VOL. 113 - NO. 6 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 $.30 A COPY Everything You Always Wanted to Know about The Muslim World Can’t Get No Respect? BOSTON’S NEW by Jamie Weinstein Deliberately taking his ful to us? Burning American If you said A, you are prob- TOBACCO RESTRICTIONS first interview as president flags? Not respectful. Chant- ably a prime candidate to by Margaret Reid, Director, with the Arab TV news sta- ing “Death to America”? Not become General Secretary Division of Healthy Homes and Community Supports, tion Al-Arabiya, Barack very respectful. Hanging of the United Nations some Boston Public Health Commission Obama sought to deliver a George W. Bush in effigy? day. Instead of being disre- message of respect to the Not much respect in that. spectful to the Muslim world, Smoking and sec- tution, including Muslim world. “We are ready Knocking down the Twin the U.S. has been sacrifi- ondhand smoke can pharmacies or drug to initiate a new partnership Towers? Well, you get the cial. In 1991, America led a make people sick. stores, or in gro- based on mutual respect and point. The respect argument coalition to push Saddam Tobacco is a factor cery stores that mutual interest,” he said, has been a canard for some Hussein out of Muslim in most leading contain pharma- echoing a line from his in- time. The Iranians have Kuwait. In 1993, American causes of death cies. auguration speech. “Now, used the respect card, or the troops lost their lives trying in Boston: can- • Tobacco prod- my job is to communicate lack of respect card, at least to provide humanitarian as- cer, heart disease, ucts cannot be sold the fact that the United as far back as the Clinton sistance to Somali Muslims. stroke, and chronic in any business op- States has a stake in the Administration. They like to In 1999, the U.S., along with obstructive pulmonary erating on property well being of the Muslim use this as a reason for their NATO, ended ethnic clean- disease. owned by an educational in- world that the language we failure to cooperate with the ing being perpetrated against Even non-smokers inhal- stitution. use has to be a language of United States. “We don’t be- Kosovoar Muslims. In this ing secondhand smoke can • Smoking will not be per- respect,” he commented. “I lieve that the behavior of the century, fighting back after experience these health ef- mitted in hotels, inns, lodg- think that what you’ll see is United States shows yet that the ruthless Sept. 11 attacks, fects. Among children and ing houses, or bed and somebody who is listening, it is ready for a dialogue the United States liberated infants, exposure to second- breakfasts operating in Bos- who is respectful,” he re- based on mutual respect,” an tens of millions of Muslims hand smoke causes low ton. Smoking rooms will be spectfully noted. “We can Iranian official told the New from cruel and sadistic rule birth weights, increases the eliminated. have legitimate disagree- York Times in 1998. It almost in Afghanistan and Iraq. risk of sudden infant death • Smoking will not be al- ments but still be respect- makes you feel that Iran is Is the United States per- syndrome, and contributes to lowed in outdoor workspaces ful,” Obama orated. Get it? the Rodney Dangerfield of fect? No. But I think we asthma and other respira- that are adjacent to indoor Respect, respect, respect. R- countries. Oooh, the Mullahs deserve some credit for put- tory infections. workspaces. Examples in- E-S-P-E-C-T. Obama says the just can’t get no respect. Pop ting American troops in The Boston Public Health clude restaurant and hotel United States will be re- quiz time: Does the Iranian harm’s way time and time Commission has taken new patios, loading docks, valet spectful to the Muslim world. regime not want to give up again to protect innocent steps to reduce exposure to parking areas, and unen- If you are scratching your its nuclear weapons program Muslims, sometimes when secondhand smoke and to closed floors of construction head (and you should be), it because A) it doesn’t feel there was really no Ameri- make tobacco products less sites. Smoking is already is because the United States that the United States has can interest at stake. So it accessible. prohibited in all indoor has been respectful to the given them sufficient re- is somewhat baffling why Among those steps are: workspaces. Muslim world. It may be spect or B) they want to de- President Obama feels it is • Tobacco products cannot worthwhile to ask, has the velop nuclear weapons? be sold in any health insti- (Continued on Page 15) Muslim world been respect- Time’s up. The answer is B. (Continued on Page 15) News Briefs Mayor’s Column by Sal Giarratani by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Last week, I announced the selection ers from all of the sectors and institu- Michele McPhee’s of members to chair a PILOT task force. tions involved in PILOT agreements. Take on the Mayor’s Race in ’09 This task force, which I first announced Stephen Kidder, an attorney and the Popular talk show host Michele McPhee over during my speech to the Chamber of former Commissioner of Revenue un- at WTKK 96.9 FM and also Boston Metro colum- Commerce’s Government Affairs forum der Governor Dukakis, will chair the nist is quite the item. Michele, she might have last December, will be charged with task force. Robert Brown, President of an Irish name, but she’s about as East Boston reviewing the current system of pay- Boston University, and Zorica Pantiƒ, Italian as one could be. ments in lieu of tax, or PILOT, agree- President of Wentworth Institute of Her latest Metro piece was super. Says Michele, ments. PILOTs are voluntary contribu- Technology, will provide perspective for “So for the first time in recent memory there is an tions that tax-exempt institutions, such colleges and universities. Hospitals will actual mayoral race … and it’s already getting ugly. as colleges and universities, hospitals, be represented by Thomas Glynn, the She mentioned a bumper sticker showing up and other non-profit organizations, Chief Operating Officer for Partners all over South Boston carrying the message, “Save make in return for the services that the Healthcare, and Patricia McGovern, gen- the City, Dump Menino.” The sticker was report- City provides. I have always said that eral counsel and Senior VP of Beth Israel edly created by a Boston EMT angry with the progress relies on strong partnerships, Deaconess Medical Center. Gail Lati- mayor over wage freezes and a library head earn- and the relationship that Boston has more, Executive Director of the Codman ing $170,000, while staying rent-free in the with its many universities, hospitals, Square Neighborhood Development Cor- Parkman Mansion. and other non-profits makes our City poration, will represent community or- McPhee had a not so soothing tone with City stronger. Unfortunately, under the cur- ganizations, while James Gallagher, a Councilor Sam Yoon stating he “has also been rent structure, there are significant dis- Senior VP at John Hancock Financial missing City Council hearings (while) he is busy parities in what various institutions Services will provide perspective from traveling to California to bolster his campaign war contribute to the City. The task force the business community. Thomas Nee, chest by tapping into the Korean communities pocket will bring together a variety of leaders President of the Boston Police Patrol- books so they can help him become ‘Boston’s first in order to review the current system man’s Association, was selected to rep- Asian mayor’.” and recommend ways to make PILOT resent labor organizations, and the task Like Michele, I would like him to be a city coun- agreements more equitable for every- force will also benefit from Boston City cilor first, showing up for City Council meetings. one involved. Councilor Stephen Murphy’s experience The word here is, “OUCH!” Working with the Commissioner of on this issue. Assessing, Ronald Rakow, I selected (Continued on Page 14) task force members that represent lead- (Continued on Page 14)

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There is a time for every to Newton because of the season. Or so the saying close proximity to one of the MARS goes. And its meaning is city’s six branch libraries. Jupiter was the Roman start of a battle, the legion who kindles the sacrifi- either literal or figurative or Finding a modest $350,000 counterpart to Zeus. In the commander usually sacri- cial fire.” Flamen was also both no matter how you dollars to staff and operate list of Principal Roman dei- ficed to this god and would used to identify a special choose to interpret the say- the branch libraries should ties, Mars appears to have then strike his lance while kind of priest in the worship ing. Yet my take is that in be relatively easy when one been second only to Jupiter crying out “Mars awaken!” of their gods. There were our Commonwealth’s — and considers the otherworldly and he was held in every Sacrifices were made to fifteen flamen, of which, in our nation’s — gloomy $192 million dollar new high high regard by the Latins Mars during campaigns, three were high priests economic times this must school being constructed a from the earliest times. while military honors for known as “flamines Majores”. be the Season of Scarcity. couple miles from City Hall. Probably the most important valor were also conferred in One of these high priests Governor Deval Patrick has Nearly a quarter of a billion reason for that kind of rev- his name. was called “flamen Dialis” or already pitched his unique dollars doled out for such a erence was the fact that During early times there the high priest of Jupiter, the version of the deepening high school? Roman legend names Mars were about eight open areas second was named “flamen budget crisis relating to a There are myriad reasons as the father of Romulus, or plains in the Roman capi- Martialis” or the high priest lack of revenues flowing into supporting the need for founder of Rome. Mars was tal that were set aside for of Mars, and the third was the Commonwealth’s coffers. keeping libraries open. believed to be the son of Juno exercise or amusement. The called “flamen Quirinalis” in Thus, communities across People can simply sign up for (Hera in Greece) who bore most celebrated plain was honor of “Quirinus”, the Massachusetts will be in the a library card that allows for him after touching a wonder- the one consecrated to Mars Sabine equivalent of Mars, painful position to cut the the use of the latest novels ful spring-flower (a likely and called the “Campus who was worshipped as the services people expect such and books, magazines, doz- story). Martius”. Teams of horses founder of the old Roman as police protection, fire- ens of local, national and In addition to his position called “Equirra” competed in capital. fighting abilities, snow re- international newspapers, as the god of war, Mars also mock war games here about Lastly, we find that even moval, common road repairs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, became known as one of the three times a year. One of Emperor Augustus got into garbage collection and vari- maps, DVDs, computers and mightiest gods of nature. As the participating horses was the act when he built a mag- ous other ancillary services. printers, copy and fax ma- a nature god he accorded fer- sacrificed to Mars at the nificent temple to this god Or municipal leaders must chines, Internet access, tility and protection to fields, end of the games. The and named it “Mars Ultor” find creative and innovative community bulletin boards herds, and families, and was horse’s blood was collected, (Mars the Avenger). It was ways to retain these vital listing employment opportu- invoked at blessings during preserved in a temple, and built in appreciation for the services and others. nities or flu vaccine clinics, spring festivals to keep the entrusted to a special priest assistance he had received Libraries, for example, are workshops such as learning crops free from sickness, bad (Flamen Martialis) where it when he defeated Brutus absorbing hits by state bud- to write a resume‘, baby- weather, and any other kind was used only for purposes and Cassius at the Battle of get-cutters. These commu- sitting services, librarians of harm. As god of war, the of purification. Philippi in 42 B.C., thus nity gems are rich resources fluent in foreign languages symbols of Mars were the During ancient Roman avenging the murder of his that appeal to people of all to assist diverse patrons, ge- wild wolf, the woodpecker, times the term “Flamen” ancestor Julius Caesar. walks of life each and every nealogy services, current and the lance. Before the was used to describe “one NEXT ISSUE: Athena day. But they’re being shut- tax laws information, and in tered at an alarming rate to many ways a sense of com- “save” monies that must, by munity for certain patrons to federal laws and state regu- meet on a specific day to dis- Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral Named President of lations, support healthcare cuss everything from job- for the poor and sick citizens seeking strategies to politics Massachusetts Sheriff’s Association and meet pension commit- to needlepoint. With the advent of the tate. Ultimately, the Presi- ments to retirees. As the nation’s economic year 2009, Suffolk County dent of the organization will Branch libraries in New- crisis continues libraries’ Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral be- work to identify and promote ton, where I live, closed attendance increases. A gan serving the first half best practices within the last summer because a ma- library in a region outside of what will be a two-year corrections profession and jority of citizens, particularly Washington, D.C, saw a 23 term as the President of will appeal to local and state homeowners, voted down a percent jump in attendance the Massachusetts Sheriff’s governments to achieve the tax override that would have in the last six months! The Association (MSA). unified agenda of the MSA. generated $23 million dol- American Library Associa- Elected by the sitting sher- “I am honored to be chosen lars to city coffers. Unfortu- tion reports that nearly 70 iffs from twelve of the four- to serve as President of the nately, petty politics played percent of adults living in teen counties in Massachu- Massachusetts Sheriff’s As- a role in the ultimate deci- the United States own a setts — including outgoing sociation and I look forward sion to close the branch library card. President Frank G. Cousins, to advancing its mission,” libraries. Bitter divisions It’s interesting to note the Sheriff of Essex County — said Suffolk County Sheriff between certain elective irony in the real raw worth Sheriff Cabral assumes the Andrea Cabral. public servants and citizens to maintain and enhance role following a term as Vice and custody of inmates and “Obviously,” continued resulted. Yet citizens suffer a respective community’s President of the MSA. detainees, judicial services, Sheriff Cabral, “reducing re- under the weight of budget library and/or libraries. Just Established 25 years ago, transportation of prisoners, cidivism is still of para- crises that can be curtailed as the emergence of the the MSA works cooperatively recidivism, officer training, mount importance to the long before money shortfalls Internet age struck, then to address the multitude of re-entry programming, and MSA. The direct impact that strike by setting aside rainy the Digital era that quickly issues that have, according legislative advocacy.” pre-release programming day funds each year. Too followed, the usual band of to the organization’s mis- The responsibility of the and skills building for ex-of- many of our elective officials naysayers began sounding sion statement, “a direct re- MSA President is to facilitate fenders has on public safety have proven inept, corrupt, the iconic library-as-cultural lationship and impact on communication among Mas- can’t be ignored. In my new or asleep as the daily busi- necessity death knell. Yet the entire criminal justice sachusetts’ county sheriffs role as President of the MSA, ness of our communities they typically underesti- system, and which may af- with respect to agenda I will continue to work with has been poorly conducted. mated the resourcefulness fect the operation of the vari- items that will be addressed my colleagues to advance Watchdogs of the public and insulted the intelli- ous sheriff’s offices. These by the association at large this goal, as well as other trust? Wrong. gence of the librarians’ issues include, but are not and to represent the MSA by issues pertinent to the orga- In fact, numerous indi- keen ability to adapt to limited to, those related to speaking for the group as nization.” viduals with children and law enforcement, the care events and situations dic- Sheriff Cabral will be those without families moved (Continued on Page 14) joined in her efforts as MSA President by Vice Presi- dent Joseph D. 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Here, by Steve Slavin and catch a glimpse of lovers in happy em- Tintoretto’s Susannah and the Elders, The U.S. Army put me through basic training some brace, such as Renoir’s Dance at Bougival, (about 1555-56) emphasizes reflections and 47 years ago, but I can still remember the answer to or Lord Leighton’s Painter’s Honeymoon. the act of vision in an artistic response to a question on our first aid exam: Complete the afternoon with a leisurely earlier works by rival Titian. Question: What’s the first thing you do to help a brunch at Bravo, where no Valentine’s Day buddy who’s just been wounded? meal is complete without a decadent des- painters of 16th-century Venice. Tickets Answer: Stop the bleeding. sert or a sparkling wine sampler to share can be purchased beginning February 14 Today our economy is severely wounded. It contin- with that special someone. by visiting the MFA’s Box Office. 