Electric light

Introduction The electric light bulb has basically remained unchanged for over a hundred years. The new federal energy-efficiency standards have taken effect and are pushing out the old uneconomical light bulbs for more efficient options, such as light emitting diodes. The primary function of LED lighting is for the preservation of energy. This composition will furnish information to home owners about the advantages of shifting to LED lighting, by contrasting the benefits of modern LEDs to the wasteful incandescent bulbs. A short glance at the history of the light bulb: Most people believe that Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, but that is not accurate. The first light bulb was created in 1835 by British inventors using an arc flash, however, these bulbs had very short life spans. The other disadvantage of these new bulbs was they were too expensive to produce in mass production and utilized too much power to produce light. Edison would not patent his bulb until forty years later in 1879 using bamboo as a filament, giving his bulb an expected twelve hundred hours lifespan. Scientists from around the world spent the next thirty years struggling to construct a filament that would sustain a long life and be cost efficient. It would not be until 1910 when William Coolidge invented the tungsten filament that is still used today. The tungsten filament outlasted all other types of filaments and Coolidge was able to make the costs of the bulb practical, but just…

ELO, The second Beatles ELO or Electric Light Orchestra’s music is known by the way they were able to emulate the Beatles music proving an outlet for people who crave the sound of the Beatles. They were harassed by England’s media for replicating the Beatles sound, though are praised everywhere else as an ambitious band able to live up to the Beatles reputation. ELO, to others were not just a band copying the Beatles. They are a second Beatles that encourage people to look within their memories…

On March 29, 2016, I had the opportunity to tour the facilities of the Bermuda Electric Light Company, commonly known as BELCO. I chose this company because I was interested in seeing how marketing and advertising communications fits into the electrical and engineering business. I was met by Linda Smith, who is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations. Mrs. Smith works for BELCO’s parent company called the Ascendant Group. She is responsible for the marketing, communications and the…

Two years! Two years of hearing the word “no” and the phrase “you’re too young.” Two years I suffered in pain. Two years of countless doctors and tests. Two years of no answers. Even worse, was knowing everyone was second-guessing if I was actually in pain. This all ended in early 2016 when one doctor finally understood what was wrong. The same illusionary question every other doctor said “no” to. This is my endometriosis story. It was a beautiful day in 2014. Life was great. I was with all my…

RENEWABLE "DYKER LIGHTS" Dyker Heights was developed from a portion of woodland into a suburban community in 1895, and forms two and a quarter square mile rectangle, which is bounded by 65th Street, the Belt Parkway, 7th Avenues, and 14 Avenues. Since the community is most famous for its Christmas lights and decorations erected each year by its residents, it has been called " Dyker Lights." Although It is unclear that in which December the tradition of Christmas lights start, most relevant…

Isaac Newton gave the first clarification of shading in 1666. Newton passed slender light emission daylight through a crystal situated in a dim room. Obviously all the noticeable range (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) was shown on the white screen. Individuals as of now realized that light went through a crystal would demonstrate a rainbow or noticeable range; however Newton 's trials demonstrated that diverse hues are bowed through diverse edges. Newton too thought all…

The shade of our sky is created by the transaction of blue-light scrambling via air atoms and white-light-dispersing by water drops and tidy. A splendid red nightfall blurring into a wounded purple luminosity invokes pictures of tropical heaven and sentiment, while the blue sky on a sunny day can put a bob in our progression. Truth be told, both are brought on by light dissipating through particles noticeable all around. The huge variety in the shades of night falls relies on upon the grouping…

The Verdimillious charm shoots emerald sparks of electric energy. When aimed at a target, it can be used defensively. If you use a slashing motion with your wand, ending on the target, it will feel a slight stinging pain from the discharge that surrounds them. This effect is short lived. This spell would be best used to defend against a small foe that presents minimal threat. This would give the danger pause long enough for you to escape to a safer place. The other use of the Verdimillious charm…

It is not just your typical night; it is a night which is brighter than day; a festival which is even visible from space, Diwali. ‘Deepavali’ is what Diwali was known as, it is derived from two words, deep as in a candle (light); avali means a row. Hence, the meaning of Deepavali is a row of lights; this has an ancient story behind it. Over a billion people celebrate Diwali making it the most observed holiday in India. On this day lanterns, electric lights and fireworks illuminate the night to…

in nearly every story. Through the repetition of light throughout his stories, Hemingway may illuminate a path towards an ideal life, which is unattainable or has been deemed unimportant for some. In his stories set in active…