JASPER JOTTINGS Week 29 - 2010 July 18
Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2010/jj2010W29.html
INDEX
- POSITRACTION: Greater love hath no man
- MNEWS: “Clinic to End All Clinics” @ MC 9/17
- JOBIT: Kinney, Earl W. [MC???? RIP]
- JLINKEDIN: Rizzuto, William [MC????] Owner, CRS
- JEMAIL: Lopez, Fred (MC1987) finds Jasper Jottings
- JNEWS: Collins, Tom [MC1968] still CYOing
- JLINKEDIN: Nodarse, Frank [MC????] Sales Consultant at Manhattan Auto
- JEMAIL: Nason, John (MC1952) ids Sparkman, John C. [MC1952 RIP] … again
- JFOUND: Minardo, Philip G. [MC1963] calls a “foul” by a bank
- JHQ: Lacrosse Alumni Games Set for October 2
- JNEWS: Bozzo, Vic [MC????] Pres Emerging Tech BU at Pac-West Telecomm
- JLINKEDIN: Hugh, Clarke [MC1995] Principal Scientist at Pfizer
- JEMAIL: Seeley, Michael (MC????) knows about an IA Accounting and Finance
- JFACEBOOK: Miscia, Dana (MC2009) needs sidejobs for her Iron (wo?)Man stuff
- JOBIT: Fragala, Br. Martin Joseph [MC1974 RIP]
- JNEWS: Deegan, Tom [MC1985] joins Identropy’s Advisory Board
- JNEWS: Reidy, Michael [MC1984] joins Vyteris Scientific Advisory Board
- JLINKEDIN: Denove, Michael [MC1967] Sr Assoc at Quantum Mgmt Grp
- JLINKEDIN: Bellini, Robert [MC1978] Principal at Lockheed Martin IS+GS
- JHQ: Career Fair 10/20/10
- JEMAIL: An Iona grad remembers Beardsley, Robert [MC1950 RIP]
- JNEWS: Engels, Joseph G. [MC1975] VP at GEI Consultants
- JEMAIL: Nicholas, Douglas (MC1964) publishes his novel, Something Red
- JLINKEDIN: Lavan, Russell [MC1990] Consulting Svcs Dir at Column 5 Consulting
- JOBIT: Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) reports O’Brien, Sr. Mary Virgilius [MC1955 RIP]
- JLINKEDIN: Gentles, Gary [MC2002] Co-Founder at Cuzbuzz.com
- Comment on ENDNOTE: A “right” to medicine; who’s duty?
- Comment on MFOUND: A unidentified Jasper thoughts ROI of education
- Comment on ENDNOTE: A “right” to medicine; who’s duty?
- Comment on JFOUND: “Kratochwill?”, Alicia [MC2009?] is kicking it
- ENDNOTE: Charters Kill Private (aka Catholic) Schools
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POSITRACTION: Greater love hath no man
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/rescuer-dies-in-bid-to-save-kids-at-745982.html
Rescuer dies in bid to save kids at beach in Miami
As two young children struggled in the water off the Rickenbacker
Causeway, a would-be rescuer had to be rescued himself and later died.
By DIANA MOSKOVITZ AND LUISA YANEZ Miami Herald
Updated: 3:14 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010
Posted: 6:58 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010
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A tragedy unfolded on a Rickenbacker Causeway beach Sunday when two men
jumped into the water to rescue a pair of young children.
The children were saved. Only one man survived.
*** end quote ***
[JR: It's hard to imagine doing this. I guess maybe you've worked the
calculus out all ahead of time. How much do I really value the life of
a child? Even a child who has foolishly been allowed to endanger
themselves. It's their potential future versus what little time I have
left. Or is it just a reaction. You don't think; You just do it! Like
Mike says. Is it courage or is it foolishness as well? Do you take
counsel of your fears. Or just dive right in. As you all know, I wish
only for small challenges. Unlike my fellow alums, who do great things
every day, I'm only ready for the little ones. But then the folk wisdom
says: "God only sends us problems we can handle". Is that true? Or is
that one of those enigmas wrapped in a conundrum? One thing is for
sure, that fellow did good. Greater love hath no man.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 12:37 PM
MNEWS: “Clinic to End All Clinics” @ MC 9/17
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20107110342
*** begin quote ***
Around the campuses: Manhattan College will host the third annual
“Clinic to End All Clinics,” a basketball coaches workshop
conducted by Howard Garfinkel, the founder of Five Star basketball
camp. This year’s clinic will be Sept. 17 in Draddy Gymnasium.
The event will feature sessions instructed by Naismith Hall of Fame
coaches C. Vivian Stringer (Rutgers) and Jim Calhoun (Connecticut),
along with Lawrence Frank, the NBA’s New Jersey Nets’
winningest coach; Tom Izzo (Michigan State), who has led the Spartans
to six NCAA Final Fours and the 2000 national championship, and Jay
Wright (Villanova), former Naismith College Coach of the Year.
The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to coaches of
all levels. There is a $150 registration fee, which includes lunch
catered by the Carnegie Deli.
For more information contact Garfinkel at 212-246-3063 or 646-275-9818.
*** end quote ***
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 1:00 PM
JOBIT: Kinney, Earl W. [MC???? RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/insidebayarea/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=143999652
Earl W. Kinney
July 15, 1919 – June 26, 2010
Resident of Piedmont Earl W. Kinney, 90, passed away peacefully on June
26, 2010. Mr. Kinney was born in Utica, New York on July 15th, 1919 and
was one of six brothers.
After Manhattan College,
he served in the Marines Corps during World War II. Earl moved to
California in 1951 and formed a wholesale wallcovering distribution
company: Kinney Wallcoverings. As President of Kinney Wallcoverings he
became recognized as the “dean” of exported American
Wallcoverings and received the Allman award for outstanding service in
the Wallcovering Industry. Earl continued to act as an International
sales consultant internationally up to the present time.
Mr. Kinney enjoyed golfing for past 50 years and was a longtime member of Claremont Country Club and Carmel Valley Ranch Club.
