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by a young lawyer, Michele wants to find his children who were taken away when he was incarcerated. He manages to become the gardener in his children's home without being recognized. The film blends suspense with comedy, drama, and many heartwarming moments. Nino Manfredi dominates the screen with his subtle, beautiful performance. His strongest acting is without a spoken word, advancing the plot using only his eyes. This is every bit as charming a film as Un Difetto di Famiglia (both directed by his son-in-law with casting by his daughter) which we showed Spring 2008. It is anything but "An Ordinary Story".

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anch’ essa in mani straniere. Questa nostra ex compagnia romana é stata venduta nel 1974 ad una compagnia anglo-olandese chiamata Umnilever.. Chi non conosce i prodotti PERUGINA? Quanti di noi per le feste o per, per amore, per compleanni, non hanno comprato almeno una volta una scatola di cioccolatini? Anche la Perugina Joseph Capogreco éfinitainmanistranierisindaglianni.08‘ La compagnia svizzera Nestle si é accaparrata questo marchio nazionale. Passando al campo agro-alimentare, Sará forse perché siamo, molti di noi, a citiamo il riso SCOTTI che la compagnia tutto ció che é italiano e per questo comspagnola Ebro Food ha comprato gran priamo prodotti italiani anche sapendo che parte di questo prodotto. La pasta Buitoni quel dato prodotto non é piú nelle manni é passata nelle mani della svizzera Novardi proprieta italiani, ma sono in mano a tis e la stessa compagnia svizzera ha comstranieri.. E, quanti di noi lo sanno? Al prato il marchio ORZO BIMBO. Anche i solo sapere che negli ultimi quattro anni, panettoni MOTTA, l’acqua minerale San ben 437 marchi nazaionali sono passate Pellegrino, lo spumante Gancia e l’olio in mano straniera.. Dico quanti di noi lo sanno?, perché quelli che li comprano BERTOLLI, sono in mano straniere. La la creazione di un network internazionale complementari alle attivita’delle altre non sono mica fessi. Lasciano il nome mortadella e il prosciutto FIORIUCCI é in grado di promuovere scambi impren- Istituzioni Italiane all’estero onde poter italiano del prodotto sapendo che il Made in mano spagnola, la compagnia Campo ditoriali ed universitari tra Italia, Stati considerare i Comites parte integrante Sistema Italia; i nuovi compiti dei il punto in Italy, garantisce qualitá, eccellenza. Ri- Frio Food Holding detiene questo marchio Uniti e Canada; infine ha fattodel Comites dovrebbero anche essere oriNon solo spagnoli. Svizzeri, francesi comsull’attuale situazione politica. corderó qui alcuni marchi passate in mano entati alla diffusione dell’immagine prano le case italiane ma adsesso anche i Il consigliere del CGIE Giovanni Rastrraniera a cominciare l’ultima di alcuni moderna dell’Italia, degli Italiani e del cinesi si sono fatti avant comprando una pana` ha ricordato l’entusiasmo iniziale mesi fa: PERNIGOTTI. La Pernigotti, loro Governo; i finanziamenti relativi azienda vinicola italiana: il CHIANTI. per il voto all’estero e l’attuale delusione compagnia dolciaria, é stata venduta ad dovrebbero essere omogenei e costanti, Dalcuore della Toscana, parte del per i mancati risultati dei parlamentari una compagnia turca chiamata Scuret. Il 100/100 di essa é ora in mano turca. Chianti é arrivata ad Hong Kong.. L’ An- con i conseguenti tagli dei capitoli di cosi` da permettere una continuita` nelle spesa destinati agli italiani all’estero; attivita` da svolgere. Il nome del prodotto (Pernigotti) rimane zienda ha il nome Casanova. L’on. Salvatore Ferrigno, presidente La compagnia tedesca Audi ha comha inoltre ribadito che se l’Italia vuole 1o stesso e noi continuiamo a comprare del Comites di Filadelfia, ha lam prato, non molto temp fa, l’industria che uscire dalla crisi ed ritrovare il posto cioccolatini Pernigotti. E che ne dite della l’eccessivo conflittotralepar produce le motociclette DUCATI, mentre che merita nel mondo, non deve tagliare PARMALAT? Qui a Rochester anche io e la scarsa attenzione ai problemi degli la Volkswagon ha comprato il marchio sull’insegnamento della lingua italiana, compro questo prodotto. Lo trovate nei italiani e delle imprese italiane che esdella famosissima macchina LAMBOma deve tagliare le istituzioni complemigliori negozi di genere alimentare e, portano all’estero. In questo momento di RGHINI. E . non é finita. Nel campo della tamente inutili, come le provincie; deve perfinoneinegoziDollarTree.Lagrande grave crisi economica sono l’unico settore moda, sono passate in mano francese; riavvicinare i cittadini alla politica, attracompagnia modenese produce prodotti della nostra economia che tiene il merBulgari, Emilio Pucci, Fendi.. In tutto verso una nuova legge elettorale, che eviti come latte e latticini. Questo marchio é cato e sostiene la tenuta dei nostri conti questo caos di vendite solo due grandi i brogli e consenta agli elettori di scegliere stato comprato dalla compagnia francese Lactalis e ora lo vende in tutto il mondo. Il compagnie italiane hanno comprato i propri rappresentanti in Parlamento; pubblici. Se vogliamo che il parlamento latte Parmalat viene venduto in contenitori aziende straniere: Luxotica che produce deve riformare la giustizia, per invogliare consideri gli italiani all’estero come una di cartone e puó rimanere fuori dal frigo occhiali di ogni tipo ha comprato la Ray gli investitori stranieri; insomma deve vera risorsa, dobbiamo rappresentare e per quanto tempo lo si vuole, Natural- Band americana e la Fiat che Adesso ha recuperare credibilità all’estero e far ri- curare gli interessi degli italiani e delle loro imprese che lavorano ed esportano mente una volta aperta la confezione, in mano il 100/100 la Chrysler... E noi partire il ‘’Sistema Italia’’. il made in Italy e che contribuiscono allo continiamo a comprare marche italiane Luigi Solimeo, oratore in sostituzione bisagna poi refrigerarla. Va forte in Italia sviluppo dell’ economia portando risorse non sapendo