http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK37.html
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http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2008/08-117.shtml
USCCB News Release
08-117
August 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bishops Ask Catholics To Pray Election Novena
Joan Rosenhauer, Associate Director for the USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, said that the special novena is part of “the bishops’ campaign to help Catholics develop well-formed consciences for addressing political and social questions.” The bishops issued their statement on forming consciences for faithful citizenship in November 2007.
Helen Osman, USCCB Secretary of Communications, expressed hope that the novena could help “Catholics enter into prayerful reflection as they prepare to vote.” Seventy-one percent of all visitors to the USCCB’s web site download the free podcasts of the daily NAB readings. These same visitors are encouraged to use the novena podcast for prayer. Osman said that the USCCB wants to support Catholics as they weigh pre-election issues and that “providing a prayer resource on the Web can help us focus on our common values and identity as Catholics.” The novena emphasizes the dignity of life, justice, and peace.
The Novena for Faithful Citizenship runs for nine days and can be used consecutively, one day each week, for nine days prior to the election, or “in any way that works best for a community or individual,” said Rosenhauer.
The novena will be available for download until the election and it can be downloaded online at http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/resources/podcasts.
For other Faithful Citizenship resources and materials visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
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[JR: It would seem to me that D's, R's, or just us L's, need to elevate the level of discourse. Winning isn't the only thing; it's how you win. We have serious issues and we need serious solutions present by the candidates. We have a right to demand forcefully answers to PROPER questions. O should explain his vote on Infanticide; a serious moral issue. McC should explain specifically how he will lower taxes; serious trust issue, because we been fooled by both Clinton and Bush41. Biden should explain his law school plagerism which indicates a serious character flaw. Palin should explain how she is a credible President substitute; especially in foreign policy issues. As a Libertarian, I vote 'small government' all the time with no illusion that I'll have any impact. I won't even tell people they SHOULD vote. That's a decision of conscience each of us has to make on their own. A little prayer might help one to see things more clearly.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Sep 7 2008 12:43 PM
FROM FACEBOOK: Cunniffe, Clare (MC1981)
http://www.new.facebook.com/
event.php?eid=30386775810&ref=mf
Long
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When: 8:00AM Wednesday, November
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communities without fear of violence, have equal voices in the political
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For information or to RSVP, contact directly the LI Fund
office at
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* Posted on: Sun, Sep 7 2008 9:32 PM
From: Stebbins, Donald M.
(MC1961)
Date: September 7, 2008 5:51:18 PM EDT
To: “
Subject: Giuliani And Breen
Dear Jasper
I was very disappointed to see that fellow Jasper Rudy Giuliani join with Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin in making insulting attacks on the social action arm of the US Catholic bishops, the Campaign for Human Development.
I was also sorry to see cartoonist and
Many Catholics across the country were outraged by Giuliani’s and Palin’s remarks. (see below)
It is very discouraging to see fellow
Sincerely,
Donald M Stebbins
BS 1961
[JR: (1) I'm disappointed that Rudy as a Jasper is on the wrong side of the abortion issue and IMHO on the wrong side of the liberty issue. All these politicians some how have the quaint notion that they can tell us what to do and rob us to fund it (i.e., taxes are merely theft). (2) I'm disappointed that the Chuch has bought into the meme of gooferment. Hook, line, and sinker. I firmly beleive that they lost their way back in the days of the French monarchy. So, "Human Development", like "Social Justice", has become a code word for more socialistic Government welfare. Slavery was more charitable. At least the Plantation Master had a vested interest in HEALTHY slaves. (3) I am disapointed that Jerry hasn't enraged more Jaspers. :-) I think he's really sort of apolitical. Skewing the targets as they appear. You have to think his Hillary toon is a hoot and absolutely true. I remember how the MC hierarchy didn't like Jasperman critizing tuition hikes, ROTC, and prices in the cafeteria. So, I'm sure if you keep reading, he'll annoy you even more with his next creation. I can't wait. I've even tried my hand at politcial satire. http://reinkefaceslife.com/2008/09/07/political-my-impression-of-ms-palins-speech/ http://tinyurl.com/5t784c ... ROFL at my own humor. Thanks for a great thought-provoking email. It's going to be a fun 60 days. Sadly, I don't think anything will change. Except we'll pay more taxes for more gooferment! Sigh.]
