Boys We Heart: Van Jones

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Van Jones is an activist working to combine solutions to social inequality and environmental destruction. He founded the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, which promotes alternatives to violence and incarceration, in 1996. He has won many honors including a Reebok Human Rights Award and an Ashoka Fellowship, and has served on the boards of many groups, including: the National Apollo Alliance, Social Ventures Network, Rainforest Action Network and Bioneers. The City of Oakland has adopted the Ella Baker Center’s “Green Jobs Corps” proposal, and Van is pushing to create the first-ever Green Enterprise Zone in Oakland.

Excuse me, I have some googling to do..gotta find out if Mr. Jones is married.

*UPDATE: Damnit, he’s married! I was ready to pack my bags and head back to my old stomping grounds in Oakland. Why are all the good ones taken???

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Duck Vaginas

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Louis CK is one funny man. And he ain’t playing about the duck vaginas. Go to a grocery store in Chinatown or any asian market and you will be amazed and maybe disgusted at the animal parts they sell in their seafood and meat deli.

Fish eyeball

Mouse wine

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A Basketball Hero

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This video has been making it’s rounds on Facebook and I just had to share. Jason McElwain is the bomb and you’ll see why when you press that arrow button. Get your hankies ready for tears of joy, this will be the best 2 minutes and 45 seconds you’ll spend on the web today. I promise.

Have a great weekend.

Thanks RR!

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Olsen Haus Shoes Rocks My Socks

Posted in animal rights, environment, fashion, shopping by thuy | Tags: , , ,

Been eyeing shoes from Olsen Haus for quite some time. I would like to tell ya’ll what this fine company represents in the shoe game in my own words but they put it down so beautifully on their website, I’m just gonna rip a small tidbit from their philosophy page and save myself some time. Sorry, but after a 14 hour workday my fingers are giving me the side eye and telling me to get my arse to bed.

Business as Usual? More like Business Unusual.

The philosophy of olsenHaus is anchored in the universal truth, respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression of truth in the material world. We are committed to being 100% animal-free / cruelty-free, producing functional goods, with a high standard of ethical social responsibility in animal rights, human rights, and the environment. Products are made of non-animal materials, in sample rooms and factories that are personally checked for ethical practices & environmental impact.

While many shoes kill, pollute, and destroy lives and ecosystems on their journey to your feet, we recognize these destructive production practices and do not consider them ‘business as usual’. We at Olsenhaus believe these processes can evolve toward a respect for animals, ecosystems and people.

Damn, that was like reading a bedtime story. Off to sleepytime I go so I can dream of kick ass companies that actually care, thriving ecosystems and crystal blue, pollution-free skies. Oh and shoes. Lots of them.

Visit the fine peeps of Olsen Haus here.

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Banana Rebublic Goes Green

Posted in environment, fashion, sustainability by jen | Tags: ,

I’m not the biggest Banana Republic fan but I have to commend them nonetheless for doing their part to be more environmentally conscious.

Sustainability is the new luxury“, is their new motto.

The eco-friendly Heritage collection, is described as “signature sportswear for the really modern attitude.” The line debuting this summer, ranges from $39 to $150 and is made out of organic cotton, soy silk, and bamboo.

The company has also started using more recycled materials and changing treatment processes so its laundry facilities can comply with the Business for Social Responsibility’s clean water guidelines.

Source fabsugar

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Stranded Polar Bears Make Me Sad

Posted in art, environment, film/tv/print by thuy | Tags: , , , ,


Even if their fake. Over the last few days, everyone’s been talking about a polar bear and a cub seen in London. It was actually a 16 foot high sculpture floating on the River Thames to mark the launch of “Eden”, a new natural history TV channel.

It took two months to make and was created by a team of 15 artists. This 100% recyclable structure is 20 x 20 and weighd three thousand pounds. The sculpture traveled 7.5 miles from Greenwich to Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament for a photo shoot.

Sir David Attenborough said: “The melting of the polar bears’ sea ice habitat is one of the most pressing environmental concerns of our time. I commend Eden for highlighting the issue; we need to do what we can to protect the world’s largest land carnivores from extinction.”

Source Planet Save

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Honorary DISGRASIAN

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I’m honored to be featured as one of Disgrasian’s Babewatch gals. This is one of my favorite blogs in the whole wide world and you MUST pay them a visit. Diana and Jen get mad love in the blogoshpere world and you’ll see why when they make you tinkle organic drops of joy while laughing.

