Jasper Jottings 2003-11-02

Sunday 02 November 2003

Dear Jaspers,

The jasper jottings email list has 1,136 subscribers.

Don't forget:

We Nov 5 Gulf Coast Luncheon Meeting
Chairman: Neil O'Leary '60 (941) 358-7720

We Nov 12 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718) 862-7977

Mo Nov 24 New England Alumni Club presents a networking event
Jose McIntre's - a pub in Boston - 7:00Pm to 11:00 pm
Contact Douglas Emond 84' - 781-596-4658

Sa Dec 6 '03 National Alumni Council meeting
         please contact Peter Sweeney ’64 (973) 353-7610

We Jan 7 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718) 862-7977

Sa Feb National Alumni Council meeting
         please contact Peter Sweeney ’64 (973) 353-7610

We Feb 10 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718) 862-7977

Sa Jun 12 '04 National Alumni Council meeting
         please contact Peter Sweeney ’64 (973) 353-7610

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Search past issues of Jottings at:

http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/picosearch.htm

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My list of Jaspers who are in harms way:

- Afghanistan
- - Cote, Richard A. (1990)

- Iraq
- - Esposito, Steven G. (1981) [JR: Photos at the following URL. ]
http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?showSlide=true&Uc=xiwgp6n.7e10dskf&Uy=snkr69&Upost_signin=BrowsePhotos.jsp%3FshowSlide%3Dtrue&Ux=0
- - Menchise, Louis (1987)

… … my thoughts are with you and all that I don't know about.

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http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20031015_977.html

Texas Couple Befriends Separated Egyptian Twins, Holds Vigil With Boys' Parents at Hospital

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DALLAS Oct. 15 — With emotions running high, a nurse brought the news everyone was waiting to hear. Holding up two fingers, she said, "We have two boys."

The boys' father fainted. Their mother cried. And the Dallas-area family that had befriended the 2-year-old Egyptian boys born conjoined at the tops of their heads rejoiced along with them.

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How can we value a society? By how we treat the young, the old, and the poor. In this case, we did "good'. But, why do we suffer "abortion" and the "death penalty" in our society? I'll try to remember the value of each and every person as this Dallas family and these two boys from around the world are teaching me.

Reflect well on our alma mater, this week, every week, in any and every way possible, large or small. God bless.

"Collector-in-chief" John
reinkefj@alum.manhattan.edu

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CONTENTS

	1	Formal announcements
	4	Bouncing off the list
	6	Messages from Headquarters (like MC Press Releases)
	1	Jaspers publishing web pages
	3	Jaspers found web-wise
	0	Honors
	2	Weddings
	0	Births
	0	Engagements
	0	Graduations
	4	Obits
	4	"Manhattan in the news" stories
	1	Resumes
	8	Sports
	14	Emails

[PARTICIPANTS BY CLASS]

Class	Name	Section
????	Brennan, Robert	Found3
????	Gippetti, Elizabeth	Email14
????	Howard, Geoffrey A.	Wedding1
????	Lauria, Jeffrey M.	Found2
????	Majkowski, Leonard C.	Obit3
????	Martino, Francis "Marty"	Obit4
1941	Rice, Rev. Patrick J.	Obit2
1943	Grassi, Joseph A.	WebPage1
1951	Helm, Robert A	Email06
1953	McEneney, Mike	Obit2 (reporter)
1959	Serrone, Aniceto John	Bouncing3
1963	Apoldo, Louis J.	Email04
1966	Mangan, John Jr.	News2
1967	D'angelo, Anthony	Email10
1968	Bodigheimer, Ronald C.	Email03
1968	Rodriguez, Lorenzo A.	Email07
1969	Whiteside, Richard	News3
1973	Guzmán, Mariano	Found1
1973	McFadden, Michael J.	Email09
1975	Knowles, William J.	Email02
1976	Mercando, Anthony	Email13
1976	Plate, Steven P.	News4
1981	Carroll, Raymond	Email08
1981	Costantini, Robert G.	Announcement1
1981	Esposito, Steve	Email08
1983	Abilo, Anthony N.	Resume1
1984	Emond, Douglas	Email11
1985	Barry, Martin S.	Email12
1990	Jurkovic, Michael J.	News1
1991	Begley, Christine	Wedding2 (reporter)
1991	Fehling, Barbara	Wedding2
1995	Kelly, Bernadette	Email01
1996	Yurcisin, Maureen Nelan	Bouncing4
1997	Asarian, Varujan	Bouncing1
2000	Kavanagh, Kenneth	Bouncing2
2004	Connor, Amanda	Email05
xMCfac	Hart, James Austin	Obit1

[PARTICIPANTS BY NAME]

Class	Name	Section
1983	Abilo, Anthony N.	Resume1
1963	Apoldo, Louis J.	Email04
1997	Asarian, Varujan	Bouncing1
1985	Barry, Martin S.	Email12
1991	Begley, Christine	Wedding2 (reporter)
1968	Bodigheimer, Ronald C.	Email03
????	Brennan, Robert	Found3
1981	Carroll, Raymond	Email08
2004	Connor, Amanda	Email05
1981	Costantini, Robert G.	Announcement1
1967	D'angelo, Anthony	Email10
1984	Emond, Douglas	Email11
1981	Esposito, Steve	Email08
1991	Fehling, Barbara	Wedding2
????	Gippetti, Elizabeth	Email14
1943	Grassi, Joseph A.	WebPage1
1973	Guzmán, Mariano	Found1
xMCfac	Hart, James Austin	Obit1
1951	Helm, Robert A	Email06
????	Howard, Geoffrey A.	Wedding1
1990	Jurkovic, Michael J.	News1
2000	Kavanagh, Kenneth	Bouncing2
1995	Kelly, Bernadette	Email01
1975	Knowles, William J.	Email02
????	Lauria, Jeffrey M.	Found2
????	Majkowski, Leonard C.	Obit3
1966	Mangan, John Jr.	News2
????	Martino, Francis "Marty"	Obit4
1953	McEneney, Mike	Obit2 (reporter)
1973	McFadden, Michael J.	Email09
1976	Mercando, Anthony	Email13
1976	Plate, Steven P.	News4
1941	Rice, Rev. Patrick J.	Obit2
1968	Rodriguez, Lorenzo A.	Email07
1959	Serrone, Aniceto John	Bouncing3
1969	Whiteside, Richard	News3
1996	Yurcisin, Maureen Nelan	Bouncing4

[FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT JASPERS]

[Announcement1]

Copyright 2003 Business Wire, Inc.
Business Wire
October 27, 2003 Monday
DISTRIBUTION: Business Editors
HEADLINE: First Aviation Services Inc. Names New Chief Financial Officer
DATELINE: WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 27, 2003

First Aviation Services, Inc. (NASDAQ - FAVS) today announced that Robert G. Costantini has been named Chief Financial Officer. He will report to Michael Culver, President and Chief Executive Officer. First Aviation, together with its subsidiaries, is one of the leading suppliers of aircraft parts and components to the aviation industry worldwide, and is a provider of third party logistics and inventory management services to the aerospace industry.

In making the announcement, CEO Michael Culver said: "Robert has demonstrated skill in rapidly growing businesses with a global focus. In addition, he brings significant experience integrating technology into a variety of business models to achieve increases in productivity and production. Aaron Hollander, Chairman of the Board and I are delighted Robert is a member of our management team."

Mr. Costantini most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel of FocusVision Worldwide, Inc., a technology company that is the leading provider of video transmission services to over 450 blue-chip multinational corporations. He joined as CFO in 1999.

Previously, Mr. Costantini provided financial management to the global marine transportation industry with M.T. Maritime Management Corp. Starting in 1986 as Corporate Controller, then in 1990 as Vice President, Finance, he helped grow this operator of chemical tankers into a 'top 10' market competitor.

Mr. Costantini has also served as Corporate Controller for a NASDAQ listed corporation, and as a financial analyst. He started his career as a certified public accountant with Peat, Marwick Mitchell & Co.

In accepting this position, Mr. Costantini said, "There are many compelling reasons to join First Aviation at this time. The Company has created a competitive advantage with a highly efficient business model for providing parts distribution and logistics services. The caliber of management and the board is world-class. The Company has a very strong balance sheet. First Aviation must take advantage of unique operating leverage, and significant assets, to grow the business and improve profitability, while maintaining its strong balance sheet. The goal is to generate more cash flow and significantly enhance shareholder value. First Aviation is truly an exciting opportunity."

