Simple changes can cut summer energy costs
The Energy Information Administration projects electricity prices up about 5 percent and natural gas up about 7 percent this year. Home energy bills average around 2,170, with half for heating and cooling, prompting ideas like ceiling fans and energy efficient products from the Energy Star program. Affected families are adopting energy saving habits, from better ventilation to solar and wind energy options, amid higher fuel prices and shifting attitudes.
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Energy Star Program
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Denise A. Durrett
Energy Star
Energystar. Gov
Samantha Pearson
Lewisburg
Stephen Buonopane
Pearson
Center For A New American Dream
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Man charged after intentional car attack outside McDonald’s
In Covington Georgia a 46 year old man Barnes allegedly drove at two women and three children outside a McDonald’s striking them twice with deliberate intent. Police say the five victims were hospitalized including a two year old in critical condition. Barnes faced five felony counts of aggravated assault and is held without bail for a mental health evaluation.
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Covington
Stacey Cotton
Barnes
Henry Baker
Judge warns against endless ban on speech in terror probes
New York federal appeals judge cautioned that the permanent speech ban sought to aid terrorism investigations appears unconstitutional. Judge Richard Cardamone of the 2nd U.S. Circuit noted concerns about government demands for customer data via national security letters, urging balance with constitutional rights.
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New York
Richard Cardamone
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cardamone
Federal Prosecutor's Office
FBI
ACLU launches Dont Spy On Me campaign against phone data sharing
The ACLU filed complaints with 20 state utilities and attorneys general seeking probes into whether phone firms shared customer records with the NSA. The group launched full page ads urging the public to join complaints and to sign onto a request that the FCC investigate the issue.
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American Civil Liberties Union
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ACLU
At&t
Verizon
National Security Agency
NSA
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