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You are confused between 'parked' domains and a holding page
Goodness me, what suspicious minds! We haven't tried to or made a bean! The domain is not 'parked under any arrangement with Sedo; they are actually seeing a 'holding page' created as common practice by internet registration companies with unused domain names, and not listed with any search engines.
We were not aware of this practice or the page until the Complaint. Here is the statement from the registration company going to WIPO: "I am happy to state on behalf of Fasthosts that the redirection of the domain name narnia.mobi to a holding page maintained by [parent company] Sedo was not the result of a request on the part of Richard Saville-Smith.
I am also happy to confirm that Richard Saville-Smith has not sought to benefit and has not benefited financially in any way whatsoever from this domain name through this redirection." Perhaps more interesting is why domain registration companies feel entitled to do this without domain owners' knowledge or permission, as the confusion caused lies at the heart of this case. Clearly, with respect, even the author of this article who presumably works in this area cannot see the difference and wrongly assumes we have created a website to benefit financially..
The Narnia domain was available when the new '.mobi' domains went on general sale to the public as the CS Lewis Company failed to register it in the private three-month period given to all trademark holders.
Being just nine when we bought the domain, we noticed our son's May birthday this year was around the time of the second film so thought it would be fun then for him and his pals to email each other 'atNarnia'; sometimes the truth is simple.
And if you can't see why an email address 'atNarnia' is magical for a boy who is a fan of the CS Lewis books, then you must surely consider yourself to be a grand cynic!…Gillian Saville-Smith


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None of you belonged on Bajor. It wasn't your world. For fifty years, you raped our planet, and you killed our people. You lived on our land and you took the food out of our mouths, and I don't care whether you held a phaser in your hand or you ironed shirts for a living; you were all guilty and you were all legitimate targets!Sometimes, when writers feel the need to avert Terrorists Without a Cause, they use this stock motivation, where the members of a guerilla/insurgent/terrorist/freedom fighter/resistance/etc. movement and/or organisation justify their actions by claiming they desire for foreign occupiers to leave their nation. This is both Truth in Television and Older Than Feudalism, dating at least back to the 1st century BCE with the Sicarii zealots in Roman-occupied Israel. A rather peculiar case of this trope occurs with some Animal Wrongs Groups, who claim humans are occupying the Earth.
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Two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and at least a dozen insurgents have been killed in a clash in the capital of eastern Laghman province, officials said Wednesday.
Laghman provincial spokesman Sarhadi Zewak said joint Afghan and Nato troop operations on Tuesday in parts of the capital Mehtar Lam resulted in the deaths of as many as 20 insurgents and two ANA soldiers, while 10 more insurgents were wounded.
The military operations ran from between 5:00AM to 2:30PM local time in the Armal, Pahlawan Baba, and Abu Zai areas of the capital, he added.
Isaf Joint Command confirmed one of the operations in the Abu Zai bridge area.
Spokesperson Maj. Martyn Crighton said a joint force including ANA troops, uniformed police and a small contingent of coalition troops were carrying out an operation when they came under attack from a large number of armed insurgents.
The security force responded "and in the course of that engagement, 12 enemy were killed, 28 were wounded, and two were detained. Two Afghan National Army soldiers were also killed," Crighton told TOLOnews.
Zewak said there were no civilian casualties in the operation.
On Wednesday, a Haqqani leader was captured in a joint Afghan and Isaf troops operation in eastern Khost province, according to an Isaf operations update.
"An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district in eastern Khost province, today," Isaf said, adding that he was in charge of acquiring and distributing weapons and ammunition to insurgents throughout Khost. Several other insurgents were also captured.
Meanwhile, two insurgents were killed and another was captured in a joint operation in northern Sar-e-Pul province, Isaf said.
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A little bit of listening goes a long way in the world of law enforcement
Toronto, Ont. — Here's something to ponder. If you've got a family to move, get behind the wheel of a minivan. If you've got a load to haul or a boat to tow, a half-ton pickup should do the trick. It seems for every duty, there's a vehicle that's been specifically engineered to excel at it. But what about enforcing the law? What's the right vehicle for that?
Turns out, the primary choice is a vehicle that rides on a platform that was fresh when Saturday Night Fever came out. Its bones date back to a time when front bench seats, live rear axles and big, lazy V8 engines were the norm, not the exception to the rule. Fundamentally, not much has changed since the Crown Victoria rolled onto the scene in 1992, despite a re-skin in 1998. But ask any auto journalist about it, and you'll likely hear the words "dinosaur," "relic," and "pretty awful" used as choice descriptors between long sighs.
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And yet, an onslaught of modern rivals from Chevrolet and Chrysler has not withered Ford's near-monopoly on the police car scene. Even in its dying days, the Crown Vic was sought after, trouncing the Chevy Impala and the fearsome Dodge Charger in the sales stakes. When the end of the road actually came, for both the car and the St. Thomas plant that assembled it, a number of agencies stepped in to place bulk orders. Clearly, we motoring hacks must be missing out on something. In the eyes of law enforcement, there are some big shoes that need filling. Luckily, then, Ford responded with not one, but two vehicles to fill them.
