ShareSaveCommentLifestyleDiningVasto, An Old Town in Italy’s Abruzzo, Is Now A Gem On The Adriatic SeaByJohn Mariani Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 11:15am ESTShareSaveCommentVasto is an ancient Italian town that is now a draw for tourists who come for the marina and the .. whence came my grandfather and grandmother in 1905 at a time when it was an impoverished hill town whose history reflected the ups-and-downs of foreign occupation from the Lombards and Normans to the Turks and Mussolini The marina at Vasto has a panorama of the Adriatic Sea I have visited several times in the past fifty years at first finding its charms were considerable if crestfallen The painting at the top of this article by an unknown artist has hung on my family’s walls for a hundred years and the real Vasto looks exactly the same as in the painting Yet in the past twenty-five years Vasto has been bolstered and scrubbed as a very popular tourist town especially in summer when Europeans blanket the beach and marina below the main town a fine Romanesque Cattedrale di San Giuseppe and a baroque Church of Santa Maria Maggiore which is said to possess a thorn worn by Jesus at his crucifixion The Resiedenza Ablingh is sequestered and has a modern rusticity Off season Vasto returns to the local ebb and flow of life bakeries and trattorias full of people speaking the regional Abruzzese dialect my wife and I stayed at the tucked-away Residenza Amblingh (Via Portone Panzotto) with a panoramic view of the Neapolitan Gardens and Adriatic Sea Owner/hosts Massimo and Raffaella are very proud of this secluded beautifully decorated and well-lighted 18th century residence wherein all has been given a modern rusticity with superb amenities Vasto has a number of restaurants and trattorias I’ve been visiting for decades including Hostaria del Pavone (Barbarotta 15/17) uptown and Pizzeria aux Fils du Chevalier's menus has pages and pages of variations My favorite pizzeria on the hill is named Pizzeria aux Fils du Chevalier (Piazza San Pietro) a two-story eatery that always draws a crowd––particularly in good weather for the terrace overlooking the Gulf––whose menu lists four pages of variations Lo Scudo (Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 39) has been around since 1867 and is a culinary repository of Abruzzese tradition known for its brodetto alla Vastese teeming with sole red mullet and several more species of seafood The pastas are all 12 euros and include a seafood risotto and cavatelli with mussels The fritto misto (mixed fried seafood) is impeccably crisp and flavorful Brodetto alla Vastese is a lavish specialty served at Zi Albina Whenever I return to Vasto I always head for Trattoria Zì Albina (Via Luigi Marchesani 15) owing to its clout with the local fishermen The only change I saw last time was the once orange walls are not sea blue; otherwise it has the same simple charm and warm service staff Vasto's architecture is largely late Romanesque and Baroque We began our meal with a ravioli stuffed with burrata and shrimp in a light tomato sauce; then came to grandest of brodettos––40 euros for two or more people––brought in a huge bowl abundant with half a dozen kinds of seafood And then they bring you a large plate of spaghetti on which you ladle the remaining broth from the bowl For me Vasto is returning to my ancestral home but for anyone traveling the Adriatic Coast it will receive you come as a town that shows how resilient Abruzzo has become in the last twenty years Brad Vasto has joined loan origination software provider Dark Matter Technologies as chief revenue officer Vasto is joining the company just as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in April Vasto has more than three decades’ experience in mortgage technology sales and mortgage lending he served as senior vice president and managing director at Black Knight where he led the sales and business development of the firm’s servicing technologies and was instrumental in growing the MSP servicing system’s dominant footprint Following Black Knight’s acquisition Vasto was involved in the organization’s transition as managing director at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) before joining compliance automation provider Assurity as senior vice president of sales “Brad is a proven leader with deep industry expertise and a strong track record of delivering results,” Dugan says in a release aligns with Dark Matter’s culture of collaboration I’m confident his ability to understand the unique needs of our clients and deliver tailored solutions will be instrumental in advancing our mission and expanding our market presence.” credit unions and independent mortgage bankers consultative solutions that meet the evolving needs of lenders In addition to his extensive technology experience his early career included roles at independent mortgage banks and depository lenders giving him firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities lenders face “I am honored to step into this role and join the exceptional team at Dark Matter Technologies,” Vasto says and the team during my time at Black Knight I know the caliber of this organization and the impact of its solutions Dark Matter is  uniquely positioned to address the evolving needs of today’s lenders and servicers with urgency and I’m excited to help lead the company into its next phase of growth.” Alicia Vasto brings crucial skills and experience to Audubon's Mississippi River Water Initiative and outreach at the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) serving most recently as Water Program Director Alicia worked with coalitions to advance science-based policy solutions to protect and improve water quality led the organization's efforts to curb pollution from fertilizer and industrial livestock operations educated state legislators and community leaders on water issues and expanded the Iowa Water Watch newsletter into a fully-fledged outreach program and advocacy pipeline Her experience in state policymaking and regional coalitions will help advance Audubon's policy priorities in the Mississippi River basin Alicia worked in management and operations at an Iowa environmental education association and in stewardship and communications at a North Carolina land trust Alicia holds a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University and a BS in Environmental Science fromthe University of Notre Dame Pledge to stand with Audubon to call on elected officials to listen to science and work towards climate solutions Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More State University were recently notified that their student visas were revoked by the federal government and now other students on campus are speaking out on their behalf.  