Vancouver - November 22, 2007: Orato.com - Teenagers have plenty of good reasons to hide their beliefs about sexuality from adults, but one thing's clear: teens are deeply affected by sexuality - their own, that of their peers, and the stuff saturating the media. The online citizen news site Orato.com wants to hire a teen sex columnist to be a voice of Generation Net.
While their parents are installing electronic nannies, the Internet generation is busy planning their Friday night on one of the biggest social networking sites known to humankind. If you think MySpace or Facebook have revolutionized communication, just think of the impact it has on the psyches of this generation poised to become the largest consumers and producers of Internet content!
The Internet has proven to be a dangerous place for teenagers. In the words of ProtectKids.com, "Never before have pedophiles had the opportunity to communicate so freely and directly with each other as they do online."
The fact teenagers are prime targets on the Internet is precisely one of the reasons why Orato.com will tackle these taboo issues by giving teens a safe and prominent place to talk openly and honestly about their experiences, online and otherwise.
Other subjects - like the latest Britney Spears video - are talked about incessantly in media, but less is heard from teens themselves about how Spears' provocative dress (or undress) translates in the high school hallway. Orato.com will provide a platform where teens can respond to the pressures they face to grow up fast and the conflicts they feel those days when they just want to be a kid.
"Sexuality hits a young person like a ton of bricks. And it's a jungle out there," says Orato.com's Editor in Chief Paul Sullivan "We hope that teenagers will see Orato as a safe place to talk about this human experience."
Teens have always had a sexual identity, whether it's abstinence or experimentation. What has changed definitively is the world in which teens grow up. Orato.com will open the door to a straight up look at what this means, and the only way to get it straight is from the mouths of teens. After all, teens are already talking about sex amongst themselves - why not open the dialogue and find out what they really feel?
So, if you are an outspoken teen who can write, isn't afraid to talk about sexuality and has an honest relationship with your parents (who must give their express written and verbal consent), contact heather@orato.com. Orato.com wants you to write a weekly column, which will be featured on our Love & Sex channel and also promoted throughout the online community.
To protect your privacy, you can use an alias, and Orato.com will have a sex education health counselor ready to weigh in when things get touchy. (No pun intended) The point is, the floor is yours, so the adult moderators will stand back and give you a space to take the reigns. Just like at the school dance, you choose the music, we chaperone - and listen.
To arrange an interview about this topic, contact Orato.com's Senior Editor Heather Wallace at 604-688-3100.
Sincerely,
Heather Wallace Senior Editor Orato Media Corporation Tel (604) 688-3100 Fax (604) 689-3009
It seems that lately things have gotten a smidge slack around here. I feel it is time to remind you of the rules that heretofore we have operated under. You are both cute dogs, but your continued cuteness in no way negates our previous agreement. Let me remind you of a few details of this agreement.
1. In exchange for room and board, you are to guard the kingdom. That would be guarding the kingdom from any and all bad guys, robbers, serial killers, etc. Feel free to bark maniacally at any of those that should appear in the yard. Guarding the kingdom does NOT include barking maniacally at bunnies, squirrels, cows, sheep and invisible things that only you can see, especially between the hours of 5am (when I stumble out of bed to let you out) and 8am (when I actually have to be out of bed to get to work). (And let me take a moment here to remind you that the pizza guy is a potential bad guy. He is not your friend. Just because he comes bearing food does not allow him free and easy access to the kingdom. He is potentially way more dangerous than the bunnies that you threaten to tear limb from limb.)
2. All of the stuff that lives in the toy basket is yours. Everything else is mine. Yours includes squeaky balls, random bones, partially unstuffed stuffed animals and chew ropes. Mine includes any and all shoes on the floor (especially the expensive leather ones), underwear that missed the hamper, bras, socks, dishtowels, the remote, the cell phone, the legs of my grandmother's antique chair and the vacuum. Did I mention shoes? ALL the shoes are mine. They come in pairs, not quads, for a reason.
3. The cat gets to sleep on the bed. You do not. You each weigh 50 pounds. The cat weighs 12. You sleep smack dab in the middle of the bed with all four feet spread out covering approximately 12 square feet apiece. The cat sleeps in a neat little ball covering about 2 square feet. The cat does not bring fleas into the house. You do. You, dogs, will never be allowed to sleep on the bed. Quit sneaking up when you think I'm not looking. Your 50 pounds of dogginess negates your stealth superpowers. I know you are up there!!
4. Speaking of the cat- when he hunkers down into that little mound, lays his ears back, squints his eyes and growls way back in his chest, HE IS NOT A HAPPY KITTY. Leave him alone. He does not want to play with you. What he wants to do is poke your eyes out and shread the skin around your face. He can do that, you know. Five of his 6 ends are really sharp and pointy. He has previously shown very little restraint. Clearly he enjoys smacking you upside the head with a paw full of claws. Do not aggrevate him. When he takes your head off after you have cornered him, I will let him. You have been forewarned.
5. The cat is mean. He will lead you down a path to destruction. He likes to tear around the house winding you up. He does this knowingly and intentionally. When you chase him, I will only yell at you for careening into walls and furniture. He knows this. Quit falling for it.
