>> How to befriend and exploit environmentalists. Plenty’s running a humorous series titled “Stuff Environmentalists Like“:

Since the human population is most responsible for the destruction of the planet, you might be wondering if it is appropriate to suggest that an environmentalist commit suicide as a gift to the earth. The answer is no, mostly because environmentalists have so much work to do before they die and are eventually composted.

Maybe instead of R.I.P., we can mark enviro tombstones with C.I.P. (compost in peace)

>> How to lug massive amounts of photography equipment around town, eco-style. “Where there’s a wheel there’s a way” says Russ Roca, L.A.’s bicycling photographer who lugs all his equipment on his bike and trailer. Honestly, it all looks pretty difficult, though inspiring –

>> How to make Kiva-like loans but earn interest on your money. My latest article for Whole Life Times is about MicroPlace, which lets you invest as little as $20 to get a one to three percent return on your investment — a better rate than offered by many savings accounts.

>> How to remember everything: Be born with a perfect memory, like this one woman was. “In addition to good memories, every angry word, every mistake, every disappointment, every shock and every moment of pain goes unforgotten. Time heals no wounds for [Jill] Price. ‘It’s like an endless, chaotic film that can completely overpower me. And there’s no stop button.’” (via ideas)

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