Designed with them in mind
As sinister as the 2013 Interceptor Sedan and Interceptor Utility look, draped in black, with blue and reds flashing, it's easy enough to dismiss them as tweaked versions of the Taurus and Explorer. David Shuttleworth of Ford's fleet department is quick to dismiss this assumption. He says there's a lot more that goes into these vehicles than simply tossing on some chunky steel wheels, and removing creature comforts. These are cars that must endure some of the harshest and longest working conditions out there.
Knowing that it would be something of an uphill battle, Ford took a different approach. Using the Crown Vic as a baseline, its people went to task with an advisory board that included members of the O.P.P., the Vancouver Police, and the FBI to come up with a car that took police needs into consideration. The whole process took more than two years, a longer gestation time than some new cars, but the result has been worth it.
Officers vs. Managers
When you spend eight or more hours of your day behind the wheel of a car, little things are a big deal. Take seats for example. If the Interceptor seats look flat, it's because they are; they've been formed to accommodate officers' big belts, and feature raised latches to make buckling up easier. The cars also get a completely unique soft-touch dashboard with a column shifter, and simplified controls for climate and stereo (no MyFord Touch for these guys). Between those redesigned seats is eight inches of clearance space for plenty of shoulder and elbow room. Yet perhaps the most significant touch is the steering wheel, which features configurable controls to operate the sirens and lights.
But that's half that battle. With strict budgets to keep in the black, they're more interested in the dollar figures behind the vehicles. Both the Utility and Sedan feature many interchangeable parts, from interior components, right down to the brakes and the wheels. They're also cheaper to run. At idle, they slurp back some 35 per cent less fuel and use 20 per cent less while on the move (hey, you should be interested — it's your tax money). To streamline the whole ordeal, the cars can be pre-fitted with vinyl lettering, and fitted with lights, push bars, and wiring right from the factory. Even the keys have been simplified; they're basic keys which can be cut for pennies on the dollar, and can be used to start more than one car.
If there's a surplus in the budget, know that these Interceptors can be decked out with toys like a reverse camera, stab-proof seatbacks, and door inserts that can stop a speeding bullet (and then some). And for forces that want something that's almost as fast as a speeding bullet, the Sedan can be optioned with Ford's twin-turbocharged 365-hp EcoBoost V6 which has been "electronically limited" to 250 km/h. Yes, it could go faster.
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How to Break Up With a Guy
Drop the Bomb at the End of the Workday
Mornings are too rushed, and you risk having a really crappy day ahead of you. Wait until it's late at night, and you might lose your resolve. Splitting in the evening gives you time to have the longer conversation you might need. "Plus, you'll still have several hours to call your friends if you need to rehash and destress," says Marni Battista, CEO and founder of DatingWithDignity.com.
Do It in Person
Don't wuss out and send an it's-over text; unless you've only been out casually a few times (in that case, a Facebook message or phone call will suffice), you owe your soon-to-be ex some face time.
Meet Him in a Semi-Public Place
A park or a shopping plaza offers enough privacy to talk but you won't feel confined and trappedas you might at a restaurant or bar. "Going on a walk is good, because that's when men and women communicate best," says Battista. "You don't have to look at each other, but you're side by side."
Start off With Something Positive
For example, "We have a great time together. I love your sense of humor, and you've always treated me well...but we're not a good match."
Focus Your Reasoning on You Not Him
"I'm at a point in my life where I need someone who is more ready to settle down," or "I'm just more focused these days on my career, and relationships aren't a priority" work because they aren't about his flaws and it spares his ego. You're dumping him...but you don't want to hurt him anymore than you have to.
Hear Him Out
But if you start feeling like he's just rambling in circles and you've made your point, say firmly, "We could go over this forever, but it's just not going to work out." Yeah, sounds harsh, but you need to communicate that there's no leeway here and your mind is made up.
Steer Clear of Him for a Month
No phone calls, FB messages, texts, nada. It's easier to accept the breakup if you aren't checking in on each other. If he asks to still be friends with you, don't lie and say that's possible. Tell him, "I hope one day we can be friends, but right now we need to have some time apart."
Unfriend Him
Unfriending sends a clear message that you're done, says Battista. Plus, why torture him with photos of your lifeor risk being upset seeing him with another girl on your news feed?


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A Lafayette Parish School Board member and the superintendent came together to clear the air Tuesday when the school board insurance committee met. What some educators thought to be an issue, turned out to be just the opposite.
School board member Doctor Tehmi Chassion says he wants people to understand there's nothing on the table about teachers having to go to a school clinic, before insurance will pay for them to go to a doctor.
The clinic idea would a benefit not a requirement.
Chassion: "You never have to go that clinic you can always go to your primary care physician and its just a lagniappe bonus that is very far down the pipeline."
Retired teacher Butch Mouton says he's glad to hear that. He heard about the clinic situation too.
Mouton: "I think it's a matter of miscommunication. I think that's a good word for it."
Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper also weighed-in. Dr. Cooper explained he doesn't have anything to do with the process or with making a motion for premium dollars to be used to pay for clinics in schools.
