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[industrial-meat]

What really boils my piss about this is, there's no need for the damn things to be so bright *just because they're LED*; they could've switched out the halogen lights for a similar intensity LED and it would have been just fine!

...but apparently every goddamn manufacturer decided that, once they were free of the shackles of inefficient incandescent lamps, they were gonna *keep using just as much goddamn power, but now in the name of producing 1.61 Gigalumens of retina-searing blue-white*

"But just align them properly..." only helps on flat and straight roads. You're still fucked if there's a hill, or approaching a right-hand bend (left-hand bend, if you're in the rest of the world), where the headlight pattern won't save you. And I regret to inform you, both hills *and* bends exist -- and are commonplace -- in real-world roads; including ones without street-lighting, where the brightness difference is at its worst!

Like, goddamn, there's plenty of cars running round with one headlight out and the other aimed into oncoming traffic and as much as that's still *annoying* with incandescent headlights, they aren't as out and out blindingly bright so they don't trash your dark vision quite as badly.

I know we're locked in a fucking arms-race of seeing who can make the brightest goddamn headlights that push things as close to legal limits on pattern as they can, in the name of turning everything into daylight in front of the driver; but along with the arms-race of who can make the biggest, tallest, just-barely-legally-compliant SUVs, it's just a fucking safety hazard.

There's no need for it! I will die on this hill; mostly because I can't see the road because I've been blinded by some dickhead with 8000lumens of blue-white LED headlight cresting the hill in the opposite direction, and couldn't see the bend.

if anyone needs me i’ll be ripping the LED headlights out of every vehicle in the country

[illuminatedgardens]

Perks of Switching from Halogen to LED in Landscape Lighting

Did you ever step outside at night to enjoy your garden or patio, only to find your lighting feels a bit dead or dull? Or maybe you are tired of constantly replacing those halogen bulbs and seeing a spike in your energy bills to keep your landscape moderately good-looking? Well, if any of this sounds familiar, it’s high time you consider halogen to LED conversion for the lighting of your outdoor spaces. Wondering how switching from halogen to LED can transform your landscape? Well, here’s a guide to begin with.

Energy Efficiency that Pays Off

One of the main reasons why people go for Halogen to LED conversion is the energy savings. LEDs use a fraction of the energy that halogen lights consume, and this significant drop in power usage translates to lower electricity bills. So, in a nutshell, while LEDs may be a bit pricier upfront, they end up saving you money in the long run. Especially, if you have homes with extensive landscape lighting, the savings can quickly add up, which makes LED a wise investment.

Longer Lifespan Means Less Hassle

Ever had to deal with halogen bulbs burning out frequently? With LED, you can say goodbye to constant replacements. LEDs last considerably longer than halogen lights, and this extended lifespan is especially helpful for hard-to-reach areas like under pathways or high-up trees. You won’t have to worry about constantly swapping out bulbs or scheduling maintenance, giving you peace of mind and more time to enjoy your beautifully lit landscape.

More Brightness and Color Options

LEDs aren’t just energy-efficient and durable; they also offer better lighting quality. LEDs provide a brighter, more vibrant light compared to halogen, making colors pop and details stand out in your garden. This enhanced brightness is perfect for highlighting your favorite features, like a beautiful flower bed, a water fountain, or a stone pathway.

LEDs also come in various color temperatures, from cool white to warm yellow, allowing you to set the exact ambiance you desire. Want a cozy, inviting look? Go for warm-toned LEDs. Prefer a modern, sleek appearance? Cool white LEDs do the trick. This flexibility lets you personalize your landscape lighting like never before.

Safer and Cooler to the Touch

If you have ever accidentally brushed against a halogen bulb, you know they get hot. In contrast, LEDs stay cool, even after hours of use. This lower operating temperature makes LEDs a safer option, especially if you have kids or pets who might come in contact with your outdoor lights. Since LEDs are less likely to overheat, they reduce the risk of accidental burns or even fires. Plus, because they are more durable than halogen bulbs, they are less prone to damage from outdoor weather conditions like rain or wind.

Environmentally Friendly Choice

Switching to LED isn’t just good for your yard and wallet; it’s also great for the environment. Since they consume less energy, LEDs help reduce carbon emissions, and their long lifespan means less waste going into landfills; in a world where every bit of environmental care counts, LEDs make it easier to enjoy your outdoor space without adding to your carbon footprint.

Conclusion

Believe us when we say this: LEDs bring more than just light to your landscape; they bring lasting value and enhanced beauty. So, if you are all set to upgrade your outdoor space, LED lighting can be a shining choice that’s well worth the investment.