Mr. Costantini earned a J.D. from Pace University Law School, in White Plains, NY, and a BS in accounting from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. He is a member of the bar in New York and Connecticut, as well as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

About First Aviation

First Aviation, located in Westport, Connecticut and its principal operating subsidiary, Aerospace Products International Inc. ("API"), based in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the premier suppliers of products and services worldwide to manufacturers and aircraft operators of some of the most widely used commercial and general aviation aircraft. In addition to its parts and components supply services, API is a leading provider of supply chain management and customized third party logistics services and technology solutions, including inventory management services. API also offers overhaul and repair services for brakes and starter/generators, and builds custom hose assemblies. With locations in the U.S., Canada and Asia Pacific, plus partners throughout the world, API continues to be one of the premier suppliers of aviation products, supply chain management services and technology solutions in the industry.

More information about First Aviation can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.favs.com and http://www.apiparts.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

CONTACT: First Aviation Services Inc. Michael C. Culver, 203-291-3300

LOAD-DATE: October 28, 2003

[MCOLDB: 1981 ]

[Bouncing off the list]

[JR: The following people have "bounced off" the list. Some bounces expose my poor administrative skills and I can not "who" bounced off. Thus the subscriber total may change more than are shown in this section. I have done what I can to notify them. If you can help "reconnect" – or "connect" new people -- I really appreciate it. And as always, I need your "news".]

Asarian, Varujan (1997)

Kavanagh, Kenneth (2000)

Serrone, Aniceto John (1959)

Yurcisin, Maureen Nelan (1996)

[Messages from Headquarters
(Manhattan College Press Releases & Stuff)]

[Messages]

From: Jasper Recruiting [mailto:jasperrecruiting@manhattan.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:36 AM
Subject: Field Superintendent

Albert Einstein College of Medicine currently has "Field Superintendent" position open. I have attached a copy of the job description. For more information regarding this position please contact:

Elizabeth Baber
employ@aecom.yu.edu
Human Resources
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Bronx, NY
(718) 430-3308

From: Jasper Recruiting [mailto:jasperrecruiting@manhattan.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:38 AM
Subject: FIRST COMMERCIAL CREDIT CORP.

FIRM: First Commercial Credit Corp.
POSITION: Trader’s Assistant
START DATE: Immediate
FIRM: First Commercial Credit Corp.
10 New King Street
White Plains, NY 10604

FIRST COMMERCIAL CREDIT CORP. is an independent, privately held specialty finance company. FCC fosters an entrepreneurial culture suitable only for goal oriented individuals who are willing to work hard with a small group of professionals.

DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include gathering information pertaining to contact lists, processing transactions and program documentation, updating program spreadsheets, customer service and general administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college graduate with excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel). In addition, good interpersonal skills are required to work with a small group of dedicated professionals. Candidate must posses strong organizational skills, an ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strict deadlines and capable of working independently. Experience in Web based designs a plus.

COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary plus bonus potential.

FIRST COMMERCIAL CREDIT CORP. First Commercial, formed in 1998, is owned by major institutional investors with available capital in excess of $1 Billion. First Commercial’s objective is to tailor financial programs to provide capital to companies experiencing financial distress. Through superior analytical modeling, we believe our company will earn superior risk adjusted returns for its investors and employees.

First Commercial has the unique ability to leverage off of the day to day credit analysis that its senior credit analysts perform in identifying and determining potential opportunities. This analysis covers a wide array of companies at various stages of current and potential financial distress, selected from a proprietary database of information and analysis maintained on approximately 500 companies. The firm utilizes this extensive proprietary database to track and identify potential opportunities, well ahead of starting a new program. First Commercial will begin a program only after conducting an extensive and thoroughly researched process, often times following a company for several years.

Since inception, First Commercial has been providing vendor protection and minimizing losses from defaulted receivables. It has built a reputation of creativity tailoring its programs to the diverse needs of its vendor clients. We only do business with vendors of the highest quality and integrity. References typically come directly from the Debtor and other industry sources. As a consequence, First Commercial’s market identity as an essential and reliable partner to the vendor community has continued to grow over the years.

Please send or email cover letter and resume (include G.P.A.) to:
J.C. Barone
First Commercial Credit Corp.
10 New King Street
White Plains, NY 10604
Phone: (914) 288-8620
Fax: (914) 683-3611
jbarone@firstcommercialcredit.com

From: Jasper Recruiting [mailto:jasperrecruiting@manhattan.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:32 AM
Subject: Wave Hill Job

Wave Hill has a position open for a Benefits and Information Systems Manager. Looking for CIS, COmpSci & Business Management grads. Please see the attached job description. You may contact the company directly for more information.

Janen Glenn

From: Jasper Recruiting [mailto:jasperrecruiting@manhattan.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:28 AM
Subject: Jasper Announcement

COLLEGE GRAD - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TRADING FLOOR SECY- Midtown NYC $$45,000 + BONUS (Midtown NYC)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Growing Dept in Major stable investment company seeks to hire a recent college grad with a 3.2 GPA or better from a good school with administrative internships. (No MBA) Must have administrative/clerical types of responsibilties during those internships supporting Analysts, Associates or Managing Directors. Candidates must have knowledge of the financial markets and financial terminology. This position will support a team in the Fixed Income area. There will be opportunity to learn and work with analysts at all levels. Position entails general entry level support work as well as research utilizing financial databases etc., organization and multi-tasking. Will work directly with clients, developing new business relationships. This position offers tremendous learning and responsibility and could grow into a more senior financial position. (or sponsor series 7 and 63 licensing. This position is available as of Nov 3, 2003 due to promotion.)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct interaction with clients and research team. General administrative responsibilities as well as research and analytical work. Coordinate meeting confirmations and schedules, prepare presentation material for meetings, prospective clients and existing clients. Utilize financial research databses and Excel for weekly reports. This position has tremendous learning opportunity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 4 year college degree a MUST. 3.2 or higher GPA required from a good school.

experience supporting a senior level financial executive a MUST

Must possess a high degree of professionalism. The ideal candidate will be articulate, polished and professional to work in a team environment. Excellent verbal and good written communication skills are required. Accuracy, attention to detail, and timely follow-up are required. Ability to work with time sensitive deadlines necessary. Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as financial databases is required. Knowledge of Powerpoint and Access a plus.

Please submit resume as a Word attachment only to: abc.gri@verizon.net attention: Deborah Monas

Only resumes meeting the minimum requirements (3.2 GPA in a financially related field and intern or 1-2 years work experience in a financial firm will be considered)

The company will not pay for relocation expenses.

MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOLIDAY FUND-RAISER TO SUPPORT STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Come and enjoy a festive day at Manhattan College’s annual Holiday Craft Fair. The fair, sponsored by the College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action department, will be held on Sunday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the College’s Draddy Gymnasium. This event is open to the public.

Vendors will be selling a variety of items including holiday crafts as well as general merchandise such as jewelry, apparel and much more. More than 100 vendors are expected to participate in this year’s event. Proceeds from the craft fair will help fund student service-learning trips as part of a program sponsored by the Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) department. CMSA has planned three separate trips this academic year: Honduras, Appalachia and Texas.

Approximately 45 students this year will participate in the trips; providing community work in several low-income communities. In Honduras, students plan to spend 10 days volunteering at an AIDS orphanage and participating in other community work such as building homes. Students who plan to attend the spring service trip in the Appalachian region of West Virginia will spend their week also building homes for residents, most of whom live below the poverty line. In the third trip planned for late May, students will serve as camp counselors for Camp Reynal in Texas, a program that serves children with severe kidney disease.

The CMSA department held its first Holiday Craft Fair last year, which was met with great success. CMSA aims to give Manhattan College students and staff members opportunities to explore and develop their communal spirituality as well as a chance to act on issues of social justice at local, national and international levels.

Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line. For more information about participating as a vendor or details about the fair, please contact Erin Carey at (718) 862-7583. If you are a member of the press and need additional information, please contact Melanie Farmer at (718) 862-7232.

MANHATTAN COLLEGE STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS EPSILON SIGMA PI

RIVERDALE, N.Y. --- Manhattan College recently inducted more than 100 students into Epsilon Sigma Pi during the College’s annual Fall Honors Convocation held on Sunday, October 19. The event took place in the College’s Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers.

Epsilon Sigma Pi, the oldest college-wide honor society at Manhattan, recognizes seniors who have earned at least a 3.5 average (on a 4.0 scale) for six consecutive semesters with no academic failures.

During the ceremony, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree was presented to Manhattan alumnus Dr. Peter E. Dans ’57, associate professor of medicine and public health at Johns Hopkins University. In his keynote address, Dr. Dans spoke of his personal, professional and academic experiences and focused on the College’s ability to maintain the same values instilled in him as a student. He said, “The recognition accorded to you today means that you have taken your education seriously and that you will leave Manhattan with a sense of commitment to your family, your community and your country as well as a system of values that will help you make wise choices and to do the right thing.”

