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Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives

HealthDay – 1 hr 41 mins ago MONDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- When Vanessa Hernandez's sixth child was born, she knew right away her daughter was different.

Hernandez's pediatrician wept as she told her the diagnosis. The baby had trisomy 13, a devastating chromosomal abnormality. Most children die before their first birthday and have serious mental and physical disabilities, including heart and breathing problems.

Hernandez's daughter, now 19 months old, hasn't had an easy time. She's had seizures, has a tracheotomy to assist her with breathing and has been fed mostly through a feeding tube.

Despite the hurdles, Isabel is a source of great joy to her family, Hernandez said. Isabel smiles and laughs frequently, and there are no indications she is in pain. Her parents celebrate small achievements. Isabel's five siblings love her fiercely. "She gets the most love in the house. They are very protective of her. Nobody leaves the room without giving her a hug and a kiss," Hernandez said.

Though many people believe that raising child with severe birth defects would be more than they could bear, many parents of children with severe disabilities say that couldn't be further from the truth.

In a new study, nearly all -- 97 percent -- of 332 parents of children with trisomy 13 or trisomy 18, another chromosomal abnormality that can cause similarly severe problems and shortened lifespans, described their child as "happy." Parents also said that no matter how short their lives, their child enriched their family.

"Despite the fact that often these children live less than a year and they are disabled, families find they are happy children. They find joy in their children. They enrich the family, enrich the couple and the child's life had meaning," said study author Dr. Annie Janvier, an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical ethics at University of Montreal. "None of the parents said they regretted not terminating the pregnancy. None said the life was unworthy of living. All of the parents reported the quality of life of their child was a good quality of life."

But that's not always what doctors tell parents to expect, according to the study in the August issue of Pediatrics. Many parents -- 87 percent -- were told their child's condition was "incompatible with life," 57 percent were told their child would live a life of suffering, 50 percent were told their child would be a "vegetable" and 23 percent were told their child would "ruin their family."

The medical community, including the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program textbook, recommends against resuscitation for trisomy 13 and 18.

Dr. Roya Samuels, a pediatrician at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, N.Y., called the research "eye-opening." Physicians need to present objective information and statistics on what parents should expect with trisomy 13, 18 or other congenital conditions for that matter. But those numbers, she added, need to be tempered with compassion, an understanding that quality of life is highly subjective and that parents may readjust their own beliefs about what constitutes quality of life after the birth of their child.

"There are a lot of lessons for pediatricians and health care professionals to learn. It highlights the divide that there is between the physician and the patient," Samuels said. "Sometimes the physician can be a little bit too objective, a little bit too harsh with statistics and invoking the element of fear when it comes to delivering news of a diagnosis like trisomy 13 or 18."

Rick Santorum, who recently ran for president, spoke about his youngest daughter, Bella, who was diagnosed at 5 days old with trisomy 18, in a campaign video. "We felt blessed that we had Bella, yet we were told by the medical community, 'Why do anything? Just let her go.'"

Santorum went on to say, "We felt we owed her the opportunity, the chance to do as well as she could. Over the past few years, she has been a wonderful, joyful, center of the universe, if you will, for our family."

That sentiment isn't unusual, said Barbara Farlow, a study co-author and mother of nine from Toronto who gave birth to a daughter with trisomy 13 in 2005. The condition was detected by a prenatal test at 21 weeks. An engineer and financial analyst, Farlow considered terminating the pregnancy -- she had a busy life with five typically developing kids who excelled in school and sports.

But she and her husband researched the condition. They chose not to terminate after meeting families who had children with the same diagnosis, and seeing the love they had for their children.

"Doctors have controlled all the information about these conditions. Many would say, 'Your child will be a vegetable. This will ruin your life. Your child will live a life of suffering, and parents made decisions based on that," Farlow said. "A lot of people equate disability with suffering. Not necessarily 'pain' suffering but if you can't do what other people do, then you're suffering."

"With the Internet and the development of online parent support groups, parents have been able to acquire a different view than what the doctor described to them," Farlow said.

Farlow's daughter, Annie, lived 80 days. During her life, she helped teach the family compassion, patience and to appreciate every day, Farlow said. "Before you're in this type of situation, it's easy to make a passing judgment about what lives are worth living," she said. "That changes when you have a life placed in your hands."

