May 18, 2012

Bidding War Erupts Over Tila Tequila’s Sex Tapes

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LOS ANGELES — More celebrity sex-tape drama. This time it’s Tia Tequila who reportedly is involved in a bidding war over her not one, but two sex tapes. TMZ reports the sex tapes include two different partners with girl-on-girl and guy-on-girl action. Vivid reportedly wants both tapes, but another company has already grabbed a hold of one and is vying for the other. Both companies want to sign Tequila and distribute the tapes, but neither company can do anything without her permission. "If anyone out there is trying to leak a private and personal sex tape of me that was not meant for the public, I will swiftly deal with my lawyers," Tequila said. … [Read more...]

Al-Qaeda terror plot targeting Europe uncovered

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Western intelligence sources say they have uncovered a plot by al-Qaeda to carry out co-ordinated attacks in the UK, France and Germany. It is understood the plan involves small teams of militants seizing hostages and murdering them, similar to the attacks in Mumbai in 2008. Intelligence officials believe the plot was inspired by the al-Qaeda leadership in the remote tribal areas of Pakistan. Sources say recent US drone attacks in the region have targeted the planners. The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner said the plot was believed to have moved from the aspirational stage to actual planning. Western security agencies may have been hoping to keep the matter out of the public realm for longer so criminal evidence could be gathered, our correspondent added, but initial details were leaked to the US media. However, in the UK, no imminent arrests are expected, and the national threat level remains at its current level of severe. In an effort to foil the attacks, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has ramped up missile strikes from unmanned drones against militants in the Pakistani tribal regions, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing security officials. Map locator The US has carried out at least 20 drone strikes so far this month in Pakistan's tribal areas - the highest monthly total for the past six years, US media reported. Earlier this week, reports from the area said a senior al-Qaeda leader - Sheikh Fateh al-Masri - had been killed in a drone attack in North Waziristan. Security expert and former CIA officer Robert Baer told the BBC's World Today programme he believed the the latest threat to the West may be linked to the US-led attacks on Haqqani insurgents - allies of the Taliban in Waziristan. "I think what we are facing here is a reprisal from the Haqqani network against the United States and Britain for the stepped-up aerial campaign in the tribal areas of Pakistan. "You have to look at the way these people look at the world. It is very tribal. They think they are in a feud with the West. They don't understand why they are under attack and they intend to take revenge." Last week, the US Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano warned there was "increased activity by a more diverse set of groups and a more diverse set of threats... directed at the West generally". She is due to meet her European counterparts at a UN aviation security meeting in Montreal this week. In the UK, the national threat remains at severe, where it has been since January, meaning a terrorist attack is thought highly likely. But government officials say there are no plans to raise it to the highest level of critical, and they do not expect to see an imminent wave of arrests. France and Germany are both on a heightened state of security alert. Germany said on Wednesday that it was aware of a "long-term" aim by al-Qaeda to attack Western targets, but it had no evidence of any "concrete" plans. It … [Read more...]