che queste marche non ci dell’on. Fucsia Nissoli, ha esaltato il poco il gelato. Ebbene la ALGIDA, compagnia alle casse dello stato italiano. Ha quindi appartengono piú. interesse da parte della politica Italiana nei produttrice di gelati confezionati é passata riguardi degli Italiani residenti all’estero, ricordato l’importanza del movimento Inevidenziato da chiusure irresponsabili di sieme, che operando al di sopra dei partiti, Ambasciate e Consolati; ha quindi inci- e` l’unico che ha a cuore i successi degli tato i nostri rapressentanti politici ad un italiani all’estero. L’on.MassimoRomagnolihadefinit impegno collettivo e compatto su emendai Comites e il Cgie due istituzioni impormenti riguardanti le nostre Comunita’. La presidente del Comites di Montreal tantissime, che vanno migliorate perche` nella circoscrizione, La Marca e Nissoli, Giovanna Giordano esordisce chiedendosi sono gli unici strumenti utili al servizio che malgrado avessero confermato la quali novita` positive ci sono state con dei parlamentari esteri. Gli italiani loro presenza, hanno disdetto all’ultimo l’arrivo dei parlamentari eletti all’estero all’estero sono una risorsa, non un peso momento. e come affrontare la prossima campagna perche`: 1. Gli imprenditori italiani hanno Il primo a parlare e` stato il Console elettorale; stiamo assistendo ad un calo costruito un impero all’estero senza fondi Generale Adolfo Barattolo, che ha il- costante di attenzione del governo italiano pubblici, 2 Andiamo in Italia a spendere lustrato gli ottimi risultati raggiunti nei confronti delle comunita` italiane nel i nostri soldi nelle vacanze 3. Costruiamo nei suoi primi due anni di attivita` ed mondo e dei loro organismi di rappre- le nostre case con i soldi guadagnati Su invito del i prossimi programmi per il Consolato sentanza, fa quindi notare l’abbandono all’estero 4. Aiutiamo le nostre aziende Mario Daniele Dott Cesare Sas- Generale d’Italia a Miami; alla conclu- degli organismi di rappresentanza Comi- italiane e promuovere i loro prodotti Honorary Vice si e del Console sione dell’esposizione, il Dott. Cesare tes e CGIE, la riduzione degli interventi all’estero; quindi ha raccomandato che Consul of Italy Generale d’Italia, Sassi, presidente dell’Associazione Az- a sostegno della diffusione della lingua gli eletti all’estero diventino piu’ incisivi Adolfo Barat- zurri, gli ha consegnato un attestato di italiana, la chiusura dei consolati e degli e facciano lobby. tolo, lo scorso benemerenza, firmato da una sessantina Dopo le esposizioni degli oratori, istituti di cultura. 8 febbraio ho partecipato ad un dibattito dei presenti. Il presidente del Comites di Washing- sono state fatte delle domande e dei sugpolitico tenutosi nella citta’ Deerfield Hadi poi preso la parola il Senatore ton Carmelo Cicala ha ricordato gli scarsi gerimenti da Maurizio Montalto, Nick Di Beach, FL, presso la sede della Mapei. La Renato Turano, che ha ricordato il suo risultati dei parlamentari eletti all’estero, Tempora, Augusto Cavallini, Luigi Miele, Mapei e’ una delle piu’ grandi compagnie programma elettorale e fatto il punto sui del C.G.I.E. che non ha prodotto nulla e Franco Formaggio, Federico Covella, italiane negli USA per prodotti edilizi. risultati raggiunti in questi primi mesi di dei Comites regolati da una legislatura Mario Daniele, Sergio Pizzioli, Pasquale Presenti al dibattito erano il Dott Sassi, legislatura: il DDL per la riapertura dei superata; ha ribadito che i Comites, con Barone, Luigi Miele, Arturo Tridico, presidente degli “Azzurri”, il Console termini per la cittadinanza, che è già in leggi piu` adeguate potrebbero veramente Marco Rocca e Luigi Bava. Generale d’Italia Adolfo Barattolo, il Sen. commissione e nelle prossime settimane essere un grande aiuto per le Ambasciate, La conclusione del presidente degli AzRenato Turano, l’On. Salvatore Ferrigno, approderà in aula; i 5 milioni di euro re- per le esportazioni dall’Italia e per gli zurri e` stata che gli italiani all’estero sono l’On. Massimo Romagnoli, la Presidente cuperati dalla legge di stabilità e destinati stessi connazionali residenti all’estero. malamente rappresentati e che in Italia, in del Comites di Montreal Giovanna Gio- alle politiche per gli italiani all’estero; il Ha pure aggiunto un suggerimento per il unmomentodifficilecomequesto,n dano, il Consigliere del CGIE Giovanni rilancio della promozione della lingua e MAE, che invece di accentrare glivuole capire l’importanza di valorizzare uffici Rapana e altri illustri ospiti. cultura italiana; lo sblocco delle elezioni consolari, dovrebbe allargare le deleghe invece di penalizzare una risorsa incrediIl convegno degli Azzurri del 2014 e` dei Comites e CGIE; la legge elettorale e gli sportelli, incrementando il servizio bile come la nostra, che potrebbe verastato un vero successo, non solo per la nu- e la riforma del voto all’estero, che sarà all’utenza. mente essere lo stimolo per le riforme, merosa partecipazione, che ha registrato reso più sicuro con l’introduzione di una Il presidente Piero Tarantelli, ex per il rilancio delle esportazioni e per gli 99 presenze su 106 posti disponibili, ma serie di novità già sottoposte alla 1a Com- Comites di Los Angeles, ha ribadito la investimenti nella stessa Italia. per la qualita` degli intervenuti, che ha missione. Ha poi puntualizzato anche la necessita’ assoluta, in questo clima di Il Senatore Turano l’Onorevole Ferrappresentato egregiamente il livello degli questione relativa al riordino della rete riflessionieristrutturazioni, rigno hanno espresso, a me personaldimigliorare italiani presenti in Nord America. la necessita’ di aprire u consolare ed illustrato la mozione n. 187 la legge institutiva dei Comites, - mente, modifi Unica nota dolente e` stata l’improvvisa per tentare di bloccare il calendario di candone i contenuti ed omogeneizzando del COMITES nella nostra circoscrizione assenza delle due nuove deputate elette chiusure; ha annunciato il programma per le attivita’ da svolgere in modo da essere qui a Rochester.

