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JTWITTER: Santoro, Lisa [MC2006] channeling Kelly, Ray [MC1963]

Posted on February 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE TWITTER NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

https://twitter.com/#!/LiteraLee/statuses/169271663001747458

@LiteraLee aka “Lisa Santoro” tweeted:

“Hoping that using a Manhattan College address label on my NYPD application brings me luck. Working that Ray Kelly alum connection.”

11:08 PM – 13 Feb 12 via Twitter for iPhone

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[JR: I thought this was funny! Hope it works for her.]

Santoro, Lisa [MC????]

Kelly, Ray [MC1963]

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Dear John,

I believe that Lisa is a member of the Class of 2006.

Mike

 

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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JEMAIL: Apoldo, Lou (MC1963) urges public excommunication

Posted on February 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Re:  Obama vs. Catholics

John, I agree with your endnote that it is time to stage a counter-offensive against the secular progressives at work in our government who are staging a stealth war against all religion, and Catholicism in particular.

I suggest that the American bishops announce that anyone who publicly promotes or supports the government’s imposition of mandated healthcare insurance requirements that include insurance paid abortion and/or contraceptive services upon Catholic institutions in violation of their First Amendment religious freedom rights will be publicly excommunicated.  That should put every nominally Catholic politician (like Nancy Pelosi) between a rock and a hard spot, as they must chose between supporting their political party bosses or the moral teachings of the Church, all under the watchful eyes of their Christian constituents who have the power to retain them or dethrone them from their elected offices.

I look forward to watching those phonies squirm under those conditions, as their true principles are revealed.  This represents a critical juncture for the American Catholic Church, and our church leaders must show the courage to take this fight directly to the attackers of our religious freedoms, so that our government does not continue to trample our rights and our Constitution to a point where a Second American Revolution becomes necessary.

Lou Apoldo
BCE ’63

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[JR: Yep, it's going to be "fun". But we have to do this for the right reasons. Not political. Not personal. Not venial. We must be prepared to call out BOTH sides of the duopoloy -- R's as well as D's. For letting this happen. It's about First Amendment rights for all religions to be left alone. I'm sure that Pastor Martin Niemöller's words should carry the argument: "First they came for ...". And, the American bishops have not been up on the front so far. We can debate the reasons. But they've just been AWOL. ]

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JEMAIL: Apoldo, Lou (MC1963) finds evidence of hypercritical “Secular Progressives”

Posted on January 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

John,

Don’t you find it hypercritical that the same secular progressives who support a “woman’s right to chose” because it is her body to control, would impose their overreaching government control on you via this “presumed consent” legal tactic when they want to steal a kidney from your corpse?

Lou Apoldo
BCE ’63

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[JR: No, I'd call it more "disingenuousness". See it's all about using the guns of Gooferment to tell people what to do. And, stupidly, "We, The Sheeple" follow direction. The "right to choose" is OK as long as you follow what "they" want you to choose. And, "organ theft", is about telling you what to do with your tuckus. It's always the same argument. The collective has more rights than the individual. Sacrifice for the Fatherland. Argh! We are so stupid!]

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JFOUND: Danahar, David C. [MC1963] President Southwest Minnesota State University

Posted on January 1, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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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JEMAIL: Brill, Dave (MCattendee) remembers Prof Fandel; I remember the story

Posted on December 20, 2011 by | 2 Comments

From: Brill, Dave (MCattendee)
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Subject: Fandel RIP and photo

Hi FJohn,

Thanks for your reply. I’m glad to hear that John Fandel had other fans also. I wrote a little appreciation below, and I’m attaching a photo from one of his books, “Testament”.

Dave

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I was saddened to hear of John Fandel’s passing. Last week, I was reading something that reminded me of him. I did an online search for his name, and found quite a few items, some indicating that he was still active in his eighties. I was thinking of writing him a letter, but then saw the notice that he’d died just a few weeks ago. I wish I’d done the search earlier.

I attended Manhattan College from 1961 to 1963 and took classes from him both years. He was unequivocally the best teacher I ever had. I’d never understood what literature, especially poetry, was about (other than a high-school chore). But his insight and enthusiasm gave me a strong appreciation of writing, and of the arts in general.

