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This mask was given by Orochimaru to Kasumi in order for her to get revenge on "Konohagakure" for destroying Castle Dusk. In order to use this mask, however, Kasumi had to sacrifice her physical form to be intertwined with the castle. It also fed on the user's hatred.
This mask was able to create illusions, as well to let the user deactivate the enemy's dōjutsu while in the castle.
Since the mask fed on the user's hatred, it had a weakness. If the user lost some of their hatred, the mask would crack. If the user completely lost their hatred, the mask would be destroyed.
- This mask is reminiscent of the "Hannya" (般若) from Japanese folklore. The Hannya is a Noh mask representing a jealous female demon while the Curse Mask was both fuelled by hatred and worn by a princess filled with hatred.
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Mark Meier, a fellow writer, asked me to join a blog tour last week. I am very grateful to be recognized by my colleagues and be asked to join in the fun!
Before I answer the questions for the tour, I'd like to introduce another blogger/writer with amazing insight and ability, Victoria Craven. Victoria runs the blog, The Autodidact in the Attic, which focuses on the macabre, horror and a wide variety of intellectual stimulus. Here is her bio:
V.L. Craven lives with her husband and pets. She writes fiction—both short and long—and reviews of books, films & art, as well as essays, articles and interviews with all sorts of interesting people.
She's always appreciated the darker side of life, which is the focus of her blog The Autodidact in the Attic, (see also its Facebook page). TAitA has reviews of books, films, art, apps and games (and interviews with creators of those things) that will appeal to people with an interest in the macabre or gothic.
Other Ways to Interact with Her:
On Twitter: @vlcraven
On Tumblr: vlcraven.tumblr.com
On Goodreads: V. L. Craven
She will be posting her answers to the blog tour questions next Monday, so do yourself a favor and check out her amazing site.
Now on to my answers:
1) What am I working on?
I am always working on a variety of projects simultaneously, that's just how my brain works. Right now, I am doing a serial short story on this blog, writing Book II in the Waking Dream Series — The Unkindness — and I am involved in a collaborative series with two other authors (details to come later this year). My Waking Dream Series is the primary focus and I am always doing research as the it covers alternate history, philosophy, and science.
2) How does my work differ from others of its genre?
I write novels and short stories. My short stories tend to be very dark. My favorite short stories are the ones I write in Lovecraftian style. I am no Lovecraft, mind you, however I have enormous respect for his creations and imagination.
The Waking Dream series is really a mixture of many genres, so it is very hard to put it in any one box — I am not a fan of being pigeonholed. The Waking Dream Series is an attempt to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Much of the subject matter is based on years of research. I have always been fascinated with the paranormal and the supernatural — specifically the potential of the human mind. The Waking Dream is my attempt to present a plausible framework for readers to suspend their disbelief and explore their own lives. Life is a dream, if you really think about it. We always have control over how our lives go, no matter the situation. And once you believe that, you can do anything.
The Waking Dream series has elements of horror, paranormal, supernatural, romance, dystopia, apocalyptic events and fantasy. It is very dark. One of my fans put it, "It's the Matrix meets The Stand". The first book is my Fellowship of the Ring. It is the twilight before the sun sets on our world. The subsequent books will descend further into the darkness of reality and the human mind.
One final note, there are many things hidden within the stories and novels, tying them together as well as giving avid readers something to discover within the text. Everything in the Waking Dream Series is carefully calculated. What have you found hidden within the story?
3) Why do I write what I do?
I love to create worlds. The Waking Dream is, as I mentioned, an attempt to impart all I've learned about the human condition and get the reader to explore and create their own dream. The world seems to be at an impasse, and we are not moving forward as we should from a philosophical sense. While the Waking Dream is fiction, there are elements of truth in ever sentence I write — the things I believe to be true.
I write the Lovecraftian stories because I want his legacy to continue, as well as many other authors. Being able to create a story that emulates the master gives me a sense of humility. Many writers have walked in his footsteps, but his personal commitment to his craft is something to be admired, respected and remembered for all time.
4) How does my writing process work?
