How to Save Energy and Money with Alternatives to CFLs
The upcoming ban on traditional incandescent lights is forcing consumers to stock up on bulbs or look for alternatives. Most environmentalists push for universal use of compact fluorescent bulbs. CFLs won’t work in every situation (see The Downside to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs) and for some, CFLs can cause adverse health effects. But there are other… [Continue Reading]
CFLs can Cause Adverse Health Effects due to EMFs, UV Rays, Flickering
Millions have saved energy and money by converting to compact fluorescent bulbs. And millions more will be forced to convert to CFLs beginning January 1, 2012, when the U.S. Government begins a phased-in incandescent light bulb ban. Yet for a small percentage of the population, CFLs may hurt more than help. The blogosphere is rife… [Continue Reading]
The Downside to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: Not the Final Solution?
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are the light bulbs of choice for many, especially those who are concerned about climate change. Even skeptics would agree that using CFLs saves energy and money on utilities. But as the deadline for banning the lowly incandescent bulb looms, the many drawbacks of CFLs are forcing some to look for… [Continue Reading]
From Icons to Avatars: How Sacred Religious Images Evolved into Digital Alter Egos
Icons are everywhere–on T-shirts, billboards, and business cards. In the online world, icons have developed from small graphical user interfaces to life-like avatars. In the history of technology, icons have become the universal communicators. In the Beginning: Religious Icons Where did icons begin? In the original Greek language, icon meant an image, or representation. Icons… [Continue Reading]
From Pacemakers to Power Plants, Mysterious Metal Whiskers Cause Major Problems
Tin has been used by metalsmiths for thousands of years–it is an important component of bronze and pewter. But even though it is one of the lowliest metals, tin plays a huge role in the largest, most sophisticated electronic systems. That’s because tin mixed with lead becomes solder. Both metals are soft, and can easily… [Continue Reading]
