JASPER JOTTINGS Week 24 – 2008 JUNE 15

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK24.htm   

Index

    1. JUPDATE: Jasper Updates
    2. JNEWS: Elefante, James (MC1973) made a career out of being a principal.
    3. JEMAIL: fjohn68 cites “Don’t Talk to the Police” by Professor James Duane
    4. MNEWS: Air Force Commencement at Manhattan College 5/24/08
    5. JEMAIL: Toner, Michael (MC1972) Quadrangle and the Jasper Journal
    6. JFound: Stoddard, Michael (MC1984) New Pro Shop Manager At SCGCC
    7. MNEWS: The origin of the race came from … Crowley , a 1932 Olympian from MC
    8. JFound: Duesberg, Michael Stephan (MC????) — Transearch Germany
    9. JFound: Ameres, Michael (MC1992) (on FACEBOOK
    10. JBlogger: Coyne, Matt (MC????) starts blogging.
    11. JObit: Diez-Rivas, Francisco (MC????)
    12. JFound: Reynolds, John P. (MC????) Joins TD Asset Management USA
    13. MNEWS: a mechanical engineer who joined us from MC
    14. MNEWS: Taylor, R. Gregory (MFac) Symmetric Propositions and Logical Quantifiers
    15. JEMAIL: ‘the other was the Jasper Journal’ says Kenny, Bob (MC1968)
    16. MFound: a regional thing as opposed to a Bronx based event
    17. JNEWS: Scarpino, David (MC????) CFO Health Alliance Planning
    18. JNEWS: Bricker, John F. (MC????) partner Reed Smith LLP Real Estate Group
    19. JEMAIL: Spargimino, Eric (MC2008) moves onto a real job
    20. JObit: Geraghty, Donald Charles (MC????)


 


JUPDATE: Jasper Updates

Craig, James P. (MC1986)
Executive Vice President, Marketing
Healthcare Finance Group, Inc.
Corral Springs, FL 33076
United States
Website: www.hfgusa.com
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Dear John,
I believe that James Craig is a member of the class of 1986.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Jones-Belben, Mrs. Lisa R. (MC1993)
Self-Employed Self-Employed
Scrappin’ Tomboy Designs
Raleigh, NC 27603
USA
Website: www.scrappintomboy.com
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Piacentino, Steve (MC1990)
Director, Business Strategy and Market Dev
AT&T
One AT&T Way
Bedminster, NJ 07921
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** Posted on: Sun, Jun 8 2008 10:39 AM
** Updated: Tue, Jun 10 2008 11:16 AM 

JNEWS: Elefante, James (MC1973) made a career out of being a principal.

http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_160021500.html?keyword=topstory

Published: June 08, 2008 02:14 am
Retiring Londonderry principal still hopes for a call from the Yankees

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LONDONDERRY — James Elefante has made a career out of being a principal.

Elefante, 56, spent 16 years as the head of the Matthew Thornton School, six years as assistant principal at the former junior high and the last four years as principal of Londonderry High School — for a total of 26 years as a Londonderry school principal. He retires this month at the end of the school year.

He and his wife, Candace, have two daughters — Kimberly, 21, a student at Colby-Sawyer College, and Lindsey, 18, who graduates from Londonderry High this week.

— Margo Sullivan

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What are you going to do when you retire?

Lots of different things involved with education. I’m going to be teaching a college class and hopefully working with student teachers, aspiring administrators and anything else anybody wants me to do. But I will give all that up if I get a call from the (New York) Yankees to coach.

Coach? Like a third base coach?

I want to manage. I want to be in charge. I want to be principal of the Yankees. So, I’m waiting for the call.

Why are you a Yankees fan, anyway?

I’m from New York originally. I went to Manhattan College and Adelphi and taught in New York and on Long Island. I’ve been a New Englander for the last 30 years … I do like the Celtics.

