1. In just two weeks, it will be time to participate in our great democratic experiment. This means that today is the last day for slackers to sign up to vote in the 2006 elections. Print out a form, check all of the appropriate boxes and get it in the mail with today’s postmark to your county auditor’s office today. [secstate.wa.gov]

2. However, you should know that voting can be a little pricey [times]. This year, mailing your ballot will cost a whopping 63 cents (A seventy percent increase over last year!). Never fear cheapskates! You can drop their absentee ballot at a polling place [metrokc].

3. Still uncertain about who should get your precious vote? In need of some light reading? King County residents can entertain themselves with the thrilling voter guide and other tasty links [metrokc]