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March 2014

IACC Education News Education Committee Update

Home is where the heart is!

And so it is with the place we call the what ever reason we want... we invite Italian American Community Center. you to take advantage or our collection, The IACC Book Club hosted its Brown, a suspense thriller. The author This is the home away from the address and hospitality. Come and see, sit a spell, monthly meeting on Saturday, Feb. 1st was named “Thriller Master”, the preswhere we reside… the place our moms relax, listen to music or think about life, at Monroe’s Restaurant in Pittsford. Lila tigious award given by the International and dads dreamed of when they migrated love and luxury, and of course Italy. This Bonanni introduced the guest speaker, Thriller Writer’s Association. The Book from the land that never left their hearts is an honest, open invitation to you, by the Laura Klinkon, a local, Italian born writer Club will meet on March 1 for its book and minds. The “club” is a place where Education Committee, to take advantage and author of “Trying to Find You.” Her discussion. Italy still lives, in language, culture, the of what you have, right here at the “club.” Italian Cinema Night will continue on recently published collection of poems arts and even the drama of sports & dis- Bring your children and grandchildren... were written while Ms. Klinkon was the third Thursday of the month, March agreements, just like the “old country!” read them a story, browse through picture caring for her mother over several years. 20th. This month’s film is “Una Storia But more, the IACC is a place to relax, books of famous Italian places and see Ms. Klinkon’s biography and poetry Qualunque” (An Ordinary Story). Please whether after retirement or after a hard famous Italians whose history surpasses excerpts were featured in the February note: there are no English subtitles and day’s work... this is the place where a man any in the universe. issue of the IACN. Some of her poems the film runs for 193 minutes. It is an or woman can let their “buckets down” The Education Committee humble subare in Italian and she donated a copy of extraordinary film and the superb acting and feel comfortable and at home among mits that we do not generate vast wealth her book to the DiMarco Library. The makes up for the lack of subtitles. For a people they know understand the way of for the IACC. But, we are proud that we group then engaged in a lively discussion summaryofthefilmseethefeaturedadon life they, we, love. But there is more to continuously keep alive the culture that on this month’s book selection, “Flight thispage.Asalways,thefilmsarebrought the IACC than the nostalgia we feel for the IACC was created for by our successBehavior” by Barbara Kingsolver.” The to us by Dr. Frank Lanzafame. the Old Country and the old ways. This ful, creative programs and our exposure to Please join us for an entertaining author takes on contentious subjects building offers more than a get-away from the wide spread community of Rochester such as climate change, science and evening at the IACC with refreshments our everyday worries and toil... it offers and Monroe County. religious faith within the backdrop of a (donations accepted) and conversation. friendships far more dear than money, We understand that this is our extended rural farming community. This month’s Bring along a friend as well! goods or even position. Within the walls Italian living room and dining room, inbook selection was “Lethal” by Sandra of the IACC is an elegant ballroom and deed, our home away from home… it is banquet hall, upstairs and down, a café within these walls where the drama and Davide Lena is a Ph.D. student in Astrophysical and beverage bar, we have a kitchen, for passion, the love and pride that resides Science and Technology at the Rochester Institute what it’s worth… and like us, it doesn’t in every Italian’s heart and mind lives. It of Technology where he studies the co--evolution of matter how it looks or it’s age, it can pro- is where we share our happy times, sad galaxies and their nucler super- massive black holes. duce memorable meals for our enjoyment. times and stressful interludes. No matter David is from Gioiosa Marea, in the province of There is an under utilized classroom! the ambiguity that exists, we’re family Messina, Italy and enjoys writing about Sicily. There is a library that rivals any one of and like a master tailor, we are able to it’s size anywhere! Hundreds of volumes mend tears and ripped feelings… why? of books, modern literature and rare, new Because, we’re an understanding Italian and very old in both the Italian and Eng- family. lish languages. Among the shelves there Our committee is in dire need of strong, is a cozy corner to meet with friends, hold willing people with good and constructive informal meetings, make important deci- ideas that will grow our programs and sions, financial and personal, legal and strengthen the IACC image. If you are inbig business discussions… while offering terested, join our committee which meets E’ stato, forse, uno sbadiglio del teghe, meglio note come “putìe”, alcune all this in the privacy of the confessional! on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 tempo. Ché se non si era lì a guardare, in ancora in esercizio. The IACC library is open to all of us for pm in the Richard DiMino Library. quel breve lasso, neppure lo si notava. E Le putìe di quell’epoca rivestirono anche dopo esserci stato, è passato quasi un ruolo centrale nella vita sociale della inosservato. In breve, dimenticato. campagna. 2nd ANNUAL Avere quest’oggi una trentina d’anni Erano punto di ritrovo, elaborazione, significa essere nati giusto in tempo creazione e smistamento d’informazioni per vedere il finire di un “mezzo secolo per ogni fascia d’età. Bambini e ragazzi breve”. Sembra se ne sia andato quatto vi andavano nei pomeriggi d’Estate per i quatto come chi capisce che, a un certo gelati; incontravano i coetanei del vicipunto, può anche andare via ché nessuno nato e finivano per giocare a biliardo, a se ne accorge. nascondino o ad inventarsi pugnali e Quando iniziò e quando finì, questo pistole di banditi e pirati con un legno ed An afternoon of dancing, singing, fun mezzo secolo breve, di preciso non sa- un coltello. Le donne, spesso casalinghe and entertainment prei dirlo, dovrei studiarci un po’ sopra e e senza patente di guida, vi si recavano for the students of Italian in the recuperare informazioni più precise, ma durante il giorno per acquistare viveri, Rochester Area grosso modo, ad occhio e croce, direi che granaglia per i polli e scambiare quattro for families and friends va dal dopoguerra alla seconda metà degli chiacchiere. Poi le si vedeva rincasare a anni ottanta. piedi con una busta piena di spesa ad ogni Accadeva, in quel lasso di tempo, che mano ed un sacco di farina, oppure d’orzo, Music by Franco Gallelli and Friends le campagne, in Sicilia, ma forse anche in equilibrio sulla testa. Gli uomini vi altrove, si scoprivano ad ospitare scuole, andavano soprattutto al tramonto, tornado asili, campi sportivi, botteghe, macellerie dal lavoro nei campi, e la Domenica, Pasta Dinner e piccole attività di vario tipo. 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But Rye or Irish Brown Bread with butter fragrance of the dish to invade the table etables with people able to simply choose there’s someto the glee of everyone there becomes a one of the frilly toothpicks and enjoy the for serving thing cozy about combinations of flavors. Typically, great treat. it too, when would have two or three bites on each Preparation you’re pent up skewer or toothpick which she would then Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and at home with stick on the ball to make a beautiful and not much to do other than cook, watch a heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medecorative presentation from which guests good movie and snuggle under a blanket dium-high heat in a large cast iron enamel would serve themselves. She would with my heater on. I’ve had a craving for braising pan or Dutch oven. skewer grape, cheese, grape or cheese, Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes, dredge a warm and homey stew and had some strawberry, cheese or cherry tomatoes, Irish Stout Beef Stew Starter on hand from with seasoned pan-searing flour and and a bread cubes, a slice of cucumber Williams-Sonoma so it was the perfect brown in 2 tablespoons of canola oil over and a cocktail onion, or a mozzarella cube excuse to get cooking and cure the winter medium high heat for about 5 minutes, and cherry tomato or an apple slice and a chills outside. And with St. Patrick’s Day turning to brown on all sides. Remove small wedge of brie. A variety of blanched right around the corner, what better way beef from pan with a slotted spoon and vegetables also work well and make a to celebrate than with a big pot of chunky, set aside. very decorative presentation. Add sliced onions to the pan along heartwarming beef vegetable stew with a Cappon Magro A bowl of glazed fruits goes back to with another 2 tablespoons of canola oil splash of Guinness? One of the great show stoppers is a won- American Colonial times. Brush apples, I rounded up some beef chuck, carrots, and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. potatoes, chopped tomatoes, onions and Add the 2 tablespoons of minced garlic derful dish from Liguria called Cappon peaches, small bunches of grapes, strawMagro which is a tower of barely cooked berries, figs, pears and/or apricot baby peas and threw it all in the big pot. and sauté another minute. Add Worchestershire sauce and beer but well seasoned vegetables dressed with lightly beaten egg white, roll in sugar, and Adding a dark stout beer and beef broth and cook with onions for a few minutes, best olive oil, salt and either vinegar or let dry in a tray before arranging the fruit gives it a hearty savory flavor and the stew starter has a nice balance of spices stirring and scraping pan to loosen the lemon