Sunday 23 April 2006
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737 (plus one; minus one; again this week double hmmm!) are active on the Distribute site. The site had 179 unique visits last week.
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This issue is at: http://www.jasperjottings.com/2006/jasperjottings20060423.htm
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Reinkefj at the College’s email forwarding service alum dot manhattan dot edu! Use email-sending webform http://public.2idi.com/=reinkefj anytime.
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FLASH! Important info received after the deadline
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Control your own subscription
(1) Send a message from your old email account to Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com saying that your switching. {Then I won’t send you a message asking why you’re leaving.} (2) Send a message from your new email account to Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com with your name and class year. {Then I won’t have to send an email challenging who you are.} AND you’re done. With zero extra work for the CIC! :-)
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SPORTS: Yes or No?
In my continuing effort to spend my time wisely, I am reexamining the sports. By my watch, that is absorbing the largest about of time and I feel it delivers the least value. I get zero comments about it. No one reports on any of the events. So maybe it’s an idea whose time has past. Opinions? I could blog the sports stories over at http://jasperjottings.blogspot.com/ where they can be read online or via one of the many RSS tools. Does anyone care?
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JASPER EVENTS THAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT
Thursday, May 12th
Spring Social Manhattan College Latino Alumni Club Ibiza Lounge
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Saturday February 24, 2007
Hold the date for 2007 Manhattan Alumni of the Treasure Coast Jasper Open Golf Tourney
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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
- 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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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be. - Kurt Vonnegut (1922- )
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Exhortation
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=topNews&storyid=2006-04-15T123029Z_01_L15718549_RTRUKOC_0_US-GERMANY-CAT.xml&rpc=22 {JR: Looks like a Good Friday miracle to me! } http://tinyurl.com/m5zfx Cat in Germany saves baby's life Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:30 AM ET BERLIN (Reuters) - A cat saved the life of a newborn baby abandoned on the doorstep of a Cologne house in the middle of the night by meowing loudly until someone woke up, a police spokesman said on Saturday. "The cat is a hero," Cologne police spokesman Uwe Beier said. "Its loud meowing got the attention of the homeowner and saved the baby from suffering life-threatening hypothermia. The homeowner opened door to see why the cat was making so much noise and discovered the newborn." Beier said the boy was taken to hospital at 5 a.m. on Thursday, when overnight temperatures fell toward zero, and had suffered only mild hypothermia. He said there was no indication of what happened to the boy's mother. {JR: Isn’t there something about birds, that neither sow nor reap? And, His Eye’s on the sparrow. Hmmm? How much more valuable a human life. I’m not the religious type but this certainly makes an anecdotal argument for Divine Providence. }
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 reinke--AT—jasperjottings.com
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CONTENTS
0 Messages from Headquarters (like MC Press Releases) 0 Good_News 1 Obits 3 Jaspers_in_the_News 3 Manhattan_in_the_News 3 Email From Jaspers 3 Jaspers found web-wise 0 MC mentioned web-wise 0 Blaire’s Blog
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PARTICIPANTS BY CLASS
Class	Name	Section
????	Gendron, George	Email03
1958	Hetling, Leo J.	Updates
1961	Stebbins, Don	Email01
1962	Rowe, Donald	JFound1
1963	Savino, Peter J.	JNews2
1965	Brogan, Charlie A.	Updates
1965	McGuire, Bill	Email03
1967	Leunig, Bill	Updates
1970	Salomone, William G.	Obit1
1972	Flammer, Robert O.	Updates
1973	Bucci, Peter	JFound3
1989	DeRosa, Frank V.	JFound2
1993	Spillane, Timothy P.	JNews1
1995	Smith, Derek	Email02
1997	Rodriguez, Adrian S.	Updates
1998	Lee, Timothy	JNews3
2004	Fristachi, Matthew F.	Updates
2005	Varnit, Michael	Updates
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PARTICIPANTS BY NAME
Class	Name	Section
1965	Brogan, Charlie A.	Updates
1973	Bucci, Peter	JFound3
1989	DeRosa, Frank V.	JFound2
1972	Flammer, Robert O.	Updates
2004	Fristachi, Matthew F.	Updates
????	Gendron, George	Email03
1958	Hetling, Leo J.	Updates
1998	Lee, Timothy	JNews3
1967	Leunig, Bill	Updates
1965	McGuire, Bill	Email03
1997	Rodriguez, Adrian S.	Updates
1962	Rowe, Donald	JFound1
1970	Salomone, William G.	Obit1
1963	Savino, Peter J.	JNews2
1995	Smith, Derek	Email02
1993	Spillane, Timothy P.	JNews1
1961	Stebbins, Don	Email01
2005	Varnit, Michael	Updates
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Messages from Headquarters
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GOOD NEWS
Honor1
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OBITS
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
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida) April 14, 2006 Friday SARASOTA EDITION SECTION: B SECTION; Pg. BS8 HEADLINE: OBITUARIES {extraneous deleted} William G. Salomone William G. Salomone, 57, Sarasota, died April 12, 2006. He was born April 14, 1948, in Flushing, N.Y., and came to Sarasota 20 years ago. He graduated with a B.C.E. at Manhattan College, an M.S. from the University of California, a Ph.D. from Purdue University, all in civil engineering, and J.D. in law from the University of Florida. He taught at the University of Florida, University of South Florida, St. Leo University and the Pendleton School in Bradenton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo; daughters Jennifer and Julie, both of Sarasota; a son, Joseph, of Sarasota; his mother, Marie of Coconut Creek; and brothers Richard of Baltimore and Larry of Augusta, Ga. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Jennings Funeral Home, Sarasota. A Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Martha's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Sarasota Memorial Park. {extraneous deleted} LOAD-DATE: April 15, 2006 {MikeMcE reports: Bill was a member of the Class of 1970, I believe. May He Rest In Peace. (Amen. Thanks, Mike.) } {JR: All Jasper will please stop cutting in line. Nobody younger, or from a later class, is allowed tp precede me. }
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Jasper_Updates
[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.]
