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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