I don't have a specific process for writing. When I feel like writing, I write. And because I have a wide variety of projects I am working on at any given time, I choose the project to work on that most suits my particular mood. I believe that an author needs to be prolific to be successful. Very few authors become successful with one book, or even their first book. The more work you have out, you have a better chance of being discovered by new readers. It is a snowball effect.
One thing I do tend to stick to in any project is that I usually begin with an illustration. Next to writing, illustrating is one of my favorite hobbies. I have over 50 illustrations for the Waking Dream, as well as maps. I want the Waking Dream to be similar to the Cthulhu Mythos so that other authors can contribute their own stories to the ever-growing Waking Dream Universe.
I hope that you've enjoyed this little excursion into my writing career. Perhaps you'll be interested in reading my work, which is listed on the right side bar. Please be sure to check out Victoria Craven's answers next Monday on her blog.
Happy Monday!

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Real talk. I have always been very passionate about sharing our adventures in the Guild Wars 2 universe. As a fan of the original, I have always held high faith in Arenanet's ability to create a community and continue to fuel it with equal opportunity content. Unfortunately, this has failed for GuildWars2Live.
I love Guild Wars enough to hate it at the same time. The game is great, but sometimes it feels like ArenaNet's original mission has been lost. I hate blaming developers for anything though. I believe all games are beautiful in their own right and the amount of effort put in to building them should always be celebrated.
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On another note is a topic I hate bringing up. Lets make it clear that GuildWars2Live has never been *in it* for the money. In fact I have lost a lot of money. Not that I regret investing so much into it. Let us not forget the investments made by all members of the team, especially the original crew who went to all of the game conventions around the world to cover Guild Wars 2 reveals. Lets not compare our pocket hole sizes though. If money was that important, like a boss - we would have shut down so fast. Instead, we're happy with what we have accomplished here.
I don't believe that this is goodbye. Some kind of closure to a chapter is required though. GuildWars2Live.com will continue to be hosted to great expense - that is my donation method for helping raise awareness for some serious causes. I'm talking about coverage of charity events graciously hosted by Gaming World Entertainment Network and Gamers Giving Back. Meanwhile, GuildWars2Live will also remain open to others who want to use our channel to promote themselves. I think I have made that pretty clear on our latest "Streamers Wanted" news. This is a very low key format for the time being. I hope our viewers can respect this.
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When I was pregnant with our first daughter, i was as BIG AS A PLANET! (And overheated too, for that matter.) Since Halloween is my birthday, i didn't want to miss out on dressing up. My husband and i always love conceptual costume ideas and within moments of brainstorming, this idea was "Born." It was a total hit! My husband is Al Gore, and my body is the ocean, my belly the earth and my hair the hot, hot sun. In between is a sad, sad hole in my ozone layer...Be good to "Mother Earth!"


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July 12, 2012 – For years, we've been hearing that whenever we have a problem that needs solving, "There's an app for that!" With more than half a million in the Apple App Store alone, and a large contingent of Android apps and others available, as well, it's likely true–if you have a need for something, it probably exists. The hard part is knowing which apps are really useful.
Whether you're on a quest to find facts, manage your finances, keep yourself on track with fitness, or simply have fun, here are 12 of our favorite free apps to accomplish your goals and make your life easier in today's high-tech world.
Fact-finding and Organizing Apps
Remember the Milk. If you've ever suffered from the brain freeze that occurs when you walk into a store and forget why you needed to go there in the first place, this is the app for you. Prioritize tasks based on location of where you're running errands, sort "to-dos" in easy-to-manage buckets, and set instant message or email reminders to never forget what needs to get done. A virtual check allows you to mark a task "complete" and feel productive at the end of each day.www.rememberthemilk.com.
Evernote. Post-it people will love this all-in-one organizational tool that allows you to sync all of your devices – think home computer, work computer, smartphone, tablet or laptop–to keep calendar events, to-do lists, web pages, photos, and even voice reminders, all in one searchable cachet. www.evernote.com.
Cozi. Busy families often need a full-time planner to synchronize their schedules. Cozi fits the bill as an online family organizer, offering a color-coded calendar the whole family can access, a meal-planning and grocery guide that can be sent via text or email, an online journal, and much more. www.cozi.com.