Brogan, Charlie A. (1965) Vice President Cororate Development InterDigital Communications Corporation King of Prussia, PA 19406
Flammer, Robert O. (1972) Sales Engineer Contech Marketing Associates West Chester, PA 19380
Fristachi, Matthew F. (2004) The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Bayside, New York
Hetling, Leo J. (1958) Retired Delmar, NY 12054
Leunig, Bill (1967) Senior Project Manager – retired Bechtel Corporation Concord, California 94518
Rodriguez, Adrian S (1997)
Varnit, Michael (2005) White Plains, NY 10603
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Jaspers_Missing
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Jaspers_in_the_News
JNews1
http://tinyurl.com/krtmx Timothy P. Spillane Named Chief Risk Officer for Monster Worldwide Last Update: 10:24 AM ET Apr 17, 2006 NEW YORK, Apr 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Newly Created Role Underscores Monster's Commitment to Global Risk Management and Compliance Monster Worldwide, Inc. today announced the appointment of Timothy P. Spillane to the position of Chief Risk Officer. In his new role, Mr. Spillane will serve as the Company's global champion of risk management and oversee the Company's internal audit functions, operating and financial controls, and financial compliance activities. The Chief Risk Officer will monitor the Company's financial, business process and operational risks, and work closely with senior executives and divisional management to research, analyze and continually improve Monster Worldwide's business practices around the world. "As Monster Worldwide extends its reach around the world, Tim Spillane is ideally suited to lead our risk management organization, as it becomes both more complex and more critical to our continued success," said Lanny Baker, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Monster Worldwide. "The creation of the Chief Risk Officer role underscores the importance of enterprise-wide risk management and reflects our strong commitment to the highest levels of global performance in this important arena. The new position also puts Monster at the forefront of a growing management trend among leading global corporations." Mr. Spillane joined Monster Worldwide in 2000 to establish the internal audit function. Since then, he has successfully developed Monster Worldwide's internal audit and risk management activities into a comprehensive, global initiative. He has driven world-class performance standards and implemented valuable advances in controls and compliance throughout the Company. Prior to joining Monster Worldwide, Mr. Spillane was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young and a financial executive with Chemtura Corporation. A Certified Public Accountant, he is also a member of the New York City Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute. He holds an accounting degree from the University at Albany, an MBA in finance from Manhattan College and an Advanced Professional Certificate in financial risk management from NYU. About Monster Worldwide Founded in 1967, Monster Worldwide, Inc. is the parent company of Monster(R), the leading global online careers property. The company also owns TMP Worldwide, one of the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency networks. Headquartered in New York with approximately 4,600 employees in 25 countries, Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ-100. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com. Monster is the leading global online careers property. A division of Monster Worldwide, Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard, Mass., Monster has 26 local language and content sites in 24 countries worldwide. More information is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading employer products and services, please visit http://recruiter.monster.com. {extraneous deleted} SOURCE: Monster Worldwide {extraneous deleted} # # # {MikeMcE reports: Tim received his Masters in 1993, I believe. (Thanks, Mike.) }
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JNews2
Drug Week April 21, 2006 SECTION: EXPANDED REPORTING; Pg. 638 HEADLINE: PERSONNEL; Dr. Peter J. Savino joins board of Genaera Corporation Genaera Corporation (GENR) today announced that Peter J. Savino, MD, has accepted an immediate appointment to the company's board of directors and has been nominated to stand for election to the board at the company's annual meeting. "We are very pleased that a clinician of Dr. Savino's stature has agreed to join Genaera's board," said Jack Armstrong, president and CEO of Genaera Corporation. "Peter's recognized expertise in ophthalmology will be extremely beneficial as we explore the full clinical potential of EVIZON (squalamine lactate) and pursue partnership opportunities for the eventual marketing of the product. Peter has agreed to chair a new scientific strategy committee we are establishing to add an additional level of support for our development team as well as to improve our access to key outside advisors." Savino is director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service at Wills Eye Hospital, where he has been a staff member since 1976, and has served as chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia since 1980. He is also an attending ophthalmologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and an adjunct professor of surgery at The Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator on several NIH grants and has published more than 200 articles in scientific journals. He has co-authored two textbooks of neuro-ophthalmology and has authored or co-authored more than 40 book chapters. He serves as a scientific reviewer for 14 scientific journals and as an editor of four other journals. Savino has lectured extensively around the world and delivered 20 named lectureships. His numerous awards include honors from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Chicago Ophthalmic Society, and the Philadelphia Ophthalmic Society, and he has been voted Best Teacher of the Year at Wills Eye Hospital three times. He was named one of the 100 best ophthalmologists in the United States by Ophthalmology Times and is consistently included in Philadelphia Magazine's Best Doctors list. Savino is a graduate of Manhattan College and received his medical degree from the University of Bologna School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and was a Heed Fellow in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. This article was prepared by Drug Week editors from staff and other reports. LOAD-DATE: April 14, 2006 {MikeMcE reports: I believe that Peter is a member of the Class of 1963. (Thanks, Mike.) }
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JNews3
