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Thread #105166   Message #2230246
Posted By: maeve
07-Jan-08 - 08:34 AM
Thread Name: BS: Replacements for incandescent lights
Subject: RE: BS: Replacements for incandescent lights
GUEST,The Black Belt Caterpillar Wrestler, here's your link.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7172662.stm

The article THHCW noted refers to the mercury contained in the new low-energy bulbs; thus the problem disposing of them. There are additional links on the site in regard to migraines and skin reactions to these lights.