Brussels braces for huge anti-austerity protest

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In Spain, protesters clashed with police outside Madrid's main bus depot Thousands of people from across the EU are gathering in Brussels to protest against sweeping austerity measures planned by many national governments. The European Trade Union Confederation says its protest could be one of the biggest in Belgium's capital for years. The union says EU workers could become the biggest victims of a financial crisis set off by bankers and traders. A general strike has begun in Spain and protests are planned in Greece, Poland, Italy, Latvia, Ireland and Serbia. “We didn't cause this crisis. The bill has to be paid by banks, not by workers"” European Trade Union Confederation * High and lows of the eurozone * Europe protests: Your views * Hewitt: Day of protests * EU austerity drive country by country Many governments across the 27-member bloc have been forced to impose punishing cuts in wages, pensions and employment to deal with spiralling debts. In Greece and the Republic of Ireland unemployment figures are at their highest level in 10 years, while Spain's unemployment has doubled in just three years. In Britain the government is planning to slash spending by up to 25%, while France has seen angry protests against a planned increase in the minimum retirement age. Cuts anger Thousands of protesters have been arriving by bus for the start of the protest in Brussels, for what the unions are calling a day of action under the slogan "No to austerity, priority to jobs and growth". Labour unions in Spain started a general strike by marching through the capital, Madrid, in an effort to shut down the city. Also in the capital, there were mass protests outside bus and metro stations, and few buses were running. Many high-speed trains were cancelled, and only about a quarter of commuter trains were running. The airline Iberia said it expected to operate only 35% of scheduled flights, and there were also protests in Barcelona. A woman stands in front of a closed shop in Madrid, Spain, on 29 September, 2010. Strikers held a protest in central Madrid, prompting some shops to close In Ireland, a man drove a cement mixer covered with anti-bank slogans into the gates of the parliament in Dublin, in an apparent protest at the country's expensive bank bailout. The European Trade Union Confederation (Etuc) says it hopes that about 100,000 people from some 30 countries will take part in the Brussels march, which is due to begin at 1100 GMT. Etuc says the protesters will be marching on EU institutions to voice their anger over budget-slashing plans and cuts which "could lead Europe into a recession". The union warns that the financial crisis - which it describes as the worst in Europe since the 1930s - has already made 23m people across the EU jobless. It fears that the austerity measures being implemented by various EU governments could "result in even more unemployment". "We didn't … [Read more...]

Obama questioned on abortion, why he is a Christian

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Obama questioned on abortion, religion STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Woman asks president about personal beliefs * Obama says precepts of Jesus Christ drew him to Christianity * Abortion should be "safe, legal and rare," president says RELATED TOPICS * Barack Obama * Religion * Albuquerque * Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Albuquerque, New Mexico (CNN) -- An event billed as a discussion on the economy turned personal Tuesday when a woman asked President Barack Obama about his Christian faith and views on abortion. The question came at a town hall-style meeting in the yard of an Albuquerque home as part of Obama's public outreach to explain his policies and campaign for Democrats in the November congressional elections. With a recent survey showing that only a third of Americans can correctly identify Obama as a Christian, the president gave a personal account of his conversion as an adult and how his public service is part of his faith. "I am a Christian by choice," Obama began, standing beneath a blazing sun, when asked why he is a Christian. "I came to my Christian faith later in life, and it was because the precepts of Jesus Christ spoke to me in terms of the kind of life that I would want to lead," Obama said. "Being my brothers' and sisters' keeper. Treating others as they would treat me. And I think also understanding that, you know, that Jesus Christ dying for my sins spoke to the humility that we all have to have as human beings." Humans are "sinful" and "flawed" beings that make mistakes and "achieve salvation through the grace of God," the president continued, adding that we also can "see God in other people and do our best to help them find their, you know, their own grace." "So that's what I strive to do," Obama said. "That's what I pray to do everyday. I think my public service is part of that effort to express my Christian faith." At the same time, Obama emphasized his belief that freedom of religion is "part of the bedrock strength" of the United States. "This is a country that is still predominantly Christian, but we have Jews, Muslims, Hindus, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists" and others, he said, adding that "their own path to grace is one that we have to revere and respect as much as our own, and that is part of what makes this country what it is." The same questioner also asked Obama about regulations on early and late-term abortion, a politically charged issue in the abortion debate. Obama responded that abortion should be "safe, legal and rare" in America, adding that families -- not the government -- "should be the ones making the decision." Restrictions against late-term abortion are in place now, he said, adding that "people still argue and disagree about it. That's part of our Democratic tradition." On September 19, Obama publicly attended church for the first time in nearly six months when the first family joined the 9 a.m. service at St. John's Church Lafayette Square, an … [Read more...]

