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April 6th, 2013
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Canadian Government Invests in Leapfrog Lighting for Increased-Quality, Far more Energy-Successful LED Mild Bulbs


Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) March 28, 2013

At a news event today, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) announced that Leapfrog Lighting will receive up to $ 150,000 through the National Research Council of Canadas Industrial Research Assistance Program.

Our government is strongly committed to initiatives that support science, technology and the growth of innovative Canadian firms,” said Minister Goodyear. “Like so many small and medium-sized businesses in Ontario, Leapfrog Lighting is doing some really innovative work. These businesses are critical to the Canadian economy and our government will continue to put in place the tools that Canadians need to grow, create jobs and secure their long-term prosperity.

Leapfrog Lighting’s goal is to improve LED lighting technologies with a special focus on quality of light. Leapfrog Lightings CEO, Stephen Naor, explained that the two obstacles to mainstream adoption of LED lighting are quality of light and economic value proposition. The new LED technology, based on advanced optical and thermal designs, is engineered to remove both barriers to adoption of energy-efficient LED light bulbs.

Leapfrog Lighting develops and markets advanced LED light bulbs with an optical and thermal design that provides measurable improvements in the lighting quality required by facility managers, architects and retailers, explained a Canadian Federal Government news release. Leapfrogs light bulbs exhibit improved glare control, light distribution and colour consistency over existing LED technologies.

The worldwide market for LED bulbs is projected to grow to $ 107 billion US annually within three years as new technologies improve light quality and price point. Leapfrogs made-in-Canada solution will save up to ten times the power usage of traditional incandescent bulbs, and will sell for less than current LED bulbs.

At Leapfrog, we see a future where every home and business adopts LED lighting, said Mr. Naor. In this future, we see a made-in-Canada solution that removes the barriers to LED lighting adoption by the mainstream.

Leapfrog Lighting already markets specification-grade LED bulbs with superior, consistent light qualities, popular with facility managers, retailers, architects, interior designers and galleries. These new bulbs will be more efficient and less expensive and will have better light, explained the Canadian Government news release.

The Minister stressed the importance of innovators such as Leapfrog Lighting, explaining that Canadas economic success does not depend on what governments dobut on what companies like Leapfrog do. He emphasized that Leapfrog, and other small businesses are the job creators and innovators.

Leapfrog Lightings new LED bulbs will be specified, designed and manufactured in Canada, partially funded by the involvement of IRAP, through the Ministry of Industry, and also through the Government of Ontarios Innovation Demonstration Fund, said Mr. Naor.

The investment is part of an initiative from the National Research Councils Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to help small- to mid-sized enterprises commercialize quickly. IRAP assists Canadian corporations with R&D and commercialization support for new products and processes designed to access new markets.

The Canada Economic Action Plan 2013 makes $ 20 million available over three years for a pilot program delivered through IRAP, focused on assisting small to mid-sized companies commercialize more quickly. Separately, the Canadian Economic Action Plan 2012 makes $ 500 million available in venture capital, with $ 110 million allocated to NRC each year to expand IRAPs reach and services

Background

Leapfrog Lightingwith an invented-in-Canada technologyenables LED energy-efficient lighting to provide a consistent and controllable quality of light suitable to many demanding applications such as art galleries, architectural and interior design and retail product displays.







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June 7th, 2012
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Lumens.com Introduces Unique CSYS LED Job Lamp by Jake Dyson, Created to Last More than 37 A long time


Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2012

Lumens.com has introduced the new CSYS LED Task Lamp by Jake Dyson, a revolutionary design built to last more than 37 years.

Available exclusively at Lumens.com, the CSYS LED Task Lamp is the latest contemporary lighting introduction from Jake Dyson, the result of six years of researching the mechanics and technology needed to innovate task lighting. The sleekly designed CSYS has a number of features that go beyond the conventions of the everyday desk lamp:

Built-in cooling mechanism: The advanced technology behind the CSYS is instrumental in keeping the lamp running for more than 37 years. Inside, the lamp features heat pipe technology, which conducts heat away from the LED lights and distributes it evenly over the length of the heat sink. Without requiring external pumps or extra energy to cool the LEDs, the CSYS is able to run brightly and efficiently for an extraordinary long timemore than 160,000 hours.

Dimmable LED lamping: Despite ever-accelerating technology that makes it challenging to keep up, the CSYS Task Lamp was designed around the latest generation of high-power, warm white LED lights and is fully dimmable. The spread and intensity of light can be controlled within the working area based on the lamps positioning. The technology also prevents early life failure of the LEDs and ensures a stable performance.

