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Mayor Thomas M. Menino held his an- New Year nual First Night public safety conference, encouraging people to come to Boston to ring Ice Sculpture by Don Chapelle in the New Year during Boston’s 35th Annual • To drink plenty of warm, non-alcoholic from Pamela Donnaruma First Night celebration. Joined by officials liquids. from the Boston Police Department, Boston • To utilize the MBTA, which will be free and the Staff of the Post-Gazette Fire Department, Emergency Medical after 8 p.m. and will run with additional ser- Services and the MBTA, Mayor Menino vice until 2:00 a.m. reminded revelers to celebrate the holiday New to First Night this year are programs safely and encouraged people to take advan- at the brand new Modern Theatre and Para- tage of public transportation when travel- mount Theatre on Washington Street, per- ing through the city. formances at Symphony Hall, and film pre- “Boston is the best place to welcome in sentations at the Stuart Street Playhouse. the New Year and the First Night celebra- In total there are just over 250 events — tion is one of our city’s greatest traditions, both indoor and outdoor — in this year’s First bringing the people of Boston closer together Night celebration, including the traditional 2011 and celebrating our diverse cultures,” said ice sculptures on the Boston Common, the Mayor Menino. “I strongly encourage every- grand procession through downtown Boston, one to take advantage of all the city has to and the popular FedEx Family Festival at the offer.” Hynes Convention Center. Mayor Menino and city officials have All First Night outdoor events are free, News Briefs worked with the MBTA and the First Night though supported by sales of the First Night by Sal Giarratani organization to ensure that First Night 2011 button, which is the ticket for admission is a safe and fun experience for everyone. to all indoor events. (children under four In addition to an increased presence of pub- receive free admission) and have been lic safety personnel and services, including available at Boston-area Shaws and Star No Lame Ducks or Pork on Order police and EMS, the MBTA will be free after Markets, Store 24’s, Au Bon Pains and The US Congress went into recess as sched- 8 p.m. dozens of other locations throughout the uled on Friday, December 17. There will be no City officials reminded residents: City. People can also buy buttons online at unread, 2,000 page, $1 trillion spending bill to • That families should designate one www.firstnight.org. be voted on in this session as many feared would meeting place and phone number to use in The annual Metro Boston Grand Proces- happen. Thank you US Senator Harry Reid! The case someone is lost — EMS will have a lost sion led by Mayor Menino will begin at $8 billion in porky earmarks also will not hap- child station at the Hynes Convention 5:30 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center pen, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute at Center as well as a medical aid station. and will travel down Boylston Street and end the Kennedy Library will not be getting $8 mil- There will also be a medical aid station at at the corner of Charles and Beacon streets. lion either. Hey, US Senator John Kerry tried the Boston Common. The first of two fireworks shows will then but the meat market on Capitol Hill closed shop. • To expect traffic delays in certain parts begin on Boston Common starting at 7 p.m. This session of Congress can do us no more of the city. to allow for young families to enjoy the First harm. Hopefully, the new Republican-controlled • No public drinking will be tolerated. Night activities. The second show will be House of Representatives occupied by many Tea • Do not drink and drive. over Boston Harbor at midnight. Party Republicans will steer America in the • To dress warmly and in layers, as tem- First Night was started in 1976 by a group right direction. peratures will drop throughout the evening. of local artists who sought an alternative to traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations and Strange Bedfellows Fight has grown from a small arts event into an arts organization that showcases work by Council Vote local, national and international artists. Chuck Turner is back and fighting mad. He Originally drawing crowds of about 25,000 just hired attorney Chester Darling, a commu- people, in recent years First Night has at- nity hero to South Boston residents for going to tracted crowds of over 1 million people, gen- bat for them back nearly 15 years ago when he erating nearly $47 million in revenue for took up Whacko Hurley’s battle over running the businesses in the City of Boston. The First St. Patrick’s Day parade as he saw fit. Darling Night concept now serves as a model for took the case all the way to the US Supreme approximately 200 celebrations worldwide. Court that gave Hurley the right to bar whoever A full schedule of events and details of (Continued on Page 15) the First Night celebration can be found at www.firstnight.org. Chu Ling Academy of Chinese Dance (Photos by Paul Robicheau)

