Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Saturday | December 6, 2008
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Don't kid about sex - Children know more than parents think
Parents are generally apprehensive about discussing the taboo topic of sex with their children. But with recent statistics from the Ministry of Health showing that HIV infection doubled in the age group 10-24 between 1995 and 2007, sex education for children has to be at the forefront.

My Jamaican Five
We all have favourites, whether it's mouth-watering roast fish and bammy or just an enjoyable game of dominoes.

Vox Pop
Question: What do you think about the decision by members of the House of Representatives to retain the death penalty for capital murder?

Sites for sore eyes
If you're getting bored of browsing the Net, here are some websites to rekindle your interest. LOVEREADING.CO.UKBackground: Lovereading is one of the few full-fledged book-review sites that offer price comparisons, downloadable content and an online store.

Doors to divorce
Though most couples get married with happily-ever-after intentions, many unions turn out to be a case of 'until divorce do us part'.Prior to deciding to dissolve a marriage, it is important to consult a lawyer for advice on...

How to... Maintain your personal computer
Owning a computer comes with its fair share of risks and demands. Buying a computer is one thing; proper maintenance is another.

Tech:SAVVY - Gadget goodies for Christmas
The holiday spirit is already sweeping Jamaica: Traffic snarls dot the cities, Christmas trees line roadsides and merchants are slashing prices. One of the major holiday humdingers is finding that perfect gift.

Charity Christmas wish list - Discover the power of 'you'
Advertising jingles and sale frenzies often fuel holiday materialism and distract from the true meaning of Christmas - giving to others.

S-Corner Clinic - rebuilding Waltham Park block by block
Amid the violence, high levels of unemployment and poor living conditions plaguing sections of Waltham Park, St Andrew, residents can seek advice and support from the community development programmes the S-Corner...

HealthyLIFESTYLE: Happy bug contagious, even for strangers - study
LONDON (AP): Smile and the whole world may smile with you.Scientists reported Friday that happiness is contagious and that you may have complete strangers to thank for the smile on your face.

Natural remedies for diabetes
Heightened awareness about diabetes has helped to reinforce the concept that management of the disease rests with the individual and his or her lifestyle choices. Among these lifestyle decisions are diet, weight control, exercise and stress management.

TalkingSEX: The full stretch on condoms
December 1 was recognised as Worlds AIDS Day and we were again asked to pause and reflect on the severe impact that HIV/AIDS has had on humanity, especially in developing countries.


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