[JASPERS PUBLISHING WEB PAGES]

[WebPage1]

http://www-relg-studies.scu.edu/facstaff/grassi/

Joseph A. Grassi

Professor Emeritus

Dr. Grassi was born in New Rochelle, NY. His early training was in a Catholic school where the only Bible was kept in the school library. He picked it up a few times and was curious about some of the unusual stories he found in it. While an engineering student at Manhattan College, a religion course on the gospels renewed his curiosity. In his Junior year, he left college to enter the seminary of the missionary Maryknoll Fathers, and it was then that the Scriptures became his principal interest (B.A. 1943). Upon ordination, he was assigned to Rome for study of Theology at the Angelicum University (S.T.L. 1950) and then New Testament at the Pontifical Biblical Institute (S.S.L. 1952). Nineteen years of travel (in the Holy Land), teaching (in Maryknoll Seminary, Drew University Theological School, and Marquette University), and missionary work (with Mayan Indians in Guatemala) followed. During that time, he left the Maryknoll Society after twenty years of service and married his wife Carolyn; they have two married sons, Eddie and Peter.

Dr. Grassi joined the Santa Clara University faculty in 1971 and taught courses on the New Testament, justice and spirituality. Even though he retired in 2003, he teaches courses from time to time on the New Testament for the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries. His last two books—on Social Justice in the New Testament (2003) and the Roots and Praxis of Peace in Luke (2004?)—put together his dominant interests in Scripture over the years.

[MCOLDB: 1943 ]

[JASPERS FOUND ON/OFF WEB BY USING WEB]

[Found1]

http://www.mff.org/about/about.taf?page=mguzman

Mariano Guzmán is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Milken Family Foundation. He also serves as the President of Children's Academies for Achievement, a non-profit organization that establishes and operates residential schools in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Guzmán received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Manhattan College and a Master of Arts in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Mr. Guzmán has served as the Executive Director of the Program since its inception in 1989. He has developed significant relationships with each of the Milken Scholars and has worked diligently to ensure that each of the Scholars reach their full potential as students and professionals.

Prior to joining the Center for Educational Programs, Mr. Guzmán served as Executive Director of the Division of Planning, Program Development and External Relations at the Board of Education of the City of New York.

[MCOLDB: 1973 ]

[Found2]

http://www4.nas.edu/webcr.nsf/CommitteeDisplay/WSTB-U-01-03-A?OpenDocument

Jeffrey M. Lauria is a vice president of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., a century-old New York-based firm of environmental engineers and scientists specializing in water issues. In this position, Dr. Lauria directs large-scale program management and engineering master plans for wastewater, wet weather, watershed, and water quality projects. He also has comprehensive national and international experience in wastewater, drinking water, and storm water treatment processes and related expertise in hydraulic, hydrologic, water quality, and mathematical modeling to support decision optimization at more than 200 project locations. Dr. Lauria has also served as a technical advisor to several state and local governments, and on scientific and managerial councils from the private sector. He received a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College, and an M.E. and Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Manhattan College and Polytechnic University, respectively.

[MCOLDB: ???? ]

[Found3]

http://www.richmond.ac.uk/about_uni/board_of_trustees.html

Dr Robert Brennan
BBA Manhattan College
Hon. Doctor of Business Administration, Richmond
The American International University in London
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AIFS Inc.
President and Chief Operating Officer, American Institute for Foreign Study

[MCOLDB: ???? ]

[HONORS]

[No Honors]

[WEDDINGS]

[Wedding1]

Copyright 2003 MediaNews Group, Inc.
Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT)
October 28, 2003 Tuesday
SECTION: WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS
HEADLINE: Howard - Koshy

Sunitha Rachel Koshy, daughter of Pappy and Leelamma Koshy of Yonkers, N.Y., was married to Geoffrey Adriance Howard, son of Christopher Howard of Milford and Mary Lou Halstead of Fairfield, Aug. 16 in Christ Church, Riverdale, N.Y.

Anitha Koshy was maid of honor for her sister, and Shoba Koshy, also a sister of the bride, and Molly Howard, the bridegroom's sister, attended with Mini Thankachan and Tincy Thomas. Jasmine Yohannan was flower girl. William Howard was best man for his brother, and Patrick Kelly, Tony Thomas, Ashraf Zawaideh, Edward Dooling and Ajay Rishi ushered.

Following a reception at Sinapi's Ceola Manor in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., the couple departed for a honeymoon in Jamaica. They reside in Yonkers.

The bride, a graduate of Lehman College, is pursuing a master's degree in public health at Columbia University. She is a teacher in New York.

The bridegroom, a graduate of Manhattan College, received a master's degree from the New School. He is also a teacher in New York.

LOAD-DATE: October 28, 2003

[MCOLDB: ???? ]

[Wedding2]

From: Christine Begley (1991)
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031026.htm

Hi John,

Dr. Barbara Fehling '91 married Dean Verga on October 19th, 2003.

Best Wishes Barb!

[JR: Thanks for the report and please pass along the group's best wishes. This news is much preferred to the obits. ]

[BIRTHS]

[No Births]

[ENGAGEMENTS]

[No Engagements]

[GRADUATIONS]

[No Graduations]

[OBITS]

[Collector's prayer: And, may perpetual light shine on our fellow departed Jaspers, and all the souls of the faithful departed.]

Your assistance is requested in finding these. Please don’t assume that I will “catch” it via an automated search. Sometimes the data just doesn’t makes it’s way in.

[Obit1]

Copyright 2003 Paddock Publications, Inc.
Chicago Daily Herald
October 28, 2003, Tuesday
SECTION: BUSINESS; Obituaries
HEADLINE: Dr. James Austin Hart

Dr. James Austin Hart formerly of Highland Park

Services for James Austin Hart will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Highland Park. A memorial open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort. A funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 14, 2003, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Tequesta, Fla. Born Oct. 20, 1914, the first born child of James and Anna Hart of Des Moines, Iowa, he passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, in Jupiter Fla. Dr. Hart's boyhood was spent in Des Moines, Iowas, where he attended St. Ambrose Parish School and Dowling High School. His summers were spent at Lake Okoboji, Iowa. A star athlete in high school, Jim was offered a scholarship to play football at the University of Notre Dame in 1934. After a single season under legendary Irish coach Hunk Anderson, Jim decided to build his future on his brains rather than his brawn, and transferred to Fordham University, where he eventually earned his bachelor of science degree, master of arts degree and PhD degree, in economics. Dr. Hart took his first teaching position at Manhattan College and joined the faculty of DePaul University in 1938. He returned to Fordham as a professor in 1940. In 1942, he served as a member of the Atlanta War labor Board and in 1943, he entered the Navy, where he served as a legal officer. During this time, Dr. Hart completed a law degree at Georgetown University. After the war, Dr. Hart worked briefly for the Bureau of Labor Statistics before accepting a position as an economics professor at Creighton University, moving his family to Omaha, Neb. and later to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hart's years on the Creighton faculty were eventful ones. He took the bar exam in both Nebraska and Iowa and began a law practice in Omaha. Besides teaching, practicing law and raising a family, Dr. Hart pursued political office, running as a Democrat for Congress in 1950, 1952 and 1954. In 1955, Dr. Hart left Creighton to take the deanship of the School of Business at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. He remained at Seton Hall for two years before rejoining the faculty of Fordham University for one year as chairman of the Department of Management. In 1958, Dr. hart accepted the deanship at DePaul University's College of Commerce and he moved his family to Highland Park, where they lived for the next 23 years. Dr. Hart was dean from 1958 to 1971 and from 1978 to 1980 and taught fiance in the intervening years. As dean, Dr. Hart was instrumental in making DePaul's College of Commerce a leader in international studies. In 1962, DePaul became one of the first schools in the country to offer an MBA in international business, beating out Harvard University by one year. Under Hart's direction the school offered a series of seminars on doing business in countries such as Japan, Germany, France and Spain. In 1970, Dr. Hart began the University's innovative London Summer Program where students spent five weeks studying leading British business institutions and governmental agencies. This program continues to this day, having broadened to include a variety of countries. During his years at DePaul, Dr. Hart also served on the Board of Directors for the Arthur J. Schmidt Foundation, a leading benefactor of Catholic universities in the area. The Schmidt Foundation helped fund the development of DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. DePaul's commitment to the area was key to the revitalization of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Dr. Hart also served on the boards of the First Commercial Bank, the Chicago Council of Foreign Relations and the Chicago International Trade Club. He served as president of the Catholic Economic Association and the Academy of International Business. During his years in Chicago, Dr. Hart developed a thriving international legal practice representing American clients doing business abroad. Dr. Hart's practice took him to Venezuela, Boliva, Switzerland, the Vatican, Belgium, Holland and Austria. However, Germany was the country in which Dr. Hart's expertise was recognized by local and national newspapers, which published articles he wrote and frequently sought his opinions on international business issues. At the end of his second deanship, Dr. Hart returned to the faculty of the Department of Fiance, but soon became tired of Chicago's winters. In 1981, he and his wife moved to Tampa where he joined the faculty of the University of South Florida. In 1982, they moved to San Diego, where Dr. Hart was on the faculty of United States International University and the University of San Diego. He retired from teaching in 1986 to concentrate on writing and the practice of law. He coauthored US Business and Today's Germany with Dieter Schultze-Zeu which was published in 1995. In January of 2003, Dr. Hart and his wife moved to Jupiter, Fla. Of all his accomplishments, he valued none higher than winning the heart and hand of Marie Kelleher of Fort Dodge, Iowa. They were married in 1939 and she was his partner and loving companion for 64 years. Together they raised nine children, James F. (Joyce) Hart of Evanston, Elizabeth (Frank) Zera of Lake Zurich, Maureen (Geoffrey) Gray of Jupiter, Fla., Denise Hart of Portland, Oregon, Patrick (Nancy) Hart of Libertyville, Laurence (Karen) Hart of Chula Vista, Calif., Margaret Hart of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart of Columbia, Ky. and Vincent (Theresa) Hart of Mount Prospect. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren; and 3 great- grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and his energy, his humor and his integrity will be treasured by his family and many friends around the world. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Center, 2145 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.

