Windup Radios

Is John McCain for Obama? From the New York Daily News, Monday, Oct. 13, 2008: At the same time that McCain runs a television commercial saying Obama is "too risky for America," at the same time Sarah Palin goes around America accusing Obama of "palling around with terrorists" and sounds like some windup doll for right-wing radio, here was John McCain on Friday - in a moment of both decency and humanity - saying this at a town hall meeting in Minnesota: "[Obama] is a person you don't have to be afraid [of] as President of the United States." Sounds to me like he knows something we don't. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/columnists/lupica/index.html Here is the link. He's being respectful of Obama because some of the people at the Speech were saying lies about Obama like "Arab!". Even though they are opponents, and have different oppinions, they still respect each other as people.

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Windup Radios -- Convenient, Economic and Environmentally Friendly

Wind up radios are very popular amongst environmentally conscious people looking for a unit they can use in emergency situations, as well as for everyday use. They are invaluable for campers, backpackers and those who live in areas where electrical power is sometimes unreliable.

Modern windup (or clockwork) radios have been around since their invention in 1989 by Briton, Trevor Baylis, who wanted to create an affordable self-powered device for people in the third world. They have been gaining much popularity in recent years, and have helped to spur the growth of other windup devices, such as flashlights. They incorporate a hand crank which you use to either wind a spring (which stores energy to power the radio), or drive a direct charge alternator.

Windup radios are an attractive purchase for a number of reasons:

Convenience and Economy

Because no external power supply is required, you never need to worry about buying batteries again. No more carrying extra batteries with you in case they run out. This is particularly valuable if you plan on using it as an emergency radio -- gone are the days of finding the batteries have leaked or are flat, just when you need the radio the most. There is the obvious economic benefit to consider as well. Most models these days will run for approximately half an hour or more for each half a minute you wind the hand crank (this varies of course depending on the volume you are listening at).

Environmental Friendliness

Batteries contain harmful heavy metals which can end up in ground water and cause damage to the environment. As you won't need any, you won't be contributing to this problem. Although several models do contain rechargeable batteries. These days many windup radios also incorporate solar panels as another green way to power the device.

Many models now incorporate other features, such as integrated LED flashlights, clocks and alarms, and even cell phone chargers. Whether you choose one of these or simply a basic windup radio, it is a convenient way to help save money, and do a little bit for the environment at the same time.

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