Illuminate! LuminAID

My friend Kerrie Hughes linked to an article about LuminAID on Facebook the other day. I checked into this further, and the solar-powered light has a cool story behind it.

The LuminAID solar light was designed to fulfill the basic need for light in post-natural disaster situations shortly after the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. When thinking about what we could design to make a difference, we decided to focus on affordable, renewable light because it had the potential to greatly improve the comfort, safety, and survival of disaster victims. — SOURCE: LuminAID.com

The light is available to buy or donate. For less than $30 you can get one and give one. I love the fact that the light weighs less than four ounces, is totally packable, and solves a basic need. Science is cool.

Mood: It’s PI DAY!!!

Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: Yep, soda is a problem. Very clearly.

Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: I hang my head in shame. Diet’s going well though!

In My Ears: Not one, but TWO fish tanks.

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