Green Architecture: How It Should Be

We are - like it or not - probably living in the time when the impact of the battle between nature and civilization will probably be most acutely felt. For the sake of our own survival, a truce will need to be declared. This group explores ways in which development can be attained without impeding upon the needs of life on earth. Threads on the discussion board include 'Green Architecture in the Building Code', 'Any ideas for a green airport??', 'Master of Sustainable Design', 'Solarpowervillage' and 'Bioneers Conference' to name but a few. You will also find plenty of links to events and internet resources about green development on the discussion board and in wall posts. There are over 500 images, featuring photographs, artist's impressions and scale models of fascinating and environmentally-friendly structures.

What's great about this group: educate yourself about how to make a difference.

There is a Facebook group with a similar name. The link can be found here. 

I wanna travel the world.

It is a common enough ambition. There are those who devote a year of their lives to the persuit and have to manage it on a shoestring. Then there are those who get jobs first and travel the globe bit by bit during their vacation periods. A few lucky souls manage to score a job that includes travel allowances. If you've been around, join this group and share your travels. Threads on the discussion board include 'Where do you want to go?', 'Wich countries you been?' - where you can share the list of places you have visited - as well as various topics on individual cities or countries. In the gallery you will find more than 15,000 beautiful and unusual images from around the world. There are also links to over 300 video clips.

What's great about this group: Share your experiences and those of others.

Update (22 April 2024)

There are numerous tiny groups (one member) with this name, but possibly it could have been this group.

MY ME

The advent of digital cameras, cell phones and the photo-editing software such as Photoshop has added a whole new meaning to the concept of self portrait. With the aid of a mirror or an extra little screen, you can happily take amazing photographs of yourself and just delete the duds to make space for more. If you are ready to showcase yourself, check this group out. The theme is very simple. Images must be of 'Self by Self', i.e. the photographer is also the model. Although the group could see a bit more activity, it's got a great concept and there are definitely some creative and funny photographs to check out in the gallery.

What's great about this group: Get creative with your self-image in 2010

Update (22 April 2024)

I could not find a Facebook group with this name. 

the Official rules for the yellow car game

This is what parents around the world do to keep their bored offspring entertained during long road trips. Count a hundred of a certain color. Cars of a certain will give you bonus points. Etc. etc. Well here is a Facebook version of that old, old game, complete with rules posted in the information section, and plenty of extra suggestions for twists in the wall posts and on the discussion board in threads such as 'yellow bikes', 'Mini nip vs mini punch', 'Yellow car/mini, moving or not?', 'Is gold a shade of yellow?', 'What constitutes a 'car'?' and 'These Rules Arn't Right'. Do check out the gallery for images of some very unusual vehicles - all yellow, of course.

What's great about this group: Brighten up your traffic hassles with a bit of nonsense.

Update (22 April 2024)

It seems that this group still exists and it can be found here.

I hate it when I'm trying to concentrate and a Llama is looking at me slyly

I know someone who has a thing about Llamas and alpacas, and I can sort of see her point, because llamas ort of look like the teddy bears of herd animals - cute, huggable and sort of funny. Well, according to the members of this group, there is much much more to them than meets the eye. In fact, if you don't watch it, you will have a llama trying to meet your eye at the most inconvenient moment imaginable. There are only two threads on the discussion board and they don't seem to be accessible, but the wall posts are lots of fun and there are even a few llama photos in the gallery. So if there is a llama in your life, whom you are trying to avoid, you know where to go.

What's great about this group: The name alone gets you already.

Update (25 April 2024)

There are two groups with this name. The largest and most likely candidate can be found here.

I Swear To God, I'm Not On Drugs....I'm Just Naturally Like This

So you got photographed doing a few crazy things a few days ago. Climbing a tree, perhaps, or doing a happy dance in the mall? Perhaps staged an imaginary sword duel with your best friend? The more incredulous spectators the better. Probably they assumed you to be in the throes of some cheminal substance and walked off shaking their heads at the youth of today. Little did they know, that they were treated to a rare glimpse of the real unabashed one hundred percent spontaneous You in action. If you can relate, then take a closer look at today's group. You will feel right at home. Threads on the discussion board include 'What do you do that makes people think you're a stoner?', 'What is the stupidest thing that has ever made you laugh hysterically?', 'most random things to do when bored' and 'What would you do if you weren't afraid you'd get locked up for being certifiably crazy?' I hope this group inspires you to never lose touch with the child inside. And if a friend says, 'come play with me', don't hesitate.

What's great about this group: Make 2010 a fun year.

Update (25 April 2024)

This group does not seem to exist anymore. 

Stupid things people ask you about Africa

Africa is reckoned to be the continent from which all humanity originated, and yet, it is most often also viewed as the continent left behind by modern development. Colonization briefly washed over it, before its inhabitants fell back to tribal strife and primitive superstition. At least, that is the perception. True or false? Is there an Africa perhaps that is not quite as bad as the news headlines and the rumors of fear mongers? Explore this group, and find out what Africans are saying about your ignorance of their world. On the discussion board, you will find threads such as 'Most funny/annoying thing ever asked!!!!!!', 'what is the dumbest thing someone has done after they find out your from africa?', 'Stereotypes about Africans', 'BEST REPLY U HAVE EVER GIVEN TO A STUPID QUESTION' and many more. There are well over 150 images of Africa in the gallery, many showing its beautiful landscapes and wildlife, a few to display road signs you will see nowhere else.

What's great about this group: smile and giggle if you are from Africa, cringe if you are not, but above all, inform yourself.

Update (25 October 2023)

This group does not seem to exist anymore.