The RapidShare Ruling By Stewart Tongue The gap of understanding between "free culture" open file sharing advocates and content producers intent on maintaining the value of their work product continues to widen. When the recent German court ruling against RapidShare.com was announced, the two sides could not even agree on its meaning or its true level of importance. Elements of the blogosphere aligned with content ownership have stated a belief that this new ruling is likely to destroy RapidShare.com and have a wide-ranged chilling effect on file sharing more generally. Conversely, free culture advocates point out the fact that the German legal system is far less reliant on precedent than the American or English system of jurisprudence, and suggest that the real reach of this decision may not extend anywhere beyond this one particular file host. In fact, some argue that the decision won't even be affirmed on appeal and many suggest there is no practical method of enforcement capable of impacting the transfer of files from one user to another anyway. RapidShare is a page rank 6, Alexa rank 17 website, known for allowing users to upload or download content of all kinds. The lawsuit against RapidShare was filed by GEMA (www.gema.de/en/), a well-known German trade organization that is essentially the German counterpart of copyright organizations like the RIAA in the U.S. Perhaps the most significant part of the entire confrontation is that it represents a continuing trend toward E.U. dominance in regulatory regards. With seismic shifts in the global economy and the international nature of the Internet, we may be seeing the rise of European power in an administrative role. In April a Swedish court sentenced the owners of The Pirate Bay to a one-year jail term and ordered payment of millions of dollars in fines to content producers. In May E.U. Information Society Commissioner Viviane Reding called for the U.S. to lighten its grip on ICANN and allow greater international influence on the way domain name ownership is administrated. In June, a German court issued a ruling that at the very least is "not good" for file sharing interests and potentially can be devastating if it is backed by other similar rulings in the months or years ahead. Whereas American "safe harbor" legislation allows companies like YouTube to deny knowledge of copyrighted material and to facilitate the transfer of all data with little regard to the legality of each user or transmission, this new German ruling holds file-sharing entities to a much higher standard. Germany's Hamburg district court ruled that RapidShare uses insufficient measures to protect against piracy. Holding that removal of material for which RapidShare receives copyright complaints is not enough and that RapidShare must proactively check content before it is made available online in the case of users who have committed previous infringements. In essence the ruling requires the host to log IP addresses of all … [Read more...]
Do Men Prefer Women With Pubic Hair or The Shaved Vagina? Bald is The Answer – Find Out Why
Referring to the title above, does it really matter what men prefer in their women. At the end of the day it is you`re prerogative to have a dressed vagina or a naked one (hairy or hairless.). Yes I do not doubt for one minute that it is nice to please your man, but if pleasing includes doing something you`re not comfortable with, whether it in relation to shaving pubic hair off or not then you shouldn`t do it. Shaving pubic hair off has to be done because you want to remove it and for no other reason. Not that anyone can see, but you may however feel a slight embarrassed or disappointed over making this decision. You need to be sure to avoid regret. Of course if you were to ask men what they prefer, the "shaved vagina" or the "unshaven vagina" then you can expect answers to come back varied. Not all men have the same likes and dislikes. You will have the men that are turned on by vaginal hair, and men that are not, and then the man who is not bothered either way. He is what we call the easy going fella because he is easily pleased. Some people say a real woman comes natural the way nature intended with vaginal hair. Remember we are not born with hair on our bodies without reason. Both man and woman prefer shaved genitals for many reasons – and one common one given, why men prefer a shaven vagina is, because it supposedly makes oral sex more pleasant. You will find if both parties are agreeable to removing pubic hair then they excite matters up by shaving each others genitals. Apparently this provides them each with an erotic sensation to a high state of arousal leading up to sex. Do men prefer women with or without pubic hair, well after study figures showed that? 48% said yes get rid of it all 29% said they preferred it natural 16% said they would like to see a little tuft of hair or patch 7% said that they would like the vagina to have more hair than what was considered natural. These were not the exact words but I had to draw the line in how to put this across. Blushing had to be brushed aside at times, and there was also times I wish I could have closed my ears but you don't hear if you don't listen hence any learning to be done. And believe you mean I learned a lot from this topic that actually opened my eyes Does a sexy shave result in a sexier you and better sex life? I personally wouldn`t know this but I made it my business to find out. One question was put forward and it was "Do men think women with shaved pubic hair, is sexier than the woman with unshaved pubic hair." The answer to this was based on personal communication with those that were asked this particular question. The answer was mostly an affirmative. We got more yes`s from them that practiced oral sex regular. So, it looks like vaginal hair is obviously not a problem for men when it comes down to sexual intercourse but when oral sex is brought into the equation, it is. Numbers showed the red hot bloodied male opts for vaginal baldness when oral play is done. Most … [Read more...]
