I feel humans have three options in the search for the truth, open to all of us: 1. Listen only to those we agree with in order to confirm our own beliefs ……makes us feel good but if we are wrong, truth has no chance. 2. Listen to those we
DOE today announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion to finance nuclear uprates and modernization across Vistra’s nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Today’s announcement will deliver more reliable American energy, strengthen the grid, lower costs, and meet growing power demand across the 13-state PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has expressed opposition to the Liberating Incandescent Technology Act, which recently passed a Senate committee and would allow incandescent bulbs back on the market. “Our members no longer make incandescent bulbs. That hasn’t been the standard for a few years,” says Eric Bursch, director of
It’s a role made for the era of AI agents… What constitutes marketing engineering is in the eye of employers and workers. But many say the remit includes building AI systems to automate marketing tasks like competitor analysis, paid media buying and the creation of personalized ads. Another function is
President Donald Trump met with a large group of leaders from artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday, announcing they signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing fears about AI technology. The accord was signed by Trump, Anthropic
The United States surpassed Japan in 2025 to become the world’s second-largest market for industrial robots, trailing only China in annual installations. US factories installed nearly 38,500 industrial robots last year, representing a 12% increase and marking the third-highest number recorded in the history of industrial robotics statistics. The milestone
President Donald Trump announced on Monday the plan to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, in what is proposed to be the largest steel plant in the United States. Mesabi Metallics is a Minnesota company owned by India’s Essar Group, an industrial conglomerate. The plant is expected to
On Monday, September 28, the United States and China released extensive lists of products that will see significant tariff cuts, from American hair products to Chinese toys, in a deal expected to boost bilateral trade and be worth about $30 billion. The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping
This lighting family features a circular form built around a luminous ring, as well as a distinctive interior core. Luminis introduces its Hollowcore Element luminaire family, featuring an open-core form and controlled illumination that brings focus to indoor or outdoor spaces. The clean, circular form is built around a luminous
Tape Light That Works Where the Job Takes You! Cabinets. Coves. Shelves. Stairs. Outdoor spaces. When conventional fixtures don’t fit the application, WAC Lighting Tape Light gives you another way to get the job done. With solutions for indoor and outdoor applications, multiple color temperatures and lighting options, plus the
Hongshi Intelligent’s XC6 full-color MicroLED light engine is used in Skynea’s binocular full-color AI glasses, unveiled at New York Fashion Week in September 2026. Skynea, a brand under Shenzhen CDL Precision Technology, introduced the glasses in collaboration with New York fashion label The Blonds. High brightness, low power consumption and
The LED Monopoint Luminaires from SATCO|NUVO are designed to deliver flexible illumination in a sleek, low-profile design. They mount directly to a junction box and combine adjustable beam angles, selectable color temperatures and premium light quality to adapt to a wide variety of commercial and residential applications. Available in 10W, 15W
Apple bided its time on a foldable phone as many of its rivals released different versions over the last eight years. Now, it’s Apple’s turn to show off foldable-screen tech, and it’s called the iPhone Duo. iPhone Duo – Apple It’s a passport-style foldable phone, meaning it’s shorter and wider
Centralized emergency lighting and power back-up solution with options to minimize maintenance requirements and optimize emergency lighting performance during outages. Features & Benefits: Dual-Lite has developed a nation-wide service and support network for installation and maintenance Uninterruptible emergency AC power system No break” design transfers the load instantaneously when normal
Elon Musk has made another bold prediction about the future of brain-computer interfaces, claiming that Neuralink’s upcoming brain implant could restore vision in people who are completely blind – and eventually provide “superhuman” vision by enabling people to perceive infrared, ultraviolet, and even radar-like signals. According to Musk, Neuralink plans
From almost going out of business to #1 in the pizza industry worldwide! Founded by Thomas Monahan in 1960 and initiating the turnaround in 2010 by Patrick Doyle, this is a case study about how important solving problems and making sound decisions are to a business and that these skills
The plan for 2026 is to post a business case study every month for your pleasure and learning experience. I promise you that the analysis of these case studies is the best you will ever find. You will learn from decisions made by the most successful businesses we all know
1. Creative Opening – your first impression 2. Meaningful Content – sharing what you know 3. Compelling Close – your lasting impression You owe your audience a good performance and it’s directly related to your preparation. If you give a dynamic performance, you have nothing to worry about but if
Lighting is no longer a basic building system—it’s part of a building’s digital infrastructure. Here’s what you need to know about evaluating lighting upgrades as part of a modernization. Key Highlights Lighting is evolving from a simple building system to a key digital infrastructure layer that supports electrification, ESG reporting,
Buildings’ operational data is often contained in multiple places that don’t talk to each other, which prevents facilities teams from using them to optimize operations. Here’s how you can clean up the chaos. Key Highlights Data fragmentation and inconsistent documentation hinder AI’s ability to provide accurate insights in facility management.
The AI build-out is on track to become the biggest economic bet in U.S. history, dwarfing the investments made to fund other huge U.S. infrastructure projects such as the railroads, the highway system and the plumbing for the internet. Total investment in data centers and related artificial-intelligence infrastructure is projected to
How AI Is Transforming Commercial Buildings. This paper explores how AI systems can be implemented and operated in commercial buildings to address the significant challenges that facility managers and building owners face today and in the immediate future. It also considers the wide range of benefits and new opportunities presented
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The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland. He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.