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Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Con- The literary talents of matters with Livia off the He encouraged men of tal- stitution calls for a census of the nation’s population every Augustus were on a par with cuff, he would jot down what ent by listening with cour- 10 years to apportion the House seats among the states. the best Romans of his time. he had said and immedi- tesy and patience to their The 435-member House of Representatives which will At a very early age he di- ately read it back to her. I poetry, speeches and dia- be elected on November 6, 2012 and convene as the 113th rected his intellectual efforts wonder how many husbands logues. He was an excellent Congress in January 2013 will see a shift of 12 seats as towards oratory and liberal of today wish that they had judge of composition and a ten states lose Representatives and eight states gain. studies. Even while engaged acquired that habit? true critic of poetry. The The biggest gains will be in Texas (which gets four more in some of his wars, with all He practiced his elocution Court of Augustus is said Members of Congress) and Florida (gain of two). According of the accompanying prob- constantly and developed a to have become a school to the list on Wikipedia of party affiliation of the governors lems, he is said to have read, very pleasant and character- of culture. He was an enthu- who will be in office in 2011. Both of those states will have written and given recita- istic manner of speech, siastic patron of the arts Republican governors and Republican majorities in both tions every day. Most of his avoiding the noisomeness and friend to great writers State Houses and State Senates. Arizona, Georgia, South short speeches were written of far-fetched words. His like Ovid, Horace, Virgil and Carolina, and Utah, each of which will gain one additional in advance and then recited chief aim was to express his Livy. seat in Congress will also have Republican governors and from memory. He also thought as clearly as pos- Augustus also loved good Republican control of both houses. Nevada picks up one adopted a practice of reading sible. He called Mark Antony architecture and often seat and will have a Republican governor but Democrats in from a prepared manuscript. a madman for writing to be boasted that he had found control of both houses. Only Washington gets an additional This helped him to avoid the admired rather than to be Rome a city of brick but left seat and will have both the executive and legislative danger of forgetting impor- understood. it a city of marble. It was also branches controlled by Democrats. tant facts or wasting time in Augustus used many favor- said that one could not walk The biggest losers are New York and Ohio, which each memorizing long speeches. ite expressions in his daily down the street during this will lose two seats. Eight states each lose one seat: Illinois, He was always very con- conversation, expressions time and not have his shoes Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New cerned about being mis- which he probably originated covered with the character- Jersey, and Pennsylvania. quoted. He used the pre- himself. People who never istic white marble dust. The States gaining or losing seats will need to redraw their pared manuscript when pay their bills were said to reign of Augustus has often district lines. Other states that keep the same number of speaking in the Senate, to “pay on the Greek calends,” been called the “Augustan Representatives may have to redraw their lines also to the people, to his soldiers, or speaking of speed he Age” and became synony- reflect shifts in population within the state. Party control important individuals, and would say “quicker than you mous with great architec- of state legislatures and governors’ offices will largely even to his wife, Livia. With can cook asparagus,” a fool tural, literary and artistic determine whether that re-districting favors Republicans Livia, he always wrote out was called a “dolt,” dark be- advances. Also, the name of or Democrats. According information on the website for the and read from a notebook to came “darkish” and a mad the Roman month “Sextilis” National Conference of State Legislatures, Republicans, in avoid saying too little, too person was a “blockhead.” To was changed to August in his 2011, will hold the governor’s office and majorities in both much, or to avoid being mis- feel badly was to “feel flat” honor. houses of the legislature in 20 states, including, as noted quoted later. At other times and a weak person was a NEXT WEEK: above, in six of the eight states gaining seats. Democrats when discussing important “beet.” The Insatiable Augustus will enjoy such across the board sweeps in just eleven states, including Illinois and Massachusetts, both of which are losing seats. Saint Thomas Becket With number like these, it’s no wonder Republicans are by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari looking forward to November 2012. In the meantime, here’s wishing all the Post-Gazette readers a happy, healthy and Thomas Becket was born Archbishop Theobald died prosperous 2011. in London on December 21, in 1161, and in the course David Trumbull is the chairman of the Boston Ward Three 1118. He was born of Norman of the next year Henry, Republican Committee. Boston’s Ward Three includes the North parents who settled in wanting to exert more influ- End, West End, part of Beacon Hill, downtown, waterfront, England some years previ- ence over the Church de- Chinatown and part of the South End. ously. Although he was born cided to recommend his into humble circumstances chancellor, Thomas as the he was well schooled learn- next Archbishop of Canter- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery ing to read at Merton Abbey bury. Thomas became and then studied in Paris. alarmed over the prospect Traditional Burial Plot About the year 1141 he for he knew what Henry had entered the service of in mind and clearly indi- (for 2) Starting at $1500 Theobald, Archbishop of cated that as archbishop, he Canterbury, and became would oppose him. Cardinal the most trusted of all his Henry of Pisa urged Thomas COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS clerks. Theobald recognized to accept the post as a ser- 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 his abilities and sent him vice to religion, so Thomas Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com for a year to study civil and agreed despite his mis- Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! canon law at Bologna and givings and was ordained a Auxerre. On his return to priest on Saturday in England in 1154, he was or- Whitweek and consecrated LAW OFFICES OF dained deacon and made bishop the next day, Sunday, Archdeacon of Canterbury. June 3, 1162. 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GUEST EDITORIAL MARTINEZ GOTTA GO by Sal Giarratani Left to Right: Professor Maria Gioconda Motta, Chairperson of C.A.S.IT; On Wednesday, December 15, the auditorium at Professor Rosemarie Grasso from the Eliot School; Traci Griffith Walker, Principal at English High School in Jamaica Plain was packed the Eliot School. as hundreds of parents, students, teachers, commu- A few weeks ago, The ian decent have moved out on Italian curriculum. She nity activists and union members packed the place Hynes Convention Center of the red brick multi-family also works closely with her in an all-out effort to block school closings connected hosted thousands of people buildings to the suburbs and colleagues to integrate Ital- to the restructuring proposal of the Boston Public for the three day convention their language followed. But ian into the other content Schools. The crowd kept chanting, “Save Our School” of the American Council on one day in 2007, a new per- areas. For example, when and heckled Superintendant Carol Johnson and the the Teaching of Foreign Lan- spective in the form of an en- first grade is learning the appointed Boston School Committee. At one point guage (ACTFL). The beauti- thusiastic young principal continents and nationalities, according to a news story in the Boston Globe, Claudio ful Italian language was joined the Eliot School and the next week “Maestra” Martinez, a school board member responded to one once again represented by flooded that building with her Grasso talks about “conti- heckler by saying, “When I need a comment from a the non-profit organization love for Italian language and nenti” e “nazionalita,” when white, privileged kid like you, I’ll let you know.” The C.A.S.IT and one of its gems: culture. That same year middle school is studying mayor said that Martinez “misspoke” and “It was the Eliot Elementary School C.A.S.lT Chairman Motta the Romans, “Professoressa” unfortunate, but he was under a lot of pressure.” The in Boston’s North End. and the new principal Tracy Grasso brings in books about Reverend Gregory Groover added, “I think he, for a At the Convention, mem- Griffith teamed up and de- “i romani” and introduces second lost his cool” bers of C.A.S.IT proudly cided that Italian needed to the past tense. Teaching in Did he really just misspeak? Did he really just lose shared highlights of the be reborn in such a neigh- multi-level classes is a chal- his cool? Or under pressure did he just say what he last fifteen years. Maria G. borhood full of Italian flavor. lenge, but Miss Grasso knows really thought of that heckler? Only he knows eh? Motta (Chairman), Adelaide “It was time that this school she can count on C.A.S.IT I believe the Boston School Committee is supposed Guarracino (President), and helped Italian to flourish and the Eliot school team to to be a voice and vote for public school children and Katherine Lopez Natale (Vice again” Mrs. Motta states ev- find appropriate material and their parents. Groover said he did not believe President) praised how the ery time she reflects on the professional development. Martinez’s comments was a reflective of his beliefs. combined support; commit- turnaround. Every student Inside the walls of an old Martinez may be a great community organizer in ment, and dedication of the had the opportunity to take stately brick building, stu- Jamaica Plain and he may have taught the impor- Italian government and Italian and by September dents from age 4 to 14 sing, tance of working with people of diverse backgrounds CASIT has kept alive the 2008, the new journey had play, and talk in the lan- but his comments were unacceptable and he needs Italian language in public begun. guage of culture: Italian. to apologize for making them. schools across New England. Children as young as four Surely even the principal Is there a place on the Boston School Committee And in the hearth of the were also immersed into the Griffith will greet you cor- for someone seemingly making such a racial North End, the Eliot school is foreign language twice a rectly by saying “Buongiorno” comment to someone heckling him? I think not! I proof this success. The story week. The sounds of Italian or “Buonasera,” depending on think Martinez needs to search his soul to see where was told at the ACTFL. rang from each classroom. what time you decide to walk that offensive comment came from and he also needs The North End is one of Those same children are in. The blending of passion to resign from the school committee because his Boston’s colorful neighbor- now in first grade and not for education and words in that school auditorium seem louder than hoods of Boston. On the only can understand all the Italian is the recipe for his supposed diversity in his own Jamaica Plain streets, you can still hear instructions given in Italian, C.A.S.IT’s success in all of its community. people having in depth con- but they are also learning programs across New En- There is no place for him on the Boston School versations about local and how to read and write at the gland. “Yes, it is true. Italian Committee anymore! foreign politics or the latest same speed as a first grader is alive and well in the North soccer match but the area of Italy. In fact, the instruc- End” comments Mrs. Motta has been changing in recent tor, Rosemarie Grasso em- “and we will have it no other years. Many families of Ital- ploys the methodology based way.” City Councilor Sal LaMattina Announces Addition to Staff District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina is Hernandez has worked closely with Latino pleased to announce the newest addition to Americans and various immigrant commu- his staff, Camilo Hernandez, an East Bos- nities, and he hopes to continue promoting ton resident who will be working on constitu- the diversity of District 1. He is trilingual ent services throughout the district. — fluent in English, Spanish and Italian — A native of Colombia, Hernandez has been and he has a degree in business adminis- active in the community, participating and tration from Universidad de la Salle, Bogota, organizing neighborhood programs at a B.S. in management from Cambridge Piers Park Sailing Center, Zumix, Mario College, and a Business English Certificate Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Umana Middle School Academy, as well as from Harvard Extension School. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 sharing his passion for tennis by teach- Hernandez can be reached at Councilor ing the game to children via the Tenacity LaMattina’s office at 617-635-3200 or via The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily program. email at [email protected]. the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. 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Governor Rick Perry of the 2012 GOP presidential economy is not growing fast 2010, unless you extend Starbucks is saying that it Texas has been Governor nomination or even that of enough yet to reduce jobless your taxes beyond April 15, lost grocery market share since taking over mid-term vice president. As he makes growth rate of 9.8%. The 2011. Volume is low this since 2004, as a result of a in January 2001 when the the media rounds with his economy should start to im- week, but it’s the last time 13-year partnership. Kraft’s outgoing governor George W. book, Newsweek believes prove gradually. Retail sales, to take profits or losses for bid to stop the coffee retail Bush was sworn in as presi- “his proposals provide the industrial and production them for the year 2010 and giant from buying its coffee dent. He’s already been in clearest preview to date helped the economy achieve it has an effect on this year’s from another partner or force office 10 years and was just of a Tea Party presidential a 2.5% growth. Spending on taxes, so be diligent. Last it to pay $1.5 billion to end re-elected to his third term. platform.” consumer goods such as re- week NASDAQ was up for the their pact, which Kraft with- He is now the longest run- Perry calls Social Security frigerators and computers fourth week in a row; up 8%. drew, and Kraft refused to ning governor in Texas his- “a Ponzi scheme.” He thinks fell 1% last month. Mean- The S&P500 was up 5%. negotiate further and ended tory. This past November, any Republican on Capitol while, orders for transporta- Charitable gifts are good for their pact. Starbucks thought many Texas Democrats who Hill not working toward tion rose 2.4%, the most now. Any profits can be de- they had reached an agree- had thought he was beatable solutions to our budget prob- since March and triple what ducted against losses for the ment in May, but Kraft with- were proven wrong. They put lems “ought to just go home Wall Street expected. Also, year 2010, so make sure you drew and refused to negoti- up their best candidate in and let somebody come who non-defense products rose balance your profits and ate further. Starbucks nearly two decades in former really is interesting in not 1.9% as business spending losses, as you can’t repeat shares fell 9%. Kraft was flat. Houston Mayor Bill White. spending more dollars that rose 2.6% following October’s 2010. New home sales were The top story this year was However, White was handily we don’t have on programs 1.4% drop. New home sales up 250,000 for the month Cape Wind and its deal with defeated by Perry. that we don’t need.” rose 5.12% in November. with 25,000 new homes sold National Grid, which has 1.3 For all who know me, you Perry keeps insisting he’s Freddie Mac reported a drop over the last year. This was million customers in Mas- know I love Texas, especially not running for the White in interest levels and they near the lows. Jobless sachusetts. State regulators the City of Austin where I House. Personally, I hope he are at the highest level since claims fell 1,300 in the week spent six months reviewing have family to visit. would change his mind. We spring. This news has cut ending December 13, 2010 a proposal contract to allow Texas is my second most haven’t had a straight talk- short a market pickup in up 1,500 versus last year, National Grid to buy half of favorite state behind Massa- ing common sense president home sales. and up 3,000 for the year. Cape Wind at 18.7¢ per KWT chusetts. I love Austin, since Ronald Reagan. He It’s the last chance to do The jobless claims are sta- hour. More than double the which is the bluest city in comes across as a combina- your tax planning for 2010. bilizing at a lower level. price of recent electricity, this Red State, but don’t com- tion of Reagan and another You must settle trades in China’s trade with Africa (Cape Wind’s expensive pare it to Boston. Austin is Texan named Lyndon 2010 for the trade to be tax- jumped 43.5%. China has price). Cape Wind’s expen- liberal by Texas standards Baines Johnson. able. Homes that settle in invested in oil, gas, miner- sive electricity became a but remains to the right of The country needs a 2010 are taxable and you als, real estate and manu- sticky price for many critics. Boston. Who is my favorite new course led by some- can take $3,000 against this facturing infrastructure. They are appealing the U.S. governor? Why, none one not tied to the Beltway. year’s income. Any trades Wall Street is starting this project approval in state and other than Rick Perry, that’s Perry has the experience after 2010 count in next week down in volume and federal courts. who! and know-how necessary to year’s taxes. The tax credit trading and Washington is It’s time to call your He was recently inter- steer America in the right for windows and other tax suing China on rare earth financial advisor or call me viewed by Newsweek Maga- direction. He would push to credits must be paid for in metals that are central to the at 617-261-7777. zine. Shortly after his suc- empower people to live on cessful re-election last their own rather than off the month, Perry released “Fed government. Perry is main- Up!”, a book calling for a stream and has the makings radically limited federal gov- of a great U.S. president. Freeway ernment. He was an early I wouldn’t just vote for this Tea Party Republican but guy, I would campaign to get Says ... has insisted he will not seek him elected too.

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Prediction: predications that may or Promise: The Embassy The Justice Department may not come true in 2011! Suites Hotel will reach out will prosecute Wikileaks! ... Donato Frattaroli ... Prediction: Barack to the East Boston commu- Prediction: Construction in Obama will continue to kiss nity and get involved in com- Central Square will begin! ... up to world powers and throw munity affairs ... Prediction: Prediction: Councilor at- 415 Hanover Street America under the bus ... Spinelli’s will be named best large Chuck Turner will ad- Former President George function hall on the North mit he’s a disgrace ... Pre- Boston, Massachusetts 02113 Bush will finally get ac- Shore and host many digni- diction: Real estate values knowledged by the media as taries from around the globe! will bottom out in 2011, being a much better presi- ... Eastie Awards: The and slowly turn around by 617.367.2353 dent than previously getting Lombardo Family for out- 2012 ... Prediction: General credit for ... 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sold 175 million records worldwide — all before they were thirty. “Jersey Boys” opened at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway to critical ac- claim on November 6, 2005. The “Jersey Boys” National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on Decem- ber 1, 2006, played a record- breaking run in Los Angeles and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. There are five current productions of “Jersey Boys”: New York, London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Paul Pierce, left, and Doc Rivers, right, have their picture Australia and a US National taken with Santa, who cradles one of the children tour. attending the annual Christmas Party with The Celtics The original Broadway cast held at the Skywalk. Tommy Choi, right, Executive Pastry Chef at Top of the recording of “Jersey Boys,” (Photo courtesy of The Boston Celtics) Hub and Assistant Pastry Chef Angela Pettersern show produced by Bob Gaudio, was off some of the cookies they made for the annual recently certified Platinum the show’s theme, “This member countries. WAFA Christmas Party with The Celtics hosted by Top of the by the Recording Industry Glorious Earth.” was founded in 1981 and Hub and held at the Skywalk. Association of America. The “We all know this is a once- moves from country to coun- (Photo by R. J. Donovan) cast recording is now avail- in-a-lifetime event, so WAFA try every three years. able on Rhino Records. USA is working very hard to During its tenure, the host Top of the Hub’s Executive Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, “Jersey Boys”: The Story of create an experience that country organizes an Inter- Pastry Chef Tommy Choi Marquis Daniels, Luke Frankie Valli & The Four not only will delight national national Seminar, stages a and Assistant Pastry Chef Harangody and Doc Rivers, Seasons (Broadway Books) is and international visitors, World Flower Show, con- Angela Pettersern created among others. the official handbook to the but will also fully reflect all venes a General Assembly, personalized holiday/bas- A grand time was enjoyed smash Broadway hit. facets of United States floral produces a book portraying ketball cookies for guests by all! Visit the “Jersey Boys” design and hospitality,” says national floral designs and when Top of the Hub and ……. The Museum of Fine website at www.JerseyBoys Ruth Crocker, President of plans various other educa- the Skywalk Observatory Arts, Boston (MFA), will cel- Info.com for more informa- WAFA USA. “WAFA USA has tional events. recently hosted a Boston ebrate the legacy of Martin tion. Tickets for “Jersey already held a number of Previous WAFA host coun- Celtics holiday party for Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Boys” are currently on extremely successful tries include Belgium, 100 children from Boston January 17, with a “Free sale through Ticketmaster events, and with the World Canada, France, Japan, Medical Center’s Pediatric Open House” from 10 a.m. – 1-800-982-2787, at all Flower Show 2011, we look New Zealand, Pakistan, Hematology Department. 4:45 p.m. Ticketmaster outlets, by vis- forward to crowing our legacy South Africa, and the United The kiddos were trans- The day will be filled iting www.BroadwayAcross as host country for the World Kingdom. In early 2008, the ported to and from the party with special programming America.com/Boston and di- Association of Flower Ar- United States was elected to in grand style, courtesy of and activities for all ages rectly at the box office of rangers.” serve as the host country for Santa’s helpers at Old including two musical per- Boston’s Colonial Theatre, The World Association of WAFA 2008-2011. Town Trolley Tours. Top of formances, short films, art 106 Boylston Street, Boston Flower Arrangers (WAFA) is In order to host WAFA’s the Hub’s staff provided a activities, and spotlight during normal business a not-for-profit, non-partisan first-ever tenure in the kid-friendly menu of sliders, talks in the galleries. hours. organization of floral art so- tater tots, mozzarella sticks, For more information, ……. Looking ahead: Bos- cieties representing 30 (Continued on Page 13) hot dogs and more. call 617-267-9300 or visit ton has been elected host Face painting was handled www.mfa.org. city for the “World Flower by volunteer artists from ……. The return engage- Show” in 2011. This tri- WHERE Magazine; staffers ment of the Tony®, Grammy® annual worldwide event from WEEI-AM brought in a and Olivier Award-winning makes its first-ever appear- giant basketball game for hit musical “Jersey Boys” ance on U.S. soil in Boston, the kids and general frivol- continues through Sunday, at the Seaport World Trade ity came from both the January 30 at Boston’s Center, June 15-19, 2011. Shriner’s Clowns and the Colonial Theatre. “Boston is very happy to be Hearts & Noses Hospital “Jersey Boys” is the story the first-ever American host Clown Troupe. of Frankie Valli and The city for the World Flower In the true spirit of Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Show. Along with thousands Christmas, Santa dropped Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito of beautiful flower arrange- by to pass out special gifts, and Nick Massi, and how a ments, the city of Boston can toys and games courtesy of group of blue-collar boys also expect a terrific eco- Hasbro, Inc. and The Boston “from the wrong side of the nomic impact. We offer a Celtics. tracks” became one of the warm Bostonian welcome to A highlight of the after- biggest American pop music competitors and visitors noon 50 floors above the sensations of all time. They from the 30 member coun- city was a Holiday Sing- wrote their own songs, in- tries,” remarked Boston A-Long with Glen Davis, vented their own sound and Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Celtics player Glen Davis, left, enjoys playing Jenga with Delegates from the 30 some of the children at the annual Christmas Party with countries that comprise The Celtics. the World Association of (Photo courtesy of The Boston Celtics) Mattéo Gallo Flower Arrangers (WAFA) will converge in Boston to cel- ebrate the art of floral o design, enter design compe- o Appraisals titions, and promote conser- Sales & Rentals vation in cooperation with

• JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Page 7 North End Athletic Association’s 40th Annual Christmas Parade Dedicated in Memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta

The Pallotta Family, Angelina, Jim, Carla, Louis, Christine and Kim. Christmas is all about Children ...... and so are the Shriner’s!

Everyone anxiously awaits Santa The 40th Annual North End Athletic Association Christmas Parade was by far the biggest and best yet. Over one hundred residents and friends turned out to greet Santa Claus who landed in his helicopter to the delight of the children. The festivities then turned to the streets as a parade of Disney characters, musical bands, Aleppo Clowns and military entertained the crowd. This parade was even more special as it was dedicated in the memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography)

Blades (Justin Amoroso), Santa with Jordyn Amoroso.

“Ted” Tomasone with Santa and Grandson Sammy Curley.

The Byrne Family meet Santa Mickey and Minnie Marla (Pascucci), Santa, Emerson and Peter meet the crowd Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010

Looking Back at 2010 . . . The year 2010 has brought us many wonderful things … we fondly look back and remem

Massachusetts elects Republican Scott Brown to fill Sen. Ted Consul General of Italy, Boston Liborio Stellino Kennedy’s seat. State Auditor Joe and Educational Director Carlo Cipollone bid DeNucci retires after Lombardo Family hosted the Annual Charity Gala farewell to Boston. 24 years of public to benefit Harborside Community Center this year. service.

Tony Be friend B Della Ch a gala h Mayor Menino cuts the ribbon at the new home of Zumix City of Boston’s Mayor Hotel. Center, East Boston’s non-profit artistic youth center located Menino re-elected to fifth at the former fire house on Sumner Street, East Boston. term. Massport unveils the new Bocce Courts at the Bremen Street Park in East Boston.

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Vincenzo Sirignano, Mayor of Mirabella, San Giuseppe Society of Boston’s North End relocates Eclano, Italy visits Boston Mayor Menino. to their new Chapel on Hanover Street.

Another successful “Taste of the North End” was held.

East Boston Chamber of Commerce World Cup fever hits Boston. elects Neffo Cappuccio as President.

2010 marks the 10 year anniversary of Saint Pio statue in Saint Leonard’s Peace Garden. Boston welcomes Giuseppe Pastorelli the new Consul General of Italy in Boston.

Lou Blasi, Tom and Ellen Zappala launch “The T206 Collection The Players & Their Stories”.

East Boston’s Meridian House is re-named the “Fran Rowan Meridian House” for all her years of dedication. Madeline Stecynski Zumix Director joins Fran Rowan during East Boston’s first Jazz The North End Athletic Association and the Friends of Week. the North End visit Cooperstown, New York. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Page 9 emember those we lost and things we’ve gained. May 2011 bring you much joy and happiness ….

Bay State Freedoms Foundation celebrates th Italy’s Nave San Giusto arrives in Boston at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. 30 year anniversary. Carmen Consoli, Italian Singer, Songwriter, Musi- cian performs at the Regatta Bar in Cambridge.

ony Bennett pays tribute to his iend Boston radio legend Ron ella Chiesa, who was honored at gala held at the Boston Harbor otel. Regina Pizza was declared best Pizza in Boston on the Food Network’s “Food Feuds”. Clerk Magistrate Robert “Ted” Tomasone honored by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Massachusetts Chapter. In Memory of

Food Network’s popular host Guy Fieri goes local as he visits Rino’s Place in East Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Society of Boston Peter Gay, Boston which was featured on his hit show celebrates their 100th Anniversary. Diners, Drive-in’ and Dives. former OSIA Father John Cassese National President

Boston Main Streets honors Dino Manca of Christopher Columbus and Rapino Funeral Home Queen Isabella with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Alec DiZazzo father Post-Gazette writer of Post-Gazette writer Bob DeCristoforo Mary DiZazzo Legendary Hockey player Bobby Orr statue Trumbull unveiled at the TD Garden.

The Eliot School in the North End gained National recognition on the Today Show.

Father Bede Former Revere Mayor George V. Colella Opening ceremony for October Italian Heritage Month was held at the Massachusetts State House.

Todisco Towing was presented with many Dante’s International Conference was held for the first City and State proclamations for their 10 time in Boston and was hosted by the Dante Alighieri year Anniversary in Business and their Father John Pat Rosa Society in Cambridge. generosity to the East Boston Community. Kilmartin Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010

ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo

Buon Anno 2011-Make it a Beautiful Year!!! LEGO: Christy Minstrels and Doc HERO FACTORY RISE Watson); Country and West- “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance” OF THE ROOKIES ern — (Razzy Bailey, Patti Ciao Bella, (DVD) Page, Moe Bandy, Jerry Lee The year is coming to a books you read. Magazine pessimist sees the difficulty Warner Home Video Lewis and Ricky Skaggs); close. And for some acquain- articles and newspaper ar- in every opportunity; an op- Welcome to the Hero Fac- Blues — (B.B. King, Buddy tances as I heard recently it ticles also count as inspira- timist sees the opportunity tory, where the most power- Guy, Pee Wee Crayton, was a “bad” year. How bad tional tools. The wonderful in every difficulty”! How true! ful Heroes are built to serve Jimmy Rushing and Ernie could it have been? I saw NEW friends you met this “The happiest people don’t one function — to save the Andrews; Rhythm & Blues they were still alive and en- year that actually changed necessarily have the best of universe from evil! Under — (Sam Moore, Sheer joying their Mother’s com- your life. Or even an old everything; they just make the command of Alpha Team Delight, Brook Benton, pany. So I decided to write a friend that has re-entered the best of everything they Leader Stormer and pros Scatman Crothers and column that appreciates your life most happily. Write have.” Bulk and Stringer, rookies Mary Wells; Dixieland Jazz beauty in a simple manner. it all down. If there was a So as 2010 comes to a Furno, Breez and Surge — (Woody Herman, Irma The beauty of life!!! road trip or a trip to Paris or close bring all the good battle vicious creatures as Thomas, Della Reese, Teddy I would ordinarily focus on New Hampshire recall the moments with you. Making acid-shooting Corroder, the Buckner and New Orleans all those New Year resolu- moment, the anticipation, resolutions is part of a new dangerous blade-spinning Jazz All-Star Band; Soul — tions we normally struggle Uncle Al’s misplaced suit- start and a new year. No one Rotor and the raging marks- (James Brown, Ben E. King, to keep. All the beauty tips, case in the airport!!!! The says you must make them man Xplode. But these Gladys Knight and The shortcuts for a cleansing funny stories, jokes you or keep them. That is also criminals aren’t working Pips, Percy Sledge and Otis routine and amazing skin heard and even a favorite something to be grateful alone. A corrupt rogue Redding); Gospel — (Mahalia remedies will be saved for comedian should be remem- for “our freedom”. The free- Hero from Stormer’s past is Jackson, The Chambers during the year this time! bered so you will always dom to choose whatever we calling the shots, threaten- Family, Linda Hopkins, Mel Anyway I feel it best to focus remember to laugh again. feel like doing! So give ing to take down the Hero Carter, Andrew Crouch and on the moment of what we Think of a grand meal you thanks for this year and Factory and unleash de- The Winans); and Rock ‘N have accomplished during had, the company and good hope next year will be even struction across the galaxy. Roll — (The Coasters, 2010. Think of your happi- humor. A baby’s birth or a brighter. God bless all for a The Heroes will need all Chubby Checker, Bo Diddley, est moments in 2010 and wedding are “wow “mo- happy and healthy New Year their skills, wits and cour- The Diamonds and Little write them all down. Jot ments! Leave all the 2011!! age to win this, their great- Anthony). Each volume runs down those things that “nasties” behind and focus — Mary N. est challenge ever. (1 hr. approximately 2 hours. made you feel that “Wow” on the good that has come DiZazzo-Trumbull 28 mins.) feeling-there must have out of 2010. Life is not mea- THE FILMS OF been some. Think of the sured with the quantity of Read prior weeks’ “All That TYLER PERRY FAVORITES RITA HAYWORTH restful moments when you breaths you take, but with Zazz” columns at www.mary (Blu-ray-DVD) (5-DVD) might have been relaxing the quantity of moments 4nails.com. 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#1 Vocal Group of the Year.” From 17th to the 21st century, based on The Hub will usher in the New Year John Denver to Puccini, JC, Marcus, texts related to King’s Chapel’s his- with a special evening-long celebra- and John bring their unique blend of tory Works by William Billings, tion on Friday, December 31. Top of Country, Gospel, Classical, and Broad- Heinrich Christense, David Carney, the Hub is located on the 52nd floor NOW way to the stage with breathtaking James Woodman & Carson Cooman. of The Prudential Building in the vocals, humor, and cowboy charm. For more information call 617-227- heart of Boston’s Back Bay. The PLAYING Three incredible voices of classically 2155 or visit online www.kings- festivities will begin with a Welcome trained tenors: JC - who is the ever chapel.org. Cocktail Reception at 7:30 p.m. romantic tenor with his interpreta- followed by a Six Course Prix-Fixe tions of classic Neapolitan love songs, LONGWOOD SYMPHONY Dinner at 8:30 p.m. The evening will UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN MARCUS - who brings a contempo- ORCHESTRA’S SEASON be capped with a sparkling Cham- rary feel into the group and JOHN - New England Conservatory’s pagne Toast at Midnight accompanied who is simply...THE TENOR! From well Jordan Hall by a view of the city’s fireworks display loved arias, to songs of the unex- 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA (weather permitting). Live jazz enter- pected, The Texas Tenors bring to the IMAGERY & INSPIRATION: tainment for dancing will be provided stage one genre of music they all grew KECHLEY & VAUGHAN WILLIAMS throughout the evening by The Bob up with; country. Tickets may be pur- - March 19, 2011 at 8:00pm. Join Mae- Nieske Group featuring Phil chased in person at the Lowell Me- stro Jonathan McPhee and Longwood Grenadier and popular vocalist Maggie morial Auditorium Box Office, by call- Symphony Orchestra for this Boston Galloway. The event is a 21+ and ing 978 454-2299 or online at http:// premiere by David Kechley and reservations are a must. Call directly tickets.lowellauditorium.com. Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 2 at 617-536-1775. Seating is limited. in an evening of Imagery and Inspira- THE WILBUR tion. What inspires the composer’s MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA vision? What sparks the listener’s 1 Science Park, Cambridge, MA THIRD EYE BLIND - Friday De- imagination? In David Kechley’s Wake- REPTILES: THE BEAUTIFUL cember 31, 2010 9:00PM . Since 1997, ful Visions/Moonless Dreams (2009), AND THE DEADLY – Now through San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind have Kechley found inspiration in four January 4, 2011. Experience the recorded three best-selling albums pieces of literature: the Bible, Japa- wonders of the reptile world as and assembled one career retrospec- nese haiku, Shakespeare and Proust. you come eyeball to eyeball with tive. 3EB will release “Ursa Major,” Ralph Vaughan Williams was in- twenty of the most amazing species their first studio collection in five trigued by the sights and sounds of of living reptiles from around the years, in autumn 2009. Led by his beloved city, from its Hansom cabs world. Touch a live snake; “milk” Stephan Jenkins, 3EB won wide suc- to the chimes of Westminster Cathe- venom from a model rattlesnake; open cess during a tumultuous group of dral, and depicts these in his London and close the jaws of a deadly Gaboon years when the major-label recording Symphony. For further information Viper; guess the length of giant industry was finally losing its grip on please visit longwoodssymphony.org snakes; and listen to the grunts, an enterprise that for decades it had or call 617-667-1527. hisses and bellows of crocodiles. Learn LOUIS PRIMA, JR. brings his famous father’s music to dominated with steely efficiency. all about these animals, their native Nothing could have made 3EB hap- BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL habitats, and their place in the ani- life, with an energetic performance and the unique, first pier! 3EB, however, have experienced 161 First Street, Suite 202, mal kingdom. This exhibit will reveal hand perspective of being the son of a music legend. It is no comparable loss. Instead, they Cambridge, MA the truth behind common myths and an exciting stage show, in which you will fall in love all have gained artistic clarification — SYMPHONIE DES DRAGONS - leave you with a new appreciation for Friday, January 14, 2011 at 8pm. One over again with the amazing music, as well as discover and, surprisingly, a fan base larger these misunderstood creatures. More than ever. of the world’s finest Baroque oboists, info at mos.org. some gems that you may not have heard before. For more LYLE LOVETT and JOHN HIATT Gonzalo X. Ruiz brings his new ten- information check out Music Section for more details. - Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 7:00pm member ensemble Symphonie des John Hiatt with fellow singer- Dragons to Boston for their world consequences of his crazed violence songwriter extrodinare Lyle Lovett. début. Join this exceptional assort- ARTS and with the trauma of war. A poi- The legendary troubadors will play ment of oboes, recorders, and bas- THEATER gnant examination of how combat af- acoustic, on stage together, display- soons, plus harpsichord, as they ex- THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM fects the mind of a soldier, Sophocles’ ing their uncompromising versitility plore beautiful and varied music by 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA tragedy speaks directly to our times. A THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY alternating songs. “Lovett’s grace and Lully, Philidor, Purcell, Handel, and THE EMPEROR’S PRIVATE world premiere translation of this clas- OF BOSTON controlled demanor contrasted beau- Marais, and trace the development of PARADISE: TREASURES FROM sic work, under the direction of Obie 140 Claredon St., Boston, MA tifully with Hiatt’s darker hues the oboe band from the Court at THE FORBIDDEN CITY - Now Award-winning director and Artistic MY NAME IS ASHER LEV – and louder tone” The Patriot-News Versailles to the stages of London. through January 9, 2011. Never Director of Soho Rep, Sarah Benson. February 11 – March 12, 2011. My said of the two performing on the same IL GIARDINO ARMONICO - Sat- before seen by the public, the con- By Sophocles, in a new translation by Name is Asher Lev follows the jour- bill. “…it was simply two masters urday, February 19, 2011 at 8pm. tents of an Emperor’s private retreat Charles Connaghan, directed by Sa- ney of a controversial young Jewish at work sharing the spotlight Founded in Milan in 1985, the leg- deep within the Forbidden City rah Benson. painter torn between his Hasidic up- and showing all the craft and skill endary ensemble Il Giardino Armonico will be revealed for the first time. PROMETHEUS BOUND – March bringing and his desire to paint. His that have made them stars.” To celebrates its 25th anniversary sea- An 18th-century compound in a 2011. An outcry against tyranny, the artistic gift threatens to estrange him purchase tickets log on to son by making its début with the hidden quadrant of the immense from his sheltered religious commu- bold new musical Prometheus Bound www.thewilburtheatre.com or call Boston Early Music Festival. Ac- imperial complex, the Qianlong nity in postwar Brooklyn and the par- illustrates one man’s struggle against Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. claimed around the globe for their Garden (also known as the Tranquil- ents he loves. While his mother is the brute force of a ruthless dictator. HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL - performances and recordings, these ity and Longevity Palace Garden), is torn between her son and her hus- Written by Tony Award and Grammy Thursday, February 17, 2011 at eight extraordinary musicians will part of a decade-long, multimillion- band, Asher must choose between Award-winning lyricist and playwright 7:30PM. For more than fifty years, bring their talents to an evening of dollar conservation initiative under- his art and his faith. For more infor- Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) with Herb Alpert has come to mean sonatas and concerti by Venetian taken by the World Monuments mation please visit www.lyricstage.com music composed by System of a Down many things to many people. To Baroque masters. For tickets call 617- Fund in partnership with the Palace or call 617-585-5678. lead singer and Grammy Award-win- generations of music fans, Alpert is 661-1812 or visit www.bemf.org. Museum, Beijing. The Emperor’s ning composer Serj Tankian, this bold the dark-haired, trumpet-playing Private Paradise: Treasures from the CITI PERFORMING ARTS new musical is inspired by Aeschylus’s songmaker whose name instantly Forbidden City. Ninety objects of CENTER WANG THEATER ancient Greek tragedy about the suf- brings to mind memorable songs like ceremony and — murals, paintings, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA fering of Western civilization’s first pris- “The Lonely Bull,” “A Taste of Honey,” Special Events wall coverings, furniture, architectural SHEN YUN - Friday, February 11, oner of conscience. A.R.T. Artistic Di- and “Rise.” These are but a few of elements, jades and cloisonné — 2011 - 7:30pm, Saturday, Febru- rector Diane Paulus stages this world the tunes Alpert recorded either as NEW YEAR’S EVE - unveil the private realm of the ary 12, 2011 - 2:00pm , Saturday, premiere production in OBERON, im- leader of the legendary Tijuana AT TOP OF THE HUB Qianlong Emperor. A connoisseur, February 12, 2011 - 7:30pm, Sunday, mersing the audience in an environ- Brass. You may purchase tickets by 800 Boylston Street scholar and devout Buddhist, he February 13, 2011 - 2:00pm. This is ment that has the Dionysian energy calling 1-800-745-3000 or log onto Prudential Building, Boston created a luxurious garden compound an authentic, high end Chinese clas- and rebelliousness of a rock concert. www.thewilbur.com. WITH DINNER, DANCING AND to serve throughout his retirement as sic show. Rediscover the beauty of Text and lyrics by Steven Sater (from PANORAMIC VIEWS OF BOSTON - a secluded place of contemplation, Chinese traditional culture with the play by Aeschylus), music com- HOUSE OF BLUES New Year’s Eve. With the city’s sky- repose and entertainment. For more SHEN YUN Performing Arts’ Chinese posed by Serj Tankian, directed by 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston line glittering in the distance, Top Of info call visit www.pem.org. Spectacular. A culture 5,000 years in Diane Paulus. LOUIS PRIMA, JR. AND THE the making comes to life on stage DEATH AND THE POWERS – WITNESSES FEATURING SARAH through nearly 20 classical Chinese March 2011. When the eccentric pa- SPIEGEL - Monday, January 10, 2011 dances, songs, and drama based triarch Simon Powers downloads him- at 8PM. JUMP JIVE AN' WAIL! Com- ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS on ancient legends, heroic stories self into The System, his entire house memorating the 100th birthday of and courageous tales. A collabora- comes to life around his family and LOUIS PRIMA! Carrying on the legacy tion of more than 80 classically friends. A groundbreaking new produc- of his father, who was known as the ITALIAN RADIO sul General of Italy, Boston for this trained dancers, choreographers, tion developed by the MIT Media Lab original “King of Swing”, LOUIS PRIMA, “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to fantastic performance featuring the musicians, and vocalists. New York- in partnership with the A.R.T., Death JR. brings his famous father's music 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. based SHEN YUN Performing Arts and the Powers explores what we to life, with an energetic performance Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Thanks to this exciting collaboration, presents the best of China’s culture leave behind for the world and our and the unique, first hand perspec- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca the Boston Youth Symphony Orches- like you’ve never experienced before. loved ones, using specially designed tive of being