Financial Apps
Mint.com. Budget isn't a four-letter word, but for many people it may as well be. Mint.com makes money management easy by keeping track of all your accounts in one place. Track your spending and pay down your debt with the help of the app's user-friendly tools and graphs. It's like having your own personal financial planner right at your fingertips. www.mint.com.
Mobile Banking. If you're not already banking with a financial institution that allows mobile access to your accounts, you're missing the boat. Major banks, from Chase and CitiBank to Bank of America and US Bank, all have mobile apps that allow you to check balances, make transfers, receive alerts when you're under a specified amount, and even snap a photo and deposit a check without having to visit the branch. Check your bank's website for information.
GasBuddy. If you ever find yourself driving around searching for a gas station because you know there has to be one cheaper than the five you just passed, save yourself time, frustration–and the gas and money you're wasting on principle–with this app that gives you real-time gas prices based on your current location or a ZIP code you enter. You'll never pay top dollar for gas again.www.gasbuddy.com.
Fitness and Food Apps
MyFitnessPal. You'll never feel alone in your fitness goals with this online buddy system that provides a variety of diet and exercise tools and calculators, calorie counters, journals and more to keep you on a path to health and wellness. www.myfitnesspal.com.
Lose It! Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows that accountability is a key to success–and that keeping a food journal is a surefire way to track your calories and see your triggers to unhealthy eating. With this virtual food journal, simply set your diet goals, enter the food you eat and watch as it counts calories for you and keeps track of your remaining daily calorie balance. Set reminders and motivators, track personal diet and exercise trends, and share your progress with like-minded friends. www.loseit.com.
AllRecipes. If you're always seeking the answer to the nagging "What's for dinner?" question, this is the app for you. With thousands of recipes, reviews and a handy "Dinner Spinner" tool that puts the fun in food prep, you'll never search aimlessly for inspiration in your fridge again.www.allrecipes.com.
Fun Apps
TripAdvisor. With any number of travel review sites out there, TripAdvisor is a long-trusted source of user-generated reviews for hotels, restaurants, attractions and more in cities all across the world. Planning an Alaskan cruise? Check out the site's message boards for excursion ideas. Searching for a B&B in the County Cork countryside? Peruse reviews for the best Irish breakfast and much more. www.tripadvisor.com.
OpenTable. Making a dinner reservation has never been easier than with OpenTable, which lists restaurants in cities all across the world. Search for a spot nearby, read reviews and reserve a table in seconds. You'll receive an online confirmation, send an email to your dining companions and receive points after you dine that you can trade in for a dining certificate after enough accumulate. www.opentable.com.
Words with Friends. Word nerds, rejoice! This uber-popular Scrabble-like game–and its Boggle-like sister, Scramble with Friends–has made spelling cool, competitive and downright addictive. Log on, sync with your mobile phone or social media sites, and let the games begin!www.wordswithfriends.com.


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That's where rental properties as part of Costa Rica vacations can offer the perfect accommodation to suit everyone, from intimate honeymooners to extended families abroad for their annual reunions.
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Look for a vacation rental that meets your requirements, not only for number of bedrooms and bathrooms, but also for amenities (a stocked library and an infinity pool, anyone?).
Map out all your planned day trips, then look for vacation rentals in Costa Rica that are central to each. For your sanity, try to keep one-way drive times to a maximum of 2.5 hours.
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This developed beach town is extremely well located. Just 75 minutes from San Jose, it's an excellent base for forays inland, as well as along the Central Pacific coast. You'll find excellent options for Jaco vacation rentals, among them the ultra-exclusive rentals at Los Sueños Resort. This large resort features several options, from spectacular ocean-view condos for two, to large and luxe villas suited to large family vacations and reunions.
Consistently rated as one of the nation's most popular destinations, Manuel Antonio is also a top choice as part of our Costa Rica vacation packages. Manuel Antonio is an excellent base for explorations of the southern Central Pacific, from Uvita and Ballena National Marine Park up to Jaco. Punto de Vista, Casa Playa Vista and Los Altos are our favorite area vacation rentals – and they're also some of the most breathtaking, anywhere in the country.