Mr. Kinney is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marilyn and
their three children, Debbie, Neil and Cheryl and four grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers, Edward and Charles who were
partners with him for 36 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Oakland Zoo, 9777
Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605 or the charity of your choice.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 11:00AM at
St Theresa Church, 30 Mandalay Road, Oakland, CA 94618.
Published in Inside Bay Area on July 11, 2010
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Kinney, Earl W. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://goo.gl/t57r
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John,
There is no record of Earl W. Kinney our Alumni directory.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1957)
[JR: We’ll need our extensive research staff to look into this discrepancy.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 2:37 PM
* Updated: Sun, Jul 11 2010 11:59 PM
JLINKEDIN: Rizzuto, William [MC????] Owner, CRS
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/william-rizzuto/5/272/75b
Rizzuto, William [MC????]
Owner, CRS
Greater New York City Area
Human Resources
http://www.2crs.com/who_prin_rizzuto.htm
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Work history – 28yrs cleaning industry experience. Began career
as an entry level account support executive and led to the COO position
of a privately owned service firm with over 7500 employees.
At crs, responsible for charting the companies direction or focus with
Paul and Tom. Directly handles the financial aspects (accounting,
banking) of the business, as well as new business development.
Education – BS Managerial Science Manhattan College
One Daughter, Veronica, 10 years old
Interests – Physical fitness, golf, tennis, fishing
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 3:30 PM
JEMAIL: Lopez, Fred (MC1987) finds Jasper Jottings
FRED LOPEZ,
was an undergraduate at Manhattan College (1983-87).
This was my college in Riverdale, NY 10473
Was a business major, emphasis in Computer info systems, minor in Finance.
Came across your site and was very curious what my fellow alumni have been doing over the years.
fred lopez..class 1987
[JR: Welcome, Fred. You can get a daily feed, weekly feed, or the
weekly email. If you're just interested in your class mates, use:
http://jasperjottings-daily.com/tag/mc1987/ And if you want an 87 only
feed, use: http://jasperjottings-daily.com/tag/mc1987/feed/ Feel free
to send in any news, comment, or almost anything. My standards are very
simple. If my now departed Mom would like it, it perfect for this
venue.]
Lopez, Fred (MC1987)
—–Original Message—–
From: Distribute_Jasper_Jottings Moderator
To:
Sent: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 2:04 pm
Subject: File – Who are you and what class are you.txt
Greetings stranger,
You have asked for admission into a private Yahoo group. But, you
didn’t supply any of the required credentials. For example, if I
sent you an invite, I don’t recognize your email address. If you
received an invite from some one else, they didn’t tell me you
were coming. Or, you are not using your “@alum” email
address. You gave me nothing by way of intro, so my guard is up.
Who are you and what is your connection to Manhattan College?
Sorry to be so blunt, but there are bad people out there. They try to
get into private yahoo groups for all sorts of bad purposes.
I have been “publishing” a weekly free ezine about Jaspers,
there activities, and stuff about Manhattan College for a while now. I
have about 700 weekly email readers and an unknown number of web
browsers who all trust me to be vigilant about their information.
I’m trying to recreate a virtual Plato’s Cave where Jaspers
of all eras can share a common bound. The first step of doing that is
to make you give the “secret handshake” for admission.
Any way, that’s all I need to admit you. I look forward to hearing from you.
FJohnR (MC1968E)
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 9:48 PM
JNEWS: Collins, Tom [MC1968] still CYOing
http://www.lohud.com/article/20100712/COLUMNIST01/7120329/-1/SPORTS/Tom-Collins-always-ready-to-lend-hand
Tom Collins always ready to lend hand
By Rick Carpineillo • Journal News columnist • July 12, 2010
*** begin quote ***
PEARL RIVER — Tom Collins was at one of the many functions at
which he’s been honored this year. It was early June, and
Collins, 63, had been presented a plaque.
As Collins stepped to the microphone to begin thanking people, the cell
phone in his jacket pocket rang. It was Mike Carlacci, one of the many
ultra-successful coaches Collins had hired as athletic director at
Pearl River High.
Carlacci’s softball team was on a bus on the New York Thruway, on
the way upstate for the state softball final four, when a tractor
trailer’s tire blew and crashed into the windshield of the bus.
The bus driver had gained control of the bus, and nobody was hurt, but
the window was wrecked and the team was stuck.
*** and ***
” ‘Care’ is a big word in doing this job,”
Collins said. And he has cared, since 1968, the year the Valley Cottage
native graduated Manhattan College, married his wife and mother of
their four children, Sandy, and became the youngest AD (21) in the
state, at Albertus.
*** end quote ***
Collins, Tom [MC1968]
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* Posted on: Mon, Jul 12 2010 7:35 AM
JLINKEDIN: Nodarse, Frank [MC????] Sales Consultant at Manhattan Auto
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frank-nodarse/6/165/199
Nodarse, Frank [MC????]
Sales Consultant at Manhattan Automobile Co
Greater New York City Area
Automotive
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John,
There is no listing of Frank Nodarse in the directories.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated. Have to rely on the readership to solve this mystery.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Jul 12 2010 3:15 PM
* Updated: Tue, Jul 13 2010 1:58 PM
JEMAIL: Nason, John (MC1952) ids Sparkman, John C. [MC1952 RIP] … again
Dear John:
John C. Sparkman was, along with me, a member of the Class of ’52.
John Nason
Nason, John (MC1952)
[JR: Thanks. The comment picked up the old headline and I didn't
research it when the comment came in. As you can see, I'm a terrible
clerk. Appreciate the update. :-) Sorry to make extra work for you.]
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FROM THE OLD JOTTINGS:
JObit2
JObit: MC1952 Sparkman, John C.
ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 16MAY07 Groton, CT MC???? Sparkman, John C.
http://www.legacy.com/TheDay/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=88059154
http://tinyurl.com/2lr5zj
***Begin Quote***
John C. Sparkman
Groton – John C. Sparkman, 77, of 52 Sound Breeze Ave., Groton
Long Point passed away Sunday morning, May 13, 2007 at his home.
