Recommended Reading: Apple & Irene Edition

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Welcome to Recommended Readings, where each week we highlight the best money-conscious links from some of our favorite frugal friends.  This week's batch focuses on technophiles and homeowners.  If you own an iPhone or live by the beach, you already know what we mean.  Enjoy!

• Old School - Even those with a passing interest in technology have likely heard that the mighty Steve Jobs is stepping down from his post at Apple.  As nerds across the world weep, The Consumerist took a look back at simpler times.  Check out Consumer Reports' 1985 review of the original Macintosh.  [Consumerist]

• Missing Steve - Mainstreet reflects on the Jobs era, citing three things they'll miss about our technological savior.  Zuckerberg, it's time to step up your game! [Mainstreet]

• Emergency Essentials - If you live anywhere near the East coast, you've probably heard about a little storm headed your way.  Instead of spending your time stockpiling duct tape and snack packs, here are seven must-haves that might actually come in handy.  Stay safe! [Kiplinger]

• Storm Tracker - Even if you're spending the weekend locked in the basement gripping a floatation device, you can still keep tabs on Hurricane Irene with a bevy of smartphone apps and digital tools.  Whether satellite images of the storm will actually make you feel safer - that's for you to decide.  [Lifehacker]

• Sticker Shock - Paying more but getting less and less?  Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch weighs in on how to combat soaring prices.  [Fox News]

• Coverage Consultation - Hey homeowners...have you checked your windstorm deductible lately?  Yeah, this might be a good day for that.  [MSN Smart Spending]