Cooper: "I did want to set the record straight that there's nothing going on under the cover here. I don't have the power to do anything but to listen just like you."
Rina Tikia of Tikia consulting group says she represents Lafayette Parish employees and the school system.
Tikia says the on-site clinics are long term projects - they may happen they may not happen - either way they're a choice.
Tikia: "you have a choice if and when we have an on-site clinic you either can go to the doctor that you are always seeing or go to your on-site clinic and pay maybe a zero co pay. So in fairness we're not taking anything away from employees we're giving you more choices"
And choices are what retired teacher butch mouton can live with - especially if the choices are out in the open.
Mouton: "Feed me the elephant, but just give it to me one bite at a time." Now the consultant plans to recommend another company instead of Blue Cross Blue Shield. She's banking on key benefit administrators.
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Dancing Deer Baking Co. now offers kosher, all-natural shortbread cookies. According to the company, the cookies have a nine-month shelf-life (from manufacture date) and are packaged as six units per case. The product comes in Pure Vanilla Bean, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Cream Swirl, Rosemary & Pink Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive & Fig, and Sun-dried Tomato & Pine Nuts.
SuperEats introduces its gluten-free Kale + Chia Chips, which come in Sea Salt, Ranch, Cheddar, Tomato Basil and Chili Lime. The product is high in fiber, protein, antioxidants, omega-3s, vitamin A and vitamin C. Also, the chips are kosher, cholesterol free, trans-fat free, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Main ingredients include kale, whole chia seeds and beans.
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Jennifer's Way ($25.99, 274 pp) by award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito is a memoir profiling her struggle with celiac disease. The memoir covers her trials growing up with diverse symptoms of celiac disease, which she only received a diagnosis for in 2009, as well as her learning to take control of her health and work with the restrictions and demands the disease poses while becoming an advocate for others. A portion of proceeds from this book will go to The Jennifer's Way Foundation, a non-profit Esposito has founded for celiac education.
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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 Ford Taurus
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KBB Expert Rating: 7.5
During its long history, the Ford Taurus has experienced both boom years and bust. The original car took the industry by storm and revolutionized the American car industry. But, over time Ford allowed its modern family sedan to grow old and rather long in the tooth. Eventually, the Taurus moved from innovator to rental fleet regular. In 2010, Ford revived the Taurus brand and launched a vehicle that, while not revolutionary, was at least worthy of once again leaving the bench for the playing field. Big, bold, and with a hint of Chrysler 300 in the shoulders the 2012 Taurus takes Ford where its family sedan line has never been before. Menacing in its tamest form and downright scary when wearing the famed SHO badge, the 2012 Ford Taurus equally plays the role of family sedan and boulevard bully. And, while many place the Taurus in the same category as the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, its size, power and available equipment make it more a contender to the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon and Hyundai Genesis sedans.
If you like your vehicles on the large side but you're not into wagon-like CUVs or SUVs, the 2012 Ford Taurus will fit you like a glove. The car's bold looks, high-tech interior and impressive performance are just icing on the cake.
The big, slab sides and narrow windows of the Taurus can create a slightly claustrophobic interior experience. Those looking for an all-out performance sedan may find the SHO's AWD and twin-turbocharged V6 engine combination not as pure as the rear-drive V8-power setup found with the Dodge Charger.
Integrated blind-spot mirrors are added to the side mirrors on all trims.
Driving Impressions The 2012 Ford Taurus marries the comfortable ride expected of a full-size sedan with the handling and agility commonly found in smaller, more nimble cars. The 2012 Taurus moves...through curves with little fuss or worry, going where you point it and giving plenty of notice when its front-driven tires are about the reach their cornering limits. We found the sightlines from the driver's seat better than expected and, with the exception of the rather wide B-pillar located just over the driver's shoulder, had good 360-degree visibility. The new blind-spot exterior mirrors are a vast help, as is the BLIS system that warns of objects too close to the vehicle's side when changing lanes. Ford's 3.5-liter V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission are the perfect pairing, allowing for spirited starts, rapid downshifts and impressive fuel economy at cruising speeds. For those who constantly feel the need for speed, the SHO's twin-turbocharged engine and sport-tuned suspension take the Taurus' performance capabilities to another level. Together with its AWD system, the SHO's performance carving up twisting back roads is nothing short of astounding.
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In a nod to both fashion and the environment, the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO features suede-like seat inserts made from recycled plastic beverage bottles. Novel origin aside, the seats feel nice, look good and offer excellent grip, helping to hold occupants in place during hard cornering.
Ford's MyKey
This system can be used to restrict vehicle speed, limit audio system volume and control other functions when a specific key is used to start the vehicle. In effect, MyKey lets parents better control the driving habits of their children, even when they aren't along for the ride.
