Sunday, May 31, 2009
This is the sort of client that all escorts dread
A Man who hired an escort to help him celebrate his birthday held a gun to her head and waved a Samurai sword at her a court heard.
In these situations you cannot take risks,the man was acting strangely. Thankfully it was taken to court.
I no longer do outcalls to homes, unless you are a regular.
I am aware this sort of thing could happen in a hotel, but there are more people around in hotels.
I had a friend whose client tried to strangle her in a well known hotel in the West end, the chambermaid heard her scream, and she was saved.
In these situations you cannot take risks,the man was acting strangely. Thankfully it was taken to court.
I no longer do outcalls to homes, unless you are a regular.
I am aware this sort of thing could happen in a hotel, but there are more people around in hotels.
I had a friend whose client tried to strangle her in a well known hotel in the West end, the chambermaid heard her scream, and she was saved.
Labels: Escorts, harrowobserver.co.uk, News
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Catching up
I am so sorry I haven't blogged in ages. Life has taken over, and I don't have the time to blog in the way that I used to.
My new job is really demanding. I have just come back from a two day conference in Manchester. A number of friends have come to London, and stayed with me. So, I have played tour guide, a number of times which I hate.
Thanks for all your emails saying how much you miss my blog posts.
I haven't read any of the message boards, or other industry blogs for ages, and it has felt great. I have a lot of catching up to do, clearing my inbox is a task in itself.
I still escort,but am very part time. It is a case of synchronising diaries with clients.
So A, I will see you when I see you ,don't worry.
My new job is really demanding. I have just come back from a two day conference in Manchester. A number of friends have come to London, and stayed with me. So, I have played tour guide, a number of times which I hate.
Thanks for all your emails saying how much you miss my blog posts.
I haven't read any of the message boards, or other industry blogs for ages, and it has felt great. I have a lot of catching up to do, clearing my inbox is a task in itself.
I still escort,but am very part time. It is a case of synchronising diaries with clients.
So A, I will see you when I see you ,don't worry.
Labels: Thoughts
Monday, April 06, 2009
What goes around comes around
I went into work this morning, and during my lunch break one of my colleagues told me that the cow had left.
She became very unpopular, and left last week. I still have not found out whether she was sacked.
Well, well, well.
She became very unpopular, and left last week. I still have not found out whether she was sacked.
Well, well, well.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Internet and phone privacy to end in Britain on Monday
Emails, web visits, and mobile phone calls for every person in Britain, will be monitored and stored for a year from Monday.
This Black London escort will go back to snail mail now, and the contents of my emails will change dramatically. I think internet cafes will have an increase in business from Monday. From now on anything private will have to be discussed face to face, with family, friends and clients.
I wonder whether this new law will transform the way some clients communicate with escorts via email or phone?
These are changing times.
This Black London escort will go back to snail mail now, and the contents of my emails will change dramatically. I think internet cafes will have an increase in business from Monday. From now on anything private will have to be discussed face to face, with family, friends and clients.
I wonder whether this new law will transform the way some clients communicate with escorts via email or phone?
These are changing times.
Labels: Escorts, independent.co.uk, Internet, News
Monday, March 30, 2009
Internet dating sites
I have a number of single friends who are not escorts, who are members of online dating sites. I don't have the guts to join one of these sites. I am pretty old school, and would rather meet someone the old way.
Yet, I have the guts to put up a professional escort site, and meet total strangers and .....
It just doesn't make sense, but I don't see it as the same thing.
*watches a number of readers scratch their heads*
I saw this site in a mag the other day, and could not believe my eyes. A different type of dating site, for people who want to have affairs.
Most of my clients say that it is easier to see an escort than have an affair. I am led to believe that is true for most men who see escorts.
Yet, I have the guts to put up a professional escort site, and meet total strangers and .....
It just doesn't make sense, but I don't see it as the same thing.
*watches a number of readers scratch their heads*
I saw this site in a mag the other day, and could not believe my eyes. A different type of dating site, for people who want to have affairs.
Most of my clients say that it is easier to see an escort than have an affair. I am led to believe that is true for most men who see escorts.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Don't forget to switch your lights off
Open university skills classes for escorts and sexworkers
A male escort has organised skills classes for escorts, which will be held in London next month. Sex workers from all over Europe are invited to the event.
