Kareem's Grateful for Public Support
Kareem Abdul-Jabar says that the public reaction to his leukemia announcement has been resoundingly positive, allowing him to reconnect with fans. [New York Times]

AIDS Patients in the South Need More Government Aid
In the North, counseling, nutrition programs and HIV specialists abound for AIDs patients, but in the South, patients have trouble getting the most basic assistance, forcing those affected to ask the government to bridge the gap. [AP]

Gen-X Is Fed Up
As the recession drags on, Gen-Xers, people aged 32 to 44, are becoming increasingly frustrated with feeling wedged in between the baby boomers, who refuse to retire because of the economy, and Gen-Yers, who are seen as being more desirable in the job market due to their technological skills. [Huffington Post]

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