CHDT Corp -- eReader-Lite Beats National Mass Retailer's Forecast

Capstone Industries, a South Florida-based subsidiary of CHDT Corp. (OTCBB: CHDO) announced its eReader-Lite is on track to substantially surpass the account's forecasts. The adjustable LED light for e-readers and laptop computers is part of the Pathway Lights® program in the Book Section of a National Mass Retailer, which reported the item's success after only 2 weeks since hitting the shelves.

"The rapid acceptance we have experienced with our eReader-Lite confirms a real demand for the product, which translates into revenue growth within the category," said Reid Goldstein, President of Capstone Industries. "By allowing our partner retailers to efficiently meet their customer's needs, we expect a product sell-through which should generate re-orders and secures a successful relationship with our accounts," he concluded.The entire collection features new packaging and updated merchandising strategies, which have contributed to the early achievements. Also, the continually increasing sales of e-readers that utilize e-ink technology, justify the great results experienced with the eReader-Lite, as those reading devices do not provide a backlit display. This makes them hard to read in the dark. With eReader-Lite, e-readers receive a cool and long lasting luminosity from 3 LEDs, preventing eye strain."As we are just a couple weeks away from closing out Q3, we are very confident on posting record revenue results between $4,100,000 - $4,600,000 which I previously projected during our Q2 conference call," added Gerry McClinton, CFO.About CHDT Corporation CHDT Corporation ( www.chdtcorp.com ) is a public holding Company that engages, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, in the development, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution of consumer products to retailers and wholesalers throughout North America. See www.chdtcorp.com for more information about the Company. Reference of URLs in this press release does not incorporate said URLs or any of their contents in this press release.About Capstone Industries, Inc.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release, including the financial information that follows, contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are based on the Company's and its subsidiaries' current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. CHDT undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release and risks associated with any investment in CHDT, which is a small business concern and a "penny stock Company" and, as such, a highly risky investment suitable for only those who can afford to lose such investment, should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect CHDT's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements in current and future CHDT's SEC Filings."For us to achieve these results during such challenging economic times is a significant endorsement by our retail partners and consumers alike," said CEO Stewart Wallach. "The first critical step is having the product on shelf but the consumer votes their approval at check-out. Learning that our eReader-Lites are doing well is the real validation," said Stewart Wallach. "Having a record year is a foregone conclusion at this point. We have remained totally focused on running and building our business as opposed to focusing on building stock values like so many small cap companies seem to do. The reality is, audited performance should speak for itself and the stock value should follow accordingly," Mr. Wallach concluded.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release, including the financial information that follows, contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are based on the Company's and its subsidiaries' current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. CHDT undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release and risks associated with any investment in CHDT, which is a small business concern and a "penny stock Company" and, as such, a highly risky investment suitable for only those who can afford to lose such investment, should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect CHDT's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements in current and future CHDT's SEC Filings.

Lightning hits crowd at El Paso raceway

A lightning strike "from out of nowhere" hit an east El Paso County motocross raceway Sunday afternoon, knocking people down and sending one woman to the hospital, the raceway owner said.

After the strike all of the racers were called in, he said, and the raceway was then pounded by a powerful storm making its way through the county. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning from 4-7 p.m. Sunday."There was a bright light and it was very loud," said Byron Wolf, owner of the Aztec Family Raceway on Highway 94 near Ellicott. "Five people got flattened."The lighting struck about 3 p.m. during the last race of the day when about 200 people were watching or participating in the race. Wolf said medical personnel already at the track immediately helped the victims. Four were able to walk away and the fifth, a woman who didn't seem to be seriously injured, was taken to the hospital, Wolf said.

After the strike all of the racers were called in, he said, and the raceway was then pounded by a powerful storm making its way through the county. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning from 4-7 p.m. Sunday.

William D. Middleton, 1928-2011

Noted railroad author, photographer, and historian William D. Middleton, a contributing editor to the Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp. Rail Group publications Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures, and International Railway Journal for many years, died June 11 in Livonia, N.Y. He was 83.

Middleton also was a frequent contributor to Trains magazine, producing more than 80 articles beginning in 1957. His photography appeared numerous times in Trains, Railway Age, and other publications.A prolific journalist, Middleton wrote or co-wrote Railway Age's Urban Rail, Light Rail, and Regional/Commuter Rail Planner's Guides, which were later consolidated into the magazine's Passenger Rail Planner's Guide. He also contributed numerous feature articles coveting all aspects of passenger and freight railroading. He was co-editor, along with George M. Smerck, of Transit Connections, which Simmons-Boardman published in the mid-1990s. Middleton also organized a series of rail transit engineering conferences for RT&S.Middleton was born in Davenport, Iowa, on March 25, 1928. His father, William, was a National Indian Service physician. His Scottish grandfather, also named William, was the first chief physician for the Rock Island Railroad.Middleton graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1950 with a degree in civil engineering. He earned a graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, then spent 30 years in the U.S. Navy in a career that included service in Korea, Japan, Turkey, and Morocco. After the Navy, he became chief facilities officer at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He retired in 1993.During his lifetime, Middleton wrote or co-wrote 23 books. Among his best-known works are "The Interurban Era" (1961), "The Time of the Trolley" (1967), "When the Steam Railroads Electrified" (1974), "South Shore: America's Last Interurban" (1970), and "North Shore: America's Fastest Interurban" (1968). More recently, Middleton published his personal memoir, "Yet There Isn't a Train I Wouldn't Take" (2000), and, with his son William D. Middleton III, a biography, "Frank Julian Sprague: Electrical Inventor and Engineer" (2009). Along with co-editors Smerck and Roberta L. Diehl and guiding an 18-person editorial board, Middleton produced the "Encyclopedia of North American Railroads" (2004, Indiana University Press).