Perched on Costa Rica's North Pacific coast, the golden crescent of Papagayo encircles an aquamarine bay – a retreat to calm waters and quiet afternoons. It's the perfect choice for adventures along the coast, into Rincón de la Vieja, and even up to Nicaragua. And just south of this idyllic retreat sits Villa Buena Onda, a vacation rental that you can rent by the room or as an entire home, including personal concierge service, all-inclusive five-star cuisine, and top-notch amenities.
There's a reason everyone raves about Playa Conchal, the Shell Beach: it's beautiful! The coast's white sands often glints pink as the sun's rays reflect off the rounded shell bits that sprinkle the beach. The area's top resort, the Westin Playa Conchal, offers up types of vacation rentals in Costa Rica, from couples' condos to spacious villas.


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Press Feeds--Selection and Operation
Air-operated reciprocating feeds, or air feeds, feature actuation via mechanical, electric solenoid or pneumatic valve. In all cases, the feed should be controlled by the press. An air feed may grip the edge of material or clamp the full width to move it.
Programmable servo-motor-driven roll feeds, or servo feeds, also offer a number of variations, such as feed-roll release for pilot pins or for camber correction. Roll release may be mechanical or pneumatic, controlled by a solenoid valve which in turn is controlled by the press. Feed-roll squeeze may be controlled by spring pressure or air pressure. The servo-feed control may be taken over completely by the press controls—for the highest level of safety, the servo feed als should be controlled by the press. A servo feed also may be paired with another machine, such as a cutter for cut-to-length operations.Air-Feed Considerations
Air feeds offer a number of features and benefits to stampers, and cost is relatively low considering all that these devices deliver. Air-feed accuracy and repeatability excel due to the feed slide block moving between two positive stops. The three most important points in setting up and running air-feed equipment: alignment, alignment and alignment. Air feeds offer great flexibility because they allow feeding of unusual shapes in unusual positions. With its small envelope, the air feed allows mounting on the bolster plate or die itself—an old technique made practical by the low cost of an air feed—to push or pull material through the die. Benefits of die-mounted feeds include quick changeover, reduced setup time and no required alignment of feed to die.
However, air feeds do have disadvantages. Progression- or feed-length changes can be time-consuming, requiring hand tools and trial and error. Servo feeds, alternatively, only require users to enter a new length or job number. And an air feed requires a constant volume of high-quality air. Excess oil, dirt and water in the air will shorten feed life and inhibit function, and fluctuating air volume will cause erratic feeding. Though simple, air-feed repair requires complete disassembly and installation of new O-rings and seals. A feed manufacturer or distributor can perform the overhaul quickly, and repairs should be backed by a warranty.
Air feeds generally run best with flat material, so keep an eye on excessive coil set, which may hamper feed motion. If you have a unique application, discuss it with your distributor or the manufacturer.
Choosing and Modifying Air Feeds
Air feeds may be equipped with accessories and options including anti-buckling guides for limp, delicate materials such as very thin flat or wire stock feeding at high speeds or long progressions. When producing tight-tolerance parts, air feeds can be provided with clamps to release the stock for pilot-pin positioning, bringing increased accuracy. Clamps may be grooved or profiled to feed round or unusual shapes, or padded to protect the material or finish. Also, a multi-stroke control may be employed for long progressions. When shopping for an air feed, consider if the application is right for an air feed—are material thickness and width suitable? And note that the speed range of an air feed may top out at 300 strokes/min. Make sure that the feed manufacturer can provide complementary equipment—reels, straighteners, loop controls, etc.—on a timely basis and can respond rapidly to support requests. And a good supplier should be able to easily modify standard equipment to meet your unique needs.Servo-Feed Features and Benefits
One major benefit of a servo feed is its high production rate—perhaps twice that of an air feed—that translates into rapid return on investment. A servo feed can store many jobs and provides simple job setup. Given some basic information related to strokes/min., feed angle, feed length and pilots, the feed will calculate best acceleration/deceleration and speed. You may override the feed advisor and set these elements, then store them with the job number. The ability to recall a stored job with all of its parameters significantly cuts changeover time, making servo feeds ideal for short runs or frequent job changes.
