I love it when...

I love it when famous people use their popularity for good. Wyclef Jean is going to run for president in his home country of Haiti.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean will announce his bid for president of earthquake-ravaged Haiti this week, Time magazine has reported.

Haiti, which was hit January 12 by a deadly 7.0-magnitude earthquake, is scheduled to vote on November 28 to elect a new leader to replace President Rene Preval, whose term ends in February.

"If I can't take five years out to serve my country as President, then everything I've been singing about, like equal rights, doesn't mean anything," Jean said in an interview with Time on Tuesday.

There has been widespread speculation that Jean would seek the office. Last week in Haiti he said he was taking the necessary legal steps toward running for president, including having his fingerprints taken by the judicial police. However, he said last week that he had not made a definite decision.

Many analysts predict Jean -- who at 37 is very popular among Haitians, particularly the young -- would easily win the presidential election.

A three-time Grammy award-winner, Jean was a founding member of the hip-hop trio The Fugees and won wider fame for his collaboration with Colombian pop star Shakira. He released a song two years ago called "If I Was President."

Jean established the Yele Haiti Foundation in 2005 to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Haiti. He said after the January 12 earthquake which killed up to 300,000 people that Haiti's future rested on education, job creation and investment.

"If not for the earthquake, I probably would have waited another 10 years before doing this," Jean told Time. "The quake drove home to me that Haiti can't wait another 10 years for us to bring it into the 21st century."

Jean emigrated to the United States aged 9, but has maintained his Haitian citizenship, a requirement for running for the presidency.

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Arizonan Against SB 1070

Nothing pleases my heart more than seeing standing up for what they believe in. These photos are from the Phoenix New Times.

Look closely at this woman's dress - this is a true fashion statement.
I love this picture.


Unfortunately, some protesters were arrested today for practicing their first ammendment right. So sad, when officers in riot gear are patting down a 50 year old woman wearing a bright yellow shirt with a heart on it. I guess she was making trouble. Law and order are not the same thing, remember that.

Today was a small win in defeating SB 1070. The Phoenix Times called it bloodied but still standing.

To everyone out there today, and to everyone fighting against this awful piece of legislation, I applaud your efforts and say ¡Si se puede!

Law & Order

Not that I have any interest in being an actor but I would love to play the person that discovers the body... I would be awesome.

Kicking Asphalt

I know I have talked about running in the past but I found this really awesome female running image on the Nike website and wanted to share. It is the off season for me and I have been averaging about 25 miles a week. I try to do most of my miles outdoors when the weather permits. Colorado has pretty decent winters but the trail I run most often gets really muddy after it snows. I am planning on doing my first Marathon this year. 26.2 miles still freaks me out but I know I'll get there. My husband started running with me recently. It makes me very happy, I am increasingly worried about his health. Grad school has been rough on him. We are running our first race together this Sunday. It is a St. Patty's day fun run. It is 7K and followed by free beer and music. It was voted the best run after party in Denver last year. I am pretty excited.

Let it Mellow

My hubby and I were at a fancy restaurant a while back and there was this sign in the restroom that talked about the water savings when you use dual flush toilet, I can't remember what it was but it was high, I want to say 60%. So because, we just installed a dual flush toilet in out new bathroom I mention it to my husband and we start figuring out how often people go small flush v. big flush, etc. So, yes, it is a big savings. Then my husband says, "imagine the savings when you let it mellow." It was pretty funny.

It's been a while

I just found out I am going to be an aunt. I adore my brother and I don't want to say anything bad, but I will say that he is perhaps not the most prepared parent, but I am so happy for him. He is such a great guy and he is so good with children. I know he will be a great dad. I am so excited for him. I have not met his girlfriend but I am sure I will soon. This is a weird picture without explanation - but this is the only electronic pic I have of my brothers and I, on this computer, sad, I know. My brother with a baby on the ways is on the right, Ryan, next to him is my oldest brother Jordan, and my hubby is on the left.

New Mexican Drivers

The other day my husband and I were driving back from our favorite movie house and a woman cut us off. Because it is our favorite movie theater and we go there often we knew the lane she cut us off to get into would end soon - this happens a lot in Denver, lanes ending that is. So he knew she was going to want to get back in. So he said, "You never know when you are going to piss off a New Mexican diver." Meaning New Mexicans are assholes (his experience) and that he was not going to let her back in. But she had this new Lexus and we are driving the old Subaru and though he tried the poor Subaru let Jerome down and the lady got back in the lane. I laughed so hard.