6. If you find something in the garbage can, assume that I intend for it to be there. Platic tampon shells are not chew toys. Don't eat them.
7. Also not for doggy consumption- anything you find in the litter box. This is why you no longer get to kiss me.
8. You are allowed to sleep on the furniture. You are not allowed to eat the furniture.
9. Yes, I have to leave every day to go to work. No, you cannot go with me. That's why there are two of you, so you can entertain each other. The cat gets to stay in the house. You both have to stay outside while I'm gone. The cat does not chew things up. You do. Quit whining about it. Your porch is air-conditioned. It's just like inside the house minus the sofa. If you'd quit chewing up dog beds, it would be just like inside the house. You have made your own proverbial bed by destroying two very expensive dog cushions.
10. I have opposable thumbs. This is why I get to be in charge. I can open cans, doors, and bags of treats. I am the only one in the house that can operate the hose sprayer. I'm also the only one with a driver's license and a car. I win. Being cute is no match for opposable thumbs.
While I in no way wish to suppress your rightful dogginess, I feel that these very simple guidelines will allow us to continue to co-exist in peaceful harmony. Please know though, that should you choose to continue in willful violation of these rules, I WILL PUT THE CAT IN CHARGE. He has just been itching for a position in management.
Much thanks, The Human
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I was motivated to look at my old livejournal. The writing seems so juvenille now. What do you think that means? If you're interested you can look her e punk_gurl212 . It's mostly from highschool, with a bit of first and second year thrown in.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Its nothing, its so normal you Just stand there I could say so much But I dont go there cuz I dont want to I was thinking if you were lonely Maybe we could leave here and no one would know At least not to the point that we would think so
Everyone here, knows everyone here is thinking about Somebody else Its best if we all keep it under our heads I couldnt tell, if anyone here was feeling The way I do But Im lonely now, and I dont know how To get it back to good
I dont mean that, you own me This aint no good, in fact its phony As hell But things worked out just like you wanted too If you see me out you dont know me Try to turn your head, try to give me some room To figure out just what Im going to do
And everyone here, hates everyone here for Doing just like They do Its best if we all keep this quite instead And I couldnt tell, why everyone here was Doing me like They do But Im sorry now, and I dont know how To get it back to good
Everyone here, is wondering what its like to be with Somebody else Everyone heres to blame, everyone here Gets caught up in the pleasure of the pain, Everyone hides Shades of shame, but looking inside were the same, were The same And were all grown now, but we dont know How To get it back to good
Everyone here, knows everyone here is thinking bout Somebody else Its best if we all keep this under our heads I couldnt tell, if anyone here was feeling The way I do But its over now, and I dont know how, its over now Theres no getting back to good
To all of you who know me out there- do you think I'm pretty? I'm talking having seen me in the past year. Thor says I need to lose weight before he'll think I'm pretty. Ouch. Guys you gotta help me here.
The empty place you'll leave will set me free and I thank you for that. I tried so hard to place my steps perfectly and keep my balance, but I still fell. I grasp and hit only pavement. I remember when my hands used to pull for water, propelling me forward. I'm sick. I'm tired. I don't know if I'll be here the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow is all I can feel and touch and care for.
I let him go, and I don't know why and I pray and hope and feel and want him back so badly. I knew how to make him happy. Unconditional love was what I wanted to give to him. I got so lost. Bring me back.
I was told the other days that we breathe in and out life. What we take is what we get, what we give is what we take. What we want is what we need. How did I get so far away from where I wanted, where I needed to be. How could I let go what made me happy. I'll try to remember to allow patience and to wait. Silence to insult, love to hate and anger. I love you, you know I do. I just fucked up, really really bad.
Lord, please bless this and me. Help me tomorrow to pick the right words. Give me another chance lord. Help me to be stronger and better. Let him come back to me. Please lord, I won't let him down or you, or anyone.
Charlie is being so good! He's listening, he's not peeing in the house anymore, and he can walk off leash without being a major hazard. He sat offleash with me while I had dinner at a cafe tonight! So, so very nice.
In other news, there is a pet rat running around my house somewhere. Anyone care to place bets on when we find her?
Now that I've got earning power, instead of paying off my loans, I've started envisioning all these things I want.
Here's the beginning of the end of 'retail therapy':
Short jean skirt Girl shoes (heels etc) Skirts , skirts, and more skirts (plus some dresses) Make-Up (I lost mine all at a party a couple of weeks back) Synth Dreads Helmet Black nail polish (again lost) Goth boots from Model Express New Jacket (leather?) Bathing suit (2 piece!) Tank Tops
Is anyone available to walk Charlie (my dog) or dog sit anytime in between 8-5 Monday- Friday? Please let me know if you're interested in chilling with the best dog on earth!
I'm out looking for a job to start ASAP. Unlike last year, I'm looking for something that will last longer than the summer. I love working with other people, and enjoy an office environment. However, I'm open to ANYTHING.
Please let me know if you hear anything girls and guys! Much thanks ahead of time!
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