June 29, 2012 - New York-Penn League (NYPL) State College Spikes NILES, OH - Joely Rodriguez was superb on the mound, tossing five scoreless frames to start the game, but the State College Spikes let a late lead slip away for the second night in a row as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers took a 3-2 decision on Friday night at Eastwood Field.

Rodriguez made his third start of the year his best by allowing just three hits and a walk over his tenure on the mound. The southpaw also struck out three batters, including two in his final inning of work.

State College (7-5) had to wait out a 1 hour, 14 minute weather delay before the game could begin, but jumped on the board in the third inning. Chris Diaz singled with one out and proceeded to steal second base and advanced to third on Barrett Barnes's single. Diaz then scored on a groundout by Samuel Gonzalez to give the Spikes a 1-0 lead.

In the fourth inning, State College manufactured another run. Yhonathan Barrios led off with a single and stole second base before going to third on a flyout. Jared Lakind then brought Barrios in with a groundout to make it a 2-0 Spikes lead.

Mahoning Valley (5-7) would start its comeback in the seventh inning, however. Spikes reliever Adrian Sampson, who retired the Scrappers 1-2-3 with a pair of strikeouts in the sixth inning, gave up a one-out single to Joe Wendle. Hunter Jones followed with a double down the left field line, his first hit of the series, to plate Wendle. Jones would then score on Aaron Siliga's base hit one batter later to tie the game, 2-2.

The Scrappers then took their first and last lead of the game in the eighth inning. Tyler Naquin started the frame by reaching second base on a Lakind error. After a sacrifice bunt, Charlie Valerio delivered a sacrifice fly to center field to score Naquin and make it 3-2, Mahoning Valley.

Jordan Cooper (0-1) took the loss after allowing the Scrappers' eighth-inning run, which was unearned, in his lone inning of work. Sampson, who made his professional debut on Friday, struck out four batters over two innings while allowing two runs on a total of four hits.

Jacob Lee (1-0) earned the win in relief for Mahoning Valley after retiring all eight batters he faced, four via strikeout, over 2 2/3 innings. Lee took over for Scrappers starter Jake Sisco, whose 6 1/3 innings were the most in a single outing for a Spikes opponent on the mound. Sisco yielded both State College runs on a total of six hits and two walks.

Wendle went 3-for-4 on the game for Mahoning Valley, one night after driving in the game-winning run as a pinch-hitter.

Saturday, the Spikes finish their six-game road trip with the last of a three-game series against the Scrappers at Eastwood Field. The matchup, scheduled for 7:05 p.m., will pit State College right-hander Jake Burnette (0-1), the Pirates' seventh-round draft choice in 2011, against Mahoning Valley right-hander Luis DeJesus (0-0), whose 0.82 ERA places him among the New York-Penn League's leaders.

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COLUMBIACOUNTY Low-income residents who have medical conditions affected by the summers growing heat, but no air conditioning, may be able to get a unit installed thanks to a yearly program from the state and federal governments.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that the states annual cooling initiative is once again available to qualified low income residents, for whom extended periods of hot weather may pose a medical emergency because of their health issues.

The initiative is funded by Washingtons Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and administered through the NYS Homes and Community Renewal agency, which has set aside $3 million from the federal LIHEAP funds which also provides heating assistance during the winter months for the air conditioner program.

The late spring and early summer, said Cuomo, have already brought several heat waves, which can be life-and-death matters for New Yorkers with serious medical conditions.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer also expressed support for the program. I strongly urge eligible families and seniors to take advantage of this program, he said, to help keep their homes safe and comfortable.

Locally, it will be administered by the nonprofit organizations Columbia Opportunities, Inc., and Community Action of Greene County, Inc.

Columbia Opportunities Executive Director Tina Sharpe said Friday eligibility is determined by three criteria the household must meet the LIHEAP low-income guidelines; at least one member must be diagnosed with a chronic or acute medical condition which would be aggravated by extreme heat conditions; and there must be written documentation from a doctor that air-conditioning assistance is critical to prevent a heat emergency.

