SEARCHEN NETWORKS TO SUPPORT WEB SITES BUILT WITH RUBY ON RAILS
 
West Babylon, New York 10/25/07 – Searchen Networks, a Long Island based information technology and Internet marketing company, now supports Web sites created using Ruby on Rails(TM).
 
Ruby on Rails is an open-source framework which lets developers easily assemble rich and dynamic Web sites. Programming with Rails allows a Web designer to wrap applications easily around a database. It has been widely acclaimed in Web development and software engineering circles as a new standard for ease of development and speed of delivery.
 
Ruby on Rails is a free web application framework that aims to increase the speed and ease with which database-driven web sites can be created and offers skeleton code frameworks (scaffolding) from the outset. Often shortened to Rails, or RoR, Ruby on Rails is an open source project written in the Ruby programming language and applications using the Rails framework are developed using the Model-View-Controller design paradigm.

For more information on Searchen Networks hosting plans, visit http://hosting.searchen.com
 
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John Colascione
Chief Executive Officer
Searchen Networks ® Inc.
5 Ketridge Street
West Babylon, New York 11704
1 (877) 543-3744
www.searchen.com

Study Shows That Long Island Is Entering A Period of Social And
Economic Crisis As Baby Boomers Retire

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College President Robert J. Gaffney termed a study prepared by the Long Island Economic and Social Policy Institute (LIESP) at Dowling College about aging on Long Island as “alarming.” The study will be formally released Friday morning, October 26 at LIESP’s monthly Roundtable about Long Island’s future, being held at Newsday in Melville.

The report titled, “Aging on Long Island: A Crisis In Its Infancy” was prepared by LIESP Director Martin Cantor and showed that the only demographic group on Long Island that will grow during the next 20 years will be aging baby boomers.  Mr. Cantor said “as baby boomers leave their youth behind, there will be fewer Long Islanders around to replace them in the regional workforce.”

The study revealed that between the years 2005 and 2025, those in the region over age 65 will increase their representation in the regional population from 13 percent in 2005 to 19 percent by 2025, a percentage increase of 46.2 percent.  In vivid contrast, those of ages up to 20 years decrease from 27 to 24 percent of the population, or an 11.1 percent drop, while those between 20 to 65 years of age reflect a 5 percent decrease from 60 to 57 percent.

Mr. Cantor said that, “should these trends continue, Long Island would be in the dire economic and sociological situation of not being able to insure the sustainability of its economy, the viability of its ability to raise tax dollars to maintain its infrastructure and the fabric of its society.”

President Gaffney concluded that, “the findings of this study are too important to ignore and should inspire all of Long Island’s citizens and elected officials to begin to pay attention to the aging of Long Island and organize a summit to discuss the aging of Long Island.” President Gaffney offered to host such a summit at Dowling College.

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.

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Contact:  Kelly Kazemier
Director of Communications
631-244-3318
kazemiek@dowling.edu

Contact: Martin Cantor
Director, Long Island
Economic & Social Policy Institute
631-491-1388/Cell: 631-334-9487
cantorm@dowling.edu

Suffolk County Red Cross Faces Volunteer Shortage - Volunteer!

Yaphank, NY (October 25th, 2007) This Fall, the Suffolk County Red Cross faces a volunteer shortage and are calling on Long Islanders to get involved. When disater strikes, The Red Cross is there to help; let’s all make sure we are doing our part and volunteer today so there are enough people working for the greater good and to help those in need in the event of a catastrophe.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Becoming a volunteer is easy. Please call 631-924-6700 or join on the web at http://suffolkcounty.redcross.org/volunteer-form.html print and fax to 631-924-6910 to Join the American Red Cross in Suffolk County and help us help others.

For more information on Suffolk County Red Cross, please check out their website at http://suffolkcounty.redcross.org/

ABOUT SUFFOLK COUNTY RED CROSS
Every day, the Suffolk County Chapter of the American Red Cross volunteer staff members provide services throughout Suffolk County. It may be assisting survivors of a disaster, teaching lifesaving skills, or helping people to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.The mission of Volunteer Services is to provide chapter leadership in the successful involvement of volunteer staff at all levels of the Suffolk County Chapter. Numerous Americans are touched by American Red Cross services – all made possible by volunteer staff who discover that helping others also makes them feel good about themselves. Those who wear the Red Cross emblem come from all walks of life. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you. We are located at 95 Horseblock Rd., P.O.Box 745 in Yaphank, NY 11980 call 631-924-6700 or their 24 hour emergency phone at 631-924-6911

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For more info on Suffolk County Red Cross, please contact:
Rick Eberle 516-729-6872 cell
rick@popcore.net

First Federal Emergency Management Agency Letter May Not Be The Last Word

NEW YORK, NY – A denial letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent to some Queens and Brooklyn homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered losses from the August 8 storms and flooding may not mean they are ineligible for assistance.

