June 19, 2013
Female Masturbation | There’s An App For That
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| Dr Joycelyn Elders |
HappyPlayTime
Almost 20 years ago, way back in the Clinton administration, Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was asked by Dr. Rob Clark, a psychologist who was attending the United Nations conference on AIDS, about the prospects for “a more explicit discussion and promotion of masturbation” as a means to limit the spread of the virus.
Dr. Elders began by describing herself as “a very strong advocate” of teaching sex education in schools “at a very early age.”
“As per your specific question in regard to masturbation,” Dr. Elders said, “I think that is something that is a part of human sexuality and it’s a part of something that perhaps should be taught. But we’ve not even taught our children the very basics.”
Dr. Elders was forced to resign by the White House.
That was back before the internet has the presence it enjoys today, before cell phones were ubiquitous and there was an app for everything. Today the veil on masturbation has been lifted.
New York-based designer Tina Gong has created an app that hopes to teach females how to happily masturbate both effectively and without shame.
The app is called HappyPlayTime, and Gong advertises it as a fun way for girls to “learn techniques and facts about getting off.”
The app’s mascot, Happy (that’s her below—don’t guys have a Mr Happy?), teaches masturbation. She says loving your body is not a sin. No more secrets and no more shame. Happy is on a mission to free the world from a silly social sigma.
Almost 20 years ago, way back in the Clinton administration, Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was asked by Dr. Rob Clark, a psychologist who was attending the United Nations conference on AIDS, about the prospects for “a more explicit discussion and promotion of masturbation” as a means to limit the spread of the virus.
Dr. Elders began by describing herself as “a very strong advocate” of teaching sex education in schools “at a very early age.”
“As per your specific question in regard to masturbation,” Dr. Elders said, “I think that is something that is a part of human sexuality and it’s a part of something that perhaps should be taught. But we’ve not even taught our children the very basics.”
Dr. Elders was forced to resign by the White House.
That was back before the internet has the presence it enjoys today, before cell phones were ubiquitous and there was an app for everything. Today the veil on masturbation has been lifted.
New York-based designer Tina Gong has created an app that hopes to teach females how to happily masturbate both effectively and without shame.
The app is called HappyPlayTime, and Gong advertises it as a fun way for girls to “learn techniques and facts about getting off.”
The app’s mascot, Happy (that’s her below—don’t guys have a Mr Happy?), teaches masturbation. She says loving your body is not a sin. No more secrets and no more shame. Happy is on a mission to free the world from a silly social sigma.
HappyPlayTime aims to break the taboo surrounding female masturbation through the use of playful games and cartoons. It also educates users on the female anatomy while providing a generous list of stimulatory techniques.
Gong says, “The app’s approach to education involves a quick demonstration of different masturbation techniques for each level, followed by a freestyle portion that has the player perform each technique on the mascot. Completion of each level builds up to a fantastically funny and wacky climax upon completion.”
Sound like fun? Yes/No?
Gong says, “The app’s approach to education involves a quick demonstration of different masturbation techniques for each level, followed by a freestyle portion that has the player perform each technique on the mascot. Completion of each level builds up to a fantastically funny and wacky climax upon completion.”
Sound like fun? Yes/No?
“Sexuality is one of the most basic instincts of human beings. Being comfortable with your own sexual pleasure is a prerequisite to both being able to healthily accept pleasure from others, and pleasing others. How can you exchange pleasure with someone else if you don't understand what your own body likes? That's why masturbation, and learning how to masturbate is such a fundamental life lesson.
“Unfortunately for many women, there has been a cultural stigma that blocks access to self-stimulation. HappyPlayTime is here to eliminate this barrier as much as possible. By talking openly and lightheartedly about female masturbation, we are taking the first step to becoming truly sexually liberated.” ~from the HappyPlayTime website
June 18, 2013
Surveilling Cats | The Secret Life Of Cats
BBC
Cat experts in Britain attach GPS collars and cat-cams to pets to find out where cats go and what they are up to.
Cat experts in Britain attach GPS collars and cat-cams to pets to find out where cats go and what they are up to.