Sharpe also explained that the funding is not for households that already have a working air conditioner, or which have received one from the state either from an earlier round of HCR funding or the states NYSERDA funding.

Sharpe said the purpose of the initiative is not to cool an entire residence, but provide a safe zone for the party needing it. Were not trying to air condition the whole apartment, she said.

Its to create a cool space in the home of a low-income person that has a medical condition, Sharpe said, adding that the zone is usually the bedroom.

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Friday, June 29, 2012, by Rob Bear

With nearly half the country set to be blanketed by 100+ temperatures, this weekend is looking like a scorcher. What better time to enjoy a roof deck? Well, there are probably plenty of better times, but for those hearty souls who don't mind a horrible sunburn, here are five of the best private roof decks on the market. This first rooftop escape comes from the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO and is part of the borough's most expensive listing, the $19M penthouse at 1 Main Street. Featured on Selling New York, the apartment has been through a few brokers without, well, selling, but certainly has plenty going for it. Situated in the building's clocktower, the penthouse has views through the clock of the Manhattan skyline and bridges, three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a private elevator to access all three levels.

Not surprisingly, the best rooftop decks are often part of a city's most expensive listings. Take this swimming pool, perched atop the townhouse at 74 Beacon Street in Boston. The house, currently listed for $14.95M, was designed by noted Boston architect Asher Benjamin in 1828, but has been updated to incorporate modern sensibilities, like a rich person's desire to have a swim and a view of the Boston skyline at the same time. With six bedrooms, six baths, and 8,450 square feet of luxury interiors, the rest of the house is nothing to shrug at either.

Compared to the cities of the northeast, where space is at a premium, the mansions of South Florida rarely feature roofdecks. After all, who needs the space on top when there are broad lawns and ground-level patios to enjoy. Well, apparently there's at least one owner who wasn't satisfied without a rooftop to lounge on. Listed for $19.5M, the vaguely-Mediterranean mansion in Highland Beach, Fla. measures almost 20,000 square feet, with eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, guest house, dock, and stunning views of both the ocean and the intracoastal waterway.

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338 Spear St., San Francisco

Beds: 2 Bath: 2 Square footage: 1,2o0 Price: $5,000/month

This apartment is only steps from the Embarcadero, the Financial District, San Francisco's famous Farmers Market, and some of the city's finest restaurants. Highlights of the kitchen include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and large windows overlooking the San Francisco skyline. Carpeted flooring lines the master bedroom, which features a master bathroom equipped with dual vanities and both a shower and a jetted tub. This unit includes a single-car parking space.

Leasing agent: Jeanne Zimmermann, McGuire Real Estate, (415) 901-2779,

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2187 Braemar Road, Oakland

Beds: 3 Bath: 2 Square footage: 2,715 Price: $3,600/month

Constructed in 1955, this property features a fine Oakland hills setting and exquisite interior detail, along with an ideal location. Highlights of the kitchen include modern appliances, tile countertops and adequate cabinet storage. The entryway features hardwood flooring, which flows into the grand living room and the formal dining area. A fireplace is found in the living room, along with bay windows and a tall ceiling. This property provides a two-car garage.

Leasing agent: Frank Hennefer, Wells and Bennett Realtors, (510) 485-7235, fhennefer@sbcglobal.net.

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

If you've gotten work done on your home without obtaining the necessary permits or submitting it for inspection, now is the time to come clean, penalty-free.

From July 1 through September 30, homeowners who have skirted the rules are encouraged to participate in an amnesty program.

Homeowners in unincorporated Clark County will pay normal fees for permits, inspections and plan reviews, but will not be charged penalties.

Fees for residential-related construction projects range from $150 to $400. The Building Department's Permit Application Center is located at 4701 W. Russell Road.

"This initiative gives homeowners the opportunity to come forward to address and resolve any repair work in their home that requires permits and inspections," said Clark County Commission Chair Susan Brager. "The goal of the program is to not penalize homeowners but to ensure that any repair or remodeling work done at their residence is safe and built to code."

