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Nearly half of all AIDS cases in the U.S. involve people 13 to 24 years of age, placing many of BlogCatalog members or their children in the highest risk age groups. More than 250,000 are estimated to be HIV positive and not know it. And more than 1 million are estimated to have AIDS.

Of course, AIDS is not limited to the U.S. There are an estimated 33 million people with AIDS worldwide. It affects every country, city, and town in the world. And, the most frightening thing about it is that is going largely unchecked. In fact, that is one of the reason that worldaidscampaign.org is continuing its "leadership" theme, which it developed after learning that many leaders who promised to support AIDS were not keeping their promises.

As always, what you choose to write about is up to you. However, you might consider checking the NIDA and AIDS.gov research and prevention resources on the Bloggers Unite resource page. Or, for a more global view, check out http://www.worldaidscampaign.org

Unlike most campaigns where we hope awareness led to action, this is one campaign where awareness is action! If even just 10 percent of our members get involved, we can reach an estimated 4 million blog readers. And if half of our members participate, we can reach 20 million. And if all bloggers participate, we can reach the entire world. But more importantly than all that. If your post just touches even one person and convinces them to get tested or helps someone learn about AIDS prevention, won't that will be worth it? Your words, voices, videos, and actions can all help people become more aware about AIDS and how to prevent it. And by doing that, you might not only save someone, but save someone close to you.

Please join us. We look forward to reading all of your posts this December 1st!

Do you want to make money?

Even as a teen you can make money, make it grow, and get what you want!

You’ve just turned thirteen-years-old, you are ready for independence, and you want to manage your own money. Or maybe you’re sixteen-years-old, and you already have a job, but you feel like you’re always broke and you want to know where all your money’s going.

You could be trying to save for college or maybe you’re even a parent and you want to find some good advice for your teenager and a good website to help them learn more about money management.

Or, you’re young and you just want to make some money. No matter what brought you here, you’ve come to the right place. We often hear on the news and read articles about how kids today don’t have the financial knowledge to make it in the world.

People are swimming in debt, and some are working 70 hours a week just to make ends meet. They think that making money is the only way to solve their finance problem when, in fact, it’s their money management skills that are hurting their finances.

As a teenager, you most likely don’t have any debt or even very much money experience at all. Now is the time to learn how to deal with money. The sooner you practice good financial techniques and really understand the value of money, the better off you’ll be in the future.

Even if all you want to do is make more money, here you will find out that by saving, budgeting, and investing, you can make money. Great money management skills will make you feel rich no matter how small your paycheck!

Flirting Tips

1. Smile:
It is contagious.
It will make you so much more approachable.
A smile lights up your face and draws people to you. You will be a people magnet.
2. Compliment:
Compliment your flirting partner. The best compliments have the element of surprise.
The "flirtee" will know that you really noticed them.
Remember, your compliments must be honest, sincere and genuine.
When you receive a compliment the best response is merely, Thank You!
3. Eye contact:
Make eye contact, but please look your partner in the eye gently (no more than 2-4 seconds) and then glance away.
Don't stare it's a turn off.
4. Listen:
You have two ears and one mouth because you should listen twice as much as you speak.
Listening is a true art. Your flirting partner will be drawn to you.
Everyone loves to be heard.
5. Make the first move: Move closer to the person you want to meet.
Say hello!
6. Be the host:
Change your behavior from the role of guest to host.
You are not the passive person in waiting, but rather the welcome committee.
7. Use props:
Never leave home without a prop.
Props are natural conversation starters. They encourage conversation and others will be compelled to start talking to you.
Great props include: dogs, kids, unusual jewelry, a irresistable scent, a sweatshirt with your favorite passion or personalized Hoodie with your Rhinestone Initial or T-Shirt with your Rhinestone Initial ties, Guy's Personalized Sweatshirt hats, or an interesting book or newspaper.
8. Have fun:
Be playful, light-hearted and spontaneous.
Show your vulnerability.
9. Start a conversation:
The best opening line is saying hello.
Talk about the surroundings, ask a question, ask for help, state an opinion.
10. Flirting is an attitude:
A good flirt is self-confident and not afraid to take risks.
Be enthusiastic and positive, it works!