Home Decor: Uses of Pendant Lighting

Pendant Lighting

Now, when we take a deeper look at pendant lighting, we begin to understand why it is gaining in popularity. Among those reasons is the fact that the lighting is so versatile and practical to use. This lighting can be and is in many cases even more elegant than the finest chandelier because of this versatility. Considering any layout of the lighting that you can think, whether it's a circle, swirl, square, oval or whatever, and then the lighting hanging at varying heights, the end result can certainly be quite breathtaking. The very first thing that you will want to do before settling on any style and making a purchase, is to compare the various styles of pendant lighting that is available on the market today. There are literally hundreds of styles available, and with the advent of technology on our heels, there is no longer any reason why we have to "settle" for what's available at our local store.To SummarizeOther UsesPendant lighting is simply light fixtures that hang down from the ceiling. They have a unique look and this type of lighting is perfect in the kitchen, above the wet bar and in other such locations. This type of lighting is best mounted about 30 inches or so above the area that you wish to be lighted for the best effect. Dramatic Effects The wonderful thing about these light fixtures is that they can be used to create dramatic effects by hanging the lights at varying heights, and in fact, if hung properly, the lights can be raised or lowered at will effectively changing the appearance of the set.Pendant lighting fixtures can be found in most home remodeling stores, and they come in a wide range of styles and colors. The most popular of styles seems to be those that consist of stained glass or etched crystal. They are generally made of hand blown glass and pricing can range anywhere from $30 per fixture to $500.00 or more for each one depending on the workmanship involved. Indeed many online stores offer special deals including free shipping, and even when free shipping isn't available when they offer special sales and discounts on pendant lighting fixtures. Research, then research some more because the worst possible thing you can do is settle for a product that is less than desirable to you, only to find something that you like better when having a look online. Whatever your budget is, with the number of locations available online and off that offer pendant lighting you are sure to find something that appeals to your taste and remains within the budget allowed for the expenditure. As for me, I would take pendant lighting over a chandelier anytime!Where to find Pendant Lighting

Now, when we take a deeper look at pendant lighting, we begin to understand why it is gaining in popularity. Among those reasons is the fact that the lighting is so versatile and practical to use. This lighting can be and is in many cases even more elegant than the finest chandelier because of this versatility. Considering any layout of the lighting that you can think, whether it's a circle, swirl, square, oval or whatever, and then the lighting hanging at varying heights, the end result can certainly be quite breathtaking. The very first thing that you will want to do before settling on any style and making a purchase, is to compare the various styles of pendant lighting that is available on the market today. There are literally hundreds of styles available, and with the advent of technology on our heels, there is no longer any reason why we have to "settle" for what's available at our local store.

Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes and Their Solutions

Upgrading your home�s exterior lighting is a surefire way to increase your home�s curb appeal and resell value. And a well-lit front lawn can also deter would-be burglars. Most of all the outdoor lighting of one�s home adds a welcoming touch for family and guests. Here you can learn about outdoor lighting trends, common lighting problems and their solutions, and things to consider when selecting outdoor lighting fixtures.

Another common mistake in selecting outdoor lights is in finding the proper lighting direction, or limiting �light pollution�. Outdoor lights should not obstruct one�s vision or interfere with one being able to see the entire landscape of a yard or area clearly. On a similar note, the lights should not shine directly into the road or a neighboring yard either. To avoid such issues, look for spotlights with glare guards.First and foremost, it�s important to give a considerable amount of thought to the placement of your outdoor lights. Just as you would not place several lighting fixtures like table lamps or wall sconces in a single area of your living room, you don�t want to place exterior fixtures too close together either. This is a common problem when integrating pathlights into your outdoor lighting solution. Too many pathlights, too close together can make your walkway look more like the runway at an airport. Instead of placing the lights directly opposite one another on either end, try a staggered approach. The light will flow less harshly.Just as it would be boring to find the same exact lamp in every room of one�s home, it�s boring to see the same outdoor lighting fixture repeated throughout the yard. It can make the home appear institutional as opposed to personal. Use a wide variety of fixtures to light your yard; it will enhance the character and charm of your home.Finally, like most things in home d�cor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home�s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.

Finally, like most things in home d�cor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home�s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.

SC Johnson 'Flip the Switch' Initiative Reduces Energy Use By 35 Percent Per Fixture at Its Largest Manufacturing Plant

Employee-driven Effort Underscores Savings Possible from Monitoring Energy Consumption

