Once you’ve met your backup ammo requirements...

...you may want to start stocking up on light bulbs.

“In the U.S., 78 percent of the public is completely unaware that traditional light bulbs will be phased out in 2012,” said Charles F. Jerabek, president and chief executive of Osram Sylvania, a unit of Siemens.  By law, bulbs must be 30 percent more efficient than current incandescent versions beginning that year. - The New York Times

The targets:  Generally anything 60 watts or greater, including the reflector versions.

And thanks to our Wonderful Government, there are some types which have already disappeared.

Via:  Blair

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