POSITRACTION: The incredible moment life begins
2016-May-01http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/04/26/bright-flash-of-light-marks-incredible-moment-life-begins-when-s/
Bright flash of light marks incredible moment life begins when sperm meets egg
Sarah Knapton, science editor
26 APRIL 2016 • 11:49AM
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This discovery was made by Zhang, a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern. Little is known about the events that occur at the time of fertilization, because it is difficult to capture the precise time of sperm entry.
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I’d prefer to think of it as that immortal soul being instantiated into a person?
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JNEWS: Manning, Charles [MC1973] SVP and Infrastructure Leader at Parsons
2016-May-01http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12200434/parsons-names-new-svp-and-infrastructure-leader-of-new-york-and-new-jersey
Parsons Names New SVP and Infrastructure Leader of New York and New Jersey
SOURCE: PARSONS CORP. APR 28, 2016
Parsons is pleased to announce that Charles “Charlie” Manning has joined the corporation as senior vice president and infrastructure leader for New York and New Jersey. Manning will focus on business development and representing the corporation to the region’s key stakeholders.
“Charlie’s wealth of knowledge and professional network will be invaluable as we work to strengthen and develop customer relationships and continue our legacy of delivering quality service in New York and New Jersey,” said Michael Johnson, Parsons Group president. “We are pleased to welcome him to the team.”
Manning has more than 35 years of civil engineering experience in a broad variety of infrastructure programs and projects, including transportation, water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste, waste‑to‑energy, and power. He has directed and managed large, complex projects and has significant experience in every project aspect, including conception, planning, design, permitting/licensing, construction inspection, program and construction management, as well as project start‑up and operation.
He also has a strong background in alternative project delivery solutions such as design‑build and public‑private partnerships. Manning has served as Principal‑in‑Charge for major public transportation and infrastructure agencies, as well as Fortune 500 firms.
Both of Manning’s civil engineering degrees were earned at New York universities—he holds a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College where he serves as an engineering department consultor and guest lecturer, and a master’s degree from Polytechnic Institute of New York (now New York University).
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JOBIT: Bruno, Michael David [MC1982 RIP] on 2016-Apr-27
2016-May-01http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Bruno&pid=179845925
Michael Bruno
1957 - 2016
Obituary
Michael David Bruno of Ossining, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the age of 59. Michael was born to Frank and Jean Josephine (Carlo) Bruno on August 30, 1957 in Yonkers, NY. He played basketball for Lincoln High School and went on to also play at Manhattan College. He married Karen DeBique in 1993. Michael was a dedicated parishioner of St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Croton on Hudson, NY.
Michael was the beloved husband to Karen Bruno, the caring father of Josephine and Louie, cherished brother of Jeanie Murphy and brother in law James Murphy II, and adored uncle to James Murphy III.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 9:30 - 11:30AM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St., Croton on Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Rd N, Croton on Hudson, NY also on Tuesday, May 3rd at 12 noon. Committal is Private.
In lieu of flowers donations in Michael's name can be made to the American Cancer Society , www.cancer.org
Published in the The Journal News on May 2, 2016
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Guestbook: Same link
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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Dear John,
I believe that Michael is a member of the Class of 1982.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Bruno, Michael David [MC1982 RIP]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Joe H's continued recovery
2016-May-01Good Afternoon All,
From Mike McEneney, some good news. Joe H., who has been in our prayers, is out of ICU. Joe still needs our prayers as we pray for a continued and full recovery. Please keep his Family in your prayers as well. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JUPDATE: Callari, Charles [MC1984] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
2016-May-01JNEWS: Callari, Charles [MC????] VP Customer Dev @ Fenero2016-Apr-25
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/movers/article73667552.html
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Dear John,
I believe that Charles is a member of the Class of 1984.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Callari, Charles [MC1984]
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JLINKEDIN: Raciti, John [MC1984] Experienced Leader in Engineering, Design & Manufacturing
2016-May-02https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-raciti-2a553a11b
Raciti, John [MC1984]
Experienced Leader in Engineering, Design & Manufacturing
New Milford, Connecticut
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Summary: Dynacast International is a global manufacturer of small, engineered metal components. We utilize proprietary die cast and metal injection molding technologies and offer creative solutions to companies in automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, hardware, telecom and many other industries. We engineer precision components by combining extensive engineering knowledge with our specialized manufacturing systems. We help companies around the world save money by identifying components and assemblies in their products that can be redesigned or consolidated using one of our manufacturing techniques. We have a history of delivering value to our customers through our engineering expertise, efficient operations and Advanced Quality Planning systems.With Global Headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Dynacast operates 22 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries around the world.
