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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) Christina Mauser poured her heart and soul into coaching and teaching physical education at the school where young Gianna and her basketball star father Kobe Bryant were an integral part of the community.

The mother of three worked at the campus in Newport Beach for more than a decade and helped lead its eighth-grade basketball team to its first championship, Harbor Day School said in a statement.

Bouquets were laid at the entrance to the campus Monday, a day after a helicopter carrying Bryant,his 13-year-old daughter, Mauser and six others to a youth basketball tournamentcrashed. Everyone aboard perished.

This loss is indescribable, the school said in the statement, describing Gianna as someone who never left anyone out, was mature beyond her years and had an unmatched work ethic, as is the loss of her father who was a respected and active member of the school community.

Harbor Day is a private school in the idyllic seaside community where Bryant lived. Mauser, of nearby Huntington Beach, taught and coached at the school from 2007 to 2018, the school said.

She and her husband Matt taught and coached basketball at the school, which is how they met Bryant, Matt Mauser told NBCs Today show.

She had a keen mind for defense, he said, and Bryant brought her on to help coach that skill at his Mamba Academy training facility where Giannas club team played.

They called her the mother of defense: MOD, he said.

She was just an amazing person: beautiful, smart, funny, Mauser said. He didnt pick her because she was a slouch. He picked her because she was amazing.

At the school, some students arrived Monday wearing purple and gold, the colors of Bryants Los Angeles Lakers.

Maria Paun, 81, stopped by to lay flowers at the campus where she said she remembered waiting to pick up her granddaughter more than a decade ago while Bryant waited for his eldest daughter.

He said, I like your accent, Grandma, she recalled through tears. He was somebody. And I am a nobody. But he bent down to give me a hug.

The pilot of the helicopter was identified as Ara Zobayan, chief pilot for Island Express Helicopters, which owned the aircraft.

Ara has been with the company for over 10 years and has over 8,000 flight hours, the company said in a statement.

Peter and Claudia Lowry, owners of Group 3 Aviation in Los Angeles, said he previously worked there.

In a Facebook post, the couple said Zobayan came to their company in 1998 to learn to fly after taking a sightseeing flight at the Grand Canyon and deciding he wanted to become a pilot.

Ara worked hard in other businesses to save enough money to pay for training, they said. Flying was his lifes passion.

Also among the victims of Sundays crash were Payton Chester, a 13-year-old member of the basketball team, and her mother Sarah, Paytons grandmother Catherine George toldKNBC-4 in Los Angeles.

Were just sad, I mean, were heartbroken, Sarah Chesters brother Andy George told theOrange County Register. Its starting to settle in a little bit, but Im still in disbelief.

Orange Coast Colleges longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa were also on board, said Tony Altobelli, the coachs brother. Alyssa also played on Giannas team.

Altobelli coached at the college for 28 years, won a state championship last season and was named National Coach of the Year last year for his division, his brother said.

On Sunday, coaches, friends and former players gathered at the baseball field on the Costa Mesa campus where Altobelli had been known to mow the grass until turf was installed. They swapped memories of Altobelli laying down carpet in the locker room, chiding the umpire during games, dressing as a pirate for Halloween and providing endless support to his students.

He treated his team like they were sons of his, said Jason Kehler, the schools athletic director.

Nate Johnson, associate head coach, looked around the field and said none of it would have been possible without the man known as Alto. Flowers were laid at home plate.

This whole thing I joke, its the house that Alto built, because he built it all, he said.

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CALHOUN, Ga., Jan. 27 /CSRwire/ - This year at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, Mohawk will showcase the companys dedication to a more sustainable future through innovative manufacturing processes, product design and strategies around positive environmental and social impact. A feature display within the companys award-winning presence at booth 5803 will highlight inspiring sustainability efforts and stories for attendees.

As the largest recycler of plastic bottles in North America, Mohawk has made a corporate commitment to support the work of The Ocean Cleanup. The Netherlands-based nonprofit organization is developing advanced technologies to rid the worlds oceans of plastic.

Mohawk will be unveiling an interactive art installation by Brooklyn-based artist Basia Goszczynska to help attendees visualize the impact of plastic in the worlds landfills and waterways. Made almostentirely of upcycled materials and the different components that comprise Mohawk carpeting, Overflow will show how cutting-edge products and thoughtfully designed processes are leading the flooring industry and making a difference in reducing the waste stream. The installation will be positioned near the VIP entrance to the event and connect how Mohawk is riding the wave of change through bottle recycling to its support of The Ocean Cleanup, and the important work being done from Atlantic to Pacific and beyond.