http://www.hilbert.edu/ViewNews.asp?news_id=1329 Lee Named Hilbert’s Admissions DirectorHilbert College - Hamburg,NY,USA... Prior to this, he worked in various capacities in admissions, financial aid and residence life at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. ... Lee Named Hilbert’s Admissions Director Release Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Contact: Paula Witherell HAMBURG , N.Y. -- Timothy Lee, who has worked in admissions at two other private colleges, has been appointed director of admissions at Hilbert College effective April 10. As admissions director, he will oversee Hilbert’s recruitment and admissions efforts, coordinate the institution’s articulation agreements with two-year colleges, and contribute to the development of admissions marketing and recruitment materials. Lee brings to Hilbert a solid background in admissions, most recently as director of graduate admissions at Daemen College where he first served as assistant director/Canadian coordinator and later as associate director of admissions. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities in admissions, financial aid and residence life at Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y. Lee received an MBA and bachelor’s degree in finance and management from Manhattan College. He’s pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration at the University at Buffalo. A native of Meriden, Conn., he resides in Kenmore. {mcALUMdb: 1998 }
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Manhattan_in_the_News
MNews1
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/16/fashion/weddings/16FORL.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print April 16, 2006 Laura Forlano and José Chan Laura Ellen Forlano, the daughter of Jae Sullivan and Peter A. Forlano, both of Ithaca, N.Y., was married yesterday to José Pablo Chan, the son of Elizabeth and Pablo Chan of the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Rev. Hector N. Laporta, a United Methodist minister, officiated at Chanterelle, a restaurant in TriBeCa. Ms. Forlano, 32, is keeping her name. She is a doctoral candidate in communications at Columbia, where she also received a master's degree in international affairs. She graduated from Skidmore College and has a diploma in international relations from Johns Hopkins University. She is on the board of NYCwireless, an organization that promotes and helps to develop and build free public wireless networks. Her father is an interior designer for Holt Architects, a practice in Ithaca, N.Y., and a saxophonist with the Ithaca Ageless Jazz Band. Her mother is a printmaker at the Ink Shop, a studio and gallery in Ithaca. Mr. Chan, 35, is a buyer for men's clothing in Manhattan at Loro Piana, the retail and wholesale business, which produces cashmere clothing, accessories and textiles. He is also an adjunct instructor in merchandising strategy at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. He graduated from Cornell and received an M.B.A. from the University of Rochester. His mother retired as a home health-care attendant at MetroCare Home Services in Manhattan. His father retired as the manager of plumbing and heating at Manhattan College in Riverdale.
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MNews2
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) April 16, 2006 Sunday All Editions SECTION: LOCAL; DEAN'S LIST; Pg. L05 HEADLINE: DEAN'S LIST BYLINE: CATHY KRZECKOWSKI, North Jersey Media Group {extraneous deleted} MANHATTAN COLLEGE * West Milford: Karen Hopper. {extraneous deleted} LOAD-DATE: April 18, 2006
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MNews3
Business Wire April 14, 2006 Friday 11:00 AM GMT DISTRIBUTION: Philanthropy Writers; Business Editors; Education Editors HEADLINE: ExxonMobil, Employees, Retirees Donate More Than $2.6 Million to New York Colleges and Universities; Educational Matching Gift Grants Presented to 95 New York Institutions DATELINE: IRVING, Texas April 14, 2006 ExxonMobil announced today that more than $2.6 million has been donated to 95 colleges and universities in New York through the ExxonMobil Foundation's 2005 Educational Matching Gift Program. ExxonMobil employees, retirees, surviving spouses and directors contributed $678,000 to New York institutions of higher education in 2005, which was matched by the ExxonMobil Foundation with more than $1.9 million in unrestricted educational grants. Initiated in 1962, the ExxonMobil Foundation's Educational Matching Gift Program matches gifts to higher education on a 3-to-1 basis and has provided more than $323 million to higher education in the United States. This year, the program's combined contributions provided 908 colleges and universities across the country with more than $30 million. Individual donations totaled $9 million, and the ExxonMobil Foundation matched that number with an additional $21 million. "For more than forty years ExxonMobil and its employees have demonstrated their commitment to institutions of higher education through our Matching Gifts Program," said Kenneth P. Cohen, vice president for public affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and chairman, ExxonMobil Foundation. "Each year, the generosity of our employees has enabled hundreds of universities across the nation to enhance their current educational programs to achieve new levels of excellence." Under the ExxonMobil Foundation's 2005 Educational Matching Gift Program, a donor can give up to $7,500 a year to colleges and universities with which he or she is affiliated and the Foundation matches those gifts on a 3-to-1 basis up to $22,500. The affiliation requirement is waived for gifts to the United Negro College Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the American Indian College Fund. ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of the Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States. The Foundation engages in a broad range of philanthropic activities focusing on the communities where Exxon Mobil Corporation has significant operations. In addition, the Foundation supports research and dissemination on selected topics of national interest to the energy industry. Focus areas include education, health and environment. In 2005, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, and ExxonMobil Foundation provided $133 million in contributions worldwide, with $42 million dedicated to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil's community partnerships and contributions programs is available at http://www.exxonmobil.com/community. Attachment: List of New York colleges and universities receiving grants from the ExxonMobil Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program New York Colleges and Universities Receiving ExxonMobil Foundation Educational Matching Gift Grants {extraneous deleted} Manhattan College {extraneous deleted} CONTACT: ExxonMobil Media Relations, 972-444-1107 URL: http://www.businesswire.com LOAD-DATE: April 15, 2006
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EMAIL FROM JASPERS
