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"While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our
energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-bulbs/?page=1 |
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HeyBub wrote:
"While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-bulbs/?page=1 They SHOULD be banned. Short circuit lighting is 18th century. -- LSMFT Simple job, assist the assistant of the physicist. |
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m: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...s-a-switch-on- cfl-bulbs/?page=1 You mean we may once again be able to buy incandescents for a quarter apiece? -- Tegger |
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On 12/7/2010 7:51 AM, HeyBub wrote:
"While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." Unless you don't count halogen or less than 40W or more than 150W. And how could George W Bush have signed such legislation, he must have been thinking. So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-bulbs/?page=1 This is great! Let's get some lead back in the gas too. And let's get some more pro consumption legislation going. We need to use more energy and water! There's plenty of both for the time being and Jesus will just make more later. That's what the Moonies believe, you can read it all in the Washington Times. Go Moonies! I think Sarah Palin is down with this too. Hey Bub, good enough for you too? Jeff |
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On Dec 7, 8:47*am, Jeff Thies wrote:
On 12/7/2010 7:51 AM, HeyBub wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." Unless you don't count halogen or less than 40W or more than 150W. * And how could George W Bush have signed such legislation, he must have been thinking. So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ips-a-switch-o... * *This is great! Let's get some lead back in the gas too. And let's get some more pro consumption legislation going. We need to use more energy and water! There's plenty of both for the time being and Jesus will just make more later. That's what the Moonies believe, you can read it all in the Washington Times. Go Moonies! I think Sarah Palin is down with this too. Hey Bub, good enough for you too? * *Jeff - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - yep lets drop all rules and laws personal responsiblity is enough.... policies like that helped to crash our economy. just look at the housing market |
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In article ,
"HeyBub" wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...tch-on-cfl-bul bs/?page=1 This post is off topic. Not an insult. Just an observation. |
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news In article , "HeyBub" wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ps-a-switch-on -cfl-bul bs/?page=1 This post is off topic. Not an insult. Just an observation. you're "a bit" LATE in making that observation. CFLs have been discussed here for quite awhile now. It's also a bit late to reverse the law,as the last US incandescent lightbulb maker has moved production (and it's jobs)out of the country. They will not be returning regardless of what the lawmakers do. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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On Dec 7, 9:54*am, " wrote:
yep lets drop all rules and laws personal responsiblity is enough.... It is, if the playing field is level. Problem is, the same people who repeal the ban on incandescent light bulbs are the same people who pass laws to limit electricity prices. |
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Smitty Two wrote:
In article , "HeyBub" wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...tch-on-cfl-bul bs/?page=1 This post is off topic. Not an insult. Just an observation. Are you as certain about that as you are that I post many, many off-topic posts? I counted those for you, let me count the ones involving CFLs. There have been ((at least) 76 messages involving CFLs on this newsgroup since Sept 1st. You've been busted again. |
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On 12/7/2010 5:25 AM LSMFT spake thus:
HeyBub wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-bulbs/?page=1 Surprise, surprise: the complainant (Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan) is a Repugnican. Who woulda guessed? Now, I was going to further guess that he was a Tea Party type, but it gets even funnier: the Tea Party has apparently accused Rep. Upton of being--get this--"pro-Big Government when it comes to Energy policy" (ooooh, notice them Scary Caps!): http://dailyteaparty.com/2010/11/25/...-energy-policy Meaning, I guess, that he merely wants to ban them Communist/Socialist twirly bulbs, not string up the vendors of same by their toenails. Sheesh. This is the kind of stuff only Tom Tomorrow seems to be able to come up with. (www.thismodernworld.com) -- How To Access Wikileaks These sites are still up as of 12/3/10: http://wikileaks.de http://wikileaks.fi http://wikileaks.nl http://wikileaks.eu http://wikileaks.pl And these IP addresses can be used: http://213.251.145.96/ http://88.80.13.160/ |
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On Tue, 7 Dec 2010 13:28:34 +0000 (UTC), Tegger wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in om: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...s-a-switch-on- cfl-bulbs/?page=1 You mean we may once again be able to buy incandescents for a quarter apiece? Crap. I was planning on retiring on my stash of incandescent bulbs. |
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On Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:26:13 -0600, Jim Yanik wrote:
Smitty Two wrote in news In article , "HeyBub" wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ps-a-switch-on -cfl-bul bs/?page=1 This post is off topic. Not an insult. Just an observation. you're "a bit" LATE in making that observation. CFLs have been discussed here for quite awhile now. It's also a bit late to reverse the law,as the last US incandescent lightbulb maker has moved production (and it's jobs)out of the country. They will not be returning regardless of what the lawmakers do. The law has fulfilled its purpose so they can allow incandescents again. |
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"Jeff Thies" wrote in message ...