Looking for professionals who can help you with halogen to LED conversion? Reach out to our team at Illuminated Gardens today!

Blog Source: https://illuminated-gardens.com/perks-of-switching-from-halogen-to-led-in-landscape-lighting/

[electricallightinguae]

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[petrothedog]

I'd like to add that I constantly accidentally flash cops because non high beam LEDs are just that bad. I'm also just extremely photosensitive to the point the halogens *also* cause me problems. PLEASE JUST AIM YOUR FUCKING HEADLIGHTS CORRECTLY USE TAPE AND A GODDAMN WALL OR GARAGE DOOR. (Halogens are the "warm" color, sincerely a car nerd)

Headlights are just too bright now. We gotta regulate them.

(And before anyone says it’s just an aiming problem - no. Like I apologize to the headlight aficionados clearly lusting after lighthouses, chernobyl, or the death star, but no amount of aiming is gonna fix the fact that the moment your car encounters any kind of hill, curve, or bump, my retinas are vaporized by a shade of blue-white previously known only to god. Just accept your limits and settle for a soft orange like the rest of us)

[garrett386]

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[rt8815]

I wish sunglass contact lenses were either permanently dark, or transitioned to dark inside rather than outside.

[microcroft]

It should be obvious but if its raining, if its foggy, if the sun is setting, if there is any limited visibility at all, or if you see other people with their headlights on put your headlights on and double check that they are on.

I am BEGGING younger drivers. drive carefully. give yourself room. for fuck's sake use your turn signals and don't fucking weave thru traffic. this is not a video game, this is real life and if you get into an accident, you could get killed or kill someone else VERY easily

[sethkk01]

What are the best lights Replace car’s headlights Shine? What are the best lights Replace car's headlights Shine?)

[alivehouse]

whatever anyway. by the light of the led display of the vcr recorder you kiss my neck i whisper in your ear this is my downfall as you squint and you grimace we both know your hearts not in it. by the glow of a thousand fireflies in a travelodge ensuite they think the futures bright as halogen we know its pretty bleak and i am trying to be sexy biting at the air that falls in front of me. your telegrams are more and more less detailed by the day and all the characters are strangers and the pubs have different names i tell a joke id like to meet them but they loathe me and i hate them back. absence makes the heart grow fonder fondness makes the absence longer length loses my interest im a realist im insatiable swapped counting days til i fly with hours before your reply YOU SAID HE GOT HIS TEETH FIXED. IM GONNA BREAK THEM. IVE GOT A HEART ON FIRE

[thebibliosphere]

I've tentatively started renovating the bathroom in anticipation of FRIENDS (!!!) coming to visit me from Scotland this summer.

(No, it's not Aye, though he and Jess are always welcome.)

We can only do major work once the snow melts, and I need to do some serious repairs to the walls before I can paint. This has not stopped me from putting up new shelves and enjoying having an organized space.

Will I have to take the shelves down to do repairs and paint? Yes, but I also won't be able to do that until probably April. So, I'm making the most of having storage space that lets me access everything and see things instead of digging through everything.

I also may have convinced Mothman to spring for a "whisper quiet" bathroom fan, so I can enjoy a hot shower when I have a migraine without having to listen to the bathroom fan, which, while effective, also sounds like a jet engine warming up. It's so loud. I'm really excited to fit the quiet one this weekend and have the bathroom be less of a sensory nightmare.

Now if I could just pry open the light fixtures over the tub (previous owners sealed over them. because, of course, they did) and swap the bulbs out for softer lighting instead of the blue-light halogen ones that feel like I'm staring into the sun every time they're on, it'd be even more friendly.

In lieu of being able to do that, I've resorted to flameless waterproof LED candles and just not turning the big light on. It's actually very soothing.

Anyway. Brace yourselves for more House that Cthulhu Built renovation stories. At least this time, I won't find any used tampons inside the walls 🙃.

[secret-smut-sideblog]

Tongues and Teeth

Monster x F! Reader (named)

18+ relationships forming, predator/prey, tension, roughness, dirty talk, light choking, restraint, thigh riding, oral (f!), face sitting, masturbation (gn), yearning oh god the yearning

When her monster comes to her again, Merricat learns more about them. And as they are comforted in her, are drawn ever closer...

Prev Chapter, Masterlist

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A disgruntled heel closed her door, carrying late night groceries in to the counter. Keys looped onto a hook in her wake. Shoes abandoned at the threshold.

"Okay..." She sighed to herself, feeling small triumph and pride at braving the exhaustion. Shedding her work clothes in layers as she fell into the arms of her home. Swaddling herself in a big t-shirt. Igniting warm lamplight along her trail.