If it's space you want, you'll find the 2012 Ford Taurus delivers. The massive interior can easily carry five passengers, although we think four would be more comfortable. Up front, available massaging seats help negate leg and back fatigue on long drives and can also be climate controlled to provide both heating and cooling. The Taurus' instruments are bathed in a soothing ice blue lighting and the center stack houses a large LCD display for the available SYNC audio and navigation system. Most of the controls can be operated via buttons on the Taurus' steering wheel or by voice-command. In a nod to Ford's environmentally friendly stance, recycled materials are used extensively in the seating fabric, headliner and sound-deadening material. Further separating itself from the pedestrian family sedan, the 2012 Taurus offers such upscale options as automatic high-beam dimmers, Adaptive Cruise Control, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), and a power sunshade for the rear window.
Compared to most sedans, the Taurus is far from being in the norm. It's a tall sedan, with wide doors, and low roof, and a steeply raked windshield and rear window. The 2012 Ford Taurus is endowed with an unmistakable face composed of thin wraparound headlights, a chrome-clad 3-bar grille and a raised power dome hood. From the front, a sweeping beltline gently rises back to the high trunk and is paralleled by a deep accent line momentarily broken by the rear fender flare. The Taurus' large rear deck creates a vast 20-cubic-foot trunk capable of carrying a week's worth of luggage or two golf bags, and the low liftover makes it easy to get things in and out. The SHO models are narrowly distinguished from the bread-and-butter cars through different trim, a set of dual exhaust outlets, a subtle rear spoiler and a few SHO badges.
Included on the 2012 Ford Taurus' list of standard equipment are a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power driver's seat, steering-wheel audio and cruise controls, power windows with one-touch up-and-down function for the driver and Ford's programmable MyKey system. The standard audio system is a 6-speaker CD player with an auxiliary audio input jack. Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes, electronic traction and stability control, dual front airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags protecting both the front and rear passengers.
Many of the high-tech features offered for the 2012 Ford Taurus are typically reserved for more expensive luxury cars. Among the more interesting options are seats with massage function, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers and adaptive cruise control with collision warning. Other options include heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Intelligent Access with push-button start, power rear sunshade, power adjustable pedals, the SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system (standard on Limited and SHO), and a 12-speaker premium Sony audio system. On the safety front, the optional Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) alerts the driver when other vehicles are in his blind spots, while Cross-Traffic Alert warns of approaching traffic when the vehicle is backing up.
All 2012 Ford Taurus trims feature a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Taurus SHO offers 102 more horsepower than the standard Taurus V6, thanks to the use of direct-injection technology and twin turbochargers. With the exception of the SE trim, all Taurus models also feature steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, providing manual control of the transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available as an option on both SEL and Limited trims and standard on the Taurus SHO.
3.5-liter V6
263 horsepower @ 6,250 rpm
249 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/28 FWD, 17/26 AWD
3.5-liter V6 Twin-Turbocharged
365 horsepower @ 5,550 rpm
350 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-5,250 rpm
EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy: 17/25
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By Donho on Thursday, September 11, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive and power to spare"
Cons: "Tires, factory tires have a very short life span."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Love this car, especially the comments I still get after owning it 2.5 years. Performance is outstanding. Highway driving a pleasure as if you have to change lanes quickly the power is awesome. There were a couple of recalls that were handled with no problems. Mileage is not like a Fusion or Focus but I knew that going in. City 16-19 depending on my mood. Highway at 75 mph cruising 22-24. I'm happy with that."
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By Ace Detective on Tuesday, September 09, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 34,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Grandpas car until you open up the twin turbos"
Cons: "Well optioned but no remote start, daytime lights"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Purchased 2010 SHO used last year with 28k miles as a certified Ford. I have always been a car guy and in the past have had many performance vehicles but they cant come close to this car, and its all wheel drive !! Put some aftermarket mufflers on so it would sound as good as it drives. What a hoot !!"
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February 3, 2013
I am worried a recent decision I made caused psychological damage to my libido. What are my options for recovery (if needed)?
Posting this anonymously, as the embarrassing details are below.
I'm a 29 year old Asian American male who was born and raised in the U.S. Like many of my Asian American peers, growing up and attending school was focused highly on academic performance with social skills and relationship skills taking last place.
I made it through High School with flying colors, finished undergraduate university and feel that I am fairly successful for my age. I am satisfied with where I stand professionally and enjoy my work. I'm still single, but have strong ties with my nuclear and extended family, and have a small but reliable social circle.
I have had much difficulty obtaining a romantic life. Having been raised in a town with a non-existent Asian population, I grew a fondness for Caucasian women (who I've found are generally not attracted to Asian men). I wouldn't have any objections if I met a nice Asian woman, but I have lost touch with my ethnic roots and am unable to read/speak/write my "native" language. I have found that this tends to disqualify me from pairing up with a female of my same ethnicity.
Growing up through my teenage and college years, I pretty much held off on attempting to get a girlfriend, although I tried a few times and failed miserably. In lieu of having an emotional/physical relationship with someone of the opposite sex, I got very much into internet pornography. Nothing too wild, just plain straight hardcore stuff from the popular companies. The end goal, more than anything, was to clear my head as needed so I wasn't a completely frustrated horndog around town.
I have had zero girlfriends in my life and had never had sex. Until recently.
