CFL Light Bulbs Unhealthy for Skin

CFL light bulbs may save energy, but they are harmful to healthy skin cells. "The warning comes based on a study conducted by Stony Brook University and New York State Stem Cell Science — published in the June issue of Photochemistry and Photobiology — which looked at whether and how the invisible UV rays CFL bulbs emit affect the skin," reports Caroline May at Daily Caller.

The scientists found that cracks in the CFL bulbs phosphor coatings yielded significant levels of UVC and UVA in all of the bulbs — purchased in different locations across two counties — they examined.

With high levels of ultraviolet radiation present, the researchers delved into how the exposure affected the skin. According to the findings, skin damage from exposure to CFLs was consistent with harm caused by ultraviolet radiation.

Incandescent bulbs of the same high intensity had zero effects on healthy skin.

'Rush Babes for America'

First, Rush Babes for America attracted more Facebook 'likes' in 24 hours than the National Organization for Women's "main page has collected in a little under four years."  Now, "in less than a week, conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh's "Rush Babes for America" Facebook page has accumulated more 'likes' than the liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America's (MMFA) Facebook page has accumulated in just under four years," reports Caroline May at the Daily Caller.

MMFA is currently waging a campaign to get Rush Limbaugh off the air for his comments pertaining to contraception activist Sandra Fluke. On Monday evening, MMFA’s Facebook had 57,687 “likes,” accumulated since the organization launched its Facebook page on August 8, 2008.

Also on Monday evening, Limbaugh’s jab at those who have demonized his rhetorical treatment of women — his “Rush Babes for America” Facebook page — had topped 60,483 “likes.” Limbaugh’s group was open for public viewing just prior to the beginning of his radio program on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Limbaugh launched “Rush Babes for America” in order to show that women hold a diverse range of viewpoints, including conservative.

Yes we do.