Dont Drink & Drive

Dont drink and Drive
Be Wise
Thats the advice ..
Celebrate new year with cheers not tears,
Neither to yours cheeks nor to others.
So my all dear
A Very Happy New Year....

         By, Muzzamil Shaikh™

Lava officially announced the affordable 3G 402+ smartphone.

Lava officially announced the affordable 3G 402+ smartphone

Lava International Limited has officially announced their new budget-segmented smartphone device, the Lava 3G 402+. The smartphone packs a 4 inch WVGA screen and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, and marks a significant improvement over its predecessor, the 3G 402, which had been launched earlier this year.

We had earlier posted that the device was up for pre-order on Flipkart, but, now Lava have given their official stamp of approval to the device. Lava say that their 3G series of devices aim to provide consumers with ‘the best possible 3G mobile experience at an affordable price’to help them stay connected to their social lives and for easy and fast internet access, and bring 3G connectivity to the masses.

Lava 3G 402+ packs a 4 inch WVGA screen that is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Dual Core processor. A 3 MP primary camera with auto-focus and and VGA front facing shooter are handed imaging responsibilities. The device improves upon the 3G 402 by doubling the RAM to 512 MB and packing in 4 GB ROM, effectively eight times the internal storage of its predecessor which had a meager 512 MB internal storage. Lava say that the improved specs should enhance the gaming experience of titles such as Temple Run which should play with ‘ease and swiftness’, and the improved storage should allow for a significant number of applications to be installed on the device without the dreaded memory low warning from popping-up. The device is powered by a 1500 mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Lava have also introduced some software add-ons such as ‘Shake’ and ‘Keyboard magnifier’ which they claim improve the user experience and enhance productivity. Calls can be answered and disconnected by shaking the phone. Keyboard magnifier, as the name suggests should help while editing the text.

Lava aims to live up to the demands of its consumers by providing them the best 3G enabled devices at affordable prices as a growing number of people feel it is important to stay connected on social networks and utilize 3G mobile interneton the go. With a strong market intelligence, we have now launched 3G 402+ for an enhanced overall user experience....
            Hari Om Rai, Chairman & MD,            Lava International Ltd.

Lava have marked the device at Rs. 6499, though, as we reported yesterday, it is available for pre-order at Rs. 5499. The estimated shipping date for the device is by the 4th week of December.

DETAILS 

CPU
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Dual Core
RAM
512 MB
INTERNAL STORAGE
4 GB
EXTERNAL STORAGE
32 GB
DISPLAY
4 inch
DISPLAY RESOLUTION
WVGA (800 x 480 pixels)
PRIMARY CAMERA
3 MP Auto Focus
SECONDARY CAMERA
VGA
BATTERY
1500 mAh
DIMENSIONS
64.5x125.5x11.4 mm
WEIGHT
124 g

AAP strikes in National capital of India, placed 18 complicated issue before making Govt in Delhi.

The 18 issues pertaining to the common man raised in Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal's letter to the chief Congress and the BJP chiefs.

1. The VIP culture should be stopped in Delhi. No MLA, minister or Delhi official will use a red beacon on their cars. Neither will they live in big bungalows nor take any special security.

2. Passing of the Janlokpal Bill, the same version for which Anna Hazare held fasts.

3. People will take decision directly in 'mohalla sabhas', which will be held in every locality and colony.

4. The AAP demanded complete statehood status for Delhi. Central government's hold on DDA and Police should end.

5. The party also demanded a special audit of all electricity companies in the national capital from the time these were privatised. The companies that refuse to participate, their licenses should be cancelled.

6. Electricity meters should be checked.

7. There is 220 litres of water available for every person daily. Where is it?.

8. AAP wants unauthorised colonies should be regularised. Thirty percent of Delhi's population lives in such colonies and these should be regularised.

9. The party demnded to know if the Congress and the BJP will support its decision to give clean and affordable 'pakka houses' (built up houses) to those living in slums.

10. It also sought their support to give regular jobs to those working on contractual basis.

11. It wants to give infrastructural facilities like roads, electricity, water and basic facilities to the ordinary trader.