juice. Potatoes are the base with in a beautiful bowl to enjoy as a centerbefore serving the fruit. - piecemari in it like cumin and curry and paprika for brown bits. Add the beef broth and cook string beans, cauliflower, carrots, nated artichokes layered in contrasting a little extra kick. The bad news is, Wil- for another few minutes. Return the seared beef to the pot, add colors high on a platter with a variety of liams Sonoma has discontinued the Irish Stout Stew starter, but they do have a Beef the chopped tomatoes, baby carrots, po- fish and/or seafood such as anchovies, Stew Braising Base you can use instead tatoes and Beef Stew starter and salt and shrimp, lobster or even oil packed tuna to taste, thathasdarkbeerandfire-roasted - pepperred pepand bring to a boil. Cover added decoratively pers, chiles and tomatoes in it that would and place the pot into the oven and let the together with olives and hard boiled eggs work just as lovely. After a few hours in goods simmer for about an hour. Remove from oven, stir and reduce at the end. This dish the oven it’s just a big pot of yum. Kinda heat to 300 degrees. At this point, if the is as delicious as it like a big hug. stew is not thick enough for your liking, is festive with guests Now that’s worth staying in for. add a slurry of starch or roux thickener helping themselves at mixed with some water (about 1/4 cup) a party or with a few Ingredients into the stew and stir well throughout. people seated around cup 1 seasonedpan-searingflour - (We You can also smash a few of the potatoes the Cappon Magro, gmans or Wondra) to thicken it up a little bit. Place pot back accompanied by a sa4 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2-3 pounds boneless chuck beef, cut in the oven braise for another 30 minutes vory parsley, garlic, to an hour. Defrost the baby peas and capers, anchovy, pine into 1-inch cubes add into the pot the last 5-10 minutes of nuts, extra virgin olive 1 ½ large onions, sliced oil and vinegar Green 2 tablespoons minced garlic (3-4 cooking. 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may indicate dehydration. How Is Diaper Rash Diagnosed? Diaper rash is common. Most people who care for children know it when Cataract is the leading cause of pre- lighting, pupil size and the degree of near they see it. Sometimes, it’s still a good ventable blindness in the world, whereas sightedness. Some types of cataract can idea to call a doctor, who will offer an cataract extraction with intraocular lens affect reading vision but have no affect on expert opinion based on prescriptions implantation is the most effective surgical distance vision. On the other hand, there and other baby items. Diaper rashes procedure in all of medicine. More than 2 are types of cataract that may greatly afcaused by yeast infections sometimes million cataract procedures are performed fect distance vision while preserving or occur when an infant takes antibioton the population older than age 65 in the even improving reading vision. Patients ics. Those kinds of rashes will not get United States each year. can also experience problems with glare. better without physician-prescribed What are cataracts? This can vary from decreased contrast ointment. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in sensitivity from brightly lit environments What treatments exists for Diaper the eye. Just like a camera that has a lens such as the sun during the day or from Rash? used to focus at near and distance, the eye oncoming car headlights disabling vision Research suggests that creams made contains a lens, known as the crystalline during nighttime driving. of plant derivatives, including aloe and lens, which is a transparent biconvex How is it treated? calendula,helpfightdiaper-rash.Inpar What Is Diaper Rash? structure. Its functions are to maintain Currently, there are no magic drops or Diaper rash is an irritation of the ticular, calendula fights inflammation clarity, bend light so that images can be medications that can reverse or prevent skin. It occurs mostly in babies, and it and bacteria, two of the biggest probfocused on the retina, as well as chang- the formation of cataracts. Surgery is is a common condition. In the United lems with diaper rash.Topical creams ing its shape in order to bring objects at the main treatment option. However, States, it affects up to 35 percent of chil- and ointments are commonly used to different distances into focus. The lens is nonsurgical approaches such as trying to dren under two years old. Most children treat diaper rash. They include: located behind the iris and is suspended by improve glasses correction for distance • hydrocortisone to reduce swelling suffer from it at least once before they delicatestrongfiberscalledzonules. and near vision, increasing illumination • antifungal or antibiotic creams to are toilet trained. Diaper rash causes What causes cataracts? to improve the contrast of reading mateuncomfortable burning and redness on combat infections (a doctor may preAging changes is the most common rial or prescribing higher bifocal adds areas of the skin that come into contact scribe oral antibiotics as well) cause. Over time the proteins within for reading are usually done prior to • zinc oxide with and rub against a diaper. the lens denature and degrade such that recommending surgery. Surgery is then • creams and ointments containWhat Causes Diaper Rash? the lens increasingly takes on a yel- entertained once these approaches do not Diaper rash occurs when someone ing steroids should be taken only at a low brownish hue, thereby reducing its provide the visual function that the patient sits too long in a soiled diaper. Diarrhea doctor’s recommendation. transparency and the amount of light that desires. Cataract surgery can be perHome Care can exacerbate the problem. Sometimes reaches the back of the eye. Environ- formed at any stage and is based on how It’s usually achildwillfirstexperiencediaper rasheasy to treat occasional mental factors including toxins, radiation the patients’ daily activities are affected when beginning solid food or taking bouts of diaper rash with over-the-coun- and UV light can have an accumulative and whether removal of cataract will help ter medications and smart practices at antibiotics. affect. Diseases such as hypertension and to improve their visual function. Babies soil diapers every three to home. The best prevention is also the diabetes as well as cigarette smoking can four hours, so it’s important to keep best cure: frequent diaper changes. hasten the progression of cataracts. Drugs Sara Ferri, MD is a comprehensive • Make sure your child’s diapers fit them changed. The acidic nature of husuch as corticosteroids can also increase ophthalmologist, cornea expert and cataman waste allows bacteria and yeast to properly and not too tightly. The dia- the rate of cataract formation. ract surgeon at Rochester Eye Associates. thrive. All of these elements can irritate per should allow air to get to sensitive What are the symptoms of cata- She was trained at the internationally areas. Try letting the baby go without the skin. racts? known Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns HopSometimes, diapers that are too tight diapers during naps. Different types of cataract have differ- kins in Baltimore, Maryland in cornea • Don’t use a lot of soap or wipes or that don’t fit properly will cause ent effects on vision. It depends on the diseases and refractive surgery. with alcohol chafing.Chemicalsfromdetergents or or perfumes. These can other products that touch the baby’s cause drying, which can make sympskin, including the diapers themselves, toms worse. • Don’t use talcum powder. It can be can cause irritation. harmful to babies when inhaled. Who Is at Risk for Diaper Rash? (Continued from page 1) Prognosis One in three children develop diaper Diaper rash generally clears up with rash. Breast-fed babies are at lower risk, due to reduced acidity in their diets. All home remedies in a day or two. If it infants and toddlers who wear diapers doesn’t, call a doctor. Prevention can develop diaper rash. Usually, diaper Italy’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Inthisfirstaddresstoparlia Diaper rash can lead to fussy, miser- Matteo Renzi set out a “bold vision” of teo Renzi couldn’t be expected to go into rash does not become a problem until the age of three weeks. Risk is highest able babies. It is usually preventable if reform, hours before winning a crucial any very great detail regarding his plans for babies between three months and you follow these tips: confidencevoteinhisnewgovernment. for reform. • Wash your child’s buttocks with one year old. Diaper rash may be passed Mr. Renzi proposed election law This was an occasion to set out his viwater during each diaper change. Pat changes, tax cuts and investment in jobs sion. And he did that in his usual sweepfrom infant to infant. What Are the Symptoms of Diaper dry with a soft towel. Don’t use wipes to tackle Italy’s ailing economy. ing,confidentstyle. containing alcohol or perfumes. Rash? The Democratic Party leader also said But all the same, until the details • Keep diapers loose. Consider let- he wanted to abolish the upper house of emerge, it will be hard to really believe he The skin looks red and irritated. Affected skin may also feel warm to the ting your child go without diapers as parliament as a law-making body. can achieve all that he says he can. touch. Parents and caregivers should often as possible. The Democratic Party leader, who is Where exactly will the money come • Keep zinc oxide and petroleum not an MP, acknowledged that at 39, he from for this or that reform? How will call a doctor if a bright red diaper rash lasts longer than 48 hours or is accom- jelly on hand. They’re important home was not even old enough to be a member various political and other obstacles be panied by a strong odor of urine, which remedies in the battle against diaper of the upper house. overcome on Mr. Renzi’s route to a betThe minimum age for a senator is 40. (Continued on page 13)

