Kissing Techniques, Positions and Variety of Kisses

Below you will find a variety of kiss types. If you find some that catch your fancy, feel free to try them :-)

Butterfly Kiss - With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.

Cheek Kiss - A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date. With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek.

Earlobe Kiss - Gently sip and suck the earlobe. Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors.

Eskimo Kiss - With your faces less than a breath apart, gently rub your noses together.

Eye Kiss - Hold your partner's head with both hands and slowly move their head in the direction you wish your kiss to go... then slowly kiss up towards your partner's eyes and give them a tender kiss on top of their closed eyes.

Eyelid Kiss - While your partner is resting/sleeping with eyes closed, very very gently kiss the spot right below their browbone. A very intimate kiss.

Finger Kiss - While laying together gently suck on their fingers. This can be very seductive and pleasurable.

Foot Kiss - An erotic and romantic gesture. It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it! To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot. It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss.

Forehead Kiss - The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss. The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone. Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head.

Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss) - Experiment with this fun kiss. Put a small piece of ice in your mouth, then open mouth and kiss your partner, passing them the ice with your tongue. It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold.

French Kiss - The kiss involving the tongue. Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues. Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss".

Fruity Kiss - Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips (juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal). Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half, allowing the juice to run into your mouths.

Hand Kiss - Gently raise her hand to your lips. Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand. Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady.

Hickey Kiss - The object is not to draw blood, but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream. This is often included in erotic foreplay.

Hostage Kiss - Cover your lips with tape and get your love's attention. When they come near, make noises like you're trying to tell them something and motion as if you can't get the tape off. Once they remove the tape from you to hear what you're trying to say tell them: "I've been saving my lips all day just for you!" Then kiss your love passionately!

Hot and Cold Kiss - Lick your partner's lips so that they're warm, and then gently blow on them. The sudden cold blast makes for a sensual explosion, and they will often try it on you next, as well as get very passionate.

Mistletoe Kiss - Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe. This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover.

Letter Kiss - Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX.

Lick Kiss - Just before kissing, gently run your tongue along you partners lip whether it be the top or bottom one depending on the position of your lips. Very sensual.

Lip Sucking Kiss - When kissing gently suck on their lower lip. This can be very exciting.

Neck Nibble Kiss - Gently nibble up and down your partners neck. End with a gentle kiss on the lips.

Nip Kiss - This kiss can create a very erotic sensation. While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips. You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner. When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations.

Reverse Lips Kiss - It involves standing above your lover and kissing them from over their head. This way, each kisser can take the hyper-sensitive bottom lip of thier lover in their mouths, and GENTLY draw blood to the surface of the lip by nibbling and sucking. A very sensuous, connecting kiss.

Searching The Cavern - Use the lips and tongue to gently tickle and kiss your lover's navel. Vary speeds and stroke to change sensation. Invigorating and intoxicating.

Shoulder Kiss - Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder. This is a sensual, loving kiss.

Sip Kiss - Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner. It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it.

Talking Kiss - Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth. If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx, "I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering into her mouth."

Teaser Kiss - Starting on the forehead, a sweet short kiss on lips, then move up the arms up to her hand, kiss her hand, then come back up her arm, to her face and then lightly kiss her lips till she wants a passionate kiss.

The Buzzing Kiss - Gently place your lips against your lover's neck , behind their ear. Now, send a shudder through their skin by gently growling and humming, vibrating your lips and cheeks as you do so. Move up and down the neck, over the bones of the face and lips. Stimulating and erotic when done correctly.

The Whipped Cream Kiss - Dip your finger into some cool whip or whipped cream of your choice. Lick it off slowly, then embrace your partner and kiss them deeply letting their tongue slip over yours for a wonderfully sweet kiss. It's very seductive and passionate.

Tiger Kiss - Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do. Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too. This will surely surprise them.

Trickle Kiss - Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly into partner's mouth while kissing.

Tongue Sucking - A variation of the French kiss. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue (not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-)

Quickie Kiss - When you're in a rush. Often the nose gets it rather than the lips.

Vacuum Kiss - While kissing open-mouthed, slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth. This is a playful kiss.

Wake Up Kiss - Before your partner awakes lean over and kiss their cheek and move over giving soft kisses until you reach their lips. Definitely a more than pleasant way to wake up!