The Waxdale plant, which manufactures such well-known brands as GLADE, WINDEX, and SCRUBBING BUBBLES, has taken a number of leading environmental steps over the past several years. The facility is powered by cogenerated electricity from twin turbines that run on renewable waste methane from a public landfill and natural gas, eliminating 52,000 tons of GHG emissions per year as a result. In 2007, Waxdale was recognized by the Center for Resource Solutions for using Green-e certified energy, the leading renewable-energy certification and verification program in the United States. Most recently, Waxdale's initiatives contributed to SC Johnson's achievement of a 27.4 percent absolute reduction in GHGs from 2005 levels, exceeding the eight percent reduction target the company set through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program.The International Energy Agency estimates that such energy-efficiency initiatives in buildings, industrial processes and transportation could reduce the world's energy needs in 2050 by one third and help control global GHG emissions. Given that there are more than 32,000 manufacturing facilities(i) in the U.S. alone, initiatives like this pose a significant opportunity for other sites to accomplish similar environmental goals.Waxdale Employee Initiated CampaignAbout SC Johnson(i) http://www.manta.com/mb_33_E7_000/manufacturing?refine_company_loctype=H&refine_company_loctype=B&refine_company_loctype=S"We believe it's important to continuously embrace energy conservation and develop best practices to improve daily operations and, ultimately, our overall business," says Kelly M. Semrau, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability. "We're particularly proud of this program as it was actually initiated by a manufacturing team member and it's a great example of environmental sustainability in action. Sustainability is integral to everything we do - from product design and ingredients to the manufacturing facilities themselves."SOURCE SC JohnsonEileen Gallagher, Edelman Eileen.Gallagher@edelman.com and (312) 240-2966RACINE, Wis., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An ambitious energy-savings initiative driven by SC Johnson employees has resulted in a 35 percent energy savings per fixture in more than 700 light fixtures at the company's largest manufacturing plant in Sturtevant, Wis. The project underscores the huge energy savings possible throughout industry by employing efficient energy practices.Learn more about SC Johnson's energy and sustainability efforts.SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and pest control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE, OFF!, PLEDGE, RAID, SCRUBBING BUBBLES, SHOUT, WINDEX and ZIPLOC in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN, BAYGON, BRISE, KABIKILLER, KLEAR, and MR. MUSCLE. The 125-year-old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.comThe "Flip the Switch" campaign aims to pare energy use, including turning off lights, fans and other energy-consuming equipment when not in use. The new light fixtures, for instance, generate a higher level of lumens, or brightness, while using far less power. Motion sensors have been installed in limited use meeting rooms and other areas to help reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs. The facility also recently installed photovoltaic solar panels to power a new safety sign at the plant's entrance that furnishes safety statistics and employee updates. Combining this renewables innovation with the employee behavior change and the lighting retrofit helps to set this project apart from other corporate lighting initiatives.Media Contacts: Jam Stewart, SC Johnson JMStewar@scj.com and (262) 260-6654

SOURCE SC Johnson

New Lunera Capital Plus Service Makes Locating and Filing Utility Rebates Easy

Lunera® Lighting, Inc ., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, today launched an LED lighting utility rebate locator on its website at http://bit.ly/lunerarebates . This new Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) service is intended to help customers quickly identify utility rebates that can help lower the first cost of purchasing Lunera LED fixtures by more than 30 percent in some cases.

© 2011 Lunera Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Lunera® is a registered trademark of Lunera Lighting, Inc. The Lunera logo and Life in a New Light are trademarks of Lunera Lighting, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.About Lunera Lighting Lunera Lighting is an award-winning technology innovator leading the transformation from analog to energy-efficient digital LED lighting. Manufactured in the USA, Lunera's premium lighting fixtures are particularly attractive when seeking LEED certification, since LED lighting substantially impacts LEED points in "green" buildings. Elegant design, precision engineering, and beautiful light differentiate the company's award-winning products. Since its initial product launch in late 2009, Lunera has installed lighting in over five million sq ft of commercial real estate. For more information on switching to LED fixtures, visit the company at www.lunera.com or contact Lunera at 650-241-3875 or by email at info@lunera.com . Follow Lunera on Twitter at http://twitter.com/luneralighting .To learn more about Lunera Capital Plus, visit http://www.bit.ly/luneracapitalplus . To inquire about the LCP capital lease program or for assistance on utility rebates, please email LCP@lunera.com or call Lunera at 650-241-3875 and ask to speak to a LCP representative.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineLunera's award-winning luminaires are driving a new class of lighting that is based on LED semiconductor technology. The shift to all-digital lighting platforms enables Lunera to continuously improve the performance of its products, qualifying them for utility rebates, and lowering first cost. Lunera now has products on the DesignLights Consortium™ Qualified Products List, automatically qualifying them for rebates from dozens of utilities across the country.Contact: Carol Warren Antarra Communications 714-890-4500 Email ContactLocating and filing for rebates is only one service available to Lunera customers through the Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) program. Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) offers capital lease financing solutions that eliminate first cost and make a lighting investment cash-flow-positive from day one.

Contact: Carol Warren Antarra Communications 714-890-4500 Email Contact

Lumenpulse LED Fixtures Illuminate "Lantern of Hope" at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ

Lumenpulse Inc. ( http://www.lumenpulse.com ), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today released a customer case study focused on a project for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ. Lumenpulse fixtures were used to illuminate a 60-foot high, metal tower over the soon-to-be main entrance of the facility, to create the 'Lantern of Hope.'

The center, due to officially open in September 2011, set a design goal of transforming the metal tower structure into an inspiring beacon of light that would represent healing and hope for the center's patients and staff.A number of design challenges were presented by the unique tower structure and the physical environment it resided in. To meet these challenges the lighting designer used robust Lumenpulse fixtures to withstand extreme temperatures and dryness, with narrow optics and a custom mounting solution to achieve a fully controllable, uniform illumination without causing sky glow.The complete case study of the Lumenpulse installation at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center can be viewed at: http://www.lumenpulse.com/en/newscentre/project/47 ."The Lumenpulse products out-performed their competitors in every aspect with the total package of performance, reach, cost, accessibility, adjustability, maintenance, and fixture look and design winning it for Lumenpulse. Also the ease of control through the Lumentouch control system -- which gives the center staff the ability to easily adjust the lighting to suit their facility's needs -- was another key element."About Lumenpulse Inc.Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide.The lighting solution was designed by Cannon Design; the company who was also the architect for the structure itself.For more information, please visit www.lumenpulse.com .In the case study, Sara Schonour, lighting designer at Cannon Design had this to say about Lumenpulse's products:

Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email Contact

Police get tough with Derby troublemakers

POLICE have issued a stern warning to football fans intent on causing trouble at this month's Wear-Tyne derby.