Innovative positioning: Inspired by a construction crane and drawing board, the CSYS can be adjusted effortlessly in three axes, similar to how a cable car moves along a cable. The mechanics are designed with precision to ensure smooth, exact positioning that doesnt sag or droop after it is let go.

The name CSYS refers to the system of coordinates that defines an objects position in the X, Y and Z axis. The lamp was also featured at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair during New York Design Week this month to much acclaim for its superior functionality and sustainability.

The son of high-profile inventor James Dyson (already a household name in vacuums and fans), Jake Dyson studied Industrial Design at Central St Martins College of Art and Design and began his career designing retail interiors in shops, cafes and clubs. He later bought a mill and lathe to start experimenting and developing products, with a hands-on approach all the way through conception to a products manufacture. His studio and workshop are based in Clerkenwell in London.

Lumens.com is the first to offer the CSYS Task Lamp, in stock and ready to ship. In addition to the new and exclusive lighting by Jake Dyson, Lumens.com also offers:

-Low-price guarantee

-Expert service via our customer service center

-Easy, no-hassle returns

-Volume order discounts

-More than 300 manufacturers, from contemporary lighting to transitional fixtures and modern furnishings, gifts and home accessories.

For additional information on these products or Lumens.com, contact Sarah Schaale or visit lumens.com.

About Lumens Light + Living:

Lumens Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented contemporary lighting, fans and home accessories, from the most contemporary international designs to modern interpretations of classic design. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:

Sarah Schaale, Marketing Program Manager

Lumens Light + Living

916-444-5885

http://www.lumens.com

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March 26th, 2012
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Specialist study prospects to increased self confidence, far more job options and positive modify

(PRWEB UK) 12 March 2012

Gaining professional qualifications as an adult delivers a wide range of benefits, as revealed by research from Home Learning College. The distance learning specialist asked a range of past students to outline how their life has changed as a result of their studies. The most commonly reported change is greater confidence when applying for jobs, as mentioned by almost half (43 per cent).

An increase in the number of potential roles available is another positive outcome for almost a third (29 per cent), while 12 per cent said their new qualification has led to more interviews and enhanced feedback from recruiters and employers.

The desire to change career is often a key motivating factor for returning to study, and 16 per cent of Home Learning College students have achieved this goal since completing their course. A further 10 per cent have progressed to a degree in a related subject. Other outcomes associated with their study include receiving pay rises and promotions and moving to similar roles in a better company.

Studying as an adult is highly rewarding because it often has a direct and measurable impact on our lives, says Dave Snow, Academic Director at Home Learning College. Gaining recognised professional qualifications is an effective way to stimulate change. This may relate to an existing career or could open doors to a completely different working life that better suits your personality or personal circumstances.

Whatever your motivation for study, its always worth investing in your personal development, and distance learning is ideal because it fits around your existing lifestyle. You decide your own study timetable with guidance and support from an expert tutor available when you need it. The use of social networking tools also allows students to become part of a wider community and enjoy the benefits of shared knowledge.

Home Learning College offers professionally accredited distance learning courses in a range of subjects including accounting, bookkeeping, IT, internet, business, marketing, childcare and social care. To find out more visit http://www.homelearningcollege.com/Courses.

*Feedback from 508 people who have completed a Home Learning College course

About Home Learning College

Home Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, with 50,000 current students.

All Home Learning College courses lead to professional CV-enhancing, employer recognised qualifications, including AAT, Sage, CompTIA, Microsoft, ICB and CIW. Subjects covered include book-keeping, accounting, IT and computing, web design and many more.

Home Learning College students benefit from a dedicated in-house tutoring service and the Virtual Learning Community – an online learning environment which facilitates the delivery of course material and peer networking. Students are also eligible for the NUS Extra card from the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing them to enjoy the savings and services available with the discount card.

For more information on all courses visit Home Learning College, follow us on Twitter @home_learning or check out student testimonials and other video content on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/homelearningcollege

Contact:

David Jani

Home Learning College Marketing Executive

Tel: 020 8676 6251

Email: david.jani(at)homelearningcollege(dot)com





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February 20th, 2012
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More quickly Technological innovation Launches Official YouTube Channel Featuring FPGA Videos


Katy, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Faster Technology LLC announces the launch of the Official Faster Technology YouTube Channel. Utilizing Faster Technologys extensive training and web delivery capability to create and deploy videos on current FPGA topics, this new channel will allow Faster Technology to educate the widest possible audience on the latest capabilities enabled by leading edge Xilinx FPGAs.