In the classroom, John Fandel was more than just a lecturer. He saw his students as individuals with different concerns and aspirations. He was generous with his time, and I think many students saw him as a friend.

This was especially true in my case. In 1963, I was expelled from the College for handing out a newssheet that mildly satirized some aspects of Manhattan and the Church. I’d been summoned to a hearing conducted by the College President and other officials. To my surprise, John, on his own initiative, came and testified on my behalf (though to no avail). I’ve always been grateful for his kindness.

People sometimes say their lives were touched by one teacher in particular. For me, it was John Fandel. He opened my eyes to many possibilities. It was a privilege to know him, and may he rest in peace.

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JR:

So, you’re that “Dave Brill”. Believe it or not that, I remember and read that handout. It went throught the Prep like wildfire. The Brothers went through and collected ALMOST all the copies. I vaugely remember my home room teacher “refuting it” point by point the next day. Sometimes he said “that’s a good point”. You don’t, by chance, have another copy do you? I’m active in a group of Prepsters Class of 1964 and I’m sure they get a kick reminiscing about it again. That would be a real collector’s item for us!

Unfortunately, I never met the man, John Fandel. Maybe that was good? Wonder how he felt about young soon-to-be-fat soon-to-be-old white guy injineers? We weren’t welcome up on the erudite hill. Too fixated on objective reality I was told many many times.

Thanks for sharing that story. And sparking another piece of Jasper lore. I kinda know how you must have felt. I’m not too popular with certain parts of the Administration. (They say I interfere with their fundraising.) But unlike your case, there’s not a lot they can do about me. Guess they could revoke my diploma, find a bill that I’d never paid, or conduct an exorcism.

What was that Groucho Marx line: “I would not want to join a club that would have me as a member.”?

I can’t imagine the suffering that they inflicted on you for a few words? No matter how blasphemous.

Dona Nobis Pacem

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JFOUND: Danahar, David C. (MC1963) President Southwest Minnesota State University

Posted on December 11, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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

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David Danahar – president of Southwest Minnesota State University

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

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

Phone: (507)537-6272
Fax: (507)537-6241

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.]

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JTWITTER: Insull, Bob (MC1963) spots my F in Latin or a typo

Posted on November 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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@jasperjottings

No Jasper obits this morning. Donna Nobis Pacem. Let us remember we are in the …

Nov 17, 9:04 AM via web

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@<Insull, Bob (MC1963)> replied to you:

Only a single “n” in Dona nobis pacem, John. I believe Donna Nobis was Class of ’64 at the Mount.

Nov 17, 9:29 AM via TweetRoost

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jasperjottings @<Insull, Bob (MC1963)>

How did that slip in? Hmmm, never knew many Mounties. They rarely got to Fanny Farmer. Unless attached to a date.

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[JR: There was one young lady from the Mount I knew that hung with me and my rowdie friends both at the Red Garter and the pack's bachelor pad. Don't remember her name. Only her "pack name", "Mountie Moose". Which I remember came from the noise she could emit when consuming large amounts of adult beverages. Yeah, we'd have contests. We tried to convince her to switch from science to injineering 'cause she was a good egg. She thought she could make a life in "chemistry"; hope she did. When the Garter closed, so did our pack. Good thing, otherwise I probably would have flunked out. Sad, Gerdie's fire, Red Garter closed, The Beatles and drugs destroyed folk music — all that put me where I am today. Sadly! Dona Nobis Pacem. And, yes, I did pass Latin at the prep. Must be olds-heimers creeping up. Dona Nobis Pacem!]

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JOBIT: Parker, Michael P. Sr. [MC1963 RIP]

Posted on November 1, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Parker&pid=154424606

Michael P. Parker Sr.
GUILDERLAND

Michael P. Parker Sr., 70, of Guilderland, passed peacefully on October 29, 2011 after a long illness surrounded by family.

Born on August 25, 1941, to the late Paul F. Parker and Eileen Kendrick Parker of Loudon-ville, Mike was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in 1959 where he achieved the rank of captain, and lettered in basketball and track. He enrolled in Manhattan College where he played on the freshman basketball team. He graduated in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in science.

Mike went to work for the State University of New York central administration in 1963. In 1967, Mike joined the ranks of the New York State Department of Health, where he was eventually appointed director of health facilities planning. He retired in 1995, and then later served as a consultant for Cicero and Associates of White Plains, N.Y.

