Here’s a nice array of solar cells that can power any 12V DC device (That’s anything with a car adaptor too).

A stylish charger that´s small enough to slip in a cargo trouser pocket or glove compartment, but opens up into a powerful portable solar panel with near universal connectivity. Suitable for charging handheld devices and rechargeable batteries, small 12V accessories, and 12V vehicle batteries. Ideal for expeditions, gap year travel, outdoor photographers and emergency kits.

• Uses Global Solar´s revolutionary PowerFLEX™ technology, with CIGS solar cells
• Durable and weatherproof, yet only 360 g.
• Retail packaged, with full instructions included.
• Complete with cable set for full connectivity.
• Works well even under poor light conditions.
• Can be mounted to curved surfaces; built-in grommets.
• Built-in discharge protection.
• Voltage limited at 15.6 to help protect your appliances; max operating current 800mA.
• Closed dimensions: 130 x 230 x 13 mm, open dimensions: 750 x 406 x 0.8 mm.
• Not designed for permanent outdoor use.
• 1 year warranty.

Team with Power Pack for even more versatility

via 7gadgets - electronichealing

Reading over NYTimes Year in Ideas, I spotted this, and worried that myself and almost everyone I know exhibits the Alzheimer’s early warning signs of “decline in ability to use a telephone, prepare a meal, and manage finances”. Not to mention the “apathy, irritability, and depression.” The modern condition?

We were actually downtown in the week after Xmas, and wondering at the shredded paper everywhere. Wishing I had had a camera. via