JASPER JOTTINGS Week 48 - 2009 November 29
Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2009/jasperjottings2009W48.html
INDEX
- POSITRACTION: Evidence of humanity
- MFound: The first college lacrosse game
- JNews: Lichte, Arthur J. [MC1972] remembers the Bornx
- PRAYERSREQUESTED: Alum’s child is doing better
- MFound: MC mentiooned several times in a blog
- JFound: Webb, Joe [MC1978] free webinar on 12/09/09
- JObit: Finan, William J. [MC1949 RIP]
- JObit: Condon, Robert Owen [MC1950 RIP]
- JObit: Maher, John E. [MC1964 RIP]
- MObit: Hargadon, Brother Kevin [MCxfac]
- JFound: Mulligan, Sarah (MC2009)
- JEmail: Delaney, Gerard M. (MC1975) remembers Bryk, William (MC1977)
- JNews: Pompey, Aliann [MC1999] balances track and school
- PRAYERSREQUESTED: There a traffic jam at the colon!
- JFound: Cummings, Richard [MC1971] NC nip ‘n’ tuck
- JHQ: The Battle of the Bronx – Manhattan vs. Fordham
- JEmail: McGrath, Erin (MC1992) remembers Brother Kevin
- JFound: Magliano, John V. [MC1966] on Editorial Board
- JObit: Tureck, Richard [MC1971 RIP]
- JEmail: Fennell, Jim (MC1951) reports on Santa
- Comment on JEmail: Fennell, Jim (MC1951) reports on Santa
- JEmail: O’Connell, William (MC1976) found a charitable idea
- JNews: Bulla, Ashley [MC????] herds the big cats
- ENDNOTE: Obama Will Remove Abortion Funding Ban
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POSITRACTION: Evidence of humanity
http://peadarroe.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/the-lord-hears-the-cry-of-the-poor/
The Lord Hears The Cry Of The Poor
November 7, 2009
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Just in case you were wondering, the title of this little piece is a
line from a hymn I often sing at funerals. It came to me as I was
thinking about a little sentence embedded in a story I just read.
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Aside from the fact that they are readily identifiable as recordings of
crying babies, they are quite different. Scientists, at least the ones
studying this, point to these differences as typical for the sound
patterns of German and French speech. They conclude from this that
infants are mimicking and practicing their native language,
communicating as they can, from the very earliest.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8346058.stm
[JR: A Jasper blogger has given us a lot of food for thought. And, evidence that there's a person in there somewhere.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Nov 22 2009 12:37 AM
MFound: The first college lacrosse game
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1877_in_the_United_States
November 22 – The first college lacrosse game is played between New York University and Manhattan College.
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* Posted on: Sun, Nov 22 2009 12:37 PM
JNews: Lichte, Arthur J. [MC1972] remembers the Bornx
http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/11/20/bronx/doc4b06df644ee14684247562.txt
Air Force general has fond memories of borough
Manhattan College grad raised in Highbridge
By Patrick Rocchio
Friday, November 20, 2009 2:13 PM EST
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General Arthur Lichte and his wife Chris met former Yankees player Tino
Martinez and manager Joe Girardi after throwing out the first pitch at
a Yankees spring training game in 2008. Lichte grew up in the shadow of
Yankee Stadium. Photo courtesy of the United States Air Force.
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An Air Force general who grew up in the borough and is a graduate of Manhattan College’s R.O.T.C. program urges the borough’s young people to consider military service.
General Arthur Lichte, who is in charge of the Air Mobility Command
that includes 140,000 airmen who fly missions every 90 seconds, grew up
in Highbridge. His command does all of the refueling, evacuation and
medical transport for troops around the world. He has been in the Air
Force for more than 38 years and will retire and relinquish his command
by November.
Lichte said that he grew up in the “shadows of Yankee
Stadium” on E. 162nd Street, and attended Sacred Heart School
located at 95 W. 168th Street. He said the parish, with its
never-ending athletic and social possibilities, was the center of his
existence as a young man.
