PHOTO: The Yellow Flower

(Warning: Shameless Self-Promotion): I'm excited to share that my photo, The Yellow Flower, has won 2nd Place (out of nearly 3000 entries) in the 2009 Army Digital Photo Contest! See more here.

SCENE: Pedal Power 09 - Hot Springs, AR

Get your bike on one week from today in Hot Springs, Arkansas at Pedal Power 2009!

HELP SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR

THE VALLEY OF THE VAPORS INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL

AND A MORE BIKE FRIENDLY HOT SPRINGS!

Meet us at the transportation depot Tuesday, March 17th @ 5:30pm with your human powered vehicle and join us in the world's shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. After the parade, we will all travel through beautiful downtown Hot Springs to the first night of the 5th Annual VOV Festival located at the Low Key Arts Building, 118 Arbor Street. Anyone with a bike is asked to attend however; creativity and costume is encouraged:

Four "Art/Freak Bikes" will be chosen and put on display the length of the fest, and will be voted on during the events of the 2009 VOV. If you are interested in riding please visit and RSVP to Pedal Power 09.

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!

JOB OP: Kentucky Derby Chief Party Officer

Churchill Downs is hiring for the best "job" in America:

2009 KENTUCKY DERBY CHIEF PARTY OFFICER

It’s time for "Stymie,” your 2008 Chief Party Officer to hand off his crown to the new 2009 Kentucky Derby CPO and he wants YOU to apply for the job!

HURRY! DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FEBRUARY 28th, TO GET YOUR VIDEOS IN!

Enter now for your chance to become the 2009 Kentucky Derby CPO. Here's what you need to do:

1. Click on the link and complete the CPO contest entry form.
2. Once your entry form has been submitted, you will be sent to our official Chief Party Officer Facebook page.
3. On Facebook, click “Become a Fan,” at the top of the page, then upload your two-minute video explaining why you think you have what it takes to become the 2009 Kentucky Derby CPO!