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Eco-Friendly Gifts: Solar Backpacks, Nontoxic Phones, and More

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November 20, 2010
Talk Nerdy to Me
Please, think of the children. In fact, think about them twice: Once in terms of what you're going to get them for the holidays, and the second time in terms of how your gift might junk up the environment when they're done with it. These green gift ideas are energy-efficient, made out of recycled materials, and powered by the sun or other renewable energy sources. They're also a lot of fun. So please, think of the children (or other adults), and then think about their children, even if they don't have any yet. Then buy these eco-friendly gifts.
--Senior Editor Tim Moynihan

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Downloads for a Happy Thanksgiving Need some inspiration--and maybe a helping hand--to get that turkey dinner on the table? These downloads start your Thanksgiving off right, with everything from shopping assistance to menu planning to recipes. And if the delicious scents of Thanksgiving dinner aren't enough to put you in the mood, beautiful screensaver and themes--and a football-themed font--may help. A clever cuisine-inspired game may whet your appetite, too.
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