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AUSTRALIA -- Australia has long been known as a country full of passionate humans, but the number of them going on line in search of erotic materials just keeps getting bigger. According to the Nielsen Net Ratings/NetView, those swelling numbers include an ever increasing percentage of women. In fact, the world leader in internet analysis discovered that 4.3 million Australians checked out an adult website at least once during the first quarter of the year. In addition to sites specifically dedicated to erotic imagery or text, these numbers included sex-focused dating sites. What these numbers translate into is 35-percent of all internet visits ending in a decidedly adult location. The final month of the survey alone saw 2.7 million Australians find their way to a sexually explicit site, an increase of 23-percent during the past year and a half. A demographic breakdown further reveals a number of interesting pieces of information: while one in five visitors were under the age of 18, five-percent of them were 65-years-of-age or older – and a third of all traffic had a woman at the virtual wheel. Additionally, the more money a surfer has, the more likely s/he is to have savored the joys to be found in an online eye full. Naturally, anti-porn pundits are heralding the news as yet another assault on the family and healthy relationships. The Age quotes senior sexual health program lecturer for the University of Sydney, Brett Mcann, as warning the world that online porn consumption is “a growing problem with big implications for the public health dollar.” Nonetheless, those like Alan McKee of Queensland University of Technology are attempting to cool the hysteria by pointing out that research indicates that those who enjoy online adult entertainment overwhelmingly speak of its impact on their lives and relationships in a positive sense. McKee and colleagues conducted a survey of more than 1000 self-selected online porn fans and found that 58.8-percent of them said it positively influenced their views on sexuality, while only 6.8-percent said otherwise. “Australians who use pornography say it not only gives them pleasure, but broadens their minds and provides a valuable sex education,” McKee observes. Those worried about the impact of explicit online sexuality upon women may be reassured by Fiona Patten, CEO for the Eros Association, who say that as more women have become comfortable exploring sexuality online, they have also begun visiting the many brick-and-mortar shops that have popped up to facilitate their search for real life fulfillment. This, of course, strikes fear in the hearts of some, including Helen L’Orange, the former head of the Office of the Status of Women, who wants a royal commission or other national body to investigate how internet pornography has affected society and relationships. by Darklady Editor at YNOT.

GERMAN sex shop chain Beate Uhse must pay German soccer stars Michael Ballack and Oliver Kahn 50,000 euros ($81,205) each for using their names for vibrators without permission, the company said today. The company had marketed the sex toys, dubbed "Michael B." and "Olli K.", before Germany hosted the World Cup in 2006. Although the surnames of the two German soccer stars were not used, it was clear they referred to Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. Kahn and national team captain Ballack sued Beate Uhse in court for unauthorised use of their names and won. "The products have been withdrawn," the spokeswoman said. "We have to pay 50,000 euros to each of them." Article from:http://www.news.com.au

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Reacting to a proposed law that would require libraries to filter public computers, the Illinois Library Association is urging library officials to disconnect their libraries' Internet access Monday to demonstrate solidarity. The Internet Screening in Public Libraries Act was passed last week by a 63-51 vote and currently is being viewed by the state Senate's Rules Committee. The law was proposed in the hopes of preventing minors from accessing and viewing obscene images online using a library computer. The Library Association reportedly is strictly opposed to the law because of its cost — $10,000 for the filtering software and another $3,000 in annual maintenance — and the fact that these filters provide false security and often filter important information. The organization's executive director Robert Doyle came up with the idea for all state libraries to protest together in one united demonstration. Doyle said library officials would post notices on their doors explaining why Internet access has been shut down for the day. Adult industry lawyer Jeffrey Douglas told XBIZ that regulating how patrons use the Internet is unconstitutional, and that the bill is both unconstitutional and foolish. "Libraries have an especially precious place in our culture," Douglas said. "Librarians are the most sensitive and activist population in America protecting the free flow of ideas, including controversial ones. Someone needs to educate the members of Illinois' lower House who voted for this bill that viewing of sexually explicit material is not only always a 'lawful purpose,' it is a constitutional right." Douglas added that it is unfair to those who cannot afford Internet access at home to only be allowed access to a filtered Internet. "Why should only those economically successful enough to have home high-speed access be able to access an unfiltered Internet?" Douglas said. "It is everyone's right, rich or poor." By Anne Winter - XBIZ News

ITALY -- She’s not as young as she used to be – but she’s still Sofia Loren and she’s still beautiful. If all goes well with her favorite soccer team, she will also be beautifully naked. The 72-year-old actress and world renowned beauty has indulged in many an infamous, even scandalous, impulse during her life, and she has confided to Gazzetta dello Sport that if the Napoli soccer team moves to the top of the heap this year, she will celebrate by removing all of her clothing. “I hope that Napoli win these last few games,” she told the magazine. “You watch, if we go up, I will do a striptease. The fans have a total passion, the city deserves promotion.” An erotic performance by the still stunning Loren might be an excellent way for the city of Naples to attract attention. Alas, the team has not won an Italian championship game in 20 years. Currently, the team is placed third in Serie B, the country’s second division. But, like a lapdance, it’ s not over until it’s over, and there are still five games left during which the team could move into the second place spot or compete in a promotional playoff. Hopefully, the idea of Sofia Loren’s bare skin will help propel the team to victory. by Darklady Editor at YNOT