I wonder what the attendance will be like, it sounds like a good idea.
I wonder what the attendance will be like, it sounds like a good idea.
Labels: Escorts, London, thisislondon.co.uk
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Uproar in Switzerland over prostitute's burial
Some women in Switzerland have criticised a well known prostitute being buried close to John Calvin.
"If every woman that had children to raise alone turned to prostitution, the city of Geneva would be a bordello," said Amelia Christinat, a feminist and former member of the Swiss parliament who opposed Real's reburial.
Jacqueline Berenstein-Wavre, the first woman to head Geneva's parliament, also objected.
"No woman should rejoice at this transfer, which is nothing but the elevation of a prostitute and of prostitution in general by its male protectors," she told the daily Tribune de Geneve, which noted the scarcity of women buried in the honored ground, less than a quarter of the 350 graves.
I was not aware that discrimination existed in cemetries, but maybe someone can tell me otherwise.
"If every woman that had children to raise alone turned to prostitution, the city of Geneva would be a bordello," said Amelia Christinat, a feminist and former member of the Swiss parliament who opposed Real's reburial.
Jacqueline Berenstein-Wavre, the first woman to head Geneva's parliament, also objected.
"No woman should rejoice at this transfer, which is nothing but the elevation of a prostitute and of prostitution in general by its male protectors," she told the daily Tribune de Geneve, which noted the scarcity of women buried in the honored ground, less than a quarter of the 350 graves.
I was not aware that discrimination existed in cemetries, but maybe someone can tell me otherwise.
Labels: chron.com, News, Prostitutes
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Nia dark and Lovely people watching in London today
I was heading home from work this afternoon,as civvie Nia, not Black London escort Nia. On my way there, I walked passed the Lanesborough hotel, and noticed the paparazzi. I was curious, so asked some of them, who they were waiting for.
They were waiting for Wacko Jacko I have just looked at the urban dictionary definition and it is not quite what I expected.
I have a few of Michael's albums, Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. I have never felt that I wanted to go and see him in concert. So, I don't really feel I am one of his fans.
That said, I waited outside the hotel with the Paparazzi and his fans to see if I could get a glimpse of him. It gave me some insight into what the paparazzi and his fans experience. I had a number of conversations with some of the paparazzi. Within half an hour of me standing on a plant pot(it took my weight) at the Lanesborough, he came out. The commotion that took place was unbelievable. The paparazzi are like a bunch of vultures.
I can't remember what happened, whether the minibus that Michael and his entourage were taking to the 02 arena, had the back door open; or whether the paparazzi opened it. Anyway, the door was open, and the paparazzi, were flashing their cameras like there was no tomorrow. The security could not do much for a while, it was amusing to watch.
I must say that all the security were proper hunks with lots and lots of muscle. All men in Black not wearing Armani suits.
I felt sorry for the fans, as the paparazzi got in their way, and some of them didn't get any photos. Poor things had been at the hotel all day waiting.
Something that I have been aware of for many years, is that total strangers, are able to give me confidential information, without me having to ask any questions. Someone in the know,who I had noticed when all the commotion was going on, gave me the lowdown on what happened behind closed doors. I am not easily shocked, but she shocked me.
They were waiting for Wacko Jacko I have just looked at the urban dictionary definition and it is not quite what I expected.
I have a few of Michael's albums, Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. I have never felt that I wanted to go and see him in concert. So, I don't really feel I am one of his fans.
That said, I waited outside the hotel with the Paparazzi and his fans to see if I could get a glimpse of him. It gave me some insight into what the paparazzi and his fans experience. I had a number of conversations with some of the paparazzi. Within half an hour of me standing on a plant pot(it took my weight) at the Lanesborough, he came out. The commotion that took place was unbelievable. The paparazzi are like a bunch of vultures.
I can't remember what happened, whether the minibus that Michael and his entourage were taking to the 02 arena, had the back door open; or whether the paparazzi opened it. Anyway, the door was open, and the paparazzi, were flashing their cameras like there was no tomorrow. The security could not do much for a while, it was amusing to watch.
I must say that all the security were proper hunks with lots and lots of muscle. All men in Black not wearing Armani suits.
