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Incandescent light bulbs are officially banned in the U.S.
(www.digitaljournal.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Name brand like Philips don't die quickly (mostly) but they lose its brightness pretty fast. I have few 12w MyCare™, it's going strong for like 3 years but it's now only as bright as my new 6w LED.