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Planning to ride out Hurricane Irene this weekend? At the very least you should prepare to be inconvenienced, but you don't have to go back to the Stone Age.
Technology is here to help -- charging your batteries, illuminating the darkness and keeping you abreast of the latest weather reports.
Even though we're hearing East Coast stores are swamped with people buying batteries and emergency gear, you might get lucky and find one of these handy items to make your life easier as you wait out the storm, stay informed during its onslaught, and deal with its aftermath. Stay safe, and good luck!