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JHQ: May Alumni Monthly
2016-May-02http://home.manhattan.edu/collegerelations/alumniconnection/2016_05/index.html
May Alumni Monthly
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JUPDATE: McElderry, Frank T. [MC1969 RIP] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
2016-May-02JOBIT: McElderry, Frank T. [MC1969 RIP] on 2016-Apr-26
2016-Apr-27
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=Frank-McElderry&pid=179760770
Frank McElderry
Obituary
Published in The Record on Apr. 27, 2016
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McElderry, Frank T. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/northjersey/frank-mcelderry-condolences/179760770?cid=full
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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Dear John,
I believe that Frank is a member of 1969.
May He rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
McElderry, Frank T. [MC1969 RIP]
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JLINKEDIN: Pizzurro, Ariadna [MC1999] Civil Engineer
2016-May-03https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariadna-pizzurro-07778311b
Pizzurro, Ariadna [MC1999]
Civil Engineer
Larchmont, New York
Civil Engineering
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JOBIT: Fattell, Edward G. [MC???? RIP] on 2016-May-01
2016-May-03http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Edward-G.-Fattell-103535553
Edward G. Fattell
May 1, 2016
Wayne, New Jersey
Edward passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
Edward was a resident of Wayne, New Jersey at the time of his passing.
Received his grammar and high school education at St. Bon's. After high school Ed attended Manhattan College and graduated with a BBA in Accounting.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1956 - 1958 at the School for Colonels Generals as an Accounting Specialist in Fort Belvoir Virginia where he was able to further hone his skills as an accountant.
He subsequently served as a reservist until 1963.
He was married to Joan.
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home 567 Ratzer Road Wayne on Friday May 6 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Saturday May 7 from the funeral home then to St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church Woodland Park where at 10 AM a Funeral Service will be offered. Burial will follow at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Totowa.
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JNEWS: Menially, Denise M. [MC????] EVP Technology and Operations
2016-May-03http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read?GUID=32024774
CIT APPOINTS DENISE M. MENELLY EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Banking Industry Executive to Lead Technology Transformation
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CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT), cit.com, a leading provider of commercial lending and leasing services, today announced the appointment of Denise M. Menelly (54) as Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Operations, effective June 29. Raymond Matsumoto, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will serve as the Head of Technology and Operations in the interim. Menelly will serve on the company’s Executive Management Committee and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Ellen Alemany.
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Denise M. Menelly is joining CIT Group as Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Operations. Previously, Menelly spent six years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, most recently as Head of Enterprise Shared Services. In this role she managed and transformed functions shared by the bank’s corporate, commercial and consumer business lines. She joined Bank of America in 2010 as the Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Banking and then became the Global Head of Commercial and Corporate Bank Operations, managing functions in more than 28 countries. Menelly implemented positive change in each role through digitization, process simplification, performance improvement, risk reduction, business alignment and talent management.
Prior to joining Bank of America, Menelly served as the Head of Operations for RBS Citizens and Vice Chairman of Citizens Bank. In these roles her responsibilities included the U.S.-based banking operations for Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking and Global Transaction Services.