12. AAP said it is against FDI in retail.

13. The party wants to provide facilities and subsidies to farmers in the villages in the national capital.

14. The party also demanded to know the Congress and BJP's stand on opening 500 government schools, stopping donations in private schools and making the fee system transparent.

15. The party said it wanted to open new government hospitals with better facilities.

16. It also wants to have special security units for women and wants all harassment cases to be tackled within three months.

17. It wanted to set up enough courts and appoint judges so that all cases are dealt with within six months.

18. The AAP wanted to know whether the municipal corporations of Delhi will support them on these issues.

Seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in Hyderabad.

A seven-year-old girl was Tuesday stabbed to death a youth described as a maniac by polic by e at Secunderabad Railway Station here

The shocking incident took place on platform number 10 when Priyadarshini, along with her father and grandmother, was waiting to board a train to Maharashtra's Solapur to attend a marriage.

Representational pic

As her father Srinivas went to buy the tickets, a youth appeared and attacked the girl with the knife. Other passengers standing nearby caught hold of the youth, thrashed him before handing him over to railway police.

The victim was taken to government-run Gandhi Hospital, where she died while undergoing treatment.

Police identified the assailant as 21-year-old Karan Kumar, a resident of Chittoor district. He is an engineering student at a private college at Putturu in the same district.

Kumar told police that his girlfriend is HIV positive and his friends used to taunt him for this. Unable to bear the insult, the youth left his native town, boarded a train and reached Secunderabad.

Police were questioning the assailant and trying to know why he attacked the girl.

Oz man's belly bursts after drinking beer from can he dropped in river

An Australian man is still in search of a reason that could explain the increase in the size of his belly after he drank beer from a can that he had knocked in the Brisbane River in Queensland in March 2012

After John Macdonald's belly swelled, he suffered a spell of violent illness due to which he had to undergo four operations and several courses of antibiotics, according to news reports.

Macdonald, who is yet to recover from the hernia-like blob of flesh that sits on his belly, said that he wants to tell his story to

Mandela memorial service: Mourners gather in Johannesburg.

Tributes have been paid around the world to the former South African president

Tens of thousands of mourners are expected in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela.

US President Barack Obama and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will be among those paying tribute.

The service will be held at the 90,000 capacity FNB stadium, where Mr Mandela made his last public appearance. It will also be shown on big screens at three "overflow" stadiums.

The former South African president died aged 95 last Thursday.

The country is observing a series of commemorations leading up to the funeral on Sunday.

The memorial service is likely to be one of the biggest gatherings of international dignitaries in recent years.

Hundreds of people began assembling outside the stadium during the night, the BBC's Joe Winter reports from the scene.

Crowds, many wearing Nelson Mandela t-shirts and South African football and rugby tops, are singing songs from the fight against apartheid, our correspondent adds.

'A mighty life'

The crowds will be addressed by South African President Jacob Zuma and there will be tributes from other heads of state, including US President Barack Obama, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Cuban President Raul Castro.

Under Mr Castro's brother Fidel, Cuba was a staunch critic of apartheid, and Mr Mandela had expressed gratitude for his support.

Members of the African National Congress (ANC) put up posters at the FNB stadium

People streaming in to the FNB stadium to secure their seats for the memorial service on Tuesday

Final preparations were being carried out inside the stadium on Monday

Four of Mr Mandela's grandchildren are also expected to make speeches, along with Andrew Mlangeni, Mr Mandela's fellow former Robben Island prisoner and friend.

Sehwag's 'lie' about Shoaib Akhtar exposed

Sehwag's 'lie' about Shoaib Akhtar exposed.

Sledging in cricket has been a long time thing. This has been done to as to intimidate the opposition and put the batsman or bowler under pressure making mistake. In a recent TV program on Star Plus at Sahara Indian Sports Awards 4th Dec 2010, Sehwag was boasting himself with Shahrukh Khan and Sunil Gavaskar on stage about a  test match with Pakistan, where Sehwag was a part of sledging with the Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhar.

