THE ALFANO DIGEST…http://www.iaovc.org/
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Issues in today’s publication: (Scroll down for complete stories) 1/25/2012
1. ITALIAN AMERICAN ONE VOICE COALTION RAPS LIMBAUGH FOR ANTI-ITALIAN REMARKS
2. Read about Andre DiMino
3. Verizon’s response is not acceptable …
4. Does anyone care about having October designated as Italian & Italian American Heritage Month? … It looks like a majority of your legislators don’t!
5. Report & Recruit Meeting
6. Become a IAOVC MEMBER
7. Order your 2012 Heritage UNICO Heritage Calendar
8. From UNICO National’s Italian &Italian American Heritage Calendar
9. "News from the Other Side" New addition to the DIGEST
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1. ITALIAN AMERICAN ONE VOICE COALTION RAPS LIMBAUGH FOR ANTI-ITALIAN REMARKS
There are more than the 1200 comments on the web. Add yours!
Hey they're talking about us …We're that group!
Read below:
· Really, I did not see this group complain about the godfather movies or the sopranos. Take your PC back to the boot.
· That "group" loudly complained about the stereotyping of Italians in those movies and TV show. Try to know what you are talking about BEFORE you post. Really.
Keep E-Mail Rush at E-Mail him at ElRushbo@eibnet.com
By the way everyone that called yesterday only got a busy signal.
Dear Rush:
I recently sent you an email stating my amazement concerning your use on National Radio of the term “Italian Grease Ball” I have received no response back. I would appreciate a quick line or two simply stating if you plan to apologize or not. The only other comment I would add to my previous email is that over the years I have found that people who tend to use slurs and profanity (you didn’t use profanity, but they are in the same family) are simply being lazy in thought. I know you are neuron rich, but perhaps a synapse simply didn’t do its intended job when you uttered the slur.
Regards,
Dave Gula
2. Read about Andre DiMino
3. Verizon’s response is not acceptable …
Tell Ms. Grant Marjorie.Grant2@VerizonWireless.com
Thank you for your comments regarding Verizon Wireless’ advertising during “The Five.” Advertising is purchased in packages that networks intentionally mix with high quality television shows and those that may not last because of poor ratings.
It is comments such as yours that help Verizon Wireless make decisions about future media purchases. We take your concerns seriously and will consider them as we plan our next season’s ad purchase.
Thank You,
Marjorie Grant
Verizon Wireless
Executive Relations Coordinator
Dear Marjorie:
I appreciate you responding to my email, but it leaves me dissatisfied. The reason is that it is nothing but finger-pointing. It seems to me that there are numerous examples where celebrities have uttered racial slurs, and faster than a speeding bullet, they were yanked off the air or forced to make an apology. I expect nothing less from an Organization such as yours. The issue should NOT WAIT till next season, but should be addressed NOW.
Regards,
David Gula
Please help keep the pressure on by Zeroing in on Verizon and ask them to pull their ad
Call Mr. Ivan G. Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO
Verizon Communications, Inc.
212-395-1000 Ask him to stop supporting Bob Beckel
Your comments should be sent via E-Mail ivan.g.seidenberg@verizon.com
In your comments please ask them to reach out to our Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition by contacting our president Andre DiMino at 201 739-6000 and andre@iaovc.org
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4. Does anyone care about having October designated as Italian & Italian American Heritage Month? … It looks like a majority of your legislators don’t!
PLEASE call your legislators ask WHY THEY’RE NOT CO-SPONSORING H. Res.
Don’t know their phone number? … Then calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202 224-3121. Say his/her name and state and you will be put through to his/her office. Then give your name and tell them your state.
Keep checking http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
Check Bill and type in H. Res. 367 to see if your REPRESENTATIVE has been added to the co-sponsor list.
5. REPORT & RECRUIT MEETING
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition is planning a general meeting
Saturday, March 10, 2012
If you care you’ll be there!
It will take place at Brix, 371 Franklin Ave., Belleville, NJ at 10:00 AM and will be a breakfast meeting.
You have an opportunity to meet our president Andre DiMino who will give our progress report.
Spread the word. Notifying your friends, family, neighbors, and organizations, especially those that want to
JOIN an Organization that defends our HERITAGE!
RSVP ASAP (WE HAVE LIMITED SEATING) mannyalfano@comcast.net
Then send your check to Checks to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St. Belleville, NJ 07109
Breakfast Menu
Italian Toast, French Toast, Scramble Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Hash Browns
Bagels, Donuts and Pastries, Orange Juice, Coffee & Tea
Cost $25.00 … Gratuities Included
6. Become an IAOVC member
2012 ONE VOICE regular membership will be $60.00 annually
Organization Membership annual donations are $100.00 for qualified Italian American organizations.
You can download membership forms by going to our web site www.iaovc.org
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition is a tax exempt, registered 501(c) 3 charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service.
For more information contact Gene Antonio at EPAntonio@comcast.net
Checks should be made out to IAOVC and mailed to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon
St. Bellvelle, NJ 07109.
The 2012 membership application is now online
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7. Order your 2012 Heritage UNICO Heritage Calendar
Call 973 808-0035 click on http://unicocalendar.org
The calendar sells for $6 which includes postage.
A fundraiser/bulk discount rate is also available. A case of 100 for only $200 PLUS Shipping A great way to promote our heritage is to donate these calendars to your local schools and libraries.
8. From UNICO National’s Italian &Italian American Heritage
· Giuseppe Luigi La Grangia born Jan. 25, 1736. He was a mathematician from Torino. During the French Revolution he chaired the committee that developed the Metric System.
· Arturo Di Modica born Jan. 26, 1941. He is an Italian American artist, born in Vittoria, Sicily.He is best known for his sculpture Charging Bull (also known as the Wall Street Bull), which he installed without permission in front of the New York Stock Exchange in December 1989.
· Francis Melvin Rogallo (Jan. 27, 1912–Sept. 1, 2009) was an American aeronautical engineer inventor. He is credited with the invention of the Rogallo wing, or "flexible wing", a precursor to the modern Hang Glider and paraglider.
9. "News from the Other Side"
Italian-made hepatitis C vaccines pass first test hurdles.
The secret? Use chimpanzee viruses
The secret? Use chimpanzee viruses
The town that stood up to the mafia
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The objectives of our Digest are:
- to alert Italian Americans about the constant bombardment of stereotyping, defamation, ridiculing and discrimination of Italians and Italian Americans;
- to hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions;
- to encourage our readers to act by contacting the offenders by phone, e-mail, fax, and letter writing; and
- to make people aware of the positive accomplishments and contributions of Italians and Italian Americans.
The Alfano Digest is published in association with the Italian American One Voice Coalition
Statements by others are provided as information only, and not necessarily endorsed.
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