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By AVN
MADRID—During its first 15 months in existence, gay adult studio Stag Homme LLC released a best-selling DVD, launched a website, signed three exclusive performers, produced a popular gay-porn reality series and shot several short features specifically for online distribution.
Founders and real-life couple Damien Crosse and Francesco D’Macho are pretty darn proud of themselves for what they have accomplished, but they said they haven’t forgotten the fans who made them successful.
“We at Stag Homme have strived this year to make a home for extraordinary porn that is both cutting edge and beautiful,” the couple wrote in an email. “We can look back upon this year with great satisfaction and pride in reaching our goal. We are also tremendously grateful to the Stag Homme community. Thank you for all your support and feedback that you have given us throughout 2009.”
After launching their exclusive-content website in early October 2008, Crosse and D’Macho set out to conquer the DVD world. During the third quarter of 2009 they released Stag Fight through Raging Stallion, and the title went on to become one of the best-selling DVDs in Raging Stallion’s online store.
The guys plan to release a sequel, Stag Reel, Jan. 29, 2010. A sneak peek at the new title is available at StagHomme.com, as part of the studio’s gay-porn reality series, Stag TV. Spanish photographer Alvaro Villarrubia lensed a special segment about the making of the DVD, and D’Macho and Crosse incorporated the material into “Stag TV: Season Two—the Finale.” That episode also included appearances by Wilfried Knight, Max Schutler, Scott Tanner, Tony Aziz, Jean Franko and Lucio Saints, in addition to Stag Homme exclusives Tomy Hawk, Bruno Fernandez Gutierrez and Biktor Vossou.
“Stag TV gives you a comic-yet-sexy view of the porn world which you won’t find anywhere else,” Crosse said.
The second-season finale also takes viewers behind the scenes of Raging Stallion Studios’ sequel to Arabesque and two of Stag Homme’s online features, Skyscrapers and Spycam 2.
In December, Stag Homme introduced muscular Hungarian newcomer Rob Nelson to fans in the intimate, unscripted Eros, which headliner D’Macho described as “a sensual, versatile fuck galore.”
“Eros focuses on a higher form of sex,” he said. “It’s about everything that is beautiful and poetic about sex. This XXX feature is over half an hour of intense and passionate lovemaking between the two lovers.”
On Tuesday, Stag Homme introduced a new feature shot in Miami, Orlando vs. Matthew. In the short flick, Matthew Rush and Spanish gay-porn favorite Orlando Toro settle their differences in aggressive carnal ways.
In 2010, Crosse and D’Macho plan to take the studio in new directions they see as “envelope shredding,” though they have not yet revealed details. However, they promised their content will not lose its edge. In fact, they look forward to creating more of the “daring guerrilla footage” and “creative fantasy content” they consider Stag Homme’s stock in trade.
“Even though we are happy with where the studio has come to, we can assure you that this is merely the beginning,” the pair wrote in an email. “There are still plenty of envelopes to shred, and we wouldn’t dream of giving up the task to anyone else.”
For more information about Crosse, D’Macho and Stag Homme, visit StagHomme.com. For wholesale information, contact Raging Stallion.
Founders and real-life couple Damien Crosse and Francesco D’Macho are pretty darn proud of themselves for what they have accomplished, but they said they haven’t forgotten the fans who made them successful.
“We at Stag Homme have strived this year to make a home for extraordinary porn that is both cutting edge and beautiful,” the couple wrote in an email. “We can look back upon this year with great satisfaction and pride in reaching our goal. We are also tremendously grateful to the Stag Homme community. Thank you for all your support and feedback that you have given us throughout 2009.”
After launching their exclusive-content website in early October 2008, Crosse and D’Macho set out to conquer the DVD world. During the third quarter of 2009 they released Stag Fight through Raging Stallion, and the title went on to become one of the best-selling DVDs in Raging Stallion’s online store.
The guys plan to release a sequel, Stag Reel, Jan. 29, 2010. A sneak peek at the new title is available at StagHomme.com, as part of the studio’s gay-porn reality series, Stag TV. Spanish photographer Alvaro Villarrubia lensed a special segment about the making of the DVD, and D’Macho and Crosse incorporated the material into “Stag TV: Season Two—the Finale.” That episode also included appearances by Wilfried Knight, Max Schutler, Scott Tanner, Tony Aziz, Jean Franko and Lucio Saints, in addition to Stag Homme exclusives Tomy Hawk, Bruno Fernandez Gutierrez and Biktor Vossou.
“Stag TV gives you a comic-yet-sexy view of the porn world which you won’t find anywhere else,” Crosse said.
The second-season finale also takes viewers behind the scenes of Raging Stallion Studios’ sequel to Arabesque and two of Stag Homme’s online features, Skyscrapers and Spycam 2.
In December, Stag Homme introduced muscular Hungarian newcomer Rob Nelson to fans in the intimate, unscripted Eros, which headliner D’Macho described as “a sensual, versatile fuck galore.”
“Eros focuses on a higher form of sex,” he said. “It’s about everything that is beautiful and poetic about sex. This XXX feature is over half an hour of intense and passionate lovemaking between the two lovers.”
On Tuesday, Stag Homme introduced a new feature shot in Miami, Orlando vs. Matthew. In the short flick, Matthew Rush and Spanish gay-porn favorite Orlando Toro settle their differences in aggressive carnal ways.
In 2010, Crosse and D’Macho plan to take the studio in new directions they see as “envelope shredding,” though they have not yet revealed details. However, they promised their content will not lose its edge. In fact, they look forward to creating more of the “daring guerrilla footage” and “creative fantasy content” they consider Stag Homme’s stock in trade.
“Even though we are happy with where the studio has come to, we can assure you that this is merely the beginning,” the pair wrote in an email. “There are still plenty of envelopes to shred, and we wouldn’t dream of giving up the task to anyone else.”
For more information about Crosse, D’Macho and Stag Homme, visit StagHomme.com. For wholesale information, contact Raging Stallion.
By AVN
EVERETT, Wash.—The long-running campaign in Snohomish County to rein in drive-through coffee stands featuring nearly nude baristas will culminate Jan. 7 in new laws that will apply to an estimated half-dozen businesses that are in the county but outside the city limits of Everett, Washington.