LOAD-DATE: October 28, 2003

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[Obit2]

From: Mike McEneney
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 4:22 PM
Subject: Obit

Dear John,

The NY Times, on Thursday October 23rd at page C-15 has an Obituary for the Rev. Patrick J. Rice, '41. I have a copy if you need it.

Best,
Mike McEneney, Esq. '53 BBA

Copyright 2003 The New York Times Company
The New York Times
October 23, 2003, Thursday, Late Edition - Final
SECTION: Section C; Page 15; Column 3; Classified
HEADLINE: Deaths

RICE, REV. PATRICK J.

RICE--Rev. Patrick J., of the Order of Saint Augustine, age 84 died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at St. Joseph's Friary, Villanova, PA. Born in NYC, the son of Patrick Rice and Catherine Callan. He attended school in NYC and graduated from Manhattan College in 1941 with a degree in Business Administration. He entered the Augustinian Novitiate in 1943 and made first profession on September 10, 1944. He professed solemn vows in 1947 and was ordained to the priesthood in Washington, DC, on June 8, 1948. In 1949, he was assigned as an associate pastor at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish in Jamaica, NY and served there until 1955. He was assigned to Msgr. Bonner High School from 1955-1956. In 1956 he was appointed to Saint Mary's Hall, Villanova, as submaster and procurator. He was assistant director of the Augustinian Seminary Guild from 1958 to 1959. In 1959 he was assigned to Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, and he worked there as college procurator until 1965 and served on the Board of Trustees, from 1961 to 1966. In 1965, Fr. Rice came to Villanova University and he spent the next 34 years working at the university and living at the Villanova Monastery. Among the many offices and duties he had at the university was assistant procurator for the college, vice-president for student affairs, and executive vice president for administration. He retired from the university May 1, 1998. Fr. Rice was a quiet gentleman, a dedicated priest, a gracious brother, a keen administrator, and faithful confessor for the Villanova students. He assisted on weekends at various parishes in Pomona, NJ and later at St. Mary Magdalen in Rose Tree, PA. His love for the university and for the campus led him to oversee in detail the maintenance of the campus. He was well loved by the university's maintenance staff. Surviving is his sister, Theresa (nee Rice) Devine of Allendale. Visiting Friday, October 24, 2003 at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ from 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45AM at St. Elizabeth's RC Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.

LOAD-DATE: October 23, 2003

[JR: Thanks for the heads up. Note to readership: You might be the only one who see or knows, mechanical scanning is very goofy. ]

[Obit3]

Copyright 2003 Little Rock Newspapers, Inc.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
October 22, 2003, Wednesday
SECTION: ARKANSAS; Pg. 18
HEADLINE: Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

Index Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Leonard C. Majkowski, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, in Raleigh, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Theo; seven children; and 13 grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was held on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at 2 p.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Raleigh, N.C. Burial followed in Pine Forest Cemetery in Wake Forest, N. C.

Leonard was born Nov. 1, 1929, in Southampton, Long Island, N.Y. He lettered in football, baseball and basketball, and graduated from Manhattan College with an Electrical Engineering degree. He was employed with Allis Chalmers/Siemens from 1951-1992 where he served in several managerial positions. He served in the U.S. Army in White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Leonard was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved his family, church, golf and his Polish heritage.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y., 10163.

LOAD-DATE: October 22, 2003

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[Obit4]

Press Journal (Vero Beach, FL)

October 22, 2003 Wednesday INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EDITION

SECTION: OBITUARIES; Pg. A4

HEADLINE: Obituaries

Francis Martino, Vero Beach

Francis Joseph "Marty" Martino, 85, of Vero Beach, died Oct. 20, 2003, at Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Vero Beach 22 years ago from Pelham Manor, N.Y.

Mr. Martino was an insurance agent for John Hancock in New York, N.Y., for 50 years and a graduate of Manhattan College in Manhattan, N.Y. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II.

Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Louise; one son, Richard Martino, of Sagaponack, N.Y.; one daughter, Wendy Chichocki, of Crown Point, Ind.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Martino and Anthony Martino; and two sisters, Teresa Martino and Natalie Frisenda.

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at Cox-Gifford Funeral Home, Vero Beach, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

LOAD-DATE: October 22, 2003

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[News MC]

[News1]

Tri-Valley Herald (Pleasanton, CA)

October 27, 2003 Monday

SECTION: NONE SPECIFIED

Michael J. Jurkovic

Age: 35

City: Pleasanton

Occupation: Opto-electronics device and systems engineer

Education: Doctorate in electrical engineering, Columbia University, N.Y., 2000; master of science in electrical engineering, Columbia University, 1993; bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, 1990.

Political experience: none

Civic experience: Volunteer CCD [Catechist] and elementary school computer instruction, installed Web server and established Web site for a church.

Family: Ruslana, wife of four years. No children yet.

Campaign budget: Less than $1,000

Major endorsements: Declined to state

Main campaign issue: Establish/maintain appropriate, balanced strategic plan that addresses all interrelated issues facing PUSD in optimal manner. Efficient resource allocation and constant reassessment.

Qualifications: I've applied my education to 14 plus years experience as an optoelectronics engineer/researcher/project leader, with 30 plus technical publications/conference submissions/patents, and demonstrated record of analytical ability, problem-solving, and creative thinking. I offer a skill set that complements/supplements that found in current/potential board members. I understand/recognize world-class achievement and will render impartial decisions.

LOAD-DATE: October 27, 2003

[JR: I urge you to vote. Vote Libertarian. Vote Jasper. Vote anti-incumbent. Vote for the last alphabetically. (It can't be any worse.) But whatever strategy you use, vote! ]

[News2]

Copyright 2003 The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
All Rights Reserved
The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
October 24, 2003 Friday
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 3B
HEADLINE: DISTRICT 11
BYLINE: Jane Lerner, Staff

Incumbent, civic leader face off again

Rematch set for seat representing Congers, Valley Cottage

The race to represent Congers and part of Valley Cottage in the Rockland County Legislature is a rematch between a longtime lawmaker and a well-known civic leader.

Incumbent Theodore Dusanenko, a Republican who has served in the Legislature for 30 of the last 34 years, beat back a challenge from Democrat John Mangan Jr. for the District 11 legislative seat four years ago.

A Valley Cottage resident, Dusanenko, 61, is running on the Republican, Independence and Conservative lines.

Mangan, who lives in Congers, is challenging him on the Democratic and Working Families lines.

Mangan, 59, has never held elective office but has served as the chairman of the Clarkstown Architecture and Landscape Commission for about 14 years. He also is former president of the Congers Civic Association.

Dusanenko, a former Clarkstown supervisor, said excessive government spending was his primary campaign issue.

"The main issue is knowing where the fat is in Rockland and cutting it," he said.

He said he advocates eliminating $2 million in revenue sharing that the county splits among Rockland's towns and villages.

Dusanenko also favors cutting the Legislature's administrative staff to save money.

Dusanenko, a retired Clarkstown North High School math teacher who now sells real estate, said he favors a plan to reassess all residential properties in the county.