He was born on April 16, 1930 in New Rochelle, N.Y., the son of Drake
H. and Catherine Tierney Sparkman. His father was the founder of the
Sparkman & Stephens boat design firm.
Mr. Sparkman was married to the former Patricia Keane in 1954 in Larchmont, N.Y.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he earned his undergraduate degree
from Manhattan College, and had earned his law degree from Columbia
University Law School, both in New York City.
John was a retired attorney and partner in the New York City law firm
of Carter, Ledyard and Milburn. Mr. Sparkman’s area of expertise
was in trusts and estates.
He had a life-long love of boating, and had worked with the race committee of the ‘Mudheads’ for five years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Sparkman-
Sperandino and her husband, Anthony, of Somers, N.Y.; two sons, John C.
Sparkman Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Old Lyme and Paul H. Sparkman of
Peekskill, N.Y.; a brother. Robert Sparkman. of Montague, Mass.; and
three grandchildren, Barrett, Noah and Truett Sparkman, all of Old Lyme.
He had also been predeceased by a brother, Drake Sparkman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May
16, at the St. Mary Mother of Our Redeemer Church in Groton. The burial
will be private, and there are to be no visiting hours.
Byles- Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the Hospice of Southeastern CT, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT.
Please visit www.byles.com for direction, obituary and the family’s online registry.
Published in The Day on 5/15/2007.
***End Quote***
Guestbook for your comments is at:
http://www.legacy.com/TheDay/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=88059154
http://tinyurl.com/2rwgkr
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{MikeMcE reports: Dear John, John is a member of the Class of 1952. May He rest In Peace! Mike (Thanks, Mike.) }
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* Posted on: Mon, Jul 12 2010 5:50 PM
JFOUND: Minardo, Philip G. [MC1963] calls a “foul” by a bank
http://www.wallstreetmainstreet.com/2010/07/justice-minardo-vacates-default.html
Monday, July 12, 2010
Justice Minardo vacates a default judgment and dismisses Bank’s foreclosure action
By: Kate Cavallaro
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Justice Minardo of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, granted a
defendant homeowner’s order to show cause to vacate a default
judgment of foreclosure and dismissing the entire action without
prejudice due to plaintiff bank’s lack of standing. The defendat
was represented by the Law Offices of Robert E. Brown, P.C. This action
to foreclose a mortgage was commenced by the filing of a summons and
complaint in December of 2006. Defendant homeowner was never personally
served and defendants did not receive any acceleration notice as
required. Unbeknownst to the defendant, the Court granted
Plaintiff’s unopposed default judgment in June of 2009.
Remarkably, at the same time the default judgment was entered, the
parties were involved in settlement discussion.
{Extraneous Interesting Legal Mumbo Jumbo for the homeowner was getting screwed Deleted. But I’m no lawyer.}
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Justice Minardo currently holds the position of Administrative Judge in
the Thirteen Judicial District (Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge
Ann Pfau). Previously Justice Mianrdo was the Administrative Judge to
the Supreme Court of Richmond Country from 2005 to 2009 and was elected
as a Supreme Court Justice for Richmond County from 1996 to 2009 and
has been recently re-elected for 2010 through 2023. Justice Minardo
also served as Special Counsel to State Senator John Marchi, 1988 to
1995 and Richmond County Assistant District Attorney from 1969 to 1976.
Justice Minardo was also in private practice from 1976 to 1995. Minardo
received his Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan College
and his juris doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. He
is admitted to the New York State Bar, the Appellate Division and
Second Department.
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Minardo, Philip G. [MC1963]
[JR: Interesting what appears on the web that's totally overlooked by
the media. I thought this was "interesting". But I'l wait for the "real
lawyers" to opine. After all, quoting form my self-proclaimed
credentials "Law 'degree' from watching Judge Judy"!]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 8:22 AM
JHQ: Lacrosse Alumni Games Set for October 2
http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=204967469
[JR: Just thought this might be of interest to everyone.]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 8:26 AM
JNEWS: Bozzo, Vic [MC????] Pres Emerging Tech BU at Pac-West Telecomm
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/PacWest-Telecomm-Inc-Names-prnews-1227457283.html?x=0&.v=1
Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. Names Vic Bozzo to Executive Team
Press Release Source: Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. On Tuesday July 13, 2010, 8:00 am
OAKLAND, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ — Pac-West Telecomm, Inc.
(“Pac-West”), a leading provider of wholesale advanced
telecommunications services, today announced that Vic Bozzo has joined
the company as President of the newly-formed Emerging Technologies
business unit. In this role, Mr. Bozzo will lead the Company’s
expansion of services to further underscore Pac-West’s role as
the preeminent network and service enabler for carriers and
communication service providers.
“Vic brings a wealth of knowledge and industry savvy to
Pac-West”, said Robert H. (Hal) Turner, Pac-West chief executive.
“His strong vision and creative spirit will reinforce what the
industry is coming to recognize – that Pac-West is re-defining
what it means to be a ‘carrier’s carrier’.”
For over twenty years, Mr. Bozzo has been instrumental in the creation
and growth of successful communications and technology companies. Most
recently, he served as CEO of Factor Communications, where under his
leadership the company successfully brought to market an innovative
portfolio of cloud-based communications services. Previously, Mr. Bozzo
led diverse executive sales and general management teams at NexTone
Communications, ITXC Corporation, Voxware, and Marshall Industries.
“Pac-West has one of the best reputations in the communications
industry”, said Bozzo. “They are ideally positioned to
leverage emerging technologies to drive a fundamental change to the way
that carriers do business. I am looking forward to carrying the torch
forward and realizing that potential.”
Mr. Bozzo has lent his expertise as a speaker at numerous industry
events, including the European Carrier Forum, Comptel, and the Pacific
Telecommunications Council. He also serves in an advisory role for
several start-up companies. Mr. Bozzo holds a bachelors degree in
electrical engineering from Manhattan College.
About Pac-West Telecomm
For thirty years, Pac-West has provided wholesale communications
infrastructure services that have enabled the world’s best
carriers and service providers to get a competitive edge and keep it.