Virtual Kiss - For Internet lovers. Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol: :-*

International Days, Weeks and Years

JANUARY
27 - International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

FEBRUARY
20 - World Day of Social Justice
21 - International Mother Language Day

MARCH
08 - International Women's Day
21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Week beginning 21 - Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism & Racial Discrimination
22 - World Water Day
23 - World Meteorological Day
25 - International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
25 - International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

APRIL
02 - World Autism Awareness Day.
04 - International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
07 - World Health Day
23 - World Book and Copyright Day

MAY
03 - World Press Freedom Day
08-09 - Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
15 - International Day of Families
17 - World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
22 - International Day for Biological Diversity
Week Beginning 25 - Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
29 - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
31 - World No-Tobacco Day

JUNE
04 - International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
05 - World Environment Day
17 - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
20 - World Refugee Day
23 - United Nations Public Service Day
26 - International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 - United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

JULY
1st Saturday - International Day of Cooperatives
11 - World Population Day

AUGUST
09 - International Day of the World's Indigenous People
12 - International Youth Day

23 - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition

SEPTEMBER
08 - International Literacy Day
15 - International Day for Democracy
16 - International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
21 - International Day of Peace
Last Week of September - World Maritime Day

OCTOBER
1st - International Day of Older Persons
1st Monday - World Habitat Day
04 - 10 - World Space Week
05 -World Teachers' Day
09 - World Post Day
10 - World Mental Health Day
2nd Wednesday - International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
15 - International Day for Rural Women
16 - World Food Day
17 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
4th Wednesday - Universal Children's Day (Australia)
24 - World Development Information Day
24 - United Nations Day
24-30 - Disarmament Week

NOVEMBER
06 - International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
14 - WHO World Diabetes Day
16 - International Day for Tolerance
3rd Sunday - World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
20 - Africa Industrialization Day
20 - Universal Children's Day
21 - World Television Day
25 - International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
29 - International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

DECEMBER
01 - World Aids Day
02 - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
03 - International Day of Disabled Persons
05 - International Volunteer Day for Economic
07 - International Civil Aviation Day
09 - International Anti-Corruption Day
10 - Human Rights Day
11 - International Mountain Day
18 - International Migrants Day
19 - United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
20 - International Human Solidarity Day

5 Tips for Buying the Right Laptop Computer

It’s easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models on the market today. There are literally dozens and dozens in every price range. The key to finding the right one for you is to step back and consider exactly how you plan to use your laptop. When you define what you need before you go shopping, buying the right machine becomes much easier. Here are 5 basic factors to consider:

1. Size

In the world of mobile computing, size definitely matters. The size of a laptop affects two key areas: portability and display size. If you're always on the go and will be using your computer only in short bursts, a so-called ultra light will save you some shoulder strain. On the other hand, if you're going to spend hours in front of your laptop, a larger display may be in order. Today, some laptop displays exceed 17 inches, rivaling the display size of many desktop systems. The down side is that these monsters can easily weigh three times as much as an ultra light.

2. Hard Drive

Speaking of size, what about the size of the hard drive? One way to approach this issue is to ask you the following question: Will this be my primary computer, or will it supplement my desktop system? If the former, you should look for a bigger hard drive - 60 GB or more. If the latter, you may be able to make it with a 20-30 GB hard drive. But even this isn't absolute. If, for example, you plan to copy a huge MP3 library from your desktop system to your laptop to make your music library portable, you'd be well advised to err on the side of too big.

3. Memory

In determining the right amount of system memory, or RAM, take a look at the ways in which you intend to use your laptop: If your needs are somewhat mundane - email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc. - 256 MB of RAM should be plenty. This is a common configuration for many laptops, so it means you probably won't need to spend extra for more RAM. On the flip side, if you're an aspiring mobile digital photographer or videographer, you should stuff your laptop with as much RAM as it can hold. In fact, exactly how much RAM your laptop can hold may in part drive your purchase decision. Applications for editing and manipulating multimedia content are notorious resource hogs.

4. Network Connections

Thanks in no small part to the Internet, computing in the 21st century relies heavily on being connected: Connected to the Internet, connected to a corporate network, connected to a wireless network, connected to a home network, connected to an online service. Your life will be easier if you buy a laptop that includes built-in means to connect to them all.

5. Price

If you're considering a laptop, you're probably wondering how much money you'll need to spend. A few years ago, you'd be hard-pressed to find one for under $2,000. Today, there are plenty of laptops to be had for under $1,000. What's more, most of the major manufacturers offer a variety of financing options. Laptop prices have come down, to be sure. However, a laptop still represents a fairly major purchase for most people. If you take the time to search for a laptop that meets your specific needs, you should get many years of use and enjoyment from this important investment.

