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Hollowcore Element Luminaires by Luminis Illuminate Indoors or Outdoors

William Attardi on October 2, 2026

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 ring and a distinctive interior core. The optical system delivers even, controlled illumination, and the semi-opaque, double-layer lens creates a soft, wide distribution. Specifiers can choose from two optical configurations: an open distribution with a broader ambient presence or a metal shade configuration with more direct downward illumination. Multiple mounting types and two sizes are also available. Hollowcore Element features a Color Rendering Index (CRI) rating of 90 and color temperatures of 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, or 4000K. Architects of Modern Lighting | Luminis

Luminis Expands Clermont Luminaire Family

William Attardi on February 28, 2026

Luminis has expanded its Clermont family of interior and exterior luminaires with a new 12-inch size, which is also offered in a 39-inch-high bollard mount to illuminate environments at the pedestrian level. Both the 12-inch and original 18-inch size feature a refined profile and versatile design that works with multiple mounting options, including pole, post top, bollard, catenary, wall, ceiling, and suspended. Choose from two optic choices: the visual comfort optic, which ensures pedestrian ease and comfort outdoors and a smooth glare-free experience indoors, or the high-output performance optic, ideal for providing precise, powerful illumination for streets and open areas, where it improves visibility and minimizes dark spots. Clermont

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.