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Adrian Betts, Executive Director of the 
Shannon, talking directly to PHAs on the video, below pulls no punches. “You do need to quit smoking. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your health". She echoes Adrian in saying you need to do it for yourself, because you want to. But she’s a realist. “It’s so difficult to quit smoking because it’s a powerful addiction – as addictive as heroin and cocaine. Plus smoking quickly becomes part of a person’s everyday life, so there’s a biological component as well as a behavioural component." She says that on average it takes people between seven and nine attempts to quit. But, she says, “the main thing we want people to learn here is that from each quit attempt you learn something that can help with the next one – and make it easier.”
The OHTN’s Sean Rourke sees great potential in this project. “We want to help people to make healthy choices” he says. ”I’m not sure it's taboo” he saysArts and Entertainment Section
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Our LA guy Kengi reports on the art show he organized that featured artists from every ethnic andeconomic background as well as people living with HIV, a homeless person - gay, lesbian, transgender and straight -
In your face: AIDS posters confront stigma
From CATIE’s the Positive Side comes this article by Darien Taylor about how art and poster design has been used to educate people about HIV and work to eliminate stigma and prejudice -
From CATIE’s Positive Side comes this article about Peggy Frank’s giant drug cocktail sculpture that uses more than 2,000 empty pill bottles to make its point
Activism Section
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Our LA guy Kengi reports on the art show he organized that featured artists from every ethnic andeconomic background as well as people living with HIV, a homeless person - gay, lesbian, transgender and straight
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From TheBody.com, seven amazing things human rights activist Michael Kirby said about HIV at the AIDS 2014 opening ceremony -
An interview with Ron Rosenes, C.M.
Long-time survivor, witness and pioneer Ron Rosenes was recently made a member of the Order of Canada for his contribution to the wellbeing of people living with HIV. In this interview he talks about what the award means for himself and for the community
Current Affairs Section
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Lost heroes: talking with a friend
New PositiveLite.com writer Philip J H Dawson interviews Peter J. Smit from The Netherlands about his work in HIV and AIDS and also how he got to work directly with plane crash victim Joep Lange who was heading for Melbourne and AIDS 2014 -
Michael Yoder asks “do we live in a bubble?” And says "the downing of flight MH17 brought close to home that events in other countries can clearly impact those of us living with HIV." -
AIDS 2014 opening ceremony honours Flight MH17 dead with drive to end AIDS by 2030
Aidsmap reports from AIDS2014 on New ambitious 90% targets for testing, treatment coverage and undetectable viral load
Events Section
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Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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Lost heroes: talking with a friend
New PositiveLite.com writer Philip J H Dawson interviews Peter J. Smit from The Netherlands about his work in HIV and AIDS and also how he got to work directly with plane crash victim Joep Lange who was heading for Melbourne and AIDS 2014 -
How important is testing in curbing new infections?
Aidsmap reports HIV is increasing in gay men in London because of lack of testing, a comparative study finds. Testing is enabling more disclosure and effective serosorting in San Francisco, the figures suggest
Features and Interviews Section
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Lost heroes: talking with a friend
New PositiveLite.com writer Philip J H Dawson interviews Peter J. Smit from The Netherlands about his work in HIV and AIDS and also how he got to work directly with plane crash victim Joep Lange who was heading for Melbourne and AIDS 2014 -
It's summertime and the POZ-TO monthly fundraiser is switching gears
DJ Relentless interviews new POZ-TO party hostess Miss Barbie Jo Bontemps about love life and HIV -
An interview with Ron Rosenes, C.M.
Long-time survivor, witness and pioneer Ron Rosenes was recently made a member of the Order of Canada for his contribution to the wellbeing of people living with HIV. In this interview he talks about what the award means for himself and for the community
Health Section
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I'm an HIV Physician. And I'm starting PrEP
“I am a 60-year-old gay man who has spent three decades trying to keep myself from becoming infected with HIV. I am tired of being scared, so I am starting on PrEP. ” -
Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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How important is testing in curbing new infections?