Our focus on sustainability at TISE this year reflects Mohawks holistic commitment to initiatives around corporate social responsibility that help secure a more ecologically restorative future, said George Bandy Jr., chief sustainability officer of Mohawk Flooring North America. We believe that the innovative manufacturing processes and meaningful partnerships that help us extend our positive impact through a circular economy create the path to a better future for our planet. We invite our customers to join us on this sustainability journey by choosing flooring products designed with reduced environmental footprints and a positive social impact.

EverStrand is a premium PET polyester fiber that is made with up to 100% recycled content and created through one of the most innovative manufacturing processes in the world: Continuum. Through Continuum, Mohawk recycles reclaimed PET plastic bottles into the polyester fiber used to produce soft and durable residential carpet. Both EverStrand and EverStrand Soft Appeal use, on average, 63 reclaimed plastic bottles per each square yard.

In 2019 alone, Mohawk recycled 6.6 billion plastic bottles, enough to wrap around the earth more than 33 times. Overall, this process has diverted more than 40 billion plastic bottles from waterways and landfills to become the fiber for EverStrand carpet products. Additionally, Mohawk offers another sustainable product line with Air.o: the only soft flooring option in the market that is hypoallergenic, easy to clean and VOC-free. The product is engineered with just one fiber, making it the only 100% recyclable soft flooring on the market. The line continues to expand to meet growing popularity demands and serve the needs of families everywhere in search of sustainable flooring.

For sustainable products to make an impact in the lives of consumers, families must be equipped with the right information and tools to help them make the best choices for finishes in their homes. Mohawk holds current and relevant certifications that illustrate its leadership in product transparency and commitment to manufacturing products that help contribute to healthy spaces while expanding options for sustainable residential flooring. The International Living Future Institutes Declare program provides a clear and informative "nutrition label" for building products. Both EverStrand and Air.o Unified Soft Flooring (USF) product lines have achieved the rigorous certification. Declare helps consumers make conscious, informed decisions.

A Health Product Declaration (HPD), developed by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative, is a standard format for reporting product ingredients and associated health information. HPDs objectively provide the critical information needed to support accurate supply chain disclosure and informed decisions by building designers, specifiers, owners and end users. EverStrand and Air.o were recently recognized with these declarations as well.

The International Surface Event is held Jan. 2730, 2020 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. To register, sign up for Mohawks VIP registration by clickinghereand using code 30109 to secure a free ticket. Retailers who register with Mohawk can skip the line and pick up their badges at Mohawks exclusive VIP check-in area.

To learn more about Mohawk and its commitment tobelieve in bettersustainability and corporate social responsibility, visitMohawkSustainability.com.

About Mohawk

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawks vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the worlds largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

About The International Surface Event

Comprised of three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo events, The International Surface Event (TISE) is the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event and is the industry marketplace for buyers, specifiers, and influencers to source products, gain design inspiration and develop their businesses.

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Flower lovers should mark their calendars! The "Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair 2020" will take place at Park of Nai Lert Bangkok from Thursday until Sunday, 9am-9pm.

Held under the theme "The World", the 34th edition of the annual prestigious and highly anticipated flower show will feature several exquisite flower works including a large-scale flower carpet made from flower petals. Said to be the biggest flower carpet in Southeast Asia, this floral creation portrays the symbols of many countries.

Highlights of the event include a display of more than 20 floral sculptures and installations by famous artists and exhibitors, an exhibit of floral headdresses inspired by female characters in Thai literature, and a Chinese lantern extravaganza presented in collaboration with the Cultural Section of the Chinese embassy to mark the Chinese New Year.

This year's art market will gather more than 50 shops offering luxury products and handicrafts such as clothing, accessories, textiles and home decorative items by talented young artists and new entrepreneurs.

Regarded as a foodie paradise, the food market at the flower show will bring a caravan of over 20 food trucks from across the country to serve their signature menu items. Visitors can also indulge in tasty dishes from well-known restaurants Ma Maison and Lady L Garden Bistro whose recipes have been created by a team of chefs.

Many activities will be arranged on all four days including workshops on floral arrangements, Thai dessert cooking, Chinese opera mask painting, calligraphy, lantern and Jigzle 3D puzzle making, as well as the making of Chinese fragrance bags and necklaces.

Also expect to see 14 floral works and eight garden designs from the annual flower and garden competition which focuses on the themes of "floral chandelier" and "apothercary garden".

