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POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) Whole trees, limbs and leaves covered dozens of yards in Broad Acres after thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. For many, its been a waiting game for the power to be restored.

Powerful winds snapped a tree in half in Sam Pairs backyard.

Weve got two big pine trees and now were down to one. It was kind of scary when it came down, he said.

The tree narrowly missed Pairs home but destroyed his fence when it fell. He and his wife were watching the storm inside.

I grew up along the Gulf coast and been through some hurricanes, Pair said. And it was up there with some of the hurricane-force winds Ive seen in my life.

Pair stayed in a hotel with his family Tuesday night due to the lack of power but electricity at his house was on and off Wednesday.

Next string of storms came through, it got knocked out again so were waiting on it to come back on, Pair said.

His neighbors across the street are also dealing with their fair share of storm damage and they havent had power for about a day.

[KUB] came earlier, and they made around, Joey Stottler said. They told us we had a live wire down in our backyard and not to go back there which we didnt last night. Wed already been out there so we luckily didnt get injured or anything.

According to Stottler, his three kids are taking it in stride while his familys power is out and hell be working on getting things cleaned up.

Its a huge neighborhood. The power lines run in everybodys back yard so I know its hard for them to get some of this stuff, so well just be at their mercy, he said.

Marcos Pizza was out delivering dinner in Broad Acres for free to families who still didnt have power Wednesday. Stottler called that a blessing.

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Manufacturing the turbodiesel badge affixed to the back of this 1984 Peugeot 604 took Harjeet S. Kalsi two full weeks. With painstaking precision, he recreated the original font, milling a single thin piece of aluminum, micron by micron. Prototypes were made and discarded. He then mixed two batches of resin, getting the tint just right before pouring them into the millimeters-deep cavity. The excess was carefully hand-sanded away, and the piece then buffed to a spotless sheen. That's how much effort went into just the badge.

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Witness what is likely the most perfect Peugeot 604 on the planet. An uncommon car when new, the 604 is now basically extinct. Inquiries about parts availability are usually met with a Gallic shrug, and to be blunt, few people still care about this car. But Kalsi does. To him, restoring this car is about setting the world back in balance.

We've met Kalsi before when Car and Driver featured a look at his unusually reliable 1982 Aston-Martin Lagonda. Yes, you've just read the words reliable and Lagonda in the same sentence. I don't think there's really any car I'm afraid of working on, Kalsi says. It's not bragging, just quiet confidence.

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His Lagonda is completely bananas. Painted a bright teal, it looks like the kind of thing Lando Calrissian would win in an illegal Cloud City poker game. Low, long, and with a jaw-dropping interior, it is at once a car and also a rift in the space-time continuum.

Next to that alligator-hide jumpsuit, the 604 appears as reserved as a scowling French banker. Look closer and the perfection of this car is just as shocking as the garish Aston. The shut lines are all even and identical. The Marchal lights are polished as bright as a young cat's gaze. The lower valence looks brand new. Further, no other 604 has mirror-straight flanks like this onethe factory manufacturing process always warped the rear doors into a slight concave. Kalsi smoothed them into perfection with the patience of one of the takumi who hand-chamfer the flanks of the Toyota Century.

It's the work of a clearly very patient mechanic. But then, what else might you expect from someone who learned car restoration techniques by creating an essentially-immortal Aston Martin? The point bears underlining: Every technique used to bring this 604 up to such a high standard is something that Kalsi learned by doing on his Lagonda. Fiberglass repair, bodywork, welding, interior leather- and woodwork, and of course engine repair.

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And it is also the work of someone who was realizing a childhood dream. Years ago, Kalsi's father assigned his car-crazed teenage son the task of picking out a new family car. The young man pored over his magazine collection and settled on a Peugeot 604. It was an unusual choice but not wildly so.

In the 1980s, buying a Peugeot was not much different than choosing a Mercedes or a Volvo. European marques represented distinct personalities: a BMW for the leather-driving-gloves crowd, a Saab for the black turtleneck-wearing architects, a Citren for Grace Jones. Peugeots offered French motoring qualities in a relatively conventional package, and U.S. sales peaked in 1984 at 20,000.