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Catholics Outraged by Palin Insults
http://catholicsforobama.blogspot.com/2008/09/catholics-outraged-by-palin-insults.html
Palin Continues to Smear Catholic Action
Catholics across the country continue to be outraged by Republican politician Sarah Palin who repeated her smear against Catholic Action by mocking Barack Obama’s service as director of a community group sponsored by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (an arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) and led by eight Catholic parishes on the South Side of Chicago.
First, the Dallas Morning News gives us the facts on the background:
Starting at age 23, Obama ran a faith-based charity called the Developing Communities Project.
It was made up of eight Catholic parishes when he got there
and had one staff member. He was its director, meaning he was in charge. He
made decisions about it, including staffing, budgets, etc. And when he left in
1988 to go to law school, he had grown its budget from $70,000 to $400,000, its
staff from 1 to 13 people. More important, he created a job training program
for this community and a college prep tutoring program. As mayor [of Wasilla, Palin] built a hockey rink/rec
center using eminent domain (because apparently there just isn’t enough land in
Now for the attacks on this Catholic sponsored social action
initiative. At the Republican Party National Convention, Palin
and ex-
Joe Klein’s take on this: This is what Palin
and Giuliani were mocking. They were making fun of a young man’s decision “to
serve a cause greater than himself,” in the words of
A Midwestern Catholic leader wrote: In an
stunning insult to 76.9 million Americans, another politician continues the
republican bias towards Catholics. Sarah Palin’s
acceptance speech scoffed at work that her opponent had done in the 1980s for
the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. She belittled Democratic
presidential nominee Barack Obama’s
experience as a community organizer in Catholic parishes on the South Side of
Chicago, work he undertook instead of pursuing a lucrative career on Wall
Street. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has operated the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development, its domestic anti-poverty and social justice
program, since 1969. In 1986, the Bishops issued Economic Justice for All:
Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the US Economy, which said,
“Human dignity can be realized and protected only in community.” Senator Obama worked in several Catholic parishes, supported by the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development, helping to address severe joblessness
and housing needs in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods of
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[CIC Technical Note: Jasper Stebbins message had to be rescued from the 1AND1 Spam Filters, and again from the MacBookAir's. So there is something about the message that looks to the filters as spam. I mention this not as a reflection ont he message, but as a 'heads up' to all email users. All the service providers, Comcast included, have aggressive anti-spam efforts. I know Comcast has a slew of people and partners workign on it. Here's a rule of thumb, if you don't see your email in the daily feed or in the weekly issue, you can 100% assume that it has "fallen off the table" somewhere. You probably want to treat email as the lossy medium it can be. I pubish EVERYTHING, unless asked not to. (It happens from time to time.) So if you don't see yours, please let me know.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Sep 8 2008 6:58 AM
http://repohl.blogspot.com/2008/09/vote-of-young.html
Saturday, September 6, 2008
THE VOTE OF THE YOUNG
February 7, 2008
“I was surprised that so many voted for
Nicole McCabe teaches social studies at
{Extraneous Deleted}
“The voting on the issues was very interesting,” McCabe
remarked as she reviewed the numbers with her colleague Michael Brady, the
school’s development director, who collaborated with her on the project. (Both
are 2005 graduates of
As for the candidates, the overwhelming vote for Democrats was expected, since almost all the voters in this district are registered Democrats. “Parental influence is a large factor,” Brady noted. “Many students tell me that politics are discussed often at home.” McCabe agreed: “Lots of times during our discussions, kids would say, ‘Yes, but my mom says . . . .’”
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Brady, Michael (MC2005)
McCabe, Nicole (MC2005)
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* Posted on: Mon, Sep 8 2008 9:46 PM
http://www.cnybj.com/index.php?id=188&tx_ttnews%5Btt_new
s%5D=8767&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=1&cHash=b3d04a4fac
http://tinyurl.com/5tevjv
ENGINEERING
Michael B. Turri has joined RobsonWoese Inc. as project manager.Turri
brings 30 years of engineering and management experience to RobsonWoese.He
holds an M.B.A. from SUNY Buffalo and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical
engineering from
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Dear
I believe that Michael is a member of the Class of 1970.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Turri, Michael B. (MC????)
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* Posted on: Mon,
Sep 8 2008 9:54 PM
* Updated: Thu, Sep 11 2008 8:41 AM
http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/
article?AID=2008809070348
http://tinyurl.com/6y63hx
Clint Williams Jr.