Avoid These 7 Work Taboos
Whether it's dancing on top of the bar at the company holiday party, chewing with one's mouth open or falling asleep in a meeting, everyone is guilty of committing some kind of faux pas -- social, professional or otherwise. To avoid putting your career on the line, try to avoid committing the following taboos while on the clock. Taboo No. 1: Kissing a co-worker The likely scenario: You've had a crush on your co-worker since you started working a few months ago. Now it's the holiday party and you've taken full advantage of the open bar and the liquid courage it's provided you to flirt with your fling. Before you know it, you're locking lips for all to see -- and talk about come Monday morning. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone; 35 percent of workers in a 2007 CareerBuilder.com survey admitted to kissing a co-worker. Our advice: If you can't restrain your desires to smooch your colleague, at least do yourself the favor of waiting until you're behind closed doors. Taboo No. 2: Lying about your credentials You've read the stories in the newspapers -- CEOs, celebrities and ordinary workers alike are fired every day for one common crime: lying. In a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, one candidate invented a school that didn't exist, while another went as far as submitting samples of work -- that actually belonged to the interviewer. Thirty-eight percent of workers surveyed indicated they had embellished their job responsibilities, 18 percent lied about their skill sets and 10 percent lied about their academic degrees. Our advice: Whether it's about your education, experience or previous employers, fudging anything on your résumé is never a good idea. Taboo No. 3: Wearing inappropriate clothing How many times have you heard, "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have?" Yet how many times do we see this mantra avoided in our offices? Something tells me that the marketing assistant from the 15th floor doesn't strive for a career in prostitution, so why is she dressing that way? Not only does dressing inappropriately at work send the message that you don't care about your professional image, it also hinders your chances of moving up the corporate ladder. In a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, 41 percent of employers said that people who dress professionally tend to be promoted more often than others in their organization. Our advice: Follow the mantra -- and mean it. Taboo No. 4: Gossiping Rumors in the workplace are like gasoline on a trash-can fire -- they spread ... fast. While lighthearted conversations around the water cooler are one thing, standing around dishing about your co-workers is another. Unfortunately, it's a common scenario in most corporate cultures: 19 percent of workers in a 2007 CareerBuilder.com survey said they have spread a rumor about a fellow employee. Our advice: Co-workers who gossip or spread ugly rumors can harm the work environment. Do your best to stay clear of these people. If you can't get away, at … [Read more...]
Bonus Porn Star of the Week – AVN
Tory Lane Tory Lane Visit ToryLanexxx.com Age: 26 Height: 5'6'' Weight: 118 lbs. Measurements: 34D-24-32 Hair Color: brown BIOGRAPHY AVN Award Winner Performer Signing at Erotica LA 2009 Originally from Fort Lauderdale, former Hooters girl-turned-stripper Tory Lane has appeared in hundreds of adult movies since entering the industry in 2004. Tory studied classical ballet from the age of six, and after high school attended Broward Community College, where she earned an Associate's Degree in Business. She tended bar at Ft. Lauderdale Beach's famous Elbo Room and also worked as a stripper in area clubs. She was discovered by leading adult talnt agency LA Direct Models during her time at Hooters, and soon made her way to Porn Valley, shooting her first XXX scene at the age of 21 for Suze Randall's The Young & The Raunchy. Known for her ultra-hardcore performing style, she served as a contract girl for two years with Sin City, where she directed a number of titles, as well, including multiple volumes of the Assploitations line for sister label Mayhem. … [Read more...]