is speaking out against a decision that sent his roommate "Get their attention in terms of holding the school accountable so that way they could condemn what is happening with their international students but if we abandon our international students then that's not what I would call protecting the pack,” Vasto said Al Gurad's student visa was revoked by the federal government last week but he says Al Gurad received the notification from the officer of international services on campus I remember I had just come back from a green chemical engineering class that I was taking And that's when Sal comes out of his room very wide eyed with a grave expression on his face and he told me that he had just been notified that his visa had been revoked and he had been given no reason as to why," Vasto said He says Al Gurad was a hard worker who kept to himself and was studying to get a degree in engineering management state because he had the opportunity to study in different countries because he had experience living in Michigan So that's why he picked North Carolina was another opportunity to come and live the American dream," Vasto said He said Al Gurad was only involved in his studies and his on-campus job "He was never a member of any kind of protest or any kind of social activism, which to me, that's why I felt the story was this important to submit to the 'Technician,' because if this administration can target people for exercising free speech and now they're targeting people who are not even using that free speech this is an indication that something is wrong and this is something that deserves to be called out," Vasto said referring to the university's student newspaper Vasto says Al Gurad returned to Saudi Arabia on Sunday "He expressed to me a feeling of peace that it was the right thing to do to go back to Saudi Arabia... He was at risk of detainment and risk of deportation so for him to return to Saudi Arabia was the best decision he could make,” Vasto said Vasto says what happened to Al Gurad is a sign of a bigger problem “Students all around the country are being detained and being deported and losing their student visas for free speech And now we have a case of students like Sal who are not exercising that speech at all and they're still losing their voices," Vasto said A State Department spokesperson declined to comment on Al Gurad's case we generally will not comment on Department actions with respect to specific cases,” the spokesperson has a zero-tolerance policy for noncitizens who break the laws N.C. State's Office of International Services said in a statement April 1 that the school did not seek the visa terminations and wasn't directly notified "We are deeply concerned about the lack of communication from federal agencies and the impact of these actions on our international students," the statement said The school added it is committed to helping the two students complete their semester "in any way we can," including study abroad.   There are more than 6,000 international students at NC State from 120 different countries however two students had their lives turned upside down last week and were forced to rush to get a flight back home "My roommate came out of his room with a shocked distraught look on his face," said NC State Senior Philip Vasto Then Vasto said his roommate started to panic "He just got of the phone with the school and the school told him the state department revoked his visa but didn't provide a reason whatsoever," Vasto said and flew back to Saudi Arabia at the advice of his family and started studying at NC state 5 months ago "If he remained here he could be subject to detainment by ICE," Vasto said The terminations come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that the State Department had revoked more than 300 student visas Vasto said his roommate never communicated with the federal government directly just NC State "He had only a few days to get ready to leave the country," Vasto said He was working to get his masters in engineering and also was a campus dining employee The university issued this response after news spread thru out the international student body:  "NC State did not initiate these terminations and was not directly notified of the changes We are deeply concerned about the lack of communication from federal agencies and the impact of these actions on our international students." "I'm just flabbergasted its a disgrace," Vasto said Several statements have been made following the announcement of the two students having their student visa revoked including NC State's Muslim Students Association In the statement posted on Instagram the organization pointed out the two students were both studying international engineering "We are deeply saddened and outraged by the recent forced departure of two NC State students whose student visas were unjustly terminated," the statement read in part The statement went on to say the student organization is calling for full transparency into the process leading to the students visas being revoked and calls for their reinstatement state leaders and federal officials to ensure safety respect and freedom for international students Congresswoman Deborah Ross also released a statement following the two students