“A denial may mean that FEMA does not have all the information needed to make a decision regarding the applicant’s disaster aid,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Marianne C. Jackson of FEMA. “Remember that this first letter may not be the last word.”

There are several easily fixed reasons why an applicant may receive a denial letter. The most common reason is that the applicants are insured. This is marked as INS or IINS on the denial letter. In that situation, FEMA requires more information on the insurance settlement before a final decision can be made.

Other common reasons for denial letters:

• The applicant did not provide or sign the required documents.
• The applicant did not prove occupancy or ownership.
• The damage is to a secondary home or a rental property, not a primary residence. (By law, applicants are eligible for FEMA disaster assistance only if the damage is to their primary residence-where the person usually lives and was living at the time of the disaster.)
• Someone else in the household has already applied and received help.
• The applicant registered before the disaster was officially declared for their county. (If this applies to you, be sure to call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to verify your status.)

“The key to being considered for State and Federal assistance is for applicants to complete all the necessary paperwork and keep information up-to-date,” said State Coordinating Officer John R. Gibb, Director of the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO). “The State and FEMA rely on that information to process each claim.”

If FEMA determines that applicants are not eligible for a grant, they may still be eligible for other assistance such as a low-interest disaster loan from the SBA, disaster unemployment assistance, and tax assistance.

Insured applicants should reconnect with FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) after their insurance claim is settled. If settlement is not imminent, they can ask their insurance agent to provide a “delay of settlement” letter. That information, along with any new or important information that may have surfaced since they first registered, should be mailed to the address provided in the FEMA letter.

Applicants can appeal any FEMA decision within 60 days of the date on the denial letter. Information on the appeal process is in the Applicant’s Guide to the Individuals and Households Program Manual, which is mailed to applicants when they register for disaster aid.

FEMA and SEMO urge people affected by the August 8 storms and flooding who have not yet registered for assistance to call before the extended deadline of November 16, 2007.

Register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For the speech- or hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-462-7585. You can also register online at www.fema.gov.

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FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, economic status or retaliation. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, you should call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or contact your State Office of Equal Rights. If suspicious of any abuse of FEMA programs, please contact the fraud hotline at 1-800-323-8603

FEMA-1724-DR-NY (PR035)
FEMA–Rebecca Morales – 703-399-0584            
SEMO – Don Maurer – 518-292-2312
SBA – Michael Lampton – 404-347-3771

Is New York City Haunted, Experts Hold News Conference On Where They Exist

October 25th, 2007 (New York, NY) Kate Davey, Co-Founder of Finding Dulicinea (www.findingdulcinea.com), an expert of Paranormal and Ghosts, will hold a news conference on Friday October 26, 2007 at 11am in front of St Marks Church Cemetery on 131 East 10th Street in Manhattan, the former farm of NYC Governor and ghost Peter Stuyvesant, to describe the top haunted places that exist in NYC from Edgar Allan Poe to Astor Library Ghost. Ms. Davey will describe the tales and legends that exist prior to the Halloween weekend.

Among the famous buried at St. Marks were Daniel Tompkins, who abolished slavery in New York; New York Mayor Philip Hone; and Peter Stuyvesant. Department store pioneer A.T. Stewart, whose store filled the block between 9th and 10th streets east of Broadway, was buried here in 1876, but on November 6, 1878, his body was snatched and held for $200,000 ransom. The widow eventually regained possession of the corpse in 1881, after bargaining the kidnappers down to $20,000. He now rests elsewhere.

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Contact:
Rick Eberle
516-729-6872
rick@popcore.net

21st Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Fair - Vendors Wanted
 
East Islip High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association is sponsoring its’ 21st  Annual Craft & Gift Fair at East Islip High School on Saturday and Sunday, November 17th  & 18th . The fair will be open from 10am to 5pm. Over 150 exhibitors are expected, displaying hand-crafted items, including jewelry, wood crafts, holiday ornaments, personalized gifts, soft sculpture and floral design. There will also be a wide variety of gift items: personalized children’s CD’S, home accessories, gift baskets and much more. 

