354 possible witnesses for N.H. murder for hire trial Jul 5, 2008
FOGGY Saturday July 5, 2008. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Contractor to be sentenced Jul 2, 2008
John Jay Converse, 54, and his wife, Frances Erlene Converse, 55, were charged with scamming two dozen customers and subcontractors when they left St. Johns County for Foster City, Calif. in 2007. (The St. Augustine Record)
Baltimore Homicides Drop Jun 30, 2008
David Kennedy, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, says the drop is more than just a statistical fluke. Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia, for example, have all seen sizable increases. (W-USA News, DC)
WHAT WENT RIGHT COULD GO WRONG Jun 29, 2008
Is this an example of what Jeremy Travis, the president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, calls the problem of prison re--entry: They all come back. Could it all come back. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Washington Sunday: It's basketball's 'summer school' (06/29/2008) Jun 29, 2008
" The summer league also provides a chance for teams to see various levels of competition. Take for example the aforementioned West Allegheny-Canon-McMillan matchup last week at Robert Morris University's John Jay Center in which West Allegheny pulled out a competitive 61-56 victory. West Allegheny is a Class AAA school while Canon-McMillan, a Class AAAA school, is considered one of the largest classification's up-and-coming programs. For Bears' West Allegheny team to get a chance to square off... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rating Game Redux Jun 27, 2008
"Smaller money managers may find the added cost prohibitive, and investors overall should expect lower net returns," says John Jay, a consultant with Aite Group. Earlier this month, the SEC proposed a different set of ratings for structured finance products, like CDOs, to distinguish their risks from single-issuer bonds, like municipal or corporate debt. (Forbes -- Business)
BREAKING NOOSE: 'COPYCAT' GETS THE BOOT Jun 26, 2008
BREAKING NOOSE: 'COPYCAT' GETS THE BOOT - New York Post. Madonna Constantine should hang her head in shame for being involved in something so sophomoric ("Columbia To Ax Plagiarist Noose Prof," June 24). (New York Post -- Opinions)
Factions and the Founders Jun 26, 2008
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. 2003 [1787. (Suite101.com)
PG North/South/East/West: Summer league provides players chance to develop individually and with team concept (06/26/2008) Jun 26, 2008
Take for example the aforementioned West Allegheny-Canon-McMillan matchup last week at Robert Morris University's John Jay Center in which West Allegheny pulled out a competitive 61-56 victory. West Allegheny is a Class AAA school while Canon-McMillan, a Class AAAA school, is considered one of the largest classification's up-and-coming programs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Neighborhood cafe slated for historic building downtown Jun 25, 2008
By David Riley/Daily News staff. Tue Jun 24, 2008, 09:51 AM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
FISA Compromise Announced Jun 20, 2008
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman John Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) called the Act historic and said it was an essential tool in the fight against terrorism. Senate and Congressional Republicans have pushed hard -- against the resistance of House Democrats -- to move forward with FISA legislation for months. (Human Events Online)
Wentz denies wife having twins Jun 13, 2008
The newlywed Fall Out Boy rocker sent gossips into a spin on Thursday when he appeared on Phoenix, Arizona radio show John Jay & Rich and chatted about his baby news. He told the DJs about a scrapbook he and Simpson had been keeping for "them" - leaving listeners convinced his new bride is expecting two babies. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Death Notices for Tuesday, June 10 Jun 11, 2008
She is survived by her husband, John Powell, Leslie; one daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Powell, Leslie; two sons, John Jay Powell Jr., Idaho state, and Jeffrey Charlton Powell and wife Konnie, Webster Groves; one sister, Jean Clark, Vero Beach, Fla. five grandchildren, Harrison, Jessica and Caitlyn Powell, Heather and Emily Smallwood; other relatives and many friends. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Update: All high school sports events postponed Jun 11, 2008