After the game, supporters in the south stand and south east corner should exit away from the stadium to their left and all other supporters are asked to move away to their right.The clash is one of the most hotly contested in football and has been a flashpoint for trouble between rival fans in the past."All supporters will receive a warm welcome but anyone causing problems will be dealt with firmly."Supporters are asked to avoid the south stand area of the stadium where possible, both before and after the game.The clash on Saturday, August 20 will have a kickoff time of noon.Chief Superintendent Steve Neill said: "We've been working closely with both clubs to make sure everyone's needs and requirements are met.The second fixture of the new season will see Newcastle United travel to fierce rivals Sunderland.The warning also comes as fans have been issued with advice on how they will be dispersed from the Stadium of Light following the game.Police are now warning any fans causing problems on the day will be dealt with in a firm manner.

"All supporters will receive a warm welcome but anyone causing problems will be dealt with firmly."

What Are Light Fixtures Used For?

Light fixtures are something not many of us think about. But, the way we light a room can cause us to feel a certain way or enhance what we want to accomplish in that room. There are many types of light fixtures for all areas of the home and even outdoor lighting fixtures for landscaping designs.

So, whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lighting, contemporary or old style traditional, you will find many options to choose from. From different colors to different sizes and styles, there are many. You can find them online or in home improvement stores. And, when you do make the changes, you will notice that your home looks a little different. It may be subtle changes that make you see your home in a different light.To find styles and ideas about your lighting fixtures, try checking into them at your local home improvement store. They often have many, many options and can special order things that they do not regularly carry. Or, you may wish to check out the online retailers that offer even more options for all lighting needs. You will find them by doing a simple web search for lighting fixtures using your favorite search engine on the internet. You�ll find many, many different websites to look into.

So, whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lighting, contemporary or old style traditional, you will find many options to choose from. From different colors to different sizes and styles, there are many. You can find them online or in home improvement stores. And, when you do make the changes, you will notice that your home looks a little different. It may be subtle changes that make you see your home in a different light.

Onteco Corporation, ONTC, Subsidiary, NexPhase Lighting, Inc., Completes Milestone Testing of Its 2x2 NexSense LED Troffer Series No. TRO75RWD, Giving it Significant Competitive Advantage

MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Onteco Corporation (OTC.QB: ONTC) (OTC.BB: ONTC), (the "Company," or "Onteco"), announced today that its subsidiary, NexPhase Lighting, Inc. ("NexPhase"), a designer, developer and manufacturer of high efficiency, high quality LED intelligent lighting fixtures, has completed the LM79 testing for its 2x2 NexSense LED Troffer Series No. TRO75RWD. The completing of the testing represents a significant milestone in terms of competitive advantage for NexPhase and the ability for customers to receive utility rebates for the purchase of its fixtures.

About Onteco CorporationTy Ramsey, COO of NexPhase, stated, "We have completed an important milestone in establishing our NexSense products as clearly 'best of class,' and well ahead of any competition. Today, we received testing completion notification from CSA, our independent LM79 testing lab, that our White Optics and Miro 20 NexSense 2x2 LED Troffers, models TRO75RWD22 and TRO75RWD32, had successfully completed all tests. What this means is that our customers who order these products can now take full advantage of the increasing number of utility rebate programs available. Such rebate programs, which are only available to lighting products rigorously tested by independent laboratories, become an important sales and distribution tool for us, in that they springboard market awareness and acceptance, and thereby accelerate our revenues."This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate,""project,""intend,""forecast,""anticipate,""plan,""planning,""expect,""believe,""will likely,""should,""could,""would,""may" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or global economic conditions -- activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity markets.NexPhase Lighting, Inc. is a designer and developer of proprietary high quality LED (light-emitting diode) lighting fixtures and control systems for commercial applications. It believes its products will be the lowest cost, highest efficacy fixtures available in the LED Lighting Industry. All NexPhase lighting products incorporate its proprietary "NexSense Technology TM," which provides benefits well beyond the generally acknowledged advantages of all other LED lighting fixtures. NexSense control systems use a unique, "patent pending" wireless protocol, which provides for an unsurpassed reduction in architecture and infrastructure installation cost in commercial applications, as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ongoing operation costs.For more information about NexPhase Lighting, Inc. visit: http://www.nexphaselighting.comSOURCE Onteco CorporationAbout NexPhase Lighting, Inc.Additional information about Onteco Corporation is available at: www.Onteco.comOnteco Corporation was founded to develop innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions to some of the most significant environmental challenges facing us today. Additionally, these solutions must show promise of generating significant, ongoing profits for the company. The company determined that one industry that meets these criteria is the Energy Saving Lighting Industry, and as a result acquired NexPhase Lighting, Inc. in February 2011.CONTACT: Onteco Corporation Dror Svorai, President, (305) 932-9795

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Cree, OSRAM, Philips and DOE Headline LEDs 2011

