I'll probably mention it again, but the Down 2 Earth trade and lifestyles show has announced its schedule, so you can start planning: April 3-5 at the Hynes Convention Center, the same locale as last year's inaugural event.

I expect the show, which I found a bit uneven but still worthwhile, to gain momentum this year, though I suppose it could also find the going tougher because of the economy. I have  n-o  d-o-u-b-t  that the down economy makes the efficiency messages of the green movement more important than ever, but I'm not sure everyone sees it that way.

Follow this link to the show's current exhibitor list, which is sure to grow as the event draws nearer.