The most common projects on residential properties done without necessary permits include garage conversions, room additions, patio covers and water heater installations.

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LANCASTER, Pa., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We all love to bring things home from vacation. This year, in addition to the usual trinkets and T-shirts, how about bringing back a few practical ideas and products to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, many of which you can put into action almost as soon as you get home?

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The VISION House in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot presented by Green Builder Media (GBM) in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering is designed to provide real solutions for contemporary green living.Since living green begins at home and a "green" kitchen is becoming a priority for many homeowners, it's one of the focal points of the exhibit which incorporates flooring and cabinet products by Armstrong World Industries.

Kids Learn Earth-Friendly Tips

The exhibit represents a modern 21st century home, designed with sustainable products and intelligent systems. Throughout the exhibit, children and adults are encouraged to consider how they can reduce their personal impact on the planet. The experiential exhibit highlights the very best in green residential design, including high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, whole-home automation systems, and products like hardwood floors and wood cabinets.

The hardwood floors are not just beautiful; they're also durable and long lasting. "This type of flooring from Armstrong allows people to enjoy wood's natural beauty, while knowing it was derived from a carefully managed renewable resource," said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president, Marketing, Armstrong Residential Flooring.

150 Years of Innovation and Sustainability

In its 150 years of doing business, Armstrong has a history of innovation and wise use of resources. Its interior products business began by recycling cork waste to make linoleum flooring for homes and commercial buildings. One hundred years later, the company is still making linoleum with natural ingredients, and now markets the most extensive portfolio of residential floor products available genuine hardwood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl sheet and tile as well as cabinets and ceiling products.

As the world's largest hardwood flooring company and a manufacturer of wood cabinetry products, Armstrong has a vested interest in protecting the forests where the raw materials originate. "Our commitment to sustainability requires that we protect the communities where we extract, process and manufacture our wood products," said Villanueva-Heras.

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On Thursday, June 28, the Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub in the Old Carnegie Library opened its doors for a small pre-opening party hosted by pub owner Bradley Howe (pictured) and building owners Karoline Morrison and Dennis Beals. The event was a chance for community members to get a taste of what's to come: delicious foods, authentic Aussie and Kiwi culture, and lots of fun.

On Thursday, June 28, the Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub in the Old Carnegie Library on N.W. Market Street opened its doors for a small pre-opening party hosted by pub owner Bradley Howe and building owners Karoline Morrison and Dennis Beals.

The event was a chance for community members to meet the pub owner, sample some of Melinda Sims' delicious creations, and see the remodeling of the 3000-square-foot groundfloor space that formerly housed Carnegie's French restaurant and stood empty for well over a year.

Morrison first announced the new tenant in January and she's as excited now as she was then.

"I think it's going to be a great change for Market Street," she said. "It's something completely new for the building."

Morrison put to rest some of the public's concern about moving a pub into an historic building by stating, "Brad has done the interior in a way that it can be completely turned back into being an old library. The old shelves are still in the basement!"

The Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub is Seattle's only exclusively Aussie and Kiwi Pub that has been bringing the authentic taste and culture of down under to Seattle for the past 11 years. They offer all the "pub classics from down under" including steak pie, split pea soup, sausage rolls, and of course, vegemite sandwiches. They also carry imported beers and screen rugby, cricket, and soccer matches on their 'tellies'. Originally from Australia, owner Bradley Howe has been a Ballard resident for twenty years but waited to open up his pub in Ballard until the right place came along. The Old Carnegie Library is that place.

"It's unique, and in the heart of Ballard," Howe said. "When I had a chance to look at it, I walked in and knew right away what I was going to do and where everything was going to go."

"It reminds us of home," Brad's niece and head of the kitchen, Melinda Sims, chimed in.

Sims explained that in Australia the pub is the center of the community and you'll often find pubs in old buildings.

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Showcasing Energy Efficient Lamps for Commercial Use

Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display (Booth #L326) at LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition, to be held at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 19 to 21, 2012.