The stories of these families are uplifting, and give pediatricians and parents facing difficult decisions a point of view many may not have considered, Samuels said. But it's also important for families to realize that caring for a child with trisomy 13 and 18 is a tough road, financially and emotionally for parents, while children may be in and out of the ICU. And though some kids beat the odds, many parents of children with trisomy 13 and 18, which involves an extra copy of chromosome 13 or 18, face the grief of burying their child.

"We have children with these conditions, and the parents go through hell at times," she said.

Those sorts of worries don't escape Hernandez, who lives on Long Island, N.Y. She urges parents to reach out to online support groups like the one she runs, Living with Trisomy 13. At least 18 other such groups exist, according to background information in the article.

"I don't want to tell anybody any pipe dream. It's not all sugarplum fairies. The first year my other children basically didn't have parents. My house didn't get cleaned and the laundry didn't get done. It was all about Isabel," she said. "But we want people to know the real story. To give them both sides, and let them make a decision. Don't try to scare them into something."

"My life is better because of Isabel. All of our lives are better because of her."

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Sex workers denied US visa hold their own AIDS conference

"A project coordinator (C) educates HIV-positive patients and affected family members in Bangalore on July 20. Hundreds of sex workers from around the world who said they were denied visas to attend an international AIDS conference in the United States began their own meeting in Kolkata on Saturday in protest" title

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Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure

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Powertec, Inc. Announces their Title Sponsorship of the 2012 Model and Fitness World Finale in Hollywood, California

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2012Powertec, Inc. Announces their Title Sponsorship of the 2012 Model & Fitness World Finale in Hollywood, CaliforniaPowertec Inc., is pleased to announce their Title Sponsorship of the first annual Model & Fitness (M&F) World Finale pageant on September 14-15, 2012.

Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) July 03, 2012 - Powertec Inc., the World's Best Selling Plate-Loaded Home Gym Brand, will be the Title Sponsor of the first annual Model & Fitness (M&F) World Finale pageant on September 14-15, 2012 at the rooftop pool at Drai's Lounge, part of the world-renowned W Hotel in Hollywood.

This two-day World Finale event is the capstone to this year's Model & Fitness regional competitions in Remini, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; and Milan, Italy. M&F federation is an elite competition circuit and natural fitness federation within the Fitness Industry. Dr. Marco Zanetti, founder of M&F, has extensive experience and network in the fitness world, producing national and continental fitness and bodybuilding competitions for the last 7 years. Known for providing the world's fitness models and competitors a high level of pageantry in the world's most exotic and prestigious locations, M&F strives to attract the world's best -looking fit models in a competition format, as Miss Universe is to the Beauty world, with high caliber categories that are of interest to those in the general public attracted to the physical ideal.

Powertec Spokesperson and M&F USA President Natalie Minh says, "Powertec Fitness, the industry leader in Plate Loaded Home Gyms, is pleased to partner with the Model & Fitness organization, bringing together healthy, commercial looking talents in a competition environment coupled with a retreat-styled fitness weekend in Hollywood, CA. No other model competition circuit in the world brings the production value, locations, talent, scouts, and industry decision makers into one venue how M&F events aspires to.

As a commercial client regularly seeking top fitness and swimsuit models for hire, we understand the value in supporting such events: they are casting calls and market makers rolled into one. We hope to lead and inspire other corporations to join us in this goal of linking the pageant competitors to paying jobs."

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CrossFit Long Beach Announces Their Summer Leaning Challenge Winners

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201224 CrossFit Long Beach members adopted the Paleo Lifestyle with amazing results losing a combined total of 133 inches in 8 weeks.

Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) June 19, 2012 - Dave Brooks and Emily Mumper, members of CrossFit Long Beach, were announced as the male and female winners of the CrossFit Long Beach Summer Leaning Challenge Saturday, June 16 during the school's annual leaning challenge finale banquet.

Brooks, the male winner of the challenge, lost a total of 11.25 inches while Cumper, the female winner topped everyone with 12 total inches lost. The group lost a combined total of over 133 inches in just eight weeks.

Brooks and Mumper topped 24 people who all adopted the Paleo Diet, eliminating grains, dairy, sugar and all processed food from their daily intake. Tari Okoya won second place with 10.75 inches lost while Lauren Crispin and Krista Dart tied at third place, both having lost 8.75 inches.