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From: Don Stebbins Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 10:51 PM To: John Reinke (1968) Subject: FDA Dear Jasper John, Have everyone Google FDA poison 1906 and they will find ample evidence of the need for the FDA. I again have to ask which planet Curmudgeon is occupying. I found the article below when I Googled FDA patent medicines. The need for the FDA was clear and remains so. Many of the "dead old white guys" might have lived a lot longer if they'd had an FDA. Then again maybe living young women of color might do better than most of them did. Our Constitution is under serious attack by the Bush/Cheney administration and their fellow travelers in the media and Corporations. People will have to wake up if our Republic is to survive. Sincerely, Donald M Stebbins BS 1961 === THE PATENT MEDICINE MENACE Patent medicines have had a long and ignominious history in the U. S., reaching their zenith in the late 19th century. As the population became more urban and somewhat more capitalized, a ripe target emerged for some post-industrial entrepeneurs, entrepreneurs who would thrive in a marketplace best characterized by the dictum, 'caveat emptor'. Communications had expanded, and the printed word became a crucial venue for the proliferation of patent medicines. The rise of advertising in America, not coincidentally, parallelled the rise of nostrums. At the same time, the biomedical sciences in this country were still in their infancy, and medicine was ill-equipped to deal with most diseases. An army of enterprising individuals were prepared to step in and alleviate the suffering. Nostrums permeated American society by the late 19th century; Products appealed to exotica, the medical knowledge of Native Americans, death, religion, patriotism, mythology (a natural for this industry!), and especially new developments in science. There was nothing to stop patent medicines makers from claiming anything and putting anything in their products, clearly seen in the famous morphine- and alcohol-laced soothing syrups for teething and colicky babies. Cancer and arthritis cures, baldness remedies, bust developers, manhood restorers--wherever a need existed, patent medicine makers stepped in. They did not have a monopoly on the market, though. The ethical pharmaceutical industry, those firms that advertised for the most part directly to health professionals, sold their share of nostrums as well. Quacks developed successful marketing techniques, but they also promoted their interests in more surreptitious ways. For example, they subdued any curiosity in the press with their economic strength. By the 1890s, patent medicine manufacturers used so-called "red clauses" in the their advertising contracts with newspapers and magazines. These muzzle clauses voided the contract if a state law regulating nostrums were passed. Thus, not only were many editorials silent on the need for such laws, they actively campaigned against them. But quacks and their trade associations were not able to stifle the entire fourth estate. A few muckraking journalists helped expose the red clauses, the false testimonials, the nostrums laden with harmful ingredients, the unfounded cures for cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, narcotic addiction, and a host of other serious as well as self-limited diseases. The most influential work in this genre was the series by Samuel Hopkins Adams that appeared in Collier's on October 7, 1905, entitled "The Great American Fraud." Adams published ten articles in the series, which concluded in February 1906; he followed it up with another series on doctors who advertised fake clinics. The shocking stories of the patent medicine menace were accompanied by startling images, such as "Death's Laboratory." That same month saw the publication of another work which, more than any other single event, spurred on passage of the 1906 act. Socialist writer Upton Sinclair published The Jungle, a fact-based novel about immigrant life in the meat-packing industry of Chicago. Sinclair's shocking and revolting story, verified by government undercover investigators, primed the final push for a federal law. The first federal Food and Drugs Act was passed four months later. The exposés of muckrakers like Adams and Sinclair had a major impact on passage of the bill, as did the untiring work of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, state food and drug officials, the American Medical Association, and the American Pharmaceutical Association. Most notable among the reformers was the head of the Bureau of Chemistry of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Harvey Washington Wiley, who stumped for remedial legislation since his arrival in Washington in 1883 (though Wiley was much more concerned with food supply). The law prohibited adulteration and misbranding of food and drugs, and though it had many shortcomings, it was arguably the pinnacle of Progressive Era legislation. It did not put quackery out of business; that still thrives. But it brought some disclosure and accountability into the marketplace, an important first step in consumer protection. {JR: Well we agree on one thing, people will have to wake up if we want to keep our republic. As far as the FDA is concerned, we’ll have to disagree on its worth. If I were dictator, and I don’t think that I’m any better than anyone else, and I’d probably do pretty badly at running everyone else’s life, based on my own track record, I’d end the supposed war on drugs, empty the prisons of non-violent offenders, reduce the FDA to an advisory role with the exception of fraud. Libertarians believe that fraud is violence (i.e., theft). So you would not be permitted to put salt in a sugar box and sell it with impunity. I would then CLOSE the courthouse to suits for adverse drug impacts. People, that used drugs, would then be at their own risk. They are anyway since we have ample evidence that an FDA recommendation, even after years of testing and approvals, still winds up with people killed. So you could then only sue drug makers for their promises. The FDA could then be used as an arbiter of scientific fact. Yes, judge, the drug does cure cancer. No judge, this drug doesn’t make you thin, smart, and blue eyed. Judge, Maybe, we don’t know. Short of that, I’d say that the FDA is a symptom of socialism that’s killing us and making us stupid. People have to be responsible for their own health. They are anyway. }
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Email02
From: Derek Smith [1995] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 12:38 AM Subject: RE: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] jasperjottings20060416 John, Can you tell me if there's a MC alumni group in the Nashville, TN area? Thanks, Derek Smith Class of '95 # # # Derek95: Not that I am aware of. But, if any of the Jottings readers know, this message will bring them out next week. If there isn't, you can find Nashville Jaspers using the mcALUMdb. John68