This is great! Let's get some lead back in the gas too. And let's get some more pro consumption legislation going. We need to use more energy and water! There's plenty of both for the time being and Jesus will just make more later. That's what the Moonies believe, you can read it all in the Washington Times. Go Moonies! I think Sarah Palin is down with this too. Hey Bub, good enough for you too? If only this were a joke. Sadly, a lot of Americans figure it's their right and/or duty to consume all they possibly can, shortages and pollution other people will have to deal with later just are not their problem. What happened to convince so many people that their worth as human beings depends on how big and wasteful their possessions are? I saw a guy parking a Hummer awhile back, took him several tries to get it sort of into the parking space. Then down climbed this little pot-bellied, balding guy, looked like he couldn't twist the top off a ketchup bottle by himself--it was such a perfect cliché that I had trouble not laughing. I doubt he had ever taken that thing off the pavement, and it probably replaced a Corvette when his wife told him to get something more practical. |
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DGDevin wrote:
If only this were a joke. Sadly, a lot of Americans figure it's their right and/or duty to consume all they possibly can, shortages and pollution other people will have to deal with later just are not their problem. There was once a Dilbert cartoon in which the secretary (nee Bride of Satan) told Dilbert there was one pen left in the supply locker but he couldn't have it because then she'd be all out. |
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"HeyBub" wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. |
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On 12/7/2010 11:23 PM, Smitty Two wrote:
In articleTbGdner9ZvsgAGPRnZ2dnUVZ_i2dnZ2d@earthlink .com, wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. For some it is more important not to be called wrong than it is to be right. Note that HeyBub's idol, George W, never admitted to doing anything wrong. There is a real strong denial effort going on there and it seems to require blame shifting. It also amazes me how thin skinned these "tough" guys and gals are. I don't dislike Bub, but the disconnect, to me, is rather glaring. Jeff |
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On Dec 7, 9:54*am, " wrote:
On Dec 7, 8:47*am, Jeff Thies wrote: On 12/7/2010 7:51 AM, HeyBub wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." Unless you don't count halogen or less than 40W or more than 150W. * And how could George W Bush have signed such legislation, he must have been thinking. So, what are the chances? We won't know 'til the process gets a bit farther down the road. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ips-a-switch-o.... * *This is great! Let's get some lead back in the gas too. And let's get some more pro consumption legislation going. We need to use more energy and water! There's plenty of both for the time being and Jesus will just make more later. That's what the Moonies believe, you can read it all in the Washington Times. Go Moonies! I think Sarah Palin is down with this too. Hey Bub, good enough for you too? * *Jeff - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - yep lets drop all rules and laws personal responsiblity is enough.... policies like that helped to crash our economy. just look at the housing market- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yeah, just look at FNMA, and Freddie Mac. Both were quasi government agencies under the supervision of Congress. Just months before they collapsed and investors lost everything, Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who's committee has oversight said that while there were some problems, they were going to be just fine. According to Standard and Poors, the final cost to taxpayers for those two gems could reach $685Bil. Compare that to TARP, which was $787Bil and most of it has already been paid back. In fact, the most it's estimated that TARP will cost taxpayers is now down to $80bil, with the possibility it will actually result in a profit. Then of course we have the Community Reinvestment Act and the regulators who aggressively used it to push lenders to make loans to lots of people that could never pay it back. There is greed and stupidity that has always existed and is part of human nature. The mistake libs make is that they think govt is immune from it and offers a fix for anything that goes wrong in the private sector. |
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On Dec 7, 9:07*pm, "DGDevin" wrote:
