Hands-on Demonstrations, Pro Athletes, Seminars, Exhibitors and More 

The first annual Long Island Sports Expo is slated for Saturday-Sunday, September 6-7, at the Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex in Brentwood. Targeted toward all sports and fitness enthusiasts, high school, college and youth athletes, coaches, athletic directors and parents, the two-day event will feature a wide array of educational seminars, hands-on demonstrations focusing on performance training and various sport-specific skills, and many exhibitors showcasing products and services.

Members of the New York Wizards professional entertainment basketball team will help kick things off with an open practice and shoot-around on Saturday.  Interactive baseball and basketball demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend, with former basketball star Kym Hampton of the WNBA’s New York Liberty being among those conducting them.  Players from the Long Island Lizards major-league lacrosse team will practice and greet fans on Saturday, while players from the New York Sharks women’s professional football team will perform some drills and an interactive demonstration on Sunday afternoon. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) will hold “QuickStart Tennis” demonstrations for kids and conduct tennis fundamentals demonstrations for adults.  A putting contest for golfers and would-be golfers also is on the docket, while sanctioned boxing and kick-boxing competitions are slated to close out the evenings.
         
Fitness personality and video star John Basedow will discuss “Fitness Made Simple,” while sport psychologist Dr. Tom Ferraro will explore “Pre-Game Jitters.”  Other 30-45-minute seminars will focus on sports performance training and conditioning, weight training, athletic injuries and rehabilitation, preventing burnout, mental preparation for athletic events, and coaching techniques.
         
Admission to the Long Island Sports Expo, which is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is $10 for adults and $5 for students.  For more information and a complete schedule of activities, log-on to www.supersportsexpo.com.

FIGHT CLUB IS TONIGHT - THURSDAY AUGUST 28TH, 2008 AT 7PM AT FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER, FREEPORT, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK 11520

TONIGHT, THURSDAY AUGUST 28TH 2008 AT 7PM, The New York Fight Club brings to Long Island for the first time the closest thing to full-combat Mixed Martial Arts fighting that’s still legal in New York: 12 full-contact bouts August 28 at the Freeport Recreation Center.

WHO: NY Fight Club Mixed Martial Arts Event

* Emerson SouzaBrazilian Jiu-JitsuAcademy, Baldwin
* Extreme Muay Thai Kickboxing and MMA Academy, Valley Stream
* Sitan Gym, Long Island City
* Campbell’s Karate and Kickboxing, Amityville
* Borodin’s Muay Thai Gym, Brooklyn
* New York San Da, Manhattan

WHAT: 12 Bouts of Live Mixed Martial Arts Action

WHEN: TONIGHT, THURSDAY AUGUST 28TH  AT 7PM 2008

WHERE: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY  11520

“These bouts will feature the only full-combat fighting that’s still legal in New York State,” said promoter John McFeely, owner of Bikram Yoga in Carle Place.

McFeely, who is the Yoga coach for the New York Jets, will also take to the ring to battle Marvin Leggits 20 years his junior.

“Part of my training is to take a 90-minute class in 100 degree heat everyday and sometimes twice a day,” the combatant said. “This is the key to my very strong cardio and why I feel I’ll be able to outlast my opponent.”

According to McFeely, the Jets employ a pre-season workout regiment that includes Bikram Yoga, Mixed Martial Arts with champion fighter Renzo Gracie of the legendary Gracie Family of Brazil, and Boxing with renowned trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas.

“The Jets convert their media room into a hot room with ceiling mounted heaters for their classes,” McFeely noted. “They are on tough team.”

For more information go to www.nyfightclub.net or call Rick Eberle at 516-729-6872

Contact:
Rick Eberle | PopCore Entertainment
516-729-6872 cell | rick (at) popcore.net

Wantagh’s Website Celebrates 7 Years this September

The Wantagh Website, www.Wantagh.LI, turns seven years old this September. First posted in September of 2001, the Website has grown to be a popular Internet resource for Wantagh and the surrounding area. “We feel honored to serve our community” said Susan Colotti. Many depend on the Wantagh Website for fast and easy access to local information. Susan continued, “Wantagh dot LI has grown, in large part, because we listen to our visitors and respond to their needs.” As an example, many requested that Wantagh dot LI include links to business websites, and starting this month the Wantagh website will begin promoting a program to add these links as a free service to local businesses and the community.

Also featured on the Website, are the monthly Wantagh dot LI Survey Question and Photo Contest. Each month, the Wantagh Website presents a survey question related to topics of interest to the community. The results of the survey are forwarded to local officials at the town, county and state levels. The results are also forwarded to media outlets and various local organizations such as the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Wantagh dot LI arranges special meetings with local officials to discuss survey results.

Looking forward, Wantagh dot LI will continue to evolve to meet the needs of the community. Anyone that would like to share their thoughts can call or email the Wantagh Website. Just click on the “contact us” link on the homepage.

To celebrate its 7th birthday, Wantagh dot LI is giving away Wantagh T Shirts, Wantagh denim shirts and other Wantagh “goodies”. Please visit the Website for more information and to enter the raffle.