The county has agreed to the plan, but the towns of Haverstraw and Ramapo have not. Dusanenko said he favored withholding all but essential county spending in those towns until they agreed to the plan, which would make tax assessment more equitable.

He also favors examining which roads the county and the towns own and maintain.

He said he also wants to advocate for a measure to eliminate train whistles at railroad crossings.

Dusanenko said he always had worked hard to represent his constituents interests.

"I've been doing the job," he said. "I'm listed in the phone book, and people can always reach me."

Mangan is a licensed engineer and an attorney.

Mangan has said he would push to close the Indian Point nuclear power plants. He also has said he favors preserving open space.

Mangan, president of the Congers Little League, said there were not enough fields where children could play baseball, softball and other sports. He has said he would like to increase recreational facilities.

He has said he wants the countywide reassessment completed. He could not be reached for comment.

About 17,000 people live in District 11. The winner of the election will get a four-year term that pays $29,389 annually.

Reach Jane Lerner at jlerner@thejournalnews.com or 845-578-2458.

The Mangan File
Born: May 12, 1944, in the Bronx
Home: Congers
Occupations: Licensed engineer, attorney, works for Verizon.
Education: Manhattan College, bachelor's degree; New York University, master's degree; Pace University, juris doctor.
Political background
* Democrat
* Lost 1999 race for the County Legislature
Etc.
* Chairman, Clarkstown's Architecture and Landscape Commission.
* Retired from the U.S. Air Force.
* Former president, Congers Civic Association.

LOAD-DATE: October 25, 2003

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[News3]

http://infobrix.yellowbrix.com/pages/infobrix/Story.nsp?story_id=43007851&ID=infobrix&scategory=The+Iraq+Situation&

Internet college recruiting and marketing: Web promotion, techniques and law
Source: Journal of College Admission
Publication date: 2003-10-01
Arrival time: 2003-10-26

An Overview of Effective Search Engine Placement and Strategy for College Enrollment Management

After several years of using online recruiting techniques, researching the area of Internet marketing and consulting with companies regarding search engine ranking, we have made many observations about the evolution of the Internet as a tool for educating students and targeting enrollment for new admission.

All companies and trade names listed herein are the trademarks and intellectual property of the mentioned company, search engine or directory.

Exposure to the High School Students and the Applicant Pool

Schools train children to use the Internet. Today's youth and future Internet culture generations use and will use the Internet to research colleges. They research and visit colleges from the comforts of their homes and the library1 and are informed candidates for admission. Discussions with recent high school graduates also reveal that, because it requires less interaction with people, many enjoy the privacy of searching online and using online forms2 and achieving instant answers to questions using Web navigation and FAQ links.

Ease of Use

The admission site creator's challenge is to incorporate necessary information to promote the university. The admission and recruiting site's main page illuminates benefits, accreditation, ranking or accolades, facilities, housing, tuition pricing, value, location, phone numbers, and contact names. Implement online forms your IT department can handle. You want to market your university, but enrollment Web sites need to allow the application to be harvested without distraction or clutter.

Most universities organize their Web sites in "egocentric" fashion, so the material's organization mirrors the institution's formal organization chart. Thus, a student may follow several different pathways from the main portal to find the information he wants. For example, the admission function may be in one vice president's portfolio, housing in another's and financial aid in a third's. The "egocentric" nature of institutional Web sites assumes the prospective student understands the institution's organizational structure-a shaky assumption at best. While layering information may make sense to those affiliated with the institution (current students, faculty, staff, administrators, and graduates), such an arrangement confuses a prospective student examining many institutions in a short period of time. Site navigation should be tailored toward prospective students.

Richard Whiteside is the vice president for enrollment management and institutional research at Tulane University (LA). Before joining Tulane, he was on staff at the University of Hartford in West Hartford (CT), Johns Hopkins University (MD), the City University of New York (NY), and Pace College (NY). He is a graduate of Manhattan College in New York City and holds two graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins University and is active in the College Board, AACRAO and NACAC. He speaks frequently on issues related to financial aid, enrollment management, tuition discounting, and the educational environment. He has served as a consultant on a variety of topics ranging from enrollment management to administrative information systems. His work in various enrollment management areas has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and on the Today Show.

Publication date: 2003-10-01

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[News4]

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1067278210299980.xml

Glen Ridge Mayoral Race

Monday, October 27, 2003

STEVEN P. PLATE*

Party: Independent

Age: 49

Personal: Married; 2 children

Occupation: Program director

Education: B.S.C.E., Manhattan College

Qualifications: Served as mayor, 2000 to 2003; spearheaded projects on property tax reduction and infrastructure renovation/ restoration; acquired nearly $10 million in federal, state and county grants over five years; kept municipal budget increases at less than 2.5 percent; working towards property tax reform; developed multi- year plan for town improvement; improved community relations and public affairs; served on town council; acting mayor, June 1999 to January 2000; council president, 1998 to 1999; planning board member, 1993 to present; several board of education ad hoc committees; active in local sports leagues

TOP ISSUES & PROPOSALS:

1. High taxes and too few new ratables: "Since 1998, the municipal budget increases have been kept at less than 2.5 percent. In conjunction with the town council, I have acquired over $10 million in grants and low-interest loans, and will continue to seek additional grants. Also under my leadership, several new ratables have come on line over the past few years, including the Glen Ridge Office Building, Glen Ridge Country Club addition and the Matchless Metals Redevelopment Zone. Working with the town tax relief committee, I will also continue to develop specific proposals and lobby county, state and federal legislators for property tax relief."

2. Shared services: "Working closely with the board of education and nearby communities, we are presently sharing services such as fire protection, water, arborist, health, animal control, equipment, etc. We continue to explore other potential opportunities."

3. Quality of life: "Building on the past and all its wonderful traditions, we have moved forward, deliberately and carefully, and upgraded amenities including restoration/renovation of all town parks, water and sewer rehab, renovation of our historic train station, implementation of Midtown Direct service, lease of two jitney buses, completion of the town pool, restoration of the Glen and completion of the Highland Avenue Bridge. In keeping with our commitment to quality of life, I expect to continue the gradual upgrading of public facilities and infrastructure throughout Glen Ridge."

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[RESUMES]

CIC'S SUGGESTION: Everyone who works for a major corporation should send resumes placed here into their HR system or department. While you may not see the value, it may be that one thing that delivers an opportunity to a fellow Jasper that changes their life.

FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: Your resume can be sent to employers who contact our office seeking to fill positions. For more information contact the Recruitment Coordinator at (718) 862-7965 or Email to JGlenn@manhattan.edu

Actual jobs at MC are at: http://www.manhattan.edu/hrs/jobs

[Resume1]

ANTHONY N. ABILO

A seasoned applied mathematician, with a unique blend of skills combining computer programming and statistical analysis with 20 years experience in three distinct industries.

FINANCIAL SERVICES (1999 to 2003): Director of Research for the International Securities Exchange (ISE). The ISE is the first all electronic stock exchange in the United States. The ISE is a regulated stock exchange, not an ECN. As a founding employee, began working for the exchange before trading started in May 2000.

SPORTS (1993 to 1999): Senior Analyst for the Elias Sports Bureau. Elias is the official statistician and historian for the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Elias maintains the largest sports-related database in the world.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (1983 to 1993): Software Engineer for Unisys Corporation. Unisys provides software development and statistical analysis for real-time, large scale projects for the Department of the Navy.

INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

 Created the Research & Development Department for the ISE. Designed and implemented all of the procedures and requirements for the department.

DATABASE DESIGN

 The ISE needed a system to track internal data for it’s trading system. Developed an Oracle and MS-SQL Server database to accurately record all ISE trades, quotes and orders. The database contains many tables, relationships and stored procedures and is used to analyze all aspects of the exchange’s business.

 FOX-TV needed an accurate system so that football and baseball statistics can be used during broadcasts. Designed a computer system to facilitate the transfer of data from Elias to FOX-TV. The data is used by FOX for TV broadcasts for the NFL and MLB. This saves FOX personnel two-man days and $1,200 weekly.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

 Wrote programs in several languages (ASP, HTML, Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL) and created a web-based system for the ISE intranet. These programs form the foundation of the data retrieval system which is used by internal staff.

 The NHL entered into a business relationship with Elias. Designed and wrote all programs for a computer system which transferred data files from the NHL’s computer system (Windows based, Access and Excel) into Elias’ system (VAX/ALPHA, SQL). The seven-month project saved Elias four-man years and $600,000 in manual entry and checking of historical NHL data.

 Designed, coded and tested (in the field and in the office) software to run on a real-time operating system for a large-scale application. Wrote and presented to customers business proposals for new ventures to meet customer needs and to fit into corporate marketing and financial structures. Reviewed and analyzed data for the Department of the Navy using statistical tools and computer software.