the son of a music leg- every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM tras (BYSO) has set aside 100 priority With magnificent costumes, breath- technology and an expressively ani- end. It is an exciting stage show, in www.1110wccmam.com. seating tickets for the Italian Com- taking backdrops, and masterful mu- mated stage, including a chorus of ro- which you will fall in love all over “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM munity. Tickets can be purchased sic performed by a fabulous live bots and a musical chandelier. again with the amazing music, as well with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM through the BYSO Box Office. For any orchestra, this show is a feast for Machover, called “America’s most as discover some gems that you may www.1460WXBR.com. additional questions please contact your body and soul. For information wired composer” by the L.A. Times, not have heard before. Benefiting “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco BYSO Ticket Hotline before Decem- call 1-800-954-4606 or log onto distinctively blends technological and Boston Police Athletic League, Na- Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM ber 16th at 617-353-5353. www.shenyunperformingarts.org. artistic finesse to create a score that tional Italian American Foundation or online www.djrocco.com. is passionately inventive, yet filled with and International House of Blues “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every APPIAN CLUB OF STONEHAM AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER arching melodic lines. Death and the Foundation.For tickets, log onto Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio 10 Magnolia Terrace Stoneham, MA 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA Powers, which receives its world pre- www.hob.com/boston or stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN ADULT ITALIAN CLASSES R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE miere in Monaco in the fall of 2010, is www.livenation.com. You may also 1470 AM. ITALIAN CLASSES - January begin HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE supported by Futurum Association purchase tickets at the Orpheum “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” date for adults will be offered by UNIVERSE – January 2011. Journey (Monaco), and will be presented in col- Theater Box Office, One Hamilton 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on the Appian Club of Stoneham. This through the universe on Spaceship laboration with Chicago Opera The- Place, Boston 617-482-0106. WSRO 650 AM in Framingham beginners course will teach the Earth with the Leonardo da Vinci of ater, in association with Opera Bos- GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIA- and online at www.wsro.com. basics of the Italian language. Instruc- the twentieth century as your guide. ton. Composed by Tod Machover, li- MENT/FUNKADELIC - February 18, “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday tor is Tiffany Bistocchi, a graduate of Futurist, environmentalist, and geo- bretto by poet-laureate Robert Pinsky 2011. The funkmaster himself is back mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA desic dome designer Bucky Fuller from a story by Robert Pinsky and in action. George Clinton continues evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. (2003) with a major in Italian and a takes us on an adventure through Randy Weiner, directed by Diane to entertain with his soul and funk www.dongiovannishow.com. Master’s in Italian from Middlebury his life and times—from his child- Paulus. For more information please style with hits like “Flashlight”, “One College in Middlebury, Vermont (2006). hood in Massachusetts, to his meet- call 617-547-8300. Nation Under a Groove” and “Atomic RISTORANTE VENEZIA She has lived in Italy for three ing with Albert Einstein, to his break- Dog” Don’t miss out on this fantastic 20 Ericson Street, Boston years and has traveled the country through moments of invention. A vi- performance. For tickets log onto FESTA DEL TRICOLORE - Janu- extensively. Classes will be con- sionary who anticipated many of the MUSIC www.ticketmaster.com ary 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Join the Con- ducted on Tuesday evenings and run challenges the world faces today, sul General in celebration for the for eight weeks, beginning on Janu- Fuller shows us how to save human- LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM KING’S CHAPEL 150th anniversary of Italy. For more ary 11th from 6 - 7:30 pm. Class size is ity and the planet by doing more with 50 East Merrimack Street, CORNER OF TREMONT & information please call 781-862-1633. small and informal and the experi- less. Written and directed by D.W. Lowell, MA SCHOOL STREETS, DOWNTOWN ence will be enjoyable. Please join Jacobs from the life, work and writ- THE TEXAS TENORS –Thursday, BOSTON SANDERS THEATER, HARVARD us. For registration and further ings of R. Buckminster Fuller. January 6, 2011. Over 100 million KING’S CHAPEL CHOIR & SOLO- UNIVERSITY details, please contact coordinator AJAX – February 2011. As the great people from around the world tuned ISTS: “OUR HISTORY, OUR FU- Cambridge, MA John Nocella at 781-438-5687, warrior Ajax recovers from a bout of in to America’s Got Talent last fall to TURE,” - January 23 in Boston at VERDI’S MACBETH - January 16, or you may email John at madness, he struggles to live with the see The Texas Tenors become “2009’s 5PM. A cappella choral music from the 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Please join the Con- [email protected]. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Wow! New Year’s Eve! Like we have said Moron! COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED before, many a man who celebrates the The Church BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE arrival of the new year should celebrate of England in Tomato Sauce instead the survival of the old. last week Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, “New suspended a TRIPE: 1/4 cup olive oil Year’s resolutions should be taken with a bishop for 4 to 5 pounds beef honeycomb 3 small dried sprigs bay leaf grain of salt — and two aspirins.” saying he thought Prince William’s upcom- tripe 1 tablespoon basil flakes Time for some healthy advice. It is now ing marriage to Kate Middleton would end 2 small onions 1/4 cup red wine said that a daily cup of coffee does more than in divorce. “As with most shallow celebri- 5 small dried sprigs bay leaf Light sprinkle red pepper perk you up — it wards off heart disease. ties, they will be set up to fail by the gutter TOMATO SAUCE: flakes (optional) While stiffness in blood vessels boosts the press,” Peter Broadbent, the Bishop of 14 ounces crushed tomatoes Salt and pepper risk of heart attacks, scientists found coffee Willesden, wrote on his Facebook page. “I 1 medium onion chopped increases arterial flexibility. Test subjects give the marriage seven years.” After his SAUCE: aged from 65 to 100 years old who drank two comments were denounced in the British In an eight-quart pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. cups of coffee a day had arteries similar to press, Broadbent apologized, but the church Add chopped onion, bay leaf and basil. Simmer slowly, care- those in much younger people, according to asked him to withdraw from public minis- ful not to burn onion. When onion is opaque, add crushed a study at Greece’s University of Athens. try until further notice. “I was appalled,” said tomatoes and eight ounces of water. Stir thoroughly and The arteries were more elastic than those Broadbent’s boss Richard Chartres, the cover. Simmer sauce over low/medium heat for about half who drank little or no coffee. Bishop of London. “In common with most of an hour before adding any tripe. * More healthy advice! We are told a new the country, I share the joy which the news study found daily doses of Vitamin B slashes of the engagement has brought.” TRIPE: brain shrinkage in seniors suffering minor Nancy Pelosi, recently chosen by House Using an eight-quart pot halfway with cold water. Add memory loss by half — and may hold off the Democrats to remain their leader in the peeled whole onions and five small sprigs of bay leaf to pot. onset of dementia. “This is a very dramatic next Congress, is the most unpopular active Place on burner to boil. When water boils carefully place and striking result,” says research co-leader politician in the U.S., according to polls. For- washed tripe into the water. Cover and boil moderately for David Smith of the pharmacology depart- get the polls! Pelosi is still an inspiring about one hour. (One hour is satisfactory for the first boil of ment at England’s Oxford University. “It is leader! four to five pounds of tripe). Check frequently. Covered pot our hope that this simple and safe treat- So which cities have the highest violent- tends to boil over easily. When tripe is tender but not fully ment will delay development of Alzheimer’s crime rates? St. Louis had the highest vio- cooked, drain from pot. Add cold water to that pot and place in many people who suffer from mild lent-crime rate last year, supplanting tripe into water. memory problems.” Camden, N.J., as the most dangerous U.S. Drain a portion from the cold water and place on a cut- Music to seniors’ ears — falls and spills city. Camden was second, followed by ting board. Cut tripe portion into long three-inch strips with can be reduced with music-based exercise Detroit, Flint, Michigan, and Oakland, sharp knife or scissors. Then cut each three-inch strip that leads to improved balance and gait, California. diagonally into half-inch-wide portions. Place all cut tripe according to Swiss researchers. For one The poverty rate in the U.S rose to 14.3 into separate bowl. After all tripe is cut, run under cold year, investigators followed 134 older adults percent last year, the highest level in more water, drain, and set aside. at high risk for falls. Half participated in a than 50 years. Black household incomes fell *When tomato sauce has cooked about half an hour, add weekly music exercise group, walking in an average of 4.4 percent, almost three cut-up tripe, salt and a few red pepper flakes (optional). Stir time to piano music and responding to the times the drop in white household incomes. thoroughly. Cover pot and simmer tripe for one hour or until changes in rhythm. The other half did their The only advantage of being poor is that it it is tender. (Approx. time - an additional hour). Then add normal exercises. Results showed that doesn’t take much to improve your situa- red wine, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional), stir and those in the music group had half as many tion. And remember, you have no reason to simmer for one minute before removing from burner. falls as those who exercised without music. be ashamed of your poverty if you acquired The tripe and sauce mixture can be reheated before So what else is new? Veggies can extend it honestly. serving. your life! Vegetables contain a super- Some healthy advice! If you want to eat Serves five. antioxidant that can help beat killer healthy and maintain your weight, use cash NOTE: My introduction to tripe was in l950 when I began diseases. Alpha-carotene is chemically instead of credit or debit cards to pay for preparing this for our Somerville luncheonette customers. I had similar to beta-carotene but may be more groceries. University professors examined learned the recipe from watching my mother-in-law, Mary effective at protecting cells in the brain, purchases made by 1,000 households at a Sinopoli prepare this meal at home. At that time she had to liver and skin. So eat your veggies! grocery store during a six-month period. scrape and clean the tripe before boiling it. Today the Tripe is Huh? The newest danger to fertility is Those paying with credit/debit cards impul- made available already cleaned. This eliminates some of the laptop computers! Researchers found men sively purchased more junk foods, but pay- unpleasant odor and work. working with a laptop on their knees over- ing with cash decreased these impulsive Often times I prepare a double recipe of tripe with tomato heat their testicles enough to damage purchases. “When you are paying with a sauce and enjoy sharing it with family and friends. sperm production. “Within 10 or 15 minutes, (credit card), you don’t feel the pain of their scrotal temperature is already above payment, but when cash goes out of your Vita can be reached at [email protected] what we consider safe,” notes urologist wallet immediately, you feel the pain,” says and study head Dr. Yefim Sheynkin of the Cornell University’s Dr. Manoj Thomas. State University of New York at Stony Brook. Be aware, stressful jobs can increase a — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — While an increase of just 1.8 degrees will woman’s heart attack risk, warns a new THE hurt sperm, men using a laptop for an hour Harvard study. After analyzing data on more showed a 4.5-degree increase. than 17,000 females, researchers concluded Some fascinating facts! In ancient Rome that women whose jobs required them to Johnny Christy it was considered a sign of leadership to be work “very hard” or “very fast” and with born with a hooked nose. Until the time of little decision-making had nearly double the Caesars, all Romans were vegetarians. the chance of suffering a heart attack. Orchestra Ancient Romans always entered the home Dr. Michelle Albert, cardiologist and lead of a friend on their right foot — the left side author, recommends responding to stress of the body was thought to portend evil. The by increasing exercise, trying not to bring MUSIC FOR ALL Latin word for “left” is sinister — thus our home work and having a good network of OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 English word “sinister” for anything threaten- friends. ing or malevolent. And the level and the claw Time to do some show business reminisc- hammer, found in every modern carpenter’s ing with the stately noted musicologist 1st Generation tool chest, were invented by the ancient Albert Natale. In his youth, George Jessel Romans. was a bat boy for the N.Y. Giants baseball Italian-American So where did the idea of Christmas tree club. Singer Russ Columbo, in addition to ornaments originate? It dates back to the rivaling Bing Crosby in the 1930s, played Vita Orlando Sinopoli time of the Romans. During the violin for the Gus Arnheim band. The late Shares with us Saturnalisa, which coincided roughly with NBC news anchor Chet Huntley played a our Christmas holiday, the Romans hung radio sports announcer in the 1952 movie a delightful recollection little masks of Bacchus on pine trees. Vergil “The Pride of St. Louis.” Dick Clark’s wife of her memories as a child refers to these dangling ornaments as gave singer Ernest Evans his stage name, oscilla, and describes how during the Chubby Checker. It was a tongue-in-cheek growing up in December season evergreens were laden derivative of Fats Domino. Before turning Boston’s “Little Italy” with them. to show business and song writing, Hoagy A 3-year-old British boy was trying out his Carmichael was an attorney. Jo Stafford and a collection of grandfather’s metal detector when he found and The Pied Pipers joined the Tommy Italian family recipes a 500-year-old gold pendant worth $4 mil- Dorsey band just two weeks before Frank from the homeland. lion. James Hyatt says he took the metal Sinatra in December of 1939. Many of Duke detector out to a field, turned it on, and “it Ellington’s compositions were retained in went beep, beep, beep.” He and his father his head, until forced by his publisher to put Great as Gifts started digging and unearthed a pendant them on paper. And Jacqueline Bouvier FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM engraved with the image of the Virgin Mary, Kennedy Onassis’ high school yearbook lists and in local bookstores — ask for dating from the Middle Ages. Experts from her favorite song as “Lime House Blues.” Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN the British Museum say the religious relic Her ambition was “not to be a housewife.” Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN may have belonged to the royal family. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 6)

