Monthly Archives: August 2009

JFound: Maffia, Gennaro J. Jerry [MC????] teaches Clean Coal

Posted on August 26, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2193.html

The Center for Professional Advancement, 90 Minute Accredited Online Training

September 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)

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Clean coal technology is being developed to reduce the environmental impact of utilizing coal in energy generation. Approximately 25% of the electricity generated worldwide is coal based. The required technologies include removing impurities from coal, followed by gasification, flue gas clean-up and carbon capture. There are technical, economic, social and political issues regarding the application of these technologies. This 90- minute accredited online training will address these issues and provide the attendees with a scientific, process and economic understanding of the current and potential utilization of clean coal technology.

Gennaro J. (Jerry) Maffia, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering Manager, Petrochemicals Industry

After twenty years as a principal process engineer and manager in the petrochemicals industry, mostly with Atlantic Richfield, Inc., Jerry Maffia joined Widener University in the fall of 1992 as Chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering. He retired in 2006 and is now Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at Widener University and Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University. Prof. Maffia is an active consultant in chemical and bio-based processes, and is an associate of several consulting firms. He has offered short courses and training seminars on process engineering and related topics at industrial and academic sites around the world. Prof. Maffia has degrees from Dartmouth College (DE), NYU (MBA), and Manhattan College (BE, ME). He is the holder of six patents with another pending and has supervised forty graduate theses.

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JNews: Cody, Chris [MC2006] Triple-A Nashville Sounds

Posted on August 25, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.thedailystar.com/localsports/local_story_237040040.html?keyword=secondarystory

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Chris Cody

A former Oneonta Tigers pitcher whose parents graduated from Davenport, Cody is 6-7 with a 4.69 ERA for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, the top farm team for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Before his promotion to Nashville, Cody went 5-1 with a 2.30 ERA for the Double-A Huntsville Stars, who are owned by E. Miles Prentice III, also the owner of the O-Tigers.

For Nashville, Cody has allowed 43 runs _ 41 earned _ on 89 hits over 78 2/3 innings.

The left-hander has struck out 46 and walked 24. He has one complete game in 13 starts.

In 2006, Cody went 4-1 with a 2.38 ERA in 11 starts with the O-Tigers. He struck out 50 and walked nine over 53 innings.

Cody, 25, was drafted in the eighth round by the Tigers in 2006 out of Manhattan College. The Tigers traded Cody to Milwaukee in 2007.

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Cody, Chris [MC2006]

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JObit: James, William Benjamin II [MC1969 RIP]

Posted on August 24, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=131788691

WILLIAM BENJAMIN JAMES II

WILLIAM BENJAMIN JAMES II, 62, beloved husband of Carol R. James, and devoted father of William Benjamin and Elizabeth Kelly, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 at Greenwich Hospital.

He was the loving son of the late Dr. Theodore E. and Faith Sabella James. A 1969 graduate of Manhattan College, he served in the United States Coast Guard until 1975 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of radio man second class. He earned an MBA in finance from The Wharton School in 1975, and joined General Reinsurance in New York City as an assistant vice president and a portfolio manager in the municipal finance department. He left to establish a career in investment banking, stating at Salomon Brothers, Inc. as a vice president, Investment Banking Municipal Finance. In September, 1982 Bill received his designation as a chartered financial analyst and in 1983, he successfully ran the New York City Marathon. After five years at Solomon, he joined the Public Finance Department at Prudential Securities as managing director. He continued his career in public finance at O’Brien Partner, Inc. and Banc One Capital Corporation. Until his retirement, he was vice president, marketing and sales with Gabelli Asset Management.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his four brothers, Theodore E. James, Jr., Nicholas D. James, Francis James, and John Peter James, and his sister, Faith S. Waters. He was a member of the Finance Council, Diocese of Bridgeport; a Knight Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a Knight of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a Knight of Columbus, the past and founding president, Legatus of Fairfield County, a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, NYC.

