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More Hip Than Hippie #172 - Now Hear This! That gold in your ear is valuable, but don't dig for it! Dori and Val discuss new guidelines for ear wax removal. Learn what that stuff is made of, why it's there and how to deal with it. It's a goldmine of information! Also, Barack Obama outlines his green energy ideas and Val conquers the airwaves. Cider and Cheese: Cider: How do you like these apples? American Hard Cider Co. bottles Newton's Folly Authentic Draft Cider, which is Golden and Delicious to the core! Cheese: Award-winning Organic Valley Cheddar. It's legendairy. We paired it with Barbara's Bakery crackers. Hip News and Finds Finds: TiVal. Check out Val's TV segment about waste-free lunches. Look out Oprah! No-brainer. It makes sense to save paper while reading about the environment, right? EcoBrain offers tons of green titles online, including audio books. Tanks a lot! Find out how much fun you can have on one tank of gas, with Trip Advisor. Ex-Bay. You've dumped the boyfriend, now dump the baubles he gave you! Ex-Boyfriend Jewelry lets you repurpose that diamond, conflict-free. Bike-ingham Palace. England's Queen Elizabeth tells her bodyguards to get out of the SUV's and patrol the grounds on 2 wheels. Hip NewsDukes of hazard. The Bush administration wants to delay the process of removing toxins from the workplace. High price of gas. It's not just belching cows. Experts say insects contribute to climate change when they pass wind. Greenocrats. Listen to Barack Obama's ideas for the environment. A small bit of his Denver speech runs at the end of the show. Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Don't forget to flush! Your water heater may need to purge the sediment that's been building up over the years. It's not tough to do, and unlike Val, you probably won't need to wear a wet suit. Afterward your tank will operate more efficiently and you'll be sure to have plenty of hot water for those winter days ahead. Now Hear This! That gold in your ear is valuable, but don't dig for it! Dori and Val discuss new guidelines for ear wax removal. Learn what that stuff is made of, why it's there and how to deal with it. It's a goldmine of information! What-ology? The American Academy of Otolaryngology issued national guidelines on earwax removal. Paper clips = not okay. A good deaf-ense. Scientists found the best way to remove the stuff is with saline drops or sterile water. Not this. Fire in the hole! The report claims there's no benefit to the practice of ear candling. That leaves Val burning. At both ends. Listener E-mails You really oto write in! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles and links, or just wax poetic at our MHTH forum! Brandy in Colorado tells us about a great place to get natural gifts for kids. Visit, and get to gnome her better. Lurker Jodie needs a natural hand sanitizer for her kids while they're at school. Don't forget about good ol' soap and water! Michelle in New York wants a green alternative to styrofoam, and we found these customizable peanuts. Do this with the old stuff. Jen in Wisconsin is afraid to bike around town with her tot in tow. Get support! See if there's a bike club in town without "Hell's" or "Angels" in their name. Fiona in Sydney sent an article about one woman's quest to live a paperless life. Yes, that includes Down Under. Lisa in Michigan praises her home state for putting on a green Labor Day event and music festival. Kudos, der, eh? Got a favorite Green(feet) business? Nominations are now open for Co-Op America's annual Green Business of the Year contest. Rock the vote! And don't forget us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1.530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com read less
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More Hip Than Hippie - Now Hear This!
Wed September 03 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #172 - Now Hear This! That gold in your ear is valuable, but don't dig for it! Dori and Val discuss new guidelines for ear wax removal. Learn what that stuff is made of, why it's there and how to deal with it. It's a goldmine of information! Also, Barack Obama outlines his green energy ideas and Val conquers the airwaves. Cider and Cheese: Cider: How do you like these apples? American Hard Cider Co. bottles Newton's Folly Authentic Draft Cider, which is Golden and Delicious to the core! Cheese: Award-winning Organic Valley Cheddar. It's legendairy. We paired it with Barbara's Bakery crackers. Hip News and Finds Finds: TiVal. Check out Val's TV segment about waste-free lunches. Look out Oprah! No-brainer. It makes sense to save paper while reading about the environment, right? EcoBrain offers tons of green titles online, including audio books. Tanks a lot! Find out how much fun you can have on one tank of gas, with Trip Advisor. Ex-Bay. You've dumped the boyfriend, now dump the baubles he gave you! Ex-Boyfriend Jewelry lets you repurpose that diamond, conflict-free. Bike-ingham Palace. England's Queen Elizabeth tells her bodyguards to get out of the SUV's and patrol the grounds on 2 wheels. Hip NewsDukes of hazard. The Bush administration wants to delay the process of removing toxins from the workplace. High price of gas. It's not just belching cows. Experts say insects contribute to climate change when they pass wind. Greenocrats. Listen to Barack Obama's ideas for the environment. A small bit of his Denver speech runs at the end of the show. Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Don't forget to flush! Your water heater may need to purge the sediment that's been building up over the years. It's not tough to do, and unlike Val, you probably won't need to wear a wet suit. Afterward your tank will operate more efficiently and you'll be sure to have plenty of hot water for those winter days ahead. Now Hear This! That gold in your ear is valuable, but don't dig for it! Dori and Val discuss new guidelines for ear wax removal. Learn what that stuff is made of, why it's there and how to deal with it. It's a goldmine of information! What-ology? The American Academy of Otolaryngology issued national guidelines on earwax removal. Paper clips = not okay. A good deaf-ense. Scientists found the best way to remove the stuff is with saline drops or sterile water. Not this. Fire in the hole! The report claims there's no benefit to the practice of ear candling. That leaves Val burning. At both ends. Listener E-mails You really oto write in! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles and links, or just wax poetic at our MHTH forum! Brandy in Colorado tells us about a great place to get natural gifts for kids. Visit, and get to gnome her better. Lurker Jodie needs a natural hand sanitizer for her kids while they're at school. Don't forget about good ol' soap and water! Michelle in New York wants a green alternative to styrofoam, and we found these customizable peanuts. Do this with the old stuff. Jen in Wisconsin is afraid to bike around town with her tot in tow. Get support! See if there's a bike club in town without "Hell's" or "Angels" in their name. Fiona in Sydney sent an article about one woman's quest to live a paperless life. Yes, that includes Down Under. Lisa in Michigan praises her home state for putting on a green Labor Day event and music festival. Kudos, der, eh? Got a favorite Green(feet) business? Nominations are now open for Co-Op America's annual Green Business of the Year contest. Rock the vote! And don't forget us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1.530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com read less
More Hip Than Hippie - Sommer Time
Fri August 29 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #171 - Sommer Time The Green & Clean Mom herself, Sommer Poquette, calls in to chat with her BFF's about her blog, her inspirations, her pet peeves, and of course, her porn star name. Find out what she's learned from the moms who read her blog, and why her husband thinks Oprah owes them money. Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Washington's Fish Brewing Co. serves up Fish Tale Organic Wild Salmon Pale Ale. Dori managed to enjoy it despite the name (and after Val assured her it contained no fish parts). Chocolate: Keeping it Evergreen, we sample Seattle Chocolates Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar. Cascadelicious! Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Things! Add some sparkle to your drinks with beautiful glass straws. They're guaranteed for life, so you can spit out those old plastic straws and sip away. Keep 'em close by in a handy carrying case. I'll drive what she's driving. When Harry met Sally, they were sharing a ride across the country. Canada brings that process into the 21st century with PickupPal, an internet ride-share board. A bright IKEA. Some day you'll shop for solar panels and other cleantech products at your local IKEA. Good luck assembling them yourself. Dagobacon? It's this summer's hottest delicacy on the midway: chocolate-covered bacon! We hope this is an Endangered Species. Hip News Reef Madness. Bush says he intends to create the largest protected area in the Pacific Ocean. Right after we land on Mars. Vitamin Pb. The FDA found that almost all vitamins for women and babies contain trace amounts of lead. Men, you'll just have to keep eating old paint. Green Old Party. The Republican National Committee unveils "the greenest platform we've ever had." Looks kinda yellow to us. Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Sommer says, say no to plastic bags! Carry a supply of ChicoBags with you wherever you go. The compact size and handy clips make them convenient for any shopping excursion. We think they're an essential part of the Hipster Tool Kit. Sommer Time The Green & Clean Mom herself, Sommer Poquette, calls in to chat with her BFF's about her blog, her inspirations, her pet peeves, and of course, her porn star name. Find out what she's learned from the moms who read her blog, and why her husband thinks Oprah owes them money. Blogoddess. Sommer is the famed Green and Clean Mom you've read about in the New York Times! Imus get this book. Oprah featured Green This! by Deirdre Imus on her show. It changed Sommer's life. Clean thoughts. Our BFF recommends Shaklee cleaning products, and loves her some baking soda too! How Tweet! You can follow Sommer on Twitter; she's GreenMom. Listener E-mails Get your green and clean questions and comments to Dori and Val! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and Oprah's cell phone number at our MHTH forum! April in Edinburgh, Scotland found a natural, BPA-free baby pacifier for her wee bairn. Erin in Washington loves SmartPak. You can create customized packs of supplements for dogs or horses with no waste, using recycleable materials. Eileen in Dominica (lucky!) says her high-end dishwasher just doesn't get the job done. We recommend testing for hard water. Or, put your dishes outside during a tropical storm. Jessica in Pittsburgh discovered that a mouse had pooped all over her oven, then died inside it. Ratatouille for dinner? Got a favorite Green(feet) business? Nominations are now open for Co-Op America's annual Green Business of the Year contest. Rock the vote! And don't forget us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1.530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com read less
