This issue is at: Send email to http://tinyurl.com/yh34ut
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754 Jaspers are active on the Distribute Yahoo site. (Serve any purpose?) The site had 1,343 unique visits last week. 26 in LinkedInJaspers (http://tinyurl.com/yp6x2q). The daily site had 368 views last week. mcALUMdb is STILL off the air. # # # # # |
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” - General George Patton |
Found by Jasper John C. Fay '86 http://www.emigrant.ie/article.asp?iCategoryID=108&iArticleID=69311 Landing in The Fields of Athenry *** begin quote *** While the American officers were having a leisurely dinner
in Athenry, the Irish government was busy making
far-reaching decisions. They would allow these men to be repatriated and arrangements
were already being made to escort them to But this time, the Irish-American connection was
celebrated and posed pictures taken in front of Athenry's
Railway Hotel. And that's what I think about most every time, as I stand and
wait for the Galway to *** end quote *** For some reason this story just tugs at the heartstrings. One never knows what little bit of fascinating history is before our eyes if we only had a little bit of awareness. I know my fellow alums are much more aware than I, but I’ll try a little harder this week to be “perceptive”. Un injineers do much better at “measuring”! |
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Burns, Lou |
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Galasso, George J. |
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Stedfelt, Steven |
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Martin, Steven |
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Ferraro, Joseph A. |
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DiAlto-Schmidt, Jennifer L. |
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Chung, Sheryl |
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JASPER HEADQUARTERS: http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/101107_1.shtml October 11, 2007 RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Peter Singer, a world-renowned ethicist
and philosopher, will discuss his recent book The Ethics of What We Eat: Why
Our Food Choices Matter at Singer currently serves as the Ira W. DeCamp
Professor of Bioethics in the A native of Melbourne, Singer studied at the Singer was the founding president of the International Association of Bioethics and co-founded the journal Bioethics with Helga Kuhse. He also is the co-founder and president of The Great Ape Project, an international effort to obtain basic rights for chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans. Singer’s works have appeared in more than 20 languages. He is the author of several books and a major article on ethics in the current edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Two collections of his writings have been published: Writings on an Ethical Life, which he edited, and Unsanctifying Human Life, edited by Kuhse. For more information about this event, please contact
Daniel Collins, associate professor of English, at # # # {JR: Pete Singer; not singer Pete Seeger! ;-) } # # # # # |
JASPER HEADQUARTERS: October 16, 2007 Kiernan joins “ While at In her role as alumni outreach coordinator for NYU’s Kiernan is the first woman to hold the position of alumni
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http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/101707_1.shtml October 17, 2007 Membership in Epsilon Sigma Pi is considered the highest
scholastic honor that can be earned by a During the ceremony, an honorary Doctor of Science was awarded to alumnus George J. Galasso `54, former associate director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and former executive director of the Foundation for NIH Research. In his acceptance speech, Galasso challenged the students to seek out risk and embrace the opportunities they are given during their careers. “You may make some mistakes, but learn from them and go on. Find out what you really enjoy doing and pursue it to the fullest,” he said. “Whatever you do, wherever you go, have confidence in yourselves, work energetically to make a positive personal impact to help improve the human condition, and in so doing reap the ultimate satisfaction.” Galasso became associate professor of microbiology in 1964 at the University of Virginia Medical School, where he conducted research and taught virology. Four years later, he was accepted into the grants associates program of the NIH, a highly selective training program for health science administrators, and began his career as an administrator of scientific programs. In 1969, Galasso was asked to initiate an antiviral research program for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He also was a leader in the interferon clinical trials and showed the efficacy of interferon in hepatitis, which led to its use against cancer. Appointed chief of the infectious diseases branch in 1973 with responsibility for development of vaccines and antivirals to combat all infectious diseases, Galasso later served as associate director for extramural programs of the NIH. He is the author of nearly 100 scientific articles and reviews. Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent,
Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40
major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business,
education, engineering and science, along with graduate programs in education
and engineering. For more information about # # #
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JOY: Felipe E. Garcia (MC????)