12th annual conference takes place October 24-26 in San Diego, CA

“To ensure that our attendees – whether they are new to the industry or come with years of experience – receive the industry connections and insights into technology advances and emerging markets they need to succeed is our primary goal for LEDs 2011,” said Patricia Kinzer, head of US events for IntertechPira. “This year’s delegates will have the opportunity to learn from the standard bearers of the industry like Cree, OSRAM, Nichia and Philips, as well as the key fixture manufacturers like Acuity Brands, BETALED/RUUD Lighting, and Nexxus Lighting. Bringing together R&D personnel, investors and executives, LEDs 2011 is the must-attend event of the year for the LED and lighting sector.”About IntertechPiraThis year's program will focus on the reliability of LEDs in systems and its adoption in general lighting. Topics that will be covered at this year's conference include designing for reliability; prospects for LEDs in emerging markets, including Brazil; and future directions for research and development. Organizations presenting at LEDs 2011 include ABILUX (Brazilian Lighting Industry Association), Acuity Brands Lighting, ASBAI (Brazilian Association for Architectural Lighting Designers), BetaLED, Cree, Excelitas LED Solutions, IMS Research, Inventronics, Lithonia Lighting, Lighting Science Group, MSi, Nexxus Lighting, Nichia, OSRAM Sylvania, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Philips Lumileds Lighting, Switch Lighting and the U.S. Department of Energy.IntertechPira provides events, market research, publications, strategic and technical consulting to niche, emerging and high growth industries. Coverage includes lighting and displays, alternative energy, home and personal care, industrial biotechnology, performance materials and chemicals. IntertechPira is a division of Pira International. For more information about IntertechPira, please visit www.intertechpira.com.The exhibition area will feature the latest in technology and LED applications. Free passes to the exhibits are available. For more information about LEDs 2011, visit www.ledsconference.com.

IntertechPira provides events, market research, publications, strategic and technical consulting to niche, emerging and high growth industries. Coverage includes lighting and displays, alternative energy, home and personal care, industrial biotechnology, performance materials and chemicals. IntertechPira is a division of Pira International. For more information about IntertechPira, please visit www.intertechpira.com.

Lumenpulse Completes $16 Million in Series A and Debt Funding

Lumenpulse Inc. ( www.lumenpulse.com ), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced that it has completed a $16 million Series A equity and debt round to be used to support the growth of Lumenpulse and to extend market and product development. This equity investment came from a select group of private investors and includes participation from the Company's management and board of directors. In addition, this financing includes a new term loan and working capital line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

For more information, please visit www.lumenpulse.com .Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email Contact"The LED fixtures market is projected to triple over the next three years, reaching $9B by 2014 according to Strategies Unlimited. Based on the growing worldwide opportunity for our products, we are now focused on bringing the vision of the company to life for our clients, with cutting-edge architectural LED fixtures that meet the needs of architects and lighting designers from a design, performance and a sustainability perspective. This financing allows us to invest in international market expansion ahead of plan, to further enhance our product development capabilities and to ensure our manufacturing strategies and capacity are solidly in place to meet the accelerating demand for our products," said François-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President and CEO of Lumenpulse.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAbout Lumenpulse Inc. Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide."We've been impressed by Lumenpulse's vision and growth as well as its ability to manage its trajectory, which in part seems due to its ability to recruit an experienced management team," said David Rodriguez, Senior Relationship Manager with Silicon Valley Bank in Boston. "We look forward to continuing to support their success."Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse is establishing a leadership position within the LED fixtures market based on significant demand for its award-winning product families. In 2011, its specification-grade, sustainable products have won a number of prestigious awards including an Innovation Award at Lightfair and two PIA Gold Medals awarded by Architectural SSL Magazine. As a result, orders for the Company's products continue to increase throughout North America; recent key landmark projects such as BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, the Yale-New Haven Hospital atrium, the "Lantern of Hope" at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ, and BMW US Headquarters in New York all chose Lumenpulse to achieve their lighting goals.

Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email Contact

CC students return to made-over student center

As Colorado College students return to campus, they'll notice a lot of changes when they walk inside Worner Campus Center.

Construction crews spent 84 days this summer working on a $9 million renovation of the campus hub near downtown Colorado SpringsThe center's roof now holds the largest solar array at the college. The first, installed in 2008 on top of a residential building, was instigated by students. A year later, then-Colorado College President Dick Celeste signed a climate pact promising to make the school more environmentally-friendly.The college decided to do more, Wise said. The $6 million for the rest of the changes came out of the fund that covers all the renovation projects at the school.In about 19 years the panels on Worner will have paid for themselves. The college expects other improvements to show similar cost savings, including lighting and roof insulation.The last time the 52-year-old building went through significant changes was during a 1988 expansion.Construction crews worked double shifts to complete the project in time. Classes resume Monday.The Worner Campus Center project is the most recent in a string of projects. Each time, the goal is to reduce energy use by 30 percent, Wise said.The kitchen was gutted and new equipment purchased for the renovated space."The main goal of the project was to reduce energy use by 30 percent," said William Wise, Colorado College facilities services building trades manager. He's confident that goal was reached.There are obvious things, like new paint on the walls and more meeting spaces in the building where students eat, study and relax. Rastall Dining Hall is redone, as is the cafe.Then there are less obvious improvements.When Colorado College signed a new food service contract with Bon Appetit, the company offered $3 million in improvements for a new kitchen and updated equipment.Every light in the building was replaced with a more efficient fixture. A 144-panel solar array was installed on the roof. Seven cooling and heating units - some dating to when the building first opened - were replaced with five more efficient ones.-The building got new water-saving toilets and a dishwasher that's touted as the greenest one in the state in terms of energy and water use, said Leslie Weddell, college news director.Contact the writer at 636-0162.The solar panels will contribute about 4 percent of the electricity needed for the building, saving about $3,800 a year."There was a very narrow window," Wise said. "Otherwise we're feeding 2,000 students three meals a day somewhere else.""Oh my God, Worner is so new," one student said when walking into the building Friday.

Contact the writer at 636-0162.

