Dear Jaspers,
733 are active on the Distribute site. The site had 638 views on 12/19 and 5,362 for the month.
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This issue is at: http://www.jasperjottings.com/jasperjottings20051225.htm
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In light of the season, I’d like to wish everyone a Merry and Happy. And as always, “dona nobis pacem”. A special thought to our fellow Jaspers in Harm’s Way as listed below. And I hope Santa Claus brought you everything your heart desired.
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Use http://public.2idi.com/=reinkefj if all else fails.
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The rehost of www.jasperjottings.com to a different (cheaper) service provider is underway. It SHOULD, emphasize should, be transparent to everyone. That being said, I point out that the email distribution via the Yahoo Group Distribute will continue to send out email. If you have subscribed to that group, regardless of your email setting, you can also use your browser to read the various weekly issues. The change is underway, if you have any problems, then please send me an email. Fasten your seat belts, change happens.
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THIS JUST IN:
MEN'S BASKETBALL DOWNS FORDHAM, 81-68, IN
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January 18, 2006 - |
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My list of Jaspers who are in harm's way:
- Afghanistan
- - Feldman, Aaron (1997)
- Iraq
- - Lara, Angel (2002)
- - - 1st Recon BN, H&S Co, S-6
- - - Unit 40535
- - - FPO, AP 96426-0535
- - Sekhri, Sachin (2000)
- Unknown location
- - Lynch, Chris (1991)
- Uzbekistan
- - Brock (nee Klein-Smith), Lt Col Ruth (1979)
… … my thoughts are with you and all that I don't know about.
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"What man needs is not a tensionless state, Victor Frankl [JR: In other words, man's purpose is not to achieve goals, but to constantly strive toward them. I’d like some small goals with easy challenges to overcome, please? ] |
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/21/AR2005112101477.html Planned Closings Stun GM Employees === <begin quote> === Twenty minutes before yesterday's announcement that
General Motors Corp. would cut 30,000 jobs and shut down all or part of 12
facilities, Chris "Tiny" Sherwood heard that his beloved The news had a particular sting for Sherwood. General Motors Corp. said it will cut 30,000 workers and
close all or part of 12 facilities by 2008, including the Today, there are 1,000 UAW workers who make metal bumpers and other parts at the plant, just as Sherwood did decades ago. "It's kind of a used term, but they're calling it 'shock and awe,' " Sherwood said of his members who were being informed of the potential closing during their shifts. "I don't know what [GM's] thinking was. We're one of the best, most efficient press plants in the country. We won many J.D. Power awards. It don't make sense." GM and the UAW expect many of the cuts will come through attrition and early retirement programs. === <end quote> === As we celebrate the holidays, we should keep in mind how
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Reflect well on our alma mater, this week, every week, in any and
every way possible, large or small. God bless.
"Collector-in-chief"
reinke--AT—jasperjottings.com
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From: merry_christmas_jaspers_2005-bounces On Behalf Of
Joseph Ferraro Dear fellow Jasper, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a healthy, prosperous New Year to you and your loved ones. As you celebrate
the close of 2005 (hopefully a good year) and the onset of 2006, please
remember your alma mater and make your year-end gift to the Annual Fund. Your gift to alma mater ensures that A December 31st postmark guarantees your gift will be recorded as made in 2005. You can even donate online securely with your credit card at www.manhattan.edu/alumni_friends/. This is important if you need to claim your deduction for your income taxes. On behalf of Brother Thomas Scanlan, president, and all of our young Jaspers experiencing the same Lasallian tradition of educational excellence here at your alma mater, I wish you all the blessings of the season. Thank you. If we can ever be of service to you please don’t hesitate to call. Also, be sure to join the Manhattan College Alumni online community by clicking here: www.alum.manhattan.edu so you can keep in touch with other fellow Jaspers and get up to the minute updates sent to you by email. ========================================================== You've just received an email communication from: Joseph A. Ferraro,
CFRE (Class of 1988) [JR: I took the liberty of pruning the email info since posting it on the web in Jottings would insure that the SPAM would deluge his address into uselessness. As one of my unnamed fellow Jaspers messaged me this type of email spam. But I countered that it was a very benign form. I’m just pleased to see them testing the waters of technology. So I would urge you NOT to deluge them with complaints. I for one in particular am very encouraged by the “can ever be of service to you please don’t hesitate” line. I might mention one or two things that they can do to make our lives easier. Just one or two modest proposals. In the Spring, when they have forgotten this open ended offer they extended. :-) Merry, happy, jingle, silent, and Dona Nobis Pacem. ] |