He told that he was batting near 200 and Shoaib Akhtar was fed up seeing him as quoted "Thak chuka tha Mujhay dekh dekh kar " (He was fed of me looking at me on and on again). So he changed ends to around the wicket and started putting bouncers on Sehwag, after each delivery Akhtar kept on tauting him to hook him " Hook mar kay dekha" ( Show me if you can hook ) constantly for one over.

After realising that he wont stop saying that so he reffering to Sachin Tendulkar , who was at the non-striker's end said to Akhtar  " Woh tera baap khara hay non-striker end pay , ussko bol wo mar kay dikhaye gaa"(Your father is at the non striker's end, ask him to play the shot). 

After one over Shoaib Akhtar put up a bouncer on him (Tendulkar) who put up a six on his bowling. As a reaction Sehwag said " Beta beta hota hay , baap baap hota hay " (Son is son , and father is a father) . 

Hence in all this epsiode in front a huge audience he boasted with no hesitation, not knowing that he was saying this biggest lie of this life.

Here is stat from "ESPN Cricinfo" , the most reliable cricket encyclopedia, shows that during Sachin Tendulkar's career , there was been none of the Test match with Pakistan where he ever has hit a six . 


If even he was trying to mention the one dayers, in none of the match Sehwag was near 200 i.e individual score. His highest score till date is 219 that too against West Indies, so cannot be true about that either. 

Hence Sehwag's lie about Shoaib Akhtar has been exposed, so he must put a mask of shame on him, rather  then putting hoax and false statements in front of the audience.

See in the 6's coulmn , no six has ever been registered by Tendulkar

If you people doubt that this stat has been photo shopped or tampered withthe link to stat is given as under.

How to Clean a Laptop/Desktop Screen with Household Products

Method One: Create a Cleaning Solution

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   Create a gentle cleaning solution. The ideal solution is plain distilled water. If more heavy cleaning is needed a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water can also be effective.
   
   

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      Put the solution in a small atomizer bottle, the type that you push from the top to get a fine mist. Don't use this to spray on the screen itself, however.
      
      
      
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      Apply a minimal amount of the solution to very soft cloth such as a cotton cloth (e.g. an old T-shirt), a lint-free microfiber cloth, a disposable cloth (such as a soft, non-woven compress or disposable wipe from the drugstore with no cleaning agents added) or similar. A large cloth (or several disposable wipes) is best, since it will help to reduce the risk of leaving streaks across the screen from finger pressure. Do not make the cloth wet, only moist. A wet cloth can drip or run when cleaning the screen and the solution can weep behind the bezel and permanently damage your screen!
      
      
      
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      Wipe the cloth against the screen in a circular, or other consistent motion. Rapid circular movements generally eliminate streaks. Apply a gentle and even pressure to the cloth. Use only enough pressure to keep the cloth in contact with the screen. Take care not to press your fingers into the cloth or screen. Applying too much force when cleaning the screen can permanently damage the LCD matrix rendering your screen unusable.
      
      
      

   Method Two: Wipe with a Moist Cloth

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      Turn the computer off and unplug the power adapter and battery.
      
      
      
      
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      Dampen a soft cloth with water.^[1] Apply a little water to a soft microfiber cloth, making the cloth barely moist.
      
      
      
      
      • Only use soft cloth. A static-free, fiber-free cloth works best, but most non-abrasive cloths will also work well. Do not, however, use paper towels, dish towels, or other rough cloths.
      • Do not drench the cloth in water. A soaked cloth is more likely to drip excess water into the machine, which could cause serious damage to your computer. If you accidentally use too much water, wring the cloth out well until it is only slightly moist.
      • For best results, use distilled water instead of tap water. Tap water contains minerals, and some of these minerals can be conductive. As a result, tap water is more likely to cause a short than distilled water.
      • Do not, under any circumstance, spray water directly onto the screen of the Macbook Pro.^[2] This significantly increases your odds of getting water into the machine, thereby making a short more likely. Only use water if you apply it with a soft cloth.
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      Wipe down the screen. Wipe the screen from side to side and top to bottom, working in small circular buffing motions. Apply sturdy but slight pressure to the screen as you work.
      
      
      
      
      • Hold the screen toward the very top or very bottom to avoid re-smudging it as you work.
        