June 17, 2013
Paris | Goyard
Goyard
Originally the House of Martin, The Maison Goyard is known to be the oldest and most prestigious trunk maker in existence. From being the favorite luggage maker of the prestigious aristocratic families, who would adorn their trunks with their coats of arms, Goyard moved towards being an international brand with an impressive reputation amongst their high-profile clientele which adopted the famous painting canvas in the motives of chevrons.
Goyard’s letterhead paper dated June 24, 1891 bore the coats of arms of the United Kingdom and the Russian Empire and the Great Seal of the United States of America. The queens of Yugoslavia and Greece became customers after WWII, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor purchased their first Goyard goods in 1939. High profile purchasers such as the Grimaldis or the Maharajah of Kapurthala rub shoulders with celebrities, socialites or first ladies like Catherine Deneuve, Édith Piaf, Romy Schneider, Jean-Claude Brialy, who acquired his first Goyard pieces in 1974, Mrs Georges Pompidou, who became a client from 1963 onwards, princess Andrée Aga Khan (1956), princess Radziwill (1949) or the prince and princess von Fürstenberg (1968). Contemporary glitterati like Madonna, Victoria Beckham, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are regularly spotted wearing Goyard bags. It is not uncommon for customers to have accounts that have been active for decades. Karl Lagerfeld’s account, for instance, was opened in 1972. (Wikipedia)
The hard-wearing, soft and waterproof Goyardine fabic is made up of hemp, linen and cotton and increases in beauty with age. The exact manufacturing process remains a family secret.
Originally the House of Martin, The Maison Goyard is known to be the oldest and most prestigious trunk maker in existence. From being the favorite luggage maker of the prestigious aristocratic families, who would adorn their trunks with their coats of arms, Goyard moved towards being an international brand with an impressive reputation amongst their high-profile clientele which adopted the famous painting canvas in the motives of chevrons.
Goyard’s letterhead paper dated June 24, 1891 bore the coats of arms of the United Kingdom and the Russian Empire and the Great Seal of the United States of America. The queens of Yugoslavia and Greece became customers after WWII, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor purchased their first Goyard goods in 1939. High profile purchasers such as the Grimaldis or the Maharajah of Kapurthala rub shoulders with celebrities, socialites or first ladies like Catherine Deneuve, Édith Piaf, Romy Schneider, Jean-Claude Brialy, who acquired his first Goyard pieces in 1974, Mrs Georges Pompidou, who became a client from 1963 onwards, princess Andrée Aga Khan (1956), princess Radziwill (1949) or the prince and princess von Fürstenberg (1968). Contemporary glitterati like Madonna, Victoria Beckham, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are regularly spotted wearing Goyard bags. It is not uncommon for customers to have accounts that have been active for decades. Karl Lagerfeld’s account, for instance, was opened in 1972. (Wikipedia)
The hard-wearing, soft and waterproof Goyardine fabic is made up of hemp, linen and cotton and increases in beauty with age. The exact manufacturing process remains a family secret.
Edward Snowden | Ask Me Anything
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| Photo: Reuters |
The Guardian UK
Using a secure internet connection, Edward Snowden answered questions live posted by journalists and others on the web. You can also read the comments (over 3500 at the time of this posting) here.
Why did you choose Hong Kong to go to and then tell them about US hacking on their research facilities and universities? —GlennGreenwald
First, the US Government, just as they did with other whistleblowers, immediately and predictably destroyed any possibility of a fair trial at home, openly declaring me guilty of treason and that the disclosure of secret, criminal, and even unconstitutional acts is an unforgivable crime. That's not justice, and it would be foolish to volunteer yourself to it if you can do more good outside of prison than in it.
Second, let's be clear: I did not reveal any US operations against legitimate military targets. I pointed out where the NSA has hacked civilian infrastructure such as universities, hospitals, and private businesses because it is dangerous. These nakedly, aggressively criminal acts are wrong no matter the target. Not only that, when NSA makes a technical mistake during an exploitation operation, critical systems crash. Congress hasn't declared war on the countries - the majority of them are our allies - but without asking for public permission, NSA is running network operations against them that affect millions of innocent people. And for what? So we can have secret access to a computer in a country we're not even fighting? So we can potentially reveal a potential terrorist with the potential to kill fewer Americans than our own Police? No, the public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the "consent of the governed" is meaningless.