http://www.alum.manhattan.edu/holiday2005/ From: holiday_greeting_manhattan_college_alumni_society On
Behalf Of Stephen Desalvo To All Alumni & Friends of the (Click the link below to view the Alumni Christmas E-Card) Alumni Christmas E-Card http://www.alum.manhattan.edu/holiday2005/ All of us here in the Alumni Relations Office at ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [JR: ditto ] |
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000439560-01&pg=r Position: Dean, DEAN - THE COLLEGE: Chartered in 1853 by the State University of
New York, RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dean of the QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have an
earned doctorate in a discipline within the The successful candidate shall: 1) be deeply committed to a liberal arts education; 2) be able to work effectively and collegially with the College's diverse constituencies; 3) possess an understanding of the increasingly important roles of interdisciplinary enquiry and new information technologies; 4) support the College's mission and identity as a Catholic institution of higher learning and; 5) be committed to the College's goal of preparing students to lead ethically responsible lives in a diverse, global environment. Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2006. All nominations must be received by December 20, 2005. The applicant should send a letter expressing his or her interest in and qualifications for the position along with a curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose delineating his or her vision for the Manhattan College as it relates to a liberal education in the twenty-first century and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of five references with knowledge of the applicant's career and administrative experience. Send all materials to Barbara Fabé, Vice President for Human Resources, Search Committee for Dean of Arts.
Women and Minorities encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V. |
Dom Di Toro was selected to receive the Simon W. Freese Environmental Engineering Award. http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2006/dec/engineers121605.html Engineering faculty win ASCE awards 4:43 p.m., Dec. 16, 2005--Four faculty members from UD’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have been recognized with awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Nobu Kobayashi is the recipient of the <extraneous deleted> Di Toro is Edward C. Davis Professor and Associate Director
of the department’s Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment. His
award citation reads: “For over 30 years of specialization in the development
and application of mathematical and statistical models to stream, lake,
estuarine and coastal water quality and sediment problems.” Di Toro joined
the UD faculty in 2003 after a 30-year career at <extraneous deleted> # # # [mcALUMdb: 1963 ] # # # # # # |
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[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.
BROTHER DANIEL O’BRIEN, F.S.C., 79, of De La Salle Hall in
the Lincroft section of Posted by the BROTHER DANIEL O’BRIEN, F.S.C., 79, of De La Salle Hall in
the Lincroft section of The viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the De
La Salle Hall, Lincroft. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at De La
Salle Hall at 10 a.m. Thursday followed by interment at St. Gabriel's
Cemetery, Marlboro. Memorial donations to De La Salle Nursing Development, [mcALUMdb: ???? ] |
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local_news/obituaries/story/5402901p-4882191c.html Joseph O'Neill Published Fri, Dec 16, 2005 Joseph Francis O'Neill, 78, husband of Irene Ann McCoy
O'Neill, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, in The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Copeland Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mr. O'Neill was born Nov. 25, 1927, in He was a retired accountant for General Motors. He was a
graduate of Survivors include his wife of Beaufort; six sons, Mike O'Neill of Palm Springs, Calif., Kevin O'Neill of Lineville, Ala., Ken O'Neill of Dallas, Ga., Brian O'Neill of Madison, Ala., Jim O'Neill and Dan O'Neill, both of Cumming, Ga.; and 16 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, c/o
St. Copeland Funeral Home is in charge. # # # # # # [mcALUMdb: ???? ] |
[JR: Alerting old friends seeking to reconnect or
"youngsters" seeking a networking contact with someone who might have
a unique viewpoint that they are interested in.]
Carroll, Kevin M. (1974)
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[JR: I'm going to try a new section for "negative
updates". These are changes that "pop" in from the various
sources that are not really from the news. I thought it might be valuable to
alert old friends or "youngsters" that someone they maybe interested
in has “drifted off” either here at Jasper Jottings or in the
mcALUMdb.]
