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more about #cfls Monty: The suggestions here are good, and I do not mean to be quite as obnoxious as this will sound - but, the main reason people cut their land lines today ... more » Limekiller: I recently used my kill-a-watt to do an analysis of my refrigerator's usage to see if it was worthwhile to upgrade to an Energy Star model. After mea... more » Nick: @freelunch: first off -- there is no such thing as a free lunch. nextly -- your alarm turns on your light? whaaaaa more » GeneralGozz: It is just a matter of time before someone who is in need of a real condom takes one off his bedroom lamp. more » Nick: this is worse than the US banning full size bulbs in ceiling fan light fixtures. i have to use those cutsie 25w POS bulbs that don't light a room for ... more » IphtashuFitz: I've had a couple CFL's burn out on me within days of installing them. Not very good for something that's supposed to last a really long time. And t... more » GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: I'd buy this if only to prevent bulbs shattering. Safety bulbs with a coating to catch any breaks are expensive, and this could be re-usable. For th... more » dufus: I had the starter of a CFL burst into flames once when I started it. They're gonna have to make them a BIT more durable. You can't even use them outs... more » gus2000: Here's an idea: start taxing lightbulbs based on lumens per watt. That promotes innovation and punishes the inefficient. I think that's more sensible... more » .357: Fuck em. What is the EU really going to do if you have frosted bulbs? Send their army? more » Kaiser-Machead: Banning frosted incandescent bulbs? What are they gonna do? Goosestep up to their porches and smash them out of their sockets hooligan style? Maybe pe... more » Homerjay is utterly alone.: I put together a makeshift "ecostrip" using x10 and my Harmony remote that kills all the power to my TV and home theater equipment when I turn the sys... more » Diddle my Skittles: T-Mobile offers "loyal" customers unlimited minutes for $50. Netflix and Handbrake FTW. Want to really get the most out of Netflix. Get a show in, bur... more » Kaiser-Machead: If you have an African elephant that has a serious cocaine addiction, detoxing can be dramatic if you decide you can't afford to keep it satisfied in ... more » Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: You know, I see people talking about tankless water heaters, but let's be honest here. If you live in an area where you could lose power/water due to ... more » Kaiser-Machead: Fran Sinclair: Look at this heating bill! It says 'Pay now or die!' Earl Sinclair: At least they're still giving us a choice. more » Nick: shower in pairs more » -
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Light Bulb Condom Does Not Protect Against STDs, Only the Dreaded EU
Depending on your location, you may have heard that the European Union is banning all frosted incandescent bulbs in order to stimulate the adoption of efficient lighting. This bulb condom helps get around the rule. More » -
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Screw the Recession: How to Spend Less and Get More
A new tax year has begun which provides a great opportunity to do a little financial spring cleaning. Even in a tough economy, it is possible to spend less without making major sacrifices. More » -
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Flat Light Bulbs Are an Incandescent Innovation
The world may be moving on to CFLs, but at least one designer is still thinking about how to improve the classic incandescent bulb. Joonhuyn Kim's concept is simple: flat bulbs take up less space and make them easier (and cheaper) to store and transport. A great idea, if not a little late. Perhaps makers of soft-serve style CFLs could take a page out of this book somewhere down the line. [Designboom]
