February 22, 2010 5:04 a.m. EST STORY HIGHLIGHTS * NATO fires on convoy, believes insurgents inside * Interior Ministry: 27 dead, 14 injured * U.S. military: Women, children among dead * Civilian casualties straining Afghanistan-U.S. ties RELATED TOPICS * Afghanistan * The Taliban * NATO Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A NATO air strike on a convoy in southern Afghanistan killed more than two dozen civilians, officials said Monday. The incident took place Sunday in the Daikondi province. Afghan officials provided conflicting figures on how many civilians were killed. The interior ministry placed the death toll at 27 civilians, and said 14 others were wounded. The president's office said at least 33 civilians, including four women and a child, were killed and 12 others hurt. A convoy of three vehicles was traveling to Kandahar province when it was struck, said Zemeri Bashary, the spokesman for the interior ministry. He had earlier said the attack occurred in Uruzgan province. Daikondi was carved from the larger Uruzgan province and neighbors it. NATO confirmed its forces fired on the vehicles, believing that they were carrying insurgents. When ground troops arrived, they found women and children in the cars, the U.S. military said in a statement. The military did not say how many people were killed in the attack. NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said it has ordered an immediate investigation. "We are extremely saddened by the tragic loss of innocent lives," said the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, who spoke to President Hamid Karzai Sunday evening and expressed his regret. "I have made it clear to our forces that we are here to protect the Afghan people, and inadvertently killing or injuring civilians undermines their trust and confidence in our mission. We will re-double our efforts to regain that trust." The Afghan cabinet called the attack "unjustifiable." "The council of ministers strongly condemns the repeated killing of civilians by NATO," the ministers said in the Pashtun and Dari version of a statement. The English version of the same statement did not include that sentence. Civilian casualties at the hands of U.S. and NATO troops have strained relationship between Afghanistan and the United States. The numbers have fallen off in recent months since McChrystal took over as U.S. commander. Elsewhere, an insurgent rocket struck a car in Kapisa province Monday and killed one civilian, officials said. Five others were wounded in the attack. Earlier, Afghan officials had blamed the attack on a NATO ground-to-ground missile but later corrected the account. … [Read more...]
Adultex Event to Be Held in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — The sixth annual Adultex B2B trade event will be held March 12-14 in Hunter Valley wine district, two and a half hours out of Sydney. Adultex is founded and managed by Australian adult distributor Calvista Australia. “Adultex is a fantastic trade event,” Calvista Australia CEO Michael Bassett said. “It brings together adult retailers, manufacturers and studios for three days of focused information exchange, new product releases, seminars and buying, without the distractions of consumer shows. Adultex 2010 sold out within one week, we are already seeking for a larger venue for 2011.” The commercial event allows adult industry retailers to meet with company owners and sales representatives from more than 40 leading companies such as California Exotic Novelties, Doc Johnson, Topco, Pipedream Products, Pjur and Sportsheets. Bassett said that Vida Internationale has signed on as a sponsor and will debut its line of luxury vibrators at the event. “Adultex is the premier business event for the Australian market, and we are so pleased to be participating,” said Susan Colvin, president and founder of California Exotic Novelties. “We are very pleased to support the show, and meeting everyone who attends.” Media producers attending Adultex 2010 include Vivid Entertainment, Digital Playground, Private, Titan Media, Daring Media, Marc Dorcell, Jules Jordan Video and New Sensations. … [Read more...]
Introduce Her To Your Kinky Side
So you like wearing a thong when you go to dinner? Or being tied up and spanked? Anal sex? Well, you’re certainly not alone. The trouble is, in our oh-so-modern sexual era (not!) bringing up fetishes and kinky pastimes with your new lover may not go down too well. At best, she will grin seductively and reveal that she too loves to do those things. At worst, she will think you are a pervy-weirdo creep and unsure if she should see you again. If the former happens, well that’s great. The latter? Read on friend. I don’t want you or your new girl getting your pink frillys in a twist. women like kinky sex Even the most prudish woman can be connivingly convinced to partake in the most lascivious and lewd sex acts. Don’t believe me? It’s entirely possible. Despite rumors, more often than not, women are actually deviant sex goddesses waiting to be released from their good-girl prisons. The main factor when introducing new games to the bedroom is preparation; there should be very few surprises. This means -- oh yes, you guessed it -- lots of talking… preferably before you leap into bed. Timing is not everything, but rates highly. Educating her is paramount. Making it seem like her idea in the first place is simple genius… if you can pull it off. Introducing spanking, biting and hair pulling Kink factor: 2 out of 5 These are such childish behaviors, but they can add an uninhibited layer to good sex. The good thing about these is that you don’t really have to talk about them too much before you do them. You can test the waters as you go along, but always keep it light. There are very few preconceived ideas about spanking, biting and hair pulling. How to introduce it: These things are best done during a very passionate sexual encounter. Go with the flow and use your common sense -- tread deliberately and carefully. Wild abandon usually equals pain. Spanking: The problem with spanking is it gets better the more you do it, and the first couple can sting quite badly. Let her spank you back. Have a good spanking session, laugh your heads off and spank each other silly. The eroticism will come later. Don’t spank every session unless requested. Biting: The success of your nibbles relies heavily on pressure, timing and frequency. Keep it light, only do it while in the absolute throes of passion, and don’t do it often. If you want her to bite you, instruct her on the art -- she is unlikely to just know how you like it. Don’t ever bite breasts or vaginas unless expressly asked to. Leaving marks is not desirable. Hair pulling: If you want to pull her hair, do it gently. If you want her to pull yours, then just asking nicely should yield results. There are loads of pressure points in the scalp that makes hair pulling quite a sensuous activity when done properly. Don’t yank, and be conscious that her head and neck is attached to that beautiful hair. Hold the hair close to the scalp and in handfuls as opposed to pulling on a ponytail or the ends … [Read more...]
