Who The Heck Is Ron Paul?
October 25, 2007
Who The Heck Is Ron Paul?
Ron Paul has been getting what the kids would call mad traffic. His currency as a political candidate is getting stronger, and the attention he gets online would make Obama green with envy. But who is this Ron Paul? Everybody’s talking about him, but I must confess, I’d paid him absolutely no mind whatsoever until somebody asked me, “So what do you think of Ron Paul?”
I hate to brag here, folks, but I have successfully called every election since Jimmy Carter. Don’t ask me how I do it. I just see these people perform on TV, and at some point it seems obvious who is moving away from the pack and into the Oval Office. I can’t do the same thing with the primaries-that is a complete mystery to me, at least until the very end when it’s clear who is kicking ass and who isn’t.
Last election, for example, when Howard Dean’s “scream controversey” surfaced, I knew he was doomed. Around that time it was painfully obvious to me that John Kerry would never, ever be president of the local yacht club,let alone the USA. Ditto for guys like Ross Perot, Bob Dole, and Jesse Jackson. None of these contenders ever had a chance.
NYIT Sustainable Landscape Design Blossoms
October 23, 2007
New York Institute of Technology Sustainable Landscape Design Blossoms Into New Nationally Registered Arboretum
Old Westbury, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2007: With its new nationally registered arboretum, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is now a member of the American Public Gardens Association, a professional organization that supports the public horticulture community and is committed to the display, education, research, and plant conservation of public gardens throughout North America.
The arboretum, part of the NYIT Old Westbury, N.Y., campus, displays a collection of trees and a variety of annual and perennial plants that are native to Long Island. Last spring, nearly 30 new species of trees, shrubs, flowering plants, groundcovers, and ferns were added to enhance existing vegetation on either side of a pathway that connects the academic quad and Gerry Hall, which houses NYIT’s Office of Admissions. Infrastructure upgrades included the installation of benches, horticultural signage, and walkway improvements. The start of NYIT’s Path of Achievement, a pathway of personalized engraved bricks commemorating loved ones and accomplishments, runs along the east side of the arboretum.New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino was instrumental in sponsoring and securing a $150,000 grant that was administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to NYIT to help fund the landscaping project.
LIPA Issues RFP for Power Supply Management Services
October 23, 2007
Long Island Power Authority Issues RFP for Power Supply Management Services
Uniondale, NY-October 17, 2007- The Long Island Power Authority (the Authority) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting proposals from firms interested in providing Power Supply Management (PSM) Services for a term of up to 10 years. PSM Services include the bidding and scheduling of generation resources either owned or controlled by the Authority as well as LIPA’s transmission assets into the New York, New England, and Pennsylvania - New Jersey - Maryland markets in which the Authority participates as well as the operation of the Authority’s power system in a least cost manner.
The PSM Services obtained in the RFP are currently being provided by KeySpan Energy Trading (now National Grid) under two contracts that expire at the end of 2009.
“In this RFP, the Authority is seeking to lower its costs of managing its generation and transmission resources while maintaining or improving the quality of such services,” said Authority President and CEO Kevin S. Law.
The PSM Services contracts obtained from the RFP would provide the Authority with services in the three areas listed below. The Authority may select up to three entities to provide these services.
Dowling College Helps Break the Silence About Mental Illness
October 23, 2007
Dowling College Helps Break the Silence About Mental Illness - Mental Illness Can Happen to Anyone…
OAKDALE, NY - In the past, the subject of mental illness was surrounded with mystery and fear. Today we realize understanding and support are powerful tools and can make a real difference in someone’s life.
Phi Delta Kappa at Dowling College presents Breaking the Silence, Teaching The Next Generation About Mental Illness on Monday, November 5, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This event will feature Guest Speaker Lorraine Kaplan, BTS Director of Educational Outreach and will take place in the Fortunoff Hall Hunt Room at Dowling’s Rudolph Campus in Oakdale.
Lorraine Kaplan has a M.S. in Education from Queens College and holds state certifications in elementary education, special education, reading, and music. After more than 25 years of public school teaching, she retired to devote much of her time to teaching educators and students about mental illness. Mrs. Kaplan has coauthored “Breaking the Silence: Teaching the Next Generation about Mental Illness” and is the project’s Director of Educational Outreach. She lectures extensively in schools and to organizations to promote mental illness education and is on the boards of Aid to the Developmentally Disabled, and NAMI Queens/Nassau.