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Unlike the rebate checks sent out last year, which Mardi Gras Madness most people used to pay down their debts, virtually all the money given to the poor and the unemployed will AT DICK’S LAST RESORT be spent. Extending unemployment benefits and wid- ening food stamp distribution will give us a lot more Fat Tuesday Blow Out - February 24 bang for our economic stimulus buck. Best Costume Winner Will Be Rollin’ In Dough — Live Music From Soul City Several state governments — most notably those of California and New York — are facing multi-billion Multi-colored beads will be Dick’s full menu of eats will be available. dollar deficits. Medicaid is the number one or number flung and Fat Tuesday The Big Guy is also servin’ up special Mardi two spending program for most states. The federal party-goers will be rockin’ Gras beverages including SoCo (Southern government could give state governments a good deal when Dick’s Last Re- Comfort) Hurricanes and Harpoon IPA, at a of breathing room by increasing its own share of the sort celebrates Mardi tempting price. Medicaid bill from around 50 percent to, say 75%. Gras Madness 2009 on GARISH OUTFITS Once Congress passes these measures, there will Tuesday, February 24, from 5:00 P.M. ‘til AND TONS OF FREE STUFF! be time to study other spending programs as well as whenever. With entertainment from To add to the usual Mardi Gras hoopla, tax cuts. The $700 billion financial bailout provided a Boston’s hot, hip and happenin’ SOUL CITY, Dick has bribed his notoriously high-energy costly lesson about what happens when Congress is Mardi Gras Madness is co-sponsored by Har- servers to dress for the occasion in their too rushed in its deliberations. Each part of the poon Brewery. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani The Economy Dives as Inventories Add Up The U.S. economy con- in years. While exports fell Honda’s profit declined SECONDS COUNT tracted at a 3.8% annual @ 20%, demand from foreign 90% and Porsche said that rate in the 4th quarter add- countries fell 12.3% for the the first six months in its When You Need Help to Survive ing to worries about the quarter, and spending on current year, revenues will As a police officer for al- tem in place now makes first quarter of 2009. The de- investments dropped at al- fall 14% as a result of a 27% most 24 years who is both sense and is life-saving in cline in the GDP was the most 30%, the most in 50 decline in car sales from CPR and First Responder cer- many instances. The weakest GDP since 1982, as years. The unemployment August to January. tified, I have some thoughts quicker somebody arrives, consumer spending dropped rate currently at 7.2% is Hitachi, Japans big elec- on Boston Fire responding to the better. 3.5%. This data underscores expected to reach double tronic firm, forecasts steep medical needs. Someone needs to en- the importance of the stimu- digits by next year. Weak- losses, and job cuts. It ex- Last year in Boston, medi- lighten that official from the lus package, but still below ness in consumer spending, pects to lose 7.8 billion cal calls amounted to 37 per- Massachusetts Senior Care the post-war record 10.4% following a 3.5% drop in the yen versus a forecast of 15 cent of the total runs for as- Association. Perhaps, se- quarterly drop in 1958. The 4th quarter and it follows a billion yen, and will elimi- sistance from Boston Fire. A niors living in nursing House passed an $819 bil- drop of 3.8% in the previous nate 7,000 jobs, and freeze Boston Globe reporter states, homes, their own homes or lion stimulus bill Wednesday quarter. Macy’s began talk- capital spending. Other “… on its recent fatal run, Lad- assisted living facilities and is being debated on the ing about reducing orders as Japanese companies like der 26 was on a more pedes- could inform the Association Senate floor. This week saw early as November. Macy’s Toshiba, Nintendo and NEC trian duty: a medical call for a that the arrival of the fire an announced 700,000 lay- CEO Karen Hogust said Corp., all reported net losses man having difficulty breath- truck is most appreciated. offs from trucks to technol- “fears of consumers not pay- in Japan. ing.” Who decides whether Finally, if City Councilor ogy. Many companies will ing full price, anytime soon, A growing number of something is a “pedestrian Sam Yoon rumored to be trim their orders in the doesn’t hold any optimism, healthy banks are reject- duty.” ready to run for mayor, just early months of the year, going forward.” She doesn’t ing funds from the U.S. Trea- Edward Kelly, President of do it, but don’t make dumb and they will reduce produc- see a return to growth in the sury Department. To win the Boston Firefighters comments like, “Sending a tion and payrolls. The Dow U.S. until the final three the funds, banks have to Union stated, “People are ladder truck , as well as two Jones fell 148.15 points and months of the year, at the agree to certain conditions, alive today because the Fire sets of first responders, to ended down 8.8% for Janu- earliest. including limited dividend Department responded to their answer routine medical calls ary, the worst first month Exxon and Mobil posted payments, and executive medical emergency.” What seems like an inefficiency we of the year — ever. Robert profits of $782 billion and compensation. Some banks person wouldn’t want the can’t afford.” Barbara, CFO of Investment $4.9 billion, respectively as say they would like the closest help to get to them? The real crisis that needs Technology Group, a NY bro- earnings declined by sharply money but are nervous about Boston EMS treated that to be settled is the reported kerage group, said no one lower prices and down 33% how onerous the rules may January 9 medical call “a turf war going on between will predict a rebound over in the 4th quarter earnings, become. At least 50 banks priority one call.” Ladder 26 Boston EMS and Boston Fire. the next few months. The with crude oil @ $45/bll., that qualify for aid rejected nearer to the call arrived The two city agencies auto sector illustrates the down from $100/bll., Exxon it and declined Federal aid. first. Began its rescue work need to work together as chain of events that helped is stepping up its role in Democratic leaders have and handed the person over one, to provide needed ser- the GDP numbers get worse opening federal land to drill- criticized the terms of the to Boston EMS on their ar- vices to the public. by cutting 5,000 jobs, a quar- ing in the Rocky Mountains aid, and wish to put more rival. Across the Neponset ter of the total number of and Alaska. Chevron sus- strings on the loans. They Many times I have had to Bridge in the City of Quincy, jobs within a matter of a few pended its share buyback can’t use the money to fund call 9-1-1 for medical emer- the Quincy Fire Department weeks. With sales declining, program to $7 billion after acquisitions, and allowing gencies and always feel re- and the private 9-1-1 ambu- inventory piling up on dealer spending $2 billion/quarter the Treasury to change the lieved when a fire truck lance service (Fallon Ambu- lots, and Chrysler shut down for more than a year. terms of the contract, and shows up as most of them do lance) work well together. for a month, with cash re- Proctor and Gamble re- adding a bureaucracy stopped in the same situation. Even in Quincy, the fire de- serves dropping to $2.5 bil- ported lower sales and earn- some banks from taking the Critics of the policy of us- partment arrives first lion, the news was all bad! ings resulting in a 3.2% loss money. ing the Fire Department to ninety-nine percent of the The spending and invest- across all units, and will re- answer medical calls need to time. ments held up reasonably main lower in the coming It’s time to call your finan- remember, what if the per- A 9-1-1 medical call is of- well, but the end of 2008, quarters. PG is no longer a cial advisor or call me at 617- son in need was you or a ten a life or death circum- resulted in the worst decline bell weather stock. 261-7777. relative of yours? Would you stance. Someone needs to be criticizing a fire truck’s tell some city councilors that arrival? I think not! there is no such thing as “a LaMattina Continues to Lead Seconds do count. The sys- routine medical call.” ‘Neighborhood Services’ Committee “The delivery of municipal in the past year to fight turn- BOSTON FIRE BOAT services to the residents of pike toll increases, prevent Boston is one of the most tour buses from idling on important tasks that city gov- neighborhood streets, and “Drydocked”? ernment does,” said LaMat- promote a taxi passengers’ by Sal Giarratani tina. “I work closely with the “bill of rights.” city departments that re- The councilor will also serve The 37-year-old “Firefighter” fire boat is docked at move trash, fix streetlights, as vice chair on the Ways Burroughs Wharf waiting to be repaired when a part arrives. maintain parks, plow snow and Means Committee, as With the fire boat out of service, the fire department has and perform other basic ser- well as the Committee on a 27-foot boat donated by comic Dennis Leary in 2006. vices, and it’s important that Arts, Film, Humanities and BFD spokesperson Steve MacDonald said the replacement the public can depend on Tourism. part had been located and should be in Boston very soon. these jobs getting done “In these difficult economic However, the city has no plans for a replacement boat. There right.” times everyone, in both the is no money in the FY 2010 budget for a new boat. The committee will also public and private sectors, is oversee all aspects of trans- feeling the pinch,” said portation, including the LaMattina. “We must take District 1 City Councilor city’s dealings with Logan every measure to insure Sal LaMattina will continue Airport, the MBTA, the har- that the tax dollars of Boston to chair the important Com- bor tunnels and the Massa- residents are spent wisely, LUCIA mittee on City and Neighbor- chusetts Turnpike. while at the same time us- hood Services, which has “Boston is a regional hub, ing all available resources to R I S T O R A N T E & B A R been expanded this year to so there are a multitude of keep city services perform- Traditional include oversight of a wide transportation issues that ing at levels that people de- range of transportation infra- we have to deal with,” said pend on.” Italian Cuisine structure and policies. LaMattina, who has worked LaMattina has also been appointed to City Council Donato Frattaroli committees on Public Safety; Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery Education; Environment and 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Health; Human Rights and Traditional Burial Plot Services; and Post Audit and 617.367.2353 (for 2) Starting at $1500 Oversight. — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — LOW RENT! WATERFRONT Private dining rooms for any occasion COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS STREET FLOOR 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 BUSINESS OFFICES [email protected] Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com 236 Commercial Street www.luciaboston.com Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Call Dan (781) 792-0779 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Page 5 Starlight Children’s Foundation New England Flaherty Says Budget Woes Hosts “Purses & Pearls, a Classic English Afternoon Tea” Demand Citistat Programs The Valentine’s themed Juliana Hatfield. a generous heart. Since City Employees Key Component of “Purses & Pearls, a Clas- In keeping with Starlight’s 1990 Vaillancourt Folk Art st sic English Afternoon Tea” family-focused mission, chil- Studios of Sutton, Massa- 1 Initiative as Mayoral Candidate will include a silent auc- dren are also invited to at- chusetts has partnered with As part of an ongoing push begin with the recommenda- tion featuring autographed tend and experience the Starlight in the creation of to make Boston’s govern- tions made by our hard work- purses from Teri Hatcher importance of philanthropy a limited edition chalkware ment more efficient, with ing city employees.” and Juliana Hatfield, and firsthand. Children will be “Starlight Santa.” This 19- its dollars and its manage- Under Flaherty’s CEIP pro- Children’s Etiquette Lessons served a special menu, year tradition has provided ment, mayoral candidate posal, employees will have from Author Judith Bowman spend time with Victorian funding for Starlight New Michael Flaherty today re- numerous options to share Starlight Children’s Foun- era characters in costume, England’s programs and newed and expanded his call their suggestions — anony- dation New England presents partake in cupcake-decorat- services helping seriously ill for CitiStat, a government mously or not — including, a special Valentine’s event, ing and learn dining and children and their families accountability tool used to a tip line with voice mail, Purses & Pearls, a Classic tea-time etiquette from face the daily challenges of track performance data email and drop boxes sta- English Afternoon Tea, at Judith Bowman, Protocol a chronic or life-threatening among city services and de- tioned throughout City the Four Seasons Hotel Consultant and author of illness. The Vaillancourts’ partments. Specifically, Fla- Hall. CEIP will be promoted Boston on Valentine’s Day, Don’t Take the Last Donut: annual donation has bright- herty is proposing a new through paycheck stubs and Saturday, February 14 from New Rules of Business Eti- ened the lives of thousands component to his CitiStat on the city’s website. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. At the quette. Everyone will have of children and their fami- proposal, a City Employee The suggestions of CEIP Tea, Starlight is honoring the chance to create crafts, lies through outpatient fam- Innovation Program (CEIP). and the performance data Gary and Judi Vaillancourt which will be sent to hospi- ily activities and inpatient In order to help identify tracked by CitiStat will be of Vaillancourt Folk Art with talized children throughout entertainment programs for areas of government that uploaded onto a publicly its prestigious Heart of Gold New England. hospitalized children. can be run with more trans- accessible website with bi- Award to acknowledge the Starlight will present its To purchase your tickets, parency, efficiency and in- weekly updates, or more fre- couple’s longstanding com- Heart of Gold Award to Gary visit www.starlight.org/ tegrity and to identify areas quently if necessary. Both mitment to seriously ill chil- and Judi Vaillancourt of newengland. of wasteful government the data and employee inno- dren in New England. Vaillancourt Folk Art for For additional information spending, CEIP will be estab- vations will fuel the recom- Guests are invited to their steadfast dedication to including participating in lished as a formal mecha- mendations made by CitiStat gather all the special women seriously ill children for the event program, sponsor- nism to solicit innovative staff to increase government and girls in their lives, grab nearly 20 years. The Heart ship availability and ticket ideas from city employees efficiencies, reduce govern- their favorite purses, adorn of Gold Award is reserved sales, contact Jonelle Prill- who are on the front lines ment spending and improve themselves with timeless for individuals with a deep Tate at 617-241-9911 or of delivering city services government integrity. Pre- pearls and join Starlight in commitment to children and [email protected]. every day. mised on basic commit- brightening the lives of local “Some of our city’s great- ments to inclusion and seriously ill children and est resources are our 18,000 transparency, CEIP is the their families! Adult guests God, the Father Almighty — city workers and it’s time latest example of the leader- will delight in a delicious we take advantage of their ship style Flaherty intends menu of teas, sandwiches His Grand Architect unique vantage point,” to bring to City Hall should and Valentine’s Day desserts, by Judean Langone Flaherty explained. “Cur- he be elected mayor in as well as enjoy exclusive rently, fears of retaliation dis- November. shopping from regional art- His designs for us are: courage employees from “This kind of proposal com- ists and a silent auction fea- Perfectly planned, questioning government op- bines 21st century technology turing autographed purses Perfectly placed and, erations, making it difficult with good old fashion prac- from Desperate Housewives to shine the light on wrong- tices like giving employees star, Teri Hatcher and Bos- Perfectly timed. doings and inefficiencies. an active role in their gov- ton-based indie rock artist Reforms to government must ernment” concluded Flaherty. 