The video tribute the students showed at your last pep rally showed you getting a pie in the face. In 26 years, how many pies have you caught?
I couldn’t tell you. Many. I’ve also gone in the dunk pool two, maybe four times. I kissed a pig once, but it was a cute pig. I’ve been dressed up as a cheerleader. And the worst thing, I was dressed up as a Red Sox player.

Was it fun being a principal?

Absolutely. It’s the best job I’ve ever had. Actually, it’s the only job I’ve ever had.

So, what was fun about it?

Just being with the kids. Just bonding with them and seeing them succeed. Seeing them struggle and then succeed.

What’s the biggest thing people don’t know about being a principal?

People don’t realize how involved principals and teachers have to get with kids and how well they get to know kids and families. It’s different today than it was many years ago.

Your own children went to Londonderry schools while you were the principal. Did that cause any problems?

No. When my kids are in school, I see them just as I see every other kid. You’ve got to realize I’ve been principal for most of these kids nine out of their 12 years at school. They’re all my kids when I’m at work. Obviously at home, it’s different.

Except for managing the Yankees, did you ever want to try another line of work?

No. I can’t imagine myself having done anything else. I’m not sure I could. Since I was 12, I was going to be in education. I have absolutely zero regrets.

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Elefante, James (MC1973) made a career out of being a principal.

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Dear John,
I believe that James is a member of the class of 1973.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]


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** Posted on: Sun, Jun 8 2008 10:44 AM
** Updated: Tue, Jun 10 2008 11:16 AM 

JEMAIL: fjohn68 cites “Don’t Talk to the Police” by Professor James Duane

My fellow Jaspers:

I have had some very sad email exchanges with one of the chaps who was unfortunately swept up in that drug raid at Manhattan College. He’s trying to put his life back together. I’ve opined on how I believe that everyone is entitled to the freedom to decide what to put in their own body without gooferment ‘help’. I don’t know that this video would have helped them. It certainly couldn’t have hurt. I think that the Professor is absolutely right. Keep your mouth shut at all times! I hope that none of us are ever in that situation, BUT, if you ever find yourself in such circumstances, remember what the Prof said. I will!

fjohn68

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4097602514885833865&pr=goog-sl

“Don’t Talk to the Police” by Professor James Duane
27 min 25 sec - May 21, 2008
Description: James Duane explains why innocent people should never talk to the police.

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Even if you’re innocent, … …

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Wise advice for EVERYONE!

The police are NOT your friend.

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** Posted on: Sun, Jun 8 2008 4:56 PM

MNEWS: Air Force Commencement at Manhattan College 5/24/08

Air Force Commencement at Manhattan College 5/24/08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzDxpYukA7A
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** Posted on: Sun, Jun 8 2008 7:19 PM 

JEMAIL: Toner, Michael (MC1972) Quadrangle and the Jasper Journal

From: Michael Toner
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 5:16 PM
To: Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-owner
Subject: Re: JASPER JOTTINGS Week 23 – 2008 JUNE 08

John – Yes, two newspapers – The Quadrangle and the Jasper Journal. I’ve always thought that Jasper Jottings was a takeoff on the name Jasper Journal…
mike toner
buffalo, ny

BEE ‘72

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{JR: No, I thought I was being imaginative. :-) Really! I thought ‘Jasper Jottings’ was a column?]

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** Posted on: Sun, Jun 8 2008 7:42 PM 

JFound: Stoddard, Michael (MC1984) New Pro Shop Manager At SCGCC

http://bght.blogspot.com/2008/06/small-brook-running-in-front-of-1st.html

Stoddard New Pro Shop Manager At SCGCC

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Michael Stoddard is the new Pro-Shop and Operations Manager at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club on Route 52 in Liberty.

Stoddard, 46, took on his new job in April. His family has been a member of the club for over 50 years and Michael noted he has been playing this course since he was 10-years old.

He is a graduate of Liberty Central High School and received his BA from Manhattan College in 1984.

Michael worked in the insurance industry as an insurance claims adjuster and in 2001 opened Cobblers Restaurant on Liberty’s North Main Street where he served as owner, chef and general manager until the popular restaurant was closed in 2007.