The competition is a platform for the new generation of floral and garden designers to develop their skills to be recognised on the international stage. The winners in both categories will receive cash prizes, certificates and a trip to visit the Chelsea Flower Show 2020 in London.

The entry fee is 150 baht (80 baht for children and students) with proceeds going to support the provision of medical equipment at Umphang Hospital in Tak province.

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Public urination is a major problem in India.

Despite being declared illegal, youll still see people urinating in public.

The act of public urination is not only offensive but also gives a bad name to the country in front of foreigners. It is so widespread that it has become a normalized thing in the country as no strictness was ever shown by the authorities over the same.

However, understanding the prevalence of the problem and its consequences, for the first time ever Bruhata Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika (BBMP) has come up with a solution to curb down the stigma of public urination.

BBMP came up with a bizarre solution to stop people from urinating in public.

The Bengaluru authority has put up 5 large mirrors of size 84 feet around the most crowded places in the city. The idea was brainstormed at the Swachh Survekshan 2020 campaign after failed initiatives of painting deities on the wall or writing warning slogans.

When asked about the same, the BBMP Special Commissioner, Randeep said, We want people to see public urination as a taboo, that is the main goal for this initiative. We are also in the process of building more toilets across the city, and necessary plans have been proposed to make urinals free for the people.

If criminalizing the act did not stop One from urinating in public, the embarrassment and the shame followed with the same could probably do.

I dont think that public urination is a thing one needs to get educated upon.

It is a very basic civic sense every citizen of India ought to have. Open defecation in urban or rural areas is one of leading causes of diseases. Thus, its not only about keeping the surroundings clean but also about public health and hygiene.

In a country where women are mistreated for wearing certain kind of clothes or a couple isreprimanded for indulging in an intimate moment in public, its quite ironic that people seem toconsider public urination quite normal.

Despite untiring efforts by authorities like imposing fines, on-spot arrest, creating awareness, etc., all of which seems to have gone in vain as people just know how to get away in such situations, the only way to fight such a mindset is public shaming.

Under the mirror concept, the passers by can see anybody who is urinating in public which would be embarrassing for them and force them to change their habits.

Not only this, these mirrors have a QR code intact which can help one to locate the nearest public toilet.

Surprisingly, Google maps enlists more than 60,000 public toilets in 2,300 locations across India. Most of these toilets go unused as the Indian public is more comfortable in peeing on the walls than in a proper toilet built to relief yourself.

What makes men pee comfortably on the walls is the fact that it is socially acceptable on theupfront. Whereas, I am sure urinating in front of the mirror might make anybody uncomfortable and would compel them to look around for a private space.

Public embarrassment is indeed a big thing for us humans. If criminalizing the act did not stop one from urinating in public, the embarrassment and the shame followed with the same could probably do.

If people had to be just shame-faced in order to prevent them from peeing on the walls, the posters of gods on the walls and the embarrassing captions would have had already stopped people from doing all this.

The logic, as said by the BBMP officials is that this will shame the people who face the wall to urinate, thus preventing them.

Now, while the intention seems pretty noble and innovative too perhaps, it is nevertheless a futile and short-sighted move. The reason is simple: If people had to be just shame-faced in order to prevent them from peeing on the walls, the posters of gods on the walls and the embarrassing captions would have already stopped people from doing all this.

All these moves that aimed to put an end to public urination via shaming people have visibly failed. The fact of the matter is that merely shame-facing of people isnt going to stop them from public-peeing.

This is just like brushing off the dust under the carpet, rather than dealing with the problem at the roots. What is required on the authorities part is to make a sincere effort at educating the people on the evils of public urination and defecation, as well as to not just erect toilets, but to explain their importance and use to people.

Besides, public urination is nothing new and has been an unsolvable menace in India for ages. Insurmountable efforts by the government- the Swachhta Abhiyaan, installing CCTV cameras, pasting posters of gods and goddesses on the walls, fining the perpetrators, writing funnily humiliating captions on the walls none have succeeded in deterring people from staining and stinking the countrys walls.

Fines on the issue should be increased. Plus, merely levying the fines isnt enough. An equally stringent strategy should be devised for their implementation too. The meaning and importance of civic sense needs to be reiterated as well.

As for these mirrors, let us hope that they serve the purpose theyre being put for, and not end up becoming yellowed and stinking with time.

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Fawzia Rahimi with her 12-day-old baby, Elia Ayoubi. She has been staying at her parents' rather than return to their damp council flat.

When Fawzia Rahimi, 26, first moved to her council unit two years ago she noticed fleas jumping around her baby's face.

