Get Naked and Go Crazy: Last Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2010
February 20th, 2008LUNAR ECLIPSE: On Wednesday night, February 20th, the full Moon will turn a delightful shade of red and possibly turquoise, too. It’s a total lunar eclipse—the last one until Dec. 2010. Sky watchers in Europe, the Americas, parts of the Middle East and Africa are favored for good views of the two-hour event. Visit http://spaceweather.com for full coverage including maps and timetables, live webcasts and discussion.
Sheldon Brown, 1944-2008, Cyclist, Tinkerer, Marketing Maverick
February 5th, 2008Cycling legend Sheldon Brown passed away on February 3rd.
He was well-known and loved for his wisdom, tech savvy and
dedication to the cycling community.
His long-time association with Harris Cyclery in MA, lead him into
marketing, although he disdained what he called the ‘marketing droids’.
Check out his website for examples of his marketing genius,
like this salesletter for ‘Product W’
http://sheldonbrown.com/w.html
Sheldon was also a regular contributor to Adventure Cyclist magazine.
Health complications from MS forced him to retire from riding in 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet Fell, and children Tova and George.
He didn’t believe in angels, devils, gods or intelligent design, so we’ll just say ‘adios, amigo’.
