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With all this talk of power grids and blackouts in the news recently, you might find Sal Cangeloso's <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zc41caldeuvbqnlruu6dqhphio041dddak7l13b0" target="_blank">LED Lighting: A Primer to Lighting the Future</a> of particular interest. If alternative energy isn't your thing, we've got plenty more to inspire your next bright idea. Have a look ;)</p>

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