Previously, Menelly spent 12 years at Citigroup from 1996 to 2008, implementing technology and process changes while increasing her responsibilities in various Operations and Technology roles. These included: Global Head of Securities & Fund Services (SFS) Operations and Client Delivery, Head of Operations for the Commercial Business Group, Head of CitiCapital Operations, Head of Global Transaction Services Client Delivery and Head of Domestic Cash Management Operations.
She began her career with Bankers Trust Company in 1983 and spent the next 13 years managing various operations and technology functions. When she left in 1996, she was the Director of Operations and the Head of Global Treasury and Trade Operations.
Menelly has been a champion for women in business and has played leadership roles in organizations and programs designed to help women succeed. She is currently an Executive Board member of the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) and for the past four years she has served as the Executive Sponsor for NCWIT’s “Awards for Aspirations” – a national award for high school girls studying computer science. She has also served on the organizing committee for the Technical Executive Forum, sponsored by the Anita Borg Institute (ABI), which brings together top technical executives to work on its mission of increasing the representation of women in technology. Menelly has also served as a Global Ambassador in partnership with the nonprofit Vital Voices, providing mentorship to women leaders in developing countries. She earned a BS in Economics from Manhattan College.
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JFACEBOOK: Dolan, Kerry [MC1994] Founder of OptIn
2016-May-04Kerry Dolan Gehringer 14 hrs
Manhattan Alumni Kerry Dolan.
Can Women Have It All? Transitional Moms Struggle to Return to Work
THE BLOG 05/02/2016 01:37 pm ET Jennifer Musselman
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-musselman/can-women-have-it-all-tra_b_9818482.html
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Kerry Dolan, Founder of OptIn (www.OptBackIn.com) experienced these set-backs first-hand. She started Optin in California a couple of years ago after facing her own career transition challenges. OptIn is a multi-platform start-up resource for women looking for support as they navigate the challenges when re-entering the workplace.
“When he met me, I was a high-power executive. By the time I thought to go back to work, I had no resources, I had self esteem issues and I’d lost my sense of self. It [work] turned out to be a very big part of who I was. I had lost a big part of me.” - Kerry Dolan, Founder, OptIn
Dolan, herself a mom and former successful Manhattan executive in the tech start-up industry for over 15 years, got married and gave up her career a year-and-a-half later when her doctor gave her an ultimatum: “Go on bedrest or your babies are going to die,” she says. Dolan spent the next 8 months tending to her delicate identical fetuses, who are now healthy 12 year-old girls.
Work was on the back of her mind even as she nursed her then newborns, but Dolan says, “I couldn’t keep my foot in the door at the rate I was used to working. I was used to giving 115% and at the time, it wasn’t going to be possible.” So she stayed home full-time while her husband worked full-time. The couple went on to have a third child.
“I felt totally trapped. I had even considered taking a job as a dental assistant. My husband reasoned that it wouldn’t even pay for the gas and dry-cleaning bills. My self-esteem took a big hit,” Dolan boldly acknowledges. Eventually, she and her husband started having marital issues and sought the support of a therapist. Her “aha” moment came when the therapist asked what the conversation around career and staying at home had been like. She realized then there had never been a conversation. After giving birth, she says, “I just kind of fell into being a full-time mom.”
Dolan and her husband are now divorced. She contends her not going back to work ruined her marriage. “When he met me, I was a high-power executive. By the time I thought to go back to work, I had no resources. I had self esteem issues and I’d lost my sense of self. It [work] turned out to be a very big part of who I was. I had lost a big part of me.”
With two girls of her own, Dolan says she wanted them to know women needed to be independent and financially secure for themselves. Her bigger life’s purpose today is to be what she calls a mother’s advocate. She envisions a cultural shift around the perceptions of working moms, one state at a time. And this is what she says she hopes to achieve with OptIn, to help women find their way back to work and, for some, their selves. Optin offers a 6 week workshop including interview prep, self-esteem courses and connection to other women like themselves. Dolan notes many of the women are well-educated women who were feeling down on themselves. She says they were grateful for the opportunity to stay at home, but many were not fulfilled the way they had once been in their careers.