The 604 executive-class sedan boasted most of the ethereal comfort of a Citren, without the quirkiness. While not a commercial success, it was a convincing effort, receiving particular critical praise for elegant styling and pliable ride quality.

Kalsi Sr. seems to have kept an open mind, and the family did go and look at a 604. However, there were concerns about the expense and effort of trying to keep a French car going on this side of the Atlantic. Visiting a local Peugeot dealership, an employee offered some brutal honesty. A 604 was perhaps too much work if you were not a true Euro enthusiast.

Kalsi describes leaving short essays on the back door for his dad to read upon coming home from workhere are all the superiorities of a 604, it'll be the poshest car in the neighborhood, I'll always keep it washed and waxed. The entreaties were considered, but practicality prevailed. The Kalsi family bought a sensible 1982 Ford Escort GLX.

Harjeet was bereft, but also unswayed.

I knew at some point I would get one, he says, I was sure of it.

A Majorette model of a 604 was a constant childhood companion. He customized it to have a detailed turbodiesel engine and working suspension. It sat on his desk through school and university. He still has it.

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However, attrition was coming for the 604. By around 2010, Harjeet started noticing that fewer were around whenever he was idly searching, and the examples that cropped up were usually afflicted with rust. The search became more serious. He found this U.S.-spec version in Washington state in January 2017. It was in original condition but had not run in decades.

Getting the engine turning again was the first priority, but not an easy task. Some internet sleuthing and a cold call turned up a cache of Peugeots in a field in nearby Langley, BC. Kalsi waded through blackberry thorns to get at a 604 with what turned out to be a surprisingly well-preserved turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. He pulled the engine himself with hand tools and the help of the farmer's tractor and hauled it back to his home in Surrey.

It should be noted here that Kalsi is not running a restoration shop. This was work done on his own, an all-consuming side project performed at the same time as he was also doing an extensive property renovation. It was exhausting.

I did come pretty near to my limit toward the end, Kalsi says. It was pretty frustrating to be 99.9% there but not yet done. I would love to have just woken up and not had anything to do.

Parts availability was tricky. When pieces could be tracked down, the pandemic slowed shipping to a crawl. Yet Kalsi persevered. The project felt like a Zeno's paradox, inching tantalizingly closer, yet never quite complete.

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But the day came, and it was worth it. While what you can see is impressive enough, it's the hidden qualities that make it so special. For instance, 604 dashboards all crack and warp, so Kalsi built a metal frame to hold it in place, hidden beneath the carefully re-wrapped vinyl. Original labeling was recreated for the underhood area and behind the fuel door. The driver's seat is formed from the foam of three seats sectioned into one.

Sinking in, it's as comfortable as when the car was new. In fact, the whole car feels new. The steering is excellent, more responsive than you'd expect from a car first launched in the 1970s. The suspension is sufficiently soft that a driver can just ignore speedbumps, but the 604 doesn't wallow in the corners. In its day, keeping the turbodiesel torque on the boil, this would have been a decently quick cross-continental European tourer.

To Kalsi, it is also righting a wrong. His father's pragmatism was probably correct at the time, but this 604 is capturing the car that once got away. Today, he parks it in his garage next to his Lagonda. They represent two very different dreams, both willed into reality by a man who can make even a badge into a work of art.

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OLEAN Local Legionnaires had two reasons to celebrate the holiday Monday the nations birthday and a finally-completed fresh look for the Legion hall.

The American Legion Post 530 hall, at 307 E. State St., recently saw completion of a $20,500 exterior restoration thanks to work by PaintMedics and the citys Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding from 2018.

Jim Tambash, first vice commander of the post, led the effort to secure the funds for the Legion, which were part of a $600,000 allocation of the citys $10 million award for the creation of the Downtown Revitalization and Rehabilitation Fund. The Olean Business Development Corp. was responsible for administering the fund on behalf of New York States Homes and Community Renewal project.

