Monthly Archives: March 2011

POSITRACTION: Kind man had given me his weekend time

Posted on March 27, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12122809

2. THE PASSPORT OFFICIAL

I received a telegram from India informing me that my mother had died suddenly in March 1967. I was 22 years old and had lost my father two years earlier.

My husband and I were desperate to fly to Bombay and find out what had happened, as my mother had been healthy and well when she left England only a few days prior to her death.

We tried to get airline tickets only to find that Julia, my baby, wasn’t on anyone’s passport. It meant we couldn’t take her.

I was desperate to go but couldn’t leave the baby behind. I phoned the Foreign Office and got through to an official who was sympathetic but explained it was the weekend and nothing could be done until Monday.

I begged him to help me and, to my astonishment, he agreed to help me.

We rendezvoused at Heathrow airport and he put a stamp in my passport, making Julia legal.

I hardly thanked him, I was still crying so hard. But this kind man had given me his weekend time and possibly bent the rules to help.

I am still enormously grateful to my Good Samaritan.

Catherine Teltscher, London

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[JR: So when someone is in tough times, what will you do? I'd like to think I'd help. But, you never know. What will you do when a challenge comes to you?]

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ADMINISTRIVIA: JASPER JOTTINGS Week 13 – 2010 MARCH 27

Posted on March 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

JASPER JOTTINGS Week 13 – 2010 MARCH 27

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

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2011/jj2011W13.html

 

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ENDNOTE: Actions speak volumes

Posted on March 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/81683.html

Truth Emerging From Lies
Posted by Michael S. Rozeff on March 6, 2011 07:47 PM

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Our civilization and every institution in it is permeated with lies. The lies are so thick that they pass for truths. The notion that America is a free country is one. Another is that it is a Christian country, by and large. If it were, could torture become institutionalized? Would so-called good people stand by and evilly imprison hundreds of thousands of Americans because of drugs? Is that the kind of mercy or pity or compassion that Christ promoted? Would Christians who were true to Christ be supportive of a murderous State? Of course not.

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The truth emerges. It of course emerged in this land long before this in its treatment of the black race, among others. The lie was perpetrated that they were inferior as human beings rather than God’s children and brothers under the skin as all of us are. What lie and excuse now covers the mistreatment of white Americans, sending them off to die and be maimed in fruitless wars? Or groping them at every airport in the land? There is no end to the lies. This is a land of lies, and in this it is not exceptional.

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[JR: Maybe I should have paid more attention in Philosophy class. Or Marketing. It appears that we are continuing to be sold a very ugly pig. And, it roots in the mistaken idea that the Gooferment is our friend and protector. We've strayed so far from the ideals of the Dead Old White Guys that their American Experiment is unrecognizable. Sure looks like we're trying to run the world while trying to run everyone's lives. And, it just gets worse. Messing in Libya, implementing Hillary care when a judge says stop, stopping drilling in the Gulf when a judge says permit, and printing 'money' like it's going out of style. Hard to say where this will all wind up. But it's going to be ugly. Where's Zorro, Robin Hood, or Superman when you need them.]

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JLINKEDIN: Healy, Jo Ann [MC1994] Tax Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers

Posted on March 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jo-ann-healy/28/105/136

Healy, Jo Ann [MC1994]
Tax Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers
United States

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JOBIT: Mullin, John A. Sr. [MC1958 RIP]

Posted on March 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berkshire/obituary.aspx?n=John-Mullin&pid=149667669

John Mullin Sr.   
1933-2011

PITTSFIELD —- John A. Mullin, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, March 24, 2011 with his children attending.

John was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. After serving with the Army’s occupation forces, he graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College. Immediately thereafter, John went to work for General Electric beginning as a field engineer and ending his career as a contracts administrator when he retired.

John was a long time member of Berkshire Hills Country Club and Sacred Heart Parish. An avid golfer and racing handicapper, John was well-known for his smile and storytelling. His family is very proud to remember his grace, good humor and courage in the face of numerous challenges especially after disability took him off the links and out of active circulation.