How To Select Excellent Bathroom Light Fixtures

Right bathroom lighting fixtures can make all the difference in the world by adding life and energy to any worn out bathroom. It�s also true that everyone has its own taste when it comes to choosing them. But one thing you need to keep in mind that the bath light fixture you choose should be neat, clear and sharp in offering glow and warmth.

Moreover, these lighting fixtures are available from low price range to expensive one�so it�s all upto you how much you can afford. Now there are various online stores available that offer incredible range of Bath Lighting options to add touch of elegance to your bathroom. From Vanity lights to Mirror lights in gorgeous bath lighting bars and glass shades, they have everything to give your bathroom contemporary and elegant look without putting needless pressure on your pocket.Second essential consideration for your lighting system for bathroom is the right placement. Install the lights in such positions where you can surround your face with the best light possible, means minimizing shadows under the chin and eyes, and illuminating your cheeks and forehead properly. It is not ideal to fix them above your head; otherwise, take into account the estimated heights of your family members, and try to put the lighting system at about average forehead height. By doing so, you can get less shadows on all sides of your face.There are also various designs and size available in halogen spotlights as well.When selecting your bathroom light styles and sizes, remember that the lighting system will not only look great, but also create great ambience in the bathroom with elegant touch. There are some important points which you should consider. First, realizing the Vanity Counts or Mirror lighting, these lighting fixtures are quite crucial. If you have clear, un-shadowed lighting installed, it will really enhance the beauty of your closet and also give great illumination while doing shave, applying make up or performing other activities. When choosing fixtures, keep in mind that the clearer your lens or shade is, the more light it will release into the bathroom.Now you can find wide range of choices available in various sizes, styles, designs and colors. There are many styles of individual bathroom lights available designed in polished chrome and with opal white glass shades of various shapes. Plus, you can also select from fluorescent bulb fixtures, primarily decorative fixtures, multiple bulb fixtures, or those that only hold one bulb.

Moreover, these lighting fixtures are available from low price range to expensive one�so it�s all upto you how much you can afford. Now there are various online stores available that offer incredible range of Bath Lighting options to add touch of elegance to your bathroom. From Vanity lights to Mirror lights in gorgeous bath lighting bars and glass shades, they have everything to give your bathroom contemporary and elegant look without putting needless pressure on your pocket.

Digital Lumens Expands Intelligent Lighting System Product Line

Digital Lumens, the leader in intelligent lighting systems, today expanded its product line with new 15,000-lumen Intelligent Light Engines (ILEs) for highbay and midbay applications. Designed for industrial facilities with higher ceilings, high foot-candle requirements and/or wider spacing of fixtures, the new systems increase delivered light by more than 50 percent. Available now, the new fixtures feature Digital Lumens' system-wide intelligence, which is proven to maximize energy efficiency and deliver lighting energy reductions of up to 90 percent.

"Our global customers have a broad range of environments and evolving lighting requirements, which we are committed to addressing across our Intelligent Lighting Systems," said Michael Feinstein, Digital Lumens' Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "For customers who are building taller facilities, have higher light-level requirements, and those who have extra-large facilities, these latest additions make Digital Lumens the only logical choice for maximizing light while minimizing power use."Contact: Juli Greenwood CHEN PR (781) 672-3137 Email Contact Allison Parker Digital Lumens (617) 723-1200 Email ContactA calendar view for easily scheduling and managing lighting programs and profiles; The ability to wirelessly move lights from one network to another to support changes in facility use; Data report exports in a number of file types, including csv spreadsheet files, simplifying the measurement and verification phase of utility rebate programs, and supporting ongoing facility management and improvement initiatives; Advanced diagnostic tools for monitoring system performance.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAbout Digital Lumens Digital Lumens develops LED-based Intelligent Lighting Systems, which reduce industrial customers' lighting-related electricity expenses by up to 90% and transform lighting into a managed asset, improving efficiency, control and operational insight. Incorporating custom-designed LED-based luminaires, integrated intelligence, sensors and wireless networking into a single system, the company is defining a new class of networked lighting solution for customers. Digital Lumens has recently been recognized as a 2011 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company . For more information, please visit http://www.digitallumens.com .Also unveiled today is the latest version of LightRules, the company's lighting management software, which provides commercial and industrial staff with the flexibility to effectively manage lighting resources. The latest version of LightRules adds new capabilities specifically designed to support large-facility deployments:Note to editors: Digital Lumens, Intelligent Light Engines and Intelligent Lighting System are trademarks of Digital Lumens, Inc.

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Lighting Fixtures - Increase Your Home's Value

Your home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make with your money which is why it is essential for you to buy lighting fixtures that will complement the design and d�cor of your home. Those home improvement super stores offering lighting solutions for your home at discount prices will almost never carry the line of lighting fixtures that best accessorize your space. Replacing authentic light fixtures with brand new lighting from one of the super stores may actually decrease the resale value of your home. However, buying quality made light fixtures that match one another and the d�cor of your home can actually increase the resale value. Before opting to go with the home improvement fixtures, why not browse our extensive collection of lighting fixtures and find the perfect ones to make both your home and wallet happy!