Stoddard started cooking for the new 52 Steakhouse in 2008 when “Nick” opened this restaurant at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. 

In addition to being the Pro-Shop and Operations Manager Michael continues to cook at this restaurant several days a week.

Michael noted in an interview at the golf course last week that “the opportunity presented itself to place a bid for operation and management of the pro shop. I won the bid and now cook part time at 52 Steakhouse and as an independent operator run the pro shop for the membership.”

The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club is owned by members who are stockholders and a board of directors. John Burke is president of the board of directors.

Clay Huebsch is the groundskeeper for the club.

Stoddard said that his goal for this season “is to let the general public know that Sullivan County Golf & Country Club welcomes all players from beginners to experienced players and that everyone can have fun here.”

He pointed out that the course offers a beautiful view and is a challenging course with affordable green fees.

The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club is also the home of Sullivan County’s newest Steak House, the 52 Steakhouse, serving a full lunch and dinner menu.

The Club offers dine and golf packages with the 52 Steakhouse where you can play 18 holes of golf with a cart and have lunch for $32 and 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner for $45 and the special includes a beverage and dessert.

Special group rates of 20 or more is also available.

The course also offers company outings for employees including golf, lunch and dinner as well as tournaments for fund raisers.
Clubs are available for rent and the pro shop is equipped with all the items needed for your next round of golf.

Membership on this course that was opened in 1925 has grown this year and both certificate and seasonal memberships are available.

The course plays host to three leagues, Monday Men’s, Ladies league on Tuesday and Men’s open league on Wednesday. In June a couples league will start on Thursday.

New at the course this year is the 8th tee menu which is attached to all golf carts and offers golfers out on the course to use their cell phones and call in an order which will be ready when them make the turn or come in to the dining room or lounge.

Golfers who would like to get on the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club e-mail list may do so by sending an e-mail to scgccproshop  at gmail dot com.

Sullivan County Golf & Country Club has 30 carts for rental and green fees for 18-holes is $14 Monday through Friday and $22 on Saturday, Sunday and holidays….after 1 p.m,. on these days the rate is $16.

Cart rates for 9 holes is $8 and $13 for 18 holes. A special weekend rate for 18 holes and cart after 1 p.m. is $25.

A Sullivan County Golf & Country Club Champions board located in the cocktail lounge contains names of club champions from 1935 to 1988 with 13 club championships won by the late John “Jack” Coughlin, a true gentleman and outstanding golfer.

This nine hole golf course offers a whole set of different tees for holes 10-18 and plays to a total yardage of 3,006 yards for nine holes from the men’s tees. Par is 36.for men and 39 for women.

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Periscopes are installed on the 1st and 7th tees to give golfers a view further down the fairways and this avoids golfers hitting into each other.
Tee times and information is available by calling 292-9584.

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Stoddard, Michael (MC1984)

[JR: Underwater golf?]

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** Mon, Jun 9 2008 6:18 PM

MNEWS: The origin of the race came from … Crowley , a 1932 Olympian from MC

http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080609/SPORTS/806090353/1007/SPORTS

Morse, Wilkerson win Crowley
June 9, 2008
By Tom Haley Herald Staff

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Famed marathon runner Bill Rodgers signs an autograph for David Schneider of Rutland at the finish line of the Crowley Brothers Memorial Road Race in downtown Rutland on Sunday. Rodgers, 60, four-time winner of the Boston and New York Marathons, was nursing a calf injury but ran the race nonetheless, finishing in 54:10.

Photo: VYTO STARINSKAS / RUTLAND HERALD

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The origin of the race came from a challenge between Clarence DeMar, a seven-time Boston Marathon winner, and Rutland’s Frank Crowley. They challenged one another in a race from Proctor to Rutland. Crowley was an NCAA All-American distance runner at Manhattan College and was on the United States 1932 Olympic team.

Today the race is named for the three Crowley brothers of Rutland: Frank, Joe and Larry.

