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This issue is at: 767 Jaspers are active on the Distribute Yahoo site. The site had 4,758 unique visits last week. 19 in LinkedInJaspers (http://tinyurl.com/yp6x2q). (That was a bust!) mcALUMdb is STILL off the air. 153 page views for the week over at the daily blog. (Could the daily blog replace the weekly email?) There is a daily Jasper Jottings at: Jasper Sports News that doesn’t duplicate the official MC
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Help wanted: An events editor? No pay; short hours; high autonomy. |
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JQuote: We’re at our best *** begin quote *** I think I’d take the Martians to see us taking care of one another. I might show them parents walking with a new born baby on their shoulder late at night, trying to get the baby back to sleep. Or volunteers hammering together a house for someone whose life will be changed by it. Or the way we automatically stop for someone who has tripped and ask if they’re ok. Or perhaps how an entire nation gives food and medicine to a country across the ocean. It’s when we’re caring for one another that we’re at our best. *** end quote *** From the children’s version of David Weinberger’s book {JR: Wish I had said that. Wish I could be that. } |
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http://www.breitbart.com/article.php? Sea Lion Joins Walk-A-Thon in *** begin quote *** CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) - He has flippers instead of feet—and certainly no sneakers or hiking boots. But that didn't stop a sea lion from joining schoolchildren on a walk-a-thon. The marine mammal apparently noticed children doing laps
Friday morning around a course they had set up at the "He did a whole lap," said Kelly Watson, director of constituent relations and web communications at the private school. *** end quote *** Well if I can’t have the weak acting heroic or the poor acting honestly, then I’ll take animals. And, yeah, I know, this is not good, when a wild animal becomes “patterened” to trust humans. Heck, humans should be wary of trust humans. It’s a tough world out there. I can’t imagine the joy of the children and the consternation of the adults. But, perhaps it was the Intelligent Designer’s way of reward the children for their good work with a little entertainment. That’s my belief and I’m sticking to it. |
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Operators of Legacy dot com claim “what problem”. You have to love the ability of support people to deny a problem in the face of an email thread which includes email from their own people saying we see a problem and are fixing it. Great Brother Jasper’s Ghost!!! That is aggravating. Argh! Not sure it’s fixed. |
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JUpdate From LinkedIn: O'Connell , Bill (1976) joins LinkedInJaspers http://jasperjottings-daily.com/2007/06/17/ FLASH - REPORTING LIVE FROM LINKEDIN Bill O’Connell (1976) Past http://www.linkedin.com/pub/0/102/733 {JR: LinkedIn is the site on the web for business networking. LinkedInJaspers allows you to find 18 of your fellow alums easily. } |
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JNEWS: Drum,Jennifer (MC1995) http://jasperjottings-daily.com/2007/06/18/jnews-drumjennifer-mc1995/ http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ Drum,Jennifer (MC1995) ***Begin Quote*** Feature guest speaker, Jennifer Drum, who was a Rockland Scholar
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MNEWS: Heist , Richard H. (xMCfac)
At Embry-Riddle, Dr. Heist will oversee all academic matters, including the appointment, evaluation, management, and promotion of faculty; the evaluation and development of curricula; and the growth of scholarly research. He will also establish and maintain the quality of universitywide academic activities, ensuring accreditation compliance and sound academic policy. Dr. Heist will work with the president, other university officers, and faculty to provide strategic direction for the university. “Dr. Heist brings a wealth of experience as an academic
and university administrator, and I know that he will contribute greatly to
Embry-Riddle,” said Dr. Dr. Heist joined He has a solid record of research and scholarship in
nucleation, nucleation-related phenomena, cavitation,
aerosols and other ultrafine particles, and
educational applications of microcomputers. In addition, Dr. Heist has received
many awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in
Physical Chemistry from Dr. Heist’s wife, Molly, is a registered nurse. Their
daughter, Amy Gibson, and her husband, Matthew, live in “Molly and I are both pleased and excited to be members of the Embry-Riddle family,” Dr. Heist said. “Embry-Riddle has the reputation of being the best in the world at what it does, and I am proud to be working with a great team of faculty, staff, and administrators in helping to shape the future of the University. Embry-Riddle has a great leadership team in place and I look forward to working with that team and to meeting everyone at the university’s campuses.” Contact: Bob Ross, LOAD-DATE: June 20, 2007 # # # {MikeMcE reports: Dear {JR: Mike corrected me when I had incorrectly slotted this into the JNews category. Thanks, Mike. Must have been speeding. Argh! Where was my head. } # # # # # |