Why women love to perform Oral Sex on Men
Phatforums.com - This is just some of the feedback we got from the net: Hello, I am an Asian lady age 31 yrs. My best sexual thrill is sucking a mans cock. I just love the feel of a large one getting harder in my mouth and throbbing with pleasure. I love to hear a man moan and groan with pleasure while I suck him and feel and lick his Balls. I like to milk his cock with my hand as I suck. When he comes I love to drink every drop of Cock Milk and swallow every drop. Sometimes it is hard not to spill and waste some cum juice as some men squirt so much. I try to swallow quickly and get ready for another mouthfull but sometimes this is hard to do. I just love the taste and feel of cum in my mouth. Am I wierd or do other Women share this fantasy? Mant men prefrer to squirt all over a Womans face instead of cumming inside her mouth? I guess they like the look of their cum all over a womans face? I deal with this fantasy of theirs but would prefer to drink every drop and avoid the mess. I would think that it would feel better for them to have my lips squeeze the cock head and squirt inside rather than pulling it out and squirting on my face. It might not look as sexy on Pichunter as cum all over a womans face but some of us would prefer to jusy taste and swallow it all down. I am very selective so Idon't get as much cum juice as my desires require. I would gladly suck to climax five Men one after another if I found the right five. As long as they were long - hard - thick - smooth - and had plenty of juice to give me. Any other Women out there share my special fantasys? Sally Well, I def agree with the suckin cock thing!!! I love to suck my bf's cock...and like you...I love to feel that initial warm squirt of cum on the back of my throat. I also like it when he cums on my face!!! Anything that has to do with suckin his cock and makin him happy...Im all for it!!! XXX Amber J I love the taste of a mans cum, I also love to taste a woman as she has her orgasm. I love the moment when you have a guys hard cock in your mouth & you know that he's at the point of no return & his cock kind of tenses just before he spurts his hot creamy cum onto my tongue. My husband seems only able to manage 3 or 4 spurts which is nice, but i've sucked off guys who can manage 7 or 8 heavy spurts of cum which is much better I think. As I said I also love to make a girl cum with my tongue. I think one of my favorite things would be when a guy fucks his wife, makes her cum then lets me lick & suck his cock clean, then make him cum in my mouth, yes, that is very very nice !! Ginger oral sex is great. I love it. I would perfer my face more than my mouth though. but i love to suck and lick Trisha i love to suck a man's cock and swallow every drop. i love the taste and texture of cum and sometimes i catch every drop in my mouth without swallowing and i use my tongue to play with it and show my partner how much i love his seed. yummy kathryn I love the taste of multiple cocks cumming … [Read more...]
Adam & Eve Survey 1st-time Sex Experience
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Adam & Eve asked more than 1,000 American adults to rate their first sexual experience from one to 10, and reported positive responses. “Because the average ratings are overwhelmingly positive, we feel Americans are becoming much more educated, and therefore, comfortable, in all aspects of sex,” said Katy Zvolerin, Adam & Eve director of public relations. “While the typical American [31 percent of the males and 30 percent of the females] admits to having their first sexual experience at age 17 or 18, the study shows that this rite of passage can also be a healthy one.” Nearly 70 percent of respondents rated their first sexual experience as ranging from “alright” to “amazing,” according Adam & Eve’s study. However, the majority of the percentage rated the experience as “alright” (28 percent), another 31 percent rated it as better than alright and 7 percent rated losing their virginity “amazing.” Of the 82 respondents that described their first time as “amazing,” 90 percent were male. “The survey revealed that only 30 percent of respondents selected the answer options zero through five, meaning that around one-third of respondents had a less than ideal first sexual experience,” the company said. The web-based survey was conducted by Cvent and sponsored by Adam & Eve. … [Read more...]
