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Sonepar Is Celebrating America’s 250th with Free Lighting Upgrades for 14 VFW Posts with Acuity Brands and Cooper Lighting

William Attardi on July 8, 2026

Sonepar has identified 14 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts across the country to receive free LED lighting upgrades as part of Sonepar’s Bright Lights Brighter Futures This year’s program is focused on VFW locations in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Energy-efficient LED lighting will help the VFW posts save money on utility bills, reduce energy consumption, and improve the appearance and safety of their buildings. Sonepar will cover installation costs, partnering with national electrical contractor PSG Energy Services to complete installation. Acuity Brands and Cooper Lighting are donating lighting fixtures and materials, while TerraCycle Regulated Waste will provide compliant lamp recycling services for old fixtures. The Good Stuff, Vol. 161 – tEDmag

Cooper Lighting Solutions Designs Ultra Efficient LED Track Luminaire

William Attardi on February 3, 2025

Cooper Lighting Solutions has developed a new track head light set to revolutionize general, accent, and display lighting applications across various industries. The HALO 808E Essential LED Track Luminairedelivers up to 2500 lumens and 120 lumens per watt, making it one of the most efficient options on the market. The l HALO 808E luminaire features field-interchangeable optics, which include 17° spot, 24° narrow flood, and 32° flood options. Compatibility with HALO Power and Lazer 120V track systems ensures seamless integration into existing lighting infrastructures. It offers smooth dimming capabilities down to 5% to provide unparalleled lighting control and ambiance management.  HALO 808E Essential LED Track Luminaire data sheet

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.