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INDEX2012-May-06POSITRACTION: An anthem to "the family" by a pop starhttp://youtu.be/uFwwZ4Cjj6Y |
2012-May-06JOBIT: Brown, Br. John [MC1937 RIP]http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=Brother-FSC&pid=157480497 # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-06 @ 07:34 Dear John, On a personal note, I believe, subject confirmation from my
fellow Prepsters (Now Confirmed), that Brother attempted to teach
me in High School. I apologize that I was a terrible student and
giant pain in his, and all the teachers, <synonym for
donkey>. I no longer blame them, but myself for not tunneling
out. As opposed to checking out mentally which is what I did. I do
remember all the Brothers as real human beings from time to time.
Funny the perceptions of youth. I've long ago added all my
teachers to my prayer list and hope that they forgive me my
"youthful exuberance". |
2012-May-06MVIDEO: Manhattan College baseball coach Jim Duffy on paying college athleteshttp://youtu.be/VDnhPWPPGqQPublished on May 2, 2012 by jmmanc Jim Mancari sits down with three sources to discuss the logistics of paying college athletes. St. John's University men's basketball forward God'sgift Achiuwa, Hofstra Univeristy women's basketball forward Shante Evans and Manhattan College baseball coach Jim Duffy all agree that it would be quite difficult to pay all the athletes. Though a full athletic scholarship seems to be enough compensation, supporters of paying college athletes argue that these individuals have other expenses not covered by the scholarship. # - # - # 02:04 [JR: I respectfully disagree. Alma Mater is at a disadvantage. Big Education is about earning money on the backs of "student athletes". Semi-pro athletes. NCAA basketball is like Major League Baseball's minor leagues. The system is corrupt. And, needs reform.] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-06 @ 08:03 |
2012-May-06JEMAIL: Jablon, Ken (MC1962) seeks clarification on my opinion of the State's roleJohn, |
2012-May-06JHQ: 13th annual Media Ecology Association Convention 6/7-10http://www.manhattan.edu/news/media-experts-visit-college-summer-annual-convention |
2012-May-06MFACEBOOK: Reunion Weekend 2012https://www.facebook.com/events/432001916827697/Yet another Facebook page. # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-06 @ 09:02 |
2012-May-06JNEWS: McCarra-Fitzpatrick MaryAnn (MC1989) Finalist / Poetry Contesthttp://mccarra--poetry.blogspot.com/2012/05/finalist-in-40th-annual-poetry-contest.htmlSaturday, May 05, 2012 Finalist in the 40th Annual Poetry Contest held by the Town of Greenburgh, NY # - # - # McCarra-Fitzpatrick MaryAnn (MC1989) [JR: ON her way to becoming "poetess laureate" of MC?] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-06 @ 09:06 |
2012-May-07JFOUND: Nussbaum, Hazel [MC2000] does tennis jewelryhttp://tennisconnected.com/home/2012/05/04/love-tennis-by-hazel-jewelry-line-launches/Love Tennis by Hazel: Jewelry line launches May 4, 2012 · Print This Article “LOVE TENNIS BY HAZEL” JEWELRY LINE LAUNCHES # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-05 @ 11:04 Dear John, I believe that Hazel is a member of the Class of 2000. Best, Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Nussbaum, Hazel [MC2000] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-07 @ 08:53 |
2012-May-07JFOUND: Yu, Michelle [MC2001] two novels and doing an emcee gighttp://accnbs.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-festival-may-12th-dumbo-brooklyn/Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival – May 12th DUMBO, Brooklyn Posted by: Melissa Rios on: May 6, 2012 *** begin quote *** Michelle Yu Michelle Yu is a sports anchor/reporter for Sports Net New York and covers everything NYC in MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL. Michelle began her sports journalism career in print, writing for Gannett Newspaper’s ‘The Journal News and Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine. In 2003, Michelle made the transition from print to television when she joined College Sports Television. She has also spent time as a sports reporter on Time Warner Cable’s ‘Sportstime’ show in New Jersey. A Bronx native, Michelle co-authored her first novel China Dolls in 2007, and her second novel Young, Restless and Broke will be published in 2009. Michelle graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in communications and currently lives in Manhattan. *** end quote *** Yu, Michelle [MC????] [JR: How kool is Jasper Yu? TWO novels and an EMCEE! Applause from this section of the PeaNut Gallery! ] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-07 @ 09:01 Dear John, I believe that Michelle is a member of the Class of 2001. Best, Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Yu, Michelle [MC2001] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 09:17 |