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Lichte, Arthur J. [MC1972]
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* Posted on: Sun, Nov 22 2009 1:37 PM
PRAYERSREQUESTED: Alum’s child is doing better
Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:06 PM, EST
Just a quick update to say that {Privacy Shield Invoked} is doing well
and the fevers are all gone as of today. YAY! As always, thank you for
your prayers. xoxoxoxox
[JR: Good news for Thanksgiving.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Nov 22 2009 2:35 PM
MFound: MC mentiooned several times in a blog
http://islander505.blogspot.com/2009/11/next-stop-broadway-and-168th-st-change.html
THE 505 WALKING TOUR OF NYC
A 12 hour tour (or longer), where “516 the boy, became 212… an older boy”.
$15.00…no children under the age of reason allowed.
*** begin quote ***
This extensive tour of the Bronx and Manhattan features a panorama of
what life was like in NYC between 1973 through 1977 when a young 505
matriculated at Manhattan College (and held some non-”government sponsored bullshit jobs” to get himself through school).
The tour begins once a week at 242nd St and Broadway (the terminus of
the #1 Subway Train) on the campus of Manhattan College. We’ll
initially follow the route that 505 and his future roommate/lifelong
buddy took on their first day of college. A short stroll from the main
campus to nearby Van Cortlandt Park. While the rest of the freshman
class were attending welcome seminars and speeches, 505 and his friend
spent the day golfing in the Park. (paid for 9 holes, played 18).
“So this is college”.
Following a bucket of balls at the range, we’ll head back to
242nd Street and Broadway for a kickoff cocktail at each of the bars
that sat underneath the elevated subway platform. Special “beer
and schnappes” prices have been negotiated with The Green Leaf,
The Pinewood and The Terminal Bar (or whatever their names are now). As
my new roommate had declared so often, “My final selection of a
college to attend was based upon how many bars were in walking
distance.”
[JR: And on and on rambling at length.]
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[JR: I found it, but still don't know who wrote it or if it's a Jasper. Opinions?]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:30 AM
JFound: Webb, Joe [MC1978] free webinar on 12/09/09
http://members.whattheythink.com/news/index.cfm?id=41135
Hear Dr. Joe Webb’s Contrarian Outlook on the Recovery and What’s Ahead in Upcoming Economic Outlook Webinar
Monday, November 23, 2009
Press release from the issuing company
Event Sponsored by the WhatTheyThink Peer Groups
*** begin quote ***
Lexington, Kentucky USA — WhatTheyThink.com today announced the
opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing
industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb.
The event will be held Wednesday, December 9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
EST (-5 GMT).
No-charge registration is available at the webinar registration page.
During this one-hour event, Dr. Joe will provide insight into where we
are relative to the state of the economy and discuss what printers
should expect—and be doing—in 2010. Advance questions for
the webinar Q&A session can be submitted by visiting
WhatTheyThink’s Economics & Research Center and selecting
“Ask Dr. Joe.”
“We are all tired of this sluggish economy,” said Randy
Davidson, President, WhatTheyThink. “Dr. Webb will let us know
what to expect in the coming year. Whether the news is positive or not,
we know Dr. Joe calls it as he sees it. Industry executives don’t
need sugar-coated forecasts, They need objective and independent
perspectives. Dr. Joe’s track record has been excellent in this
respect.”
*** end quote ***
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Webb, Joe [MC1978]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:37 AM
JObit: Finan, William J. [MC1949 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/RecordOnline/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=136349347
William J. Finan
Goshen, NY
William J. Finan, 86, of Goshen, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at
Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, Middletown, NY.
Bill was born February 24, 1923 in Goshen, the son of William J. Finan
and Helene Brown Finan. He was the widower of the late Ione
“Tomi” Elizabeth (Aiken) Finan.
William J. Finan, known to most as “Bill”, is a Goshenite.
