More Hip Than Hippie - Going Solar This week it's all about having fun with the sun, solar power that is. We'll tell you about several solar powered gadgets as well as interview Tim Hamor of Alternative Energy Systems. We try a new beer and chocolate and elighten you with hip news and finds.
Beer and Chocolate:
Beer: Foster's Lager from Australia. Crikey! This one's for you Steve!
Chocolate: Dagoba's Latte Organic Chocolate with milk chocolate, ground coffee, and cinnamon.
Hip News and Finds
Finds:
- You've got to see this! Watch OkGo get crazy with some treadmills in their new music video for the song "Here it goes again". You can see it on our myspace page. Hey, while you're there, why not add us as your friend?
- Worried about your energy bill this winter? Have no fear! USA Weekend featured this great article with money and energy saving tips.
- Hablas Español?? There is a contest going on in Argentina on taking items found at your local hardware store and turning them into functional home accessories. You can find out more at this site if your Spanish es muy bueno!
News:
- We're excited to hear that child labor is decreasing in Asia, but are these changes happening fast enough? Read more about the plight here
- The world mourns the sudden death of famed environmentalist Steve Irwin, who was pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef on September 4, 2006.
- Want to send a message? The Queensland Government website has set up this page where you can send your messages of sympathy and condolence to Irwin's family.
- Feeling generous? You can make a donation in memory of Steve to an organization close to his heart, Wildlife Warriors Worldwide.
Solar Gadgets
Here are some great solar powered gadgets that will light up your life:
- Get charged up with the Solio solar powered iPod charger. Now you'll never miss another MHTH, no matter where you are in the world!
- Ever wonder what would happen if a robot and a sunflower had a baby? Why would you? But since we brought it up, check out the SunFlower Solar Station.
- For a great way to teach kids about solar energy, get yourself some SunPrint Solar Photographic Paper.
- LumiWall Solar Glass looks like shaded glass during the day, but lights up with led lights at night. It won't provide any energy for your home, but it sure looks cool.
- Use solar energy to keep pesky mosquitos at a distance with this amazing gadget.
Listener Emails
Once again, we have a bunch of great listener comments. Keep 'em rolling in at
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MHTH forum!
- Margaret wrote in to let us know about where to find reusable coffee pods for Senseo coffeemakers, they're called ecopads. Thanks for the tip Margaret!
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