10 Steps To A Stronger & Longer Erection

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It's the eternal quest: How do you increase the size, strength and stamina of your erections? There are endless treatments, ointments and devices claiming to pump up your volume, but precious few solutions hold any water. The reality is that we're blessed (or possibly cursed) with whatever God gave us. But if you follow the realistic tips below, you can maximize your erection on all fronts. These tips could come in handy when you know in advance that you're going to have sex, as you'll be well-informed and prepared. You can make your penis go the distance instead of being a "one and done" guy. 1- Eat well Raising a massive erection is an expensive proposition for your body. Blood and hormones all take up valuable nutrients. So good nutrition is key for those looking to having sex multiple times. Carbohydrates, being the building block of energy, are essential. Our sexual needs require eating carbs and plenty of them! Pasta and bread are solid carb sources. You also need to ingest zinc every day. Zinc is vital for production of testosterone, seminal fluid and sperm. You can find this mineral in liver, seafood, peas, and beans. Or take a zinc supplement. Avoid high fat meals before sex. Excess fat intake lowers testosterone levels in your body, decreases libido and makes erection and ejaculation more difficult. And an unhealthy diet may lead to poor circulation and hence erection problems. Avoid overeating and stuffing yourself before sex. If you're going out for dinner together, don't gulp down a five-course meal with wine and dessert, at least not if you know you're going to have sex later on that night. Eat at least one hour before sex so you are properly digested. 2- Get positioned properly Sexual positions where you are on top, like missionary and doggy style, allow more blood flow and a bigger, sturdier erection. It's gravity, simple as that. So don't do it in positions with her on top at first. The tug of gravity will drain the blood from your erection. Having her on top also gives her control of the movement, so it may lead to your loss of control in well more than one way. 3- Limit your sensitivity to go longer The classic way to limit oversensitivity is to wear a condom, which you should be doing anyway. If you don't need to wear a condom with your woman, you can try focusing on other things. Periodically take yourself out of the scene mentally if you think you're going to lose control. The trick is to transport your mind away just long enough to avoid ejaculating too early, but not lose your erection. Try a device and stop masturbating all the time... 4- Try this device Most penis enlargement devices are painful, scary and terribly ineffective. There are, however, always those faithful who claim these extreme techniques give them big results. The safest and best bet amongst these is the ever-dependable penis ring. This is a little rubber or plastic ring you place at the base of your penis to trap blood inside, kind … [Read more...]

What You Do, What She Sees

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It’s definitely not easy to predict how your girlfriend’s going to interpret your behavior. Most misunderstandings and arguments arise because one of you has grabbed the wrong end of the stick. If you’ve reacted melodramatically or done something that she has misunderstood, it’s not up to you to change. You can’t always help what she sees, after all. But you can prevent the onslaught of drama by taking note of some typical misconceptions so that you’re ahead of the game. Here are some examples of what you do versus what she sees. You forget to give her a key to your place What you did: You’ve been working long hours and have had so much going on that getting her a key to your apartment just slipped your mind -- again. What she sees: A hesitation to commit. In her mind it’s such a simple thing for you to give her a key that she fears your hesitation could be symptomatic of something more serious. For instance, maybe you just don’t have the balls to tell her you really don’t want her to move her toothbrush into your bathroom just yet. What you should do: It’s time to figure out your emotions. Are there any real reasons, other than a memory slip, that explain you not getting her a key? Ask yourself if you really do want her gaining free access to your private space. If you do, then make getting the key a priority. If you are second-guessing yourself, clearly communicate with her why you’d rather not take that leap of commitment yet. Cut off phone or text conversations What you did: You’ve spoken for a while, but when you’re keen to end the conversation you warble off a “goodnight” and don’t think anything of pulling the plug on your talk. In fact, you might regularly end conversations first. What she sees: She’s either boring you or you just don’t wish to take the time to nurture the relationship with communication. What you should do: Explain to her that you’re not a big phone person and would prefer getting to speak to her face-to-face. That way, she won’t feel dissed. Ensure that you have really great conversations when you do see each other so she knows you’re interested in getting to know her. Read on to find out how more of your innocent actions get misinterpreted... Interact with an ex What you did: You and your ex have been exchanging a few texts and organizing coffee catch-ups. What she sees: A threat, possibly involving future infidelity. You have a history with the woman in question so your girlfriend can’t help but worry a romantic sequel is in the cards. What you should do: Decide what your relationship with your ex is about and what you hope to gain from it. Often, misunderstandings occur because of lack of information, so define that interaction for yourself and then communicate it to your girlfriend. This will prevent her mind from incorrectly filling in blanks. Talk about a female friend What you did: It’s nothing major. In conversation, you casually … [Read more...]

