Civic improvements and financial matters were on the agenda for Oneida aldermen Monday.

City attorney Dan Alcorn said there has been a default judgment in the citys favor with regards to the former Oneida Snack Shack on U.S. 34 in the city. He advised waiting 30 days before the city demolishes the former restaurant.

Ward 2 Alderman Chris Campagna reported he had asked Tyler Bock to mow an unoccupied property which had grown unsightly and presented a bill for $105 for Bocks services, for which the council approved payment.

Aldermen also discussed several other properties in the city which are, or may be, in violation of the citys ordinances with regard to repair of property or unsightly grass and weeds. Photos will be taken and presented to the city attorney for notices to be sent.

Clean Up Day will be Friday with all items on the curb by 7 a.m. If possible, large items need to be broken down and smaller ones need to be in bags or bundled up. Items that will not be picked up are: tires, batteries, oil/fuel, paint, landscaping (tree limbs, brush, grass clippings), automotive parts, structural tear downs (lumber or concrete), hazardous items, electronics, items more than five feet long and items placed by non-residents.

There will be no garbage collection on Clean Up Day.

Ward 1 Alderman Mike Ader reported on the Trees Forever project which was accomplished quickly with the help of Rutledge RW Landscaping and Nursery of Alpha.Ader said planting would have taken much longer without Rutledges help. Local Brownies and FFA members also assisted with the project.City employee Dan Lawson has a schedule for watering the trees at least once a week.

A bid from Mike Cannon of Altona to repair and replace sidewalks in the city was approved. Additions may be made to the original amount of sidewalk to be done so aldermen approved the bid with the stipulation that all work was not to exceed the budgeted amount for sidewalks.

Teresa Welch of Blucker, Kneer and Associates reported on the citys audit which resulted in clean opinion from the accounting firm.

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ST. LOUIS St. Louis officials say communications mistakes are to blame for the failure to remove a dead deer from near the Gateway Arch for a full day.

A deer bounded into the downtown area Friday afternoon. It was seen along busy streets and even inside a parking garage. It eventually ended up on Memorial Drive near the Arch, where it was struck by a car and killed. Police moved it off the roadway to a gravel area along the side of the road.

But the dead deer remained there until Saturday. City streets director Todd Waelterman says his department would have removed the deer immediately but was never notified about it.

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondo, the global leader in the track and field, indoor sport and contract flooring markets, has signed an agreement with Carpell Surfaces, Inc., to expand its representation of Mondo's artificial turf products to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

Based in Granby, Quebec, Carpell Surfaces sells and installs state-of-the-art synthetic turf systems in sports facilities throughout Canada and the United States. The company has been an authorized Mondo dealer for Eastern Canada since 2006. Now, through Carpell Sports Surfaces in Concord, N.H., Carpell representatives will collaborate with Mondo sales professionals to serve synthetic turf customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S.

"Carpell Surfaces has a well-established reputation for its quality and professionalism in Eastern Canada, which has made our partnership extraordinarily powerful and resulted in robust growth in that region," said Federico Stroppiana, CEO, Mondo Group. "We look forward to working with Carpell Surfaces as we expand our turf presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S."

Vertically integrated for full-service turf installation, Carpell uses only in-house, Mondo-certified installation personnel and owns all of the installation and grooming equipment used for installations, as well as the trucks that transport the equipment to job sites. This ensures consistent, efficient and effective installations.

About Carpell Surfaces, Inc.

Carpell Surfaces was founded in 2001 with the aim of fulfilling demands for safe and eco-friendly sports surfaces. The company sells and installs state-of-the-art synthetic turf and rubber track system in sports facilities throughout Canada and the United States

About Mondo

Mondo is the global leader in the track and field, indoor sport and contract flooring markets, manufacturing rubber flooring surfaces for virtually every application. More than 1,100 Mondo tracks and 800 Mondo artificial turf fields are installed worldwide. An official supplier of athletic tracks for the past nine Olympic Games and the upcoming 2012 London Olympics, Mondo also is the official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports federations and associations.

The company supplies a wide variety of commercial rubber flooring and manufactures luxury yachts under its Mondo Marine division.

A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo sells its products in more than 196 countries. The company's global headquarters are in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. For news updates, the latest on Mondo products and events, and the company's latest flooring installations, visit mondoworldwide.com and like Mondo America's Facebook page.

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Walking away from my mortgage was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. The decision still haunts me to this day. Like everyone who has walked away from their mortgages, I had my reasons.

