According to British physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, “the earth is now so dangerous, that man will have to find somewhere else to live if the species is to survive.” In the face of such an alarming appeal, the average city-dweller ought perhaps to take some measures – but what sort? The other alternative of course is to ignore the information and carry on with life, until they tell us moment has arrived to evacuate the planet. Hawking’s words have sparked a debate, and a list of possible destinations, along with their pros and cons has been compiled by experts at NASA.

The ideal planet, so the experts say, would be one “similar to ours” (Jesus, if these are the same scientists who will be evacuating us, we’ll probably not even make it to the moon.)

One viable option, due to its “proximity” is part of another solar system, 15 light years away, which in practical terms, means that we would be destined to live in a Star Wars style spaceship for about 15 years.

The first destination on the scientists’ list is the moon, because it’s near, has water reserves, and I bet some great views of Planet Earth – though as Hawking points out, if the world’s apocolypse is very big, it will reach there too. The moon also has its drawbacks – such as the fact that the air is not breathable, due to its minerals, which would have to be extracted in some chemical process. There’s also not a whole lot of gravity. As if the situation wasn’t grave enough.

The second option is Mars, which is six months away, and has a 26,000 meter volcano three times the size of Everest. There is water though, and, on the plus side, the gravity is better than on the Moon – as in, you’d be able to sit down at a table with a bit more dignity.

The inconvenience of Venus is that it has very hot summers (450 degrees centigrade) – and it’s best not to even mention Mercury. You wouldn’t exactly be able to sunbathe on your terrace on either.

Enormous gaseous planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are all very similar in nature – all four are brightly multi-coloured mixes of cloud, and in the case of Saturn, some beautiful rings. The marshy swamps would be tricky, but the Venetians and the Dutch could probably show us how to build floating houses – it’s the hurricanes of 2000km/h that nobody would be able to do much about.

As you can see, finding a place to live outside of our planet is a little complicated. Many, myself included, would prefer to follow in the footsteps of Captain Ahab, and the Pequod trio, who died fighting. And who knows, maybe there will be a few like Ismael left behind to tell the tale.

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Territorios Festival is back once again, this time for their 14th edition, to deliver a line of brilliant bands at a very reasonable price. And of course, in a country where the music festivals not only snatch from your purse strings, but your heart too – a festival such as Territorios is one of the best around. If you don’t fancy going to Primavera Sound because Barcelona is full of tourists – and Benicassim is boring, and too druggy – then Territorios is the one for you.

Territorios was launched in 1998 as the first festival bringing the best of Celtic music. Not only was the project held in paying locations, but also in open spaces, which were completely free – in order to make the little know musical genre more widespread. For a good many years, Territorios has been divided into four distinct, separate days – however this year the bill has been reduced to only two days. With much more of a focus towards pop and indie, Territorios has nevertheless lost none of its interest in both experimental and traditional sounds, and also reaching the high level production of the mainstream.

Amongst the acts on the bill are Asian Dub Foundation, performing their new release, “A History of Now.” As you probably already know, the collective formed as a group of young Asians in London in 1993. Mixing dub, dancehall and punk, the band’s Rafi’s Revenge (1998) is a classic and must-have for every music fan. Also appearing at the festival are my beloved The Fall (who I have written about on here before), whose Pink Flag (1977) pretty much defined my post-punk adolescent years. It’s a true pleasure that this great band is touring again – I saw them recently in Barcelona, and they’ve lost none of their magic.

For brave girls – Klaxons, the forefathers of “new rave” will also be delivering some exciting live action to the crowds – also playing is Femi Kuti and Positive and Force. Femi’s story is a long one – all you need to know is that he is the best in funk-reggae-jazz-soul. Not only does the band put on a brilliant live show, but their words also have a deeper cultural resonance, taking on themes of colonial power in Nigeria, with songs speaking of the search for liberty, and the sense of community.

Of the national acts included in the festival line up – I prefer not to discuss them because… I am somewhere between horror, nausea and the feeling of not wanting to know anything more of the music “Made in Spain.” Obviously, the crisis has had its affects – but nevertheless, there are better things on offer at Territorios. Here is the website to find out a bit more: http://www.territoriossevilla.com/

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All that remains to be done is find Seville accommodation between the 20th and 21st of May and come along to Territorios. The weather will be perfect, so don’t worry about that – and entrance is cheap too.