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From: Bill McGuire (Manhattan A, 65) Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 8:31 AM To: Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-owner@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] jasperjottings20060416 John: A couple of years ago, we heard from a guy who ran his own book publishing firm. He offered to personally consider any work from Manhattan alumni. I think he had an Irish sounding name, and for some reason Green was either in his name or in the name of the business. I am not sure. This is awfully vague, but do you recall, and do you have any way of tracking and pulling the info up for me. I have a manuscript that I think would be a good children's illustrated book. And, I would like to give him a shot if you can somehow provide the info. I do not have a Manhattan alumni directory either. Perhaps, since as I remember they cross list for industry, it might be in there as well. If you have no way to go on this, don't fret over it. I realize it is all a stretch but I thought I would try. Thanks, Bill McGuire (Manhattan A, 65) = I found this as a result of a really quick search in jasperjottings20030316.htm That’s all I see. I know several self-publishing resources – Author House and Lulu – appear NOT to be scams. IMHO, john68 {JR: The only reason I know this is I think each of us has an affirmative duty not to leave the world without leaving our knowledge behind. At the very least, if I can’t write like James Patterson, then I was thinking of creating the “Jasper Jottings” book. Prune it into something neat. Even if I only print a single volume, maybe someday someone will look at it. :-( Egotistical, yup. But each of us rages against the dying of the light in our own way. } [JASPERS PUBLISHING WEB PAGES] [WebPage1] http://www.mobiusforum.org/moneymedia.htm George Gendron Editor-in-Chief, Inc Magazine = From: Bill McGuire Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] jasperjottings20060416 Thank you so much, George. Bill McGuire # # # {JR: Your welcome but Google desktop did the heavy lifting. }
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Jaspers found web-wise
JFound1
http://www.champlain.edu/majors/liberalstudies/faculty.php?faculty=rowe Donald Rowe Arts and Sciences Credentials: B.A. Manhattan College 1962 M.A. Columbia University A.B.D. New York University Bio: Donald is currently the director of theatre at Champlain College. He previously taught and directed at the University of Maine and Cleveland State University. He was also was a actor with the Players' Workshop of San Miguel, Mexico 1988-90. {mcALUMdb: 1962 }
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JFound2
http://www.chauiplaw.com/jsp2086921.jsp Frank V. DeRosa Member Practice Areas: Intellectual Property; Patent Prosecution. Admitted: 1995, New Jersey; 1996, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office College: Manhattan College, B.E.E.E., magna cum laude, 1989; St. John's University, J .D., 1994 Biography: Eta Kappa Nu. Tau Beta Pi. Epsilon Sigma Pi. ISLN: 912397106 {Reported As: 1989 }
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http://www.chadbourne.com/attorneys/att_detail1.asp?cboLegal=590 Peter Bucci Partner 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Practice Description Peter Bucci, a litigation and intellectual property partner, has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret matters involving a diverse range of technologies. Representative Matters Represented plaintiff in Air Products & Chemicals v. Johnson, a trade secret action involving a departing high-level employee; obtained an injunction following trial. Represented defendant, accused of infringing a patent concerning aircraft jet engine technology; settlement followed extensive discovery in United Technologies v. General Electric. In General Electric v. Turbine Services, represented the plaintiff in a trade secret investigation and action concerning stationary gas turbine technology; settlement involved payment of damages and injunction. Represented the defendant, in Raceway v. Hubbell, a patent infringement action concerning floor-mounted, fire-resistant electrical outlets; settlement followed defendant’s successful motion for summary judgment. Provided a wide range of services to major financial companies, including representation of JPMorgan Chase in patent litigation concerning business methods. Represented the plaintiff in a patent infringement suit concerning synchronization techniques used in compact disc recording and playback, which resulted in a US$30 million jury verdict and finding of willful infringement rendered after a jury trial. Represented the defendants in Sofamor Danek Group v. Synthes, a patent infringement action involving spinal implant technology; settlement followed defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Represented NCR Corporation in various patent and trademark litigated matters, resolved by settlement or alternative dispute resolution. Represented the defendant, in Colorocs v. Xerox, against claims of patent infringement of multiple patents concerning plain paper color reproduction technology; settlement following discovery. Represented defendant Certicom Corp., in Stambler v. RSA, against claims of patent infringement of multiple patents concerning encryption techniques; settlement following discovery. Additional representations of major companies in litigated patent matters have included matters concerning diverse technologies, such as electrical and mechanical aspects of computer disk drives, pharmaceutical coating systems, networking software, analytical instruments such as spectrometers and calorimeters, ion beam implantation techniques for semiconductor manufacture, ergonomic computer input devices, color correction techniques for printing and copying applications, and computer techniques for generating and reproducing sound. Activities and Affiliations Member: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Committee on Trademarks and Unfair Competition, 1984-1987) Member: Editorial Board of The Trademark Reporter (served multiple terms) Speaker: "Intellectual Property Issues & New Products and Services" delivered to the Lawyers Council, Spring 1999 Meeting of The Bankers Roundtable, Washington, D.C. Education and Professional Background Manhattan College, B.S.M.E., summa cum laude,1973 Columbia University, J.D., 1978 Admitted to practice before the United States Patent Office, 1980 Associate/partner: Davis Hoxie Faithfull & Hapgood, 1978-1995; promoted to partner, 1987 Partner: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, New York, 1995-2002 Practice Areas Intellectual Property Patent Trademark/Unfair Competition Copyright Trade Secrets Bar Admission(s): New York 1979 {Reported As: 1973 }
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MC mentioned web-wise
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BLAIRE’S BLOG
Lampe, Blaire (2005) http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Blair/
[JR: It’s not an 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?]