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Dear John,
I believe that Kerry is a member of the Class of 1994.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Dolan, Kerry [MC1994]
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JNEWS: Sprenkels, Mike [MC????] ToY from Seaford Harbor School
2016-May-04http://www.liherald.com/stories/Seaford-American-Legion-honors-educators-writers,79295
May 4, 2016
Community News
Seaford American Legion honors educators, writers
By Andrew Hackmack
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The Seaford American Legion honored its teachers of the year and essay-contest winners on April 20.
The Seaford American Legion honored four teachers at its annual awards night for their dedication to the students of the district.
The honorees on April 20 were Mike Spreckels of the Seaford Harbor School, Lori LoPiano of the Manor School, Joanne Python from the middle school and Suzanne Cosenza from the high school.
Spreckels is a phys. ed. teacher and also serves as the athletic trainer for Seaford’s sports teams. He started at the Harbor School as a substitute in 2003 before landing a permanent teaching job the following year.
“Mike is held in high esteem by his students, elementary through high school, co-workers and administrators,” said Principal Donna DeLucia-Troisi, who described him as a “well-rounded, highly effective teacher” as well as a team player and a warm person.
Spreckels, who was joined at the ceremony by his wife and three children, holds a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a master’s from Hofstra University. He is also the head trainer for the Long Island Lizards lacrosse team.
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Sprenkels, Mike [MC????]
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Dear John,
I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for Mike.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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MNEWS: Alma Mater's teams stand tall
2016-May-05http://www.app.com/story/news/local/people/2016/05/05/spring-lake-woman-turns-tragedy-into-tribute/83870964/
Spring Lake woman turns tragedy into tribute
Jerry Carino, @njhoopshaven 6:20 a.m. EDT May 5, 2016
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To honor a brother who died on 9/11, Kathy Cunningham raised $500,000 to help someone else.
For a few years after Donald Robertson Jr. perished in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, his sister Kathy Cunningham looked for a meaningful way to honor his memory.
Boy, did she find it.
The Spring Lake resident connected with the Tunnel to Towers 5K, an annual run through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel that traces the footsteps of Stephen Siller, a Brooklyn firefighter who died in the towers after racing through the tunnel on foot to get to the scene. Over the past decade, Cunningham has organized a fundraising team to participate in the run, and they have generated nearly $500,000 in donations — enough to build an adaptable "smart home" for a catastrophically injured veteran. It will bear her brother's name.
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She is not sure where the Donald Robertson Jr. home will be, but it's certain to be a point of pride for the many folks who pitched in. The Atlantic Club was heavily involved, and so was the lacrosse community. Donald played lacrosse in high school and college, and all four of Kathy's children excelled in the sport — Sean, Patrick and Conor at Christian Brothers Academy, and Kaitlyn at Red Bank Catholic. All of them have worn No. 26, the same number Donald wore.
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Of the 500 people on her fundraising team, "Team Shamrock," more than 200 have a lacrosse connection. That includes the entire men's and women's programs at Manhattan College, where Kaitlyn currently plays.
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JNEWS: Flores, Will I. [MC1999] VP Transportation & Infrastructure STV
2016-May-06http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12204294/experienced-project-executive-to-help-lead-stvs-transportation-infrastructure-division
Experienced Project Executive to Help Lead STV's Transportation & Infrastructure Division
Source: STV Group Inc. May 5, 2016
Will I. Flores, an experienced project executive who has overseen the development of a number of transportation initiatives in the New York metropolitan area, has joined STV as a vice president in its Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Division. He will be based in New York and report directly to Richard Amodei, STV senior vice president and head of the division’s Northeast Region.
Flores’s multi-faceted project management background, which runs the gamut of infrastructure improvement projects, signals and systems design, and resiliency initiatives, will serve him well in his role as a client manager to some of STV’s most significant transportation clients in the Northeast, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), New York City Department of Design and Construction, and Amtrak.
