JASPER JOTTINGS Week 14 – 2008 APR 06

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK14.htm

Index

 

ADMINISTRIVIA: 2,153 unique visits

JEMAIL: Cronogue, John (MC1982) remembers Professor Dobbins

JEMAIL: Antenucci, John (MC1959) checks in

JOY: Ghattas, Todd Michael (MC2000) weds

JNEWS: Fenton, Dennis M. (MC????) joins Amira Board of Directors

MObit: Pollack, Ross (MCstaff)

JBlogger: Kelley, Mike (MC2007) remembers Dr. Ross Pollack

JFound: Kahn, Kevin (MC1972) posts on Intel’s blog about the future.

JObit: Merkle, Richard C. (MC????)

JEMAIL: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) remembers Ross Pollack

JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) joins the MC Alumni Yahoo group

JBlogger: Courage, Melissa (MC????) & Kapetenakis, Nick (MC????)

Comment on JEMAIL: Heffernan, Anne (MC1996) wants into LinkedIn Jaspers by Joe Morris

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by doriantm

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by Obama Cartoon: What Muslim Misunderstandings? « DBKP at WordPress

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by mondoreb

Comment on JObit: Keenan, John M. (MC1959) by Linda Keenan

Comment on JFound: Brian Kortovich (MC????) by From an old friend from Omni

 

ADMINISTRIVIA: 2,153 unique visits

FOR THE PRIOR WEEK

http://www.jasperjottings.com

2,153 unique visits

2,929 page views

1.36 page views per visit

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1,827 http://jasperjottings-daily.com

42 http://jasperjottings-weekly.com

758 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribute_Jasper_Jottings/

29 LinkedInJaspers http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/2819/5C65850257C2

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    * Posted on: Sun, Mar 30 2008 6:14 PM

 

JEMAIL: Cronogue, John (MC1982) remembers Professor Dobbins

Dear John,

Certainly this must be the same Professor John Dobbins who taught Marketing and Advertising at Manhattan in the late 70’s and early 80’s?

Odd that there is no mention of that.

Professor Dobbins was a great favorite of the Business School students. He was certainly my favorite professor of my college experience and was a great influence on my career choice. If true, this is a great loss to the Manhattan College community and many will be deeply saddened. May he Rest in Peace.

John Cronogue (’82)

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    * Posted on: Mon, Mar 31 2008 7:03 PM

    * Updated: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:40 PM

 

JEMAIL: Antenucci, John (MC1959) checks in

John,

I finally figured out how your new system works. It is great!

John Antenucci, BS ‘59

Roni and John Antenucci

PO Box 2430 / PMB 2558

Pensacola, FL 32513

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[JR: Great. But it's not "mine". And don't tell those 'business type" Luddites they are still look for the paper subscription option.]

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    * Posted on: Mon, Mar 31 2008 7:10 PM

    * Updated: Fri, Apr 4 2008 6:57 PM

 

JOY: Ghattas, Todd Michael (MC2000) weds

http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=189527&format=html

March 30, 2008

Weddings

The Herald-Mail

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Ghattas-Chambers

Hannah Marie Chambers and Todd Michael Ghattas were married Saturday, June 30, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hagerstown.

The bride is the daughter of John and Louisa Chambers. The bridegroom is the son of Asad and Velda Ghattas.

The bride is a 1999 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School and received a degree in marketing from Towson University, Towson, Md., in 2003. She is employed as a salesperson and designer with OSI in Hagerstown.

The bridegroom is a 1996 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School and received a degree in marketing from Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y. in 2000. He is employed as General Manager of OSI in Hagerstown.

They live in Hagerstown.

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Ghattas, Todd Michael (MC2000)

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    * Posted on: Mon, Mar 31 2008 7:41 PM

    * Updated: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:40 PM

 

JNEWS: Fenton, Dennis M. (MC????) joins Amira Board of Directors

PR Newswire Europe

March 31, 2008 Monday 2:00 PM GMT

Dr. Dennis Fenton and Dr. Steve Kaldor Join Amira Board of Directors

DATELINE: SAN DIEGO March 31

SAN DIEGO, March 31 /PRNewswire/ –

Amira Pharmaceuticals, a small molecule pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of compounds to treat inflammatory disease, today announced the appointment of two additional members to its board of directors: Dennis M. Fenton, Ph.D. and Stephen W. Kaldor, Ph.D.