Announcement is made of the engagement of Doris Gaskin and
Felipe E. Garcia. She is the daughter of Elease
Gaskin of A Dec. 1 wedding is planned. The future bride is a graduate of LOAD-DATE: October 16, 2007 # # # Felipe E. Garcia (MC????) {JR: Nice to see that people still get married these days. } # # # # # |
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ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 12OCT07 http:// www.legacy.com /Telegram/Obituaries.asp? Page=LifeStory&PersonId=95935710 ***Begin Quote*** Joseph P. “Joe” Beaney Joseph P. “Joe” Beaney, of
Westbrook Crossing, Mr. Beaney is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia (Morris) Beaney; his three sons, Kevin J. of Chicago, IL, Richard M. of Salt Lake City UT, and Gerald A. and his wife Gina (Scimone) and their son, Travis C. Beaney all of Westborough, MA; two sisters, Margaret Byrne and her husband Joseph, and their family and Magdalen Beaney all of Bronxville, NY. He was born in the Bronx, In 1966, he moved his family to Throughout Joe’s life he regularly involved himself in
church and civic activities. Most recently, he volunteered as a math tutor in
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s
family on Thursday, October 11th from 4-7 P.M. in the Britton - Shrewsbury
Funeral Home, Published in the ***End Quote*** Guestbook for your comments is at: http:// www.legacy.com /Telegram/GB/GuestbookView.aspx? PersonId=95935710 # # # Beaney, Joseph P. “Joe” (MC1947) # # # Dear John, I believe that Joe
is a member of the Class of 1947. May He Rest In Peace. Mike (Thanks, Mike.) {JR: I repeated this to make sure the Class Year was properly recognized. } # # # # # |
JObit: Lou Burns, Class of 1938 From: Lou Burns Mr. McCarthy, I wanted to inform you of the passing of my father Lou
Burns, Class of 1938. Lou passed peacefully after a fall necessitated a hip
operation. He lived in He owed a lot to Sincerely, His Son # # # # # |
ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 20OCT07 http:// www.legacy.com /StarLedger/ DeathNotices.asp? Page=LifeStory& PersonId=96317865 ***Begin Quote*** John R. Jack Kennedy KENNEDY John R. Jack Kennedy Was realty executive John R.
Jack Kennedy passed peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 14, in the presence of his
beloved family and friends. Visiting hours will be at the Quinn-Hopping
Funeral Home, Jack, who was born on Feb. 1, 1932, in Jack’s illustrious career included his founding and
managing of Alliance Real Estate, an industrial real estate brokerage firm
based in He was an active member of several professional
organizations, most notably being named, Member of the Year for 2007 by the
Northeastern Economic Developers Association, where he served on the board of
directors from 1997 to 2003. He was also an active member of several parishes
over the years, including Our Lady of the Valley in Jack is best remembered as a loving husband and father. He
is survived by his wife, Marie A. Kennedy (nee Colonna); five children, Irene
Kennedy of Published in the Star-Ledger on 10/17/2007. ***End Quote*** Guestbook for your comments is at: http:// www.legacy.com /StarLedger/ GB /GuestbookView.aspx? PersonId=96317865 # # # Kennedy, John R. “Jack” (MC1961) # # # # # |
ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 18OCT07 http:// www.legacy.com /PensacolaNewsJournal/ Obituaries.asp? Page=LifeStory &PersonId=96344967 ***Begin Quote*** Steven Stedfelt MAJOR STEVEN STEDFELT, USMC (RET) 1956-2007 Steven Stedfelt, 50, of He graduated from Two loving sons, Scott and Douglas and brother, Robert of
New York, survive him. Interment will be at 11:45 a.m., October 18, 2007 at TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Published in the ***End Quote*** Guestbook for your comments is at: http:// www.legacy.com /PensacolaNewsJournal/ GB/ GuestbookView.aspx? PersonId=96344967 # # # Stedfelt, Steven (MC1978) # # # # # |
ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 22OCT07 http:// www.legacy.com /Dispatch/ Obituaries.asp? Page=LifeStory& PersonId=96428871 ***Begin Quote*** Raymond Michael Maliszewski MALISZEWSKI Raymond Michael Maliszewski, 73, passed away on October 17, 2007, after a short and intense battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of over 51 years, Jean Frances (Roy), originally of Bronx, New York; his four children, Jane Maliszewski Herr (Douglas) of Alexandria, Virginia, Roy Maliszewski (Anna) of Garnerville, New York, Jo Ann Grubic (Walter) of Alexandria, Ohio, and Suzanne Maliszewski of Akron, Ohio; four grandchildren, Sandy, Gabrielle, Stephen, Timothy; and his brother, John Maliszewski of Seminole, Florida. Ray was born in He graduated from He was just as busy and energetic in retirement as he had
been during his work years, with an active schedule of golf, travel, reading,
social and cultural events with his close network of friends and his lifelong
hobby, fine woodworking. He was actively engaged in many aspects of the
