Walking around Nice, though, gave me a feeling unlike any other city. The Promenade des Anglais is an incredible walk from one end of the city to the other along one of the world’s most famous coast lines. Sunsets along the beach there always seemed to cast perfect light upon the city from any view point you could find. Meeting people was particularly easy as I found that most of the French people in this region were incredibly friendly and would always try to make new friends. I met some of my best friends in Nice and shared some incredibly romantic walks through vieux Nice to watch the sun set over the city and the Mediterranean.

Anyways, while I was there I managed to take more than just a few pictures but I didn’t have a video camera. I found this video on Vimeo and it brought back some incredibly romantic nostalgic feelings. There’s nothing quite like dating in the South of France. I’m honestly considering buying another plane ticket so I can get over there and visit some old friends. Mon Dieu, Nice est belle.

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Knowledge is power. That is why I have created this list of ways that we as individuals are ruining the environment and what we can do to reduce our impact.

1. We use too much energy

All homes run on energy. We need energy for our fridges, our TV’s, our heat and AC and our water heaters. Our homes consume more energy then we might think they do. All of this energy consumption, whether it is actively being used or not, hurts the environment and it hurts our wallets. Luckily, there are lots of things that can be done to reduce our energy consumption and therefore our impact on saving the environment.

• Clean & replace air filters in your air conditioning unit on a regular basis.
• Lower the thermostat on your water heater.
• Turn off or shut off your water heater when you go away for vacations or extended trips.
• Turn off lights in rooms that are not being used to save money, energy, the environment and increase the lifespan of your bulb.
• Do not constantly open the oven/fridge door or leave them open as this can reduce/increase the temperature by up to 25 degrees each time.
• Unplug seldom used appliances.
• Wash clothes in cold water versus hot water to reduce energy usage required to heat up the water.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Ensure your home is well insulated and sealed.
• Use cold water vs. hot or warm water whenever possible.
• Connect outdoor lights, pumps, etc on a timer.
• Install solar panels on your home to heat your pool or house for a fraction of the cost.

2. Our homes are full of toxins

Most individuals are painfully unaware of the number of toxins that are in our homes. These toxins are emitted from appliances, cleaning products and older paints. We can reduce the level of toxins in our homes through a few simple steps and this will not only help the environment but also our health.

• Purchase items without mercury whenever possible.
• Dispose of items with mercury at appropriate facilities.
• Increase your knowledge of alternative cleaning products that do not contain harsh chemicals.
• Become familiar with labeling practices of household cleaners and always review before use or purchase.
• Test your paint for lead if you live in an older home.
• Use the least amount of toxic products if you cannot find an alternative.

3. We throw out too much garbage

Without evening realizing it, most households fill up 2+ cans of trash that goes straight to landfills. This is increasingly effective the environment in negative factors due to the need for more landfills and the non-degradability of many products that consumers purchase. You can however reduce your trash by paying attention to what you buy and what you throw out.

• Donate instead of garbage products whenever possible.
• Buy items in bulk from loose bins vs. individual packages.
• 33% of what we throw away is packaging so be consumer-savvy and try to buy products with less packaging or recyclable packaging.
• Ensure that the proper items are being recycled instead of thrown away.
• Buy re-usable products.
• Keep your products in good condition to avoid having to buy replacement products.
• Use cloth bags and napkins instead of plastic or paper
• Buy rechargeable batteries.
• Set up your own compost for vegetable and food products.
• Buy used products whenever possible.

4. We use too much paper at work

Not only do we harm the environment at home, but we also harm the environment through our offices and work locations. Luckily for us, there are lots of ways we can reduce our carbon footprint through our work.

• Start an inner-office recycling program.
• Print on both sides of paper.
• Use email and phone versus mail and printed documents whenever possible.
• Reuse folders, envelopes and other office supplies wherever possible.
• Use recycled paper.
• Use scrap paper and the backs of paper for notes and reminders.
• Use a re-usable or ceramic coffee cup.

5. We don’t watch our water usage

This is one of the most major environmental concerns faced by individuals, countries and the global community. Our water usage is over-whelming compared to what a household actually requires on a daily basis. There are however many ways we can reduce our water usage and the electric requirements in our every day life.