64, friend, son, brother, Picatinny retiree
September 7, 2008
WHARTON — Clint Williams Jr. died on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008,
at
Clint grew up and lived in Wharton his whole life.
He graduated from
He was a contracting officer and procurement branch chief at Picatinny Arsenal, retiring in 2000. Throughout his years at Picatinny and during his retirement, he was an avid golfer, car enthusiast, sportsman, and most of all, a good friend to many.
Clint maintained close relationships with a number of friends with whom he had grown up, worked, and enjoyed his golf and other hobbies. He was there for his friends whenever they needed him and they were there for him whenever he needed them, right up until he died. Clint was similarly a loyal and caring friend to his family. He will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by his father, Clint Williams Sr. of Wharton; and his brother, Jerry Williams of Succasunna; along with Jerry’s wife, Debra and their two daughters, Jennifer and Lindsey.
He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Burnside) Williams.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery on Wednesday, Sept.
10 at noon. Hours of visitation at the Bermingham
Funeral Home,
Offer condolences at www.BerminghamFH.com.
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* Posted on: Mon, Sep 8 2008 10:04 PM
From:
Date: September 8, 2008 3:59:35 PM EDT
To: Jasper reinke
Subject: Reply on Nancy Pelosi
8 SEPTEMBER 2008
To reply to Mike Toner,
Re: Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, D.,
Mike Toner found the bishops’ statement offensive, in that he wanted the bishops to allow Speaker Pelosi some leeway on her understanding of the church’s position on when human life begins. I find the Speaker’s position offensive.
First, the Speaker of the House has a different, almost
unique constitutional duty to succeed to the Presidency if both the president
and vice president are unable to perform.
Therefore, Nancy Pelosi represents, in some fashion, ALL the people of the United States,
including the largest church body, the Roman Catholics at 67,515, 016 people
according to Wikipedia. Catholics represent some 22 to 24 per cent of
the population, depending upon your overall population estimates. Therefore, as Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, should
be well aware of the stand of the largest church (just because of size alone)on matters such as conception, abortion, the life issues,
LGBT issues, etc. Otherwise, she is NOT
representing her constituency, which is the entire
As an individual Catholic, she should also be aware of what HER church teaches. Her actions, her words, show that she does not know. Is this not offensive to you as a Catholic? Does she even care about us Catholics? Or, are we just a thorn in her side, being not so gentle a reminder of her Italian heritage?
Secondly, the Speaker does not to care to be corrected and acknowledge the Church’s stated position on conception and life. Bill Donohue of the Catholic League, reports,
“Nineteen Catholic members of the House have publicly asked Pelosi to ‘correct the public record’ on this issue. Her steadfast refusal to do so is keeping this matter alive. One wonders what it will take to get her to retract her comments before more damage is done to the Catholic Church, to her and to the Democratic Party.”
Thirdly, I feel that if she can not even keep up with her
own Church on currently important issues, is she smart enough to keep up with
smaller world-wide issues? Let me
propose a scenario. Suppose Catholic
Poland invaded
When she is not clear on fundamental issues from her own background, how can she be trusted on less obvious issues?
Sorry, Mike, I think you would be better off writing the Speaker of the House rather than lambasting the bishops…and, by the way, I have been in the Boston Archdiocese (BAD), since 1969 and I want to know why Bernard Cardinal Law is not in jail. (See, for example, Peter Lawler’s book, “The Faithful Departed: The Collapse Of Boston’s Catholic Culture, 2008).
Sincerely,
NJIT, MS.E.E., 1969
Life Senior Member IEEE
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Rooney,
[JR: Nothing like politics, religion, sex,
religion, and ... ... to bring the Jaspers out. I think that political
and religious leadership we have been allowing to lead us is morally and vision
challenged. For supposedly 'smart' people they are extremely dumb. Measuring
just on results! Two quick examples: (1) Inflation gives the politicians an
ever increasing supply of money to spend to buy votes. It comes at the expense
of the poor and anyone on fixed income. Dumb idea. And
we let them get away with it. It permits the growth of the gooferment, without
them having to raise the money to pay for the welfare warfare state. (2) The
Church recognized the threat of the gooferment to
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* Posted on: Tue, Sep 9 2008 6:37 AM
http://www.bioregionnews.com/issues/2_35/
bioregion_newsmakers/149267-1.html
http://tinyurl.com/5lxw34
Tom Jones Joins Diversified Project Management as Senior Project Manager
Tom Jones has joined Diversified Project Management as a
senior project manager. The firm represents commercial property owners
throughout
Jones will work from DPM’s office
in
As senior project manager, Jones will be responsible for
managing, consulting and executing projects for a variety of clients, including
several projects at
Jones has more than 22 years of project management and business development expertise in the healthcare and environmental systems industries, and is a certified project management professional.