“The County Council voted unanimously on Dec. 9 to regulate businesses as adult entertainment if employees show too much skin in public,” reports the Herald. “The council also strengthened the county’s lewd conduct law, including tougher penalties and clarifying definitions for public places. That law also holds business owners and managers accountable for allowing lewd conduct.”
The new rules prohibit baristas from wearing such things as thongs or pasties that don’t fully cover rear ends or the bottom portion of the breasts, but they do not prevent workers from wearing bikinis in public.
The move comes after a long campaign by local citizens who were instrumental in pushing the county to enact the new laws. “We’re planning to go to the Everett City Council as sort of a next step,” said Shahram Hadian, who has organized local opposition to the controversial stands.
“Past complaints have included baristas flashing customers and performing simulated sex acts, as well as employees wearing thongs, pasties and other skimpy clothing,” reports the Herald. “The county’s new rules already appear to be moderating behavior even before they take effect,” Hadian said.
“I definitely think it’s had an impact,” he added. “The word has gotten out and they have toned down.”
According to one of the coffee-stand owners, however, the new rules will have little impact on business.
“It’s not a problem,” said Bill Wheeler, the owner of the Grab-N-Go chain of bikini espresso stands. “My girls look just as beautiful in a bikini as they would in pasties anyways.”
Of perhaps greater significance to the county is its inability to conduct future inspections not only of the coffee stands, but of any adult establishment. According to the Herald, the county auditor is responsible for inspecting all such businesses, including adult bookstores and strip clubs, but since 2008, it has lost its three field inspectors—one was laid off, another resigned and a third retired. None have been replaced.
So, while the new laws will now be on the books, it appears that the honor code and community vigilance will ensure that they are obeyed. But for the relatively few citizens who managed to stir the outrage pot that led to the new laws, however, the marketplace seems to be speaking equally loudly.
After one of Wheeler’s stands changed to more family-friendly attire about a month ago, he estimated business dropped by about 95 percent.
“I don’t plan on doing that with any other stand,” he told the Herald. “Nobody wants to buy coffee from a clothing stand.”
“The County Council voted unanimously on Dec. 9 to regulate businesses as adult entertainment if employees show too much skin in public,” reports the Herald. “The council also strengthened the county’s lewd conduct law, including tougher penalties and clarifying definitions for public places. That law also holds business owners and managers accountable for allowing lewd conduct.”
The new rules prohibit baristas from wearing such things as thongs or pasties that don’t fully cover rear ends or the bottom portion of the breasts, but they do not prevent workers from wearing bikinis in public.
The move comes after a long campaign by local citizens who were instrumental in pushing the county to enact the new laws. “We’re planning to go to the Everett City Council as sort of a next step,” said Shahram Hadian, who has organized local opposition to the controversial stands.
“Past complaints have included baristas flashing customers and performing simulated sex acts, as well as employees wearing thongs, pasties and other skimpy clothing,” reports the Herald. “The county’s new rules already appear to be moderating behavior even before they take effect,” Hadian said.
“I definitely think it’s had an impact,” he added. “The word has gotten out and they have toned down.”
According to one of the coffee-stand owners, however, the new rules will have little impact on business.
“It’s not a problem,” said Bill Wheeler, the owner of the Grab-N-Go chain of bikini espresso stands. “My girls look just as beautiful in a bikini as they would in pasties anyways.”
Of perhaps greater significance to the county is its inability to conduct future inspections not only of the coffee stands, but of any adult establishment. According to the Herald, the county auditor is responsible for inspecting all such businesses, including adult bookstores and strip clubs, but since 2008, it has lost its three field inspectors—one was laid off, another resigned and a third retired. None have been replaced.
So, while the new laws will now be on the books, it appears that the honor code and community vigilance will ensure that they are obeyed. But for the relatively few citizens who managed to stir the outrage pot that led to the new laws, however, the marketplace seems to be speaking equally loudly.
After one of Wheeler’s stands changed to more family-friendly attire about a month ago, he estimated business dropped by about 95 percent.
“I don’t plan on doing that with any other stand,” he told the Herald. “Nobody wants to buy coffee from a clothing stand.”
By AVN
DELHI—The world had a good chuckle this week after it was revealed that the 86-year-old governor of a province in India resigned after a sex tape was released that showed him in bed with three young women, but the story veils what’s really going on in a country whose citizens search for “sex” on the internet more than any other people in the world.
Search queries for “sex” are coming back minus the sex. In fact, a recent investigation by the Guardian has uncovered an astonishing amount of censorship by some of the most trafficked portals in the world, including Flickr, Bing and Yahoo!.
“The Yahoo search engine and Flickr photo-sharing site (owned by Yahoo) altered their sites earlier this month to prevent users in India from switching off the safe-search facility. The block also applies to users in Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea,” reports the paper. “Microsoft has also barred Indian users of its Bing search engine from searching for sexual content. Users who do try to search for sexual material receive a notice informing them that ‘your country or region requires a strict Bing SafeSearch setting, which filters out results that might return adult content.’”
The restricted access is apparently the result of changes to India's Information Technology Act of 2000, which bans the publication of pornographic material. That law is based on a 150-year-old statute (section 292 of the Indian penal code) that defines obscenity as "any content that is lascivious and that will appeal to prurient interest or the effect of which is to tend to deprave or corrupt the minds of those who are likely to see, read or hear the same."
“In October,” says the Guardian, “the scope of the 2000 act was widened to enable action to be taken against a wide range of providers, from internet search engines and internet service providers to cyber-cafes. Under the new law, they are obliged to exercise due diligence and disable access to any content which contravenes the act. Failure to do so carries a three-year jail sentence and a fine of up to 500,000 rupees.” That amount converts to $10,744.60.
Such large-scale censorship in a democracy that, like America, is deeply conflicted about its attitudes toward sex should be of profound concern to civil libertarians in the United States who believe it can’t happen here or that the massive internet portals upon which we are all increasingly dependent will ultimately stand up and defend the ability of individuals to freely access the internet.
Despite the fact that Yahoo! is an American corporation, the Flickr website explains that "Flickr is a global community made up of many different kinds of people.
“What's OK in your backyard may not be OK in theirs. Each one of us bears the responsibility of categorizing our own content within this landscape. So, we've introduced some filters to help everyone try to get along.
"If your Yahoo! ID is based in Singapore, Hong Kong, India or Korea you will only be able to view safe content based on your local terms of service (this means you won't be able to turn SafeSearch off)."