Underwater

Like many people, my home was worth less than what I owed on it when I decided to walk away from my mortgage. It was not worth that much less than the amount owed on it but it was enough to make it impossible to sell. The only way it could have been sold is to have done a short sale on it or to have come to the closing table with a significant amount of money. I attempted to sell it two different times and both times the house stayed on the market for months with little interest.

Repairs Needed

The home was aging and in need of many repairs. It needed to be painted inside and out, the carpeting needed to be replaced, the windows needed to be replaced, the exterior of the home needed to be repaired in places, and the bathrooms were in need of remodeling. These repairs would have cost well over $10,000. It seemed pointless to sink more and more money into a home that was already not worth what was owed on it. I had already spent quite a bit of money on getting squirrels out of the attic and getting the roof replaced on it in an effort to try to help it sell.

Difficult Bank

I had a first and second mortgage on my home and had already saved it from foreclosure once. I knew from my dealings with my banks during that process that the company that had the second mortgage on my home was difficult to work with. They lost my paperwork and even lost money that I sent to them. Before walking away from my mortgage, I sent in paperwork twice to them to try to get my loan modified. They ignored it both times without even bothering to call me. In the end, it was easier to walk away than to try to deal with that bank.

My situation was also complicated by the fact that my ex-husband and I had problems coming to an agreement about the house so these were not the only reasons why I walked away from my mortgage. But at the end of the day, I chose to walk away and I am the one who has to live with the consequences of that decision.

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Work Begins

The project got underway today as the construction of the new storage pits began. It's a $3 million renovation that's taking place that will eventually have the Bison playing on the same surface that the St Louis Rams do.

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The countdown to the Bison football opener is 88 days away and when NDSU enters the FargoDome for its opener against Robert Morris they'll be playing on brand new field turf.

The project got underway today as the construction of the new storage pits began. It's a $3 million renovation that's taking place that will eventually have the Bison playing on the same surface that the St Louis Rams do.

Rob Sobolik FargoDome Executive Director: Right now you look out there and see, oh this is a concrete floor. That's kind of a bust. Where did that 3 million go? But, they're going to focus first on getting the new mechanical equipment that rolls the football turf in and off of the football out onto the field. Obviously, with a field that's 200 feet wide by 400 feet long, it doesn't come in one giant roll. It has to be transported. So, all of this stuff has to get connected, sewn together, and seemed together. It is a process and we expect over the next 10-14 days, that that's when people will start seeing what people always think of when they think of football turf in their mind; the actual green carpet going out onto the field.

Sobolik says July 10th the installation should be completed before the USA Wrestling Tournament. The Alerus Center is undergoing a similar renovation in Grand Forks.

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LED lighting to boom in 2H13, says Ledlink

Siu Han, Taipei; Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES[Tuesday 5 June 2012]

Ledlink Optics, a Taiwan-based firm that specializes in producing secondary optical lenses for LED lighting, was listed on the OTC market on June 5, 2012. According to chairman Te-Lung Tang, the market has been vying for "the year of LED lighting", but the price of LEDs has not reached its sweet spot. The revolution of indoor LED lighting will begin when the price of 160lm/W LED lighting decreases 50%. This is likely to take place in second-half 2012-2014.

According to Digitimes Research, the CAGR of the LED lighting market from 2012-2014 is approximately 85%. According to Tang, Ledlink's orders are likely to increase with this market trend if other factors (such as the debt crisis in Europe) do not affect the economy. Currently, the penetration rate of LED lighting is around 8-10%. It is very likely the penetration rate will exceed 10% in 2012, said Tang.

The firm indicated its global market share in the LED lighting market is about 35% and the firm has more than 2,000 secondary optical lenses. Ledlink's customers include industry leading firms such as Philips, Osram and GE.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has announced that its IRiS Lighting Systems P3LED directional series is the first in the world to be a Zhaga certified luminaire.

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Comprised of more than 190 companies from the lighting industry, Zhaga aims to develop mechanical, photometric, thermal and electronic specifications for interchangeability of LED light sources. Its goal is to achieve interchangeability of LED light sources to reduce cost and risk when developing products while not sacrificing design freedom and creativity. With Zhaga's efforts and certification, new LED light sources will be simpler to integrate and upgrade into existing environments and provide added confidence to end users.

Developed for demanding commercial and residential applications, the P3LED 3-inch aperture LED recessed series combines the flexibility of interchangeable optics with energy savings, long life and the sustainability of LED. The P3LED's unique design allows the light distribution to be modified during construction or years later by changing out the optical elements (trims), which are available in downlight, accent, wall wash and lens solutions. The series is currently available in 3000K CCT, 85 CRI typical (80 CRI minimum) and is designed to last 50,000 hours.