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** Posted on: Mon, Jun 9 2008 6:23 PM 

JFound: Duesberg, Michael Stephan (MC????) — Transearch Germany

http://www.free-press-release-center.info/pr00000000000000016154_new-appointments-in-transearch-germany.html

New Appointments in Transearch Germany

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Executive search firm Transearch International announce new appointments in Germany. Jutta Held and Michael Duesberg recently joined the Düsseldorf and Frankfurt Offices respectively.

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June 9, 2008 (FPRC) — Jutta Held and Michael Duesberg recently joined the Düsseldorf and Frankfurt Offices respectively.

Michael Duesberg studied Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College in New York and Business Administration at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and at INSEAD in Fontainebleau.

Before embarking on his executive search career, he had ten years of industry and fifteen years of banking experience. In his last he was with EDS as Managing Director responsible for the Finance Industry in the European Central Region. Before he was Global Partner of INVESCO responsible as Chief Executive Officer for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Michael has been a Director and Executive Vice President of Commerzbank, State Street Bank & Trust and HypoVereinsbank as well as Sales and Marketing Manager of IBM Germany. Michael was and is in a number of Management Boards and Commissions in six different European countries and is based in Frankfurt.

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For more information please contact the TRANSEARCH Central Office at contact at transearch dot com.
Note to Editors: About TRANSEARCH

TRANSEARCH International (http://www.transearch.com/) executive search firm has representation in most of the major economic centres of 
the world with 52 offices in 33 countries and is currently rated as the 9th largest global executive search firm by Executive Recruiter News (ERN). TRANSEARCH International was founded in 1982 and celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. For more information contact the TRANSEARCH Central Office: contact at transearch dot com. TRANSEARCH executive search firm website: www.transearch.com

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Michael Duesberg
TRANSEARCH Germany
Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 29
60329 Frankfurt
Germany

Michael Stephan Duesberg studied Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College in New York and Business Administration at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and at INSEAD in Fontainebleau. Before joining executive search he had ten years of industry and fifteen years of banking experience. In his last he was with EDS as Managing Director responsible for the Finance Industry in the European Central Region. Before he was Global Partner of INVESCO responsible as Chief Executive Officer for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Michael has been a Director and Executive Vice President of Commerzbank, State Street Bank & Trust and HypoVereinsbank as well as Sales and Marketing Manager of IBM Germany. Michael was and is in a number of Management Boards and Commissions in six different European countries and is based in Frankfurt.

SPECIALISATIONS

Board Services, Financial Services, Industry IT & Telco

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Duesberg, Michael Stephan (MC????)

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** Posted on: Mon, Jun 9 2008 6:33 PM

JFound: Ameres, Michael (MC1992) (on FACEBOOK

REPORTING FROM THE FACEBOOK DESK
IN THE JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM

Michael Ameres
Networks: Suffolk County, NY
Sex: Male
Colleges: Manhattan College ‘92
SUNY Downstate ‘97
High School:
Xavier High School ‘88

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Ameres, Michael (MC1992)

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** Posted on: Tue, Jun 10 2008 6:42 PM 

JBlogger: Coyne, Matt (MC????) starts blogging.

http://newyorkisburning.wordpress.com/2008/06/05/my-new-toy

my new toy.
June 5, 2008 by Matt

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Get your head out of the gutter. It’s a cell phone, not some type of crazy newfangled vibrating…never mind. I’m not even going to go there.

And it just isn’t any cell phone. It’s a Motorola Q9c equipped with Windows Mobile 6. That’s right, a smartphone.

Oh yeah. Look at that. It’s beautiful isn’t it?

Full QWERTY keyboard, integrates with Outlook, has Documents-to-Go functionality, has email and web service, Windows Media player. 

And, get this IT CAN MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO.

But I can’t help trying to shake this feeling that it is taking over my life. As I sit at my laptop and write this while periodically looking up to see how the Yankees are doing (Hey, Michael Kay and Al Lieter just started a full blown conversation about Manhattan College’s baseball legacy*) I can’t help but keep the phone within my field of vision.