John is survived by his children, their partners and families: John and Tanya Mullin, and their two sons Eddie and Tommy, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Michael Mullin and Jonathan Plotzker of San Francisco, California, and Maggie Weems and her children Sarah (Cairo, Egypt), Daniel (Breckenridge, Colorado), Hannah (Stockbridge, Massachusetts) and Mason (Fairfax, California), and her grandchildren Hossam and Omar (Cairo, Egypt).

FUNERAL SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, with Rev. James K. Joyce officiating. Visiting hours for John will be Sunday March 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Devanny-Condron Funeral Home, 40 Maplewood Avenue, Pittsfield. Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made, in John’s name, directly to: Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc., 66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. To send condolences to the family, please visit: www.devanny-condron.com.

Published in The Berkshire Eagle on March 26, 2011

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Mullin, John A. Sr. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/berkshire/guestbook.aspx?n=john-mullin&pid=149667669&cid=full

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Dear John,

   I believe that John is a member of the Class of 1958.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Mullin, John A. Sr. [MC1958 RIP]

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JLINKEDIN: McCarthy, Marianne [MC1995] Managing Director-Global Investment Banking and Trading at Bank of America

Posted on March 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marianne-mccarthy-cpa-cma-cfe/7/700/422

McCarthy, Marianne [MC1995]
Managing Director-Global Investment Banking and Trading at Bank of America
Greater New York City Area
Financial Services

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JNEWS: Hickey, Christina [MC2005] appointed Postdoctoral Scientist

Posted on March 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.perfumerflavorist.com/networking/news/people/118499384.html

RIFM Appoints Postdoctoral Scientist

Posted: March 23, 2011

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RIFM announced the appointment of Christina Hickey to its postdoctoral scientist position. Hickey will be the fourth scientist to hold the training position, which has been customized specifically for the fragrance industry. In May, she will receive her doctorate in environmental medicine health sciences with a concentration in inhalation toxicology from New York University. She received her BS in biology, with minors in chemistry and psychology, from Manhattan College. Hickey also was an adjunct professor at Manhattan College and previously served as a research assistant at there, assisting with developmental genetics research, and at the Bronx Zoo Animal Health Center, Bronx, NY.

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Hickey, Christina [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Christina is a member of the Class of 2005.

   Best,

   Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Hickey, Christina [MC2005]

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JNEWS: Barry, Mark [MC1994] seeks elective office

Posted on March 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://lakeforest.patch.com/articles/four-candidates-vie-for-three-seats-3

Four Candidates Vie for Three Seats

Profiles provide voters with vital candidate information.

March 23, 2011

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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch is providing each candidate an opportunity to provide information about themselves for voter’s to use in making an informed decision on Election Day, April 5.

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Name: Mark Barry
Age: 47
Town: Lake Bluff
Incumbent? (If yes, when were you elected?) No
Education: I have a master’s degree in environmental engineering (1996) and a BS in civil engineering (1994), both from Manhattan College in The Bronx, NY. In addition, I have a BS in business administration (1987) from Northeastern University in Boston.
Family: Married 22 years, two sons in middle school, two dogs, one Gecko
Occupation: I am a stay-at-home father raising my two sons. Prior to staying home I was an environmental consultant. Most recently I managed environmental compliance at over 600 properties for a large East Coast petroleum retailer.

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Barry, Mark [MC1994]

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MNEWS: WRCM cited in news story

Posted on March 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.qgazette.com/news/2011-03-23/Front_Page/College_Radio_Stations_Offer_Many_Listening_Option.html

College Radio Stations Offer Many Listening Options

Western Queens Gazette

For example, Queens College’s radio station WQMC and Manhattan College’s radio station WRCM can only be heard on the Internet at www.wqmc.com and www.wrcmradio.org, respectively. New York University’s station, WNYU, is considered to be one of New …

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MNEWS: MC Director of Alumni Relations

Posted on March 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment
Director of Alumni Relations job in Riverdale, NY – Manhattan College
March 18, 2011. View the job posting for Director of Alumni Relations at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. We seek a seasoned, creative and energetic.

[JR: Posted without editorial comment.]

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