The sun keeps rising on solar-powered audio devices and this one’s on sale.

We haven’t tested the Soulra iPod music player, but it looks like it would be a fun green gadget to have around the pool or at the beach.  Some product details:

• Full-range 8-watt RMS speaker draws power from a built-in solar panel.
• water resistant exterior
• 7 hours of continuous iPod or iPhone play per charge
• includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery & remote
• Built for iPod, and works with iPhone

find it marked down from $199 to $152.63 @ amazon.com
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I don’t know of any dog owner who doesn’t enjoy treating their pooch to at least one goody everyday.  We give our extended family of lovable canines, treats that are packed with nutritious goodness as well as flavor.

My sister’s rescue dog, Bella is 11 years old.  After her morning and evening walks, Bella darts over to the “treat area” and gets ready to “sit” knowing that she’ll receive 2 hits of Happy Hips treats.

There are many different flavors and formulas available; the ones I’ve been giving her are Chicken Breast.  What’s great is that there are NO added hormones, antibiotics, fillers or byproducts (no wheat, flour, corn, soy, sugar, salt, artificial flavors, BHA/BHT).  Just chicken breast, Vitamin E supplement, glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate for helping to maintain healthy joints.