OBDC reported earlier this year that 26 businesses applied for up to $40,000 in grant money per storefront, with property owners fronting the entire cost of construction to be reimbursed 80% after completion. Funds were made available to businesses and nonprofit organizations inside the geographical DRI zone stretching from Olean General Hospital to the South Union Street bridge.

As of January, work had been completed at Southern Tier Health Care System, Jamestown Community College and Green Acres Cafe on North Union Street, as well as Jims Park and Shop on Front Street.

It was a long road, Tambash noted.

It was over three and a half years, he said, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related delays which dragged the project out far longer than anyone anticipated.

The local Legion post was founded by veterans recently returned from World War I. The Victorian-style structure that later became the groups current home was built in 1880, with the brick addition for events constructed after World War II.

We kept it the same as it was, the woodwork, Tambash said, keeping with the requirements of the funding and preserving the historical look of the 140-year-old building.

Work included repairing the wood trim of the building, as well as some masonry work. Fresh paint rounded out the work.

For Jim Veno of PaintMedics, the job was also a way to support area veterans.

Im proud to do this job its one of my proudest jobs, he said.

Tambash was pleased to have PaintMedics help restore the structure.

Its beautiful he did a great job, he added.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matt Leavitt, DO, FAAD, Executive Chairman and Founder of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, has joined Gore Range Capital as an Executive Partner. Dr. Leavitt is a board-certified dermatologist, and hair restoration / loss specialist recognized internationally as a leading physician, surgeon, educator, clinical researcher, lecturer, author, and philanthropist.

He is responsible for building the Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery which currently has a premier practice with more than 160 offices nationwide. Its research division has undertaken studies for major pharmaceutical companies, ranging from skin cancer and melanoma to several related to hair loss and products. Dr. Leavitt is the former Program Director and current Chairman of the Orlando Dermatology Residency Program which he founded in 2015. Dr. Leavitt is also the Founder and Executive Medical Advisor of Medical Hair Restoration (MHR) which merged with Bosley to become the largest surgical hair restoration practice in the U.S.

Ethan Rigel, Founding and Managing Partner of Gore Range Capital, said, The Gore Range team is thrilled to have Dr. Matt Leavitt join us as an Executive Partner. He brings his extraordinary entrepreneurial experience and success having founded, grown, and sold multiple companies in the skin health space. Dr. Leavitt joins our team of expert investors, renowned dermatologists, and leading scientist working with the best entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking and innovative solutions to advance aging sciences. The addition of Dr. Leavitts medical dermatology and aesthetic medicine expertise to our investment process helps to further establish Gore Range as the leading investors in Skin Health, Aging, and Wellness.

I am excited about leveraging my experience to help great entrepreneurs build and grow world-class companies. Joining Gore Range Capital as an Executive Partner is a great opportunity to continue my vision of improving the current state of healthcare. My goal is to support and enhance startups that are working on transformative products and exploring new ways to improve the lives of patients, said Dr. Leavitt.

Dr. Leavitt has served as President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) and is a founding father of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, where he served as its first Vice President. Dr. Leavitt is also one of the founding members and is President of the Hair Foundation. Dr. Leavitt served as Chapter President of the Central and Northeast Florida Crohns and Colitis Foundation and as a member of the National Board of Trustees for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (Founder), The American Osteopathic Association and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (Past President).

The Gore Range team is thrilled to have Dr. Matt Leavitt join us as an Executive Partner. He brings his extraordinary entrepreneurial experience and success having founded, grown, and sold multiple companies in the skin health space, says Ethan Rigel, Founder and Managing Partner of Gore Range Capital. Dr. Leavitt joins our team of expert investors, renowned dermatologists, and leading scientist working with the best entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking and innovative solutions to advance aging sciences. The addition of Dr. Leavitts medical dermatology and aesthetic medicine expertise to our investment process helps to further establish Gore Range as the leading investors in Skin Health, Aging, and Wellness.

