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How to Tell when Someone is Lying _____________________________ 10 How To Handle Bad Breath _____________________________________ 11 Harley Davidson Clothes _______________________________________ 12 Body Paint ___________________________________________________ 12 First Date Conversation Tips ____________________________________ 13 Making An Affordable Surfing Trip To Mexico ____________________ 22 Customer Service On A Lonely Desert Highway __________________ 40 Boosting Self Confidence And Self Esteem For A Better You _______ 41 Sexy Costume Ideas For Halloween _____________________________ 44 Naked Vinyl Cover Art - Selling Music and Sex ____________________ 52 Digital Or Film? _______________________________________________ 55 Adult Clubs - Advisable For Good Entertainment _________________ 57
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How to Tell when Someone is Lying Tips and Tricks to Tell when Someone is Lying to You Being able to tell when a friend or loved one is lying to you is an invaluable skill is only seen in popular movies such as Harry Potter with Voldemort, but I write this guide for you today for you to understand that there are ways to detect when someone is lying to you. This guide will let you know the three key giveaways that someone is lying to you.
To know when someone is lying to you, you have to be very observant. You must watch all their behaviors and actions and if you do that correctly you might see the first giveaway that they are lying, which will be there tone of voice. Someone’s tone of voice is important when telling if they are lying because if they don’t have the right balance of voice you will be able to tell they are falsifying information. If they speak to loudly, trying to be overconfident, or if the person is speaking softly, then it should be a sign that they do not believe in what they are saying and are unsure whether you will too, so it would be good to assume that they are lying. One last tip for voice, is if someone is being too sarcastic. They are being sarcastic to try to throw you off and show that they might never do what you are accusing them of, and this is a tell tale sign of a lie. To conclude they should have a regular conversational tone and not be too sarcastic for you to believe that they are telling the truth. The second major giveaway is eye contact. Eye contact may seem small but it is very essential in a conversation. If someone is lying to you, you will be able to tell by the amount of eye contact that they share with you. If they seem unable
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to maintain eye contact with you for more than a couple of seconds it shows that they have something to hide. To confirm this theory try to maintain eye contact with them for as long as you can, and if you see that they are unable to keep it with you, assume that they are lying. The last major step to detect if someone is lying is observing someone’s actions and physical movements. If they are moving their bodies in an overly obsessive way assume that they are giving you false information. Also, if you know the person very well then you can tell if they are lying by observing to see if they are doing any foreign or never before seen movements or gestures such as tapping their feet blinking or their eyes rapidly or even sweating. These are all signs that your friend may be lying to you. In conclusion, you should practice these steps on people and after enough practice you should have mastery over these tips to be able to tell when someone is lying to you. Having a skill such as this is great and can help you have a great amount of assurance in your friends, when you find out which ones are liars and which ones tell the truth.
Humor
How NOT to handle bad breath
We’ve all been there. You round the corner to your cubical ready to start the day’s work when you are suddenly accosted by the familiar stench of a coworker’s bad breath. “Here we go again...”, you think. “Another ‘H’-filled tirade that won’t ever permeate my ears because I’m too busy trying to keep it from permeating my nose.” “So anywahhhhy,” continues your coworker, “Hhhhank Hhhhenshhhhaaw from Hhhhuman Reshhhhourcess told me ouhhhhhr 401k plahhhhn is an outstahhhhnding invehhhhhstment optiohhhhhn...” Somehow, we’d like to think that our forced smile and wilting eyelashes might tell the offending party that there’s something less than stellar about the way they are coming across. Unfortunately, that’s simply wishful thinking. The problem is that no one knows they have a problem. We seem to be immune to our own stench, and unlike Willy Nelson’s muse, it’s never on our minds. So how do you tell someone that their breathe is causing you to have a problem differentiating their head from their derriere? Sure, if it’s someone you know and are comfortable with, you can try honesty. Still, even honesty has it’s own set of problems. Do you play it off like it’s a one-time occurrence you just noticed and hope that mentioning it takes care of the situation for good? Do you sit them down and have a serious discussion which could ultimately embarrass them or make you look like the bad person? How will they react to either scenario? You’d want to be told if you had bad breath, wouldn’t you? Would you feel comfortable being told by this person that you have bad breath? Do you really know them well enough to be discussing this situation with them?
