Some hints for tender orgasms

Popular imagery can make us all feel inferior and inadequate when it comes to getting into bed and making love. Men "should" be studs who thrust away for hours until their lover collapses in a moaning exhausted heap, after of course she's had five mind-blowing orgasms in a row. Women "should" be moaning goddesses who come as their man thrusts deep into them while he holds them firmly and takes them to ecstasy. At least, that's what you might think if you get your ideas of lovemaking from most romantic movies.

(If you get your ideas about sex from porn films, then you might have an even more unrealistic view of sex. Men with nine inch erections dispassionately using women for their own pleasure is something we are not going to talk about)

The truth is that most men come quite quickly, and many don't know how to control their ejaculation - or they've long since given up trying to - while most women never come at all during vaginal intercourse. That may be hard to believe; maybe you even think there's something wrong with you if you're a man who can't make love for ages or you're a woman who can't come during intercourse, but the research confirms these things are normal.One survey, by VulvaVelvet, revealed that less than 20% of women (i.e. 1 woman in 5) always expects to come during intercourse without any additional clitoral stimulation. Other surveys have produced similar results: about 20 years ago, Shere Hite's research showed that only 26% of women were able to reach orgasm during intercourse without clitoral stimulation. Most of the rest never did, and then only if they had a helping hand on their clitoris. And nothing seems to have changed as time has gone by!

However, maybe this is missing the point. Maybe we should be asking, "Does this matter?" I guess the answer depends on what each woman wants. If what she actually wants is to have sex last longer, for it to involve more touching, caressing, oral sex and intimacy before penetration, and to have one or more orgasms during this time, then the solution lies in her man taking a different approach to sex. If, however, what she wants is to have an orgasm during vaginal intercourse, then she needs a sex position that is more likely to deliver it - and a man who can last long enough to make sure it happens.

So, here are some hints about positions, which might help you. I'm going to assume that most women need a clitoral stimulation, to reach orgasm, during intercourse or not.

First then, is the good old man on top or missionary position. In this position normally the penis doesn't go anywhere near the clitoris during intercourse. But the "normal" man on top position can be modified so that there's more clitoral stimulation, using what's called the Coital Alignment Technique. After the man enters his partner, face to face, him on top, he shifts his body higher up, so that his penis is entering her vagina from a sharper angle. The base of his penis will then be pressed against the area of her clitoris. The thing is, he doesn't thrust. In fact, he pretty much lies on his partner with his body shifted up hers, and the couple rock their pelvises against each other until they both come.

The next likely candidate for a magnificent orgasm is the woman on top position. The reason this can be good for her is that she can move at the pace, and adjust the angle and depth of penetration so that she gets the stimulation on her clitoris and vagina most likely to bring her to orgasm.

There are another two positions to consider if you're into orgasmic intercourse. First off, if rear entry does it for you, there's ample opportunity in this position for either partner to play with her clitoris during sex. Timing it so that she comes before he does is crucial, and he may need to slow down or stop thrusting during sex to allow her to get near her orgasm. If you time it right, you may even be able to reach your orgasms at the same time.

And finally, in this roll call of positions for orgasm, is the side by side, facing each other position. It's much more romantic than the rear entry position, which some women think is a bit impersonal, and it allows for both gentle, slow lovemaking and faster thrusting. Either he or she can easily reach down and play with her clitoris, keeping the pace right until it's time to climax.

Of course this is not the full list of helping positions, and I will be happy to hear other opinions and successful strategies.

Is Online Dating Cheating

The Great Debate: Is Online Dating Really Cheating?

If someone merely chats with another online and never makes the effort to engage in any sort of physical relationship, can you really say that the individual is cheating? That question is truly a matter of debate. While most couples would agree that there is a sort of emotional infidelity that takes place when a partner engages in love-related conversation on a long-term basis with another, some couples hold their ground and say that as long as neither party acts upon an interest, then no cheating has taken place.

When it comes to committed relationships, there is a meeting of minds as well as a physical union. Those folks that believe that online cheating is not really cheating subscribe to the belief that cheating is necessarily physical. Therefore, any conversation or communication is merely a sort of fantasy that could even help to strengthen a relationship.