Servo feeds
Servo Feeds are Problem Solvers
The servo feed is a problem solver in its basic state. Explore its many options for other production solutions, such as special feed-roll coatings or finishes that may be available. Urethane-coated rolls will protect painted, polished or soft material, while a roll provided with a matte or knurled finish offers improved grip. Servo-feed rolls also may be relieved or profiled to handle unusual material shapes with such profiling possibly serving to guide material.Multiple-strip feed is another benefit of servo units. These feeds can be set up to feed two or more strips with close spacing. Strip 1 feeds through the first feed and is moved by the second feed while strip 2 is moved by the first feed and feeds through the second feed. This arrangement allows equal as well as unequal moves. Feeding multiple strips with a single feed (air or servo) is difficult, however, with gripping sufficient on one strip but not on the other, resulting in inconsistent feed lengths. Servo stagger-feed models are designed to aid setup by selecting the best pattern for round or nonround parts. This technique allows the use of irregular-width material with minimum waste, and by preprogramming the optimum pattern, coil-material waste is reduced. Servo feeds with a gag program allow a pattern of changing feed lengths
|One major benefit of a servo feed is its high production rate—perhaps twice that of an air feed—that translates into rapid return on investment. Also, a servo feed can store many jobs and provides simple job setup.
A tandem servo feed, with an entrance and exit servo used to grip and move the material in harmony, offers another solution for feeding thin or flexible material. Electronic gearing between the two feeds maintains light tension on the material. Tandem feeds may be used with coil stock, strip stock, piloted dies and gag dies.
Selecting the Right Servo
Today's compact servo feeds boast state-of-the-art controls that offer features of larger, more expensive units. All of these servo-feed features may result in simpler, less expensive dies that may be fed diagonally, side to side or in any pattern. When shopping for a servo feed, match the feed to the job or potential application. Consider the preponderance of jobs, stock thickness, stock width and speed in your operation. Review the operating manual—available online from most manufacturers—for your possible equipment selection, looking for ease of operation and maintenance. Find out if the supplier has the capability to offer a full line of products and support growth with payoff reels, straighteners and other support equipment that can be easily integrated with your feed and press operation. Also check that the supplier stocks items to make mounting and feed operation more effective: mounting brackets and tables, pilot release, press-control interface, etc. What about product manufacturing assurances, such as CE certification? And could your stamping operation personnel benefit from other language or metric displays? Does the servo feed control allow you to toggle between these settings?
Mind Strip Alignment
Strip alignment is important when using a servo feed. From die to payoff reel, start square—perhaps something as simple as using a carpenter square to check the strip. The feed may be mounted to the die, bolster plate, adjustable bracket or stand, and mounting should be rigid and straight into the die. The feed should not push material uphill nor downhill, and electric power should be free of noise and correctly grounded. Again, the servo feed should be kept clean, particularly the feed rolls and control cabinet. Also protect cables running from the servo motor to the control cabinet. Keep them out of the path of fork lifts and foot traffic.
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Need to Save Space?
Combining a high-performance servo feed with a precision stock straightener in one combo unit can save as much as 10 ft. of floor space. The integrated unit eliminates a material loop between the feed and straightener, easing setup and control of the entire straightening and feeding process. Consider this option if space is at a premium in your stamping operation. MFInformation for this article supplied by Rapid-Air Corp., Rockford IL. Tel. 815/397-2578; www.rapidair.com.
See also: Rapid Air Corporation
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Table of Contents
- Preparing for Disclosure
- How Disclosure Affects You and Others
- Who Needs to Know
- Disclosure and Relationships
- Who May Not Need to Know
- Whom You May Want to Tell
- Disclosing to Children
- Taking Care of Yourself
Preparing for Disclosure
Disclosure means telling someone that you are living with HIV (HIV+). Sharing your HIV status can help with the stresses of living with HIV. However, deciding whom to tell and how to tell them can be complicated and difficult.
There is no one best way to tell someone. Similarly, there is no sure way to know how those you tell will react or whom they may choose to tell. To prepare, it may help to ask yourself a few questions:
- Whom do I want to tell and why do I want them to know?
- How much am I ready to share? How much are they ready to hear?
- How will disclosing my HIV status affect me and how will it affect the people I tell?
