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Hopefully they ventional incandescent bulbs only last about can do something about that, too,” said 5,000 hours and fluorescent bulbs about Castelein 20,000. As shocking as it may be to hear that “These LEDs are much more energy effi- you may have to plug in lamps of the cient, producing 80-120 lumens per watt, future, because LED lighting on a con- whereas halogen bulbs only produce about sumer level is relatively new, the entry 20 lumens per watt and fluorescents produce level costs can be a big deterrent. 40-60 lumens per watt,” said Castelein. “LEDs are expensive right now. Connor Cosaro It is said that LED lights will last However there is already a price drop Assistant Issues Editor approximately five years without having to in outdoor LEDs so I can imagine that The plan is simple. To reduce the carbon change them. The price is the only thing that IKEA has something up their sleeves to footprint of the major furniture store Ikea, turns people away. reduce the cost of them, and in reality the the company has decided to convert all their “Why would you buy a $50 lamp when more that they sell the cheaper they will stores to 100 per cent light emitting diode you could buy a $10 one and even pay less get,” said Castelein. bulbs by 2016. Not for the light bulbs?” “It’s only a matter of time before they only this, but the chain “LEDs are expensive Castelein said. are really affordable. It’s a lot like when will also only sell home “That’s the mental- halogen lights first entered the scene.” lighting that is LED. but they are practical ity people are going to In a statement, IKEA revealed it hopes “I am an Ikea shop- because they last have towards this, and, to lead the charge in the push for LED light per on occasion and I in reality, they would bulbs, and with the scale of their sales base noticed right now there about 50,000 hours.” probably save money in it may be the push consumers and suppli- – Rick Castelein, associate isn’t much there for the end because instead ers need to make this technology available chair of Electrical Engineering LED lights, however Technology of changing bulbs every and viable. this is a plan for the four months, with LEDs “This is going to work for them,” said next four years. I don’t think they would you only have to worry about them every Castelein. make a promise like that unless they were few years. I think in the end it’s a money “IKEA is a big enough company and if serious about it,” said Rick Castelein the saver.” they lead the way then others will jump on associate chair of Electrical Engineering Although the environmental and long- board really quick, if not match their goal of Technology. term economic gains are tantalizing, there 2016. And no, I don’t have shares in IKEA.” “It’s a very realistic goal, as well. LEDs are some down sides with the new LED Only time will tell if this environmental are expensive but they are practical because technology. policy proves economically sustainable for LED bulb they last about 50,000 hours.” “LEDs run on DC current so they need IKEA. Last chance for Scarecrow Festival By LUCAS ANDERS ages staple for Edmonton and area residents “It started with a group of people that for the Scarecrow Festival. Looking for something fun to do this for a number of years. wanted raise money for ABC Head Start,” With the festival having run for so many weekend? Scarecrow Festival is a great oppor- The festival came from humble begin- said Anne Hanson, public relations chair. “Its years, kids who first went as children are now tunity to spend some time with family and nings. The purpose is to allow families to a pre-school program for underprivileged kids adults and are attending with their kids. friends. enjoy the spirit of Halloween all while raising but it’s a unique program in the sense that it The festival is one of a kind with crafts for The Scarecrow Festival has been an all funds for a valuable school program. also includes the parents.” toddlers, opportunities for pictures with scary This program helps parents by allowing apparitions and story time with the library. them to attend school with their kids. At But, be warned, big kids, there is a haunted the school, parents gain knowledge about house for you too! what to expect and how to support their If you ever have attended this event in children. the past as a child, this is your last chance to The Scarecrow Festival has been a trad- experience the festival. Don’t miss out on your ition for over 20 years. This will be the last chance to be part of the action, this could be year, though, due to rising cost of running the best year yet. the festival, the great deal of manpower and “I think it’s going to be a big loss to funding required to run the festival. There are Edmonton,” said Hanson. “It’s something you many volunteers who have been helping with want to share with your kids. It’s your last the event for each of its 20 years. The diffi- chance to go and it would be great if we could culty has been maintaining volunteers beyond get a lot of people out this year.” the core group. If you want to help support a great cause “They don’t want to raise the admission and have a whole lot of fun, be sure to join price, because you want it to be accessible to everyone for the festivities this weekend at families,” said Hanson. “The cost of running the Expo Centre Hall B on the Northlands the festival has gone up and up and up over grounds. the years.” Scarecrow Festival’s family friendly With the rising cost, the lack of funds hours: raised and the desire to keep the cost minimal Friday, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. for families, ABC Head Start has made the Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. news.cnet.com difficult decision that this will be the final year Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 NEWS & features The Nugget 3 The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Claire Theobald [email protected] Issues Editor David Adomako-Ansah [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Connor Corsaro [email protected] Sports Editor Evan Degenhardt [email protected] Photo by Bryan Cooper Assistant Sports Editor ZOMBIE WALK These zombies gather on the steps of the Legislature on Friday Oct. 5 after they made the trek from Whyte Avenue. The Pending event was held to raise contributions for the Food Bank. [email protected] Entertainment Editor Anika Nottveit [email protected] Arch. Tech grads all get jobs Assist. Entertainment Editor By Effy AAT-Mensah design the feature garden for the Edmonton Home Does your planning involve details, such as Mike Jones NAIT’s full time Architectural Technology and Garden show every year. The winning team where piping will be going? [email protected] program is boasting a 100 per cent employment manages the project to completion, including “It involves pretty much everything. Basically Photo Editor rate for graduates. establishing a budget, securing all the materials the walls, floors and just the construction part of Chad Steeves Architects provide designs for buildings by and supervising construction at the show. it, but you have to take into consideration every- [email protected] applying the science of architecture. Planning, When asked, here is what students had to say thing else as well.” design, communication and computer tech- about the program. What’s your favourite part Is there anything that you don’t like about Production Manager nology are the core components of the profes- about your program? “I’d have to say probably your program? Frank MacKay sion. On average, students can expect to spend the computer programs class.” “Most definitely the English course they make [email protected] about 28 hours per week attending classes each Does the computer program help you with me take.” For advertising, call 471-8866 semester. your planning sheets? “Yes, we draw all the build- How long is your program? or e-mail: [email protected] Architecture students from NAIT compete to ings and everything on the computer.” “It’s a two-year diploma program.” Submissions encouraged: [email protected] Women in The deadline is noon on the last Break-taking needed school day of the week.