Not only was he born in Goshen, so was his father. His grandfather was
the founder of T.H. Finan & Sons. It was a coal, ice, and horse
feed business. He attended Goshen schools and graduated from Goshen
High School. He attended Manhattan College
and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and
attended N.Y.U. Executive Management Program. He interrupted his
engineering studies during World War II and became a B-24 navigator.
He met his beautiful wife Ione, while at Valley Forge army hospital. He
retired from the Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant. Soon after they were
married, they adopted their four children: Sheila Ann Finan of
Peekskill, William J. Finan, Jr. and wife, Denise of Irrondaquiont,
Donna Helene Finan of Syracuse, and Joseph and wife, Donna Graham Finan
of Goshen; and his grandson, William J. Finan III.
Bill spent most of his business life with Foster Wheeler (thirty-seven
years). Foster Wheeler is an international engineering, manufacturing
and construction firm. Bill has been active in local government. He
served as a Village Trustee for four terms during which he was Deputy
Mayor, and Sewage & Water Commissioner. He served 18 years on the
planning board, during which he was chairman for ten years.
On the county level, Bill was a former Vice President of the Orange
County Citizen’s Foundation and a former Chairman of its Waste
& Water Committee. He is past President of the Orange County Golf
Club, member of Goshen Rotary, Goshen Chamber of Commerce and a
lifetime parishioner of St. John’s Church.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 S. Church St., Goshen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 25, at 10:30
a.m. at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Murray Ave., Goshen.
Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to N.Y. Foundling,
590 Avenue of the Americas, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10011.
Arrangements entrusted to Donovan Funeral Home; 845-294-6422. For
information, directions or to light a candle in memory of Bill, please
visit www.donovanfunerals.com.
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Finan, William J. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ybc77dp
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Dear John,
I believe thar Bill is a member of the Class of 1949.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Finan, William J. [MC1949 RIP]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:45 AM
* Updated: Mon, Nov 23 2009 4:20 PM
JObit: Condon, Robert Owen [MC1950 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=136300375
Robert Owen Condon
CONDON
Robert Owen Condon, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Joan Costello
Condon died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at St. Vincent’s Medical
Center, Bridgeport.
Born in Hartford on August 31, 1926, he was the son of the late
Margaret Light Condon and Robert W. Condon. Robert was a lifelong
resident of Fairfield and a 1944 graduate of Roger Ludlow High School.
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran serving 1944 to 1946 in the
Asian Pacific on the U.S.S. Lenore. Following the War Robert graduated
from Manhattan College
with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1950. He was the owner of
Southern Connecticut Calculators and retired in 1990 after being in
business in Fairfield and New Haven Counties forty years.
Robert was a member of American Legion Post 143 in Fairfield and a
lifelong member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Fairfield. In
his spare time he enjoyed golf. Survivors include his beloved wife of
54 years Joan, devoted daughters, Linda Condon Tippy of Huntington, NY,
and Margaret Condon Brown and her husband William of Windham, Maine;
grandchildren, Glenn Tippy, Kristan Brown and Megan Brown York and her
husband Mark; great grandson, Brock York; sister-in-law, Mary Collins
Condon of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents he was predeceased by his brother Thomas Condon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. meeting directly at
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield with
a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St.
Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Monday 4 to 7
p.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham
Place, Trumbull. To send online condolences please visit
www.redgatehennessy.com.
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Condon, Robert Owen [MC1950 RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/y96ddhh
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:54 AM
JObit: Maher, John E. [MC1964 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=136345585
John E. MAHER
MAHER John E., age 76, of Ramsey, NJ, died on Friday, November 20, 2009
at home after a short illness. John, also called Jack by his family and
many friends, was born on December 16, 1932 in the Washington Heights
section of Manhattan to Edward Maher of Tipperary, Ireland and Mary
Ellen O’ Gorman Maher of Tipperary. Jack graduated from Cardinal
Hayes High School in 1950. He joined the US Army in July 1952, served
in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in April 1954. He
attended Manhattan College
at night under the GI Bill, graduating in 1964. He worked in accounting
and finance for IBM Corporation from 1954 until his retirement in
December 1988.
