Intematix Awarded Sixth Patent for Remote Phosphor LED Lighting Designs

Patent confirms company’s leadership position in remote phosphor intellectual property

FREMONT, Calif. -- Intematix Corporation, a leading innovator of patented phosphor materials and components for high-quality LED lighting, has been awarded a sixth remote phosphor patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Intematix’s new patent will help designers develop a new generation of high-efficiency LED lighting fixtures. This latest patent marks the fourth remote phosphor patent Intematix has received this year. The company, which is a leader in the commercialization of remote phosphor technology, has another 85 remote phosphor patents pending worldwide in addition to the six issued U.S. patents.Intematix developed LED phosphors and began developing technology for applying phosphors remotely in the early 2000s. After more than a decade of research and intellectual property development on phosphor materials and remote phosphor technology for LED lighting, the company commercialized ChromaLit remote phosphor components early this year. More information on ChromaLit and the company’s remote phosphor IP can be found on the Intematix website.Intematix Corporation is a materials development innovator, providing customizable, patented phosphors and phosphor components that serve as the foundation for high quality, energy efficient LED light. Intematix products enable attractive, vivid color quality, superior consistency, uniformity and stability. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Intematix maintains R&D, manufacturing, business and support operations in the United States, Asia and Europe. To learn more about the company, please visit www.intematix.com.*ChromaLit is a trademark of Intematix.With its comprehensive portfolio of remote phosphor intellectual property (IP), Intematix can provide lighting manufacturers with competitive advantages in the development of innovative LED systems for general lighting applications. Some of these competitive advantages include LED bulbs and fixtures that require less energy, and provide truer colors and higher brightness. U.S. Patent No. 7,972,030 entitled “Light Emitting Diode (LED) Based Lighting Systems” covers remote phosphor applications for lamps, down lights, lighting modules, desk, floor standing, wall sconces, spot, outdoor and accent lighting fixtures.Intematix’s ChromaLit™ collection leverages a phosphor composite combined with a blue LED light source for use by designers of indoor and outdoor applications. All of the company’s ChromaLit products provide LED manufacturers with unparalleled design freedom, more efficient manufacturing processes, exceptional light quality and up to 30 percent higher system performance.

*ChromaLit is a trademark of Intematix.

Astronics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Airfield Lighting

Maximum total value of the five-year contract is $7.4 million

The Air Force intends to release specific delivery orders under the ID/IQ contract over the course of the contract. An initial release for 600 fixtures, with a value of $72,000, was awarded to Astronics DME, with work to begin immediately.For more information on Astronics and its products, visit its website at www.Astronics.com.Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. The Company’s strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DME Corporation, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.Astronics.com.EAST AURORA, N.Y. -- Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Astronics DME Corporation, was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to provide LED airfield lighting for the U.S. Air Force, with a maximum value of $7.4 million. The five-year contract will replace taxiway lighting fixtures at Air Force bases in the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii.Through its DME subsidiary, Astronics is a premiere global supplier of airfield lighting products with decades of experience designing and manufacturing navigational lighting aids and airfield lighting products. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Astronics also specializes in providing design-build NavAids lighting solutions to simplify lighting installation projects and provide seamless airfield upgrades for its clients.This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate” or other similar expression. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the state of the aerospace industry, the market acceptance of newly developed products, internal production capabilities, the timing of orders received, the status of customer certification processes, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing aircraft which contain the Company’s products, customer preferences, and other factors which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.Safe Harbor Statement“We believe we are well positioned to compete successfully for future orders under this contract,” added Mr. Gundermann. “We also expect that other airfield lighting, specifically runways, will eventually move to LED technology – and that represents an even larger opportunity for us.”ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate” or other similar expression. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the state of the aerospace industry, the market acceptance of newly developed products, internal production capabilities, the timing of orders received, the status of customer certification processes, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing aircraft which contain the Company’s products, customer preferences, and other factors which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.

Magnalight.com Announces Release of Emergency Backup Equipped Hazardous Location LED Light

DALLAS -- Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com announced today the release of the HAL-EMG-48-2L-LED hazardous location LED light with emergency backup capability and Class 1 Division 2 ratings for Groups A, B, C and D. This LED fixture offers more light than comparable fluorescent fixtures, and includes a battery backup system that will continue light operation in the event of power failure.