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From: Jerry Breen [1970] To one and all: Here's my latest political cartoon, on the subject of the Air Force's proposed "gay love bomb". If you didn't already know, my cartoons are now being published on a regular basis on The Baltimore Reporter's website, www.baltimorereporter.com. Of course, you can also view my cartoons on my own website, www.newbreen.com. (My website can now also be accessed by typing www.jerrybreen.com.) Thanks, Jerry Breen http://jasperjottings-daily.com/2007/06/22/ {JR: I can’t put pix in the ezine. But it’s up over on the daily blog. I can’t express how much it means to get these cartoons. Makes me feel like I am back on the Quad reading Jasperman. Jerry and I overlapped our time and he’s a truly gifted person. Makes me feel like a two year old with crayons. Please shoot over and pay Jerry’s site a visit. Thanks, Jerry. This makes a significant contribution to Jasper Jottings. Makes it look almost “substantial”.} # # # # # |
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From: If you don't read anything else today, read this...and share it with all your friends and acquaintances. .This is the same MGen Scales that is one of the analysts on Fox News..And tell the next media person you see what a disservice they are doing to this great Country of ours, and the brave men and women who are defending it. *** begin quote *** MG Scales Yesterday the citizens of My speech is below. Happy Memorial Day. Mr. Kuhn, friends of Coming here never gets old. It never becomes tiresome. It never fails to excite a passion or raise my spirit. To those who have never seen war surely emotions like these seem strange indeed. Some of our citizens who hear old soldiers like me talk about a love for a battlefield conclude that we love war. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Part of my love for this place is personal. A distant relative, Colonel Alfred M. Scales, was seriously wounded leading Scales North Carolina Brigade up Seminary Ridge on the first day of the battle. Another reason I venerate this place is because it is a
soldier's laboratory and a place to learn the art of war. We soldiers
practice our profession only infrequently so we rely on past battles to teach
us about the future. Even though Another reason why this place attracts me is because all
of what you see around you is so close to home. This was But I'm drawn here mainly to relive and revive in my own
soul the unique influences that brought young soldiers here to fight and die
a century and a half ago. Again and again, it's the same old question from
politicians and media who have the rare privilege of watching soldiers in
action in I tell them time and again what every one of you sitting
here today, those of you who have seen the face of death in war, understand:
it's not really about loyalty. It's not about a belief in some abstract
notion concerning war aims or national strategy. It's not even about winning
or losing. On that fateful evening on the last day of June 1863 soldiers
weren't sitting around campfires in Cashtown or Emmittsburg roasting coffee and frying bacon to discuss
the latest pronouncements from Lincoln or Jefferson Davis. They might have
trusted their leaders or maybe they didn't. They might have been well
informed and passionate about their cause or maybe not. They might have
joined the colors to end slavery or restore the Union or maybe they just were
shanghaied on the docks in Brooklyn or Before battle young soldiers then and now think about
their buddies. They talk about families, wives and girlfriends and relate to
each other through very personal confessions. The armies that met at Soldiers suffer, fight and occasionally die for each other. It's as simple as that. What brought Longstreet's or Hancock's men to face the canister on Little Round Top or rifled musket fire on Cemetery Ridge was no different than the motive force that compels young soldiers today to kick open a door in Ramadi with the expectation that what lies on the other side is either an innocent huddling with a child in her arms or a fanatic insurgent yearning to buy his ticket to eternity by killing the infidel. No difference. A civil war soldier was often lured from the slums of What makes a person successful in A last point of history before I close today. The Anglo Saxon heritage of buddy loyalty has been long and frightfully won. Almost six hundred years ago the English king, Henry V, waited on a cold and muddy battlefield to face a French army many times his size. Shakespeare captured the ethos of that moment in his play Henry V. To be sure Shakespeare wasn't there but he was there in spirit because he understood the emotions that gripped and the bonds that brought together both king and soldier. Henry didn't talk about national strategy. He didn't try to justify faulty intelligence or ill formed command decisions that put his soldiers at such a terrible disadvantage. Instead, he talked about what made English soldiers fight and what in all probability would allow them to prevail the next day against terrible odds. Remember this is a monarch talking to his men: his story shall the good man teach his son; From this day ending to the ending of the world, I don't care that virtually all of Some day we will all join