FRANCE -- Those in search of the legendary hot bi babe might add France to their short list, if a recent report on sexual behavior has any travel prep planning credibility. According to a National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) and National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) study, there has been a “significant increase” in the number of women aged 18 – 69 who admit to having been sexual with another woman. Alas for those with visions of rampant all-girl lingerie parties desperately in need of a few good men, The Daily Telegraph reports that those numbers aren’t huge. What was a mere 2.6-percent of the female population in 1992 is a whopping four-percent today. By comparison, 4.1-percent of men admitted to having sex with another man; the same percentage as had previously said as much. Among the other findings uncovered after surveying more than 12,300 men and women between September 2005 and March 2006, is the fact that during the French girls have begun participating in partnered sex at nearly the same age as boys, with boys doing so at 17.2 years of age and girls at 17.6. Girls are more likely to explore same-sex intimacy, however. Although researches cautioned study pundits to understand that women respondents tend to under-report one-night stands, those involved reported more sexual partners than had those in the 1970 or 1992 reports. During the past 50 years men have started having sex with others a year younger, while women have begun exploring partnered sex three years younger. More than a third of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 have visited dating sites and one of every 10 men between 20 and 24 have managed to score with someone they met online. Oddly enough, six-percent of women made the same claim. Sex isn’t only for the barely legal French citizen, however. The average number of sexual partners that a French woman is likely to have is 4.4. Men, by comparison, have slept with 11.6 partners, a number that hasn’t budged since 1970. Given the growing number of world citizens over the age of 50, news is good for French women – they remain more sexually active than ever before. Viva la France! by Darklady Editor at YNOT

Allow me to tell you a truth about guys and what most of us want from women... Simply put, we want to get laid! When we start talking to a girl or bring her out on a date, our ultimate goal is to get her in the sack. While you might want a relationship or simple companionship, your first thought is wondering what sex will be like with her. That's why knowing how to seduce girls is an important thing to know. The one problem you might encounter is how difficult it can be to transition from a date to "getting it on" with a woman. I don't have to tell you that it's frustrating to want a woman, but have no clue how you can make a move on her. But let me tell you secret... When women want sex as much as we do! So when she has sex with you, there is no seduction. It's a conscious decision on her part. On other hand, she doesn't want to make the first move. In fact, women want to be pursued and made to feel desired. Ultimately this means you have to have the courage to confidently make the first move. If she's into you, then there'll be no resistance. Now I know you might be a little nervous about making a move, but there is a simple technique for progressing from a date to having sex. From the moment you meet her, you should look for opportunities to make "a transition". A transition is basically a moment when you can elevate your interaction with a woman. An example of a transition is when you're talking to a girl you make things more physical by kissing her. In one of his resources, seduction guru David DeAngelo talks about the importance of how to transition from one stage to another. What he discusses is how there are key points in when you're with a woman that provide an opportunity to progress to the next step. David's technique emphasizes the importance on knowing what your next move will be. What you want to do is plan out your actions from the moment you approach a woman to the moment you're having sex with her. If you know how to navigate through this process, you'll find it's easy to seduce girls. So what you want to do is to write down all the times when you might encounter a potential stopping point where a specific action is needed. These moment could include getting a girls number, asking her for a date, touching her, going for a kiss and then seducing her. What you want to do is write down that action you'll take to make that transition. Then put it to memory. By having a plan of action for advancing to the next step, you'll be able to make these transitions with confidence and ease. Knowing how to seduce girls is a skill that can be learned. If you study these transition techniques and make to point to learn them cold, you'll discover it's easy to have sex with girls you meet. By: Scott Patterson

REGULAR sex can save your life, the British Heart Foundation has proclaimed as part of a get-fit campaign. Along with washing the car and walking the dog, the charity said a romp with your partner can provide the exercise you need to help prevent a heart attack. The BHF launched a campaign aimed at encouraging people to exercise daily and warned that a sedentary lifestyle leads to a death every 15 minutes in the UK. It said that just 30 minutes of exercise each day can cut the risks of heart disease and other illnesses. The BHF launched three new posters showing how activity can be incorporated into daily life. One poster shows a man washing a car with his dog while another is of a naked man embracing his partner. It has been suggested that the last BHF campaign - urging people to dial 999 if they experience severe chest pain - was linked to a rise in the number of 999 calls. The Ambulance Service Union said last month the campaign together with changes to out-of-hours GP services could explain the rise of 20 per cent in some regions. But the BHF said the campaign had the full backing of ambulance services around the UK. Today, it said its new 30-a-Day campaign was designed around "light-hearted billboard adverts showing combinations of everyday ways to be active''. It also released a survey showing almost a third of people blame a lack of time for their inactivity. However, three out of four would still opt to use their computer, watch TV or read if they had a spare 30 minutes in the day, it said. Dr Mike Knapton, director of prevention and care at the BHF, said: "It's an alarming thought that inactivity kills someone in the UK every 15 minutes. These deaths are avoidable and the solution is simple and achievable. "We can all make excuses, but at the end of the day it's up to individuals to make the change, to get up and to get active. "Just 30 minutes a day can make all the difference, and it can be fun. "Keeping fit doesn't have to mean sweating it out at the gym and it's never too late to start.'' People who take regular exercise have twice the protection against heart disease as people who are inactive, according to the charity. Just 30 per cent of UK adults aged 50 to 64 take enough exercise, while the figure is 6 per cent among 65 to 84-year-olds in England. Broadcasters Angela Rippon and Michael Palin are among those backing the campaign, alongside actress Lesley Joseph and Olympian Tessa Sanderson. A total of 2.5 million leaflets will be sent to UK households and the posters will feature on more than 2000 billboards across the UK. Article from:http://www.news.com.au