Dr. Fenton has 30 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience, including over two decades at Amgen where he played an instrumental role in the development of the company into a global, fully-integrated, multi-billion dollar organization. Fenton’s broad background includes executive leadership roles in manufacturing, process development, sales and marketing, operations and quality control. His most recent role at Amgen was as Executive Vice President of Operations.

Fenton holds a B.S. in Biology from Manhattan College and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Rutgers University.

“Dennis is a biotechnology pioneer,” said chief executive officer, Bob Baltera. “His experience and insight from his years at Amgen will be extremely useful for Amira as we plan our future. In addition to Dennis, we are also very pleased that Steve Kaldor will join our board of directors. Steve’s experience in successful start-up companies further deepens our pool of experience and knowledge and I’m sure he will serve as a great partner for us.”

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About Amira

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, Amira Pharmaceuticals is a small molecule pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and early development of compounds to treat inflammatory disease.

The company combines the rigor of a big pharmaceutical company with the ingenuity and energy of a small company, creating an environment for efficient and effective pre-clinical and clinical program decisions. Its scientific founders have successfully worked together for more than a decade and were pivotal in the discovery of a number of inflammatory drugs, including Singulair(R). The drug hunters at Amira are now actively leveraging their history of success to create high-value compounds for the future.

In February 2008, Amira Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKline entered a global agreement for Amira’s FLAP inhibitor program. The deal follows positive phase 1 data from novel product candidate AM103 for the oral treatment of respiratory disease.

Amira has raised $40US million to date from investors including Novo A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark), Avalon Ventures (San Diego, CA), Prospect Ventures (Palo Alto, CA) and Versant Ventures (Menlo Park, CA). For more information, visit http://www.amirapharm.com.

Web site: http://www.amirapharm.com

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LOAD-DATE: April 1, 2008

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Fenton, Dennis M. (MC????)

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    * Posted on: Wed, Apr 2 2008 9:24 PM

    * Updated: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:40 PM

 

MObit: Pollack, Ross (MCstaff)

http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=106841029

Ross Pollack

POLLACK–Ross, 49, passed away on April 1, 2008 due to complications from a stroke. Ross, son of Renee and Herb Pollack, attended Woodlands High School, SUNY Purchase, and Columbia Teachers College. He was the Director of the Specialized Resource Center at Manhattan College, and an advocate for students with disabilities. Ross is survived by his wife Rachel, daughter, Renee, and sister, Janet. Donations may be made to Ehlers Danios National Foundation www.ednf.org

Published in the New York Times on 4/3/2008.

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Pollack, Ross (MCstaff)

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http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=106841029

The Manhattan College alumni community shares your grief at the death of someone who worked to make Jaspers what they could be. We are praying for our loyal helper and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. “No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me”. We are sorry for your loss.

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    * Posted on: Thu, Apr 3 2008 8:42 AM

    * Updated: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:40 PM

 

JBlogger: Kelley, Mike (MC2007) remembers Dr. Ross Pollack

http://dagreatwhitehype.blogspot.com/2008/04/rip.html

RIP

Wednesday, April 2

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Rest in Peace to Dr. Ross Pollack. He was the Director of the Specialized Resource Center at Manhattan College. He did a lot more great things than many of us were probably aware of, but I know that just from the little time I knew him, he was dedicated to MC and it’s students.

Dr. Pollack cared about his friends and through his programs, he helped all of those with special needs, those needing extra assistance with class, and someone like me who needed recommendations for graduate school. In the little time that I spent with Dr. Pollack, he always greeted me with a smile, while replacing “goodbye” with “if you ever need anything let me know.” And as soon as I did need something, he was there to help. I was fortunate enough to offer some help to others through Dr. Pollack’s program for three years, and he definitely embodied the La Sallian tradition of Manhattan College. So I’m sure that today, instead of saying goodbye to MC, he’s letting us all know if we need anything, he’s there.