"The carpets were full of fleas. It cost us a lot of money to clean the carpets and kill the fleas."

But the fleas were the least of herproblems.

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Akbar Ayoubi with his sons Zacharia Ayoubi, 3, and Elia Ayoubi, who is weeks old, in their uninsulated Christchurch social housing flat.

Rahimi,her husband AkbarAyoubiand now3-year-old son,Zacharia,have lived through three winters in the unit and dreadanother.

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Now two-week-old Elia has arrived, they are stressedabout him living in the cold, damp unit.

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Mould around a bedroom window - and this is in summer.

"It's very cold and wet. The floor is so cold it feels like it's wet," Rahimisaid.

Ayoubiearns $18an houras a kitchen handand the family cannot afford to rent privately.

The two-bedroom Linwood unit at Haast Courts is one of 909 social housing units owned by the Christchurch City Counciland managed bytautahiCommunity Housing Trust(OCHT) which are exempted from minimum floor and ceiling insulation standards.

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The kitchen has no extractor fan. When the family moved in there were fleas in the carpet.

Rahimi'sground floor unit has a concrete foundation and walls, witha unit above, making it impossible to retrofit floor or ceiling insulation.

The only heating is an electric Scope fan heater attached to the wall. Using it increases thecondensation.

The kitchen hasno extractor fan.

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Concord Place resident Charlie Betts, 81, is fed up at the lack of maintenance and insulation in his unit, which is owned by the Christchurch City Council and managed by the tautahi Community Housing Trust. (Video first published in July 2019)

Last winter Rahimi, who moved to New Zealand from Afghanistan as a refugee with her family when she was a girl, was prescribed an inhaler for suspected asthma and Zachariawas constantly sick with colds.

Using the stove top or running hot water in the kitchen createda flow of condensation as far as the adjoining living room.

A laundry cupboard in the bathroom was rotten and seemed to be the source of a bad smell.

Eventually a broken pipe from the unit above was identified as the problem and the cupboard was replaced.

That was after months ofRahimiraising it with the tenancy manager, she says.

Condensation had rotted carpet under the windows in both bedrooms when the family arrived.

It was replaced months later.

Clean and dry clothes became mouldy after only a few days in the cupboard.

"I want to move from this house because of my kids. It's a house, it is a roof on top of us but it is not safe for my kids."

The family appliedtoOCHTand the Ministry of Social Development in October 2017 to transfer to a warmer unit, with support from the family GP.

"Please consider either making the house less damp by extraction/heat pump/insulation as required or consider re-housing this family on the grounds of Fawzia's very significant depression which is in part due to the state of her accommodation," Piki Te Ora GP Alison Wooding wrote.

They received no response from OCHT and Housing New Zealand turned them down because they were already in a home. It was up to OCHT to address the unit defects, HNZ said.

OCHTchief executive Cate Kearney said Rahimihad raised two "maintenance issues of note". Concerns about the condition of the carpet in the bedrooms were raised on October 2018 and the carpet was replaced onFebruary 8, 2019.

"The trust is aware that this matter could have been dealt with in a more timely manner and apologise to the tenants for the unfortunate delay."

Rahimi told the tenancy manager about a leaking pipe in the ceiling of her unit on January 16, 2019 and the repair took place the following day, Kearney said.

The trust had no record of an application to transfer to another unit since the family had moved toHaast Courts.

In September, following media attention,the former council voted to loan $10m towards urgent upgrades for the exempted unitsincluding installing heat pumps and ventilation by winter, and adding insulation where possible by the end of the year.

Atthe time, Mayor Lianne Dalziel saidthe state of theunits represented "a failure" by the authority.

However,the timeframe for the heat pump and ventilation work has slipped, and Haast Courts is not in the priority group.

Rahimi said she hoped a heat pump would be installed in her home by winter, but would not be surprised if it did not eventuate.

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As much more than a hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be avacation experience unlike anything Disney has ever created. The hotel will offer a two-night itinerary where guests become immersed in their own Star Wars story.We are just as anxious as you to see it complete, so we stopped to see whats new since our last update.

As you approach the hotel, it looks kind of drab. But spaceships arent usually pretty. We do expect more trees and greenery planted to camouflage the area.

The first thing youll see when passing by is the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal. There has been a lot of progress on this area, which serves as both the main entrance where guests arrive/unload. (Do note that this is different from where guests will be transported to Batuuvia intergalactic transports.) Workers are getting ready to build out the overhang, and the shape of the entrance is starting to grow.