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[JR: That's the post that showed up on my radar.]
 
http://newyorkisburning.wordpress.com/about/

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Matt Coyne is a drunken, dirt-poor student attending Manhattan College. He’s majoring in Communications and concentrating in Journalism. 

He enjoys a nice glass of beer, melodic hardcore, and a good hockey or baseball game (depending on the season). One day, he will fail miserably as both a writer and a journalist.


Some writers start blogs to publish their writing, giving their readers/fans a place to read their jottings. This isn’t one of those blogs.
Of course I’m going to post my work, but primarily, these are my drunken, violent, crazy, unintelligent, and usually terribly written thoughts. 

This is the content of my mind, spilled out for you to read.

{Extraneous Deleted}

Thanks for reading!

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Coyne, Matt (MC????) starts blogging.

[JR: Note the use of the word 'jottings'. :-) ]

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** Posted on: Wed, Jun 11 2008 6:17 PM

JObit: Diez-Rivas, Francisco (MC????)

http://www.legacy.com/Herald/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111404219

Francisco Diez-Rivas

DIEZ-RIVAS, FRANCISCO, peacefully passed away May 26th at his home of Natural causes at 97 yrs of age. “Pancho” was born Feb. 4, 1911 in Havana, Cuba. He attended Manhattan College, New York in 1933 and later attended Fordham University and Miami University School of Law . He married his wife Olga Garcia- Pulido July,1 1942. Pancho moved from Cuba to Coral Gables in April 1960. He is survived by his three children Ana Maria, Lourdes Maria , and Francisco “Pancho”, his son. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren Cristina, Mikey, Nicholas, Franky, Marcos, Gregory and Justin. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

Published in The Miami Herald on 6/12/2008.

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Diez-Rivas, Francisco (MC????)

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** Posted on: Thu, Jun 12 2008 6:49 PM

JFound: Reynolds, John P. (MC????) Joins TD Asset Management USA

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/john-p-reynolds-joins-td,429695.shtml

John P. Reynolds Joins TD Asset Management USA Inc. as Director of Institutional Business Development
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:07:52 GMT
Author : TD Asset Management Inc.
Category : Press Release

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NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - TD Asset Management USA Inc.
(TDAM USA) is pleased to announce that John P. Reynolds, former director of
consultant relations with BNY Mellon Asset Management has joined the firm, as
Director of Institutional Business Development. John will be based in the New
York office of TDAM USA.

“We are delighted to welcome John to our dynamic team,” said Robin Lacey,
Head of Relationship Management. “The wealth of experience and
long-established consultant relationships he brings are a great addition to
our growing business. Our clients are often faced with challenging situations
and important decisions. They, and their consultants, value genuine experience
in the professionals representing their investment management firm and John
will leverage a tremendous base of knowledge in this role.”

“I am excited to be a part of this organization,” said Reynolds. “TD Asset
Management is an innovator of investment solutions and services that are
highly relevant to the needs and objectives of their clients.”

Reynolds’ career spans more than 25 years. Earlier consultant relations
roles have included Director of Consultant Relations-Americas for Merrill
Lynch Investment Managers and as Director of Institutional Marketing for Brown
Brothers Harriman and Co. John holds a B.A. with honors from Manhattan
College, where he majored in both Government and Economics.

About TD Asset Management

TDAM USA is an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Established in 1995, TDAM USA is integrated with its affiliate TD
Asset Management, a leading Canadian investment management firm which has
established leading market positions in active, quantitative and passive
portfolio management. TD Asset Management Inc. is a growing North American
money management leader, managing a wide spectrum of mandates for pension
funds, corporations, endowments, foundations and high net worth individuals.
TD Asset Management, which encompasses TDAM USA and its affiliate TD Asset
Management Inc., has combined assets under management of $175 billion.

SOURCE TD Asset Management Inc.