However, the other side of the debate is that when there is an emotional bond that is allowed to be developed online with an online suitor, the cheater detracts from his relationship with his significant other in an unhealthy way and is truly cheating. Not only has he or she diverged from the healthy relationship, but he jeopardizes losing a partner.

What do you do if you are tempted to cheat?

When it comes to finding love and partnership online, there are a number of places that you can turn to if you do not wish to cheat. You may be lonely and simply looking for some sort of friendship or companionship that you do not receive from your spouse. Or perhaps you have an interest in a certain hobby that your spouse does not share.
Instead of looking for a significant other with which to share life’s pleasures, take time to look for a local interest group - either online or through a community organization. It is important to you establish individuality from your mate, no matter how much you love him or her. But while establishing that individuality, you must maintain your loyalty to the bond that you share.
Seek same-sex friends or friends that you will not get involved in any sort of romantic relationship with. Find hobbies that involve groups of people, rather than one-on-one events. It is also important that you keep your spouse in the loop so that he or she does not feel isolated from your life. After all, you have committed to sharing life together, and this includes and interest in the private side of each other’s life.

Source: http://www.positivearticles.com/blog

Google’s Great Tax Escape

Less than 10 years old, Google has burst onto the scene like few companies in modern times. Now it is learning to throw around its weight when it comes to tax issues.

Google likes to utter the motto of “do no evil.” Of course, most people don’t believe this anymore given some of its recent predatory activity and collusion with the Chinese government on censorship. Regardless, many people in North Carolina are also starting to wonder how Google steamrolled their government to the tune of over $160,000,000!

As Google grows, it needs more facilities. More importantly, it needs some place to put them. Unlike other businesses, Google now has the clout to “massage” good deals on prospective locations. The massaging has everything to do with tax relief.

When any massive corporation starts considering a new facility, the states “come a runnin’” Why? Well, the states are looking for job creation. If they can get a large company to build a facility, jobs will be created. More jobs mean happy constituents. Happy constituents tend to re-elect politicians.

So, what do states have to offer the gigantic corporations? Nice views? Great weather? Nope. Taxes relief! The states essentially tell the corporation that they will waive certain taxes so long as the corporation agrees to build their facility within the state. It may sound sleazy, but it is an age old situation.

In the case of Google, North Carolina competed with other states to get the new facility. After all, a $600 million dollar facility is going to need a lot of employees, right? Well, Google apparently was unwilling to commit to any job creation numbers. North Carolina apparently decided it was worth the risk and took the plunge. It now appears the new facility will only result in the creation of a maximum of 200 jobs. Oops.

So, what did North Carolina give to Google to get the facility? The kitchen sink! The state has agreed to some massive tax benefits. It has waived all personal property taxes Google would have had to pay for 30 years. It also waived 80 percent of the real estate taxes the company would have to pay for 30 years. Now that is tax relief!

Should Google be blamed or condemned for running over the North Carolina politicians? No. Business is business. The next time you hear the “do no evil” slogan, just know it comes with a wink!

8 Money Myths

8 Myths About Money I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. My family had always worked hard for their money, and as a result, I always equated working hard with making money, with no idea that my beliefs could not have been further from truth. As I educated myself on human behavior and financial strategies, I learned that it’s actually the people who make their money work hard for them, rather than the people who work hard for their money, who end up with more of it. Since creating my millionaire-making program, I’ve learned that I was not alone. There are many people who shared this same myth.

Much like our views about many things -- people, relationships, food, and health to name a few -- our beliefs came from our parents, our teachers, and other adults in our lives. And it goes back even further, beyond them, back to the circumstances through which they lived, or what they learned from their parents, what their parents learned from their parents, and so on. These beliefs are ingrained, and because they’re usually subconscious, the cycles are continuous -- until someone breaks them. You can break the cycle. Beliefs about money are many and varied, but in my research, I’ve discovered that there are a few that predominate.

Money is scarce. Several of us have parents or grandparents who lived through the Great Depression, an era that rooted an entire generation in a scarcity mindset. These people passed onto their children the idea that money was in short supply and that when it did surface, spending had to be limited and saving was imperative. If any of the following ever crossed your mind—“A penny saved is a penny earned,” “Don’t dip into savings,” or “We can’t afford it” -- then you have this perspective and rainy days loom ominously. Money doesn’t grow on trees. These threats create a fearful relationship with money.