Middleton's wife of 53 years, Dorothy, died in 2009. He is survived by two sons, Nicholas, in Seattle, and William, in Livonia.

Proposed FDA Regulations "Appear Reasonable" for EMR and Mobile App Companies: Kalorama

The relatively easy touch with which the Food and Drug Administration has approached mobile medical apps appears reasonable and has not surprised many, according to healthcare market research firm Kalorama Information, which studies mobile medical app markets. The firm had previously estimated an $84 million market for mobile medical apps and expects accelerated growth rates in this segment of the mobile apps industry.

More information on the industry, including market forecasts and competitor profiles, can be found in Kalorama Information's "Worldwide Market for Mobile Medical Apps." Information on this title can be found at Kalorama Information's website at: http://www.kaloramainformation.com/redirect.asp?progid=82001&productid=2831262 .The agency announced that it will only lightly regulate apps that simply display, sort or transmit patient-specific medical data in its original format, FDA officials said. Those will be considered Class I. This means they are not considered high risk. For example, mobile medical apps that record or track fitness information would be Class I.The FDA will regulate a "small subset of mobile medical apps," generally those that have sensors that attach to the patient or that serve as an adjunct viewer for an already-regulated system. The type of systems that may be regulated under the proposed rules would be those that use a smartphone or tablet to make a diagnosis by reviewing an ultrasound image off a PACS. Or those apps that, with the help of attachment devices, would allow the device to function as an ECG machine or a glucose meter. But applications that allow doctors to read a patient's records, help people maintain a good diet or weight, or provide information will for the most part skip regulatory hurdles.Please direct all media inquiries to: Andrea Hiller press@kaloramainformation.com www.KaloramaInformation.comAdd to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAbout Kalorama Information Kalorama Information supplies the latest in independent medical market research in diagnostics, biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare; as well as a full range of custom research services. We routinely assist the media with healthcare topics. Follow us on Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/KaloramaInfo ) and LinkedIn ( http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2177845&trk=hb_side_g ).The FDA is seeking public input on this approach over the next 90 days and will update the guidance based on feedback received, though serious changes are not expected.

Please direct all media inquiries to: Andrea Hiller press@kaloramainformation.com www.KaloramaInformation.com

Trada Inc

INITIAL LIGHT BULB Born in Scotland, raised in California and educated at M.I.T., serial entrepreneur Niel Robertson has another hit on his hands. He sold his first Internet startup, Web-performance monitor Service Metrics, at the top of the market in 1999, then had less success with his second one, software-patch facilitator Newmerix.

That's where Trada's network of about 2,000 paid-search professionals enters the picture. They craft campaigns based on relevant keywords and earn the difference between the advertiser's target and the performance of the campaigns they develop - i.e. if the advertiser's target is $1 per click and the campaign comes in at 80 cents per click, the professional earns 20 cents per click, minus Trada's 25 percent commission. Besides pay per click (PPC) campaigns, Trada's experts can also deliver cost per action (CPA) campaigns, where experts get paid after potential customers click through and fill out an online form or submit their e-mail.Experts are "an odd mix of creative's, but at least 50 percent of the job is data analysis," Quinn says. Only a handful of Trada's 2,000 experts make a full-time living off the site, but hundreds make more than $100 monthly, he adds. About 25 experts work on a typical campaign.FOUNDED September 2008THE MARKET Englewood-based market-research firm IHS Inc. pegged paid search as a $30.4 billion worldwide market last year, with Google commanding a dominant 83 percent market share. Trada's target advertisers spend $5,000 to $50,000 a month on paid search, Quinn says.IN A NUTSHELL Paid search is about getting potential customers to click through on the paid advertisements that show up alongside the results to a keyword-based query, with Google being the dominant player in the market. Trada is not in the search-engine optimization (SEO) market, where companies tinker with their website in order to rise in the organic search results.WEB www.trada.comFINANCING Trada closed on a Series C round of $5.75 million led by Google Ventures last July. Also participating in the round was Boulder-based founding investor Foundry Group.The Trada marketplace launched in March 2010. The company now has about 80 employees in its downtown Boulder HQ (the former home of the Daily Camera) and is on track to break triple digits by the end of the year."You want multiple experts working on your campaign. You want a lot of different people thinking about how people will search for your product or service. That's why the concept of crowd sourcing is very effective for paid search."WHERE BoulderPost-Newmerix, Robertson was struck by an idea on a visit to Scotland: a marketplace of paid-search professionals that small businesses could turn to for keyword-based campaigns for Google and other search engines. On his return to Boulder, he founded Trada.It's perfect for "crowd sourcing" from a wide range of experienced professionals rather than doing it in-house, says Quinn, with the end result of lowering the cost per click, sale or other action. "There are a lot of tips and hints and strategies to make your paid-search campaign have high ROI."-BILL QUINN, TRADA VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

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Moody Avenue reconstruction in Portland planned to be mostly

Reconstruction of Southwest Moody Avenue is creating a bump in the road ... intentionally.