2012-May-07JNEWS: Mahlstedt, Neil D. [MC1967] writes about economics and ran a mailroom equipment manufacturing companyhttp://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/neil-d-mahlstedt-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-business-management-278635.php May 07, 2012 Neil D. Mahlstedt Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Business Management -- Neil D. Mahlstedt writes about economics and ran a mailroom equipment manufacturing company -- BARRINGTON, IL, May 7, 2012 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Neil D. Mahlstedt, Retired President of Neopost, and Author for MaskedAvenger.me, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in business management. Mr. Mahlstedt nurtured an interest in and leadership throughout a career which concluded as the head of the North American operations of a troubled middle market mailroom equipment supplier. His goal in this last assignment was to end 11 years of losses from operations. He led efforts in improving employee participation, adequate financing and lowering costs. The company turned profitable within two years and continued to generate increasing levels of income through an LBO and finally an IPO. He currently writes about simple economics with a touch of humor for the average reader. He attributes his success to his resilience and good fortune. He considers the organization change at Neopost as his best accomplishment because it involved all the company's personnel and continues today. Resiliency showed up in Mr. Mahlstedt's education. After quitting high school to join the military he went on as an adult to receive his Bachelor of Arts with a major in Accounting from Manhattan College, and an MBA in Business from the Booth School of Business at The University of Chicago. He remains abreast of trends and developments as a member of various internet groups, and he is a former member of The Conference Board Inc. In the years to come, Mr. Mahlstedt hopes to continue influencing people and teach others what he has learned - or giving back as he puts it. # - # - # - # - # Mahlstedt, Neil D. [MC????] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-07 @ 09:27 Dear John, I believe that Neil is a member of the Class of 1967. Best, Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Mahlstedt, Neil D. [MC1967] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 09:11 |
2012-May-08JNEWS: Cash, Darron [MC1989] runs for officehttp://www.thenassauguardian.com/index.php?option=com_candidate&view=detail&id=61&secid=15&Itemid=105Darron Cash FNM Carmichael carmichael@fnm2012.org 361-2122 Candidate's Info Darron Cash was born in Nassau, the son of Cleo Cash and Benjamin F. Stewart. He completed primary and secondary school at Uriah McPhee and St. Augustine’s College, respectively. Mr Cash earned an associate’s degree from The College of The Bahamas and a bachelor’s degrees in accounting from Manhattan College, New York. He later earned a master of business administration degree in finance from Rutgers University, where he pursued his studies as a Fulbright Scholar. Mr Cash began his professional career in public accounting with the international firms Ernst & Young in Nassau, and KPMG in Nassau and New York City. Prior to establishing his own practice, Darron Cash and Associates, an accounting and consulting firm specialising in services to small and medium-sized businesses, Mr Cash served as chief financial officer to Doctors Hospital and First Caribbean International Bank. A former FNM Senator, Mr Cash also serves as Chairman of the Board of The Bahamas Development Bank. He was the FNM National Treasurer between 2003 and 2005 and presently serves as a Party Vice-Chairman. Mr Cash has 30 years of community service and leadership experience, and has made a difference to society at every stage of his life. This independent thinker and vocal advocate is a leader and man of action and his track record of engagement demonstrates this. Mr Cash has held a number of leadership positions in a broad range of business and civic organisations, including: The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (treasurer and secretary), The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (secretary), The Bahamian Interest Forum (chairman), The Rutgers University Black MBA Association (president), Circle K International Board of Trustees (trustee), National Association of Black Accountants Inc.-New York Chapter (secretary), Nassau Jaycees (treasurer), and The College of The Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS) (president). Mr Cash is married to Annette Cash and the couple has a son, Jonathan. # - # - # Cash, Darron [MC????] [JR: Can't tell if he won.] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 08:32 Dear John, I believe that Darron is a member of the Class of 1989. Best, Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Cash, Darron [MC1989] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-09 @ 12:54 |