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government’s failure to Tough Economy Raises Interest in compete in international trade. We have been giving Work-at-Home Jobs, Res Publica away the store in globaliza- but not all are Legitimate tion. We have been waving by David Trumbull the white flag of surrender Better Business Bureau is ants are deceived into in the trade war. Now the warning job hunters to be- thinking that the offer is people are ready to fight — ware of opportunities to work legitimate. This week I have the privilege to present, by special arrange to sacrifice and rebuild our from home processing re- Instead of guidance and a for the Post-Gazette, a distinguished guest columnist economy. bates. While the job offer starter kit on processing President Obama can be- may claim that people can rebates, victims report that INDUSTRIAL POLICY gin by putting a tourniquet earn up to a $1,000 a day they actually received in- by former Senator Ernest F. Hollings (D-SC) on the hemorrhage of without leaving their home. structions on how to make offshoring jobs with a value BBB has received hundreds money by sending e-mails, Our country is in the We’re lucky President added tax. Every industrial- of complaints from victims posting blogs and paying for hands of the Philistines. The Obama wants to be a “Lin- ized nation has a VAT except nationwide who never earned ads on the Internet in order Financial Crowd and their coln.” The Civil War pitted the United States. A VAT is a dime and were, in fact, to sell various products. economists have taken over those believing strongly in rebated at export, but Corpo- ripped off for hundreds of dol- “Adding insult to injury, the nation from the manu- a market with controlled rate America’s taxes are lars in upfront fees. recent complainants state facturers that built a strong labor (slavery) against those not. For example, China re- With the nation’s unem- that after paying the initial economy and wrecked it. believing in manufacture to bates its 17% VAT when ployment rate expected to hit fee, they find that their Economists are so fixed on sustain a strong democracy. its export leaves Hong Kong. a 25-year high in early 2009, credit card or checking ac- their clients’ offshoring to Lincoln believed so strongly When Corporate America work-at-home web sites count is charged each month China that they refrain from in democracy — of, by and for learns that it can’t increase which promise big money for thereafter. The charges con- even mentioning offshor- the people — that he put his its profits 17% by offshoring little or no experience are tinue even though the vic- ing, the nation’s greatest people to war against his to China, the offshoring extremely tempting. In 2008 tims cancel and demand re- loss of jobs. They are fearful people. Today those believ- will slow. And the economy alone, more than one mil- funds,” said Gary Almond, that if anything is done to ing in offshoring to con- is already experiencing the lion people checked with Vice President of the Los stop the offshoring, China trolled labor in China are slow-down that would be their BBB about the legiti- Angeles BBB. will refuse to finance our pitted against those that caused by a VAT. It will take macy of companies that of- The marketing language budget deficits and their realize that democracy a year for the Internal Rev- fer work-at-home jobs. on “rebate processing” Web stimulation plan so they must have a strong manu- enue Service and business Unfortunately, BBB warns sites makes the offer sound back a stimulation plan that facture to sustain. President to gear up for a VAT. In the that most are ultimately risk-free and usually adver- creates less jobs than are Obama will have to satisfy meantime, we can start scams. tises a “90 day money back lost from offshoring. Two both, without war. His task competing in globalization “With the nation’s unem- guarantee” or “100% Satis- years ago, Alan Blinder, the is to develop a limited indus- with a 10% surcharge on ployment rate hitting double faction Guarantee,” but com- Princeton economist, esti- trial policy for the United imports as President Nixon digits in some states, more plainants state that the mated that in ten years the States to compete in global- did so successfully in 1971. families are desperately companies failed to honor United States would lose ization. Immediately will We can adjust the corporate searching for ways to bring the guarantee. If they re- thirty to forty million jobs to be the cries of “industrial tax and have room for a offshoring. That’s an aver- policy,” “picking winners and in income and these rebate spond to requests for refunds middle-class tax cut after age of four million a year. losers.” The Congress will processing scams lure them at all, it’s usually with an the VAT takes effect. We And losing two million jobs have to calm down and real- in. excuse for not making the need the money today to put in the last four months, ize that it has already re- government on a pay-as-you- According to complaints on refund. Blinder’s estimate is on tar- quired an “industrial policy” go basis. file and research conducted BBB offers the follow- get. The economists’ plan, for domestic trade, with We have offshored our by the Los Angeles Better ing advice to help job hunt- the Obama plan, the House health, safety, environmen- ability to defend the country. Business Bureau and the ers avoid being taken by a plan, the Senate plan, all tal and anti-trust require- Admiral William J. Crowe, BBB serving Central, work-at-home scam: plans create at best four mil- ments. The policy won’t be Chairman of the Joint Coastal and Southwest • Beware of offers that lion jobs in two years, with “winners and losers” in for- Chiefs of Staff, warned in Texas, the larger offenders sound too good to be true. less jobs created than are eign trade, but items neces- 1992 that we were depend- — which have racked up • Always check out the lost. Economists for years sary to our national secu- ing too much on foreign hundreds of complaints from company’s BBB Reliability have refused to acknowl- rity. President Obama will production for our defense consumers nationwide — Report for free at bbb.org to edge that we’re in a trade have almost as difficult a needs. We had to await flat- operate under such names see if the company has re- war started by Japan after task as Lincoln. Economists, panel displays from Japan as Angel Stevens and Cindy ceived a passing grade from World War II. Japan closed both conservative and lib- before invading Kuwait. We Dalton with Web addresses BBB. its market, subsidized and eral, will oppose anything to had to await crystals from including www.processat • Never give your credit targeted its export in inter- plug the hole of offshoring. Switzerland before invading home.com and www.rebate card or checking account in- national trade, selling export Pitted against the President Iraq. processorjobs.com. formation to an individual or at cost and making up the will be the financial world, Boeing can’t manufacture Victims stated that they business that promises em- profit in its closed market. the big banks, Wall Street, combat aircraft without paid an upfront fee any- ployment. Legitimate em- China joined in the trade and Corporate America, with getting parts from India. where from $40 to over $500 ployers never charge fees to war with a closed market for all of its entities, coming Sikorsky depends on Turkey for a trial program earning prospective employees. what it produced domesti- down on his head, such as to obtain the tail motor for money by processing rebates For more information or cally, but opened its market the Trilateral Commission, its helicopter. Turkey pre- from home. By representing to schedule an interview for foreign production in ex- the Conference Board, the vented our invasion of Iraq that the opportunity is affili- with a BBB spokesperson change for foreign invest- World Bank, the Federal through Turkey. At the next ated with 11,000 companies on the threat of work-at- ment, research, technology Reserve, the Business crisis, our Commander-in- including Hewlett Packard home scams, contact Paula and production. Of course, Roundtable, the National Chief could be grounded and Home Depot, complain- Fleming at 508-652-4855. China controls its labor, pro- Association of Manufactur- because of the want of a duction, and trade with its ers, the National Chamber vital part for Marine One. authoritarian government. of Commerce, the Retail In World War II, FDR had IDOL EYES Globalization is nothing Federation of America, the Ford produce the tanks and PERMANENT COSMETICS more than a trade war with media, etc. To confront General Motors produce the LONG LASTING production looking for a globalization and its threat B24 bomber. We can’t de- country cheaper to produce. to our economy, President pend on Germany’s BMW EYELINER • EYEBROWS • LIP LINER The “comparative advan- SCAR CAMOUFLAGE • EYELASH EXTENTIONS Obama will have to go to in South Carolina or Japan’s tage” in globalization or the people. 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This will have power of economy over the binge in the Cold War, the to be done by Congress de- military in foreign affairs Vietnam War, the Bosnia liberately in a measured when the United States had War, Iraq War, Afghanistan way and with concern that a resolution adopted in the War, Terror War and now an open market guarantees If you want to know about United Nations to investi- the Trade War that has ex- the best capitalism. This gate human rights in China hausted our economy. And will be the challenge for EAST BOSTON after Tiananmen Square. now we have to rebuild. President Obama and the China prevailed on Zaire The good news is that Congress — to promulgate your first stop should be where it was building a rail- the people will be with the an “industrial policy” to road and other friends where President. Fundamental to protect our economy and www.eastboston.com it had economic ties in Af- the American culture is standard of living in global- • News • Community Calendar rica and the Pacific Rim to “no workie, no eatie.” We ization. delay, and there has never know that the best stimula- As President Lincoln said: • Commentary • Civic Groups been a hearing on China’s tion is a job. We know that “As our case is new, we must • Economic Data • History and Much More human rights in the U.N. we have to work to con- think anew and act anew. China is now the super- sume. And the American We must disenthrall our- Visit East Boston’s premier public information power in the trade war in people by nature are most selves (from free trade utility today .... Established 1995 which the United States is competitive. Long since economists) and then we AWOL. they have frustrated at our shall save our country. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Page 7

Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Dave Modica Steps Up ... Congratula- their Library will be clos- Taste of Eastie” was a sell- tions to Sandra ing, and some policemen will out! A night of mouth water- Caggiano who be laid off. Reason: They ing ethnic staples at your recently retired don’t have the funding! ... fingertips. ... While making from the East Will Michael Flaherty be able your Valentine’s Day plans Boston Courthouse after to pull the plug on the please consider your local many years of devoted ser- Menino Machine??? Accord- restaurants. Eastie boasts vice. Sandra was a shining ing to many Bostonians, many fine restaurants with star at the courthouse help- Flaherty, an honest hard- great food. During these ing many people throughout working well-seasoned Bos- tough times, restaurants are the years. While working at ton City Councilor-at-Large feeling the hit. For quality the courthouse, Sandra at- has a better than good shot food at the right price, Eastie tended law school nights at becoming the next Mayor can’t be beat! In fact, it’s a and became an attorney. of Boston. Menino has occu- great idea to support your She was Clerk of Court as- pied the seat for four terms, own local restaurants, they sisting Clerk Magistrate Joe and is running for a fifth. are the first to hand over Faretra. She will be missed That’s a stretch! “I thought gift certificates or cater by her fellow workers. A re- only a Kennedy could pull events free of charge for tirement party will be held in that off!” Menino’s proposals community events. A few of her honor at Spinelli’s in aren’t sitting too well with Mrs. Murphy’s picks are Ecco, March ... East Boston Cham- the voters these days. The Kelly’s Square Pub, Carmen’s ber of Commerce will be hold- Menino Machine needs Kitchen, Rino’s, Jeveli’s, ing their Installation Cer- some oiling. Menino’s been Mario’s, Café 303, El Paisa, emonies on Wednesday, Feb- instrumental in getting his and Little Asia! Speaking of ruary 11 at the Courtyard people elected over the years! restaurants, what happened District One Boston City Councilor Sal Marriott Boston Logan, for- Some are in office gathering to Oran’s Café on Benning- LaMattina thanks David Modica co-owner of merly the Holiday Inn on dust. ... Barack Hussein ton Street?? The restaurant Ecco Restaurant located on Porter Street, East McClellan Highway. Cocktail Obama’s first course of ac- served Middle Eastern cui- Boston for repairing the fence directly across hour 5-6 p.m. Ceremonies tion was to announce “Pris- sine; however, it closed quite the street. The fence which was part of the will commence promptly at ons housing terrorists will be quickly. It now looks like a Healthy Boston Beautification Program was 6 p.m. New incoming Board closed”! Where will suspected Mexican restaurant. By the recently damaged and David Modica, stepped Members are Franz Israel, terrorists go after the prison looks of it so far, it looks up to repair the fence at his own expense. New England Gallery of Latin closings??? Some prisoners like a nice place … Another Councilor LaMattina expressed his sincere American Art; Scott Warren, can get shipped to Massachu- hidden gem is Scups lo- appreciation to Dave on his commitment to the SERVPRO of East Boston, setts!!! However, I was hop- cated on Marginal Street. Boston Globe East Boston community. Chelsea and Charlestown; ing the alleged terrorists The wrote a (Photo by Stephen Passacatilli) Pasquale, “Pat” Capogreco, would be welcomed on Penn- great review for this little Italia Unita. Congratulations sylvania Avenue in the Dis- hideaway. Happy Valentine’s to all! ... Winthrop residents trict of Columbia, alongside Day to All! ... Divide and Conquer are upset after learning the White House. ... Heard “A Till next time! by Sal Giarratani The Post-Gazette newspa- iting the hours of operation PRINTS IN AN AGE OF ARTISTRY: per founded in 1896 has among other related issues. th th weathered all kinds of demo- The resident’s group Selections from a Private Collection of 16 & 17 -Century Italian Prints graphic changes in the should be working in unison and proof impressions. The high quality of North End for 113 years, with the North End Water- his collection, and the breadth of its reach, back to the days when the front Neighborhood Council along with his personal rigor, modesty and North End was just becom- and the North End Chamber generosity, contribute to this highly spir- ing an Italian immigrant of Commerce. No one group ited, beautiful and educational exhibition. conclave. should be going “the Lone The exhibition emphasizes connoisseur- As a writer for the Post- Ranger route.” ship by highlighting the rare and unique Gazette since 1983, I have Aaron Michlewitz, Vice working proofs and states that form a par- over time written on the President of the Neighbor- ticular focus of the collector’s sensibility. It many changes to the neigh- hood Council is correct. is anticipated that this will enable a dis- borhood, both positive and There is needless tension cussion about the working practices of negative. and debate when there printmakers in Renaissance and Baroque The latest controversy should be cooperation. Francesco Maria Mazzola Parmigianino, Italy, as well as the choices and possibili- over restaurant noise has The status quo of having Sleeping Cupid. Etching and engraving. ties open to a collector as she/he decides been simmering for some three voices really means Bartsch 11 [i/ii]. Private Collection what direction to take the collection in. A time now. One neighborhood no voice when it comes to variety of subject matter and techniques group, the North End Water- zoning and licensing. As This spring, the Davis Museum and also provide the opportunity to survey the front Residents Association Michlewitz says, “Divided, Cultural Center at Wellesley College will role of prints as conveyors of information is trying to get the Boston we get conquered.” have three diverse offerings: two temporary and as active agents in the explosion of Licensing Board to do some- Together, we can, apart exhibitions (Prints in an Age of Artistry: Se- visual literacy in the 16th and 17th centu- thing about the noise by lim- we’re a tower of babble. lections from a Private Collection of 16th and ries; to compare the development of etch- 17th-century Italian Prints and a film by Michal ing against the background of so-called Rovner: Border); and a powerful reinstalla- “reproductive” engraving; as well as the role tion of the permanent collection which in- of prints as teaching tools, in the artist’s cludes Perceiving Space in Art and The-Art- studio, in libraries, and beyond. ist-as-Curator: Kiki Smith. The Opening Re- Artists whose works are included in the ception takes place on Wednesday, March exhibition include: Cherubino Alberti, 11, 2009 from 6-8pm. The public is invited. Stefano della Bella, Giulio Bonasone, the Prints in an Age of Artistry: Selections from Master of the Die, Agostino, Annibale Car- a Private Collection of 16th & 17th-Century Ital- racci, Benedetto Castiglione, Bartolomeo ian Prints is on view at the Davis thanks to Coriolano, Pieter van Laer, Parmigianino, an anonymous Boston-area collector who Giuseppe Ribera, Salvatore Rosa, Raffaello has been quietly acquiring 16th and 17th-cen- Schiamanossi, and Pietro Testa. The sub- tury Italian prints for decades, and has as- jects include among others religious repre- sembled an impressive collection of prints sentations, allegory, landscape, festival im- by a wide range of Italian artists as well as agery, book illustration and portraiture. a handful of Dutch artists who were active The exhibition focuses on connoisseur- All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei in Italy. He has consistently applied his rig- ship, collecting, and the roles of prints. orous eye and intellect to choosing only the Guest curator and Professor of Art Emeri- most exquisite impressions available, and he has often managed to find rare, unique (Continued on Page 15) R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Accountants and Auditors Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. 