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See-cilY Series at the

Rochester Institute of Technology The Island’s Hidden Face From March 7 to March 27, 2014 a photography exhibit by Antonino Riggio will be displayed in the University Gallery of the Vignelli Center at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Antonino Riggio, a native of Enna, Sicily, is presently the Bilingual Administrative Assistant at the Middlebury College’s School of Italian and a passionate photographer. The exhibit See-cilY depicts the inner life of Sicily, a rugged island, rich in history and art. It is a photographic journey of the Sicilian culture and folklore, illustrating ancient and cherished traditions. You will discover the heartfelt festival of Saint Agata, the centuries old marionettes known as “Pupi Siciliani”, the superb craftsmanship of artisans working with wood, iron and textiles, as well as the preparation of delicious homemade foods. Churches, monuments and the unspoiled beauty of central Sicily’s landscapes will also be explored. The SEE-cily exhibit

lectures and screenings on Sicilian folklore, music and cinema. Salvo Cuccia, afilmDirector born in Pal- Antonino Riggio ermo, Sicily, will hold master classes for the evening screenings of two of his works. Cuccia has focused strongly on stories connected with Sicily by producing documentaries such as “Vucciria – Ritratto di un luogo che si è nutrito del suo ritratto.” He has followed the footsteps of the great documentary filmmaker Vittorio De Seta to whom he dedicated the experimental biography “Détour De Seta” in 2004. This whole month-long program will engage the students of Italian in the Modern Languages and Cultures Department Dweezil and Moon Zappa visiting their family’s Sicilian origins at the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Greater Rochester Italian American community at large. The program is organized at by Dr. Rochester is in for a real treat this origins and introduces them to relatives month as director, Salvo Cuccia will be they never knew. The Zappa family goes presenting his acclaimed documentary, on to receive honorary citizenship of “Summer 82 when Zappa came to Sicily” Partinico, Sicily. at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The director, Salvo Cuccia, will present The documentary, which premiered at the thefilminaspecial“Screening - and 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival, ter Class” that will take place on March is a remarkable story which recounts a 17th and 18th at the Rochester Institute Frank Zappa concert that was scheduled of Technology. The screening is part of in Palermo during the tumultuous sum- a fantastic series called, “See-cilY” The mer of 1982, but had to be cancelled due month-long series will launch on March to unrest in the city. Some 30 years later, 5th with a photo exhibition and opening the director, with ticket in hand, revisits reception. The series will offer an in-depth that night and is accompanied by the late exploration of Sicily, and will consist of singer’s wife, children and granddaughter lectures, exhibits and screenings on Sicilas he takes them through the land of their ian folk life, opera, and cinema.