One day out of frustration, I took a trip out to one of the legal brothels in Nevada and decided it was time to give it a shot. The experience was a failure. I couldn't maintain an erection, so we ended up playing around a bit and I left without having finished "my" business. I maintained face the entire time, though, and played off the impotence like it wasn't a big deal. She was a very skilled and attractive Caucasian woman, so it definitely wasn't her fault.
Ever since that day, though, I've felt like my libido hasn't been the same. I feel inadequate sexually and haven't felt a "true" erection where the intensity is also in my nerves and my brain (think morning wood). I can manage an erection, but it feels purely mechanical. I've also cut my porn watching activities by 95%. Overall, I feel like I've been deflated sexually.
I've been thinking about this for a while now and I have a few guesses as to what could be bugging me:
1. I have read that it is not uncommon to have first time sex jitters, but it sounds like most individuals often recover from this shortly. I wonder if I would feel differently had those jitters occurred with someone who was also unskilled at sex. Sort of like, "hey we're both new to this, so we'll try again later."
2. Years of watching porn painted an unrealistic picture in my mind that I would have been able to maintain an erection during my visit to the brothel. I remember my primary concern going in was that I'd be wearing a condom and wouldn't be able to reach climax, not that I wouldn't be able to get it up. Embarrassingly, this was also my first time kissing a woman.
3. The days prior to my brothel visit, I was particularly aroused for no reason and took advantage of this by masturbating up to twice a day.
4. I have witnessed the realities of sex first hand (maybe not in the most accurate form), and the "honeymoon" of being an ignorant virgin is long gone?
I don't believe I have issues as far as relating to women. I have a few great female friends and we have no issues and I don't feel that I look at them objectively or in a disrespectful light. I may have some light intimacy issues, but I want to believe they are purely out of a lack of experience, more than anything. By intimacy issues, I mean I'm probably a bit more reserved about how physically close I get with other people. (after all, it's not easy to be intimate if you don't have anyone to be intimate with)
I would like nothing more than to meet a great woman and to some day start a family. I think I would love being a parent and husband, despite my incredibly embarrassing path to where I am now. I am just concerned that something has changed within me that may never go away, or that would negatively impact my partner if I were to manage to find a mate.
Is this something that would be resolved through counseling? Is there a specific type of counselor I should seek?
Alternatively, should I try to "reset" things by cutting out the porn and finding someone with whom to connect emotionally? I feel like this would be worth doing, as the brothel visit was emotionally sterile and purely business oriented. I honestly don't know what it feels like to form a strong bond with someone and have that also build up sexual tension.
Hope I didn't make you cringe too many times. Any other suggestions are also welcome.
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Alternatively, should I try to "reset" things by cutting out the porn and finding someone with whom to connect emotionally? I feel like this would be worth doing, as the brothel visit was emotionally sterile and purely business oriented. I honestly don't know what it feels like to form a strong bond with someone and have that also build up sexual tension.
This sums it up into exactly what I was going to say. I (female) do not get aroused by someone I don't have an emotional connection to. I know this is true for at least a couple of my male friends. I've also had the experience of lowered libido after a bad sexual experience. So I really think what you're experiencing is totally normal and that when you do find a woman who you have an emotional connection with, you'll be attracted to her.
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Oh, darlin', I think you may be overthinking the sex thing
too much and that might be more your problem.
The words you've chosen to write about this are very, very clinical and analytical - and sexuality just plain doesn't work that way (or, at least, not exclusively that way). There is a lot of vague, intuitive, non-specific thinking when it comes to sexuality - stuff that you would never in a million years to be able to explain logically and rationally to someone else, but you just
in your gut is right for you. I keep thinking of
this xkcd comic
- that joke is true of sex as well as love.
I would indeed see a counselor - but not specifically to "fix my libido," but more of a general "so what the hell do I feel about sex in the first place." I'm getting the sense you're trying to think it through, and this is a thing that can't be worked through just by thinking about it.
You'll be fine, but I think you may be tackling things by thinking about them too much (which is something a lot of people do). Oh, and don't beat yourself up over that trip to Nevada either - sex is a very powerful urge, and it can make everyone do a lot of unusual things in the interest of experimentation.
You will be fine. Good luck. And
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One day out of frustration, I took a trip out to one of the legal brothels in Nevada and decided it was time to give it a shot. The experience was a failure. I couldn't maintain an erection, so we ended up playing around a bit and I left without having finished "my" business.
This happens to a
of people the first time they have sex. It's not something you're born knowing how to do. You are normal. Relax. There is no rush. Keep watching porn, or don't, it doesn't really make any difference. Just try meeting people to just meet people and forget about sex. It's a lot easier to make it happen when you don't care about it so much.
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"should I try to "reset" things by cutting out the porn and finding someone with whom to connect emotionally?"
yes, please do this. a lot of people cannot generate that sexual attraction unless there is some emotional connection - or at the very least they get along well enough at first that it seems possible to form an emotional connection in the future.
there's nothing wrong with you, but you're kinda over-thinking it. chill out, and look for women who seem attractive in general - not just how they look but also personality, conversation, and all that. i always find attraction is impossible to measure and quantify and plan. you just meet a lot of people and try to connect with the ones who seem interesting.
i'm sure when you meet a woman you like and the interest is mutual, the physical part will go fine.