Jack was a proud member of the Tipperary Association, the Thomas Davis
Irish Players, the Irish Arts Forum of Rockland County and the Bergen
County Players of Oradell, NJ. In 2007 he was nominated by the New
Jersey Association of Community Theater for Outstanding Production of a
Musical. He was an accomplished woodcarver and an avid reader. He
enjoyed movies, especially film noir and loved to travel.
Jack was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Maureen Maher Kitson,
his brother, Edward Maher, his first wife, Pat Moffett, and his son,
Johnny (USMC). Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Judith
Keenan Maher, his daughter, Susan Maher Greco and her husband, Michael
and his two granddaughters, Taylor and Bryce Greco. Also surviving him
are his niece, Diane Kitson Ranaghan and her husband, Brian, his
nephew, Joseph and his wife, Maureen and his three grand nephews,
Kevin, Danny and John Ranaghan. Jack was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, and uncle. He was a loyal friend who made us laugh with
his sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave,
Ramsey, NJ. (201-327-0030). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Wednesday November 25, 2009 at 10 AM at St. Paul RC Church, 200 Wyckoff
Ave, Ramsey NJ. Burial will follow the mass at Ascension Cemetery ,
East Saddle River Rd., Monsey, NY. Donations, in Jack’s name, may
be made to the County Tipperary N and B Association of New York
Scholarship Fund, c/o Gerry Nugent, 49 Mile Square Road, Yonkers, NY
10701. Please send tributes, memories and condolences
@www.vanemburghsneider.co
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Maher, John E. [MC1964 RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ybuxtdo
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 9:00 AM
MObit: Hargadon, Brother Kevin [MCxfac]
KEVIN HARGADON
HARGADON–Brother Kevin, FSC, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, died
peacefully on Thursday evening, November 19th. Brother Kevin, a De La
Salle Christian Brother for 62 years, was a member of the Christian
Brothers Community at Manhattan College before going to De La Salle
Hall, a skilled nursing facility in Lincroft, NJ in August 2009.
Brother Kevin, retired at Manhattan College,
had been an Associate Professor of Psychology from 1981-1995 and an
adjunct lecturer 1996-2000. Earlier in his professional career, Brother
Kevin taught chemistry at La Salle Academy, Providence, RI and the
Christian Brother Scholasticate in Troy, NY and Washington, DC. Brother
Kevin also served as Executive Director at Lincoln Hall and as
President of Christian Brother Academy, Syracuse, NY where he also
served as Director of the Brothers’ Community. Viewing will be at
Christian Brothers Center, 4415 Post Road, Bronx, NY on Monday,
November 23rd 2pm -5pm; 7pm-9pm. There will be a vigil prayer service
at 8:30pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in the Chapel of
De La Salle and His Brothers at Manhattan College on Tuesday, November
24th at 10am. There will be a viewing at the Chapel 9:15am -9:45am.
Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven, Valhalla, NY. Predeceased by his
parents, Mary (Houlihan) and Michael Hargadon, and a sister, Barbara
Kepesky, Brother Kevin Hargadon is survived by his two devoted sisters,
Margaret Conway of Rutherford, NJ and Eileen Jones of Scarsdale, NY and
by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to:
DeLaSalle Christian Brothers District of Eastern North America 444A
Route 35 South Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 would be appreciated.
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Hargadon, Brother Kevin [MCxfac]
[JR: Mindful of the service of good men and women that comprise the
Jasper "forge", making us what we are, we remember these good people.]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ybwy7f9
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 9:20 AM
JFound: Mulligan, Sarah (MC2009)
Mulligan, Sarah (MC2009)
Art Intern at Desi Hits!
Greater New York City Area
Design
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-mulligan/13/858/674
Specialties
Print design, web design, graphic design, promotional & live music photography, video editing, and illustration.