By: John San Filippo | Source: Kaputa.com

Credit Card Review

Why a Credit Card?

Hate lugging a fat wad of cash around? Credit Cards consolidate all your funds in one place and offer a line of credit which gives you a little give-way each month and allows you to build up your credit score.

Why a Credit Card?

A credit card can be the best and worst thing in your wallet depending upon your own money management abilities, self control and understanding of credit. Despite the misconception that tends to revolve around credit cards, these little pieces of plastic are not free money. Rather, each time you swipe your card you are borrowing money from a credit lender, and are expected to pay off your debt in full.

While the words ‘debt’ and ‘credit lender’ do have the tendency of making the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up, we assure you these are not horrible things. In fact, using credit is the only way you can build a good up your credit score, which ultimately is the only way to get a decent loan for a car or house.

Achieving a good credit score is fairly easy if, again, you understand how to manage your money. Paying your bill on time and not exceeding your credit limit are imperative to maintaining a good relationship with your credit lender. These two acts will build your credit score, and guarantee you do not get slapped with any unexpected fees.

Convenience is another reason to get a credit card. Instead of lugging a fat wad of cash around with you, it is enormously easier to have a simple piece of plastic, not to mention safer. Most Credit Card companies watch over each individual account in hopes of identifying and preventing fraudulent charges. A good Credit card will also not hold the card user responsible for unauthorized charges.

What to look for in a Credit Card

You want a credit card that’s going to work for you and not charge you outstanding or unnecessary fees.

• APR For Purchase: A good Credit Card is going to have a low Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and a long grace period. Even more, the Credit Card you choose should offer an introductory rate of 0% APR for a minimum of 6 months and have NO annual fees.

• Essential Features: These are the features we’ve come to expect from a Credit Card. The first, Zero Liability, takes the blame off of the cardholder for unauthorized purchases. Free account alerts will warn the user if they are approaching their credit limit or bill pay period; and a credit education system is a complimentary teaching tool designed to educate new comers to the world of credit how to utilize their card in a safe and effective way.

• Additional Features: These features are icing on the cake, but not required for a good Credit Card. The first two features, Travel accident insurance and rental car insurance, are available with all of our top rated products. Fraud protection is another feature you should look for. This will add an extra level of security to your account which will be under surveillance by the credit card company. Some cards also offer a rewards system where you can get points, cash back or fly miles for using the card.

• Fees/Charges: It is inevitable; every Credit Card comes with some fees and charges. The most popular are Late Fees and Over Credit Limit Fees. Both of these are avoidable with proper budgeting and awareness of your billing period. You will also encounter cash advance fees and international purchase fees.

• Help/Support: Look for a Credit Card that has established an effective customer support system. 24/7 customer service is what we’ve come to expect from the top Credit Cards. Whether through phone or email, you should be able to get help at all hours. We also require a good Credit Card to have an extensive FAQ section through which cardholders can find the answers to generic questions.
  
  

Credit Cards come in many forms and fashions. A popular style many people tend to be flocking toward is a rewards card. This card does exactly what it suggest, rewards you for spending. There are also a number of Business Credit Cards which have benefits more suited to those in the fast paced business world. A Student Credit Card is another popular option for the young adult crowd interested in learning to use credit; and for those who have less-than-ideal credit, we’ve compiled a list of the top Bad Credit Cards. You can also get a prepaid credit card, which is a great investment for those who have a problem exceeding their credit limit.

Social Networking Websites Review

Don’t let your social life fade away.

Express yourself, share your interests, connect with friends, make new friends and much more when you join the social networking phenomenon.

Why Social Networking?

Through social networking, people can use networks of online friends and group memberships to keep in touch with current friends, reconnect with old friends or create real–life friendships through similar interests or groups. Besides establishing important social relationships, social networking members can share their interests with other like–minded members by joining groups and forums. Some networking can also help members find a job or establish business contacts.

Most social networking websites also offer additional features. In addition to blogs and forums, members can express themselves by designing their profile page to reflect their personality. The most popular extra features include music and video sections. Members can read bios of their favorite music artists from the artist's profile page as well as listen to their favorite songs and watch music videos. The video section can include everything from member–generated videos from hundreds of subjects to TV clips and movie trailers.