Faster Technology is a leader in providing live instructor-led Xilinx training classes in addition to web-based methods and remote training. By leveraging the popular YouTube video streaming service, Faster Technology is able to reach a much broader audience and the Subscribe feature allows followers to be instantly alerted of new possible target applications or new FPGA based capabilities. “We are constantly searching for innovative ways to rapidly update FPGA users on the latest information or innovations so they can be as effective as possible with their product efforts.” says John McCaskill, President of Faster Technology. “These videos are intended to provide a short overview of a topic of current interest.”

The first two videos released are:

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February 20th, 2012
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Lofings Lighting Can Guide Buyers via New Lighting Rules and Better, Far more Effective and Reasonably priced Lights Possibilities


Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

Californians have no need to overreact if they are fans of the original incandescent light bulbs for their nightly reading. According to the lighting experts at Lofings Lighting, a retail lighting institution in Sacramento for 50 years, there are many different options for alternatives to the 100-watt and 75-watt incandescent bulb. Not only are different lighting options that give off more light with less wattage, but there still is an inexpensive 95 watt incandescent version.

California has always been a pioneer in energy efficiency. California is actually one year ahead of the Federal regulations for lighting regulations geared toward reducing energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The 100-watt bulbs will no longer be able to be manufactured for the U.S. beginning in January 2012, but they stopped being shipped to California in January 2011. 2012 brings new regulations on the 75-watt bulb as well which will no longer be shipped to California as of January 2012. The Federal regulations on manufacturing of the 75 watt bulb wont kick in until January 2013.

We are creatures of habit and Americans have become unnecessarily alarmed about the new lighting regulations, concerned because of the bad fluorescent options that have been marketed to consumers in the past. There are many higher quality options that are reasonably priced to replace the traditional incandescent bulb. The new regulations require increased efficiency of these bulbs. The lighting industry is reinventing the incandescent bulb to meet these requirements. There are halogen bulbs which look like the standard pear shaped A-19 bulb, and produce the same quality of light. A 72 watt halogen bulb will produce 1490 lumens, the same amount and quality of light as the standard 100 watt incandescent with a 28% energy savings. A new 95 watt incandescent bulb from GE can produce 1635 lumens versus 1490 lumens from a traditional incandescent bulb.

General Service bulbs are affected by these increased efficiencies regulations that are being mandated. For the average consumer, they are the 100 watt, 75 watt, 60 watt, and 40 watt medium base A-19 (pear shaped) bulbs. Specialty type bulbs like 3-way, decorative flame tipped bulbs and many more are exempt from these requirements.

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs) are still an alternative to incandescent. The quality of CFLs has greatly improved in recent years. If you are concerned about finding an alternative similar to a traditional incandescent, look for lower Kelvin temperatures in the 2,700 to 3,000 range for warmer light which is closer to old-fashioned incandescent bulbs, explains Wendy Lofing-Rossotti of Lofings Lighting.

The most energy-efficient, high quality bulbs available currently are the new generation of LEDs, explains Wendy Lofing-Rossotti of Lofings Lighting. Manufacturers are taking the LED trend seriously and have started to design fixtures around the use of LED technology and maximize its lighting ability.

The new generation of LEDs are the most energy efficient form of lighting currently available. LEDs have quick start up, good color quality, are dimmable, and produce significantly less heat. These are some of the reasons why customer satisfaction has been so high with LED lighting products. There is a big difference between consumers acceptance of LEDs versus CFLs in the past. These new alternatives which have not been available until recently soften the blow of consumer reaction to mandated energy conservation. The use of LEDs in lighting is a great advancement for the industry and these new LED replacement bulbs are just one facet of how LEDs will be used in the future.

The goal at Lofings Lighting is to take care of the customer by providing quality lighting products and superior service. The family and their employees pride themselves on product knowledge and customer service which is the key to their 50 years of success.