Design ad banners for sponsors using strict IAB guidelines. Recropping
and retouching of recipe and talent images. Manage images using the
image Content Management System (CMS).
Honors and Awards
New Jersey Communications Association: Award for
best undergraduate research paper, “The Evolution of the
Magazine: An Analysis of Digital Publications in Print Media”
(March 2009)
http://smulligan.com/
[JR: Impressive. She has her domain and is well along establishing her
"personal brand". All before she graduates. Way better than I was when
I was an undergrad. (But then that's not a very high bar.)]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 1:07 PM
JEmail: Delaney, Gerard M. (MC1975) remembers Bryk, William (MC1977)
John,
Bill Bryk, if I remember properly (we both lived on DeLaSalle 4 for a
couple of years), is not a Brooklyn native. He’s originally from
upstate.
Gerard ‘75
Gerard M. Delaney
Orlando, FL 32828
[JR: Easily possible. But if elected, I'm sure he'll move out. ROFL! To
the District of Corruption. As disconnected at the oligarchy there is,
I'm sure no one would notice. But, I trust, like our fellow alums, he
would resist temptation. And start cleaning up the place.]
Bryk, William (MC1977)
Delaney, Gerard M. (MC1975)
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 1:23 PM
JNews: Pompey, Aliann [MC1999] balances track and school
http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/11/21/
aliann-pompey-%E2%80%98balancing-track-and
-school-has-ensured-my-success%E2%80%99/
Monday, November 23, 2009
Aliann Pompey: ‘Balancing track and school has ensured my success’
By Stabroek staff | November 21, 2009 in Sports
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Guyanese track star Aliann Pompey has been on the international circuit
since 2000 and although she has not yet agreed to participate in the
London Olympics she remains committed to representing Guyana at other
imminent meets.
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SS: “Tell us about your academic achievements and how you managed both academics and sports?”
AP: “I finished my Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a
minor in Communication in 1999. Four years later I finished my MBA
(Masters in Business Administration) at Manhattan College,
the same place I got my undergrad. While in college, balancing track
with schoolwork was something I had to do. I knew I couldn’t stay
in track if my grades were not good.
“To be honest, I never thought I’d be doing track after I
graduated, so I spent a lot of time on my school activities. However,
it didn’t take too long for me to develop a routine that was very
efficient and ensured that I got the important things done. It takes a
lot of self-control and sacrificing. Today, when I talk to the younger
student-athletes, I tell them to think of the things they want to
attain at the end of this journey. If it’s big enough and
important enough, they will find a way to do what they need to do to
get there.”
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Pompey, Aliann [MC1999]
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Dear John,
Aliann was inducted into the Manhattan College Athletic
Hall of Fame a few weeks ago. She is a very impressive young lady and a
loyal Jasper.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike, for reminding me. Impressive to be in a HOF so young. Always glad to hear the background.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 5:16 PM
* Updated: Tue, Nov 24 2009 1:02 PM
PRAYERSREQUESTED: There a traffic jam at the colon!
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… for abdominal XRays and they noted that she has a large
backlog of stool in her colon. Part of her colon is dilated. This
explains the pain in her side, but I was told that a backlog of stool
should not in and of itself cause fevers.
*** and ***
The plan, for now, is to push drinking, give tylenol, give Miralax, and wait to see what the test results and tomorrow brings.
*** end quote ***
[JR: Need all those sanitary injuneer prayers now. Worked last time. I
hate to think of any child in pain. Other pray-ers fill in as needed.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 6:01 PM
JFound: Cummings, Richard [MC1971] NC nip ‘n’ tuck
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/north-carolina-plastic-surgeon-embracing,1060442.shtml
North Carolina Plastic Surgeon Embracing Social Media to Connect with Patients and Reach Out to Community
Posted : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:02:35 GMT
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Kinston, N.C. (Vocus) November 24, 2009 — North Carolina plastic
surgeon Dr. Richard Cummings has joined the popular social networking
site Facebook to expand his reach and keep an ongoing dialogue with
current and prospective patients. With over 300 million users, Facebook
has become one of the most popular social networking sites in the world
and enables users to share videos, pictures, and dialogue like never
before.