Prior to joining DPM, Jones was project manager at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, where he was responsible for a variety of renovation projects ranging from $10,000 to $3,000,000, including the ambulatory surgery center, cath labs, family birthing center, patient room renovations, pharmacy, and medical records department, among others.
Jones also worked as project executive at American Construction Group, and as project manager for Babcock Power. He has also held multiple positions with ABB Combustion Engineering, including project manager, chief consultant, director of international licensing operations and joint ventures, and director of product development.
Jones is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, where he received a MSci
in civil engineering. He also holds an MBA degree from the
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Dear
I believe that Tom is a member of the Class of 1967.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Jones, Tom [MC1967]
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* Posted on: Tue,
Sep 9 2008 12:48 PM
* Updated: Thu, Sep 11 2008 10:42 AM
http://naturalgas.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/
advances-in-small-scale-lng-technology-provide-user-options/
http://tinyurl.com/6j8khr
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Ron Cascone
Nexant Inc.
World-scale cryogenic LNG liquefaction and handling facilities (400-14,000 tonnes/day) are designed to produce LNG for transportation by ship from remote high-volume fields to high-volume markets.
Similar liquefier designs have been adapted in cryogenic small-scale liquefaction (SSL) systems to make and store lesser amounts of LNG for “peakshaving,” that is, vaporizing to supply supplemental gas during the seasonal and shorter-term demand spikes that occur in most local distribution and transport gas pipeline systems.
Besides for peakshaving, SSL can provide LNG as a regular or switching fuel in industrial, commercial, or utility burners, or for fueling vehicles.
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Author
Ron Cascone is manager of special
projects, utilities and environmental, for Nexant
Inc.,
Cascone is a chemical engineer
with more than 38 years of industrial experience in the process and energy
industries. He holds a BChE from
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Dear
I believe that Ron is a member of the Class of 1965.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Cascone, Ron (MC1965)
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* Posted on: Wed,
Sep 10 2008 9:48 PM
* Updated: Thu, Sep 11 2008 8:41 AM
http://jasperjottings-daily.com/about/911s-jasper-fatalities/
Jasper Jottings has never forgotten; even seven years later.
Requiescat In Pacem
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* Posted on: Thu, Sep 11 2008 7:43 AM
From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: September 11, 2008 1:31:13 AM EDT
To: Reinke, F
Subject: Retreat - Update
Dear
The Retreat Team met at the College on Wednesday night and mailed the last reminder, together with directions to the Retreat House. We also included a list of those nearly 50 men who had sent in their deposit. It looks as if there will be a good group, as some who have indicated that they will attend have not sent their check yet. We still have room for more!
Any one interested can call my brother Ed at
Best,
Mike
[JR: That's mighty generous offer. Hopefuly, some more folks will drop by for the "fun". Wonder if there can be, will ever be, and internet version. :-) For us shy and retiring folks. In any event, regards to all and I look forward to your 'after action' report.]
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* Posted on: Thu, Sep 11 2008 8:04 AM
JOB PLACEMENT DIRECTOR
September 10, 2008
NAME: William Hill
AGE: 56
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in theology from St. Peter’s
College; master’s degree in religious studies from
HOMETOWN: Howell
EMPLOYER:
JOB DESCRIPTION: I’m the assistant dean of placement and student employment. I’m responsible for the university department charged with providing assistance to students and alumni seeking career-related information and employment. My staff and I offer guidance on resume writing, interview coaching, job search strategies, networking and career counseling.
I work with local and regional employers who seek to hire our students and graduates, which can include posting job vacancies and hosting career fairs. My office also coordinates hiring for student employees who work on campus.