The HAL-EMG-48-2L-LED Hazardous Area LED Light Fixture for industrial and commercial lighting applications contains LED tube lamps that produce more light than comparable 60 watt T5HO bulbs. This unit uses less power and operates over twice as long before requiring relamping. An internal battery and recharging system gives this fixture emergency lighting capability and a run time of 90 minutes in the event of power failures. The housing on this unit is constructed of copper free aluminum alloy with an aluminum framed glass door that is secured with four turn latches to protect the LED lamps. This unit can operate on voltages ranging from 120 VAC to 277 VAC, with optional 12-24 VDC versions also available. The LED design offers operators a lighter fixture weight, 50,000 hour lamp life, lower power consumption, excellent resistance to vibration and impacts, and high output and light quality that improves workplace safety and productivity. Additional LED light fixture benefits include reduced maintenance costs from increased lamp life and no need for ballasts which may occasionally fail and require replacing. These units are UL approved Class 1 Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, and UL 595 Outdoor Marine Type (Saltwater), making them ideal for use in the petrochemical industry, and marine applications requiring this level of protection.Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com carries an extensive line of explosion proof LED lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable explosion proof lights and intrinsically safe LED flashlights. Magnalight can be reached directly by calling toll free, 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com carries an extensive line of explosion proof LED lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable explosion proof lights and intrinsically safe LED flashlights. Magnalight can be reached directly by calling toll free, 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

Partitions of glass block let plenty of light through

Partitions of glass block let plenty of light through

Light pours through the glass blocks that fill all but the uppermost 15 inches of the bathroom's south-facing exterior wall. Two translucent partitions split the compact space into three alcoves--for the shower, two sinks, and a toilet. With the glass-block dividers just 4 inches thick, the plumbing fixtures all fit along one wall, cutting building costs.To avoid a sense of enclosure, the parallel partitions extent just 3 1/2 feet into the room and stop short of the ceiling, with the toilet baffle reaching 5 feet high, the shower wall 6 1/2 feet. Stairstepped blocks at the upper corners further reduce the sense of division. White walls, a generous mirror, and suspended cabinets below the sink also help make the space seem larger than it is.Customization is also the key to the company's recordkeeping success, vital to an operation with such a large and varied inventory. Thaw's daughter, Susan Thaw Winters, is vice president of operations and the architect of Bulbtronics' specially designed computer system. In addition to the usual accounting and inventory functions, the system cross-references every bulb by brand name, generic code and uses. Because of its extensive data on so many different suppliers' wares, several bulb makers have wanted to purchase the system, but Thaw's response is firm: She's not selling. "That information is part of the success of Bulbtronics--it's our 11 years of experience in the business,' says Thaw.Photo: Ribbed glass blocks form exterior wall, interior shower-stall wall, and partition between sinks and toilet. Stairstepped corners break up the dividers' massPhoto: Frances Thaw has made a specialty of finding just the right bulb for every lighting need through her Farmingdale, N.Y., company, Bulbtronics.An inch-thick layer of stucco covers mostof the plywood shell, but leaves the topmost 1/2 inch exposed. A 14-inch-square sheet of translucent acrylic, glued to the shell with silicone caulk, covers the top opening. The 3-inch-thick, 7 1/2-inch-square glass blocks mount to the acrylic with another layer of silicone caulk.

Photo: Ribbed glass blocks form exterior wall, interior shower-stall wall, and partition between sinks and toilet. Stairstepped corners break up the dividers' mass

The bulb broker - Frances Thaw

The Bulb Broker

The shower area is deep enough not to require a curtain or a door, and a foot-tall splash sill keeps the water in. To prevent water from leaking between the blocks, a paint-on silicone sealer was applied over the grout.Owners are Mary and Ralph Williams.Thaw, who is "over 50,' became an entrepreneur after the importing company where she had worked for 10 years shut down in 1976. That company had imported light bulbs from Osram, a German supplier. Thaw obtained a distributorship from Osram, which welcomed the opportunity to retain a U.S. sales representative.The specialty light blub company, founded 11 years ago by Frances Thaw in Farmingdale, N.Y., stocks and distributes about 15,000 types of bulbs ranging from pinhead size to some standing six to eight feet tall. Prices vary from 8 cents per bulb to as much as $8,000 for a giant searchlight bulb.Photo: Four glass blocks capeach entry light. Bulb-changing door being opened above is framed with 1-by-2s. Ground-level openings facing the walk let cool air in-- and subtle light outImagine a world in which all the light bulbs burn out--not just those in room lights, but also in microscope lamps, operating room fixtures and emergency flashers. That will give you some idea of how essential Bulbtronics' wares are to modern life.Designed by Los Angeles interior designerJim Nisson, each started as a 14-inch-square, 24-inch-high topless plywood box on a concrete base. An outdoor electric floodlight fixture was centered on the base. The box has two openings: a 3- by 8-inch slot low on the sidewalk side to light the walk, and a hinged 5- by 6-inch door in the back for bulb changing.But they're more than lights; they're bigenough to define the walkway and draw guests to it.Plans for Bulbtronics include a West Coast office this year and a subsidiary called OEMlite, specializing in bulb sales to original equipment manufacturers, as Frances Thaw follows her vision of an ever brighter future in the lighting business.

Photo: Frances Thaw has made a specialty of finding just the right bulb for every lighting need through her Farmingdale, N.Y., company, Bulbtronics.