Summer 82 when Zappa came to Sicily

Below is the schedule of the events. All events begin at 7:00 pm and will be held in the RIT University Gallery at the Vignelli Center. Antonino Riggio’s photo exhibit will run through March 27th. All events are FREE and open to the public.

Pupi Siciliani will transport you to places tourists never see. It is a unique collection of photographs that serve as the nucleus of an ever-expanding exhibit, bearing witness to the sublime beauty and ancient rhythms of this most Mediterranean of islands. Along with the exhibit the Vignelli Center will host a month long series of

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Elisabetta Sanino D’Amanda from the Modern Languages and Cultures Department in the College of Liberal Arts and by Jessica Erickson, Manager of the University Gallery of the Vignelli Center, in collaboration with Rosalba Pisaturo from the Modern Languages and Cultures Department. This program is supported by the RIT College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in partnership with the Nazareth College Department of Italian. Thanks also to the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of Rochester for their contribution in this event.

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March 11 - SICILIAN FOLKLORE - LECTURE Prof. Rosalba Pisaturo March 12 - Cinema on the Island: from Vittorio De Seta to Salvo Cuccia LECTURE Dr. Elisabetta Sanino D’Amanda March 13 - SICILIAN OPERA – LECTURE AND SCREENING Prof. Rosalba Pisaturo March 17 - SCREENING AND MASTER CLASS with Director Salvo Cuccia “Détour De Seta” 2004 March 18 - SCREENING AND MASTER CLASS with Director Salvo Cuccia “Summer 82 when Zappa came to Sicily”

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Milestones Edward Albert Maruggi is a diverse writer and researcher and has been a monthly contributor to the IACN newspaper for the past 10 years. He has authored 12 books, 4 about Italians and is currently researching the American life of Reverend Joseph Biggio, the Rochester area’s first known Italian immigrant. Contact him at [email protected]. Edward Albert Maruggi Ph. D.

the Vatican before it ends at the Colosseum. San Giuseppe’s feast day is celebrated on the nineteenth of March and is also known as Father’s Day. According to tradition, children give gifts to their fathers on this occasion. The main food item served on this day is Zeppole. For those who like medieval festivals and events, the donkey race known as Palio dei Somari is held in the medieval village of Torrita di Siena, in Tuscany. This event also takes place on March nineteenth. A historic parade is part of the celebration. Wine lovers would have a wonderful time in Italy in March since the largest and the most important wine festival takes

the monuments, museums, cathedrals and churches in these communities. Rome and Florence are known around the world as two of the best cities in terms of culture, art and architecture. During March, for example, many museums and sight seeing locations in these cities offer discounts Italy is one of the most famous tourist for entrance. For food lovers and chocolate lovers, destinations in the world. Thousands of March is a great time for visiting since the visitors travel to visit its attractions durfamous chocolate fair takes place in Turin. ing the peak tourist season, when rates This festival takes place on the first and for hotels and other tourist facilities are the second weekends of March. Nearly high. Visitors could pay almost double John and Tammy Cusanno, of Cam1000,000 pounds of chocolate is sold in bridge, MA, along with their son Dante, the rates in peak season compared to the off-season. The main tourist season in Turin during this time. The local tourist welcomed a new baby boy, Luke Alexten to Italy is during the summer and the spring offices also sell tickets to sample ander Cusanno on January 7, 2014. Luke fifteen chocolates. Besides featuring months. weighed 6 lbs. 13 ounces and was 19.5 A recommendation is to travel to Italy chocolate, the festival has many events inches long. This is the eighth grandchild in March. It is when tourism is not yet and entertainment options. for proud grandparents Italian American Theto song festival in San Remo is a Community Center members Nino and infullswingandvisitorsareable find accommodations at a better rate compared competition among vocalists of the coun- Enza Cusanno. over fivecongratulates the entire to other months. However, the weather try,acompetitionthatisspread The IACC days. The festival has been celebrated will not be as good in March as it is in Cusanno Family! summer. But, those who are interested in since 1950 here and is responsible for the taking advantage of the low season can fame and popularity for many singers in theMarch. country. The event begins on the secdefinitelyplantheirtravelin ond Tuesday of the month and continues Where to visit in March? Events and until Sunday. festivals abound in different locations. In Rome, commemorating Caesar’s So even if visitors travel to Italy in this death is held every March, on - the fif low season they would still have plenty teenth. Most cultural events are held near of things to do. Some of the best places to visit during March are Turin, Rome, Caesar’s statue in the Roman Forum. The Florence and Verona. These are the main Roman Forum is, also, the starting point cities where the major festivals are or- for a marathon, 26.2 miles in length, and ganized for the month. Apart from just passes through many picturesque streets attending festivals, visitors can also visit and well-known monuments, including

Visiting Italy in March

place in Verona. The festival is known as VinItaly. During this festival, visitors can sample the best quality wines of Italy that are produced from the vineyards around Verona. Spring festivals are also quite commonly celebrated in Italy in March. Festa della Primavera is usually held on the twenty-firstofMarchatvariousl in the country. The festival consists of a number of cultural events centered on music and the performing arts. Typical regional food items for visitors are available during the festival. Visiting Italy in March can be a very exciting and enlightening experience to the tourist. It can also cost less than in the high season.