2012-May-08JNEWS: O'Malley, Tom [MC1963] WSJ letter by McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)from: McEneney, Edward J. (MC1959)to: Jasper Fjohn68 cc: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) date: Mon, May 7, 2012 at 10:53 PM subject: Tom O'Malley WSJ Letter to Editor May 7, 2012 John, FYI Ed # - # - # - # - # http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303916904577376121349763842.html?KEYWORDS=O%27MALLEY LETTERS May 6, 2012, 3:41 p.m. ET The Things I Did to Get on Obama's 'Enemies List' Kimberley Strassel's April 27 Potomac Watch "The President Has a List" reports some serious allegations. I have not made too many lists in my more than 50 years in business, so I was quite surprised to see my name on President Barack Obama's "enemies" list. My most recent business venture, PBF Energy, bought the closed-down Delaware City Refinery, spent $400 million to fix it and reopened it with a United Steel Workers unionized work force. More than a thousand high-paying jobs were created in a state where unemployment had become a real problem. PBF also bought a refinery in Paulsboro, N.J., one that was scheduled to close. Thus, more high-paying unionized jobs were saved in New Jersey. If this gets you on the enemies list, it would be good for the country if the list were expanded. It would seem that I got on the list because I gave to the Romney PAC. I have also run a fund-raiser for New York's own senator, Chuck Schumer, who I believe is still a Democrat. I hope this doesn't get me on another list, because the amount involved exceeded the Romney contribution. I can't believe that the president has authorized such a self-destructive strategy and can only suggest that he and his administration may want to disown the author of the list, whoever that may be. Tom O'Malley Executive Chairman PFB Energy West Palm Beach, Fla. # - # - # - # - # O'Malley, Tom [MC1963] [JR: Seems to me a I remember that name from somewhere around the Quad? Too bad he's "an enemy". Chicago politics peeking out from behind the façade? ] [TIP 'o' the HAT to: McEneney Edward J. (MC1959) ] [JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 08:44 |
2012-May-08JHQ: Religious Studies Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Granthttp://www.manhattan.edu/news/manhattan-college-religious-studies-professor-receives-fulbright-scholar-grantReligious Studies Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant Posted on May 07, 2012 Robert Geraci, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, was recently awarded a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar grant to research the social study of artificial intelligence and robotics at the Indian Institute of Science in Banglore, India. His research will begin in December 2012 and end in April 2013. In his 2010 book Apocalyptic AI: Visions of Heaven in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, Geraci analyzed how the western religious apocalyptic traditions have affected the way certain people think about robotics and artificial intelligence. Using this same concept of how technology and meaning are intertwined, he will interview roboticists, computer scientists and researchers in India to gain further insight and identify if there is in fact a religious connection. “I am going to go and talk to people and try to understand why they build what they build, what kinds of things are they building and what problems are they hoping to solve using the computer sciences,” Geraci said. “I also want to contextualize that within their religious life if such a connection exists.” Geraci is also preparing to publish his latest book on the association between video games and transhumanism. For example, some games actually debate transhumanism as a user plays, and this concept has lead to research conducted by three of Geraci’s students, which is funded through a National Science Foundation grant. He is the author of a variety of essays published in the Routledge Companion to Religion and Science, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science, The Journal of the American Academy of Religion and Theology and Science. He is one of approximately 1,100 U.S. faculty and professionals who will travel abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in 2012-2013. The U.S. government sponsors the Fulbright Program, which is its flagship international educational exchange program. In addition, the program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries. First established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the program is also supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Since the Fulbright program started more than 60 years ago, nearly 310,000 people have participated — approximately 116,900 from the U.S. and 192,800 from other countries. # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 09:33 |