About Lofings Lighting

Lofings Lighting specializes in quality residential and commercial lighting products, including fixtures, dimming systems, landscape lighting, ceiling fans, light bulbs, lighting parts and shades. The store carries a wide variety of styles, from traditional to ultra modern, and has hundreds of manufacturers at their fingertips, thus guaranteeing customer satisfaction. Lofings Lighting also is leading the way LED lighting and control systems and the staff is versed in the latest lighting technology. Lofings Lighting is a member of the American Lighting Association, Better Business Bureau (BBB), National Association of the Remodeling Industry, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), Midtown Business Association and more. For more information please visit http://www.lofingslighting.com

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January 26th, 2012
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Lightology.com Unique: Get a Free Toshiba LED Bulb with any Acquire of $350 or More


(PRWEB) January 04, 2012

Working towards more energy efficient lighting is a great New Year’s Resolution, and Lightology.com has a special offer that proves energy efficiency can be easy as changing a light bulb!

For the month of January, spend $ 350 or more on contemporary lighting from Lightology and receive a FREE Toshiba A19 LED replacement bulb.

A $ 39 retail value, the Toshiba LED bulb is a replacement for a 40-watt incandescent source but uses only 8.4 watts, lasts 25,000 hours and uses 75% less energy! It is also dimmable, reducing the environmental impact even further if you add an energy saving light control.

Toshiba ensures quality by putting every bulb through rigorous testing standards and has received a Lighting Facts Label. The label, certified by the Department of Energy, authenticates the bulbs color temperature and the excellent lumen output.

Color temperature, measured in Kelvin, measures the color of light. ‘Cool’ colors have higher Kelvin temperatures between 3600-5500K. ‘Warm’ colors, like those found in incandescent and halogen light sources, measure between 2700-3500K. The Toshiba LED Bulb has a color temperature of 2700K, the same as a standard incandescent bulb.

To understand Lumen Output, it is important to understand Lumens, Watts and Lumens per Watt:

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January 5th, 2012
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Lumens.com Announces New Calendar year Lighting Sale with Distinctive Gives on Stonegate Designs, Forecast Lighting and Much more

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

Lumens.com announces the New Year Lighting Sale, including exclusive sale offers from Stonegate Designs, Forecast Lighting and Modernica.

Discounts available exclusively at Lumens.com through January 31, 2011 include:

B.Lux: This Global Lighting brand is a leader in modern lighting design, known throughout Europe and North America for its collection of aluminum fixtures. Customers can save 30% on the entire B.Lux line through January 31.

Forecast Lighting: These transitional and contemporary lighting fixtures will be on sale for an additional 20% off Lumens retail prices for the New Year Lighting Sale.

Nelson Bubble Lamps by Modernica: From their downtown Los Angeles studio, Modernica produces the classic George Nelson Bubble Lamps collection, one of the tops lines of modernist lighting in the world. The entire collection of Nelson Bubble Lamps is discounted 15% during the New Year Lighting Sale, including best sellers like the Saucer Bubble Pendant, Cigar Bubble Pendant and the Criss Cross Pendant.

Philips: Customers can save an additional 20% on all lighting by Philips, a collection of minimal and versatile contemporary lighting ranging from energy-saving LEDs to the popular Ecomoods and Roomstylers collections.

Savoy House: Exclusively at Lumens, customers can save 40% off list prices on Restoration lighting designs from Savoy House, including schoolhouse pendants, industrial-modern fixtures and more.

Stonegate Designs: Customers can save 36% off list prices on all lighting by Stonegate Designs, a broad collection of traditional and contemporary light sources by renowned designers. The Stonegate Designs collection offers hundreds of customization options for customers through their wide selection of fabrics and finishes.

Studio Italia Design: Based in Venice, Italy, Studio Italia Design is known worldwide for its high-end architectural and designer contemporary lighting, found it many elite resorts and restaurants. Customers can save 30% on this collection exclusively at Lumens.com.

Thomas Lighting: Part of the Philips brand and one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America, Thomas Lighting offers a vast collection of fixtures from soft contemporary to transitional designs at a great price point. Plus, customers can save an extra 20% on the Thomas Lighting Collection during the New Year Lighting Sale at Lumens.com.

Lumens also offers free shipping on orders of $ 50 or more (exclusions do apply), plus a low-price guarantee and access to lighting experts via our customer service center.

In addition to these exclusive discounts, Lumens.com also offers:

-Free shipping on orders of $ 50 or more (exclusions do apply)

-Low-price guarantee

-Expert service via our customer service center

-Easy, no-hassle returns

-Volume order discounts

-More than 300 manufacturers from all over the globe, offering everything from contemporary lighting to transitional fixtures and modern furnishings, gifts and home accessories.