This is concept art of what the terminal will look when complete. You can already see the geometric pieces in our photos.

Moving further down the hotel, we saw that most of the purple siding we previously reported on is now covered with gray concrete. The rounded metal archway you see is where the intergalactic transports will wait to depart to Batuu. Not much work has been done to this section.

Continuing along, this is where the actual guest cabins (i.e., rooms) are located. Scaffolding still stands, and all the windows have been closed off as expected. Rather than windows, guests will see screens reflecting the galaxy, which will make you feel as if youre really in space.

This makes me a little claustrophobic. But Ive done an inside cabin on the Disney Cruise Line that has the magical porthole screens, so I think I can make it through. But really I wont have to worry about that, as I doubt Ill be able to afford staying here.

Even from further away on a guest road near Disneys Hollywood Studios, you can see the hotels theming in the distance.

The immersive, all-inclusiveStar Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience opens in 2021.

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Garage door replacement among highest return on investment

REMODELING Magazine released its 33rd annual Cost vs. Value Report that found exterior improvement projects yield the greatest return on investments. In fact, nine of the 10 leading investments were exterior home improvements, with the exception of a minor kitchen remodel. The leading returns were primarily siding, doors or decks.

"As in years past, the national averages for exterior replacements outperformed those of larger discretionary remodeling projects," said Clayton DeKorne, Editor-in-Chief of REMODELING Magazine. "Exterior facade facelifts improve the curb appeal and makes a great first impression as buyers approach the home, that translates to real dollars at the closing table which is why we see such tangible returns on that investment."

According to the 2020 report, the overall cost-to-value ratio stands at 63.7%, down from last year, and well below the decade-high of 71.2% in 2014. As in prior years, there are significant variations in return in different regions. The average regional payback for the 22 projects in the 2020 Cost vs. Value Report ranges from a high of 132% for a garage door replacement in the East South-Central region to a low of 40% for an upscale master suite addition in the same region.

The 2020 report surveyed nearly 1,400 full-time real estate professionals, each with a network of more than 100 consumers, about returns for 22 home improvement projects in more than 100 U.S. markets.

Top Ten Cost vs. Value: National Averages

Rank

Remodeling Project

Job Cost

Value atSale

CostRecouped

1

Manufactured Stone Veneer

$9,357

$8,943

95.6%

2

Garage Door Replacement

$3,695

$3,491

94.5%

3

Mid-range Minor Kitchen Remodel

$23,452

$18,206

77.6%

4

Fiber-Cement Siding Replacement

$17,008

$13,195

77.6%

5

Vinyl Siding Replacement

$14,359

$10,731

74.7%

6

Vinyl Window Replacement

$17,461

$12,761

72.3%

7

Wood Deck Addition

$14,360

$10,355

72.1%

8

Wood Window Replacement

$21,495

$14,804

68.9%

9

Steel Entry Door Replacement

$1,881

$1,294

68.8%

10

Composite Deck Addition

$19,856

$13,257

66.8%

Principle takeaways from the 2020 Report:

To see the geographic cost vs. value averages and get more information on the survey results, visit http://www.costvsvalue.com.

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Pro Brush Painting and Remodeling has decades of experience in executing painting and remodeling projects. The company serves residential and commercial clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It has earned a reputation for professional work and attention to detail.

According to announcements released by Pro Brush Painting and Remodeling and Jesse Campuzano, the company is the first choice for homeowners looking for a painter Arlington, TX. Qualified and experienced painters can paint walls with designs, patterns, and textures. Homeowners and property owners can expect a first-class painting job with cathedral ceilings, cabinets, decks, fences, siding, brick, and other materials and surfaces. Pro Brush Painting and Remodeling handles deck and fence staining, epoxy floor coating, wallpaper removal, and more.

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Jesse Campuzano of Pro Brush Painting and Remodeling said, When you are considering a new look for your home, our residential painting experts can create a custom look thats both modern and inviting. If you are looking for an experienced painting team that can complete your project quickly, call our professionals to produce a warm, professional atmosphere, fast. Bring your cabinets back to life and make them more beautiful than ever with our expert cabinet refinishing services. When the most used rooms in your home need a facelift, our experts can create a modern, custom style thats sure to impress. Protect and seal your fence and deck while keeping them beautiful with our professional fence and deck staining services. Dont risk your familys well-being. Let our experts handle the popcorn ceiling removal process in your home. Epoxy coatings are the better option for a garage floor, but there are some important things to remember.