Our voice and data access, transport, and managed services offer
unparalleled reliability, security, and – most importantly
– value. Pac-West earns your business by empowering you with the
services you need – fast. We keep your business by providing
customer service that’ll have you wondering why you ever trusted
your business with anyone else. For more information, visit
www.pacwest.com.
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Bozzo, Vic [MC????]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 8:50 AM
JLINKEDIN: Hugh, Clarke [MC1995] Principal Scientist at Pfizer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/hughjclarke6202
Hugh, Clarke [MC1995]
Principal Scientist at Pfizer
New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area
Pharmaceuticals
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 2:19 PM
JEMAIL: Seeley, Michael (MC????) knows about an IA Accounting and Finance
From: Michael Seeley (MC????)
Date: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:35 AM
Subject: Know Anyone
To: Alfred Manduley (MCfac)
Hey Professor Manduley,
I hope this e-mail finds you in good health and good cheer. I am
writing this e-mail for two reasons, the first of which is to touch
base and to say that I hope all is well with you.
Secondly, I have recently accepted a new position with my company, as a
Financial Analyst. As a result of me accepting this position, my old
job has become vacant and my boss has asked if I know of anyone who is
looking for a job. I told him that I could reach out to some past
Professors and see if they know of anyone who would be qualified.
I was wondering if you have had any students, or know of any students
that would be interested. The job is in Internal Audit, and as so is
more geared to Accounting and Finance, however given the proper
mentality, I am sure other candidates would be looked at. If you would
like a job description I can send one over to you, but I think it is
important to mention that it involves about 25% travel, mostly in the
US with some International Travel possible. My old boss is hoping to
find a replacement ASAP as this was a somewhat sudden change.
If you could get back to me at your earliest convenience it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much Professor, and once again I hope all is well!
Sincerely,
Mike
[JR: Forwarded to me for anyone who's interested.]
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John,
No Record of Michael Seeley.
I will be away next week.
Maybe Mike can be a back up for the back up.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated. If not, maybe the readership can chime in.]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 7:20 PM
* Updated: Sat, Jul 17 2010 3:39 PM
JFACEBOOK: Miscia, Dana (MC2009) needs sidejobs for her Iron (wo?)Man stuff
REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM … 2010-07-13
Miscia, Dana (MC2009)
Searching for even more jobs that can cover me finanically in the next
6 wks, I have night clients and occational bootcamp under my belt,
however, need something else solid whether its side jobs, leg modeling,
sports performance, more bootcamp, swimming lessons, etc… I wear
many hats, just need to find the right fit!!
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[JR: Here's a pretty impressive Jasper whose exploits are recorded on
http://www.ownitliveit.blogspot.com/ Anyone need a bicycle messenger?
If you have something, email c/o jasper jottings.]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 13 2010 9:30 PM
JOBIT: Fragala, Br. Martin Joseph [MC1974 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144071740
MARTIN JOSEPH FRAGALA
Brother Martin Joseph Fragala, C.F.C., 69, of New Orleans, LA, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2010, in Colonie, NY.
Born in Bronx, NY, on May 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Charles
and Assunta (Sue) Rocchio Fragala. He was raised and educated in the
Bronx, graduating from Blessed Sacrament High School in 1960. He went
on to earn his B.B.A. in finance from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY,
and earned his certificate in guidance from Manhattan College in 1974.
Brother Martin had an extensive career as a guidance counselor and
educator. He served many schools and communities including Sacred Heart
Grammer School in New York City, Power Memorial Academy also of New
York City, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School, Schenectady, NY, and
served as Brother Superior, Tampa Catholic High School, Tampa, FL. He
then served Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High School in Miami, FL, and
returned to Tampa Catholic High School. In 2001, after a brief
sabbatical, Brother Martin welcomed the role of Community Leader and
returned to Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School. In 2007, he
relocated to the New Orleans community. Brother Martin is
affectionately remembered by his family and colleagues as a man with a
heart as big as himself.
Survivors include his siblings, Charles (Sandra) Fragala of Lake
George, NY; nieces and nephews, Linda (Scott) Malcolm and Dennis
(Laura) Fragala; grand nieces and nephews, Brett, Ryan, Craig,
Stephanie, and Emily.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Griswold
Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady, followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle
Church, 2777 Albany St., Schenectady. Interment will be in West Park,
NY. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 3 to
5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Notre Dame-Bishop
Gibbons High School, 2600 Albany St., Schenectady, NY 12304. To express
condolences please visit www.scott-barbieri.com
Published in The Daily Gazette Co. on July 14, 2010
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Fragala, Br. Martin Joseph [MC1974 RIP]
Guestbook: http://goo.gl/hBEy
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* Posted on: Wed, Jul 14 2010 7:19 AM
JNEWS: Deegan, Tom [MC1985] joins Identropy’s Advisory Board
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4252674.htm
Managed Services Expert Joins Identropy’s Advisory Board
(PRWEB) July 13, 2010
Identropy, an Identity & Access Management services provider
(http://www.identropy.com), today announced the expansion of its
Advisory Board with the addition of Tom Deegan. Mr. Deegan was former
head of technology at Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) and later the
founding CIO at GlobeOp, a managed services provider providing middle-
and back-office services to hedge funds and asset management firms. At
GlobeOp, Tom helped build the organization to over 1500 employees
worldwide with 10 offices in the United States, India and Europe.
“We are very excited to have Tom join our Board of Advisors. He
has practical experience building a world-class managed services
organization, and his direction will be invaluable as we embark on the
managed services frontier in the realm of Identity & Access
Management,” said Victor Barris, CEO of Identropy.
Tom added, “Identropy’s leadership team has impressed me
with not only their vision of the marketplace, but also with their
ability to execute. Based on my experience, as new technology services
cycles mature, customers opt for partners who can not only provide
turn-key solutions, but provide operational management of the solution
as well. Identropy’s technology is moving the Identity &
Access Management market in the direction of managed services, and
I’m excited about being involved with this paradigm shift.”