These are all important questions whose answers will vary with each unique situation. Still, there are some things you can avoid saying that are universal across all situations. I have taken the liberty of listing a few of them below. Remember, honesty is the best policy, but brutal honesty is often unnecessary. #1 Gee, is that your breath or did I blow my nose right after wiping my ass? #2 And now here’s me with the weather: Thanks, me! Well it looks like there’s a stank front moving due east from wherever your mouth happens to be. We’re looking at a 100% chance of Halitosis throughout the rest of your life. Sports is next followed by today’s lottery numbers. Stay Tuned! # 3 I don’t mean to be rude but your horrible breath is melting my face. To have to stand here and listen to you is agonizingly painful. Hey, you ever see that “Alien” movie where the alien is breathing in Sigourney Weaver’s face and she just cringes because the thing is so scary and because it’s saliva is an acid that can eat through metal? This is a lot like that because even though your saliva won’t eat through metal, I’m fairly certain your mouth-stench will and that is scaring the crap outta me, my friend. Again, I don’t mean to be rude... So you see, dear reader, one must choose carefully when approaching a subject this sensitive. Perhaps honesty is not always the best policy. Better yet, why not just leave an anonymous note...and a breath mint.
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Harley Davidson
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When you hear about “Harley-Davidson rider”, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Although this may generate several different answers, most of you would say: “A bearded man wearing a black leather jacket, black leather pants, a pair of leather boots, black helmet and a bloated tummy.” Right? Well, this image has become very prominent these days since movies made with riders look like this. And often, these movies use HarleyDavidson motorcycles as a ride. Somehow, these look has become the standard if speaking about Harley-Davidson. But, nobody says it is wrong. In fact, this image has become very popular that most Harley-Davidson riders you see on the road posses this
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look. You wonder where they did they get all these? Harley-Davidson clothes are sold on different store across the United States and even in other countries in 6 continents. Here’s a tip: if there is an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer near you, you can surely get a Harley-Davidson clothes and merchandise. Harley-Davidson clothes are also sold on department store. Official shops can be available near you so if you are want to have one to add in your collection or simply to have one on your closet; you can easily have one. Harley-Davidson clothes are available online. There are several online stores that sell different Harley-Davidson clothes from t-shirts, jacket, to pants. A complete Harley-Davidson apparel if you may call it.
Body Paint Body painting is a form of body art, and has probably been around since the beginning of civilization. In almost every tribalist culture, body painting was performed during ceremonies or merely just for the beauty of it. Back then they used clay and other natural pigments. Body painting still survives in parts of the world, and especially ‘Mehndi’, the form of body painting that uses henna dyes, is now very popular in the western world. The henna tattoo is semi-permanent. Since the 1960’s, body painting emerged as an actual art form. However, there is the neverending discussion about it’s social acceptability because body painting
practically always involves nudity. But no art without paint of course, and you’ll be happy to know that the paint is restricted to guidelines: the body paint has to be non-toxic and non-allergenic. The paint easily washes of with water and soap. As for the henna dyes, which Mehndi uses, there’s a difference between the synthetic black henna, and the natural brown henna. The natural henna dye is completely safe when body painting, but the synthetic black henna dye could cause allergic reactions. You should have yourself patch tested before using these at body painting.
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First Date Conversation Tips
Do You Have Yours?
You are on your date, sitting in front of your date, you ordered something to drink, and now what? Before you start to talk about the weather, here are a few tips that will help you pass the evening successfully: Preparation Before going out on your first date you should write down a few questions you could ask your date in case the conversation will get stuck. People who go often on dates usually know by heart their list of questions and they draw them out at the correct moment in great skill. You might need to get some practice, but there’s no better time to start practicing than today! Here are some first date questions: 1. What do you do for a living? 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are you close to each other? 3. Did you travel? Where and when? 4. What are your aspirations \ dreams? 5. Do you like \ practice any kind of art?