Porn Star Profile – AVN – Riley Steele

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Riley Steele Height: 5' 7" Weight: 115 Measurements: 34C-23-36 Hair color: Blonde BIOGRAPHY (Bio courtesy of Digital Playground) She's an all-natural, athletic beauty with looks to kill, but they say it's what's on the inside that counts, and this girl has it going on there, too. She has an amazing, effervescent personality, and she is a perfectionist. She is bubbly, excited, enthusiastic and full of life, and these amazing qualities shine through the moment you meet Riley. A self-proclaimed lover of sex, Riley took the traditional route and lost her virginity to a long time boyfriend, but this true bisexual beauty had her first sexual experiences in the form of regular make-out sessions with a girlfriend. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Riley Steele spent her days either on the beach or in an ice rink practicing her love of figure skating. Her dedication paid off, resulting in a toned and conditioned body that would eventually make her porn star dream job possible. A purveyor of classy adult entertainment and a huge fan of Jesse Jane, this cute and rebellious girl's ultimate dream was to follow her footsteps and become an internationally acclaimed sex symbol. She thought she would take that first step when she went to Hustler Hollywood to meet her idol Jesse during an appearance to promote the release of Pirates. Taken by her wholesome good looks and killer body, Jesse Jane told her that she had everything it takes to be a porn star. Riley took a business card and continued to ponder making her fantasies realities. When Riley Steele went home she thought about making a life-changing leap, but that didn't stop her from continuing to enjoy life—dating, shopping, trips to the beach, working out, ice skating, venturing to the desert and river and enjoying typical comfort food. This all-American girl wears her DVS skateboard shoes by day, but isn't afraid to slip on some sexy, black stilettos when the California sun sets. Riley is always up for a good time, but she doesn't drink or do drugs ... though she does have one weakness: coffee. She's a self-proclaimed caffeine addict which led to her working as a barista at a local Starbucks. While she genuinely enjoyed serving java to the masses, she still had a craving for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Finally, she decided she was ready to go for it and Riley pulled out the business card she had been safeguarding since the Pirates signing, and called Digital Playground's founder, Joone. With fresh ink on an exclusive contract with one of the most prestigious adult entertainment companies in the world, Riley Steele had the pleasure of meeting Jesse Jane again. This time, it was on the set of the highly anticipated Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge, where they are co-stars. With Digital Playground behind her all the way, Riley launched her career at the very top. Appearing in a swashbuckling three-way, she delivered a scorching performance while remaining comfortable, … [Read more...]

Study: Porn Searches Surge in States Voting for Winning Candidates

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CYBERSPACE—A just-released study conducted by a husband-and-wife team of psychologists found that porn searches surge following national elections in states that voted for the winning candidate. The researchers are not particularly sure why that happens, but they thought the results were interesting enough to have them published on the Evolution and Human Behavior website. The abstract on the site reads, “The current study examined whether or not individuals who vicariously win a competition seek out pornography relatively more often than individuals who vicariously lose a competition. By examining a portion of Google keyword searches during the 2004, 2006 and 2008 US election cycles, the relative popularity of online pornography keywords searches was computed for each state and the District of Columbia the week before and the week after each election. “Consistent with the Challenge Hypothesis, following all three election cycles, individuals located in states voting for the winning political party tended to search for pornography keywords relatively more often than individuals residing in states voting for the losing political party.” “We don't know for sure if testosterone is the reason why we are seeing these changes in porn-seeking behavior, but it seems like the best explanation at the moment,” said Villanova University’s Patrick Markey, who worked on the study with his wife, Charlotte Markey of Rutgers University. “If we saw this just for one election, you might chalk it up to chance, but we saw a pattern with it happening three times,” Markey told LiveScience.com. "It's also cool that we saw these results with both Republicans and Democrats—that these were general results not just driven by one political party." The researchers had devised the study after looking at past research showing that people who win or lose in competitions often experience a respective surge or drop in testosterone. “Such changes are seen even if the people are only spectators of contests,” reported Live Science. “For instance, while men typically show a slight nighttime drop in testosterone levels, male voters for Sen. John McCain showed a larger testosterone drop than normal during the 2008 U.S. presidential election, while those of male voters for Sen. Barack Obama kept steady.” The Markeys then postulated that men who voted for winning candidates might likewise experience a desire for sexual stimulation. They focused their study on internet searches, where up to 25 percent of daily searches are for porn-related keywords, and men make up a vast majority of visitors to porn sites. They used Google to configure their search patters and results, and “looked up the popularity of pornography searches in ‘red’ and ‘blue’ states—those voting for Republicans and Democrats, respectively—in the week before and the week after the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections and the 2006 midterm elections.” While … [Read more...]

