As a an adult, I have been in many relationships. Some very intimate, some just physical. However, despite how confident I am in my, “Skills,” I’m still shocked as hell at how many women fake orgasms! I mean, I do my best to be a satisfying lover…but with each new partner, it always looms in the back of my mind “Did she just fake it? ” Tell me, why do women fake orgasms?!

– Desperately Seeking an Explanation

Why Women Fake Orgasms

Dear Desperately Seeking an Explanation,

As a woman, I must say “Thank You,” as we TRULY appreciate the effort! However, it seems men simply come to the bedroom with one task in mind…that’s right the “Big O.” It’s sad, but men still have that singular, “get er done” mentality. We women need to feel that the moves you are making on/in us are genuine to the moment we are both in. We want to make sure you are not simply giving us the ole routine. (i.e. the run of the mill pick up song-and-dance you’d see on Jersey Shore.)

That said, I know many women do participate in the theatrics of an orgasm. Well, personally I believe in being honest when it comes to sex. I did not come here to play games or, dare I say, “stroke your ego.” Additionally, I think women should tell it like it is–if you give her BS, she should call you out on said BS. But alas, truth be told, some men don’t want to hear the truth from us, so some “polite women” spare your feelings and sing for you at the top of their lungs.

Overall though, my suggestion is to take your time and actually get to know a woman. Know her needs, desires, likes and dislikes. If you do this, the only thing looming in the bedroom will be the oohs and aahs of a truly satisfied woman.

-Ms Dare I Say

Jake Gyllenhaal: Actor

Jake Gyllenhaal, who once worked as a lifeguard and busboy, is accredited in almost two dozen movies since 1991. This Generation-Y Hollywood star has become an international icon over the past 20 years.; from Donnie Darko to Broke Back Mountain, we have seen Jake Gyllenhaal in various roles which have claimed him many awards.

Very politically minded, he and his sister campaigned in 2004 to encourage college age students to vote – as well as campaigning for John Kerry.

Gyllenhaal who does not take his influential voice lightly said in an interview for Rendition, that he thinks “it’s a sad time when actors are politicians and politicians are actors.”

Gyllenhaal is currently dating his Rendition co-star, Reese Witherspoon.

References and for more information:

Wikipedia.org

IMDB.com

Jake Gyllenhall’s Fan Page

Gaines Adams (1983-2010)

“It’s like, that man’s playing his heart out, and we have to do the same thing.” – Gaines Adams

Coached in his formative years by former University of South Carolina quarterback, Steve Taneyhill,  Gaines Adams was setting records and making a professional name for himself during his high school football career. He carried his star football skills from high school to Clemson University, choosing the Tigers over Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

In 2002 Adams’ did not see much on field action as a freshman Clemson Tiger, though he had the skills, it wasn’t until his sophomore year at Clemson we were able to see Adams shine as the star he was. Where any true Clemson fan will remember, towards the end of his college career where he gave the Tigers the famed 66-yard fumble return against Wake Forest in 2006.

Because of his star performance on Clemson’s defense, Adam’s considered a professional career in football early on, however maintained his career with Clemson University which led to various awards an accolades. He was named to all 5 All-America teams acknowledged by the NCAA in 2006, as well as 7 unanimous All-Americans that same year.

Adams passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 of an enlarged heart, a condition which can lead to a heart attack. Reported to ESPN, by Chris Hovan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Adams’ was, “one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.” The Buccaneers was where Adams’ made his NFL debut, picked fourth in the 2007 draft.

Adams was highly liked and remembered for his positive outlook, and  though he was not with his most recent team, The Chicago Bears long, Adams’ presence was still felt, and his death still fell heavy with his teammates.  Linebacker Brian Urlacher said to the Chicago Tribune regarding Adams’ passing, “You just don’t know how to handle it. It’s just sad, man. It’s a bad deal.”

RIP Gaines

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira: Brazilian Footballer

Ronaldinho, Portuguese for “Little Ronaldo,” was first given the nickname Ronaldinho because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches. Following in the footsteps of his brother Ronnie, Ronaldo joined the Gremio’s footballing school and made the first team in 1997, heralded as one of the best young hopes in Brazilian football.

Despite his career low with his exit from Barcelona and his difficult adaptation to Italian soccer, he is still considered a great example of the Brazilian “jogo bonito” (colorful play) brand of soccer and is enormously talented.

Ronaldinho became a father on 25 February 2005 with Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes who gave birth to their son, João named after Ronaldinho’s late father.

References and More Information:
ESPN
Ronaldinho Fan Site
Wikipedia

Christian Olsson: Olympic Athlete

Swedish athlete and Olympian Gold Medalist Christian Olsson has made many strides as a Generation-Y athlete. Olsson had his international breakthrough in 2001 when he won silver at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

He has overcome injuries and rehabilitation in his career to be a shining light of athleticism, despite not being able to participate in the 2008 Olympics, he did carry the Swedish flag. Recently, he competed and won the high jump at the 2009 Swedish Championships in Malmo.