An experienced project manager, Flores has an established track record in developing detailed design drawings, specifications, and procurement packages for stations and facilities, tunnels, yards, systems, viaduct structures, and bridges. He has successfully worked with city and state regulatory agencies, landmarks commissions and community boards to advance projects.
Flores has held leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, providing him with unique insights relating to rail operations. He also has a longstanding history working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and stakeholders across project life cycles from proposal development through construction completion.
“Will’s experience has allowed him to develop a number of strong client relationships throughout the transportation industry,” Amodei said. “He has also demonstrated the ability to bring diverse entities together for the successful completion of a project.”
Prior to joining STV, Flores was with a major consulting firm where he performed project management duties for the award-winning MTA New York City Transit (NYC Transit) flood mitigation improvement initiative along the Upper West side on 86th street, and in Lower Manhattan on West Broadway; the Help Point emergency communication system, which is located throughout the MTA NYC Transit subway system; track and signal improvements for NYSDOT’s High-Speed Rail Program in Albany, NY; and large security infrastructure enhancements for the MTA’s systemwide security program.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Manhattan College and his Master of Business Administration in corporate finance and strategic management from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. Flores is an active member of the American Council of Engineering Companies New York Chapter, and the New York Building Congress.
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Dear John,
I believe that Will is a member of the Class of 1999.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Flores, Will I. [MC1999]
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JNEWS: Jones, Nancy Harrington [MC1984] Chief Culture and Conduct Officer Societe Generale
2016-May-06http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2016/05/05/8358513.htm
Societe Generale Appoints Harrington Jones Chief Culture and Conduct Officer for the Americas
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Societe Generale has named Nancy Harrington Jones Chief Culture & Conduct Officer for the Americas, effective May 3, 2016. In this newly created position, Ms. Harrington Jones will lead the management and drive the implementation of the Bank's regional Culture & Conduct program, reporting directly to Societe Generale's CEO for the Americas, Slawomir Krupa.
Ms. Harrington Jones was previously Chief Human Resources Officer for the Americas, a position she held since 2007.
"The primary objective of our culture and conduct program - which is central to our Bank's ambitions - is to secure a safe, sound and profitable business that will inspire long-lasting, confident relationships with our clients, peers and employees," said Mr. Krupa. "Nancy, with her substantial expertise, knowledge of the organization and its businesses, is the ideal person to lead the effort to promote and enforce the behaviors that embody our company's values."
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Nancy Harrington Jones is a Managing Director and the Chief Culture and Conduct Officer for the Americas. Previously, she was Head of Human Resources for SG Americas. She also serves as a member of the U.S. Executive Committee.
Ms. Harrington Jones was the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Americas beginning in 2007, and prior to that was the Global Director of Human Resources for Information Technology based in Paris. She spent several years in the Information Technology Division in various management positions, in addition to working for the CFO and managing the Internal Technology Audit Team. She holds a degree from Manhattan College with a major in Computer Information Systems and a minor in Accounting.
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Jones, Nancy Harrington [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Nancy is a member of the Class of 1984.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Jones, Nancy Harrington [MC1984]
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MFOUND: Jasper's Deli on 238th?
2016-May-07http://www.hercampus.com/school/manhattan/6-local-manhattan-college-hang-outs-we-will-miss-over-summer
6. Jasper Deli
Everyone who goes to Manhattan knows how bomb the iced coffee is from Jasper Deli. They have delicious sandwiches and wraps that can curb any craving. See you in the fall J Del!
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JNEWS: Frawley, Liam T. [MC1990] is starting on a long road to recovery
2016-May-07http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/2016/05/03/fundraiser-set-ad-who-has-mountains-climb/83864148/
Fundraiser set for AD who has mountains to climb
Nancy Haggerty, nhaggerty@lohud.com 5:03 p.m. EDT May 4, 20166
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During Martin Luther King Day, Liam Frawley climbed Mount Washington with his 13-year-old son, Dylan.