HOW DID YOU GET YOUR JOB? After college, I wanted to begin a career in Biblical archaeology, but could not break into the field without a Ph.D. Then, a friend from St. Peter’s College recommended me for an assistant director’s job in their career planning office, where she worked.
I took the position to pay the bills, but grew to realize later how much I liked working with students and helping them plan their careers.
A few years later, I was sitting in my office at St. Peter’s College when the phone rang. It was from a staffer at Monmouth who was calling around to colleagues announcing an opening in their career services office. I applied and got the job. That was 31 years ago. So for me, in both cases, my career was helped by networking with people in the profession.
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Hill, William [MC????]
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* Posted on: Thu, Sep 11 2008 9:49 AM
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-Averill/84138056
William J. Averill
1913 - 2008
William was born on March 15, 1913 and passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
William was last known to be living in
He graduated with a BS degree from
Visiting Hours will be on Friday, September 12th from 4:00
to 8:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31,
Memorials may be made to: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic
Church,
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Averill, William J. [MC1935]
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* Posted on: Thu, Sep 11 2008 7:07 PM
http://www.monmouth.edu/academics/schools/business/admin.asp
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Frederick J. Kelly
Dean
Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Economics, Finance, International Business,
B.A., Economics,
SPECIAL INTERESTS: International Finance, Healthcare
Administration & Higher Education Administration
OFFICE PHONE:
FAX: 732-263-5105
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http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu/~fkelly/
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Frederick J. Kelly, Ph.D.
Dean:
The Monmouth University Home Page for Dean Frederick J. Kelly
Message from the Dean:
Let me begin by saying that it is both a personal pleasure
and a professional privilege for me to serve as Dean of the
Yet despite this emphasis on teaching, most of the faculty have over the past several years established themselves as important scholarsin their respective fields. Their work has been published in a number of major journals, the proceedings of national and international conferences, books and other outlets.
In addition to a dedicated and productive faculty, we are blessed with an active and involved Business Council. The members of the Business Council have dedicated not only financial resources to the School, but have also given generously of their time and expertise in support of both our students and our programs. We are very grateful for this exceptional resource. Among the contributions of our Business Council are the Mentoring Program, in which Business Council members mentor junior and senior students on job search techniques, career paths, etc., and our “480″ Project, in which students are invited in as project consultants on real life business problems.
Students are also exposed throughout the year to a variety
of “real world” experts. Notable among these are the Fall Finance Symposium,
the H.R. Young Lecture Series, the Accounting Club Speakers Series, the Finance
Club Speaker Series, etc. Through our annual Stakeholders Conference students,
alumni, faculty and members of the business community spent a full morning
discussing the
As the Dean of the School I look forward to working with you
as we pursue a vigorous program of new initiatives and new development for the
Thank you.
Professional Degrees:
Faculties of Political Science, Philosophy and Pure Science
Fields: Economics, Finance and International Business
Major Field: Economics
Primary Research Interests:
International Finance, Healthcare Administration & Higher Education Administration
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* Posted on: Thu, Sep 11 2008 7:56 PM
Posting on Facebook by Buran, Bill (MC1999)
[JR: It's sort of like email. No?]
http://www.new.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=24623519547
http://tinyurl.com/4lrl7h
Who the Fed really bailed out?…
Today at 11:30am
Bad for us
How is the deal cobbled together by Treasury Secretary Henry
Paulson, the former Goldman Sachs (GS, news, msgs)
CEO, bad for
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[JR: Jasper Bill was on a roll. Bottom line it wasn't us!]
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* Posted on: Fri, Sep 12 2008 7:22 PM
Friday, September 12, 2008
Two New Faces at Marcus & Millichap
MARCO LALA JOINS
The former partner at Massey Knakal Realty brings more than 10 years of experience to his new position
NEW YORK, N.Y.– Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has hired Marco Lala (top right photo) as an associate vice president investments in the Manhattan office, according to Edward Jordan, (middle left photo) regional manager of the Manhattan office.
“Marco is one of the most active investment specialists in
The Bronx, northern
As an associate vice president investments, Lala will handle a variety of property types, including multi-family, commercial, retail, industrial and vacant land investment sales.
“I’m very excited about joining the
“The resources and tools offered by the
Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Lala was a partner at Massey Knakal Realty, where he spearheaded the company’s expansion effort in the outer Boroughs.
Under his leadership, Lala and his partners grew the office from 20 staff members to nearly 200 brokers and support staff.