Two of the lacrosse games Niskayuna vs. Yorktown (3:30 p.m.) and South Glens Falls vs. John Jay (5:30 p.m.) will be played tomorrow at the original times at Yorktown High School. The Class C game between Johnstown and Rye, originally scheduled for 8 p.m. at Yorktown, will be played 3:30 p.m. at Lakeland High School. (Albany Times Union)
Father, son get caught up in sharing fun of fishing Jun 9, 2008
His friend, John Jay Graves, seemed to have the hang of it. John Jay, 9, nabbed four catfish weighing a total of almost 4 1/2 pounds ... John Jay's father, Jay Graves, beamed with delight while sharing Saturday's fishing successes of John Jay and his other children. (AL.com)
Turning on to J Street Jun 6, 2008
J is missing from the alphabetically named streets of D.C. the city s planner, Pierre-Charles L Enfant, omitted it from his design as an insult to Supreme Court Justice John Jay. If such an avenue did exist, it would run parallel to K Street, the address that is synonymous with the federal city s most powerful lobbies. (The American Conservative)
Is community college an option? Jun 6, 2008
I attended New York City Technical College in (1994); graduated with an Associates in Secretarial Science and then transfered to John Jay College of Criminal Justice to earn a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies (1999). I think 2 year programs are an excellent choice for those who are unsure and uncertain of whether they are ready for the 4 year college. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hazel E. Garland Jun 5, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: Obituaries. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hazel Garland Jun 5, 2008
Lebanon Express: Obituaries. Welcome to the Lebanon-Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Roger Steffens and Peter Simon's 'Reggae Scrapbook' May 31, 2008
Baz Dreisinger, an assistant professor of English at John Jay College, is the author of the forthcoming "Near Black: White - to - Black Passing in American Culture." She writes about Caribbean music and pop culture for The Los Angeles Times, The Village Voice and Spin. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (61) May 29, 2008
LATIMER John Jay Goodrich, 60, of Latimer, died Monday, May 26, at home; memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232, with inurnment at a later date; no visitation. OELWEIN Frank R. Hogan IV, 55, of Oelwein, died Monday, May 19, at his daughter s home in Phoenix of natural causes; services 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein; his body was cremated; visitation 9:30 a.m. until services Saturday at the church; Geilenfeld Funeral Home,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Brown Football Class of 2012 May 29, 2008
John Jay Cross River High School. Athletic: 1st. (Brownbears.com)
Convicted killer seeking new trial May 29, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gresham man gets 25 years for attack on disabled woman May 29, 2008
John Jay Chapman, 18, pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual penetration and assault two weeks ago in Multnomah County Circuit Court. He declined to speak during Tuesday's sentencing hearing. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Man gets 25 years for sexual attack May 28, 2008
One investigator described John Jay Chapman as one of the "most troubling" sexual predators she's come across in many years. In November, Chapman sexually attacked the woman, who has cerebral palsy and lived in his mother's state-licensed adult foster home. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
When 'minimum' isn't enough May 26, 2008
Glen Corbett, a professor of fire safety at John Jay College in New York City, said that school fires over the years, notably the Our Lady of the Angels fire in Chicago in 1958 that killed 92 students and nuns, have led to changes and improvements in both fire suppression equipment in schools as well as building materials. In other words, school buildings, even those without sprinklers, are much safer than they used to be. (Albany Times Union)
Letter: Missoula community deserves thanks for support May 23, 2008
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Holliston rejects $992K override May 22, 2008
By Ken McGagh/Daily News staff. Holliston High School senior Caroline Adams, 18, votes for the first time yesterday. (Holliston Tab, MA)
American Politics: The Early Years, Part II May 22, 2008