You’ll love them as much as I do. Especially if rice is a staple in your diet and you were raised by hard ass asian parents.

Thanks ladies. Tila Tequila ain’t got shit on me! Except for circus boobies.

Visit Disgrasian here.

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Follow Up Post To The One Below

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See I told you. Ain’t nothing phallic about asparagus.

Source Dlisted

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“Veggie Love” PETA’s Banned Superbowl Ad

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NBC bans PETA’s ad from Super Bowl because of its explicit sexual content. Here is a list of reasons why, given by the peacock network:

  • licking pumpkin
  • touching her breast with her hand while eating broccoli
  • pumpkin from behind between legs
  • rubbing pelvic region with pumpkin
  • screwing herself with broccoli (fuzzy)
  • asparagus on her lap appearing as if it is ready to be inserted into vagina
  • licking eggplant
  • rubbing asparagus on breast
Um ok. I don’t know about ya’ll but when I fantasize hear about women rubbing their lady parts with veggies, I picture the veggies below. Not a damn stalk of asparagus or a pumpkin.. Thanksgiving desert will never be the same for me again.
Ok, not this one but I had to throw it in.
Source PETA
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Were You There?

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If so, I highly suggest you go to this site and find yourself in the crowd. And even if you weren’t, still go check it out.

This is a very detailed shot of the Inauguration during Obama’s speech and it’s pretty freakin’ rad. It’s 220 images put together (1474 mega pixels.)

It’s like Where’s Waldo In Washington. Click the link. Do it!

Buzzfeed via Gigapan Viewer

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Live Kitty Cam

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First there was the puppy cam, but those pups grew up and went to new homes. Now there’s a kitty cam but we all know that kittens sleep more than puppies so hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to catch them while their awake.

Source Buzzfeed via Ustream

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Happy New Year- Again!

Posted in events, holiday by thuy

Many people have heard of Chinese New Year but not Vietnamese Tet (Traditional New Year.) Tet falls sometime between the last ten days of January and the middle part of February. The year 2009 is the Chinese/Vietnamese Year of the Ox.

Tet is a time for family reunions, exchanging gifts, best wishes, forgiving others, paying debts; in short, to start the new year with a clean slate, or else a bad luck curse will remain with you for the coming year. One traditional practice during Tet is the distribution of red envelopes filled with “lucky”

money, with the red envelopes symbolizing wealth and fortune. Children pay respects to their elders by wishing them good luck with crossed arms in exchange for li xi (red envelopes.)

Literally, Tet Nguyen Dan means the first morning of the first day of the new period. Officially, it marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar. In reality, it is a friendly, festive, family holiday. Painstaking care is given to starting the year out right, since it is believed the first day and the first week of the new year will determine the fortunes or misfortunes for the rest of the year.

You can wish Chúc Mừng Năm Mới (Greet New Year to You) to the Vietnamese, or Phat Tai (Wealth) to the Chinese.

Wishing you all good fortune for the new year. Lawd knows we all need it!

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Dog Saves Owners Life By Calling 911

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This pooch deserves a medal and a lifetime supply of doggy treats.

Now if I could train my dog to fetch me a beer out of the fridge…

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Fur Hags

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Looks like folks are officially pissed at the Olsen twins and their blatant fur-flaunting fashions….Pissed enough to eff up their star on the Walk of Fame.

Check them out doing what they know how to do best…

Fur-wearing Walk of SHAME!

Source perez hilton

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130 Tons Of Inauguration Litter

Posted in environment, events, politickin', reduce/reuse/recycle, reusable by thuy | Tags: , , ,

Damn! I guess that’s expected for the turnout of the inauguration. Unfortunately most of it ended up on the ground because many trash cans were removed for security reasons.

I can understand the usual suspects..fliers, drink/food containers and trash in general but what’s up with the blankets, sleeping bags, foldout chairs, pillows, coolers, gloves, and personal items that were left behind? Lazy ass mother #@*%*’s. You got the shit there, you couldn’t take it back with you? And this is the meaning of a “throw-away society.” Short-lived and disposable. I’m sure there are a lot of shelters or homeless people that could have used that stuff.

Other litter that was left behind came from vendors hawking Obama souvenirs including chairs, tables and bags full of unsold merchandise.

At least some people listened to what Obama said that day and stayed behind to pick up after others.

Just came across this blog called Litter Free Inauguration. Check them out on CBS News.