Author: Karla Harby

Entry lights glow through glass-block tops

Entry lights glow through glass-block tops

Photo: Cross section shows stucco-coveredbox. Electric line comes through baseLike stubby sentinels, a pair of glassblock-topped lights flank the entry walk to this home in Encino, California. At night, the solid glass-block tops give off a muted glow from floodlights housed within their stucco-covered plywood shells.Thaw keeps her overhead down by stocking the more unusual items in small quantities and making sure she has a market for them. "The turnover is the important thing,' she says. Those uncommon bulbs don't just sit there; she turns over her inventory six to seven times a year. If the brand name bulb you need is no longer manufactured, Bulbtronics can often find you a suitable substitute in its inventory. When all else fails, Bulbtronics arranges for custom production.Thaw's husband gave her a rent-free niche in his Farmingdale engineering office and 500 square feet of warehouse space. With that, and $15,000 of start-up money, she was ready to begin.On the tops of the partial walls, clear fir 1-by-5s--treated with five coats of clear satin polyurethane--were affixed with panel adhesive and taped in place while the adhesive dried.Owner Bill Baum of Seattle designed and built the bathroom.

Photo: Cross section shows stucco-coveredbox. Electric line comes through base

Enhance Your Home With Light

The lighting you choose for your home can have a very dramatic effect on it, that's why it's a subject that shouldn't be taken lightly. Incorporating a selection of both practical and aesthetically pleasing lighting fixtures means you can have the best of both worlds, you don't have to be an interior designer or have artistic leanings to achieve a specific mood or look to your home just by choosing the right kinds of lights, and it doesn't have to cost too much either.

Designed specifically for rugged industrial environments, the Digital Lumens Intelligent Lighting System typically replaces 400W HID, HPS or HIF highbay lighting fixtures and reduces lighting energy use by up to 90 percent. Installed as 1:1 retrofits of legacy fixtures and in new construction, the Digital Lumens System is a smart LED lighting solution that delivers unmatched savings and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to customers in numerous industries -- cold storage, manufacturing, warehousing and others.You can totally transform your home just by adding simple lighting schemes and it doesn't have to cost you a lot of money. Take a trip to your local DIY, homeware or lighting store and you'll find hundreds of designs and styles within your price range."Our global customers have a broad range of environments and evolving lighting requirements, which we are committed to addressing across our Intelligent Lighting Systems," said Michael Feinstein, Digital Lumens' Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "For customers who are building taller facilities, have higher light-level requirements, and those who have extra-large facilities, these latest additions make Digital Lumens the only logical choice for maximizing light while minimizing power use."Also unveiled today is the latest version of LightRules, the company's lighting management software, which provides commercial and industrial staff with the flexibility to effectively manage lighting resources. The latest version of LightRules adds new capabilities specifically designed to support large-facility deployments:Contact: Juli Greenwood CHEN PR (781) 672-3137 Email Contact Allison Parker Digital Lumens (617) 723-1200 Email ContactAbout Digital Lumens Digital Lumens develops LED-based Intelligent Lighting Systems, which reduce industrial customers' lighting-related electricity expenses by up to 90% and transform lighting into a managed asset, improving efficiency, control and operational insight. Incorporating custom-designed LED-based luminaires, integrated intelligence, sensors and wireless networking into a single system, the company is defining a new class of networked lighting solution for customers. Digital Lumens has recently been recognized as a 2011 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company . For more information, please visit http://www.digitallumens.com .

There are plenty of familiar names in the lighting industry, you are sure to recognize some of them. If you are lighting a new build then consider getting in the professionals to assess your requirements and help with a lighting plan. Some lighting stores can provide this service for free if you set up an account for all your lighting purchases with them. Check out online illumination experts for advice, good quality products and affordable prices.

Author: Michiel Van Kets

Enlarged … without adding an inch

Enlarged . . . without adding an inch

This plain-Jane bathroom was modified by Fresno architect Jack Schutt for his teen-age daughter without adding an inch. Adobe walls and radiant heating pipes made it prohibitively expensive to move fixtures or expand.Note to editors: Digital Lumens, Intelligent Light Engines and Intelligent Lighting System are trademarks of Digital Lumens, Inc.If you have never heard of accent lighting then get online and do some research. Used as an addition to stronger practical light fixtures, accent lighting is used to emphasise a particular area or object in a room and can really add to its style by drawing attention to these aspects. Use them to highlight items on the wall, or pieces of furniture, they can often add surprising amounts of dimension and depth to a space. Decorative sconces or wall lights can add character to an entrance hall or porch by creating a warm, cosy glow, a great welcome home for your family, and any visitors, on a cold winters evening.There are plenty of stores that stock lighting fixtures these days so you are sure to be inspired once you start looking. And don't stop at the interior of your home, extend the lighting out onto the patio and into the garden and really make an impact.

Photo: Light paint and tile, an expanded shower and vanity, and a full-length wall mirror make the small bath function better and seem larger. It measured 5 by 8 feet both before and after the remodeling

Digital Lumens Expands Intelligent Lighting System Product Line

Digital Lumens, the leader in intelligent lighting systems, today expanded its product line with new 15,000-lumen Intelligent Light Engines (ILEs) for highbay and midbay applications. Designed for industrial facilities with higher ceilings, high foot-candle requirements and/or wider spacing of fixtures, the new systems increase delivered light by more than 50 percent. Available now, the new fixtures feature Digital Lumens' system-wide intelligence, which is proven to maximize energy efficiency and deliver lighting energy reductions of up to 90 percent.