Posted bymike kelley at 11:45 PM

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Identified as:

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Created by Mike Kelley in early 2007, this blog covers the major pro and college sports, especially focusing on NYC teams. Mike recently graduated from Manhattan College and he hopes to follow in the footsteps of such distinguished alums as Rudy Giuliani, his dad, Jesus, and 2004 second-round NBA draft pick Luis Flores.

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which point to:

http://manhattan.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32100041

That confirms he’s a Jasper.

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Kelley, Mike (MC2007)

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    * Posted on: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:00 PM

 

JFound: Kahn, Kevin (MC1972) posts on Intel’s blog about the future.

http://blogs.intel.com/technology/
2008/04/kevin_kahn_on_redefining_mobil.php

Kevin Kahn on Redefining Mobility: Carry Small, Live Large

posted by Guest Blogger on April 01, 2008

This entry was first posted by Kevin Kahn in the Research@Intel blog.

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Imagine a day when a single device small enough to fit in your pocket has the power of a laptop and can deliver a rich computing, telephony, media, gaming, and Internet experience. Imagine a day when this device knows your tendencies and preferences and can adapt and optimize its interfaces to match what you are doing at any point any time. Imagine a day when this device is not constrained as a standalone unit, but can dynamically become a hybrid combination of other computing and multimedia devices in close proximity. In the labs at Intel, we have been looking at what makes sense for mobility in the future – a vision we refer to as Carry Small, Live Large.

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Dr. Kahn is an Intel Senior Fellow, the corporation’s highest technical position, and currently the Director of the Communications Technology Lab, a corporate advanced development and research lab responsible for radio, optical, and copper physical layer technologies, as well as higher level protocol work. Additionally, he helps drive communications strategies and policy for the corporation. Some of his primary current focuses are broadband access to the home, wireless LANs and PANs, spectrum policy, and related Internet issues. He currently serves on the Commerce Spectrum Advisory Committee, the FCC Technological Advisory Council, the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board of the National Research Council, and on various academic advisory committees. Throughout his 30-year career with Intel, he has worked in system software development, operating systems, processor architecture, and various strategic planning roles. He has held both management and senior individual contributor roles. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Manhattan College, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University.

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Kahn, Kevin (MC1972)

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    * Posted on: Thu, Apr 3 2008 6:00 PM

 

JObit: Merkle, Richard C. (MC????)

ACTIONABLE OBIT: Merkle, Richard C. (MC????) Saddle Brook, NJ EXPIRES 07APR2008

http://www.legacy.com/NorthJersey/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory
&PersonId=106919070

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Richard Merkle

MERKLE Richard C., age 73, of Saddle Brook died Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Born in The Bronx, New York, he lived there before moving to Saddle Brook in 1963. Richard was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School and Manhattan College. He obtained his CPA, and soon thereafter worked for the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC TV), New York City, NY for twenty-five years. In his tenure, he held positions including Financial Controller and Vice President of Finance. He most recently worked for Parmann Mortgage, Ramsey, NJ before his retirement.

He was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, Saddle Brook, NJ, and was a member of Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #2842, Rochelle Park, NJ.

Surviving is his wife Katherine (nee Winnett) Merkle of Saddle Brook, his sons, Richard W. and his wife Laura of Township of Washington, Keith T. of Saddle Brook, and his daughter, Jean Ann and her husband Steven Franza of Murrells Inlet, SC. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Stephanie and Nicholas Franza, Zachary, Christian, Victoria and Wyatt Merkle, and his sisters, Dorothy Fisher of Philadelphia, PA and Eileen O’Mealy of Saddle Brook, NJ.

Visiting, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Funeral Mass will be Monday, 9:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. Entombment to be at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Memorial contributions made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 are appreciated. (www.vpfh.com)

Published in The Record and Herald News on 4/4/2008.

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Guestbook for your comments is at:

http://www.legacy.com/NorthJersey/GB/
GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=106919070

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Merkle, Richard C. (MC????)