Why You Cheat
Okay, okay, you admit it: you've cheated in the past. Get over your guilt and instead, focus on learning why it happened and how to avoid making it a pattern… By Chelsea Kaplan Got a wandering eye? Before the temptation of the fruit of another gets the best of you and your relationship, it might be a wise move to examine why you’re finding that fruit so tempting in the first place. According to Mira Kirshenbaum, author of When Good People Have Affairs, considering the reasons behind your desire to begin or continue an affair may be the key to bringing to light the fundamental problems in your relationship or, perhaps, yourself. Additionally, she says, doing so can actually save your relationship if you’ve already gone ahead and strayed. Confused as to what your cheatin’ heart is really telling you? Below, find Kirshenbaum’s translations as well as her thoughts on when it’s in your best interest to try to save your relationship and when you might want to throw in the towel. Q: In your opinion, are there ever instances when it is OK to cheat, or should people who cheat feel bad and guilty about their actions? A: People cheat for a reason, so I believe feeling guilty about it is bad, but so is self-deception. Guilt fills your head with smoke and prevents you from thinking straight about what you really need, about who your partner (probably not as awful as you think) and your lover (probably not as wonderful as you think) really are and about what’s actually best for everyone. When you cheat or want to cheat, try instead to focus your mental energy on forming a clear understanding of what you did or want to do, what the risks are or would be, why you did what you did and who all the players really are as people, including yourself. Q: In your book, you mention that affairs often fall into a few categories. One you note as particularly common is the see-if affair. How can someone recognize if she’s having a see-if affair? A: See-if affairs are recognizable by how they play out. As one goes on, something striking happens. The cheater realizes one of two things: either “You know what? This person I thought I was so infatuated with because he or she had what I thought I was so hungry for really didn’t” or “I thought something was missing from my marriage that I really needed, and now I see how right I was.” As a see-if affair is a type of experiment, as with all experiments, sometimes you realize you’ve discovered something real, and lot of times you realize you haven’t discovered anything at all — sometimes when it is too late. That’s why you should try to “discover” this truth before you cheat, if at all possible. Q: What about affairs that are designed to remove oneself from a relationship? A: Those I call ejector-seat affairs. Many times people reach the point, consciously or not, where they know they want to get out of their relationship, but they don’t know how to make that happen. They may not have the … [Read more...]
Pre-Nominations Site Opens for 2010 AVN Awards
Show set for Jan. 9 at Palms Casino Resort Noted - this article is from AVN Online - we credit them for this submission CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network has announced the launch of the pre-nominations site for the 2010 AVN Awards Show. The pre-nominations site is designed for producers to submit their movies, scenes, performers and production professionals for awards consideration. The 27th AVN Awards Show is scheduled for Jan. 9 at The Pearl Concert Theatre inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. In order to be eligible for a 2010 award nomination, a movie must be released by Sept. 30. To qualify as a release, it must be in stock with either 10 wholesale distributors or 100 retail stores. The eligibility period includes any movie released between Oct. 1, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2009. To access the pre-nom site, producers must first establish a user account on AVN.com—if they do not already have one—by entering their email address at this link: http://www.avn.com/account/register/. Once you submit the form a confirmation will be sent to you. You must click the link in the email confirmation to activate your account. Once you’ve created your AVN.com user account, you must request access to the pre-nomination screen by clicking this link: http://www.avn.com/prenom-request-form/. Users will be notified of their access with an email. The pre-nom site will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. AVN asks producers to be judicious in their pre-noms, submitting only those productions and scenes they strongly believe have a chance at being nominated rather than submitting all titles released during the eligibility period. Production companies must supply AVN with all pertinent information in their pre-nom entries, including the full stage names of all the performers in the sex scenes and the names of all the behind-the-camera professionals in the technical categories such as editing, videography, music and others. By Oct. 12, AVN asks that producers send (2) DVD copies of each movie or series it would like considered, as well as sample materials used in marketing campaigns if seeking consideration in those categories. The titles should be mailed or hand-delivered to: AVN Media Network 9400 Penfield Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Attn: Nominations The award categories are subject to change: Best Actor Best Actress Best Adult Website Best All-Girl Release Best All-Girl Series Best All-Girl Couples Sex Scene Best All-Girl 3-Way Sex Scene Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene Best All-Sex Release Best Alternative Release Best Alternative Release Best Amateur Release Best Amateur Series Best Anal Release Best Anal Series Best Anal Sex Scene Best Animated Release Best Art Direction Best BDSM Release Best Big Bust … [Read more...]