What it also means is that, under the right circumstances, Flickr will block our search results in a New York minute, too.
DELHI—The world had a good chuckle this week after it was revealed that the 86-year-old governor of a province in India resigned after a sex tape was released that showed him in bed with three young women, but the story veils what’s really going on in a country whose citizens search for “sex” on the internet more than any other people in the world.
Search queries for “sex” are coming back minus the sex. In fact, a recent investigation by the Guardian has uncovered an astonishing amount of censorship by some of the most trafficked portals in the world, including Flickr, Bing and Yahoo!.
“The Yahoo search engine and Flickr photo-sharing site (owned by Yahoo) altered their sites earlier this month to prevent users in India from switching off the safe-search facility. The block also applies to users in Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea,” reports the paper. “Microsoft has also barred Indian users of its Bing search engine from searching for sexual content. Users who do try to search for sexual material receive a notice informing them that ‘your country or region requires a strict Bing SafeSearch setting, which filters out results that might return adult content.’”
The restricted access is apparently the result of changes to India's Information Technology Act of 2000, which bans the publication of pornographic material. That law is based on a 150-year-old statute (section 292 of the Indian penal code) that defines obscenity as "any content that is lascivious and that will appeal to prurient interest or the effect of which is to tend to deprave or corrupt the minds of those who are likely to see, read or hear the same."
“In October,” says the Guardian, “the scope of the 2000 act was widened to enable action to be taken against a wide range of providers, from internet search engines and internet service providers to cyber-cafes. Under the new law, they are obliged to exercise due diligence and disable access to any content which contravenes the act. Failure to do so carries a three-year jail sentence and a fine of up to 500,000 rupees.” That amount converts to $10,744.60.
Such large-scale censorship in a democracy that, like America, is deeply conflicted about its attitudes toward sex should be of profound concern to civil libertarians in the United States who believe it can’t happen here or that the massive internet portals upon which we are all increasingly dependent will ultimately stand up and defend the ability of individuals to freely access the internet.
Despite the fact that Yahoo! is an American corporation, the Flickr website explains that "Flickr is a global community made up of many different kinds of people.
“What's OK in your backyard may not be OK in theirs. Each one of us bears the responsibility of categorizing our own content within this landscape. So, we've introduced some filters to help everyone try to get along.
"If your Yahoo! ID is based in Singapore, Hong Kong, India or Korea you will only be able to view safe content based on your local terms of service (this means you won't be able to turn SafeSearch off)."
What it also means is that, under the right circumstances, Flickr will block our search results in a New York minute, too.
By PNN
Larry Flynt sued his nephews for infringing on his famous trademark when they launched their own smut business. Flynt won the suit, but could not convince the jury that his nephews invaded his privacy and were liable for the substantial attorney fees both sides rang up. In the end, it was a draw.
The trial, complete with big-screen TVs that were used repeatedly to display blown-up photos of porn DVD boxes featuring naked women on the front and people engaged in all sorts of contortions on the back, lasted only four days. The jury consisted of four men and four women.
Flynt told the LA Times that he felt there is a “thin line” to what society has come to accept in the realm of porn. He continued saying, “but if you get too trashy, people will get uncomfortable.” The Times article Continued:
Flynt took the stand Tuesday in the first day of his federal trademark infringement trial against his nephews, Jimmy Jr. and Dustin, who earlier this year launched their own line of adult films under the name “Flynt.” Calling their films “inferior products” and “knock-off goods,” the porn mogul promptly sued, accusing them of trying to ride on the coattails of his fame and muddying the quality his customers have come to expect from his products.
The younger Flynts contend that they have a right to do business under their own name and that their uncle is just trying to stomp out competition. They say they’ve built up their own name in the industry over the years by working for the Hustler empire.
The porn mogul didn’t mix words when he said, “The junk they publish hurts my reputation, which in turn hurts my revenue.”
The nephews launched their own company after their uncle fired them from executive positions at Larry Flynt Publications in November 2007. Jimmy Jr., 37, had worked there for 17 years, starting in the mailroom. His 34-year-old brother had been there 10 years.
“I felt they were doing a horrible job,” their 67-year-old uncle testified.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Flynt Jr. said he has already launched a new Web site that he believes meets the requirements of the jury’s ruling. It contains both his and his brother’s first names, as well as the disclaimer, “Larry Flynt is not affiliated with and does not endorse this.”
Dustin Flynt, said it was difficult to go into a court battle against his uncle, but contends that his films are anything but trashy.
“We’re bringing elegance back to erotica,” he told the Times.
As if the holiday get-togethers weren’t exciting enough at the Flynt family household, now they are going to be downright awkward.
Larry Flynt sued his nephews for infringing on his famous trademark when they launched their own smut business. Flynt won the suit, but could not convince the jury that his nephews invaded his privacy and were liable for the substantial attorney fees both sides rang up. In the end, it was a draw.
The trial, complete with big-screen TVs that were used repeatedly to display blown-up photos of porn DVD boxes featuring naked women on the front and people engaged in all sorts of contortions on the back, lasted only four days. The jury consisted of four men and four women.
Flynt told the LA Times that he felt there is a “thin line” to what society has come to accept in the realm of porn. He continued saying, “but if you get too trashy, people will get uncomfortable.” The Times article Continued:
Flynt took the stand Tuesday in the first day of his federal trademark infringement trial against his nephews, Jimmy Jr. and Dustin, who earlier this year launched their own line of adult films under the name “Flynt.” Calling their films “inferior products” and “knock-off goods,” the porn mogul promptly sued, accusing them of trying to ride on the coattails of his fame and muddying the quality his customers have come to expect from his products.
The younger Flynts contend that they have a right to do business under their own name and that their uncle is just trying to stomp out competition. They say they’ve built up their own name in the industry over the years by working for the Hustler empire.
The porn mogul didn’t mix words when he said, “The junk they publish hurts my reputation, which in turn hurts my revenue.”
The nephews launched their own company after their uncle fired them from executive positions at Larry Flynt Publications in November 2007. Jimmy Jr., 37, had worked there for 17 years, starting in the mailroom. His 34-year-old brother had been there 10 years.
“I felt they were doing a horrible job,” their 67-year-old uncle testified.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Flynt Jr. said he has already launched a new Web site that he believes meets the requirements of the jury’s ruling. It contains both his and his brother’s first names, as well as the disclaimer, “Larry Flynt is not affiliated with and does not endorse this.”