        
        
        
      • You may need to pass over the screen multiple times before all the smudges have been removed. You may also need to re-dampen the cloth as you work, depending on how many passes over the screen you need to make.
        
        
        

        Tips

        • Tissues, napkins, and other paper products will leave flakes of paper on your monitor. It's better to not even try using them. They can contain wood fibers and may even scratch polished surfaces.
        • You don't want mineral spots on your screen, so don't use tap water.
        • NEVER spray ANY solution directly onto your screen! The edges of LCD and Plasma screens have electrical connections on them. Any solution that drips or runs down the screen can short out or otherwise permanently damage your screen! ALWAYS apply your solution to your cleaning cloth ONLY!
        • If you're a photographer, you can use your lint-free lens wipes instead of a soft cotton cloth.
        • If you have lens cleaner for eyeglasses, check the back to see if it contains "Isopropanol", if it does don't use it on your LCD monitor.
        • If you apply too much of the solution and it is drippy or too damp, wipe it off with a soft cloth and apply less.
        • Clean and then let it soak for a little an then repeat. Be patient with hard to clean spots.

        
        

        Warnings

        • Using a lint-free microfiber cloth is best, an "old T-shirt" or other soft cloth can introduce dust and lint which may be detrimental to the computer itself.
        • If in doubt, test a small area of screen first.
        • Many manufacturers are recommending using either a soft, lint free dry cloth or to use a commercially available cleaning kit designed specifically for use on LCD screens. You can find a link to one such source in sources and links near the bottom of this page.
        • Do not use paper towels, they are made with wood fiber and can scratch the LCD screen.
        • Use only enough pressure to hold your cleaning wipe on the screen. NEVER press hard, scrub, or scour when cleaning an LCD screen all these actions can cause permanent damage to the screen.
        • Shut down your laptop, unplug it from the power adapter, and remove the battery before cleaning it or you risk damaging the pixels in the LCD display.
        • Avoid using products such as Windex because these contain ammonia, alcohol, or both and they can degrade the LCD panel.
        • The single use wet/dry LCD cleaning wipes that are commercially available solve the problems mentioned above and one more not mentioned. The wet wipe is moistened with the correct amount of cleaning solution so that you cannot have drips or runs on your screen. The wipes in the kit are lint free and do not leave streaks when used according to directions. Finally, a single use wipe totally eliminates the possibility of cross contamination. This happens when a wipe or cloth is used on more than one device or is reused multiple times as is suggested above. If the cloth used for cleaning becomes contaminated in storage between cleanings, you can do permanent damage to a very expensive LCD or Plasma TV with just one wipe! For the price, the elimination of risk, and just plain old peace of mind, a single use wet/dry wipe system is by far your best choice for cleaning LCD monitors, TVs, Plasma TVs, and any LCD screen.

        
        Things You'll Need

        • Distilled water
        • A soft cotton cloth (a microfiber cloth is best)
        • White Vinegar
        • Spray Bottle
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India’s Top Businessmen & Their Academic Qualification

Here is a list of India’s top businessmen with their academic qualifications. Many think that these business leaders were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. But fact is not correct. They have studied hard to reach at this height and contribute toward the economic growth of the country.

Ratan Tata

He completed his B.S. in architecture with structural engineering from Cornell University in 1962, and the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 1975.

Mukesh Ambani

He completed his graduation with a bachelor`s degree in chemical engineering from the UDCT, now Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. He later enrolled for an MBA from Stanford University but completed only one year of the two year programme, to help out his legendary father in business.

Deepak Parekh

He is the Chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation. A Chartered Accountant, Parekh began his career with Ernst & Young Management Consultancy Services in New York. After returning to India, he worked with Grindlays Bank and also Chase Manhattan Bank as its assistant representative for South Asia. Parekh joined HDFC in 1978.

Kumar Mangalam Birla

He is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. A chartered accountant by qualification, he also has an MBA from the London Business School.

Anand Mahindra

He is the Chairman and Managing Director of one of India’s largest enterprise, Mahindra & Mahindra. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1977 (he studied filmmaking at Harvard), and completed his MBA from Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1981.