having their visas revoked in a post on X The State Department also provided a statement in response to WRAL's questions:  Some normal ailments due to months of work, but the team is ready for the final chapter of the season, which would mean remaining in the category. "Finally the phase where the games are decided begins - says the Nerazzurri coach - and we get there as we wanted, in a reasonable state of health, despite the absence of Alessandro Grotti, who we were unable to replace on the market and is a serious absence both in technical and mental terms, in terms of solidity and dressing room. However, the rest of the gang is there: this is what we have been hoping for for some time". "We don't know what it would be like to play at full strength and they might not have any reference points. We'll have to be good and smart in managing the crowd and the pressure of the series: if we can put a grain of sand in their gear, everything can change starting from game one. We're excited, even though we're aware of the complexity. We know we have a chance." After the final gavels fell in the legislatures in Idaho Big Ag’s corporate lobbyists may be stinging from a hard lesson: that accountability still matters Agricultural interests carry enormous political sway in Boise, Des Moines and Jefferson City. That’s why these states were a testing ground for pesticide manufacturers’ efforts to shield themselves from corporate liability Bayer launched a campaign in each state to push legislation exempting them from lawsuits alleging cancer and other harms Bayer leaders thought they were in for a slam dunk on a home court The company mines phosphate in Idaho before shipping it to Iowa Bayer’s pesticide division is headquartered in Missouri where nearly 70% of the land is planted in corn and soybeans crops that generally require dosing with Roundup and similar pesticides some 5.5 million acres are planted in crops that are treated with glyphosate-based pesticides Idaho is of course famous for its potatoes has paid over $11 billion in settlements and jury awards based on potential cancer risks associated with the product The company has obvious incentive to enlist politicians to stop the bleeding the first version of the bill was defeated by three votes on the Senate floor Later versions never came up for a hearing Democrats opposed weakening legal access for farmworkers and rural families who can all be impacted by dangerous pesticides They were joined by conservative Republicans who took issue with special deals for corporate interests especially immunity for state-owned ChemChina who’s fighting claims that paraquat a pesticide banned in 60-plus countries (including China) Opposition came from both sides of the aisle in Iowa as well where skyrocketing cancer rates were enough to sink the bill Democrats were joined by right-leaning senators who promised a filibuster if the bill advanced for a vote Legal immunity was included as part of the House Republicans’ draft farm bill It’s unclear how the bipartisan alliances fostered in the states will translate in Congress Bayer and others should stop erecting legal roadblocks and instead learn from failed efforts of the tobacco and asbestos industries and ditch efforts to avoid accountability and either relabel or reformulate products to ensure they safeguard our air live up to their prior promises to oppose any efforts to “erect barriers to prevent legitimate cases from being brought before the courts.” the public can only assume those promises are hollow Jonathan Oppenheimer is the government relations director with the Idaho Conservation League Alicia Vasto is the water program director with the Iowa Environmental Council Melissa Vatterott is the policy director with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment TEHRAN-The Iranian multidisciplinary artist Mohammad Ali Famori has participated in the 56th Vasto Contemporary Art Award which was launched in the Province of Chieti He is one of the 12 artists invited by Antonio Zimarino Famori has presented one of his video glitch arts there Famori has managed to create a dynamic image with the help of fractals Famori studied photography at the Tehran University of Art from where he graduated with a master’s degree in cultural management He is specialized in spearheading exhibitions and creative projects including running the first glitch video art group exhibition in Iran He has more than 10 years of experience in art directing as well as exhibiting his works in 28 international exhibitions Glitch art is the practice of using digital or analog errors for aesthetic purposes by either corrupting digital data or physically manipulating electronic devices Famori is also the founder of Platform 101 an independent and non-profit institution promoting trailblazing artists and cutting-edge forms of art The Vasto Contemporary Art Award was established in the summer of 1959 dedicated to the main Vasto painters of the time was followed by two impromptu artistic meetings and a significant series of group exhibitions which combined thematic-problematic investigations with tributes Since 1975 the Prize has abandoned its role as an artistic competition to transform itself into a quality art exhibition This year’s edition of the Vasto Contemporary Art Award will run until October 26 The threatened point break is the Adriatic’s finest The mayor of an Italian city thinks it isn’t a big deal to build a breakwater in front of the town’s left-hand point break because “surfing can be done anywhere.” In a country where the sport is still largely unknown to the masses, the mayor is clearly not privy to the rarity of a good point break, let alone on the Adriatic Coast.  