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Megaman lamps enable Park Inn to save energy whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor
Megaman’s GU10 and Spiral energy saving lamps are being used in the four-star Park Inn Hotel Hotel at London's Heathrow, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group. The use of Megaman lamps has enabled the Park Inn to maintain its energy saving ethos whilst retaining the aesthetics of the interior decor. The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, offering a portfolio of great brands from high class comfort to high... [more]
OSRAM focusses on sustainability and efficient lighting at Light Building in Frankfurt
“Sustainable products - choice for customers” is OSRAM’s theme at this year’s Light + Building, the leading architecture and technology fair, and OSRAM will use this platform to showcase the future of efficient lighting. Visitors will be able to see the latest lighting innovations that are available for homes, offices, shops and urban applications. In addition to proven solutions such as halogen and compact fluorescent lamps, the focus is also on... [more]
Recolight film raises awareness of the importance of recycling Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Recolight has launched a film to highlight the services it provides and to raise awareness of the importance of recycling Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). The new video contains information on the recycling process, how Recolight offers added value to businesses, and how organisations can sign up to become a part of Recolight’s unique nationwide network of 1,000 collection points. The film showcases Recolight’s free recycling service and will... [more]
Incorrectly selected or installed downlighters can the cause of fires in homes
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) have been working with the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to investigate concerns that incorrectly selected, installed and/or maintained downlighters may have been the cause of a significant number of fires in homes. As part of the investigation, they commissioned an independent laboratory to carry out a limited safety assessment of, and thermal performance testing on, a selection of commercially-available d... [more]
WRTL demonstrates the benefits of Stela LED street lights to Middlesbrough residents
The 'seeing is believing' concept has been designed by Rob Warner of Middlesbrough Council and installation contractor, David Webster Limited. WRTL Exterior Lighting Limited invited spectators along to the residential street to observer the immediate contrast between the existing 10 x 70W SON and 3 x 35W SOX lanterns and 11 x recently installed Stela Wide 36 LED luminaires. Waiting for the sun to go down is something that many Lighting Enginee... [more]
Other Lamps news and reviews
Future of broadband: Where data is broadcast using desk lamps (Science Daily)
In the future, getting a broadband connection might be as simple as flipping on a light switch. In fact, according to a group of researchers from Germany, the light coming from the lamps in your home could one day encode a wireless broadband signal.
Heat lamps cause fire in Baker (The Advocate)
Published: Mar 8, 2010 - UPDATED: 3:32 p.m. BAKER — A pair of heat lamps used to keep a dog warm is suspected as the cause of a Monday morning fire that cause approximately $20,000 in damage to a Sandy Drive residence, a Baker Fire Department spokesman said.
Keepy uppy, Lamps (The Sun)
FOOTBALL ace Frank Lampard is lagging behind new girlfriend Christine Bleakley
Terry tough enough to take taunts, says Lamps (The Star)
LONDON: Frank Lampard said the verbal abuse directed at John Terry by Stoke fans during Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win would make his club and England colleague all the stronger in a World Cup year.
Deja view for Lamps and Co (The Sun)
FRANK LAMPARD wants Chelsea to recreate their form of this time last season
The ten best desk lamps (Independent)
Chosen by Rebecca Burns
From the desk lamp to the desktop? (EurekAlert!)
( Optical Society of America ) In the future, getting a broadband connection might be as simple as flipping on a light switch. In fact, according to a group of researchers from Germany presenting at OFC/NFOEC 2010 later this month, the light coming from the lamps in your home could one day encode a wireless broadband signal.
Brandeis investigates vandalism at Muslim center (Greenwich Time)
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts university is investigating a report of vandalism at a Muslim Student Association office in which a computer, printer, phone and lamps were unplugged and silverware was bent.
Epic Beard Man Becomes a Cottage Industry (East Bay Express)
Tom Russo, Michael the Black Guy, and Amber Lamps are real human beings. They're also commodities. by Rachel Swan By now, Epic Beard Man has gained so much currency in pop culture, he has become a veritable household name. The video of his February 15 bus brawl on AC Transit garnered well over five million YouTube views thus far, beating out Tilikum the killer whale and the ever-popular Muni bus ...
Transforming Nissyoku Solar Eclipse Lamp Powered By LED, Not Fusion [Lamps] (Gizmodo)
# lamps Things I thought of while viewing the solar eclipse-inspired Nissyoku lamp: GLaDOS, a glowing tennis ball and, oh yeah, a solar eclipse: More »