Investing in high quality ceiling light fixtures and lamps can have a dramatic impact upon the resale value of your home. Quality light fixtures will also add pleasure to your experiences within the home both when entertaining and when simply spending time alone. Although the home improvement super stores will definitely have an assortment of lighting fixtures to suit your budget, they cannot compare with the selection of quality lighting fixtures we offer! Stop wasting time searching for a cheap lighting solution and start searching for the answers you crave by looking through our vast collection of lighting fixtures offered at affordable prices!One of the most important things to remember when thinking of lighting fixtures as investments is that you can enjoy them as well. These are not stocks and bonds that you can just look at and imagine all the nice things you could be doing if the investment pays off. With quality lighting fixtures, you are enjoying the investment the entire time. When you see guests admiring how the wall sconces complement your other light fixtures or how the entire d�cor seems unified by your lighting choices, that is when you realize how investing in light fixtures produce very real and tangible benefits for you and your home. Our collection of high quality lighting fixtures is diverse enough to accommodate any taste or budget.Of course you still may be wondering why to invest in quality light fixtures when so many other investments loom? Is considering buying Tiffany lamps or other high quality light fixtures a sound decision? Well, if you are thinking about selling your home then the answer is a sound �yes!�. Lighting fixtures, such as chandeliers, play a prominent role in determining how much a prospective buyer is willing to pay for a home. While plain or inexpensive light fixtures and lamps may not subtract from the resale value, they will definitely not add to it. A coordinated lighting scheme with the wall sconces, lamps, pendants, and decorative lighting all matching in design and finish may very well increase the resale value of your home. Throw in a nice crystal chandelier or some quality Tiffany style lamps, and the difference can really be astounding. We carry more lighting fixtures than can possibly be mentioned in an array of styles and prices to suit your every need and help you get the most out of your resale value.

Investing in high quality ceiling light fixtures and lamps can have a dramatic impact upon the resale value of your home. Quality light fixtures will also add pleasure to your experiences within the home both when entertaining and when simply spending time alone. Although the home improvement super stores will definitely have an assortment of lighting fixtures to suit your budget, they cannot compare with the selection of quality lighting fixtures we offer! Stop wasting time searching for a cheap lighting solution and start searching for the answers you crave by looking through our vast collection of lighting fixtures offered at affordable prices!

Ameobi: Toon team's spirit is just Sho strong

Byline: LEE RYDER

Accusations of problems behind the scenes have been rife this summer."It is not just about getting one over our rivals but also three huge points." The win took United's tally for the season to four points from two games having banked a draw with Arsenal last weekend."Derbies are tough. There are a lot emotions riding on them but you have to conceal them."It is about the team which can settle down in the atmosphere and take hold of the game.United emerged unbeaten yet again on Wearside having suffered just one loss in 31 years in the fixture and dented any hopes of Sunderland's first double over the Magpies since the 1966/67 season."We scored a great goal through Ryan and we had other chances as well. It was a fantastic day for us."SHOLA AMEOBI feels the victory at the Stadium of Light was a concise demonstration of the unity within the Newcastle United locker room.After the victory over the Black Cats, homegrown Academy product Ameobi added: "After last week's result we needed to build on it because it was against a good team in Arsenal."All the lads, even the ones who did not play, wanted to be here and were right behind us. That is very pleasing.However, Ameobi said team unity was there for all to see as each player backed each other up with interest in a game in which defeat sits uncomfortably among Toon fans.Even squad players such as Alan Smith still travelled with the squad as they put on a United front on Wearside.Ameobi put the win down to team spirit and told the Chronicle: "We have great togetherness."We did last season too, but it is not just the 11 who play.

"We scored a great goal through Ryan and we had other chances as well. It was a fantastic day for us."

Fans praised after derby; Well-behaved crowd pleases police

Byline: KATIE DAVIES

And today a top Northumbria police officer told the Chronicle he was pleased with how the operation went.Toon fans celebrated deep into the night, with pubs across Newcastle packed out."I'd like to thank the stewards and clubs."CAPTION(S):County Durham-born cricketer Paul Collingwood, a Sunderland fan, was at the game while the Black Cats' American owner Ellis Short joined Chairman Niall Quinn in the stands.Around 48,000 supporters attended the match, which saw a large police presence both in the city and in and around the Stadium of Light.But officers, dressed in riot gear and supported by the mounted and dog sections, quickly dispersed fans.Before the game, fans, including a tattooed and bare-chested Newcastle fan, were in high spirits as they entered the Stadium of Light.FOOTBALL fans at the Wear-Tyne derby have been praised by police for their good behaviour. A total of 21 fans were arrested for low-level offences, mainly drunkenness or possessing alcohol in a sports ground."Public safety is always our number one priority during any football match, and this means any individual or groups of people who pose a risk to public safety will be dealt with promptly by police, as they were on Saturday.A joint operation between Durham and Northumbria police forces was set up to try and identify those involved in the disorder at the Northern Echo stadium.Travelling Newcastle fans were sent into raptures when defender Ryan Taylor curled in a free kick in the second half.Chief Superintendent Steve Neill, of Northumbria Police, said: "I'm very pleased with how things went. The crowd was mainly goodnatured and only interested in the action on the pitch. Twenty-one arrests out of a capacity crowd is low. We had anticipated the potential for disorder and had the resources in place to deal with it swiftly and firmly.Meanwhile, police have said they have arrested those believed to have been among supporters who invaded the pitch and brawled during a pre-season friendly between Newcastle and Darlington on July 15.Taylor was mobbed by his teammates as they celebrated in front of their supporters."The policing operation went very smoothly, and I would like to commend the actions and professionalism of all the officers.Hundreds of extra officers were drafted in to stamp out disorder when Sunderland met Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. After the game, which the Magpies won 1-0, two missiles were thrown at police outside the ground.PITCH ACTION Newcastle players celebrate Ryan Taylor's goal WELL PREPARED Police at the game between Sunderland and NewcastleThree men, aged 23, 20 and a 17-year-old male youth were arrested at addresses in North Shields, Gateshead and also in South Shields.