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Newton stated Said Patrick, “The Department of Cor- the purchase of these TV’s illustrated the rections gets to make that decision to- need for legislation, she is pushing to es- gether with the prisoners … it’s not my money.” tablish a commission to advice Department The Boston Herald is to be thanked for dis- of Corrections and review its budget. Don’t Miss “THE ELDERLY COMMISSION” on Radio Tune into Zumix Radio www.zumix.org/radio. You tact Deputy Commissioner 1630 AM (East Boston) on may also listen to WJIB 740 Kathleen Giordano at 617- Wednesday at 2:00 PM also AM on Sundays at 7:30 AM. 635-4362 or Fran Johnnene streaming on the internet at For more information, con- at 617-635-3988. LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES Winter Lessons are ongoing and are held the lessons together although there are at 14 Greater Boston Rink locations includ- separate instructors for children and adults. ing Brookline/Cleveland Circle, Cambridge, Students can wear figure or hockey skates. Hyde Park/Dedham, Lynn, Medford, New- For 40 years our emphasis is on having ton-Brighton, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, fun while learning to skate. We have taught South Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, and over 70,000 students to ice skate, we must Weymouth. be doing something right! Come skate and Boston Mayor Tom Menino (right) stopped by and visited Professional Instructors teach Recre- feel great. For more information and regis- with Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce President ational, Figure and Hockey Skating Skills tration visit www.baystateskatingschool.org Joe Bevilacqua (left) at the MVCC’s booth at the Massa- to the beginner, intermediate and advanced or call Bay State Skating School (781) 890- chusetts Municipal Association’s 2009 Annual Trade skaters. Many families even enjoy taking 8480. Show at the Hynes Convention Center. Giulio Ulivi – Italian Inventor Was He or Wasn’t He a Charlatan? by James Di Prima Born June 23, Their thoughts were soon to be bro- 1881, not much is ken as they demanded that Giulio known of Giulio should not be allowed to be involved with Ulivi, his early setting up the explosives that were to life is not well be used. Giulio Ulivi documented. It is Giulio Ulivi became unsure of himself known that he in now performing these tests. His ex- was born in Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy a cuses seem to be such that he was con- small town north of Florence graduated tradicting known scientific facts, as from a technical school and records show though he did not understand them. The he served in the military in World War French officers were convinced that I. His early experiments included in- Giulio had placed detonating devices in venting a crude automobile speedom- the ammunition that somehow would go eter in France as a means to provide off at a low temperature. Some even protection for motorists against speed thought that the F-Ray as designed by traps. In 1921 he invented a picture Giulio was an illusion. projector capable of projecting 3D im- He refused to answer his critics and ages. Signor Ulivi also had an interest went back to his workshop and within a in experimenting with wireless teleg- week destroyed all his equipment. He raphy and telephones. Also light and then returned to Italy where he was heat as applied to electricity. He was in- welcomed back with open arms and pro-

Disney characters and artwork © Disney, Disney/Pixar characters © Disney/Pixar. Disney characters and artwork © Disney, strumental in the discovery of the ef- vided with a laboratory in Florence to fects of ultra-violet rays on organisms. continue his work. Sometime later with But his claim to inventing a ray de- both Navy Admiral Fornari and Army vice he named the F-Ray that suppos- Colonel Torretta representing the Ital- edly was able to blow up, at a distance, ian Government and a group of specta- any explosive was the one that brought tors proceeded to perform the test he had him the most attention. done in France. The explosives were set He began making the news in 1914 up this time by the government in their as his first attempt in the use of his arsenals without input from Giulio Ulivi. F-Ray, by accident, blew up his gas The mines were positioned on the Arno meter in his lab. In England, the British River some were floating mines others Admiralty set up some mines off the were stationary mines anchored in the coast of Portsmouth which Ulivi blew up river. With his F-Ray machine Giulio ex- without any wires. ploded the mines. Later, in France he demonstrated For whatever reason they had the mili- to some of the representatives of tary did not adopt his invention. No one the Ministers of War and the Chief of will ever know if his F-Ray could have the Wireless Service a test to explode changed the course of World War I, School Vacation Week! Fri. FEB. 13 ( 7:00 PM ten submarine mines positioned some in which he served in a hospital battal- OPENING NIGHT 600 yards apart. Giulio Ulivi exploded ion. Close to the end of the war he was TICKETS $13! them from a distance of three to four tried and convicted of “defeatism” but the FEB. (Excludes Front Row, VIP and Club seats. No double miles. One of the witnesses exclaimed conviction was overturned by a govern- discounts. Price does not include $2 facility fee.) that occurred … ”as if by magic.” The ment proclamation. When he was re- Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. FEB. 14 FEB. 15 FEB. 16 FEB. 18 Admiralty, being suspicious of the leased from prison he returned to his 13 - 22 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM demonstration, was not convinced. experiments on the F-Ray but was not 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM General Jaffe, Chief of the General satisfied and as disillusionment set in Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Staff said “this is marvelous, but what he proceeded to destroy all of his records. FEB. 19 FEB. 20 FEB. 21 FEB. 22 we want to in case of war is to blow up He and his wife, Maria Fornari, the 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 12 NOON the powder deposits and ammunition young daughter of the Italian Admiral 7:00 PM 4:00 PM stores in a fortress or on board a vessel. that oversaw some of his tests, left Can you do that?” To which Gulio replied Milan and settled in the small coastal 3 EASY WAYS TO ORDER: “I can.” The necessary arrangements town of Lerici in northern Italy. And 1. In person at TD Banknorth Garden Box Office were made for the test. Ammunition was here his story ends. 2. Online at Ticketmaster.com placed in a fort and encased in cement. Today the United States Army is 3. By calling at 1-800-745-3000 To the astonishment of the witnesses, experimenting and has constructed a he blew up the ammunition. Later they mobile ray machine that is capable of œÀʈ˜vœÀ“>̈œ˜ÊV>Ê­È£Ç®ÊÈÓ{‡£äääÊUÊÀœÕ«ÃʭȣǮÊÈÓ{‡£näx saw ships blown out of the water 10 imparting a jolt of an invisible “juice” to TICKET PRICES: $20 & $25 miles out to sea, a fort blown apart and a person or persons that will not kill Limited number of Front Row, VIP and Club seats available. Call for details. powder supplies destroyed. And they won- but provide a disabling shock/pain. I ­-iÀۈViÊV >À}iÃÊ>˜`Ê >˜`ˆ˜}ÊviiÃʓ>ÞÊ>««Þ°Ê*ÀˆViÃÊ`œÊ˜œÌʈ˜VÕ`iÊfÓÊv>VˆˆÌÞÊvii°® dered “what was war coming to if they suspect the race to develop the F-Ray had such a wonderful secret at their machine as Giulio envisioned is still Take the to Disney On Ice! Show your and SAVE! command?” going on. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Pictured at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s Annual Gala Event are honored guests Tony and Monica Jorge, on left, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network & Partners Continuing Care President David Spaulding Gala committee members, left to right: Cheryl Zafonte, Storto, right, and V.P. of Patient Care Services Joanne Fucile. Dr. Ross Zafonte, Wendy Gutterson and Dr. David Crandell. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington)

The Spaulding Rehabilita- and rehabilitative care in noting her amazing story of The “Project Mozart” con- The eleven contestants tion Hospital’s Annual Gala Massachusetts. recovery after losing all four test will feature evening- competing in the contest Event, themed “Technology Susan Wornick of WCVB- limbs. wear designs by eleven are Emily Hancock, April in Motion,” was held in TV Channel 5 was the According to the hospital’s talented fashion students LeBlanc, Charles Neumann, November at the Citi-Wang evening’s emcee. Tim Sullivan, “In 1967, affiliated with schools Rheanna Oliver-Palanca, Theatre Boston. The event showcased the Josiah ‘Si’ Spaulding and throughout the greater Bos- and Christian Di Pietro, Senator Edward M. Ken- hospital’s cutting edge tech- other civic leaders began ton area. affiliated with Lasell College; nedy, Senator John F. Kerry, nology and dedication to pa- plans for a ten-story, ex- Symphony Hall doors will Christel Akouri, Ashley Governor Deval L. Patrick, tient care while raising tended care hospital to be open at 6:30 p.m. for pre- Marie Collett, Virginia Gras- and Mayor Thomas M. money for state-of-the-art located on the banks of the concert receptions on all silli, Lowander Lee, and Menino were the honorary programs and ground-break- Charles River in Boston. In three “Project Mozart” eve- Paige Skinner, affiliated chairs. ing research. 1970 they opened the doors nings, allowing patrons to with Massachusetts College Among the highlights of Dr. Ross Zafonte and his to what was then called view the dresses presented of Art and Design; and Cam the evening was a special recent research study were Massachusetts Rehabilita- by professional models and Yen Le, affiliated with Mount citation from Governor featured as well as Monica tion Hospital. Shortly after enjoy a festive Symphony Ida College. Each contestant Patrick honoring Helen Jorge, the subject of a Bos- Si’s death in 1983, MRH was Hall atmosphere before tak- has been given $150 towards Spaulding and the Spaulding ton Globe Magazine series purchased by Massachu- ing their seats for the 8 p.m. the production of his or her family for their continued “Saving Monica,” and an setts General Hospital and concert. design. dedication to the hospital Oprah television episode renamed Spaulding Reha- The winner of “Project The winner of “Project bilitation Hospital (SRH) in Mozart” will be announced Mozart” will be determined memory of its founder.” at a special post-concert re- by a panel of fashion experts Sullivan adds, “Si’s wife ception in Higginson Hall, including Gretta Monahan Helen joined the newly following the February 19 formed Board of Trustees in performance. (Continued on Page 13) 1983, dedicating her time and resources to continuing the great work that was started by her late husband. The commitment to the New England community from the Spaulding family, includ- ing Helen and Si’s three sons, Jeb, Josiah and Sandy, goes beyond SRH …” Congratulations and Best Wishes to all. For more information about the hos- pital and its programs, visit Spaulding Gala committee members, left to right, Kelley www.spauldingrehab.org. Tuthill, Gail and Bill Fine of WCVB-TV, Channel 5. ……. The Boston Sym- (Photo by Roger Farrington) phony Orchestra will present “Project Mozart,” a unique fashion contest featuring designs inspired by the mu- Mattéo Gallo sic of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, scheduled in con- junction with upcoming o BSO all-Mozart programs, o Appraisals February 12, 17, and 19, at Sales & Rentals Symphony Hall. • DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo CONCERT FOR accepted by the New England first hand information about SCHOLARSHIPS Sports Museum for the the school. His email is NEMPAC’s much antici- 2009 Will McConough Writ- [email protected]. pated Concert For Scholar- ing Contest open to students THE EXPRESS — realizes the value of what ships will take place this Sat- in grades 4 to 12. To down- DEADLINE STOPPER! THE ERNIE DAVIS STORY she already has. (1 hr. 31 urday night (February 7th) at load applications and guide- BEANPOT LUCK; BU, NU (DVD) mins.). 7pm at the Old North Church lines log on to www.sports IN, HARVARD, BC OUT! Universal Studios on Salem Street, The con- museum.com. Do it! You might It’s 11:45 pm, Monday, Feb- Home Ent. THE ROCKFORD FILES: ruary 2, and the results of Witness the inspirational SEASON SIX (3-DVD) cert, as you might guess, just win. th benefits scholarships for the the 57 Annual Beanpot true story of a real American Universal Studios HIGH SCHOOL PREP North End Music and Per- Semifinals are in! Harvard hero. Rising from the hum- Home Ent. NOTEBOOK: EASTIE forming Arts Center pro- may have played its best blest of beginnings, Ernie Season Six is the fi- MOVES INTO FIRST grams for young people and game of the season, even Davis (Rob Brown) overcame nal season of The Rockford East Boston took over their families. It’s an impor- jumping out to an early sec- impossible odds to become Files, a series that earned the top spot in Boston North tant endeavor, because here ond period 2-0 lead on goals the first African-American to five Emmy Awards. James City play. The Jets dissed in the North End we know by Mike Biega and Alex win college football’s great- Garner returns as ex-con- on Charlestown 67-61, and the value of introducing our Killorn, and some stellar est honor - the Heisman Tro- turned-private-eye Jim Rock- tipped Madison Park 68-65. kids to music, and the per- goaltending by freshman phy. Starring Dennis Quaid ford, in the wisecracking The wins qualified East forming arts. It’s always been Matt Hoyle, but in a span of as the hard-nosed coach role that had a successful Boston for the States! Char- a part of our North End neigh- one minute and forty-three that helped drive him to six-year run. Rockford dab- lestown woes continued in borhood. Get there early, and seconds still in the second greatness, The Express is a bles in the world of the a non leaguer at Belmont take a good look at the the Terriers came back on powerful story of triumph on elite, flirts, with an old 76-60. Southie topped Snow- beauty, history, and inspira- a pair of goals by Nick and off the field that will flame, and takes on the mob den 70-66, but fell to Latin tion of our ‘Old North’. Bonino. In the third, Biega have you cheering again and in the final season. Guest Academy 76-42. Fenway rung the post, and goalie again! (2 hrs. 10 mins.). stars included Tom Selleck, JACKIE ROBINSON upped LA 73-71 earlier in Hoyle added to his collec- Michael Des Barres and The Boston Red Sox cel- the week. tion of spectacular saves, MY BLOODY VALENTINE: Larry Manetti in the top ebrated the birthday of St. Clement rolls on! The but BU freshman net- SPECIAL EDITION (DVD) detective show of its time! Jackie Robinson on Friday, ‘Anchormen’ defeated New minder Kieran Millan had Lionsgate (9 hrs. 52 mins.). and the guests were kids Testament 70-44, and Pope a couple of outstanding On Valentine’s Day 20 from around the city ... the John 63-57. St. Clement’s is saves of his own, and Ter- years before, an explosion of TYLER PERRY’S THE Nazzaro Center kids, the Tourney bound! Arlington rier Zach Cohen offered his methane gas took the lives FAMILY THAT PREYS Charlestown Community Catholic defeated Arlington thanks by lighting the of a group of coal miners (DVD) Center kids, to name a few. 63-59, but came back to rock lamp at 11:25. Pier-Oliver working in Valentine Bluffs. Lionsgate They learned a lot that day, Fenwick 59-42. Marian Michaud got the equalizer The accident occurred be- Working-class Alice (Alfre about a man, who taught all tipped Matignon 56-53, but for Harvard at 14:33, but less cause supervisors left their Woodard) and wealthy Char- about a lot, and we are not the Warriors won a pair, de- than four minutes later posts to attend the annual lotte (Kathy Bates) are just talking about baseball. feating both Pope John 62-55 Jason Lawrence got the BU Valentine’s Day dance. 