The P3LED features a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) option to work with Cooper Controls' Fifth Light advanced lighting management control system. The Fifth Light Technology Control and Management System conserves energy, reduces operating costs and improves light quality to maximize a building's performance. The system enables facility management to measure and control energy consumption across individual fixtures as well as provide for the integration and control of other building management systems across multiple applications.

The IRiS P3LED has recently been honored and recommended for specification in the fourth annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting Design Competition. The prestigious NGL competition recognizes and promotes excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED commercial lighting luminaires.

Cooper Lighting is a founding member of Zhaga and remains active in standards development. To learn more about Zhaga please visit their website at http://www.zhagastandard.org.

Cooper Lighting has made a significant investment in people, resources and technology to ensure the company provides first-class solutions to its customers' lighting challenges. The company offers a range of indoor and outdoor LED lighting products and controls, all of which are specifically designed to maximize energy and cost savings. For additional information on the Cooper Lighting's LED product offering, click here.

About Cooper LightingCooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (CBE), is the leading provider of world-class lighting fixtures and controls to commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential and utility markets. As lighting technologies have advanced over the years, Cooper Lighting has been at the forefront of the industry in helping businesses and communities leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the quality of the environment. For more information, visit http://www.cooperlighting.com.

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Larson Electronics, LLC 9419 E US Hwy. 175 Kemp, TX, 75143, USA

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com has announced the release of a sensor equipped LED area light for industrial and commercial applications. The LED250-1227-OS is designed to provide an automatically operated lighting solution for indoor and outdoor applications where efficiency, power and convenience are desired. Weatherproof and built to withstand demanding environments, this LED sensor light offers light output comparable to 250 watt halogen fixtures with the convenience of automatic night/day or motion activated operation.

The LED250-1227-OS LED Sensor Light from Larson Electronics' Magnalight is a powerful and durable sensor operated LED area light that provides the high performance of LEDs combined with the convenience of automatic night/day and motion sensing operation. Built to withstand demanding conditions, this LED sensor light is constructed of tough aluminum with a durable powder coat finish for resistance to the elements. The LED assembly is protected by a shatterproof polycarbonate lens with water tight seal, and all the mounting hardware is heavy gauge and designed to resist rust and corrosion. This LED light is weatherproof, vapor proof, and highly resistant to damage from shocks and impacts, making it ideal for security and outdoor lighting applications. The LED250-1227-OS LED sensor light is fitted with a high quality sensor which can detect both movement and light levels, making it well suited to use as a security light for parking areas, walkways, entryways, and building exteriors. The motion and light sensing capability of this light also makes it a good choice for use in areas where operators would like a light that automatically comes on when someone enters the area, and automatically switches off once they leave. This feature is desirable for those wanting to solve the problem of lights being left on while areas are not in use, thus reducing energy use and increasing lamp longevity. This LED floodlight provides plenty of illumination with output comparable to 250 watt metal halide floodlights. While the beam is longer but not as wide as a metal halide, the intensity and coverage makes it a very good alternative to hot running and higher maintenance HID lighting systems. Magnalight equips this sensor light with a heavy duty mounting bracket with four predrilled holes for easy installation and adjustable lamp and sensor brackets for precise control of operation. This lamp operates with standard 120-277 VAC current and has a rated operation life of 50,000+ hours, making it a simple and reliable lighting solution for those wanting automatic operation without compromising output or coverage.

"The LED250-1227-OS LED motion sensing security light offers operators long lasting, energy efficient light output," said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com. "Unlike the 250 watt metal halide light it replaces, this LED security light output can be positioned to avoid light pollution issues. "

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com carries an extensive inventory of LED work lights, LED wall pack lights, LED floodlights, and 12/24 volt LED lights. Visit Magnalight.com to view their entire inventory of LED lighting solutions or contact them for more information by calling 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

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Russell Dorsett

ORLANDO, Fla., -- Information Architects Corporation (OTCQB: IACH) announced that it has named former AIG executive J. Russell Dorsett as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Dorsett will be primarily responsible for implementing Information Architects' aggressive new growth strategy, including the integration of new business strategies and initiatives which are already in progress. Mr. Dorsett will also be responsible for identifying and expanding additional new business ventures for IACH. In addition to being the CEO, Mr. Dorsett will also join the Board of Directors of the corporation and assume the role of Chairman.

