Turn off the lights. And I'll glow.

Earth Hour 2008... Turn off your lights from 8-9pm today!

How to participate:

1) Sign up for Earth Hour by visiting http://www10.earthhourus.org/

2) Spread the word

3) Turn off your lights Saturday, March 29 from 8-9PM.

Marathon -> 10/19/08!

The Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon registration this year was handled via lottery. Since it began four years ago, it has gotten so popular that it would fill up the day that the sign-ups were available. I did the half marathon in 2005 and had a great time (too bad my finisher's medal Tiffany necklace got lost in Tahoe...). Some friends (LM, PB, AM) were doing the lottery and I joined them.

Except I didn't sign up for the half.

I signed up for the full.

2008 is turning into a good year, peeps. I graduate, enter a new industry with some fabulous-yet-to-be-determined job, am 30 years old and I'll be (finally) running a marathon.

WeCanSolveIt.org

Global warming is a problem of unprecedented magnitude and that's why we've launched the largest mobilization campaign ever. Actions by individuals like you will be the driving force behind this campaign and our ultimate victory. We're going to succeed, but I need your help today.

More than 825,000 people have already joined us, but if leaders in business and government are going to make stopping climate change a priority, we need you to urge your friends to get involved today:

http://wecansolveit.org/inviteyourfriends

We need to grow to 1,000,000 members by April so we can send a loud message that we want action now. That is why I need you to forward the email below to all of your friends right now and ask them to add their voices.

Climate change is an urgent issue that requires immediate solutions. That's why I've joined with Al Gore and others across the country and around the world who want to halt global warming.

We're on the verge of being over one million strong and I'm asking you to join us. Please click here today to become part of the solutions to global warming:

http://wecansolveit.org/onemillion

If leaders in business and government are going to make stopping climate change a priority, we need to send a loud message that we want action now. That's why I'm asking you to get involved today:

http://wecansolveit.org/onemillion

Together, we can stop global warming.


Thank you,

Al Gore

I am an Aries.

Happy spring equinox!

The first day of spring is also the beginning of Aries. We're a fiery bunch. You love us anyway. I definitely have some of the traits of a typical Aries, but I know many non-Arians who could also fit the bill (and, of course, Aries who are decidedly non-Arian).

No, I don't really follow astrology. But I do think that we can gain strength from different pieces of any religion or spiritual path. And sometimes, it's just fun.

Traits of Arians...

Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

On the dark side...

Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil

ARIES TIDBITS

Health
Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. The anatomical areas for Aries are the head, face, brain, and upper teeth.

Ruling Planet
The ruling planet for Aries is Mars. This powerful planet rules ambition, force, power, competition, animal nature, desire, sexual energies, war, tools, violence, and courage.

Color
The color of choice for Aries is red.

Lucky Numbers
Aries' lucky numbers are 1 and 9.

Compatibility
Aries natives are most compatible with fellow Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius individuals.

Opposite Sign
The opposite sign of Aries is Libra.

The Perfect Gift
A sporty car, metal jewelry, a nice steak, high-tech gadgets

Likes
Comfortable clothes, taking the lead, physical challenges, individual sports

Dislikes
Inactivity, delays, work that doesn't use one's talents

Famous Aries
Russell Crowe, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Mariah Carey

Best travel destinations
England, France, Italy (especially Naples and Florence)

Strengths
Courage, determination, self-confidence, enthusiasm

Weaknesses
Impatience, silly arguments, allowing fear to limit choices

Charismatic marks
Athletic body, youthful attitude, a need to take the lead

Best environment
Any situation that requires action, courage in the face of fear, competition, and freedom of choice. Aries individuals are better outside being active than staying close to home.

Two-Wheeled Wonder

Some bike luv for you this morning... short essay called "Two Wheeled Wonder" about bikes and biking from the Sierra Club here

My two favorite points:

• A human on a bicycle is more efficient (in calories expended per pound and per mile) than a train, truck, airplane, boat, automobile, motorcycle, skateboard, canoe, or jet pack. Cycling is more efficient than walking, which takes three times as many calories per mile. Pound for pound, a person riding a bike can go farther on a calorie of food than a gazelle can running, a salmon swimming, or an eagle flying.
• British author H. G. Wells summed up cycling's promise best more than a half century ago: "When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race."

You can also take a quiz on biking: How Green is My Bike Ride?
The quiz was tricky for me because I commute and road ride. With questions like "My favorite cycling outfits are..." I could easily answer "Whatever I happened to be wearing that day." about commuting and then, of course, "Made from aerodynamic miracle fibers." for road biking.

For bike commuting, my score ->
American Flyer (80-100 points): Your score: 92. You're truly using your bicycle to save the planet. Keep pedaling!

For road biking, my score ->
Three-Speed (60-79 points): Your score: 73. You're on the right track, but maybe your wheels are just a little wobbly. Perhaps a tune-up's in order.