those who are resting here. Over a campfire of boiling coffee and frying bacon you will join with your Civil War band of brothers to recount the experience of serving something greater than yourselves. I believe in my very soul that the Almighty reserves a corner of heaven, probably around an inextinguishable campfire where someday we can meet and embrace; all of the band of brothers throughout the ages to tell our stories while envious standers-by watch and wonder how horrific and incendiary the crucible of violence must have been to bring such a disparate assemblage so close to the hand of God. Until we meet there thank you for your service, thank you for your Sacrifice, God bless you all, and God bless this great nation. ===== ===== ===== From: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona I read this several times and I'm still of mixed emotions. From the War of 1812 forward, the Now as you know I'm a vet {and I should have added like
you *** begin quote *** Henry didn't talk about national strategy. He didn't try to justify faulty intelligence or ill formed command decisions that put his soldiers at such a terrible disadvantage. *** end quote *** And, I do hold all these political "leaders", who did this, personally responsible for the bad decisions and terrible consequences paid in other people's blood, sweat, and tears. I would NOT honor any of these ... these ... bozos. I firmly believe that a President, Congress Critter, or any gooferment bureaucrat should be allowed to put troops in harm's way if they have never been their themselves. The wars are started by old men secure at home and fought by young men in far away lands. I do support the troops. I'd support all of them coming
home now. Every boy and every girl. Home. Now. Spike the guns and grab the
first thing moving tin the right direction. As you probably know, I don't
support either flavor of big gooferment political party. We should become
more like So, I think these people, like the general, can't be allowed to use the sacrifices of good people to cover that they are complicit in the "leading" that puts more of us in harm's way. I don't know what you intended, and I'll push the article you submitted, just know that I'm not sure that you aren't letting the General off easy. fjohn68 {JR: I know this is long, but I thought worthwhile. I know
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From: Louis Menchise [1987] Did brother Jasper's name come from the rock? If not, why not a photograph of Brother Jasper in lieu of that rock? LGM {JR: It took me a minute to understand what you were referring. Maybe I’m getting old. I think you’re talking about the picture of a rock (i.e., jasper) I used on the daily blog. I really didn’t think about using a picture of Brother Jasper. First I didn’t have one. Second, I’d have to get the rights to use it. The picture of the rock on Wikipedia is free. The fact that it said an “impure form” I thought was pretty funny. In my weird sort of way. } # # # # # |
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From: Sheryl Chung (Class of 1996) Hi Mr. Reinke, I was reading through your weekly edition again and found so many interesting articles. First, I would like to send my condolence out to all of the families that have lost love ones recently. I am sure that they are experiencing a very painful time presently but I hope that they try to keep in mind that their love ones are now in a very happy and joyous place with God. Secondly, I was very pleased to see that Kristen [n.b. 2006 Carroll, Kirsten] was provided additional help by our alumni community in her search for a career, displaying the kind of help and support that Manhattan College alumni can provide as a unified community working together. Thirdly, it was fantastic to hear that a new alumni has joined on, King T. Lam (class of 1978). Lastly, it was a great pleasure to read the article about the fantastic work that James Powers (class of 1965) has done in the past and is still presently conducting through his work and effort. I wanted to congratulate him on achieving the Lifetime Achievement Award for Meritorious Contributions to Neuropathology. Bye, ===== ===== ===== {JR: Note “mr reinke” makes me feel really really old. But make my day. We have great fellow alums. It’s just hard to find out about them. :-) So, which Desk in the virtual Jasper Jotting’s News Room do you want? Don’t take the one next to the McE brothers; they’re really old and rowdy!!! } # # # # # |
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From: Mike McEneney [1953] Dear I came across this entry while looking for something on myself. It turns out to be for my son! (I am no where to be found!) Mike ===== ===== ===== Search the Guide Michael F McEneney {privacy invoked} This person is ranked in the following: Profile Practice Areas: Practice focuses on regulatory and legislative issues impacting financial institutions, with special emphasis on retail banking. Advises banks, savings associations, finance companies, trade associations and others on the full range of issues that affect day-to-day retail banking operations. Concentrates on issues pertaining to privacy, payment systems, consumer loan and deposit products and consumer bankruptcy. Frequent speaker and writer on financial services issues and has testified before Congress on behalf of a diverse group of financial services organizations. Personal: # # # {JR: Welcome to the world of inet research. Looking for X and find Y. With no one to answer the question “what went wrong”. I always suggest that job searchers “google” their own name to see what kind of “digital dirt” their future employer will find. Better to deal with it ahead of time. So now that you’re not a lawyer according to the inet, guess you have to pursue that travel planner gig full time. (referring to Mike’s profile on LinkedIn.) } # # # # # |