About Tom Deegan
Between 2005 and 2006, Tom Deegan was CEO of Cymtec Systems, a provider
of Intrusion Detection Appliances. Between 2000 and 2004, Tom Deegan
was based in New York, responsible for GlobeOp Financial
Services’ IT infrastructure, software quality assurance,
implementations, and account management. Before becoming a GlobeOp
founding partner, Deegan was employed at Long-Term Capital Management
(LTCM), joining the company in 1993 as head of technology and systems
management with responsibility for offices in Greenwich (US), London,
and Tokyo. He previously held management positions within several
business units at Citicorp in New York, from 1990 to 1993, where he
focused on business application development, technical operations, cost
analysis, and MIS design. He also worked in financial systems
management at Marine Midland Bank in New York and in technical support
at ITT, from 1985-1989. Deegan holds a B.E. in electrical engineering
from Manhattan College in the Bronx, New York and an M.B.A. from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
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Deegan, Tom [MC????]
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John,
I believe that Thomas E. Deegan is a member of the class of 1985.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]
Deegan, Tom [MC1985]
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* Posted on: Wed, Jul 14 2010 7:40 AM
* Updated: Thu, Jul 15 2010 5:44 PM
JNEWS: Reidy, Michael [MC1984] joins Vyteris Scientific Advisory Board
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/vyteris-expands-scientific-advisory-board-with-four-new-appointments-2010-07-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp
July 13, 2010, 9:00 a.m. EDT ·
Vyteris Expands Scientific Advisory Board With Four New Appointments
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FAIR LAWN, NJ, Jul 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Vyteris,
Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!vytr (VYTR 0.50, 0.00, 0.00%) , manufacturer
of the first FDA-approved active patch transdermal drug delivery
system, and a leader in active transdermal drug delivery technology,
today announced the appointment of four new members to its Scientific
Advisory Board (SAB). The new appointments enhance the range and depth
of expertise of the SAB, which provides technical and strategic
guidance for the company’s research, product development, and
commercialization activities.
The new members of the SAB are: David Cohen, M.D., Robert Shorr, Ph.D.,
David Filer, Ph.D., and Michael Reidy, Ph.D. They join Russell Potts,
Ph.D., who serves as Chairman of the SAB, and Richard Guy, Ph.D., who
became the founding members of the SAB in 2008.
“These individuals are highly regarded thought leaders who bring
to Vyteris a rich diversity of experience and expertise in drug
delivery, dermatology, rheumatology, pain management, and bioscience
generally. It is a pleasure to welcome them to our Scientific Advisory
Board,” said Haro Hartounian, Ph.D., president and CEO of
Vyteris. “We look forward to their contributions and insights as
we continue evaluating partnering and development opportunities for our
active transdermal drug delivery technology.”
The SAB now includes the following members:
{Extraneous Deleted}
– Michael Reidy, Ph.D., is currently Vice President, Research
& Development, at Vyteris. Since joining Vyteris in 2004, he has
played an instrumental role in leading and managing all internal and
external research and product development activities. Prior to joining
Vyteris, Dr. Reidy was Principal Scientist at Cygnus, Inc., and made
critical contributions to the development and commercialization of the
Glucowatch(R) Biographer, a transdermal iontophoretic system for
non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring in patients with diabetes.
Prior to that, Dr. Reidy held research positions at Dade-Behring and
DuPont Medical Products, where he played a pivotal role in the design
and commercial development of planar ion selective electrode and
biosensor systems for in-vitro diagnostic product lines. Dr. Reidy
started his career at DuPont’s Central Research and Development
department after a post-doctoral fellowship at the Max-Planck Institute
for Polymer Research in Mainz. Dr. Reidy holds a B.S. in chemistry from
Manhattan College and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Polytechnic University (New York).
{Extraneous Deleted}
About Vyteris, Inc. Vyteris, Inc. is the maker of the first active,
ready-to-use drug delivery patch (LidoSite(R)) to receive marketing
clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Vyteris’ proprietary active transdermal smart patch technology
delivers drugs comfortably through the skin using low-level electrical
energy (iontophoresis). This smart patch technology allows precise
dosing, giving physicians and patients control in the rate, dosage and
pattern of drug delivery that may result in considerable therapeutic,
economical, and lifestyle advantages over existing methods of drug
administration. Vyteris has successfully delivered a peptide
non-invasively using its system, where the company demonstrated
achievement of therapeutic levels of a peptide without using any
needles. For more information, please visit us at www.vyteris.com.
{Extraneous Deleted}
SOURCE: Vyteris, Inc.
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Reidy, Michael [MC????]
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John,
There is no record of Michael Reidy in the directory,
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated. Have to ask the "research staff" (i.e., the readership) to figure it out.]
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John,
I believe Michael P. Reidy is a member of the class of 1984.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]
Reidy, Michael P. [MC1984]
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* Posted on: Wed, Jul 14 2010 7:48 AM
* Updated: Sat, Jul 17 2010 3:39 PM
JLINKEDIN: Denove, Michael [MC1967] Sr Assoc at Quantum Mgmt Grp
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-denove/8/937/3b8
Denove, Michael [MC1967]
Senior Associate at Quantum Management Group
Greater New York City Area
Environmental Services
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Areas of Expertise
* Industrial wastewater treatment and air pollution control systems
* Development and implementation of environmental standards for industry
* Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulatory programs
* Environmental auditing to assess compliance with
environmental regulatory requirements and to assess the effectiveness
of the facility’s environmental management program
* Air and wastewater permitting
* Environmental site remediation project management
* Acquisition and divestiture due diligence
Major Project Experience
* Environmental program development, including development
of environmental guidelines for Pfizer Inc. to manage and minimize
wastes, conserve energy and water, manage ozone depleting compounds,
reduce emissions and discharges to air, water and land, use
environmentally responsive packaging, and protect groundwater and
surface water. Development of the metrics required to report progress
toward implementation of these guidelines.
* Conducted over 100 audits of more than 40 Pfizer
facilities to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and
implementation of corporate environmental guidelines.
* Assisted in the conceptual design, startup, and
troubleshooting of more than 75 industrial wastewater treatment systems
for 20 different companies.