The PTSA will provide a great assortment of refreshments including the famous PTSA homemade meatball sub and raffling off incredible assortment of unique gift baskets. Admission is free. Do your Holiday shopping and support East Islip High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association.
 
East Islip High School is located on 1 Redmen Street in Islip Terrace.
It is accessible from Carlton Ave, Connetquot Ave. or Sunrise Highway.

Vendors interested in participating should call Mike at (631) 846-1459.

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East Islip High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association

Mike
(631) 846-1459

INTA supports events aimed at protecting property owners and consumers as they navigate the Internet and use the Whois database

NEW YORK, NY – October 25, 2007 – The International Trademark Association (INTA), along with the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) and The Commercial and Business Users Constituency are working together to support the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) 30th International Public Meeting being held in Los Angeles, California, from October 29th to November 2nd. The week-long series of events includes topical information sessions, panel discussions, and press conferences and culminates with a vote on the future of the Whois database.

On Monday, October 29th at 8:00 A.M. PDT in the Marina Room of the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, INTA member J. Scott Evans will moderate an informational briefing which will highlight the vital role Whois plays in helping law enforcement and industries protect consumers from phishing, identity theft, and other cyber crime.

WHAT: An Informational Briefing: What is Whois and What is Happening to It?

WHEN: Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. PDT

WHERE: Marina Room

The Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Call-in number – 1-866-747-9046
Conference call code –3927888

WHO: J. Scott Evans, Adams Evans PA., Moderator

Ryan MacFarlane, Anti-Phishing Working Group & Federal Bureau of Investigation, Speaker

Lynn Goodendorf, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Speaker

Hope Mehlman, Regions Financial Corporation, Speaker

Claudio Di Gangi, INTA Internet and the Judiciary Manager, Attendee

All members of the media are encouraged to attend the event or call in to participate remotely. Claudio Di Gangi, INTA’s Internet and Judiciary Manager, and the panel of speakers will be available for comment following the briefing.

For more information on the event, please visit http://losangeles2007.icann.org/node/111 .

To learn more about the protection of trademarks and the Internet, please visit www.inta.org .

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About INTA
The International Trademark Association (INTA), founded in 1878, is an association of more than 5,400 member companies and firms from more than 190 countries, dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce. For more information on the Association and its goals, please visit www.inta.org .

For additional media inquires, please contact:

Matthew C. Schmidt (Primary contact)
Manager, Communications
+1-212-642-1727
mschmidt@inta.org

Daryl G. Grecich, CAE (Secondary contact)
Director, Marketing and Programs Strategy
+1-212-642-1707
dgrecich@inta.org

Debate at Dowling College’s Roundtable on Open Space Prompts Further Discussion at Suffolk County Planning Conference

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College President Robert J. Gaffney asked participants at Dowling College’s Long Island Economic and Social Policy Institute (LIESP) Roundtable for Long Island’s Future to ponder the future of Long Island’s open space program. President Gaffney wanted to know whether “Long Island has purchased too much open space or not enough.”

Discussing the results of the Roundtable, which reviewed government intervention versus a free market approach, was LIESP Director Martin Cantor who said, “while the consensus was for preserving the quality of life, most believed that it doesn’t preclude having a reasonable amount of open space for future economic activity.”  Mr. Cantor continued that opinions could be divided into several camps. “One wanted to establish a non-partisan professional commission, with all disciplines represented, to make decisions and balance extreme viewpoints.  The feeling was that there was danger in politics making decisions in response to the loudest voices or the largest or most influential contributor. This changes as public opinion changes.  Policy shouldn’t do things that lock us into bad decisions.”

Regarding those that supported the free market approach, where the market should decide what is made available for open space, Mr. Cantor said, “In the end, the market will be the ultimate decision maker.
There is danger, however, that market can be manipulated and can be artificially influenced by bad policy along the way.”

Other participants who had no problem with the market being the ultimate arbiter of open space preservation through the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program angrily said that “the transfer of development rights program is a failure because the greater density allowances provided by the program result in communities not wanting to be receiving areas.  Every community wants to be a sending area, but few
want to be a receiving area.  The density, a fundamental element to the TDR program, is what communities find objectionable.”

The concluding consensus, according to Mr. Cantor, was that “natural resources, especially on an island, are “resources.”  Open space acquisitions should be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the program. We need to take care of what we have.”