and a couple of rumbas and a new craze, the cha cha cha. At some point, we would get a request for Italian mu- sic and Ray was prepared with a medley of favorites that were mostly Italian- Performing the “Jersey Boys” hit song “Sherry” are, left American. to right, Quinn VanAntwerp, Matt Bailey, Joseph Leo This was back in the day Bwarie and Steve Gouveia. (Photo by Joan Marcus) before bass players were am- plified and I had to slam United States, the members member countries, and pro- away at the gut strings on of The Garden Club of motes the care and conser- my bass to set the heart beat America and the National vation of natural resources for a ten piece band. A few Garden Clubs, Inc. agreed in and the environment. years later, I switched to 2006 to collaborate as the For more information, visit steel strings (which have a non-profit entity WAFA USA. www.wafausa.org. better sound than cat gut) The mission of WAFA Peace, Health and Happi- and bought an amplifier to USA, which has a combined ness in 2011! aid in the volume I needed. membership of more than (Be sure to visit Hilda The Johnny Christy Trio playing on New Year’s Eve 1980. It made things easier on my 225,000 enthusiasts, is Morrill’s gardening Web site, Left to Right: Payson Greene, drums; Eddie Jackson, fingers, but this was back in threefold: education, the pro- www.bostongardens.com. piano and Johnny Christy (John Christoforo) bass guitar. the day before all of this was motion of floral art, and con- In addition to events covered available, and as I said, I had servation. This remarkable and reported by the columnist, New Year’s Eve had always Uncle Nick was to lead one to slam away to get the vol- organization promotes the “The Socially Set” is compiled been a bit different in the of them, and Dad another. As ume I wanted. exchange of information con- from various other sources Contini and Christoforo a result, I was to take Dad’s Even though I was the kid cerning floral art and allied such as news and press re- households back in the day. place playing bass with Ray’s in the band, I held my own. interests, reinforces the leases, PRNewswire services, Babbononno, two of my first band. Ray was booked to The only problem was that I bonds between the various etc.) uncles, Nick and Paul, and the play for the East Boston wasn’t used to working with my father were musicians. Sons of Italy which was lo- such a large band and to • Saint Thomas Becket (Continued from Page 2) When I became of age, I cated on Trenton Street, maintain the necessary vol- archbishop and well aware of courts and the extent of joined the family business near the corner of Marion ume, it was taking its toll on the struggles he saw before Papal authority in England. and became the 3rd genera- in the Eagle Hill Section of my finger tips. I started to him Thomas gave himself to Becket rejected the docu- tion to play an instrument or East Boston. This was just develop blisters. Of course, vigils, fasting, ascetic disci- ment and was charged with two in my family. Babbo- around the corner from anticipating this problem, I plines and constant prayer. treason; he fled from En- nonno played guitar in Ital- where we lived on Eutaw was ready with Band Aides He had always practiced aus- gland on October 13, 1164 ian dance bands and timpani Street, and not yet having and a roll of adhesive tape. I terities but now he became and went to France where he in marching and concert my own car wasn’t a prob- began using both by 11:30. more dedicated to a life of sought sanctuary. bands, like the Roma Band. lem. I could walk to work Well, midnight rolled around prayer. Before the end of the Becket was able to return My uncles played sax, clari- with my bass violin tucked and we played the traditional year 1162 contrary to the to England on December 1, net and flute, and Dad played under my arm and be there songs to welcome in the New king’s wish, he resigned the 1170, but trouble almost im- bass violin, Sousaphone and within five minutes. Year. Just before 12:30, Ray chancellorship, a decision mediately occurred placing tuba (bass with the dance Babbononno supervised announced last call for the that would eventually lead him once again in conflict bands), and later, bass gui- when I dressed for work. By bar and told the party goers him into open conflict with with the King. In a fit of pas- tar. I started out playing bass this point in his life, he was that we were going to play the king. sion Henry let slip some un- violin and added the bass retired from both music and our last set. King Henry wanted to ex- guarded words which set in guitar in the 1960s. New his daytime job, but knew Someone walked to the ert his influence on the motion the tragedy that oc- Year’s Eve for us was not a what nuances were neces- stage, spoke to Ray who nod- Church and strike at its in- curred on December 29, time to celebrate, but a time sary for a properly attired ded to the man and, as we dependence and in that re- 1170, when four knights to entertain. musician. He made sure my finished our last tune, were gard had drafted the Consti- entered Canterbury Cathe- A saxophone student of tux pants were properly told that we were going a half tutions of Clarendon. The dral and murdered Thomas Uncle Paul’s, named Ray creased, my jacket was with- hour overtime. The man Constitutions were com- at the foot of the altar. Saint DiGiovanni, put a dance out a wrinkle, my formal who hired the band and Ray posed of 16 articles and rep- Thomas Becket was canon- band together which became shirt starched with each had just agreed on a price for resent an attempt to restrict ized as a martyr in 1173; his rather popular in the years pleat falling in place without us to continue. The musi- ecclesiastical privileges and feast day is celebrated on after WWII, especially due to a problem, my bow tie tied cians were happy about this curb the power of the Church December 29. their constant appearance correctly and my formal except a young bass player. at the Oceanview Ballroom shoes reflecting upward. I looked under my bandaged which was located at the After passing inspection, I fingers and saw only blood beginning of Revere Beach. headed out to play my first blisters and then realized Of course, my uncles were New Year’s Eve dance. how much my fingers hurt. in the sax section and Dad We were to start at 8:30 I continued playing even was the bass player and and I arrived at 8:00 to set though blood began running behind the scenes, Ray’s up and look over the music. down a couple of strings due partner. The band was called Ray Digg had a great library to a blister or two breaking. Ray Digg and his Orchestra of music and I wanted to I had no alternative, I just and, as I said, they were make sure I could handle smiled in pain and played. quite popular back in the day. the bass parts. All the other At 1:00 am, Ray told us we You may ask why there musicians arrived at around were going to play another was a name change. Years 8:00 pm to setup and we con- half hour overtime. And so, ago, people with ethnic versed while setting up as I we played on. At about 1:15, sounding names found it had known most of them I thought I had had it, but AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING easier to “make it in since I was a child. I actu- couldn’t give in. If I did, it Constitution Cooperative Apartments, where residents America” with more Anglo ally grew up in the business would be an admission of have a voice in the management of their building, is sounding names. Raymond accompanying Dad to the defeat and prove I wasn’t currently accepting applications for studio and one DiGiovanni became Ray union every Monday which ready to play at that level. bedroom apartments. Digg, a bandleader Uncle was the day most of the ac- Just then the cavalry Nick and I worked for. tive musicians congregated arrived to save the day, Dad Located in the heart of City Square in Charlestown, this George Swartz, became to meet with the contractors walked in the door. His job active senior housing co-op is within walking distance to George Graham. My uncles and band leaders to secure had ended on time and when shopping, banks, churches and is on an MBTA bus line. shortened Contini to Conti future work. he saw my fingers all ban- and Dad became Johnny Ray gave the downbeat at daged, without saying any- Rent is based on 30% of income (income limits apply) to Christie. As I said, it was exactly 8:30. There were a thing he walked on the stage, qualified seniors 62 and older and to younger persons who easier back then with a few people there and they winked at me and without are mobility impaired requiring the special design features more American sounding kept coming in as time went skipping a beat took over to of accessible units. name. When I came into on. This was a dinner dance finish the half hour playing Call 1-800-225-3151 for leasing information. my own, I became Johnny and we were booked until bass. I was saved. All this Christy Jr., changing 12:30. We played various happened 52 years ago and Christie to Christy. types of music, starting with that entire generation of EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY It was the tail end of 1958. fox trots and then heading to musicians is long gone. The I had just become a profes- the jitterbugs popularized by music has changed over the sional musician and Ray the big bands during the war. years, but to me, that great Digg had several jobs on that After that it was waltz time WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM forthcoming New Year’s Eve. and then Latin music time (Continued on Page 15) Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS NEWS BRIEFS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings (FROM ITALIAN by Sal Giarratani NEWSPAPERS AND TITO JACKSON Said Quincy Mayor Tom It doesn’t just tell you the OTHER PUBLICATIONS) RUNNING IN DISTRICT 7 Koch, “This is going to be- time but much more. If Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco Tito Jackson has set his come a commercial district you’re expecting it to talk sights on the District 7 City with tremendous vitality. back to you, it won’t, but Council seat to succeed the “There will be beautiful clocks aren’t just for telling NEW RULES FOR HIGHWAYS WITHOUT deposed Chuck Turner. Said public spaces, wide side- time anymore either. It is, THOSE WHO ENTER THE FRONTIERS IN EUROPE Jackson, “I’m born and walks and cafe-style seating. according to Joe, the best UNITED STATES The long lines at the toll raised in the community; I It will be a place people will clock in East Boston. The United States Govern- booths of European highways know the issues and the be proud to go.” OISTE? ment has recently an- may soon end. It will affect needs of District 7. I can see Back 40 years ago, Mayor GETS NEW DIRECTOR nounced new security mea- all travelers who cross one obstacles but I see many op- James McIntyre opened up Oiste?, the Latino political sures on the control of or more frontiers, particu- portunities.” The district in- Quincy and the South Shore action group, has announced passengers on international larly within the 27 Nations cludes Roxbury, Lower to Boston and changed the that Alejandra St. Guillen flights, directed to the US. members of the European Roxbury and parts of the way folks thought about life has been named the new The screening of passengers Community. In the very Fenway, South End and on the other side of the executive director of this or- will be not so much on their near future, the “Telepass,” Dorchester. Back in 2009, Neponset Bridge. He had a ganization. She replaces nationality but on a special invented and first used in he ran for an at-large City vision of what could be. To- Giovanna Negretti who was “profile” set up by the Ameri- Italy, will allow people to Council seat and did quite day, Mayor Koch is picking the group’s first and only can Intelligence Services, travel on European toll roads well finishing in the run- up where McIntyre left off executive director for nearly which will be also applied by using the telepass, thus ner-up spot. Others thinking and completing the vision a decade. to all persons who want to avoiding long, waiting lines of running are Althea Gar- of a city and region all of its St. Guillen has been the enter this country. Those at the toll booths. Its use rison and Roy Owens. Can- own. group’s program manager who match the profile will will help travelers to save didates have until Decem- THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for the Initiative for Diver- undergo a more rigorous time and gasoline, too. The ber 27 to take out nomina- NORMAN HERR sity in Civil Leadership for control by the security European Union Parliament tion papers which must be Norman Herr, a great three years. The IDCL is personnel. has approved the use of the returned by December 30. friend of the Post-Gazette and Oiste?’s largest program. The announcement was Italian “telepass” on all high- A preliminary election is Donnaruma family once She was voted one of the 100 made by the Secretary of ways as the money to be scheduled for February 15 again organized the West Most Influential Latinos in Internal Security, Janet used. and the special election will End’s official tree lighting. Massachusetts in 2009 by Napolitano, who outlined the Out of 55,000 Km. of high- be held on March 15. and the This was Herr’s 15th Annual EI Planeta newspaper. new procedure by saying that ways in Europe (approxi- winner will have to run Christmas Tree Lighting St. Guillen is a great choice “we want to make sure that mately 35,000 mi.), 33,000 again for the seat next fall. ceremony at Cardinal Cush- to pick up where Negretti all flights to the US are safe.” Km. (approximately 22,000 QUINCY CENTER OF ing Memorial Park. This left off. As the group’s presi- The new procedure rein- mi.) are toll roads. These ATTENTION ceremony is held each year dent of the executive board forces the previous ones by are found in Italy, France, The City of Quincy, known in remembrane of Richard Angel Bermudez said, “She using more effective criteria Spain, Germany, Greece, to many as the hub of the Cardinal Cushing. This is poised to help advance for our internal security. Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, South Shore, just approved year’s event also honored the work of Oiste as we Napolitano also explained Great Britain and Denmark. a $1.3 billion development Jack Powers, John Henning move forward in our mis- that the new rules make use The Telepass can also be plan to remark its shopping and Bobby D. sion to advance the political, of information in real time, used on bridges with tolls district. Quincy was once BUON NATALE TO social and economic stand- based on real threats. and on tunnels. call “Shopperstown USA,” but AL NATALE ing of Latinos and Latinas The present controls utilize that was before the malls On Thursday, Decem- statewide.” special scanners and metal SCHOOLS IN ITALY: came. Quincy officials want ber 16, former North Ender JP NAMES POST OFFICE detectors in order to ascer- FINANCIALLY INSOLVENT! to take what is struggling and orchestra conductor FOR FALLEN MARINE tain the presence of weapons The Minister of Education, and turn it into an urban Al Natale was honored by Alexander Scott Arredondo or explosives. If apassenger’s Maria Stella Gelmini, had destination. The City of the North End Athletic Asso- always had strong ties to profile looks suspicious, he/ ambitious plans last year Quincy wants to reclaim its ciation (NEAA) receiving the Jamaica Plain neigh- she shall be subject to the before the new school year downtown area, which is the Ferdinand Carangelo borhood. He lived on South new screening. The “no flight 2009-2010. On paper every- something most mid-sized Humanitarian Award. The Street, played at Jamaica list” shall be checked espe- thing looked good until the cities have lost over the past award is given annually to Pond and still has lots of rela- cially if the “intelligent new school year began. How- half-century. someone who has gone the tives there. Six years ago, people” suspect the presence ever no one could have an- The developer is Street- extra step in serving the his hero’s funeral was held of potential terrorists in the ticipated the big snafu by, Works LLC of White Plains, North End community. He at the local St. Thomas list who try to enter the US. you guessed, the very Min- NY. This proposal will be- remains one of the com- Aquinas Parish Church. Their embarkation must be ister Gelmini. She forgot to come the largest construc- munity’s best friends always Recently, the post office forbidden if the flight is include in the new-year- tion project in the state. It there to help. was named the “Lance directed to the US. The last budget the necessary fund- should create 4,100 con- NEW CLOCK IN TOWN Corporal Alexander Scott failure occurred at Christ- ing for the 1,500 secondary struction jobs and 5,700 Over at Elite Restaurant, Arredondo Post Office Build- mas time 2008, when a schools. Nothing could be permanent jobs. Suffolk they’re celebrating the ing” in honor of the 20-year- “listed” terrorist was allowed done at the last minute. No Construction will manage arrival of a great new old Marine who was killed in on a flight from Amsterdam funds were forthcoming. At the project. spectacular clock by Seiko. Iraq in 2004. to Detroit. Fortunately the this point, the principals, disaster didn’t materialize and their faculties, decided LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE because the terrorist was to raise funds by individually unable to detonate an explo- contributing about 4 euro Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court sive device. each, per student, to pur- The Trial Court The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court chase necessary supplies, Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street LEGAL NOTICE and the like. The faculty of P.O. Box 9667 a school even created a fund Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. MI10P5477EA Docket No. MI10P5358EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts to buy tickets of a lottery. Docket No. SU10P2707EA The Trial Court In the Estate of In the Estate of In the Estate of Suffolk Probate and Family Court Another school decided to EDWARD F NOLAN JANE P CRONIN CATERINA LOIACONO 24 New Chardon Street rent the gym to outside Late of ARLINGTON, MA 02476 Late of WESTON, MA 02493 Late of E. BOSTON, MA 02128-1010 P.O. Box 9667 groups, after school hours, of Date of Death November 4, 2010 Date of Death October 3, 2010 Date of Death September 23, 2009 Boston, MA 02114 course. In another school, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION Docket No. SU10P2725EA PROBATE OF WILL PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL In the Estate of the faculty decided to pur- To all persons interested in the To all persons interested in the To all persons interested in the above MARIA DE LIMA GALVAO chase scratch tickets, as above captioned estate, a petition has above captioned estate, a petition has captioned estate, a petition has been a/k/a well as contacting the been presented requesting that a document been presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document pur- MARIA RODRIGUES purporting to be the last will of said dece- purporting to be the last will of said dece- RAI-TV Corp., and Mediaset porting to be the last will of said decedent Late of BOSTON, MA 02113 dent be proved and allowed and that EVELYN dent be proved and allowed and that be proved and allowed and that Date of Death March 30, 2009 (owned by Prime Minister NOLAN of Arlington, MA be appointed MARGARET E CRONIN of Weston, MA be GEMMA PELLEGRINO of North Reading, MA Berlusconi) asking to par- executor/trix, named in the will to serve appointed executor/trix, named in the will to be appointed executrix, named in the will to NOTICE OF PETITION Without Surety. serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. FOR APPOINTMENT OF ticipate, with the students, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, ADMINISTRATOR in games with prizes. Things YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE To all persons interested in the above are really getting bad! A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT captioned estate, a petition has been AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN presented requesting that JOSE RODRIGUES O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) of Medford, MA or some other suitable JANUARY 20, 2011. JANUARY 19, 2011. ON JANUARY 27, 2011. person be appointed administrator of said In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit estate to serve Without Surety. of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Your Ad facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE is based, within (30) days after the return day is based, within (30) days after the return day is based, within (30) days after the return A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT (or such other time as the court, on (or such other time as the court, on day (or such other time as the court, on AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN Could Go motion with notice to the petitioner, may motion with notice to the petitioner, may motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. in accordance with Probate Rule 16. ON JANUARY 20, 2011. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, Here First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: December 22, 2010 Date: December 21, 2010 Date: December 23, 2010 Date: December 21, 2010 For information about Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate advertising in Run date: 12/31/10 Run date: 12/31/10 Run date: 12/31/10 Run date: 12/31/10 the Post-Gazette, call Lisa at VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM 617-227-8929. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) he wished from marching in monies and entitlement pro- EXTRA Innings that parade. Darling has also grams that grow and grow. fought affirmative action and Leading the way is Mass- by Sal Giarratani race-based school admis- Health. Since RomneyCare sions policies in the court- became law in 2006, we with a .355 batting average saves, does not make a room. He says he’s a little bit now have 98 percent of our and took the Cubs to the bullpen. Even Jon Papelbon to the right. Well, now he’s citizens with health insur- World Series when the looked like an arsonist taking up Turner’s cause ance. However, 75 percent of Tigers beat them up. In a coming out of the pen blow- even though he says that number are mostly statement from the Chicago ing, count ‘em eight saves. Turner’s “a little left.” getting MassHealth. When Cubs, the team stated, “His Most of the time, only Bard Turner, as you may recall, only 25 percent aren’t get- 1945 MVP season continues seemed okay. was found guilty in a federal ting government subsidized to rank as one of the finest Recently, the Sox picked courtroom of taking a bribe health insurance coverage, in Cubs lore.” up Bob Jenks from the and is awaiting his fate in you can understand why gov- Dropo Top Rookie in ’50 White Sox on a $12 million US District Court on Janu- ernment costs continue to Dead at 87 2-year deal. He’s coming off ary 25. According to Darling, rise rapidly. Walt Dropo, who played 13 his worst season when his “My client has been need- The Massachusetts Tax- seasons in the majors and ERA ballooned to 4.44. He lessly humiliated, subjected payers Foundation says the won the 1950 Rookie of the gets lots of strike outs and to public ridicule, loss (of) budget shortfall could be as Year award for the Boston we can only hope this 30- employment and his profes- much as $2 billion. Red Sox, has passed away at year-old pitcher bounces sional standing as an Time Magazine Gaffe? 87. In 1950, Dropo beat out back. The Sox have faith in th elected official.” In the December 20 Time the NY Yankees rookie sen- him as either a middle re- Walt Dropo Darling calls it a First Magazine issue, I was read- sation for top honors after liever or set-up guy. The Amendment case and is ing an article on those profit- Bob Feller, Phil Cavarretta hitting .322 with 34 homers team also picked up a relief seeking the immediate re- making dollar stores and and Walt Dropo Take the and 144 RBIs. pitcher named Dan Wheeler instatement of Turner to his how they are beating Wal- Staircase to Heaven The Sox traded him and from Tampa Bay. He was District 7 seat. The vote to mart at its own game. How- One of the best pitchers Johnny Pesky to the Detroit signed for one season at kick him off the council took ever, the colored photo with of all time, Cleveland Indi- Tigers for the seemingly for- $3 million. Neither of these place a few weeks ago by an the story was weird. The ans sensation Bob Feller gettable George Who? Kerr. guys arre Mariano, but let’s 11-1 vote. A special prelimi- photo caption read: “Cheap passed away on December Lifetime he batted .270 with hope they add stability to nary election has been set but rich seasoned items like 15 at the ripe old age of 92. 152 homers and 704 RBIs. this pen which needs lots for February 15, followed by Santa hats drive healthy Feller was an eight-time All- By the way, shortly after of confidence-building. With the final election on March profits for dollar stores.” Star. He led the A.L. in going to the Tigers, he tied Jenks, Wheeler, Bard and a 15. City Council President However, the shopper gazing strikeouts seven times in- a major league record with rebounding Papelbon, the Michael Ross says as far as at the Santa hats is obvi- cluding a 348 strikeout sea- 12 hits in 12 consecutive at- bullpen should help the the City Council’s actions, ously by her dress a Muslim. son in 1946, which was then bats. During that same 2011 improved power-packed “We are on firm legal stand- Santa hats probably not the single season record. time, he also tied a record home team win lots more ing. I am confident in the high on her shopping list. He was the first pitcher to 15 hits in four games. games. action we’ve taken.” What was the photographer win at least 20 games in Red Sox Baseball Dinner Soon Turner apparently is not thinking, huh? a season before turning Rebuilding Bullpen Tickets remain available leaving without a fight. I The Taking of Pelham 123 21 years old. He pitched After the 2010 season, the for the Boston Baseball Writ- would expect no less from Back in the Seventies, I 279 complete games and Boston Red Sox had no alter- ers Dinner, to be held held him. I also think he has a think 1973, if memory threw three no-hitters native but to rebuild its January 20 at The Westin great lawyer, too. However, serves me well, there was a and 12 one-hitters in his 18 bullpen. The Sox were in Copley Place Hotel in Boston. the Boston City Council did made-for-TV movie filmed seasons. 12th place in the American Tickets can be purchased the right thing by voting to on location in New York Feller made his first ma- League when it came to by check or credit card. For kick him out of his elected about the takeover of a New jor league start while still in relief success. A combined more information, call Rusty position and the courts York subway train called high school in 1936, at age 4.24 ERA with 23 blown Sullivan at 617-624-1237. will surely uphold those “The Taking of Pelham 123.” 17. He struck out 15 batters actions. As far as TV movies go, it against the old St. Louis Shark Protection Bill? was pretty good. I forgot the Browns. He could hurl the MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY When I first heard about exact plot, but I remember ball easily at 107 mph. In NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS the so-called Shark Protec- those scenes with that train Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1114-C1, MISCELLANEOUS LOGAN BRIDGE REPAIRS, 1940, he pitched an opening LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS racing above the streets of , , will be received by the tion bill sponsored by our US day no-hitter. In 1941, he Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, Sen. John F. Kerry, I thought New York with police chas- won 25 Games and then en- One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011 it was a piece of legislation ing it under the elevated listed in the service after immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. legally protecting lawyers structure. There were no big the Japanese bombed Pearl but it really is about actual names in that movie but it NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT Harbor. According to John (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011. sharks. The kind you hear was action packed. A few Sickels, the author of “Bob about after they attack a years back, Hollywood did a THE WORK PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS BRIDGE REPAIRS AT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Feller, Ace of the Greatest WHICH INCLUDES: REPAIRS TO ROADWAY GRATES, UTILITY COVERS AND DRAINAGE SCUPPERS, swimmer at the beach. Ap- remake of that train hostage Generation,” he could have REPLACEMENT OF JOINT STRIP SEALS, REPAIR OF EXPANSION JOINT PLATES AND EXPANSION parently, these water preda- movie. The plot was changed spent the War as a drill in- JOINT MATERIAL, CLEANING AREAS ON OR AROUND THE BRIDGES, INSTALLING NEW PLUGS IN tors have their own preda- and it starred Denzel Wash- EXISTING CONDUIT CUT-OUTS, CLEANING AND PAINTING MISCELLANEOUS STEEL, INSTALLING structor but “He became a DRAINAGE, REPAIRS TO CONCRETE, REPAIRS TO SAFETYWALKS, PROVIDING AND INSTALLING tors chasing them. It seems ington as his usual good guy gun-crew chief (on the USS ACCESS HATCHES, CLEANING AND COATING EXISTING CONCRETE. there is a practice by some role and John Travolta as the Alabama) which was a dan- Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011. fishermen to catch sharks, psychotic bad guy. The gerous job, especially in the The estimated contract cost is $450,000. cut off their fins and dump violence level was turned up Pacific” said Feller himself, the poor you-know-whats in this one. I didn’t see it in Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs “I’m proud of that decision to Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed back into the sea. This bill the movies this time be- enlist. It was important to copy of the Proposal form. would mandate that all cause I hate remakes. serve your country. I didn’t A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) sharks get off the boat with However, recently while worry about losing my base- percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal their fins intact. No one flipping channels on my to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a ball career. We needed to treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts seems to care about real law- cable TV, I accidently came win the war. I wanted to do Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) yers that much, huh? Hmm, upon it and decided to check my part.” in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the I always thought sharks it out. As I started watching Despite his WWII service Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. were the bad guys but I it, I could see that the plot to his country, Feller fin- guess everyone wants to be had changed. The train was The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment ished with a record of 266- bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or a victim down under. still Pelham 123 but it really 161, a 3.25 ERA and 2,581 securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the Bay State Attempting to was a different movie. Both strikeouts. He was elected to work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to Cut $1.5 Billion Washington and Travolta the Hall of Fame in 1962. 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with Massachusetts will have to were great in their respec- the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been “Extra Innings” recognizes predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of slash spending by nearly tive roles and they had good Bob Feller as one of the Massachusetts, whichever is greater. $1.5 billion in the upcoming chemistry between them. greatest pitchers who ever The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and fiscal year to make up for Actor John Turturro also took to the mound. Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on an lagging tax revenue and played a role as hostage occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections Cavarretta and the of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. exploding entitlement pro- negotiator. Turturro, for Chicago Cubs Were a Team grams. In the budget begin- those who don’t remember, This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not Phil Cavarretta was the less than FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise ning July 1, our state faces played Monk’s brother on 1945 National League MVP contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the a triple threat. Tax revenue “Monk.” If you haven’t seen who led the Chicago Cubs to Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. is down, the loss of $1.5 bil- it yet, it really isn’t bad at their last World Series ap- lion in federal stimulus all for remakes. pearance. He passed away This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for on December 18 at age 94. Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction • Nanna & Babbononno (Continued from Page 13) Signed as an outfielder/ Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246). American songbook which is of people agree with me. first baseman right out of The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of what we call the type of Maybe we’re just the old tim- high school at age 17, he the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the dance music from the past ers, but time will be the judge. took to Wrigley Field in 1934, subcontract exceeds $10,000. that is still the best. The Next week, I’ll tell you how the first of 22 seasons (20 Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or songs of Cole Porter, Gersh- we spent this New Year’s with the Cubbies). He spent reject any or all proposals. win, Ellington, etc., will Eve, but until then, from the his final two seasons across MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY never be surpassed by any- Christoforo family, a VERY town with the White Sox. He THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. thing that’s out there today. HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND MAY was a three-time All-Star. In CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 12/31/10 Maybe it’s just me, but a lot GOD BLESS AMERICA. 1945, he won the NL MVP Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 31, 2010