What to Look for in Social Networking?

The phenomenon of online social networking—made extremely popular by Facebook.com , has evolved to include more than the teenage stereotype looking to expand his/her network of online friends. People of all ages and backgrounds have discovered that they can enrich their lives through the contacts they make on a social networking website.

• Profiles- The heart and soul of social networking sites are user’s personal profiles. It’s like their own Internet sanctuary, a place where they can express their thoughts and feelings, post photographs and show off their network of friends. The most popular social network websites put a strong emphasis on the user’s profile, making it easy to use yet still reflective of the user’s personality.
• Security- The Internet can be a dangerous place to post personal information. All social networks should provide the ability to set profiles to private in some way or another. Additionally they should have the ability to report and block users.
• Networking Features – A good social network goes above and beyond just allowing users to post profiles and update pictures. Additional features should include music sections, video uploads, groups and more.
• Search- The object of a social network is to find friends and expand relationships. Top social networking websites allows members to search for other members in a safe and easy to use environment. Common search functions include search by name, city, school and email address.
• Help/Support- Most social network sites are self-explanatory. However, in the off-chance a user needs help there needs to be some way to contact the webmaster or answers in an FAQs section.
• Legitimate Friend Focus- The growing trend for social networks is to communicate and keep in touch with people you already know. No one wants to be inundated with unsolicited spam friend requests. The best social network sites keep profiles and search options private enough that the only people that can find you are the ones actually looking for users in their own school or neighborhood networks. Even with a completely public profile, users shouldn’t be bothered with more than a couple of unsolicited comments or messages.

5 ways to speed up your PC

By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer and keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) and Windows Vista to more efficiently maintain your computer and safeguard your privacy when you're online.

1. Free up disk space

By freeing disk space, you can improve the performance of your computer. The Disk Cleanup tool helps you free up space on your hard disk. The utility identifies files that you can safely delete, and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files.

Use Disk Cleanup to:

1. Remove temporary Internet files.
2. Remove downloaded program files (such as Microsoft ActiveX controls and Java applets).
3. Empty the Recycle Bin.
4. Remove Windows temporary files.
5. Remove optional Windows components that you don't use.
6. Remove installed programs that you no longer use.

Tip: Typically, temporary Internet files take the most amount of space because the browser caches each page you visit for faster access later.

To use Disk Cleanup

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.
   
   
   
2. In the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list.
   
   Choose the files that you want to delete.
   
3. Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
4. When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.
   

After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner and performing better.

2. Speed up access to data

Disk fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece it back together. The response time can be significantly longer.

Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer's hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly end-to-end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the disk speeds up.

When to run Disk Defragmenter

In addition to running Disk Defragmenter at regular intervals—monthly is optimal—there are other times you should run it too, such as when:

1. You add a large number of files.
2. Your free disk space totals 15 percent or less.
3. You install new programs or a new version of Windows.

To use Disk Defragmenter:

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.
   
   Click Analyze to start the Disk Defragmenter.
   


2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment, and then click the Analyze button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.
   
   Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.


3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment button. Note: In Windows Vista, there is no graphical user interface to demonstrate the progress—but your hard drive is still being defragmented.
   
   After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.


4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
6. To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, click the Close button on the title bar of the window.

3. Detect and repair disk errors

In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.

As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult, or even impossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for bad sectors, and scans for file system errors to see whether certain files or folders are misplaced.

If you use your computer daily, you should run this utility once a week to help prevent data loss.

To run the Error Checking utility:

1. Close all open files.
2. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
3. In the My Computer window, right-click the hard disk you want to search for bad sectors, and then click Properties.
4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Tools tab.
5. Click the Check Now button.
6. In the Check Disk dialog box, select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.
   
   


7. If bad sectors are found, choose to fix them.

Tip: Only select the "Automatically fix file system errors" check box if you think that your disk contains bad sectors.

4. Protect your computer against spyware

Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the Web sites you visit to usernames and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer's performance. To combat spyware, you might want to consider using Microsoft Windows Defender, which is included in Windows Vista, and is available as a free download for Microsoft XP SP2. Alternatively, there are other free anti-spyware software programs available.

5. Learn all about ReadyBoost

If you're using Windows Vista, you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your system. A new concept in adding memory to a system, it allows you to use non-volatile flash memory—like a USB flash drive or a memory card—to improve performance without having to add additional memory.