MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. � Voice activated computer commands are close to becoming a reality, says the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), although after a year in the works, the web specification VoiceXML 2.0 is so embroiled in patent disputes it might be a long time before it sees the light of day.

There is speculation that voice activated control of the Internet could transform the web in radical ways and could potentially give way to a fleet of new technologies and Internet enhancements, like voice activated porn.

According to CNET, VoiceXML enables server data to be retrieved using voice commands and touch-tones. The technology also allows text-to-speech translation, which means that surfers can vocally request information to be delivered via the web. Full Story...

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Police are examining whether a student who plans to sell her virginity on the internet is breaking the law.

Rosie Reid, 18, a Bristol University social policy student from Dulwich, London, said she wants the cash to avoid graduating with too many debts.

According to her website, she has closed the sale after receiving a £8,400 bid on Sunday. Full Story...

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Colorado suspended four members of the football team Saturday for violations that included one player taking a recruit to a strip club.

The violations were revealed during a mandatory team meeting regarding a police investigation in neighboring Broomfield of allegations that the football program hired an escort service for recruits in 2002 and 2003.

The accusations are the latest against the football program, under fire for allegedly using sex and alcohol at parties to entice recruits. The university denies the allegations, but regents have appointed an independent commission to investigate. Full Story...

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A London gym has developed a new fitness regime that it guarantees will increase the frequency, intensity and quality of customer's orgasms.

The Shag Workout is being launched at Gymbox in Holborn - and some participants claim to have reached a climax during test classes.

Gym bosses say the class involves a three-step process that aims to develop sexual technique, confidence and endurance resulting in a more satisfying session in the sack whilst improving fitness levels.

A Gymbox spokesman said: "Once inhibitions have been lowered and specific muscles targeted 25% of women participants in the test classes have reported experiencing the elusive and much sought after multiple orgasm for the first time in their lives. Full Story...

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