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Signs of Sexual Interest

By: Gian Erguiza

Most cases of sexual interest are led by physical attraction and sexuality. In this society we live in today, most men and women are attracted to candidates they know can satisfy their needs, physically and sexually. Ever since the dawn of time, men and women have always given off signs to someone they’re attracted to. The problem with that is, most people don’t know how to read the signs nor do they even have a clue that they’re being given signs. Even though most men and women have their own basis for attraction, it always comes down to the physical and material aspects. Reason being, there is a part of our brains that motivate the attraction by increasing heart rate, perspiration, and sexual arousal.

There are many signs of sexual interest. I have compiled a few different signs that are sure signs of sexual interest. I went ahead and asked a number of men and women to contribute what they think are sure signs of sexual interest and here are the results.

Visual contact – No I’m not talking about a glance. This is when a man and woman completely gaze at each other for a long period of time. It is almost understood that eye contact is an immediate sign of sexual interest. When a both man and woman suddenly become immersed in each others words, conversation turns to sexual suggestions, the eyes send messages to each other that they are definitely drawn to each other.

Flirting – Probably the most compelling sign of them all. This is when both man and woman are talking, conversing, in a sexual, yet, relaxed manner. Body language associated with their thoughts and feelings towards a relaxed sexual conversation is an absolute sign that they are very much sexually attracted to you. Sexual tensions mount and arousal soon plays with the mind sending both man and woman into a frenzied bliss in their minds. This sign cannot possibly be missed.

Physical contact - When a man or a woman gracefully touches your hand or is modest about putting their hand on yours, this is a definite sign. This sign lets you know that they are very much attracted to you and is open to the possibilities concerning the person. Touching is always an indication of attraction but touching without inhibition is a clear sign of sexual interest.

Primp – To groom oneself carefully. This also means when either man or woman adorn and fix up him or herself for you. This is an obvious sign of sexual interest since they are paying attention to detail to gain your attention and praise.

Sexual Connotations – Ahh, the set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning. In a one on one conversation this could get really sexual. It is always exciting to try and figure out what they were implying about what they said since most likely, by this point, it is the literal meaning, not the real meaning. Be careful though as you try to play with the words, it might actually just mean what they just said. Just because they implied to polish the knob while in the premise of a car, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want to give you a blowjob. Think before you speak and listen carefully before assuming.

These signs don’t guarantee that you’ll be having sex by tonight. You have to remember that physical attributes, beauty and attraction play the most part in having a sexual interest. It is always up to the person to read the signs right and make something of it. The true factor in all of this is that your physical appearance plays a big part in attraction and desirability. Image is everything.

Racism in 07?

By: Gian Erguiza

Racism is a very touchy subject for most. Free speech and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights always come into play whenever racism is discussed. To some, sadly, racial slurs are just words. But are they really? I myself have seen the consequences of a person throwing racial slurs at someone else and eventually, one person ended up dead on the spot for something they said. WWII is a real good example of racism. It is actually the pinnacle of racism. So does Racism live in 2007? You betcha. Hundreds and thousands of people preach their beliefs everyday against another race and it is pretty sickening and ignorant. How could you wish for another race to be eradicated? How could you wish for another race to be erased from the face of the earth? It is sadly the greatest truth of our times…that we cannot all live as one in peace and harmony.

I was at a Denny’s once somewhere in Texas and my friends and I decided to stop by and have some breakfast. Sure enough, as soon as we walked in, the looks we got from the workers was just plainly odd. It was pretty funny that they really didn’t even greet us nor did they ask us where we would want to sit since the couple before us got the normal greeting. They blatantly just kind of pointed towards a few tables in “the back corner.” Typical. I could see in the back of the counter that they were baffled as to who was going to serve us. Finally, our waitress came and had one of those stiff faced, fake ass smile. “Good Day,” she mused, “Your order?” Obviously we barely sat down and had barely opened the menu since we had to grab the menu ourselves. So we told her, “Five minutes please,” and she was just not amused. Five minutes roll by and she takes our orders. We get our food and then we come to find out that we don’t have enough forks for everyone. “Ma’m, can we please get three extra forks?” she was quick to answer with, “No we don’t have anymore forks right now.” No extra forks? Am I in la la land? What? First of all, they should have enough forks since our “tables in the back corner” didn’t have complete utensils to begin with. Second, they should have extra forks just in case! I’ve not ever been to any restaurant, small or big, that ran out of forks! And third, this is actually unethical and unorganized! Geez, they could’ve at least given us plastic forks! Pathetic. She didn’t even bother to look neither. Needless to say, she never checked on how we were doing, not once did she ask if we needed anything else nor did she ever ask if we needed more water. We had to ask for it. Not to mention the uncomfortable looks/rolling eyes they kept giving our way to match the service. So like true gentlemen and women, we finished it up, paid the full amount and left her the tip she’s supposed to get, even though she didn’t deserve it. We’re bigger than that. If you are asking yourself how I know? It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to know how it feels to be a victim of racism, its all the same feeling and plus, the confederate flags inside the joint blew their cover. This is not the only time I have ever felt racism, unfortunately.

