POSITRACTION: A great story of reaction and action
2017-Jun-26https://www.ted.com/talks/sharon_terry_science_didn_t_understand_my_kids_rare_disease_until_i_decided_to_study_it
Filmed November 2016 at TEDMED 2016
Sharon Terry: Science didn’t understand my kids’ rare disease until I decided … …
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Meet Sharon Terry, a former college chaplain and stay-at-home mom who took the medical research world by storm when her two young children were diagnosed with a rare disease known as pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE). In this knockout talk, Terry explains how she and her husband became citizen scientists, working midnight shifts at the lab to find the gene behind PXE and establishing mandates that require researchers to share biological samples and work together.
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What a great story of reaction and action.
"People told us you can't herd cats. Well, yes you can if you move their food.” — Sharon Terry, PXE citizen scientist
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DNA and clinical data is the food. So we would collect blood and medical histories, and require that all scientists using these resources would share results with each other and with the people who donated.
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An OBVIOUS idea. Since the Gooferment funds so much “research”, they should adopt this standards. If “We, The Sheeple” pay for it, then I want my “share” shared!
http://www.geneticalliance.org/
I’d wish I’d know about this when Our Girl was fighting her last fight.
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If we breathe into that fear and are vulnerable with the systems and people who challenge us, our power as changemakers grows exponentially. And when we realize that working on our inner life is working on our outer life and outer work is inner work, we get down to what is real and shit gets done. (Laughter) There is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
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If this doesn’t put “gas in your tank”, then you must be dead inside.
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JNEWS: Cain, Tim [MC1985] has a basketball playing family
http://kticradio.com/regional-sports/huskers-add-top-100-freshman-post/
HUSKERS ADD TOP 100 FRESHMAN POST
BY huskers.com | June 23, 2017
Home › News › Regional Sports
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Cain has a strong family background in basketball. Her father, Tim, graduated as the all-time leading scorer (1,872 points) in Manhattan College history. He was a two-time honorable-mention All-American by The Sporting News, averaging 17.3 points per game during his career for the Jaspers. Kate’s mother, Alison (Martinsky) Cain, was also a 1,000-point career scorer as a collegian at Fairfield, finishing with 1,071 points. She also ranked 10th in Fairfield history with 734 career rebounds, while ranking second in Stags history with 268 blocks. Alison played professionally in Ireland. Kate’s older brother, John, is a 6-10 starting left-handed pitcher for the Lafayette baseball team. She also has a younger brother, Chris.
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Kate Cain
Cain, Tim [MC1985]
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JOBIT: Harold, John J. [MC1964 RIP] on 2017-Jun-20
2017-Jun-25http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=john-harold&pid=185905219&fhid=2195
John J. Harold
John died on June 20, 2017 in Fairfax, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife, Penny; his sons, John Harold Jr. (Jan Harold) and Brendan Harold; grandchildren, John Spencer Harold and Bridget Harold; sister, Andrea Harold, sister, Holly Egner (Charly Egner) and brother Christopher Harold (Martha Harold) John was born in Yonkers, New York on April 13, 1943 to the late John R. Harold and Dorothea Gorman Harold.
As a young child John spent several years in Japan while his father served as a JAG officer under General MacArthur during the Occupation, this was a significant life experience for John of which he spoke often. After returning to the states John attended schools in the New York City area and graduated from Manhattan College, received a Masters Degree in Psychology from Bowling Green in Ohio and pursed advanced graduate education in Clinical Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
John spent 37 years as a child psychologist beginning his career with the Commonwealth of Virginia and moving to the Fairfax Falls Church Community Services Board as Mental Health Services were being transitioned to local jurisdictions. John's area of expertise was working with victims of child sexual abuse and youthful sexual offenders. In addition to working with clients, John served as a liaison between the CSB and the Juvenile Court and developed residential programs for both youth and adults. In conjunction with colleagues from the Department of Family Services and Child Help, John was instrumental in establishing a program to centralize the investigation and support services for victims of sexual abuse.
After his retirement from Fairfax County, John began a second career as the Registrar of Voters for the City of Fairfax and later served as a member of the City of Fairfax Electoral Board.
