The Housewarming Party

Life can't get any better. The housewarming party last Saturday was a huge success. The most important people in my life were present to celebrate with me such a momentous occasion. Initially, I thought that none of them would come considering I invited them on such a short notice. I know how busy everybody is. But I am grateful that they made time for my housewarming party. Even my best friend who said she couldn't make it because of a business trip was also present much to my surprise. 

 

She even brought me mini pendant lights for my mini bar in addition to the ceramic lighting fixture she sent me a few days ago before the housewarming party. She is definitely someone after my own heart. That's because I have been planning to buy those mini pendant lights specifically the  Mini Pennsylvania Barn Pendant Light. Unfortunately for me, they are always not in stock. How she was able to buy them is beyond me. Either she knows when the product will be available or she only has perfect timing. Any how she bought it is impressive.

The mini pendant lights might look nothing special to some. They are just like any other lighting fixtures which sole purpose is to brighten our nights, provide navigation or use as a guide. However, lighting fixtures are much more than that. They are very useful in illuminating areas which are hard to reach. They are also artfully designed which made them a unique ornament as well. These commercial lighting fixtures which are normally found in restaurants and bars are also perfect for our homes as well. In addition, these lighting fixtures are an all time favorite lighting fixture  because of its effective and effective way of providing illumination. But what I like the most about this particular lighting fixture is that they can be customized to suit your lighting needs. I feel so lucky that I am of one of a few people who has this type of lighting fixture in their home.

The Beauty Of River Esplanade At Night

 

It always feels great every time I visit my paternal grandmother. I love the fresh air and the serenity which can only be experienced in the country. Besides, it always feels like home at my grandmother's home. I wish I could go home to her everyday. However, because of work, I cannot see her as much as I want to. I asked her several times to live with me but she would often tell me that the city life is not for her. She hates the noise. She also dislikes the busy city life.  But if there is one thing that she like about living in the city, that would be the river esplanade. 

The river esplanade has been one of the greatest attractions in the city lately. Aside from the wonderful garden and the clean river, the place is clean. It is also free from smoke and garbage. The “No Smoking” sign, "No Littering" sign and other warning signs which will destroy the beauty of the river esplanade can be seen almost everywhere. Anyone who is caught violating will be sent to jail and will be fined a huge sum of money. Thankfully, nobody dared litter nor smoke anywhere near the esplanade. But I guess that is not the reason why nobody dared violate the rules. In my opinion, the place is too awesome to be violated.

The river esplanade is even more awesome at night. Outdoor commercial lighting fixtures such as the landscape lights, step lights and pole lights are strategically placed in the garden, waiting sheds, and walkways which transforms the entire river esplanade into a real beauty at night. There are also outdoor commercial lighting fixtures along the river bank for everyone’s safety and protection. The entire place almost look magical as all of the outdoor commercial lighting fixtures are lighted up all at once. When my grandmother was still strong enough, she loves walking along the river esplanade with the entire family as it brings peace to her heart. I understand how she feels because I feel the same way too every time I walk the length of the river esplanade.

The Road To Progress

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As we head on towards greatness and progress, let us not forget to protect and conserve all the things that made it possible. I am talking about the only living planet which has been the greatest provider of our day to day existence. Let us not sacrifice our home for the sake of greatness and progress as that will lead to our destruction. There are means and ways to survive and advance without sacrificing the other. It may not be easy but it is possible. 

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Perhaps you have heard a lot of things concerning global warming and climate change and how we can help this world from its total destruction. It is not too late for all of us to save our only home. Public and private sectors as well as government and non-government agencies are working together to preserve, conserve and protect what is left of this planet. As individual we should also do our share by following and supporting the laws implemented by our government for the conservation of our natural resources. This will not only save this planet but this will also save us all. 