I felt sorry for the fans, as the paparazzi got in their way, and some of them didn't get any photos. Poor things had been at the hotel all day waiting.
Something that I have been aware of for many years, is that total strangers, are able to give me confidential information, without me having to ask any questions. Someone in the know,who I had noticed when all the commotion was going on, gave me the lowdown on what happened behind closed doors. I am not easily shocked, but she shocked me.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Never again
I will never have to set my eyes on mad boss again. Today was my last day. She stayed behind to say goodbye. The woman is something else, she told me that I was one of the nicest people that she had ever met in her life. I had to restrain myself for a minute. All that she put me through, she clearly lives on another planet.
I was overwhelmed by the feedback,and gifts I received from the team.Two colleagues baked cakes, and biscuits. It was so sweet. You all know how I love my food.
Since I started at the new job, I have let go of various pieces of work. There are not enough hours in the day, and I found myself shattered at the end of the week. I recognise I am fortunate during these hard times, but if I had carried on with everything, I would become ill.
It has been an experience with that nutter, but I have met some good people within that organisation.
I was overwhelmed by the feedback,and gifts I received from the team.Two colleagues baked cakes, and biscuits. It was so sweet. You all know how I love my food.
Since I started at the new job, I have let go of various pieces of work. There are not enough hours in the day, and I found myself shattered at the end of the week. I recognise I am fortunate during these hard times, but if I had carried on with everything, I would become ill.
It has been an experience with that nutter, but I have met some good people within that organisation.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Erotic review owner playing dirty
What is the world coming to.
The owner of the Erotic review site, has been arrested on murder conspiracy charges.
An adult model sued him, and he tried to have her bumped off. This guy also forced an escort to perform oral sex at gunpoint, at some stage.
The lengths that some people will go to.
Well, it seems the long arm of justice has caught up with him.
Sometimes escorts need to think very carefully, about which sites, they advertise on. Some of these site owners are bonkers, and have no morals.
The owner of the Erotic review site, has been arrested on murder conspiracy charges.
An adult model sued him, and he tried to have her bumped off. This guy also forced an escort to perform oral sex at gunpoint, at some stage.
The lengths that some people will go to.
Well, it seems the long arm of justice has caught up with him.
Sometimes escorts need to think very carefully, about which sites, they advertise on. Some of these site owners are bonkers, and have no morals.
Labels: Escorts, Naming and shaming, News, Xbiznewswire.com
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Decide how much you want to pay
I like this restaurant in Farringdon's concept of leaving it to diners to decide how much they want to pay.
I am not sure how much I would pay though, and actually prefer to be given a price, for fear of paying too little.
I think it could be open to abuse, though.
I wonder whether any London escort will go down this route?
It is bad enough having to deal with all the hagglers and men who quibble about prices, in the escort industry. Something that I had to deal with when I first started escorting.
I can see it now, an escort who is offering all services ie no holes barred, and lets the client decide how much he wants to pay. The client walks away without paying a penny.
Some escorts are willing to try anything to get more business, good luck to them.
I will go to this restaurant in Farringdon, and give you feedback on my meal.
I am not sure how much I would pay though, and actually prefer to be given a price, for fear of paying too little.
I think it could be open to abuse, though.
I wonder whether any London escort will go down this route?
It is bad enough having to deal with all the hagglers and men who quibble about prices, in the escort industry. Something that I had to deal with when I first started escorting.
I can see it now, an escort who is offering all services ie no holes barred, and lets the client decide how much he wants to pay. The client walks away without paying a penny.
Some escorts are willing to try anything to get more business, good luck to them.
I will go to this restaurant in Farringdon, and give you feedback on my meal.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Monday, February 02, 2009
Snowed in
I woke up this morning thinking that I could get to work. I have just come back from the tube station, and no lines are running. I have just called my boss, and she was amazed that I tried to get to work. She laughed at me, and said that I should not have bothered. Well, as it is not the first time it has snowed in London, I imagined public transport would be working.
Wouldn't you?
I wonder what the gritters were doing last night, as they clearly have not been out where I live.
Apparently if the weather is the same tomorrow, no work for me.My boss has told me she does not expect me at work tomorrow either. So, today and tomorrow will be DVD days.
I just wish I had not got up so early today.
Stay tucked in.