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Lab Business Week Long-term care pharmacy network appoints Edmond K. O'Reilly as vice president MHA LTC Network, Inc. announced the hiring of Edmond K. O'Reilly as the vice president of MHA's long-term care network. O'Reilly will assume responsibility for network management, contracting and ongoing development of collaborative utilization management programs between MHA LTC Network, Inc and its PDP business partners. O'Reilly has a background in pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy and managed care. Prior to joining MHA, O'Reilly was with BioScrip, a provider of PBM, specialty pharmacy, retail and mail order services. In addition, he has had significant success in senior account management with focuses on ensuring service delivery, client satisfaction and revenue expansion. O'Reilly earned his bachelor of arts degree in economics
from MHA LTC Network, Inc. is an independent long term care pharmacy network. This article was prepared by Lab Business Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2005, Lab Business Weekly via IncRx.com. LOAD-DATE: December 16, 2005 [mcALUMdb: 1982 ] |
General George S. Patton was considered a formidable military mind who strove for excellence, and Savage says he does the same. For more than five decades, Savage has been performing a
sort of wild, part madman, part messianic stage show that has included
snakes, chain saws, leopards and tuxedos before surprised and occasionally
shocked audiences around the country. He's still going strong and will bring
his Maximum Rock 'N' Roll Show (minus the jungle cat, which had to be put
down after mauling Savage's 2-year-old daughter in the late 1980s) to Tangier
in Savage, who is in his 60s, has been called the King of Commando Rock and his resume is filled with clubs with names such as The Pink Pussycat, Alleygators Underground Lounge, Little Bo's and other venues that have the word ``casino'' and/or ``lounge'' in the title. He performs country, pop, rock, classic rock and everything in between with a zeal and commitment that stays with fans for years. ``I've accomplished something that no other entertainer
has achieved,'' Savage said from his On the Internet, there are blog pages filled with fond remembrances of Savage's various acts across the decades, odes from people and former band members who were touched by his performances. ``I can recall ``Man, Savage, a native New Yorker and former Air Force captain, isn't just a crazy guy who likes to get onstage and freak people out; there is a method to his madness. The man who was named the New York City jitterbug champion numerous times in the late 1950s and early '60s, and has a master's degree from Manhattan College, considers his show a form of direct communication with an audience. He constructs the show to take listeners on an emotional roller coaster from the pathos of classic show tunes, to the visceral release of rock. ``It's important to create a variance of moods,'' Savage said in a Reno Gazette Journal article. ``If an entertainer can depict four basic moods in the course of an hour and go from something sad to happy to violent to fearful, then he's literally done what all entertainment attempts to do.... '' He considers ``From my point of view, those ``There's something specific to that city and the kind of people who live and grow there. I have touched them in a way that no one else has touched them. ``It's important enough that they have to be there. I can
remember times in Malcolm X Abram can be reached at 330-996-3758 or mabram@thebeaconjournal.com LOAD-DATE: December 15, 2005 [mcALUMdb: Savage,
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The If Senior Frank Turner, arguably the area's best point guard, is the only returning starter from last year's 28-3 powerhouse. But that doesn't mean Turner is drawing recruiting interest from As for Owens, who averaged six points per game last year: "He would have started at any other program the last two years," Allen said. "He'll get the opportunity now." Donte Bailey, a 6-4 junior forward, and 6-foot senior guard Akeem Lloyd are other returning letter-winners. Promising newcomers include 6-7 junior forward Ronnie Rodriguez - a likely starter who played on last year's 17-1 JV - 6-6 senior forward Antoine Snead, and 6-3 junior guard Jamal Edwards, a transfer who was a starter at Pleasantville. "I don't allow the kids to rest on their laurels," Allen said. "This is a new year. Last year's team got all the acclaim. This team has to make its own mark." Sam Carchidi LOAD-DATE: December 16, 2005 |
http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/SPORTS02/512150388/1072 South-Central notebook: Southard, Reese are 1-2 <extraneous deleted> Ram tough: The sight is something we've seen before and
likely will see again: No need for a mad dash to the finish as it was only the first meet of the season. "It's more about getting comfortable," said the Manhattan College-bound Southard. The two came back in the 1,600 relay, teaming with Caity Tully and Kristie O'Reilly to finish third in 4:25.8. <extraneous deleted> # # # |
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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
12/30/05 Friday W. Basketball
Villanova HOME 3:00 PM
12/30/05 Friday M. Basketball St.