The wave in danger is a 300-meter long left-hander called Grotta del Saraceno in the town of Vasto on Italy’s east coast. In June of last year, the city made plans and contracted out a 3.3 million-Euro job to put a series of breakwaters 40-50 meters into the sea parallel to the coastline which would effectively turn the beach into a lagoon and destroy the wave is to mitigate erosion in the area and protect properties who by chance stumbled upon the municipality’s plans in September of last year have been left puzzled and outraged by the plans Back in February they pushed the story into national news by holding a paddle-out at the spot to protest the project Now they’re going down the legal avenue and taking the matter to court a local surfer who has been frequenting the spot for more than two decades “These people think that it can be stopped but it’s not scientifically possible.” the erosion in the bay is not particularly severe and there are only three properties in the bay all of which are more than 10 meters above sea level and two of which have already been protected by near-shore breakwaters built in recent years But the mayor says that these properties are “some of the best touristic businesses” in the area which prompted the local government to prioritize acting on the beach’s sand flow determined that the sand dune system near the surf spot at the north end of the beach needed to be restored to control erosion Drastically altering the shoreline and coastal access is business as usual in Italy it is common practice to license out the rights of beaches to private companies that line them with umbrellas and chairs Trave estimates that more than one third of all the beaches in the country are subject to this type of ownership arrangement and the coast-parallel breakwaters are a commonly-used method to guarantee the sand build up (and subsequent tourism profits) on such beaches “We are trying to demonstrate that the project is exaggerated in terms of costs and techniques involved,” said Trave “This project will forever cancel one of the best point breaks in the Adriatic Sea and change the characteristics of this bay.” A newly formed coalition of surfers, called Littorale Vivo, is challenging the breakwater in court. They’ve put together a crowdfunding campaign to fund their opposition of the project and resulting legal costs They say it’s the first case of its kind in Italy – a challenge to an infrastructure project to save a wave But they don’t expect a resolution anytime soon the legal arguments of each side and their experts could cause the legal proceedings to drag out over an extended period of time While the phrases “point break” and “Adriatic Sea” may seem contradictory the unique bathymetry of Grotta del Saraceno creates the best imitation of open ocean surfing that can be found on that stretch of coast The sea has enough fetch to create two-meter swells with periods of up to 10 seconds that peel for hundreds of meters along the sandy bay Trave estimates the spot breaks about 30 days per year Recently, the mayor of Vasto, Francesco Menna, stoked the fire further by taking to national television to defend the project. Menna told the host that while he finds the “sea squirrels” (aka surfers) of Vasto funny he has more important responsibilities to prioritize as mayor the local government hasn’t shown any inclination to listen to the surfers or collaborate on a compromise So the fate of one of the Adriatic’s best surf spots lies in the hands of the Italian legal system Do you think the judges in the case will know who Kelly Slater is a leader in consumer lending compliance software and advisory services announced today that mortgage technology veteran Brad Vasto has joined the company as Senior Vice President - Sales Leveraging his 30+ years of experience in meeting the needs of the mortgage Brad will be responsible for sales activities relating to Asurity's industry leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) mortgage loan compliance products Asurity's RegCheck is a best-in-class SaaS solution that enables loan officers and compliance specialists expedite loan closings with greater confidence and accuracy RegCheck features compliance testing across HOEPA and investor requirements; a detailed calculation methodology to understand if a test has passed or failed flexible digital mortgage document generation platform featuring low- to no-code document creation an easily configurable forms library containing a full collection of forms covering federal "We are thrilled Brad has joined the Asurity team," said Luke Wimer "His proven track record of driving growth and fostering customer relationships will further accelerate the advance our business Brad's leadership will be instrumental in defining sales strategy and delivering exceptional value to our customers." 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Login The Royals began their juggling of the 40-man roster today by outrighting right-handed pitcher Nate Karns from the 40-man roster and losing left-hander Jerry Vasto on waivers to the Cubs The Royals needed to activate four players from the 60-day disabled list this week - Karns Jason Hammel and Alcides Escobar were granted free agency and the Royals simply outrighted Karns to Omaha Karns was acquired from the Royals in a trade with the Mariners before the 2017 season for outfielder Jarrod Dyson but missed the final four months of that season following thoracic outlet syndrome surgery He was set to be in the starting rotation out of spring training this year but was placed on the disabled list just before the season opener with inflammation in his elbow He continued to suffer setback and never throw a pitch this season Karns turns 31 next month and has suffered a myriad of injuries throughout his six-year Major League career Jerry Vasto is a 26-year old left-handed reliever acquired in August from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for Drew Butera He appeared in just five games with the Royals Once the Royals activate their players from the 60-day disabled list, it will bring the Royals to a full 40-man roster, although they may still want to add minor leaguers such as Josh Staumont and Arnaldo Hernandez to protect them from the Rule 5 draft Other candidates to be dropped from the 40-man roster include Paulo