Falling back with a satisfied flop on the couch, a drink cracked open in her fingers.

The hinges of the stairwell door shrieked.

Merricat froze.

The wall at her back paused in silence. Then footsteps took up, ascending to the alcove. Sharp in the echo.

Hooves.

A wide smile split her face. Looping a second drink in the hook of her fingers.

"Huh, no rain tonight?"

Blackwood looked up, tilting their head at her in welcome. A new book she had left on the end table open in their lap.

"Not yet. But it's on its way."

Their voice always elicited shivers down her back, gooseflesh rising on her forearms.

As if agreeing with them, a low peal of thunder rose further in towards the city.

It had been several Fridays since their last encounter, and at each appearance, Blackwood had come to darken her doorway. Taking up her alcove as sanctuary from the storm. Reading in the lamplight. Sometimes she joined them, sometimes not. More than happy to supply them with reading material and even a sliver of something home shaped.

She held the bottle out by the neck in offer. Blackwood took it easily, turning it in their large, taloned hands.

"Though, I'm not sure if it's the rain that summons me back here."

Their halogen eyes found hers, head angled into an appraising tilt. Lifting the bottle under skull to their lips.

"Anymore, at least."

Merricat's fingers tightened just slightly on her elbow.

"Actually, I was thinking..." She picked at the label, feeling their eyes heat on her.

"Do you want to come in? Like, in, in?"

She could see their lips fall open in a soft part as their head lowered back down. A deep breath pulled through.

"I would. Very much."

She smiled, nerves and joy colliding. Turning down the stairs, their body an encompassing shadow at her back following. Heart thrilling in her chest.

"Ah, watch your step." She hummed, the low doorway a natural obstacle. Blackwood having to duck their head down in a curl and turn to the side to fit the width of antlers.

"Here." She hushed, smiling. Looping her fingers around a prong to guide it fully down. The smooth bone cool under her pull.

Only after a moment did she realize the casual intimacy of that. She was always too comfortable with touch, reaching out to pat away dirt or tuck a tag in a shirt.

But before she could feel a prickle of shame, their hand came down to the small of her back. Leading her forward in an equally comfortable guide to make room.

Their wide hand felt lightning along her, warm and tingling. Material and shifting. In both worlds.

"Well, here's my shame." She laughed, moving to the kitchen. "I know, it looks like I gutted an antique store."

Blackwood's eyes followed along the walls, studying the fine art prints and faded photographs. Further drawn in by shelves and ledges lovingly adorned with oddities and trinkets.

"No, it's beautiful." They sighed, moving along the room. Picking up a small bottle sealed with wax, filled with settled sand and seawater. Gently flipping it on its head and back, the grains clouding.

"I'd love a tour, if you don't mind."

"Oh...! Of course!" She chirped, surprised delight raising her up from a lean on the counter.

She led them room to room, pointing out many small fascinations and explaining their origins to the best of her memory.

Glad for the distraction. The heat shared between them in the stairwell weeks ago had burned into her fingers, and she was desperate to regain some platonic footing. Sure the moment had been an overstep, a miscommunication. Though their companionship was... odd, she treasured it dearly already. A girl and a monster. How wonderful.

"Well, that only took half an hour, a new record for me." She laughed, displaying the last cabinet in her bedroom with a flourish. "Sorry, I get carried away."

"No, no..." They ran a taloned finger ever so softly over a glass protected taxidermy. "You've amassed a fascinating collection. Macabre and lovely."

Appraising her again with that small tilt of head. "I think fate couldn't have chosen a better person. Given the form I take now."

She gave a little happy wiggle of shoulders and immediately felt silly about it. Always too girlish in her mannerisms. But Blackwood's eyes only creased up in a hidden smile.

"Your... form." She started, sitting down on the edge of her bed. "How does that feel? For you?"

They settled next to her, folding a long leg onto the bed to face her. Taking a small moment of thoughtful pause.

"Unstable. Like I am between." They raised their hands, holding them in a demonstrating curl. "There's this pull. Like the shift in the air before lightning. Crackling. But it's all over me. Through me."

"In the few moments when I feel material, it settles slightly. Then I feel... tight. Powerful."

They waved their hands in a search for words.

"Coiled?" She offered.

"Yes. Coiled. Poised to strike." They let out a slightly shuddered breath.

"Is it... does it feel frightening?" She turned fully to them. Her hands resting in her lap, fingers unconsciously folding over the ones that had been in their mouth.

"Yes." They breathed. "Terribly."

