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ACM over at Just Between Strangers points me toward an awesome new gadget that recharges "disposable" alkaline batteries:

Disposable alkaline batteries are not perceived by most people to be rechargeable, and that's how the manufacturers like it. Until digital pulse-technology chargers came out a few years ago, it was NOT an option for most people. Alkaline battery walls are very thin, and the heat generated by simple brute-force recharging frequently split them open with a bang.

Link. I think plunking down $40 on this thing could save serious cash in the long run. AND stick it to Big Battery.

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