Dan Anderson, a spokesman for the Portland Bureau of Transportation, said the extent of changes coming to the area is "hard to communicate." The corridor, including main entrances for buildings, will rise 14 feet by the end of the project. The road also will line up with the new Gibbs Street pedestrian bridge over Interstate 5.In addition, the landscape of the entrance to the South Waterfront is rising by a few feet, so that underground parking can be added without digging into contaminated soil.Crews will finish pouring fill and layering in the underground utilities in the next two weeks, Bruce said."As fill gets completed, it will turn into a normal street project," Bruce said.A 1,500-foot-long section of Moody Avenue is being elevated to 15 feet in the middle and then sloped so that each end is at its present height. The road is being framed between walls, which will be filled with 30,000 cubic yards of a lightweight concrete material. Also, that under-road area will be filled with 150,000 feet of conduit.By this fall, work will be substantially completed. When it's done, the road will be higher in the middle and have an at-grade crossing with light-rail tracks as they approach a new transit bridge nearby. The road also will include three traffic lanes and bike and pedestrian facilities.The "fill" beneath the road is a product called low-density cellular concrete: a mixture of concrete, water and foam poured like a liquid through hoses. When it solidifies, the material is strong enough to hold up the street, but is one-fifth the weight of normal concrete.Low-density cellular concrete is typically used in projects where there is concern about a surface or fill settling under the weight of a project. It has been used for highway on- and off-ramps and to fill abandoned underground tunnels, but not as the base for a new road, Bruce said. It's ideal for the situation, he added, because it's lightweight and less expensive than alternatives such as foam blocks or pumice stone.Usually, utilities are installed by excavating through existing ground, but because Moody Avenue is being built up, crews are installing utility infrastructure as they pour the road itself.The swift-moving project is being funded by the federal stimulus money and TIGER grants, which impose a strict schedule. Construction also is taking place directly in the way of a busy traffic lane.Bruce expects that the road will be open on Oct. 31. But finishes, such as planting new trees along the road, will still be needed."It is a fairly disruptive project when it comes to South Waterfront," Bruce said. "South Waterfront is traditionally a hard place to get to, and the longer this project goes on, the more prolonged that aspect is."The road will have two streetcar tracks and a crossing with light rail, and both have intensive utility needs. Moody Avenue also is the main utility line to the South Waterfront District and the new OHSU Schnitzer campus, so the amount of wires, vaults and foundations that need to be installed is double the amount needed for a typical street project, Bruce said.To ensure the project schedule is maintained, crews have occasionally worked double shifts and an average of six days a week, Bruce said. When the project is finished, 50 different subcontractors will have logged 125,000 man-hours.

Dan Anderson, a spokesman for the Portland Bureau of Transportation, said the extent of changes coming to the area is "hard to communicate." The corridor, including main entrances for buildings, will rise 14 feet by the end of the project. The road also will line up with the new Gibbs Street pedestrian bridge over Interstate 5.

Light up your Kitchen with the right lighting!

The proper lighting in a room can make or break it. With lighting, you can create a soft, cozy room for reading and relaxing. With bright, brilliant light you create a sense of excitement and energy. When looking for the right lighting for a room consider what you will do in that space and what you want the lighting to do. If you plan to install lighting fixtures in your kitchen, you will want to use kitchen lighting that is bright and clean. You need to see what you are doing without shadows and haziness.

Lighting, in whatever form, can be expensive. But, purchasing the proper lights can add quality and life to a room. So, what do you do? There are several options. For one, there are stores that offer discount lighting. Many of your larger home stores and even some department stores carry lighting fixtures that are very nice and affordable. Of course, the selection and styles may be limited, but you may find what you want anyway. There are stores that specialize in lighting and they often can order something you want if they do not carry the items. So, there are choices.A common area that people seem to have trouble with is outdoor lighting. Again, there are many options available to choose from. Strings of lighting fixtures that push into the ground are common. Usually, these, get bumped or run over with the lawnmower if placed near high traffic areas. And, keeping the lights on all evening can become costly. Another alternative is solar lighting. These look similar to the last but are powered by the sun. During the day they charge up from the solar rays even in cloudy weather. Then, at evening, when the sun is down, they are glowing. Landscape lighting is a great way to line your driveway or sidewalks. You can also use brighter fixtures to light up your flag or just a flower bed. It makes for a great look to those approaching the house in the evening hours.For all types of spaces, indoor and outdoor, there are lighting options. Consider all aspects of what you are installing though. The cost of the fixtures, the wattage they will put out and even the quality of light you will gain. Lighting fixtures can add and enhance the mood of any room. Take your time and consider all these options before choosing the lighting you want.

For all types of spaces, indoor and outdoor, there are lighting options. Consider all aspects of what you are installing though. The cost of the fixtures, the wattage they will put out and even the quality of light you will gain. Lighting fixtures can add and enhance the mood of any room. Take your time and consider all these options before choosing the lighting you want.

Benefits Of Lighting Wholesalers

If you are an interior designer or architect then purchasing your lights at wholesale prices can add up to huge savings that you can then pass onto your clients. Nothing will make your stand out from the crowd more than being able to offer the highest quality service but for less than your competitors. In today's world, cost savings are paramount in most people's minds, and that is especially true in the construction and design industries. By making small savings here and there through wholesale lighting and other finishing touches you will shine over everyone else. The savings made could even be the difference between winning a contract and not winning it.

There is no doubt that lighting is an absolutely crucial part of any commercial building. Not only is the lighting to be functional and practical, but it also has to look good. Retail outlets and shops need excellent lighting throughout. The products have to be highlighted tastefully making them seem even more enticing to the customer, and the lights also have to provide an appropriate mood and overall atmosphere. Offices too have to benefit from good lights. Poor lighting schemes can result in a workforce with low morale and even low productivity. It may sound extreme, but lighting has an immense effect on how people act and behave in offices and work, so it is vital to get it just right. There may well be different requirements throughout different parts of an office building. For example the boardroom may need lights on a dimmer switch so that during a presentation the lights can be dimmed. This should all be factored into a lighting scheme design and thought about when it comes to choosing lights, wholesale or not.In factories or industrial warehouses, the lighting needs to be of the highest standards in terms of safety. Badly lit areas in workplaces result in accidents, trips and falls. This is a serious danger and should be treated as such, so purchasing only high quality lights that meet the highest standards of safety is acceptable. Accidents at work can be extremely costly to the employers with sick leave and compensation claims, and nobody would want a member of their staff injured at work.Museums and art galleries need excellent lighting. Track lighting is often the lighting of choice in public buildings such as these as it is subtle yet effective. Accent lighting is particularly important in museums and galleries as it is needed to highlight particular exhibits or works of art. If you are a designer or are in some way involved in the decoration of a commercial building such as this, then by purchasing at wholesale prices you can go even further than you otherwise may have been able to. The savings can either be passed onto the customer, or you can really make a splash by going that extra mile and creating a truly sensational look.