* Assisted more than 50 facilities to negotiate air and wastewater permits.
* Conducted Phase I ESAs and managed Phase II
investigations for purchase of abandoned sites and acquisitions and
divestitures of companies and facilities.
* Managed the decommissioning of a pesticide formulation
site, including building decontamination, demolition, subsurface
investigations, and remedial activities.
* Developed and conducted training programs in wastewater
management, spill response, air emission estimations, hazardous waste
management, air and wastewater permitting, waste minimization, and
other areas.
* Developed process engineering and design packages for
numerous industrial wastewater treatment systems in the chemical,
pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food processing, health care, and
petroleum industries.
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* Posted on: Wed, Jul 14 2010 3:26 PM
JLINKEDIN: Bellini, Robert [MC1978] Principal at Lockheed Martin IS+GS
http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbellini
Bellini, Robert [MC1978]
Licensed Professional Engineer, CISSP, Certified Computer Systems Architect Principal at Lockheed Martin IS&GS, N2IGU
Greater Philadelphia Area
Aviation & Aerospace
Summary: Designing large computer systems
Specialties: Information Assurance (Computer Security), Multi Level Security, Computer System Infrastructure
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* Posted on: Thu, Jul 15 2010 3:04 PM
JHQ: Career Fair 10/20/10
BY EMAIL:
Save the Date for Career Fair ’10
The College’s annual Career Fair will be held on Wednesday,
October 20 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Draddy Gymnasium. The career fair
serves as a chance to meet with potential employers, as well as a
terrific networking opportunity to reconnect with other Manhattan
College alumni, many of whom act as company representatives.
Coordination of the event and our enthusiastic alumni volunteers is led
by Ken Kelly ’54. To participate as an exhibitor, contact the
center for career development at (718) 862-7399 or e-mail
careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu.
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* Posted on: Thu, Jul 15 2010 5:53 PM
JEMAIL: An Iona grad remembers Beardsley, Robert [MC1950 RIP]
John:
You may not have gotten this because Manhattan wasn’t mentioned
in this letter. If not, use it in JJ and, if you have the obit, please
forward it to Steve Bartush and post it on JJ if you would. Thanks.
Best,
Peter
[JR: Done! Did a little further research and it was still available.]
—– Original Message —–
From: Steve Bartush
To: Dans, Peter E. (MC1957)
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 6:18 PM
Subject: Dr. Robert E. Beardsley in Jasper Jottings
Dear Dr. Dans,
I am a fellow Bob Beardsley alumnus (Iona College, ’89). Thanks
for your Jasper Jottings posting, I also just learned of his passing.
He was a great mentor during my time as an undergraduate and for my
years back at the alma mater on the other side of the podium. He was
the ultimate professor and dean…but none of this ever went to
his head…I know “collegium” was one of his favorite
words.
I really enjoyed what you had to say. The word “equinimity” described him perfectly.
His after-hours stories of Tom Carvel(opolous), the USPS, dachschunds,
Cold Spring Harbor Labs & Barbara McClintock, The Pasteur
Institute, sailing in CT and life in Port Orange, FL were just
fabulous. He was the kind of man it seemed has seen and done
everything, surely a life well-lived. With his 50+ years of teaching, I
am sure his legacy lives on in a lot of us.
Thanks again for your reflections about him. If you have a copy of his obit, I would appreciate the link.
Best regards,
Steve Bartush, Iona College, ’89
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=131902303
Robert M. Beardsley
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Hi John:
That’s a different Robert Beardsley (Robert M not Robert E.)
Don’t worry about trying to find others obits. I sent him the
Manhattan Monthly obit, as you saw. I was surprised when I surfed the
net not to find more.
“Sic transit gloria mundi (so passes away the glory of the world” as they say.)
Best,
Peter
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* Posted on: Thu, Jul 15 2010 9:35 PM
* Updated: Fri, Jul 16 2010 1:52 AM
JNEWS: Engels, Joseph G. [MC1975] VP at GEI Consultants
http://boston.citybizlist.com/yourcitybiznews/detail.aspx?id=85187
Joseph Engels, P.E., LSP Re-Joins GEI Consultants
BOSTON, Mass. — GEI Consultants, Inc., one of the nation’s
leading geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological
science and engineering firms, announced today that Joseph G. Engels,
P.E., LSP has re-joined the firm as a vice president and senior
practice leader, located in its headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Mr. Engels had previously worked at GEI between 1976 and 1991.
With nearly 35 years of consulting engineering experience providing
strategic advice to public and private sector clients, Mr. Engels will
help lead geotechnical and environmental activities in GEI’s New
England Region, with targeted outreach contributions to all divisions
company-wide. His broad geotechnical engineering experience includes
the investigation, design and construction of shallow and deep building
foundations, dams, marine structures, braced excavations, dewatering
and drainage systems, tunnels, roadways, and linear utility lines. In
addition, his contaminated site investigation and remediation
experience includes extensive work under various state and federal
regulatory requirements, including CERCLA, RCRA and the Massachusetts
Contingency Plan (MCP). These services have been provided on several
hundred sites including those for industrial manufacturing and
commercial developments, power plants, former manufactured gas plant
(MGP) sites, landfills, and linear utilities and transportation
projects. Mr. Engels has served as an expert witness for several
construction and environmental cases and has provided due diligence
consultation to industrial and commercial clients during merger and
acquisition evaluations.
A registered professional engineer in nine eastern states and a
Licensed Site Professional (LSP) in Massachusetts, Mr. Engels received
his bachelors degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College
and his masters degree in civil engineering from Cornell University. He
is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the
National Ground Water Association, the International Society of Soil
Mechanics and Foundations Engineers, the American and Boston Societies
of Civil Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, the
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the
Environmental Business Council of New England. In addition he is an
associate member of the Boston Bar Association and is a founder of the
Licensed Site Professional Association.
About GEI Consultants, Inc.