The most important thing about asking these first date questions is that they allow your date to talk about him \ her self and teach you more about the person sitting in front of you. I suggest that in first dates you should avoid asking your date about his \ her previous relationships. If you must ask something in the subject I suggest asking your date what does he \ she look for in a relationship or what kind of relationship they are looking for right now. Compliments Every person likes to be flattered, especially on first dates when the self-confidence is very low and you are both feeling very nervous. Complimenting your date may break the ice, make the other person feel more confident and comfortable and also add some bonus points to your date’s opinion about you. Make sure that your compliments are personal, honest and convincing, and not a cheesy sentence you cite from an Italian movie, which will only make you loose your credibility and your charm.
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What is your hometown? Wilmington, NC Describe yourself in your own words? Adventurous, world traveler, outgoing, animal lover, believer, diva What is an interesting fact about yourself? I lived in Rome for four months fall 2013 :) Favorite Foods? Grilled cheese with bacon, Asian kale salad Favorite Sports Team? East Carolina University pirates Favorite color? Purple Favorite Song? Landslide Favorite Item of Clothing? Converse chucks Favorite vacation spot? Cayman Islands Turn Ons? Candles and lavender Turn Offs? Constant cell phones in sight What is your idea of a perfect date? Rolling around on my home beach with my German shepherd What is your most important qualities in a guy? Understanding, stands up for himself, can keep up with me What is a typical day off for you? Laying out on the beach or hiking up a beautiful mountain What is your favorite movie? Titanic Ocean or Lake? Ocean Cat or Dog? Dog Bar or Club? Club What is your favorite saying? Alls fair in love and war What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Popped bottles of champagne at the coliseum for my 21st birthday What is the worst thing someone has ever said to you? That I couldn’t bring my dog to school with me What do you think makes a woman truly beautiful? Her determination What is the best thing about being a woman? Knowing I can accomplish anything I desire
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What person(s) would you most likely want to meet? Cara Delivigne
What is the most sensitive part of your body? My back
What is your favorite type of music? Hip hop and rap
Are you ticklish? Nope
What kind of music is on your iPod? Everything
What were you like in high school? Party animal
What is your main ambition in life? To breed an award winning race horse
What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Wild, easy to talk to, honest
What is your favorite part of a guy’s body? Eyes
Have you ever been to a strip club? Yep
What is your favorite part of your body? Eyes
What is your favorite drink? Margarita
What scares you/creeps you out the most? Our government
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Making an Affordable Surfing Trip to Mexico List and Details of How to Make an Affordable Surfing Trip to Mexico
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Having a wonderful surfing vacation trip to Mexico, while making it affordable, is a possible endeavor. Just recently coming back from there, I have firsthand experience into what it takes to have a fun time surfing, finding a proper place to stay, while making it all wthin your price range. Baja California Sur: Another wildly popular resort, this hotspot is swarming with tourists that are always ready for a surf competition. They are said to have great waves, which is essential for competing. If you are also in the mood to party, they offer a variety of drinks from Margaritas to Tequilas to make the whole experience a whole lot better. A flight to here will average around $500. In conclusion, having a fun time surfing while vacationing is truly not a hard task as long as you are willing to plan and pay forth the necessary costs for flight, hotels, and gear. After many trips like these I can ensure you that the trip will be a great experience will be worthwhile.