There are plenty of familiar names in the lighting industry, you are sure to recognize some of them. If you are lighting a new build then consider getting in the professionals to assess your requirements and help with a lighting plan. Some lighting stores can provide this service for free if you set up an account for all your lighting purchases with them. Check out online illumination experts for advice, good quality products and affordable prices.Cost of the makeover: about $3,000.The shower stall was doubled in size, but its clear glass doors and off-white half-walls make the room seem larger rather than smaller. A vanity expands counter space and houses a new clothes hamper, but its stepped-back end allows room for the shower door to swing open.Photo: Light paint and tile, an expanded shower and vanity, and a full-length wall mirror make the small bath function better and seem larger. It measured 5 by 8 feet both before and after the remodelingAdd to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineTable lamps too can be placed all over the house and enhance it with a cosy look as night starts to fall, place them on hallway tables, on a desk, on bedside table for the kids room, bookshelves and dressing tables and save on overhead lighting. The contemporary Hamburg Table Lamp has an attractive traditional shape and comes in an antique brass or chrome finish complete with shade, the range also offers matching pendants and wall lights in the same style. The Tevere Table Lamp is a traditional fixture with a black gold chain that can be removed giving you the option to fit it flush to the ceiling, and comes complete with glass shades.Above the vanity, glass shelves and vertical banks of lights were mounted directly through a room-doubling mirror.

Contact: Juli Greenwood CHEN PR (781) 672-3137 Email Contact Allison Parker Digital Lumens (617) 723-1200 Email Contact

Sami slams it!

> He's been a fixture on the European amateur circuit for years, twice winning the light-heavy class at the IFBB World Amateur Championships (2009-10), but Sami Al Haddad now has a bigger claim to fame: he's the first Mr. Olympia Amateur Euro champion. The Blacksmith from Bahrain forged a complete physique with equal parts mass, symmetry and shape combined with enough lines to outpace the rest of the field.

Author: Dave Lee

Architectural Area Lighting Shines with the Introduction of the Parkway Square™ Luminaire Family

-New Family of Luminaires Features Elegant Styling with High Performance, Including LED-

With its multiple designer options, AAL’s Parkway Square allows specifiers endless configurations and customization opportunities. In addition, the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship that goes into every AAL fixture ensures the luminaires will last as long as the buildings and spaces they illuminate.

Architectural Area Lighting (AAL), headquartered in City of Industry, Calif., is a leading provider of architectural outdoor fixtures for the commercial, municipal and institutional building markets. AAL products are designed and manufactured to meet both the elegant aesthetic and superior performance needs of its audiences. Featuring a broad range of decorative outdoor luminaires, in both contemporary as well as traditional styles, the company’s assortment of lighting products can be specified and installed for use in mixed-use retail, commercial and educational applications, as well as municipal and downtown renovations, and residential developments. AAL is one of the brands of the Hubbell Lighting family. For additional information, visit www.aal.net.Premier is a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals and 75,000-plus other healthcare sites using the power of collaboration to lead the transformation to high quality, cost-effective care. Owned by hospitals, health systems and other providers, Premier maintains the nation's most comprehensive repository of clinical, financial and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable improvements in care, Premier has worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom's National Health Service North West to improve hospital performance. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier also has an office in Washington. http://www.premierinc.com. Stay connected with Premier on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.About the Premier healthcare alliance, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient“Parkway Square truly exemplifies our company’s promise to provide the design community supreme quality, elegantly styled, high-performance luminaires,” said MJ Paul, AAL’s vice president, brand management. “The fixture’s unique style, size options and multiple accessories, offer designers an attractive and inspiring product that can be effectively used in styling any project.”Details About the new Parkway Square Luminaire Family

NOTE: To obtain additional information such as brochures, specification sheets, sell sheets and product images, visit http://www.aal.net/resources/product_info/.

Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Benefit from New Premier Agreements for Lamps, Ballasts and Fixtures

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Premier healthcare alliance today announced that new agreements for lamps, ballasts and fixtures have been awarded to Acuity Brands Lighting Inc. of Conyers, Ga.; EarthTronics Inc. of Muskegon, Mich.; GE Lighting of Cleveland; and Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.

NOTE: To obtain additional information such as brochures, specification sheets, sell sheets and product images, visit http://www.aal.net/resources/product_info/.*CosmoPolis is a trademark of Philips Lighting.