References and for more information:

Wikipedia

Biography

Kasey Kahne: NASCAR Prodigy

Kasey Kahne, “No. 9” – this is how this 29-year-old North Carolinian NASCAR is known. Kahne has been racing officially since 17, and had his first NASCAR race and win in 2004.

Now with 11 wins and 64 Top-Ten’s under his belt – Kasey is on his way to a full career.

Outside of racing he enjoys basketball and grilling with friends and family, as well as philanthropic activities including his own Kasey Kahne Foundation.

Resources and for more information:

Wikipedia

KaseyKahne.com

1. Apple iPhone®

You may think that phones are just for calling and texting. We’re in the 21^st century now, so people are on-the-go most of their time. We all need to check our e-mail frequently, connect with our friends, and browse the web for some essential information. The iPhone, by all means, is not just a regular cellular device. It’s far beyond the phone industry. It is a micro-computer that puts everything in a touch of your finger.

Not only is the iPhone perfect for fun, it’s also excellent for business. Save all of your meetings, notes, draft emails, advanced contact info on one and only phone. And when you come back home, sync it with your computer.

That has been just a few things you can do with an iPhone. If you feel like your BlackBerry is not enough, join millions of happy people on Earth and buy an iPhone. You will get more and more impressed each day.

2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3®

You may think that it’s just a camera. It’s not. Who wouldn’t want a camera with a 3.5” LCD Touch-Screen Display? Your pictures will show up in an astonishing quality. This slim little thing has 10.1 Megapixels which let you take photos that will impress even a professional photographer. You can crop your images and still come out with a high resolution photo. This is probably the most important thing of all, this camera has Wi-Fi! Yep, that’s right, a built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connectivity that lets you connect your Sony Cyber-shot from any accessible wireless hotspot and upload your photos and videos in just seconds. The new DSC-G3 comes with a built-in 4GB memory and can expand to a lot more when you insert a Memory Stick Duo™. You probably think that it’s just a little usual camera, well think again! The astounding technology in this thing will leave you open-mouthed for days. Check out the full list at Sony.com.

3. Logitech Squeezebox Boom®

I bet you haven’t seen anything like this before. It’s a great WiFi radio that will blow you away with the sound quality. Don’t misinterpret the small looks, it will sound astounding. You can connect it to your Windows, Mac, or Linux via your WiFi network and listen to your songs. You can also connect it PC-free and listen to Last.fm, Pandora, Sirius XM, and many other great online music services. If you don’t like cords and cables, you should definitely get it. It will reach your ear as far as your WiFi goes. It’s a great portable boombox. Set it up outside while you relax by the pool and enjoy your favorite tracks. At around $270, it’s a brilliant way to sound awesome.

“City girls are just country girls but with cuter outfits.”
– Sex and the City

Rural Wear, Gone Urban Fashion

This quote may be the case in some situations; however I do not feel many of the sleek-and-chic city dwellers consider the origins of their ultra-urbane outfits. Many of today’s popular fashion trends are from rural roots, and not from many cities we associate with high-fashion. Tweed, cowboy boots, even Uggs are just some influential rural items many hail as mainstream attire.

The most obvious rural inspired items are the infamous cowboy boots. Made for the rough terrain of the American-Midwest and certain Mexican states – this ultra rural footwear has seen its highs and lows in urban fashion for some time.

Designers like Ralph Lauren have intertwined the country theme throughout their brands giving them the staple feel of “classic Americana” – inspiring some to top off their designer threads with a pair of exotic red-dyed cowboy boots.

As influxes of young quarterlifers come in from the outskirts, to the hustle-and-bustle of cities, we are more than likely going to see these boots in droves moving from the cattle ranch to the catwalk, more and more.

(For tips on how to wear cowboy boots, check out CollegeFashion.net)

Next is another footwear favorite…the Ugg Boot; seen (unfortunately) from city streets to college campuses. This trend hails not from some an eccentric-urban designer, but from a practical background – surprise, surprise!

The Ugg Boot or “Ug,” Australian slang for ugly, (which suits it perfectly) was used practically by WWI & WII pilots, sheep herders and competitive surfers to keep their tootsies warm – yes, the fuzz is meant to keep your feet warm!

So if you live in Miami, please, donate your Uggs to someone in Greenland…thanks.

The Ugg Boot was worn out of the public eye until the Americans and Hollywood got a hold of them…then it was all over. Now we have to accept these once “no-nonsense” shoes as “fashion.”

Lastly, but certainly not least, is the Scottish Traditional “tartan,” that somehow became bastardized in America to be known by the pidgin of “plaid.”