Money is evil, dirty, or bad. Several of us have parents or grandparents who believe that the road to bad places is lined with green. They’ve only ever seen the drawbacks of the rat race, the downside of the money chase, and the audacity and indulgence of those with too much money. Some even believe that wealthy people are bad people. Novels and films often highlight the idea that it’s the crooked ones who make the money. The meek shall inherit the earth. Such prophecies create a hands-off relationship with money.

Money comes monthly. The most common way to make a living is to be employed, either with a company or as a skilled professional, with a weekly wage or an annual salary. Historically, this provided the safe, sure thing required by heads of households. Yet, that level of risk was usually balanced with an equal level of reward -- low and low. For most, even those who do very well, working for a company or as a skilled professional is a constrained opportunity. Except for the outrageous exceptions, the average CEO of the average company making six figures a year will still experience only a small increase in salary during his or her lifetime. Slow and steady wins the race. Such fables create a cautious relationship to money.

Money is not for me. Some people feel that they don’t deserve to be wealthy or that there is only so much of the millionaire pie to go around. Creating wealth and financial freedom is available to everyone. It is our right to be wealthy, and my hope is that people take their space and know they deserve it. By making money, you are not taking it from someone else; this isn’t Bonnie and Clyde Go to the Bank. By making money, you create a greater capacity to contribute, and it’s your duty to do this. Better them than me. Such adages create a defeated relationship to money.
Money is a man thing. There was a time that men made and managed the household money. That time was not so long ago, and some of you may have grown up with such conditioning. Though there are gender tendencies, for example, men tend to carry more money in their pocket than women and are more likely to invest than women, the reasons behind this are not genetic; they are realities falsely fabricated from years of conditioning. Women and men need to understand that money knows no gender. One of my programs that really resonates with up and coming wealth builders is “Wealth Diva: A Man Is Not a Plan.” This is a must-do seminar for every man and woman, and the daughters and sons they love. Let him bring home the bacon. Such perceptions create an apathetic relationship to money.

Money is good medicine. For some people, retail therapy goes a long way; there’s no difficulty a new blouse can’t cure. At the moment, we live in a culture of consumerism, and many of us use money to fill the unsatisfying holes in our lives. Some people grew up with a sense of entitlement about money, assuming their parents or a trust fund would always pay for everything, and in the process, they became careless about what they had. This is a vicious and unproductive cycle. The new car gets old, the closet fills up with clothes, and the toys pile up in the playroom. This is notto say there aren’t wonderful things to buy and spend our money on; after all, money should be fun. But as with overeating, too much spending on the wrong things can get any of us feeling sluggish and sad. Shop till you drop. Such bombarding messages create a disrespectful or nonchalant relationship to money.

Money is always a menace. For too many of us, money was always a problem. Bills were a hassle, keeping up with the Joneses was exhausting, entrepreneurs were considered nuts, and one’s station in life was, well, stationary. And getting rich would be worse. Money can be such a burden, not to mention all that paperwork and responsibility. These views of money create a perspective that money is actually a problem, not a solution. It’s hard enough just to survive, let alone thrive. Such pessimism creates a negative relationship to money.

Money talk is taboo. Many of us have been brought up to believe that conversations about money are in bad taste. Money and financial success, and failures, are considered personal subjects that shouldn’t be discussed and certainly shouldn’t be taught. Few of us asked our parents how much money they made, and even now, there are people who don’t know their spouse’s salaries. The results have unintended consequences and have created a world where very few people are having real conversations about money and finances, the very conversations they need to learn and succeed. These things are not discussed in polite society, dear. Such a scolding creates an ignorant relationship to money.

