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Aliza Sherman Risdahl

Aliza Sherman is an avid blogger, a freelance writer for national publications, and works as an Internet strategist for companies and nonprofits in Alaska and around the world. She is a resident of Second Life where she owns a virtual island, holds live events, and hosts a business television show. In her First Life here in Anchorage, she is married to a hunky wildlife biologist and is mom to their precocious 2-year-old daughter. (Photo by Clark Mishler, used with permission.)

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Getting Solar - 9/6/2009 10:07 am

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Second Life Revisited - 8/11/2009 7:21 pm

Why I Still Love Twitter - 7/29/2009 10:22 am

No TV? No Problem! - 7/15/2009 8:42 am

Selling Your Stuff Online - 7/6/2009 7:33 am

4 Professional Applications to Add to Your Facebook Profile - 6/29/2009 4:34 pm

Two Must-Have Chargers for Travelers - 6/20/2009 9:43 am

All I Want For Christmas Is... - 6/13/2009 7:21 pm

10 Fun and Educational iPhone Apps for Kids - 6/5/2009 5:34 pm

Getting My Dad Online - 6/2/2009 6:49 am

Learning Through Podcasts - 5/19/2009 3:39 pm

When You've Got Connectivity - 5/16/2009 4:11 pm

How to Approach a Blogger - 4/30/2009 7:53 am

5 Helpful Tools to Help You Twitter - 4/21/2009 8:29 pm

Will Oprah Kill Twitter? - 4/17/2009 9:48 pm

Be a Good Friend in Social Networks - 4/12/2009 9:00 am

iPhone Apps for Travelers - 4/5/2009 7:48 am

The "Twitter" Effect - 3/28/2009 4:17 pm

Finding Things on the Web - 3/22/2009 4:26 am

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Getting Solar

Posted by techgirl

Posted: September 6, 2009 - 10:07 am

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There are a lot of great tech products out there that take advantage of sun power to keep our gadgets going. Here are just a few that are definitely on my wish list. Isn't Christmas coming soon?

Surge - Solar Powered Skins for iPhones

This is a hybrid solar power charger and a protective phone case. And yes, they come in pink (my favorite color).
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Reward Solar Juice Bags

When I first heard about these bags, I thought they were for...juice. They've got back pack, day packs, messenger bags, and totes, all with solar panels to juice up your techie things.

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Universal Power Charger/Flashlight

I love products that do more than one thing. This charger can power your phone, gaming device or other small digital items and also serve as an emergency flashlight.

If you're interested in solar powered products not only for the convenience but for the green effect, I found some helpful tips from Planet Green's web site for "greening your gadgets."

1. Charge it With Renewable Energy.

2. Repair it Yourself When it Breaks.

3. Recycle it When it Kicks the Bucket.

The thing about green is that it is not always as easy as you want it to be, but good tips if you're really going for the green.

What solar powered gadgets are on your wish list?


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