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Reynolds, John P. (MC????) Joins TD Asset Management USA

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** Posted on: Thu, Jun 12 2008 6:54 PM 

MNEWS: a mechanical engineer who joined us from MC

http://mattandjacinda.blogspot.com/2008/06/back-to-engine-lab.html

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Back to the Engine Lab!

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Matt and Joey, a mechanical engineer who joined us from Manhattan College, could not wait to get their hands greasy in the engine room!
You can cee that Matt is thrilled to be back “home”:

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[JR: See article for pics and more text. Fascinating stuff.]

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:05 PM 

MNEWS: Taylor, R. Gregory (MFac) Symmetric Propositions and Logical Quantifiers

http://www.springerlink.com/content/67201783p5350580

Symmetric Propositions and Logical Quantifiers
Journal Journal of Philosophical Logic
Publisher Springer Netherlands
ISSN 0022-3611 (Print) 1573-0433 (Online)

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R. Gregory Taylor1 Contact Information
(1) Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY 10471, USA
Received: 29 September 2007 Accepted: 28 December 2007 Published online: 11 June 2008
Abstract Symmetric propositions over domain $\mathfrak{D}$ and signature $\Sigma = \langle R^{n_1}_1, \ldots, R^{n_p}_p \rangle$ are characterized following Zermelo, and a correlation of such propositions with logical type-$\langle \vec{n} \rangle$ quantifiers over $\mathfrak{D}$ is described. Boolean algebras of symmetric propositions over $\mathfrak{D}$ and ? are shown to be isomorphic to algebras of logical type-$\langle \vec{n} \rangle$ quantifiers over $\mathfrak{D}$. This last result may provide empirical support for Tarski’s claim that logical terms over fixed domain are all and only those invariant under domain permutations.
Key words generalized quantifier - logical notion - symmetric proposition
Contact Information R. Gregory Taylor

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Taylor, R. Gregory (MFac) Symmetric Propositions and Logical Quantifiers

[JR: Makes my head hurt.]

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:09 PM 

JEMAIL: ‘the other was the Jasper Journal’ says Kenny, Bob (MC1968)

Tue 6/10/2008 11:17 PM

For your information the other was the Jasper Journal, for which I was news editor and Jerry Breen cartoonist (Jasperman). I also believe James Paterson wrote for us first so I can take credit for giving him his first writing job. It was founded by Steve Burchik.

BOB KENNY
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534-5415

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[JR: It must have never made it down the hill to us barbarian injineers at the bottom'. Or, I was too busy playing bridge to recognize or read it. I remember Jerry's cartoon. Old-heimers setting in. Must find replacement.]

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:11 PM Email This Clip/Blog This

MFound: a regional thing as opposed to a Bronx based event

http://lfballonhoops.blogspot.com/2008/06/is-it-me.html


LFBall On Hoops
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Is It Me?

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Is it me or has the Rumble in the Bronx turned into the Rumble in the Bronx, Manhattan, and New Jersey? I noticed from the Rivals Seton Hall Site, which happens to be one of the best for recruiting news in addition to news on SHU basketball (I mistakenly said Zagsblog earlier in error), that the playing sites are very spread apart.

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Back to the Rumble. Maybe I am missing something but the beauty of that event is being able to see so many games under one roof. Now it could cost $50 in gas getting around to all the sites. It has almost become a regional thing as opposed to a Bronx based event. Fordham to Manhattan College to a public school, to the NJ Nets practice facility? Please this is definitely now just for the kids playing and not for the average hoops fans and basketball junkies.

Again maybe I read into it wrong. But the spread out format has taking the excitement out of me wishing to attend. Maybe I will wait for the 
Hoop Group event at Rutgers next week.

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:13 PM 

JNEWS: Scarpino, David (MC????) CFO Health Alliance Planning

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19770441&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=74969&rfi=6

Leadership staff of affiliated hospitals takes shape
By Paul Kirby, Freeman staff
06/13/2008

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KINGSTON - Three people who are already top executives at Benedictine and Kingston hospitals have been assigned prominent positions with the new company formed to oversee the operations of the soon-to-be affiliated facilities.