"Jeff Thies" *wrote in ... * This is great! Let's get some lead back in the gas too. And let's get some more pro consumption legislation going. We need to use more energy and water! There's plenty of both for the time being and Jesus will just make more later. That's what the Moonies believe, you can read it all in the Washington Times. Go Moonies! I think Sarah Palin is down with this too. Hey Bub, good enough for you too? If only this were a joke. *Sadly, a lot of Americans figure it's their right and/or *duty to consume all they possibly can, shortages and pollution other people will have to deal with later just are not their problem. What happened to convince so many people that their worth as human beings depends on how big and wasteful their possessions are? I saw a guy parking a Hummer awhile back, took him several tries to get it sort of into the parking space. *Then down climbed this little pot-bellied, balding guy, looked like he couldn't twist the top off a ketchup bottle by himself--it was such a perfect clich that I had trouble not laughing. *I doubt he had ever taken that thing off the pavement, and it probably replaced a Corvette when his wife told him to get something more practical. At least he's honest about what he does. How about Al Gore, who lives in multiple mansions and flies around in private jets? He uses more energy in a year than that Hummer guy will use in a lifetime. |
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Smitty Two wrote:
In article , "HeyBub" wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. In article , "HeyBub" wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. --- That's not the way I remembered it. I said "I NEVER start off-topic threads (well, maybe once or twice, but they were clearly marked..." Against which you claimed I started six per day. I then challenged you to find one, just one. You were unable, or unwilling, to do so. You then modified your claim slightly to "It *seems* to me that every thread you start has nothing to do with home repair... I *can* do the research..." I challenged you to substantiate that belief; you again demurred, ultimately claiming it was "a silly waste of time," then going on to rant about "endless series of posts on HOAs (one) and "firearms posts are another broad category" (two). In brief, you claimed: * I post six OT posts per day, but you declined to provide even one * Many of my posts have little or nothing to do with DIY, but you declined to provide one example * I posted endless comments about HOAs, but there was only one * A "broad category" of my posts had to do with firearms, but there were only two I am offended, outraged, indignant, and almost broken in mind and spirit over your insenstive and unrepentant aspersions. Whether you MEANT to offend is irrelevant; as a liberal (or at least a non-conservative), you should have, as your first priority, conforming your actions so as not to offend the more sensitive members of society and, when you fall short in these endeavors, to publicly flog yourself unmercifully without end or relief. Contrition. It's the politically correct thing to do. |
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HeyBub typed: Smitty Two wrote: .... I am offended, outraged, indignant, and almost broken in mind and spirit over your insenstive and unrepentant aspersions. .... IF that's the case, you don't belong on usenet or any un-monitored group. To even respond to trollish posts inviting responses is to lower yourself to the same level. There appears to be 4 trollers and 9 ignorants of newsgroup ways. Either get a thicker skin or find another sandbox. |
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On Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:27:54 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote: Smitty Two wrote: In article , "HeyBub" wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. In article , "HeyBub" wrote: You've been busted again. It's funny, people *try* to offend you, and it slides off you like the truth off the brain of a republican. Then I make some observations that were in *no way* meant to offend, and you get all worked up and feel insulted. Let's review the facts, again: 1. You claimed that you NEVER started an off topic thread. 2. This claim struck me as absolutely ludicrous, and I stated as such. 3. You challenged me to point to a SINGLE off-topic thread that you started. 4. The next day, you started another off-topic thread, and I made note of it. 5. You call me busted. I don't dislike you, although I disagree with your political views and just about every other view you have. But you sure are one twisted up dude when it comes to reason and logic. --- That's not the way I remembered it. I said "I NEVER start off-topic threads (well, maybe once or twice, but they were clearly marked..." Against which you claimed I started six per day. I then challenged you to find one, just one. You were unable, or unwilling, to do so. You then modified your claim slightly to "It *seems* to me that every thread you start has nothing to do with home repair... I *can* do the research..." I challenged you to substantiate that belief; you again demurred, ultimately claiming it was "a silly waste