Brooks credits the guidance of his coaches at CrossFit Long Beach for his success. In addition to a streamlined physique, digestive problems that once plagued him have now been alleviated thanks to the adoption of the Paleo lifestyle. He says he has "tons of energy during the day" and sleep problems are now a thing of the past.

"I had a lot of apprehension in letting go of the past," Brooks said about changing his lifestyle. "But the process has been fun and exciting. The challenge opened up a whole new world to me."

CrossFit Long Beach, a school of elite fitness in Signal Hill, teaches their students that the path to health and wellness is through their stomachs. Adopting a diet that welcomes non-processed foods, zero grains, dairy and sugar is a lifestyle choice and not a temporary fix.

"For eight weeks, the leaning contestants took the first step to ultimate health and fitness," Gina Caywood, co-owner of CrossFit Long Beach, said. "They learned that exercising four to five days a week can get them in shape, but real results occur when they learn to eat the right foods."

The popularity of the contest presented a double-sided award for all contestants: the chance to get in the best shape of their life while pursuing a cash prize with the idea being that nothing can be lost from participating in the challenge except inches.

"Changing the way we eat is always a struggle," Chad Cross, head coach and co-owner of CrossFit Long Beach, said. "These members proved that with just a little persistence and dedication, a change can and will occur."

CrossFit Long Beach is the 43rd CrossFit gym in the nation and the first one in Long Beach/Signal Hill to open its doors, CrossFit Long Beach (CFLB) has been helping everyday people transform themselves into high-performing athletes since 2005. Details about the challenge and the school are available at (562) 492-6951.

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Bonobo Genome Sheds Light on Their Links to Chimps, Humans

HealthDay – 4 mins 26 secs ago WEDNESDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists who have completed the genome of the bonobo say their research will provide insights into the species' evolutionary relationships with other great apes and with humans.

The bonobo is the last of the great apes to have its genome sequenced. Other great apes include the chimpanzee, orangutan and gorilla.

Bonobos and chimpanzees are the closest living relatives of humans. But in contrast to the more aggressive chimpanzees, bonobos are known for their peaceful, playful behavior.

The bonobo genome was sequenced from a female named Ulindi who lives at the Leipzig zoo in Germany. The results show that bonobos and chimpanzees differ genetically by about 0.4 percent, while both bonobos and chimpanzees differ from humans by about 1.3 percent.

The study, by Kay Prufer and colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, is published in the June 13 online edition of the journal Nature.

Bonobo and chimpanzee territories in central Africa are separated only by the Congo River. It's been theorized that the formation of the river separated the ancestors of chimpanzees and bonobos, leading to distinct species. This hypothesis is supported by a comparison of the bonobo and chimpanzee genomes, which shows an apparent clean split and no subsequent interbreeding.

While the average genomes of bonobos and chimpanzees are equally distant from the human genome, humans are closer to bonobos in some regions and closer to chimpanzees in others.

Further research will determine whether these genome regions influence the behavioral differences and similarities between humans, chimpanzees and bonobos, the study authors said.

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Americans find doing their own taxes simpler than improving diet and health

ScienceDaily (May 23, 2012) — Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn't eat to be healthier, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey.

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The Survey found that people think a great deal about the healthfulness of their diets and want to make improvements. Yet, 76 percent agree that ever-changing nutritional guidance makes it hard to know what to believe. And when it comes to making decisions about food, consumers today rely most often on their own research rather than third-party experts. Six out of 10 Americans have given a lot of thought to the foods and beverages they consume (58 percent) and the amount of physical activity they get (61 percent). Yet, only 20 percent say their diet is very healthful and 23 percent describe their diet as extremely or very unhealthful; less than 20 percent meet the national Physical Activity Guidelines.

"This year's Survey was designed to reveal consumer behavior, not just thoughts and desires. Clearly, there is a disconnect for many Americans," said Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, IFIC Foundation. "Some questions also reveal clear differences based on gender and age. For example, men feel it is harder to eat a healthful diet than to find time to exercise, while women feel just the opposite. The percentage of older respondents who say their diet is very or extremely healthful is about twice the rate of younger people. These are important distinctions for health professionals and others who are trying to help individuals and families improve their diet and health."

The IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey found that 90 percent of Americans have given at least a little thought to the ingredients in their food and beverages. Consumers say they are trying to eat more whole grains, fiber and protein, while cutting calories, sugar, solid fats and salt. However, taste (87 percent) remains the most significant determinant of food and beverage choices, followed by price, which dropped significantly as a factor compared to 2011, and healthfulness. In terms of trying to lead healthier lives, nearly 60 percent of Americans believe that online and mobile tools are helpful.