BUSINESS STRATEGY & STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

 Created member reporting tools which allow the ISE’s membership to access data and review their performance. These reports have become the industry standard and are valued by the membership, giving the exchange a competitive advantage over the four other U.S options exchanges.

 Designed several statistical metrics and indexes used by the exchange to evaluate performance in different environments, including: exchange membership, competitive analysis and regulatory requirements.

 Developed statistical tools that aided and enhanced NFL coaches’ chances to win games. Designed and wrote all computer software for the Elias Football Coaches Report, a weekly book used by NFL coaching staffs. This book is available on Tuesday mornings, following the previous day’s Monday night game.

CLIENT RELATIONS

 In player salary arbitration cases for MLB teams (New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds), developed key statistical tools to enhance and analyze a team’s strategic position. When the team wins a case, Elias is paid a percentage of the difference between the team’s offer and the player’s offer. Elias has a win rate of 80%.

 At the request of the NFL, re-designed the system that is used to select the Pro Bowl teams. This replaced an older, inefficient method, which the NFL had used previously. Team selection is more accurate, thorough and timely.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

 Chaired the committee which allocated new products to the ISE’s market-makers. Ensured that all ISE listings meet the SEC’s listing requirements.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 1988 – 2002

Adjunct Professor. Professor in the Mathematics Department in the School of Continuing (Adult) Education, Division of Degree Studies. Courses taught included: Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistical Methods and Business Mathematics.

Worked with University administration in the designing and updating of the curricula and syllabi for all math courses in the program. Developed and used games (Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and golf) in the classroom to stimulate and educate the adult student.

EDUCATION

M.S., Computer Information Systems, Polytechnic University, 1988.

B.S., Mathematics & Computer Science, Manhattan College, 1983. Magna Cum Laude.

[SPORTS]

FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: http://www.gojaspers.com [which is no longer at the College, but at a third party. Web bugs are on the pages. (That’s the benefit of being a security weenie!) So, it’s reader beware. Your browser can tell people “stuff” about you, like your email address, leading to SPAM. Forewarned is forearmed.]

[SportsSchedule]

The only reason for putting this here is to give us a chance to attend one of these games and support "our" team.

Date Day Sport Opponent Location Time/Result
11/2/03 Sunday Crew   Dowling Invitational Regatta   Oakdale, NY   TBA
11/2/03 Sunday M. Soccer   Marist*   HOME   10:00 AM
11/2/03 Sunday W. Soccer   Marist*   Poughkeepsie, NY   1:00 PM
11/3/03 Monday Volleyball   Sacred Heart*   HOME   6:00 PM
11/5/03 Wednesday M. Soccer   MAAC Championships      TBA
11/5/03 Wednesday Volleyball   Seton Hall   HOME   7:00 PM
11/6/03 Thursday M. Soccer   MAAC Championships     TBA
11/7/03 Friday M. Soccer   MAAC Championships      TBA
11/7/03 Friday W. Soccer   MAAC Championships   Away   TBA
11/8/03 Saturday W. Soccer   MAAC Championships   Away   TBA
11/8/03 Saturday M. Soccer   MAAC Championships      TBA
11/8/03 Saturday Volleyball   Rider*   Lawrenceville, NJ   2:00 PM
11/8/03 Saturday W. Swimming   Siena*   HOME   4:30 PM
11/9/03 Sunday W. Soccer   MAAC Championships   Away   TBA
11/9/03 Sunday M. Soccer   MAAC Championships      TBA
11/9/03 Sunday Crew   Fall Metropolitan Championhsips/Gimaldi Cup   New Rochelle, NY   TBA
11/9/03 Sunday Volleyball   Loyola (MD)*   Baltimore, MD   12:00 PM
11/9/03 Sunday W. Swimming   Loyola*/College of Notre Dame   Baltimore, MD   12:00 PM
11/10/03 Monday W. Basketball   Luxembourgeoise-F.L.B.B.   HOME   TBA
11/12/03 Wednesday Volleyball   Saint Francis-NY   HOME   6:00 PM
11/13/03 Thursday W. Swimming   Sarah Lawrence   Bronxville, NY   7:00 PM
11/14/03 Friday W. Swimming   College of New Rochelle   HOME   6:00 PM
11/14/03 Friday M. Basketball   Mickey Walker All-Stars (Exhibition)   HOME   7:00 PM
11/15/03 Saturday Volleyball   MAAC Championships (at Siena)   Loudonville, NY   TBA
11/15/03 Saturday W. Swimming   New Jersey Tech/Hunter   Newark, NJ   2:00 PM
11/15/03 Saturday Cross Country   NCAA Northeast Regional   Boston, MA   2:00 PM
11/16/03 Sunday Volleyball   MAAC Championships (at Siena)   Loudonville, NY   TBA
11/22/03 Saturday Cross Country   IC4A/ECAC Championships   HOME   10:00 AM
11/22/03 Saturday W. Basketball   Central Florida   HOME   2:00 PM
11/23/03 Sunday W. Swimming   Hunter College   New York, NY   1:00 PM
11/24/03 Monday Cross Country   NCAA Championships   Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA   1:00 PM
11/24/03 Monday M. Basketball   Columbia#   White Plains, NY   9:00 PM
11/28/03 Friday W. Basketball   Middle Tennessee State @   Boca Raton, FL   5:00 PM
11/29/03 Saturday W. Basketball   Florida Atlantic/Norfolk State @   Boca Raton, FL   TBA
11/29/03 Saturday M. Basketball   Fordham   HOME   7:00 PM
…………November events downloaded 20 Oct 03

[Sports from College]

WOMEN’S SOCCER WAS DEFEATED BY THE SIENA SAINTS, 3-1

Loudonville, NY (October 31, 2003) – Manhattan lost to Siena during a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match this afternoon at Siena Field in Loudonville, NY. Siena's Erin DeMatteo scored a hat trick to lead the Saints to their 3-1 victory. The Jaspers fall to 5-12-0 on the season and 5-3-0 in MAAC play. The Saints are now 8-7-1 overall and 4-3-1 in the conference....

MEN'S SOCCER CRUISES PAST SIENA, 4-1

Riverdale, NY (October 31, 2003)- The Manhattan men's soccer team cruised to its third victory in the MAAC, beating Siena 4-1 today at Gaelic Park. Manhattan is now 3-3-2 in the MAAC (4-10-2 overall) while Siena falls to a 5-2-1 record in the MAAC (6-10-1 overall). Antonio Treglia scored twice for the Jaspers, including the game winner....

MEN THIRD, WOMEN FOURTH AT MAAC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Riverdale, NY (October 31, 2003)- The Manhattan men's cross country placed third, while the women's team placed in a tie for fourth at the MAAC Cross Country Championships, held today at Van Cortlandt Park. Tyler Raymond paced the men, placing fourth, while Therese Forsberg paced the women with a third place finish...

MEN'S BASKETBALL AMONG THOSE RECEIVING VOTES IN USA TODAY/ESPN PRESEASON POLL

Riverdale, NY (October 30, 2003)- The Manhattan College men's basketball team was among those receiving votes in the USA Today/ESPN Preseason Poll, released today. University of Connecticut received the preseason #1 ranking...

VOLLEYBALL DOWNS IONA, 3-0

Riverdale, NY (October 29, 2003) – The Lady Jaspers defeated MAAC foe Iona (15-10, 4-1) in three straight matches, with scores of 30-27, 30-20, and 30-23. With the win, Manhattan remains undefeated in the conference (7-0), making their overall record 14-10. Senior tri-captain Luka Van Cauteren led the way for the Lady Jaspers totaling 18 kills, 16 assists and 11digs with a .371 hitting percentage....

[Sports from News & Web]

Copyright 2003 MediaNews Group, Inc.
Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT)
October 24, 2003 Friday
SECTION: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
HEADLINE: Girls soccer notebook
BYLINE: TARA DRISCOLL tdriscoll@ctpost.com

MCBRIDE A TROOPER

St. Joseph senior forward Marisa McBride has not missed a game or practice this season; she just has not played in many.

After undergoing knee surgery this summer, McBride expected to make a swift return and add to her 59 goals and 43 assists, an all-time best at the school.

Instead, McBride's return on Sept. 17th against Central was marked by increased knee swelling and mental frustration. McBride tried again the next game against Wilton, but coach Jack Nogueira pulled her when he saw she was struggling.

"I was in a lot of pain, but I was willing to go through it because I wanted to play," McBride said. "[Coach] saw that I was doing more damage than good, so he took me out. He wants to make sure I don't ruin the chance to ever play again."

