Guyana, a country of exceptional natural beauty, is a splendid combination of the Caribbean and South America, with fascinating touches of a sometimes turbulent past. Perched on the north-east corner of the South American continent, Guyana stretches 450 miles from its long Atlantic coastline into dense equatorial forest and the broad savannah of the Rupununi.

The picturesque capital and primary port is Georgetown, a city of comfortable, modern hotels, fine colonial buildings, and broad, tree-lined boulevards. The striking wooden architecture is reminiscent of Guyana's centuries as a Dutch, and then a British colony. Georgetown offers an evocative introduction to the land of Guyana. Don't miss the imposing St. George's Cathedral, reputed to be the tallest wooden building in the world.

Life in Guyana is dominated by mighty rivers, including the Demerara, the Berbice and the Essequibo, which provide essential highways into the rain forests and jungles of the interior. Mankind has made little impact here, and today Guyana remains one of the world's most exciting destinations for adventuresome travel and exploration.

As part of its ongoing commitment to furthering education about HIV, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is launching, “A Positive Life,” an educational initiative to be delivered through AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) throughout the United States. For many patients living with HIV and their caregivers, ASOs are the center of their support system and an important resource for the local community.

“Having worked in HIV for over 20 years, we at GSK recognize who the real leaders are in the community,” said Peter Hare, Vice President, HIV Business Unit, GlaxoSmithKline. “That’s why we’re renewing our efforts to provide support for ASOs, which are critical to the care and well-being of HIV patients and caregivers in many communities.”

“A Positive Life” features several elements, including an updated series of patient education materials that will be provided to ASOs, and a new online resource called APositiveLife.com, which provides information about prevention, testing, and living with HIV. In addition, the personal stories of individuals living with and affected by HIV are available as streaming videos on the website; these personal stories provide a first-hand account of how real patients deal with their diagnosis, live with side effects and rely on friends and family for support. These stories along with the disease information on the site will be a resource for HIV positive persons and those who care for them.

You’ve been washing your hair by yourself all this time, so you think you’re doing it right. Well maybe not. You may be damaging your hair because you are… brace yourself… washing it wrong!

No matter how long and strong your hair looks, it’s just a bunch of individual stands that are very delicate, so pulling and tugging will break it, especially when it’s wet.

How to do it right!

First, comb out the tangles from her hair before wetting it. You can use either warm or cold water to wash it, but here’s a little trick… start off with warm water to open your pores and get rid of oil and dirt, then use with cold water to close cuticles and give you that shine.

Then, rinse hair under the shower to get rid of all the hair care stuff you use throughout the week, stroking it gently with your fingertips. Then pour some shampoo, the one best suited for your hair type, in your hand rub together then apply to your scalp – not the ends of your hair. This will dry the ends, cause them to weaken and split. And don’t swirl the hair all around your head, this will only further tangle it. Rinse.

There is no better time to fly home to St Vincent & the Grenadines then when they have their ‘Vincy Mas’, so you can join in the revelry and activities. This year is significant, as the islands celebrate their 30th anniversary of Carnival.

Dubbed Vincy Mas 2007 "Power of Culture, Spirit of Fun - 30 Years in the July Sun", the celebrations will start on June 29th and come to a grand finale on July 10th 2007.

Why not set your vacation around this exciting period and catch some good ole Vincy spirit in the revelry of Carnival? There are a number of package deals for this trip that are available to maximize your fun for your vacation.

And Vincy Mas is not just for the nationals. It is definitely a wonderful way for visitors to get a real taste of the islands while enjoying the natural beauty and wonders to be had.

You’ve been washing your hair by yourself all this time, so you think you’re doing it right. Well maybe not. You may be damaging your hair because you are… brace yourself… washing it wrong!

No matter how long and strong your hair looks, it’s just a bunch of individual stands that are very delicate, so pulling and tugging will break it, especially when it’s wet.

How to do it right!

First, comb out the tangles from her hair before wetting it. You can use either warm or cold water to wash it, but here’s a little trick… start off with warm water to open your pores and get rid of oil and dirt, then use with cold water to close cuticles and give you that shine.

Then, rinse hair under the shower to get rid of all the hair care stuff you use throughout the week, stroking it gently with your fingertips. Then pour some shampoo, the one best suited for your hair type, in your hand rub together then apply to your scalp – not the ends of your hair. This will dry the ends, cause them to weaken and split. And don’t swirl the hair all around your head, this will only further tangle it. Rinse.