Premier is a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals and 75,000-plus other healthcare sites using the power of collaboration to lead the transformation to high quality, cost-effective care. Owned by hospitals, health systems and other providers, Premier maintains the nation's most comprehensive repository of clinical, financial and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable improvements in care, Premier has worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom's National Health Service North West to improve hospital performance. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier also has an office in Washington. http://www.premierinc.com. Stay connected with Premier on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

How To Use High Pressure Cleaning Safely And Effectively

High pressure cleaning is the most effective way of cleaning your home, factories and equipments when properly executed. It is able to remove stubborn dirt and grime that normal cleaning procedures are not capable of. It is also an economical cleaning method as it�s not very wasteful on water and chemical usage is greatly reduced. The following are tips on how to maximize high pressure cleaning benefits safely and effectively.

Being able to vary the intensity of the lighting will allow you further control over the brightness of your lights and in turn how much power is being used. You can use fluorescent lighting and energy efficient bulbs to save even more money. In addition to the cost benefits, dimming switches give you control over the ambiance of the room. If you are hosting a dinner party or other event, you can customize your lighting with the simple turn of a dial.The safety of the person or persons doing the cleaning must have the foremost consideration. Appropriate safety equipment and harnesses such as goggles, steel-toed safety boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts must be worn. This is to ensure the body; especially the eyes are protected from harm when using high pressure cleaning equipment. Before starting with the job, protect or cover up nearby electrical equipments, electronic devices and other items that are prone to damage when wet. Ensure all lighting fixtures, electrical outlets and jacks are either removed or completely covered & sealed to make them waterproof. Always remember that the water jet from pressure washers are powerful enough to hurt or even kill, so avoid pointing your pressure washer tip to anyone. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer when using chemicals or detergents and make sure that they are suitable for pressure washer use. When working on high places, never pressure wash while standing on a ladder.During a secondary search, they found the victim partially under a dresser, a cardboard box, and some window treatments. Investigators said it appeared that the smoke alarm alerted the occupant, who tried to escape through window above the dresser. During the attempt, the dresser tipped over onto the victim.The three-story, 5 1 -unit apartment building was 145 feet (44 meters) long and 40 feet (12 meters) wide. It had concrete block walls and floors, as well as a wood-deck roof. Smoke alarms had been installed, but there were no sprinklers. The apartments, which measured 15 feet (5 meters) by 1 2 feet (4 meters), had their own bathrooms but no kitchens.

Keeping your gutters and eaves clean and free of debris is very important as clogged and dirty gutters can be costly to repair once damaged. Gutter cleaning is simply a matter of getting on your ladder and scooping out the debris and rinsing. Again, please be reminded not to use pressure wash when working on high places or on a ladder. Use extension poles that will enable you to clean high and hard to reach places. While you�re at it, check and ensure that your gutter system has no standing water as this can serve as a breeding place for mosquitoes.

Author: Shane Austen

Occupant dies in smoking fire

OHIO - A 37-year-old man died in his first-floor apartment when he was unable to escape from a fire started by smoking materials.

Keeping your gutters and eaves clean and free of debris is very important as clogged and dirty gutters can be costly to repair once damaged. Gutter cleaning is simply a matter of getting on your ladder and scooping out the debris and rinsing. Again, please be reminded not to use pressure wash when working on high places or on a ladder. Use extension poles that will enable you to clean high and hard to reach places. While you�re at it, check and ensure that your gutter system has no standing water as this can serve as a breeding place for mosquitoes.The building, valued at $500,000, had $1,000 worth of damage. The apartment's contents, valued at Sl, 500, were destroyed. An autopsy revealed that the victim, who was under the influence of prescribed medication and marijuana, died of smoke inhalation.The fixtures are also flexible. You can get a recessed lighting fixture to fit almost any size or shape you need in your home. You can have plain trim or decorative trim. Decorative trim includes wood, metal, or any color style. Along these lines, recessed lighting doesn't take up space from other things in your home. It looks as though it is part of the surface.

The building, valued at $500,000, had $1,000 worth of damage. The apartment's contents, valued at Sl, 500, were destroyed. An autopsy revealed that the victim, who was under the influence of prescribed medication and marijuana, died of smoke inhalation.

Author: Tremblay, Ken

Recessed Lighting Improves The Look Of Your Home

Lighting is an important component for a home. In addition to serving practical purposes, lighting also provides decor to your home. It can even affect the mood of you and your family. Therefore, your lighting goes a long way in the overall appeal of your home. One of the best lighting systems you can look in to is recessed lighting. Recessed lighting offers many benefits that come in many varieties and offer several benefits.