electric industry, both national and global, He is a Life Fellow of the During his career, he was extensively involved in leading, advising and serving the electric transmission industry with the International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems (CIGRE), and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), where he chaired the System Planning Committee. He also chaired the East Central Area Reliability (ECAR) Coordination Review Committee, and the Engineering Committee of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), where he represented the ECAR. He was also a member of the National Governor’s Association; the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technical Assessment; and the ECAR Executive Board. He led efforts by AEP and neighboring utilities to form an Independent System Operator (ISO). Ray received a Master’s degree in operations research from
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 21st
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street,
Worthington, OH 43085, Published in The ***End Quote*** Guestbook for your comments is at: http:// www.legacy.com /Dispatch/ GB/ GuestbookView.aspx? PersonId=96428871 # # # Maliszewski, Raymond Michael (MC1956) # # # # # |
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JNEWS: Farrelly, James J. (1974) — Pasco-Hernando group extends an offer http://www.sptimes.com/2007/10/19/Pasco/Early_Learning_Coalit.shtml Early Learning Coalition picks new leader ***Begin Quote*** NEW PORT RICHEY - If all goes as planned, a former James J. Farrelly, 57, has been offered the job as executive director of the Pasco Hernando Early Learning Coalition. “You’ll be happy to hear and we’re happy to report that we have reached an agreement in principle to hire a new executive director,” coalition vice chairman Jim Cook told the board at its meeting Thursday. The appointment is conditional upon Farrelly undergoing a background check and signing a written offer, Cook said. Farrelly also has asked first to visit the area and meet with coalition staff. He is expected to do that the week of Oct. 29. “I look forward to the opportunity of working
cooperatively with the ELC’s highly committed Board
of Directors, its energetic and knowledgeable staff, and the many caring
human services agencies located within the coalition,” Farrelly
told the St. Petersburg Times in an e-mail. “Most importantly, I am excited
about the prospect of working alongside parents and other interested
community members in Since 2003, Farrelly has been
executive director of Volunteer Guardianship One-On-One, a nonprofit agency
that provides court-appointed guardianship services in Before that, he worked from 1995 to 2003 as a consultant to public school districts. From 1991 to 2001, he was superintendent of Central Regional Public Schools, where he led three schools with a total of 2,000 students and 350 staffers, and managed a $35-million operating budget. He also served in other school administrative positions
and spent two years teaching in According to his resume, Farrelly
earned his undergraduate degree in secondary education/history from Farrelly, who board members agreed to offer a $70,000 salary, was among more than 80 applicants for the job. A committee narrowed that to seven finalists; six of those showed up for interviews. Farrelly, if he is ultimately approved for the job, would be the third director since the two counties merged their coalitions in 2005. {Extraneous Deleted} [Last modified October 18, 2007, 23:38:58] ***End Quote*** Farrelly, James J. (1974) # # # # # |
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MNEWS: MC co-sponsors a read in … or is it a read out? http:// www.thejournalnews.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20071015/ REPOSITORY/ 710150367/ 1019/ NEWS03&template=printart The Journal News (Original Publication: October 15, 2007) ***Begin Quote*** Understanding life is arguably the most important skill a child can learn. Educators, parents and business leaders constantly modify schooling to give children the skills they will need to succeed when they become adults. ***and*** Co-sponsors for the Extravaganza include HSBC, the
Rockland Teachers’ Center Institute, the East Ramapo Teachers’ Center, Nyack
Teachers’ Center, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Rockland Reading Council, Palisades Association for the Education of Young Children,
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MNEWS: communications curriculum http:// www.nypost.com /seven/ 10162007 /news/ regionalnews /budding_burned_steins.htm BUDDING BURNED-STEINS ***Begin Quote*** October 16, 2007 — Journalism students at Many say they chose the Catholic school because of its full communications curriculum. But now its nearly 50 course offerings will be halved next school year - after a partnership ended with the College of Mount St. Vincent. “My grandpa went to “I thought it was a perfect fit,” said aspiring TV anchor
Jessica Zimmerman, who’s transferring to ***End Quote*** {JR: More fall out and casualties from the abortive attempt to make CMSV and MC a unified stronger competitor in the education marketplace. It implies a criminal motive. Maybe they’ll have learned a valuable lesson — caveat emptor?} # # # # # |