In 2007, Lala had the
second-highest number of transactions of any investment sales agent at Massey Knakal. In 2006, he generated one of the largest
commissions in that firm’s 20-year history with the sale of a 22-building Bronx
and
Lala’s first job in commercial
real estate was with Marcus & Millichap in 1997.
He graduated from
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Dear
I believe
that Marco is a member of the class of 1988.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Lala, Marco [MC1988]
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* Posted on: Fri,
Sep 12 2008 10:04 PM
* Updated at press
time
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/York-Telecom-898733.html
http://tinyurl.com/4srueq
Sep 10, 2008 16:00 ET
Additions Bring Strategic Financial Background to the Company
EATONTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire - September 10, 2008) - York Telecom, a leading worldwide provider of visual communications services and solutions, today announced that Robert Harris has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Harris brings with him 35 years of operations-focused financial experience at private start-up businesses as well as larger established companies.
“Bob has tremendous experience in the financial, technology, and operational realms,” said Ron Gaboury, President of York Telecom. “We are confident his broad expertise will contribute to our company’s continued growth and stability.”
Previously Mr. Harris served as Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, as well as Corporate Secretary, of LSSi
Corp., an international business to business marketer of worldwide telephony
sourced databases. At LSSi, he directed the finance
and administrative functions and board of director administration. He received
a BS in Economics from
“I look forward to being a part of York Telecom and working with the rest of the management team as we implement financial and operational strategies,” said Harris. “I hope to make a positive contribution to the company’s growth agenda.”
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About
York Telecom is a leading provider of visual communication
services and solutions for Global 5000 companies, as well as Government,
Education and Medical segments. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered
in
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Dear
I believe that Robert is a member of
the Class of 1970.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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* Posted on: Fri,
Sep 12 2008 10:16 PM
* Updated at press time
http://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/
2008/09/military_honors_1.html
http://tinyurl.com/64ca3u
Community news, local nightlife, real estate & more from
Military Honors
by Staff Report/Somerset Reporter
Saturday September 13, 2008, 12:59 PM
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Martin R. Viera graduated from the
Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National
Guard Base,
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Viera, Martin R. [MC1993]
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* Posted on: Sat, Sep 13 2008 6:29 PM
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_37/
b4099087568542.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
http://tinyurl.com/68yf3w
Fair Value September 4, 2008, 5:00PM EST
Why American Savers Have Drawn
the Short Straw
There are painfully real
reasons why
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American savers, take a bow. This is your moment of
vindication. Your hour of glory. And you earned it (in
a manner of speaking).
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Good for you! Your reward: injurious savings yields,
inflationary rot, and election-season neglect, all served up with a dollop of
institutional insecurity.
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Indeed, a year ago, a six-month certificate of deposit
earned, on average, 3.53%, according to Bankrate.com (RATE). Today, that’s down
to 2.03%. A one-year CD that earned 3.75% at this point in 2007 was offered for
as little as 1.92% in April, before inching up to its present 2.38%. It’s
hardly a secret that banks are only able to pay out such pittances thanks to
depositors’ knee-jerk desire for security: “Hey, I might be earning crumbs on
my cash, but at least I’m not losing money.”
Sure you are. Wholesale inflation has soared 9.8% in the
past 12 months, the highest clip since 1981. The more widely cited consumer
price index jumped to 5.6%. In other words, while your
saved buck was adding 2 cents or so on one end (and even less after taxes),
three times as much was getting singed off the other end of that dollar bill.
“Inflation is just deadly to savings,” says David Gitlitz,
chief economist at TrendMacrolytics, an investment
adviser. Gitlitz observes that, taking into account
the hit from inflation, rates haven’t been this
negative since the dreary 1970s. (That, in turn, gave way to an early ’80s that
saw the worst inflation in
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So, what are the politicians saying about this PARTICULAR
pig? Oh I’m sorry, they are only chatting about who put lipstick where!
Argh!
Only Ron Paul even had a glimmer of a plan.
Instead of allowing both candidates to once agin deflect our attention from the real tough issues,
Jaspers should start a groundswell of tough questions: Ask McC
specifically how his “McCain Fiengold” impacts “free
speech” and empowers the special interest deep pockets to buy politicians? Ask
O specifically how raising taxes and bigger gooferment is going to help
Enough with the lipstick!
fjohn68
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