Microfinance: A Response to the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, 2005, governments around the world are looking at their response to the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS. The special challenge of AIDS is the effect it has on the economies of developing countries and the vicious cycle of poverty it feeds.

School Bells To Ring In Homes More Than Ever
The school bell will ring at home for more students than ever before this year. Nearly 2 million school-age children will be home-schooled in the U.S. this year, as what was once considered an unusual educational option is now an acceptable and affordable educational choice.

How to Transform Your Home into a Caregiving Environment
America's population is aging. The U.S. Census Bureau says that in just five short years, 39 million Americans will be over the age of 65; by 2030 that number will swell to 69 million.

Teach Your Kids to Be Good Sports - On the Field and in the Game of Life
If your kids play sports, make sure they're not just out there to win -- but to learn the lessons they'll need to make it through life: how to be good sports and have respect for themselves, coaches, teammates and competitors.

What Active Pet Owners Should Know
From the tiniest Chihuahua to an imposing Malamute, dogs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. But big or small, the bond between people and their pets is the same. Dogs give their owners unconditional love, devotion and friendship. In return, pet owners have certain responsibilities to their companion animals, especially as they age.

Disabilities Not Necessarily a Barrier to Productive Employment
During a family trip in the fall of 1990, the world changed for Sue and Rick Lewis and their family. While they were visiting relatives, their son Ben, a healthy, active five-year-old, started experiencing seizures, lapsed into a coma and suffered severe brain injury.

How to Find the Best Service in Town
Need to find an air conditioning repair man or plumber? How about a contractor to do your kitchen remodel, an eye doctor, or a lawyer to draft your will? You may be tempted to open the yellow pages and call a business with a location closest to your home, but that could be a costly mistake.

Put Your House in the Holiday Spirit
The winter holidays are traditionally a time for family and friends. Whether you're entertaining large groups, out of town guests or simply decking the halls for your family's enjoyment, here are some tips to add some holiday sparkle to every room in the house.

Choices Abound for Hispanic Television Viewers
As the numbers of multi-generational, bilingual Latino families grow in the United States, so will the demand for the products and services most appropriate to their tastes and needs.

Gifts of Faith May Change the World
If retail stores seem more religious this holiday season, here's why: religion is hot, and merchants are catching on.