Friends may call at the Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home Monday, August 24th, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at St. Michael the Arch Angel Church, 469 North Street at 11 a.m. Donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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James, William Benjamin II [MC1969 RIP]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ldb83r

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JEmail: Stebbins, Donald M (MC1961) disagrees

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | 4 Comments

Dear Jasper John

Your comments on the pending health care legislation are based on widely spread misinformation.

I also note that the US Catholics Bishops are strongly behind heath reform of the kind proposed by President Obama. from below: The cardinal affirmed that the conference views health care “as a basic right belonging to all human beings, from conception to natural death” and therefore supports “universal health care reform.”

There are no “death panels” proposed under the bill nor is there any mention of rationing. It is the intention of the writers of the bill to make it “abortion neutral” People on both sides of the issue agree that it should be neutral regarding abortion and the exact wording is being negotiated.

Sincerely
Donald M Stebbins
BS 1961

[JR: Dear Jasper Stebbins: With all due respect, once again we have to agree to disagree agreeable. The esteemed cardinal is wrong there is no basic "right" to health care. A "right" implies that some one is OBLIGATED to provide it. And subsequently, when provided, I am OBLIGATED to pay for it. I may choose to contribute to the health care of the indigent as with Catholic Charities, or other such VOLUNTARY contributions. But I have no OBLIGATION! As far as "death panels", the UK and Oregon have demonstrated that effectively that this is what results when "boards" decide what they will and will not pay for. The bills are definitely NOT NEUTRAL with respect to abortion -- check out Oregon, Massachusetts, Canada, and the UK. Sorry, but I don't make deals with the devil. AND these "details" are morally offensive. You may choose to accept these folks at face value believing what they say is so, but I do not. Politicians' lips! My injineering classes always stressed measurement. And these don't measure up!]

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JOY: The Brewers announce Alexandra Nicole (Class of 2031)

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | 1 Comment

Hi John,

I hope you are doing well.

I wanted to inform you that my wife recently gave birth to a new future Jasper.

On August 8th, Alexandra Nicole was born, weighing 7 lb 11 oz, measuring 19 in.

My wife, Adrienne (Zeh) Brewer, was Chemical Engineering class ’91, while i was Mechanical Enginering ’91.

Please feel free to include in the next Jasper Jottings.

Thank you!

Howie Brewer

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[JR: Great news. Bravo Zulu to Jasper Adrienne. We know she's done all the "heavy lifting" and will for some time to come. I guess the big question is will AN be a Chem E or Mech E. Double major maybe? With genes like that, I can see the Admissions Office penciling it in now. Class of 2031! Hope I'm here to report it. Hope some one is doing Jottings for me. I probably won't be able to hit the keyboard. That's for the scoop.]

Brewer, Howie (MC1991)

Zeh Brewer, Adrienne [MC1991]

[JR: Births are so much fun. Maybe not so much for Mom. But I love 'em. Mozel Tov!]

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MNews: MC the target of one scholar with his ship

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.westchestergov.com/backschool_Jandon08.htm

Jandon Scholars Announced
15 students from 10 high schools chosen for college scholarships
Apr. 29, 2008

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They are driven, study hard and work outside school to help support their families, all while participating in church, community and after school activities. They are the latest crop of Jandon Scholars.

Today these 15 high school seniors from public high schools across the county were rewarded for their efforts when they received scholarships worth $10,000 over four years of college from the Jandon Foundation. The scholarships were announced today at the County Office Building in White Plains.

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• Lawrence Mesh, 17, Harrison High School. Lawrence wants to attend Manhattan College and become a chemist. Since elementary school he has volunteered at a veterinary office in North White Plains.

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[JR: Hope we get him. Sounds like a fellow who knows what he wants. Anyone in Admissions reaching out?]

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JEmail: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) reacts to “railroad cars”

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | Comments Off

Dear John,

I just finished reading your closing remarks on the “culture of death” embedded in Obamacare. And your closing statement “When do we stand up for our beliefs? When they are loading us up into the railroad cars?”