2012-May-08JINSTAGRAM: A new source of Jasper content?http://instagr.am/p/KTnToPySrJ/"eliztalks" 794 photos · 309 followers “Manhattan College! Shined a light so bright in my sense of self, fall 2004 I entered not knowing I'd be enlightened with the most amazing 4 years of my life! Nothing quite competes with the bonds I made & lessons learned in MC! #Jasper till the end!! <3 love my school! Class of '08 [Photo Credit: Tom Conway]” # - # - # - # - # [JR: Not sure how to capture these Jaspers or follow them. (Note: It's not stalking. But that's for a jury to sort out.) All to provide content for those of us who's lives are over and, like vampires, we need the living to live vicariously. LOL! I think.] # - # - # - # - # |
2012-May-08JOBIT: Greene, Donald F. Jr. [MC1961 RIP]http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2012/05/obituaries_sun_post-herald_79.htmlOBITUARIES Donald F. Greene Jr. Donald F. Greene Jr., 76, of Fairview Park, died March 24. He was a native of Hackensack, N.J. and longtime resident of Fairview Park. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1953 and Manhattan College in 1961. His dearest accomplishment was enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he became a sergeant serving in the First Battalion, Ninth Marines in Okinawa. Mr. Green is survived by his children Elizabeth, Amy, Christopher and Daniel; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas and Ana Cristina; sister, Barbara and brother-in-law Frank and their children; best friend and cousin Malcolm Greene and his wife Michelle; friend of the Keatings; many cousins and lifelong friends. Graveside services were conducted at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman. Arrangements by Corrigan/Craciun Funeral Home, Fairview Park. #-#-# Greene, Donald F. Jr. [MC1961 RIP] Guestbook: None cited # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-08 @ 12:24 |
2012-May-09JNEWS: Bibaud, Patrick [MC????] Francis Ouimet Scholarship student speakerhttp://www.examiner.com/article/o-meara-won-t-spill-the-beans-on-tiger-woodsTiger Woods May 8, 2012 O’Meara won’t spill the beans about Tiger Woods Emily Kay Boston Golf Examiner *** begin quote *** The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund has awarded $25 million in scholarships to 5,000 students since its founding in 1949. This year’s student speaker, Patrick Bibaud, worked as a caddie and in the bag room at Worcester Country Club for eight years, captains his Manhattan College golf team, and helps renovate Habitat for Humanity dwellings in New York City. *** end quote *** Bibaud, Patrick [MC????] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-09 @ 19:56 |
2012-May-09JLINKEDIN: Guernsey, Nancy "Red" [MC1977] Project Engineer at NYCDOThttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/nancy-%22red%22-guernsey/16/875/a74?trk=pub-pbmapGuernsey, Nancy "Red" [MC1977] Project Engineer at NYCDOT Greater New York City Area Civil Engineering Education Polytechnic University Manhattan College Ocean County College Skills & Expertise Licensed pilot Life member, American Mensa # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-09 @ 20:10 |
2012-May-10JOBIT: Gauriloff, James M. [MC1946 RIP]http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/poughkeepsiejournal/obituary.aspx?n=James-Gauriloff&pid=157525359James M. Gauriloff BEACON - James Mark Gauriloff joined his beloved wife, Alice, in heaven on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the age of 91. Jim was born the first of ten children to Anna and Maxim Gauriloff on August 15, 1920 in Ellsworth, PA. He played football at Ellsworth High School where he was an All-Star county center for two years, earned a football scholarship to Manhattan College where he played tackle and end, and was named to the NYC All-Star team. He graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education in 1946 and in 1953 received his M.A. in Physical Education from NYU. His college career was interrupted while he served in the US Army during WWII with the medical detachment at Rhoads General Hospital in Utica. He came to Beacon High School in 1947 to organize a football team. Jim coached football, basketball and baseball on and off for his 35 year career at BHS. As Athletic Director, he introduced many competitive team sports to the school, created the Varsity Club, and established the athletic program at Rombout Middle School. His involvement in the community included working with the Beacon Recreation Commission and helping to form the Beacon Pop Warner Football League. Jim directed the adult phys ed and driver's ed programs in town. Jim also directed the driver training program at the VA Medical Center at Castle Point and was sports director at both Castle Point and Green Haven Corrections Facilities. He was also an active member of the Beacon Lodge of Elks and the Knights of Columbus. Jim served as President of the Parish Council of St. John the