Dustin Flynt, said it was difficult to go into a court battle against his uncle, but contends that his films are anything but trashy.
“We’re bringing elegance back to erotica,” he told the Times.
As if the holiday get-togethers weren’t exciting enough at the Flynt family household, now they are going to be downright awkward.
Pavel Novotný (born February 5, 1977) is a Czech porn actor and photographic model who has appeared in gay male, bisexual, and straight adult films. He is known for his clean-cut good looks, well-defined musculature, his large uncircumcised penis which is confirmed to be eight inches long when erect and his heavy ejaculatory load.
Novotný debuted in the porn industry in 1999. He has appeared under a variety of pseudonyms along with those listed below; he performed in a series of solo photo sets and mini-videos for Virtuaguy and in a series of solo videos under the name "Brad." He appears mostly in top roles.
Novotný debuted in the porn industry in 1999. He has appeared under a variety of pseudonyms along with those listed below; he performed in a series of solo photo sets and mini-videos for Virtuaguy and in a series of solo videos under the name "Brad." He appears mostly in top roles.
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Novotný won the 2002 Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards ("Grabbys") Editors Choice Award for Best International Actor for his role in The Jan Dvorak Story (William Higgins Productions).
As Pavel Novotny
Czech Point (1999) Studio 2000
As Jan Dvorak
Prague Buddies 2 (2000) - William Higgins
Bi the Blue Line (2002) (Bisexual) - Man's Best / U.S. Male
Czech Firemen (2002) - Man's Best / U.S. Male
Stranger In The City (2005) - Dream Entertainment
As Jaroslav & Max Orloff
101 Men Part 4 (1998) - Bel Ami
Under The Big Top (2003) - Sarava (division of Kristen Bjorn)
As Jakub Moltin
Cocktail Gang Bang (2000) - Jet Set Men
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Some people just work harder than others and Diamond Foxxx is virtually unstoppable. That’s why she’s booked an incredible 15 shows at T’s Lounge in West Palm Beach, performing Wednesday through Saturday. She will be unveiling three new costumes during the stint.
” I love being on stage and it’s great to be in the same place for a few days. ” Diamond Foxxx says. ” Not only does it allow me to get a better feel for the place, but it also allows the word to spread. I expect a great crowd Wednesday and by Saturday I think the place will be on fire ! ”
” I love being on stage and it’s great to be in the same place for a few days. ” Diamond Foxxx says. ” Not only does it allow me to get a better feel for the place, but it also allows the word to spread. I expect a great crowd Wednesday and by Saturday I think the place will be on fire ! ”
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T’s Lounge is one of Florida’s premier clubs that features full nudity, serves liquor and has the slogan ” More Than Just A Gentlemen’s Club, It’s A Fuckin’ Party ! ”
Diamond Foxxx ’s schedule is as follows:
• Wed: 6:30, 10:30 and 12:30
• Thu: 1:30, 6:30, 10:30 and 12:30
• Fri: 1:30, 6:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30
• Sat: 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30
” It’s a hectic schedule to be sure. ” Diamond Foxxx admits, ” but I really feed off the crowd, so when the music starts and I hit that stage, nothing matters but entertaining that crowd. I give it everything I have with every performance. ”
T’s Lounge is located at 312 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For information call 561.471.9530 or go to www.tspalmbeach.com.
VAN NUYS, Calif. — One of the adult industry's power couples has split.
Tera Patrick and Evan Seinfeld have separated after seven years together. They jointly ran the adult studio Teravision, and both parties will continue to be involved with the company's products and brands, which include both Teravision and Iron Cross.
“Tera is a huge star and a benefit to both adult and mainstream entertainment," Seinfeld said. "I feel fortunate to have shared so much of her life and career. Teravision and Iron Cross are going strong, and I look forward to continuing to represent the Tera Patrick brand and support all of her endeavors. She is forever in my heart.”
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Tera Patrick and Evan Seinfeld have separated after seven years together. They jointly ran the adult studio Teravision, and both parties will continue to be involved with the company's products and brands, which include both Teravision and Iron Cross.
“Tera is a huge star and a benefit to both adult and mainstream entertainment," Seinfeld said. "I feel fortunate to have shared so much of her life and career. Teravision and Iron Cross are going strong, and I look forward to continuing to represent the Tera Patrick brand and support all of her endeavors. She is forever in my heart.”
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Patrick echoed that praise.
“Evan helped me build this company and take my career to new heights," she said. "For that I am eternally grateful. I look forward to remaining hands-on with Teravision and working closely with Evan on all of our joint endeavors. He is truly an amazing person.”
In addition to his duties as CEO, Seinfeld also directed and appeared with Patrick in a number of titles, including "Tera Goes Gonzo," "Teradise Island" and "Teradise Island 2."
Patrick stands as one of the most visible adult performers globally, having appeared in more than 100 titles over the course of her 10-year career.
By AVN
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—While there were plenty of new products that featured all the technological bells and whistles, quite a few attendees were just as impressed with some of the simpler items showcased during the AVN Novelty Expo 2009.
The three-day expo, considered the premier B2B event for the adult pleasure item industry, closed Wednesday, leaving behind many satisfied buyers and exhibitors.
Despite initial concerns about the scheduling of ANE and the ANME Founders Show so close together, in most cases exhibitors were happy with the attendance and business at ANE.
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“It would have been a lot better if the conventions were not split in two,” said Joshua Maurice, president of sales for RockHard Laboratories. “I felt bad for most of the buyers; they were exhausted and split between the two shows. I feel like this political battle didn’t honor the larger purpose of having a place for interested buyers to find the best products for their needs.”
Though many exhibitors shared Maurice’s sympathy for buyers, the majority of exhibitors said they were happy that many international buyers were seen at ANE for the first time. And those buyers, they said, were interested in what they saw.
B3, a division of Big Teaze Toys, introduced the Onye Fleur line, which features some modifications to the original Onye line in an effort to drop the price point to $30-$35 instead of $55.
Scheduled for release this fall, the Fleur items are the same shape and size as the original Onye, and still feature a three-speed motor, but the five pulsation features have been dropped to help reduce the price. The band around the middle has been textured to feature a floral pattern, and the Fleur line will be available in pink, red and purple.