Giacomo Constantino CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. BELTRAMI (b. 1779 - d. 1855) FIGHTING IS BRINGING IN 2011. “A NEW YEAR!” Education through Fighting — A Warriors Code! Discoverer of the Source of the Mississippi River? “The Fighter!” Receives High Accolades by James DiPrima Actors Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale Receive High Praise for their Portrayals of Fighters Irish Micky Ward & Dick Eklund Located in the northern part of the U.S. in the state “Fighters!” What Do I Think About Them? Hmm.” The Best!” of Minnesota, lies Beltrami CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN LYNCH FIGHTS FOR THE PEOPLE County, with a population of Fighters are the best. from fighting. Not street 39,650, as of 2000. Beltrami What’s in it for 2011? I see fighting. “Smile!” Stepping County is named in honor of it like this. In some respects into a ring or cage takes Giacomo Constantino this was a good year for fight- guts. No Sunday punches. No Beltrami who visited the ing. In others, not good. weapons. Only weapons used area in 1823 and is believed There’s “Boxing and Mixed are heart, courage and skill. to have discovered the Martial Arts.” There’s the Your ability to face another, source of the Mississippi newly released movie The eye to eye and face to face. River. Fighter, a movie that has Inner confidence. Facing op- Others have also claimed been getting rave reviews. position is a challenge. Re- to have been the dis- Mark Wahlberg portrays member the Alamo? Re- coverers, such as Henry World Champion Irish Micky member the Battle of Schoolcraft who, in 1832, Ward and Christian Bale Balaclava? They faced over- cited that Lake Itasca was portrays Dickie Eklund. Both whelming odds. A saying in the source. In 1836, Jean Referee Dick Flaherty are gentlemen. Stepping into boxing, “You can never tell a Nicollet proclaimed that the pictured with tough fighter the middle of a ring or cage great fighter till he has got streams feeding Lake Itasca Richie LaMontagne (Happy is not the easiest of task. knocked down.” Two options? were the source of the Mis- left him for some reason and Birthday). Some of the opponents you Get back up. Fight back sissippi. Followed by Julious he continued east to the Red face around the time of the against a foe or for a harder or stay down and quit. Chambers who stated in Lake River. He believed that actual fight are not the most cause.” There is nothing When things get tough the 1872 that Elk Lake was the the Red should have been pleasant of gentlemen or la- wrong with fighting. “Re- tough get going in business, source of the great Missis- translated to Bloody. When dies. Outside of the actual member, that’s how one ad- politics, school, decision- sippi. he arrived at what he now fight period they’re great in- vances. I find that the timid making, life and family af- Giacomo Constantino called the Bloody Lake he dividuals, just not in the and weak make it unlawful fairs. Fighters quickly ana- Beltrami was born in 1779 met up with a guide named moments of time surround- to advance through fighting, lyze and respond. Make de- the sixteenth of seventeen Meti, who was able to take ing actual competition. You so that their non-coura- cisions on their feet. React- children in the town of him to the Bloody Lake, face gentlemen who want to geous self’s can advance ing under pressure to the Bergamo, Italy, in the Vene- which he named Lake Julia, knock your head off. Before through lung usage only. situation. Your opponent tian republic. His father after the death of his friend a fight don’t expect your op- Fighting isn’t easy. Fighting throws a right hand at you. Giambattista Beltrami was Giulia Spada dei Medici. ponent to greet you with: is a way to prevail. You want You react, block and strike from Bergamo and was a Other lakes nearby he “High fine fellow.” “After we the top position? Go after it. back. They throw a left hook custom house officer of the named after his eight chil- are done with our scuffle let’s Fight for it. Actual fist to fist at you? Right hand up, move Venetian Republic and his dren. He then proclaimed go down to the nearest pub fighting is only used in self to your left, strike. “Now mother Catterina Carozzi that Lake Julia was indeed and share a toast to Vaude- defense. You learn to fight in they’re throwing a right was from the town of Pontita. the source of the Mississippi ville.” “Kudos!” “I’ll drink to confrontations with others kick.” “I know just what to Giacomo had been an official and the Red River. that.” They’re thinking of mentally, physically to en- do.” My style? “X-treme Box- of the ex-kingdom of Italy Around 1834 he went to taking your head off. Fight- dure, by any means possible ing!” The difference be- and was exiled without a Heidelberg, where he pur- ers have great respect for if necessary. I personally tween winning, losing and trial. He traveled to France, chased a small estate in each other. They actually believe that more gyms for fighting to a draw. “Reacting Germany and England in which he lived on for two compete with each other boxing and the MMA should under pressure correctly. It 1821-1822 and then on to the years. Ending up in Vienna, and are respectful and proud be opened. Society will grow elevates the likelihood of vic- United States and Mexico. then to Rome where he lived of each other’s courage. and advance. Society will do tory. Putting negative re- During his travels in Mexico until 1850, when, finding They compete to win. I ad- better. Actual competition sults behind you. Getting he discovered and wrote himself burdened by the mire both styles of fighting. is a vital ingredient to life. back up. Taking an eight about minerals and botani- weight of years, he returned “Fighting” is a part of life. Not everyone has to com- count. Fighting back. In the cal items he came across in to his property at Filotrano, It’s a part of doing the best petitively fight. Some can face of danger. Increases the various areas of the country. where, with his friends, he you can. It’s a part of fight- just go to a gym, work out in chances of your hands, be- On May 20, 1823, while passed the remainder of his ing your way to the top. I re- the environment of actual ing raised in victory. Does in the United States, he life, and where, in February, member being told as a competition. Maybe they can that sound like life to some? embarked on an expedition 1855, he died, in his sev- child: “Only cavemen fight.” do other competitive things In fighting, you learn to with Major Stephen Long enty-fifth year, five years To embarrass me from fight- where what they achieve is stand up on your own two from Fort Saint Anthony. before Italy became a nation ing, as much as I wanted to achieved through prepara- feet. Remember the “Louis- Beltrami chose to separate in 1860. as a child. Society has de- tion, conditioning, listening ville Lip” Muhammad Ali. from Major Long’s expedition For us Italians, and with so prived individuals of realis- to others, the ability to I’m the prettiest!” “I’m the at the Red River at Pembina, many others, let us go with tic methods of advancement learn that you have control Greatest?” Boxers and ulti- taking along two Chippewa Beltrami as the discoverer of in life. I’m not promoting for of how well you do or don’t do. mate fighters talk confi- Indian guides. The guides the Mississippi River. a person to beat up another Actual competition. Hey! I dently. Facing the ultimate when in disagreement or to didn’t get tired in the fight. I challenge. Fighting is the advance. Or to start a fight trained real hard. I threw real challenge. Facing an LEARN – TO – SKATE CLASSES to get another in trouble for the right punches. I listened opponent. 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