Evangelist, was past President of the Dutchess County Scholastic League and was inducted into the Dutchess County Sports Museum Hall of Fame in 1986. On July 22, 1944, he married the love of his life, Alice O'Grady, who predeceased him in 2011. His hobbies included fishing - especially in the wilds of Canada, tending to his roses and tomatoes, working with stained glass and hosting his 'two-beer' cookouts for family and friends. Jim and Alice enjoyed traveling extensively in their retirement. Jim's love is etched in the hearts of his children - son James and his wife Kathy of Lehighton, PA; daughter Ellen Boldrin and her husband Hank of Hyde Park; son Joe and his wife Patty of Beacon; daughter Janet Hof and her husband Roger of Salt Point; and son-in-law John Paille of Rochester. He will forever be remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren - Jeff and Lisa Paille and their daughters Charlotte, Julia and Lindsay; Jenn and Jodi Hooper and their children, Madison and Sam; Mary Paille; Cheryl Paille; Jerold and Janice Gauriloff; Mike Gauriloff and Brittany O'Keefe; Lauren Boldrin and Randall Marquis; Dan Boldrin and Jennifer Kane; Joe Gauriloff and Dana Thorsen; Kim Gauriloff, Alissa Hof and Sarah Hof. Jim is joyfully reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Alice, and his daughter MaryAlice Paille. The family will be receiving friends at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Street in Beacon on Friday, May 11, from 4:00 - 7:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Beacon. Interment will follow at St. Joachim's Old Cemetery. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to The James M. Gauriloff Memorial BHS Scholarship Fund in care of Ellen Boldrin, 46 Lawrence Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538. To send the family a personal condolence please visit www.halveyfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Peter T. and Patrick J. Halvey. Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal from May 10 to May 12, 2012 #-#-# Gauriloff, James M. [MC1946 RIP] Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/poughkeepsiejournal/guestbook.aspx?n=james-gauriloff&pid=157525359&cid=full # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-10 @ 15:10 |
2012-May-10JOBIT: Werner, Walter F. [MC???? RIP]http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwfdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=Walter-Werner&pid=157525525Dr. Walter F. Werner Dr. Walter F. Werner (Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (Ret.), loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor and friend, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2012. Walt was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and received his B.A. from Manhattan College, an M.B.A. from Western New England University, studied for a Doctor of Ministry degree at Evangel Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Theology degree from Biblical Life College and Seminary. In his professional life as a U.S. Air Force officer he began his career in 1967 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., with the Electronic Systems Division working on the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program. In 1971, Walt came to the Armament Development and Test Center, Eglin AFB, Fla., as a Public Affairs Officer. Subsequent assignments included Thule, Greenland, Hanscom AFB, and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. In 1979, Walt separated from the Air Force, joined the Air Force Reserve and continued his career with the Air Force as a civilian, first as Director of Security Review and later Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Air Force Systems Command, Andrews AFB, Md., and then as Director of Security Review at Air Force Headquarters, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Walt retired in 2001 to pursue the ministry full-time. As proud as Walt was to serve his country, his true calling and his first love was serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, alongside his wife, Sue. Walt devoted the last 30 years of his life to the ministry at home in the United States, as well as traveling to and supporting ministries in Israel, Ghana, India, Bosnia, Panama, Outer Mongolia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Russia and China. Besides his ministerial studies, Walt also received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for his many years of national and international achievements and contributions to the ministry. Walt is fondly remembered as Senior Pastor of Living Word Ministries in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Springfield, Va., and providing weekly services for the last 10 years at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, Fla. Walt is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years and ministry partner, Susan (Scofield) Werner; son, Jeff (Kathleen); daughters, Lauren Storie (DeWayne) and Stefanie; and sister, Janet Kempner (Bruce). He was affectionately known as "Poppy" to his grandchildren Bethany, Liam, Jacob, Elise, Caleb and the newest Werner, due this fall. A celebration of Walt's life will be held on Saturday, May 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin, Fla. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. and the service will begin at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to his memorial fund can be made to Living Word Ministries P.O. Box 1000, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549. You may express condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home of Niceville is entrusted with the arrangements. #-#-# Werner, Walter F. [MC???? RIP] Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/nwfdailynews/guestbook.aspx?n=walter-werner&pid=157525525&cid=full # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-10 @ 15:24 Dear John, I believe that Walter is a member of the Class of 1967. May He Rest In Peace. Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Werner, Walter F. [MC1967 RIP] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 07:00 |
2012-May-12MVIDEO: An Analysis of the Chapelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLcX_oDBZM0An Analysis of the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers As part of the 2012 De La Salle Week festivities, Richard Emmerson, Ph.D., dean of the school of arts and medieval art specialist, gave an analysis of the mural in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, in the context of the building itself. # - # - # - # - # "This video has been removed by the user." [JR: Wow, that was quick. And I was interested in it since I've been there so many times for long periods of time. Oblvious to what the nuances of what I was seeing. Argh! ] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 06:37 http://youtu.be/hGoQEK4QL54 [JR: Strange? A little poking around gave anther link. Argh! 10 minutes well spent. Who knew it had such a story to tell?] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 06:40 |
2012-May-12JHQ: Patterson, James [MC1969] increases his scholarship supporthttp://www.manhattan.edu/news/james-pattersons-dedication-alma-mater-sparks-new-scholarships-manhattanJames Patterson’s Dedication to Alma Mater Sparks New Scholarships at Manhattan Posted on May 10, 2012 Award-winning author and alumnus James Patterson ’69 continues his support and generosity at Manhattan College with the establishment of 16 new James Patterson Scholarships. The new scholarships will start this fall, and $5,000 each will be awarded to 16 rising seniors and juniors who exemplify hard work, determination and leadership in the classroom and within the campus community. Eight students from both the junior and senior classes will be selected to receive the James Patterson Scholarships based on merit, need and involvement in activities related to the College’s mission. All recipients of the James Patterson Scholarships will be selected this summer. “My hope is that our program will help motivate and stimulate potential leaders at the College who will go on to do great things in their communities,” Patterson said. “Manhattan College will be warmed and illuminated by their glow.” During the scholarship program’s second year, Patterson will increase the scholarships from 16 to 18, and recognize eight juniors and 10 seniors with awards. Four of the senior scholarships recipients will be awarded $7,500 each based on their personal contributions made to the College throughout their junior year, and these will be determined through an essay submission. The remaining 14 recipients will receive $5,000. “The students who will be eligible for this generous assistance are our 'emerging stars': they work in student government, organize and lead the Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) service trips, tutor in the local schools, play varsity athletics, or write for the newspaper and the literary magazine, while also excelling in classes,” said Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College. “Many of them are also first-generation college students whose families struggle to meet the gap between available financial aid and the full cost of attendance.” In addition to the new Patterson scholarships, he currently funds the James Patterson Minority Scholarship at Manhattan, which started in 2006 and has supported the education of 25 students. He also has supported the College’s Jasper Open, De La Salle Dinner and Annual Fund. Patterson has had 19 consecutive No. 1 novels on The New York Times bestseller list, and holds The New York Times and Guinness world records for most hardcover fiction best-selling titles by a single author (76). His books include the top-selling detective series, Alex Cross featuring Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls, and the