CONTACT:
Susan Colotti
516-409-9000
Susan (at) Wantagh.LI

Is It Trash or Treasure?
 
Dust off that hand-painted vase or rhinestone brooch — it could be worth a fortune! Learning what is trash and what is a treasure makes for an educational and fun evening at the Mills Pond House in St. James on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 pm.
 
The Smithtown Township Arts Council and the League of Women Voters of Smithtown will host this verbal appraisal fundraiser with North Shore Antiques of St. James. Ticket price includes a verbal appraisal on one item. Complimentary dessert will be served.
 
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To reserve in advance, mail SASE and check payable to League of Women Voters of Smithtown to STAC, 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780. For more information, call 631-862-6575.
 
All proceeds to benefit the Smithtown Township Arts Council and the League of Women Voters of Smithtown.
 
Smithtown Township Arts Council is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

Miranda Chakos, MD of SUNY Downstate Medical Center leads research for local patients

(West Babylon, N.Y.)  Imagine going through the day without the ability to concentrate and focus on the things you enjoy and important tasks that you need to complete.  Think what it would be like, struggling to remember what you just talked about or learned a short time ago.  Consider how you would feel if you couldn’t even accomplish simple tasks, such as making a phone call, grocery shopping or scheduling an appointment.

We all have challenging moments . . . but for people suffering from schizophrenia, these frustrations are a way of life, virtually every day.  People with schizophrenia struggle to concentrate, remember and learn.  These deficits associated with the thinking process are called cognitive impairments, making it difficult to accomplish the demands of everyday life, both big and small.

Managing the demands of daily life is made easier when individuals with schizophrenia maintain a stable regimen of medication – even more so for those with trusted family members or caregivers to help oversee the individual’s personal affairs and coordinate care.  Despite the challenges, most people with schizophrenia and their caregivers are searching for a better quality of life.

Fortunately, there is hope, thanks to a new investigational drug research study now underway in the West Babylon, NY area.  The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug in improving cognitive functioning for people with schizophrenia, using a new evaluation tool called MATRICS (Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia).  This study is unique because participants are not required to change their already-stable medication regimen.  Rather, the new investigational medication is added to their currently established treatment.

Candidates for this study must be 18 to 65 years old, diagnosed with schizophrenia at or before age 35 and currently taking one of five medications for schizophrenia which include olanzapine, risperidone/paliperidone, quetiapine or aripiprazole.  Participants must also be considered outpatient (living in the community).  Qualified study participants will receive all  investigational medication and study-related care at no cost, and may also receive compensation for travel.

Miranda Chakos, MD of SUNY Downstate Medical Center seeks participants for this new study.  If you or someone you know suffers from schizophrenia, please contact us for additional information at 888.988.6736.  Further details about the study are also available at www.cognitivestudy.com.

East End Arts Council Shows Work of Photographer Sylvia Plachy in 3

Riverhead, NY –The East End Arts Council is proud to announce that Sylvia Plachy will be featured in the gallery project room for the duration of the juried photography show “3,” which will run from August 29– October 3, 2008. The nationally acclaimed New Yorker photographer will celebrate New York in three photos at a time in a dazzling power point projection as our featured guest artist. The opening reception will be held on Friday, August 29 from 5-8 pm. There is no cost for admission, and the public is invited.

Most of the work Ms. Plachy will be presenting has appeared in the New Yorker Magazine and is published by the New Yorker in a book (available through the Arts Council) entitled Goings on About Town. As Mark Singer puts it in the foreword to her book, ‘…her photos brilliantly depict behind the scenes, or just below the surface, the flow and tempo of a city populated by creatures (by no means always human) who tirelessly perform, make art, take risks, plot spectacles and stir epiphanies in the act of rendering life more interesting for the rest of us’.

For more information, please call the EEAC gallery at 727-0900.

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Arts for Everyone

Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

New line contains popular bit profiles featuring industrial-quality carbide inserts that increase tool life and reduce production costs
 
Farmingdale, N.Y. – August 20, 2008 – Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today announced its In-Tech™ line of replaceable carbide insert knife router bits that bring industrial woodworking technology to portable router machines.  The series comprises nine router bits that feature industrial-quality replaceable carbide knives instead of standard brazed carbide tips.  In-Tech router bits are priced comparable to standard router bits but last up to four times longer, saving users money during the life of the tool as knives are replaced rather than the entire tool.
 
The In-Tech replaceable knives are made of a harder sub-micro grade carbide than those used on standard brazed router bits.  This higher grade of carbide significantly increases the life of the router bit and makes the bits ideal for use in harder types of materials such as MDF and chipboard.  By replacing worn knives instead of sharpening standard carbide tipped bits, router bit dimensions, cutting quality and accuracy remain constant during the life of the tool.
 
Amana Tool technical director, Frank Misiti, said, “We take great pride in our customer-focused innovation and are pleased to provide industrial-quality cutting tools and precision for the home user at an affordable price.  With the unveiling of our In-Tech series, we’re now ensuring that our customers can achieve the best results possible while saving labor, time and money.”
 
