Posted on 01/30/2007 6:54:26 PM PST by NormsRevenge
First WATER
Now, this:
I understand he was a prickly character at times (just read his Wiki bio) with an ego (understandable). He resorted to dirty pool with the AC-DC debate.
However without his contributions we might not be communicating in this manner.
That was Federal, not State. It was a bill sponsored by algore...
Nevertheless, there isn't a thing the government can't ruin if it gets its hands on it.
ping
also, incandescent works better when burning the bulb for the heat, like incubators, well tank warmers, etc.
ping to you, too.
So true. So very true.
I was thinking the same. Sadly, I doubt it would ever happen. I think the most liberal areas of California would rather not be a part of our country anyway. Instead of forcing all of California to succeed, we should allow the deep blue areas on the '04 electoral map by county to succeed and form their own country, leaving the 'good' parts of California remaining in America. It could be called Fairyland. With their socialism and other government give aways in their newly newly found socialist utopia, lazy people, illegal aliens, and virtually every other lowlife would go there in droves from all over our country to live there. Eventually we would probably have to assist them with foreign aid as they go bankrupt after a few years.
None.
Somebody turned the lights off, but there still isn't anyone home.
Well, there's still kerosene lanterns or producing light by burning the NY Times in the fireplace.
Can we just ban California ?
Those claims are overly optimistic. First off, when I've bought CFLs for my house, I've found that the light equivalency is WAY low. It seems that what they compare to a 60 watt bulb is about the same amount of light that a 40w bulb puts out. And I've had to replace 2 bulbs in less than a year.
Mark
Well, all I can say is that Arnold better veto this one!
About 5 years ago I started replacing all my incandescents as they burned out with CFLs. The electricity in my neighborhood is terrible, it goes off for a second or two almost daily and it fluctuates. Incandescents only last a few weeks. Since I put in my first CFL I have only had to replace one CFL. I am watching as LED bulbs come down in price.
Ever looked at an antique chandelier with candle bulbs replaced with fluorescents?
They are also one of the large makers of incandescent bulbs.
I have no interest in saving energy, i'll use as much as I want.
It is a case of the law trying to get ahead of the reality. Leftists like to believe that nothing useful gets accomplished unless liberals "cause" it to happen by enacting it into law.
They might as well decree fire bad and have done with it.
LOL I wondered if anyone else would pick up on this. Unintended consequences...
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