If you are involved in the lighting design of any commercial project such as those outlined above, then finding lights at wholesale prices is going to save a large amount of money. Lighting is a major consideration of any new design project, so being able to make savings here and there will mean a cheaper all round project, or it will mean even better lights can be used to make even more of a dramatic or spectacular display. Whatever type of commercial lighting you wish to use, track lighting or fire rated downlights perhaps, using lighting wholesalers will ensure there are big savings to be had. When such a large volume of specialist lights are required as is the case in commercial properties, then wholesale prices can make a big difference to the overall cost. Find lighting wholesalers online to save you money with all your commercial lights.

Zoning in on assets: cubic global tracking gets Iridium certification

A system that tracks and monitors valuable high-risk assets for defense and commercial customers has received certification from Iridium Communications, increasing the system's accuracy and effectiveness. The Iridium constellation of low-Earth satellites provides voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks.

To provide real-time asset tracking worldwide, Cubic's Global Sentinel System relies on a variety of transmission links to communicate the positioning and status of an asset. Based on the location of the asset, the system selects whichever link is the most cost-effective for data transmission. This includes wireless mesh networking, cellular, or the ubiquitous global two-way coverage of the 66-satellite Iridium constellation. The Global Sentinel System relies on the Iridium network's ability to eliminate blind spots when the asset is out of range of other routing methods.The Global Sentinel System, by Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, tracks and monitors assets with two-way, redundant encrypted communications. The system provides up to 2,000 unique geozones for each Global Sentinel device to control precise reporting rules along the supply chain. It can monitor asset conditions including temperature, humidity, light sensing, motion, and container door status.The other GPS receiver parameter that is configurable as a geozone attribute is whether power is maintained on the receiver to retain satellite ephemeris data. If the position update interval for a geozone is more often than every 15 minutes, data back-up power is usually maintained on the GPS receiver and the satellite ephemeris data is retained. This provides and effective warm start for the GPS and usually results in a much quicker initial position lock, which saves overall power."One of the unique features of Cubic's devices is the aggressive manner in which we manage power for all device functions including GPS," Shepard said. "Using the geozones that are remotely reconfigurable on the device, GPS accuracy and response time can be controlled as a function of geozone.Power-Saving GPS. GPS also plays an important role. With the flexibility derived from geozone attributes for GPS, Cubic can provide an optimum balance between position accuracy and power management.The latest generation of Cubic's Global Sentinel System provides continuous global coverage by incorporating the Iridium 9602 short-burst-data transceiver. "As an Iridium partner for the past seven years, we've worked closely to integrate the Iridium 9602 transceiver into Cubic's fifth generation of products," said Mary Ann Wagner, president of CGTS."As an example, for our current GS-5B receiver used for global tracking and monitoring of shipping containers, the initial default dwell time to capture GPS position is 60 seconds. Our experience is that from a cold start we get a normal lock in less than 45 seconds. The maximum acceptable CEP is 100 meters. If a CEP of less than 100 meters is not received, we do not update position. If a CEP of less than 100 meters is received, we wait up to an additional 60 seconds to improve the CEP. Once a CEP of 10 meters or less is received, the position is captured and the GPS receiver turned off. Again, all four of these parameters are remotely reconfig-urable for each of the 2,000 user-defined geozones."Cubic's devices take full advantage of GPS receiver circular error probable (CEP) estimates to set accuracy limits for reporting, explained Randy Shepard, vice president of technology innovations for CGTS. While higher position accuracy may be a challenge for battery-powered units operating for years between servicing, it is often necessary to avoid false alarming for events like route deviation where position accuracy is important.

To provide real-time asset tracking worldwide, Cubic's Global Sentinel System relies on a variety of transmission links to communicate the positioning and status of an asset. Based on the location of the asset, the system selects whichever link is the most cost-effective for data transmission. This includes wireless mesh networking, cellular, or the ubiquitous global two-way coverage of the 66-satellite Iridium constellation. The Global Sentinel System relies on the Iridium network's ability to eliminate blind spots when the asset is out of range of other routing methods.

Bright lights, big fat loss: eat your meals in plenty of light to keep fat loss up

Eating romantic dinners with your other half in a dimly lit room may help keep your relationship on track, but it may be derailing your fat-loss efforts. One study presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine by Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) researchers reported that eating in a dimly lit room raised blood sugar levels higher than eating the same meal in a well-lit room. It's suggested that this effect might be due to the higher melatonin levels that accompany the darker environment. This conclusion was supported by the fact that eating in a bright room while taking melatonin also raised blood sugar levels higher after the meal than eating the meal in a bright room without supplemental melatonin. This is another good reason to not eat a carb-heavy meal before bed. So keep the lights bright to keep fat loss on track.

-- Tabatha Elliott, PhD

Digital Video Expo Presents New Multi-Track Educational Program Covering Production and Post, Lighting, Cameras, Formats, Metadata, Production Apps and More at Pasadena, CA Event, September 20-22

PASADENA, Calif. -- NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced conference program details for next month’s Digital Video Expo (www.dvexpo.com), being held at the Pasadena Convention Center from September 20-22, 2011. As one of the West Coast’s longest running and most important events for creative professionals, Digital Video Expo is once again expected to attract thousands of attendees for three days of comprehensive education sessions, training, networking, and exhibitions.