Orlando Designer Sara Regal unveiled her latest exhibition titled Mezcla, Moldea, Lija, Mueve at Mesura’s Vasto Gallery in Barcelona, showcasing a collection of 16 distinctive pieces. Curated by the gallery and Mesura the collection reflects her artistic journey exploring construction waste while embracing her fondness for playing with material qualities and colors The resulting ensemble features a spectrum of pastel tones intricately fused together each piece harmonizing with the others to form a unified sculptural narrative Sara Regal is a designer renowned for her focus on material investigation and sustainable practices. Her work showcases her commitment to creating recycled pieces from waste materials. Inspired by her earlier collaboration on the Split Table at Vasto a year ago this exhibition marks a continuation of Regal’s exploration into sustainable practices emphasizing the significance of process and experimentation While each creation adheres to specific methods inviting viewers to appreciate their unique imperfections Regal’s approach in Split Table involved working within tight time constraints and using unconventional synthetic materials she expands upon the lessons learned from that project she focuses on specific construction waste and natural materials aligning with her dedication to sustainable practices This shift maintains the essence of her work while highlighting the human and manual craftsmanship evident in each piece.  the collection reflects Regal’s artistic journey exploring construction waste a spectrum of pastel tones intricately fused together dates: 26 October – 18 November 2023 photography: Cecilia Diaz Betz | @ceciliadiazbetz AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The Royals add an intriguing lefty reliever while parting ways with their veteran backup catcher The Rockies have acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Royals for left-handed pitcher Jerry Vasto We have acquired LHP Jerry Vasto from the Rockies in exchange for Drew Butera. pic.twitter.com/LOp2JChIUb was the Royals’ primary catcher for the first month of the season and has seen action roughly once a week since Salvador Perez returned from the left knee sprain he suffered in late March posting a .188/.259/.289 slash line with two homers in 166 plate appearances and while he was once regarded as an above-average defender he’s been somewhat shaky behind the plate this year While the expectations placed upon him won’t be too great the Rockies will have to hope that Butera can revert to the form he displayed in 2016 when he posted a career-high .808 OPS over 133 plate appearances It’s difficult to imagine that Butera will have that much of a role in Colorado over the last month of the season have been below-average both at and behind the plate it’s hard to argue that Butera will be any better He’s a solid emergency backup if they need Iannetta or Wolters to pinch-hit and need a late-game defensive replacement but it’s hard to say he’s much better in that role than 27-year-old Tom Murphy who has been solid in limited big-league duty this year and has a .901 OPS at Triple-A Albuquerque though immediately optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals could be an interesting addition to a Kansas City bullpen that has been historically bad this season He allowed three earned runs over two-thirds of an inning in his major-league debut on June 10 of this year but he has posted pretty good numbers at Albuquerque throwing for a 3.16 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 18 walks over 37 innings Those numbers look particularly impressive when you consider that Alburquerque’s ballpark is one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in North America the Royals recalled catcher Cam Gallagher (who has arguably outperformed Butera in the majors this year posting a .208/.240/.292 slash line over 25 plate appearances) View the latest digital editions of all of our publications or head straight to the archives SUBSCRIBE VIEW ARCHIVES VIEW ARCHIVES VIEW ARCHIVES John Del Vasto has announced he is stepping down as president Groupe Del Vasto and Mauro Cifelli will take over the role as well as being the chief executive officer “My priority over the years has been to assemble a strong leadership team to drive growth and ensure continuity,” said Del Vasto who founded automotive parts distributor and franchisor in 1986 “The nomination of Mauro to the position of president and CEO is the result of a planned and deliberate transition involving the board of directors and our HR committee.” Cifelli joined the Montreal-based organization – which has seven distribution centres in Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as Vast-Auto Distribution – in 1994 and was most recently the company’s vice president of sales and marketing He has also served as chairman of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada and is also the chairman of the governing council of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association which represents the interests of warehouse distributors across North America he has played a pivotal role within the organization,” Del Vasto said in a statement recognized management skills and in-depth knowledge of our industry will serve him well in this position.” Cifelli will be work with the company’s board of directors and senior management team communicating and implementing the organization’s strategic plan to guide business direction “John’s vision and leadership have built Groupe Del Vasto into one of Canada’s leading automotive aftermarket companies that is committed to its employees The future that lies ahead for Groupe Del Vasto is promising and the opportunity to lead this next chapter of the organization is deeply humbling,” said Mauro Cifelli Del Vasto will transition to board chairman for Groupe Del Vasto and will continue to provide guidance and support to the president and the senior management team Groupe Del Vasto also operates the Auto Value Monsieur Transmission