20 friends and mothers who Jackie Robinson got a ‘tryout’ and Lowell Catholic 60-39. BC game winner to advance. years later, the small town have supported each other at Fenway for the Red Sox, High stopped St John’s Prep Final: BU 4, Havard 3. prepares for its annual holi- through all that their fami- and if times were different 71-56 and Xaverian belted In the late Semifinal day dance. When a box of lies have gone through over he might have been a Red MC 65-47. Ryan Ginard opened the candy arrives containing an the years. But now their Sox. If he tried out today he On the ice in Catholic scoring early for Northeast- eerie warning and a blood- families are embroiled in would BE a Red Sox. Jackie Conference play CM dropped ern, BC tied it up on a goal soaked heart, the townsfolk new turmoil with each Robinson #42 would have BC High 5-2, and moved by Matt Price and then the realize that this Valentine’s other. Now they attempt to been 90 years old on Janu- into first place up ending the Huskies took the lead on Day romance is as good as save their children from the ary 31, 2009. ‘new kids on the block’, Greg Costa’s first period goal. dead…and so are they! dark secrets and dirty deeds Malden Catholic 4-2. Garrett NEAD VISITS HARVARD Louis Liotti, McCauley, and Thriller! Killer! (1 hr 30 threatening to destroy them Noonan and Derek Colucci Thanks to our good friends Steve Qualieri added three mins.). all. (1 hr. 26 mins.). each had a goal and an as- at Harvard, in particular Tay- Husky second period goals, sist for the Knights. In non lor Shea, NEAD hosted a and Husky Chris Donovan CHARLIE & ME (DVD) BLINDSIGHT (DVD) leaguers CM and Central Family Night at Harvard added a goal to his already Genius Entertainment Image Entertainment Catholic battled to a 1-1 tie, Hockey. Joining us for this three assist night in the Charlie (Tom Bosley) and The true-life adventure BC High shutout Reading annual event were some third. Final: NU 6, BC 1. his spunky 12-year-old of six blind Tibetan teenag- 3-0, and MC shutout Bishop young people and their fami- Championship Final: Mon- granddaughter Casey (Jordy ers as they climb Mount Guertin 3-0. Fenwick shut- th lies from South Boston, all day, February 9 Northeast- Benattar) are best friends. Everest. Believed to be pos- out St. Clement 5-0 and chaperoned by Area C Com- ern vs. BU at 8:00 pm! They go to movies, play sessed by demons because of Matignon and St. Bernard’s games, and share stories. their blindness, the children munity Officer Jack Loan, IMPORTANT COLLEGE deadlocked 4-4. Lowell shut- Suddenly Charlie gets sick are feared by their parents, BPD. Harvard has always DATES TO NOTE out Latin Academy 5-0. and he realizes their time scorned by their villages and been good for the young Applications are NOW be- together is precious. He rejected by society. Rescued people of Boston. EDUCATION PLUS ing taken for the 2010 De- wants to teach Casey so by a blind educator and If your young son is inter- troit Frozen Four. Go to CHRIS DRURY much, like how to play mu- adventuress, the students ested in music, song, and www.NCAA.com. All applica- Current NHL star New sic, how to talk to boys … But invite a famous blind moun- excellence in education the tions must be submitted by York Ranger and Boston Casey is also a great teacher tain climber to visit their St. Paul, Archdiocese of 11:59 pm. EST, Friday, 13, University Alum, and ‘former because she knows how to school and let him lead them Boston, Choir School, located 2009. North Ender’ Chris Drury was have fun, no matter what. higher that they’ve ever in Cambridge, is well worth Beanpot Championship inducted into the Beanpot Her feisty spirit inspires her been, all with remarkable looking into. The school is Game, Monday, February 9th Hall of Fame on Monday. For th th grandfather to live each day results. (1 hr. 48 mins.) for 4 -8 grade boys, and is at TD Banknorth Garden a time Chris and his brother to the fullest. Friendship for fully accredited. For more in- Northeastern is hosting lived on Charter Street, all ages! (1 hr. 30 mins.). HIGHER GROUND (DVD) formation call 617-868-8658. the Women’s Beanpot Hockey and attended St. Stephen’s Sony Pictures Home Ent. Aiden Dougherty, who par- Championship on Tuesday, Church. SONGS IN ORDINARY When a deadly sting opera- ticipates in many programs February 10th. Consolation TIME (DVD) tion goes bad, Jim Clayton WILL MCDONOUGH at the Nazzaro Center at- game at 5pm. Championship Sony Pictures Home Ent. (John Denver), a 20-year FBI ESSAY CONTEST tends St. Paul’s. His dad, at 8pm. Entries are now being Gary, can give you some Songs in Ordinary Time is a veteran decides it’s time to TIDBITS riveting emotional drama leave the Bureau. Accepting - Dottie P. Welcome to the starring Sissy Spacek and an offer from his old friend North End! Beau Bridges. Marie Fer- Rick Loden (Martin Kove), - Congats to all who made moyle is a divorcée not sure the former agent travels to the Eliot School Super Bowl if she is finding love or har- Alaska to join his buddy’s Fair a tremendous success. boring a criminal. Smooth- thriving airfreight business. - Candidate for State Rep- talking con man Omar But when Rick is mysteri- resentative Aaron Michle- Duvall (Bridges) seduces his ously murdered and unfairly witz held an ‘Open House’ on way into her family, and branded a bootlegger, the Saturday. Marie, living week to week, former agent is determined - NEAA Baseball Registra- with hopes of sending her to solve the crime and clear tion is now underway. daughter to college, makes his friend’s name in this - Thursday, May 7 is the her an easy target. His busi- thrilling drama set against date for the Suffolk Athletic ness opportunity offer that the spectacular backdrop of Hall of Fame Dinner. Nomi- will make them wealthy is the Alaskan wilderness. nations are now being taken! appealing, but the more This action-packed televi- Visit the website at www.suf Omar promises, the more sion drama (Sept. 1988), in- folk.edu/halloffame. lies she and her children cludes songs sung by John - Bruce Springsteen was uncover, the more Marie Denver. (1 hr. 36 mins.). super at the ‘Super Bowl’, as was the 2009 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM NEAD kids at Harvard hockey Steelers! POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Page 11

hit groups of the past revisit the BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL sounds of romance and songs from Boston, MA the heart for two special perfor- Special Events BOSTON WINE FESTIVAL – Now mances. We can all relive the songs through April 3, 2009. Come and en- NOW of a romantic era with two classic HARVARD FILM ARCHIVES joy the annual celebration which in- groups. For tickets and more informa- 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA cludes events, tastings, seminars, rare PLAYING tion, call: 781-891-5600 or visit: THE UNCANNY CINEMA OF WIL- wine auction, and celebrity guests. For www.reagleplayers.com. LIAM FRIEDKIN – February 13th more information, call: 617-330-9355 through February 21, 2009. Some of or visit: www.bostonwinefestival.net. TD BANKNORTH GARDEN the films presented are: The Exor- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Causeway Street, Boston, MA cist; To Live and Die in LA; Cruis- CONCORD MUSEUM FLEETWOOD MAC - March 11, ing; The Birthday Party; the French Concord, MA 2009 at 8:00 PM. “We love our band Connection and much more. For A PRESIDENTS DAY VISIT WITH and think the title of the tour more information and times of these ABE LINCOLN – Monday, February “UNLEASHED” perfectly describes how films, please call: 617-495-4700 or 16, 2009. What better way to cel- we all feel when we get on stage to- visit: http://hcl.harvard.edu/hfa. ebrate Presidents’ Day than with a gether — especially in 2009. We’re so visit from Abraham Lincoln. Once happy to get back out on the road, TD BANKNORTH GARDEN again host Steve Wood will delight perform everyone’s favorite songs and Causeway Street, Boston, MA visitors with his amazing performance see our fans.” Direct from Fleetwood SPINNING THE GLOBE – Sunday, as Abraham Lincoln. For more info and Mac. Do not miss this performance. March 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM and Mon- time of this event, call 978-369-9763 For tickets call 617-931-2000 or log day, March 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM. The or visit: www.concordmuseum.org. onto www.ticketmaster.com. legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their world tour to Boston THE REGENT THEATRE BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER for 2 shows only. For more informa- 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston tion and tickets, call: 1-800-745-3000 THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM The Sovereign Bank Music Series or visit: www.ticketmaster.com. FESTIVAL - Monday - Wednesday, at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; February 23-25, 2009 at 7PM.. The great music surprises us. The Sover- TOP OF THE HUB RESTAURANT Banff Mountain Film Festival World eign Bank Music Series presents great 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Tour is produced by Mountain Cul- music from Peru to Nashville; from soul CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY ture at The Banff Centre, and fea- to lando to jazz. Eight shows. No ALL WEEKEND – Friday, February tures award-winning films and audi- boundaries. Full of surprises. Mint 13th, Saturday, February 14th and ence favorites from approximately 300 Condition, March 1, 2009 – The Sunday, February 15, 2009. Provid- films entered in the annual festival Great American Songbook: The ing the ideal setting for a memor- in Banff. Join the Banff Mountain Music of Burt Bacharach, March 7, able Valentine’s rendezvous, the Film Festival World Tour brings the 2009 – Shining Stars: The Music of Top of the Hub will present a special spirit of outdoor adventure to the Earth, Wind & Fire, April 16, 2009 – four course prix-fix menu during Boston outdoors community, at the th Singers Showcase: The 25 Anniver- these days. For further information Regent Theatre. For more info log sary. All concerts begin at 8:15 p.m., and reservations, please call: 617-536- onto www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/ except where noted. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is on the road across 1775. tour/ or call 781-646-4849. North America and around the world. Whether you are THE REGENT THEATRE an experienced mountaineer or an armchair adventurer, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS this event is for everyone. Don’t miss the excitement! THE MAN IN BLACK: A TRIBUTE This year’s tour features a collection of the most TO JOHNNY CASH – Saturday, Feb- ITALIAN RADIO ing. Festa Calabrese is a non- ruary 21st at 8:00 PM. Shawn Barker “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, profit organization that raises money takes the stage with traditional to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom to support local charities in Eastern, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote Johnny Cash greeting to his exit. Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Massachusetts. For tickets to this landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with Shawn truly captures the presence Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca event and for more information adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2008/2009 World of Cash, not only through his music, every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM about Festa Calabrese please but in his storytelling. For tickets and Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of www.1110wccmam.com call 617-842-4222. more information, please call: 781-646- “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays the mountain world. Check out Special Events Section 4849 or visit: www.regenttheatre.com 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA for more details. 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com HOTEL life, love, tragedy and survival on the THE BOSTON “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco 138 St James Ave, Boston, MA Mississippi River at the turn of the CONSERVATORY THEATER Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM “LA FESTA DELLA MUSICA” - THEATER 20th century. For tickets, times of the 31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA or online www.djrocco.com February 28, 2009, a great event performances and more information, SERSE – April 2-4, 2009 at 8:00 PM “The Nick Franciosa Show” - filled this year with a special THE COLONIAL THEATRE call the box office at: 617-912-9222 or and April 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM. This is Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Italian flavor, to benefit NEC 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu/ an opera by George Frederic Handel on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and Scholarship’s fund. Honorary Chair- A BRONX TALE – March 31 performances. and tells the story of King Xerxes WAZN 1470 AM. man is Consul General Liborio through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz who harbors an unrequited love for Stellino. For more information go to Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- LOEB DRAMA CENTER a princess who loves his brother. SACKLER LECTURE HALL, www.newenglandconservatory.edu/ formance as a young boy’s rough child- 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square The opera is sung in Italian with ARTHUR M. SACKLER MUSEUM feastofmusic hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the Cambridge, MA English surtitles. For tickets and 485 Broadway, Somerville, MA unforgettable people he encountered. ENDGAME – February 14th through further information, please call: 617- SYRACUSE: LAND OF ART, SANDERS THEATER For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 617- March 15, 2009. This is one of the 912-9240 or 617-912-9222 or visit: MYTH, AND CULTURE. PART OF 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 931-2787. greatest dramas of the modern age. www.bostonconservatory.edu/perfor- THE CITIES: THEIR ART AND RENZO PIANO - March 9, 2009 Both an existential comedy and a mances. ARCHITECTURE LECTURE at 6:00 PM. Renzo will discuss the BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE domestic tragedy, it charts a day in SERIES, DANIELLE CARRABINO, renovation of the Harvard Art 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA the life of a family fallen on mysteri- NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM THEODORE ROUSSEAU CURATO- Museum, in the context of his archi- WHAT THE BUTLER SAW – Feb- ously hard times. For more informa- Lexington, MA RIAL INTERN, PAINTING, SCULP- tectural work. Free admission, but ruary 18-28, 2009. The premiere of tion, please call: 617-547-8300. AN AMERICAN JOURNEY – March TURE, AND DECORATIVE ARTS- ticket are required Harvard Box Office: this play sent shockwaves through 1, 2009. Irish, Italian and Eastern Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 617-496-2222. London audiences, who were scan- THE FACTORY THEATRE European Jewish immigrants share 6:30 - 7:30pm. Syracuse, situated at dalized by its lewd humor and mad- 791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA songs, dances and stories as they sail the crossroads of the Mediterranean, ALGONQUIN CLUB cap energy. Forbidden trysts, a web of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK – to New York in 1907. For more infor- was one of the preeminent port cities 217 Commonwealth Ave., Boston lies and a government inquisition February 13th through February 22, mation, visit: www.revels.org. of the ancient world. Its domination ITALIAN NIGHT - February 27, highlight this farce. For more infor- 2009. This is a story of a girl who with by the Romans, Normans, Muslims, 2009. Celebrate an evening of culture mation call: 617-266-0800 or log onto her family, goes into hiding during BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE and Spanish resulted in a rich cul- and fun. Please check back for more www.huntingtontheatre.org. World War II in order to escape perse- 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA tural history that is reflected in its details. cution by Hitler’s plan to rid Europe of THERESE RAQUIN – February 19- art, architecture, and artifacts. We will EMERSON COLLEGE Jews. For tickets and more informa- 22, 2009. Composer Tobias Picker and tour Syracuse through several cen- BOCELLI’S RESTAURANT Cutler Majestic Theatre tion, call: 617-697-6012 or visit: librettist Gene Scheer transform Emile turies, from its Greek temples and 374 Main St, Medford, MA 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA www.bostonstagecompany.org. Zola’s gritty tale of adulterous love and Roman amphiteather to exquisite ex- FESTA DELLA DONNA - THE NOSE – February 27, 2009, tragedy in late 1800’s Paris into a amples of baroque architecture. Space Domenica, 8 Marzo 2009 - Ore March 1st and 3rd 2009. This is an TUFTS UNIVERSITY breathtaking opera. Come and listen! is limited. To purchase tickets to the 1:00 P. M. -La Societa’ San Domenico, absurdist satirical opera about a petty Balch Arena Theater The music and lyrics will be in lecture, call 617-495-4544. Partici- Protettore di Augusta ha il piacere di bureaucrat who faces an identity crisis Medford, MA English. pants in this series may make reser- invitarVi all’ “International when his nose leaves his face and ANYTHING TO DECLARE? – Feb- LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR – April vations for dinner at the Harvard Fac- Women’s Day”, per celebrare la takes on a life of its own. It is sung ruary 19th through February 28, 2009. 