But the company - Health Alliance Planning Inc. - is still without a chief executive officer who ultimately will be responsible for those operations.

Both Thomas Dee, Benedictine’s chief executive officer, and Michael Kaminski, Kingston Hospital’s chief executive officer, are expected to be candidates for the top position, according to Sean Casey, a spokesman for the hospitals.

William LeDoux, the co-chairman of Health Alliance Planning’s board of directors, said the appointments are additional steps on the path to affiliation.

“We believe that quality care is, first and foremost, dependent on our skilled and dedicated professionals,” LeDoux said in a press release. “The appointment of the these talented individuals is an important step toward accomplishing our goals of meeting the needs of patients and providing efficient, high-quality care.”

The appointees are as follows.

* David Scarpino, chief financial officer of Benedictine Hospital since January, will serve the same position with Health Alliance Planning.
Scarpino also has held the position of senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Kingston Hospital since 1996.
Before joining Kingston Hospital, he was chief financial officer of Riverside Healthcare System, which includes four medical facilities in Westchester County.

He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Manhattan College and a master’s degree in finance from Pace University.

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The appointments are being made as Benedictine and Kingston hospitals move to affiliate under a state mandate. The affiliation cannot be fully completed, however, until the Foxhall Ambulatory Surgery Center, where abortions and other reproductive health procedures will be offered, is built on Kingston Hospital grounds. The center is expected to be built by the end of the year.

Abortion was a key stumbling block in previous merger efforts by the two hospitals because Benedictine, a Catholic facility, forbids the procedure, while Kingston, which is non-sectarian, allows it.

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Scarpino, David (MC????) CFO Health Alliance Planning

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[JR: On an editorial note, we continue to see the secularization of the once great Catholic community. Secular Progressives are putting their 'religion' in everywhere. And, the Church has either failed to see it for what it is or have been blackmailed into silently accepting it. Sigh! When the Middle Aged Kings tyrannized the people, they found refuge in Holy Mother Church. Where will we go when genocide comes to the USA? It's here. We just don't see the oppression. imho]

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:20 PM 

JNEWS: Bricker, John F. (MC????) partner Reed Smith LLP Real Estate Group

http://lawfuel.com/show-release.asp?ID=18264

Reed Smith Adds Another Real Estate Partner In New York Office
Reed Smith LLP
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2008

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LAWFUEL - Law Firm Announcement Service - (June 12, 2008, New York City, NY) – Reed Smith LLP, one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, today announced the addition of John F. Bricker as a partner in the Real Estate Group of its Business & Finance Department. He will be resident in the New York office, effective immediately.

Mr. Bricker was formerly a partner in the New York City office of Arent Fox.

“John has a wealth of expertise serving international entities that invest in high-end real estate around the world,” said Ruth Perfido, head of Reed Smith’s Real Estate Group in New York. “His extensive experience in global real estate will be ideally suited to meet the needs of our expanding global client base with operations in numerous countries, and his representation of investment banks and other institutional lenders in capital markets financing will be a decided asset to our firmwide group.”

Mr. Bricker’s practice extends to transactions involving loan syndications and participations, as well as to the origination of first mortgage loans for securitization. He represents clients in joint venture agreements and equity transactions, in the purchase and sales of whole loans, mezzanine loans, participation interests, and A/B and C structured loan interests, and in the purchase of improved and unimproved real estate.
“My clients require the solid international presence and platform that Reed Smith readily provides,” said Mr. Bricker. “In addition, this firm has a long history of representing many of the nation’s top financial institutions, and its relationships in this sector align perfectly with my work and provide the resources I need to achieve outstanding results for all our clients.”