How many sets of the documents you disclosed did you make, and how many different people have them? If anything happens to you, do they still exist? —GlennGreenwald
All I can say right now is the US Government is not going to be able to cover this up by jailing or murdering me. Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped.
My question: given the enormity of what you are facing now in terms of repercussions, can you describe the exact moment when you knew you absolutely were going to do this, no matter the fallout, and what it now feels like to be living in a post-revelation world? Or was it a series of moments that culminated in action? I think it might help other people contemplating becoming whistleblowers if they knew what the ah-ha moment was like. Again, thanks for your courage and heroism. —AhBrightWings
I imagine everyone's experience is different, but for me, there was no single moment. It was seeing a continuing litany of lies from senior officials to Congress - and therefore the American people - and the realization that that Congress, specifically the Gang of Eight, wholly supported the lies that compelled me to act. Seeing someone in the position of James Clapper - the Director of National Intelligence - baldly lying to the public without repercussion is the evidence of a subverted democracy. The consent of the governed is not consent if it is not informed.
Using a secure internet connection, Edward Snowden answered questions live posted by journalists and others on the web. You can also read the comments (over 3500 at the time of this posting) here.
Why did you choose Hong Kong to go to and then tell them about US hacking on their research facilities and universities? —GlennGreenwald
First, the US Government, just as they did with other whistleblowers, immediately and predictably destroyed any possibility of a fair trial at home, openly declaring me guilty of treason and that the disclosure of secret, criminal, and even unconstitutional acts is an unforgivable crime. That's not justice, and it would be foolish to volunteer yourself to it if you can do more good outside of prison than in it.
Second, let's be clear: I did not reveal any US operations against legitimate military targets. I pointed out where the NSA has hacked civilian infrastructure such as universities, hospitals, and private businesses because it is dangerous. These nakedly, aggressively criminal acts are wrong no matter the target. Not only that, when NSA makes a technical mistake during an exploitation operation, critical systems crash. Congress hasn't declared war on the countries - the majority of them are our allies - but without asking for public permission, NSA is running network operations against them that affect millions of innocent people. And for what? So we can have secret access to a computer in a country we're not even fighting? So we can potentially reveal a potential terrorist with the potential to kill fewer Americans than our own Police? No, the public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the "consent of the governed" is meaningless.
How many sets of the documents you disclosed did you make, and how many different people have them? If anything happens to you, do they still exist? —GlennGreenwald
All I can say right now is the US Government is not going to be able to cover this up by jailing or murdering me. Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped.
My question: given the enormity of what you are facing now in terms of repercussions, can you describe the exact moment when you knew you absolutely were going to do this, no matter the fallout, and what it now feels like to be living in a post-revelation world? Or was it a series of moments that culminated in action? I think it might help other people contemplating becoming whistleblowers if they knew what the ah-ha moment was like. Again, thanks for your courage and heroism. —AhBrightWings
I imagine everyone's experience is different, but for me, there was no single moment. It was seeing a continuing litany of lies from senior officials to Congress - and therefore the American people - and the realization that that Congress, specifically the Gang of Eight, wholly supported the lies that compelled me to act. Seeing someone in the position of James Clapper - the Director of National Intelligence - baldly lying to the public without repercussion is the evidence of a subverted democracy. The consent of the governed is not consent if it is not informed.
Motorcycle Helmet With Fighter-Jet Type Augmented Reality
Wired
A team of Russian motorcyclists-slash-engineers built an augmented reality GPS system directly into a bike helmet.
The result is a full-color, translucent image projected onto a helmet’s visor running a version of Android and controlled through voice commands.
A team of Russian motorcyclists-slash-engineers built an augmented reality GPS system directly into a bike helmet.