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Source Washington Post

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Text 4 A Good Cause

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As much time as we spend blowing folks up on our crackberries, it wouldn’t hurt to actually send a text for a good cause.

AT&T wants you to donate to the “Operation No Kid Hungry Text Campaign.”

From now until March 1, wireless phone users, including AT&T customers, can donate $5 to Share Our Strength by simply texting the word “SHARE” to 20222 on their mobile device.

AT&T will match text donations for a total contribution up to $100,000.

Donations from the text program will help provide food for the 12.4 million children at risk of hunger in America and will help address the recent increase in demand for food aid across the nation.

Note- A one-time charge of $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Standard messaging rates and additional fees may apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider.

More info here

Source eater la

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Pambo: This One’s For You Paul!!

Posted in animal cruelty, animal rights, celeb, eye candy, food/drink by thuy | Tags: , ,

Pam Anderson by David LaChapelle

You won’t find Pamela Anderson’s release at your local multiplex. The former Baywatch star and longtime animal advocate gave her voice for this video “Kentucky Fried Cruelty,” an undercover exposé blowing the whistle on the cruel treatment of animals at KFC’s factory farm and slaughterhouse suppliers. The video details just how horribly KFC treats chickens. Birds are so crippled that they can’t even walk, live birds are forced into tanks of scalding-hot water while completely conscious and able to feel pain, and Moorefield, W.Va., slaughterhouse workers kill birds by slamming them against the wall and stomping on them.

Thanks for the kind words Pauly boo-boo. Press play. It’ll make you feel better. xx

Oh and for those of you that have weak stomachs or don’t like to see violence- don’t press play.

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Heather Mills Does Good.

Posted in baby/child, charitable causes, food/drink, health by thuy

Heather aka Lady Mucca gets on my damn nerves but she did something charitable so I have to give her credit. Paul McCartney’s goldigging ex-wife, Heather Mills donated a million dollars worth of vegan food to underprivileged children in the Bronx. Way to go by providing fresh veggies, fruits and nutritious to kids that do not have access to these types of food on a daily.

Ok, that’s about all I can give her. Watch the vid to hear more.

Source Huffington Post

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Our Clothing Habits Are Hurting The Environment

Posted in Uncategorized, environment, fashion, sexy ting tings, shopping by thuy

The UK group More Than Pretty Nickers wants the fashion industry to take a stand against destruction to the environment for production of clothes. We are starting to see more lines made from organic textiles and designers coming out with eco-friendly lines, but it also comes down to the consumer.

Buy less and choose quality, classic pieces that will last a long time. Seems a bit unrealistic with the birth of fast fashion, trends changing every month and stores that sell disposable clothes such as Forever 21 and H&M.

It’s the big name fashion houses that should be paying attention to this. Stella McCartney is a great example. She refrains from using fur or leather in her line and uses some green practices for her business. Even the shopping bags used in her store are biodegradable. Small things like that can make a big difference in helping our precious environment.

Source Ecorazzi

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Aretha Gets My R.E.S.P.E.C.T

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When I heard the “Queen of Soul” was going to be performing in the freezing cold for the inauguration, I was expecting to see her decked out in one of her usual head to toe fur ensembles. But to my surprise, Ms. Franklin kept it classy and made a totally different statement by wearing this special chu’uch going hat adorned with Swarovski crystals.

You go with that bow Ree-Ree!

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Free Food At Whole Foods??

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Green grocery mecca, Whole Foods, has got some ‘splainin to do to John Schultz, an employee who was fired for trying to aprehend a shoplifter. The cause for his dismissal was for “touching” the shoplifter in the process of the citizen’s arrest. He grabbed the man’s jacket and put his leg behind the shoplifters’ leg.

The Whole Foods manager, insisted John let the shoplifter go, and told the media that the fact that John had touched him, period, was grounds for termination.

Wow, That’s going to make it pretty difficult for them to enforce any type of shoplifting security….

So whaddya think…?? FREE FOR ALL AT WHOLE FOODS!! WOO HOO!!!!!

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It’s Official. Obama’s In The Hizzle!!!

Posted in boys we heart, politickin' by thuy | Tags: ,

The man who makes many of us want to be better people just got sworn in to be the 44th President of the United States.

And yes, I totally shed a tear.

Amazing that Mr. King missed it by only 4 years, though the number ’4′ is relevant. 44 years ago — and now we have the POTUS 44.