Kink Study Reveals Growing Acceptance of Alternative Sex Acts

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SAN FRANCISCO — Kink.com today released a Sexual Perception Study, which found that the average man is feeling less stigmatized when discussing his sexuality and that some people are probably a little more deviant than what the greater population might be aware of. “Engaging in a variety of safe, consensual and mutually pleasurable sexual activities adds to the development of healthy relationships and perhaps boosts an individual's mental, physical and spiritual health as well,” said Eric Marlowe Garrison, consultant, sexologist and author of the "Mastering Multiple Position Sex." “The Sexual Perception Study sheds light on dozens of historically taboo, alternative sexual activities that society is now beginning to cast aside and even accept with open arms.” In the study of 315 men between the ages of 25 to 54, not only do a great majority support couples in their right to consensually please one another as they wish, their support of historically taboo activities is overwhelming. According to survey responses, 37 percent of men would be interested in having sex in public and 30 percent of men would possibly be interested in tying someone up or being tied up assuming safety and a willing partner. 53 percent of respondents said they get sexually aroused from seeing people other than their partner nude and 52 percent are sexually aroused watching others have sex — 47 percent who are “somewhat/very religious.” “The fact that the world is loosening up a bit is so refreshing,” said Peter Acworth, founder of Kink.com. “We’ve been stereotyped for far too long. And for no reason other than wanting to satisfy our innate carnal needs and desires. When I saw the results of the study, I said to myself, ‘it’s so good to see progress.’ I mean there’s nothing wrong with a little enjoyment of ‘alternative’ sexual activities as long as everyone involved is participating consensually.” … [Read more...]

7 Bit Torrent Piracy Suits Target 5,469

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MARTINSBURG, W. Va. — In one of the largest swoops targeting bit torrent piracy, numerous suits were filed Friday against 5,469 suspected of poaching porn off the Internet, XBIZ has learned. West Coast Productions, Combat Zone, Third World Media and Patrick Collins Inc. filed seven suits at U.S. District Court in Martinsburg, W. Va., against the bit torrent users whose IP addresses were tracked. All of the suits were filed by attorney Kenneth J. Ford at U.S. District Court in Martinsburg, W. Va., and seek to identify each user through their Internet service providers. Each asks for injunctive relief and damages. West Coast Productions, in their suits, named 2,010 John Does who allegedly shared "Bomb Ass White Booty 14" and 535 for "Juicy White Anal Booty 4." Meanwhile, Combat Zone filed a claim against 1,037 users who downloaded and distributed "Teen Babysitters" and 245 for "Relax He's My Stepdad 2." Third World Media sued 1,243 for those who shared "Tokyo Teens." And Patrick Collins Inc. filed suit against 281 Does for "Pornstar Superheroes" and 118 for "Massive Asses 5." XBIZ questions posed to attorney Ford, who filed the seven suits, went unreturned at post time. A company called Adult Copyright Company, which operates XXXCopyright.com, takes credit for the piracy claims that Ford filed. Attorney Gill Sperlein, who is general counsel for Titan Media and also directs the Free Speech Coalition's APAP anti-piracy initiative, said that mass filings over piracy are now part of the economic equation for adult companies. "It is not surprising that content owners are seeking new ways to try to recoup a small portion of the huge amounts of revenue lost to piracy," Sperlein told XBIZ. "Allowing unfettered illegal distribution of content is simply not sustainable." But Sperlein said he urges content owners to be extremely careful if their plan is to use the content as a means of embarrassing people who have pirated content. "Any embarrassment should be because they stole the content, not because they chose to watch it. [P]eople’s viewing choices are a private matter. Just don’t steal what you elect to view. I think the nonindustry lawyers who are brining many of these suits fail to understand this." … [Read more...]