Wouldn't you?
I wonder what the gritters were doing last night, as they clearly have not been out where I live.
Apparently if the weather is the same tomorrow, no work for me.My boss has told me she does not expect me at work tomorrow either. So, today and tomorrow will be DVD days.
I just wish I had not got up so early today.
Stay tucked in.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Change has come
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What a wonderful day.
Labels: video
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The numbers on prostitution and sex in the UK don't add up
Tim Harford has an interesting analysis, on the BBC radio four programme, on Mathematics, the numbers that have been released on prostitution in the UK are not clear.
The radio programme is only available for a few more days, so listen to it while it is on air.
Some of the numbers are
Some of the numbers are
- 80% of Prostitutes, escorts are controlled. This is a figure Fiona Mctaggart has come up with.
- Julia O 'Connell Davidson challenges this view as she says that 80% of the sexworkers who were described by receptionists in flats, brothels or agencies were described as foreign.Does this mean that they are controlled?
- In 2006, 515 raids were carried out on brothels over 4 months in Operation Pentameter. There were 232 arrests and 84 women were rescued.
- There were 822 raids in Operation Pentameter two, and 167 women were identified. The raids suggest that less than 80% of the women were trafficked.
- There are supposed to be 80,000 prostitutes/escorts working in the UK. These numbers are based on research that was done ten years ago.
- There are supposed to be 25,000 sex slaves in the UK.
- 70% of London's off street prostitutes/escorts are foreign nationals.
Do politicians and academics choose their data to support their stance?
Labels: bbc radio 4, Escorts, London, Prostitutes, Trafficking, uk
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
More bunnies sign up at the ranch during the credit crunch
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Airforce Amy says she is seeing a different type of woman joining,different from the streetworkers who signed up back in the day.
Labels: Brothels, Escorts, Msnbc.com, video
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Kristin Davis Spitzer Madam talks about what she would charge for celebrities
Kirstin Davis, the Eliot Spitzer Madam, gives the low down on how she would market a number of celebrities, if they were escorts.
She wouldn't have a market for Sarah Palin. She wouldn't work with many Playboy Playmates as their boobs are too big, and fake looking. I thought boobs could never be big enough in this industry. Rihanna couldn't work for her,as Black and Asian American escorts do not do well. I guess that would apply to Beyonce,too. Her clientele do not like Eastern European or Jewish women, so she would market Melanie Trump as another nationality.
Well, she knows her market.
She wouldn't have a market for Sarah Palin. She wouldn't work with many Playboy Playmates as their boobs are too big, and fake looking. I thought boobs could never be big enough in this industry. Rihanna couldn't work for her,as Black and Asian American escorts do not do well. I guess that would apply to Beyonce,too. Her clientele do not like Eastern European or Jewish women, so she would market Melanie Trump as another nationality.
Well, she knows her market.
Labels: eliot spitzer, Escorts, Gawker.com
Friday, January 02, 2009
No more buying sex for Norweigan men
Norway has introduced a new law that will make it illegal to purchase sex. They are threatening to prosecute Norweigan men who buy sex abroad.
It makes no difference if she is an escort,streetworker or courtesan. They all sell, say it after me ...
I wonder how and where the Norweigan government will get the resources, to pursue their male citizens who are buying sex abroad.
These are changing times.
It makes no difference if she is an escort,streetworker or courtesan. They all sell, say it after me ...
I wonder how and where the Norweigan government will get the resources, to pursue their male citizens who are buying sex abroad.
These are changing times.
Labels: afp, courtesan, Escorts, Prostitutes, Prostitution laws
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Reflecting on the Highs and Lows of 2008
Another year has flown by.
The Highs
1. Watching President elect Barak Obama's acceptance speech, this is something I will never, ever, forget
I am still on a high, and will be for a long long time. Getting ready to party on January 20th.
2. Getting my new job, which I am enjoying at the moment.
The lows
1. Reading about Deborah Palfrey hanging herself.
2. The loss of my friend P, he would have been proud of the send off we gave him, where over 300 people showed up for a celebration of his life. We partied, and drank to him. May your soul rest in peace P.
3. The stresses at work this year have been challenging.
4. Sad stories that I have read in the news this year that have alarmed me like
the Baby P story.