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See How Single Stream Recycling Works

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Here in LA, we have our blue recycle bins where we toss together a variety of paper, glass, plastic and aluminum, and lord knows what else. I’ve always wondered how it gets separated once it makes it to the plant. What happens if I accidently put a plastic piece with the #5 in there? Here’s two clips that break it on down.

I did learn one thing. Loose shredded paper is a problem. They suggest putting it in a clear plastic bag. Great more plastic. Whatever it takes I guess.

Source Good Clean Tech

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Hello Mr. Green Grown And Sexy!!

Posted in environment, politickin' by thuy | Tags: , , ,

Out with the old, in with the new! Hallelujah!

See ya, wouldn’t want to be ya.

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What’s Your Pledge?

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MySpace Celebrity and Katalyst present The Presidential Pledge

Mine is to intergrate more green practices into my daily life and to continue to spread the word. I also pledge to volunteer more for ones in need and for the environment.

I am the change I wish to see.

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Obama Cakes

Posted in food/drink, politickin' by jen

Satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your sugar cravings with Obama-inspired cupcakes in celebration of his inauguration as our new President.

Mrs. Beasleys has Obama cupcakes and cookies to order.

According to Ken Harris, the company’s chief executive, is marking the moment with this sentiment: “Mr. Obama’s inauguration is a momentous occasion for all Americans. And we’re happy to know that these cookies and cupcakes along with our other baked goods will become a part of many celebrations, small or large.”

If you couldn’t make it out to DC, throw a little party at the crib and serve up these tasty treats!

Source eater la

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Happy Birthday To Me

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Over the past few years, I haven’t really been into going all out for my birthday, but this year..it’s a celebration bitches!

Today is my actual special day, but the real happy happy joy joy starts tomorrow, January 20th, 2009. The best fucking day EVER because the PILF becomes the new boss man of the United States of America! Thanks to all of you for voting and giving me the best birthday/skeetday/bornday gift a girl could ask for.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of President Elect Obama, I will be volunteering my time by writing several letters to injured and disabled vets that have served for our country. Go to the MLK or Renew America sites to find out how and where you can give back to your community in honor of this holiday.

Thanks to Melissa and my other Capricorn sisters for throwing & sharing the fabulous Studio 54 bday party and to everyone that came, dj’d and sauced me up. I had a blast. Mad love to all my friends & fam for the calls, texts & emails.

I also want to thank my parents for bumpin’ skin many moons ago and creating me. I guess good things did come from the Vietnam war.

Green love and organic kisses. xx

Thuy

Bliss Says Bye To Bush

Posted in beauty, politickin' by jen | Tags: ,

Tick Tock Tick Tock….. Bush (The President) is about to be a wrap!

In celebration of this monumental occurrence, Bliss Spa, is offering to help you ladies get rid of some of your own personal bush, with 20% off its signature Brazilian bikini wax, as well as a selection of waxing and post-waxing products.

Just enter the word “Bush” in your online shopping bag at checkout or print out the coupon above and bring it into a location near you.

To make an appointment, call (877) TO-BLISS.

Source style.com

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Inauguration Get Down In LA

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Just because we’re not in DC doesn’t mean we can’t get our party shoes on for the BEST DAY EVER! After having your eyes glued to the TV all day watching the festivities go down in Washington, head over to Blue Velvet and celebrate with the homies Jeremy Sole, J-Logic, Loslito and DJ Jedi (it’s also his birfday.)

CHANGE is finally here. Let’s all lift our cups of jesus juice in unison and get our groove on. Oh and guess what? It’s FREE!! Can I get an AMEN?

RSVP: thankuparty [at] walktalkin [dot] com

Provided by the good folks at Fusicology and MoveOn.org.

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Beautiful Words For What Could Have Been A Tragic Event

Posted in Logistics, Peeps We Rep, blog love, boys we heart, politickin' by thuy | Tags: , , ,

Raymond Roker of URB magazine wrote this amazing piece for the Huffington Post. A must read before we all enter into this next chapter.

You too give me HOPE Ray and for that I thank you. xx

Source Huffington Post yayaya

Serve In Honor Of MLK Day

Posted in charitable causes, events, politickin' by thuy | Tags: , , , ,

Gen. Colin Powell, a Republican who endorsed President-elect Barack Obama before the November election, has together with the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced the “Renew America Together” initiative, which will kick off on Jan. 19th, the day before Mr. Obama is sworn in as president.

The initiative, which will begin on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is a call to “all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to serve their communities and their country,” according to a release.