And not all of the popular items at ANE were powered. LELO officials showed off the prototypes of several new light-play BDSM products scheduled for release in the coming months, including classy whips with glass handles and pastel-colored leather strands, glass-handled feather dusters, and satin bags that hold a satin blindfold and restraint straps.
“They are very easy, because you just put your wrist through the loop and then cinch it,” LELO’s Shaye Saldana said.
Also coming soon from LELO is the LOLA, a new rabbit-esque vibrator that will be available in vibrant orange, grape and lime.
Liberator Bedroom Adventure Gear, which has made a name in the industry for creating shapes and playwear for couples, introduced a smaller version of its popular wedge that is packaged for distribution through home party companies.
Besides getting the chance to show off new offerings, many company officials said they were excited to have the chance at ANE 2009 to meet personally with others.
“It’s been great to get face-to-face time to talk with people we’ve been communicating with,” said Gary Elliott, director and owner of Rocks-Off. “There is nothing like face-to-face time.”
Rocks-Off launched four items at ANE 2009, including the new Arrow 120mm bullet, which was well received.
First-time exhibitor Jonathan Parks, creative director for DFNovelty.com—the company behind Pornaments, adult-themed holiday ornaments—said they were surprised by the positive response they got at all levels.
“This is our first year with this product line, and everyone who came by, as an exhibitor or as a buyer, was very helpful, he said. “We didn’t expect other exhibitors to be so helpful.”
Those unable to attend ANE 2009 can start their planning now for the B2B section of the Adult Entertainment Expo, scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2010, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. For more information, visit AdultEntertainmentExpo.com.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—While there were plenty of new products that featured all the technological bells and whistles, quite a few attendees were just as impressed with some of the simpler items showcased during the AVN Novelty Expo 2009.
The three-day expo, considered the premier B2B event for the adult pleasure item industry, closed Wednesday, leaving behind many satisfied buyers and exhibitors.
Despite initial concerns about the scheduling of ANE and the ANME Founders Show so close together, in most cases exhibitors were happy with the attendance and business at ANE.
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“It would have been a lot better if the conventions were not split in two,” said Joshua Maurice, president of sales for RockHard Laboratories. “I felt bad for most of the buyers; they were exhausted and split between the two shows. I feel like this political battle didn’t honor the larger purpose of having a place for interested buyers to find the best products for their needs.”
Though many exhibitors shared Maurice’s sympathy for buyers, the majority of exhibitors said they were happy that many international buyers were seen at ANE for the first time. And those buyers, they said, were interested in what they saw.
B3, a division of Big Teaze Toys, introduced the Onye Fleur line, which features some modifications to the original Onye line in an effort to drop the price point to $30-$35 instead of $55.
Scheduled for release this fall, the Fleur items are the same shape and size as the original Onye, and still feature a three-speed motor, but the five pulsation features have been dropped to help reduce the price. The band around the middle has been textured to feature a floral pattern, and the Fleur line will be available in pink, red and purple.
And not all of the popular items at ANE were powered. LELO officials showed off the prototypes of several new light-play BDSM products scheduled for release in the coming months, including classy whips with glass handles and pastel-colored leather strands, glass-handled feather dusters, and satin bags that hold a satin blindfold and restraint straps.
“They are very easy, because you just put your wrist through the loop and then cinch it,” LELO’s Shaye Saldana said.
Also coming soon from LELO is the LOLA, a new rabbit-esque vibrator that will be available in vibrant orange, grape and lime.
Liberator Bedroom Adventure Gear, which has made a name in the industry for creating shapes and playwear for couples, introduced a smaller version of its popular wedge that is packaged for distribution through home party companies.
Besides getting the chance to show off new offerings, many company officials said they were excited to have the chance at ANE 2009 to meet personally with others.
“It’s been great to get face-to-face time to talk with people we’ve been communicating with,” said Gary Elliott, director and owner of Rocks-Off. “There is nothing like face-to-face time.”
Rocks-Off launched four items at ANE 2009, including the new Arrow 120mm bullet, which was well received.
First-time exhibitor Jonathan Parks, creative director for DFNovelty.com—the company behind Pornaments, adult-themed holiday ornaments—said they were surprised by the positive response they got at all levels.
“This is our first year with this product line, and everyone who came by, as an exhibitor or as a buyer, was very helpful, he said. “We didn’t expect other exhibitors to be so helpful.”
Those unable to attend ANE 2009 can start their planning now for the B2B section of the Adult Entertainment Expo, scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2010, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. For more information, visit AdultEntertainmentExpo.com.
By AVN
STOCKHOLM—A Swedish internet service provider plans to appeal a court order to hand over user IP addresses as per the country's anti-piracy IPRED law.
According to The Local, ISP Ephone said it will appeal the court ruling that it pass on customer information to five publishers investigating copyright violations.
Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reports that the Solna District Court said Ephone will face 750,000 kronor ($95,000) in fines if it fails to comply with the order.
STOCKHOLM—A Swedish internet service provider plans to appeal a court order to hand over user IP addresses as per the country's anti-piracy IPRED law.
According to The Local, ISP Ephone said it will appeal the court ruling that it pass on customer information to five publishers investigating copyright violations.
Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reports that the Solna District Court said Ephone will face 750,000 kronor ($95,000) in fines if it fails to comply with the order.
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Ephone said it made the decision to appeal based on massive customer support from its customers and the general public, while the court is taking a drubbing in the Swedish court of public opinion for invading privacy.
Ephone has continued to argue that the court does not have sufficient evidence to obtain a guilty verdict—plus, other principles were at work.
"That's why we think it's important that the case is tried at a higher court," CEO Bo Wigstrand told Svenska Dagbladet.
Ephone is the first internet provider to be taken to court under the controversial IPRED law. The measure, based on the EU’s Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive, went into effect April 1. Under its terms, ISPs may be forced by a court order to release information about users suspected of copyright infringement.
In June, the Solna District Court found that there was probable cause that Ephone users were violating copyrights and ruled the company should pay five audio book publishers’ court costs of 75,000 kronor ($9,500).
The publishers are the first to call on IPRED; 15 authors claim their work has been passed on illegally on the internet through file sharing and have demanded to know the name of the owner of a server allegedly containing some 2,000 audio book titles.
Ephone countered a password was required to access the material said to be on the computer and argued the sound files weren’t publicly accessible so it wasn’t a case of copyright infringement.