and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners It is a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Privacy Policy its initial ambiguity remains — allowing it to shift between a domestic and art space images © Salva López | @salvalopez Mesura’s Vasto Gallery is located in Poblenou whose close proximity to the sea historically led to an industrial urban fabric the area saw a decrease in industrial activity leaving unused spaces that are currently being transformed to accommodate the new wave of creativity that is breathing life back into the quarter Here, the architects selected the industrial building as the site of its Vasto Gallery The apartment opens up with a lofty room with large windows along three walls and an open plan just divided by two rows of steel columns Its unique ceiling mirrors the local construction techniques from the nineteenth century made popular by Catalan architect Joan Torras who used steel beams alongside flat ceramic pieces to create a vaulted structure spacious atmosphere and unique structure of the apartment a private and public space; the public space functioning as a living room and exhibition area To create a sense of lightness and fluidity the separation of the two areas is done by a service core that is separate from the walls and ceiling This central volume stands out not as a wall allowing occupants to take in the entire space This living area is designed to be highly flexible with only two static objects: an eight meter-long stainless steel kitchen counter and a long off-white table along the opposite wall allowing it to be configured in a variety of ways the same concept is applied — the bedroom and bathroom are combined into one space bathtub and sink being movable items and the shower walk-in-closet and toilet being in the center The first involves the restoration of the existing features of the house through construction while the second focuses on the interior design with new elements These elements are detached from the boundaries of the house and present a contrast to the white-washed walls and light-wood furniture creating a contemporary and cohesive identity throughout the space The focus is then drawn to the pieces scattered around architecture: Mesura | @mesura.eu photography: © Salva López | @salvalopez happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. ‘I was thinking if I start early in the morning I’ll have all the time in the world to reach the summit’ I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A Brooklyn man who had to call the emergency services twice in two days of hiking in Arizona offered a warning to other hikers saying: “Life isn’t worth losing for a cool Instagram picture.” Philip Vasto, 28, called 911 on 2 March when he found himself lost on Humphreys Peak, north of Flagstaff in central Arizona He called the emergency services a second time the following day Mr Vasto is an “independent contractor” who has described himself as an “experienced hiker”, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. He was in Phoenix for work when he decided he would try to summit the tallest peak in the state The trail to the top is more than 10 miles long and rises more than 3,000 feet he estimated it would take between two and three hours to reach the top But he hadn’t accounted for the amount of snow on the trails at this time of year He started his first attempt to reach the top at 2.30pm on 2 March quickly starting to struggle to find the start of the trail underneath the snow it remained difficult to navigate the snow “It was very easy to get off the trail and fall into the snow,” Mr Vasto told the Arizona Daily Sun. He called 911 at around 6.50pm to say that he was lost on the trail but that he was attempting to find his way back The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit found that Mr Vasto was near Humphreys Trail at an elevation of around 10,600 feet (3,230m) Sgt Aaron Dick said they spoke to Mr Vasto about the importance of hiking with the right equipment and planning ahead He said they told Mr Vasto to come back in a few months when the conditions would be better “I was thinking if I start early in the morning I’ll have all the time in the world to reach the summit,” he told the paper Mr Vasto met two other hikers on the trial husband and wife Jonathan and Alberta O’neill They decided to turn around at 3.30pm when they still hadn’t reached the top “I definitely did not want to get caught on the mountain past dark,” Mr O’neill told the Arizona Daily Sun. “I decided that we had to put ego aside Around 15 minutes after the couple had turned around was just how powerful the wind was blowing,” Mr Vasto said He estimated that the gusts of wind reached about 25 mph He started to feel light-headed and “numb all over” With only five per cent of his phone battery remaining Mr Vasto called for search and rescue a second time at around 5pm “I did not know just how cold it would be to be up there at that time of year,” Mr Vasto said let me call somebody because that way they can at least know that I’m out here.” “It was very apparent that he wasn’t prepared for the climate that he had gotten himself into,” fellow hiker Phillip Wyatt told the outlet adding that that Vasto seemed to be completely exhausted “I don’t think he was physically capable of getting back down before sunset.” Coconino County Search and Rescue asked for help from the Arizona Department of Public Safety Northern Air Rescue Unit and a helicopter was sent to retrieve Mr Vasto and Mr Wyatt who had decided to stay with the 28-year-old Mr Vasto was “encouraged to not attempt the hike again” by the search and rescue team “One of the potential pitfalls of the technology is that people take a shortcut and don’t spend as much time preparing, gathering info or building up their skills to be sufficient in these kinds of austere environments,” Sgt Dick told the Arizona Daily Sun or they’re not enjoying themselves and it’s not working out the way they wanted to make a call and