Tag: Light

The Shocking Truth About Light Bulbs

I was shopping at my local big-box store last week, just trying to save a little money and hoping to benefit from their considerable buying power. Seeing that light bulbs were on my list, I turned down the Households isle and stopped in front of the display. There wasn’t a “regular bulb” in sight, though.… Continue reading The Shocking Truth About Light Bulbs

Let There Be Light: A Brief History Of Windows

Window designs have gone through many changes, from simple sash windows to elaborate stained glass designs. So what exactly is the window’s history? And how have materials and models changed throughout the centuries? The origin of the word ‘window’ has been somewhat disputed throughout history. Some say it originated from the old Norse word ‘vindauga’… Continue reading Let There Be Light: A Brief History Of Windows

LED Technology – Then And Now

You’ve Come a Long Way! LED Technology has indeed come a very long way from its humble beginnings as a tiny red beacon of light. This article attempts to take a trip down memory lane, revisiting LED’s humble beginning to its new heights of success. Coded Red LEDs LED Technology began life as a small… Continue reading LED Technology – Then And Now

Portraying the Organisation in Good Light

Managing communication with external groups that may have an interest in the affairs of an organisation is often paramount. Stakeholder groups may range from the media, government authorities to suppliers. If they are not well informed on issues they directly want exposure on, they might have a negative impression of the organisation. This can spill… Continue reading Portraying the Organisation in Good Light

The Most Innovative Ski Eye Wear

Ski goggle technology has come a long way since the 1960s when Californian goggle pioneer Robert Earl Smith, fed up with his protective eye wear ‘fogging-up’ when skiing, invented a unique vented and double-lensed ski goggle which became so successful its design was adopted as the industry standard. In the wake of Smith’s ground breaking… Continue reading The Most Innovative Ski Eye Wear

10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb

The ordinary light bulb is something many of us take for granted, but how much do we actually know about its origins and how exactly it works? First invented in the 1800s, the light bulb has had a dramatic impact on people’s lives, transforming homes from darkness or limited to candle light to one of… Continue reading 10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb

The History Of Light In Music And Festivals

Light shows have been used by pop musicians at festivals for almost as long as pop music itself has been around. Hard rock and early metal bands, especially those towards the more, uh, “psychedelic” end of the spectrum, have been marvelling at the pretty colours since at least the ‘60s. As for who has control… Continue reading The History Of Light In Music And Festivals

The Light Weight Toshiba Portégé R705-P41 Laptop

The Toshiba 4 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 is compatible with Windows 7. A portable Lightweight Toshiba Portégé R705-P41 Laptop has only two processors as an alternative to four, although it has four channels of data transfer, the laptop is entirely i5 4 processors. Processor two and four channels read many of the juice a… Continue reading The Light Weight Toshiba Portégé R705-P41 Laptop

ASUS UL30A-X5K Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop

The ASUS UL30A-X5K 13.3” Laptop is a magnificent blend of perfect form and functional capabilities. The weight of the device is less than four lbs and it is thinner than one inch it is a sheer beauty in the class of notebooks.