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In line with this manufacturers of consumer electronic appliances and lighting fixtures are encourage to develop a more earth-friendly products especially those products which we use all the time. Among these products are the lighting fixtures such as the gooseneck lights and other commercial outdoor lighting fixtures which are widely used in different residential and business establishments such as shopping malls, warehouses, hotels and restaurants to name a few. Commercial outdoor lighting fixtures are important to promote economic progress. It is also important for the safety of everyone. Just imagine a place without any commercial outdoor lighting fixtures. That would be a scary place to be.

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Going to another planet to start a new civilization sounds interesting yet scary as well. The chance of surviving the space travel is uncertain; the chance of survival in the new planet is even more uncertain. It is okay to aim for something higher such as creating another civilization outside earth. However, let us not forget that we should protect this civilization first.

Earth Hour 2014 Campaign

Saving the only living planet in this entire galaxy is the responsibility of every citizen of this planet.  As stewards of this planet, we should take care of it; we should nurture and propagate it. Although we have heard several reports that there are signs of life in some planets from another galaxy, but these information is still not confirmed. There are no definite data that proves that those other planets are friendly enough to be our next home. Up to this day, Earth is still the only confirmed living planet and the only home to us all.

To save this dying planet, various non-government and government organizations are in fact working hand in hand in protecting Earth. Different campaigns are organized to raise social awareness in propagating, preserving and protecting that is left of our planet. One of these campaigns is the Earth Hour which was spearheaded by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The goal of this campaign is to address the climate change which is hurting all of us. This coming March 29^th, at exactly eight thirty in the evening all of us are encouraged to join in the Earth Hour campaign by turning off all lights if possible especially the architectural lighting fixtures which are used by commercial establishments such as hotels, shopping malls, factories and billboard operators.

 

As we all know these commercial establishments use a lot of energy to operate especially in their architectural lighting fixtures. It is a good thing that government has banned the use of incandescent lights as these type of lighting fixtures are not efficiently providing light. These incandescent lights consumes a lot of energy instead. These type of light bulbs were normally used in the gooseneck lights which are used to light the billboards of commercial establishments and other commercial lighting fixtures which lights various commercial establishments. Some of us also use this kind of light bulbs at home. We were also using this kind of light bulb before it was banned since they are less expensive compared to those energy saving lights.

 
Thankfully, the manufacturers of architectural lighting fixtures such as sign lights, flood lights and spot lights and home lighting fixtures have been using energy saving lights such as LED or light emitting diode or CFL or compact fluorescent lamp in their lighting designs. It could have been better if we could use solar panels for our energy consumption. But for now, the use of LED lamps and CLF in our lighting fixtures and participating in the Earth Hour campaign are enough to help our ailing planet.

Our Own Open Theater

Watching movies is a great bonding activity we do together with our friends, family members and love ones. It is fun and entertaining. However, as much as we all want to watch a movie, we cannot do it all the time. Other than it is costly, we it is hard to squeeze in a date with the important people in our lives because of our busy schedules. In addition, it is hard to go out and watch a movie because of the weather.

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Fortunately, my uncle bought a video projector online a few days ago and asked me to set it up. He said that we could use it watch a movie using our laptops. I could also borrow it once in a while. He said that watching it through a projector can make you feel as if you are watching from a movie theater as well. He is right. Right after, my cousin and I set up the projector and laptop in the garden we all turned off all the lighting fixtures except the round step lights to watch the movie. 

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The step lights specifically the round step light with grill 20 watt 12 volt jc were initially set up to highlight their beautiful garden in the backyard. The round step lights were also set up for the safety of everybody. But I guess the step lights are not only made for these reasons. They are perfect for open theaters as well. Since the round step lights are UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) listed and ETL (Intertek Testing Services) approved it assures us that it is safe to play and have fun in the yard even if the lawn is wet just like watching a good movie in our make shift open theater together with your loveones.

I guess my cousins and I will be spending more bonding moments at my uncle’s place. It is a relief that their house is just across ours. My uncle also promised me that I could borrow the projector once in a while so I could also have a movie-theater like experience at home. But I would rather watch it at their place since it is so much fun watching the movie in their bigger yard together with my cousins.