Still, McBride remains optimistic about returning for the state tournament. But even if she does not play again for the Cadettes, she has soccer in her future. McBride has taken two of her five official visits to Manhattan College and Seton Hall, with Fordham and Bryant on deck. She is unsure where she will take her fifth.

In the meantime, McBride has been rehabbing on her own and with the school trainer and standing on the sidelines in uniform cheering her teammates.

"They're a young team, sort of a mixed bunch," McBride said. "About halfway through the season things started to click."

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All Rights Reserved
The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
October 24, 2003 Friday
SECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 29A
HEADLINE: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
BYLINE: Anthony Garzilli, Staff

Rye eagerly awaits playoffs

Garnets hope to be at their best in sectionals

And to think, the Rye Garnets believe they aren't even close to being as good as they can be.

Rye's girls volleyball team, which was 9-5 entering this week's action, has enjoyed a solid season, but as the sectional tournament gets set to begin, the Garnets are determined to be even better.

Adimari thinks this year's squad is closer than in the past and cites Rye's recent team trip to watch Manhattan College's women's team host Wagner College.

Each member of the Garnets watched Manhattan win, and took home some pointers.

"It was a great bonding experience," Smalt said., "We want to go out and leave everything on the court and seeing them diving all over the place ... that's what we want to be like."

LOAD-DATE: October 25, 2003

http://www.thehoya.com/sports/102403/sports5.cfm

Friday, October 24, 2003
GU Grinds Through Tough Weekend
Team Participates in Two Tournaments As End of Season Draws Near
By Brenna McGee
Hoya Staff Writer
Dan Gelfand/The Hoya

The men’s tennis team got as far as the final round of the consolation bracket at the Old Point Championships. Georgetown wraps up its fall season in two weeks with the ITA Indoor Championships.

With the end of the season approaching, the Hoyas faced some of their toughest opponents yet at a pair of tournaments this weekend. The team sent two players to New York and the rest of the team to Virginia, but wins were hard to come by at both venues and Georgetown could only get as far as the quarterfinal round in either competition.

Traveling to Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., for the Omni Hotels ITA Northeast Regional Championships, senior Dennis Cravedi, the team’s No. 1 singles player, and junior Erik Bildman faced players from the top 33 schools from the East Coast in what is considered one of the top tournaments of the fall.

Against hard-hitting freshman Dan Hanegby of Binghamton University, Cravedi was eliminated in the first round from the 96-man singles draw, 6-0, 6-2.

In doubles, Cravedi and Bildman fared better, defeating the team of junior Erez Cohen and freshman Zoltan Bus of Manhattan College, 8-5, in the first round. The duo succumbed to the 16th-ranked team of Army seniors John Sabia and Rafael Albornoz, 8-3.

“Those were grinding matches,” head coach Rich Bausch said of Cravedi and Bildman’s singles matches in the back draw. “They were long matches because the opponents were more in line with our level. Plus, they were played outdoors in breezy 50-degree weather. By the time Dennis was finishing his second match, it was dark and in the 40s.”

While Cravedi and Bildman battled in New York, the remainder of the team competed in the Old Point National Bank Championships at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.

[EMAIL FROM JASPERS]

[Email01]

From: Bernadette Kelly ('95)
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031012.htm

John,

Please add my work e-mail to your contacts <privacy invoked> and send the jottings to me there instead of my home e-mail address ( this one).

Keep up the good work & thanks for all your efforts.

Regards,

Bernadette Kelly ('95)

[Email02]

From: William J. Knowles (1975)
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 15 Oct 2003

yes

[Email03]

From: Bodigheimer, Ronald C. 1968

Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 5:28 PM

Subject: Fwd: (no subject)

FYI:

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN,
who salutes the Flag,
who serves under the Flag,

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT
SHINE UPON THEM.

I don't know if you saw this in the news but it really impressed me. Funny, our US Senate/House took 2 days off as they couldn't work.

On the ABC evening news, it was reported tonight that, because of the dangers from Hurricane Isabelle approaching Washington DC, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.

They refused. "No way, Sir!"

Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson.

The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.

I don't usually suggest that many emails be forwarded, but I'd be DAMN proud if this one reached as many as possible.

We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

God Bless them.

[JR: There were three pictures with this. I especially liked the second of the three – the standing vet. Will we all stand tall on 11/11? Click the next URL for the photos. I am tickled with the result of that R&D effort that I can share the photo's with you.]

http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=xiwgp6n.88gnga5r&x=0&y=ekq7td

[JR: I featured the story about the guard. My comment on the politicians is that was the best thing they could do. Take more days off! Anyone who did show up at work that day demonstrated how "essential" they were. ]

[Email04]

From: Louis J. (1963) Apoldo
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 7:35 PM
Subject: Fw: MEL GIBSON'S PASSION

A beautiful review of The Passion forwarded .

----- Original Message -----

I RECEIVED THIS FROM A FRIEND WHO WENT TO MANHATTAN COLLEGE. JOE.

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I received this from a friend I went to Manhattan College with. I know you had a preview and might enjoy this review. I have sent this to several others that might be interested. It sounds like a great film.

Subject: The Passion movie review

Keith A Fournier is a constitutional lawyer and a graduate of the John Paul II Institute of the Lateran University, Franciscan University (Steubenville, Ohio) and the University of Pittsburgh. He holds degrees in philosophy, theology and law. He has been a champion of religious liberty and appeared as co-counsel in major cases at the United States Supreme Court. He is the author of seven books and, along with his law practice, serves as the president of both the "Your Catholic Voice Foundation" and "Common Good." Here is what he had to say after viewing Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion".

I really did not know what to expect. I was thrilled to have been invited to a private viewing of Mel Gibson's film "The Passion," but I had also read all the cautious articles and spin. I grew up in a Jewish town and owe much of my own faith journey to the influence. I have a life long, deeply held aversion to anything that might even indirectly encourage any form of anti-Semitic thought, language or actions.

I arrived at the private viewing for "The Passion", held in Washington D.C., and greeted some familiar faces. The environment was typically Washingtonian, with people greeting you with a smile but seeming to look beyond you, having an agenda beyond the words.

The film was very briefly introduced, without fanfare, and then the Room darkened. From the gripping opening scene in the Garden of Gethsemane, to the very human and tender portrayal of the earthly ministry of Jesus, through the betrayal, the arrest, the scourging, the way of the cross, the encounter with the thieves, the surrender on the Cross, until the final scene in the empty tomb, this was not simply a movie; it was an encounter, unlike anything I have ever experienced.

In addition to being a masterpiece of film-making and an artistic triumph, "The Passion" evoked more deep reflection, sorrow and emotional reaction within me than anything since my wedding, my ordination or the birth of my children. Frankly, I will never be the same.

When the film concluded, this "invitation only" gathering of "movers and shakers" in Washington, D.C. were shaking indeed, but this time from sobbing. I am not sure there was a dry eye in the place. The crowd that had been glad-handing before the film was now eerily silent. No one could speak, because words were woefully inadequate. We had experienced a kind of art that is a rarity in life, the kind that makes heaven touch earth.

One scene in the film has now been forever etched in my mind. A brutalized, wounded Jesus was soon to fall again, under the weight of the cross. His mother had made her way along the Via Della Rosa.. As she ran to him, she flashed back to a memory of Jesus as a child, falling in the dirt road outside of their home. Just as she reached, to protect him from the fall, she was now reaching to touch his wounded adult face. Jesus looked at her with intensely probing and passionately loving eyes (and at all of us through the screen) and said, "Behold, I make all things new."

These are words taken from the last book of the New Testament, the Book Of Revelation. Suddenly, the purpose of the pain was so clear and the wounds, that earlier in the film had been so difficult to see in His face, His back, indeed all over His body, became intensely beautiful. They had been borne, voluntarily, for love.

At the end of the film, after we had all had a chance to recover, a Question and answer period ensued. The unanimous praise for the film, from a rather diverse crowd, was as astounding as the compliments were effusive. The questions included the one question that seems to follow this film, even though it has not yet even been released: "Why is this film considered by some to be "anti-Semitic?"

Frankly, having now experienced (you do not "view" this film) "The Passion," it is a question that is impossible to answer. A law professor whom I admire sat in front of me. He raised his hand and responded, "After watching this film, I do not understand how anyone can insinuate that it even remotely presents that the Jews killed Jesus. It doesn't." He continued, "It made me realize that my sins killed Jesus." I agree.

There is not a scintilla of anti-Semitism to be found anywhere in this powerful film. If there were, I would be among the first to decry it. It faithfully tells the Gospel story in a dramatically beautiful, sensitive and profoundly engaging way. Those who are alleging otherwise have either not seen the film or have another agenda behind their protestations.