Among its leaders were, John Adams, John Jay, James Madison, and, of course, the ubiquitous Hamilton ... He, along with Madison and John Jay, collaborated to write and publish eighty-five essays that became known as the Federalist Papers ... John Jay assisted, and the measure passed in a close vote of 30 to 27. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Buchanan, Bullard in volleyball title match May 21, 2008
Buchanan High boys volleyball coach John Jay wasn't overly concerned with how his team started its Central Section semifinal against Clovis West. He just pushed his players to finish it. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
American Politics: The Early Years of the Country, Part I May 21, 2008
Among them were Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, James Madison, John Jay, and George Mason. They enjoyed essential support of the Honorable George Washington and, perhaps the wisest of the lot, Benjamin Franklin. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Justice O'Connor -- courage, grace, dignity May 20, 2008
In 1952, she married John Jay O'Connor III, who had been a fellow law school student at Stanford University. He has had Alzheimer's for the past 17 years. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Northark graduates 395 Saturday May 11, 2008
Allison C. Woods, Sharon V. Wynne, Kevin D. Yoder, *Mary E. Yoder; Hasty - *Christopher W. Billups, Kenny Dale Campbell, Bridget Gail Collins, Rhonda L. Groves, Amanda L. Wheeler; Holiday Island - Chadd Curtis Williams; Horseshoe Bend - Ashley Dawn Tate; Hot Springs - **Ryan Lee Logan; Huntsville - Jennifer Sprinkle, Melissa Wilson; Jasper - Belinda Kay Brann, Samuel M. Brown, Tina S. Buford, Stephen Allen Cotton, Crystal M. Dillow, Kathy Marie Spears, Stephen Spencer, *Ian Swayne, Delonda Kay... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Predators Caught in the Worldwide Web May 10, 2008
"There is no question this can help, and probably often would," says David Kennedy, Director of Center for Crime Prevention and Control at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. "The problem is, as an operational matter, how would it be done?" Plucking actionable tips from the deluge of leads is a time-consuming chore, Kennedy says: "You are going to drown in false positives.". (TIME)
Philly officers off street, video of beating being analyzed May 9, 2008
Eugene O Donnell, a professor of law and police studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said supervisors would likely review the tape to see if there were signs that the suspects were acquiescing even as they were being beaten. It is certainly far from unheard of that somebody who was compliant engages in a fatal attack, said O Donnell, a former prosecutor and police officer in New York. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Holliston officials applaud revenue creativity May 9, 2008
By David Riley/TAB staff. Thu May 08, 2008, 10:54 AM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Holliston TM supports funds for capital projects May 8, 2008
By David Riley/TAB staff. Wed May 07, 2008, 01:59 PM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Section II Scoreboard for May 3, 2008 May 4, 2008
25) John Jay 517) Niskayuna 9* Will McPartlon 3 goals for Silver Warriors* Seth Berggren goal, 5 assists for Silver Warriors* James Manchester 15 saves for Silver Warriors. Schenectady 13Columbia 10* Dan Flora 5 goals for Patriots* Aaron Lupo 4 goals for Patriots* Casey Balzer 2 goals, 3 assists for Blue Devils. (FOX23 News, NY)
Hungry? History has lessons for improving farm productivity. May 2, 2008
Green revolution: Learning from success. The Why Files -- whyfiles. (Why Files)
A faster, cheaper way to catch criminals May 2, 2008
"There is a lot of potential here," said Lawrence Kobilinsky, a DNA expert and chairman of the Department of Forensic Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. "Any time you can develop a quick and easy screen for something ... that is a good thing.". (MSNBC -- Crime)
Letters to the editor (April 18) May 2, 2008
TruthTeller wrote on Apr 30, 2008 1:01 AM:" Yes, VH, I am a Christian, just as George Washington, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and a host of other venerable Founding Fathers were. The religion of Jesus Christ motivates me just as the religion of Atheism motivates you. One of the key differences between the two religions is that Christianity upholds an OBJECTIVE moral value system in which actions are either INHERENTLY good or INHERENTLY bad. Christianity teaches, too, that there IS such a thing as... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Why puppy love can give your children a May 2, 2008
