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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always

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LEARNING NEWS

As Legislation Dims Fluorescent Bulbs, Edge LED’s Light Labor Retrofit Panel Offers a 2-Minute LED Fix

A growing number of states are enacting legislation to phase out fluorescent tube lighting, signaling a decisive shift away from older, mercury-containing technologies toward modern, energy-efficient alternatives. This regulatory transition creates an immediate, nationwide demand for fast, compliant, and cost-saving replacement solutions. Edge LED LED Lighting Source – Edge LED announced

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Register for the 20th Anniversary Edition of LEDucation

Now celebrating its 20th year, LEDucation is expected to have more than 400 exhibitors and 40 educational sessions. Registration is now open for LEDucation 2026 in New York, NY, on April 14-15, 2026. This year’s event will feature the debut of “Designer Hours” on Tuesday, April 14, which will give

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Study: Self-Powered Data Centers Can Speed Grid Connection

Data centers with on-site power sources, such as natural gas turbines, solar panels and batteries, can connect to the grid up to five years faster than those relying solely on utilities, according to a study from Princeton University’s ZERO Lab, Camus Energy, and encoord. The study notes that self-powered data

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AI Startup Anthropic Announces $50 Billion Data Center Investment

Anthropic, which was launched in 2021 by former staff of OpenAI and is known for its “Claude” platform, said it plans initial sites in Texas and New York. Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic announced Wednesday a $50 billion drive to build new data centers in a partnership with British venture Fluidstack. Tech companies

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DOE Taps TVA, Holtec for $800M in Early SMR Deployment Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Holtec Government Services to support early deployments of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The project teams will receive up to $800 million in federal cost-shared funding to advance initial

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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices (dollars per gallon)

  Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)  11/17/25 11/24/25 12/01/25 week ago year ago U.S. 3.062 3.061 2.985 -0.076 -0.049 East Coast 2.953 2.985 2.931 -0.054 -0.058 New England 2.980 2.996 2.971 -0.025 -0.041 Central Atlantic 3.131 3.122 3.086 -0.036 -0.034 Lower Atlantic 2.834 2.896

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New Technologies

Alloy LED’s VariTune RazorLine 6.1 Tunable White Tape Light

Alloy LED introduces VariTune RazorLine 6.1, an ultra-narrow tunable white LED tape light that delivers full-spectrum white light in a compact footprint. Offering a broad range of color temperatures from 2700K to 6500K with a 90+ Color Rendering Index (CRI) rating, the tape light is only 4 millimeters wide, making it

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New LiDAR Laser for the Next Generation of Vehicles

Autonomous driving demands sensor technology that delivers precision, reliability, and long-range performance every second. LiDAR systems capture the environment in three dimensions, regardless of lighting conditions, and enable safe, real-time decision-making. With its new 5-junction edge-emitting laser, ams OSRAM introduces a key component that elevates these systems to a new

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Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy XR AI-Glasses: Opening New Worlds

Samsung Electronics unveiled Galaxy XR, introducing a new category of AI-native devices designed to deliver immersive experiences in a form factor optimized for multimodal AI. As the first product built on the new Android XR platform developed together by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm Technologies, Galaxy XR showcases the future of

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AMP SECURE™ Adjustable Wall Flood Light (120-277V)

The AMP SECURE™ Adjustable Wall Flood Light is a versatile, modern solution for both residential and commercial security lighting. Built to enhance safety and adaptability, this flood light offers contractors a highly configurable option with advanced features tailored to meet specific project requirements. DLC certified, this adjustable flood light provides

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E-Learning Showcase

Guerrilla Marketing When You Want High Impact at Low Cost

How creative are you? Well, Marketing NOW demands it when you communicate with your customers.  They do not have time for gibberish.  One of the most creative is Guerrilla Marketing, an unconventional, low-cost communications strategy that relies on creativity, surprise, and high-impact interactions with your target customers. Connecting with your

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Leadership – Transactional vs. Transformational

Leadership – Transactional vs. Transformational by Thomas Farrell October 2025  Learn about two key leadership styles with Dr. Farrell Superintendent of Schools, NJ Transactional – Competent Leadership that managing through systems and processes Transformational – Inspirational Leadership that leads through vision and empowerment The approach leaders take cascades through every

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The Value Exchange by Bill Attardi

The Value Exchange – LearnersLive The value exchange in marketing is the mutual benefit between a business and its customers, where customers provide something of value (e.g., money, time, data, loyalty) in return for products, services, ideas or experiences of value that meet their needs or desires. Understanding this concept

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Publications of Learning

LIGHTING PICKS from Electrical Contractor

Subscription – Electrical Contractor Magazine  Lighting Affects Hospital Workers’ Well-Being by Katie Kuehner-Hebert LED-to-LED Upgrades: Benefits, rebates and other considerations   by Craig DiLouie Better Lighting Benefits Workers Returning to the Office   by Lori Lovely Adhering to a New Code: Notable changes come to California  by Craig DiLouie DLC Introduces

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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision

General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform

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6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr

 In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural

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EDUCATION RESOURCES

Future-Ready Campuses: From Classroom Wellbeing to Climate Resilience

A field guide to classrooms and campuses that perform: sound control, visual comfort, resilience and compliance, rapid retrofit tactics, and products ready for education projects. From acoustics that improve comprehension to fast-track LED lighting retrofits that cut costs without disruption, today’s education projects demand solutions that elevate student outcomes and

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Unlocking Smart Efficiency: Your Guide to AI-Ready Buildings

Discover how AI can optimize energy, comfort, and operations and how you can lead smarter, more sustainable buildings. Navigate the transition to AI-ready buildings.  This whitepaper sponsored by Schneider Electyric offers insights into energy optimization, alarm management, sustainability reporting, and predictive maintenance.  Gain actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and a

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Why Use AI – 5 Reasons besides making us smarter:

  1. Efficiency and Automation: AI can automate repetitive tasks… saves time and reduces human effort
  2. Data Processing: AI excels at analyzing large datasets quickly… uncovers patterns and insights that humans might miss
  3. Scalability: AI systems can handle growing workloads… without a proportional increase in costs or resources
  4. Accuracy: AI can perform tasks with high precision… reducing errors in areas like diagnostics or forecasting
  5. 24/7 Availability: AI tools can operate continuously… improving productivity and customer support