When cleaning wooden decks and fences, keep in mind that wood can be easily damaged by using too much water pressure, so proceed with caution. Choosing the right detergent or chemical is important for proper cleaning without damaging the wood.Clearly, recessed lighting is definitely something you should consider for your home. It is easy to install and provides a lot of decorative and functional advantages. You can dictate your own layout for the lighting and control how you want it to look. Consult an electrical contractor to ask about the best options for recessed lighting in your home.Recessed lighting can serve several purposes. It can serve as your primary lighting source in any room. One switch can turn on all of the lighting fixtures in your basement or living room. You can also use recessed lighting for a specific purpose, such as above your home office desk or in the bathroom. It can also be used to illuminate specific decorations, such as a painting or a trophy case. There is no limit to the number of things for which you can use recessed lighting. Its flexibility allows you to determine how much of it you want in your home.When working on brick, mortar or concrete walls, initial preparations must be done before it can be pressure washed. Ensure that all nearby windows, doors and openings are tightly closed to avoid water entry to indoor spaces. Cracks must be repaired and electrical wall outlets and fixtures must be sealed or protected from water to avoid damage and electrocution. Some owners might also want their plants, flowers and vegetations to be protected. In areas with very hot and humid weather, mold, algae or mildew growth might be present. A concrete cleaner with anti-mold and mildew properties is effective in removing and preventing future re-growth.In addition the decorative and functional benefits, recessed lighting is also very cost efficient. Any electrician will tell you that recessed lighting will save you a great deal of money on your power bill. The parts are more energy efficient, and the bulbs operate on lower voltage. In many areas you might want to use a switch that allows you to dim the lighting, especially in areas like your basement or dining room.

Clearly, recessed lighting is definitely something you should consider for your home. It is easy to install and provides a lot of decorative and functional advantages. You can dictate your own layout for the lighting and control how you want it to look. Consult an electrical contractor to ask about the best options for recessed lighting in your home.

Author: Nick Messe

Onteco Corporation, ONTC, Subsidiary, Nexphase Lighting, Inc., UL 1598 and UL 8750 Testing Has Been Completed and Compliance Report to Be Issued Shortly for It’s Nexsense Generation II Troffer Product

MIAMI -- Onteco Corporation (PINK SHEETS: ONTC), (the “Company”, or “Onteco”), announced today that its subsidiary, NexPhase Lighting, Inc. (“NexPhase”), a designer, developer and manufacturer of high efficiency, high quality LED intelligent lighting fixtures, today announced that UL 1598 and UL 8750 testing has been successfully completed by Intertek for it’s generation II NexSense troffer product and a compliance report will be issued shortly.

Other key features include a dual-contact terminal design for secure electrical contact, space-saving positive side locks for wire-to-board connections, and a mating guide on PCB versions that helps facilitate mating and protects terminals during mating and unmating.For more information on the Flexi-Mate(TM) Connector System, to view inventory and to download our product brochure, please visit http://www.heilind.com/products/molex/news/molex_FlexiMate.asp.> About Heilind ElectronicsAfter thorough research, choose the crystal fixture that perfectly suits your preferences. One major aspect about purchasing chandeliers on the Internet is that, these online stores will let you browse on its collection and display of detailed photos, along with the exact descriptions of the different designs sold there.It is vital to first determine what size of chandelier will you need to install in your home. To do this, you need to measure the width, and the other dimensions of your room. Once you determine the ideal size, it's time to start looking for the right lighting fixture that will accentuate the existing decor of the room where you wish to hang it.To be sure you go to a credible and professional chandelier dealer, do a lot of research and make comparisons of the online store's prices, payment modes, warranty options and cancellation terms. As there different crystal lighting designs online, customers should ask for pictures and details of the different lighting pieces they offer."We are excited to be offering our customers this first-of-its-kind family of connectors from Molex," said Alan Clapp, Heilind Vice President. "Flexi-Mate meets our customers' need for flexibility and space savings, and helps them keep up with ever-expanding LED and LCD applications."Flexi-Mate connectors are designed for LED TVs and standard room-lighting applications that require the placement of LEDs on interconnecting panels across the full width of the display or lighting fixture.Jon Cooper, President of NexPhase, stated, “We have worked closely with Intertek on this UL 1598 and UL 8750 testing and we are excited that we have passed all required independent testing for our generation II NexSense Troffer product. These Underwriter Laboratory compliance and safety tests are essential to have in order to sell LED lighting product in commercial applications.” We expect to report the results of other testing in process within the next weeks which will be significant to NexPhase and our customers.

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "forecast," "anticipate," "plan," "planning," "expect," "believe," "will likely," "should," "could," "would," "may" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or global economic conditions - activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity markets.

Molex and Heilind Partner to Offer Flexi-Mate™

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, North America's largest interconnect distributor, has added Molex's new Flexi-Mate family of connectors to its already comprehensive inventory of connectors. Flexi-Mate connectors provide a full range of both board-to-board and wire-to-board solutions.

