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The Miracle of Xenon and LED Bulbs The entry of xenon and LED bulbs is really a miracle – a revolution in the world of lighting. The bulbs last longer and rarely need to be replaced. The vision from these bulbs is clearer as compared with that from halogen bulbs; the wattage use is the same. These bulbs can project any of the rainbow colors and are being used in practically all the latest gadgets. It has started to edge out incandescent bulbs as well as the fluorescent variety of lamps. In function together with aesthetics xenon and LED bulbs have brought about a revolution for greening the planet. Voltage consumption is low and the bulbs do not emit much heat, and they are recyclable. These bulbs are narrower in focus and brighter than the CFL bulbs. Research is going on in full swing. In the near future the bulbs will become considerably cheaper.   Xenon, a chemical compound - actually a gas - that is colorless, quite heavy and odorless. Its symbol ...

-- The CFL Light Bulb Contraversy -- Burnt out compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs need to be recycled and there is now a program in British Columbia (Canada) called Light Recycle that keeps CFL’s out of the landfill, helping to ensure that they are properly recycled. Light Recycle accepts all residential use compact fluorescents and fluorescent tubes. LED's are a better choice, since one bulb uses 90% less energy to produce the same lumens (as an incandescent bulb) - but are so very expensive that most of us will wait until the price comes down to a more reasonable number.  And while CFL's do use only 75% of the energy that incandescent bulbs do... they do contain a tiny amount of mercury and concerns arise when thoughts of a house fire, or broken bulbs... and inconsiderate disposal are considered. However it is also important to realize that these bulbs actually prevent much more mercury and other air pollution that coal-fired power plants produce. Locally, (C...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "To the world you may just be one person, But to one person, you may just be the world." ~ Brandi Snyder -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's episode features Gail Small who will be joining us for a discussion on joyful living and volunteering. Gail is a Master Teacher, the author of 6 books, a speaker and more... Join us today at 10-11 AM  & drop in the live chat room if you can - Or you can access the archive of today's program later on at your convenience - via the link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/04/21/joyful-volunteering   -- Conscious Living Events -- Today!...   April 21: Grand Forks Annual April Poetry Cafe Time: from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Pacific) Location: Grand Forks Library,  Grand Forks BC - Canada Info : Drop in to read your favorite poem, and share your  own poetry.  And coming up... April 22: Plastics Lecture Location : Paul Ecke Central Scool ...