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  2. Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs - Wikipedia

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    According to this source, 1 November 2011 to 30 September 2012 will be a transitional period and as of 1 October 2012, imports and sales of ordinary incandescent bulbs of 100 watts or more will be prohibited. The first phase will be followed by a ban on 60-watt-and-higher incandescent light bulbs starting in October 2014.

  3. Luxottica - Wikipedia

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    Luxottica Group S.p.A. is an Italian eyewear conglomerate based in Milan. As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails its eyewear brands all through its own subsidiaries. The company, presently organized as a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica which formed when the Italian conglomerate merged with ...

  4. Female toplessness in the United States - Wikipedia

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    [73] [74] On March 9, 2016, the proposed ban legislation was defeated. [75] On February 8, 2019, the New Hampshire supreme court, in a 3 to 2 decision, ruled that the city of Laconia's ordinance does not discriminate on the basis of gender or violate the women's right to free speech. [76]

  5. Rationing in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    All types of soap were rationed. Coupons were allotted by weight or (if liquid) by quantity. In 1945, the ration gave four coupons each month; babies and some workers and invalids were allowed more. [49] A coupon would yield: 4 oz (113 g) bar hard soap; 3 oz (85 g) bar toilet soap; 1 ⁄ 2 oz (14 g) No. 1 liquid soap; 6 oz (170 g) soft soap

  6. List of alcohol laws of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Sunday off-premises sales allowed as of May 20, 2012; [28] [29] Sunday on-premises sales subject to local ordinances. Beer can be purchased at grocery/convenience stores. Spirits and wine can be purchased only at liquor stores. No off-premises alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

  7. Abortion law in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    Wade on June 24, 2022, North Dakota moved to ban "almost all abortions, except in the case of rape, incest, or where the mother's life is at risk". [27] The ban was temporarily blocked by a court. [144] Performing an abortion under the proposed ban is a Class C felony, [109] punishable by up to five years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. [145]