Category Archives: JFACEBOOK

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Jerry Breen posted toRichard Billies:

“I’m still a struggling artist. I’ve been living in the Baltimore area for almost 30 years. I’m married and I have a 20-year-old son. I never did succeed in getting a comic strip syndicated, which was my main ambition. I’ve continued to draw political cartoons over the years, and since the arrival of the internet they’ve begun to attract some attention. No real money, though. You can check out some of my artwork on my website at www.newbreen.com . – Jerry Breen”

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[JR: Last year, my wife passed and I wanted something special for Christmas gifts. Jerry agree to do "something" from some of her favorite pictures. Here's the result.]

[JR: Everyone was blown away by the work. And, it gave everyone something ... ... Well, if you need some art work done, I have nothing but high praise for Jerry's work and work ethic. I think he really nailed "it" whatever "it" was. He really didn't have lot of direction from me. I just gave him the pictures and asked for something "memorable". I think it is. Up to you to decide. I know Jerry can use the work. That "starving artist" stuff must get old. Thanks, Jerry, for great gifts. And, he made all the copies (11) I needed. Not Xeroxed either. What he called an "original copy". As opposed to an "original composition". Some day maybe I'll understand the distinction. ]

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FROM “Manhattan College Alumni” page

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MC Logo

Greetings!     

The Manhattan College Staten Island Regional Alumni Chapter will host a Communion breakfast on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Church on Staten Island, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. by Monsignor Peter Finn ’60.  A Communion Breakfast will follow at 9:00 a.m. at the Kings Arms Diner.   

Sunday, March 18, 2012   

8:00 a.m.  
Mass | Blessed Sacrament Church
30 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY  

9:00 a.m.
Communion Breakfast | Kings Arms Diner
500 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY  

The cost of the breakfast is $16.00. Please make checks out to “Manhattan College Alumni Club of Staten Island.”   

Payments can be mailed to 194 Crystal Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302.  Please be sure to include your name and contact information.

For more information, please contact Kenneth Toomey ’93 at 917-418-7241.

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Toomey, Kenneth [MC1993]

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Martha Elena Miranda: “When I was there between 1988-93, there WAS an acapella, group. I think Vincent Dionisio, David Rice and Rob Fleisner were in it…..”

https://www.facebook.com/martha.e.miranda

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Miranda, Martha Elena [MC1993]

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Ray Lodato

Dear Fellow Jaspers:

Wanted to let everyone know that I am running for Congress in the First District of Illinois.

If you would like to know more about our campaign or to contribute in any way, please check out our website (www.lodato4congress.com) or Like us on Facebook (Ray Lodato for Congress).

Thanks for your support.

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[JR: Always glad to have Jaspers get into Congress. At least we know where they got their morals. Maybe Ray can displace Rudy as the ikon of MC. We'll have to see his positions. ]

Lodato, Ray  (MC1984)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Manhattan_College_people

David Danahar – President [6] of Southwest Minnesota State University [7]

http://www.mnscu.edu/about/presidents/profiles/danahar.html

President David C. Danahar
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258

Appointed: July 1, 2001
Previous positions:
Provost, Loyola University, La.    Vice president, Loyola University, La.    Dean, Fairfield University, Conn.
Education:
Ph.D, University of Massachusetts    M.A., University of Massachusetts    Bachelor’s degree, Manhattan College, N.Y.
Professional organizations:
American Historical Association    Central European Historical Association    Division II President?s Council
Areas of expertise:
New designs/models for P-14 and P-16 learning systems
Statement/biography:
A historian by training, President Danahar has a special interest in Central European history and the Hapsburg Empire.

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Danahar, David C. [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that David is a member of the Class of 1963.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Danahar, David C. [MC1963]

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David Curran

My very short screenplay: Forgiveness, made the finalists in the

http://www.tablereadmyscreenplay.com/#/2011-1st-round/4558745853

contest below. The comments were so enthusiastic from all of you who commented that I thought I’d enter and try for free trip to the Sundance Film Festival. I’ve always wanted to go. So thanks to all of you I’m halfway there.