Sunil Bharti Mittal

Telecom tycoon is the founder, chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises. He started his career at 18 after graduating from Punjab University in 1976 and founded Bharti. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School, USA.

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani

He is the chairman and managing director of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited. RIL was ranked #99th in Fortune Global 500 and is India’s most valuable company by market value and second-largest Indian company by turnover. He attended the Hill Grange High School on Peddar Road, Mumbai. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the UDCT, now Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.

Anil Dhirubani Ambani

He is the group head. He completed his Bachelors degree from University of Bombay (as it was known then), followed by Master of Business Administration degree from University of Pennsylvania Wharton School.

N. R. Narayana Murthy

Chairman Emeritus of Infosys earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mysore in 1967 and a master’s degree in technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, in 1969.

Azim H Premji

Chairman of Wipro holds an electrical engineering degree from Stanford University, USA.

Venu Srinivasan

He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Sundaram Clayton Ltd and TVS Motor Company. After graduating as an engineer from the University of Madras, he completed a Master’s Degree in Management from Purdue University in the USA.

Shiv Nadar

He is the founder and chairman of HCL and the Shiv Nadar Foundation. He received a pre-University degree in The American College, Madurai and degree in Electrical And Electronics Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

Rajiv Bajaj

Bajaj Auto MD graduated first in class, with distinction, in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune in 1988, and then completed his masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with distinction, from the University of Warwick in 1990.

Manoj Gaur

CEO & MD of Jaiprakash Associates Limited holds a Civil Engineering degree. Sameer Gaur, MD and CEO at Jaypee Sports International Limited completed his Masters in Business Management from the UK.

Kalanidhi Maran

Media Baron has an MBA from the University of Scranton, US.

Sajjan Jindal

Chairman, Managing Director of JSW Steel, holds B.E in Mechanical Engineering from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology which was then under Bangalore University.

Raghav Bahl

He is the Controlling Shareholder and Managing Director of Network 18. An Economics graduate from St. Stephens College, he has done his MBA from the University of Delhi.

Vijay Mallya

UB Group chairman studied at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and graduated with a Bachelors of Commerce degree. While in college, he was interning in his family businesses. After he graduated, he also interned at the American part of Hoechst in the United States.

Kushal Pal Singh Teotia

He is the chairman and CEO of DLF Limited. After graduating in science from Meerut College, Uttar Pradesh, he pursued Aeronautical Engineering in UK.

Narayanaswami Srinivasan

He is the Managing-Director of the India Cements Limited. He holds a B.Sc. (Tech) from Madras University, a M.Sc. from the University of Chicago and completed his post-graduation in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Malvinder Mohan Singh

He is the former Chairman and CEO of Ranbaxy Laboratories. He received his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.Brother Shivinder Mohan Singh holds an Honours Graduate in Mathematics. He also received his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Pawan Munjal

He is the Managing Director and CEO of Hero MotoCorp Ltd is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering.

Rahul Bhatia

Group Managing Director and Director, InterGlobe Enterprises Limited (IndiGo airlines) holds a degree in electrical engineering from University of Waterloo, Canada.

Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao

He is the Founder Chairman of GMR Group, a global infrastructure developer and operator based in India. He is a mechanical engineer by qualification.

Uday Kotak

He is the Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Group. He is an alumnus of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.

Masturbation!!!

Masturbation is healthy: Masturbation is one of the best ways to stay healthy and has many health benefits. It can cure diseases like insomnia, stress, anxiety, menstrual cramp,depression, and it can even stimulate your immune system. Some researches say it's also a form of exercise; it can burn a few calories even though it can't match up to gym workout.

It feels really good: Fantasies make masturbating so much fun. So, fantasize about having sex with celebrities, porn stars, strangers and what have you. By masturbating, you can have one of the greatest orgasms of your life.

Masturbation is safe: What's the only 100% safe form of sex? It's masturbation. You don't need to worry about getting pregnant or getting an STD. Unlike sex, masturbation is free of cost. It's your own body, do whatever you want.