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Granddaughter of Rosa and the late eighth-grader and played three games in Cosmo L’Abbate, Vanessa L’Abbate, goal before playing behind senior Jordan has proven to be an outstanding soccer Ott last fall. goalkeeper for Hilton High, being named She is the daughter of Lisa and Peter Girls’ Athlete of the Week in the Democrat and has a sister Elisa. Her father has and Chronicle. been a goalie coach for a few area colShe has recorded a pair of shutouts, lege teams. her ninth and 10th this fall, in wins Her nickname is “V.” Here favorite athover Greece Athena (eight saves) in the lete/goalkeeper is United States national regular-seasonfinaleandRush-Henrietta team star, Hope Solo. A favorite meal is (four saves) in the Section V Class AA pasta, which I’m sure her grandmother quarterfinals. Rosa enjoys cooking for her regularly! She was a starting defender last season A sophomore at Hilton High, academiwho converted to goalkeeper, which is cally she also excels with a 93 average. her position with the Empire United club The IACC wishes her well in her future program. She came up to varsity as an success.

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itself by making one of the most sought after wines in all of Puglia. They’ve beenproducingfine wines since 1934 Mike Mollica and their vineyards are spread over almost 500 acres of fertile soil in this well known heel region of the Italian boot. Vallone uses the age old Apulian cultivating technique called “alberello pugliese,” or “little tree,” which isthoughttobethefinestwayto best out of pure indigenous Negroamaro, IntheSoutheastofItalyyouwill find and Malvasia grapes, as well Primitivo, the region that forms the heel of the classic as some non-native varieties such as Sanboot-shaped country. This bountiful land giovese, Montepulciano, and Cabernet. is called Puglia (Apulia), and about half of This is true wine country… with the DOC that region is taken up by the province of zones of Copertino, Squinzano and BrinSalento, which boasts a very rich history. disi all a short distance apart. Puglia has The Greeks colonized it in pre-Roman a very respectable group of DOC wines times, the Middle Eastern Saracens as today, however there is one unique IGT well as the Normans, the Byzantines, the wine that really has been creating a buzz Romans, the Albanians, and the Spaniards of late. Vallone’s Graticciaia is a 100% all left their mark on this peninsula sur- Negroamaro grape wine, which are picked rounded by the Ionic and Adriatic seas. at the very end of September. Negroamaro This pedigree has birthed a land of tre- and Malvasia Nera are usually the last mendous linguistic variety with an array grapes for picking in Puglia, but the Neof dialects, eclectic architecture and ex- groamaro used in Graticciaia are picked citing culture. The inhabitants of Salento even later than usual. They are then laid also lend color to the genetic footprint out on graticci, or mesh mats, where they of this region. Many have the familiar are dried in the same “recioto” process bronzed Mediterranean visage, but some that creates the legendary red Amarone also display Norman features like a fair from Valpolicella. The drying helps the complexion, blonde or red hair, and light juice reach the perfect ratio of sugar and (blue or green) eyes. The strong character acidity, resulting in a very concentrated of these settlers in Puglia and especially wine. Salento has given rise to very bold and Graticciaia 2009 expressive wines made from grapes like (Agricola Vallone) $40 Malvasia, Negroamaro, and Primitivo. Puglia’s outstanding red, a generously Among the many winemakers present in full multi-layered wine. Made from the the region, Agricole Vallone distinguishes (Continued on page 14)

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Let’s Build Your Project (Left to right) • Valerie Gautieri Tidwell • Vito J. Gautieri, Jr. and son Vance • Vito J. Gautieri, Sr. • Michael A. Fasano

ter Italy? • Victor J. Gautieri and son Nicholas Many Italians will probably feel that he said, but because “we have to do it out they have heard enough now of their new of respect for our children.” leader’s vision. They desperately want to know if he Mr. Renzi said he wanted to: candeliver.Soontheywillfindout. Immediately pass a series of electoral Can Italy’s young political stars de- and constitutional reforms to restore liver? credibility to politics Construction completed in 2008. He told senators he wanted to start Cut the payroll tax by the end of It was an honor for reforms to the upper house as early as June to make it cheaper for companies next month. to hire staff our company to The Senate vote, and the majority Mr. Increase welfare payments for the build the Chapel Renzi managed to secure, was seen as unemployed for Olindo & Filomena Offices of V. J. Gautieri Constructors, Inc. with office space a key test of his power to unite warring Establish a programme of school donated to the Boy Scouts and the Paolo Busti Cultural DiFrancesco factions in Italy’s parliament. building Foundation. However, he failed to secure a larger Consider increasing taxes on finanmajority than his rival Enrico Letta whom cial earnings from investments to pay he swept from power earlier this month. for labour reform 45 Liberty Street · P.O. Box 322 · Batavia, NY 14021-0322 Mr. Letta won 173 votes in the 320-seat Phone: 585-343-0852 · Fax: 585-343-4601 · Web Site: www.gautieri.com · e-mail: [email protected] upper house as recently as December. Italy’s new government was sworn in The 16-strong government, in which by President Giorgio Napolitano. half the ministers are women, has an The new prime minister has named a average age of under 48, the youngest in cabinet largely unknown outside Italy, modern Italian history. with Pier Carlo Padoan of the OrganiMr. Renzi, who is also mayor of Flor- sation for Economic Cooperation and ence, told the Senate on Monday that Italy, Development given the post of economy the third biggest economy in the eurozone, minister and Mr. Renzi’s PD party colhad to get serious about tackling its public league Federica Mogherini replacing finances. Emma Bonino at the foreign ministry. It was not because of pressure from TwofiguresinItalianbusiness, - Federi Vito & Marjorie Gautieri are IACC Members German Chancellor Angela Merkel or ca Guidi and Giuliano Poletti, have been the head of the European Central Bank, given the industry and labour portfolios.

