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Dreaming of a Blue Xmas
Let’s face it; Christmas couldn’t be a lousier time of year for the nation’s economy to bottom out. Then again, is there ever a good time for a recession? Yet it’s exactly because of the economic downslide that Christmas spending is expected to be down by almost 50 percent from what it was in 2007, according to the 23rd annual survey on holiday spending from the American Research Group Inc. Per the same random survey, mall traffic will see a definite drop, with 33.9 percent going less to enclosed malls.
Stocking Stuffers
Wonky XXX spoofs on popular Hollywood movies, South American Slabs of beef, vintage erotica, and extreme fetish (we're talking flatulence and sounding - don't ask if you don't already know) characterized the year in gay adult entertainment.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
XBIZ Awards Will Be Co-hosted by VH1 Comedian Chris Wylde
Comedian Chris Wylde — who has appeared in VH1 specials including "40 Greatest Reality TV Moments," "I Love the '70s" and "I Love the '80s" — has been named to co-host the 2009 XBIZ Awards on Feb. 12.
The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch
This week's tech watch brings news about a daring gambit by developers at MySpace, as well as a look at some hot new iPhone apps.
Hitting the Spot
Unlike “No Country For Old Men,” audiences did not walk away from the Coen Brothers’ latest film, “Burn After Reading,” shivering over Javier Bardem’s powerful performance as a serial killer. “Burn After Reading” audiences may not have remembered every plot element, but one thing they surely remember still is George Clooney’s character’s sidekick: the Liberator Ramp.
Evermore, Everlong, Everhard
You would be hard pressed to put ogether a single, coherent narrative about Erik Everhard from the adult film sites, movie databases and Wikipedia. There is not a lack of info, but way too much, and often contradictory.
Working With WordPress
WordPress is a free tool that enables webmasters to quickly and easily establish a scalable, search engine-friendly site.
Report: Shifting Surfing Patterns
TNS, a company specializing in international market research, has released the results of its survey of global surfing habits — and some of the results might surprise you.
Top 10 Tools for Today's Adult Webmaster
For the most part, these top-ten software offerings represent a refinement of new technologies, not the pioneering of them.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas dominates the tech news this week, with announcements from Google and many other leading companies.
The Future of Adult Technology
Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What is the most exciting technology on the horizon for adult?"
Do We Really Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself?
I believe that I am not alone at the moment in not being able to see clearly into next year, much less feel confident about what to expect.
XBIZ to Host Annual FSC Meeting at State of the Industry Conference
“XBIZ is pleased to host the Free Speech Coalition’s annual members meeting and we encourage all show registrants to be there,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “This is going to be a special opportunity for all involved.”
Google's Picasa
Billed as "the easy way to find, edit, and share your photos," Picasa is a powerful and intriguing image management, manipulation and publishing tool from Google.
The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch
The first Tech Watch of the new year brings word of a slew of new iPhone apps, as well as an important security update.
XBIZ President Alec Helmy, Gill Sperlein of Titan Media Join FSC as Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has tapped two new members to its eight-member board of directors, XBIZ President and founder Alec Helmy and Titan Media attorney Gill Sperlein.
Post Bush or More of the Same?
In spite of the exhilarating election of a new young president, the industry continues to face great upheaval and the realization can no longer be denied by anyone that business will return to what it was before.
Is Content Still King?
What can be said about content these days? Surely it's the foundation on which every paysite is based, so yes, content is and remains King. But for how long?