"Free" light bulbs from First Energy to cost over $21

So did you know First Energy is going to be sending/delivering to your home 2 "free" CFL lightbulbs? And that they'll cost over $21? Here's the info at this link.

Did you know CFLs are required to replace incandescents in 2011? And did you know that if you BREAK a CFL lightbulb, there are many measures to take to make sure you don't kill yourself with mercury poisoning? Here's a bit of what you have to do if you break one. Follow the link to read the whole thing. It's unbelievable.

How should I clean up a broken fluorescent bulb?

Because CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, EPA recommends the following clean-up and

disposal guidelines:

1. Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room

• Have people and pets leave the room, and don't let anyone walk through the breakage

area on their way out.

• Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.

• Shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one.

2. Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces

• Carefully scoop up glass fragments and powder using stiff paper or cardboard and place

them in a glass jar with metal lid (such as a canning jar) or in a sealed plastic bag.

• Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass pieces and