Additional event details will be announced shortly. For complete event and registration information, please visit http://www.dvexpo.com.For information on exhibiting at Digital Video Expo, please contact Jacqueline Gospodinoff at jgospodinoff@nbmedia.com.NewBay Media's market leading brands are centered on five vertical markets -- Pro Audio, Broadcast & Video, Musical Instruments, AV/Consumer Electronics and K-12 Education. NewBay publishes and produces more than 40 publications and show dailies, 50 websites, 30 daily and weekly E-Newsletters, three Expos and more than 50 custom publishing efforts, annually. NewBay reaches more than three million readers in print and one million online and in person -- around the world in more than 100 countries. Additional information on NewBay can be found by visiting www.nbmedia.com.Produced by the editors of DV and Videography magazines, Digital Video Expo is presenting a multi-tiered educational program that will focus on a number of key topics critical to the success of video professionals. Each of the conference program topics will be discussed in full-day programs, taught by the individuals who literally “wrote the book” in their areas of expertise, including Oliver Peters, Jay Holben, Ned Stoltz and Philip Hodgetts. Topics include:Digital Video Expo will also present a number of free education programs on the exhibit hall floor, on such topics as Lighting for Digital Cameras, Post Sound for Digital Content Creators, and the New LTO Tape File System.

“As one can see from the subject matter in this year’s Digital Video Expo conference program, we are presenting much of our educational content with the independent production community in mind,” said Carmel King, NewBay Media Executive Vice President. “With up-to-the-minute information on building your own studio, independent film production and post, lighting and sound, along with hands-on training, we’re ensuring that participants will be given the knowledge and tools to help them bring their creative visions to reality.”

NewBay Media's market leading brands are centered on five vertical markets -- Pro Audio, Broadcast & Video, Musical Instruments, AV/Consumer Electronics and K-12 Education. NewBay publishes and produces more than 40 publications and show dailies, 50 websites, 30 daily and weekly E-Newsletters, three Expos and more than 50 custom publishing efforts, annually. NewBay reaches more than three million readers in print and one million online and in person -- around the world in more than 100 countries. Additional information on NewBay can be found by visiting www.nbmedia.com.

AECOM awarded US$35.5-million contract for preliminary engineering of Edmonton light rail transit system expansion

LOS ANGELES -- AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has been awarded a US$35.5-million contract by the City of Edmonton, Canada, for its Southeast to West light rail transit (LRT) expansion.

“AECOM is pleased to further its relationship with the City of Edmonton as we help to advance its mass transit systems and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer.Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.NR 11-0901About AECOMThe preliminary design is slated for completion by September 2013.AECOM is currently providing construction phase services for the two-mile Downtown Edmonton to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology line, which is scheduled for completion by December 2013.AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries and had revenue of $7.7 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2011. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

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Bring Your Kitchen the Family Hub with the Best Kitchen Lighting

Modern kitchens are now used to fulfill several functionalities. Gone are the days when they were just a space to cook the food and maybe sometimes even eat. Today, children use it as the place to finish their school work; husbands use it as a place to chat with their wives, while some owners even use this place to host dinner parties. Kitchens also enjoy the reputation of being one of those places where experimentation with colours and designs can be done. The same holds true for kitchen lighting products.

A lot can be done with the kitchen space if the designer is willing to experiment with lights. Kitchen lighting is not about flamboyance; it is about functionality and simplicity. The objective here is to give a comfortable feel to the kitchen, while still being stylish.� Track Lighting: These are used to provide accent lighting over a long stretch of space. They can be used in series to provide enough illumination for proper functioning of the sink area.� Accent Lighting: This is also known as task lighting. They can also be used to create a sense of separation in the same room. In kitchens, they are mostly used over the cooking area, in order to keep it well illuminated.An alternative way to this is by using LED lighting. Here, track lighting can be used to cover the whole working area of the kitchen. Another important aspect to keep in mind is to choose lights that complement the features of the kitchen and blend in with the colours. Those who want to create an overall theme in the kitchen can even match the style of the fixtures with the styles chosen for the ceilings, walls and utensils of the kitchen.Kitchen Lighting: Some IdeasEvery room in a house requires a particular kind of lighting. Kitchens, on the other hand, can be a space where one can experiment with a mix of lighting types to create unique combinations. Some of the common lighting types that can be used are:The two premier varieties of wall lights that can be used in kitchens are crystal and LED based. Amongst them, LED lighting products are preferred because of their beautiful and vibrant light and also because of the huge economical advantage they offer. For instance, one LED product, called the Orbital wall light, can be placed anywhere in the kitchen to provide a very beautiful and soothing feel to the space. Food presented in this light will look inviting even if it isn't garnished too well.Different Types of Kitchen LightingWall lights have always been used as a part of the overall kitchen lighting and there is absolutely no reason why this practice should be discontinued. These light sources produce rich ambient light and can be used to illuminate large areas with equal intensities.� Decorative Lighting: These can be produced by using both accent and ambient lighting sources and are a must for those who want to entertain guests in the kitchen.� Ambient Lighting: This is considered to be the general base lighting for any room. It is synonymous with overhead lighting, unless uplighting or indirect lighting is specified. Wall lights are the chief source of this form of lighting. In the kitchen, they are mostly used in the eating area, since this way the space can also double up as a reading area.One way of decorating a kitchen is with the use of dimmers. It is a great means of creating the right ambience, while still being economical. Larger kitchens make extensive use of task lighting for highlighting the countertop spaces. Dimmers will allow the user to dim down the lights of particular areas that are not currently in use.

The two premier varieties of wall lights that can be used in kitchens are crystal and LED based. Amongst them, LED lighting products are preferred because of their beautiful and vibrant light and also because of the huge economical advantage they offer. For instance, one LED product, called the Orbital wall light, can be placed anywhere in the kitchen to provide a very beautiful and soothing feel to the space. Food presented in this light will look inviting even if it isn't garnished too well.

Prince is ready to conjure up Magic

WAlden Prince could be the one to side with in the featured e.P.S. Pumps Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe this afternoon.