In each of these examples, it’s clear that unless your parents made a conscious choice to think and act differently, they conditioned you to have the same mindset as them. If you make a decision to break this cycle, you will have the opportunity to teach your children to have more productive beliefs about, and a more profitable relationship to,money. As you come to understand the beliefs you hold, you will work to change them. Through the action steps in this process, and with the help of mentors and respected friends, you will change your behavior. By sharing your desire for new beliefs and asking your mentors and respected friends to help you spot the subconscious limitations you may be putting on yourself, you will teach your brain to follow your behavior. Begin now by restating your beliefs. For example, if you’ve discovered that you hold any of the above examples as beliefs, you will

1. Change “money is scarce” to “money is abundant” and support a courageous relationship to money.

2. Change “money is evil, dirty, or bad” to “money is good and acceptable” and create a hands-on relationship to money.

3. Change “money comes monthly” to “money comes from a range of sources” and create an opportunistic relationship to money.

4. Change “money is not for me” to “who better than me for money to come to” and create an empowered relationship to money.

5. Change “money is a man thing” to “I can and will know about and understand money,” and create a thoughtful relationship to money.

6. Change “money is good medicine” to “money is a tool to help make my life better” and create a respectful and concerned relationship to money.

7. Change “money is a menace” to “money is a solution” and create a positive relationship to money.

8. Change “money talk is taboo” to “money talk is vital” and create a knowledgeable relationship to money.

You can see how much better it is to be courageous, hands-on, opportunistic, empowered, thoughtful, respectful and concerned, positive, and knowledgeable than to be fearful, hands-off, cautious, defeated, apathetic, disrespectful and nonchalant, negative, and ignorant. The choice is yours and it looks like you’re well on your way. You’ve already taken a huge step by deciding to actually take the first step. By making the decision to start right now, you have created the opportunity to raise your financial consciousness and change your life.

Iran Is One Of The World’s Leaders In Cloning

Iran announces that they have cloned their first sheep thereby shocking the world’s preconceived notions that Iran is a fundamentalist and 3rd world nation. Today they have shown that they are as technologically and politically as savvy as the rest of the Industrial countries. Iran wants to become a regional center for medical, aerospace and nuclear technology by 2025 and they are well on their way to accomplishing this.

A lamb that died a few minutes after birth was used in the experiment. Embryos were implanted into 5 sheep and 1 appeared to be healthy. When one of the lambs gave birth Iran’s medical notoriety rose indicating to the world that they are advanced. The world’s first cloned sheep was Dolly in 1996.

"We learned a lot about cloning during the experiment. It made us more hopeful about further cases," said Dr. Morteza Hosseini (Karimi, 2006). Dr. Hosseini is a member of a team specializing in cloning at Isfahan Royal Institute in Iran. It is expected that the wealth of information generated by this experiment will make the next cloning session even more successful.
Islamic scholars are debated on the issue of cloning. Sunni Scholars out of Saudi Arabia are opposed to the idea while Iranian Shitte scholars indicate that cloning is acceptable as long as it isn’t done with humans. Cloning is the production of two or more beings that are complete genetic copies of one another.

The medical benefits of cloning are great. It is expected that through cloning medicinal material may be produced for preserving and saving lives. Few are truly aware of the full extent of potential hazards and benefits of cloning.

Interesting facts about EUROvision

Statistics

51 years of Eurovision Song Contest brought us some fascinating statistics! Some of them can be interesting to take into account when you take part in the competition, others are just fun!

More than 1,000 songs already took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2006, the song of Ireland's Brian KENNEDY was number 1,000. In 2003, Cyprus delivered the 900th song for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1999, Lydia's No Quiero Escuchar was the 800th song. Number 100 was T'en Va Pas, performed by Esther OFARIM for Switzerland, De Troubadour performed by Lenny Kuhr was the 200th song in 1969. Malta brought number 300 in 1975; Singing This Song. He, He M'sieurs Dames was the 400th song performed on the Eurovision Song Contest, this time by France in 1980. Luxembourg had the 500th song in 1986, L'amour De Ma Vie, Portugal the 600th song in 1990 with Ha Sempre Slguem and in 1994, the Polish representative performed song number 700, To Nie Ja.

The 1,100th song will probably be performed in 2008.

Winners on stage

Number of performers on stage In history

One artist           11 times
Two artists      4 times
Three artists 1 time
Four artists     8 times
Five artists        12 times
Six artists           18 times

This table includes the four winners of the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest. Backing vocalists, musicians on stage and dancers are not included in case they are fulfilling a supporting role to the lead singer.

