By now, you’ve probably seen LED lights pop up in surprising places all over the globe. They’ve become popular sources of street lighting in places like Canada and Mexico, been used in holiday decorations in America and England, and are common lighting choices for car manufacturers the world over. But there is one country that has taken these energy-efficient lighting technologies and applied them to the fun and funky world of teenage fashion. You guessed it – Japan!

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Discount Lights and Knives recently published an informative article highlighting the differences between compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Both bulbs have been around for quite some time, but only recently have they been recognized for their energy efficiency and used in more non-commercial settings. The following are some highlights from the article, “Compact Fluorescents vs. LEDs”. Enjoy!

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Driving during the winter months can be a dangerous venture, but driving without adequate safety supplies is even worse. Most people will remember chains, a first aid kit, and an extra sweater, but many people forget one of the most crucial elements of surviving a winter weather-related accident: lights. Powerful LED flashlights and lanterns can help avert traffic, alert rescue teams and find your way if you get lost. The following are the top three personal emergency LED lights you should always have on hand when driving during the winter.

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The Lights&Knives blog is your source for up-to-date information on all things LED, so it’s no surprise that we’d bring you the latest news in organic LED technology. The latest OLED breakthrough comes from China, where OLED manufacturer Visionox and Tsinghua University have teamed up to develop technology that is intended to prolong the lifetime of OLEDs.

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If you used LED lights to decorate for Halloween, you probably think that’s the last of the holidays during which you can use them. Oh, how wrong you are! Thanksgiving and December holidays are great times of year to use LED lights to transform your home and yard into a festive wonderland. In part one of our LED Holiday Decorations series, we’ll look at the many different ways to use LED lights for Thanksgiving decorations.

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