Olsen Pumps Her Prius

There seems to be some debate as to whether the Trollsen twin at the pump is Mary-Kate or Ashley. That being said, we gotta give this fur-wearing twin credit where credit is due.. at least she’s holding it down in a Prius!

Once the twins ditch the fur, they will officially be off my shit list.

Source just jared

Posted by jen

What A Cute Buttney

New England artist Tom Deininger created this rabbit out of the cigarette butts that he picked up from beach parking lots. This is an example of how Recycled Art can go beyond the decoratively clever to slyly subversive, forcing the viewer to reconsider not only materials but actions; art that makes a statement.

Thanks Shahram.

Source Eco Friend

Posted by thuy

Around The World For Earth Hour

Lights on the Las Vegas Strip are viewed looking northbound from the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Bund on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

The skyline of downtown Toronto, Canada.

Go to www.Boston.com to see the rest of the amazing shots from around the world.

And to all the haters that criticized Earth Hour, please stick a recycled dildo in your piehole.

Of course Earth Hour itself is not going to solve all of our environmental problems. But, it’s not supposed to solve all the problems. It was not an effort to conserve power for one hour. It was meant to be a symbolic event- not only to raise awareness – but to show the “powers that be” that there are hundreds of millions of individuals, and tens of thousands of communities, towns, cities, governments on this Planet Earth that are aware and are demanding that changes start NOW!

Every action taken, large or small, is the opposite of doing nothing.

Source Ecorazzi

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We’re Off To Land Of Windmills

We’re headed out to the desert for a “Jen & Thuy’s Excellent Adventure” weekend. We’ll be missing out on the LA LIVE event for Earth Hour but we’ll definitely be doing our part from Palm Springs. Let’s just say we stocked up on a (reusable) bag of candles and lot’s of (local) wine.

Turn off your lights tonight from 8:30-9:30. C’mon, everybody’s doing it. Ok, well only like a billion people throughout 2,400 cities in 82 countries…

We’ll leave you with these musical gems ’til our return.

Straight up baby making music. Teddy Pendergrass “Turn out the lights.. light a candle..” The slideshow to this is kinda funny.

Bob Marley & Lauren Hill “Turn Your Lights Down Low”

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige “Turn Off The Lights”

Santogold Santigold “Lights Out”

Britney Spears “Kill The Lights.” No video for this yet but it shows lots of clips of her before she got crazy in the brains.

Morrisey. “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” and it’s beaming out of my chocha and it will never die for you Moz!!

Posted by thuy & jen

RIP Lucky 2006-2006

Lets all pour some fish sauce out (a danny lee quote) for the homie Lucky. It’s a sad event but the beautiful little girl in the vid makes it all better.

Thanks for posting this Diana.

Dine By Candle Light For Earth Hour

Tomorrow night, millions of people will be flipping off their lights in their homes and businesses.

What can you do for that hour? Well there’s the LA LIVE earth event going on downtown, or you can organize something for your family or friends to do at home. Or you can grab your honey and dine by candlelight at one of these participating restaraunts that have pledged to turn it off on Saturday evening from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

• AKASHA
• Chaya Brasserie Beverly Hills
• Chaya Downtown
• Ciudad
• Lawry’s The Prime Rib – Beverly Hills (For our meat eating friends)
• Napa Valley Grille – Westwood
• Simon LA

Rock Row: Eagle Rock Townhomes

These fifteen fee-simple townhomes finally provide a realistic opportunity for quality homeownership. Priced from $463,000 to $529,000, Angelenos can now afford sustainable, sizable homes of superior quality. Located in the historic Eagle Rock neighborhood, these brand new homes are 40% larger than the typical bungalow home for competitive prices.

Each unit has a series of decks and balconies arranged to guarantee privacy, while affording the occupant abundant usable outdoor space. Reacting and adjusting to its neighbor, the townhouses each have their own character while fitting into the whole.

GREEN BUILDING. This project will also be the first Small Lot Subdivision in the City of Los Angeles to be LEED Certified under the new LEED for Homes program, incorporating many environmentally conscious features, ranging from a permeable driveway of grass pavers to instant hot water heaters. LEED Certification also guarantees excellent indoor air quality, very low utility bills, and an energy efficient and sustainable design and construction. An ecological viewpoint is carried from schematic design to the finishes and fixtures.