16-19, 2009. The moors of 17th cen- ulty Club following the lectures. giornata dedicata alla donna , in Russian with English supertitles. When newlyweds Paulette and Rob- tury Scotland are the melancholy set- A dish inspired by the cuisine of the commemorando tutte coloro che For further info call: 617-451-3388. ert return from their honeymoon, the ting for Donizetti’s classic tragedy of a city presented that evening will be hanno sofferto e si sono battute per bride’s overbearing parents are dev- young woman driven to madness served. For dinner reservations, ottenere i risultati di oggi. Il menu SHUBERT THEATER astated to hear that their new son- when forced to marry a man who please contact the Faculty Club di- consiste Antipasto Pasta Choice of 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA in-law was unable to consummate the doesn’t love. This evening of music rectly at 617 495-5758 and mention Surf & Turf, Chicken Marsala or Baked JERSEY BOYS - July 23 - August marriage. This deliciously libidinous is in Italian with English super- the Cities lecture series. Complimen- Haddock Contorni Soft Drink Caffe’ & 30, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of French farce keeps the laughter flow- titles. For tickets, times of the per- tary parking will be available at the Dolce Musica by Enzo Amara Se the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best ing and the energy up. For more in- formances and more information Broadway Garage on Felton Street, interessati, siete pregati di chiamare Musical Show Album, features their formation, directions to the theater please call: 617-933-8600 or visit: between Cambridge Street and Broad- al piu’ presto una delle seguenti hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t and tickets, please call: 617-627-3493. www.BostonTheatreScene.com. way. persone: Maria Mellace -781-289- Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” 6323, Maria Teresa Costa-781-662- and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT BOSTON COLLEGE THE SHUBERT THEATRE BOSTON’S NORTH END LIBRARY 2752, Carmela Noe-781-284-3353, WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims 140 Commonwealth Ave., 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 25 PARMENTER STREET Silvana Lanzerota-603-437-0055, Time Magazine. The JERSEY BOYS Chestnut Hill, MA RUSALKA – March 20-31, 2009. Saturday, February 28, starting at Franca Daniele- 781-485-1042. creative team comprises two-time UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekov- This opera will captivate the audience 10:15 AM - the Pirandello Lyceum L’assegno deve essere intestato alla Tony Award®-winning director Des Wednesday, February 18th through with its tale of obsessive love and its will sponsor an Italian film (to be Societa’ San Domenico e spedito a McAnuff, book writers Marshall February 22, 2009. This story is filled consequences. A performance not to announced) with English subtitles, Maria Mellace al 76 Fairfield St., Re- Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob with the palpable sense of “what might be missed. caffe e biscotti will be offered. vere, MA 02151. entro il 20 di Febbraio Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and cho- have been” for the characters inhab- DON GIOVANNI – April 24-May 5, The film starts at 10:30 AM SHARP. specificando la scelta del secondo. All reographer Sergio Trujillo.For general iting a decaying country estate in a 2009. This opera will captivate the The film is free and open to the income will be donated to charity information call 617-482-9393. For small Russian village in the late audience with its tale of obsessive love general public, however the film may The Saint Domenic Society of tickets log onto www.telecharge.com 1890’s. For more info and times of the and its consequences. For more in- not be suitable for children, adults Augusta cordially invites you to par- or call (800) 432-7250. performance, call: 617-552-4002. formation, times of the performances only. Weather advisory: If ticipate in the “Festa della Donna” – and tickets call Tele Charge at: 800- the library is open, the film will be International Women’s Day on Sun- THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY 447-7400 or visit: www.telecharge.com shown. RSVP is not required for this day, March 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM held at THEATER MUSIC presentation. Bocelli’s Restaurant at 374 Main 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA THE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVA- Street, Medford, MA. There will be 42ND STREET – March 4-8, 2009. A TORY -JORDAN HALL SONS OF ITALY HALL plenty of food and entertainment by REAGLE PLAYERS classic reproduction of the small 30 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA King Hill Road, Braintree, MA Enzo Amara. For tickets and more in- 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA Broadway hit about a young actress, MUSIC OF BEETHOVEN, ITALIAN CARNIVAL (Carnevale) formation you may call Maria Mellace THE MILLS BROTHERS AND Peggy Sawyer, who gets her big break BRITTEN AND FINZI Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 6:30 -781-289-6323, Maria Teresa Costa- THE FOUR ACES – A VALENTINE’S – Friday, March on the stage. 13, 2009 at 8:00 PM. For tickets and PM-12 Midnight. Sponsored 781-662-2752, Carmela Noe-781-284- DAY FEATURE – February 14, 2009 SHOWBOAT – April 24-26, 2009. more info, please call: 617-868-5884 by Festa Calabrese this event will 3353, Silvana Lanzerota-603-437- at 2:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM. Two It’s a majestic, sweeping classic about or visit: www.cantatasingers.org. include a delicious dinner and danc- 0055, Franca Daniele- 781-485-1042. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Stamp them out! The U.S. Postal Service “I.” E is the COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED reported a sharp jump in the number of let- most fre- PASTA CON BROCCOLI ter carriers disciplined for hoarding or steal- quently used ing mail. The Postal Service reported 333 letter in the 10 ounces cut-up Broccoli — frozen or fresh cases of theft, delay, or destruction of mail English al- 6 cups water in the past year, far higher than in previous phabet, Q 2 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil years. Most cases involved a single piece of the least. The words “naked” and “nude” are 2 tablespoonS butter or margarine (optional) mail, but some letter carriers have stashed not the same. Naked implies unprotected. 1 cup cut up spaghetti * or short pasta of choice literally tons of mail for as long as a decade. Nude means unclothed. Lisa Cappuccio re- 2 small minced garlic cloves (optional) The United States has the greatest vari- minds us the word “queue” is the only word Salt to taste ety of postage stamps, but they all taste the in the English language that is still pro- *Break up spaghetti or thin spaghetti into two-inch same. And it’s strange how fast mail trucks nounced the same way when the last four portions. drive on streets and how long it takes a letters are removed. The Roman Catholic Bring six cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add cut-up check to reach you. population of the world is larger than that of broccoli to saucepan, cover and cook at a slow boil for about With the shaky economy doing it yourself all Christian sects combined. five minutes. Add cut up spaghetti or pasta of choice to is making a big comeback. Home Depot is Joe Antonelli of Somerville, says, a per- broccoli. Stir and cook until pasta is to your liking. *Add oil, reporting record attendance at its home- son who is lost in the woods and starving butter or margarine, and salt to taste. Stir and continue to repair classes, and a community center in can obtain nourishment by chewing on his cook for a few seconds before removing from burner. Minnesota just added four sewing classes to shoes. Leather has enough nutritional value *Variation: Place oil in a small bowl. Add two small minced its schedule. to sustain life for a short time. And Robyn garlic cloves to oil. Stir and add to broccoli/pasta mixture. Want to feel better? Then become chari- Waters of Swampscott who once worked at Place saucepan on burner, Bring to a boil and then remove table. It’s good for your mood and self-esteem. The Registry of Motor Vehicles informs us from burner. Salt to taste Studies in the lab and public surveys find that New York was the first state to require Serves two. that spending cash on others makes you feel the licensing of motor vehicles. The law was NOTE: When Mama was needed in the bakery, she prepared better about yourself and life in general than adopted in 1901. this simple meal on a two-burner gas unit that Papa had spending it selfishly does. Interesting custom! Tablecloths were installed in a back room of the bakery. Those evenings, we ate Huh? Double dipping your chip into a com- originally meant to serve as towels with on a makeshift table created by turning over one of the 3' X 6' munal bowl of dip isn’t just uncool, it’s down- which guests could wipe their hands and wooden bread boxes that my brother Peter or Papa rested on a right unsanitary. A study found that double faces after dinner. few milk crates or wooden horses. We had family discussions dipping can transfer up to 10,000 bacteria Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald says during the meal just as we did in our apartment. Papa insisted from a partygoer’s mouth to the salsa or the Roman Catholic population of the on the family having our meals together. guacamole bowl. “Before you have some dip world is larger than that of all Christian sects Meat did not have to be served for supper when Mama at a party,” says study author Paul Dawson, combine. prepared Pasta with Broccoli because our family preferred “look around and ask yourself, Would I be Peter Beatrice an expert on international having a second helping of pasta in place of meat willing to kiss everyone here?” laws says a Venetian law decrees that all . Betcha you didn’t know sexy models make gondolas must be painted black. The only everyone feel lousy about themselves. New exceptions are gondolas belonging to high research shows that it’s not just women who public officials. Beatrice says it was illegal Vita can be reached at [email protected] get depressed over sexy pictures of unattain- for women to wear buttons in fifteenth- able female bodies. Looking at photos of mod- century Florence. And women were not els in bikinis in magazines such as Maxim allowed to vote in France until 1944. and FHM made men feel unworthy of such Let’s do some reminiscing with the noted • Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral (Continued from Page 2) beauties, and therefore inadequate and musicologist Albert Natale. On the eve of the safe in their communities,” the important work the lonely. 1954 Academy Awards, independent of the said Sheriff Cousins. “As members of the MSA do on a Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, thinks a model real thing, the Sinatra family gave Frank sheriffs, we all understand daily basis,” Sheriff Cousins is the girl who shapes her career around a their own miniature gold Oscar, bearing the importance of reducing continued. “She is commit- good figure. their inscription: “Dad, we’ll love you ... From the rate of recidivism ted to keeping the citizens Tom Analetto, the “mayor” of Medford, Here To Eternity.” When Nancy Sinatra amongst criminal offenders of Boston safe, and also es- thinks even when he has a model wife, a married rock n’ roll singer Tommy Sands, and devising effective rein- tablishing programs that will husband cannot help looking over the later Frank gave Nancy away while Sammy Davis tegration programs for those help all offenders achieve models. Jr. sang “Nancy with the Laughing Face.” offenders when they are re- success when they return Speaking of Pepsi, do you know why Noting Frank Sinatra’s friendship with leased from our custody.” to their families. I look for- bottles of Dr. Pepper bear the numbers 10, John F. Kennedy, a 1960 Time magazine “Suffolk County Sheriff ward to working with her in 2, and 4? They represented the times be- article following Kennedy’s election read: Andrea Cabral understands her new role.” tween meals when a person’s energy is at The story of Hollywood is Sinatra would now its lowest and can be revived by Dr. Pepper. be appointed Ambassador of Italy; Sammy Questions people ask: Which U.S. state Davis Jr. Ambassador to Israel or Kenya; LAW OFFICES OF has been the birthplace of the most presi- and Dean Martin as Secretary of Liquor.” A dents? Virginia has the honor with eight: Nelson Riddle quote on Frank Sinatra: “He’s FRANK J. CIANO Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, stimulating to work with. You have to be GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW William Henry Harrison, Tyler, Taylor, and right on mettle all the time. The man, him- Wilson. Ohio is second with seven: Grant, self, somehow draws everything out of you, DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Hayes, Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, and he has the same effect on the boys in CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. McKinley, Taft and Harding. What is the the band. They know he means business, shortest term of office of any president? so they pull everything out.” Prior to becom- 617-354-9400 William Henry Harrison died in 1841 after ing a movie and stage actress, Patty Duke Si Parla Italiano only 31 days in office. James A. Garfield was did TV commercials for Ronzoni spaghetti. 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 a close second: In 1881, he died of a gunshot And Frankie Valli’s “My Eyes Adore You” was wound after only six months in office. And first titled “Blue Eyes of Georgia.” how many U.S. presidents have been assas- Less you forget! In 1981, “Harry Warren,” sinated? Four: Abraham Lincoln in 1865, known as “Mr. Hollywood Musical,” dies. The James A. Garfield in 1881, William McKinley noted song writer, born Salvatore Guaragna 1st Generation in 1901, and John F. Kennedy in 1963. in Brooklyn, is one of the few composers Italian-American Be there! Through March 31, 2009, a third ever to win three Academy Awards. His night is free with two paid nights at Manda- memorable hits include: “That’s Amore,” Vita Orlando Sinopoli rin Oriental’s new hotel on Boylston Street “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “I Only Have Eyes in Boston’s Back Bay. Includes breakfast and for You,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “You’re Shares with us two tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts. My Everything,” “Serenade in Blue,” “The a delightful recollection Giuseppina, la coscia storta, wishes she More I See You,” “The Shadow Waltz,” “This can be invited to the stay at the new hotel. Heart of Mine,” and “You Must Have Been a of her memories as a child Fascinating facts! There is a house in Beautiful Baby.” growing up in Rockport built entirely of newspaper. The Blueberries revive memory! People of Paper House at Pigeon Cove, as it is called, certain age who are finding that they often Boston’s “Little Italy” is made of 215 thicknesses of newspaper. forget familiar names and numbers might and a collection of “All the furniture is made of newspaper,” its start eating blueberries, says BBCnews.com. builder reports, “including a desk of news- Blueberries have long been considered a Italian family recipes papers relating Lindbergh’s historic flight.” “superfood” because of their high levels of from the homeland. Wonder if any copies of the Post-Gazette antioxidant chemicals called flavonoids. Now helped to give strength to the house? British scientists have discovered that a The brilliant Rosalie Cunio of Waltham daily dose of blueberries can also increase Great as Gifts reminds us that the first macaroni factory memory capacity, and might even be able to in the United States was established in stave off degenerative brain diseases such Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH 1848. It was started by Antoine Zegera in as Alzheimer’s. Gee, time for me to eat a or order an autographed copy from Brooklyn, New York. bowl of blueberries. Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 More fascinating facts! The most com- Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling monly used word in English conversation is AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

I received a letter the to deal with people. These a dozen canoli from Mike’s other day from a former East social factors included shoot- or Royal Pastry with me on Bostonian that I have known ing racks of eight ball at local the plane and make John’s since the 7th grade at the pool halls and hanging taste buds feel at ease. Joseph H. Barnes Junior around a street corner with People like John Penta High School. He, like I, grew other neighborhood kids that make me proud of my roots. up in an Italian family that were close to my age. Our parents and grand- gave us both the roots and When I finally pulled away parents gave us a lot more the confidence to go out into from my roots, I was pre- than last names that end in the world of the “Americani” pared to face the outside vowels. They may not have and succeed. Babbononno world with an understanding been educated in the aca- used to philosophize about of human nature, a founda- demic sense of the word, but “making it in America,” but tion that allowed me to hold they understood what we, Governor Deval Patrick and Gala honoree Helen he really couldn’t and he my own with contemporar- the next generation would Spaulding. (Photo by Roger Farrington) knew it. He lacked the edu- ies from the outside world. need to survive, prosper and cation and the ability to As I said in the beginning, be happy. of GrettaCole and Gretta Boston’s “Top 10” parties. But master the English lan- I received a letter this week Each of us who realizes Spa, Improper Bostonian’s the music patrons who at- guage. Although he read and from an old friend I’ve known what those old folks did for Jonathan Soroff, reigning tend the “Festa della Musica” wrote English well, he, as I’ve since the 7th grade, John us, idolize them in different Miss Massachusetts Alison know that it’s more than just indicated over the years, Penta. He started out as a kid ways. Mine has been an Cronin, fashion designer a chance to get dressed up. spoke fractured English, not from London Street in East 18-year column entitled Denise Hajjar, and Tonn, This elegant evening brings broken English. He brought Boston who went to work Nanna and Babbononno. I executive director of Tonn together Boston’s most up his sons and first grand- at a young age working at could probably visit the Model Management, along prominent business leaders son to respect his position in the original Lombardo’s, graves of Nanna, Babbo- with input from the audi- and cultural philanthropists life, but to go beyond his stocking shelves at Filene’s nonno, or my parents and ence. to benefit New England Con- limitations. Basement, and selling news- mourn their passing, The “Project Mozart” win- servatory’s General Scholar- To go beyond neighborhood papers in Scollay Square. but that is not my way. I ner will be featured in Bos- ship Fund. limitations is sometimes Like many of us, he hung keep their memories alive ton Common Magazine and One of the season’s most difficult, and for those that out and occasionally