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You Write it, AI Fine-Tunes It! by Bill Attardi

No matter your job or position, your ability to communicate – whether in writing or speaking – at the highest level of your capability will determine your relationships and your success in those relationships. Early on in life, most of us struggled with communicating our thoughts but you always knew

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LEARNING NEWS

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Program in Austin, Texas

Musk appears to be on the verge of making his robotaxi vision a reality with a test run of a small squad of self-driving cabs in Austin, Texas, that began Sunday with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! Reaching a million may take a year or more, however, although the

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IoT Will Drive the Automotive Industry into the Future

The enhanced connectivity facilitated by IoT extends beyond the factory floor.  Vehicles are undergoing a profound transformation from simple modes of transportation into sophisticated mobile data hubs. Integrated into digital ecosystems, these connected cars are poised to play a pivotal role in traffic management, urban services, and the development of

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Agrivoltaics for Cherries

Switzerland’s Energie360° and solar tech specialist Insolight have agreed to build a 1,300-panel agrivoltaic plant on a cherry farm in Leuggern, Switzerland. The facility will combine crop protection and dynamic light management. Installed at regular intervals, the panels are expected to generate 800 MWh annually, enough to power nearly 180

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US Unemployment Hovers at Historically Low Levels

 The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits the week of June 7 slid to 1.95 million. Weekly unemployment claims are a proxy for layoffs and mostly have

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Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesdayas it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year. The Fed’s policymakers signaled they still expect to cut rates twice this year, even as they also project that President Donald Trump’s import duties

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New Technologies

Barron Lighting LED Area Light

The SWOA Series LED Area Light is designed for versatility, durability and superior energy efficiency. It’s engineered to provide customizable lighting solutions for parking lots, pathways, building facades and other outdoor spaces. The fixture features field-switchable options, including easily adjust light distribution (Type III, IV, V); power output (14,500 to

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Drones Sharpen Focus on Emerging Applications by Deborah L. O’Mara

Packed with the latest sensing, machine-learning and computer processing technologies, the role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, is being redefined in next-generation emerging applications—finding increased use in markets seeking higher levels of safety and more efficient operations. The drone service market is on pace to reach more than

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FDL 7×7 Floodlights CCT3 1/2″ Knuckle Mount with Selectable Wattages by naturaLED

The naturaLED® 7X7 floodlight offers selectable wattages and color temperatures for versatile lighting solutions. With a flood beam distribution, it replaces up to 400-watt fixtures and includes a built-in photocell for efficiency. Its IP65 water-resistant rating ensures durability in outdoor conditions. Ideal for security, perimeters, entryways, facades, landscapes, and architectural

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AR + AI: Evolution from Tool to “Second Brain”

Dr. Qiu Xiaoling, CFO of JBD, has recently delivered a penetrating analysis of the MicroLED microdisplay and AR glasses ecosystem, illuminating how these once-independent frontiers are coalescing to redefine wearable AI. As AI evolves from merely being “smarter” toward truly “more attuned to you,” users increasingly expect an always-on digital

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Pickleball & Tennis Court Illumination by U.S. Architectural Lighting

U. S. Architectural Lighting recently introduced Baseline – Pickleball & Tennis Court Lighting. Designed specifically for the court, Baseline uses a Type IV CL precision optic designed especially to meet IESNA / USA Pickleball / USTA Standard Performance Criteria for court photometrics. The luminaires distribute uniform light across the court

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E-Learning Showcase

STP is Customer-Centric Marketing

STP Is Customer-Centric Marketing.mp4 Sponsored by FSG Serving the People Who Make Businesses Thrive | FSG & the Return to Office Segmenting / Targeting / Positioning (STP) is a necessary function of marketing – customer-centric marketing. The reality is that the vast majority of customers will not buy your stuff.

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Innovation in the Digital Age

Innovation in the Digital Age.mp4  Sponsored by naturaLED LED Lighting Solutions  New product development is essential to survival in this dynamic global economy.  This e-learning session ups the ante to INNOVATION.  We have never seen change at this level of velocity and with the emergence of AI, it will speed

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Customer-Centric in the Digital Age

Customer-Centric Marketing in the Digital Age.mp4 What’s your CENTRIC?  What drivers your business? What makes you different than everyone else in the market?……why do customers buy from you rather than the other guy?……… do your people know what makes you unique?…..do your customers know?  Below is what AI believes is

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Publications of Learning

I Quit Google Search for AI—and I’m Not Going Back by Joanna Stern

 Ads and search-optimized junk made a mess of the go-to engine. Now ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude—and even Google’s own AI—do it better. Key Points AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity provide clear, human-sounding answers to search queries, eliminating the need for scrolling through sponsored links and clickbait. AI search excels in

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EDUCATION RESOURCES

DALI Alliance and IES Collaborate for Lighting Standardization and Education

The DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. Through this collaboration, the DALI Alliance and IES will coordinate on activities such as education and training programs, and outreach to designers, engineers,

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Why Use AI – 5 Reasons:

  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