“John’s arrival is consistent with our strategy to grow our New York real estate practice both organically and through laterals with high quality expertise and experience,” said Bob Nicholas, Reed Smith’s New York City Managing Partner. “We are enthusiastic about the momentum he will add to the expansion of our real estate capabilities and visibility in New York in the transactional and finance areas. “

Mr. Bricker graduated from the Law School at the University of Detroit and received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College.

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Bricker, John F. (MC????) partner Reed Smith LLP Real Estate Group

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:27 PM 

JEMAIL: Spargimino, Eric (MC2008) moves onto a real job

Passing of the torch
from Veggie Car by Eric Spargimino

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It’s time, I finished my Masters at Manhattan College and have passed the Veggie Car keys along to Dr. Rich Carbonaro. There were a few students still at the college who were showing some interest in the car and the veggie car project. I am sure they will continue the project and make us all proud. Next I am off to Boston to start my career as a Consulting Engineer. Maybe a Veggie powered hybrid plane is next, we’ll see….

I will pass along all blog information to Dr. Carbonaro back at MC and hopefully they will continue to use this to update everyone on future events and happenings of the Veggie Car.

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Spargimino, Eric (MC2008) moves onto a real job

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** Posted on: Fri, Jun 13 2008 6:59 PM 

JObit: Geraghty, Donald Charles (MC????)

http://www.legacy.com/Charlotte/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111506445

Donald Charles Geraghty

Mr. Geraghty, 64, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at home.

Donald was born on September 5, 1943, to the late John Francis and Rita Geraghty in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Manhattan College and obtained a degree in History. He was a resident of Monroe, NY for 16 years.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Ellen. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by a brother; sister; 6 children; and 9 grandchildren. He will be greatly and lovingly missed.

A private family gathering will be held.

The family is requesting that memorial donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements by McEwen Pineville Chapel.

Published in the Charlotte Observer on 6/14/2008.

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** Posted on: Sat, Jun 14 2008 9:49 AM 


Comment on MObit: Lawrence “Larry” Schwartz (xMCfac) by Cynthia Schwartz

Mr. Reinke~

How very kind of you to write. Larry’s passing is a tremendous loss to us all. He was a considerate husband and wonderful father to our daughter, and had an extraordinary cadre of frineds. We grieve for all things that we will miss without him . Would you please share with me how you learned of his death?

** Posted on: Sat, Jun 14 2008 8:47 PM 

Comment on MObit: Lawrence “Larry” Schwartz (xMCfac) by reinkefj

Dear Ms. Schwartz,

Just doing one of the corporal works of mercy — internet style. He sounded like what I’d imagine a Jasper aspires to be. Teachers are role models. The obit reminds me to value every day. I am truly sorry for your loss.

As far as how I found out:

Every day, in addition to automated Yahoo and Google searches for news about my fellow Jaspers, I check the Legacy site for Obits that mention “manhattan college” or “Jasper”.

When I find them, I write an email to the appropriate folks at the College. I believe they include the deceased’s name at the Brother’s Daily Mass. The alumni group at the College inserts the name in the Memorial Roll.

I also post the obituary in two places where our fellow Jaspers can see in at their earliest convenience. It gives enough specifics such that when time and distance permit, an alumni could attend a wake, Mass, or other service. We’re a small cadre of folks, so that’s an exception, more than a rule. Wish it was the other way around.

I also transcribe it into a weekly distribution called Jasper Jottings that is emailed out on Sunday mornings. It goes to about a thousand Jaspers and is read online by another thousand. I use free services so tracking the numbers is problematic at best. Outside of the College, I have the largest database of MC alums. So, I connect about 6,000 Jaspers very loosely together.

I usually put a small message in the Guest Book to let people know that we Jaspers care.

Finally, when the Legacy Guest Book goes offline, I take a copy of it. Sometimes, family members forget to do that, and I’ve been able to help them out.

So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Again, my condolences. I wish you good luck and speedy healing as time softens the loss. Never a cure for the hurt; just a gradual daily subtraction.

fjohn68

** Posted on: Sat, Jun 14 2008 8:50 PM

"Bon courage a vous tous"

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