His biggest danger could be corrick Bridge who was second to him at Galway but does have the advantage of previous chasing experience.But on a line through devils Bit, who beat her at Gowran in June, she has work to do against Walden Prince.The denis cullen-trained gelding will have to improve on what he showed when getting a roscommon maiden hurdle on disqualification earlier this month.He should appreciate stepping up to two and a half miles and looks the one to side with in the opener.He ran some creditable races without winning last season and the form of some of his early runs suggests that he is meeting several of these rivals on attractive terms.in the conditions chase it would not be a surprise to see Free World mount a strong challenge.Gala dancer was one of the most impressive winners at the Galway Festival last month when he scored by ten lengths in a handicap hurdle.Bundle Of Fun, whose form ties in with Walden Prince, ran with credit back from a break to finish third at roscommon.He now switches his attentions to fences and the Paul nolan inmate looks to have an excellent chance of making an immediate impact over fences.if he can perform to something approaching that level he should be able to account for Gracchus.The Arthur Moore inmate has some very high class chasing form to his name from several seasons ago.She has run a series of good races this summer and her latest second to Muirhead at this track is another good run.However, he gets in here off a light weight and there could well be better still to come from this four-yearold.

He should appreciate stepping up to two and a half miles and looks the one to side with in the opener.

Welcome Light relief as hero Ryan puts Magpies back on right track

Byline: Lee Ryder

JUST when life was on the brink of almost unbearable for Newcastle United fans, Ryan Taylor delivered the magic moment Geordie fans were praying for at the Stadium of Light.CAPTION(S):Sure, United's stars - roared on by home-grown players such as Steven Taylor and Shola Ameobi - fully understood the occasion and the consequences of defeat.Even the most partisan Black Cat fan would have to admit, though, their side wase lucky not be a man down and a goal down after winger Seb Larsson's super save round the post from Joey Barton's header.Cattermole also looked like a man out of control towards the end, with Sunderland devoid of any ideas in a footballing sense.Simply getting by will not be enough in the bigger tests which lie ahead.Referee Howard Webb missed the incident in a blunder which could have had severe implications on the season ahead for Newcastle.The Premier League is a ferocious world, but at the Stadium of Light United took on a team who have splashed out this summer - and came away smelling of roses.He got everything from his players and, while Ryan Taylor admits he is not a left-back, he looked like he was prepared to sweat blood for the cause, with Gutierrez providing an ample shield in front of him.True enough, Sunderland started well against the Magpies but could not turn their possession and chances into goals.Defeat would have potentially derailed United in the coming months, with some sections of Toon fans not convinced their team is heading the right direction.True enough, there werelapses and loss of possession from the usually reliable Cheick Tiote and he was borderline when he upended Kieran Richardson.In truth, it was desperate from Brucie's boys in the end - summed up when Bardsley's potential leg-breaker on Coloccini resulted in a deserved red card in one of Webb's few correct decisions.As "I am Coming Home Newcastle" blasted out of the visiting dressing room after the derby win, it must have been hard for Sunderland officials to stomach.Thankfully for Toon fans, Londoner Pardew managed it quite well with his post-game thoughts on understanding the significance of the fixture reflected during 90 minutes of pulsating action.Unlike the Arsenal game, Newcastle threatened more with Barton denied by Larsson's handball and seeing another effort chalked off for offside.A striker is also still yearned for in these parts too, preferably one with a bit of proven class.GOALDEN MOMENT Steven Taylor appears to glance Ryan Taylor's free-kick into the net to score the winning goal for Newcastle LIFE OF RYAN Ryan Taylor celebrates scoring his free-kickYes, defeat on Wearside would have been unthinkable for the Magpies.Chained with the frustrating events of the transfer window this summer, it would have made life tough for United and Alan Pardew - instead, the manager and his team can use it to kickstart the season ahead and build on it.Pardew, John Carver and Steve Stone have been testament to the coaching world this summer for getting every last drop of energy, fight and commitment out of United's players.The strike not only illuminated the swarm of black and whites behind the goal on Wearside and sickened the red and white hordes, it put Newcastle on the right tracks again.With limited funds at his disposal, Pardew cannot seemingly buy his way out of trouble because the people above him do not want to pay over the odds in the transfer window due to the current financial bounds they have imposed upon themselves.The control and poise Pardew has spoken about this summer was there for large parts of the match.Seeing off Sunderland felt as great as ever as Geordies worldwide partied hard into the wee small hours.In all honesty, when Taylor unleashed his masterstroke in front of the Toon hardcore, even he could not have realised exactly what he had done as smiles as long as the Tyne Bridge spread around the away section at the Stadium of Light.A bigger scoreline would have been even sweeter for Geordie fans, but this will do very nicely indeed.While substitute Dan Gosling could easily have been wheeling away celebrating his first Toon goal after squandering a decent chance near the end.Their frustration was understandable, given the fact Bruce has shelled out this summer but cannot seem to find the missing ingredients in a derby contest.Fears over the squad's lack of depth and cover still remain - not least the fact Newcastle still do not have a new left-back despite having a summer to conduct transfer business.All in all, three points could not have been more welcome for United and, with two clean sheets from two, Pardew has something to build on.Another uttered: "Watching us against United is like watching Audley Harrison in a boxing ring."On the field on Saturday, though, concerns about impact in the final third were eased slightly.When Sunderland's 1973 FA Cupwinning goalie Jim Montgomery was paraded on the pitch at the break, he may well have been proud of such a super stop!Yet this was the rough and tumble of a derby, not that should have excused Bardsley later.From the moment the Magpies snatched the lead just after the hourmark they looked like winning it, whereas Sunderland's frantic efforts to be rescued from derby humiliation came to no avail.Webb and his fellow officials melted amid the intense derby atmosphere.The big difference between the two teams, though, was the fact Newcastle focused on playing the game and not the occasion.Luckily, he was also off the pace when Yohan Cabaye's full-blooded tackle on Phil Bardsley left the Mancunian floored near the touchline.One home fan summed this up perfectly when he bellowed across the press box: "We just haven't got a clue when it comes to derbies".Yet a succession of Lee Cattermole late tackles went unpunished and the ex-Boro man could easily have been down the tunnel too.