"the blood tests were fine but the patient still got allergies' indicates the blood tests are wrong. I grew up with cats, dogs, horses, mould spores and dust mites and I was ill to the point of death on a number of occasions and still suffer severe allergies to this day.Thalia, London, Dr Guy Marks is no doubt sponsored in his research by the highly lucrative asthma drug industry. His findings completely ignore the emotional dimension of children raised with dogs. Children raised on farms are... (Times Online)
Mix-Up "Big Danger" In Sect's DNA Tests Apr 22, 2008
On The Early Show Monday, Lawrence Kobilinsky, professor of forensic science at John Jay College in New York, told Russ Mitchell he suspects the testing will take "a couple of months. "This is complicated testing. It's not simply paternity testing where you have the triad -- the mother, the child and the alleged father. (CBS News)
Feuding Parties Strike Deal Over Penn Station Security Apr 22, 2008
Security expert Paul DeMatteis of John Jay College said planters currently surrounding Penn Station would do little to stop a vehicle bomb. "These things they have laid out here are totally ineffective," DeMatteis said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Rookie Cop Admits PA., N.Y. Heists Apr 18, 2008
Friday April 18, 2008. Police Department) Christian Torres, an NYPD rookie, from Woodhaven, was arrested after robbing a Pennsylvania bank on April 10. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Boys Track Readies For Region Meet With Qualifier Meet Friday Apr 17, 2008
Also planning to attend are athletes from San Antonio Clark, Cornerstone, Edison, John Jay, Marshall, O Connor, South San, Southside, Southwest and Taft. A Great Meet. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Newsweek: Comic heroes to battle terrorism? Apr 16, 2008
For Atran, a senior fellow at the Center on Terrorism at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, this is pretty much Public Diplomacy 101. But he's found that the battle of ideas is not just hard to win in the field, it's a very tough slog at home. (MSNBC -- International)
Newsweek: Unpacking Clinton's crime pledge Apr 16, 2008
a professor at New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice who has worked with many cities to reduce gang violence and open-air drug markets, helped Clinton's team design the proposal. Kennedy says cutting the crime rate in half in Philadelphia and cities like it would not be difficult with the right programs in place. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Holliston ballot to feature override Apr 15, 2008
By David Riley/TABstaff. Thu Apr 03, 2008, 11:25 AM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Chronic NYC Subway Groper Could Get Life Apr 15, 2008
It is believed around half are repeat offenders, among the highest of all the sex-related crimes, but there isn't much crossover into more egregious acts like rape or assault, said Elizabeth Jeglic, a professor of treatment and rehabilitation of offenders at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. "The behavior is disturbing, there is no question," Jeglic said. (CBS News -- US)
Officer Accused of a Second Career: Robbing Banks Apr 13, 2008
Also in November, he returned to John Jay and paid off $2,500 in college cadet loans with three postal money orders ... He completed two years at John Jay College. (New York Times)
NYC Man Arrested Over 50 Times For Groping Women On Subway... Apr 13, 2008
Exhibitionists have the highest rate of re-offense of all sex crimes, but there isn't much crossover into more egregious acts like rape or assault, said Elizabeth Jeglic, a professor of treatment and rehabilitation of offenders at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. "Exhibitionism is disturbing, but in the larger scheme you want to commit the people who are grabbing kids off the street, or the rapist in Central Park," Jeglic said. (The Drudge Report)
LETTER: Bloggers hide behind anonymous speech Apr 10, 2008
Locke wrote on Apr 9, 2008 11:56 PM:" Threats of violence and malicious speech are in clear violation the policies of this service -- be they from anonymous posters or persons who use their name. Also, let us remember Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton all wrote, at times, anonymously. Frustrating as it might be, especially when the rhetoric outweighs any substantive comments, there is a time honored tradition of anonymous speech in... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson Apr 10, 2008