Storm Aid Application Deadline for Queens and Brooklyn
October 23, 2007
Storm Aid Application Deadline for Queens and Brooklyn Homeowners Extended
NEW YORK, NY – The deadline for Queens and Brooklyn homeowners, renters and business owners to register for federal-state disaster assistance has been extended to November 16, state and federal recovery officials said today.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) extended the deadline because of concern for people who suffered damages from the August 8 storm, but who still have not applied for assistance.
“If you know a neighbor, family member, or friend who suffered losses from the August 8 storm, tell them that the deadline has been extended and urge them to apply,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Marianne C. Jackson of FEMA.
Disaster assistance can include home repair grants; disaster rental assistance; U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for individuals and business owners; and grants for serious disaster-related needs and expenses.
“Take advantage of the extra time,” said State Coordinating Officer John R. Gibb, Director of the New York State Emergency Management. “If you have suffered losses from the storm, register, get into the FEMA system and see what kind of assistance is available to you.”
Folk Series To Begin on Long Island
October 21, 2007
Landmark’s Folk Series Begins with Ollabelle & Susan Werner
The Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street is proud kick off this season’s Fabulous Folk Series starring Ollabelle and Susan Werner and hosted by WFUV DJ John Platt, on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 8 PM. The series is sponsored by WFUV Radio, Frank Ullman and Greenberg Traurig, LLP with additional program sponsorship from Harding Real Estate and Wachovia Bank.
Drawing comparisons to Crosby Stills and Nash, Ollabelle is gospel, celtic, Cajun and country, blues bluegrass and folk. The five person band includes Amy Helm, daughter of the Band’s Levon, and combines deep roots with soaring, sophisticated harmonies. Susan Werner has six albums under her belt, an active touring career throughout the U.S. and a string of accolades from The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker. As one of the defining artists of the folk music genre, her songs effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, and are delivered with a sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. WFUV’s John Platt hosts.
Tickets: Premium $35 and Standard $30 with discounts for purchasing the four-part folk series (which includes Pat Wictor and Red Molly on January 26th, Richard Shindell on March 15th and Greg Brown on April 5th), group discounts and Friends of Landmark.
Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington, housing the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information.
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Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY 11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
FAX 516-767-7261
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We Own the Night - Mark Wahlberg, Robert Duvall
October 20, 2007
We Own the Night is a crime drama set in Brooklyn, NY during the late 1980’s, an era known for its decadence, style, and big, big hair. The film focuses on the Russian mob’s emergence on the local drug scene and the violence that follows, and how it relates to a dysfunctional family with members caught on both sides of the conflict. The film’s unusual title is actually based on the NYPD’s slogan in the war on drugs at that time, although the drug issue is more of a backdrop to the family drama present throughout the movie.
A gritty film set amongst the Russian night clubs and seedy alleyways of Brighton Beach, We Own the Night chronicles a family of cops trying to make a difference in their community. It’s an uphill battle, however, as the new drug-fueled crime wave created by the Russians finds the police force out-manned and out-gunned. The death toll mounts as Joseph Grusinsky (Mark Wahlberg), son of Police Chief Burt Grusinsky (Robert Duvall), is promoted and given the unenviable task of cleaning up the streets. Needless to say, our Vodka-swilling friends don’t appreciate Joseph’s efforts and come upon him late at night, leaving him with a bullet in his head. Joseph survives, but is laid up in the hospital for months, eventually being released and resuming leadership of his team. However, while the physical scars the attack has blemished him with have healed, Joseph has developed mental ones as well, and it is these scars that will prove to be the more debilitating of the two.
Joe Torre Turns Tables on George Steinbrenner
October 19, 2007
After twisting in the wind since the Yankees were ousted by Cleveland in the American League Division Series, Joe Torre turned the tables on George Steinbrenner and rejected the team’s one-year contract offer. The man that led the Bronx Bombers to playoff appearances in every one of his 12 seasons as the field boss decided that he wanted to walk away on his own terms.