To begin, an essential part to make an affordable surfing trip to Mexico is planning. You first have to plan out things such as what hotel you will stay in, along with how much they cost a night, what beaches you will surf at, and what other hotspots will you visit while on your trip. You can schedule your flight and lodging area on a website such as Priceline or expedia.com. For a trip to Mexico, you should understand that you should be ready to spend about $500 per person, for a flight ticket, and an average of 50$ a night for a hotel. This is not including the surfing gear you will need which could have you shelling out about $100-$200. Based on my recent and previous trips, I have composed a list of affordable but yet quality surf resorts for you to visit while on your trip along with the cost of flight to the area. Puerto Escondido: Is also nicknamed the Mexican Pipeline and is one of Mexico’s most prized surf resorts. Every year many tops surfers come to the Puerto Escondido for the Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido competition to test their skills in the resorts rough waters. A flight to here will cost you about $500. Matachen Bay: Not as popular as the Puerto Escondido but is also a great surf resort that used to be known for its long waves. If you want a more relaxed, laid back with little traffic then this resort is for you. Is a very peaceful resort in a small community that likes to come down to the waters to surf and enjoy having conversation with tourists. A flight to here is cheaper than most and averages around $450.
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What is your hometown? Evansville, Indiana Describe yourself in your own words? Being adventurous is very important to me and I love to travel. I am fun to be around and I never take life too seriously. What is an interesting fact about yourself? I have an obsession with monkeys! Favorite Foods? Spaghetti and Lasagna. Favorite Sports Team? Indiana Basketball and the Dallas Cowboys Favorite color? Green Favorite Item of Clothing? Oversized T-Shirts Favorite vacation spot? Destin, Florida
Turn Ons? Really big white teeth (huge smile) and someone who can act really silly around me without being embarrassed. Turn Offs? Someone who smokes and someone who does not know how to pick up after themselves. What is your idea of a perfect date? I am not too picky, but anything that a guy plans on his own without asking me what I want to do first is preferable. What is your most important qualities in a guy? My most important quality in a guy would be for him to be goal oriented. I would not want to be with someone who does not strive for success in his own life. What is a typical day off for you? A typical day off for me usually involves laying on the couch, catching up on sleep and snuggling with my pup.
What is your favorite movie? Forrest Gump Ocean or Lake? Ocean Cat or Dog? Dog Bar or Club? Bar What is your favorite saying? Believe in your dreams. They were given to you for a reason. What do you think makes a woman truly beautiful? A great personality can make any woman beautiful What is the best thing about being a woman? The best thing about being a woman is being able to get all dolled up with cute clothes
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What person(s) would you most likely want to meet? Ryan Gosling and Mila Kunis
What is the most sensitive part of your body? The most sensitive part of my body is my sides
What is your favorite type of music? I love just about everything and it really just depends on my mood country, pop, rap etc.
Are you ticklish? Very
What kind of music is on your iPod? A little bit of everything What is your main ambition in life? My main ambition in life is to help others What is your favorite part of a guy’s body? My favorite part of a guy’s body is his butt What is your favorite part of your body? My favorite part of my body is my stomach
What were you like in high school? Very involved and friends with just about everyone What are three words your friends would use to describe you? Hilarious, Dedicated and Compassionate Have you ever been to a strip club? Yes What is your favorite drink? Vegas Bomb
What scares you/creeps you out the most? Any kind of scary movie creeps me out the most
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Money
CUSTOMER SERVICE ON A LONE DESERT HIGHWAY We’ve all heard stories of motorists who come across a gas station in the middle of nowhere. These gas stations have very few convenience items and charge a great deal for both their fuel as well foodstuffs they may have available. When viewing movies these locations have absolutely no other buildings around them and typically feature two gentlemen tipping back in a chair watching sparse traffic come and go.
There are some online businesses that still express themselves in a way that cause customers to believe they don’t hold customer service in very high regard.
When we view this scenario on television these individuals seem to take pleasure in the discomfort their customers express in having to pay outrageous prices for items they may need.
The problem with this mentality is that an online store bears no resemblance to a roadside gas station in the middle of the desert. An online store is more like a newspaper stand in the middle of New York. If a customer doesn’t like your attitude they can head on to the next stand to pick up the latest news.