A perfect way to shop for chandeliers is through the Internet. Currently, there are a lot of online shops that offer a wide array of good-quality, attractive and affordable lighting fixtures. These online shops offer customers unique lighting designs and styles, as well as give customers affordable payment options.In order make sure that you find the best lighting fixture that is appropriate for your home's existing dimensions, you need to first do a lot of research on the different models and styles available, by visiting your neighborhood home decor or lighting shop, and by surfing for home lighting info from online stores and consumer information sites on the Internet. If you wish to buy a chandelier online, you won�t have a lighting consultant present to help you figure out how to measure or install it.This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "forecast," "anticipate," "plan," "planning," "expect," "believe," "will likely," "should," "could," "would," "may" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or global economic conditions - activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity markets.About NexPhase Lighting, Inc.Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, medical, military, lighting and solar. Established in 1938, the company operates 39 manufacturing locations in 16 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com. Follow Molex on Twitter at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors, YouTube at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, Facebook at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read the Molex blog at www.connector.com.However, have you noticed how some chandeliers just don't seem to fit in the rooms that they are hung? It could be perhaps that they are too big and would seem to overwhelm a room. Other ornate designs simply would not be able to match the other design elements of the room. In order to help you avoid these flaws, consult with your nearest home decor or lighting expert, and ask for the best options in making the chandelier work well for you.It would sometimes be a lonely and error-prone way to buy such an elegant home d�cor piece. And at certain online venues, you could find yourself buying a totally substandard product, as it has already happened to many buyers. For best results, buyers are advised to first consult with a professional home d�cor or lighting specialist for the best lighting options and pricing schemes, before you decide to purchase any decorative lighting fixture online.The Flexi-Mate design includes coplanar board-to-board connectors that are used to snap together small panels containing LED lights. A wire-to-board option to connect the LED boards to the main power board is included, and a terminating connector used as a shortening device to complete an open-loop signal is available.Tips To Ensure That You By The Right Chandelier Online

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Crystal Chandeliers: The Risk Of Buying Online

Crystal chandeliers are perfect lighting fixtures for living rooms, foyers, dining rooms and ballrooms. They not only provide elegant ambient lighting, they also add a truly unique element of style and sophistication to your current home decor.

For more information about NexPhase Lighting, Inc. visit: http://www.nexphaselighting.comSafe Harbor Statement:SOURCE Heilind ElectronicsOnteco Corporation was founded to develop innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions to some of the most significant environmental challenges facing us today. Additionally, these solutions must show promise of generating significant, ongoing profits for the company. The company determined that one industry that meets these criteria is the Energy Saving Lighting Industry, and as a result acquired NexPhase Lighting, Inc., in February 2011.Size And Dimension Are Important Before Choosing Which Type To BuyThe system provides designers with several interconnect options, and the 3.00mm (.118") mated height meets the needs of TV and room lighting unit designers who continue to strive for thinner designs.The Internet Is a Convenient Venue For Chandelier-ShoppingFounded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products. Heilind has 25 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.> About Molex IncorporatedNexPhase Lighting, Inc. is a designer and developer of proprietary high quality LED (light-emitting diode) lighting fixtures and control systems for commercial applications. It believes its products will be the lowest cost, highest efficacy fixtures available in the LED Lighting Industry. All NexPhase lighting products incorporate its proprietary “NexSense Technology TM,” which provides benefits well beyond the generally acknowledged advantages of all other LED lighting fixtures. NexSense control systems use a unique, “patent pending’ wireless protocol, which provides for an unsurpassed reduction in architecture and infrastructure installation cost in commercial applications, as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ongoing operation costs.

It would sometimes be a lonely and error-prone way to buy such an elegant home d�cor piece. And at certain online venues, you could find yourself buying a totally substandard product, as it has already happened to many buyers. For best results, buyers are advised to first consult with a professional home d�cor or lighting specialist for the best lighting options and pricing schemes, before you decide to purchase any decorative lighting fixture online.

Author: Vanessa Doctor

Lumenpulse Appoints Peter D. Karol Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Lumenpulse Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced that Peter D. Karol, an LED and technology legal expert, has joined as executive vice president and general counsel. Based in Boston, Karol will oversee all aspects of Lumenpulse's legal strategy, including business agreements, intellectual property rights, corporate governance and regulatory management.

Regardless of what type of home or apartment you live in, Hampton Bay lighting is sure to have something that you need. For example, Hampton Bay sales many lighting fixtures that works solely on solar energy for people who are environmentally friendly. If you are considering buying a new lighting fixture or fan, but don�t want to spend a lot of money, be sure to check out the number one name in lighting fixtures and fans: Hampton Bay. Create a different mood in every room with our selection of lamps, chandeliers and ceiling fans. Whether it's a warm wood fan or an icy crystal chandelier, you'll find countless ways to illuminate your home.The full Lumenpulse executive team line-up can be seen here ( http://www.lumenpulse.com/en/company/mteam/ )."Peter's expertise and solid track record add important depth as our executive team works to grow our company in the rapidly expanding global LED fixtures market," said François-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President and CEO of Lumenpulse. "He knows what makes LED and technology companies tick from an IP, legal and governance standpoint, and we look forward to him bringing the same best practices to Lumenpulse."Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email ContactBack light : Illumination from behind (and usually above) a subject to produce a highlight along its edge and consequent separation between the subject and its backgroundThe right Hampton Bay Lighting for your home.Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of LSG and its products and the anticipated placement of the company's products throughout India and elsewhere, and/or statements using terminology such as "anticipate,""assume,""believe,""estimate,""expect,""goal,""intend,""plan,""project,""seek,""target" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of LSG with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements."In the next twenty years, India will boast over 68 cities with populations exceeding 1 million; by comparison, in all of Europe there presently exists 35 urban centers which have reached that level of resident density," said Mr. Atul Lall, DMD of Dixon Technologies. "Such unprecedented growth will see over a trillion dollars deployed towards generating energy, and a sustained focus by the government to ensure use of energy efficient technologies. We at Dixon are eager to utilize our strength of network covering the whole of India to see to it that Lighting Science Group's energy efficient lighting solutions find their way into every part of the country.""Our entry into China earlier in the year and now India is an indication of what's to come for Lighting Science Group as we solidify our worldwide brand presence," said Jim Haworth, chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group. "With rising energy prices around the globe, emerging markets in the East are searching for sustainable solutions that can meet the demands of their exponentially growing population base. Lighting Science Group's LED products not only deliver substantial energy savings over traditional lighting options but also offer unparalleled quality, performance and longevity. Our products are a shining example of the exciting advancements that will shortly characterize the home, commercial and infrastructure landscapes of rapidly developing countries all over the world."

Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email Contact

Lighting Science Group Partners with Dixon Technologies to Bring Its Ultra-Efficient, LED Lighting Solutions to the Indian Market

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. and NEW DELHI, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) -- a leader in the ultra-efficient LED lighting revolution -- has secured Dixon Technologies as the company's exclusive distributor of its high performance LED bulbs, fixtures and infrastructure products in India's 1.8 billion dollar lighting market. By capitalizing on Dixon's established and extensive network in India, Lighting Science Group will help the subcontinent meet its rapidly growing energy and infrastructure demands.

About Lumenpulse Inc.All the facilities are audited and approved by Multinational Customers, as per their global standards. This ensures that customers are able to optimize their operations by lowering their costs, provide reliable and safe products to their customers and reducing their time to market.Ballast : A device used with an electric-discharge lamp to obtain the necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current and wave form) for starting and operatingFor more information, please visit: www.lumenpulse.com .About Dixon TechnologiesFounded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide.Lumenpulse's latest leadership addition comes after recent appointments of other LED industry luminaries to its all-star executive team. This leadership group -- together with Lumenpulse's specification-grade, sustainable products -- is focused on tapping into the LED fixtures market that totaled $3.8B in 2010 and is estimated to grow to $9B by 2014 (Source: Strategies Unlimited).More recently, Karol served as general counsel at Joule Unlimited, a privately-held clean technology company in Massachusetts. He also served as general counsel at Lycos, the pioneering online portal, and as the deputy general counsel for publicly traded and privately held healthcare companies.According to Karol, "The LED space continues to innovate as demand for new, sustainable and well designed commercial lighting fixtures continues to grow. Lumenpulse has developed a great position in the market, and I look forward to helping the company achieve its ambitions."For more information on Lighting Science Group LED products, please visit www.lsgc.com.

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Hampton Bay Lighting � Only The Best!

Hampton Bay lighting is the only source you will need to find high-quality fans and lighting fixtures, for very low prices. Hampton Bay lighting has been the premier name for fans and light fixtures, and with good reason. Hampton Bay lighting provides a quality of service that is unsurpassed by all other companies. Whether you want a fan or light fixture for your bedroom, bathroom, dinning room, Hampton Bay will be sure to find something that fits your needs. Also, be aware that Hampton Bay lighting is on the cutting edge of technology. Recently, Hampton Bay introduced a four way metal solar light that produces a super bright white light that powers itself from a combination of batteries and solar energy. Or, Hampton Bay lighting also sells more traditional looking fans and lighting fixtures if you are looking for a more traditional look to your house.

Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match the form factor of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor applications. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; it has a manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico; the Company's European operations are based in Goes, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 600 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at www.lsgc.com.A respected Columbia Law School- and Wharton-educated leader, Karol brings significant legal and business experience in the LED lighting sector, having served as general counsel to Color Kinetics through its acquisition by Philips.Some of the uses for Hampton Bay lighting can include:Headquartered in Noida, Dixon is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering high quality, Cost Effective Solutions for Consumer electronics, Lighting, Set Top Boxes and home appliances for the Domestic (India) and International markets. With fiscal year 2009-2010 revenues of USD $200 million (Rs.1000 Crores), Dixon provides its customers with world-class electronics products through a network of manufacturing facilities spread across India. Dixon is ISO 9000 &14001 certified.Dixon Technologies' distribution network features 11 branch offices, in addition to over 1300 dealers and 100 distributors, helping to ensure competitive product placement throughout the country.

Regardless of what type of home or apartment you live in, Hampton Bay lighting is sure to have something that you need. For example, Hampton Bay sales many lighting fixtures that works solely on solar energy for people who are environmentally friendly. If you are considering buying a new lighting fixture or fan, but don�t want to spend a lot of money, be sure to check out the number one name in lighting fixtures and fans: Hampton Bay. Create a different mood in every room with our selection of lamps, chandeliers and ceiling fans. Whether it's a warm wood fan or an icy crystal chandelier, you'll find countless ways to illuminate your home.

Author: Mike Yeager