“At this moment of great purpose and great promise, President-elect Obama is calling on all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to serve their communities and their country,” said Powell, an honorary co-chair of the inauguration. “We’re not just asking the American people for one day of service. We are asking you to make an ongoing commitment of your time – an hour, a weekend, whatever you can spare. Because that’s how we’re going to rebuild this country and meet our great challenges –

together.”

To kick off the initiative on the 19th, Mr. Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and their families will participate in community service projects in the D.C. area.

As times are tough right now and many are out of work, this would be the perfect time for us all to give back to our communities. It could be for one day, one week or ongoing.

To find more info on how you can get involved, visit Obamas’ official page Renew America Together-USA Service or The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service page.

Source CBS News

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Not So Furry Animals

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Kohona Sphynx. It’s a kitten and there are only 18 in existence. Yea, I know it looks like a dog, but I double checked and it’s definitely a feline.

Guienea pig.

Silly rabbit.

Ratatouille.

Source Buzzfeed

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Obamicon Yo’Self

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Make your own version of the ever so popular Obama image.

Available at: Obamicon

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Manifest Hope DC Art Contest

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MANIFESTHOPE: DC offered artists and activists from across the United States the opportunity to submit artwork in an online contest and to join the high profile exhibit on display in Washington, DC during the week of the Presidential Inauguration.

These works, based on three themes- HEALTH CARE REFORM, WORKERS’ RIGHTS, and THE GREEN ECONOMY – were then evaluated by a panel of renowned judges, including Anne Ellegood(Curator of Contemporary Art, Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum), David Rolf (President, SEIU Healthcare 775NW), Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation and ESL Music), Laura Dawn (MoveOn.org Creative & Cultural Director, Artist), and Robbie Conal (Artist), Shepard Fairey (Artist, Obey Giant),Spike Lee (Producer, Director, Actor) and Van Jones (Author, Founder Green for All & Co-Founder Ella Baker Center for Human Rights).

Although almost all the 1000 submissions were fantastic, five pieces in each category stood out to the judges’ as the most exceptional works.

Check the site to see the rest of the pieces.

Source Manifest Hope

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Linda Loudermilk- Sale Fools!!!

Posted in fashion, shopping by jen

Your favorite eco-friendly designer, Linda Loudermilk is havin’ a sale y’all.

Times are tough and eco-conscious clothing ain’t cheap so march your butt on over to her overstock and archive sale this Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17.

Prices starting at $15!!!!

Shop items from from her yoga collection, evening wear and more!!

Friday, Jan. 16th-11 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 17th-11 to 5 p.m.

Linda Loudermilk Sale, 1511 North Ogden Drive, (between W. Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue)

Source refinery 29

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Inaugural Balls Go Green

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There will be no shortage of parties this weekend in DC . Two balls that are making quite a buzz will also be raising awareness for the environment. Below is a brief description of the two but visit our friends over at Ecorazzi and read their post. “Battle Of The Green Inaugural Balls,” to get the detailed breakdown of both events.

01/17/09: The Green Inaugural Ball: Maximum Celebration, Minimal Impact, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium celebrates grassroots efforts to protect and improve the environment. The carbon-neutral event is open to the public. Tickets for the black-tie gala are $500 apiece and five percent of ticket prices will go to nonprofit groups that have partnered with event planner Event Emissary.

01/19/09: The Green Ball: Inauguration of a New Green Economy. Al Gore and more than two dozen ecological and environmental coalitions are mentioned on the invitation, which encourages attendees to “bring together a diverse coalition of environmentally-forward organizations, entrepreneurs, scientists and advocates, celebrating a commitment to growing the New Green Economy.” BTW, this event is sold out.

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That Was The Best Nap Ever!

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It’s what’s his name’s farewell speech and his words were stronger than Ambien, Sominex, Nytol and Lunesta mixed together.

I need an extra strong cup of fair trade coffee pronto!

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Inaugural URB Partay

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If you’re one of the lucky people that are going to be in DC for the next few days, be sure to get your party on with the good peeps of URB.

Buy tix at Going.

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Mickey Rourke Does PETA

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Mickey Rourke is the newest (don’t look at the) face for PETA. His latest flick and this ad makes me fall in love with him all over again. I just have to close my eyes and imagine him as John and his erotic sadomasochistic ways in 9 1/2 weeks. God, I so wanted to be his slave to love back in the day.

After watching that vid clip above, I’ve decided that I’d hit it in a wrestling ring with a blindfold on.