5. Or what this man did to his daughter, over 24 years unbelievable.
6. Israel continuing to bombard the Gaza strip.
Wishing you all good things for 2009. Thank you for reading.
The Highs
1. Watching President elect Barak Obama's acceptance speech, this is something I will never, ever, forget
I am still on a high, and will be for a long long time. Getting ready to party on January 20th.
2. Getting my new job, which I am enjoying at the moment.
The lows
1. Reading about Deborah Palfrey hanging herself.
2. The loss of my friend P, he would have been proud of the send off we gave him, where over 300 people showed up for a celebration of his life. We partied, and drank to him. May your soul rest in peace P.
3. The stresses at work this year have been challenging.
4. Sad stories that I have read in the news this year that have alarmed me like
the Baby P story.
5. Or what this man did to his daughter, over 24 years unbelievable.
6. Israel continuing to bombard the Gaza strip.
Wishing you all good things for 2009. Thank you for reading.
Labels: Black escort, Highs and Lows, London
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Happy Holidays
Wishing all my readers a Happy holidays and peace, health and happiness for the New year.
Blessings to all those you hold dear.
Blessings to all those you hold dear.
Labels: Black escort, London
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Nia dark and lovely as the new girl
This is my second week at my new job, and I started by hitting the ground running.
On my first day, my boss took me round to meet other staff that I would come into contact with. I met over forty people, and it felt overwhelming, and everything seemed like such a blur at the end of the day. God knows how I am going to remember all their names. The next few days consisted of attending, meeting after meeting. One thing that I dislike about my job, is the number of meetings I have to attend on a regular basis, where most of my colleagues have huge egos, and spend their time trying to throw their weight around. One of the meetings got so heated, everyone was talking over each other, the Chair was shouting to get everyone in order. It was amusing, but draining, as the meeting was for two hours.
My boss seems okay, but who knows she may change like mad boss. I am used to working in large teams, but right now the team consists of my boss and I, which concerns me. If and when I fall out with her, I have noone to go to for support. The good thing about my job, is I only see her once a week.
I am still adjusting to getting up at six am every morning, and being at my desk at eight, while most of you are still in bed.
I still have my other job, which I am juggling at the moment, hoping to get my redundancy.
What this means is I have less time for escorting, which is now limited to evenings and weekends.
No rest for the wicked.
In this current financial climate, I am grateful that I have a job, and someone wants to employ me.
On my first day, my boss took me round to meet other staff that I would come into contact with. I met over forty people, and it felt overwhelming, and everything seemed like such a blur at the end of the day. God knows how I am going to remember all their names. The next few days consisted of attending, meeting after meeting. One thing that I dislike about my job, is the number of meetings I have to attend on a regular basis, where most of my colleagues have huge egos, and spend their time trying to throw their weight around. One of the meetings got so heated, everyone was talking over each other, the Chair was shouting to get everyone in order. It was amusing, but draining, as the meeting was for two hours.
My boss seems okay, but who knows she may change like mad boss. I am used to working in large teams, but right now the team consists of my boss and I, which concerns me. If and when I fall out with her, I have noone to go to for support. The good thing about my job, is I only see her once a week.
I am still adjusting to getting up at six am every morning, and being at my desk at eight, while most of you are still in bed.
I still have my other job, which I am juggling at the moment, hoping to get my redundancy.
What this means is I have less time for escorting, which is now limited to evenings and weekends.
No rest for the wicked.
In this current financial climate, I am grateful that I have a job, and someone wants to employ me.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Keep on walking if a prostitute drops a wad of money on the street
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ashley Dupre interview with Diane Sawyer
This scandal with Eliot Spitzer could not have been easy for Ashley Dupre. I am struck by how young Ashley Dupre is, twenty two years old.
I can see that Diane Sawyer is struggling to understand how and why Ashley Dupre became an escort. This is a line that some women will never cross.
I think that there are some women who start off by saying that, but life being what it is, some women find themselves making choices they never believed they could.
Who would have imagined a governor who was also a prosecutor, would use an escort service, in a state where prostituion is illegal?
Labels: ABC News, eliot spitzer, Escort agencies, Escorts, video, youtube
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the clampdown on Prostitution in the UK
Niki Adams from the English collective of Prostitutes, and Jacqui Smith discuss this issue on the Radio 4 today programme.