GOALDEN MOMENT Steven Taylor appears to glance Ryan Taylor's free-kick into the net to score the winning goal for Newcastle LIFE OF RYAN Ryan Taylor celebrates scoring his free-kick

Increased U.S. Generating Capacity Leads to Transmission Upgrades, an Industrial Info News Alert

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Proposed transmission lines are usually given the green light, as companies show that service areas are growing and that brownouts and blackouts could become commonplace without additional transmission capacity. As new plants come online, particularly wind and solar power plants , the nation's power transmission infrastructure is beginning to show its age and could be unable to cope with coming influx of power.

Follow us on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedInContact: Joe Govreau 713-783-5147IIR is tracking an estimated $5.8 billion in transmission and substation upgrades under way or set to kick off in the next five years. One of the largest of these projects is Central Maine Power Company's (Augusta, Maine) $1.5 billion transmission reliability project in Maine.For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/showAbstract.jsp?newsitemID= 185345&refer=marketwire , or browse other breaking industrial news stories at www.industrialinfo.com .Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. IIR's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle™, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. For more information send inquiries to powergroup@industrialinfo.com or visit us online at www.industrialinfo.com .

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What Can Solar Lighting Do For Me?

We are all looking for ways to cut cost as the price of living continues to rise. And, with the recent push to more green power sources, we look for ways to do our part in saving the environment. One of the best ways to accomplish both of these aspects is to switch to solar power. There are so many different ways to implement the renewable source in our daily lives, and with a few simple questions, you can find the right one for you.

Perhaps you have a dock, and are always worried that something will cause your light to malfunction. What can you do? Consider installing a solar light. These illumination devices are available as track lighting along the edge of the dock or as pillars that can also serve as mooring. They are reliable even if the power goes out.What can you do for outdoor lighting at your home? There are numerous styles and designs for home outdoor lighting needs in sun powered options. You can find cute little pathway lights to illuminate the walk to your door. You can choose decorative lighting for your gazebo or patio. And, you can even install solar powered security lights to make dark corners of your yard feel safer. With outdoor lighting the options are endless. And, installing these solar systems will save you both money and time.Are all of those warning lights and traffic notifiers using up electricity? In most cases, these lights, like speed indicators, school zone lights and flashing warning lights do depend on electricity. The good news is that more and more localities are switching to solar power for these signs too. Again, this is a great money saver and another step toward green living.Have you always wondered about parking lots and street lamps and the power they use? They are needed, but they seem so unreliable, going out at the worst moment. Are there more reliable options? Solar powered lamps for these cases are more than reliable. They are each self contained, meaning that, if one was to malfunction, and the others will continue to glow brightly. The cost of installation of such a lighting system will pay itself off in a matter of months, since the lights use no electricity and need little or no maintenance.It seems like those city bus stops must use a lot of energy with those lights, but you wouldn't feel safe without some sort of illumination. Are there any other options? Yes! In fact, there are a whole line of lighting systems that depend on solar power. And, some of these systems offer this neat little motion detector, so when a passenger steps under the shelter, the light automatically comes on. These systems could save a city thousands of dollars in electrical bills.As you can see, there are so many excellent solar powered lighting options. These seven above are just a few of the many uses for these lighting systems. For anyone looking to save a great deal of money on power bills or for those looking for green power options, then a solar light system is definitely a great choice. You will not be dissatisfied, and you will love the drop in your electric bill.

As you can see, there are so many excellent solar powered lighting options. These seven above are just a few of the many uses for these lighting systems. For anyone looking to save a great deal of money on power bills or for those looking for green power options, then a solar light system is definitely a great choice. You will not be dissatisfied, and you will love the drop in your electric bill.

The Uses of Track Lighting

Track lighting is used primarily as display lighting. It is ideal for the places that need continuous sharp lighting throughout the room. It provides excellent lighting and can be used to highlight clothes in a shop, paintings in an art gallery of displays in schools. Track lighting can be run from both mains and low voltage options too so it doesn't cost a huge amount to run. There are a large number of scenarios in which track lighting would be used which will be highlighted here in the article.

Track lighting can be run in any direction or used in any combination so even very odd shaped rooms can benefit from it. In a museum there are often displays on the walls. Track lighting can be situated in front of the display with the actual lights pointing onto it. Visitors to the museum then get constant and sharp lighting throughout their journey and are able to view the displays, pictures or other props being used. Art galleries benefit from track lighting too for this reason. The track lighting can be used as very effective lighting for each and every painting or picture displayed on the walls. To appreciate each painting it needs its very own light (or several depending on its size) and track lighting enables just that.There are many reasons to use track lighting as these examples show. Most public buildings can benefit too and it is especially good in places with very high ceilings where ceiling lighting just won't work. It can light paths, be used to highlight displays or products and is very versatile and easy to fit. When you are looking to purchase good value track lighting you should visit your nearest lighting wholesalers where you will find the best prices. Whether it is floodlights for the school pitch you are looking for or track lighting for a display, buying from a reputable lighting wholesalers is the best move to make.Museums are a good example of where display or track lighting would most definitely be needed. There is often a very distinct path through a museum which people are to follow. Above this path track lighting can be used to light the way. Museums are often housed in very large buildings. This is especially true of museums such as the Natural History Museum (how else would a dinosaur fit in?) When the ceiling is very tall it is not possible to have traditional ceiling lights because these would have little effect. Instead it is important to use lighting that is attached to the ceiling by long poles. In other words the lights are situated at a much more useful and appropriate height. Track lighting can be used in this way which also makes it ideal for museums and large buildings with high ceilings.