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Developed with the tagline Grow whatever your heart desires, wherever you are, Sherpa Light is a tunable artificial light source with the potential to replicate the exact sunlight conditions needed to grow any plant from around the world. Using tunable, full-spectrum LEDs, the device was created to emit different lighting intensities depending on the plants cellular structure to optimize growth. Korea-based design studioSherpa Spacedeveloped the Sherpa Light and recently showcased their prototype product at CES 2020, where it was named an honoree of the events Innovation Award.

Sherpa Space was founded to enhance plant growth through technology. The designers say that sunlight falls short of producing the optimal light settings that different plants need at different growth stages. They believe that their artificial lights, which use an adjustable combination of narrow-bandLEDs, are best suited to generating the right light conditions such as intensity, photoperiod, and quality needed to optimize plant health, from growth and flowering to the enhancement of leaf quality and the concentration of desired chemicals in plants.

Much like how a baby first needs breastfeeding and later switches to solid foods, plants also need different lights and nutrition at different growth stages for maximum growth, the designers said in a project statement. For instance, flowering can be promoted in many crops by changing the wavelength given to a plant. Sherpa Spaces unique competitive advantage lies in our ability to convert light wavelengths with minimal energy loss. Using the quantum dot technology, we can provide lights of specific wavelengths optimized not only for each plant but also for each growth stage. As a result, we maximize crops nutrient compositions and productivity.

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The designers also say that Sherpa Light could be the key to recreating the desired flavor components of certain fruits and vegetables that are typically only enjoyed in the region where theyre grown. For instance, they claim that mangos grown with Sherpa Light in Canada could taste just as good as those in India. There is no word yet of when this product will be made available for sale or testing.

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Bluetooth mesh standard reaches new heights

The Bluetooth mesh lighting control ecosystem continues to grow at an exponential rate. In November, the number of Bluetooth SIG-qualified mesh products available on the market increased to more than 400. That same month, a Bluetooth mesh lighting network was installed inside one of North America's most spectacular structures. Components with the Silvair firmware were used to retrofit the lighting system in the iconic Stratosphere Tower, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S.

Rising majestically over the Las Vegas skyline, the 1,149 ft Stratosphere Tower is the citys signature attraction. On its 108th floor, there is an indoor observation deck that offers stunning wraparound views of the Las Vegas Valley. It includes food and beverage outlets, and provides plenty of space for visitors. The observation deck itself was remodeled in July 2019. This was followed by a lighting retrofit carried out in November. The owner wanted an easy way to functionally create independent lighting scenes without having to wire in a control system. Bluetooth mesh lighting controls were a perfect match for these requirements.

As part of the retrofit, precisely 100 LED downlights were installed across the space. They were divided into 11 groups, with each group controlled by a Bluetooth SIG-qualified Fulham EliteControl fixture controller. The component provides downlights with robust Bluetooth mesh connectivity and full lighting control capabilities. The system was set up using eliteBlue, Fulhams smartphone app for commissioning, customizing, and monitoring mesh-connected luminaires. High- and low-light scenes were then created for each zone to allow for different mood lighting.

With visitors from all over the world storming the observation deck on a daily basis, it was particularly important to minimize the duration of the retrofit project, and to prevent any serious disruption in the already-remodeled space. Wireless controls powered by Silvair and the Bluetooth mesh standard met these requirements exceptionally well, enabling a quick and clean retrofit with no cables or central control boxes. As a result, the Stratosphere Tower seamlessly upgraded the lighting system to provide its visitors with an even more welcoming and exhilarating experience.

BENEFITS

Non-disruptive installation

Easy commissioning

Lighting scene flexibility

Cost-efficient implementation

Fulham EliteControl fixture controller

A simple, easy-to-install component that connects to an existing 0-10V dimmable luminaire to add the globally standardized Bluetooth mesh connectivity. Fulhams fixture controller is an ideal solution for luminaire makers looking to develop their Bluetooth mesh product lines, or contractors seeking to provide wireless lighting options in the field. Robust wireless control capabilities are provided by the Silvair firmware.

About Silvair

Silvair provides a complete wireless lighting control solution based on the globally interoperable Bluetooth mesh standard. Component manufacturers can easily integrate it into a variety of products, flexibly choosing specific features in accordance with their customers needs. In addition, Silvair provides dedicated tools for commissioning and managing Bluetooth mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces.

SILVAIR

Ms Natalia Haligowska-Rzepa

Phone: +48 503 969 510

natalia.haligowska@silvair.com

http://www.silvair.com

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