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ADMINISTRIVIA: Some light at the end of the tunnel for @alumni.manhattan.edu addresses By {privacy invoked} DON’T QUOTE ME, BUT … … Last night, at the Manhattan College Information Technology Board of Advisors meeting, I found out that the responsibility for “alumni systems” has been transferred to the “regular” IT group. No longer will rogue IT uses be permitted on essential MC systems. (Duh!) So, what does that mean? The ability to get new, and change old, @alum.manhattan.edu addresses has been tied to limitations in the “alumni systems”. I’ve been griping about that at literally every opportunity for my fellow alums (i.e., I have mine and it still works). Relief should be available right after the holidays. The professional IT folks confided that it should be fixed shortly after EOY07. (They need a dead spot in the schedule to slip in some new code. Understandable.) Considering the pro’s track record, <<they are great imho>>, I feel that it’s going to happen. So a little more patience. That’s the cavalry bugle over the hill. Help is on the way. More when I get it. But don’t quote me! # # # # # |
From: Mike McEneney [1953] Dear John, I believe that Joe is a member of the Class of 1947. May He Rest In Peace. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona ---1--- From: Dick Kaufmann [1968] Hi John My MCAD (1990) lists Mr. Beaney as a graduate of the class of 1947. Best regards, --2-- From: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona Thanks, Dick. Mike sent that in the wee hours Saturday morning. Too late for me to include it, but I appreciate the message. I need lots of help. fjohn68 # # # {JR: There are some unsung heros behind the scenes here at the Jasper Jottings Newsroom. “I know all the Jaspers and their class years” Mike relentlessly, and Dick backing him up on the “old green alumni directory”, are always there to keep me going. Thanks guys. } # # # # # |
From: Gerard M. Delaney [1975] John, That model looks like she just walked out of a death camp. What have we done to our women? Gerard '75 Gerard M. Delaney Go mbeannai Dia, a Maírha, a Padraig thu --1-- From: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona GMD75: imho I'd say we objectified them. It's the Playboy effect. Changed them from the Intelligent Designer's gift to men, and visa versa, into a dirty joke. Look at all the inet porn. The coarsening of society isn't sophistication, but a lack of respect for essential humanity. Every human has to be free enough to accomplish their dreams. Instead we stuff women in boxes (i.e., models have to be thin). Men have to be Adonis! Instead of valuing everyone, "we" as a society turn them in superficial objects to "service" our worst impulses. It's sad. fjohn68 --2-- From: Gerard M. Delaney John, I think that's exactly right. Making people into "things." Isn't that what slavery's all about? And of course, the work of the Adversary. Gerard # # # # # |
From: Sheryl Chung (Class 1996) Hi John, Can you discontinue my receipt of the Jasper Jottings for the current time. My schedule has gotten very heavy for the year and I unable to devote the time I had over the summer to read through all of your nice articles. But do stay in touch. Bye, Sheryl Chung (Class 1996) {JR: Sigh, jilted again! } {JR: For the record, anyone can suspend their own email subscription by just going to the Yahoo Group and setting it to “no mail”. That’s all that I do. (It too much of a hassle to delete and then re-add if and when someone changes their mind. } # # # # # |
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JFound: Pinzon, Roland (1996) (on FRIENDSTER) REPORTING FROM THE FRIENDSTER DESK http://profiles.friendster.com/21166997 Pinzon, Roland (1996) ***Begin Quote*** Roland Pinzon ***End Quote*** {JR: Interesting stuff. Can we make a “match” for him?} # # # # # |
JFound: Martin, Steven [MC1979] (on MARTINDALE) REPORTING FROM THE MARTINDALE DESK http://www.leaheyandjohnson.com/martin.html Martin, Steven [MC1979] ***Begin Quote*** Steven Martin, (Member) born Hackensack, New Jersey,
October 13, 1957; admitted to bar, 1992, New York, New Jersey and U.S.
District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of
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JFound: Hallenback, Cheryl (MC2006) (on FACEBOOK) REPORTING FROM THE FACEBOOK DESK http://manhattan.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32101837 Hallenback, Cheryl (MC2006) ***Begin Quote*** Cheryl Hallenback ***End Quote*** # # # # # |
JFound: Lee, Max (MC2005) (on FACEBOOK) REPORTING FROM THE FACEBOOK DESK http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32102737 Lee, Max (MC2005) ***Begin Quote*** Networks: ***End Quote*** # # # # # |
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http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig7/ellsberg2.html *** begin quote *** They believe we need a different kind of government now, an Executive government essentially, rule by decree, which is what we’re getting with signing statements. Signing statements are talked about as line-item vetoes which is one [way] of describing them which are unconstitutional in themselves, but in other ways are just saying the president says “I decide what I enforce. I decide what the law is. I legislate.” *** end quote *** Yup, “we the people” have fallen asleep at the switch. In the belief that “it cn’t happen here”. Well, it has under our very noses. And, like the Gordian knot, it’s a noose tied very tightly around our neck’s. And, like the Gordian knot, we need a sharp sword to cut through the ‘barbara streisand” and get us back our freedom. |
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