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Cleantech money-saving tips Edition #1

In this new weekly series, we mention some good sustainability tips for home use, as well as the larger move to an all-electric future.

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You want solutions…we got financial solutions

We discuss the variety of steps we took to better our finances. There is a section at the bottom on unconventional sustainability solutions that can help you save money.

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Apple vs FBI: New York Judge rules U.S. government Can’t Force Apple to Unlock an iPhone

Reposted from MacRumors. http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/29/ny-judge-rules-in-apples-favor-on-unlocking-issue/ Judge James Orenstein in his own words. In deciding this motion, I offer no opinion as to whether, in the circumstances of this case or others, the government’s legitimate interest in ensuring that no door is too strong to resist lawful entry should prevail against the equally legitimate societal interests arrayedContinue reading “Apple vs FBI: New York Judge rules U.S. government Can’t Force Apple to Unlock an iPhone”

Apple vs FBI: Comey: ‘Of course’ FBI would leverage precedent in San Bernardino case

Relink to story on AppleInsider. http://iphone.appleinsider.com/articles/16/03/01/comey-of-course-fbi-would-leverage-precedent-in-san-bernardino-case My take: If the FBI director can perjure himself in less than 10 days what he says has to be discounted entirely. What is his motive? If he had an ounce of decency he would resign. If the government had an ounce of decency he would be prosecuted andContinue reading “Apple vs FBI: Comey: ‘Of course’ FBI would leverage precedent in San Bernardino case”