PITCH ACTION Newcastle players celebrate Ryan Taylor's goal WELL PREPARED Police at the game between Sunderland and Newcastle

Intematix Awarded Sixth Patent for Remote Phosphor LED Lighting Designs

Patent confirms company’s leadership position in remote phosphor intellectual property

FREMONT, Calif. -- Intematix Corporation, a leading innovator of patented phosphor materials and components for high-quality LED lighting, has been awarded a sixth remote phosphor patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Intematix’s new patent will help designers develop a new generation of high-efficiency LED lighting fixtures. This latest patent marks the fourth remote phosphor patent Intematix has received this year. The company, which is a leader in the commercialization of remote phosphor technology, has another 85 remote phosphor patents pending worldwide in addition to the six issued U.S. patents.Intematix developed LED phosphors and began developing technology for applying phosphors remotely in the early 2000s. After more than a decade of research and intellectual property development on phosphor materials and remote phosphor technology for LED lighting, the company commercialized ChromaLit remote phosphor components early this year. More information on ChromaLit and the company’s remote phosphor IP can be found on the Intematix website.Intematix Corporation is a materials development innovator, providing customizable, patented phosphors and phosphor components that serve as the foundation for high quality, energy efficient LED light. Intematix products enable attractive, vivid color quality, superior consistency, uniformity and stability. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Intematix maintains R&D, manufacturing, business and support operations in the United States, Asia and Europe. To learn more about the company, please visit www.intematix.com.*ChromaLit is a trademark of Intematix.With its comprehensive portfolio of remote phosphor intellectual property (IP), Intematix can provide lighting manufacturers with competitive advantages in the development of innovative LED systems for general lighting applications. Some of these competitive advantages include LED bulbs and fixtures that require less energy, and provide truer colors and higher brightness. U.S. Patent No. 7,972,030 entitled “Light Emitting Diode (LED) Based Lighting Systems” covers remote phosphor applications for lamps, down lights, lighting modules, desk, floor standing, wall sconces, spot, outdoor and accent lighting fixtures.Intematix’s ChromaLit™ collection leverages a phosphor composite combined with a blue LED light source for use by designers of indoor and outdoor applications. All of the company’s ChromaLit products provide LED manufacturers with unparalleled design freedom, more efficient manufacturing processes, exceptional light quality and up to 30 percent higher system performance.

*ChromaLit is a trademark of Intematix.

Astronics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Airfield Lighting

Maximum total value of the five-year contract is $7.4 million

The Air Force intends to release specific delivery orders under the ID/IQ contract over the course of the contract. An initial release for 600 fixtures, with a value of $72,000, was awarded to Astronics DME, with work to begin immediately.For more information on Astronics and its products, visit its website at www.Astronics.com.Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. The Company’s strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DME Corporation, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.Astronics.com.EAST AURORA, N.Y. -- Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Astronics DME Corporation, was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to provide LED airfield lighting for the U.S. Air Force, with a maximum value of $7.4 million. The five-year contract will replace taxiway lighting fixtures at Air Force bases in the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii.Through its DME subsidiary, Astronics is a premiere global supplier of airfield lighting products with decades of experience designing and manufacturing navigational lighting aids and airfield lighting products. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Astronics also specializes in providing design-build NavAids lighting solutions to simplify lighting installation projects and provide seamless airfield upgrades for its clients.This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate” or other similar expression. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the state of the aerospace industry, the market acceptance of newly developed products, internal production capabilities, the timing of orders received, the status of customer certification processes, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing aircraft which contain the Company’s products, customer preferences, and other factors which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.Safe Harbor Statement“We believe we are well positioned to compete successfully for future orders under this contract,” added Mr. Gundermann. “We also expect that other airfield lighting, specifically runways, will eventually move to LED technology – and that represents an even larger opportunity for us.”ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate” or other similar expression. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the state of the aerospace industry, the market acceptance of newly developed products, internal production capabilities, the timing of orders received, the status of customer certification processes, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing aircraft which contain the Company’s products, customer preferences, and other factors which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.

Magnalight.com Announces Release of Emergency Backup Equipped Hazardous Location LED Light

DALLAS -- Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com announced today the release of the HAL-EMG-48-2L-LED hazardous location LED light with emergency backup capability and Class 1 Division 2 ratings for Groups A, B, C and D. This LED fixture offers more light than comparable fluorescent fixtures, and includes a battery backup system that will continue light operation in the event of power failure.

The HAL-EMG-48-2L-LED Hazardous Area LED Light Fixture for industrial and commercial lighting applications contains LED tube lamps that produce more light than comparable 60 watt T5HO bulbs. This unit uses less power and operates over twice as long before requiring relamping. An internal battery and recharging system gives this fixture emergency lighting capability and a run time of 90 minutes in the event of power failures. The housing on this unit is constructed of copper free aluminum alloy with an aluminum framed glass door that is secured with four turn latches to protect the LED lamps. This unit can operate on voltages ranging from 120 VAC to 277 VAC, with optional 12-24 VDC versions also available. The LED design offers operators a lighter fixture weight, 50,000 hour lamp life, lower power consumption, excellent resistance to vibration and impacts, and high output and light quality that improves workplace safety and productivity. Additional LED light fixture benefits include reduced maintenance costs from increased lamp life and no need for ballasts which may occasionally fail and require replacing. These units are UL approved Class 1 Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, and UL 595 Outdoor Marine Type (Saltwater), making them ideal for use in the petrochemical industry, and marine applications requiring this level of protection.Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com carries an extensive line of explosion proof LED lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable explosion proof lights and intrinsically safe LED flashlights. Magnalight can be reached directly by calling toll free, 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com carries an extensive line of explosion proof LED lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable explosion proof lights and intrinsically safe LED flashlights. Magnalight can be reached directly by calling toll free, 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