Taking this side put the Jeffersonians firmly at odds with the other party - the Federalists, as led by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and, to a lesser extent, John Adams - who were much more inclined to side with the British, as exemplified by the Jay Treaty during the Presidency of John Adams. Prior to achieving the Presidency, Jefferson had been a colonial legislator, a representative to the Second Continental Congress (where he famously penned the Declaration of Independence), a Virginia state... (Suite101.com)
Bob Dylan wins a Pulitzer Apr 10, 2008
"I am surprised, grateful, overjoyed -- and a little embarrassed to do this with my first book," said Matteson, a professor of English at John Jay College in New York City who added that his 14-year-old daughter was an inspiration. "Not only did I understand parenting better after writing the book, but being a parent helped me to write the book.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Early Politics of John Adams Apr 9, 2008
Like fellow federalists Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, John Adams was a staunch defender in the new constitution, believing that the only way to achieve a successful government structure was by an experimental mixture of democracy and republicanism - that is, the division of government between federal and state governments, with the state governments being the more "democratic" of the two. In the first presidential election of 1898, John Adams came in second in the electoral college, and was... (Suite101.com)
The Politics of George Washington Apr 9, 2008
On another ocassion, Washington sided with Hamilton and fellow Federalist John Jay in designing the Jay Treaty, which renegotiated trade with Great Britain (halted, of course, after the Revolutionary War). Jefferson's party, on the other hand, was resoundingly pro-French (with whom Britain was almost continually at war) and thus strongly opposed the treaty. (Suite101.com)
Holliston officials set $992K override Apr 9, 2008
By David Riley/TAB staff. Tue Apr 08, 2008, 03:09 PM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
NYPD Letter Blasts Security Lapses At Penn Station Apr 9, 2008
Paul DeMatteis of John Jay College said many of the planters would do little to stop a vehicle bomb from hitting Madison Square Garden or Penn Station. "These things they have laid out here are totally ineffective," DeMatteis said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Historical Society highlights Quaker role in abolition Mar 28, 2008
In 1796 a bill for abolition was pursued by John Jay, but the bill died in committee. In 1799 the two houses of New York passed a bill saying children of slave mothers would be free, with an obligation to serve until 28 if male, and 25 if female, but it wasn't until 1817 that slaves born before the passage of the 1799 law became free. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Bring Crime Back -- To The National Agenda Mar 26, 2008
In an approach pioneered by John Jay College's David Kennedy, law enforcement forms alliances with neighborhood leaders, clergy members, and social-service providers. In troubled areas, the partners sit down face-to-face with gang members and drug dealers to send a clear message: If you stop offending, you will be welcomed by your neighbors and will get the help you need. (CBS News)
DNA Find May Help Linda Stein Murder Suspect Mar 26, 2008
CBS 2 HD took the report to forensics professor Lawrence Kobilinsky at John Jay College. He says the male DNA found will raise questions and prosecutors will need to prove the sample was there prior to the murder. (CBS 2, NY)
Mt. Vernon Star Shines at Tri-County Awards Mar 24, 2008
Peekskill; Brian Connolly, Sr., Tappan Zee; Jordan Henriquez, Sr., Port Chester; David Hughes, Sr., Fox Lane; Anthony Iacomini, Jr., John Jay; Brian Jones, Sr., Nyack; Mookie Jones, Sr., Peekskill; Lou Larizza, Sr., Port Chester; Ryan Markley, Sr., Yorktown; Edmond O'Connell, Sr., Kennedy; Michael Pagan, Sr., Panas; Ryan Sheridan, Sr., Tappan Zee; Elliot Watson, Sr., Peekskill; Ralph Watts, Jr., Peekskill. Coach of the year: Tom Nelligan, Kennedy. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thursday's College Baseball Scores Mar 21, 2008
Ramapo 8, John Jay 5. St. Bonaventure 4, Fordham 0. (International Herald Tribune)
The Real Reason Behind Bear Stearns' Demise Mar 19, 2008
In the 1870s, the John Jay bank -- the Goldman Sachs of its day -- went belly up. And there was not yet a Fed around to bail it out. (Human Events Online)