Some important points that I am holding onto from that interview are :
Some important points that I am holding onto from that interview are :
- Control for somebody else's gain is a wide term, and could include a maid, or a prostitute's boyfriend.
- The controlling legislation does not require force or coercion, but simply money changing hands.
- The onus is on the client to ascertain whether a prostitute is being controlled by a pimp, trafficker, or drug dealer, ignorance is no defence.
- So part of the client's role is to enforce the law.
I wonder how clients will determine what a prostitute's circumstances are. There are cases where a prostitute says she is not trafficked, but she is, and the client will be prosecuted
Well, I don't have a pimp, I don't do drugs, and I do not have a boyfriend. I have worked as an independent since I started escorting, and will do so until I retire.
Labels: bbc radio 4, Escorts, Prostitution laws, uk
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ask the girls themselves your thoughts on prostitution
I have just had an email from Chris Vallance a journalist who works for BBC Radio four.
He is aware that I don't like talking to journalists, however if any of you would like to, please feel free to comment on his blog post
Ask the working girls themselves
He is aware that I don't like talking to journalists, however if any of you would like to, please feel free to comment on his blog post
Ask the working girls themselves
Labels: bbc radio 4, News, Prostitutes, Prostitution laws
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Crackdown on Paying for sex
Jacqui Smith said she expected to see some lapdancing clubs, which have mushroomed in recent years, close and fewer new ones opened under reforms triggered by concerns over a seedy culture of sexual titillation creeping across city centres. She will outline plans this week to criminalise paying for sex with a woman 'controlled for another person's gain'. The new offence will carry a hefty fine and criminal record, which could prevent those caught from getting jobs in sensitive occupations.
The legislation will cover women who have pimps or drug addicts who work to pay off their dealers as well as the rarer cases of trafficked women. This is expected to include the majority of Britain's 80,000 sex workers. Ignorance of a woman's circumstances will not be a defence. Kerb crawlers will be 'named and shamed', while those who pay a prostitute knowing she has been forcibly trafficked could face rape charges.
The measures are highly controversial, with critics arguing that men will seek other outlets if prostitution is driven off the streets. Smith said it was 'not mine or the government's responsibility to ensure that the demand is satisfied', adding: 'Is this something about which people have a choice with respect to their demands? Yes, they do. Basically, if it means fewer people are able to go out and pay for sex I think that would be a good thing.'
Quotes from Paying for sex to be Criminal offence
My understanding of this is that all brothels,parlours, massage parlours, and escort agencies will have to shut down.
The legislation will cover women who have pimps or drug addicts who work to pay off their dealers as well as the rarer cases of trafficked women. This is expected to include the majority of Britain's 80,000 sex workers. Ignorance of a woman's circumstances will not be a defence. Kerb crawlers will be 'named and shamed', while those who pay a prostitute knowing she has been forcibly trafficked could face rape charges.
The measures are highly controversial, with critics arguing that men will seek other outlets if prostitution is driven off the streets. Smith said it was 'not mine or the government's responsibility to ensure that the demand is satisfied', adding: 'Is this something about which people have a choice with respect to their demands? Yes, they do. Basically, if it means fewer people are able to go out and pay for sex I think that would be a good thing.'
Quotes from Paying for sex to be Criminal offence
My understanding of this is that all brothels,parlours, massage parlours, and escort agencies will have to shut down.
Labels: Escort agencies, News, Observer, Prostitution laws
Friday, November 14, 2008
The business of high end prostitution
Labels: Msnbc.com, News, Prostitutes, video
The fate of Oriental Gems
Oriental Gems was one of the leading Asian escort agencies in London. The agency was shut down earlier this year.
The owners who ran it for five years, have been jailed for trafficking.
I wonder what has happened to all the women who were working there.
The owners who ran it for five years, have been jailed for trafficking.
I wonder what has happened to all the women who were working there.
Labels: bbc news, Escort agencies, Trafficking
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The political economy of the global sex trade
Sheila Jeffreys has a new book out, that talks about how profitable the sex trade is.
She believes prostitution is a harmful cultural practice, on a par with female genital mutilation.
