Archive for May, 2012

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[Infographic] The Rise of the Slacktivist

[Infographic] The Rise of the Slacktivist


It seems everyday there’s a new cause to re-tweet, donate to, or support. In 2012 alone we saw  Kony 2012 and the Occupy movement gain speed quicker than any campaign [...]

Everything Else

Venice Beach Homeless: Residents Furious That Upscale Neighborhood Is Now ‘Skid Rose’

Venice Beach Homeless: Residents Furious That Upscale Neighborhood Is Now ‘Skid Rose’


(Huffington Post)Venice Beach’s Rose Avenue has a new nickname: ‘Skid Rose.’

Fashion

American Apparel+Instagram=12 Hipster Pics

American Apparel+Instagram=12 Hipster Pics


The Downtown L.A. based Clothing brand, American Apparel has joined the Instagram team. The brand that’s been keeping hipsters dressed since 1989, has decided to hop on the Instagram train [...]

Music

Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender

Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender


(ROLLING STONE) Against Me! singer Tom Gabel reveals plans to begin living as a woman in the new issue of Rolling Stone. Gabel, who has dealt privately with gender dysphoria [...]

Fashion

Behind the scenes with H&M Magazine – H&M Life


H&M Magazine Summer 2012 is landing in stores on May 15, here’s a teaser video from one of the fashion shoots with the fabulous Edita Vilkeviciute.

Fashion

Say Whaatt!?, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Attempts to Rise Parking Tickets

Say Whaatt!?, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Attempts to Rise Parking Tickets


Perhaps the most unpopular move a Los Angeles elected official can make is increasing parking fines. And yet, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is proposing to make that move for the sixth [...]