Masturbation is natural: Masturbation is normal, and it's a natural act. It is a common form of autoeroticism. Forget the myths and misconceptions regarding masturbation. It will never lead to infertility, sexual weakness or loss of libido. Even animals like monkeys, dogs, and cats masturbate.

Masturbation improves sexual relationship: You can learn many things from masturbation. It can improve your sexual relationships with your partner. Women can explore their own body through masturbation; they can determine what is erotically pleasing to them and can share this with their partners.

Is Masturbation Dangerous?

Answer: 

Masturbation Is Not Dangerous!
Masturbation, or self-stimulation of the genitals for pleasure, is not a dangerous or bad activity for men or women. In fact, it is quite normal. It cannot cause any health problems-- even though there are many myths that warn of dangers. Masturbation does not cause fertility changes in men or women, such as decreased sperm or egg counts.

Fiction
:
People have been told for hundreds of years that masturbation is bad, and some were even told that it poses health risks. Many people do not stop to question the validity of these messages and mistakenly believe them to be true. There are actually many benefits associated with masturbation: it can help to relieve stress and tension, help you to go to sleep, and it has been proven to aid in alleviating menstrual cramps. It helps you learn what kind of stimulation turns you on. It can also be viewed as a good workout for your cardiovascular system, and can improve self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness. Masturbation also allows people to remain sexually active throughout the course of their entire life, partner or not!
 

There is no numerical safety limit to how many times a day one can or should masturbate. The only time a person should be concerned is if his or her masturbation is so frequent that it significantly interferes with other aspects of the individual's life. For example, if a young man stops socializing because all he wants to do is masturbate, he may become socially withdrawn which creates its own problems. Otherwise, pleasuring oneself is safe and enjoyable.

Are there Benefits to Masturbating?
Masturbation has several benefits. It relieves sexual tension and helps people become more comfortable with their own bodies. Masturbation while alone gives the individual sexual gratification without needing to engage in sexual activities with others, and it does not carry the risks of STIs or pregnancy. Through masturbation, a person can learn how he or she likes to be touched. Once in a sexual relationship, the individual can share this information with his or her partner to maximize pleasure. Some couples even masturbate with one another to broaden their range of sexual activities. For men, masturbation with stop-start techniques (halting stimulation just prior to orgasm, then touching oneself again once the orgasmic feeling has subsided) can help increase ejaculatory control.

Masturbation is an excellent way to learn about your sexual anatomy and unique sexual likes/dislikes and responses. Through experimentation (which is a normal activity), you can touch all the parts of your body and find out what brings you the most pleasure. This knowledge will help both you and your partner (present or future) to have a good sex life. Sex toys and lubricants can also help you explore and discover what gives you the most pleasure, allowing you to approach sex with a partner with more confidence and satisfaction.
 

Is it Normal to Masturbate?

Despite all of the rules and taboos placed around masturbation, there is nothing unnatural about it. Everyone is born with genitalia, and it is only natural that people experiment with touching their genitals during the course of their lives. Children often do so in the first year of life without any instruction or other prior learning. They touch their genitals because it brings them physical pleasure; they are not yet aware that society influences many people to consider it negatively. Many parents will attempt to stop their children from engaging in the taboo behavior if they see it or hear about it occurring. Ideally, however, parents should be helping their children understand the difference between behaviors that are appropriate in private and those that are appropriate in public. Parental discomfort and embarrassment play key roles in influencing the way parents talk to their children about sex and sexual topics. Even the most educated parents may have difficulty discussing masturbation, so it is not surprising that many children view masturbation as a bad thing.

Guilt and misinformation have been associated with masturbation for hundreds of years. It is only recently that people have begun to accept that masturbation is natural in humans and other species. Sex therapists encourage people to use masturbation as a good way to learn about their bodies and the types of stimulation that best arouse their sexual feelings. We should value masturbation as a learning process and overcome the strong taboos that are often still associated with it.
 


Is Masturbating like Sex?
Self-pleasuring is a form of sexual expression. Masturbation is a type of sex. It is safe sex, since you cannot become pregnant or contract an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) while masturbating. You are reinforcing your identity as a sexual being every time you masturbate. You are casting off the taboos and negative thoughts from ancient belief systems and celebrating your sexuality. You will not go blind or be punished, as many old wives’ tales claim; instead, masturbation provides us with a way to escape the world and enter into the private world of our sexual selves.