honed by writing about the life I will receive a shopping spree anticipated evenings, “A make it, it is done in differ- his skills in a poolroom. experienced in the homes of complete with a personal Feast of Music” pairs sump- ent ways: education, the John went off to college, Michael and Jenny Contini, shopper from the Bloom- tuous food and wine with trades, the military, politics, then graduate school and and John and Anne Christo- ingdale’s Y.E.S. department. superb performances of jazz, sports or becoming an entre- became involved in cancer foro, Babbononno, Nanna “Project Mozart” is made opera, and classical music. preneur. Many from East research. Before he retired, Dad and Mom respectively. possible with support from Since 1997, the event has Boston and the North End, or I believe he was with Johns John Penta is just one Boston Common Magazine; raised more than $2 million let’s say Italians from any Hopkins doing research and of many who identify with Bloomingdale’s; Tonn Model to help make an NEC edu- neighborhood who have teaching on a college and this column. I receive let- Management; William Down- cation possible for every de- made it in life have followed graduate level. He married ters, emails, cards, etc … ey from Planet 617 Photog- serving student. one or a combination of the and fathered a family, now from you readers who under- raphy; Amy Patt from The It all takes place on ways I listed in the previous living, I believe in Balti- stand where I am coming Boston Fashion Design Saturday, February 28 in sentence. more, or near Baltimore. His from. It makes me proud and Guild; Debra Macki, makeup the Grand Ballroom of the Babbononno was a finish children are grown and his humbles me at the same artist; and Brandon Keith Fairmont Copley Plaza in carpenter by day and a mu- wife passed away a few years time, because you under- Hair. Boston. This year, the event sician by night. None of his ago succumbing to the dis- stand what it was like and Born in Salzburg, Mozart takes on an Italian flavor sons wanted to learn carpen- ease he has dedicated his where you are in life today (1756-1791) was a child that extends to the music, try and studied music. My life researching. He, like I, due to those people who prodigy who spent his early the cuisine, even the silent grandfather taught me the tried retirement, but that paved the way for you. years performing through- auction treasures. carpentry or furniture mak- lasted five minutes. As Grandpa Christoforo, out Europe. He ultimately Liborio Stellino, Consul ing he enjoyed plus how to One day, he ran into who worked as a day laborer settled in Vienna, where he General of Italy, is the Hon- read and interpret written Barbara, a lady he had most of his life used to composed many of his mas- orary Chair with Lane D. music, believing I would known as a young man and say, “In the Old Country, we terpieces. The cosmopolitan Young and Deborah Smith, be the one to follow in his now she is Ms. Penta. They were told that America had nature of his upbringing Co-Chairs. footsteps. In Dad’s eyes, live on the west coast where streets that were paved combined with the univer- The very large committee the front row ticket to the John is on the board of di- with gold. When I got here, I sality of his music will surely includes Keith Aleo, Suki American world was through rectors of Perdue University discovered I was one of spark the imaginations of de Braganca, Peggy Dray, education and college is Cancer Center, overseeing those people who had to pave these up-and-coming fash- Marvin Gilmore, Debbie what he stressed. Both he the funds that are slated for those streets to survive.” ion designers. Kelly, Betty Lykins, Ginny and Babbononno won out. I research in curing pancre- What he learned and passed “Project Mozart” is part of Nicholas, Jane Manopoli went to college and studied atic cancer. He also works on to his son was passed on Symphony+, the BSO’s new Patterson, Ann Ellen Ruth- industrial arts to become a with Marines, patients who to me and made me the per- program of pre- and post-con- erford, Katie Schuller- shop teacher with wood- have been wounded in ac- son I am today. If I throw in cert events designed to offer Bleakie, Wendy Shattuck, working as a major. At age tion and are now housed at the things I also learned concertgoers a wide variety Katherine Sipolt, Jack 18, I became a professional a Los Angeles Hospital. If from Babbononno and a few of both educational and Vernon, and Trish Weinman musician. But, prior to any I’m not mistaken, he was others, I know that it has light-hearted events. — just to name a very few. successes, I tried working at nominated for a Nobel Peace been the same for most of Launched last fall in re- For tickets or more infor- a local movie theater, un- Prize a few years ago. Not you reading these lines sponse to feedback from pa- mation about “Festa della loading ships on Boston’s bad for a kid who grew up today. In closing, all I can say trons expressing interest in Musica,” please contact docks, digging holes as a con- just outside the Sumner is THANK YOU and GOD social and educational ac- Janet Goff at 617- 585-1152. struction worker and a few Tunnel. BLESS AMERICA. tivities that extend beyond Enjoy! other things that built up His letter ended with the the concert, Symphony+ ac- muscles or calluses on my comment, “I’m 3,000 miles tivities also include pre- (Be sure to visit Hilda hands. away from East Boston, six and post-concert receptions Morrill’s gardening Web site, With these experiences, hours flying time. Oh I wish Remember with guest artists and BSO www.bostongardens.com. Dad won out with his desires I could find some good Ital- musicians, a post-concert In addition to events covered to see me go to college. What ian pastry out here.” The Your music-themed film series, and reported by the columnist, prepared me to survive was only comment I can make and a variety of themed “The Socially Set” is compiled not just the jobs I attempted is that, the next time I head Loved Ones dinners and receptions. For from various other sources but a few social factors that out to the west coast, I will further information, visit such as news and press re- taught me about life and how try to get permission to bring www.bso.org. leases, PRNewswire services, ……. It’s been called one of etc.)

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The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco COLUMBUS CENTER INVESTOR still are trying to seek a way to move the QUESTIONS CAMPAIGN project forward. CONTRIBUTOR MORTGAGES, BANKRUPTCY COURT AND LO SAPEVATE CHE … The management team for the $800 mil- Un prodotto base del menu’ italiano e’ la pasta. Nei primi lion Columbus Center project may be crack- THE HOUSING MARKET sei mesi del 2008 il prezzo della pasta e’ aumentato di oltre ing apart after it was disclosed that devel- Democrats on Capitol Hill both in the il 30%. In questo periodo inflazionistico l’aumento dei prezzi oper Arthur Winn made a $10,000 gift to House and Senate think the quickest way ha colpito molti prodotti alimentary, ma l’aumento del prezzo former State Senator Dianne Wilkerson to save some homeowners is to let them della pasta ha prodotto vivaci proteste in Italia, back in 1997 to pay off mortgage and Federal declare bankruptcy and allowing judges to particolarmente nelle Regioni meridionali. Per di piu’, tax debt. dictate new mortgage terms. anche il prezzo del pane e’ aumentato del 13.2% nei primi The largest project investor, the Califor- Isn’t this a misuse of bankruptcy court? sei mesi dell’anno in corso. A causare l’aumento drammatico nia Urban Investment Partnership said Allowing millions of overextended borrowers del pane, della pasta e di altri prodotti similie’ e’ stato il the gift could constitute a violation of its to go this route could create worse trouble prezzo del grano che e’ pure salito a livelli elevate mai visti contract with Winn’s development com- down the road. sui mercati azionari nei primi mesi dell’anno. Tuttavia, pany. Wilkerson had been a vigorous Currently, bankruptcy courts can’t statistiche rese pubbliche dall’ISTAT (statistics agency) non backer of public subsidies for Columbus change terms of mortgages. A bill giving giustificano l’aumento dei prezzi dei prodotti alimentary Center over the Massachusetts Turnpike judges authority to alter loans may be the dato che il prezzo del grano e’ aumentato di poco da non in Boston. quickest way to arrest the housing market’s giustificare l’eccessivo costo del pane e della pasta. Anzi, il Discord now seems eminent reportedly collapse and most Democrats seem to sup- prezzo del grano e’ diminuito del 20-25% intorno al mese di as the project struggles after financial port such a plan. Even President Obama giugno. Quindi, perche’ l’elevato costo dei prodotti alimentari troubles last year. The partnership is the reportedly has told Democratic leaders he’s popolari? La COLDIRETTI giustifica l’aumento persistente investment entity that manages money behind the plan, too. dei prezzi a causa degli intermediary. La ANTITRUST ha for the California Pension System, the pri- One Democrat, U.S. Representative dato inizio ad un’investigazione nella speranza di mary investor in Columbus Center since Maxine Waters, (D-California), stated the identificare le varie ‘stagies’ a cui i prodotti alimentari sono 2006. banking industry “has owned the Congress sottoposti, dalla produzione al consumatore. Un sistema di Opponents said the Winn disclosure raises far too long.” controllo e’ stato varato in settembre, e che sara’ eseguito new concerns about this project, which is If this bill passes, wouldn’t new dalla Guardia di Finanza. trying to get a piece of the Federal stimulus homebuyers end up paying both higher bill to pay for a deck over the Pike. interest and bigger down payments if lenders DID YOU KNOW THAT … Aaron Michelwitz, former constituent ser- are saddled with the risk a judge could One primary staple on the Italian menu is pasta. During vices person for ex-Speaker Sal DiMasi ques- change mortgage terms? the first six months of 2008 the price of pasta has shot up tions why the public should trust the process. The key to passage is in the Senate where by more than 30%. During the present inflationary trend He says, “This is a very hard pill to swallow.” Democrats need 60 votes to stop a filibus- the price escalation has affected many food items, but the The California Pension Fund and its de- ter. Last year ten Democrats in the Senate increase of the price of pasta has caused loud protests velopment consultant, MacFarlane Partners voted against this bill. throughout Italy, more so in the Southern Regions. Fur- thermore, the price of bread has also increased 13.2% in • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) the first six months of the current year. What has caused the dramatic increase of the price of bread, pasta and other Peabody Cops to members of the Peabody Rent Free Mansion for similar food items has been the price of wheat that has Get Paid 9/11 Holiday? Fire Department don’t get Library Head? reached unheard levels on the Italian Exchange right at The City of Peabody says the paid holiday? And prob- Mayor Tom Menino has the start of the year (2008). However, some stats issued by the September 11 attacks ably wouldn’t want to honor reportedly been putting the ISTAT (statistical agency) do not justify the increase of are reason enough to give all who died on 9/11 includ- up his new $170,000 a the food prices because the wheat cost didn’t increase their police officers a paid ing 343 firefighters with a year public library chief that much to justify the excessive price of pasta and bread. holiday. day off with pay. Sad, sad, rent-free at the Parkman Actually, the price of wheat decreased by about 20-25% The 9/11 holiday is be- sad!!! Mansion up on Beacon Hill before the month of June. So, why the high cost of the lieved to be the only one of for four months even as popular food products? The National Association of Food its kind for police officers St. Anne’s School in the city moves to freeze Producers (Coldiretti) justifies the persistent high price on anywhere in the country. Readville Closing wages of the city’s public the activities of the intermediaries’. The Antitrust (author- Even New York police don’t The Archdiocese of Boston employees. ity) has started an investigation in the hope of identifying get a holiday. The holiday announced last week that it Former Mayor Ray Flynn the many ‘steps’ the food products go through, from the has sparked anger and de- is closing St. Anne’s School blasted Menino saying, “It’s production to the consumers. A control system has been bate about the true meaning in Readville at the end of an official building used for set up in September, which will be carried on by the ‘Guardia of 9/11. this school year in June. official purposes. Personal di Finanza (treasury police). The Peabody City Council St. Anne’s School’s closing housing is not an official tax- and Mayor Michael J. announcement follows the payer use.,” Bonfanti owe an explana- announcement that Our Isn’t Amy Ryan overdue in • Simple Times (Continued from Page 2) tion to America over their Lady of Lourdes School in finding her own new digs? actions. Jamaica Plain will also close File this under Ridiculous as changing times. They’ve so the larger community Is it really true that in June. Daffy Duck. been doing it for decades could benefit from the vast rather successfully. treaures that exist within Librarians have diplomati- libraries’ welcoming walls. • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) cally approached wealthy That’s the America I grew ATTENTION residents, civic leaders, and up in. Through all of our This task force is not sim- improving services for patrons alike to construct nation’s crises the past two ATTORNEYS ply about generating new Boston’s residents. new libraries costing mil- centuries libraries have revenue for the City of Bos- • Clarify the costs associ- lions of dollars. They per- withstood the seeming ton. It is ultimately about ated with providing City suaded community bigs the gloomy predictions that in- creating equity in all of our services to tax-exempt insti- need for additions to exist- evitably ensue. They are The POST-GAZETTE PILOT agreements. This in- tutions. ing libraries to accommodate beacons of hope despite the newspaper is a paper volves creating standard ex- • If necessary, provide rec- pectations for everything ommendations on legisla- computers. 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PIZZA DOG FIGHT EXTRA Innings Looms Near Common by Sal Giarratani by Sal Giarratani Last year, Fielder hit .276 with 34 homers There’s a dog food fight Lupoli’s business in the 600 Bro Throws Book at McGwire — Brother Says he Injected Slugger and 102 RBIs when Brewers reached the brewing in Downtown Cross- square foot space of the playoffs for the first time since 1982. ing and some are accusing ground level of the Suffolk Mark McGwire’s youngest brother says in Mayor Thomas M. Menino of dorm buildings, a book proposal that he injected the former lobbying hard for a favored The Mayor denies any deal slugger for the Oakland A’s and Cardinals Markakis Signs Up in Baltimore pizza place. making saying, “Sal wants a with steroids. The Orioles signed outfielder Nick Suffolk University is look- Boston location and that’s one Jay McGwire is spreading around a manu- Markakis to a six-year deal worth about ing to rent space at its Tre- of the places we thought script title “the McGwire Family Secret: The $11 million per year. The $66.1 million deal mont St., site to Sal’s Pizza, would be a good spot for his Trust about Steroids, a Slugger and Ultimate is the second largest in franchise history. but some in nearby condo’s restaurant. Redemption.” It ranks just behind the six-year $72 mil- don’t like the pizza plan. John Nucci, Suffolk’s vice- According to the brother, Mark started lion deal for Miguel Tejada. One resident at Tremont president of external affairs using steroids in 1994 and that the brother Don’t you wonder what Orioles greats like on the Common said, “A fast said no deal has been signed actually injected Mark with Deca-Durabolin Brooks Robinson or Jim Palmer would have food takeout joint on our block and no pressure from City Mark McGwire repeatedly has denied us- gotten if they were playing today? will attract undesirables and Hall. ing any illegal performance-enhancing turn into Kenmore Square.” Said Nucci, “We do know drugs before Congress in 2005, he wouldn’t Lugo Stays, Cora Goes Condo owners say they that the worst thing for a even discuss the subject. After more than three seasons, Alex Cora want more upscale shops neighborhood is a vacant Perhaps, a better title for the upcoming has left the Red Sox signing a one-year deal there and believe wants Sal storefront.” book might be, “Brother Dearest!” with the Mets for $2 million. He’ll play the role there he had here off the bench. With Pettitte Back in Yanks Rotation Jed Lowrie getting better and the Sox unable • The Muslim World (Continued from Page 1) Andy Pettitte and the NY Yankees have to unload Julio Lugo, he looked for greener necessary to emphasize was right when he said “I agreed on a one-year, $5.5 million contract infield pastures. that he plans on treating the cannot respect terrorist or- that brings the lefty back to the Big Apple. Muslim world with respect. ganizations that would kill Pettitte can also make an additional Tigers Add a Lyon to Bullpen That has been standard innocent civilians, and we $6.5 million in bonuses based on perfor- The Detroit Tigers have been trying to American policy. I can’t say will hunt them down.” In a mance and on time on the active roster. bolster their bullpen this off-season and that Obama’s interview with similar vein, is it not hard Meanwhile, right hander