By creating a Facebook page for his practice, Dr. Cummings hopes to
make it easier for individuals to access before-and-after photos,
connect with others who have already undergone treatment, and learn
about the procedures that are available at Cummings Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Cummings plans to use social media to reach out to people
throughout North Carolina and the rest of the country who are
interested in breast enhancement or body contouring.
After only a few weeks, Cummings Plastic Surgery has over 135 fans on
Facebook, and several of Dr. Cummings’ patients have already
posted video testimonials or left comments thanking him for their
results.
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About Dr. Cummings
After attending Manhattan College
in Riverdale, New York, Dr. Richard Cummings earned his medical degree
at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his general
surgical residencies in several hospitals in Miami and his plastic
surgery residency at the Loyola University Medical Center and Cook
County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Since 1984, Dr. Cummings has performed procedures such as breast
augmentation, breast lift, and liposuction in North Carolina at his
plastic surgery practice in Kinston. Throughout that time he has also
served as Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He is board-certified in plastic surgery
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Richard Cummings can be reached by phone at 1-800-682-2662 or
252-523-7082. His practice is located at 5080 Highway 70 West, Kinston,
North Carolina 28504. Dr. Cummings’ practice can also be reached
via website at www.cummingsplastic.com.
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[JR: I wonder if there is a “Jasper discount”?]
Cummings, Richard [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that the Doctor is a member of the class of 1971.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Cummings, Richard [MC1971]
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* Posted on: Tue, Nov 24 2009 8:41 AM
* Updated: Thu, Nov 26 2009 9:43 AM
JHQ: The Battle of the Bronx – Manhattan vs. Fordham
The Battle of the Bronx – Manhattan vs. Fordham
Spend your Thanksgiving weekend in Riverdale as Manhattan College
welcomes longtime rival Fordham University for the 102nd meeting of the
Jaspers and the Rams. Please join us for a pregame buffet dinner at $25
per person ($75 for a group of 4).
Families are encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 5:00 p.m. reception; 7:00 p.m. tip-off
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Thomas Hall
Price includes beer, wine, soda and buffet dinner.
Tickets for the game can be purchased by calling the Manhattan College Ticket Office at
(718) 862-7795 or by e-mailing jaspers.tickets@manhattan.edu.
General admission tickets may be available at the reception, subject to availability.
Register Online Here
Registration is required and must be completed by Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25.
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* Posted on: Wed, Nov 25 2009 9:40 AM
JEmail: McGrath, Erin (MC1992) remembers Brother Kevin
Hi JR
First off, have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Br. Kevin had a very lovely presence. He was warm, friendly and
kind-hearted. I would see him at basketball games over the years and he
always took the time to stop by my table (for breast cancer awareness)
to say hello and offer his support. I remember him most for his
wonderful smile.
-Erin McGrath ‘92
[JR: I hope you and all our fellow alums have a excellent Tday. I hope
we remember the boys and girls in far away places in our prayers. As
well as all the unemployed and under-employed who have to struggle. If
we can get the congress critters out of the way, I'm sure we can return
to better times. Thanks for your recollection of Brother Kevin. All to
easy to fail to recognize that the faculty makes MC a special place.]
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* Posted on: Wed, Nov 25 2009 2:54 PM
JFound: Magliano, John V. [MC1966] on Editorial Board
http://www.csemag.com/article/177838-Advisory_Board.php
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Advisory Board
Consulting-Specifying Engineer is proud to present its 2009 Editorial Advisory Board.
The veteran board members and newcomers represent expertise and
leadership in engineering, building science, commissioning, and
business practice. Representing the diverse climates, codes, and
construction types found in the United States, board members—as
authors, reviewers, and speakers—provide breadth and depth across
the mechanical, electrical, fire, and life-safety engineering topics we
cover. Below are the qualifications of each member.