This scenario is simply a highly identifiable picture of the law of supply and demand. Demand is high and supplies are low so the prevailing attitude is one of take it or leave it. Two things can happen in a situation where demand is high. 1. The price will be higher than you may believe the product to be worth. 2. Customer service may be less friendly than you expect. The reason some businesses may have felt they could act this way is simply because their customers had no reasonable choice but to do business with them. When small towns only had one choice for a commodity that commodity wound up costing more than it might in a larger city with multiple stores.
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Knowing this helps clarify that exceptional customer service should be a hallmark of every online business. In the end, what leverage do you have when providing poor service? What reasoning is solid enough to indicate it is OK to treat your customers less than the best? Do they have another choice? It might be mildly amusing to look at old movies with a desert in the background and two older guys wondering which vehicles failed to fill up in the last big town. However, when the supply is high (as it is on the Internet) there can be no excuses for price gouging or inferior customer service. You don’t have to wonder how to treat a customer if you treat every customer as if they are your best customer.
Boosting Self Confidence and Self Esteem for a Better You
Without any cause for a debate or argument, everybody would agree that with a little bit more self confidence and self esteem a person can elevate his self worth. He or she can become a better person with more belief in his or her self. You can see the world in a whole new perspective and your self confidence is a big factor in this change. The benefits of having a bolstered self confidence and self esteem are boundless, but lacking it can imprison you in a lacklustre life. People would just be stepping on you and you will be completely ignored, languishing in a cellar of despair. You may never realize the full extent of your potential. Building your Self Confidence and Self Esteem The true key to gaining self confidence and self esteem is to truly love and believe yourself. For some people this could be very
hard, especially if they grew up in an environment with out a shred of unconditional love and support. This kind of people doesn’t know how it is to give love. You cannot give what you do not have. Another key is determining which areas you are adept in. Focusing and developing the areas you are in strong in will let you fully believe in your skills. The more you see an aspect in your life that you are good in, you can finally appreciate yourself and be proud. As you build your self confidence and self esteem, a great way to develop it is to test and challenge yourself slowly and gradually. The more challenges you conquer the better you will feel about yourself. No need to wait, you can start building your self confidence and esteem right now, a whole world waits for those who believes and loves themselves.
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Fashion
Sexy Costume Ideas for
Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means. It’s time to figure out what you are going to wear. You know you want to look sexy, so what type of costume should you choose?
When making your choice this year, be sure to look through a large assortment of adult costumes to get a feel for what is available. Next, do some soul searching and try to determine what type of costume will match your current state of mind. Try to pick out something that compliments your mood and your costume will really shine. Feeling a little bit rowdy? A flirtatious black biker babe costume will fit the bill nicely. Are you ready to give someone the care and attention they require? Then try on one of the many attractive sexy nurse costumes available today. Maybe you are feeling the need to dominate this season. This will not be a problem. To take charge, just slip into a sexy police officer costume and put your partner where he belongs.
For you playful, flirty types who are looking for some serious attention from the boys, a sexy schoolgirl costume is guaranteed to get you the looks you crave. And when the country girl in you is just dying to get out, grab your hat and put on a sexy cowgirl costume. Finally, for those of you feeling as pure as the driven snow, you may be in the market for an innocent angel costume. There are so many sexy Halloween costumes available today that no matter what kind of mood you are in, there is a costume that is perfect for you. Remember, Halloween is a fun time of year and the perfect opportunity to do some role-playing that you might not otherwise be inclined to try. This is your chance to experience one of your fantasies by dressing up in a safe and accepted environment where not dressing up is the exception to the rule.