The result is a full-color, translucent image projected onto a helmet’s visor running a version of Android and controlled through voice commands.
June 16, 2013
Dmitry Itskov | Lifelike Humans by 2035
Business Insider
Russian tycoon and former media mogul Dmitry Itskov is trying to figure out how to build lifelike copies of humans ... to be eventually uploaded with the contents of a real human brain.
Dmitry says that we could have the first phase—that will enable people to operate a nonbiological body—in the next seven years. And he believes that the concept can be proved to be viable in the next three years. He is talking about an artificial body with sensations—the sensation that you would be walking in the body.
The next phase (Avatar B) is brain transplantation. Instead of your dying, neurosurgeons isolate the brain and some of the spinal chord, put it in a life support system, and that is inserted into the android developed in Avatar A. The timetable: 2020-25.
In the next phase (Avatar C), you make the brain non-biological by uploading it into a computer. The timetable: 2030-35.
The final phase (Avatar D) is replacement of the physical body with a nonphysical, hologram-like body. You are essentially living inside a computer, but you can physically manifest yourself as a hologram. Think Princess Leia in "Star Wars." The goal: 2045.
Many investors are attending his conference in New York City, including, according to the sponsors, Allen & Co.,Citigroup, Barclays, and several VCs and hedge funds. Credit Suisse, which has a heavy investment in a Swiss robotics lab along with the Swiss government, will also be there.
Russian tycoon and former media mogul Dmitry Itskov is trying to figure out how to build lifelike copies of humans ... to be eventually uploaded with the contents of a real human brain.
Dmitry says that we could have the first phase—that will enable people to operate a nonbiological body—in the next seven years. And he believes that the concept can be proved to be viable in the next three years. He is talking about an artificial body with sensations—the sensation that you would be walking in the body.
The next phase (Avatar B) is brain transplantation. Instead of your dying, neurosurgeons isolate the brain and some of the spinal chord, put it in a life support system, and that is inserted into the android developed in Avatar A. The timetable: 2020-25.
In the next phase (Avatar C), you make the brain non-biological by uploading it into a computer. The timetable: 2030-35.
The final phase (Avatar D) is replacement of the physical body with a nonphysical, hologram-like body. You are essentially living inside a computer, but you can physically manifest yourself as a hologram. Think Princess Leia in "Star Wars." The goal: 2045.
Many investors are attending his conference in New York City, including, according to the sponsors, Allen & Co.,Citigroup, Barclays, and several VCs and hedge funds. Credit Suisse, which has a heavy investment in a Swiss robotics lab along with the Swiss government, will also be there.
iON | Analysis-Revelation Revealed Chapters 1-3 (Anniversary)
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| The Ascension Painting by Sheila Kern |
INFORMATION FARM EXCLUSIVE
19 June 2010—Bob Neveritt, former intelligence community insider and member of the Secret Council of Ten, and non-physical iON return for an analysis of The Revelation of John.
Follow along and read the Revelation text.
Revelation Revealed: Chapters 1 & 2 Revelation Revealed: Chapters 2 (continued) & 3 Experience for the first time, the real meaning of The Revelation of John.
19 June 2010—Bob Neveritt, former intelligence community insider and member of the Secret Council of Ten, and non-physical iON return for an analysis of The Revelation of John.
Follow along and read the Revelation text.
Revelation Revealed: Chapters 1 & 2 Revelation Revealed: Chapters 2 (continued) & 3 Experience for the first time, the real meaning of The Revelation of John.
- All human beings are GOD. There is no GOD outside of human beings.
- These human creators are creating all that is.
- At one point, these human creators forfeited their power, put it in a box (the Arc of the Covenant) called the Mercy Seat and began to believe that GOD was something outside of themselves. All of this was for the experience.
- Human creators can be, do or have anything including the experience that they are not the powerful creators that they indeed are.
- John the Revelator wrote of this process in the Biblical book The Revelation of John.
- The Revelation of John foretells of all the other books of the Bible which is read back to front beginning with The Revelation and ending with Genesis.
- Human creators have not yet experienced the Garden of Eden, this is to come.
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