Now, now Ms Jeffreys, that is one hell of a comparison. There is absolutely no way I would be working if I felt what I was doing was on a par with female genital mutilation.
She also points out in the Guardian article that women rarely make money from prostitution.
Well, all the women I know who are in the industry are making money. I have met some women who started off working in flats, and they were not complaining. Okay, I acknowledge that most of the women I know, would be considered not representative of the industry as a whole. They are escorts who charge high rates, but as far as I know most women in the industry make money.
She believes prostitution is a harmful cultural practice, on a par with female genital mutilation.
Now, now Ms Jeffreys, that is one hell of a comparison. There is absolutely no way I would be working if I felt what I was doing was on a par with female genital mutilation.
She also points out in the Guardian article that women rarely make money from prostitution.
Well, all the women I know who are in the industry are making money. I have met some women who started off working in flats, and they were not complaining. Okay, I acknowledge that most of the women I know, would be considered not representative of the industry as a whole. They are escorts who charge high rates, but as far as I know most women in the industry make money.
Labels: Escorts, Guardian.co.uk, News, Prostitutes
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Email access
I have just discovered that Yahoo is down temporarily, for maintenance work. So, I cannot access my emails.
I am not ignoring anyone, and will be in touch once I can access my mail.
I am not ignoring anyone, and will be in touch once I can access my mail.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
The spirit of the man, yes we can!
I have just watched the brilliant election coverage on BBC news with David Dimbleby.
I never believed that I would ever see a Black president of America in my lifetime.
I was fearful that there would be vote rigging, and foul play, but my trust has been restored.
I am so emotional. The impact that this will have on the psyche of some Black people who have no role models is amazing. I think the impact that it will have on Black people in general will be powerful.
I am so inspired, and astonished, by the way Barack Obama was able to mobilise the people.His consistency and discipline throughout his campaign was phenomenal.
This is such a historic moment, and I thank Barack Obama for renewing my hope, and the hope of lots of other people.
I wish his grandmother, mother,father and Martin Luther King Jr were alive to witness this historical moment.
It is a new day , and thank you for making that change.
Big thanks to everyone who voted Democrat.
God Bless you Barack Obama, and God Bless America.
I have two hours sleep before I head off to my meeting, that is if I wake up. My phone is now off, as the international phone calls are streaming in.
I never believed that I would ever see a Black president of America in my lifetime.
I was fearful that there would be vote rigging, and foul play, but my trust has been restored.
I am so emotional. The impact that this will have on the psyche of some Black people who have no role models is amazing. I think the impact that it will have on Black people in general will be powerful.
I am so inspired, and astonished, by the way Barack Obama was able to mobilise the people.His consistency and discipline throughout his campaign was phenomenal.
This is such a historic moment, and I thank Barack Obama for renewing my hope, and the hope of lots of other people.
I wish his grandmother, mother,father and Martin Luther King Jr were alive to witness this historical moment.
It is a new day , and thank you for making that change.
Big thanks to everyone who voted Democrat.
God Bless you Barack Obama, and God Bless America.
I have two hours sleep before I head off to my meeting, that is if I wake up. My phone is now off, as the international phone calls are streaming in.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Patiently waiting for change
I am caught up in Obama mania at the moment, and nothing else matters.
Hoping and praying that Obama wins this election.
This week, I have had conversations,debates with total strangers on the tube, on the street, in the shops, about change in the US.
I am blogging from a coffee bar at the moment, and am caught in a debate before I head to work.
I am going to be up all night waiting for history to be made tomorrow. Anxious and excited.
I wonder how I am going to make my business meeting on Wednesday morning.
My family have voted, and my relatives all over the world will be up all night, until the results come through.
Hoping and praying that a change will come.
Winks to Beau and Dragonfly.
Hoping and praying that Obama wins this election.
This week, I have had conversations,debates with total strangers on the tube, on the street, in the shops, about change in the US.
I am blogging from a coffee bar at the moment, and am caught in a debate before I head to work.
I am going to be up all night waiting for history to be made tomorrow. Anxious and excited.
I wonder how I am going to make my business meeting on Wednesday morning.
My family have voted, and my relatives all over the world will be up all night, until the results come through.
Hoping and praying that a change will come.
Winks to Beau and Dragonfly.
Labels: Black escort, London, Thoughts
