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Is It Possible To Have An Eco-Friendly, Green, Sustainable And Vegan Super Bowl Party? Should You?

paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:38:34 +0000

We decided to re-post our article on how much you should or shouldn’t Jubbling-up your Super Bowl party this Sunday. Most of it still works except this year, the game is between the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Not rooting for either team so we hope the game ends up in a TIE.

Lombardi Trophy-Hugging

It seems like every major holiday and event arrives with a spate of green and eco-friendly articles on how to enjoy it and this year’s Super Bowl is no different. From what you eat and drink to how you watch the Super Bowl; ideas for “greening up” the Super Bowl and Super Bowl parties are everywhere and it can be a little overwhelming. You can even find vegan recipes ideas to serve at your Super Bowl party. Please note, if you do go the vegan route, you must forewarn your guests or just go all the way and secretly add the O’Douls non-alcoholic beer to the mix so the beating you receive when they find out is even more deserved.

This prompted Jubbling to offer one Super Bowl recommendation of its own: don’t feel compelled to over green it. Maybe it’s at your house or at a local bar – either way, enjoy the game and try not to think too much about what you might be doing wrong. We can Tofurky the heck out of Thanksgiving and Valentines Day was almost invented for Jubbling but the Super Bowl is different. It’s a day with friends that is as much about indulging [some] as it is a day that Janet Jackson can expose her breast on national TV. Implement the Jubbling ideas that work but don’t over do it.

Lets face it, shooting and then roasting a berry loving Black Bear because you hate the Chicago Bears is extreme but so is watching the Super Bowl on a 5.5″ black & white hand-cranked TV while munching on tree bark. Find your Jubbling happy place, do what you can and then relish the Green Bay Packers victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers this Super Sunday. And don’t feel the need to root for the Packers because they’re “Green” Bay.

Tim Noble & Sue Webster Create Amazing Silhouettes Using Found Objects And Dead Animals

paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:23:41 +0000

Inhabitat posted an article about the silhouette art Tim Noble and Sue Webster create reusing trash and dead stuff. It’s so amazing that I wondered if it were a rear-screen projected image with a pile of trash in front. Check out their work. [Inhabitat]

Kill The Lights With BANG! Lamps By bitplay INC.

paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:00 +0000

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BANG! lamps: just another cool gadget or gat training for the energy-saving domestic commando? Created by bitplay INC. out of Taiwan, BANG! lamps are turned on/off and the lampshade tilts when it’s shot by the included pistol. It’s only available in Taiwan now but should be coming to the states soon.

Hopefully a future version will only kill the lights. That way, my kids will always remember to “bust a cap” into their lamp to turn it off when they leave a room. They’ll have to exert themselves a little more to turn the light on. [Gizmodo]

Homemade, Handcrafted Valentines Day Card #3 – I Love Mom More Than Dad

paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:23 +0000

Card #3: I Love Mom More Than Dad – Not only is this Jubbling, but the kids are involved scoring you double points dad. Again, scrap paper if you want or folded printer paper will do the job and then let the kids come up with the message and add photos from old magazines. (This sample card is inspired by actual events)

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Idea For Searaser Wave Energy Generator Device Was “Right Behind” Our Butts This Whole Time!

paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:15:33 +0000

Once again, Jubbling was so focused on writing about Christmas Trees from Goodwill that it missed a golden opportunity to develop something of value and to think the idea was as close as it was. The Searaser, the brainchild of engineer Alvin Smith, uses ocean swells to pump water onshore to storage tanks where it is released to drive a hydro-electric turbine and generate electricity. The Searaser idea was purchased by UK based Ecotricity and will be part of their renewable energy portfolio that’s focused on generating power from the wind, sun and sea. I may have missed my chance but I’m not giving up. I think I’ll go look under my sink for the next big idea in renewable energy. [Treehugger]

Orbea’s Grow Series Bicycles For Kids Adjusts To Match Its Growing Rider

paul — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:50:40 +0000

Orbea bicycles are expensive. Their new Grow series for kids is also expensive but will partially counter the high price by adjusting, expanding and growing with our kids. So far, Orbea has a pedal-less Grow 0 model for 1.5 – 4 year olds, the Grow 1 bicycle for 2.5 – 5 year olds, and the Grow 2 models for 4 – 9 year olds that comes in geared (7V) and un-geared (1V) versions. With the Grow 1 & 2, you can adjust the frame length plus the seat and handlebar height.

Although their price is on the high side, $235 (Grow 0) to $340 (Grow 2-7V), all Orbea bikes come standard with a lifetime warranty which will come in handy if you only have one kid now but are planning on having 5 or more. [Treehugger.com]

K-Tor Pocket Socket And Power Box

paul — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:58 +0000

Portable chargers like K-Tor’s Pocket Socket ($49) and Power Box ($150) are simple ideas that are packed with awesomeness.

The Pocket Socket’s is a hand-crank generator with a max output of 10w and is targeted toward emergency charging of cellphones, portable lighting etc. The collapsible and portable Power Box is a pedal-powered generator that produces up to 20w of power; enough to re-charge a laptop, tablet and of course, cellphones.

I’d like the see a video of K-Tor’s Power Box in use. If it’s not too loud, it could be the perfect product for anyone looking to sneak in a little exercise while they charge and work on their laptop. [GizMag]

Homemade, Handcrafted Valentines Day Card #2 – I [Heart] Glee

paul — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:01:24 +0000

Card #2: Get Your Glee On – Show how much you really love her by hand-making her Valentines card this year. A few minutes making the card followed up with you sacrificing a couple hours of your life to be a part of her Glee-watching life. (Expiration date is optional)

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Homemade, Handcrafted Valentines Day Card Will Save You $$$. We’ll Help With The Words.

paul — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:39:25 +0000

We suggested it for dads last year and we’re pushing it again this year: homemade Valentines Day cards. Why bother spending $5+ on an overly sentimental Valentines Day card when you can save the money and make one yourself! Handcraft it out of scratch paper if you want – it doesn’t matter because it’s all about the message and that’s where we’d like to help you out. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next homemade Valentines Day card in the series.

Card #1: Dinner With The One Who Knows You Best

Brick In A Washer Video

paul — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:33:07 +0000

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This washer is [was] in better shape than mine. But then again, if you can afford it, you can destroy it. Hooray!?!! [Gizmodo]