summon assistance quickly.” “I don’t think the technology is all bad,” he added “Responsible use of the technology is the thing we want to get across.” “The nice thing about mountains and canyons is that they will be here next week adding that incidents like this most often occur when people show an “unwillingness to back down” “I highly advise NOT attempting Humphreys Peak in the winter,” Mr Vasto wrote in a post on Instagram “It was arguably scarier and more dangerous than Kilamanjaro at this time of year life isn’t worth losing for a cool Instagram picture Part of being a hiker is realizing your own human limitations and respecting the mountain and the climate.” The paper noted that search and rescue operations in Arizona cost about $1,000 an hour and are funded by the state’s taxpayers The Daily Sun asked Mr Vasto why he didn’t include his calls to the emergency services in his telling of the story on social media. “We make posts on social media about how we want others to see us,” he said, adding that he was worried the full details would lead to judgement. On the AllTrails app, Mr Vasto wrote in a review that hikers should “wait for warmer months before attempting” to summit Humphreys Peak. Mr Vasto is planning to have another go at the trail in May alongside Mr Wyatt. “I really respect Phil’s perseverance,” Mr Wyatt said. “I hope that he’s able to make it to the top sometime.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies (CBS12) — Three people are accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from retail stores across Florida According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) were arrested after a crime prevention employee notified deputies of a recent theft involving the trio The car the suspects were driving was eventually identified leading to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office stopping the suspects The trio was brought back to Martin County where they were charged and identified as suspects in at least five separate cases throughout the state Deputies say Hernandez-Ruiz and Di Vasto Gomez have bonds of $750,000 De La Caridad Matos has a bond of $1,000,000 MCSO says organized retail crimes in Florida have cost vendors and consumers millions of dollars in losses The National Retail Federation suspects the thefts started in 2021 as the agency saw a 69% increase from previous years by | Dec 18, 2023 | 0 comments Under the agreement O’Reilly will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Groupe Del Vasto and its affiliated entities Groupe Del Vasto operates as Vast-Auto Distribution Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress 2016 at 10:58 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Basking Ridge NJ -- Special Education Teacher Katie Vasto was selected as the Oak Street Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 2016 “Personally I am very honored and humbled,” Vasto told Patch “It’s a really nice recognition from my peers.” The award is given each year to a teacher nominated and voted upon by fellow teachers and educators in the school Vasto is a passionate and talented educator,” said Lisa Vitale-Stanzione Supervisor Of Special Education K - 5 at Bernards Township Public Schools “She instructionally challenges and scaffolds students learning with engaging and motivating activities She conveys to her students that with hard work they can all achieve success Her interest in the students is genuine and that all can feel it.” Katie Vasto is richly deserving of the honor in being named Oak Street School’s Teacher of the Year,” said Oak Street Principal Jane Costa “Her teaching style empowers children to believe in themselves and encourages them to question She brings her gifts of patience and a sense of humor to the classroom while emphasizing individual responsibility In addition to being an outstanding teacher she plays an integral role in helping to foster a positive and congenial atmosphere amongst the staff through a variety of team building activities and events." Vasto is the kind of teacher who truly believes in students abilities,” said Oak Street Teacher Lisa Sweeny 'I can't,' and she will make them believe they can Her positive energy and good teaching practices are contagious and I am honored to work along side her in the special education department Oak Street school is lucky to have her as teacher of the year!" Vasto’s entire teaching career has been at Oak Street where she has been teaching special education for the past 11 years She has taught at grades third through fifth in the past and this year is teaching fourth graders “I love working at Oak Street,” Vasto said “It really is a close knit group of teachers It really is a wonderful environment and school to work for Teaching has always been a way of life for Vasto Her mother was a teacher at Harding Township School “As a little girl I was playing school and making my siblings play school with me,” Vasto said Vasto went to Marist College where she double majored in psychology “As a teacher I want to instill the love of learning in my students,” Vasto said “I always have this desire to continue to grow and I want my students to love to grow and learn as well.” Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The new festival season promises to be a period full of new live acts for Cryex Hard News spoke with the three APEX artists about their upcoming plans READ ALSO: Cryex is heading into a colorful festival season with spectacular live act Band of Color Vasto will be on stage for the first time with his live act ElektraWave “This theme was created from a dual perspective,” explains the APEX artist “I have been using the black and yellow combination for some time which fits well with the theme of electricity.” Een bericht gedeeld door MARVIN DE GROOT | VASTO (@vastodj) At Vasto it is not just a live act. We can also expect an ElektraWave album at the end of next month. “The ElektraWave album consists of 18 tracks that have the signature Vasto sound. This album also contains collaborations with artists such as Element, Scarra and MC Livid.” Tonight, at 00:00, the title track of the album, will be released. You can pre-save the track here The full album will follow a few weeks later on March 29 Scarra will be on stage for the first time with his brand new live act Face of Violence “This live act will be a unique mix of music styles accessible and sometimes less accessible arrangements Een bericht gedeeld door Scarra (@scarra_dj) Scarra himself sees Face of Violence as a kind of transition from adolescence to adulthood “While I used to go into the studio and see where the ship would founder I have never had such a strong vision for my act If you had asked me last year if I wanted to do a live act Now I am more than ready to show the world my real face: Face of Violence.” “Band of Color has become a very personal live act,” says Cryex “I am increasingly finding my calling in making music and find it more and more important to increase the bond between myself my music and the fans.” It’s no surprise that color will play a significant role during Band of Color unique visuals associated with a certain color You will also hear the colors in the music because some sets include a specific track.” Een bericht gedeeld door 𝘾𝙍𝙔𝙀𝙓 🐸 🌈 (@cryexofficial) In addition to brand new Cryex music, there are also many new collabs with other artists from the harder styles scene. As we have come to expect from Cryex, his hair and nails will also match the color. You can read more about Band of Color in this article. WEBSITE BY BHUGE We use cookies to give you the best experience on our site You can find more information about the cookies we use or turn them off in the settings This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing when you return to our site and helping our team understand which parts of the site you find most interesting and useful Strictly necessary cookies must always be enabled so that we can save your cookie preference settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this site you will need to enable or disable cookies again If like me, you spent this winter staring at the sun-drenched, slow-paced romantic luxury of Call Me By Your Name there’s a good chance you’ve spent the subsequent six months repeating "I want to go to Italy on holiday," ad nauseam I may have the answer to your mantra - welcome to Siren Festival Located in the obscenely picturesque town of Vasto in Southern Italy, not only do you get to lose your days kicking through nature reserves and lounging on beaches smoother than a Galaxy chocolate bar, you also get to spend your evenings watching some of alternative indie’s finest And if you're not already sold on what Italy has to offer here are five reasons you absolutely cannot miss Siren Festival With an eclectic lineup that spans rock John Lydon’s post-punk aggressors bring their melodic and abrasive performance to the walled stage in Vasto. Their last release was 2015’s What The World Needs Now Certainly an act you can never second guess An antidote to Lydon’s thick grooves and confrontational vocals is the glistening shoegaze of Slowdive - the former Creation band returned last year with their first record in 22 years, a serene self-titled gem Imagine their set in the balmy mediterranean heat Rachel Goswell’s vocals drifting you closer to bliss with each breath But if it’s a bit more energy you’re after then make sure you’re ready to bump and grind with some olive-skinned cuties and get yourself to Belgium’s mid-'00s mixtape enthusiasts 2ManyDJs Blending underground anthems next to guiltily indulgent classics you know this is the one that’ll have you dancing like a local It’s not all about the big-hitters, and one artist on the lineup that we’re excited about is 24-year-old Italian musician Adele Nigro, also known as Any Other. Her second album Two, Geography, is due later this year and the first single "Walkthrough" is a brutally building piece of indie-folk that growls with prowess and seethes with a melodic lilt It says in the city guide: "If you don’t like fish don’t come to Vasto." Fished fresh from the Adriatic Sea you can dine on a diet of fish and shellfish and delicious local wines all weekend long One must-visit spot is the Trabocco Cungarelle a remarkable-looking restaurant that seems to be held up by stilts a rickety bridge walk out into the sea another restaurant with a lot of fish on the menu also stocks wine from the local Fontefico vinery while Cibo Matto picks up high points for their pasta and While the South of Italy may not be best known for its wine it’s home to some of the oldest vineyards in the world so make sure you sample the local offerings A couple of great bars in Vasto are Bau Bar whose happy hour is unbeatable and Bar Roma which specialises in cocktails and jazz There is also a covered market on Saturdays where you can buy a range of local cheeses Set in the middle of the stunning old town Piazza Del Popolo the main stage is pretty much the town square flanked by gorgeous ancient Roman stone buildings Giardini D’Avalos is the boutique stage set in a walled garden and there’s even a stage on the beach for us Brits (the only people who’ll be sunbathing at midday) The beach itself is a long stretch of unspoilt soft sand which has picked up several local awards while a little up the coast there is the Punta Aderci nature reserve with pedestrian and cycle paths Surrounded by cliffs it offers panoramic views of the coast as well as a chance to get close up to the local flora and fauna According to tradition the town was founded by Greek hero Diomedes and some of the archeological relics found in the town have dated as far back as 1300BC The old part of the town where Siren is set features several buildings and churches from the 12th to 18th centuries - must sees are the Cattedrale di San Giuseppe the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore which is supposedly the oldest building in the town Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday