Public Service Announcement

Have you ever seen what happens when a fluorescent bulb breaks? A dusty material escapes. That is mercury, a neurotoxin, and it's very bad for you and the environment. This is why it is important to dispose of used fluorescent bulbs properly. Don't just throw it in your garbage can.

This morning I saw a woman in my neighborhood doing just that, throwing a fluorescent tube into her curbside can. But it broke in the process. There was shattered glass everywhere and a cloud of mercury in her face. It was terrible. And I am sure she has no idea how bad it is that she was exposed to that.

Seriously. This is an important thing to understand: compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) may be the green trend because they are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs but they contain a dangerous substance and should be handled with care. Don't Throw Them In The Garbage Can.


If you use this kind of bulb please make sure that you dispose of it properly. Quality hardware stores will do this for you. Just take the old bulb with you when you are buying a new one.

Isn't it ironic how good always seems to come with bad? I guess that's the balance of the Universe.

Completely Unrelated Movie Recommendation of the Day:

Pirate Radio.

The soundtrack alone is worth checking out.