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That's true, as well, of its consistent focus on the hard business aspects of this story, whose opening chapter, titled "Peepshow Pioneers," covers the pre-Hollywood years, 1899 to 1910, the invention of Edison's moving-picture machine, the penny arcades and other first steps to the movies.

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A chapter called "The Fusebox" begins with the enforced blackouts in World War II Britain and proceeds to a lively discussion of the attributes of tallow, wax, spermaceti and other materials (including dried dung) that were used for lighting ahead of Edison's invention.

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Edison's bulbs won't meet the standard, but the mercury-free halogen incandescent will.

Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

They argue that the market, not Congress, should decide the future of Edison's bulb.

Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

A two-pack of its 72-watt bulbs replacing Edison's 100-watt retails for about $3.

Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

The reason for the switch is the inefficiency of Edison's invention, which wastes 90% of its energy as heat rather than light.

Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011

In 1882, Thomas Edison's first central power station on Pearl Street in lower Manhattan converted less than 3% of the heat energy of the coal being burned into electricity.

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John Miksad , Con Edison's senior vice president of electric operations, said the utility is particularly concerned about the financial industry and has reached out to the Wall Street firms about the potential shutdown.

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Electric cars in Edison's day cost up to $5,000, which is about $130,000 in today's dollars.

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Edison's 131-year-old bulb still lights homes worldwide.

Traditional incandescent bulbs on their way out starting Jan. 1 2011