Tag Archives: California

Fresh Data Spill Demonstrates the Dangers on Health Records Stored Online

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Go Green

Up until recently, the medical files of 300,000 California residents sat entirely unsecured on the web, just waiting for the world to look at them. They included things like doctors’ notes, Social Security numbers and insurance forms. Among the documents … Continue reading →

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iPads Help Kitchen “Go Green”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by computerusage

Revel Systems has just launched their Kitchen Display System (KDS) to help restaurants “Go Green”. This system was created in an effort increase kitchen efficiency and reduce the amount of paper used in a restaurant. The Revel Kitchen Display System … Continue reading →

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Hybrid Cars No Longer Getting a Break in California

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Go Green

These vehicles used to be a novel idea. However, their bright yellow stickers are now faded from exposure to sunlight over the years, and their six year run of enjoying HOV-lane privileges in California has come to an abrupt end. … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com May Soon Have to Charge Sales Tax

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Go Green

California residents can purchase a typical 22-inch LCD television on Wal-Mart’s website for $214. Those same residents can purchase that very same television on Amazon.com for $194. What’s the difference? That’s easy, it’s sales tax. The fact is that Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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California E-waste Law Hits 1 Billion Pound Mark

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Go Green

Mountains of obsolete monitors, broken TVs and out-of-date laptops which used to be stacked up in attics and garages have helped California hit a milestone. California’s e-waste program has just hit the 1 billion pounds mark. That is by far … Continue reading →

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