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I am just concerned that something has changed within me that may never go away, or that would negatively impact my partner if I were to manage to find a mate.
You've found out something about yourself: brothels don't work for you (maybe sex without love doesn't work for you). That's actually a DESIRABLE quality in a future mate, you know. You'll probably attract the type of person who prefers sex within an emotional bond, after having allowed the sexual tension to build itself up.
I grew a fondness for Caucasian women (who I've found are generally not attracted to Asian men).
Even if this were true, it wouldn't matter: you don't want general women, you want a SPECIFIC woman. (And speaking as a married Caucasian lady who's too old for you anyhow, I generally found Asian men highly attractive.) You don't need to jettison your porn stash, but if you're not actively taking steps to meet and woo potential romantic interests, maybe this would be a more rewarding arena to invest some of your extra energy, cash, and courage?
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Good advice upthread, just nthing to cut out the porn, and reduce and vary your masturbation. It's common for men who get a lot more porn and masturbation than partner sex, to have trouble with real sex and a real partner when it does come along. So cut down, and I'm sure you'll be ok with the time comes.
Also, in my geographical area (SF Bay Area) nobody thinks anything of couples where the female is white and the guy is Asian... it's maybe not quite as common as the other way around, but it's common enough. And certainly there is an enormous east Asian population here of all different levels of "Americanization," including the scenario you describe, of having no linguistic or real cultural ties to the old country. Maybe you should move.
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It's very common for this to occur to someone in your situation. There's nothing wrong with your junk that some time and refraction won't fix.
Some people just can't perform in brothels. You might have better luck putting an ad up on Craigslist or your local equivalent, explaining your situation (be honest and open, but not overly wordy) and looking for someone to play around with with no pressure. Maybe with some porn playing, or whatever works for you.
Alternatively, start putting yourself in situations where you're gonna meet people where there's a mutual attraction, and when opportunities present themselves, bite the bullet make advances (just try and stay tactful, and wave off if the first attempt doesn't work).
Scoring some ED pills (viagra, or even better, the longer-lasting cialis) might let you work through these issues without having to worry if you're going to be able to perform. Since you're young and it doesn't sound like you have actual, physically-caused ED, a little smidgen of a pill should be plenty. Once you've found your sea-legs, as it were, and are more used to sex, you won't need 'em anymore.
It'll all shake out in time. Keep working at it!
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You talk about yourself with such shame that I just wanna give you a hug. I mean "incredibly embarrassing"? Not at all. You were just raised in a different cultural context from the one around you that emphasized different priorities, and now you're having some difficulty navigating the dating world. That's not embarrassing, it's just something you'll have to deal with.
I grew a fondness for Caucasian women (who I've found are generally not attracted to Asian men).
This is certainly not true for me- I've dated some incredibly sexy Asian men. But there is definitely a (totally wrong and problematic) narrative in American culture that devalues Asian masculinity, and there's a real problem in which young Asian-American men sometimes internalize this and then have a hard time expressing and accepting their masculinity and sexuality. If you're the studious type, maybe
reading up on this
would be of some help to you? Because I could be totally off-base, but I think I'm picking up on some version of this feeling in your writing.
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Yeah, I have never been to a brothel, but I can imagine it being incredibly awkward and unsexy. If I'm going to have sex a big part of the turn-on is that she likes me back and wants to do it just as much as I do. Someone doing it mechanically because it's her job and she has to... not sexy.
It's common for men who get a lot more porn and masturbation than partner sex, to have trouble with real sex and a real partner when it does come along.
I have never seen any evidence for this, outside of Dan Savage and the people who parrot him. Masturbation is natural and if you feel like doing it, there's no reason to not do it. Thinking it somehow makes you unsuitable for or incapable of sex with a partner is wive's tales and nonsense.
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I grew a fondness for Caucasian women (who I've found are generally not attracted to Asian men).
Yeah, I think you need to let go of this idea. Every couple I personally know with a straight Asian male has a Caucasian female partner.
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I am a pervert. I like being a pervert. But I've been to a strip bar once or twice and it was incredibly depressing, and I went to a peep show once and it put me off sexy stuff for days. These experiences happened after I'd had happy, healthy relationships with good sex. If they were the only real-world sexual experiences I'd had, I can see them being pretty scarring.
Sex with somebody you like is lots of fun, and sex with somebody you actually love can be so, so great. I promise.
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No, you didn't shock yourself out of a functioning sex drive. Your sex drive is functioning more or less the way everybody's does. Not being able to stay hard if you're nervous, self-conscious, or uncomfortable is utterly commonplace. It's not a permanent mark on you, or a condition that you now have that has to be overcome somehow. It's just a thing that happens sometimes.