Event: LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition Venue: TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall Exhibition Date: June 19 to 21, 2012 GlacialLight Booth: Booth #L326

GlacialLight will be showcasing their wide range of LED lighting as well as introducing their upgraded version of LED lamps designed for commercial usage, GL-AR111-V2 LED. Part of the indoor Vega series, these GlacialLight LED lamps are a direct and energy efficient replacement for traditional interior AR111 halogen lamps.

GlacialLight will also be featuring their newly released LED flood light series using Philips Lumileds LED chips, Arcturus GL-Baylight series, Pollux series LED panel lights, and Capella series down lights. GlacialLight will also be displaying a number of other LED lighting solutions including: LEDs with dimming functionality, high bay lights, lamp lights, LED tubes as well as flood light solutions.

LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition will be an ideal venue to meet, and do face-to-face business, with the leaders of GlacialTech/GlacialLight (Booth #L326) and procure the latest in LED products.

Excellent LED lighting products you can trust Design of LED lighting products is based on three core technologies including electrical design (LED drivers), mechanical design (cooling devices), and optical design (lamp holders), respectively performed by GlacialPower, GlacialTech, and GlacialLight in the GlacialTech family. With the three core technologies in hand, GlacialTech has integrated all the resources required for exceptional designs and manufactures excellent LED lighting products you can trust.

About GlacialLight GlacialTech Inc., is a diversified provider of cooling, power supply, and PC enclosure solutions for consumer and industrial applications. Having established strong relationships with LED semiconductor Co.'s, thermal, SMPS and mechanism technology leaders worldwide, GlacialTech leverages world-class engineering, efficient manufacturing and highest-quality materials to provide high brightness, low power LED lighting solutions for indoor, outdoor and other customized applications under the GlacialLight brand. Please visit the company homepage at http://www.GlacialLight.com.

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ATLANTA, June 29, 2012 - The Board of Directors of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company") today declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on July 18, 2012.

About Acuity Brands (AYI)

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world`s leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia. The company`s lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Carandini, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Tersen, Sunoptics, Sensor Switch, Lighting Control & Design(TM), Synergy Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity(TM), Dark to Light, ROAM, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and Acculamp.

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GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Demonstrating excellence in new product development and leadership in LED lighting, six Hubbell Lighting brands (www.hubbelllighting.com) distinguished themselves by capturing 12 awards at the recently concluded Product Innovation Awards (PIA) ceremonies sponsored by Architectural/SSL magazine, the premier publication in the lighting industry dedicated to the design, development, application, and specification of solid state lighting.

Recognizing industry leaders for their cutting-edge accomplishments, the PIA awards determine and honor the most innovative LED and solid-state luminaires on the market. As an industry leader in lighting technology for over a century committed to serving the commercial, industrial, institutional and residential market places, we are very proud to be recognized for our innovations in solid-state lighting and product performance, noted Scott Muse, President of Hubbell Lighting.

The Hubbell Lighting brands honored included Kim Lighting (3 awards), Beacon Products (5 awards), Kurt Versen, Prescolite, Hubbell Outdoor Lighting, and Dual-Lite. Specific products from these Hubbell Lighting brands that were recognized included:

With all the accolades, what we are most proud of is that our LED products not only focus on energy efficiency, but on the ability to deliver exceptional illumination quality to our customers that directly contribute to improving their environment as well as their operations Muse concluded.

About Hubbell Lighting:

Hubbell Lighting is one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America. The company provides a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. Hubbell Lighting brands include Alera Lighting, Architectural Area Lighting, Beacon Products, Columbia Lighting, Compass Products, Devine Lighting, Dual-Lite, HomeStyle Lighting, Hubbell Building Automation, Hubbell Industrial Lighting, Hubbell Outdoor Lighting, Kim Lighting, Kurt Versen, Prescolite, Progress Lighting, Security Lighting, Spaulding Lighting, Sportsliter Solutions, Sterner Lighting Systems, Thomasville Lighting, and Whiteway.

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