WASHINGTON, DC -- At a press conference held yesterday, Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Mark Pryor (D-AR.) announced that they have reintroduced the “Cyber Safety For Kids Act,” legislation that would, among other things, require adult websites to “flag” themselves in order to make it easier for software filters to identify and block such sites. “Bottom line, we want to keep our kids safe when they’re on the Internet,” Baucus said in a prepared statement yesterday. “Parents and teachers shouldn’t worry about their kids when they’re on the computer at home or in the classroom. This bill will help keep kids safe and give parents peace of mind.” The text of the bill, S.1086, has not yet been delivered to the Library of Congress (LOC) from the Government Printing Office, according to the LOC website. The Act is described on the LOC website as a “bill to provide stronger protections to parents regarding their children's access to sexually explicit material over the Internet.” According to a press release issued by Baucus yesterday, if passed, the Act would require the U.S. Department of Commerce to: • “Develop an electronic tag for Web sites with sexually explicit adult material and would require those Web sites to use electronic tags when registering or renewing registration. Parents, teachers, librarians, etc. would then be able to set their Internet browsers on their computers to block Web sites with adult material electronic tags.” • “Make it mandatory for Web sites with adult material to have a clean homepage.” • “Require Web sites with adult material to have visitors verify that they’re 18 years of age or older.” According to the press release, under the Act the Commerce Dept would “issue civil penalties to Web sites with adult material if they fail to follow the guidelines” outlined in the Act. At yesterday’s press conference, Baucus said his legislation has the support of parents, teachers, and others, but conceded that the law was not a panacea, as the U.S. cannot force websites based in other countries to comply with the Act. Baucus also conceded that the age verification scheme envisioned for each site’s “clean homepage” could not actually ascertain the age of the visitor entering their date of birth. “They didn’t build Rome in a day,” Baucus said. “But this is a step in the right direction.” Citing various recent “studies,” Pryor asserted that the online adult industry has expanded from 14 million sites in 1998 to over 400 million in 2005, and is now a $12 billion industry. Citing a Kaiser Family Foundation study, Pryor also claimed that 90-percent of children ages eight to 16 have viewed online pornography. “The statistics are staggering already, but if we sit back and do nothing to protect kids on the Internet, the problem will only escalate,” Pryor said in his prepared statement. “I stand with Arkansas’ teachers and parents who want their children to expand their horizons through the Internet without running into indecent material.” According to the LOC website, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation where it will be discussed prior to being discussed and/or voted on by the full Senate. There is no equivalent bill currently under consideration in the House of Representatives.

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A full-page ad in the Olympic College student newspaper calling for female students to apply for dancing jobs at a strip club is drawing strong protests from students. The ad is for Toys Topless in nearby Gorst and features five scantily clad young woman in provocative poses. A group of about 25 students demonstrated on campus in the rain on Wednesday, holding signs and chanting. Olympic College is a community college that serves Kitsap and Mason counties with its main campus based here. "This isn't about Toys, this isn't about the college, it's about the newspaper," said student Tracy Kendrick of Bremerton, who is president of the college's Black Student Union. Kendrick said the student newspaper is partly supported by fees paid by students, and the ad is exploitive and demeaning. Student demonstrator Cris Kingsland-Nelson of Port Orchard said the ad's images of half-naked women offended her, not the fact that the paper ran the ad. "They could run it big as they want, as long as they cleaned it up," she said. Sara Sisk of Bremerton, another student demonstrator, said, "I don't want high school students seeing this stuff." The ad began running on the back page of The Olympian of Olympic College in February. It's paid to run through May on a total of six issues of the bi-monthly student-run periodical. Student Craig Ogle of Bremerton said because the ad is running in the student paper outsiders could assume the student body approved of it. "In a school newspaper? Come on," Ogle said. But Olympian editor-in-chief Anthony James said he approved the ad and stands by his decision because Toys Topless is a legal business and also because of the $3,500 in revenue the ad brought into the paper. James said he would sell an ad in the 2,000-circulation, student-run paper to those who disagree with the Toys Topless ad. ___ Information from: Kitsap Sun, http://www.kitsapsun.com/