China Admits that Cases of AIDS have Risen 45% February 27, 2008

http://independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-admits-that-cases-of-hivaids-have-risen-45-per-cent-786175.html

i guess with their mini cultural revolution this is a given, but china already has the largest population of any country. it wouldn’t be too good if they can’t control the spread of aids.

Feds Urge Closure of Hurricane Trailers February 14, 2008

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/feds-urge-closure-of-hurricane-trailers/20080214062309990001

this is absolutely not surprising to me. did the government handle anything correctly after hurricanes katrina and rita?

Dark May Be King, But Milk Chocolate Makes A Move February 13, 2008

http://nytimes.com/2008/02/13/dining/13chocolate.html?ex=1360645200&en=2f3d3f533f2c4c9a&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

i LOVE dark chocolate, but i’ll eat GOOD milk chocolate, too. i’d definitely be interested in trying milk chocolate with different cacao solid percentages.

Wary Olympians Will Bring Food to China February 10, 2008

http://nytimes.com/2008/02/09/sports/othersports/09olympics.html?ex=1360299600&en=f956dc58a5ab0a3c&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

it never even occurred to me that athletes have to deal with different cuisines in the countries they compete in.

Heart Attack Patient Hounded for $5 Co-Pay While on Gurney February 4, 2008

http://nydailynews.com/news/2008/02/03/2008-02-03_si_heart_attack_patient_hounded_for_5_in-2.html

reason number 5 zillion why the united states’ health insurance system sucks.

Transplant Patient Makes Medical History January 25, 2008

http://news.aol.com/health/story/_a/transplant-patient-makes-medical-history/20080125091509990001

this is really cool and all, but why didn’t they try to find her a liver with the same blood type? it’s already risky that the organ could be rejected even if its completely compatible.

NYC Mandates Calorie Counts on Menus January 23, 2008

http://news.aol.com/health/story/_a/nyc-mandates-calorie-counts-on-menus/20080122174209990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001

nice one, mayor bloomberg.