Source PETA

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Biking From LA To Inauguration

Posted in auto/transportation, board/bikes, environment, politickin' by thuy | Tags: , ,

Ran across this story a while ago but never really looked into it until now. Ryan Bowen decided to bike from LA to DC for the inauguration. He left on Dec. 2nd and is estimated to arrive in a few days..on the 18th. He even has a blog to document his journey. Car accidents, racist encounters and all.

I need a cocktail and a nap just thinking about biking to my local farmers market. Homeslice is putting all of us to shame. Two-wheeling for 4000 miles.

Determination is S-E-X-Y.

Source la metblogs via biking for obama

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Obama Swag

Posted in fashion, politickin', shopping by jen | Tags: , , ,

Bag by Tory Burch

As the presidential inauguration approaches, designers are releasing Obama-inspired merchandise to support the festivities as part of the “Runway to Change” initiative.

“The new collectible pieces include tote bags by Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch; T-shirts by Zac Posen, Donna Karan, Juicy Couture, Narciso Rodriguez, Derek Lam, Rachel Roy, Gerald Matthews and House of Deréon, and a scarf by Alexander Wang.”

The collection is available at the Presidential Inaugural Store at 625 E Street Northwest in Washington through January 21st. It will also be available online at pic2009.inauguralcollectibles.com through February.

T-shirts pictured below by Donna Karan (L) and Zac Posen (R)

Via nitrolicious

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Eye Candy

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So cute.

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N.O.R.E Loses It

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Mmmm, mmmm… Don’t you just want a piece of this chocolate-y goodness??

Well I have some good news for you if you prefer your men lean and chiseled, and bad news for those of you who prefer the full-figured type.

Rapper N.O.R.E turned vegan and LOST 65LBS!!!!!! How’s that for a weight loss incentive! He will be documenting the transformation via a 12 part vlog. In addition to turning veggie (Yay!!) He is also following a strict exercise regimen and has given up drinking.

Source and Image bossip

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My Google Search Is Hurting The Environment?

Posted in environment, news, tech/gadgets by thuy | Tags: , ,

So according to some smart Harvard physicist dude, my two google searches above used the same amount of energy as boiling water for a cup of tea. 7 grams of CO2 to be exact.

Normally this might be something that would give me “green” guilt but hey, at least we’re not all polluting the air by driving to the library to do research. Damn, remember those days?

A single cheeseburger has a carbon footprint of around 3,600 grams – over 500 times larger than a Google search. Excuse me while I go Google how many grams my veggie burger generates.

Update: Google has responded to The Times article, stating that a single search is actually equivalent to a mere 0.2 grams of CO2. The blog post also details some of Google’s efforts to further green technology as well as the energy efficiency of its own data centers.

Source Greenbiz

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Honda Insight Goes Up Against Toyota Prius

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Guess Honda was tired of Toyota getting all the hybrid love.

The Honda Insight 2010 will start selling on April 22, 2009 (Earth day) with starting prices of $18,500 and fuel efficiency of about 60mpg.

In addition to a sophisticated hybrid engine, the Insight also features another fuel-saving device. The Insight comes standard with a driver-focused fuel-efficiency enhancement technology named Eco Assist. As part of this system, pushing the dash-mounted ECON button modifies various vehicle systems to minimize the vehicle’s overall energy use for increased fuel economy. A sophisticated feedback system uses ambient color behind the speedometer to indicate efficiency as you drive. And a cumulative scoring system provides ongoing support.

I ain’t mad.

Honda

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Obama Says Words That Make My Yes Yes Tingle

Posted in pets, politickin' by thuy

“We are now going to start looking at shelters.”

HALLELUJAH! Although it turns out that the two breeds that they are looking for, labradoodles or Portugese water dogs are rarely found in shelters.

Fingers crossed.

Source Social Vibe

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Super Swell Eats At Kitchen 24

Posted in blog love, food/drink by jen | Tags: ,

Follow our green dining adventures as we review “green” restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Our most recent stop was at Kitchen 24 in Hollywood.

Click HERE to see what we ate and how we liked it.

Also, check out many more exciting reviews of hotels, spas, wines and entertainment at Swell City Guide (www.swellcityguide.com).

It’s the only source you need to find out what’s hip and happening in your neighborhood.

Savor the goods at K24.

Veggie chili- to die for.

Smac N Cheese was heaven.

Sweet Bar. All available at Kitchen 24.

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