Different Usage Of Commercial Lights

Lighting fixtures are manufactured depending on what we need. There are certain lighting fixtures which are designed just for our bedrooms, kitchen, offices, garden and landscape, billboards and building infrastructures. There are also those lighting fixtures which are used in the field of medicine such as the treatment of sleeping disorders. Some are also designed for our entertainment and enjoyment such as floodlights while some lighting fixtures are designed for commercial use such as the gooseneck lights. 

If you love sports such as baseball and basketball, you will often find these flood lights illuminating the stadium or the court where the sporting events is held. These types of commercial lighting fixtures are often used if the game is scheduled in the evening. These provide just the right amount of light for the pleasure of those who are following the game on the television as well as those who are watching in the stadium, court or coliseum. These are also used in the parkways of shopping malls and other commercial establishments. In addition these lighting fixtures are also popularly used in gardening and landscaping. On the other hand, commercial lights such as the outdoor gooseneck lighting are just perfect in providing enough lighting for billboards, signage, pathways and storefronts of your favorite cafes, restaurants or malls. These types of commercial lights come in different sizes and shade styles to suit your lighting needs.

Hundreds of lighting fixtures are designed and manufactured for our lighting needs. They may be have different applications and usage but its main usage is to provide illumination when there is no natural light. They also provide our safety and security especially when we are traveling or navigating at night. In addition, lighting fixtures complement our gardens and landscapes making us appreciate the beauty of the night more.

How Commercial Lights Improve Our Lives

Lighting designers have created various lighting fixtures which greatly helped our society for several years and the years come. With their creativity they were able to develop lighting fixtures which are not only useful to us but are also decorative. With their innovative ideas, there is a huge possibility that we might still be using torches or candle sticks to light our nights. And worst, progress many not be possible as well.

Warehouse sign lights and other commercial lighting or architectural lighting have greatly increased the sales of our business owners. These lights are very useful especially in advertising or promoting their products and their business establishments and stores. With proper lighting, commercial lighting attracts customers to visit the store. These lights also made several convenience stores available 24/7. Moreover. these also offer security which made it possible for people from all walks of life to come out from their homes at night to enjoy a relaxing evening stroll in the parks or in their neighborhood. In addition, they are also able to enjoy a quiet dinner in their favorite restaurant or a great time in the mall even at night.

I cannot imagine what it is like to be living in a world with the only form of lighting are torches and candlesticks. It is a good thing that we are born in an era where modern lighting has been developed not only to provide lighting, navigation and security at night but also for decoration. However, there are times that I do envy our forefathers. Perhaps they may not have enjoyed the what the modern times has to offer but surely, they have enjoyed the natural beauty of the night.

Animé Geeks

If there is a place I want to be right now, that will be Japan. Also known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is famous for its contribution in the entertainment industry such as animé.I don't know anybody who does not watch animé. Even my mom who is already a senior watches animé. I grew up watching animé and I am sure that the next generation of my family will love animé. 

I remember when we were little, my brother and i would sit in front of our 14 inched black and white television and wait for several hours just to watch our favorite TV animé series at the time which were Astro Boy, Voltes V, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross or Macross, and Candy Candy. Voltes V is still my favorite. Added to my list of favorites are Dragon Ball, Ghost Fighter, Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist, One Piece, Hunter X Hunter And Naruto. However, in spite of my inkling to animé, I have not reached to a point where I would have to wear costumes to impersonate their favorite animé characters yet. However, one of my friends who is also a big fan of animé too specifically Dragon Ball named their first and only child to Gohan who is also first borne son of Son Goku because of his too much attachment to animé. 