Dr. Leavitt is the Founder and Chairman of the KCU-GME/ADCS Orlando Dermatology Residency Program and established a dermatology fellowship program for physician assistants and nurse practitioners. He serves as a clinical assistant professor in dermatology for the University of Central Florida and for Kansas City University. He has received numerous grants and awards, including the prestigious Golden Follicle, from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons. He has been featured as the cover article for The Dermatologist, and has authored numerous articles for dermatology, hair, and cosmetic dermatology journals, as well as authoring chapters in textbooks and presenting before the U.S. Congress on issues pertaining to debilitating skin diseases and Crohns and Colitis. In 2022, he was listed as one of the best 150 Medical Dermatologists in the US by Newsweek Magazine.

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Food trucks, concert

GRAND BLANC The second installment of the Grand Blanc food truck festival will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 8, in downtown Grand Blanc. Sponsored by the City of Grand Blanc and Downtown Development Authority.

The Beatles tribute band Toppermost will perform in Physicians Park. The Grand Chalet Shoppes will be open and there is plenty of fun for youngsters at the park and splash pad. L.R.

Story time

GRAND BLANC The Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Road, will host story time at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, and evening story time at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in July. Stories, songs and play for ages 5 years old and younger. Information: 810-694-5310. L.R.

Cemetery restoration class

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP Jonathan Appell will present a free headstone restoration class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Evergreen Cemetery on Hill Road. Free and open to the public.

Topics: proper cleaning, repair, re-leveling and resetting of historic headstones. Appell will discuss preservation, cemetery safety, stone identification, explanation of carvings, and weather and how it affects stones.

Participants should bring chairs, coolers, snacks and lunch. There will be a one-hour lunch break which will provide time for visiting local restaurants. L.R.

Sleeping Beauty puppet show

GRAND BLANC Stevens Puppets will present a Sleeping Beauty puppet show with hand-painted scenery and hand-carved marionettes at 2 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Road. Register at http://www.thegdl.org/events/. L.R.

Drum circle

GRAND BLANC Lori Fithian will lead a drum circle for all ages at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Road. Drum, sing and dance. Fithian will bring her collection of hand drums and percussion toys. Register at http://www.thegdl.org/events/. L.R.

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Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.

ONGOING

Leach Botanical Garden Tour: 1:30 p.m. Fridays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July. Learn about the gardens history, heritage trees, seasonal plants, habitat restoration and more. Register at leachgarden.org; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.

Bumble Bee Hike: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays through July. Toddlers can look for wildlife, listen to the wind and creek, smell plants and flowers, and touch the trees and leaves. Register at leachgarden.org; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.

Mountain Rose Herbs Sunday Annex Series: 1-3 p.m. Sundays through July. Learn from teachers, businesses and plant-minded locals about herbalism, healthy living and more. Cost/sliding scale donation varies; Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile Annex, 152 W. Fifth Ave., Eugene; mountainroseherbsmercantile.com

Forest Grove Sesquicentennial Open House and Open Garden Series: July 17 and Aug. 13. Experience a series of tours of homes and gardens in Forest Grove and the surrounding area. $10 per event includes beverage and snack; precise addresses are provided after registration at fhfg.org or 503-992-1280.

Art in the Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 3. Local artists will showcase handcrafted pieces throughout the 80-acre botanical garden. Free with garden admission ($12 per adult); The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; oregongarden.org

Grow Your Own Produce, The Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) 7-9 p.m. second Thursday of the month through Nov. 10. Permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach helps you learn to maximize your yield with a monthly overview of key garden activities. $100 for a five-class series or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com

Harvest & Design Workshop Series: 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month through November. Take a monthly guided tour of a flower farm and learn about the plants you will harvest for your arrangement that day. $85 per workshop; Charles Little and Company, 34573 Seavey Loop Road, Eugene; charleslittleandcompany.com

Little Sprouts Take-home Class Kits: (online instruction) Monthly through December. Kids will learn about a variety of seasonal garden-related topics with these hands-on activities. $10 registration required; Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; garlandnursery.com, 541-753-6601 or 800-296-6601

Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month through December. Take part in a monthly discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com

Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association meetings: 6-8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month; Jessie Mays Community Hall, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St., North Plains or online via Zoom; tvbabees.org or email tualatinvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Summer Pruning for Fall Blooms: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to extend the bloom season of your clematis with summer pruning. $25; Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; rogersonclematiscollection.org

Lavender: Wands and More: 10-11 a.m. Use fresh cut lavender to weave fragrant wands and explore other uses including decorative, household and culinary applications. $30; Blooming Junction Garden Center and Farm Market, 35105 N.W. Zion Church Road, Cornelius; bloomingjunction.com

Succession Planting in the Home Vegetable Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. Discuss which crops are best planted as successions, planting methods and tips, and how to plan for a continuous harvest. Donations welcome; Portland Edible Gardens Demonstration Garden, 4628 N. Willis Blvd.; eventbrite.com

SUNDAY, JULY 10

NatureScaping - Art in the Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a plant sale and a day of art, music, demonstrations and more. NatureScaping of SW Washington Wildlife Botanical Gardens, 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie; naturescaping.org

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Vinegar Making Workshop: 5-8 p.m. July 14 and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 16. Discover skills of vinegar making on a 32-acre organic farm on Sauvie Island. Cost/sliding scale donation varies; Wapato Island Farm, 15115 N.W. Gillihan Road; wapatoislandfarm.com

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Lavender Wreath Class: 10-11 a.m. Use lavender and materials from the farm, and receive instruction on how to make a six-inch ($35) or 10-inch ($40) wreath to take home. Blooming Junction Garden Center and Farm Market, 35105 N.W. Zion Church Road, Cornelius; bloomingjunction.com

Plant Swap Party: 7-10 p.m. Trade plants, seeds and cuttings over cocktails and mocktails. Freeland Spirits, 2671 N.W. Vaughn St.; eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Tomato Pruning Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. This hands-on workshop will clarify which types of tomato plants need pruning and provide instruction on when and how to prune. $5 at eventbrite.com/e/378925174397; Clark County Extension, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver

Open Garden Invertebrates, Wildlife & Us!: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy garden tours, bee nesting stations, educational displays, hands-on activities and more. WCMGA (Washington County Master Gardener Association) Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Cornell Farm House Plant Swap: 4-5 p.m. Meet other house plant enthusiasts and trade your labeled cuttings and plants. Cornell Farm, 8212 S.W. Barnes Road; eventbrite.com

MONDAY, JULY 25

Drip Irrigation in the Home Garden Workshop: (online via Zoom) 6 p.m. Join WSU Extension Clark County master gardeners Linda and John Tracy for an introductory presentation on origins, concepts, and pros and cons of drip irrigation. Register at wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpduivqjgsH9XQADwDEPEhrxB67c-QIF14

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

Portland Rose Society Mini-rose Show: Noon-4 p.m.; $12; Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; portlandrosesociety.org, royalrosarians.com

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Peruse the display gardens, a selection of garden art and plants for sale. Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org

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The little brother of the original GT-R

The Datsun 510 was the predecessor to one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Hakosuka. While the Datsun 510 is the much smaller sibling, it shares much of the aesthetics of the Skyline C10 chassis, including the boxy design, quad-headlights, and even the taillight design. More importantly, like the GT-R, the 510 was a successful race car.

It was Australian racing driver, Peter Brock, who managed to utilize the full potential of the Datsun 510, which boasted an exceptionally nimble chassis, rugged engine, and tight handling. The 510 proved capable around the Trans Am racing circuit, earning it the nickname The Giant Killer. This particular example, listed for sale in Lavergne, Tennessee, pays homage to that racing history by scoring parts of the Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) livery on the sides.

Under the hood, theres a peppy, 1.6-liter SOHC, carbureted inline-four that produces 96 horsepower (71.5 kilowatts) at 5,600 RPM and 100 pound-feet (135 Nm) at 3,600 RPM. The engine is part of the L-series family, which is known from the Datsun Z-cars. Those, however, were equipped with the inline-six versions. A four-speed manual sends power to the rear, resulting in a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 1.6 seconds. Contributing to the cars exceptional weight is the curb weight of 2,105 pounds (955 kg).