Don’t bother wondering what is happening in this country. The left has squelched prayer in school but promotes all kind of “sex education’ of our children (____ has two Mommys), distribution of condoms, etc. We are abandoning the teaching of the Bible and the churches. Look at the Evangelical Lutheran Church and their acceptance into the clergy of openly gay (I remember when gay meant happy) monogamous same sex relationship clergy. Is God going to rain His judgment on us as in Sodam and Gomorrah?

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Printer.aspx?id=654508

Let’s pray the Rosay and ask Mary for her help and intervention.

Regards and God Bless,
Carmine Vaccarino, BEE ’57

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[JR: One does what one can to "fix" the problem. If Obamacare passes, I hope that the Church's leadership closes the Catholic Hospitals. Shuts them down tight. Don't sell the buildings. Just put a sign out front: "Closed due to Obama's Health Care. We have to obey God's Law". They should have closed the Catholic schools when the Government stuck its nose in education. It should have been litigated without end on "freedom of religion" grounds. Here we have a classic example of "government option" driving out the competing private service. Time to put a stake in the ground. What "hill" will we die on? Because they are killing us. I can't speak for the Lutherans. It's just another step towards who know what. As a little L libertarian, they are free to make the rules for their social circle. I wish we were accorded the same liberty. There's no conscience exception in Obamacare.]

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JObit: McCartney, Dr. John J. [MC1938]

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/08/23/2009-08-23_sun_823_death_notices.html?page=2

McCARTNEY-Dr. John J. 93, of Garden City, NY, formerly of Manhasset on August 22, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Dorothy and the Rev. John J. McCartney. Devoted brother of George (dec.), William (dec.), James (dec.), Patrick, Mary (dec.), Joseph (dec.), Daniel, Michael, Edward and Francis. Graduate of Manhattan College (1938) and Georgetown Medical School (1942). Dedicated doctor who practiced family medicine in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for 45 years. Reposing at FAIRCHILD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Monday & Tuesday 3-5 & 7-9PM. Funeral Mass at 10:00AM Wednesday at St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Manhasset. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Life, St. Paul’s Convent, 586 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705.

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POSITRACTION: Some have a tougher road to travel and do it with style

Posted on August 23, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/womens-basketball/news?slug=txplayersrecovery&prov=st&type=lgns

Lady Vol recovering from brain surgery
By TERRY KINNEY Associated Press Writer

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CINCINNATI(AP)—Amber Gray walks with a limp. Her left eyelid droops almost shut, the lingering effect of a stroke. Her left arm is in a sling.

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It wasn’t until after the 6-foot-1 forward had shoulder surgery in July that doctors found a brain aneurysm, later repaired in a 12 1/2-hour procedure that may have saved her life.

“I think I took life, in general, for granted,” said Gray, 19. “You don’t know what it (a life-threatening situation) is like until you go through it. I’m a lot stronger mentally, which is where I struggled last year.”

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Goddard said Gray had successful rotator cuff surgery on July 2 in Knoxville, and the aneurysm was unrelated. But within hours of that surgery, Gray’s lungs filled with fluid and doctors performed more tests as her mother prayed.

“We went from celebrating to not knowing if my daughter would ever wake up again,” said her mother, Tonya Carter.

It was days before the broken blood vessel that caused the stroke showed up. Meanwhile, Gray had been transferred to University Hospital in Cincinnati for neurosurgery, and then to the rehabilitation center on July 23.

Goddard called Gray’s progress “meteoric,” and said it’s been inspirational to other patients.

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Nineteen years old with a stroke. That’s for us old folks to deal with. I’d have probably said a few bad words. Never mind being inspirational. I read this and thought not every positive has to come from a Jasper. We have to recognize that other schools occasionally have heros and heroines. We too should remember Amber in our prayers. And be always aware of the fragile thread of life that binds us together. And, give thanks for all the talented people who will make this turn out OK.]

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ADMINISTRIVIA: JASPER JOTTINGS Week 34 – 2009 August 23

Posted on August 22, 2009 by | Comments Off

JASPER JOTTINGS Week 34 – 2009 August 22

Jasper Jottings – The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2009/jasperjottings2009W34.html

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