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John V. Magliano, PE, chairman, CEO, SH Group Inc., New York City
Licensed in 12 states, Magliano works in commissioning sustainable
designs, energy conservation, on-site generation, central utilities,
master planning, and architectural lighting. He is a member of several
professional societies including ASHRAE, IEEE, and IES. Magliano
received his BEE from Manhattan College.
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Magliano, John V. [MC1966]
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* Posted on: Wed, Nov 25 2009 7:46 PM
JObit: Tureck, Richard [MC1971 RIP]
http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20091126_Richard_Tureck__60__in-vitro_pioneer.html
Richard Tureck, 60, in-vitro pioneer
By Walter F. Naedele
Inquirer Staff Writer
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Richard W. Tureck, 60, of Bryn Mawr, director of reproductive surgery
at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center from 1994 to 2006,
died of a heart attack Oct. 28 while swimming off the Caribbean island
of Anguilla.
On Sept. 23, 1983, the first baby to be conceived in a glass dish in
Philadelphia was born at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania. Dr. Tureck had been director of the In Vitro
Fertilization and Embryo Transfer Program at Penn since May 1982, and
at the time of the birth, Penn was the only hospital in the region
offering the procedure.
In vitro is the procedure in which an egg is removed from a
woman’s body, fertilized with sperm in a glass dish, and then
planted in the woman’s uterus.
On the night of the delivery, Dr. Tureck told a reporter, “The
last thing I remember seeing approximately eights months ago was an
embryo composed of four cells under a microscope.
“Following this pregnancy right through, and seeing a human life
born, was really a tremendous experience for us all.”
The baby, a girl weighing 7 pounds, 41/2 ounces, was named Jillian
Elizabeth, the child of Linda and Robert Johnston of Woodbury.
Steven Sondheimer, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Penn, said
recently: “That baby girl has grown into a healthy adult woman
who is now the mother of a newborn child, conceived without the need of
infertility treatment.
“Dr. Tureck was a pioneer in the field of infertility.”
Dr. Tureck led Penn’s in vitro program until he became director of reproductive surgery there in 1994.
Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Dr. Tureck graduated from Mount St. Michael
Academy there in 1967. He earned his bachelor of science degree at Manhattan College in 1971 and his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1975.
After completing his internship and residency at the Hospital of
Columbia University Medical College in 1979, he joined the Penn faculty.
A fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, he
was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science, the American Fertility Society, the American Association of
Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine, and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons.
Dr. Tureck is survived by his wife, Pamela; sons Brett and Richard Jr.; and a grandson.
A Funeral Mass was said Nov. 7. Burial was in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd.
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Tureck, Richard [MC1971 RIP]
Guestbook: None cited
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* Posted on: Thu, Nov 26 2009 11:50 AM
JEmail: Fennell, Jim (MC1951) reports on Santa
John
This years Macy parade made it clear that they fujlly imtend to
eliminate any referenced to Christrmas. Santa,the children’s
symbol of Christmas did not mention Christmas but rather greeted the
crowd with “Happy Thanksgiving.” Last year Santa said
nothing. What’s coming next is probably Happy Holiday.
Please urge the troops to contact Macys and express their displeasure by shopping elsewhere.
mailto:customerservice@Macys.com
It’s about time we stood up.
Jim Fennell ‘51
[JR: Jim, I didn't see the end of the parade. I always watch a little
and go back to the happier times when life was simple. Mom and I went
to the parade. Wish I could roll back the tape and do it again. How
much smarter I'd be. Did anyone see the end of the parade and can
confirm what Santa did or didn't say? If they are doing that "Happy Hoy
Days" stuff, it deserves a reaction.]
Fennell, Jim (MC1951)
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* Posted on: Fri, Nov 27 2009 11:28 AM
Comment on JEmail: Fennell, Jim (MC1951) reports on Santa
By Rich Kaufmann
FJohn,
I saw the end of the parade and I can confirm that Santa did not mention Christmas.
