Talkabout: OCT-NOV 2007

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Welcome to Talkabout the bimonthly magazine produced by Positive Life NSW. In this online version of the magazine you can view selected articles from current and previous issues. While not every issue is available online yet, articles are continually being added and we endeavour to have as many issues of Talkabout online as soon as possible.

Positive Life NSW members receive a free hard copy of Talkabout magazine by mail, please view our membership section for more information. If you wish to subscribe to Talkabout without becoming a member please view our subscriptions for non-members section.

Talkabout is made possible by subscriptions, advertising revenue, donations and a grant under the State/Commonwealth AIDS Program. Talkabout thanks the many volunteers without whom the publication would not be possible. All views expressed are the opinions of authors and not necessarily those of Positive Life NSW, its management or members.

So can you cook? No 26 - The season for giving

Tim Alderman suggests some festive Christmas desserts.

It's a real bugger isn't it dear? - Stories of different sexuality and cancer

This book details the personal journeys, through stories and poems of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer (GLBTIQ) people who have been affected by cancer.

Ask Ingrid: Rehydration

Gym instructor Ingrid Cullen on the importance of rehydrating when you exercise.

Spiritually faithless

Tim Alderman on the intertwining of identity and spirituality.

HIV and the law

Changes have recently been made to the NSW Crimes Act, which relate to the intentional or reckless transmission of HIV.

More than one thing in common

Hédimo Santana on the Hunter/New England Positive Retreat – 21 to 23 September 2007

Working together

Robert Baldwin on the Laos Network of Positive People, South-East Asia

World AIDS Day NSW 2007: December 1

HIV/AIDS prevention is everybody's business.

The joy of pets: Khu

Another Talkabout reader shares their special pet with us.

It's not that hard...

Imagine being able to pick up your HIV medications from a community pharmacy. It happens in other states.