In-Tech router bits have a 1/4” shank and are available in nine popular profiles   The In-Tech router bits are sold individually starting at $16.88 USD, and replacement knives start at $3.08 USD through Amana Tool’s authorized distributors.  For the location nearest you, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
About Amana Tool
An industry leader for more than 35 years, Amana Tool specializes in solid carbide, carbide insert and carbide-tipped cutting tools for the woodworking, aluminum and plastics industry.  Amana Tool’s full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, boring bits and more for wood, solid surface, aluminum and plastics. The company was founded in 1972 and has corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y.  For a complete listing of Amana Tool’s products, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
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System features one tool body with multiple carbide insert knives that last twice as long as comparable solid carbide bits
 
Farmingdale, N.Y. – Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today introduced its In-Groove™ CNC insert engraving system featuring one tool body with multiple carbide insert engraving tips for a variety of applications.  In-Groove users can produce crisp, clean cuts with unique knife shapes that enable efficient chip removal allowing for improved cutting performance and faster operation.  The In-Groove system is ideal for sign making, lettering and engraving applications in laminated materials, veneers, MDF, plastics, wood, aluminum and solid surface.
 
Amana Tool’s In-Groove CNC insert engraving system features industrial-quality replaceable carbide insert knives that can be replaced on the tool body while it is mounted in the CNC machine, which ensures consistent cutting accuracy by eliminating the setup process and height adjustment.  The insert knives are made from sub-micro grain carbide particles that creates a finer edge, are more resistant to wear and last at least twice as long as standard comparable solid carbide bits.  The high-grade carbide provides long-lasting, high-quality finishes and cutting performance ideal for abrasive materials such as laminated materials, veneers, solid surface, MDF, plastics and hard wood.  V-tips are also suitable for aluminum. 
 
“The In-Groove system allows users to customize their CNC engraving machines with a variety of popular router profiles in a single tool, saving setup time and labor,” said Frank Misiti, Technical Director of Amana Tool. “Our high-quality carbide and manufacturing process yield a superior router bit that delivers the best possible results across the widest range of materials.”
 
The In-Groove tool body, available in 1/4” and 1/2” shank diameters, is expertly balanced and can rotate at very high speeds with virtually no vibration.  Users can choose from up to 30 different inserts that are available in v-tips of 30, 60 or 90 degrees with seven different point thicknesses, as well as other profiles including straight plunge, core box and corner round.  Custom profiles are also available.
 
The In-Groove System starts at $63.53 USD and comprises one tool body (required) and a knife tip; additional replacement knives are $19.75 USD.  All In-Groove tools and accessories are available through Amana Tool’s authorized distributors.  For the location nearest you, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
About Amana Tool
 
An industry leader for more than 35 years, Amana Tool specializes in solid carbide, carbide insert and carbide-tipped cutting tools for the woodworking and plastics industry.  Amana Tool’s full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, boring bits and more for both wood and plastics. The company was founded in 1972 and has corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y.  For a complete listing of Amana Tool’s products, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
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Briarcliffe College Raises $8,000 for American Cancer Society

August 18, 2008 - Earlier this month, students, faculty and administrators from the Patchogue campus of Briarcliffe College organized a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to honor the memory of Briarcliffe College Admissions Representative Irene Colavecchio and others lost to, or touched by, cancer.  The Briarcliffe College Team (organizers pictured here), joined by community, family, and friends, raised over $8,000 during the day’s “Relay for Life“ and “Ceremony of Hope” events and an online fundraising drive. 

Contributions may be made through the end of the month by contacting Karen Santorufo at Briarcliffe College at 631-730-2024 or by logging on to www.bcl.edu/hope.

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The Anthony Giordano Gallery at Dowling College Presents Infrastructures: Photographs by Bryan Whitney
Exhibition Dates: September 7 - October 12, 2008, Reception: September 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Q&A with Bryan Whitney at 2:00 p.m.

OAKDALE, NY - The Anthony Giordano Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of photographs by Bryan Whitney.  Mr. Whitney’s images of communication towers emphasize the formal complexity and strangeness of some of the most distinctive structures in the contemporary landscape. In his negative images, the presence of these industrial structures exude a sense of mystery and enigmatic power that belies their practical role in modern telecommunications.  These works pay homage to the invisible, almost animistic, authority that these technological structures wield over so much of contemporary life and to the elegance of their construction.  This exhibition also features a photo installation in the Marjorie Fortunoff Mayrock Conservatory at the Rudolph campus.

Located at the corner of Idle Hour Boulevard and Biltmore Avenue in Oakdale, The Anthony Giordano Gallery at Dowling College is dedicated to exhibiting and promoting contemporary, innovative and experimental work by established, unaffiliated and emerging artists as well as artists primarily from the New York tri-state metropolitan area.  Through exhibitions and educational programs, the Gallery reflects, reinforces, and complements the curricular dimensions of the Visual Arts Department and addresses the cultural life and enrichment of the Dowling College community, the general public, artists, and the Oakdale community at large.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information please call 631.244.3016 or visit us online at www.dowling.edu.

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.