Zack Greinke recently team president Dave Dombrowski Al-Arabiya was all bad. It to respect governments who and the KC Royals have agreed on a four- announced the signing of right-hander wasn’t. His goal of getting brutalize their populations year, $38 million contract that avoided an Brandon Lyon to a $4.25 million, one-year America’s message across and sponsor those very ter- arbitration hearing. deal. to the Arab and Muslim rorist organizations of which The Tigers needed a closer to replace the world is a good and noble one. Obama speaks? So, yes, the Fielder Comes to Agreement retired Todd Jones, but the team wasn’t George W. Bush shared the Muslim world has generally First baseman Prince Fielder and the Mil- going after either K-Rod or Kerry Wood. goal, but wasn’t particularly been respected by the waukee Brewers reached a reported agree- Lyon saved 26 games in 31 chances for the effective in changing many United States, but a better ment on an $18 million two-year deal sub- Diamondbacks then was replaced by Chad hearts and minds in the question to ask is — do many ject to a physical. Qualls as their closer late last season. Middle East. Obama pos- of the governments in the sesses some unique at- Muslim world merit respect? tributes that make him a Muslim governments (and • Boston New Tobacco Restrictions (Continued from Page 1) better spokesperson for the non-Muslim governments In addition, signs and cal assistance to help busi- in 2004. American cause in that part for that matter) clamoring for other material warning pa- nesses and institutions com- IT’S TIME TO QUIT of the world. Still, Obama respect should remember trons at smoking bars, in- ply with the new rules. Quitting smoking is hard should veer away from his that respect is not a right. It cluding hookah and cigar These changes are de- and smokers often need apologizing for America. has to be earned. To say that bars, of the hazards of smok- signed to protect the health help. The Boston Public There is no reason for us to many of the fear societies ing and secondhand smoke of Boston workers, visitors Health Commission has apologize. The totalitarian that populate the Middle East will be more visible. and residents, especially been working with Boston governments that populate have not earned it is to state Under the new regula- youth. Evidence suggests health centers and hospitals the Middle East, on the other the bloody obvious. tions, the Boston Public that such strategies are ef- to increase access to smok- hand, have much for which Health Commission will not fective in saving lives and ing cessation resources, to apologize — to us and to © 2009 North Star Writers issue any new permits for discouraging new smokers. such as free patches and their own people. During the Group. May not be repub- smoking bars, and existing In recent years, there has counseling. This spring, the Al-Arabiya interview, Obama lished without permission. smoking bars will be allowed been overwhelming evi- BPHC is working with Bos- to operate for an initial dence that strict tobacco ton pharmacists to make • Prints in an Age of Artistry (Continued from Page 7) period of no more than 10 control regulations are effec- smoking cessation re- years. Also, blunt wraps can tive in reducing disease and sources available through tus Richard Wallace, author ticular collection and that no longer be sold in Boston. death. A recent study con- neighborhood pharmacies. of the catalogue raisonne of period of Italian printmak- Many of these measures ducted by the Massachusetts To find out about a smoking Salvatore Rosa’s prints, and ing. His long experience of go into effect Monday, Feb- Department of Public Health cessation program near you, co-author with Sue Welsh teaching and looking hard ruary 9. In some cases, es- and Harvard School of Pub- go to the Tobacco Prevention Reed of the landmark 1989 and reading prints will tablishments will be given lic Health shows that there and Control Program website exhibition catalogue, Italian encourage viewers of this additional time to comply were 16 percent or 577 fewer at bphc.org and click on “Quit Etchers of the Renaissance exhibition to engage actively with the new regulations. In than expected heart attack Smoking Today’’ or call the and Baroque, has intimate with the prints both intel- addition to enforcement, the deaths annually after the program at 617-534-4718. knowledge of both this par- lectually and in all their Commission will be provid- Massachusetts Smoke Free Join our efforts to build a physicality. ing educational and techni- Workplace Law was enacted Smoke-Free Boston. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Tim Flamos, “A Brockton Bull!” A good caught one of Margarito’s punches with his fight by both. I watched the fight, jotted down right hand, and countered right back and hit You have to go back some this season, turned away all a few notes after each round, to eventually Margarito with the same right hand that 31 years to find the last time but one to pick up his 18th watch the fight again. It should have gone he used to block with? This was a masterful it happened. It was a howling victory of the year and the to you Tim. Round 1. A tough first round. performance by Sugar Shane. He knocked winter night, the first night 45th of his career. #2. A cut on the right eye of Ryan Coyne. down a battered Antonio Margarito, in the of the Blizzard of ’78, a storm The first game featured Not by a head butt. Tim Flamos is a Bull of closing seconds of the eight round. The Bell, that would paralyze Boston for Harvard going against the a fighter. He fights like The Bronx Bull, Jake to end the eight round with Margarito mak- more than a week. number 1 ranked team in LaMotta. #3. This fight is still anyones. ing it back to his corner. “Saved by the The nasty weather began America — Boston Univer- #4. A good round, for Tim Flamos. #5. Al- Bell!”. The bell to start the ninth round, and around the dinner hour, just sity. For a while, it looked most like Rocky Marciano. He’s pressing Sugar Shane Mosley jumps all over as the first round of the an- as though the Crimson the fight to Ryan Coyne, forcing him against Margarito. A great display of preparation, nual Beanpot Hockey Tour- hockey team might just pull the ropes, pounding away. Now the decision. Sugar Shane Mosley displayed. The referee nament was getting under off a stunning upset of its A round you lost Tim. Another was close. You wisely jumps in, and stops this one sided way at the old Boston Garden. own, something similar to decisively won the rest of the rounds against battle at 43 seconds of the ninth round. This By the time the evening’s the big victory the Harvard Ryan Coyne. This was a close fight, that I was the largest crowd ever at the Staples action was concluded, thou- hoopsters engineered back in gave to you Tim. Yet the decision goes to Center, Los Angeles. A record crowd of sands would find themselves early January when they Ryan Coyne? My son watching the fight, im- 20,820. Not just for Boxing, but for all events trapped in the building for up toppled Boston College at the mediately jumps up and yelled. “Tim, won performed in their history Who said Box- to three days, sleeping in the Heights. that fight!” Tim I thought you won the fight ing is Dead? Fight Analyst, and commenta- arena’s seats and getting The Beanpot is one of those too. I realize that some look at your age 41 tors Emanuel Stewart, Larry Merchant, their daily nourishment from events where you can throw and say. “Tim, “you’ve had a great career, and Jim Lampley continued their great snack food. out all of the records — it’s let’s give the fight to the younger fighter in work, of presenting this Bob Arum, Top When Northeastern blasted really like a small season his 20s. Give the fight to the younger fighter, Rank;, Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy pro- Boston College 6-1 in the within a season where every- that is trying to make a name for himself.” motions fight opening night of this year’s one starts anew. So when Hoping that he will learn from this experi- February 10th Pugs’ Luncheon, at the Pot, it harkened back to the Harvard came in at 5-11-4 to ence, not get discouraged, and hopefully Florian Hall, Dorchester. Come one come all, result of that wintry night face BU, a powerful team learn to do better. He did learn. He learned to this fabulous time, and meal. A social more than three decades ago. seeking its 20th victory of the he could win, without really winning. Win- event filled with “PUGS”. We also get hon- You see, that’s how long it’s season, many were thinking ning something, that should of gone to an- ored with the presence of World Champion been since BC lost a Beanpot mismatch. But by early in other. That’s not learning to win! Great Tony DeMarco, of the North End, Bos- game by such a one-sided the second period — when That’s,”______.” That practice, only de- ton. Tommy Martini, always gives all a great score. The five-goal margin Harvard had grabbed a 2-0 velops a false sense of unrealistic thinking, time. 13th on ESPN Ray Robinson will fight that the Huskies managed to lead — it became evident as many in our society have. The youngest TBA in New York. You heard me right, Ray put up against the Eagles was that something else was afoot fighter in the tournament, versus the old- Robinson,. He’s a welterweight too. the most since the men from and that a possible upset est fighter in the tournament. A fighter that The 25th, Mickey Finn President has put the Heights were pounded might be in the making. won by factors irrelevant to achieving, to dic- together a great service for all Boxing broth- 12-5 by BU way back on that For the first half of this tate their position in SOCIETY; Win a fight, ers for Ash Wednesday. at the Monsignor snowy night in 1978. This game, things went pretty when you win a fight, and lose a fight when Frank McPharland Memorial Building, at year’s 6-1 win was the widest much according to Hoyle — you lose a fight. Give the fight to the real 34 Chestnut Street, Watertown. A function Northeastern margin of vic- that would be Harvard goalie winner. You succeed, you accomplish, = you for Ring 4 Boston that will be televised, on tory in the tournament since Matt Hoyle — who shut down Gain! You fail you mess up, = you lose! Try Catholic Television. If you will be attending, the Huskies downed Harvard, BU until midway through the again to do it better, the next Time. But please contact Ring 4 President Mickey 5-0, in the consolation game second period. This was one they want it now. So let’s give them their Finn (617-838-0055), or myself. More infor- of the 1991 event. tight game but the Terriers way, when they want it. They’re too scared mation to follow. Thank you. This year the snow — or showed that they could not be to lose. Remember the good old saying, “ If Tonight February 6th Bobby Harris, 4 time what there was of it — held rattled, coming back to forge at first you don’t succeed! Try, try again!” US National Amateur Champion, will be in- off until the daylight hours of in front by a 3-2 count with You achieve accomplishments when you ducted into the prestigious CES, Ring of Tuesday morning — a timing less than two minutes re- learn to get back up, on your own two feet, Honor. During a pause at February Frenzy and amount that did not maining. after adversity. We are too afraid in society Twin Rivers Lincoln Rhode Island, for the threaten to diminish the There will always be memo- to tell the younger, that they need to do more retired Bobby Harris of Worcester and his headlines that always follow rable endings to competitions to win. “That’s what makes real true cham- great, 20-2-1, 13 KO professional record. He the college hockey action that where the clock is involved. pions, is digging down deep inside. Like will be inducted alongside of many other, takes place on Causeway One only need to think back when,” Rocky Marciano on September 23, CES Ring of Honor Pugilist; Rocky Marciano, Street the first two Mondays to the summer Olympics and 1952, KO’d in 13 rounds Jersey Joe Walcott Vinny Paz, Micky Ward, Marlon Starling, in February. Michael Phelps win over to win the title, when Tony DeMarco on Sucra Ray Oliveira, Jose Antonio Rivera, If the score was rare, the Serbia’s Milorad Cavic in the March 5, 1956, in 9 rounds KO’d Wallace Gary Balletto, Demetrius Andrade. ranking of the Huskies com- 100 meter butterfly by one “Bud” Smith, when Paul Pender on April 7, Stephen B. Acunto; Author of Ring Rhyme ing into the contest was even one hundredth of a second. 1962, won in 15 rounds over Terry Downes, & Reason. Writes, analyzing caliber of cur- more unusual. The team Six months later the fate of and when State Auditor Joe DeNucci, de- rant fighters, champions, and future con- from Huntington Avenue en- this Beanpot game would feated Joey Giambra on April 6, 1963 in ten tenders. He states that, Wladimir Klitschko tered the contest against the come down to one shot — a rounds. These best in the world, Dug down and Vitali Klitschko are two Heavyweights defending national champi- whizzer by Harvard’s Alex deep, and /or learned to do it better the at this time, who seem to be in a class of ons from Chestnut Hill ranked Biega that found its way into next time! = A Question to you? When was their own. That the possible big fight payday #3 in America, a credit to the the BU net as time expired the last time someone persevered over for 2009 is a Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd recruiting efforts that fourth- — or to put it more properly you, that could not do as well as you could Mayweather title fight, or Pacquiao versus year head coach Greg Cronin — just after time expired. or did? What did you do? Please Sign in, Ricky Hatton. Stephen Acunto points out has emphasized since taking Viewed in real time from and put the date, and tell us what you did that the mentor directly responsible for over a program that previ- within the arena, it looked here ? ______. Pacquiao’s success is trainer Freddie ously was considered by many as if it might have counted Sugar Shane Mosley, 46-5, 39 KO’s, Roach. He closes his column with the plau- to be the weak link in the — and perhaps it would have Battled with WBA World Welterweight sibility of having a retirement boxing match Beanpot Tournament. — back in the era of non- Champion Antonio Margarito 37-6, 27 between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones To be sure BC started the electronic timing when KO’s, for the title. There are some very tal- (weight permitting), at the Garden, and season ranked first in all the hand-held stopwatches were ented fighters right now. We just saw two of states for both of them to retire after this land but has slumped a bit as the rule. But thanks to video them. Sugar Shane Mosley defeated a very fight. I concur. Great column Stephen the season has progressed. replay and electronic timing, formidable Champion, to win the title. In this Acunto. The Eagles came into Cause- it was clear that the shot was fight, a very classy Sugar Shane Mosley On a Sad Note, The passing of John D. way with a 11-8-4 season a good full second late, if not demonstrated to all, that at the age of 37 he Lynch. a great gentleman, from a great fam- mark, a number 12 ranking a little more. still has it. Staying in close, moving his head ily, passed to that Golden Ring in Heaven and the owners of a dominat- Thus, instead of the game well to avoid the punches and keep opponent Refereed by God. John Lynch, and his brother ing 30-8 record in Beanpot advancing into overtime tied Antonio Margarito unable to get set. Sugar Francis “Pop” Lynch are two great gentle- games against Northeastern. at 4-4 BU escaped with a 4-3 Shane Mosley stood in close, delivering men who regularly attend Pugs Luncheons But for the first time in victory and earned a berth in rapid successions of jabs 2,3,4, and more. at the Florian Hall. Myself, Jimmy Connors, quite a while Northeastern the Monday’s title test against Then he’d go right to the body, then right Iron Mike Pusateri, Tommy Martini, Tony came in with a better mark the Huskies. The Terriers back up to the head, with combinations. Did Petronelli, and Joe Feeney, and other 17-6-2 overall and ready for will be making their 24th ap- you see the fight? What did you think? Sugar Brothers from the Boxing World, respectfully retribution. After a 1-1 tie in pearance in the champion- Shane Mosley demonstrated to all that he honored John Lynch at his services the early going Northeastern ship game in the last 26 still has a lot of fuel left in his tank. Anto- McDonald’s Funeral Home in South scored the go-ahead tally mid- years. nio Margarito seemed to be totally perplexed Weymouth and paid our respects to this great way through the first period This year’s final on Febru- by Mosley, The Classy Boxing Fighting Ma- gentleman, John Lynch, Uncle to Congress- and never looked back. It ary 9 should be a good one — chine! A throwback, to what is referred to man Stephen Lynch. Our prayers are with wasn’t that BC lacked fire- between two top ranked as Old-School. The use of experience as a you and your great family. power. The Eagles got off 46 teams — the Terriers and part of the formula to win. Multiple jabs, Also Tommy Gamble of New Bedford re- shots on the NU goal but Huskies. Northeastern has counters, killing the body for the head to cently passed to that Golden Ring in Heaven, netminder Brad Thiessen, not won a Beanpot title since die, feints, sidestepping, catching and refereed by God. Eulogized at Saunder Fu- who was named both Hockey 1988. This may be the year knocking down punches, bobbing, weaving, neral Home in New Bedford. Tommy Gamble, East Player of the Month and for those on Huntington etc. Remember when Sugar Shane Mosley a well respected boxer was honored by many. Goalie of the month earlier Avenue to celebrate.