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus
in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.

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Contact:  Kelly Kazemier
Director of Communications
631-244-3318
kazemiek@dowling.edu

Contact: Martin Cantor
Director, Long Island
Economic & Social Policy Institute
631-491-1388/Cell: 631-334-9487
cantorm@dowling.edu

New York Institute of Technology to Host Fall Open Houses for Prospective Students

Old Westbury, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2007: This time of year, high school juniors and seniors are busy planning their college careers. To make the decision process easier, New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Office of Admissions will host open houses on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., at the Old Westbury, N.Y., and Manhattan campuses, respectively. The events are free and open to the public.

Prospective students and their families are invited to join NYIT students, alumni, faculty and staff members to learn about the college’s academic programs and facilities as well as receive information about admissions and career planning. Professors from each academic department will be available to answer questions about NYIT’s various programs, including architecture and design; engineering and computing sciences; management; arts and sciences; health professions, behavioral and life sciences; and education.

NYIT’s Old Westbury, N.Y., campus is located at Northern Boulevard., one mile east of Glen Cove Road; the school’s Manhattan campus is located at 1855 Broadway (between 60th and 61st streets). For additional information, contact Jill Brown, NYIT’s events and special projects coordinator, at 516.686.7927 or jillbrown@nyit.edu.

About The New York Institute of Technology
NYIT is the college of choice for more than 15,000 students enrolled in more than 100 specialized courses of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in academic areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions, behavioral, and life sciences; management; and osteopathic medicine. As a private, nonprofit, independent institution of higher learning, NYIT embraces an educational philosophy of career-oriented professional education for all qualified students and supports applications-oriented research to benefit the greater global community. Students attend classes at NYIT’s campuses in Manhattan and Long Island, as well as online and in a number of programs throughout the world. To date, more than 73,000 alumni have earned degrees at NYIT. For more information, visit www.nyit.edu.

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Jason Selss
NYIT Media Relations Manager
516.686.7481
jselss@nyit.edu

Press Conference with Long Island’s Teenage Phenoms Push Play at Fillmore NY / Irving Plaza - This Saturday October 27th

Melville, NY - It was announced today that Long Island’s own teenage phenoms, Push Play http://www.myspace.com/pushplayrox will be holding a press conference on Saturday, October 27th 2007 at 11:30am at Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza in NYC, NY.

This all ages event is free to the public and refreshments will be available beginning at 10 AM, followed by the actual press conference at 11:30 where Push Play will be unveiling their new music video. The band will subsequently take questions from media and fans and will also discuss the upcoming PUSHPLAY fan contest in a meet and greet format; the event ends at 1 PM.

This Saturday’s press conference is in advance of the Push Play CD Release Party on December 22nd, also happening at Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza in NYC. Doors will open at 6:00pm for the CD release party. Tickets are $30.00 and will be available at this press conference and through pushplaysite.com, ticketmaster.com and livenation.com and at the door on the night of the show for $35.00. (Ticket includes entry into the pre-show party, the concert and one non-alcoholic beverage. A percentage of CD sales are earmarked for EAC (Education and Assistance Corp), based in Nassau County.)

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza is located at 17 Irving Place on the corner of East 15th Street in New York City. Irving Place is located between 3rd Avenue and Union Square East.

For driving directions please click here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=17+Irving+Pl.+New+York,+NY+10003&sll=40.735535,-73.988242&sspn=0.007967,0.019956&ie=UTF8&ll=40.735275,-73.988242&spn=0.007967,0.019956&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

The closest available subway station is the “Union Square - 14th Street Station” which can be accessed by the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, or W trains. The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza is located one block east of Union Square.

For more information on Push Play, please check out their website at http://www.myspace.com/pushplayrox

ABOUT PUSH PLAY
Destined to make an impact on the musical landscape, Push Play offers great melodies, driving beats and a firm determination in reaching their goals.

“We are the new generation and we need to set higher standards. That’s why a portion of the proceeds from our CD sales and concerts will be set aside for a variety of charities.” Push Play is the new breed of rock star.

And with all of the countless gigs, radio & film appearances, interviews and songwriting sessions under their belt, it’s hard to believe the members of Push Play all under the tender age of 18. But upon witnessing them live and listening to the maturity in their prose and the complexity of the compositions, you get the feeling that these boys are for real. And you would be right.

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For public relations requests please contact:
Rick Eberle
PopCore Entertainment
516-729-6872 cell
rick@popcore.net