As noted by TechDirt, since the implementation of IPRED, some Swedish ISPs have been deleting log files, claiming it was another step to protect customer privacy—though it was also seen as a way to foil IPRED.
By TIMES OF INDIA (TOI)
Young adults in Australia are increasingly getting nostalgic and pining for simpler times, as they have got sick of Internet and partying.
A study of young adult culture has revealed that the 16-30 year olds have had enough of chatting with friends since a year ago, and now they want to spend more face-to-face time with loved ones.
And they increasingly prefer to do that at home rather than going out to noisy, potentially dangerous pubs and nightclubs.
The annual Urban Market Research survey compiled by youth marketing agency Lifelounge, was conducted on 1600 young adults.
It was found that those still living with their parents (about half) had noticed the global financial crisis’s impact on the family, and pared back their lifestyle in response.
The survey also showed that the youngsters were no longer intrigued by technology, as the time spent online had gone down 30 minutes a week from last year, while their consumption of newspapers increased by the same amount.
Facebook and Twitter are also still on the rise, but losing some of their cachet.
"Nostalgia and simplicity ... (are) influencing the styles they’re adopting, the products they’re purchasing and their entertainment choices," The Australian quoted Lifelounge chief executive Dion Appel as saying.
Young adults in Australia are increasingly getting nostalgic and pining for simpler times, as they have got sick of Internet and partying.
A study of young adult culture has revealed that the 16-30 year olds have had enough of chatting with friends since a year ago, and now they want to spend more face-to-face time with loved ones.
And they increasingly prefer to do that at home rather than going out to noisy, potentially dangerous pubs and nightclubs.
The annual Urban Market Research survey compiled by youth marketing agency Lifelounge, was conducted on 1600 young adults.
It was found that those still living with their parents (about half) had noticed the global financial crisis’s impact on the family, and pared back their lifestyle in response.
The survey also showed that the youngsters were no longer intrigued by technology, as the time spent online had gone down 30 minutes a week from last year, while their consumption of newspapers increased by the same amount.
Facebook and Twitter are also still on the rise, but losing some of their cachet.
"Nostalgia and simplicity ... (are) influencing the styles they’re adopting, the products they’re purchasing and their entertainment choices," The Australian quoted Lifelounge chief executive Dion Appel as saying.
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"Parents’ vinyl records are suddenly interesting and vintage clothes are de rigueur.
"And they want more connections with their friends that aren’t digital, that are tangible. They’re starting to question the authenticity of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
"They want technology to assist rather than dominate the way they communicate," added Appel.
The study found that overall spending on music, entertainment, travel, fashion, and sport was down more than 5 billion dollars in the year to March, from 47.5bn dollars to 42.4bn dollars.
It also found declines in time spent on the Internet (down almost half an hour from last year to 8.6 hours a week) and free-to-air television viewing, down 1.3hours to 4.4hours a week.
However, young adults average another five hours a week watching DVDs and four hours on pay-TV.
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By AVN
ANAHEIM, Calif. – During its 12th annual event, Gay Days at Disneyland expects to attract more than 30,000 LGBT visitors from across the U.S. to Disney’s famous theme park in Anaheim, Calif.
The unofficial event — neither publicly sanctioned nor supported by the Walt Disney Co. — is scheduled for Oct. 2-4.
Gay Days Anaheim is a “mix-in” with the park’s other weekend guests, but gays and lesbians are encouraged to wear red shirts in order to identify each other and to show strong numbers. Official T-shirts are available at the official Gay Day at Disneyland website, GayDaysAnaheim.com.
Both days in the park will have gathering times for specific groups including gay youth (sponsored by The Trevor Project, the only 24-hour suicide prevention hotline in the U.S. devoted to GLBT youth), families, women, singles, couples and bears. There will be scavenger hunts and a group photo inside the park. A complete schedule is available at the Gay Days website.
The weekend opens Friday with “Wonderland,” a dance party with DJ Ray Rhodes (Tiger Heat, KBIG 104). The party will be hosted by Los Angeles drag diva Momma and will benefit The Trevor Project. The action begins at 9:30 p.m. and will run until 1 a.m. at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, located in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Tickets are $20 at the door.
ANAHEIM, Calif. – During its 12th annual event, Gay Days at Disneyland expects to attract more than 30,000 LGBT visitors from across the U.S. to Disney’s famous theme park in Anaheim, Calif.
The unofficial event — neither publicly sanctioned nor supported by the Walt Disney Co. — is scheduled for Oct. 2-4.
Gay Days Anaheim is a “mix-in” with the park’s other weekend guests, but gays and lesbians are encouraged to wear red shirts in order to identify each other and to show strong numbers. Official T-shirts are available at the official Gay Day at Disneyland website, GayDaysAnaheim.com.
Both days in the park will have gathering times for specific groups including gay youth (sponsored by The Trevor Project, the only 24-hour suicide prevention hotline in the U.S. devoted to GLBT youth), families, women, singles, couples and bears. There will be scavenger hunts and a group photo inside the park. A complete schedule is available at the Gay Days website.
The weekend opens Friday with “Wonderland,” a dance party with DJ Ray Rhodes (Tiger Heat, KBIG 104). The party will be hosted by Los Angeles drag diva Momma and will benefit The Trevor Project. The action begins at 9:30 p.m. and will run until 1 a.m. at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, located in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Tickets are $20 at the door.
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Saturday will be Gay Day at Disneyland, culminating in “Kingdom,” the weekend’s signature dance party with music from renowned DJ Kimberly S and live headliners. Previous guests have included Matt Zarley, Shoshana Bean and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. The event will take place at the House of Blues Anaheim in Downtown Disney from 9 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Tickets are $35 in advance; $45 at the door.
Sunday will be Gay Day at Disney’s California Adventure.
Other events slated for the weekend include free screenings at the Gay Days Entertainment Center (located inside the Trillium Room of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel) and a Gay Days Pin Trading event on Sunday at the Gay Days Info Center (also located inside the Trillium Room).
Discounted hotel rooms and park tickets are offered at GayDaysAnaheim.com.
Sponsors for the event include Holiday Inn Buena Park, Howard Johnson Anaheim and the Anaheim/Orange Country Visitor and Convention Bureau. Media sponsors are HX, Frontiers, PIX, Odyssey Hawaii, Gay Chicago magazine, The New York Blade and Q Vegas.
