Dori and Val talk about how to stay green on the road and how to save some money on gas.

Beer: Shakespeare Stout by Rogue Brewery

Chocolate: World Market Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate

Finds:

• Here comes the rain. Cyber-Rain is a sprinkler system you can control from computer.
• Frosty brews. If you're in the area, check out the Terrapin New York Beer Expo in Rhinebeck, NY.

• Algae attack! An algae bloom is causing panic for Olympic officials in China. It covers one-third of the sea where sailors are sent to compete in just one month.
• It's melting. Scientists believe that the North Pole may be briefly ice-free by September due to global warming.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ comes from Listener Terry and is a tip for soothing insect bites and stings. Next time a bug bite has you buggin', try rubbing a mint leaf over the sting.

Dori and Val talk about how to stay green on the road and how to save some money on gas. Check the links below for more information.

• Driving Green: 10 Ways to Be More Eco-friendly on the Road
• EPA Green Vehicle Guide
• FuelEconomy.gov
• Find a motor oil recycling facility near you
• Get the most mileage from your current car

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• Melts in your mouth. . you know the rest. Brian sent along an article about how M&M Mars is going to sequence the DNA of chocolate to try and improve production.
• Who knew? Patrick found an article about how an ingredient in watermelon can have effects similar to those of Viagra. Va-va-voom!

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