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Curran, David (MC1971)

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Howie Brewer posted:

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Kettlebells for Charity

This Saturday, December 10th, Manhattan College alum Howie Brewer (Engineering Class of ’91) will be teaching a kettlebell lifting workshop to raise money for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (http://www.tsalliance.org/index.aspx). Howie is a master trainer for the World Kettlebell Club for whom he certifies trainers and coaches athletes in Kettlebell Sport in his spare time.

Howie’s son was born afflicted with Tuberous Sclerosis and now throughout the year, Howie teaches his love of kettlebell lifting to others while raising money to help the TS Alliance search for a cure for this devastating genetic disorder.

This workshop will be held at Pure Fitness, 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. There is no fee to attend, but donations are suggested. 100% of collections will be donated to the Alliance. If you are interested in attending, please email Howie at Howie@kettlebellsny.com.

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Brewer, Howie (MC1991)

[JR: Of course, if you can't make the training, you can still chip in. And, if you do it that way, you don't have to lift any balls. Give the moth some exercise.]

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http://www.facebook.com/notes/dana-miscia/ironman-review/10150407792584144

Ironman Review
by Dana Miscia on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:15am

Thought I’d give you a summary of what went down yesterday.

Swim-

1:10 out of water 1;11 clock time. Felt amazing, drafted off swimmers entire time, was never strong enough to do that before to the extent I did yesterday so proud of myself that I did that + met my goal time.

T1-

I was so xcited about the swim time that I had some cliff shot blocks + ran out without my bib # not realizing I had forgotten it until mile 5 on bike lol. Def rookie mistake!! Should of been a little faster in t1

Bike- 6:05

Started out more conservative + decided to progressively pick it up… Only now I’m left wondering if I ‘should have’ picked it up more the 1st loop. (Was 3 loops) the heat set in like crazy the last loop + was all out of fluids so I had to keep snatching the ice cold water bottles every 10miles they were handing out. Just missed my 6hr/sub 6 goal time was happy it was apx but would of been happier w 6 flat.

T2

This is where it went down hill, as soon as I got off my bike I literally collapsed and they had to sit me down + pour water on me. It took me 15 mins to refuel, use bathroom etc to feel decent enough to run… I left t2 walking 1st few mins + then started my run. In tent I ate more shot blocks and salteen crackers.

Run-4:30

If I didn’t have this dizzy spell, my legs + cardio endurance could of DEF brought me to a 350-4 hour marathon for sure, so it was the worst feeling to feel great 1 way, yet feel like ur gonna pass out if you pushed it. The entire 1st loop (8.5 miles apx) was brutal, I felt very sick/light headed… Not only that, the skys got real dark + when I left t2 there was a tropical downpour like u wouldn’t even believe, there were lakes in the street!!! However, I was thankful for that as I don’t know if I woulda made it through if the sun was pounded hot.

The 2nd loop I started drinking more gatorade but bc of the electrolytes had to use pj every few miles…+ the last loop was so-so as it was dark by then + just wanted to finish. Also tried to eat but all I could eat were bananas and gels as I was too natious to eat anything else. I sprinted into the finish and then fainted… I ended up in med tent w an iv… :/

Total time 12:10, 1 hour off predicted time, but considering the circumstances, happy I was a warrior that battled it out. :) I’m happy I finished, but I think I’m gonna stick to sprints + halfs… Idk if my body is meant for this! Lol However, after much thought, if I can race w a friend around same pace in an Iron man in future, +/or have a friend go w me to a wkd racing trip for support, I would so do it again as my friends mean the world and inspire me most. (opinions?)

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[JR: Suggest you go to her page on FACEBOOK and give her some applause. I can't imagine ever doing this. It takes a special person to do it. (Crazy?) But it's an impressive accomplishment.]

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