NOT CONDOMINIUMS. Rock Row is one of the earliest projects to be entitled under the new LA City Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance. This ordinance encourages homeownership through smart growth practices. These homes are structurally independent from the foundation to the roof; these are not condominiums, there is no HOA, and the owner actually owns the land.

I want to live there!

Open house this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more renderings, floor plans and info, click here.

Posted by thuy

Ode For Intelligent Optimists

Ode is an independent magazine about the people and ideas that are changing the world.

Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the war, poverty, exploitation and pollution that the mainstream media use to fill our view of the world. But there is more to life. There are other stories to report. Stories of countless initiatives being launched around the globe by people devoted to justice, respect and equality. Stories that bridge the gap between thinking and doing, between rage and hope, and the painful gap between the rich and poor – and thus build peace and sustainability.

That is the news that Ode promises to deliver. By reading Ode you connect to a network of positive change and inspiration. Ode points the way to knowing better, doing better and feeling better.

Ode publishes ‘the stories that are different from the ones we are brainwashed to believe’ (Arundhati Roy). Ode challenges us and invites us to change. We realise that change starts with information. We can only make a choice to change things for the better when we learn how it can be done. Similarly, we can only change our behaviour when we understand the harmful effects of what we do.

Ode teaches and inspires us, helps us see how every one of us can contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

Ode is printed on recycled paper or you can do your “green” civil duty and receive the digital version. Subscribe here and you’ll get the first issue free and then the one year subscription will be $19.95. They’ll also plant a tree for joining as well as send you a Thich Nhat Hanh meditation CD.

Ode Magazine

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Soolip Wedding 10th Anniversery

Considered to be the wedding event of choice by LA’s most distinguished bridal resources, A Soolip Wedding elevates the “bridal show” to an extraordinary experience with its modern sensibility, trend-setting locations, and collection of products and services that convey style, artistry and quality. Showcasing the best that LA has to offer, A Soolip Wedding celebrates the art of getting married.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, A Soolip Wedding was conceived by Wanda Wen, founder of Soolip, the infamous paper and lifestyle boutique on Melrose Avenue, to extend its vision of living each day with beauty and inspiration. Soolip, Wanda’s Chinese middle name, means “one’s life destiny is to seek wisdom”

Anyone looking for a one stop shop to meet jewelers, photographers, gown designers, bakeries, event planners and more, this is the event to attend. AND, in addition to having a number of green exhibitors on hand for brides to meet with, the event itself is also making strides to stay truly green.

For more info and tickets go here.

Posted by thuy

Yogamatic X Jill Malek Collabo

Yogamatic.com, the online destination for high quality, custom designed yoga mats, along with popular graphic and wallpaper designer Jill Malek, partnered up to produce an exclusive assortment of mats featuring the revered designs from Malek’s 2008 “ frequencies” collection. The special collaboration marks the first time Yogamatic has united with an independent designer.

Yogamatic.com offers top of the line yoga mats that are functional, eco-conscious and custom designed to fit every personality. The Yogamatic mat is a 72″ x 24″ (180cm x 60cm) and 1/4″ (5mm) deep mat with a slip-resistant, zig-zag tread on the underside that keeps the mat firmly on the floor. Each Yogamatic mat is completely made from biodegradable TPE, which can be easily disposed of without harming the environment.

Additionally, Yogamatic mats offer a closed cell structure which provides the highest quality cushioning possible, so customers can enjoy perfect comfort and support during yoga practice. The cell structure also means that our mats are almost 50% lighter than yoga mats made from PVC. Yogamatic mats are uniquely designed so they cannot absorb moisture or bacteria, a benefit that affords customers a mat that is not only healthier, but also lasts longer.

The Yogamatic / Jill Malek designer mats are now available for purchase and retail for $85.00 each. Tax and shipping costs are additional, and with each purchase a free shoulder bag is included. As well, a percentage of every sale made through Yogamatic.com will benefit Global Green’s progressive work on climate change and global accountability for the environment.

For more information, visit www.jillmalek.com, yogamatic.com and globalgreen.org

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