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Naked Vinyl Cover ArtSelling Music And Sex
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When we look back at album cover art throughout the years, it is kind of ironic that some album covers that are released these days can cause such an uproar because they may have a nude image on them or sexual suggestive scenes. But ‘naked vinyl’ started a long time ago, and, in fact, sold many, many records before it was decided that it is offensive. In this two-part article series, let’s explore some of the more interesting facets of ‘naked’ album cover art and erotica. OCTOBER 2014 VERTIGO MAGAZINE 53
There is an age-old adage in the marketing world that ‘sex sells.’ And let’s face it, you’re more apt to buy a particular product from a curvy supermodel than a housewife with curlers in her hair and pictured in a robe and slippers, or you may prefer a hunky-he-man instead of a pot-bellied, balding gentleman hawking a product. So, taking advantage of this motto, the record labels and specifically, album cover art, used this phenomenon to sell records. The labels released all kinds of music and ‘blue’ comedy records with one thing in common, nudity and plenty of it. It all began in the late 40’s when album cover designers and the marketing departments for various record labels conjured up a plan to sell records by adorning the album covers with nude or scantily clad women. Another slippery gimmick was to make a play on the title of the record, a visual pun that allowed the erotica to slip in subtly and unnoticed. For instance, on an album by Hugo Winterhalter (RCA Victor LPM-1904) called “Wish You Were Here,” the cover depicts a beautiful woman seemingly stranded on a desert island with only a telescope and her ripped and cleverly revealing nightgown. Beside her, in a cartoon caption cloud, she is stating the name of the album. And, yes, this worked, the album sold very well and it is still cherished by record collectors to this day. In post-war America in the 1950’s, stripping as a form of adult entertainment was in vogue, with some women becoming minor celebrities. Why even American idol Joe DiMaggio had a well-documented affair with a hooker. Sex was selling magazines, posters, calendars and everything else in between. And jumping on this bandwagon, record companies rose to the occasion by releasing hordes of “Music to Strip By” records. Cinema and magazines soon jumped in with big and low budget films and the success of the adult magazine ‘Playboy’ helped pave the way for an increase in the use of ‘naked vinyl’ record covers. In fact, famous Playboy models like June Blair, Dawn Richard and Jayne Mansfield were featured on record album covers. Playboy even released a few records now and then, such as 1958’s “Playboy Jazz-All Stars LP.” In the same year the magazine featured a pictorial montage about erotic album cover art, even using the headline “Music To Make Your Eyeballs Pop.” Playboy documented that the record companies were utilizing a discovery that was made popular by the paperback and romance book publishers-that nudity on the covers sells.
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But the ‘naked vinyl’ and erotica vinyl cover phenomenon was just getting started. The 1960’s brought the public ‘stag party’ records, sex-obsessed vinyl covers that not only featured risqué music and lyrics, but ‘live’ blue comedy as well. Kind of like sports cards for adults, these ‘stag party’ records were highly sought after and collectible. Yes, the public was snatching up these raunchy and ‘blue’ comedy records and two record labels on the West Coast in particular took full advantage of the opportunity to cash in on the trend. It became an excuse to release as much crass comedy and trashy sex songs as they could. Based in L.A., Fax Records was one of the most prolific labels, and had four distinct ‘sex genres’ that they focused on. They, of course, capitalized on the ‘stag party’ themed records, but also included a ‘personality’ series, a special ‘erotica ‘series as well as a ‘themes and scenes motion picture set’ series. These records were all about sex, in many forms, and were both educational and entertaining. The second West Coast record label, LAFF records, focused on the American Nightclub Comedy Circuit and promoted their releases by quipping “Recorded at the scene of the applause, on the stage, or at an intimate party, the live and living hearttugging, button-busting laughter of America’s funniest comic personalities; on LAFF Records just for you!! Have a Party, Have a LAFF!” And LAFF backed up their claims with coarse and crude comedy records including a record called “Tales You’d Never Tell Your Mother,” from raunchy comedian Kenny Carol. A country comedian, Sam Nichols’ (Cowboy Sam-The Old Cowhand From The Rio Grande) slow southern drawl was a perfect medium for his crass comedy; including a country comedy song called “Courtin’ on a Mule.” Other “naked cover” comedians included the lascivious Rex Benson, the ‘blue’ comedy of Bub Thomas, the stand-up dirt of Bert Henry and many, many more. But the coarse comedy was not limited to the men. Faye Richmond, Madame Mame, Terri “Cupcake” O’Mason and many others were all successful entertainers in their own right. All these records invited the public into the intimate world that was popularized by the rich, famous and sexually successful, embellishing “You Are There” or “Rubbing Shoulders With Hollywood Greats.” In part two of our look into ‘naked vinyl’ we will explore a couple of East Coast record labels and look at some other albums that have caused a stir because of nudity.
