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19 Feb 2008
Dear CIC,
I would like to announce my engagement to Miss Susan Moore
(no relation!!!!) of
I also met a fellow Jasper recently who would like to receive Jasper Jottings. He is Nick Manos (class of 1976) and he can be reached at {Extraneous Deleted}.
Kevin Moore
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Moore, Kevin [MC1980]
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[JR: Congrats. And, I hope the bride to be shows all that compassion as she corrects all your flaws. :-) I’ll extend Jasper Nick an invite to the “fun” of Jottings. ]
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http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/berniemiklasz/story/7383E4A8273C2AF9862573F10010F927?OpenDocument
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On March 8,
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Nice to see a “values statement”; even if no one else notices.
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http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080219/20080219006091.html?.v=1
Press Release Source: Luminus
Management, LLC
Luminus Management Nominates Minority Slate of Four
Directors for TransAlta Corporation’s Board
Tuesday February 19, 10:35 am ET
Director Nominees Have Significant Unregulated Power, Project Management And Financial Experience
Minority Slate Would Strengthen Board, Take Proactive Steps To Enhance Value
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luminus Management, LLC and LS Power (collectively “Luminus Group”), TransAlta Corporation’s (TSX: TA - News) (NYSE: TAC - News) (the “Company”) largest shareholder with approximately 8% of the Company’s outstanding shares, today announced that it has nominated four highly qualified individuals for election to TransAlta’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2008 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2008. The nominees are William Rockford, Richard Smith, Theodore Babcock and Jonathan Barrett.
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Mr. Babcock has served as CFO and Treasurer of several power
and utility companies, where his responsibilities included capital raising,
risk management and key roles in M&A and dispositions. Mr. Babcock was a
Managing Director at Laurel Hill Capital Partners (1999-2006), which led a
group of investors in the acquisition of TNP Enterprises in the first leveraged
buyout of a utility. He also served as CFO of TNP Enterprises (2000-2005) where
he helped transition the company through electric market deregulation in
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About the Luminus Group:
Luminus Management
Founded in 2002, Luminus Management is the Investment Advisor to two investment partnerships – Luminus Energy Partners Master Fund, Ltd. and Luminus Asset Partners, LP. Luminus Management focuses primarily on investing in independent power and utility securities. The investment partnerships to which Luminus Management is Investment Advisor have approximately $1.4 billion of equity under management.
LS Power
Founded in 1990, LS Power is a fully integrated development, investment and asset management group with a proven track record of successful development activities, operations management and commercial contract origination and optimization. As a developer, LS Power has successfully developed gas-fired facilities and coal-fired facilities representing over 7,000 MW of total capacity, and is currently developing more than 6,000 MW of coal, natural gas and renewable power generation facilities. LS Power currently owns and manages three natural gas-fired power generation facilities representing approximately 1,765 MW. LS Power has purchased eighteen power generation projects with approximately 11,800 MW of generation capacity and manages two investment funds with approximately $4.3 billion of committed equity capital.
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Dear John,
I believe that Ted is
a member of the Class of 1976.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike.
Much appreciated. ]
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Babcock, Theodore (MC1976)
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http://www.gvnews.com/articles/2008/02/19/obituaries/obits02.txt
GERALD F. ERWIN
Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:10 PM MST
passed away on Feb. 16, 2008, at
his home in
Jerry was born on Oct. 3, 1932, in
He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served for two and a half years, attaining the rank of Airman First Class.
Following the service, he attended
Jerry worked 32 years for the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg as head if the psychology department. He also taught at Waddam’s Hall Seminary and Mater Dei College as a part-time instructor for a number of years.
As he was also a certified school psychologist, Jerry
consulted with the
Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed golfing and boating, but his greatest gift was making friends. He was a very kind and non-judgmental and was well liked by all he met.
He is survived by Mary Ann, his wife of 35 years; and four
children: Tom (
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Grace Vallose Erwin; and a son Richard.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb.
21, 2008, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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Dear John,
I believe that Jerry
is a member of the Class of 1960.
May he Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike.