The Survey was fielded by Mathew Greenwald & Associates of Washington, D.C. between April 3 and 13, 2012 and involved 1,057 Americans ages 18 to 80. Results were weighted to match the U.S. Census based on age, education, gender, race/ethnicity, and region to be nationally representative.

Additional Findings from the IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey

• Overall, 55 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight. However, 23 percent of obese consumers and 44 percent of overweight consumers say they are not trying to lose weight.

• Fewer than one in 10 Americans correctly estimate the number of calories they need to maintain their weight and only three in 10 believe that all sources of calories play an equal role in weight gain. Calories from sugar, carbohydrates and fats are believed more likely to cause weight gain.

• During the past year, 66 percent of Americans have given some thought to the sustainability of their foods and beverages, with about 40 percent regularly purchasing locally sourced or recyclable food and beverage products.

• Only 17 percent of Americans say they have stopped buying a specific brand or type of food due to safety concerns and more than half of all consumers (57 percent) believe that the chances are extremely low that they will contract a serious foodborne illness. About half (48 percent) believe foods produced in foreign countries are less safe than foods grown in the U.S.

• The expiration date surpassed the food package Nutrition Facts panel in terms of the information consumers looked for in making food or beverage purchases, although the importance of statements about nutrition and health benefits both rose significantly.

• Six in 10 Americans believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates how food additives may be used but only 36 percent realized the FDA approves or sets daily intake limits for food additives. About half (46 percent) of Americans believe that food colors must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. government before being added to foods.

• Eighty-seven percent of parents believe that it is good for their health to sit down and eat meals with their family and 69 percent of parents worry about the healthfulness of their children's diets more than their own.

• The United States Department of Agriculture's MyPlate graphic was readily recognized by consumers and received high marks for communicating about healthful eating.

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Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants

HealthDay – 1 hr 59 mins ago SATURDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Poor mothers who are single or who have depression are more likely to overfeed their infants by adding cereal to baby bottles, a practice that can lead to excess weight gain in infants, a new study reveals.

For the study, U.S. researchers examined data from 254 mothers of infants in low-income, primarily Hispanic households and found that 24 percent of the mothers put cereal in baby bottles. Those with depression were 15 times more likely to do so than those without depression.

"Depression is very common in low-income mothers and makes it more difficult to engage in beneficial parenting practices in general," lead author and general academic pediatrics fellow Dr. Candice Taylor Lucas, an associate professor of pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, said in an American Academy of Pediatrics news release.

"Our results are especially concerning because they suggest that depressed mothers may be more likely to add cereal to the bottle, which may increase their children's risk of obesity," Lucas added.

The researchers also found that single mothers were much more likely to add cereal to bottles, along with mothers who felt their children had intense emotional reactions to daily routines.

"Overall, these findings demonstrate that stressors prevalent in low-income households, such as depression, single parenthood and associated infant behavioral challenges, influence feeding practices likely to promote obesity," Lucas concluded. "It is important to provide support for parents related to healthy feeding practices if we are to end the epidemic of childhood obesity."

The study was slated for presentation Saturday at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Boston. The data and conclusions of research presented at medical meetings should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Cosmetic dentists and their work

April 28, 2012 by adminCosmetic dentist performs various dental procedures, which include treatment procedures as well as teeth beautifying procedures. The old belief that a cosmetic dentist provides patients with only procedures that give perfect teeth or improved look are quite false, since they also perform other dental procedures which helps the tooth in its practical use.

 

The most popular procedures carried out by cosmetic surgeons include:

Whitening:

This procedure is prescribed and carried out by a specialized dentist to lighten and improve the color of the teeth to more natural white color.

Reshaping of the tooth:

This is recommended and done for people with crooked teeth.

These procedures usually straighten crooked tooth, shape broken chips and alter the length and position of the teeth. Any form of construction and sculpting that is done to a tooth comes under tooth reshaping.
Bonding:

This procedure is carried out to improve the look of the surface of a tooth. It involves shaping a dental composite material to a required shape and applying it to the surface of the tooth.

Dental bridges:

This procedure carried out on patients with missing teeth. The cosmetic dentist fixes an artificial tooth in the area of the missing tooth. This procedure is extensively used for correcting defects in teeth alignment and also improves the patient’s bite.

