1 Billion People Participate in Earth Day in 192 Countries | Earth Day Network

More than one billion people in 192 countries took part in the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day.  From Cairo to Beijing, Melbourne to Rome, Rio to St. Louis, communities everywhere stood united in their effort to Mobilize the Earth™.
In Iraq, the Ministry of the Education sent Earth Day materials to schools around the country and engaged more than 1 million students in 3,000 schools in Earth Day activities.
In Seoul, South Korea, a local organization mobilized the community gathered to learn about environmental issues and perform acts of environmental service.
In Boujaad, Morroco, a local group of students organized a trash clean up and tree planting to help green their community.
In Salangor, Malayasia, hundreds of people removed debris and litter from a local waterfall in an effort to restore and preserve their natural environment.
In Washington, DC, thousands gathered for the flagship Earth Day event that featured prominent civic leaders, environmental activists, celebrities, and musical acts.
Globally, more than 56,000 university students rallied their campuses in honor of Earth Day to take action and call for a sustainable future. Thousands of faith leaders challenged their communities to become better stewards of the planet.  Tens of thousands of schools organized educational activities for kids, and over six hundred elected officials voiced the support for the planet by attending local Earth Day events.

Style Tuesday: VANS Ads for Girls

So what do you guys think of the new advertisements for VANS...honestly my opinion not so great, actually I hate it. I hate it not because its not me on it, I just don't think this style fits Vans. I know its' conforming to the realities of a materialistic world that shouldn't exist. This isn't Vans and girls that look at this oh this is cool, I'd so wear that, but what about girls that are actually are physical and not posing for a stupid camera which by the way the model is so happy because she just got paid. Does she really care? Normally I talk good about things like this, but c'mon its not working for me at all.  I envisioned something more like this:

You see what I mean this to me is sellin it!!!!!!!! Call it "hatin", but it would be nice to see something for a change. I mean why cant we advertise to these kinds of girls because they actually wear the shoes!!!! Ok so I'm taking it too serious, but I feel these girls in this day in age are deprived of the truth, the truth is PHOTOSHOP! LOL. Well, whatever Vans next move is I hope they remember of the little people that actually generate their sales.

Throwback Fridays

What ever happened to those fun and crazy shows on Nickelodeon? I was searching through them the other day on YouTube, and I could not believe the amount of programs that I so miss to this day. I chose three of my favorite shows that influenced me growing up. I look at TV now a days, and its real garbage to say the truth and I know that everyone can agree with me on this one. The first clip is from the show LEGENDS OF THE HIDDEN TEMPLE, first of all when I saw this show in 1998 and comparing it to shows now, its beyond me. I didn't realize that Nickelodeon was trying to teach us World History the whole time.

Moving on, now we know is  Melissa Joan Hart, not from Sabrina the Teenage Witch but from CLARISSA EXPLAINS IT ALL. Now I really love this girl, I looked so much up to her because I hate boys and she was definitely anti-boys well just her brother! She depicted the stress of a young girl going through weird awkward moments with boys, parents, schools, and again the occasionally  annoying brother! She reminded me that in the end its all about being yourself she was a real role model to that young generation of growing girls, now its completely based on materialistic things, and looking skinny, no inch of consideration for these girls, now its social media and using it to bully others. I feel like time should stop for a moment when we can appreciate shows like this.

And last but not least my other favorite show on Nickelodeon was ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? Let me tell you not a good idea to watch this on a school night, because it scared the hell out of me when I wa young, the stories were crazy and the end was the scariest part, the silence of a cliffhanger coming on. These kids defintely had the balls to do this sort of thing all the time, I mean who wouldnt get scared when you're in a group all by yourself, with not even a blanket to hold onto. Whoa did I just say that, ok maybe I'm liking it too much. Enjoy!!!!!!!

Classic Nick Promo (Early 90's) - Clarissa Explains It All

Style Tuesdays: The Seventh Letter

So Clearly after speaking about The Seventh Letter gear, in the end who are these guys? Not all from Cali, The Seventh Letter is an entrepreneul  idea that became an extension to their graffiti, every graff rider usually has a clothing line, and in their case its pretty successful. They are slowly expanding in to other major cities around the world, but for now they are staying in their hometown of L.A. where it all started. Here's a video of a day in the life of one of these guys life, more specifically the renown miami born and raised REVOK

EIKNARF Presents: "Revok: On The Run" from EIKNARF on Vimeo.

Tuesday's Graff Days

Who doesn't love Graff, I do. It gives us inspiration to all us that love to express themselves with art, type, and visuals, kind of like advertsing but for the urban couture you could say. In this video we are introduced into the lives of local famous artists from Cali, Vans the Omega & Sofles which  are just some of the members in the crew called MSK also known as MAD SOCIETY KINGS! pretty catchy. They go all around the world and are commissioned to paint murals for businesses or sometimes for illegal fun. Call it  the modern day painters from the Renaissance era, not exactly Michaelangelo Catherdral stuff, but close. Check these guys out and thier store, THE SEVENTH LETTER! Awesome, trendy, Cali gear for men and women.



VANS the OMEGA & SOFLES x IRONLAK. from Ironlak on Vimeo.

Dubstep: The New Music Movement

  I first was introduced to dub step from listening to Pandora inspired from Nero, Benny Benassi, Joker, and so much more. This movement has been in the UK for quite some time starting in the year 2000 and has integrated its' influences to the US. Here's a clip of one of my favorite songs; Magnetic Man ft. Katy B-Crossover. Just make sure you hear the real experience at 720p (the highest quality sound).

Artist of the Day: David Choe

David Choe is if not hands down is one of my favorite artists from L.A. doing the Visual Arts thing.  In this video he paints a couple of  posters  for Danny Trejo: The Iconic vampire From Dusk T'ill Dawn and Protagonists from the movie Machete featuring Jessica Alba, Chuch, and Steven Seagal.  He gives us an insight to how he starts his project and a little about himself. Check the video out and there will more to come.  To know more about David Choe and to see more of his artwork go to his website.