Aidsmap reports HIV is increasing in gay men in London because of lack of testing, a comparative study finds. Testing is enabling more disclosure and effective serosorting in San Francisco, the figures suggest
International Section
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I'm an HIV Physician. And I'm starting PrEP
“I am a 60-year-old gay man who has spent three decades trying to keep myself from becoming infected with HIV. I am tired of being scared, so I am starting on PrEP. ” -
Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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Lost heroes: talking with a friend
New PositiveLite.com writer Philip J H Dawson interviews Peter J. Smit from The Netherlands about his work in HIV and AIDS and also how he got to work directly with plane crash victim Joep Lange who was heading for Melbourne and AIDS 2014
Legal Section
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HIV criminalization and peer research: Are we at risk?
Guest writer Terry Howard on the legal protections that are available to researchers and their research subjects when potentially sensitive information is collected. -
Is Canada winning the fight against HIV?
Editor Bob Leahy looks at what’s right and what wrong with the community-based response to HIV and, despite the battle being fought by good people with the best of intentions, why results are disappointing -
The powerful “HIV is Not a Crime” conference
From Mark S. King “This video review of the conference will introduce you to the issue of HIV criminalization, the advocates fighting it, and some of those who have served jail time under the statutes”
Lifestyle Section
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Boys in chairs: the queer cripple and the corporeal conundrum
Andrew Morrison-Gurza writing for OurAgenda.ca says “It is my hope that this (will give) you a glimpse into the world of the Queer Cripple and the issues that we encounter when trying to navigate the body beautiful world of Queer Men. -
Pilgrimage to paradise - Cheyenne
No paradise here:Jay Squires in his blogging journey across the Western United States encounters blatant homophobia/AIDSphobia in the most unlikely places -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
Living with HIV Section
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Lost heroes: talking with a friend
New PositiveLite.com writer Philip J H Dawson interviews Peter J. Smit from The Netherlands about his work in HIV and AIDS and also how he got to work directly with plane crash victim Joep Lange who was heading for Melbourne and AIDS 2014 -
From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.” -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
Media Section
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Mark S King introduces upcoming video coverage of the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne Australia this month -
From CATIE’s Positive Side comes this article about Peggy Frank’s giant drug cocktail sculpture that uses more than 2,000 empty pill bottles to make its point
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Older HIV patients “need more support”
BBC News reports the older generation of people with HIV need better support to keep them well, nurses say.
Opinion Pieces Section
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Boys in chairs: the queer cripple and the corporeal conundrum
Andrew Morrison-Gurza writing for OurAgenda.ca says “It is my hope that this (will give) you a glimpse into the world of the Queer Cripple and the issues that we encounter when trying to navigate the body beautiful world of Queer Men. -
Pilgrimage to paradise - Cheyenne
No paradise here:Jay Squires in his blogging journey across the Western United States encounters blatant homophobia/AIDSphobia in the most unlikely places -
From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.”
Population Specific Section
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Boys in chairs: the queer cripple and the corporeal conundrum
Andrew Morrison-Gurza writing for OurAgenda.ca says “It is my hope that this (will give) you a glimpse into the world of the Queer Cripple and the issues that we encounter when trying to navigate the body beautiful world of Queer Men. -
Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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How important is testing in curbing new infections?
Aidsmap reports HIV is increasing in gay men in London because of lack of testing, a comparative study finds. Testing is enabling more disclosure and effective serosorting in San Francisco, the figures suggest
Sex and Sexuality Section
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I'm an HIV Physician. And I'm starting PrEP
“I am a 60-year-old gay man who has spent three decades trying to keep myself from becoming infected with HIV. I am tired of being scared, so I am starting on PrEP. ” -
Aidsmap reports from AIDS 2014 on research that says most gay men who don’t use condoms are mindful of HIV and attempt to reduce their risk
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FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