It all began after the Yankees lost the first two playoff games to the Indians, causing Steinbrenner to say that the team needed to come back and win the ALDS for Torre to be asked back next season. The questions surrounded the manager and front office upon the team’s ouster, with speculation regarding The Boss’ statement.
The Yankees’ brain trust met in Tampa this week to discuss their options. Bench coach Don Mattingly reportedly said that he was not ready to take on the job, which his agent quickly rebuffed once it became public. No decision on Torre was made until Thursday afternoon when a one-year, $5 million offer was put on the table. The offer included a $1 million bonus for each playoff round reached, which would have maxed it out at $8 million.
African Burial Ground Strengthens Bond Between Citizens, Government
October 17, 2007
African Burial Ground Strengthens Bond Between Citizens, Government
The uplifting saga of the African Burial Ground began on an uncertain note in 1991, when the U.S. General Services Administration’s construction of a federal office building in lower Manhattan collided with an unmarked Colonial-era cemetery for enslaved Africans.
Before they were reinterred near their original resting place in October 2003, the remains and artifacts of more than 400 17th and 18th Century Africans told an amazing story. Modern scientific testing revealed details about the hardships they faced, how they lived and died, about the traditions they brought to America, and the significant – and forgotten - contributions they made to our young nation.
On Oct. 5, I attended a ceremony where a memorial was unveiled that will forever commemorate and communicate the message of the African Burial Ground. As I stood at the site, taking in the grandeur of this monument and watching others do the same, it struck me that the burial ground is more than a place of history. It also exemplifies the covenant of trust that exists between government and citizen.
That is, while our first step was a stumble – no one intended to disturb this sacred ground back in 1991, after all – subsequent actions by GSA, the U.S. Interior Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and many others were a deliberate march forward intended to correct the historical record. That record omitted the role played by free and enslaved Africans in the building of New York and other cities along the East Coast. In short, we found truth by accident and reported it on purpose. This was a delicate situation that could easily have gone awry. And in truth, there were some tense moments.
In the end, however, the remains were returned to the burial ground in a solemn and dignified ceremony. President Bush declared the site a National Monument. And we have now completed the memorial designed by architect Rodney Leon. I would like to congratulate the many federal, state and local agencies, as well as many other parties, like the Schomburg Center in New York and Howard University in Washington, D.C., for their collaborative and constructive work on the project.
The recent ceremony in New York City was cause for celebration because it represented the fulfillment of a pledge that ensures this piece of our history is never again swept under by the passage of time and events. But we also celebrated an intangible achievement – a willingness to accept responsibility, to rethink previous perceptions, and to correct the record as necessary. In so doing, we have also strengthened the bond between Americans and their government.
Lurita Doan is Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration
Esther Nash Celebrates Launch of New Collection
October 16, 2007
Fashion Designer Esther Nash Celebrates the Launch of Her New Collection
On Tuesday, October 9th fashionistas, models and celebrities attended the Launch Party for Fashion Designer Esther Nash’s new collection of fashion and jewelry at Manhattan’s trendy CAIN Night Club.
CAIN nightclub on 27th Street and the West Side is known for it’s dramatic African Safari decor. The zebra skin-topped bar–and by extension, the South African-Sexy inspired club–is for the diva who adores wearing glamorous fur and the debonair gentleman who love them. Armani suits mingle with Manolo Blahnik stilettos while the DJ keeps the house rocking.
Fashion Designer Esther Nash is a woman of many talents. Ms. Nash known primarily as a designer is also a dancer, gymnast, actress, model and skilled businessperson. Nash created the Baby Doll and Sugar Daddy Line of resort, swim and club wear to fill the high demand niche of active wear. Her fashion brand is fundamental to the dynamic needs of the new millennium fashionista. As a child Esther utilized her artistic expression by wearing unique ensembles every day. “I saw myself as a show and tell. The students were my audience and my clothing was my creation. I was always on display. I dressed in all beaded fabric, a kimono, cowboy boots, followed by authentic wooden Dutch clogs and so on.” During her adolescence her ability to draw and create was quite evident receiving scholarships to the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Esther received a scholarship in the summer arts program for portfolio completion and two summers in a row at Cooper Union. Esther was also fortunate to be selected to receive scholarships to attend art classes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