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Sports
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
4/23/06 Sunday Crew at MAAC Championships Lake Mercer, N.J. 12:00 PM 4/23/06 Sunday W. Lacrosse at Marist* Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 1:00 PM 4/23/06 Sunday Softball at Siena* Loudonville, N.Y. 1:00 PM 4/23/06 Sunday Baseball Iona* HOME 1:00 PM 4/25/06 Tuesday Golf Saint Peter's Invitational Neshanic Station, N.J. 10:00 AM 4/26/06 Wednesday Baseball Columbia (DH) HOME 1:30 PM 4/26/06 Wednesday M. Lacrosse Wagner College$ HOME 4:00 PM 4/26/06 Wednesday Softball at Fairleigh Dickinson Teaneck, N.J. 4:30 PM 4/27/06 Thursday Track & Field Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa. 10:00 AM 4/28/06 Friday W. Lacrosse at MAAC Championships$ New Rochelle, N.Y. TBA 4/28/06 Friday Golf MAAC Championships Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 8:00 AM 4/28/06 Friday Track & Field Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa. 10:00 AM 4/28/06 Friday Softball at Fordham Bronx, N.Y. 5:00 PM 4/29/06 Saturday Golf MAAC Championships Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 8:00 AM 4/29/06 Saturday Track & Field Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa. 10:00 AM 4/29/06 Saturday Baseball Marist* (DH) Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12:00 PM 4/29/06 Saturday Crew at Metropolitan Spring Champs New Rochelle, N.Y. 12:00 PM 4/29/06 Saturday M. Lacrosse Virginia Military Institute$ (Family/Senior Day) HOME 1:00 PM 4/30/06 Sunday W. Lacrosse at MAAC Championships$ New Rochelle, N.Y. TBA 4/30/06 Sunday Golf MAAC Championships Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 8:00 AM 4/30/06 Sunday Track & Field Yale Invitational New Haven, Conn. 11:00 AM 4/30/06 Sunday Baseball Marist* Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12:00 PM 4/30/06 Sunday Softball at Saint Peter's* Jersey City, N.J. 1:00 PM
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 place, support the team, dress up “funny”, and cheer for “our” athletes. So what if they think you’re a loon. You’re their loon. You are a loon. You never know what kind of difference you’ll make! Go to one of the women’s events and meet hot chicks! Or if your persuasion is different, got to the men’s events and meet hot guys. Besides no one ever reads the boilerplate, eula, or the fine print.
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Sports from College (http://www.gojaspers.com)
http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6731 Obsolete http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6730 LATE RUN POWERS PROVIDENCE PAST MEN'S LACROSSE, 8-4 Providence, R.I. (April 19, 2006)—It was a critical game for positioning within the MAAC standings and both teams were playing like it, as Manhattan Men's Lacrosse found itself in a back-and-forth affair with Providence through 44 minutes. With his team clinging to a thin 5-4 lead late in the third quarter, Providence's Henry Pynchon stepped up and put some separation between the two clubs en route to an 8-4 Providence victory. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6729 BASEBALL'S BATS BUST UP LEHIGH, AS FITZPATRICK BECOMES MANHATTAN'S NEW HOME RUN KING IN 9-3 WIN Riverdale, N.Y. (April 19, 2006)--The legendary Earl Weaver once said that the three keys to victory in baseball are pitching, defense, and the three-run homer. Well, senior designated hitter John Fitzpatrick wasted no time in making sure the Jaspers would get at least one of the three in the first inning by blasting a three-run bomb to dead center field to give Manhattan an early lead over Lehigh en route to a 9-3 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park. With the homer, which traveled an estimated 430 feet, Fitzpatrick not only gave his a three-run lead, but it also made him Manhattan's all-time home run king with 22. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6728 GOLF TAKES NINTH AT CAPE MAY INVITATIONAL Erma, N.J. (April 18, 2006)- Sophomore Chris Vieau had his best tournament of the Spring season, carding two of three rounds in the 70's to pace Manhattan to a ninth place finish at the Cape May Invitational, held at the par-71, 6,905 yard Cape May National Golf Course. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6727 THREE CAGERS NAMED TO ALL-MET TEAMS Riverdale, N.Y. (April 19, 2005)- The Manhattan College Men's Basketball team had three players selected to All-Metropolitan teams, it was announced tonight at the 73rd Annual NIT/Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Awards Dinner, held at the Giants Stadium Club at the New Jersey Meadowlands. The three players honored were sophomore Arturo Dubois, a Second Team pick, and senior co-captain Jason Wingate and sophomore Jeff Xavier, both named to the Third Team. Manhattan boasted the most players honored from a Division I men's program. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6726 MANHATTAN SPLITS WITH ALBANY Riverdale, NY (April 18, 2006)- The Lady Jaspers (18-16) spilt a non-conference double header, Tuesday afternoon at Gaelic Park against the University at Albany (24-7-1). Manhattan pitcher Jill Medea held Albany to one run in the opener, making the final score 4-1. In the nightcap, the Lady Jaspers could not get the sweep and lost 10-5. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6725 WOMEN'S LACROSSE OVERWHELMS CCSU, 19-8 New Britain, Conn. (April 18, 2006)- Manhattan dominated in every facet of the game, defeating Central Connecticut, 19-8, this afternoon at Arute Field. Molly Pheterson (5), Jenny Carman (4), and Lauren Civardi (4) combined for 13 goals, while Brenna Tinari handed out a career-high seven assists, breaking the old program record of six, set by Jess Sofsian vs. Marist on May 1, 1998. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6724 DEFENSIVE MISCUES LEAD TO 14-9 BASEBALL LOSS AT SACRED HEART Bridgeport, Conn. (April 18, 2006)- Sacred Heart scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh to open up the game, on the way to a 14-9 win over Manhattan this afternoon at Bluefish Stadium. The Jaspers fall to 15-15 overall. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6723 {Empty} http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6722 {Empty} http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6721 BASEBALL TAKES SERIES FINALE, 10-3, OVER FAIRFIELD Riverdale, N.Y. (April 17, 2006)- After managing just four runs over the first two games of the its MAAC series with Fairfield, the Jaspers plated six first inning runs on their way to a 10-3 win this afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park. With the win, Manhattan improves to 15-14, 8-4 in MAAC play, while the Stags fall to 11-18, 6-6 in MAAC play. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6720 MEN'S LACROSSE COMES BACK WITH THREE IN THIRD, BUT CANISIUS ANSWERS WITH THREE IN FOURTH TO WIN 10-7 Buffalo, N.Y. (April 15, 2006)--Manhattan found the back of the net three straight times in the waning minutes of the third quarter to even the score heading into final period of play of Saturday afternoon's MAAC men's lacrosse game at Canisius. The Jaspers, however, were unable to ride that momentum into the fourth quarter, as Canisius' Kevin Ross opened the scoring 21 seconds into the period by putting what turned out to be the game-winner past Manhattan goalie John Geagan. The Golden Griffs added two more before the final buzzer to thwart the Jaspers' comeback hopes, winning 10-7. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6719 BASEBALL FALLS OUT OF FIRST AFTER LOSING TWO TO FAIRFIELD Riverdale, N.Y. (April 15, 2006)- The Manhattan offense left 10 men on base in the first game, then the Jasper bullpen surrendered a late lead in the nightcap as Manhattan dropped both ends of a MAAC doubleheader to Fairfield this afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park. The Stags won game one, 1-0, before posting a 7-4 win in game two. The Jaspers fall to 14-14 on the season, 7-4 in MAAC play, while Fairfield improves to 11-17, 6-5 in MAAC play. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6718 COLUMBIA DEFEATS WOMEN'S LACROSSE, 13-6 New York, N.Y. (April 15, 2006)- Manhattan trailed by just one, 4-3, at the break, but Columbia scored six of the first seven goals of the second half to take home a 13-6 win this morning. The Lady Jaspers fall to 5-7 on the season. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6717 JASPER NINE DOWNS WAGNER, 8-5 Staten Island, N.Y. (April 13, 2006)- Rookie Rene Guerra scattered five hits over five shutout innings, as Manhattan posted an 8-5 win at Wagner this afternoon at Willetts Field. Matt Rizzotti and Dom Lombardi went deep as the Jaspers improve to 14-12 on the season, while the Seahawks fall to 5-22. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6716 MEN'S TENNIS CAPTURES THIRD STRAIGHT MAAC REGULAR SEASON TITLE, 6-1, OVER FAIRFIELD Fairfield, Conn. (April 13, 2006)- Manhattan claimed its third straight MAAC Regular Season Championship, and the top seed in the upcoming MAAC Championships with a convincing, 6-1, win at Fairfield this afternoon. The Jaspers improve to 14-6 overall, and 7-0 in MAAC play, their third straight season going unbeaten in conference play. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6715 WOMEN'S LACROSSE OVERPOWERS IONA, 20-9 New Rochelle, N.Y. (April 13, 2006)- Alicia Psillos and Jenny Carman combined for 11 goals and six assists to lead Manhattan to a 20-9 MAAC win over Iona this afternoon at Mazzella Field. The Lady Jaspers improve to 5-6 on the season, 3-2 in MAAC play, while the Gaels fall to 4-9, 1-4 in MAAC play. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6714 SAINT PETER'S DEFEATS GOLF Bronxville, N.Y. (April 12, 2006)- George Calvi took home medalist honors after carding a round of 75, but Manhattan dropped a 317-326 decision to MAAC rival Saint Peter's. Calvi's round was his best as a Jasper. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6713 GOJASPERS.COM ANNOUNCES SPRING 2006 BROADCAST SCHEDULE Riverdale, N.Y. (April 13, 2006)- GoJaspers.com has announced a limited audio schedule for the Spring 2006 season, it was released today. Five total dates have been selected, with Ed Cohen painting the word picture once again. GoJaspers.com will broadcast one event each for Softball, Women's Lacrosse, and Men's Lacrosse, and two games for Baseball. http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6712 {Empty} http://www.gojaspers.com/article.cfm?doc_id=6711 {Obsolete}
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Sports from Other Sources
OtherSports1
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060416/SPORTS02/604160399/1096 Published April 16, 2006 SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS » Parisi, Gorecki lift Springfield to win NEWS-LEADER STAFF This time, Mike Parisi made sure to keep his focus in the face of adversity. The right-hander retired 18 consecutive batters after an ominous beginning and Reid Gorecki continued his hitting binge with three more extra-base hits as the Springfield Cardinals dumped the Tulsa Drillers 8-3 on Saturday night in Tulsa, Okla. The victory was Springfield's fourth in the five-game series and has the Cardinals (6-3) riding plenty of momentum into their 10-game homestand that begins at 4:10 p.m. today against the 1-8 Wichita Wranglers. Iker Franco's two-run double in the third inning off Ubaldo Jimenez (0-1) broke a 3-3 tie. Gorecki swatted two doubles and popped a solo homer, his fourth of the series, to extend his hitting streak to six games and raise his batting average to .400. Matt Dryer also hit a two-run double and solo homer. The two home runs Saturday gave the Cardinals 14 in the series, and 17 so far this season. But the star was Parisi, who earned his first career Double-A victory. The right-hander, a ninth-round pick out of Manhattan College in the 2004 draft, worked 6 1/3 innings and struck out nine to match a franchise record, recovering well from a shaky first inning. Parisi, who was pulled last Sunday after 3 2/3 innings against Arkansas, ran into trouble right off the bat Saturday, surrendering a two-run double to Ian Stewart and a run-scoring single to Joe Koshansky, wiping out the Cardinals' early 3-0 advantage. However, Parisi responded by carving through the Drillers' lineup from there and didn't allow a baserunner until Jud Thigpen drew a one-out walk in the seventh. At one point, Parisi struck out five in a row, and his nine strikeouts matched a franchise record set last July 7 by Chris Lambert against Tulsa. Jimenez, ranked No. 5 among Colorado Rockies prospects, was tagged for 10 hits and six runs, all earned, in 4 2/3 innings. Franco's key double came on the heels of Matt Dryer drawing a two-out walk and Jarrett Hoffpauir singling to right field.
