Condom chic...

A model parades an outfit made of condoms during a fashion show at the 4th China Reproductive Health New Technologies & Products Expo in Beijing July 11, 2007. Condoms of all shapes and sizes were on show at a Beijing fashion show on Wednesday featuring dresses, hats and even lollipops made of the said item

7 Wonders...

On 7-7-7 the results are in for a global competition of the "7 Wonders of the world!" The campaign began in 1999 by Swiss adventurer Bernard Weber, with almost 200 nominations coming in from around the world. Weber felt it was time to bring the world together in a common pride of global culture... And the winners are... 1~Chichén Itzá, Mexico 2~Christ Redeemer, Brazil 3~The Great Wall, China 4~Machu Picchu, Peru 5~Petra, Jordan 6~The Roman Colloseum, Italy 7~The Taj Mahal, India... One of my favorites~

And of course an honorable finalist~

Feisty...

I was recently fortunate enough to see Feist at the Wiltern theatre in LA on Friday... Such an amazing show filled with dreamy visuals and Feist at her finest!! She reminds me of a lovely mix of Bjork and Chan Marshall of Catpower... Feist uses her throaty, jazzy, sweet voice to seduce the crowd. She is quite brilliant~ A genuine female vocal talent that can move you, seduce you, make you want to dance and join in a sing- along... And best of all, she is hot in a red number, playing guitar in heels~

The city of lights...

soon to become the city of bikes... Joining other European cities such as Amsterdam~ Paris wants to make thousands of bikes available by this summer for free to commuters, strollers and tourists — in part to help cut down on pollution. Over 20,000 bikes should be available by the end of the year...

200,000 hits a day...

Clips from award-winning cinema has some fuming on EU's new channel on YouYube!! But many argue that "the European Union is not a bible belt, we believe in freedom of expression and artistic creativity!" The sex-scene video is one of four made for screening in European cinemas to advertise an EU fund that helps distribute successful films made in one EU state to others... European cinema or soft porn???

Art~ Ask for more...

The arts in our children's education has proven to be more than just fun activities. The arts teach tolerance and opens minds. The arts boast self-confidence, and can improve overall academic performance. The arts provide a creative outlet, and alternatives to delinquency. The arts inspire dreams and a positive attitude in general. But the sad truth is that we have allowed the arts to virtually disappear from our children's academic programs! I came across a wonderful website that campaigns for the return of the arts in schools, and how we can help... My amazing son is a perfect example of the effect the arts can have on a child. Not only has he become a gifted musician and a straight A student, but I believe it has shaped him into a well-rounded, responsible young man for whom I am very proud!! He is an inspiration... AmericansForTheArts.org Learn more and get involved!!

Baring it all...

On June 8th and 9th 2007, cyclists around the world participated in the fourth annual worldwide naked protest against oil dependency. On all the rides, full nudity was permitted by the police. There were no arrests... The ride highlights the simplicity of the bicycle, the vulnerability of riders in traffic, and celebrates the power and individuality of our bodies. With 2007 being the year with the most riders taking part, does this mean people are becoming more aware of environmental issues? Or are they just happy to ride naked legally? You decide!