of time," then going on to rant about "endless series of posts on HOAs (one) and "firearms posts are another broad category" (two). In brief, you claimed: * I post six OT posts per day, but you declined to provide even one * Many of my posts have little or nothing to do with DIY, but you declined to provide one example * I posted endless comments about HOAs, but there was only one * A "broad category" of my posts had to do with firearms, but there were only two I am offended, outraged, indignant, and almost broken in mind and spirit over your insenstive and unrepentant aspersions. Whether you MEANT to offend is irrelevant; as a liberal (or at least a non-conservative), you should have, as your first priority, conforming your actions so as not to offend the more sensitive members of society and, when you fall short in these endeavors, to publicly flog yourself unmercifully without end or relief. Contrition. It's the politically correct thing to do. Hey, you gotta do like I do. Consider the source. Smitty cannot offend. All he can do is argue. Not only is he never wrong, he's always right. You cannot convince him with facts because his mind is already made up. His experience is the only valid experience - If he has not seen it (or even recognized it when he has seen it), it cannot be so. Unlike Smitty I reserve the right to become smarter. There is an old saying, The wise man learns from other men's mistakes, The average man learns from his own mistakes, The fool never learns, because he never makes mistakes. and He who never makes mistakes has never accomplished anything of worth. I know I'll get feedback from Smitty, but so what. |
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In article , Jeff Thies wrote:
On 12/7/2010 7:51 AM, HeyBub wrote: "While we must continue to work to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, the misguided ban on incandescent light bulbs needs to be repealed..." Not only that, but some in Congress - and quite a few citizens - are convinced: "It's emblematic of everything that's wrong in the relationship between Washington and the voters. There was no conversation; there was no back-and-forth. The voters woke up one morning, and they said you can't buy incandescent light bulbs..." Unless you don't count halogen or less than 40W or more than 150W. There are many exemptions, not just ones for light output dimmer than typical 40W, or same as or brighter than better 150W. There are also other exemptions, including: * Design voltage outside the range of 110-130V * Base other than E26/E27 "medium screw base" * Tubular, globe, flame-shape or reflectorized bulb * Most specialty types, including appliance/oven, vibration-resistant, bug light, plant light, blacklight, and most other colored types * Ones that meet an energy efficiency standard that a few halogen replacements for "regular light bulbs" meet I have a more complete list at: http://members.misty.com/don/incban.html -- - Don Klipstein ) |
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What happens with dimmers and other switches that require incandescent?
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On 12/10/2010 8:44 PM, Twayne wrote:
In , typed: What happens with dimmers and other switches that require incandescent? Nothing. Read Don's post; I just found the same thing myself. Idiots and trolls are keeping this silliness going for their own delight. They are not being truthful in any way. Want an incandescent street light bulb or lighthouse bulb? There you might have a problem. I read Don's post but don't recall it addressing what happens with dimmers that require incandescent lighting? IF I can buy 75 or 100 watt incandescent lights for my dimmers, nothing could stop me from using them everywhere? -- Jack I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me. http://jbstein.com |
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"HeyBub" wrote in message m... If only this were a joke. Sadly, a lot of Americans figure it's their right and/or duty to consume all they possibly can, shortages and pollution other people will have to deal with later just are not their problem. There was once a Dilbert cartoon in which the secretary (nee Bride of Satan) told Dilbert there was one pen left in the supply locker but he couldn't have it because then she'd be all out. I once saw a cartoon (possibly drawn by Gahan Wilson) in which two proud hunters are thrilled at killing the last surviving members of some threatened species, happy that their names will go into the record books as the ones who made the species extinct. Of course many hunters are actually effective conservationists, consider Ducks Unlimited. They recognize that if their children and grandchildren are going to be able to hunt then they need to protect habitat for wildlife today, or there won't be a tomorrow. And then there are the self-obsessed assholes who are completely happy to crank up the thermostat rather than put on a sweater, who think a 4WD V-10 pickup truck is a hell of an idea even if they've never been offroad in their lives, and who want to be the ones to burn the last gallon of gas priced at under ten bucks. |
