The truth is, for a growing number of women, pregnancy and birth are emotionally, physically and even sexually fulfilling experiences. This was certainly true for me. In fact, the sensations I experienced in labor can only be described as "orgasmic." This, I believe, was due to the fact that I overcame my fear of birth and refused to believe there was anything wrong with having mind-blowing pleasure in birth!
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Since its launch in June 2006, Orato.com has given more than 4200 correspondents worldwide a platform in which to tell their stories. Recently recognized as one of the top 12 news websites in the world by the 2008 Webby Awards (which have been called the Oscars of the Internet by the New York Times), Orato.com has attracted up to 100,000 visitors in one day.
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We want to be a competitive option for anyone with a great human-interest story to tell, and we are giving our correspondents a number of opportunities to earn money. In addition to selling the story directly to Orato.com, correspondents can benefit from a ‘tipping’ function that allows visitors to tip the author.
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Sphere: Related ContentI can’t imagine what it would be like living in Gaza, Israel, Palestine… what do I call it? This woman writes about the recent ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel:
“After so many years of kasams, the Gaza ceasefire (or ‘relaxation,’ if I translate directly from Hebrew) is a surprise. We hear a lot of empty words, a lot of threats, and a lot of confusion from our leaders.”
Read her full statement here: An Israeli’s Take On The Hamas-Israel “Ceasefire”
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Gazan blogger Heba Z took a break from writing because she was starting to lose faith that it would change anything, and in her words, no one was listening anyway. It was a simple cup of coffee restored her faith in humanity. Read her story - and let her know you’re listening.
Liverpool will celebrate being awarded European Capital of Culture this year with artwork by one of its most famous sons being shown in the capital. The exhibition, which begins today, will feature the Complete Collection of John Lennon’s artwork for the first time in their entirety in Liverpool.
The exhibition runs at the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo building from 23 May until 2 June, before embarking on a museum tour of Germany.
Here’s a taste: Slideshow of John Lennon’s art
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I vowed never to tune into Chef Ramsay again, but alas, this week, the TV was back on the same old station at the same old time. Grrr. It doesn’t help that my colleague conducts weekly interviews with the eliminated contestant the morning following the show…
So it was Rosann last night. Here at the office, we’re convinced Matt is only staying on for dramatic purposes, and probably Jen to some extent as well. I’m just waiting for that final blowout between Jen and Ramsay - now that would make for good TV, wouldn’t it?
I have to say, telling Rosann to step back in line and then kicking her off the show was a feeble attempt at providing some new drama on the elimination line. Oooh - what is Chef Ramsay going to do next?
Here’s what Rosann had to say about “getting the rug pulled out” from under her feet: Post-elimination interview with Rosann
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David Hatcher Childress, known as the real life Indiana Jones to the many fans of his books, has traveled to the ends of the Earth countless times, seeking adventure and the answers to the mysteries of mankind’s past. He has recently released the book, "The Crystal Skulls: Astonishing Portals to Man’s Past," which he co-authored with Steven Mahlar. Here’s what Childress thinks of crystal skulls, the supernatural and Indiana Jones.
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Astronomers have been able to capture and record the first moments when a massive star blows itself apart.
Erik Reichenbach is the latest victim to get caught up in the women’s tangled web of deceit and manipulation on Survivor Micronesia. In what is being called the dumbest move in Survivor history, the ice cream scooper from Hell, Michigan gave his Immunity Necklace to Natalie, who kindly returned the favor by voting him off. I spoke with him on the phone this morning; here’s what he had to say about life and women in Micronesia.
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