GEI’s multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists deliver
integrated geotechnical, environmental, water resources and ecological
solutions to diverse clientele nationwide. The firm has provided a
broad range of consulting and engineering services on over 25,000
projects in 50 states and 22 countries. For more information, please
visit the firm’s web site at www.geiconsultants.com.
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Engels, Joseph G. [MC1975]
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* Posted on: Thu, Jul 15 2010 11:12 PM
JEMAIL: Nicholas, Douglas (MC1964) publishes his novel, Something Red
From: Nicholas, Douglas (MC1964)
Subject: My novel, Something Red, is available online
Date: July 16, 2010 2:02:35 PM EDT
Hi John,
Just wanted to let everyone know that my novel, Something Red, is available online.
It can be purchased at www.createspace.com/3460715. This is my
“e-store”; it’ll also be on Amazon in a few days, but
I get more of a royalty from this site, even though the price to the
customer is the same.
Here’s the on-site description of the book:
They are creatures of blood and dream.
During the thirteenth century, in northwest England, in one of the
coldest winters in living memory, a formidable middle-aged Irishwoman
and her little troupe are trying to drive their three wagons across the
Pennines before the heavy snows set in. Molly, her powerful and
enigmatic lover Jack, her fey granddaughter Nemain, and the young
apprentice Hob soon find that something terrible prowls the woods
through which they must make their way. As they travel from refuge to
refuge, it becomes apparent that the evil must be faced, and it is then
that Hob learns how much more there is to his adopted family than he
had ever imagined.
Something Red has an elegant prose style, shapeshifters, Irish battle
queens, young love, middle-aged love, Norman knights, wild cattle,
sorcery both good and evil, a cameo appearance by the Templars,
pilgrims, Saracens, a chess tournament, bandits, harpers, snowy
mountain passes and forest twilight, a party of wandering Lithuanians,
a sweet-tempered ox, warrior monks, strong – even dangerous
– female characters, ten murderous mastiffs, a central mystery,
and a snowstorm that an early reader described as “one of the
coldest scenes since Snow Falling on Cedars.”
Early comments:
“Thrilling. I was blown away by the end of the book. It was
perfect. . . . Obviously, I was reading it as a besotted fan and not as
a critic or editor. Eyes bugging out to see how it ends. So it was
wonderful. Maeve, such a good character in the beginning, now fully and
magically realized and all the fascinating characters in the castle.
Lady Isabeau. Sir Balthazar. I couldn’t get enough of them.
Perhaps that’s why I never suspected _______________ of being the
shapeshifter. What a surprise! How satisfying. The showdown was just as
goosebumpy as the first time I read Bram Stoker’s Dracula —
up until 1 or 2 in the morning with toothpicks propped under my
eyelids. For days I lived in that world and very welcome it was. The
faint perfume of the children’s rhyme at the end was especially
satisfying. So thank you thank you thank you for the gift of Maeve and
Jack and Nemain and Hob and a glorious place I can revisit whenever I
wish.” — S.H.
“Wonderful, magical, enchanting; did not want it to end. Thomas
Mann said that The Magic Mountain should be read twice because it
couldn’t be absorbed in one reading; I felt this was true of
Something Red: the second time I read it I noticed so many things I had
missed the first time, because the book is so rich.” — P.P.
“I didn’t get anything done for a week. I just kept going back to it at every free moment.” –S.B.
“I really enjoyed it. It kept me up late for two nights as I wanted to see how it turned out. . . .” — B.O.S.
I hope some of you will read and enjoy Something Red; I remember I
found Michael Ledwidge through Jasper Jottings and a fine writer he is.
Best regards to all,
Douglas Nicholas
Arts ’64
[JR: Well as a self-published author, I can assure I didn't get rich from mine. Hope yours does better.]
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* Posted on: Fri, Jul 16 2010 2:25 PM
JLINKEDIN: Lavan, Russell [MC1990] Consulting Svcs Dir at Column 5 Consulting
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/russell-lavan/8/643/548
Lavan, Russell [MC????]
Consulting Services Director – East Region at Column 5 Consulting
Greater New York City Area
Information Technology and Services
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John,
I believe Russell J. Lavan is a member of the class of 1990.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]
Lavan, Russell [MC1990]
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* Posted on: Fri, Jul 16 2010 3:13 PM
* Updated: Sat, Jul 17 2010 3:39 PM
JOBIT: Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) ids O’Brien, Sr. Mary Virgilius [MC1955 RIP]
via FACEBOOK: Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) on July 17th at 10:50am
I saw an article in the July 14th, 2010 ‘The Long Island
Catholic’. Sister Mary Virgilius O’Brien was a 1955
graduate of Manhattan College.
Did not find this on the paper’s web site so I have scanned and attached it an will send to {Privacy Invoked}
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http://www.licatholic.org/index.html
[JR: has the June 30th issue.]
http://tinyurl.com/32ok836
[JR: Scan of the paper's obit.]
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https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1VYR3o1-Z0-ix23-kbtkAKn8Y6MT0OcjIXOOTQz4Yzko&hl=en
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Sister Mary Virgilius Ü’Brien, RSM
at Maria Regina in Seaford. In Brook-
lyn, her school as- sígnments included Holy
as Aquinas, St. Brigid’s and the Convent of Mercy, and in she St; 1 Gerard Majella in Hollis and
School in Astoria. In 1955 she graduated from Manhattan College with a
B.A. in Latín. In 1967, she earned a master’s degree from
Seton Hall University. Sister Virgilius worked in food management at
Visíta-
tion Residence here (1980-83), before retiring to the Convent of Mercy in 1993, and then moving to Maria Regina Resi-
dence ín Brentwood. She is survived by one sis-
ter, Sister of Mercy Kathleen
*** end quote ***
[JR: Google's OCR leaves a lot to be desired.]
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* Posted on: Sat, Jul 17 2010 12:51 PM
JLINKEDIN: Gentles, Gary [MC2002] Co-Founder at Cuzbuzz.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/garygentles
Gentles, Gary [MC2002]
Co-Founder at Cuzbuzz.com
Greater New York City Area
Entertainment
Twitter: singersroom
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* Posted on: Sat, Jul 17 2010 3:28 PM
Comment on ENDNOTE: A “right” to medicine; who’s duty?