popular Maximum Ride, Daniel X and Witch & Wizard series. As an author, Patterson is passionate about books and encouraging people of all ages to read. In fact, he recently launched the website ReadKiddoRead.com as a tool for adults to help them find books for kids to read. He also rewards groups or individuals who use creative and effective ways to spread the joy of reading with the James Patterson Pageturner Awards, and makes regular donations of thousands of books to troops overseas. In 2010, he received the Children’s Choice Book Council’s Author of the Year award, an honor chosen by more than 15,000 young readers. “James Patterson’s strong commitment to education is clearly evident in his generous support of Manhattan College and its students,” O’Donnell added. # - # - # - # - # [JR: Nice to have talent. Even better to help future Jaspers.] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 06:43 |
2012-May-12JEMAIL: Skau, George (MC1959) recognizes a problemMy e-mail account was broken into and someone sent out spam to everyone in my address book around 9pm with the subject "re:" and a web site link. Please do not click on the web site link and delete the e-mail immediately.I apologize for the inconvenience. George Skau # - # - # - # - # Skau, George (MC1959) [JR: Regardless of the reason, always nice to hear from fellow Jaspers. Although, now everyone will need to hear the "canned" "Why you should have your own domain" lecture. Or gmail.] *** begin quote *** May I suggest that you have your own domain? The common wisdom, or is that common whizdumb, is to own your own name as a domain name. I own "reinke.cc". (I like saying "sea sea me at reinke.cc"! me@reinke.cc will actually work!) I gives one quite a bit of control. And, it's very cheap. I know three solutions at 18$/year using wordpressdotcom with gmail, 28$/year email only with 1and1, and 60$/year for domain+email+webspace also at 1and1. My point is not that you should use 1and1. http://www.1and1.com/?k_id=9113251 I could care less which one you use. It's that getting on to your own domain with email is cheap and easy. And, it's not hotmail, yahoo, or gmail. It IS your own "personal brand". *** end quote *** [JR: You can also avoid this nonsense with GMAIL. Reply for an invite. Although you don't need "an invite" anymore. :-) I send hem to annoy the aol, yahoo, and hotmail Users that email me. LOL! Yeah I know; "no life".] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 06:57 |
2012-May-12JNEWS: Bibaud, Patrick [MC2012] Francis Ouimet Scholarship student speaker idedDear John,See message below from my Grandson. Patrick is a member of the Class 2012. Mike -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [JasperJottingsEditorial] JNEWS: Bibaud, Patrick [MC????] Francis Ouimet Scholarship student speaker Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 21:02:35 -0400 From: John Chan To: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) Hello, I know him he was one of the old golfers that I helped make the swim team. He is a great kid. A senior graduating this year and I think i did well. {Privacy Invoked} Johnny On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Mike McEneney <mmceneney@mindspring.com> wrote: Dear John, Do you know this fellow? Is in your class? {Privacy Invoked} Love, Pop Pop # - # - # - # - # Bibaud, Patrick [MC2012] [JR: Can't resist giving the "senior officer on deck" in the Virtual Jasper Newsroom a little "love"!] OK, "Pop Pop"! Thanks for sharing that. Since turn about is fair play, when Frau Reinke wanted to razz me she'd call me "Ferd". Usually preceded with adjectives like "weird", "crazy", or "nutty". Her niece and nephews picked it up. Since her oldest nephew took a while to get a handle on "B''s, "F"s, and "T"s. His "feeerrrd" would come out as "turd". Which she thought was hysterical. And, she'd work on prompting the child to say it around my Mom, who thought it was adorable, and around our friends. I was less amused. So to get her back, around her Uncles at one WEDDING we were all at, I'd asked the boy to tell them what I drove. (An international harvester TRUCK which the boy and I thought was kool.) Since T's came out as F's. Those Uncles had beer through their noses moment, and then had him repeat that for anyone who hadn't heard it and for several encores. After the wedding, a particularly FRIGID Frau Reinke negotiated a "peace" about "Ferd" and "Truck". THAT was funny! And, my niece in law, now on the wrong side of 40, still thinks "ferd" is funny from time to time. SO "Pop Pop" is much better than "Turd". "Ferd" or "Turd" aka CIC # - # - # - # - # [JR: I can sense the readers saying: "Gag me and get back to Jasper news." ] # - # - # - # - # 2012-May-12 @ 07:25 |
2012-May-12ENDNOTE: Cetinski, Andreas [MC1992] on the Yonkers "bubble"FROM TIME TO TIME, I read "stuff" by our fellow alums that sparks
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