This is not a "Christian" film, in the sense that it will appeal only to those who identify themselves as followers of Jesus Christ. It is a deeply human, beautiful story that will deeply touch all men and women. It is a profound work of art. Yes, its producer is a Catholic Christian and thankfully has remained faithful to the Gospel text; if that is no longer acceptable behavior, then we are all in trouble. History demands that we remain faithful to the story, and Christians have a right to tell it. After all, we believe that it is the greatest story ever told and that its message is for all men and women. The greatest right is the right to hear the truth.

We would all be well advised to remember that the Gospel narratives, to which "The Passion" is so faithful, were written by Jewish men who followed a Jewish rabbi, whose life and teaching have forever changed the history of the world. The problem is not the message, but those who have distorted it and used it for hate, rather than love. The solution is not to censor the message, but rather, to promote the kind of gift of love that is Mel Gibson's film making masterpiece, "The Passion".

It should be seen by as many people as possible. I intend to do everything I can to make sure that is the case. I am passionate about "The Passion." You will be, as well. Don't miss it!

[JR: I'm undecided about this but if you send it in, I'll send it out. (Within reason of course.) ]

[Email05]

From: Amanda Connor (2004)
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:05 PM
Subject: JasperJottings

Please add me to your mailing list! Thanks. ----Amanda Connor

[Email06]

From: Robert A Helm (1951)
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:51 PM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031026.htm

Dear John:

1. Just a couple of quick points about tonight's JJ. You state that the college is wrong to foster and encourage the quota system of hiring women and minorities. What else is new? "They" were wrong in their handling of the SDS protests during the Viet-Nam disgrace. They are wrong in this quota business.

2. The next point refers to that gentle man's comment about MC fighting 'racism" I guess he never heard about the fight song which extolled Manhattan Men as "white men".

3. That is all for this message. If I have good news next Thursday, I will be more upbeat. Helen's surgeon wants another biopsy!

[JR: <1>Just one more thing used to divide us. The few laws we need usually start :Everyone will stop at red lights!" when we diverge from that we get in trouble. <2> I refer to FOWM all the time and DOWG. I am one so I can. But don't let anyone else!? <3> Aiming some good thoughts your way. ]

[Email07]

From: Lorenzo A. Rodriguez (1968)
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:35 PM
Subject: Daniel P. O'Shea

John

I graduated with Daniel O'Shea Chem Eng. 1968 and Masters Program in 1969. I would like to receive Dan's e-mail if you have it, to congratulate him on his retirement from Pfizer.

Lorenzo A. Rodriguez, BEChE 1968, MEChE 1969

[JR: Sorry, it was news, so I don't have it. Perhaps one of our reader's has it. ]

[Email08]

From: Raymond Carroll (1981)
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031026.htm

John,

Please let Steve Esposito know that many of us do care and think of them everyday, even those that are not fellow jaspers from the great class of '81. (We had a good showing this week). Our prayers are with them. I also wanted to congratulate Dan O'Shea, who I have come to know through Chem Engineering annual dinners and fund raising events.

Raymond Carroll
Group Manager - Thermal Processing
Campbell Soup Company

[JR: You've told Steve yourself. Dan will have to feel the good vibes. ]

[Email09]

From: Michael J. McFadden (1973)
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 12:40 PM
Subject: Dissecting Antismokers' Brains...

Michael J. McFadden, first graduate of the Peace Studies program in 1973, has just had his 370 page book "Dissecting Antismokers' Brains," published by Athena Press. Combining both his academic and his activist backgrounds he has presented a unique view of the War on Smokers, the psychological makeup of those who wage that war, and the techniques and methods used in fighting it. Any smoker who resents being exiled into the cold and any nonsmoker who feels exaggerated worries about casual contact with secondary smoke will enjoy this well-researched book.

He has donated several copies to the college and to Cardinal Hayes' Library and is offering it for sale through his website at www.antibrains.com where a more in-depth description of the work is offered. Any Jasper who notes his status with his order will receive an autographed copy of this first edition high quality paperback. For more information or to order, please go to www.AntiBrains.com or write to c/o jottings.

[Email10]

From: ANTHONY D'ANGELO (1967)
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031026.htm

John,

Once again, thank you and good job, however, no thank you. My schedule (& e-mail software capacity) does not does not permit me the luxury of this weekly publication.

Please remove me from the addressee list.

           Thanks.
              TONY D.
              '67 ENG

[JR: Sigh. ]

[Email11]

From: Douglas Emond (1984)
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 3:10 PM
Subject: Re:http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031026.htm

Hi John

We have a New England Alumni event for 11/24 -
"New England Alumni Club presents a networking event
11/24 - Jose McIntre's - 7:00Pm to 11:00 pm
Jose McIntyre's is a pub in Boston

Contact Douglas Emond 84' - 781-596-4658 or c/o jottings

thanks John

dwe

[Email12]

From: Martin S. (1985) Barry
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 7:42 PM
Subject: News

John,

Thank you for writing me. I did get a new Internet service, so I have a new e-mail address: <privacy invoked>

Please put me back on your distribution list - I'm sorry I forgot to notify you.

Sincerely,
Marty Barry
Manhattan '85

[Email13]

From: Anthony Mercando (1976)
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 10:57 PM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjotting [Qurb #454854]

This is an automated message.

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TO CONFIRM YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT MODIFYING THE SUBJECT.

There is no need to include any additional information in your reply. I will be notified of your original message immediately and you should not receive a confirmation message like this from me in the future.

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[JR: Affirm. ]

[Email14]

From: Elizabeth Gippetti (Student)
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 08 Oct 2003

Hello John,

I would love to receive the weekly email concerning fellow Jaspers. Please send the emails to my address at Manhattan. Thank you.

-Elizabeth

[JR: And, we'd love to have. ]

[END OF NEWS]

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FINAL WORDS THIS WEEK

http://www.uexpress.com/tedrall/?uc_full_date=20031021

THE KID IS ALRIGHT

Will We Listen to Our New Paul Revere?

Ted Rall

=== <begin quote> ===

LAS VEGAS--Okay, so 9/11 didn't change everything after all. Two years, a couple of wars and a few trillion dollars later, you can still smuggle box cutters onto a commercial airliner. A 20-year-old kid proved it: we're no safer now than we were then. Airline security is a sad joke--and our government isn't even trying to do something about it.

Anyone who flies regularly knows that airplanes are no safer than they were before the attacks. As the guy who mailed himself by air freight from Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth proved, only a fraction of cargo is ever checked. Anyone willing to sling bags for nine bucks an hour gets free access to the tarmac. Airport runways are separated from local roads by simple chain-link fences; doors between waiting areas and parked planes are left pried open, their alarms intentionally disabled.

Should Osama wish to choreograph a sequel to his fall 2001 blockbuster, all he needs is a new cast to replace the original 19.

Trading civil liberties for increased security would be a bad deal, but we've given away our freedoms for nothing. "The bottom line is, America is safer, more secure, and better prepared than we were on Sept. 11, 2001," says White House flack Scott McClellan, but nothing could be further from the truth.

I flew from Ohio to New York the day after Nat Heatwole's perp walk. At Dayton International Airport, where three TSA screeners were recently fired for harassing an AirTrans pilot for FWS (flying while swarthy), America's first line of defense against terrorism was furiously wanding a terrified three-year-old in a pink dress who'd been pulled from the line for a random check. "That's funny," the guy behind me smiled as they made the girl stretch her little arms out to the side.

Osama thinks so too.

=== <end quote> ===

I disagree with the author in only three small points.

1. The replacement cast would not face a docile "OK, let's all go for a free ride to Cuba" passenger compartment. If you're going to be dead anyway, might as well show some stones and upset the apple cart.

2. We are better as the White House says because we the People are awakened to the possibilities. Not that we really believe anything that any politician, Hollywood celebrity, pundit, or "religious" leader tells us. My mother tells me something, I'll tend to believe it. Moms tells me to do something; I do it. Only God ranks higher in the pecking order. You can guess where politicians stand.

3. I too have seen this "security" nonsense. And, it reinforces how stupid government is. The airlines are going broke because most people see and hear that nothing is changed and for the most part are only traveling by air when they absolutely have no other choice. We think of it as "funny" in the peculiar sense and OBL would think of it in the humorous sense.

Hopefully, as I keep ranting, we can see that government is a very stupid servant, who can't do anything for us that we couldn't do ourselves. And, when it's gets off its leash, it can abuse us, and -- with examples though out history -- kill us. When will "we" understand? The Founding Fathers did. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Waco, Ruby Ridge, Oklahoma City, 9-11 etc. etc. are all wake up calls about "our" government.

Curmudgeon

And that’s the last word.

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