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Oprah - HIV Show - "Sex As a Deadly Weapon"

Today's October 20, 2009 Oprah Winfrey Show "Sex As a Deadly Weapon - Five Victims Speak Out" was a shocker. Five women who were infected by HIV by the same man joined Oprah to tell their story.

Allegedly Philippe Padieu was aware that he was infected with the HIV virus when he slept with at least nine women and possibly many more. He is now serving a hefty prison sentence for "assault with a deadly weapon." His deadly weapon being bodily fluids containing the HIV virus.

If you missed today's show you can find out about the guests, Philippe Padieu, and HIV/AIDS here on Oprah.com.

Here is a video clip explaining HIV tests and how they work:

Here is a video clip featuring information on HIV/AIDS:

Columbine Killer Dylan Klebod's Mother - The O Magazine Essay

"O Magazine" editor "Gayle King" appeared on CNN's Larry King Live show this week to discuss Susan Klebold's essay which has been featured in this month's O Magazine issue.

Susan Klebod is the mother of "Columbine" killer Dylan Klebod who was part of the 1999 High School massacre which left 12 students and one teacher dead, and two dozen people wounded.

"Dylan Klebod" and "Eric Harris" killed themselves as well that day, leaving many questions unanswered. Since the horrific event in 1999 Susan Klebod has declined to be interviewed but has written about her feelings for the first time in the hopes of helping those with suicidal loved ones.

I recently read the "O Magazine" essay by "Susan Klebod" and found it to be both interesting and enlightening. Society often blames the parents of murderers as though they are responsible for their child's actions. But perhaps it's much more complex than many of us would believe it to be.

Here is O Magazine editor "Gayle King" talking about Susan Klebod"s article in "O Magazine:"

Target Book Coupon - Say You're One Of Them - Oprah Book Club Selection

Oprah.com is offering a special "Target coupon" worth $3.00 off the Oprah Book club selection "Say You're One Of Them" by "Uwem Akpan." The online printable coupon is good up until November 2, 2009 and you can find it at this link.

If you are shopping online at Target.com you can use the coupon code TGTBKDSC to redeem your discount. Visit Oprah.com to find out more about this Oprah/Target special offer.

Inspirational Celebrity Addiction Rehab Stories Give Hope To Others

This fall season both actress "Mackenzie Phillips" and singer "Whitney Houston" have appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" to share their courageous stories of drug addiction.

Both celebrities have spent time in alcohol rehab facilities and are now happy and drug free.

Both Mackenzie Phillips and Whitney Houston are beginning a new chapter in their lives, and hope to inspire others struggling with addiction problems to do the same.

Whenever singers or movie stars share their personal stories of addiction and recovery it serves as inspiration to many everyday people who are also struggling with the same type of problems.

I've seen some fairly popular celebrities open up about their drug and alcohol addictions on the television show "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" but many stars choose to keep their rehab stories private until after they've completed their treatment program.

Two celebrities that I would love to see interviewed by Oprah Winfrey are "Kelly Osbourne" and "Britney Spears."

Both stars have faced addiction problems, spent time in rehab, and now have successfully resumed their careers in show business.

I would love to hear what advice "Britney Spears" and "Kelly Osbourne" would give to their fans facing the same sort of difficulties they've experienced.

Both Whitney Houston's and "Mackenzie Phillips'" stories have taught us that revealing dark secrets can aid in the recovery process, and that no matter how bad things get it is "never too late" to seek treatment and start your life over again.