Mike was a member of Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company, starting in 1968. He served as chairman of the Fort Hunter Board of Fire Commissioners for more than 30 years. Through this role, Mike was instrumental in the formation of Western Turnpike Rescue Squad Station Two on Carman Road in Guilderland. He was named a life member of Fort Hunter.

Mike was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland and a member of Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Patricia Cassidy Parker of Guilderland; daughter, Kathleen M. Leto and her husband, Robert J. Leto of Guilderland; daughter, Maureen M. Gokey and her husband, Frederick E. Gokey IV, of Troy; son, Michael P. Parker Jr. and his wife, Angelica Parker of Guilderland and son, Matthew C. Parker of Guilderland; grandchildren, Cassidy, Mason and Genevieve Leto, Fiona and John A. Gokey, Isabela, Sofia and Lucia Parker; sister, Melinda Cushine and her husband, Jon Cushine; aunts, Eleanor Parker Roddy and Mary Jane Toot Parker; nephews, Brian and Timothy Reagan; brothers-in-law, Jack Cassidy and his wife, Virginia Carr Cassidy of San Diego, James Cassidy and his wife, Nancy Neville Cassidy of Pinehurst, N.C., and William Cassidy and his wife, Joyce Dunn Cassidy of Loudonville. Mike is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike was the godson of the late George T. Parker and Dora Kendrick Halter.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Guilderland’s DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike (Rt. 20 just west of Carman Road, Rt.146). Funeral services will begin Thursday, 9 a.m. at the funeral home followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Madeleine Sophie, 3500 Carman Rd. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. The family suggests contributions in Michael’s name to Birthright of Albany, N.Y., 586 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206.

Published in Albany Times Union from November 1 to November 2, 2011

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Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/timesunion-albany/guestbook.aspx?n=michael-parker&pid=154424606&cid=full

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JNEWS: Petroski, Henry [MC1963] 9/30 St. Ambrose U

Posted on September 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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Posted Online: Sept. 16, 2011, 9:02 am
Renowned engineer to lecture at St. Ambrose University
Press release submitted by St. Ambrose University

DAVENPORT, Iowa—Sharing lessons learned from the engineering of bridges and ocean liners, Duke University Professor Henry Petroski will give a public lecture on the campus of St. Ambrose University. “From Failure to Success to Failure in One Century: How History Can Help Engineering,” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 30, at noon in the Rogalski Center, located at the corner of Ripley and Lombard Streets, one block west of Harrison Street. The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reservations for the optional $12 luncheon are required and can be made by going to www.sau.edu. The event is sponsored by St. Ambrose, the Riverboat Development Authority and the German American Heritage Center.

Petroski is the author of 15 books and many general-interest articles and essays for newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal. He lectures frequently to audiences in the United States and abroad, and has been interviewed often on radio and television.

Petroski is a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and chairs the History and Heritage Committee. A fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineers, Ireland, Petroski has received five honorary degrees and is the recipient of distinguished engineering alumnus awards from Manhattan College, Riverdale, N.Y., and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.

For more information or to register, contact Eric Johnson at 309/236-9917 or eric.o.johnson@gmail.com, or go to www.sau.edu.

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JOBIT: Brady, John “Jack” Richard [MC1963 RIP]

Posted on September 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2011/09/17/2011-09-17_sat_0917__death_notices.html

BRADY — John R. (Jack) on 9/10/2011. Loving father of Cathy Ann Kelly (Mike). Devoted grandfather of Thomas (Toom), Kevin (Attila) and Meaghan (the prettiest girl in Brooklyn). Survived by his brother Gerry and many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Barney & Rose. Predeceased by his wife Ann Walsh and brother Jim. Proud alumni of Manhattan College, US Navy, the Knights of Columbus and TAG. Unique unto himself, his love of family, friends, heritage and life will be greatly missed. “So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight, and joy be with you all.” As with his wishes his Memorial Mass will be at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Sat. 9/24 at 11:30am. Arrangements entrusted to MJ SMITH SONS FUNERAL HOME.

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Brady, John “Jack” Richard [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/DignityMemorial/guestbook.aspx?n=john-brady&pid=153596969

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: Brady, John “Jack” Richard 1963 RIP]

Dear John,

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

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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