Jasper Jottings

http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Elist-9407.112114-9516.112114-Eagle-Scout-project.html

Eagle Scout project

An Eagle Court of Honor celebrating the achievement of Daniel Hussey of East Northport, Boy Scout Troop 125’s 87th Eagle Scout, was held on Jan. 7 at the Commack United Methodist Church. For his Eagle Project, Daniel designed, built and installed five historical interpretive signs for the Smithtown Historical Society in Smithtown. These signs can be found in front of the Roseneath Cottage, the Epenetus Smith Tavern, the Judge J. Lawrence Smith Homestead, the Franklin O. Arthur Farm House and the Brush Barn. They will help visitors better understand the historical buildings and their significance in the history of Long Island. Daniel’s project aids the Smithtown Historical Society in their commitment to the preservation, restoration and interpretation of Long Island’s heritage for the education and enjoyment of all who visit. A total of 363.8 hours was logged into the project by Daniel, 23 additional youths and 14 adults from the planning stage through its completion. About why he chose this project, Daniel said, “The project gave me the opportunity to lead boys in research, planning, construction and installation of the signs. I also felt it was a worthwhile project that would inform visitors to the history of Long Island and the Smithtown Historical Society.”

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Daniel just finished his first semester at Manhattan College where he is majoring in civil engineering. He is a graduate of Commack High School, where he had the distinction of graduating with an International Baccalaureate Diploma (a highly regarded worldwide recognized achievement, a program that only a few districts throughout Long Island offer and from that only a very small percentage of students earn this achievement). He was also a member of the cross country, winter and spring track teams and was a varsity member since his sophomore year.

Daniel is pictured at left with the sign he designed, created and installed in front of the Frank Brush Barn Cottage for the Smithtown Historical Society. Photo courtesy of Daniel’s Aunt, Carole Eng

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Hussey, Daniel [MC2015?]

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http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152040

Join Embarcadero for Free Webinar on InterBase, the High Performance Zero Admin Embedded & Workgroup

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SAN FRANCISCO – January 26, 2012 – Developers looking for a low cost, high performance workgroup or embedded database can learn about the InterBase XE in a free one-hour webinar from Embarcadero Technologies on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  The speakers include Al Mannarino and Stephen Ball, evangelists for Embarcadero.

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Anyone interested in attending this webinar can register at: http://forms.embarcadero.com/forms/AMUSCA1202InterBaseWebinar2-01? and choose to attend any one of the three sessions at 6 a.m., 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. PST. Tweet about this event:Webinar for #developers looking for a low cost, high performance embedded #database, #InterBase is your answer. http://embt.co/ib-wbnr. In this webinar, attendees will learn:

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About Al Mannarino, EvangelistAl Mannarino is the Lead Systems Engineer and Evangelist for Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. Before joining Embarcadero, his last three years was spent at CodeGear from Borland and the prior five years was spent as a Lead Systems Engineer with Borland helping to sell ALM/SDO/Developer Tools solutions. Al has over 25 years of Software Development experience including OOAD and the responsibility for developing and deploying production applications. Prior to Borland, Al was an SE for Objectivity, Versant, Red Brick Systems, Information Builders, and an Electrical Engineer with Grumman Aerospace where he performed real application implementations on complex electrical-mechanical systems. Al has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College.

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Mannarino, Al [MC1982]

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http://www.dailyorange.com/sports/national-one-handed-laue-overcomes-adversity
-to-play-division-i-basketball-for-manhattan-1.2752615?#.TyFZ5iOyDZg

The Daily Orange > SportsNational |
One-handed Laue overcomes adversity to play Division-I basketball for Manhattan
By Stephen Bailey
Asst. Copy Editor
Published: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 02:01

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“All right,” the longtime high school coach said, “now I want you to tie your shoe with one hand.”

Speaking at a basketball camp last summer, Collins watched as each player —ranging from fourth to eighth grade —tried again and again with no success. He continued speaking.

“I know a guy with one hand who can tie his shoes. He doesn’t have a Velcro strap. He has regular, high-top shoes, size 17, and he ties them with one hand.”

Collins was referring to Kevin Laue, who he coached for two seasons at Amador Valley (Calif.) High School. Now playing for Manhattan College (14-7, 7-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), the 6-foot-11, 230-pound junior center is believed to be the only one-handed player in NCAA history to earn a Division-I scholarship.

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[JR: No new news here. But it is a impressive story.]

Laue, Kevin [MC2013]

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http://newyork.realestaterama.com/2012/01/24/wsp-flack-kurtz-promotes
-muscarella-leed-ap-pe-to-senior-vice-president-ID01849.html

WSP Flack + Kurtz Promotes Muscarella, LEED AP, PE to Senior Vice President
January 24, 2012by New York RealEstateRama

NEW YORK, NY – January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — WSP Flack + Kurtz, the international engineering firm, has promoted Frank Muscarella, LEED AP, PE, to senior vice president, announces David Cooper, PE, LEED AP BD+C, the firm’s president and chief executive officer.

Mr. Muscarella, who is also the assistant department head for WSP Flack + Kurtz’s New York HVAC practice, previously served as vice president. He has more than 17 years of experience, all with WSP Flack +Kurtz, in the design of mechanical systems for a wide range of project types.

Throughout his tenure, Mr. Muscarella, 39, has worked on many notable projects, including the Goldman Sachs Headquarters, the New York Times Headquarters, and Cornell University’s Bailey Hall.

“We hired Frank in 1994, just after he graduated,” says Mr. Cooper. “17 years later, we’re still congratulating ourselves on this hire. He has made outstanding contributions to WSP Flack + Kurtz, and we hope he’ll stay with us for at least another 17 years.”
Mr. Muscarella received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College. A native of the Bronx, he currently resides in Mahopac, NY.

WSP Flack + Kurtz is a multi-faceted engineering firm that has completed significant projects with internationally acclaimed architects for the world’s largest corporations, developers and institutions. The firm’s services include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, information technology, architectural lighting design, and commissioning.

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Muscarella, Frank [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Frank is a member of the Class of 1994.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Muscarella, Frank [MC1994]

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