6 Female Libido Killers
There are loads of things that affect a woman's sex drive. Some factors are obvious, while others definitely are not. It can be very difficult to tell exactly what the problem is, so here is a collection of sneaky things -- from birth control to ecstasy -- that may be affecting her sex drive. common libido killers The most common libido killers are stress, children, relationship problems, physical injuries or lack of physical ability, and illness. Libido is fairly fragile at times and relies on many different human aspects -- emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual -- to work in harmony. 1- Psychological hindrances Confidence: Confidence issues and stress are both major hindrances to a healthy sex life. Bad self-image is the worst offender, with weight issues topping the list. These are the women who always want the lights out and won't fully undress in front of you. It can take a long time for a woman to get comfortable in her own skin, and the best thing you can do is reassure her that she is beautiful and desirable. Find the parts of her you love (her brain as well as her body), and remind her how great she is as often as you like. Stress: Most people are a little stressed, but when it starts to affect your sex life, it becomes a problem. Stress relief is in order here, but how that is achieved is up to you and her. Take the bull by the horns, and provide a relaxing massage and a bit of pampering -- this will go a long way. Just watch out if she is stressed and tired because a great massage may put her to sleep! Anxiety: If she is anxious, she won't be randy. Along with stress, feeling anxious about sex for whatever reason (perhaps childhood abuse, rape or other fears) is a tragedy not only for your sex life, but for her whole life. She needs to figure out and overcome her reasons for feeling anxious, and the best thing you can do is support her. It won't be easy, but with good communication, it can be handled and eventually resolved. 2- Physical health Lack of physical exercise: Women who exercise regularly have higher sex drives, and more often than not, their periods are less painful and PMS is a lot less severe or even nonexistent. In fact, if a woman does regular strenuous exercise (four times a week for about an hour), she is far less likely to suffer from hormone-induced problems. This happens because when the body is healthy, small chemical and hormone changes have the effect they're supposed to have -- preparing the body for pregnancy -- instead of causing major disturbances to chemicals in the brain and wreaking havoc on the body and mind. Better your sex life by ditching the burger and fries and avoiding these female libido killers... It can be an extremely stupid thing to suggest to a woman that she exercise more, so by suggesting physical activities you can do together (like going for jogs or rollerblading), you are improving your own sex life (and overall health and happiness) as well as hers. Poor diet Diet plays a major role … [Read more...]
He Said/She Said: When Game Playing Works
Game-playing and relationships never mix … or do they? A male and a female writer sound off with their perspectives on whether or not certain games can actually help your chances when it comes to love. By Rich Santos and Diana Vilibert 1.The "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" Game He Said... The key here is consistent inconsistency. The player makes like a dollar bill on the end of a fishing line. Give a little, take a little: friendly and attentive for a while, then randomly aloof. Now you see them, now you don't. If played correctly, the player compels his target to solve or figure him out. She Said... Mixed signals work ... in a way. I'll admit, "consistent inconsistency" has led to many a girls' night spent attempting to crack the code. But player beware: This game will come to an abrupt end when the object of your desire realizes they're now more interested in figuring out what's wrong with you than actually dating you. 2.The "I Don't Like You/Make 'Em Jealous" Game He Said... We all want what we can't have, right? The player refrains from showing any interest in his target. He can enhance his game by flirting with other girls (flirting with her friends annoys her even more). While other guys are putting her on a pedestal, the player is hard to get. This game can be saved for when the player knows his target likes him, and he's trying to get her to admit it. She Said... There's a thin line with this game — spend too much time talking about other women and I'll take myself out of the running. But people can smell desperation from a mile away, and someone who is seemingly unavailable or picky is certainly more attractive than those who are too available. Balance is key here. Pretending you're not interested at all can backfire, so if you dig them, don't spend too long acting like they don't exist. 3. The "Doubt" Game He Said... The player obnoxiously brings the target back down to earth by challenging her goals: "There's no way you can run a marathon." You have no idea, while others are supporting and kissing butt. If played effectively, the target will not only assume the player has — at some point — accomplished what she's trying to accomplish, but she'll see the player as part of the goal: "You say I can't? Then maybe I'll just conquer you too." She Said... Playful banter and teasing? Sign me up. Someone confident enough to challenge you is sexy ... and when you're just starting to get to know each other, a little feistiness is definitely appealing. Keep it light and friendly, and throw in a smile or a wink to show them you're being playful, not mean. 4. The "Crass Jerk" Game He Said ... While Prince Charming is laying his coat in a puddle for the girl, Crass Jerk is ordering another round and encouraging his target to dance on the bar. The Crass Jerk player will stand out, his target will never be bored, and she'll feel like "one of the guys." Most likely, her parents want her to bring home Pike Winston Blair III, a graduate … [Read more...]