Associated with lumberjacks and all things rustically-American, we saw an influx of flannel-plaid in the 1990s during the Grunge movement…thanks Seattle, Wa.

However, we all breathed a HUGE sigh of relief, as we thought this was said and done by the end of the 1990s; however plaid is back with a chic and haute-couture vengeance.

As CollegeFashion.net puts it “I think every year, after churning out too many flowery, summery dresses for spring, they become overwhelmingly nostalgic for the comfort of flannel.” This has to be case!

How a traditional Scottish Clan garb ends up on Lauren Conrad’s back is beyond me – but it is a fact that we all have to accept as truth.

(A List of Plaid Fashions from About.com)

Overall, these are just a few pieces of anti-urban garb that are being turned for a profit from Los Angeles to Dubai…and I have a feeling the list will continue to grow.

So I suggest, if you want to be ahead of the curve, skip the disco this weekend and head to the bull-rodeo for the inspiration for your next ensemble!

Jo Swinson: Youngest MP

Known for her environmental passions and women’s progression efforts, Swinson is the first Member of Parliament born during the 1980s. As the youngest MP, she is informally known as “Baby of the House.”

Swinson has an educational and profession background in Marketing, PR and Management.

According to Swinson’s page, she enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and most notably marathon runs. She most recently completed The Beatson Pebble Appeal Half Marathon in 2009.

Resources & for more information:

Lets Recycle
Jo Swinson
Wikipedia

Being the Florida boy I am, I am been accustomed to a  way of thinking about life and how I want to live it. I love the beach, open air, sunshine and peace and quite that sometime gets lost in the major metropolitan areas. As a chef, I feel far more creative and inspired by a simple life without the stresses of what I like to call “The Fast-Forward Effect.”

That’s why people are in the city anyway, right? To achieve, to succeed, to “rise” to the top, to go, go, go… it’s as if the Fast-Forward button gets pressed. These major metro areas are truly awesome (using the true definition of the word), they have so much to offer, from food to history, education to architecture, opportunity to saturation…I think all of you actors out there know what I mean on that one!

For me, spending the majority of my time in the quite outskirts of these cities is where I find my place. It’s where I find my tempo. It’s where I find… well… myself.

Don’t get me wrong, there is no better place for a weekend of loud unabated partying than NYC or L.A., but as far as Nate Lippy goes, I need the calm ocean by my side and sunshine on my face and of good food in my tummy, of course.

City
Stewart Panton

No, I don’t want to spend my quarterlife in a big metropolitan city. I would rather live right outside the city but not inside the city. The city itself is too crowded and noisy and I would quickly grow annoyed I am sure. However, if I am outside the city (10-15 mins away) I would be able to enjoy the quiet and relaxed environment I believe a home should have.

When I need to go to some parties, dining, or work or whatever other city activities you can think of, I only have to make a short trip into the city, enjoy myself and leave.

City
Russell Michael

I would rather spend my quarterlife in a big metropolitan city; mainly because there is a better chance for me to meet the love of my life…that is if i ever get time off work.

City
David Borron

I’d love to live in a big metropolitan city. It all comes down to weather, money, and the amount of single people living in that city. The only drawback for me would be traffic.  I have a feeling I’d be spending an hour or more a day yelling at how dumb other drivers are. Once I find a place that it suitable to my likings, it will be a grand time. Our quarterlife is generally one of the few times in our lives where we live care free. Metropolitan cities bring culture, independence, and a sense of adventure of discovering a new and big city. Personally, it is the adventure that draws me in more than anything. I think the key to every city though is finding a core of friends to be with. Find people you love that won’t drive you up the wall.  Then you can build around that core as you expand your realm of friendships.

Rural
Paul Eulette

As much as I love living in metro-Atlanta and visiting my friends downtown – I am made to be away from all those people. My pseudo-ADD and over-social self would never get anything done if I lived within the confines of a city. I feel my productivity increases the further away I am from people – and I am more able to appreciate my interactions with the people I choose to be around when I choose to see them.

City
Shannon Mullings

The bright lights, the honking of car horns, the smell of bums on the sidewalk asking you for change as you stroll to club in your heels, these are a few of my favorite things. I’m a city girl, through and through, and the idea of living anywhere else in the world, especially in the country makes me gag with repulsion. One weekend however, my mother had the bright idea to test my limits and suggest a trip to visit my grandfather at his home in Ocala, Florida. We did – and after 48 agonizing hours of listening to crickets chirp and staring at one of the few traffic lights to turn green, we were back on our way to civilization. While my mother rambled on about how sad she was to leave the clean-smelling air and the fresh-from-the-tap milk,  I stared at her and wondered if I was adopted and when I could be reunited with my real fashionista mother in Manhattan. As we drove into our neighbourhood past overfilled dumpsters, flashing blue and red lights of cop cars speeding past us and skateboarders hanging out at the corner store, I let out a long-held sigh of relief, I was home…