By Carolyn Predmore
A right to inexpensive medicine? Wouldn’t we all like to enjoy
that right? What about the right to a just living wage? What about the
cost of research for these drugs? What about the cost of drug trials to
investigate the results of the drugs? See the risks of not testing
drugs well –
Avandia and others.
The needs of others invite our charity of spirit and allow us to
participate in community work. This includes food, shelter, clothing,
teaching of spirit and skills. It does take a community.
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 10:21 AM
Comment on MFOUND: A unidentified Jasper thoughts ROI of education
By Carolyn Predmore
As someone who worked her way through half of her education, I can say
that it is possible to work and go to school. Education is for yourself
– not for others. If you want to learn and/or need a license or
certification, then do it. MD, DDS, dental hygienist, etc. sometimes
education is mandated, but it is up to you to decide if it is worth it.
Bear in mind that no one I know can see the future. Sometimes what you
think is fluff turns out to be momentous – people met, ideas
confronted, beliefs challenged – all worthwhile.
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 10:29 AM
Comment on ENDNOTE: A “right” to medicine; who’s duty?
By reinkefj
>A right
That was my very point. “Rights” are very dangerous.
Negative rights are fine; positive rights imply that some has a duty to
perform. For example, right to “free speech”, means I
can’t (and should not even try) to stop you from speaking your
mind. That’s a negative right (as I understand Locke). The minute
it becomes a “positive right”, that means I have to listen
to you. And, what if I don’t feel like it. How is it that I
incurred this duty? Very dangerous.
>A right to inexpensive medicine? Wouldn’t we all like to enjoy that right?
Sure, but who has the duty to provide us with that “inexpensive
medicine”? Some one will have to sacrifice to pay for it. Or, we
have to steal it from them somehow. Time, wealth, or even the freedom
to do something else. Do we say to the researcher, you must work for
free? How about the big bad corporation, it must work for free?
Don’t forget about all the pensions that depend upon big bad
corporation’s dividends. The truck driver, the druggist, the
doctor? WHO? “We, The Taxpayers”? No,
“inexpensive” medicine is the product of a capitalistic
society. Capitalism enshrines the basic human emotion of greed to align
everyone’s needs and get them satisfied. As memes go, capitalism
has been a very good one.
>What about the right to a just living wage?
No such right can possibly exist. In addition to who’s duty is it
to provide such, there is the question of what is “just”
and what is “living”? I need a more stuff than you, so my
“just living wage” is higher than yours. Argh!
>What about the costs … …
Oh, the Gooferment will pay and we’ll each be a serf to that “right”.
>The needs of others invite our charity
Even with all the taxes we pay, Americans are the most generous folks.
(With the notable exception of some Catholic In Name Only politicians,
who are free with the taxpayer’s money for charity, are
remarkably stingy with their own!) The poor don’t need a
Gooferment hand out, that’s implicitly designed to keep them on
the plantation; they need true Christian charity that is designed to
help them achieve self sufficiency.
(That’s why I like “Homefront NJ”; they measure their
effectiveness by how many people they help, how quickly, and how
permanent that change is. It’s about “intelligent
help”. The Gooferment can’t do that. And, man, can that
lady in charge squeeze a nickle into seven cents. )
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 11:57 AM
Comment on JFOUND: “Kratochwill?”, Alicia [MC2009?] is kicking it
By Alicia Kratochwill
Hello,
Yes, this is Alicia Kratochwill, MC ’09. Come watch the last 2
Long Island Lizards (Lacrosse) home games held at Hofstra University
July 22 @ 8pm and July 31 @ 7pm!
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 11 2010 9:30 PM
ENDNOTE: Charters Kill Private (aka Catholic) Schools
http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2010/06/30/charters-kill-private-schools-and-add-to-taxpayer-burden
Charters Kill Private Schools and Add to Taxpayer Burden
Posted by Adam Schaeffer
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Here’s the latest on how government charter schools are killing what’s left of the private sector in education:
The number of students enrolled in these public, independently run
schools has risen dramatically in this decade. Philadelphia school
district officials estimate that 73 percent of the children now in
charters came from district schools and 27 percent from other schools.
That 27 percent amounts to about 9,000 students, and Catholic-school
educators believe that most of them came from Catholic schools. Charter
schools have one distinct advantage over Catholic schools. They do not
charge tuition.
Charters are NO substitute for private school choice. In fact, by
destroying private schools, they seriously erode the total range of
educational options.
We need to be clear-headed about this; charter school laws, in the
absence of robust private school choice programs, destroy educational
freedom and choice.
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Now I know you are all rolling your eyes. The fat old white guy
injineer is back on his soapbox about the Gooferment being
anti-Catholic. And you’re sure the adversarial role of the Church
versus the State or King is coming soon with references to Robin Hood,
Zorro, and Yoda.
— Oops, Yoda? Yoda is a different rant —
But, you have to admit: Isn’t it funny peculiar how everything
the Gooferment does kills religion. It’s almost like the Queen is
killing her rivals?
Do you still doubt that the true purpose of the Prussian School Model,
aka Gooferment Skrules as currently implemented, was to make cannon
fodder for the Army, willing morons for the factories, and useful
idiots to vote for and be led by the elite?
Let’s take the gloves off.
There is not a sliver of doubt that this is a conscious effort to kill the Queen’s Rival.
(I’ll use “The Church” now to encompass the Catholic Church and the kindred spirits in the Religious Right.)
The Church tries to convince people believe in some higher power than
the Gooferment; the Gooferment can’t stand to share power with
anything. The Church teaches us to help our neighbors; the Gooferment
wants to keep all its poor people right there on the Gooferment
plantation. The Church advocates the Golden Rule; the Gooferment
doesn’t want peace because strife gives it more power.
I’m sad at all we have lost.
Not the least of which is the Catholic Schools which are the fountain of future Catholics.
And, those schools were surrendered to Gooferment Skrules without a fight.
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"Bon courage a vous tous"
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
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