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By AVN
"We’re a voice and video chatline for gay men," says a company representative. "No one is going to mistake us for anything Olympic."
VANCOUVER—Following accusations it was attempting undue suppression of a gay dating website’s rights to free speech and promotion, the Canadian Olympic Committee has withdrawn its objection to the company’s trademark application.
The COC claimed Interactive Male’s logo was confusingly similar to a symbol used to denote an Olympic wrestling event … in 1976.
“We have an obligation to protect various Olympic Games-related marks, which include pictograms,” COC representative Isabelle Hodge told The Vancouver Sun. “But after reviewing all the information, we agree with Interactive Male that there’s little chance this particular pictogram will cause any confusion with existing Olympic pictograms.”
"We’re a voice and video chatline for gay men," says a company representative. "No one is going to mistake us for anything Olympic."
VANCOUVER—Following accusations it was attempting undue suppression of a gay dating website’s rights to free speech and promotion, the Canadian Olympic Committee has withdrawn its objection to the company’s trademark application.
The COC claimed Interactive Male’s logo was confusingly similar to a symbol used to denote an Olympic wrestling event … in 1976.
“We have an obligation to protect various Olympic Games-related marks, which include pictograms,” COC representative Isabelle Hodge told The Vancouver Sun. “But after reviewing all the information, we agree with Interactive Male that there’s little chance this particular pictogram will cause any confusion with existing Olympic pictograms.”
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The Interactive Male logo has been in use since 2004. Parent company Teligence filed a Canadian trademark application including the logo in March 2005. According to Joe Rachert, senior manager of promotions and public relations for Interactive Male, the COC’s objection to the application surfaced only after the Canadian federal government passed a bill restricting the use of certain verbiage and symbols when they are employed in such a way as to imply an official relationship with the Winter Games scheduled for Vancouver in 2010.
Even in that light, the COC’s arguments were specious, Rachert said.
“It’s hard to resist the obvious jokes about confusing the COC with a gay men’s dating service,” he said. “Our advertising reflects our logo and often depicts two male models interacting in a manner that does not resemble any Olympic sporting activity that I’ve ever seen. Of course, there’s always a little sport involved in dating. But let’s face it: We’re a voice and video chatline for gay men. No one is going to mistake us for anything Olympic.”
Rachert told The Vancouver Sun that Interactive Male spends about $10 million annually on North American advertising, so the company was loath to ditch its recognizable logo.
“Our logo is a meaningful representation to the GLBT community,” Rachert said. “We have invested a great deal of money and energy in building our brand through advertising, sponsorship and community involvement, so we want to protect that investment.”
Regardless, Rachert said the public should continue to question whether the Canadian government has overstepped its bounds in attempting to protect the Vancouver Olympics from a non-existent threat.
“I think the public needs to question the extent and power of the COC’s domain,” he said. “The COC images are drawings of people playing sports; our logo is letters that vaguely resemble stick men. … Who will they go after next? Will Canada have to change all the stick-figure washroom signs?”
By AVN
MAC ATTACK: BEWARE OF PUPER TROJAN
CUPERTINO, Calif.—While Macs are still less susceptible to viruses and attacks in general compared to Windows OS computers and other machines, don't get so smug, Mac users.
Web security researchers have found a Trojan malware called Puper that literally disguises itself as a Mac Cinema installer and attempts to download other malware, said MXLogic in a security bulletin.
Security firm McAfee reports the attack appears to users as a disk image, which launches an installer application for the faux Mac Cinema software. Once the installer completes the app download, the user becomes infected with a script file named AdobeFlash.
McAfee reports that the malicious script launches every five hours and attempts to download and launch other malware as well.
MAC ATTACK: BEWARE OF PUPER TROJAN
CUPERTINO, Calif.—While Macs are still less susceptible to viruses and attacks in general compared to Windows OS computers and other machines, don't get so smug, Mac users.
Web security researchers have found a Trojan malware called Puper that literally disguises itself as a Mac Cinema installer and attempts to download other malware, said MXLogic in a security bulletin.
Security firm McAfee reports the attack appears to users as a disk image, which launches an installer application for the faux Mac Cinema software. Once the installer completes the app download, the user becomes infected with a script file named AdobeFlash.
McAfee reports that the malicious script launches every five hours and attempts to download and launch other malware as well.
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In June, security researchers at Sophos reported a similar Mac Trojan that disguised itself as a video codec. The malware, called Jahlav, was embedded in what appeared to be a pornography site that required users to download the file to see video, said PC Magazine.
"Some Mac users may have thought that it was safe to surf for porn on their Apple Mac, but they were wrong," said Sophos senior tech consultant Graham Cluley.
As Macs are often used for video production, adult industry users should be aware of the fake Mac Cinema Puper Trojan and take necessary steps to prevent infestation.
By AVN
Nightmoves Adult Awards returns in October
TAMPA, Fla. — The 17th annual NightMoves Adult Awards weekend is scheduled for Columbus Day weekend starting Thursday night, Oct. 8 and ending with the formal awards show on Monday, Oct. 12 at The Dallas Bull Night Club in Tampa.
This year voting will be conducted online at NightMovesOnline.com or NightMovesAwards.com in both the Local and National categories. Voting is now officially open and will end Sept. 15. A person is allowed to place one vote per IP address. This will be the first year that voting will be done 100 percent via the Internet.
Nightmoves Adult Awards returns in October
TAMPA, Fla. — The 17th annual NightMoves Adult Awards weekend is scheduled for Columbus Day weekend starting Thursday night, Oct. 8 and ending with the formal awards show on Monday, Oct. 12 at The Dallas Bull Night Club in Tampa.
This year voting will be conducted online at NightMovesOnline.com or NightMovesAwards.com in both the Local and National categories. Voting is now officially open and will end Sept. 15. A person is allowed to place one vote per IP address. This will be the first year that voting will be done 100 percent via the Internet.
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Show organizers said that entertainers and studios could go to nightmovesawards.com and click on the "Promote Yourself" link. By going to the link they will find banner ads complete with code to place directly on their web pages, Myspace and Facebook pages that will link fans to the ballot.
There are a total of 12 National voting categories and 18 Local voting categories, along with several special achievement awards that will be announced at the show. They include The Lifetime Achievement awards for both Local and National recipients, The Triple Play award honoring an entertainer that has experienced success in at least three different categories, whether it be actress, feature dancer, director, producer, writer, etc.