Francis-NY HOME 7:30 PM
1/2/06 Monday W. Basketball
1/5/06 Thursday W. Basketball
Rider* HOME 7:00 PM
1/6/06 Friday Track & Field Fordham
Invitational NYC Armory 4:00 PM
1/6/06 Friday M. Basketball Iona*
1/7/06 Saturday W. Basketball
Loyola*
1/8/06 Sunday M. Basketball Saint
1/12/06 Thursday W. Basketball
1/13/06 Friday M. Basketball
Rider* HOME 7:00 PM
1/14/06 Saturday Track & Field
1/14/06 Saturday W. Basketball
Canisius* HOME 2:00 PM
1/15/06 Sunday M. Basketball
1/18/06 Wednesday M. Basketball
Marist*
1/19/06 Thursday W. Basketball Saint
1/20/06 Friday M. Basketball
Canisius* HOME 7:00 PM
1/21/06 Saturday Track & Field
1/21/06 Saturday Track & Field
Adidas Classic
1/21/06 Saturday W. Basketball
Rider*
1/24/06 Tuesday M. Basketball
Rider*
1/27/06 Friday Track & Field Jasper
Relays HOME 9:00 AM
1/27/06 Friday W. Basketball Iona*
1/27/06 Friday M. Basketball
1/28/06 Saturday Track & Field
Jasper Relays HOME 9:00 AM
1/28/06 Saturday W. Swimming CW
Post
1/29/06 Sunday W. Basketball
Marist* HOME 2:00 PM
1/30/06 Monday M. Basketball
If you do go support "our" teams, I'd appreciate any
reports or photos. What else do us old alums have to do? Right, encourage the
young ones to max their achievement to 100% potential. I don’t think you have
to win or die. Just give us it all and we should applaud. What better things do
you have to do today, but to go to some strange support, dress up “funny”, and
cheer for “our” athletes. So what if they think you’re a loon. You’re their
loon. You never know what kind of difference you’ll make!
http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6429 CHRISTIAN JACKSON TO JOIN MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM Riverdale, N.Y. (December 22, 2005)- Seventh-year Manhattan College men's basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez announced today that Christian Jackson (Alexandria, Va./Suitland) has enrolled at Manhattan College and will join the men's basketball program after Christmas, but will redshirt the 2005-06 season. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6428 WINTER BASEBALL CAMP CANCELLED The Manhattan College Baseball Camp, scheduled for December 27, 28, and 29, has been cancelled. Any inquiries should be directed to head coach Kevin Leighton at 718-862-7936. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6427 MEN'S BASKETBALL WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT, 73-70, OVER SDSU IN OVERTIME Sioux Falls, S.D. (December 20, 2005)- CJ Anderson scored seven of his 23 points, and Jason Wingate converted six of six free throws as Manhattan downed South Dakota State, 73-70, in overtime tonight at the Sioux Falls Arena. With the win, the Jaspers even their season record at 4-4, and have now won four straight games and three straight road games. SDSU falls to 3-8 on the year. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6426 DEVON Riverdale, N.Y. (December 19, 2005)- Manhattan College
freshman guard/forward Devon Austin was named MAAC Rookie of the Week for the
week ending December 18, it was announced today by the conference office.