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http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060415/HSSports04/604150433/-1/SPORTS Article published Apr 15, 2006Small-town Torsell sets sight on big city TIM CREASON Tribune Correspondent NORTH JUDSON -- Talk about culture shock. Diane Torsell says she is looking forward to it. In fact, she can't wait. The small-town sprinter from North Judson High School is heading for the fast lane of New York City. Torsell, a three-time Indiana state finalist in the 100- and 200-meter dash, is set to attend Manhattan College on a track scholarship. "I want to compete D-I (NCAA Division I) in college and I wanted to go someplace with a lot of arts and cultural opportunities. New York is like the Mecca for that," says Torsell, a senior who owns just about every Bluejay record in the sprint events.Manhattan is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, a collection of East Coast colleges including Niagara, Marist, Iona and Loyola (Md.) among others. The Jaspers also compete in the ECAC. "I asked Diane if she really wants to go live in a city that large, and she's all excited to do it," says North Judson coach John Hampton. "Manhattan flew her out for a visit and showed her a great time. I think it was pretty much settled after that." Though inquiries arrived from colleges all over the country, Torsell's sights were set on the East Coast right from the start. Rhode Island was on her final list. Coastal Carolina was in the mix, as well.But one trip to Manhattan and the decision process was over. "I'm interested in journalism and New York is the place to be for that," Torsell says. Before she leaves the Hoosier farmland, Torsell hopes to make a fourth trip to state and win a better medal than the one she got last year, when she finished ninth in the 100. "All I'm saying is that I want to get back to state," says Torsell. "I'm not going to jinx myself and make any predictions, but sure, I've dreamed about what it would be like to get up high on the (awards) stand." Uncharacteristically, Torsell is off to a slow start this season, at least by her standards. In a dual meet Monday at Winamac, she easily won the 100 in :13.3 seconds, the 200 in :28.0 and 400 in 1:04.5 ... all slower times than she is used to.For instance, she ran :12.56 in the 100 last year at state. "She's not where she was last season at this time, but that's all right. She may have peaked a little early last season," says Hampton. "She'll be there when it matters." Torsell and Hampton both admit North Judson's schedule -- which consists mostly of dual meets against other small schools -- doesn't really help her state finals preparation. And it certainly hasn't helped her statewide exposure. Despite three previous trips to the IHSAA finals, it seems as if few track fans outside of Starke or Pulaski Counties have heard of her. "That's OK. I know I have to push myself hard if I want to get faster. I wish I could run races against the girls in South Bend or Elkhart, but I can't, so I'm not going to worry about it," says Torsell. "I just run with our boys team in practice and try to beat them." ###
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Boilerplate
http://www.jasperjottings.com/boilerplate.htm
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Curmudgeon's Final Words This Week
http://www.cato.org/event.php?eventid=2659 ***Begin Quote*** Size Matters: How Big Government Puts the Squeeze on America's Families, Finances, and Freedom (And Limits the Pursuit of Happiness) BOOK FORUM Thursday, February 2, 2006 12:00 PM Featuring the author, Joel Miller; with comments by Jonathan Rauch, Senior Writer, National Journal, Author, Government's End; and moderated by Stephen Slivinski, Director of Budget Studies, Cato Institute. Watch the Event in Real Video Listen to the Event in Real Audio (Audio Only) Download a Podcast of the Event (MP3) The federal government grows each year. Taxes rise and regulations pile higher -- and our quality of life suffers. Bristling with data and drama, Size Matters warns of big government's measurable negative impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. The book argues that excessive government reduces family income, drives up the cost of housing and health care, hurts employment, and stifles vital marketplace creativity and innovation. Please join us for a discussion of how the federal government impedes the pursuit of happiness with the author, Joel Miller, and award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch. ***End Quote*** Well, we have seen that when the “small government” republicans wrested control from the “tax and spend” democrats, we were rewarded with a federal government that is busting at the seams. Fooled you? Not me. I told you there was no difference. It’s like arguing over “less filling / tastes great”. Nothing is going to change in the swamp of Washington DC. When you all wake up to the Ponzi scheme that is being perpetrated on you, maybe then you’ll try a third party like the Libertarians. Go over to http://freetalklive.com and listen to some of the outrages. Listen to the boys eviscerate the “Fair Tax”, the Drug “war”, all the nonsense that the government is trying to do, and the abuses of our government police. I like the CIC’s blog about the need for “separation”. Separation of the School and State. Separation of Money and the State. Separation of Medicine and the State. Just think. It’s like the Post Office teaching children, minting money, and curing you of disease. Dumb, broke, and dead. Call me when you get a clue!
And that’s the last word. Curmudgeon
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GBu. GBA. Reinke sends.