This particular one is also a two-door and bright red, and has the dual four-spoke wheels fitted. The interior of the Datsun 510 is quite spartan, but this one has been updated in a very neat, two-tone color scheme in order to celebrate the 510s racing heritage. On paper, the performance figures of the small Datsun arent anything to write home about, but as the saying goes, Its not the size of the dog in a fight, its the size of the fight in the dog, and this one, with just 24063 miles (38725 km) on the odometer, has plenty of that left inside. As for the asking price, its set at $22,995, which all things considered is not too bad if you are into classic JDMs. These used to go for just a few grand back in the day, but those days are long gone.

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Modern society requires outdoor lighting for a variety of needs, including safety and commerce. IDA recognizes this but advocates that any required lighting be used wisely. To minimize the harmful effects of light pollution, lighting should

Glossary of Lighting Terms

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Most people are familiar with incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs for indoor lighting, but outdoor lighting usually makes use of different, more industrial sources of light. Common light sources include low-pressure sodium (LPS), high-pressure sodium (HPS), metal halide, and, most recently, light emitting diodes (LEDs).

LPS is an old technology that is no longer being manufactured. It was favored for use around observatories and some environmentally sensitive areas. Narrow-band amber LEDs emulate the color.

HPS is commonly used for street lighting in many cities. Although it still emits an orange-colored light, its coloring is more true to life than that of LPS.

In areas where its necessary to use white light, two common choices are metal halide and LEDs. One of the advantages of LED lighting is that it can be dimmed. Thus, instead of always lighting an empty street or parking lot at full brightness, LEDs can be turned down or off when they arent needed and then brought back to full brightness as necessary. This feature both saves on energy and reduces light pollution during the night.

Because of their reported long life and energy efficiency, LEDs are rapidly coming into widespread use, replacing the existing lighting in many cities. However, there are important issues to consider when making such a conversion. See our LED Practical Guide for more information.

It is crucial to control upward-directed light, but we now know that the color of light is also very important. Both LED, and metal halide fixtures contain large amounts of blue light in their spectrum. Because blue light brightens the night sky more than any other color of light, its important to minimize the amount emitted. Exposure to blue light at night has also been shown to harm human health and endanger wildlife. IDA recommends using lighting that has a color temperature of no more than 3000 Kelvins.

Lighting with lower color temperatures has less blue in its spectrum and is referred to as being warm. Higher color temperature sources of light are rich in blue light. IDA recommends that only warm light sources be used for outdoor lighting. This includes HPS and low-color-temperature LEDs. In some areas, the white light of even a low-color-temperature LED can be a threat to the local nighttime environment. In those cases, narrow-spectrum amber LEDs are the preferred choice.

IDA doesnt sell dark sky-friendly lighting, but our Fixture Seal of Approval program makes it easy for you to find the right products. The FSA program certifies dark sky-friendly outdoor lighting these are fixtures that restrict upward-directed light and have low color temperature. Search our database and then check with your local retailer.

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The HP Envy x360 13 remains our favorite budget laptop thanks to its moderately powerful hardware and affordable price point, and its even more affordable today at Best Buy. Normally priced at $1,049.99, the 13.3-inch Windows machine is on sale right now for $699.99, matching its lowest price to date.

The Envy features a 1920 x 1080 OLED display with touchscreen support, as well as Intel Iris Xe graphics. The discounted model also offers 8GB of RAM, an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, and 512GB of storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. The port selection might be somewhat limited, but the laptops extensive battery life, Thunderbolt 4 support, and impressive power, given its size, make it an ultrabook worthy of consideration. Read our review of the 2020 AMD version.

The HP Envy x360 is the best budget laptop you can buy. This 13-inch 2-in-1 is equipped with an Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Finding a budget-friendly laptop with decent specs can feel like an uphill battle, but Acers Aspire 5 is one of those rare options that manages to pack in some fairly impressive hardware without breaking the bank. The high-end configuration of the Aspire 5 is currently on sale at Amazon for just $549.99 ($100 off), one of the lowest prices weve seen for this midrange laptop.

