Bob Morris Posted on Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:30 am.
This Swiss Army Cybertool has just about everything you might need in a compact package, including removable screw and nut adapters and a long handle for getting at computer parts, along with Philips and traditional screwdrivers. The adapters snap into place on the long handle, which locks firmly for better stability and ease of use. There are [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Sun Dec 9, 2012 11:00 am.
Not only are straw bale gardens raised – and thus easier to weed and tend to – absolutely no soil is needed. The garden is created completely from straw bales. This is perfect for urban areas or anyplace with low grade or hard to till dirt. Resilient Communities has more.
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Bob Morris Posted on Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:00 am.
The ReVIVE solar power charger is highly portable and easy to use. I’ve tested it and can charge an iPhone twice with it on a full charge. If you charge it by solar only, it has a 50% charge, which is enough for one iPhone charge. With the extra two panels, it’ll charge in 2 [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:00 am.
The Swiss Army Knife Rescue Tool has a specially designed blade for cutting off the rubber fitting that holds windshields in place, a tip on the end that breaks windshield glass in one blow, a saw to cut through windshields, a curved blunt edged blade for cutting seat belts without endangering the passenger, and more. [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Fri Nov 9, 2012 5:00 am.
Sanyo Eneloop batteries are probably the best rechargeable batteries on the market. They keep their charge literally for years, come precharged, and have up to 1800 life cycles. They are available in AA and AA sizes. However, you can put an AA inside their C and D adapters. Cool Tools No doubt, the best batteries [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Thu Nov 8, 2012 5:00 am.
The ReVIVE solar power battery pack has a 4000 mAh battery, universal USB charging port, suction mounts for windows, charges at a max rate of 2.1 amps, and has a flashlight. It will keep most smart phones and portable devices functioning, if not fully charged. The ReVIVE charging unit is about the size of an iPhone. [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Wed Nov 7, 2012 5:00 am.
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro is rugged, with 6,000 mAh capacity, and up to 2.1 amp charging, with enough juice to charge iPads, smart phones, and mobile devices multiple times. We all saw the photos of Recharge zombies walking around Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy, looking for places to charge their phones and laptops. Mobile [...]
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Bob Morris Posted on Tue Nov 6, 2012 5:00 am.
The Ambient Weather hand crank emergency radio can also be powered by AC, DC, USB, and solar power. It has AM / FM / Weather radio, a smart phone and portable device charger, 3 LED flashlight, and a 3.7V/800 mAh lithium ion battery. When the power has gone out this device will always work and [...]
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