If you want to be a good sex partner to anybody you partner up with, one of the best things you can do is to be honest and communicative. If the same thing happens again, or you're worried that it will, just say so. Everybody understands nervousness, and there's plenty of stuff to do in bed that doesn't require a hard-on, and once you've given yourself a chance to relax a bit it's unlikely to continue to be an issue.
posted by
Sing Or Swim
on February 3, 2013
Also, if you're spooked about performing your first time, there's always the little blue pill. You can think of it as your ticket to an automatic, stress-free boner. Just sayin'....
posted by
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There are 7 billion people on this planet, and there's a kink for everyone, so I will not say it is impossible that you can only be aroused by having sex for the first time and you ruined your sex drive by doing it wrong that one time. But the odds are much against it. Novelty is arousing, for many of us, but there is lots of novelty to be had other than the first intercourse.
I think this encounter wasn't your cup of tea, the fantasy and anticipation was better than the reality, and you're disappointed and anxious. That is amazingly common for first times in lots of things, not just sex. But I think it's much much more common with first sex than we talk about.
I think you should work on letting go of your shame and embarrassment at your lack of experience (truly, it's just a modifiable characteristic, like hairstyle or mailing address, not something to be ashamed of just because it's so personal - and there's a lot more 29-year-old inexperienced people than you realize) and you should go try to date a lot. Not "date" meaning "fuck", necessarily - just join a dating service and go out with some people, and try out some kissing and hugging and groping with some enthusiastic partners, at whatever pace feels comfortable. I suspect (again, 7 billion people, so no guarantees) that you'll find your libido comes roaring back if you take the pressure off.
Also, porn, even "homemade" porn, isn't sex. Sex is messy, awkward, and comical, by turns in a way that I've never seen in porn.
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on February 3, 2013
Another woman here sending you an internet hug. Good grief, sweetheart! You're being
too harsh on yourself. Far more critical than the first woman who is going to fall in love with you will
be. As others have said, even the best sex (and here I am assuming sex with someone you well know and care for and with whom you are comfortable) is often still a little awkward
and first time sex even weirder.
Porn is
not reality. Just relax and give yourself some time. You're going to be fine.
posted by
on February 3, 2013
I don't think there's anything wrong with you. I would write this off as a lemon and try again--not at a brothel, but with a woman you like and who likes you. Doesn't have to be love. In fact, you might just want to enlist a friendly fuck buddy you can confide in to work on getting your mojo back. The best cure for bad experiences like this is time and experience. It just seems like a huge deal to you because it was the ONLY time. Get a few other times under your belt, and it'll seem like much less of a big deal.
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Very good advice upthread.
Only wanted to contribute a thought, as an Asian American-born male who read your description and have a lot of similarities (without going into details, was a virgin until I married in my mid-30's).
You have a ton going for you, in that you are happy in your work that you do well, and have the desire to meet a great woman and someday start a family.
So perhaps you could then work on widening the social circle (you mention that it is 'small but reliable') by engaging in interests outside of work. (Many threads here on AskMefi about that.) Perhaps you could sublimate the sexual into putting your energy and effort into meeting new and interesting women. I'd venture to say that if you had a wider social circle of acquaintances, many of these could move into solid friendships.
In my geographical area (Washington DC) there's a ton of diversity - well worth thinking about relocating if the opportunity presents itself if that is a problem where you live now.
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When she was younger she absolutely loved reading, but hasn't been able to do much of it for years (audiobooks just aren't the same for her she says). For a long time she just gave up on ever being able to enjoy books like she used to, but then one Christmas her son (the doctor, as she never fails to mention :P) bought her a Kindle.
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What completely sold her on it was the ability to adjust the print size. Being visually impaired later in life is a hardship that I'm not sure how I would handle, but armed with her Kindle, it is like she's been reintroduced to an old friend.
So, me being a Creative Writing and English major, she always wants to talk to me about books, and I mean talk. We have these discussions about plot and characterization and story structure that remind me of being in school again (it's a warm and fuzzy feeling, I loved uni). She has told me, "I always ask what books you've been reading because I respect your taste I in literature." (Oh, my god, my ego can't handle it :D)
Usually I just tell her about books that I've read and enjoyed, and she reads them and we talk about them some when she's finished them, but I decided to try something different this time.
I suggested a book by one of my absolute favorite authors, Maragaret Atwood. It was actually one that I hadn't read yet. "The Blind Assassin." She's got a head start on me, I just downloaded it, but haven't started it (I've been reading Hannibal Fanfic, and its been completely consuming me, don't judge, we all have that one thing). But I'm going to start it tomorrow, and we will talk about it, and she will find faults and things she loves about it, and I will blindly defend my favorite author ever and share things I love as well.
It's our tiny book club. Start one, you'll connect with someone you thought you had nothing in common with.
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Our first full day in Seattle and there was no easing-in period for the players.
After an impromptu guided bus tour from the local driver and his on-board PA system, they were thrust straight back into some pretty exhausting looking running during the early training session.
This was particularly bad news for Jack Rodwell, Steven Pienaar, Joseph Yobo and Yakubu, who were all down for extra running whilst the rest of the squad were allowed a sight of the ball in the second part of the session.
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Also at the end of the session, fitness coach Dave Billows unveiled what most would describe as a paddling pool. Not so, he explained - this was a portable ice bath and it proved popular with the players.