There are many reasons to use track lighting as these examples show. Most public buildings can benefit too and it is especially good in places with very high ceilings where ceiling lighting just won't work. It can light paths, be used to highlight displays or products and is very versatile and easy to fit. When you are looking to purchase good value track lighting you should visit your nearest lighting wholesalers where you will find the best prices. Whether it is floodlights for the school pitch you are looking for or track lighting for a display, buying from a reputable lighting wholesalers is the best move to make.

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Open-and-shut laundry and sewing room

Open-and-shut laundry and sewing room

Capitalizing on an open second-story hallway, this tiny (7- by 8-foot) laundry and sewing room seems anything but claustrophobic. Sliding cabinet-type doors on three tracks open to let air and light in through a 4 1/2- by 8-foot "window'--or close to conceal work in progress.At each end of the joint shop, pillars support overhead department signs, and display presentations with graphics-- such as "Pastel Essentials" in juniors--key the customers to the latest trends.Here, merchandise is taken to the ceiling with face-outs. All of the upper display merchandise is also located at customer accessible levels, and according to Herbruger, the stock is changed frequently.In the area, rock music blares, lights are more subdued and an invisible line divides the categories, which share a common register area.The Model T doesn't live here any more. Fold back the faded blue doors on this World War I-era shed-roofed garage, and instead of a horseless carriage you see a well-organized home office.

Photo: Tall closet, only as deep as the wall studs, holds the ironing board

He works where the Model T was - remodeling garage for office use

He works where the Model T was

Photo: Opened, the room is ready for everything--from stains to repairs. Towel bar above sink can hold wet drip-dry clothesThese "shops" do indeed accomplish what the Hayward, Calif.-based retailer desired of its new prototype--the appearance of a group of specialty stores under one roof. (See DSN, Dec. 14, 1987.)Within the racetrack, the store's length--instead of width--is now bisected, and this center path winds through the newly created "Young World" shop, which houses young men's and juniors together.Photo: Weathered exterior of old garage gives no hint of high-powered transformation that took place insideIn home fashions, Mervyn's again used trend centers and the pillar support of overhead signage to indicate the shop entrances. While the design left domestics similar to the past, housewares is vastly different with the use of European-inspired white fixtures with pastel accents. Some product is taken to the ceiling and the entire area is tiled.Much of the new store has been well received by customers and company alike, but Herbruger said she expects the retailer will make some alterations with its prototype, such as allowing the floor-to-ceiling sweats in men's and women's to be displayed only above a given height. The display of men's denim may also have to change, as in its present location in young men's, many regular men's customers can't find it, she added.

Photo: Bold as bolts of cartoon lightning, jagged plywood brackets were cut on a jigsaw following cardboard patterns

Mervyn's prototype reflects new image with 'Trend Shops.'

Mervyn's Prototype Reflects New Image with 'Trend Shops'

Mervyn's new shoe shop uses low-profile white fixtures. The plan provides space for displaying shoes on the top of the fixture at eye level, with the stock stacked below.The wall-hugging, wraparound desk is made of hollow-core doors supported by filing cabinets. Above the desk, a shelf of predrilled 2-by-8s slips over 3/4-inch threaded steel rods set into holes drilled in the wall studs.Photo: With sliders closed, second-floor laundry room is hidden from hallway, and from two-story living room and entry hall belowPhoto: L-shaped work area runs around two walls of converted garage. Narrow shelf above desk holds supplies out of the wayWhile the manager said inventory levels are not necessarily higher to accommodate the face-outs, she did say other Mervyn's may feature shorter face-outs, with the depth effect still maintained.He added plywood wainscoting around two sides of the room; it acts as a sort of corset to stiffen the walls. For additional reinforcement, he designed a simple truss: 2-by-3 rafters run from wall brackets made of 2-by-6s sandwiched between angled cutouts of 1/4-inch plywood. He covered walls and ceiling with gypsum board and added track lights overhead. Pastel and white paint brightens the 12- by 20-foot space.Although Mervyn's maintained its racetrack layout, the track has been moved out to where it new bisects several of the outer departments. So instead of a deep department, where merchandise in the back might get lost, the aisle now splits the area, putting more merchandise closer to the customer and creating the individual "shops."Customers were first introduced to the new prototype late last year, and initial response to the changes has been favorable, said store director Doreen Herbruger.Above the white tiled aisles, Mervyn's has dropped the ceiling, which Herbruger said she believes the company will not do in future remodels. Other stores, she said, will pick up some of the best features of the Dublin prototype and incorporate them into their stores.New Shoe DepartmentOne step into the new Mervyn's prototype here and it's clear the promotional soft goods retailer has abandoned its stodgy image.The updated look may also help bolster the 199-store chain's sales, which have been lackluster in recent quarters. Mervyn's, division of Dayton Hudson, is a highly promotional soft goods retailer which competes vigorously with many discount stores for apparel and home goods sales.Although the rotation of wall display merchandise is labor intensive, Mervyn's new prototype has managed some labor savings in its new shoe department. Larger--with space, Herbruger said, taken from lingerie--the department is now self-service, except for a register area.Supplementing natural light from the window are recessed down lights, fluorescent lamps above a perimeter soffit, and track lighting over the work table.Photo: Bold as bolts of cartoon lightning, jagged plywood brackets were cut on a jigsaw following cardboard patternsThe garage needed repair anyway, so when architect Glenn Lym decided to remodel it as a temporary office, he put extra structural support into his design.Photo: Mervyn's, Dublin, Calif.

Photo: Mervyn's, Dublin, Calif.

Author: Pamela Krein