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All I can say is. OMG!

larissa — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:40:34 +0000

Can men can learn about courtship from birds?

larissa — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:08:06 +0000

This is an amazing video of a Lyrebird. This bird can mimic the most unbelievable human sounds such as a car alarm or chainsaws cutting down a tree in the forest.

Seriously, men should take some tips from birds when it comes to the rules of courtship. The male birds do some pretty amazing things to get the girl – car alarms and chain saws are hot. These birds can actually listen. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) ;)

(Thanks, Omar )

2008 New Year’s Resolution Song

larissa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:55:40 +0000

At a loss for words. Southern Cali is burning.

larissa — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:51:43 +0000

I lived in Los Angeles for 3 years. Most of the fires are not super-close to any of the places I resided but I can only imagine the smell and the scenes from the highways and hills. Today, I received an email from a friend in L.A. and thought I should share. I don’t know who took the photos but I was just stunned looking at them. If you happen to know who took the photos let me know and I will add the credit.

Dear God,
Please keep them safe.
Please keep their homes, pets, and families safe.
Please convince people that no house is worth their lives, and that they need to evacuate when asked.
Please keep people off their cell phones so the firefighters can use the lines.
God, please let them all be okay.

Over a dozen wildfires across Southern California, United States forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. This evacuation comes almost four years to the day after the Cedar Fire of 2003. Fires burned in Malibu, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, San Diego, and many other places. This is the worst case of wildfires Southern California has ever had.

Here’s some ways you can help: Network for Good

10.26.07 UPDATE: Thank you to Kathy for this info. The deer photo above is not from the So-Cal fires which leads me to believe some of the others might not be either. I am leaving it up because it’s an amazing photo and to let others know it’s origin. The photo was taken in the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana on August 6, 2000 by a fire behavior analyst, John McColgan. You can read more here.

Blog Action Day: Green design

larissa — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:01:25 +0000

As part of blog action day I am participating by posting something that relates to the environment on this day, October 15th, 2007. The aim is to get people thinking, discussing, questioning and talking about the environment, from every angle, niche, viewpoint and personality.

This got me thinking about creative products that are both artistic and environmentally friendly. Just because it’s recycled or organic doesn’t mean it has to look boring. Your friends will be green with envy and the earth will be happy.

1. Reuse your grocery bags

How many of you have a plastic bag collection? How many of those bags do you actually re-use? Get Envirosax Canvas Bags Click here for a set of 5 – $35.00. Keep them in your car when it’s grocery day.

2. Go swing in a pumpkin

Click here for your own recycled copper pumpkin swing- £18,000 (Which equals about 36,547.69 USD) *gasp*. A girl can dream.

3. Reuse your water bottles

Don’t be wasteful. Close your eyes and imagine a room full of all the plastic bottles you consume in just one year – do your recycle? Are you addicted to bottled h20? Well,tap is just fine. To get your own reusable water bottle Click here – $17.98

4. Get a pretty bulb

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs save you money and shine bright. AND best of all, they look pretty nifty. Click here – $5 and up

5. Recycled jewelry is hot

Wow, I DO want! Check out the unique designs Click here – $24 and up.

6. Recycled handbags are even hotter

Save your gum wrappers and Luna Bar foils – if you get bored maybe you can try to make one.Click here – $20 and up

7. Recycled license plate handbags are – Yummy!

The “Show Me” state is the best! Click here – $59 and up

8. Recycled Glass takes on new life

These pieces are simply stunning but you might have to save up a bit. Click here – $250 and up

9. Kids toys go green

Naturally-dyed wool yarn and organic cotton toys will be treasured forever. Too cute! I want one, please. Click here – $24 and up

10. Have a seat

Eco-Friendly Furniture is progressively sustainable. This site features a variety of green products. Click here – $300 and up