• Fix water leaks in a timely manner.
• Install economic and efficient devices on showers, toilets and faucets.
• Do not leave the water running when you wash dishes or brush your teeth.
• Install low-flow shower heads.
• Only use your laundry machine and dishwasher when you have a full-load.
• Take short showers and always take a shower vs. a bath.

Like clockwork, every year around Christmas you will find this movie playing at least once a week on one of the major network channels.  I loved the movie when I was a kid, and now at nearly 30, I can still sit down and watch this movie all the way through without looking at my watch.  Since the movie is over 40 years old, there are lots of things that probably would no longer be considered politically correct.  As a result, dozens of ‘edits’ have been made around the world providing us some hilarious mash up video content mocking the world famous movie.

I’ve included a few in this post!  Enjoy!

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In early January, 1942, Military Governor Delos Carleton Emmons issued a recall of all American cash to be exchanged for the new, stamped bills. Individuals could change only $200 in cash but if you were a business owner, you were allowed anywhere up to $500.

At the end of the whole experiment, the military was in possession of $200,000,000 US dollars that nobody could spend in Hawaii. Rather than shipping it back to the mainland, the money was burned, most of it, anyway. To make sure that none of it flew out the top of the smoke stack as it burned, there was a thin piece of mesh installed making sure nobody got any half burnt bills.

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There are many kids costumes available commercially but some of the best and most memorable ones are those made at home by very creative people. A quick Google search  brings up some really great ideas that are so cute and unforgettable that will provide you with a lot of memorable photos if you choose to do the same.

My kids love to dress up, and I’m sure your children love to play make believe. Since you were once a child, you know just how much fun dressing up can be. Halloween allows kids with a great opportunity to act out and dress up as their favorite characters. Whether they choose a fictional or historical character does not matter, they are going to have a good time. Fortunately, kids costumes come in all shapes and sizes for children from infants to teenagers.

Even newborn infants can have their own cute costumes such as the bumble bees, pea pods and almost all the Disney Characters. Toddlers can be almost anything their creative minds can concoct. A fairy princess? No problem. A pirate? Likewise. A fairy pirate princess? It can be done! Older kids will undoubtedly decide to be something more concrete like a favorite action figure or super hero. Regardless of what a child chooses, the costume can be either made or bought outright to fit their needs.

Kids costumes are only limited by the imagination of the people wearing them. Those imaginations still really do not have any limits. Spacemen, ballerinas, lumberjacks, and pirates all can be real and they all can rub off on every adult. The world would be a much better place if, for a moment, everyone got the opportunity to experience being a child for just one moment.

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Private Air Photoshoot - Part 3 - “Deplaning in a Ballgown” from Julia Allison on Vimeo.

I was searching for a few private jet interior videos when I came across this cool video of a model photo shoot on a private jet. While I don’t have the funds to charter a private jet, I’d love to involve my work in the industry somehow…it’s just too bad I’m not a hot, sexy model.

As a tribute to these people who risk there lives, and for the thousands of soldiers who have lost their lives trying to protect our freedom, I have compiled a bunch of awesome Army Halloween costumes.

I know Halloween is a little far away still, but when you consider your Halloween costume this year, lets recognize our troops and rock out with our army gear on!

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Not only are the rooms and furniture beautiful but, for the most part, they look really liveable. Nothing stresses me out more than clutter so these places look awesome to me. Even if you like a little more “lived in” look for your abode, you have to appreciate the art that goes into such exquisite interior design.

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Needing to know more, I dug into this movie called “Hard Ticket to Hawaii” written and directed by Andy Sidaris. It is widely considered to be one of the worst movies of all time and it has the production quailty of pornography of the same era. It seems that Andy Sidaris kind of had a knack for creating the God awful masterpieces and he made a living out of it and even has a steady cult following. This garbage has a 2.9 on IMDB and people either seem to love it or hate it. I think that the best part of the movie is right here and there’s no reason to waste a couple hours of your life on this.

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I can’t imagine having to deal with a coworker riding one of these things every day. It would just get on my nerves. Not just actually watching them go around in circles looking ridiculous but because they would be pretending there wasn’t anything weird going on. I would go crazy. Check out the super cheesy infomercial below.

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