They slid their hand under hers, curling over her body stained fingers.

"It feels so good." They rumbled, eyes burning. Hackles raising up their back.

Her breath was a fast rabbit caught. Knowing her instinct was right.

Run, girl. Run.

But that was not what her desire spoke.

She rushed them, rising onto knees to push her burning body into their dark. Gasping out breath as her mouth desperately fought to taste theirs.

Blackwood tangled into her, tilting their head back to give her their maw. Her hungry mouth undeterred by the bone of their skull above. Anatomy be damned.

Their hands threaded into her hair, curling around to scratch lines above her ear. Growling and huffing. Biting at her, leaving lips bruised and angry. Two animals rutting in the soft dark.

Their body felt velvet and shock. Electricity pushing into her everywhere they grasped. In the taught of their large muscled body, the silk fur of where their form became beast. Long hair that she wound in her fingers and tugged. All of it wrapped in the deepest black. Crowned in proud branches of bone.

The lust she tried to smother in reason and shame filled her belly, inhibition swept away in the storm. She wanted them. She had always wanted them.

Pulling her top off in a reckless toss, she pressed into them. Grinding into their lap.

Blackwood huffed out breath.

"Wait..."

She paused, worry weaving under the weight of her desire.

"I'm afraid I'm going to hurt you, Merricat." Their claws dug into her hips. "I need more than you can take."

"Please, don't stop." She gasped, cupping both sides of their face. "I want you to take. Take me apart. Take all I have to give."

They growled deep in their chest. Their pupils narrowed into pinpoint. Hand coming to snap her wrists behind her back. Head descending to her breast.

"Oh god..." She shuddered, their tongue curling in fast swirls. Sucking the peak in pops of their lips, releasing it to toy with it again. The sensation sent her head back in a pant. Pleasure pooling in her cunt.

They nibbled down on the tip, pulling a whimper from her. Eyes already lost in her sockets, a strike of lust fueled pain tightening as they bit in earnest.

Their hand not holding her writhing wrists came up to slide fingers under her. Her panties separating only adding maddening friction.

"I feel that." They breathed, voice all danger. Nearly accusatory. "You're soaking."

"Yes." She hushed, angling her hips forward. Seeking.

"You know, I could smell you. When you put your fingers inside me." They hissed, fingers tightening into a bruise on her wrists. "Your heat."

Their fingers left her center to curl around her throat. Lifting her high onto her knees. Their head curling down to stare furious desire into her.

"I even tried to rush you. But that only made you want it more, didn't it?"

She nodded, staring wide-eyed. Head nothing but heavy lust.

Their knee slid forward, pushing her up into their thigh.

"Well, you want this so badly?" They chuckled, tilting her head up with the sharp of their thumb. "Then ride."

She needed no further instruction, grinding down into the taut of their thigh. Gasping into her pleasure, already delirious. Their hands still around her throat and wrists a promise of danger.

"That's good." They purred, licking a stripe up the curve of her ear. "Little whore of a beast."

Her cunt clenched hard, a soft whimper leaving her. Already wild with debauched heat. Their thigh wet with her. The smell of her arousal on their fur a primal demand.

"Oh, you like that, do you?" They laughed again, voice so deep it shook the shell of her ear. "Rubbing your scent on me, marking me. Well it works both ways, sow."

Their hand left her wrists to push between them, gathering a pull of her slick onto their long fingers. Spreading it between two fingers with a sharp smile.

"This is mine now."

They arced their hand up their own throat, smearing her into the side of their neck.

Her orgasm crashed into her, buckling her into them. Crying out into jerks of her hips, pleasure unwinding her at her very core.

"Very good." They smiled. "I've shown quite the restraint. You, on the other hand..."

She smiled, body still jolting in aftershock.

"Ah, but restraint is short-lived. And I'm still very hungry." They growled. Sliding down onto their back. Pushing her thighs up to straddle over their face.

"Sit."

She stared down, eyes wide again.

"I said." They yanked down on her thighs. "Sit. Now."

She fell into their mouth, the underside of their skull pushing into her lower belly. Sharp teeth scraped into the soft skin of her thigh on her descent.

Their tongue pushed fully inside her, stretching up and back. Impossibly long. The base grinding into her clit while the tip pulsed into her g-spot.

"Fuck!" She cried out, already tremoring hard. Winding her hands around their antlers as a meager anchor.

Blackwood grunted and huffed at the pull on their antlers. Eyes burning up into her. Suddenly having an upper hand, she smiled. Giving an experimental tug.

They moaned, cupping her ass in both hands. Digging talons into the globes.