Another incident was when I was with my buddies eating Yoshinoya here in Los Angeles. My buddies and I had just finished eating and decided to call it a night after partying all night. Just as soon as I was about to jump in my car, “woop, woop,” the siren squeaked. About four squad cars surrounded me. Great. They told the normal procedure to step away from the vehicle and get against the wall. They were soon all over my friends also. We soon found ourselves cuffed. They started questioning us and we answered politely knowing that any smart-ass comments or answers will just make things worse. Now on the corner of my right eye, I can see this officer just staring at me, shaking and just looking like a pressure cooker ready to blow. He finally had enough. The officer pulled me aside, lifted me up by my shirt while I was cuffed and said, “I am sick and tired of you Asians running around here thinking you’re some goddamned kings of streets!” and continued with,” You fucking punks should just go back to your country because you are not wanted here, you fucking chinks!” What the hell. I did not do anything to aggravate this officer nor did I want to as I previously mentioned. He then threw me against the wall again and then the other officers jumped in and pulled him off. What an asshole. They eventually tell us that we matched the description of suspects from a home invasion robbery that had just occurred. By the end of it all, they concluded that we were not the suspects and let us go. The officer was still heated and said it again, “Fucking chinks,” right before he left. I did not file a compliant because I know that it would go unheard. I hope that officer has learned his lesson somehow cause that was just plain wrong. That kind of talk could get him killed one day.

So does racism still exist in 2007? The answer is Yes. There is racism all over the world today in all shapes, colors and sizes and increasing by the second. Richards and Gibson are just some of the most recent examples of racist people gone mad publicly but I believe that people can change, if they want to. There is hope but it is quickly faltering. Trust your judgment and don’t be too quick to judge. Learn and progress. You can change.

Breast Implant Facts

By: Gian Erguiza



Been thinking about enhancing your image? Do you know the facts? Do you have questions about implants? For whatever reason you are getting breast implants, whether it be for self esteem or personal reasons, know the facts before you go under the knife to see what is involved with getting breast implants.

· Saline-filled breast implants are most safe and most effective. Saline-filled breast implants are also FDA approved.
· Silicone implants were FDA approved only as recent as November of 2006. Silicone implants are for 22 years of age or older only.
· Breast implants make it more difficult to detect breast cancer because they can hide the tumors. Mammograms cannot see through breast implants.
· Breast implants may interfere with your ability to breastfeed.
· Mentor Corporation and McGhan Medical are the only two saline-filled breast implants manufacturers that are FDA approved. All other manufacturers are still considered investigational.
· When saline implants rupture, they deflate and the results are seen almost immediately which is not the case of silicone breast implants which tend to rupture but look the same because the gel might leak into other areas surrounding the breast without visible difference.
· The search for the “perfect” implant regarding natural feeling, naturally shaped, and avoids the problem of capsular contracture continues to this day.
· Silicone-gel is still a popular implant choice due to its natural feeling breasts and its effectiveness for women with minimal breast tissue.
· 20 percent of modern implants will rupture within a 10-year mark.
· Collagen vascular disease is also found on women without implants.
· There is no proven fact nor study proving that Silicone (gel-filled) implants are unsafe, broken or intact.
· Fat Injection hinders the visibility of mammography for breast cancer. Only a handful of specialty physicians promote fat injection.
· Within 10-12 years, most women will need at least one additional surgery.
· There are no known studies to prove that a breast-feeding infant can be harmed by breast implants.

You have to do your own investigation before getting a breast augmentation for your own safety. Always ask the doctor for his past records, experience with breast augmentation, and if he is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Do not be afraid to ask the doctor for pictures, before/after or 10 years later, of his patients. Always ask your doctor for written information about the dangers of breast implants. A second opinion is always suggestive due to the high volume of doctors working without a license. Be smart and plan out what to do before and after the procedure. Be also aware of the general guidelines to help you understand the procedure of going under the knife.

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