In addition to his career, John had many civic activities including serving on the Fairfax Juvenile Court Advisory Committee including many years as the group’s Chairman, served as the first male member of the City of Fairfax's Commission for Women, served with the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corp. and was a member of the City of Fairfax's 2020 Commission. John was actively involved with his Home Owners Association including serving two terms as Chairman.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Demaine Funeral Home 10565 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030. Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 29, 2017 at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at the City of Fairfax cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Demaine Funeral Home 10565 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030. Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 29, 2017 at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at the City of Fairfax cemetery.
Published in The Washington Post on June 25, 2017
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Harold, John J. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/washingtonpost/john-harold-condolences/185905219?cid=full
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Dear John,
I believe that John is a member of the Class of 1964.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Harold, John J. [MC1964 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JLINKEDIN: Duffy, Dennis [MC1973] Director at BDO Consulting
2017-Jun-26https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-duffy-570392143/
Duffy, Dennis [MC????]
Director at BDO Consulting's Valuation Services
BDO Consulting's Valuation Services
Washington, District Of Columbia
Dennis Duffy is a Director at BDO in the Valuation & Business Analytics Division. Mr. Duffy has over 30 years of commercial real estate consulting and underwriting experience, primarily throughout the Northeastern and Mid Atlantic United States, along with many national projects. From 1990 2013, he was a founding Principal of RCDH &Co, a regional consulting and advisory company. Previously, he was employed as a principal and regional manager (Northeast and then created Wash., DC office) for Joseph J Blake & Assoc., a national real estate consulting firm.
Responsibilities in all cases included financial underwriting and valuations on complicated situations, and/or on all property types. Mr. Duffy has performed consulting and underwriting assignments on a wide variety of commercial real estate product types, including office buildings; shopping centers and malls; industrial buildings; apartment buildings, both conventional and subsidized; special use properties such as datacenters, water parks, universities, marinas, prison sites, power stations, and various types of treatment facilities. Mr. Duffy has extensive experience in highest and best use studies; court testimony; as well as vacant land valuation in all zoning categories. He has worked with a variety of clients including pension funds, REITs, insurance companies, attorneys, owners, developers, domestic and foreign investors, governmental agencies, banks and other prominent institutions.
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Dear John,
I believe that Dennis is a member of the Class of 1973.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Duffy, Dennis [MC1973]
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JHQ: Alumni 7/25 NYY Outing
2017-Jun-26
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JUPDATE: Maturo, Stephanie [MC1995] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
2017-Jun-26JNEWS: Maturo, Stephanie [MC1995] Dir Tech at CiTi
2017-Jun-24
https://oswegocountytoday.com/stephanie-maturo-joins-citi-as-director-of-technology/
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Dear John,
I believe that Stephanie is a member of the Class of 1995.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Maturo, Stephanie [MC1995]
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JLINKEDIN: O’Brien, William [MC2016] Civil Engineer at NYCC
2017-Jun-27https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-o-brien-a535a8143/
O’Brien, William [MC2016]
Civil Engineer at NYCC
Bronx, New York
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JOBIT: Danzi, Joseph J. [MC???? RIP] on 2017-06-27
2017-06JUN-27http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Joseph-J.-Danzi-104924313
Joseph J. Danzi June 22, 2017
Joseph passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Joe served in the US Air Force and had a distinguished 21-year career as a systems engineer.
A visitation will be held at Bennett Funeral Home- Chesterfield Chapel, 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2017. A funeral mass and celebration of his life is scheduled for 3:00 PM, Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Chesterfield, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Meals on Wheels.
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GUESTBOOK: http://www.tributes.com/condolences/leave_memory/104924313
Danzi, Joseph J. [MC???? RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JOBIT: Stephenson, Samuel S. [MC1945 RIP] on 2017-06JUN-21
2017-06JUN-27http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Samuel-S.-Stephenson-104925845
Samuel S. Stephenson
April 18, 1924 - June 21, 2017
Florida
Samuel was born on April 18, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Samuel was a resident of Florida.
Samuel earned engineering degrees from Manhattan College Stevens Institute of technology and a Doctorate of Engineering from New York University.