Real Life Testimonials

My mom encouraged me to masturbate when I was growing up. She said that it would help me learn more about myself and what I enjoyed sexually. I do not have any anxieties about masturbation.
-J. Price


My dad caught me masturbating when I was 13. He freaked out and said that I was a dirty boy and punished me harshly. From that time on, I feared masturbation and anything associated with sexual pleasure. I have felt much confusion and turmoil since then and have learned that it is important to foster good feelings about self-pleasuring in order to have a healthy sex life.
   -M. Harris


 


Next to running, masturbating is my favorite way to clear my mind and relieve stress.
  -K. Blane


 


My friends and I all thought it would be cool to go and buy vibrators. I felt so nervous and dirty the first time I used mine, and just could not relax and enjoy myself. It took several attempts to finally become comfortable with using the vibrator to playing with myself. Once I relaxed, I loved it and was able to learn what I liked and did not like for pleasurable sexual stimulation. My sex life and confidence have improved dramatically since then, and I recommend a vibrator to anyone not achieving the levels of pleasure that they desire during sex!
   -T. Marshall
 


I went to a Catholic school through 8th grade where sex education was virtually non-existent. We were taught that masturbation would send us to Hell because we were committing a great sin. Since then, I have learned that masturbation is a positive expression of my unique sexuality and is perfectly normal. No more praying to God for forgiveness every time I engaged in my self-pleasuring activities!
   -P. Hasek


Robert Lewandowski produced a striker's masterclass as he scored four goals against Real Madrid in a commanding Champions League semi-final first-leg victory for Borussia Dortmund.

The Poland striker volleyed in Mario Gotze's cross at the back post early on before Cristiano Ronaldo tapped in.

Lewandowski collected Marco Reus's shot to poke in past Diego Lopez and crashed home a 12-yard strike for a hat-trick.

The 24-year-old converted his fourth from the spot, after Reus was fouled.

With his contract due to expire at the end of next season, the forward has been a reported summer target for Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

And his value will increase no end after he became the first player to score four times in a Champions League semi-final.

His ruthless display of finishing continued Dortmund's 100% European home record this season and leaves Real Madrid with a mountainous task to reach the final at Wembley in May.

It also showed more evidence of a shift towards German dominance of Europe, only 24 hours after Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 4-0 in their semi-final first leg.

Bayern's thrashing of Barca came on the same day they announced a £31.5m deal for Gotze, but Dortmund's response was an energetic display that left them on the verge of a first Champions League final appearance since 1997.

Who is Robert Lewandowski?

• Born: 21 Aug 1988 Warsaw, Poland
• Position: Striker
• Previous Clubs: Lech Poznan, Znicz Pruszkow, Legia Warsaw
• Joined Dortmund for around £4m in June 2010
• 35 goals this season with 14 in his last 12 Bundesliga games
• Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2011-12
• Poland: 16 goals in 53 appearances

Boss Jurgen Klopp had issued a rallying call to the club's fans urging them to be positive in their support despite the Gotze development.

And the effervescent coach received a similarly rousing performance from his team as they set off at a blistering pace and could have been a goal up a minute before Lewandowski's opener.

Reus, who was a constant thorn in the Real Madrid side, took on the visiting defence but his shot was saved by Diego Lopez, with Lewandowski failing to tuck in the rebound.

The Pole made amends after eight minutes when he shook off the attentions of Pepe to steer in Gotze's delicious cross at the back post.

This was Real's third consecutive Champions League semi-final under boss Jose Mourinho, having lost the previous two, and the game's pattern looked ominous for his side as Dortmund tore into them at every opportunity with Sven Bender quick to dispossess his opponents in midfield.

The Spanish side were limited to shots from Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso, but the game appeared to have turned in the space of a minute just before the break.