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    * Posted on: Fri, Apr 4 2008 6:00 PM

 

JEMAIL: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) remembers Ross Pollack

Dear John,

Today’s NY Times (4/3/08) at page A25 has an Obituary for Dr. Ross Pollack. Dr. Pollack was one of the most caring, understanding men I have met over the years. He was able to do so much for those Manhattan students who needed some help, whether due to a long tern disability, or a short term problem. He made himself available at all times, even providing students with his home phone number. When ever I called him about a problem that a student was having, that I had learned about, he never failed to step in and usually was able to see to it that an appropriate accommodation was made.

He will be missed and it will be very difficult to fill his shoes.

May He Rest In Peace,

Mike

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[JR: Thanks Mike. Caught it.]

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McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

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    * Posted on: Fri, Apr 4 2008 6:00 PM

 

JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) joins the MC Alumni Yahoo group

Presently an insurance agent for KofC. Been receiving your newsletter for over a year and find it interesting. I have had a couple of emails published in the jottings.

Carmine Vaccarino,BEE,’57

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    * Posted on: Fri, Apr 4 2008 6:00 PM

 

JBlogger: Courage, Melissa (MC????) & Kapetenakis, Nick (MC????)

http://thedunesac.blogspot.com/2008/04/go-j-ass-pers.html

The Dunes

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Go J-ASS-PERS

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The Dunes has learned exclusively that some very special visitors are going to be a LaClede Place this weekend!

Old college co-horts of Siobhan’s will be making their way down to the fair city of Atlantic. Melissa Courage and Nick Kapetenakis of Manhattan College fame, are alledgedly coming down this weekend, and thats not all!

Matty Lynch will also be gracing the girls with his presence on Saturday night! Word is the whole entourage will be making a not-so-secret appearance at Game On on Saturday. We were starting to wonder if the girls have given up on their favorite hot spot, glad to hear some things never change!

As always, members of Young Atlantic City, Rhiannon and Tricia will be expected to attend.

Keep checking The Dunes for more updates!

Posted by Paris York at 11:52 AM

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Courage, Melissa (MC????)

Kapetenakis, Nick (MC????)

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    * Posted on: Sat, Apr 5 2008 10:39 AM

 

Comment on JEMAIL: Heffernan, Anne (MC1996) wants into LinkedIn Jaspers by Joe Morris

By Joe Morris

Yours truly (Joe Morris - grad 2/95) has a gig in NYC on the 27th April - the 169 Bar on 169 Broadway

contact email:

JoeChrisMorris@hotmail.com

    * Posted on: Sat, Apr 5 2008 7:08 PM

 

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by doriantm

this cartoon certainly does not reflect any truth……………

What alternate universe do you come from? It most certainly does.

    * Posted on: Fri, Apr 4 2008 12:04 AM

 

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by Obama Cartoon: What Muslim Misunderstandings? « DBKP at WordPress

By Obama Cartoon: What Muslim Misunderstandings? DBKP at WordPress

[...] by Mondoreb image: Jerry Breen , first seen at: jaspar jottings Sources: * Obama: Clearing Up Any Muslim Misunderstandings * CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing [...]

    * Posted on: Thu, Apr 3 2008 10:04 PM

 

Comment on CARTOON: Senator Obama’s evasiveness about his Muslim upbringing by mondoreb

Good job!

Racist?

Racists aren’t interested in the facts; don’t document carefully: they don’t have to.

Nice one…you were ahead of the curve!

    * Posted on: Thu, Apr 3 2008 9:42 PM

 

Comment on JObit: Keenan, John M. (MC1959) by Linda Keenan

By Linda Keenan

The family of John M. Keenan thanks you for your kind thoughts. We have been overwhelmed with cards, letters and e-mails from friends, colleagues and former students. We deeply appreciate your support.

Best Regards,

Linda Keenan

Mary Ann Keenan

Brett Keenan

    * Posted on: Mon, Mar 31 2008 7:16 PM

 

Comment on JFound: Brian Kortovich (MC????) by From an old friend from Omni

By From an old friend from Omni

Brian, don’t ever give up, there are people from Omni that support you and believe in you. You are special, you are a start, and you know it. Go get your dream and don’t give up until you do.

    * Posted on: Sun, Mar 30 2008 10:52 AM

 

 

"Bon courage a vous tous"

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