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From: Grant Galimi [1992] I'm hoping that my fellow Jaspers can help me in my search for an IT Director/Manager position in the tri-state area. Unfortunately, due to a reduction in the technology work force at my prior company, my position as Director of Technical Services was eliminated. As you can imagine, the job market is extremely competitive and any direct contact or information about a position could be very helpful in standing out in the vast pool of candidates. I'm a 1992 graduate of Any company IT contacts or available IT management position information would be greatly appreciated. Please send me an e-mail reply if you would like a copy of my resume. Thanks for whatever help you can provide. Go Jaspers!! Sincerely, {JR: I sent Grant my “jobsearch first aid kit” as well as invites to do the Vulcan Mind Meld on LinkedIn, LinkedIn_Jaspers, my “Turkey Farm”, and my blog for the job search advice. Being “out” stinks. But as we become a nation of 5 year employees, it’s inevitable. You can read my rants on my farm and blog. I don’t do all my ranting here.} # # # # # |
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JFound: Di Justo, Patrick [1986] (on FRIENDSTER) REPORTING FROM THE FRIENDSTER DESK http://www.friendster.com/user.php?uid=44891300 Patrick Di Justo ***Begin Quote*** * Male, 43, Single * Patrick’s URL: “I am a contributing editor for Wired Magazine. I write for Popular Science. I write for Scientific American. I write for the…” {Extraneous Deleted} More About Patrick * About Me: I am a contributing editor for Wired Magazine. I write for
Popular Science. I write for Scientific American. I write for the New York
Times Circuits section. I write for I used to work as an astrophysics lecturer at the I have worked as a robot programmer for the Federal
Reserve Bank of I grew up in a haunted house in I am such a nerd that I used to be president of my local astronomy club. I make LED sculptures. I have developed a method of digital rotoscoping (check out my videos). I have squirted Ron Howard in the face with a water gun. I
told Sigourney Weaver`s daughter (in front of her)
that there are no such things as space aliens. I have explained meteorites to
David Byrne. I have had Wolf Blitzer steal pizza from me. I saw Bill Clinton
drop off his girlfriend on * Who I Want to Meet: Ignaz Semmelweis ***End Quote*** # # # # # |
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JFound: Acosta, Victor Miguel (1986) (on ZIGGS) REPORTING FROM THE ZIGGS DESK http://www.ziggs.com/apps/profile/Background.aspx?uid=648 Acosta, Victor Miguel (1986) ***Begin Quote*** Axcelis Technologies Beverly, Community Service United States • Eleven years of development experience with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Marathon Challenge (DFMC) as a participant, volunteer, and staff member. Responsibilities include recruiting and coordinating team captains, volunteers, and participants while providing team communications, and assisting with all areas of fund raising activities. Over fifteen years the DFMC has raised more than $20 million for cancer research and is expected to raise over $3 million in 2004 alone. • As a director, recruiter and marathon coach for Joints In Motion performed an integral role in meeting and exceeding the Arthritis Foundations fundraising goals of $80K per year for it’s marathon programs. • As Chairman for the ***End Quote*** # # # # # |
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JFound: Martin, Joseph R. (MCYYYY) http:// license.icopyright.net/user/viewContent.act?clipid=12
March 1, 2006 ***Begin Quote*** Con ***AND*** Joseph R. Martin is a principal engineer in the
Distribution Engineering Department of Consolidated Edison. He is responsible
for tools and safety equipment used by field crews in Con Edison’s electric
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JFound: Yuen, Kam (MC1965) REPORTING FROM THE YOUTUBE DESK http://youtube.com/watch?v=eQhZuDlw6rg Bridging Heaven & Earth Show # 176 with Kam Yuen After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering in
1965 from ***Begin Quote*** Kam was born in After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering in
1965 from In 1969, after a brief stay in Back in Early in 1972, Kam was called by Warner Brothers Studio to act as technical advisor to David Carradine in the Kung-Fu series. Mr. Carradine has been quoted as saying that he based the Caine character in that show on Kam. Mr. Carradine dedicated his book The Spirit of Shaolin to Kam. Kam holds licenses in the following healthcare fields: Doctor of Chiropractic, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Chinese Energetic Medicine, Martial arts and Sports Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine and Acupuncture. |