This is the first time this season that http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6425 MEN'S BASKETBALL ICES NDSU, 76-62 http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6424 DELLINGER SCORES 13 IN HER RETURN, BUT WOMEN'S Hamden, Conn. (December 18, 2005)--Despite shooting better than its opponent for the seventh time in the season's first nine games, Manhattan Women's Basketball dropped a 66-58 decision at Northeast Conference member Quinnipiac University on Sunday afternoon in Hamden, Conn. Playing in her first game in over three weeks, Manhattan sophomore guard Aubrie Dellinger netted 11 of her team-high 13 points in the second half, while freshman forward Kelly Regan recorded 12 points and nine rebounds for the Lady Jaspers. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6423 The men's basketball game at http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6422 From The Desk Of The AD - December 16, 2005 ‘Tis the season… to be thankful. Here in the athletic department, we have a great deal to be thankful for. I would like to start by thanking our student-athletes. These young people have made a commitment to serve as stellar representatives of our college. By their achievements on and off the playing field, they make us proud to be Jaspers. I am thankful for our staff and coaches. This hardworking group frequently works 12 hours or more, six-to-seven days a week with games, practices, etc. Our Sports Information staff updates our website on the road, as well as on weekends and evenings in an effort to keep things current. I am thankful for their dedication. I am thankful for the Sports Medicine staff, which covers 16 hours a day to ensure the safety and immediate medical assistance to our student-athletes. I am also thankful to the college's administration, particularly Brother Scanlan and Brother Berger. Their commitment to academic and athletic excellence is invaluable. I am thankful for the trust that parents place in all of us in athletics, along with the loyal support of Jasper alums and fans. Merry Christmas from all of us at # # # # # # |
[JR: At the risk of losing some of my aura of omnipotence or at
least omni-pia-presence, you can see Jasper Sports stories at:
http://www.topix.net/ncaa/manhattan/ so for brevity’s sake I will not repeat
them here. I will just report the ones that come to my attention and NOT widely
reported. No sense wasting electrons!]
http://www.topix.net/ncaa/manhattan/
MEN'S BASKETBALL Xavier was 3-of-4 from 3-point range, while Arturo Dubois scored 12 points and Jason Wingate added 11 for the Jaspers (3-4). Andre Smith led all scorers with 21 points for the Bison (5-6), making 9 of 10 free throws, while Brett Winkelman had nine points and 11 rebounds. NDSU took a 31-30 lead into halftime, but Manhattan shot 64 percent from the field in the second half, compared with 45 percent for the Bison. The Jaspers went ahead to stay on Wingate's layup 1:21 into the final half and took a 17-point lead on Xavier's 3-pointer with 7:25 left that made it 67-50. A day after Woodside scored 29 points in a Bison victory
against The Jaspers snapped a three-game Bison winning streak. <extraneous deleted> LOAD-DATE: December 19, 2005 |
From: contact-server-no-reply@2idi.com Sender Information: Mr. Reinke, Just wanted to pass on the good news that I arrived safely back on US soil. Thanks for your support while I was out there and happy holidays. Sachin [JR: Makes my holiday! ] |
http://www.patlyons.com/community/Community.htm Lyons, Patrick J. (1965) |
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[JR: It’s not a email to us. But it is public. So maybe, I have hit upon another niche for JJs. Rather than everyone having to check, here it is. I’ll catch any Jasper’s blog if I knew where they were hiding. Care to rat out your fellow alums?] |
Good Grog! “The now that passes produces time, the now that remains produces eternity.” - Severinus Boethius So hello to everyone! Not much to report this time around.
I’ve been taking things at a much more relaxed pace the past week or so.
After |
[JR: It in’t ending? ] |
http://www.jasperjottings.com/boilerplate.htm
Do Trade Deficits Matter? === <begin quote> === "I don't know whether change will come with a bang or a whimper, whether sooner or later. But as things stand now, it is more likely than not that it will be a financial crisis rather than a policy foresight that will force change." - Paul Volker How long can the For the past four weeks we have looked at two rather
remarkable books with very different conclusions. Charles and Louis-Vincent
Gave and Anatole Kalestsky suggest in their book "Our Brave New
World" that given the new financial era trade deficits do not matter,
that debt is not a problem and that the long-term future of the Bill Bonner and Addison Wiggin have the opposite argument
staked out in their new book "Empire of Debt." They subscribe to
the Austrian economic view that booms should come from savings and investment
and that production and sales of goods are the driver for true economic
prosperity. They think the rise in all kinds of debt in === <end quote> === Well as I sit in my half million dollar home, that was built in 1950 for returning Korean war veterans for sale at 13k$ each, I wonder what idiot thinks we aren’t in trouble. There’s no doubt that my bias is Libertarian Politics and Austrian Economics. I don’t understand how we are not in a big mess. |
And that’s the last word.
Curmudgeon
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GBu. GBA.