Mass is to be held Saturday July 1st at 11am at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton with burial in the adjacent Boca Raton cemetery. Viewing will be Friday June 30th from 5:30pm until 7pm at Glick's Funeral Home in Boca Raton.
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Stephenson, Samuel S. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://www.tributes.com/condolences/leave_memory/104925845
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Dear John,
I believe that Samuel is a member of the Class of 1945.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Stephenson, Samuel S. [MC1945 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JOBIT: McMorrow, James Kevin [MC???? RIP] on 2017-Jun-26
2017-Jun-28http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-Kevin-McMorrow-104927126
James Kevin McMorrow
August 23, 1949 - June 26, 2017
New York
James was born on August 23, 1949 and passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017.
James was a resident of New York.
He was educated at Archbishop Stepinac High School and Manhattan College where he received a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering.
Visitation will be Friday June 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 at Cargain Funeral Homes located at 10 Fowler Ave Carmel. A funeral mass will be on Saturday July 1st at 11 A.M. at Saint James the Apostle Church and a private cremation will follow.
In Lieu of Flowers Donations to Putnam Family and Community Services is greatly appreciated.
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McMorrow, James Kevin [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://www.tributes.com/condolences/leave_memory/104927126
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2017-Jun-30
Alumni Relations Alumni
On Friday, July 14, 2017, alumni, family and friends living in or visiting the Jersey Shore area are invited to join the College for the annual luncheon at The Essex and Sussex (700 Ocean Ave., Spring Lake, NJ). The event, hosted by Bill Harkins '67...
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JHQ: Last minute appeal
2017-Jun-30Today is June 30, the last day of our fiscal year.
Can we count on you to make a gift to
Manhattan before midnight?
Your support, at any level, will create a lasting legacy
that benefits our young men and women.
With appreciation for all you do,
Kevin Brewer
Class of 2010
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JNEWS: Freeman, Jacob [MC2004] listed
2017-Jun-30https://repubhub.icopyright.net/freePost.act?tag=3.7537%3Ficx_id%3D9455253
Gatorade® National Boys Track & Field Athlete Of The Year: Armand "Mondo" Duplantis
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June 29, 2017
Displayed with permission from PR Newswire
LAFAYETTE, La., June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 32 nd year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Armand "Mondo" Duplantis of Lafayette High School ( Lafayette, La.) as its 2016-17 Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Duplantis was surprised with the news at a local restaurant in Lafayette, La..
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Jacob Freeman
Bishop Hendricken, RI
Manhattan College Grad.
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ENDNOTE: Flood Insurance is another Gooferment boondoggle
2017-Jul-01JUNE 20, 2017 1:05PM
Towards a Private Flood Insurance Market
By IKE BRANNON
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The federal-government-managed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is $25 billion in debt, stokes moral hazard, and entails a regressive wealth transfer that favors coastal areas. The NFIP is set to expire at the end of September, offering policymakers an important chance to rethink the program.
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The systemic underpricing of insurance causes moral hazard, by masking the cost of flood risk and encouraging overdevelopment in flood-prone areas. Because the average home in the NFIP is much more valuable than an average American home, the program is regressive on the whole. And since a disproportionate number of properties in the NFIP are on the southeastern coast, wealth is transferred from the rest of the country to homeowners near the coast in those states.
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Argh!
Like “social security”, NFIP is another wealth transfer scheme. From across the nation to SouthEastern US! From the poor working slobs to the costal rich.
I’ve always had “a bone in my throat” about this program.
(1) The Pepuls Republik of Nu Jerzee has some perennial areas that flood (i.e., Bound Brook; Little River; Mill Basin). Note the names for a clue! Yet, time after time, “flood insurance” pays these poor folks to rebuild in the exact same place? — — “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — attributed to Einstein — — After the first one, it should be “uninsurable”.
(2) The “flood insurance” and Federal flood “relief” is a giant boondoggle of fraud and abuse.
(3) Since “rich people” are more likely to own “ocean front real estate”, why should the Taxpayer insure them? They can afford their OWN insurance. Again, how many times do we have to pay to rebuild someone’s mansion?
Argh!
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