Partitions of glass block let plenty of light through

Partitions of glass block let plenty of light through

Light pours through the glass blocks that fill all but the uppermost 15 inches of the bathroom's south-facing exterior wall. Two translucent partitions split the compact space into three alcoves--for the shower, two sinks, and a toilet. With the glass-block dividers just 4 inches thick, the plumbing fixtures all fit along one wall, cutting building costs.To avoid a sense of enclosure, the parallel partitions extent just 3 1/2 feet into the room and stop short of the ceiling, with the toilet baffle reaching 5 feet high, the shower wall 6 1/2 feet. Stairstepped blocks at the upper corners further reduce the sense of division. White walls, a generous mirror, and suspended cabinets below the sink also help make the space seem larger than it is.Customization is also the key to the company's recordkeeping success, vital to an operation with such a large and varied inventory. Thaw's daughter, Susan Thaw Winters, is vice president of operations and the architect of Bulbtronics' specially designed computer system. In addition to the usual accounting and inventory functions, the system cross-references every bulb by brand name, generic code and uses. Because of its extensive data on so many different suppliers' wares, several bulb makers have wanted to purchase the system, but Thaw's response is firm: She's not selling. "That information is part of the success of Bulbtronics--it's our 11 years of experience in the business,' says Thaw.Photo: Ribbed glass blocks form exterior wall, interior shower-stall wall, and partition between sinks and toilet. Stairstepped corners break up the dividers' massPhoto: Frances Thaw has made a specialty of finding just the right bulb for every lighting need through her Farmingdale, N.Y., company, Bulbtronics.An inch-thick layer of stucco covers mostof the plywood shell, but leaves the topmost 1/2 inch exposed. A 14-inch-square sheet of translucent acrylic, glued to the shell with silicone caulk, covers the top opening. The 3-inch-thick, 7 1/2-inch-square glass blocks mount to the acrylic with another layer of silicone caulk.

Photo: Ribbed glass blocks form exterior wall, interior shower-stall wall, and partition between sinks and toilet. Stairstepped corners break up the dividers' mass

The bulb broker - Frances Thaw

The Bulb Broker

The shower area is deep enough not to require a curtain or a door, and a foot-tall splash sill keeps the water in. To prevent water from leaking between the blocks, a paint-on silicone sealer was applied over the grout.Owners are Mary and Ralph Williams.Thaw, who is "over 50,' became an entrepreneur after the importing company where she had worked for 10 years shut down in 1976. That company had imported light bulbs from Osram, a German supplier. Thaw obtained a distributorship from Osram, which welcomed the opportunity to retain a U.S. sales representative.The specialty light blub company, founded 11 years ago by Frances Thaw in Farmingdale, N.Y., stocks and distributes about 15,000 types of bulbs ranging from pinhead size to some standing six to eight feet tall. Prices vary from 8 cents per bulb to as much as $8,000 for a giant searchlight bulb.Photo: Four glass blocks capeach entry light. Bulb-changing door being opened above is framed with 1-by-2s. Ground-level openings facing the walk let cool air in-- and subtle light outImagine a world in which all the light bulbs burn out--not just those in room lights, but also in microscope lamps, operating room fixtures and emergency flashers. That will give you some idea of how essential Bulbtronics' wares are to modern life.Designed by Los Angeles interior designerJim Nisson, each started as a 14-inch-square, 24-inch-high topless plywood box on a concrete base. An outdoor electric floodlight fixture was centered on the base. The box has two openings: a 3- by 8-inch slot low on the sidewalk side to light the walk, and a hinged 5- by 6-inch door in the back for bulb changing.But they're more than lights; they're bigenough to define the walkway and draw guests to it.Plans for Bulbtronics include a West Coast office this year and a subsidiary called OEMlite, specializing in bulb sales to original equipment manufacturers, as Frances Thaw follows her vision of an ever brighter future in the lighting business.

Photo: Frances Thaw has made a specialty of finding just the right bulb for every lighting need through her Farmingdale, N.Y., company, Bulbtronics.

Author: Karla Harby

Entry lights glow through glass-block tops

Entry lights glow through glass-block tops

Photo: Cross section shows stucco-coveredbox. Electric line comes through baseLike stubby sentinels, a pair of glassblock-topped lights flank the entry walk to this home in Encino, California. At night, the solid glass-block tops give off a muted glow from floodlights housed within their stucco-covered plywood shells.Thaw keeps her overhead down by stocking the more unusual items in small quantities and making sure she has a market for them. "The turnover is the important thing,' she says. Those uncommon bulbs don't just sit there; she turns over her inventory six to seven times a year. If the brand name bulb you need is no longer manufactured, Bulbtronics can often find you a suitable substitute in its inventory. When all else fails, Bulbtronics arranges for custom production.Thaw's husband gave her a rent-free niche in his Farmingdale engineering office and 500 square feet of warehouse space. With that, and $15,000 of start-up money, she was ready to begin.On the tops of the partial walls, clear fir 1-by-5s--treated with five coats of clear satin polyurethane--were affixed with panel adhesive and taped in place while the adhesive dried.Owner Bill Baum of Seattle designed and built the bathroom.

Photo: Cross section shows stucco-coveredbox. Electric line comes through base