For additional information on the New Year Lighting Sale or the contemporary lighting and home furnishings available at Lumens Light + Living, contact Sarah Schaale or visit lumens.com.

About Lumens Light + Living:

Lumens Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented lighting, fans and home accessories, from the most contemporary international designs to modern interpretations of classic design.

Contact:

Sarah Schaale, Assistant Marketing Manager

Lumens Light + Living

916-444-5885

http://www.lumens.com

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October 23rd, 2011
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BulbAmerica Expands its Line of Halogen Mild Bulbs to Give Customers A lot more Alternatives for High Doing Energy Productive Lighting


Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) December 14, 2010

Are environmentally friendly light bulbs doing consumers more harm than good? In the April/May 2010 issue of Architectural Lighting, Elizabeth Donoff, ALs editor, expressed uneasiness concerning the transition to eco-friendly lighting, stating, What is of greatest concern to me is that this switch in lighting sources can be simplified to an either-or proposition. Donoff observed that the attention and praise that CFL and LED bulbs have earned from the media and the public has forced a steady stream of technologically immature products onto the market while keeping higher performing lighting options from consumers views. One of the most consistently high performing and environmentally friendly light sources are halogen light bulbs, a technology often overlooked amidst demands for new eco-friendly lighting. As Donoff noted, and BulbAmericas lighting experts agree, the adoption of halogen bulbs is a step consumers can take toward home energy efficiency.

Lasting anywhere from 2,000 hours to 12,000 hours, halogen light bulbs achieve life hour ratings significantly better than incandescent bulbs but when compared to CFLs and LEDs underperform. BulbAmericas Lighting experts and industry leaders have found that this underperformance is often exaggerated because consumers have been encouraged to focus too much on how long a bulb lasts rather than its efficiency and disregard what the actual qualities of light of LED and CFL bulbs are. With regard to efficiency, or luminous efficacy (lm/W), halogen bulbs have an efficiency rating of between 10-30lm/W and LED light bulbs a rating of anywhere between 17 lm/W to 49 lm/W. This means that halogen bulbs can perform as well and sometimes better than LED bulbs. Though the efficiency of LED bulbs is promising, studies by consumer advocacy groups have found that there is little performance uniformity among LED bulbs: some are high performing whereas others do not even outperform incandescent bulbs. Though CFLs are more efficient than both halogen and LED bulbs, they use small amounts (1mg 5mg) of mercury, a neurotoxin, and thus present environmental concerns.

So where do halogen bulbs surpass LEDs and CFLs? BulbAmericas lighting experts observed it is in color faithfulness and their breadth of application. With regard to color faithfulness, or the color rendering index (CRI), LEDs and CFLs are inconsistent. A 2009 report by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory for the US Department of Energy found that LED replacement bulbs for directional MR16s and more diffuse light sources like A-shape bulbs had CRI scores at best 85 and at worst below 70. In other words, LED replacement bulbs may not be able to accurately display the colors in your home, restaurant, or store. Though CFLs fare slightly better than LEDs, halogens are by and large the best choice when color is important, such as in spaces like a kitchen or retail environment. BulbAmericas latest halogen bulbs from Philips, GE, Osram, Ushio and others are offered in nearly every shape from candelabra to T3 with CRI scores of 100 or very close to it, meaning that these bulbs portray color identically to daylight colors. Another advantage of halogens over LEDs and CFLs is that halogens produce a versatile light. In low voltage 12v MR16s, halogens can produce a highly focusable light perfect for spot or broader beams, whereas in PAR shapes halogen bulbs are exceptional for flood lighting and general illumination. LEDs have long struggled as general light sources and CFLs are inconsistent as directional light sources. Though LEDs and CFLs may be the longest lasting and most efficient, sometimes they are simply the wrong choice in certain applications and consumers lighting may suffer because of it. Halogens on the other hand are found in nearly all applications from stage & studio lighting to surgical and medical lighting. With respect to LED replacement bulbs, a 2010 report for the US Department of Energy on LED bulbs found that many of them do not correspond to the dimensions of the shapes they are replacing as specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) codes. What this means is that an LED MR16 intended for a specific track lighting fixture may not fit it even though the LED MR16 has the same ANSI letter-code as the bulb it is replacing. Having been around for a long time, halogen bulbs conform to all industry standards and their use will certainly reduce consumers headaches in finding replacement light bulbs that fit their existing fixtures.

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