He said Happy Thanksgiving!
Rich Kaufmann MC’68
[JR: Thanks, Rich. Much appreciated. Clearly with confirmation, this is actionable!]
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* Posted on: Fri, Nov 27 2009 12:28 PM
JEmail: O’Connell, William (MC1976) found a charitable idea
William O’Connell sent you a message:
At this time of Thanksgiving, Chase has come up with an interesting
approach to reaching out to the community. They have money they want to
give to local charities, but they want you to decide which ones. You
can do that by going to their facebook page and vote on a charity. The
charities that get the most votes, get the money. It doesn’t cost
anything to vote.
I became aware of this from a friend who is voting for America’s
VetDogs. This organization helps our veterans who may have been
wounded, or are elderly and can benefit from a working dog that can
either help them as a guide dog, or in other ways. What a great way to
give back to those who gave their all for us. Give it a look http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/
Please check out Chase Community Giving Program on Facebook or Twitter
– vote for America’s VetDogs and pass it on to your
contacts – Your vote really does count!
Thank you and have a great Thanksgiving.
Regards,
Bill
[JR: Good idea. Maybe some of our fellow Jaspers would like to "vote".]
O’Connell, William (MC1976)
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* Posted on: Fri, Nov 27 2009 10:25 PM
JNews: Bulla, Ashley [MC????] herds the big cats
http://adg.nwanews.com/news/2009/nov/28/big-cat-interns-help-out-grow-20091128/
Big cat interns help out, grow
Work changes their perspective
By KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZET
Saturday, November 28, 2009
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LITTLE ROCK — Much to the surprise of intern Ashley Bulla, three
months of 50-hour weeks scooping tiger dung and handling raw meat
taught her something: self-reliance.
The 23-year-old New Yorker who used to let mom and dad carry her
luggage and do her laundry now gets by on her weekly earnings of $50
for groceries.
“I can go out and live by myself and be an independent
person,” said Bulla, who scored one of a dozen six-month
internships at the Turpentine Creek WildlifeRefuge just outside of
Eureka Springs.
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“I was beyond ecstatic. I was screaming when I got the call that
I was accepted,” said Bulla of Monroe, N.Y., who is halfway
through her internship.
“I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve learned
here. From weedwhacking to much more important thingslike feeding the
cats correctly and reading their behavior,” said Bulla, who has a
bachelor’s degree in biology from Manhattan College in the Bronx.
“It’s really exciting to educate people; big cats
don’t make good pets,” Bulla said. She’s considering
a career as a biology teacher.
Bulla has grown up during her internship. “I’m not even the same person I was when I arrived in August.”
Bulla has applied for a second internship at the refuge.
“I wake up every morning and I don’t have to work, I get to go to work.”
Bulla and her fellow interns start at 8 a.m. to clean the cages, which
takes hours, then they break for lunch, and work on building habitats
and preparing the food, donated by Tyson and Wal-Mart. The refuge uses
between 800 and 1,200 pounds of meat a day.
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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 9 on 11/28/2009
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Bulla, Ashley [MC????]
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* Posted on: Sat, Nov 28 2009 12:14 PM
ENDNOTE: Obama Will Remove Abortion Funding Ban
http://www.lifenews.com/nat5659.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=
Feed%3A+LifeNewsHeadlines+%28LifeNews.com+Pro-Life+Headlines%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Obama Will Remove Abortion Funding Ban From Health Care Bill, Advisor Says
by Steven Ertelt LifeNews.com Editor
November 15, 2009
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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — Top Obama advisor David Axelrod
on Sunday confirmed what pro-life advocates already suspected would
happen. He said President Barack Obama will work with congressional
Democrats to remove the abortion funding ban the House approved in its
version of the government-run health care bill.
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[JR: Is anyone surprised that there would be a double-cross?]
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* Posted on: Sat, Nov 28 2009 6:37 PM
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