The L.E.D. Quandary: Why There's No Such Thing as “Built to Last
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Building light bulbs to last poses a vexing problem: no one seems to have a sound business model for such a product.
J. B. MacKinnon on how the durability of light-emitting diodes challenges the economics of planned obsolescence.
What's Next for Digital Transformation
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RMI Has Fallen Into The Hydrogen For Energy Pit Again - CleanTechnica
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How To Build Capital-Efficient SDR Teams with Lou Petrossi
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Neutral Zone: Smiling Larry, an All-Star quandary, Shott's place, Wedgie's mask, Chychrun rumor redux, Nash's arrival - PHNX Sports
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Medical device sterilizers seek alternatives to ethylene oxide
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Why are light bulbs not made to last? - LedStore
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More students question college, putting counselors in a fresh quandary
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Bank of America Tower: The Green Skyscraper Challenging NYC's Emissions Law - Bloomberg
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Why don't LED bulbs last as a long as its advertised life? - Quora