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Feature Stories Where the hell are Thoughts About College, Costs and my eyebrows? I’m really dragging at 4:00 p.m. by 4:30 p.m. I Student Loan Debt I’llWhen stop for a double espresso and boom use a LOT of

I’m reenergized and ready to go. I can eye lubricant and twice now I accidentally seemingly less accomplish anything. I’m super woman! put nasal spray in my eyes. It didn’t take As a Federal Judge, opportunities, you It’s always been that way with me. Keep the red out but I do like the smell of my one of the most memomust do a critical, going, keep achieving, keep succeeding. mascara now. Don’t get me started on the rable things I did was to realistic cost ben- That life I’m afraid is over. I’ve been age spots. They just appear unannounced, naturalize new citizens. efitanalysiswhen When I spoke to them, in a prone position for four days. No I uninvited and certainly unwanted. Whose it comes to your don’t have a new hot lover. However I hands are these? I have no idea. I told them how proud I future. That way do believe God is trying to tell me I’m was to be an American I’ve accepted the fact that everything you can insure not twenty-five anymore and I’vethat and a former Marine. gotshould to be standing up is not and I you are positioned slow it down. In one week I was handed realize no apparatus is going to I also told them how to take advantage two speeding tickets by our hard working I’m ok with that. What I’m not thrilled proud I was of my Italof those opportu- police department and tore the heck out with is having no control over anything ian Heritage, and that nities you are well of a soft spot between two bones in my anymore. I pass gas. All the time. Everywhen my grandparents qualifiedfor. left knee. I went from super speed to a where. I can’t stop. I try to make a quick came through Ellis IsJohn Ninfo with his parents T o d a y , f o r stand still and I’m not happy. Instead of move to try and cover the tripl land, I doubted they could have ever imagined their son would most, that seems to require some educa- being super human mega accomplished, blasts so people think …maybe it was my become a Physician and their grandson a tion or training after high school, but not I’musingawalkerorconfinedtomyfoot, bedbut depending on what I had to eat Federal Judge. Only in America, the land necessarily college. For some an appren- with my knee attached to some devise that that day… we’ll let’s just say it could be a ticeship program may be the answer, and, confuses my brain into thinking I am not new game called, ‘Guess what Vonnie had of opportunity, could that happen. My grandparents used the money they if college, maybe only a 2 year technical in pain. Gotta love science. I’ve got some for dinner?’ Not pretty. I’m giving in. I had saved for a home to send my father program, rather than 4 year program. really ‘special’ pills that are helping me have no choice. I going to admit right here In any event, you need to get the best to ‘peace out’ and I have a great deal of and now that I love Crocks, soft blankets, to college in Canada, where it was less expensive, and he made 43 beds every value for every dollar you spend or bor- respect for my daughter who is helping warm sweaters, and easy to chew foods. morning before he went to class. Then, row for that training or education, so you me get up to pee. That nodding off at inappropriate times and after World War II, there were so need to be honest about your interests, Good Word! Am I really getting old? is normal for me, and forgetting names is many opportunities in this Country, that academic and other abilities and aptitudes, Compared to what my aunts, uncles and just expected. Four days on my back has if you earned a college degree in the 50’s, focus, work ethic and ambition. grandparents looked and acted like when taught me a few things. I realize that I’m If college is the family’s decision, be- theywereintheirs, 60’s, 70’s, or even the early 80’s, you 06 Iwasfeelingpretty old enough now to not care if I’m the best, could not fail. It didn’t matter what your yond looking for grants and scholarships, good about myself. I’ve had a lot of time the brightest or the most accomplished. I and evaluating the comparative costs on my hands the past few days. I took don’t have to impress anyone, ever. I’m degree was in. Not so today. Every day you hear and of various institutions and programs, I some inventory. Gazing into my 10X mag- old enough to realize that we never know read that there are not enough opportuni- believe these 6 things are critical for stu- nifying mirror, I was shocked to see that how much time we have left to do the that ties for our young people. Too many are dents: (1) be focused and confidentthe ends of my eyebrows have completely things we enjoy. So my advice to you my unemployed or underemployed, including the program you are in will likely result disappeared. I don’t know where they friends is to stop wasting time on things many with degrees who are buried under in employment for “YOU”; (2) finish wentorwhen,buttheyaredefiantly that gone. don’t matter and go do something mountains of student loan debt. We are whatever program you chose “on time” I have to draw them on with a black pencil special with people you love to be with. told that the average student loan debt (more than 40% of four year program or I look like I’m angry. I already have a And don’t worry if you don’t have a full at graduation is now over $27,000, our students do not); (3) work hard to gradu- pronounced frown. Angry eyebrows are on eyebrow. Most of your friends can’t nation’s total student loan debt is more ate in the top 25%, since the competition not a good addition. I never thought I’d see anymore anyway. than either our credit card or car loan debt, today is intense; (4) if you must borrow, be the lady with painted on eye brows, college tuition is up over 1,000 % since your monthly student loan payment when but sadly, I am. My eyes are bloodshot 1978, and we have lawyers working full you graduate should not be more that (continued from page 13) 10% to 15% of your anticipated monthly time at Walmart. This is not a new problem. It is just a salary; (5) borrow just what you “need”, finest clusters artichokes and vegetables. It was founded more serious one now. I started writing not money for concert tickets and spring of Vallone’s 70- in 1934, and like other agricole at the time, and speaking about this in the 1990’s break; and (6) create a realistic budget you year-old bush- they sold grapes to the local cooperative. after I saw Christine in my Court. She can stick to, and always look for ways to trained Negroa- It was only in the late 1990s that it began was 25 and had $60,000 of student loan save money. maro vines, the bottling its own wines, and quickly made In addition, if you are a parent who is debt that she could never repay with her grapes are semi- itsnamewithitsflagshipwine, - Gra $23,000 a year job at a medical practice going to take out student loans for your dried in the open aia, a partially barrel-aged red made from and couldn’t discharge in her bankruptcy. children, or a parent or grandparent who air on graticci (bamboo slats) before Negromaro grapes dried on mats (graticci) I saw her every day after that in one form expects to guaranty them, if you can, pressingtoconcentratethe - flavor. in the AAutumn dis sunshine. Designated a make sure that they are Federally guaran- tinctly gorgeous wine. or another. Salento IGT, this is a very special wine Here are the things I stress when I tied, since the ultimate repayment options Basking in the balmy, Adriatic-cooled withpowerful,concentratedflavo speak with parents, grandparents, coun- may be better. Also, be aware that they microclimate Italy’s heel on the Salento wonderful aging quality. selors and high school students about the can’t be discharged in bankruptcy and that peninsulain Puglia, Agricole Vallone is a These wines are best accompanied by some parents and grandparents are even large, multi-tasking agricultural haven, rich beetroot risotto, grilled or roasted student’s future. In our global economy, with its ever having payments taken out of their social with 420 acres of vines interspersed with meats, bold cheeses or a spicy Bolognese increasing technological advances, but security for unpaid loans. other crops, mostly olive trees, but also pasta dish.

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