Pence, of course, resisted. Besides the vice president, perhaps the biggest hero of the post-election period was the constitutional system itself — and the reason Pence was so stalwart was out of an abiding loyalty to that system. One year later, we should appreciate the fact that the Constitution proved a durable vehicle of representative […]
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Opinion | Jan. 6 Proved the Durability of the Constitution — and the Continuing Need to Defend It
How long are YOUR electronic devices programed to last? Proposed “durability” labels may help you make greener choices
(Natural News) If you ask Brune Poirson, the discerning French consumer should know exactly how long a product is expected to last. According to a Deutsche Welle article, he’s proposing for the adoption of a labeling system that will rate a product on its durability, ability to be recycled, and ecological footprint. The Secretary of State […]
EU wants device packaging to indicate reparability, durability
The European Parliament has been discussing how to encourage device makers to make their products more durable and easier to repair. Yesterday some recommendations were published which, if enforced, could see devices created with longer useful lifespan. Furthermore, planned obsolescence for physical goods, and software, looks like it is being tackled head-on as it will […]