Much appreciated. ]
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Erwin, Gerald “Jerry” F. (MC1960)
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http://nichecreator.com/popvideo/Manhattan-College.htm
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Contents
* 1 History
o 1.1
* 2 Academics
* 3 Athletics
* 4 Infrastructure
* 5 Transportation
* 6 Notable alumni
o 6.1 Academia
o 6.2 Arts and Literature
o 6.3 Business
o 6.4 Entertainment
o 6.5 Journalism
o 6.6 Law, Government and Public Policy
o 6.7 Math and Science
o 6.8 Religion
o 6.9 Sports
* 7 See also
* 8 References
* 9 External link
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[JR: Looks like a composite scraping site. Will refer to the powers that be if they think it reflects badly on MC. (I do.)]
[JR: C’n’D letter sent!]
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http://seanmarshall.blogspot.com
Normalcy…kind of
from
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Someone once told me, er… “Someone
once told me, YOUTH is wasted on the young.” His name is Tim McIntee, my former lacrosse coach. Funny he should have
said that, because I used that very philosophy as a reason to officially leave
the
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Marshall, Sean (MC2011?)
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http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Blair/banaras-real-and-coincidental.html
best let it in, dat b*tch
be crazy.
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As I was standing and watching, I started speaking with an
Indian boy there about the ritual and accompanying beliefs. After a while, he
invites me to his family’s silk factory. I don’t intend on buying any sarees until the end of my trip, and I tell him as much,
but
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[JR: Maybe a Jasper at the other end of this blog?]
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From: Plaxo Pulse
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:35 PM
To: Jasper Reinke
Subject: Nancy Maksomski added you as a business
connection on Pulse
Nancy Maksomski wants to add you as a business connection on Pulse.
To accept this connection request, go to:
http://pulse.plaxo.com
Thanks!
The Pulse team
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[JR: Accepted – of course.]
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Maksomski, Nancy (MC1998)
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From: Michael F. McEneney [MC1953]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:50 PM
To: John Reinke
Subject: Fw: Frank Feeney Wake/Funeral Info
Dear John,
There is an Obituary in the 2/20/08 Edition of the NY Daly News for Frank Feeney, the 50 year old son of Grace Feeney the long time cheerful voice of The Manhattan College Alumni Office. I know that many Alums have met Grace and many more have spoken to her on the phone.
I am sure that Grace would appreciate the prayers of all for Frank and his young family.
I have a copy of the Obit if you need it.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
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HUMAN RESOURCES
MEMORANDUM
February 18, 2008
To The
It is with deepest regret that we inform you of the death of Francis (Frank) Feeney, beloved son of Grace Feeney / Alumni Relations.
Wake: William’s Funeral Home
5628 Broadway
Thursday, February 21st 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, February 22nd 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Funeral: St. Margaret’s of Cortona
452 West 260th Street
Bronx, NY
Saturday, February 23rd 10:45 a.m. Mass
Condolences may be sent to:
Grace Feeney
Phone:
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http://www.telegram.com/article/20080221/NEWS/802210392/1002/BUSINESS
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Seeing a career in the window Window
replacement business has clear sailing
CEO has suggestions on how to succeed
By Patricia J. James STAFF REPORTER
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NORTHBORO— Until he was 18, John K. Esler thought he might follow in his father’s footsteps and become an engineer.
“I went home and said no to
Now 44, he has grown a business with zero revenue to $20
million in just over three years. As president and chief executive officer ofRenewal by Andersen, Mr. Esler
said his next goal is to get to $32 million in one year. No single office in
the window business in the country has reached $30 million, he said. The
Renewal by
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[JR: One can only wonder what might have been? ]
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http://www.legacy.com/SPTimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=103975767
William James McCann Sr.
McCANN, William James Sr. 63, of
Published in the
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Dear John,
I believe that William
is a member of the Class of 1967.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike.
Much appreciated. ]
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McCann, William James Sr. (MC1967)
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ACTIONABLE OBIT: DeSacia, Eamon (MC????)
http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=103982179
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Eamon Desacia
DeSacia, Eamon
DeSacia, Eamon,
39, of Port Washington, formerly of Guilderland, passed away suddenly Monday,
February 18, 2008 while vacationing in Boca Raton, Fla. Eamon
was the beloved husband of Caryn; devoted and loving
father of Morgan (6) and Avery (2). He was the beloved son of Nuala and James DeSacia of
Guilderland; devoted son-in-law of Irwin and Lois Sandler
of
He attended Mont Pleasant H.S. through 1985, graduated from
Guilderland in 1986. He attended
Eamon was an avid sports fan. He
regularly attended
Services 10 a.m. Sunday, I.J. Morris
Funeral Home,
Anyone wishing, send donations payable to “In trust for
Morgan and Avery DeSacia” send to: Goldstein &
Garber Attorney’s at Law,
Published in the
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Guestbook for your comments is at:
http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=103982179
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Dear John,
I believe that Eamon is a member of the Class of 1991.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike.