Before the bus left there was also time to chat to Steve Round who coped admirably with some mid-interview interventions from Tim Cahill!
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Just Another Day On The Subway
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Wtf maria
thanks for the overpowering onion smell in the unventilated metal box I'm stuck in for the next half hour
she is fine n crazy
make me a taco mutha fuckao
she'll chop ur dick off
Please don't smile at her, stranger.
she was late coming home from a grueling day of work. she still needs to have dinner on time or her husband will beat the living piss out of her.
that's the way I like my food preped, make sure you touch all that nasty germ infested shit on the subway then make me a samich. mmmm yummy.
Can I get a sandwich?
That's the new IPad
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Is she chopping rice? I call lunatic!
And that is what happens when you find a rat on the train
Wife that shit.
stupid bitch
Where can i find one of those?
brings the kitchen with her. good woman I reckon
now that's a good woman! no matter where she goes the kitchen work comes with her.
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An offseason of change certainly gives the New York Rangers a new look. Given how ineffective they were offensively last season, any kind of change has to be considered positive.
The greatest potential for improvement comes as a result of signing electrifying winger Marian Gaborik. When healthy, Gaborik is a dynamic offensive force with unparalleled speed and natural finishing ability. Since the lockout, his .59 goals per game ranks second only to Alexander Ovechkin.
Of course, skill only tells part of Gaborik's story. Injuries have limited Gaborik to 207 games over the last four seasons, including just 17 games last season. If last year's hip surgery will, in fact, cure the ongoing groin problems that have plagued Gaborik, then he could have the opportunity to put up his point-per-game numbers while playing in 70-plus games -- a feat he's accomplished once in the last five seasons.
If Gaborik is healthy, he'll upgrade the Rangers' offence dramatically and lift others along with him.
Chris Drury's first two seasons in New York haven't matched either of his last two seasons in Buffalo, so it may be reasonable to expect in the neighbourhood of 25 goals and 60 points for the 33-year-old, but there will be additional upside if he ends up skating with Gaborik.
Superpest Sean Avery has been limited to 98 games over the last two seasons, but it would seem unlikely that he'll draw a suspension under the bizarre circumstances that sidelined him last year. In 104 games with the Rangers, Avery has 65 points, 246 penalty minutes and a plus-21 rating. So long as he stays healthy and in the lineup consistently, Avery can be a valuable fantasy contributor, with the potential to put up 40 points and 200-plus penalty minutes.
High energy winger Ryan Callahan is a quality two-way forward and had a breakout season in 2008-2009 with 22 goals and 40 points, but he'll need more power play time if he's going to dramatically increase his fantasy value.
Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens, Christopher Higgins is coming off the worst season of his four-year NHL career, scoring just 23 points in 57 games, so he'll be looking for a bounceback season. Higgins tallied 72 goals in the previous three seasons, so he has a knack around the net that could pay off if the Rangers give him enough opportunities.
Gritty centre Brandon Dubinsky has been consistent in his first two seasons, scoring 40 and 41 points, respectively, but a slight upgrade in productivity, to the 50-55-point range would increase the fantasy appeal of a pivot who can also accumulate more than 100 penalty minutes.
Few players run hot-and-cold like Vaclav Prospal, who managed 45 points in Tampa Bay last season. Prospal's point totals, starting in 2001-2002: 55, 79, 54, 80, 55, 71, 45. If that trend continues, the 34-year-old could be looking at another 70-point campaign.
Ales Kotalik no longer appears to be the guy who scored 62 points in 2005-2006, but does have 43 goals and 86 points over the last two seasons. At the right time, in deep leagues, he may hold some appeal.
Rookie centre Artem Anisimov also bears watching. The 21-year-old notched 81 points in 80 AHL games last season and, given the Rangers' lack of proven point producers down the middle, he could get an opportunity to earn quality scoring ice time.
On the blueline, the Rangers don't have any tremendous options, but there are some guys who will have value in deeper leagues.
Michal Rozsival has scored at least 30 points in four straight seasons, but his plus-minus has progressively declined in each of those seasons, down to a career-worst minus-7 last year.
Promising young defenceman Daniel Girardi was better in 2007-2008 than he was last year, but he's a steady presence who could collect 30-plus points, particularly if he's deemed to be worthy of some power play time.
Barring a dramatical reversal, Wade Redden shouldn't hold much fantasy value entering this season. The 32-year-old scored a career-low three goals along with 26 points (his lowest total since 1997-1998) last season. Redden's game has been in decline for several seasons now, so it's imperative that he not be valued like the guy who put up 50 points in 65 games with Ottawa in 2005-2006.
A potential sleeper on the Rangers defence would be rookie Matt Gilroy, the Hobey Baker winner from Boston University. Gilroy had 37 points in 45 games for BU last season, so he obviously has some skills, but it could take the rookie some time to acclimate himself to the pro game.
Between the pipes, the Rangers have the reliable Henrik Lundqvist, who has played in at least 70 games (and won at least 37) for three straight seasons. Lundqvist seems to run into problems in December -- clearly his worst month in each of the last three seasons -- but, otherwise, he's a first-rate fantasy goaltender.