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wrote in message
... I saw a guy parking a Hummer awhile back, took him several tries to get it sort of into the parking space. Then down climbed this little pot-bellied, balding guy, looked like he couldn't twist the top off a ketchup bottle by himself--it was such a perfect clich that I had trouble not laughing. I doubt he had ever taken that thing off the pavement, and it probably replaced a Corvette when his wife told him to get something more practical. At least he's honest about what he does. How about Al Gore, who lives in multiple mansions and flies around in private jets? He uses more energy in a year than that Hummer guy will use in a lifetime. So, your response to anyone doing something wasteful and stupid will always be, "How about Al Gore"? When your mother told you not to do something foolish, did you invariably reply that Timmy down the street already did it and still has one good eye? |
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In article , Jack Stein wrote:
On 12/10/2010 8:44 PM, Twayne wrote: In , typed: What happens with dimmers and other switches that require incandescent? Nothing. Read Don's post; I just found the same thing myself. Idiots and trolls are keeping this silliness going for their own delight. They are not being truthful in any way. Want an incandescent street light bulb or lighthouse bulb? There you might have a problem. I read Don's post but don't recall it addressing what happens with dimmers that require incandescent lighting? IF I can buy 75 or 100 watt incandescent lights for my dimmers, nothing could stop me from using them everywhere? CFLs that are made to be compatible with "incandescent-only" dimmers are increasingly available. -- - Don Klipstein ) |
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In article om, Lisa
BB. wrote: The incandescents I have outdoors last 4ever. They are plugged into automatic on at dusk and off at dawn outlets. I'm not sure how, but these bulbs last longer than anything I ever had. I don't use CFL inside, because they cost a lot and always burn out faster than incandescents. Can you name the brand, wattage, and style of these CFLs that "always burn out faster than incandescents"? Can you mention what kind of fixtures they were in? Were there any complicating factors such as dimmers or electronic switching devices? -- - Don Klipstein ) |
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On 12/18/2010 8:00 PM Don Klipstein spake thus:
In article , Jack Stein wrote: On 12/10/2010 8:44 PM, Twayne wrote: In , typed: What happens with dimmers and other switches that require incandescent? Nothing. Read Don's post; I just found the same thing myself. Idiots and trolls are keeping this silliness going for their own delight. They are not being truthful in any way. Want an incandescent street light bulb or lighthouse bulb? There you might have a problem. I read Don's post but don't recall it addressing what happens with dimmers that require incandescent lighting? IF I can buy 75 or 100 watt incandescent lights for my dimmers, nothing could stop me from using them everywhere? CFLs that are made to be compatible with "incandescent-only" dimmers are increasingly available. But still very expen$ive by comparison to ordinary CFLs. -- Comment on quaint Usenet customs, from Usenet: To me, the *plonk...* reminds me of the old man at the public hearing who stands to make his point, then removes his hearing aid as a sign that he is not going to hear any rebuttals. |
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In , David Nebenzahl
wrote: On 12/18/2010 8:00 PM Don Klipstein spake thus: In article , Jack Stein wrote: On 12/10/2010 8:44 PM, Twayne wrote: In , typed: What happens with dimmers and other switches that require incandescent? Nothing. Read Don's post; I just found the same thing myself. Idiots and trolls are keeping this silliness going for their own delight. They are not being truthful in any way. Want an incandescent street light bulb or lighthouse bulb? There you might have a problem. I read Don's post but don't recall it addressing what happens with dimmers that require incandescent lighting? IF I can buy 75 or 100 watt incandescent lights for my dimmers, nothing could stop me from using them everywhere? CFLs that are made to be compatible with "incandescent-only" dimmers are increasingly available. But still very expen$ive by comparison to ordinary CFLs. The dimmer-compatible ones cost more than the other ones, but they still cost only a fraction as much as the amount of electricity they would save over their lifetimes at USA national average residential electricity cost. -- - Don Klipstein ) |
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