Mt. Fuji and other tourist destinations, rich culture, and festivals, I want to visit Japan because of the anime and manga stores. I know that my fellow animé fans will love the stores as well. There is a popular capsule toy vending machines in Akiba known as Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan. You will be amazed with their vast vending machine of animé toys which are illuminated with angle lighting reflector or commercial lighting to attract more customers. You would also love to check out Mandarake, Gojira-ya, Liberty, Liberty, Animate, Akiba Culture Zone, Yodobashiand Cospa Gee Store which also sells other animé items.

Try The New Commercial Lighting For Positive Effect In Your Business

Business owner find it fulfilling if their business operation is constantly improving every day.  It is like an everyday challenge to reach quotas, have sales above expectation and number of customers increase each day.  It is not easy to maintain performance each day because each day’s scenario is different from the previous one.  You cannot predict what will happen next thus, it’s a constant mind bothering pressure increasing job each day to reach your desired output.  But, as what they say as long as you have the will to do what you want in your business, you will certainly reach what you are aiming for despite of the very tough competition.

If your business is a restaurant, it is very challenging to maintain your business because of very tough competition.  Your competition is just across the street or worse, just besides your business building.  It really does exist but what you need to do is to make business strategies that your competitor cannot easily copy.  Just take for example some building improvement or expansion.  Since restaurants are catering people during eating time, it is possible that you need extra space.  If you have a wide area in front of your business establishment, you can place additional tables and chairs to accommodate more customers.  You can add some extra touch by putting steel fences around your area with mini post and have commercial light fixtures.

Well, this commercial outdoor lighting will give an extra touch of elegance to your mini expansion.  Your customer will feels like in the park while having dinner in an open space just under the shade you provide.  Such business space enhancement will enable you to increase your sale each day.  There will certainly be a return of investment because whatever expenses you have in your space enhancement will be return to you through increased sale.

Moreover, the light fixtures made in the USA are a better enhancement for your business because people will appreciate the western style you inject to your establishment.  It is not a waste of money because it is very durable that you will not change it right away. It can stand to weather exposure that possible abrupt climate change will not alter its performance making it a good investment in your part.  Do not hesitate to try different types of improvement to your business because if you take some tolerable risk that have positive outcome, you certainly is a good business man.

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Commercial Lightings Perfect For Business

Being in the business world is not an easy task.  Owners of the business are doing their best to make sure that their business stays on top.  They usually employ better staffs to accommodate their valued customers, offers the best service in town and sells products that are in trend nowadays.  They are doing their job to keep up with their good reputation and maintaining the better way of handling their customer’s needs in the midst of tough competition.  Business owners are also keeping their game by employing different advertising strategies.  Advertising strategies that they know are not expensive but could help their business in terms of promotion and business advancement.

Advertising could take many forms like getting a television and radio add by hiring advertising agency to make sure that such area of business strategy will be taken care of.  Yet, such move will cost thousands of dollars and is not a very practical move when your business is small scale and have no enough budget for such expensive move.  If you think your company cannot afford to hire advertising agencies, then you can use other advertising strategies that suited your capacity to pay.  You can use simple advertising promotion like banners and signage with light fixtures made in the USA.

Yes, commercial light fixtures should go with your banners or business signage so that it will be visible ny time of the day.  Whether in broad daylight or in the darkness of the night, potential customers will be inform that you are offering different services to the general public.  Always take note that even if you are operating for years now but you fail to give importance in promoting your business, it will not surprising that majority of the public are not aware that you are existing.  Word of mouth for your quality of service and products could reach potential customers but in a limited range, thus advertising is still necessary to keep your business known to everyone

Moreover, you can also use the commercial lighting for your business name in front of your business establishment.  That is also a good marketing strategy because your business can be located easily even at night.  You could make the best business name signage across the street that if you fail to put commercial lightings, it will be useless at night.  So, make sure you have one in your building because that would be one of the best advertising toll you can have at a lesser price.

For more information and resources on commercial outdoor lighting and other lighting ideas please visit the following blogs for architectural lighting ideas.