More Hip Than Hippie - Raising the Bar
Wed August 27 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #170 - Raising the Bar Before the holiday parties get underway, take a look at your home bar. Are you creating a huge bottle-print? Dori and Val stir up some ideas to clean up your cantina. From spirits to barware to ice, your next throwdown can be a party for the planet too! Also, Dori dishes dirt on celebs, and Val helps a listener lose her inhibitions (and her clothing). Beer and Crackers: Beer: You betcha we enjoy dis Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, The Pride of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin since 1867. Ya der, hey? Crackers: Wha? No chocolate? We're trying to branch out a little. Late July Organic Cheddar Cheese crackers offer a tasty guilt-free snack. Fill up a bowl and put 'em on the bar! Hip News and Finds Finds: Are you gellin'? One of Val's fave magazines, Mary Jane's Farm, offers ChillOver Powder. It's an animal-free gelatin that's so good, it could fool Bill Cosby. Bright star. When our green hero Jack Johnson goes on tour, his contract requires carbon offsets and recycling. Get free downloads when you go green with Jack at All At Once. Dark star. Madonna, on the other hand, is spewing carbon on her new tour. What happened to her Live Earth promises? They lasted about 4 minutes. NSFW! Unless you work at a nudist camp. Hip News Icehole. A giant crack in the Arctic ice could spell doom for a major glacier. Maybe it should pull up its plants. Gung Hay Fat Chance. Officials in China agree that breathable air might be a catchy idea even after the Olympics are over. Could 2008 be the Year of the Lung? Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Get down in the dumps! A visit to the local landfill can be a treasure hunt, and now some towns are establishing shops for rescued items. See if you can find one, and dive in! Raising the Bar Before the holiday parties get underway, take a look at your home bar. Are you creating a huge bottle-print? Dori and Val stir up some ideas to clean up your cantina. From spirits to barware to ice, your next throwdown can be a party for the planet too! About a bar. Our friends at about.com provide 10 great tips for an eco-friendly home bar, including links to "green" spirits. They also concocted a drink called the Global Warmer. Chill before serving. Green Party HQ. Everyday's a party at Greenfeet, so check out their well-tested collection of goodies for entertaining at home. Bar code. Don't corrupt your Cosmo. We found organic mixers and olives too. Now get your green style on with cork barware. We'll drink to that! Life fizz good. Val found a cool way to make soda and sparkling water at home. Put it next to the kegerator. The morning after. Try using natural cleaners to remove unwanted reminders of the big night. Sorry, they probably won't remove that guy sleeping on the lawn. Listener E-mails Pour out your questions and comments to Dori and Val! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and drink recipes at our MHTH forum! Shout-out! Thanks to Karuchka for mentioning us on Twitter. Join the fun; follow MoreHipDori and GrnDiva. Diana in Connecticut wonders about crystal deodorants. Are they safe? Effective? Affordable? Yes, yes, yes. Mark in St. Louis, aka Anheuser-Busch country, needs a green-themed name for his Fantasy Football team. Hipsters, can you help? (We advise against using Teeny-Weeny in the name!) Got a favorite Green(feet) business? Nominations are now open for Co-Op America's annual Green Business of the Year contest. Rock the vote! And don't forget us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1.530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com read less
More Hip Than Hippie - Triclosanity
Fri August 22 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #169 - Triclosanity Triclosan is a common ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps and detergents. But is it any better than plain old soap and water? Dori and Val get in a lather about Triclosan's connection to BPA and "Superbugs". Also, Dori dreams of Obama, and Val reveals the two dirtiest animals on the farm! Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Oh no! They say he's got to go! Laughing Dog Brewing unleashes Dogzilla Black IPA in a 22 oz. bottle. Pour yourself a growler...it's fetchingly good. Chocolate: During her travels, Val found Chuao Spicy Maya dark chocolate. It's infused with pasilla chile and cayenne pepper. Quick, more beer! Hip News and Finds Finds: Val's Favorite Things! Val shares her soft fluffy soybean pillow with us. It can resist germs and mildew, but apparently not husbands and sons. Green Apples. Wondering which laptop and desktop computers are the greenest in the land? MetaEfficient looked in the magic mirror and found an Apple even Snow White could love. Slip on a green laptop sleeve or jacket, and it's off to work you go! No-meat feet. Hey all you animal-activist skateboarders, your shoes are here! Vegan Vans combine function and fashion, no animal parts required. Tray chic. More college campuses are dumping cafeteria trays. They've cut food waste by as much as 50%. Food fights are unaffected. A 3-hour tour... A recent documentary takes a voyage to Garbage Island. It's an eye-opening look at over 3 million tons of trash swirling around a remote stretch of the Pacific Ocean. Gilligan, want one of Mary Ann's plastic-cream pies? Hip NewsWeather we need it or not. Eight scientific organizations ask the next US President to spend $9 billion to protect the country's economy from climate change. Sure, if "climate change" is hiding in a cave in Afghanistan. How Swede it is! The government of Sweden aims to end that country's dependence on fossil fuels by 2020. Can a Volvo run on fish oil? Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Freeze! Buy up a bounty of fresh veggies, then freeze them for winter soups and stews. Prepare green beans by washing and drying them thoroughly, then spreading them on a cookie sheet in the freezer. Gather the frozen beans into a storage bag. That way there's no giant beansickle to thaw! Triclosanity Triclosan is a common ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps and detergents. But is it any better than plain old soap and water? Dori and Val get in a lather about Triclosan's connection to BPA and "Superbugs". Ciba no evil. The company that developed the pesticide Triclosan, Ciba-Geigy, touts its effectiveness at killing bacteria. Look, up in the sky! Scientists have linked the use of Triclosan to the emergence of Superbugs, which resist antibiotics. Bug off! Take simple steps to keep your family safe from pesticides, and you won't need those wipes and gels! Tric-NO-san. Here's a long list of products that don't contain Triclosan. Build up your immunity to bacteria with...bacteria. Get out and touch nature. It's a dirty planet; that's why it's called Earth! Listener E-mails Look for Dori and Val on Twitter: MoreHipDori and GrnDiva! If you have a question or comment longer than 140 characters, send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and insane ramblings at our MHTH forum! Myka is now the Green Diva at her workplace! Start with compostable dishware and utensils, then move to eco-friendly office supplies. Congreenulations! (Check out Greenfeet's office supply nightmare on the forum.) Leslie in the UK would like to try dehydrating some of her home-grown veggies. Isn't English humor dry enough to do the job? Tim from Wis-Kahhnn-sinn wants us to look at recycling programs around the country, and embarrass the towns that rate poorly. Sorry Tim, we're too busy embarrassing ourselves! Brownchickenbrowncow. You have to listen to Roger's joke to understand. Got a favorite Green(feet) business? Nominations are now open for Co-Op America's annual Green Business of the Year contest. Rock the vote! And don't forget us at podcastalley.com and podcastpickle.com. Send us a voice message at our Skype address "morehip" or +1.530.554.2605. Don't have Skype? Get it - it's free! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com read less
More Hip Than Hippie - The Queen of Canning
Wed August 20 2008
More Hip Than Hippie #168 - The Queen of Canning Canning and preserving food is a realm of its own, and it has a queen. Her name is Tracy Falbe, and she gives us the basics of preserving fresh foods at home without poisoning your family! Beer and Chocolate: Beer: Lei your hands on Kona Brewing Company's Limited Release Wailua Wheat Ale with Passionfruit. Ono pia! Chocolate: Many thanks to Erin in Washington, who sent along Green & Black's Caramel Milk Chocolate. Mouthgasm! Hip News and Finds Finds: Ewe gotta love it! When you purchase wool garments from Icebreaker, you get a "baa-code" that allows you to get to know your donor sheep. (Note to Australians: it's not a dating site.) Charge it, please. The new Solarjo Power Purse is a fashionable bag that just happens to be covered in solar cells. Juices up your gadgets on the go, with solar style! Available by the end of the year, so you can get Dori one for Christmas. Hip NewsFD eh? The good ol' Food & Drug Administration reassures us all that BPA plastic is safe. The director of the American Chemistry Council claps all eight of his hands and nods his three heads in approval. Phthay what? Americans are one step closer to toxin-free toys, thanks to consumer pressure. The Prez signed a ban on six phthalates. (But first he asked to buy a vowel.) Teenie Weenie Greenieâ Next time you buy something online, instead of printing that receipt, just take a screenshot! Saves paper while keeping your important financial records intact. So you'll have no trouble returning that french-fry holder you shouldn't have bought for your car. What were you thinking? The Queen of Canning Canning and preserving food is a realm of its own, and it has a queen. Her name is Tracy Falbe, and she gives us the basics of preserving fresh foods at home without poisoning your family (Val!). Tracy discusses the benefits, the costs and the way to get started. She also shares her pickle recipe for pickle-haters (Dori!). Look on our forum. You "can" do it! Learn some basic facts about canning food, then start with something simple. In a "jam"? Consult some of Tracy's favorite books for answers. Grab a copy of The Joy of Cooking and Putting Food By, or visit the Ball Jar website. "Preserve" your health. By canning your own produce, you avoid eating from commercial cans lined with bisphenol A. Ex-"pectin" an answer. The question: is pectin made from animal products? Jell-no! Listener E-mails Preserve your fabulous questions and comments! E-mail them to read less