The NightMoves' First Choice Awards honor feature releases that were produced after their ballot deadline has closed, and The Adella recognizes those behind the scenes that go above and beyond to shine a positive light on the adult industry.
There are a total of 12 National voting categories and 18 Local voting categories, along with several special achievement awards that will be announced at the show. They include The Lifetime Achievement awards for both Local and National recipients, The Triple Play award honoring an entertainer that has experienced success in at least three different categories, whether it be actress, feature dancer, director, producer, writer, etc.
The NightMoves' First Choice Awards honor feature releases that were produced after their ballot deadline has closed, and The Adella recognizes those behind the scenes that go above and beyond to shine a positive light on the adult industry.
By Babeland
2009 AVN Award Winners
Fallen
Sin, redemption, and steaming hot sex performed every which way—Fallen brings us the classic tale of a fallen angel, but with a much-appreciated twist. Once a guardian angel for humanity, Angel now works to earn the forgiveness of those she’s harmed through a momentary lapse; in trying to avoid an eternity of punishment, she takes us on a journey of love, loss, and unforgettable anal sex. This is the kind of redemption tale we can get behind! Great for women and/or couples. Features Jessica Drake, AVN winner for Best Actress.
Jada Fire is Squirtwoman 3
Is it any surprise that a filmed named “Squirtwoman 3” would win the 2009 AVN Award for Best Squirt Scene? Jada Fire, queen of orgasmic squirt eruptions, sprays and gushes all over her all-star castmates: Chelsie Rae, Britney Stevens, Angela Stone, Naudia Brown, and Jazmine Cashmere. And with intrepid, award-winning director William H. behind the camera, the drenched lens tells a story you won’t soon forget. You’ll be amazed by the sopping wet sights and sounds—make no mistake, these women are having the time of their lives. Includes a bonus scene, behind the scenes, and an interview with Jada Fire.
Fallen
Sin, redemption, and steaming hot sex performed every which way—Fallen brings us the classic tale of a fallen angel, but with a much-appreciated twist. Once a guardian angel for humanity, Angel now works to earn the forgiveness of those she’s harmed through a momentary lapse; in trying to avoid an eternity of punishment, she takes us on a journey of love, loss, and unforgettable anal sex. This is the kind of redemption tale we can get behind! Great for women and/or couples. Features Jessica Drake, AVN winner for Best Actress.
Jada Fire is Squirtwoman 3
Is it any surprise that a filmed named “Squirtwoman 3” would win the 2009 AVN Award for Best Squirt Scene? Jada Fire, queen of orgasmic squirt eruptions, sprays and gushes all over her all-star castmates: Chelsie Rae, Britney Stevens, Angela Stone, Naudia Brown, and Jazmine Cashmere. And with intrepid, award-winning director William H. behind the camera, the drenched lens tells a story you won’t soon forget. You’ll be amazed by the sopping wet sights and sounds—make no mistake, these women are having the time of their lives. Includes a bonus scene, behind the scenes, and an interview with Jada Fire.
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Bad Luck Betties
Set four aspiring, insatiable starlets against the gritty backdrop of Hollywood’s seedy underbelly, and you’ve got the nonstop hotness of Bad Luck Betties. Their dreams of stardom dashed, these ladies become hardened, restless, and lustfully vengeful, and their antics are set to an AVN Award-winning soundtrack. This isn’t just another film noir-style porn, though; pinup photographer-turned-director Winkytiki brings grit, wit and style to scenes that already burst with sexual heat. You’ll be cheering (and panting) for sexy underdogs Mika Tan, Marie Luv, and Smokin’ Mary Jane as they have their way with men and women alike. BUY NOW!
Belladonna Girl Train
Here at Babeland, we love—no, seriously, LOVE—Belladonna, and when you see Belladonna Girl Train, you’ll know why. Bella is perhaps porn’s dirtiest girl, and she shows us just about everything three girls (yes, three—every scene is a threesome) can do together. Anal? Absolutely. Toys? Totally. Screaming-hot orgasms? Um, yes. The impressive cast, which won a 2009 AVN Award for Best All Girl, 3-Way Sex Scene, includes Bobbi Starr, Sasha Grey, Dana DeArmond, Joanna Angel, Kimberly Kane, Jade Star, and Lexi Belle, all of whom bring a definite enthusiasm to their dalliances. And with Belladonna at the helm of this lesbian opus, the action never lets up. We challenge you to make it all the way through without being a very, very satisfied customer. Repeatedly.
Cheerleaders
Finally, here’s your chance to be a fly on the wall in the girls’ locker room: Cheerleaders! Even if you weren’t a varsity player in high school, you can join in the high-budget fun now with these cheerleaders as they bargain for better grades, steal boyfriends, and much more. And they won’t stop at football players, as you’ll see in the incredibly hot 9-girl orgy scene (winner of the AVN 2009 Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene award); in fact, there doesn’t seem to be much these cheerleaders won’t do for a good time. Stars Brianna Love, Jesse Jane, Alexis Texas, Lexxi Tyler, Tommy Gunn, and James Deen. Features widescreen, HD, and behind the scenes.
PG.BIZ.- After the news that the implementation of parental controls in the iPhone's 3.0 operating system now made it possible for more mature content on the App Store, many users were excited by the possibilities.
Not simply from a porn perspective, but by the idea that fewer restrictions would be placed on the content of games and applications.
Not simply from a porn perspective, but by the idea that fewer restrictions would be placed on the content of games and applications.
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However, not long after the story broke that Hottest Girls now included nudity, the application was pulled from the App Store. According to the developer, it made the decision to pull it due to the strain on its server.
It now seems that Apple has stepped in and returned to its Mary Whitehouse style policies and removed all such applications from the App Store.
"Apple will not distribute applications that contain inappropriate content, such as pornography," a statement sent by Apple to CNN reads. "The developer of this application added inappropriate content directly from their server after the application had been approved and distributed, and after the developer had subsequently been asked to remove some offensive content. This was a direct violation of the terms of the iPhone Developer Program. The application is no longer available on the App Store."
So it seems we're back to the random and confusing submissions process. Not that we particularly want the App Store to become an online porn hawker, but a greater freedom of choice was very appealing for a few wonderful moments.
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