Consider where you want the disclosure to take place. It could be at home, at a friend's house, or in a health care setting so that support is readily available. The important thing is that you choose a place that is comfortable for you.
How Disclosure Affects You and Others
Disclosing your HIV status can be stressful. While you may receive love and support from some of the people you tell, others may not be as accepting. Try to find someone that can support you through this difficult process. If you have not told any family or close friends yet, turn to your health care provider, social worker, counselor, or AIDS service organization (ASO). To find the ASO closest to you in the US, click here. To find services worldwide, visit AIDSmap's e-atlas. If you would like to connect with other women in The Well Project community, visit our page on Getting Connected.
Disclosing your HIV status will also have an effect on the people you tell. People will react differently to the news. Your friends and family may immediately embrace you and accept your diagnosis. Others may react negatively or need some time to process what you have told them. They may be scared -- for you or for themselves -- and may need some information in addition to time to adjust.
Some people, especially sexual partners who may be afraid they have acquired HIV, may react with anger. If you feel threatened or unsafe, it is important that you get safe and stay safe. Call the National Domestic Violence hotline in the US at 800-799-SAFE and check our fact sheet about Violence Against Women and HIV.
Just like you, people you tell will need support. Try to leave them hotline numbers, brochures or books about HIV that they can look at later. Give them the addresses of websites that provide information (a good government site is at www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics). Also let them know who else is aware of your status, so that they can go to each other for support.
Who Needs to Know
You do not have to tell everyone that you are living with HIV. It may be important that you tell your current and past sexual partners and anyone with whom you have shared drug injection equipment. This way, they can be tested and seek medical attention if needed. If you are afraid or embarrassed to tell them yourself, the health department in your area can notify your sexual or needle-sharing partners without even using your name.
You also need to tell your health care providers to ensure you receive appropriate care. Your health care provider may ask questions to determine if you are at risk for other diseases, such as hepatitis C or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs).
Disclosure and Relationships
Sharing your HIV status ought to be a personal choice in every case. However, in the case of sexual relationships, it can be a legal requirement. Whether or not your partner becomes HIV+, and whether or not prevention methods were used or the person living with HIV meant any harm, they may face criminal charges if a partner accuses them of not disclosing their HIV status in a sexual relationship.
Most states in the US have laws requiring that you disclose your HIV status before knowingly exposing or transmitting HIV to someone else. Penalties vary from state to state. In many states, you can be found guilty of a felony if a sexual partner brings charges against you for not telling them that you are living with HIV before having intimate contact.
These laws are unfair for many reasons. For one thing, it is difficult to prove disclosure, and many people living with HIV, particularly women, have been taken to court by partners who claim they did not disclose when they say they did. For another, a person may have had no intent to do harm, and yet the punishment a person must endure if convicted is virtually always much worse than the harm done to the complainant (person bringing the charges).
But nevertheless, the laws exist. To find information about disclosing in your state, look at this map provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To learn how to protect yourself in case you are charged with HIV nondisclosure, read this pamphlet from the Sero Project. UNAIDS reports that over 60 countries have laws that penalize people living with HIV who engage in sex without disclosing their status. Outside the US, click on this link to AIDSmap's list to find information for your country's laws about disclosure.
Serious Relationship
If you are in a serious relationship, telling your partner is one of the first things you will probably think about. Many turn to their partners for comfort and support. However, some people worry that they will lose their partner's love when they disclose. It is normal to feel nervous, embarrassed, or even fearful of your partner's reaction.
Since you and your partner most likely have a sexual relationship, it is important to practice safer sex. If you have already had sex without condoms or treatment-as-prevention methods, you may need to let them know that they may have been exposed to HIV and should get tested. Keep in mind, and feel free to share with your partner, that after many years of research and evidence we now know that a person living with HIV who is taking HIV drugs and is virally suppressed (has an undetectable viral load) is unable to transmit HIV to a sexual partner. For much more information on this exciting development, see our Undetectable Equals Untransmittable fact sheet.
Disclosing your HIV status can put a strain on the best of relationships. It is important for you to think about when and how to disclose. However, keeping the information to yourself for too long is probably not a good idea. If you find it difficult to decide when and how to tell your partner, it may be helpful to get some professional counseling.