Mr. Dorsett is currently a director at Veris Settlement Partners, a position he has held since 2008. He also is the co-owner of Select Life Settlement Corporation, which has been active in the life settlement business since October of 2005. Mr. Dorsett's experience as an executive in the insurance industry dates back to 1974, and includes acting as a senior executive for a number of major insurance carriers. It also includes his tenure as Managing Director and CEO from 1995 to 2002 of American International Assurance, Australia (AIA) which was at that time the Australian division of insurance giant AIG. Mr. Dorsett also served on the Board of Directors of the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) for four years, and as President for two. Mr. Dorsett is a CLU and a 1972 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

"With Mr. Dorsett's comprehensive background," comments Tom Jaspers, IACH CFO, "I believe he will give Information Architects a great advantage in moving forward in a fresh direction. He has a wealth of experience in financial services both overseas and domestically, as well as a track record for leadership, both in large companies and in start-ups. He has also been deeply involved in the public policy issues around financial services regulation, particularly as it applies to life settlements and other evolving insurance related products and services. We are extremely optimistic about what he can achieve and the new level of excellence IACH can reach under his leadership."

"IACH has developed a bold new strategy, and appointing Mr. Dorsett to this new role is just the beginning of the revolutionary changes at hand. Tremendous work has been going on behind the scenes ever since last year when the share restructure positioned IACH to capitalize on new opportunities and to build a powerful new management team," remarks Nicole Craig, director.

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NEW YORK, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --New York-based agency Digital Brand Architects, DBA, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Talent Agency, a Paris-based talent agency that manages Europe's elite online influencers. The two trailblazing agencies will now work hand-in-hand to leverage their combined strengths and capabilities, cross-promote their stables of online talent, and stimulate new opportunities and improve competitiveness in the American and European markets.

"As we near our two-year anniversary andthe exponentialamount of growth and innovation in this space continues to propel us towards unlimited opportunities, global expansion is key," said Karen Robinovitz, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for DBA. "By strategically and synergistically partnering with our European counterpart, we plan to bring new global opportunities to our roster of talented influencers as well as leverage Talent Agency's division of digital content creators as we continue to break new ground here in the U.S."

Founded in 2010, DBA is a next-generation digital marketing consultancy known for innovative digital strategy and execution as well as for pioneering the first management monetization model for online publishers. By managing over 60 tastemakers solely in the online space, DBA has revolutionized the traditional talent management model and has transformed online influencers like The Glamourai, Honestly WTF, From Me To You, Sea of Shoes and Atlantic-Pacific into thriving media properties and household names. DBA negotiates lucrative partnerships and contracts for its clients, which include national television deals and commercials, global advertising campaigns, and high-profile brand ambassadorships, as well as consults on and develops their personal brands, shapes public profiles and expands influence beyond the blogosphere.

"I am delighted to be partnering with DBA because of their unparalleled expertise in the digital space and proven track record in working with the American luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries," said Elodie Jacquemond, CEO of Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Son, a digital agency in Paris, and co-founder and Talent Manager for Talent Agency. "Indeed, this alliance will allow theEuropeantalent we work with to be exposed to a broader range of brands and companies as well as work closely with the talented DBA team."

About DBA:

Launched in August 2010, DBA is a digital marketing consultancy with two dedicated arms, one for innovative strategy and execution across the digital space and the other for online talent management, representing top tier bloggers and online content producers. Through 25-plus years of experience, DBA has developed unparalleled relationships with top brands, companies, magazine and media properties, and influencers across multiple industries and segments. The media division guides brands in integrating the latest in multi-platform online and interactive technologies with traditional public relations and marketing communications. The management division represents the top online influencers in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle space.

About Talent Agency:

Founded in 2011 as a division of Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Son, Talent Agency is composed of new creative talent agents and the influencers they represent. The agency offers a variety of services that are designed to maximize the relationship between their clients and the brands they work with. Composed of two experienced agents and business experts in the fashion, beauty and luxury brands, Talent Agency offers services including product placement, sponsored content, event appearances and hosting, video production, and social networking strategy, as well as integrated marketing and PR partnerships with brands throughout Europe. Currently, Talent Agency represents Sushi Pedro, Marie Luv Pink, La Revue de Kenza and Mode Trotter.

Contact:Netta Ruth Marketing and Brand Development Coordinator Digital Brand Architects 133 W. 19th Street, Suite 5A New York, NY 10011 netta@thedigitalbrandarchitects.com

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