Heavy wind kept them from reaching the summit but the two described the experience as amazing.
A week later, the 47-year-old Tappan Zee athletic director suffered what his wife, Janine, describes as “pretty much the worst kind of hemorrhage you can have.”
Now, Frawley fights to climb mountains much higher than Mount Washington each day and the Rockland community is joining in, hoping to make things just a bit easier for him and his family.
An aneurysm burst in his brain while Frawley was at home on Jan. 25. He spent almost two months at Westchester Medical Center before being transferred to Helen Hayes Hospital in Haverstraw for rehabilitation.
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That included pitching for Manhattan College. Frawley, who listens intently as his wife reads to him from the book, "Baseball as a Road to God," later became a professional baseball trainer for eight years.
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Frawley, Liam T. [MC1990]
[JR: As initially reported here on January 28th. Here’s an update]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Collector-In-Chief prays for Maerge
2016-May-07The Collector-In-Chief has a prayer request from his “OLD” friend. (As opposed to “OLDEST” and “OLDER”!)
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As most of you know, Marge was diagnosed with microscopic colitis, which they believe was caused by her taking Cymbalta. Nice...how one med causes another problem. They have given her steroids for the colitis, but replaced the Cymbalta with another anti depressant. But the withdrawal symptoms of coming off Cymbalta are very severe and we are not sure how long they will last, but she is experiencing some of them and it is not good. Please pray that her body will adjust quickly to coming off that drug, and that she will also be able to adjust to the new drugs. Thanks, "OLD”
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Now, I’m a fat old white guy injineer who is no saint. And, I think the prayers of saints are of more worth than those of us sinners.
And, Marge is a wonderful Godly woman, salt of the earth, and a great gardener.
Your “saintly” help would be greatly appreciated.
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ENDNOTE: Do we value life—or not?
2016-May-07https://www.lewrockwell.com/2016/04/jack-perry/dont-value-life-govt/
Value Life Like We Do! Or Else!
By Jack Perry
April 19, 2016
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Gosh, I sure am glad I live in a country that values life. That must be why the cops have tanks now, too. How can you affirm life without tanks, I ask you? I mean, armored personnel carriers are nice, but nothing says “I love you” like a tank does, right? Just paint a happy face on the turret and it’s all good. Indeed, “they” don’t value life like we do. They don’t love their children, cry when their mothers die, fall in love, enjoy pizza, or smile to one another. Because if we knew that and had to admit that to ourselves, we might see that the government is lying to us about these wars. And that we, not “they”, are the ones who do not value life.
If we knew that these are human beings who want to live as much as we do, we might be compelled to make a decision: Do we value life—or not? We can’t keep blaming “them” for this violence anymore. Not when we’re part of the world that is responsible for both world wars and will probably be part of the coalition which begins the third one. Not when the United States eggs on the violence over there like it’s a mixed-martial arts cage match. “They” don’t value life like we do? Huh. Do tell.
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It’s an interesting question?
More that just a moral one — as if questions about principles aren’t the questions the absolutely highest priority question we could ask — it’s a pragmatic one.
IF we value life, then why do we tolerate the “(pseudo) War on (some) Drugs” that has locked up so many people for non-violent drug offenses? I abhor the impacts of drugs. But making then illegal, just drives up the cost, makes them impure killing people, and does NOTHING to discourage their use. (In fact, more than one commentator has linked the Gooferment to Organized Crime as needing each other.)
IF we value life, then why do we tolerate a Gooferment “welfare” system that destroys families, creates a permanent underclass, and destroys the motivation “to be all you can be”? (Unless you go in the Army!)
IF we value life, then why do we tolerate a Gooferment that is practicing eugenics under the guise of “helping”?
and on and on and on … … …
Bottom line: One must conclude that we don’t value life. Or peace. Or even prosperity.
Dona Nobis Pacem
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