Every year 6 million children die from malnutrition before their fifth birthday. Every minute, a woman somewhere dies in pregnancy or childbirth. This adds up to 1,440 women dying each day - an estimated 529,000 dying women each year from pregnancy related causes. Each year, approximately 300 - 500 million people are infected with malaria. Approximately 3 million people die as a result.

17 counties in Eastern Kentucky are among the top 100 poorest counties in the U. The poverty rate for Eastern Kentucky is nearly 1.

Thursday, March 26, 2009. Class in America- Gregory Mantsios. Class distinctions are largely irrelevant today, and whatever differences do exist in economic standing, they are - for the most part- insignificant. The American public as a whole is steadily moving up the economic ladder, and each generation propels itself to greater economic well-being.

Monday, July 19, 2010. Dead Until Dark, The First Sookie Stackhouse Novel. This show is total crack. I have watched two seasons of it and I have no idea if I think it is a good show. Is it well written or well acted? That is Tim Riggins, and I love him. Sunday, June 13, 2010.