Soaked in near unbearable pleasure, she directed their head into a rocking from their antlers. Puppetering her demise.

Their hips bucked up in time to her pulls, tongue fucking with her. Lip curling up into a pleased snarl as she rode their mouth. Tongue unbelievable in its form.

"Oh god, I'm already-" She choked.

They slapped her ass. Demanding. Their other descending behind her to rub into themself. Eyes glazed with lust below her. Tongue working into a frenzy.

She crumpled into herself as her second orgasm hit, sure that she would've collapsed forward if their skull wasn't pushed against her.

They quickly flipped her onto her belly as it struck. Hiking her hips high into the air to grind into her backside.

She pushed back into them, moaning into the mattress. A low chattering huff rose into a bugle at her back as they came. A haunting scream of a call that shook her eardrums.

They fell back into an open slump, head thrown. Panting in hard huffs. Small calls near wails rising from their chest. Diaphragm hitching.

Merricat wrapped around them, turning her face into their chest. Gasping out her own smaller calls.

They buried themself into her, holding around her back with desperate tenderness. Both cradled in the quiet of pleading arms.

"I can't stay." Their deep voice heavy with regret.

"I know." She murmured, feeling their body already starting to slide away. Fingers dipping in shifting dark.

"I'll be back." They promised in a rush, voice husky in its brevity.

"Good. I'll be waiting." She smiled, pulling back. Leaning up on the tips of her knees to quickly kiss them and take a ribbon from her wall. Tying it to a prong.

"Find your way back to me, Blackwood." She whispered as they slid away, black water lost in between her fingers. Leaning forward to brush their lips against hers as they dissipated into the air.

"Hurry back." She hushed into the open night.

Sighing out a laugh as the thunderstorm finally hit her roof.

"I'll pray for rain, okay?"

~

[teeth--king]

Tragedy struck! Our last halogen light bulb died and now we're stuck with white light leds until we find warm light replacements. Who thought white light bulbs was a good idea this sucks.

[sprkle-boaat]

Overstimulation // School

The other day I had a rough day at school. These rough days are why I genuinely despise when people romanticise disabilities- mental or physical. I would not wish trying to survive in a British Public school with Autism on a bad day to my worst enemy.

Lights burn and the cacophony of sounds which reverberate around the classroom and study centre make me want to Cassandra-Nova-Style reach into my own brain and smooth it over so it just stops feeling, hearing, seeing and being.

I struggle most days with sounds and and lights. I am pretty fortunate that over the last few years most of the lights in our school have been replaced with the more gentle yellow glow or halogens (while I have been told these are worse for electricity consumption) rather than the intense burning singe of bright white LED's that feel more suited to a place of torture than a welcoming school environment. That may seem intense to neurotypicals but I can't even try and put into words how my eyes feel after a full day- let alone week, or month- of sitting under the white intensity of LED lights. They are hellish*.

*on this hellish note I like to imagine that hell is not the burning fire depicted in many religious illustrations and descriptions but instead more like a horrific office- excuse me another marvel reference- like the TVA filled with burning LED lights.

Anyway, as for my biggest peeve- sounds - the horror! The constant chatter of people is an everyday struggle but having a teacher consistently yell every 15 minutes 'EXCUSE ME, CAN WE HAVE SOME QUIET PLEASE?' really does not help (though I'm sure they have the best intentions). I know its bad when my earplugs (or headphones with music on) can't even block out the dull drone of people chatting about who knows what.

As I'm sure many reading this who are autistic can really understand the struggle, I wish like in many of my other posts I could give you all some advice...however this time I am choosing to shout into the great abyss of the internet for the advice of others...

What do you do on days when overstimulation is hitting you like a truck?

I wonder what advice the internet will provide for me today.

All the best luvs,

-Sprkle

[fishmech]

really funny that people keep whining about how there needs to be brightness limits on headlights. like uhh yeah the existing headlight brightness limits are already there and manufacturer stock headlights don't exceed them or violate the mandated patterns of illumination? those limits never went away!

the lights that do violate the brightness limits are people who get aftermarket lights that are legally only meant to be used for offroad use and are federally illegal for road use but it's not like cops are going to bother to pull people over to investigate that! just like people were getting noncompliant halogens and xenons installed for a while before LED retrofits into conventional headlight spaces were really a thing.

and frankly most of the problems people are seeing are REALLY from two things: many newer vehicles being absurdly tall and thus putting the light in more annoying places, and also assholes who are just driving with their highbeams on 24/7 because they're too stupid or possibly too bad in vision to understand they shouldn't be doing that.