Incandescent light bulbs are heading for the dustbin of history. One exciting new technology on the horizon is OLEDs, which could change the way we think about lighting.

Are you ready for flexible lights that can be pinned to the wall, or sewn into clothing and furniture, or worn on your skin to treat acne? How about a TV or computer monitor that's less than a quarter-inch thick? OLEDs, or Organic Light Emitting Diodes, promise a bright future for energy-efficient lighting. The Hipsters are aglow with excitement about the new year and vow to "bring the light" by staying focused on the positive.

Beer and Chocolate:

Beer: Thanks to Hipster Janel for sending along her local fave: 8th Street Ale from Four Peaks Brewing Co. in Tempe, Arizona. This light English-style pale ale is great for weaning oneself off of cheerleader beer.

Chocolate: Another listener delight. Melinda in North Carolina got all gifty with Lindt Connaisseurs, an assortment of tasties. Half nutty for Val, half nutless for Dori...and watch out for the Kirsch!

Finds:

• Stash the trash. No room in your home for an extra waste can? The 2-Bin Recycling Center saves space while you sort. There goes Dori's last excuse.
• Hot tot spot. Done with your baby gear? Pass it on! Freepeats is open in 39 US cities. Join this month and get a lifetime membership for $1.

• Oh Say Can You Sea? President Bush created 3 huge sanctuaries in the Pacific Ocean, the largest marine conservation effort in history. "I didn't grow up in the ocean -- as a matter of fact -- near the ocean -- I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean. And I particularly like it when I'm fishing." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 26, 2008

Renew your vows! Do you promise to avoid plastic bags, in sickness and in health, all the days of your life? Write down your goal to kick the plastic bag habit in 2009, and figure out how you're going to do it. We now pronounce you More Hip Than Hippie!

Incandescent light bulbs are heading for the dustbin of history. One exciting new technology on the horizon is OLEDs, which could change the way we think about lighting. Are you ready for flexible lights that can be pinned to the wall, or sewn into clothing and furniture, or worn on your skin to treat acne? How about a TV or computer monitor that's less than a quarter-inch thick?

• O.L.E.D. stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. They use a minimum of energy and are wafer thin.
• Consumer electronics already make good use of OLED light, though the technology is still a bit pricey.
• General Electric has stopped all work on incandescent bulbs and is now focusing on bringing OLEDs to market by 2010. They've found a way to print the lights on a continuous roll of metal foil.
• Medical uses for OLEDs include treating skin cancer and acne. Lumicure Ltd. hopes to release such a device by the end of this year.

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• Shout-outs! Thanks so much for mentioning us in your blogs: Green River Riders, Fiber Arts, Modern Simplicity, Calvino Verde, MamaNeedJava, New Green Mama, and Robin Shreeves. You rock!
• Dana in Nebraska let us know about EcoKids, a free, safe, award-winning site for teenie weenie greenies.
• Charter Hipster Doug in PA took the family to Florida, and recommends traveling on the Amtrak Auto Train. He also found a site listing vegan/vegetarian beers, and made Dori gag with a frightening fish story.
• Rick in Virginia alerts us to Honey Laundering. Honey from China tainted with antibiotics puts our food supply at risk.
• John shares this eco-friendly wallpaper his niece discovered.
• Michelle likes this idea for recycling a CD case into a desk calendar.
• Patrick asks, Green or Gross? Well, that story about turning liposuction fat into biofuel leans toward the latter. Only in L.A.!

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