Much appreciated. ]
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Desacia, Eamon (MC1991)
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ACTIONABLE OBIT: Brennan, Robert J. (MC1958)
http://www.legacy.com/CTPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=104045185
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Robert J. Brennan
BRENNAN
Robert J. Brennan, age 71, beloved husband of 49 years to
Helen Brennan, son of the late James and Madelyn Brennan, passed away
peacefully Thursday, February, 21, 2008. Bob was a 1954 graduate of
He enjoyed a great career, most recently retiring in 2004 as
President and CEO of The American Institute For
Foreign Study, as well as a 30 year career in public accounting with Ernst
& Young, retiring as a partner in 1988. Most recently, Bob had also been
serving as Chairman of The Board of Trustees of Richmond, The American
University in
Bob had an immense love for travel with his wife, Helen and his family, reading, all sports, singing, music, clowns, candles, flowers, children and God. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Bob and his wife, Andrea, and Kevin and his wife, Anne; his four grandchildren, Kevin and his wife, Cassandra, Corinne, Bobby and Andrew; his brother, Jim and sister-in-law, Barbara; and his sister-in-law, Mary Ellen. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Joan and Mary; his brother-in-law, John; many nieces, nephews, good friends; and colleagues. Bob was predeceased by his brother, John in 2004.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Bob’s life will be
held Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. meeting DIRECTLY in St. Pius X
Church,
Published in the
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Guestbook for your comments is at:
http://www.legacy.com/CTPost/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=104045185
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From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 11:39 PM
To: Jasperfjohn Reinke
Subject: More knot tying in the offing!
Dear John,
My grand daughter, Lauren Johnson ‘05 sent me this
announcement of the engagement of Victoria A. Farley (class of ‘05) and
Christopher Prunty (class of ‘05) No date has been
set as of yet, but it will be before the year ends. Chris graduated from the
This is some good news for a change.
Mike
[JR: Indeed. It’s great blessing.]
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From: Anne Heffernan [MC1996]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:50 PM
To: Reinkefj
Subject: I would like to join your group; my membership is pending approval
Good day Mr Reinke.
I am a fellow graduate of
Regards,
Anne Heffernan
[JR: Sure. The more the merrier!]
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Heffernan, Anne (MC1996)
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LinkedIn
Kevin Muller, a Classmate at
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Hi John,
I found your blog interesting (and amusing) when I was searching for the link to the LinkedIn Jaspers group.
I am a
Cheers,
Kevin
[JR: Of course, always glad to do the Vulcan mind meld on LinkedIn.
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Muller, Kevin (MC1982)
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LinkedIn
ANSWERS Ask a Question
• Steve Forlini wrote: RE: Has anyone tested the “liveliness” of their LinkedIn “network”?
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Hi John,
Nope, haven’t tested it.
Steve
Class of 83′
Question Details:
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Has anyone tested the “liveliness” of their LinkedIn “network”?
http://reinkefaceslife.com/2007/12/01/linkedin-results-of-my-one-month-test-on-liveliness-37-im-disappointed/
LINKEDIN: Results of my one month test on “liveliness” — 37%! I’m disappointed
Saturday, December 1, 2007
On November 1st, I hit upon the idea of “Liveliness” testing of my LinkedIn “network”.
(We can chat why my “LinkedIn network” is NOT my “network”. And, if what one does with LinkedIn is “networking”. It’s not Lucht’s version of face to face networking. But, it is doing “something”. Just don’t know if it should be called “networking” except in the loosest sense of the word.)
Is anyone aware of any formal testing of LinkedIn networking? All I ever see is anecdotal stories. Any one applying Six Sigma to LinkedIn?
Thanks,
fjohn
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