Thursday, March 25, 2010

World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour

Spring is finally showing signs of committing, and we're headed into a big season for outdoor and Earth-related events in Knoxville.

Here's an interesting activity from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that anyone can participate in just by committing to turn out your lights for an hour at 8:30 PM EST on March 27:

https://www.myearthhour.org/home

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

February Smart Trips Winners!

February 2010 Commuter Bucks Winners:

Sally Polhemus, Knox County, Mast General Store gift basket ($50 value)
Jeff Groah, UT, $50 Bliss gift card
Diane Sams, ORNL, $50 Tomato Head gift card
Hollie Ernest, 5 tickets to Regal Cinemas

February Commuter of the Month: Jeremy Chandler

His nominator says that Jeremy Chandler, of UT, inspires others to stick with bike commuting. "Often I will see photos from his bicycle commute-- in horrible conditions--posted to his Facebook page. The days I chicken out and drive in, I am reminded that someone out there is cranking it to work."