However, a full consultation is recommended before an individual undergoes this procedure. Materials used to create the artificial tooth defer and their durability lasts from 7 to 15 years depending on the material used.
Cantilever bridges:

These are also artificial tooth used by the cosmetic dentist to fill in for the missing tooth, but it is different from the average dental bridge. It is used to replace missing tooth that has only a tooth by its side. The use of dental bridges helps reduce the risk gum disease.

Veneers:

Veneers are porcelain laminates that can be bonded to the surface of the tooth to cover gaps or hide serious tooth discoloration.

Gum Lift:

This procedure is carried out to shape the gum lines and tissues on the gums. It helps to give the teeth a symmetrical appearance.

Bite:

This procedure is recommended and done on patients who have worn out tooth edges that may be caused by the grinding of the teeth or acid reflux. This procedure helps re-align the edges, thereby improving the patient’s bite as well as his or her general look.

 

The materials used in cosmetic dental procedures vary according to what is needed by the cosmetic dentist and also by the personal choice of the patient. A beautiful smile goes a very long way in improving your self-confidence and the way you interact with friends and colleagues.

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Health Tip: Seniors Need Their Nutrients

HealthDay – 30 mins ago (HealthDay News) -- Everyone should eat a healthy, balanced and nutrient-rich diet, especially seniors, who have special nutritional needs.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says these nutrients are especially important as we get older:

Vitamin D and calcium, through fortified foods, low-fat dairy products, leafy green vegetables and fish.Vitamin B12, through fish, seafood, lean meats and vitamin B12-fortified cereals.Fiber, through fruits, vegetables and whole grains.Potassium, through fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats, rather than saturated or trans fats.

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Local Community Fitness Boot Camp to Help Hundreds of People Transform Their Bodies In 8 Weeks, FREE

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2011Start 2012 off right with the Your Best Body Challenge in the South Bay! 8 weeks of exercise and nutrition education to get you in the best shape of your life and raise money for the Boys and Girls Club! Participants have had life changing results and everyone is welcome to join the third annual Best Body Challenge.

San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) December 20, 2011 - Audra Baker, the owner of Be Fit Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to change the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of people transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge.

"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Audra "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. That's it."

Audra's "Your Best Body Challenge" is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. "That show really focused the nation's attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success," explains Audra "It's difficult to lose weight and get in shape on your own. Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that - and unfortunately, that's the majority."

At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Audra gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.

"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Audra says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. Last year we had over 300 people participate and this year will be even bigger!"

Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by helping spread the word and provide over $3000 of prizes awarded to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up. "It's definitely a city effort," says Audra, "we couldn't do this without a lot of help. We're all very grateful for the way this challenge is being received and look forward to helping a lot of folks lose the weight and get into great shape."

Audra Baker is available for candid and informative interviews at 408.209.2169

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Online Media Diva And Wellnx Life Sciences Management Announce Their Collaboration For Media Digital Initiative For Slimquick

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2012Wellnx Life Sciences, Makers Of Slimquick, Announces Their Digital Media Partnership With Online Media Diva, Inc.

(1888PressRelease) February 25, 2012 - MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - Online Media Diva, Inc. has been tapped by Wellnx Life Sciences to spearhead the website, Facebook, social media, and online advertising initiatives for their popular SLIMQUICK brand. The partnership aims to increase name recognition of the already well-known product. Marne Strickland, the founder and CEO of Online Media Diva, Inc. said of the partnership: "We're very excited about working with SLIMQUICK to help them bring their presence online.

The SLIMQUICK products help women lose weight and become their healthier selves. I personally love to empower and motivate women, so we're very happy about being a part of this project." Online Media Diva, Inc. has been working with numerous companies to establish their presence online for over a decade. This union partners a customer-service driven online media agency with a brand that aims to help people improve their lives. Brad Woodgate from Wellnx Life Sciences Management said "Online Media Diva, Inc. has been a great asset to our team. We look forward to launching our online presence with their expert guidance."

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Showing Patients Images of Their Clogged Arteries a Powerful Wake-Up Call

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Piratz Tavern owners patch up their Corporate sign

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The single life: Some people never find the love of their lives. And live to tell about it.

View Photo Gallery — Wendy Braitman — one America’s 96.6 million unmarried adults — takes her dog on a walk through an art installation in Los Angeles.


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