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Roxxxy is the first robotic sex doll – and she’s got personality as well as anatomy. The doll, made by TrueCompanion, has got everything a sexual partner could want – not to mention five personalities to choose from: reserved and shy Farrah, Wild Wendy, S&M Susan, ready to fulfil any fantasy, inexperienced, 18 year old Yoko, and experimental Marta, who wants to take the lead.

Robots are becoming more like humans every day, and the sex industry is not one to be left behind. This doll’s skills include listening, speaking, holding a conversation, feeling and responding to the touch of others, moving the inside of her vagina, and – believe it or not – having an orgasm. You can choose the colour of her hair, and the size of her breasts – and her lifelike skeleton means that she actually moves like a real woman. She is also endowed with heartbeats, and a circulatory system which helps maintain body heat. The designers of the doll say that her skin feels real, and that a male version, Rocky Robot, is currently in the works.

Apart from its ability to move like a human, the robot also has a personality. For instance, if you touch timid Farrah in an intimate area, she is probably not going to appreciate it, whilst Wild Wendy will ask you to do it again. Also, they change moods: they can be tired, in the mood to chat, or just “in the mood…” The doll currently only speaks English, but the company has plans to launch Japanese, Spanish and German versions.

If all this is making you think of the tamagotchi – that was a children’s game – it wasn’t able to move its head or lips; whereas Roxxxy comes with strategically placed sensors. “I love the feel of your hand,” she told her creator during a demonstration at the Adult Entertatinment Expo in Las Vegas.

Each purchase of a Roxxxy doll comes with a technical support plan. The computer accompanying the doll can receive updates via the internet about how care for it and broaden its skills and vocabulary. There is also the chance to exchange your doll with other owners, via an online forum. As we can imagine, the function of the Roxxxy is to help individuals and couples develop and improve their sex lives. The robot can even provide real companionship and unconditional love for lonely people, or for those who want to act out their fantasies. But, whilst true love tends to be free, Roxxxy comes at a price (9,000US$.)

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Laura Aurelia

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Surgical procedures related to the penis are not controversial because of whether they are necessary or not, but rather because of the way in which they are carried out. Such is the case with circumcision; or, in other words the operation of removing the whole, or a part of the foreskin. The procedure is no longer strictly a religious or cultural matter – it is increasingly carried out for more medical reason, as a preventative method for infections and disease.

One of the diseases that has decreased is HPV (Human Papillomavirus) ; the infection which causes cervical cancer. This is the second most common cancer suffered amongst women. Yet culturally, very few men in Europe (with the exception of England) get operated on, because they prefer to just use condoms.

Operating is preferable though, because the foreskin contains cells which are the most attacked by certain viruses – including HIV. Other conditions which can be avoided are herpes, genital ulcers, vaginosis bacteriana and tricomoniasis.

Without a doubt, a delicate subject – not just because of the operation itself but also the psychological preparation required. It’s also important to go to the right specialists – some of which can be found in Seville, a city with a brilliant mix of dance, architecture and tapas culture.

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At least once in your lifetime, you have to experience what it feels like to read an erotic book and this is a very good opportunity for you to do so. “Leather wardrobes” is a novel that tells stories about BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Sadism and Masochism), which are unusual sexual practices but very innovative and sensual.

Fernando Sáez and Olga Viñuales are the authors of this Spanish novel that tells the story of twelve different people who, in one way or another; end up in the world of sadomasochism. The most interesting thing about this book is to find out, word by word, how the story of these twelve characters is mixed and how they are changing their habits and sexual preferences.

Olga is an anthropologist specialized in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and BDSM. The book also titled “Relatos de vida” (Life Stories) because it is assumed that the stories are true and, some of them, told in first person. Which is what it makes the book truly interesting.

The authors painted the world of sadism and other unconventional practices of eroticism, focusing on the social censure of it and explaining how people addicted to these practices enjoy their sexuality in a different way.

And if we break down the title, we also find two key elements for the BDSM: The wardrobe and the leather. The wardrobe is a tool that many use to hide and “punish” their partners, leaving them in there for hours. The leather (fetish of many, not just fans of BDSM) plays a predominant role in the eroticism, since; whips, masks, harnesses and other sensual items are made from this material.

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If you are just about to live your first BDSM experience (or are just curious about it) let me suggest you to rent an Seville accommodation and read “Leather wardrobes” with your partner. Surely it will be a second to none opportunity to have a different sexual and erotic experience.

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