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China Attacks 'Human Flesh Search'

China's list of online do's and don'ts is increasing with its pursuit of charges against individuals who use the Internet to uncover information about others — as well as the companies that make it possible.

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Into the Mind of Diesel

Shane Diesel really does do ‘em all, just as the title of his popular compilation series for Digital Sin boldly proclaims.

Oggie Oglethorpe ·
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The Rennaissance Will Be Televised

The owner of Black Market, James Melendy, has a theory about the popularity of interracial porn. “The bigger the dick, the smaller the white girl, the better,” he said. “It’s always been taboo, and it’s always going to be a big seller.”

Arch Stanton ·
opinion

Understanding the Asian Appeal

The die was cast more than 10 years ago, when I shot my first feature, the softcore “Asianatrix: Suffering Eternal,” in a dry-ice-filled sex club in San Francisco. An all-girl affair, it starred native Japanese porn star Suzi Suzuki, Korean-American fetish model Kumi, and an unforgettable performance artist/stripper/ sex worker named Jade-Blue Eclipse who would randomly pop up over the ensuing years in my more commercial work, lending it the cultish, colorful flair that I often strive for.

David Aaron Clark ·

XBIZ Summer Forum ‘09 to Host Webmaster Golf Tour Tournament

XBIZ is pleased to announce it will host the Webmaster Golf Tour Tournament to kick off the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, slated for June 3-5 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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The New Asian Persuasion

With a fractured adult industry overflowing with talent, it’s more difficult than ever for even a worthy performer to find recognition. Asa Akira is one starlet who, despite her beauty and consistently strong scenes, seems to get less attention than some of her more publicity-hungry rivals.

Acme Andersson ·
opinion

Show Me the Money

I wrote this column for XBIZ World's billing issue, in which the vagaries of processing and transacting for adult products and services are laid bare for the edification of the industry.

Tom Hymes ·

FSC Brings Federal Trade Commission to XBIZ Panel

The Free Speech Coalition has announced the addition of a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to its presentation at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum in Las Vegas.

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Billing Outside the Box

As the universe of adult paysites continues to grow, finding a new niche or offering an innovative technological breakthrough is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive for program owners.

Stewart Tongue ·

XBIZ Summer Forum to Host Player’s Ball Featuring DJ Quik

Party promoter D-Money is set to host The Player’s Ball on Day 2 of the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, set to rock the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino June 3-5 in Las Vegas.

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Time in a Bottle: Retention, Rebills and Rejoins

If you ask a salesman what the best product is to sell to make a profit, one answer that could be frequently heard from the more experienced merchant is "consumables."

Ayrora Temple ·

ASACP Offers Adult Webmaster Boot Camp at XBIZ Summer Forum

The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has announced its plans to host a Webmaster Boot Camp at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum.

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Adult Billing and the Credit Crunch

Since the rise of the adult Internet in the 1990s, most Americans have been using credit cards to purchase adult entertainment.

Alex Henderson ·

XBIZ.net Social Network Goes Live With Version 1.0

Continuing to connect and engage members of the global adult entertainment business community, XBIZ has launched Version 1.0 of adult industry social- networking portal, XBIZ.net.

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A Change in Scenery

As Mick Jagger succinctly put it oh so many years ago, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need."

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

XBIZ Extends Summer Forum Room Block to May 11

XBIZ has extended its room block until May 11, allowing more attendees to take advantage of the special Hard Rock Hotel room rate set during the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum June 3-5 in Las Vegas.

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The Nose Knows: Selling Erotic Scents

Many consumers are cutting corners when it comes to what they are spending their money on. Hopefully for those of us in the pleasure products industry this means more people will buy products that will enhance their sex lives and staying indoors to use them on each other as a source of entertainment.

Nathan Norco ·

XBIZ Releases Official Seminar, Events Schedule for 2009 Summer Forum

XBIZ has released the official seminar lineup and schedule of special events planned for the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum, ready to rock the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas June 3-5.

Video Secrets to Host Go Kart 500 Competition at 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum

Video Secrets will host the inaugural Go Kart 500 webmaster rally at the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, kicking off the three-day event held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Britain Seeks Universal Broadband

The Digital Britain movement is advancing with government plans to offer universal broadband access and mobile phone services throughout Britain by 2012, in an effort to develop a digital economy.