News

Internet Favored Over Sex
Techtree News Staff, Dec 17, 2008 1629 hrs IST
A Harris study found that 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
I know we all worship Internet and rush to it for almost everything, but choosing net surfing over sex is a bit too startling. Yes, you read it right! A Harris study found that 65% of US adults feel they cannot live without Internet access, and 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
The study which is study is sponsored by chip maker Intel states that 71% consider it important or very important to have Internet-enabled devices such as laptops and mobile communications, on hand almost constantly. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,119 adults ages 18 and older.
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Internet_Favoured_Over_Sex/551-96679-643.html

AXE ads

Here is one more commercial that kind of advertises sex... and is reallyy funnyyy!

Go ask someone else, why don't Go Ask Alice?

The theme of the week on the famous advice webpage, Go Ask Alice, is "Pregnancy ponderings". Personally, I believe it is one of the most important subjects and themes not of the week, but about life. If you visit the page, you will find questions posted by people who are really interested in learning about the subject, and who are currently going through serious problems about pregnancy.
The first post on the webpage is "I'm afraid to tell my mom, 'I'm pregnant' ", posted by a 21 years-old college student. She is asking advice on how she should tell her mom she is in this situation, and thinks it is harder because of her strict ways.
I believe it is extremely important to inform your parents about this. However, I've never been in this situation, and I hope I'll never be in one similar to this one, but I think that telling the person that knows you the most is the right choice.
Of course, it’s not easy, it will never be, and you cannot expect a good response from the person that is expecting the best behavior from you. However, I guarantee that everything will come out for the best!
Good luck to anyone who is going through this, and hopefully is not anyone of you!
If you want to read the whole question and response, visit this page.

Live Unbuttoned

Take a second to watch this video. Personally, I love it, but others may think that the commercial has two meanings. What is your opinion on the "messeges" of the video? Do you think that sex is present anywhere during the commercial?

Movies

Lets make a post in which we can all write about movies that we have watched and we liked or disliked. They can be about whatever you want.(Guys,No porn please:)..)
After everyone comments, I guarantee that more than 50% of the movies will be rated R, and will be advertising sex in some way...

My favorite movies are The Notebook, Titanic, Juno, and Ratatouille:). They all have scenes where "rated R" takes place...Except Ratatouille, its a disney film...

Victoria's Secret

As my previous blog stated, I've been learning a lot while completing my GLIDES project in my english class.
My group and I have been doing a lot of research to support our argument, and to have enough back up information and evidence on the causes of the changing faces of sexuality during the 1970s.
One major factor that I consider one of the most important one is the establishment of Victoria's Secret, and the release of a new "lingerine image".
Victoria Secret was founded in San Francisco in 1977 by Roy Raymond.
"The stores were meant to create a comfortable environment for men, with wood-paneled walls, Victorian details and helpful sales staff. Instead of racks of bras and panties in every size, there were single styles, paired together and mounted on the wall in frames. Men could browse for sexy styles for their girlfriends so they could get "down and dirty" and then sales staff would help estimate the appropriate size, pulling from inventory in the back. In 1982, after 5 years of operations, Roy Raymond sold the company to The Limited.

Analysis
I believe that as a famous actor/actress/musician/etc. you are always being looked up to. When new models come out wearing tiny pieces of clothing that with only one harsh movement can leave them nude, the public's attention is quickly captured. Victoria's Secret influenced the change od sexuality during this decade because of their way of advertising their "clothing."
Women in the 1970s thought, "why can't we wear them if they can"?
Today, Victoria's Secret "is the largest brand and a segment of publicly traded Limited Brands with sales surpassing $5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006. Victoria's Secret is known for its fashion shows and catalogues, which feature top fashion models. "

Just for fun:
Talking about Victoria's Secret, the Victoria's Secret fashion show only two weeks, December 3rd. If you missed it, here's a small part of it.

Starbucks goes RED!

As you all know, everyone today is trying to help save other's lives. Starbucks joined the group too by "going (RED)"
On December 1st, Starbucks started a campaign through the very popular (RED) organization. Every time you buy a Starbucks (red) exclusive beverage, the Peppermint Mocha Twist, Gingersnap Latte, and the Espresso Truffle, Starbucks will donate 5 cents to the Project (RED) Global Fund.
If you are interested in donating, visit www.Starbucks.com/RED and join the group!!
Feel good by saving others' lives.

World AIDS day

I INVITE EVERYONE TO CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW AND HELP REDUCE THE STIGMA AROUND HIV/AIDS!!

In four easy steps, you can help reduce the stigma around HIV/AIDS:
1) Take a picture of yourself wearing a red ribbon. Be creative!
2)Add the photo to your social network profiles, Twitter, blog, and/or website before December 1st. Leave it up for at least a week.
3)Add your photo to the “World AIDS Day 08” Flickr group!
4)Encourage your friends to do the same and to promote HIV testing!

Aids

Florida
35,723

Did you know that Florida is the second state with the most people living with HIV? The first one is New York.
In Florida, 35,723 people are currently dealing with HIV (not aids), and 46,663 are living with AIDS.

Notes
The latest statistics on AIDS & HIV in the USA were published in March 2008 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The next data are due November 2008.
There is often a delay between the time of diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, or the time of death, and the time at which the event is reported. For this reason the CDC estimates the number of people living with HIV or AIDS by adjusting for reporting delays. No adjustment is made for incomplete reporting. On this page, all numbers are CDC estimates.

The term "living with AIDS" includes every living person who has ever received an AIDS diagnosis, regardless of their current state of health. The term "living with HIV (and not AIDS)" includes every living person who has been diagnosed with HIV through the confidential name-based system, but has never been diagnosed with AIDS.
http://www.avert.org/usastats.htm

How can you help?..Using protection, saves you life, your partner's, and your children's.