DAD CRASHES STAR'S SEX SHOOT
THE crew making "The Winter of Frozen Dreams" in upstate Schenectady was horrified when the father/manager of star lady Thora Birch insisted on watching the filming of her sex scenes with Dean Winters. Even though it's industry practice to shoot sex scenes on a closed set, Jack Birch - who met Thora's mother, Carol Connors, as her co-star in "Deep Throat" - demanded to be present as his daughter and Winters simulated intercourse last week. "It was so wrong," said one insider. "The director is saying, 'Harder! Faster!' and the father is giving Winters the thumbs up." Thora dazzled critics in "Ghost World," "American Beauty" and "Patriot Games" but was fired from the set of "Election" (1999) and hasn't worked much in recent years. Her dad, who "looks like Charles Manson" in a "full-length leather coat and wraparound sunglasses, even at night" - was described in a review of his "Road of Death" (1973) as "a muscle-stud . . . so unphotogenic you can't take your eyes off him." "The Winter of Frozen Dreams" is the true-crime story of Barbara Hoffman, played by Birch, who worked at a massage parlor in Ann Arbor, Mich., run by a character played by Winters. "He's her pimp. She'd get these men to fall in love with her, take out big life insurance policies on them, and then poison them with cyanide," explained our insider. "She killed two guys and is serving life in prison." Jack Birch was on the set every day giving orders - even telling director Eric Mandelbaum where to place his camera so that Thora would look her best. Mandelbaum was about to shoot the first sex scene Monday when, "all of a sudden, the front door is being kicked in. Her father was threatening to kill the assistant directors. Then he threatens to pull her from the movie with three days of shooting left." Making matters worse, a problem with the focus on the camera necessitated 14 takes. "It was the most bizarre, perverse scene," said our witness. "One girl on the crew broke down crying." Calls to reps for Birch and Winters were not returned. Millie Milka, of Em & Me Productions, told Page Six: "Thora Birch is a very talented young actress." Asked if her father had forced his way onto the set for the sex scenes, Milka replied, "We have no comment on that. We just want to focus on the movie." … [Read more...]
Porn Stars of the Week – AVN
Mikayla Mendez Height: 5'8" Measurements: 34D-28-38 Hair Color: Brown BIOGRAPHY Appears in '2040' from Wicked Pictures For exotic, olive skinned beauty Mikayla Mendez, the decision to become a Wicked Girl was an easy one. “I’ve worked on several Wicked movies in the past, and I’ve realized this is definitely where I want to be,” observes the sexy bilingual performer from Santa Clarita, California, whose Mexican heritage makes her the first full-fledged “Latina” Wicked Girl. Since signing her contract, she’s been working nearly non-stop for the company, in titles such as director Michael Raven’s epic horror film “The Wicked,” a role that earned her a 2009 AVN nomination for Best Group Sex Scene. Other releases have included “Making Amends,” “Deceived,” “The Mikayla Chronicles,” the stylish designer vehicles “Sexy Bitch,” and “Mikayla’s Mind” and a trio of big budget Armstrong epics that unite her with her contract sisters – Armstrong’s “House Of Wicked,” “Mobster’s Ball 2” and his upcoming sci-fi mega-production “2040.” Her high profile publicity appearances have included a steady stream of adult magazine coverage and several notable mainstream crossover gigs, including an appearance on Sex.Com radio with mainstream comedienne Margaret Cho. And she can always be found at her personal website, www.mikaylamendez.com or Twitter page www.twitter.com/mikaylamendez Growing as both an actress and a sensual performer with each passing day, this lusty Latina saves her highest praise for the fans she credits as her inspiration. And while she likes to maintain an air of mystery about what they can expect in the next phase of her career, she’s happy to reveal this much: “Sit down and hold on tight, because it’s going to be a fast, fun-filled, and sexually charged ride!” Kirsten Price Age: 27Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts Height: 5'5'' Weight: 105 lbs. Measurements: 34B-23-33 Hair Color: Brown BIOGRAPHY Appears in '2040' from Wicked Pictures If there’s one word that sums up 2009 AVN Best Actress Nominee Kirsten Price’s approach to her career, it’s driven. She’s tackled her many projects with a flawless precision and her hard work has been rewarded with an impressive set of award nominations. Her estimable acting skills have been recognized with a Best Actress mention for her skillful work in “Mouth,” while her formidable sexual display in Brad Armstrong’s “Cockstar” earned her and co-stars Alektra Blue and Lexxi Tyler a Best All-Girl Three-Way Sex Scene nomination. These virtuoso performances have kept her in the limelight since her Armstrong-directed war epic “Coming Home” emerged as one of 2007’s most acclaimed releases, and helped Ms. Price lock down both a Best Actress - Video nom for her captivating performance in the movie and a Female Performer Of The Year nom for the overall excellence of her work. While the … [Read more...]