The Aspire 5 features a 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 display, in addition to 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. While we would normally recommend trying to find a discounted configuration that uses an AMD processor, the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU included with this model can still handle numerous productivity applications without much of a struggle. It also offers a comfortable, backlit keyboard and offers surprisingly powerful speakers for those times youre left without headphones.

As far as connectivity goes, the Aspire 5 features an HDMI port for connecting to an external display, a trio of USB-A ports for peripherals, and a single USB-C connection for data transfer. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and an Ethernet port. Read our review.

The Acer Aspire 5 is a big-screen budget laptop. This configuration includes an Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

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Katy, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katy, Texas -

Blingle! of West Houston, a company based in Katy, TX, wants everyone to know that they are offering year-round luxury lighting and maintenance services for homes in West Houston and surrounding areas. Thus, whether the purpose for the outdoor lighting is for entertaining in the backyard or preparing the home for the holidays, they can provide a lighting solution designed to heighten the cheer and warmth of the celebration and location.

Their West Houston lighting specialists and design team members are always ready to ensure that the clients lighting project will become a reality, from design to installation to on-going support. They will only use professional grade lighting products and technology that will not only ensure the residential home, commercial building, or event will have the desired shine. They will also make sure that the outdoor lights will last for a longer period of time, and that they will be brighter and even more efficient. They are also ready to provide a free consultation when requested by homeowners or business owners from West Houston. They want to emphasize that they are not just committed to providing the best possible outdoor lighting, but they are also committed to offering the best possible customer experience.

Blingle! of West Houston

Speaking for Blingle! of West Houston, Perla Lerma says, Blingle! of West Houston is an independently owned and operated, nationally- backed premier lighting service provider that specializes in landscape, patio, holiday, event, permanent home exterior, and commercial lighting services. Its our mission to turn your next get-together, holiday party, or home into the ideal venue to light up unforgettable memories. We strive for nothing less than excellence when it comes to your Blingle! experience from call to cleanup.

Meanwhile, every lighting project at Bingle goes through a simple step by step process to make sure that customers will be fully satisfied with the results. The first step is the design consultation process. In this particular stage, one of their lighting design experts will collaborate with the customer either in-person or online. The purpose is to assess the clients requirements and preferences and the result of such collaboration will be a visual representation of what the property would look like after the completion of the project.

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Next, after the design elements of the lighting project have all been decided on, is for them to utilize the photographs they have taken of the home or property in order to develop a computer-based lighting demo for the client. With this demonstration, the client will be able to see how the property would look like with the outdoor lighting. In this stage, the customer will be able to suggest some modifications to the design to ensure precise implementation of the clients vision of what the home would look like.

For the third step, Blingle will provide a written proposal based on what was decided during the previous steps, including the cost estimates, and the specified services. The client can still make some changes if there are any modifications needed before they proceed with the actual installation.

After the client has agreed to the written proposal, they will proceed to the fourth step, which is the scheduling of the installation. And finally, the fifth step is the actual installation that will be done on the time and date indicated by the client. This will be followed by regular maintenance services.

Established by Mike Marlow, Blingle! has a team of experts in offering the installation and maintenance of outdoor lighting with more than 20 years of experience and they have always specialized in making sure that the holiday or entertainment experience of their customers will be memorable. Their team of experts in lighting design can develop creative and amazing outdoor lighting for residential homes and commercial buildings for whatever purpose, whether for an event or for the holidays or for enhancing the landscaping. For more than 20 years, they have been able to provide quality outdoor lighting for thousands of homeowners and business owners. They serve the neighborhoods of West Houston, Brookshire, Katy, Houston, Fulshear, and Pattison.

Those who are in need of a West Houston outdoor lighting company can check out their website, or contact them through the telephone or via email. They are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, from Monday to Saturday.

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For more information about Blingle! of West Houston, contact the company here:

Blingle! of West HoustonPerla Lerma281-543-1427plerma@blingle.com3333 Porter Road, Katy, TX, 77493

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