Mourinho misery

• This result was Jose Mourinho's biggest defeat in 106 Champions League games
• Robert Lewandowski has become the first player to score a hat-trick against Real Madrid in Champions League history

Reus again bore down on the Real back line and looked like he was tripped in the penalty area by Raphael Varane, yet referee Bjorn Kuipers waved the German's appeals away.

The visitors then pounced as Mats Hummels' poor back pass let Gonzalo Higuain break free of the defence, and his cross allowed Ronaldo a simple tap in for his 50th Champions League goal.

Dortmund replied with the resolve that has won them new fans this season. They regained the lead five minutes after the break as Lewandowski latched onto Reus's shot to put the hosts back in control.

More impressive was his third goal five minutes later. It came from another mis-hit shot, this time from left-back Marcel Schmelzer, whose effort cut across the penalty area, but the Polish striker took a touch to kill the ball, dragged it out of Pepe's reach and smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

Echoes of Bayern's pummelling of Barcelona on Tuesday were already in mind and it got worse for Mourinho's side as Xabi Alonso bundled Reus over in the penalty area, with Lewandowski making no mistake from the spot.

Ronaldo went close to pulling another goal back but Roman Weidenfeller was quick off his line to thwart the Portuguese forward on a deflating night for the Spanish league champions.

LINEUP, BOOKINGS (4) & SUBSTITUTIONS (6)

Borussia Dortmund

• 01 Weidenfeller
• 04 Subotic
• 15 Hummels
• 26 Piszczek (Grosskreutz - 83' )
• 29 Schmelzer
• 06 Bender
• 08 Gundogan (Schieber - 90' )
• 16 Blaszczykowski (Kehl - 82' )
• 09 Lewandowski Booked
• 10 Gotze
• 11 Reus

Substitutes

• 20 Langerak
• 27 Felipe Santana
• 05 Kehl
• 07 Leitner
• 18 Sahin
• 19 Grosskreutz
• 23 Schieber

Real Madrid

• 41 Diego Lopez
• 02 Varane
• 03 Pepe
• 04 Ramos Booked
• 05 Coentrao
• 06 Khedira Booked
• 07 Ronaldo
• 10 Ozil Booked
• 14 Alonso (Kaka - 80' )
• 19 Modric (Di Maria - 68' )
• 20 Higuain (Benzema - 68' )

Substitutes

• 01 Casillas
• 18 Albiol
• 24 Nacho
• 08 Kaka
• 22 Di Maria
• 09 Benzema
• 21 Callejon

Ref: Kuipers

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MATCH STATS

Shots

107

On target

85

Corners

42

Fouls

1113

Live Text Commentary

90:00+4:51Full time

Full TimeThe referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00+4:40

Garcia Sergio Ramos is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick.

90:00+2:46

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Ricardo Kaka. Raphael Varane produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

90:00+2:36

Centre by Angel Di Maria, blocked by Neven Subotic.

90:00+1:31

Direct free kick taken by Mats Hummels.

90:00+1:31Booking

BookingGarcia Sergio Ramos is shown a yellow card.

90:00+1:27

Garcia Sergio Ramos concedes a free kick for a foul on Sven Bender.

90:00+0:48

Rodriguez Diego Lopez restarts play with the free kick.

90:00+0:48Substitution

SubstitutionJulian Schieber comes on in place of IIkay Gundogan.

90:00+0:48

The referee blows for offside.

88:20

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a shot. Save by Roman Weidenfeller.

85:03

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Marco Reus by Mesut Ozil. Free kick taken by IIkay Gundogan.

83:05

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Mario Gotze from the right by-line, clearance made by Raphael Varane.

80:58

Mario Gotze restarts play with the free kick.

80:58Substitution

SubstitutionLukasz Piszczek goes off and Kevin Grosskreutz comes on.

80:58Substitution

SubstitutionSebastian Kehl comes on in place of Jakub Blaszczykowski.

80:58

Foul by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao on Jakub Blaszczykowski, free kick awarded.

79:43

Garcia Sergio Ramos delivers the ball, comfortable save by Roman Weidenfeller.

79:22Substitution

SubstitutionRicardo Kaka replaces Xabi Alonso.

79:09

Angel Di Maria delivers the ball, Mats Hummels gets a block in.