Posts Tagged ‘NE portland’

Sustainable Fashion: Polyester Vs Cotton

Author: Art Activist Sustainable Fashion: Polyester Vs Cotton you might think you know which fabric is superior; you may even have debated the issue. But do you know which is better for the environment? The confusion lies in the fiber itself. Cotton is natural and polyester is synthetic. Natural has...
January 28th, 2010 | URBAN | Read More

“ME Clothing”: Recognize Why You Stand Out!

Recognize Why You Stand Out: With clothing lines creativity is everything.   Ali from Maybach Entertainment believes there is always room for another clothing line if you can be creative about what you do. Make your designs interesting and let your personality shine through. Don’t play it too...
January 26th, 2010 | URBAN | Read More

SpeakEasy Agency: MODEL MONDAY

Erin works in fundraising for non-profit organizations and schools. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Finance and aims to complete her MBA within the next few years. She aspires to branch out further into the marketing world, especially event planning. She also has goals of becoming...
January 26th, 2010 | URBAN | Read More

Eco Hip-Hop Remix: “Paper Planes” Video

I could not stop laughing when I saw this video.  It is a remix of the famous song by MIA ” Paper Plans”  the name of this video is ” Double Panes”.  Today many musicians are activists who are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, integrating art with a...
January 26th, 2010 | ECOPALOOZA | Read More

What’s Green Living All About?

Author: Davinos Greeno Simply put, this is buying things that are made ethically by companies that act ethically. Buying ethically means buying a brand or from a company which doesn’t exploit labour, animals or the environment. The way in which you can act as an ethical consumer can also take on a...
January 26th, 2010 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

2010 Prototype Hybrids are Here to Stay!

Take a Ride to the Future In A Hybrid Car Author: Lee Dobbins Utilizing the latest in advanced technology, hybrid cars might just provide a glimpse into the future of automobiles. Hybrid cars sport sleek and futuristic looks, but these cars aren’t just for show. These scientific marvels make use...
January 22nd, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Bring a Child Out of the Cold, Dance Party

Bring a Child Out of the Cold, Dance Party! By Diezel P DJ LayLow and Ozone are giving back again; the promoters/hosts known for their heart of gold have collaborated to form the “Bring a Child Out of the Cold, Dance Party”, a charity Hip Hop show which will take place Thursday January 21st, 2010...
January 15th, 2010 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Is There a Place For Eco Hip Hop?

Get To Know Your Artists: T&E By Diezel P It was a cold night on October 21st, 2009 where an epic and highly anticipated Grind Time battle was about to take place at Downtown Portland’s “The Backspace”, between two time world rap champion Illmaculate and his frequent counterpart The Saurus....
January 15th, 2010 | ECOPALOOZA | Read More

Future of Fashion: Eco Friendly/ Sustainable

Future of Fashion - ‘dpol’ - Eco Friendly/ Sustainable Author: siddhartha upadhyaya Over the last years there has been a relative rush of books on eco and ethical fashion published across the globe. We think this is an excellent indicator of the public’s awareness of how, what, where and...
January 15th, 2010 | URBAN | Read More

SpeakEasy Agency: MODEL MONDAY

Cassandra is a full time medical student with hopes of becoming a Doctor one day. All her life she has been interested in what makes a body sick and the process of getting well. Cassandra was born premature and because of that she spent alot of her childhood seeing many doctors and specialists. It was...
January 11th, 2010 | URBAN | Read More