It is important to recognize that some partners react to HIV disclosure with anger and even violence. If you are worried that your partner may become violent, try the following to reduce the risk of violence:
- Disclose in a semi-public place like a public park with many people around. Find a place that is private enough to have a conversation, but public enough to get help if you need it. It is important to make sure that you are in a position to access a way out of whatever space you choose. This may mean making sure the person learning the information is not blocking the exit.
- Consider disclosing with a third person present, like a friend or a health care provider
- Meet only in public with that person until you feel safe
- Avoid exposing others to HIV without warning them ahead of time. The risk of violence may be greater if a person feels you knowingly put them at risk or lied to them.
Women who are dating have to face the question of disclosure with each new relationship. Some women prefer to get the issue out into the open immediately. Others prefer to wait and see if the relationship is going to develop beyond casual dating.
Although many people know about safer sex and how HIV is transmitted, fear and stigma are still a reality. Your HIV status will prevent some from wanting to see you, while others will not be put off by the information.
Who May Not Need to Know
In the US, people with disabilities, including HIV, are protected from job discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, you should think carefully before disclosing your HIV status at work. You do not have to tell your employer that you are living with HIV. If you have not had any HIV-related symptoms or illnesses and are not on medications that are affecting your job performance, there is probably no need to tell.
If HIV or your medications are interfering with your ability to work, it may be a good idea to privately disclose your status to your boss. You can ask for an adjustment in your schedule or workload so that you can continue to do your job. Because the law regards a person living with HIV as a disabled person, your employer is required to reasonably accommodate your needs if you are otherwise qualified to perform the essential duties of the job.
If you are planning to disclose at work for employee or benefits purposes (like reasonable accommodation, insurance, disability, or medical leave), contact an employee benefits counselor or an HIV or legal advocate before disclosing. For more information, see our fact sheet on Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace in the US.
Whom You May Want to Tell
Women often choose to disclose their status to close friends and family members whom they trust. For many, telling those closest to them provides them with both emotional and practical support.
Some people decide to become more public and use their stories to advocate for others with the government or in the media. Others may disclose for educational purposes to neighbors, community and religious groups, schools, other people living with HIV, or healthcare providers. Many women find a sense of purpose and increased self-esteem by telling their story.
"For the first time, I had experienced stigma but it would not be the last. Stigma had wreaked so much havoc in my life that I could not breathe. Every step I took to piece my life back together, stigma would be waiting. The fear of being alone and unloved was something I could not bear ... I would live for years without saying a word. As time went by, I moved into a supportive housing complex with people like me. I began to learn through them, how to really come to terms with my diagnosis. I saw life and laughter and although there were some who lost everything, they were still happy. It became contagious. I wanted that kind of life. However, it would entail the sharing of my story. So one day I did just that at an event where I would share to hundreds of bike riders. For the first time in my life, I felt peace and freedom. I received love, hugs and well wishes from people who were not afraid to touch me. It moved me to continue to share my story until this very day." (from "Why Even Share?" 12/5/12, msplusamerica2011)
You may want to consider how much of your story you are ready to tell. Many people will ask you how you became HIV+. If you decide not to share that information, have a reply ready such as, "does it really matter?" or simply state that you are not ready to talk about that.
Disclosing to Children
For moms considering telling their children, it is important to ask yourself why you want to tell them:
- Will they be angry if you kept it a secret?
- Do they suspect something?
- Are you sick?
Children can react to the news of HIV in the family in many different ways. Older kids may be upset that you kept a secret from them. Younger children may just want to go back to their toys. Partial truths can be helpful when telling children. You may decide only to tell them as much as you consider appropriate for their age.
It is important to remember that kids need support, too. If you can, give them the name of another adult they can talk to, perhaps a family member or friend they can trust. Several books are available that deal with the issue of disclosure to children. A good place to start is our fact sheet on Talking with Your Children about Your HIV Status or Your Children's Status.