Technology
Digital or film?
For many, digital photography is a breath of fresh air, but be wary - believing our landscape images will be superior could be a serious blunder. Having lost count of the number of people who have asked me: “have you gone digital?” I am always left wondering why it’s such a much-asked question. The camera is only a tool in which a photographer creates an image. His personal ability to create a unique image remains the same. For many forms of photography, digital has long held obvious advantages, but for landscapes the resolution necessary to make larger prints just wasn’t available. But things have changed and digital cameras are fast becoming the tools that most pros use. Modern digital cameras are perfectly capable of matching the 35 mm film - the format which most landscape photographers begin with. But can they really match the large format film cameras? This is probably the greatest question that all photographers face. Instant LCD feedback is digitals greatest gift and this enables the photographer to check exposure and composition of their image in the blink of an eye. While this is a big advantage, the hours spent in front of the computer processing the raw images have to be a hindrance. A landscape photographers time is best spent behind a camera not in front of a computer. The pros and cons of digital photography will remain an issue for some time. At the end of the day a digital camera won’t make a photographers images better. The same values we apply in
our photography should remain regardless of which camera we use. Good photography remains as elusive and as enticing as it ever was; going digital doesn’t change this or make getting good images any easier. It brings technical advantages, and plenty of them, but the majority of photographic techniques never change. Good landscape images come from the photographer’s personal ability, not the ability of a camera. The camera helps, but the creative eye remains the same. As a landscape photographer I am still hesitant to embrace digital photography and all the qualities that digital has brought to other professionals in different photography fields. There are a few simple reasons that I still use a film camera: The authenticity of my images could be questioned if I used a digital camera. It is often assumed that great digital images have been manipulated. Too much time is spent in front of a computer. Slide film produce stronger colours than a digital camera. There are many advantages for changing to digital but I’m going to stick with film; for the time-being that is. With time film cameras will be a thing of the past and all our images will be exchanged for the pixels. But, be wary - believing our work will be superior would be falling into a great trap. For me size matters, the larger I can print an image the better.
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Entertainment
Adult Clubs – Advisable For Good Entertainment Adult clubs cannot be looked down upon; they are very decent clubs offering entertainment. Most of the time, it is men who are out on an evening seeking a good stress buster. Visiting an adult club is a great way to reduce their stress, as they see the most exotic ladies dancing nude on the stage. Most adult clubs will make sure that they have the best dancers. The adult clubs will offer good prices for all guests, and they insist that all of them should be eighteen and above. There is no need to look anywhere else for entertainment. The adult clubs will have all they can to offer. Even the dancers and strippers will have to be eighteen years of age, to entertain any guests. Adult clubs vary with comfort and pricing. The adult club will offer good entertainment depending on the money the guests are willing to pay. For a good sum, they will get the best strippers for a good dance. The lap dance is the most common and also the most favored dance among all. The strippers wear such wonderful clothes, that during the lap dance, the men can enjoy the feel of their lovely skin. In all adult clubs, they will insist that the women dress well, and also maintain their bodies. Their bodies are their main assets, and they use them to please their guests in all ways. Adult
clubs also have the best kind of rooms with a lot of privacy. When the guest pays accordingly, they can get access to a great stripper as well as a good room. The room will be well set and also have all the comforts one needs. Most strippers will wear the minimum of clothes, and they really are so attractive, that guests will not want to leave. The guests are given the best treatment, as the services will want them to come back to their clubs all the time. These clubs will insist on quality. Quality will concern the dancers as well as other services. Some adult clubs do serve alcohol, and some prefer not to sell. Even the dance stages in the clubs will be prepared with such exotic taste. Most of the guests will prefer to see the dancers on the stage, as they will get a better view of them, all dressed in very skimpy clothes.
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