Eurovision Song Contest records

• Noel KELEHAN conducted five winners (1980, 1987, 1992, 1993 and 1996)
  
  
• Dutch conductor Dolf VAN DER LINDE conducted for seven different countries (Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.
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• Johnny LOGAN won the Eurovision Song Contest three times. In 1980 and 1987 he represented Ireland as performer and won both times, in 1992 he wrote Linda MARTIN's winning entry
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• Poland made the most impressive debute in 1994, when Edyta GORNIAK came 2nd with To Nie Ja
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• Norway could be found at the bottom of the list as many as ten times! The unfortunates came last in 1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1990, 1997, 2001 and 2004. Nevertheless, they also won twice (in 1985 and 1995)
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• Ireland won 7 times, Luxembourg, France and the United Kingdom 5 times. Sweden and the Netherlands won 4 times
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• In 2001, the largest audience ever attended the Eurovision Song Contest. Almost 38,000 people gathered at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium
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• In 2007, 42 countries will participate, smashing the 2006 record

The running order

To which extend does the running order affect the final outcome of the competition? Let the figures speak!

Facts & Figures
The best place to start at is the last          6 winners
The second best place to start is the first 3 winners
Within the last three songs                          14 winners
Within the first three songs                      6 winner

In 51 years, an entry never won starting at the 2nd, the 7th, the 16th, the 21st, the 23rd, the 25th and the 26th place.

Get your facts right!

• German songwriter and composer Ralph SIEGEL took part 18 times, often together with Bernd MEINUNGER
  
  
• Only three women conducted the orchestra at the Eurovision Song Contest. Nurit NIRSCH conducted the Israeli entries of 1973 and 1978, Monica DOMINIQUE conducted the Swedish 1973 entry and Anita KERR appeared in front of the orchestra for Switzerland in 1985
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• Most winning songs were performed in English - songs (mostly) in English won 22 times. French is also popular, with 14 victories. Dutch and Hebrew songs won 3 times each
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• Six different systems were used over the past decades to pick the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
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• ABBA is the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winner. The Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974
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• The most covered Eurovision Song Contest song is Domenico MUDUGNO's Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, also known as Volare. The song has been covered by famous stars such as Frank SINATRA, Cliff RICHARD, David BOWIE and many, many more
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• Morocco took part in the Eurovision Song Contest only once (1980). Unfortunately, their first attempt was not very successful

Source: http://www.eurovision.tv/content/view/174/155/

Cloning Myths

Given its high profile in the popular media, the topic of cloning brings up some common, and often confusing, misconceptions.

Misconception #1: Instant Clones!

Let's say you really wanted a clone to do your homework. After reviewing What is Cloning? and Click and Clone, you've figured out, generally, how this would be done. Knowing what you know, do you think this approach would really help you finish your homework...this decade?

A common misconception is that a clone, if created, would magically appear at the same age as the original. This simply isn't true. You remember that cloning is an alternative way to create an embryo, not a full-grown individual. Therefore, that embryo, once created, must develop exactly the same way as would an embryo created by fertilizing an egg cell with a sperm cell. This will require a surrogate mother and ample time for the cloned embryo to grow and fully develop into an individual.

Misconception #2: Carbon Copies!

Your beloved cat Frank has been a loyal companion for years. Recently, though, Frank is showing signs of old age, and you realize that your friend's days are numbered. You can't bear the thought of living without her, so you contact a biotechnology company that advertises pet cloning services. For a fee, this company will clone Frank using DNA from a sample of her somatic cells. You're thrilled: you'll soon have a carbon copy of Frank - we'll call her Frank #2 - and you'll never have to live without your pal! Right?

Not exactly. Are you familiar with the phrase "nature versus nurture?" Basically, this means that while genetics can help determine traits, environmental influences have a considerable impact on shaping an individual's physical appearance and personality. For example, do you know any identical twins? They are genetically the same, but do they really look and act exactly alike?

So, even though Frank #2 is genetically identical to the original Frank, she will grow and develop in a completely different environment than the original Frank or will have a different mother, and she will be exposed to different experiences throughout her development and life. Therefore, there is only a slim chance that Frank #2 will closely resemble the Frank you know and love.

Source: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/cloningmyths/