Taking Care of Yourself
There are some good reasons to tell people that you have HIV:
- Getting support from family and friends, at the time of diagnosis and in the future
- Fostering a sense of closeness with friends and loved ones
- Reducing the risk of HIV transmission to others
- Not having to live with the stress of keeping HIV a secret
- Ensuring that you get the most appropriate care and treatment from your health care providers
- Feeling empowered from disclosing
However, telling other people that you have HIV can also have downsides. It is important to think carefully about whom you tell. Remember that once you disclose, you cannot take it back. ASOs and health care clinics can offer resources to guide you through the disclosure process.
In close relationships, studies show that living with a secret, such as HIV, can be more emotionally harmful than the rejection that could result from disclosure. Many women who have kept a secret for a long time feel a sense of relief after telling at least one other person.
[Note from TheBody.com: This article was originally published by The Well Project on Jan. 28, 2018. We have cross-posted it with their permission.]


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While there is little doubt about the facts of the Tucson tragedy -- that one man pulled the trigger on the automatic revolver that shot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, killed six others, and wounded 12 more -- the open question is whether it is a teachable moment.
No one who heard the awful news on Saturday, January 8th, should have been surprised. Since the political rhetoric escalated during the 2008 Presidential campaign, Americans have being holding their breath expecting an assault on Barack Obama. Then the bombast surrounding 2009's healthcare legislation led to a sharp increase in threats to Congresspeople and suggested that sooner or later there a Senator or Representative would be attacked. (Over the past twenty-four months, Giffords had been the target of multiple threats.) The United States seems to be on a long slide into a pit of violence and anguish.
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As BECK continues to desperately drag themselves out of the muck, one day, they get an unexpected offer from Game of Death to play their new event! With the organizers behind them, there's no way Koyuki and the guys can let this chance to to waste. Soon after, they get a call from Ryusuke, who annnounces he's finally coming home...on the day of the show. Will he make it in time for the five of them to play on stage together again? With electric bands popping off on stage one after another, can BECK manage to pull of a solid show and set themselves apart from the pack?!
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29 /CSRwire/ - JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) today announced additional donations totaling $900,000 to nonprofits that are dedicated to helping people and small businesses continue their recovery; many by providing assistance to access available funding and obtain financial assistance for losses caused by Superstorm Sandy. This donation is part of the firm's previously announced $5 million charitable commitment to help revive communities impacted by the devastation of the storm this past October.
"Many people in New York and New Jersey are still coping with damage from Storm Sandy, some still unable to move back into their homes. Their once-beautiful tree-lined streets are now barren, and many areas still have a lot of cleaning up to do before they can even begin to rebuild," said Peter Scher, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase. "At JPMorgan Chase, we recognize the importance of continuing to provide assistance as the recovery efforts continue, and are proud to support these local nonprofit organizations, as they continue to work every day toward helping to rebuild our communities."
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"We know from our experience in homelessness prevention over the past two decades, that the after effects of a disaster like Superstorm Sandy will have a long-term impact on working poor families across our region. We are now assisting the secondary victims of the storm who fell behind in their rent due to lost wages and extraordinary storm-related expenses. These secondary effects of the disaster will take months to resolve, and we thank JPMorgan Chase for their foresight to help reinforce this safety net for working poor families and individuals trying to hold on to affordable apartments," said Barbara Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, The Bridge Fund of New York Inc.
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NEW YORK | GENEVA — Global campaigns to fight diarrhoea – the second deadliest illness for children – must be re-energized to prevent the deaths of millions in the developing world, UNICEF and WHO said today as they released a new report on the disease.
"It is a tragedy that diarrhoea, which is little more than an inconvenience in the developed world, kills an estimated 1. 5 million children each year," said UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman. "Inexpensive and effective treatments for diarrhoea exist, but in developing countries only 39 per cent of children with diarrhoea receive the recommended treatment."
The report, Diarrhoea: why children are still dying and what can be done, lays out a seven-point plan that includes a treatment package to reduce childhood diarrhoea deaths and a prevention strategy to ensure long-term results. The seven specific points are:
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Campaigns targeting childhood diarrhoea in the 1970s and 1980s achieved success by scaling up the use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration and by educating caregivers. In spite of the promising results of these campaigns, in recent years the international community has shifted its focus to other global emergencies. There is now an urgent need to focus once more on preventing and treating diarrhoea.
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