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To view John's online tribute, send condolences to his family, or for more information, visit https://phaneuf.net  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Rita Gulizo Palermo entered into eternal rest on April 15 Beloved wife of the late Ciro Joseph Palermo Daughter of Russell and Josephine Liccardi Gulizo Sister of Dominick “Sonny” Gulizo (Jacqueline) and the late Anthony "Jay" Gulizo Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME Visitation will be held from 9 AM until mass time Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Rocco Palermo has been awarded a prestigious Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship in the amount of $35,000 The fellowship will support the Gird-i Matrab Archaeological Project (GMAP) in Iraqi Kurdistan of which Palermo has been the director since 2021 The Loeb Classical Library was founded to encourage research in the U.S. and abroad in the province of archaeology and Greek and Latin Literature. Today, the digital Loeb Classical Library continues the historic mission of making all that is important in Greek and Latin literature available to readers anywhere in the world—with accurate This fellowship will enable the GMAP team to continue its exploration of the lives and economies of rural communities of Mesopotamia throughout the ages GMAP has a particular focus on the reconstruction of Mesopotamia's domestic economy and its rise in social complexity in the 5th and 4th millennium BCE as well as the inclusion of rural villages and secondary centers in the interconnected large-scale empires of the later Hellenistic and Parthian-Roman period. The fellowship will support the project expenses related to excavation and dissemination of archaeological discoveries "The LCLF has traditionally supported archaeological research in the wider Mediterranean world with limited engagement beyond the geographic scope of Classical civilizations," says Palermo the LCLF will facilitate a deeper understanding of the influence—or absence thereof—of the Hellenistic and Roman empires on rural communities in Mesopotamia." Explore the Archaeology department Text description provided by the architects. Buenos Aires - ODA is proud to announce the unveiling of its first large-scale mixed-use project in Buenos Aires: OLA Palermo ODA is converting a decaying parking structure into a public park and Class A office building Located between the racecourse and the popular park "El Rosedal de Palermo," OLA Palermo will act as an iconic new civic space and an important point of connectivity for the city re-linking the area that today finds itself divided by this very land plot © Alan Karchmer"This project is a great example of a public-private partnership to create a truly unique typology that will benefit the city and its citizens for decades to come," said ODA founder Eran Chen. "These types of partnerships are the future. It's ambitious and takes bravery and bold leadership on all fronts, but when this is completed, we will have a park that will become an icon for the city, and quite possibly the coolest office building in the southern hemisphere." © Alan KarchmerThe design team includes ODA as design architect with Aisenson studio as executive architect a renowned developer with projects in Argentina and the United States a leading firm with a proven track record in Argentina of more than 7,000,000 SF of built work You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Antonio Giner opened Palermo Pasta House in 2015 after relocating from West Texas to Round Rock Dacia is a features reporter for northern markets in the Austin metro She joined Community Impact in June 2024 shortly after graduating from The University of Texas with a degree in journalism Dacia previously interned for Austin PBS and Voces Oral History Center practicing yoga and trying new restaurants in the city We keep our menu simple and let the dough and other high-quality ingredients speak for themselves North Adams Regional Hospital is North Berkshire's choice for healthcare services - Your Hospital he free 200-hour course was funded through state Career Technical Initiative implementation grants. click for more © 2025 Boxcar Media LLC - All rights reserved calzones and pizzas available with a range of toppings from gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto to hot peppers and meatballs Subscribe to the Montecito Journal’s Morning MoJo newsletter and get local news delivered to your inbox twice weekly I love Sicily— and not just because I am half-Sicilian from its underground catacombs to the heights of Santa Rosalia and from amazing fine art collections and museums to eye-popping churches and restaurants of the highest caliber with scenic views I spent ten days on the island of my maternal ancestors: this I traveled to the island with longtime friend and colleague Nigel Summerley Nigel decided to tag along with me after discovering we could attend a contemporary production of Phaedra/Fedra at the ancient Teatro Greco in Siracusa we got along rather well (except for when we had to navigate roundabouts in our rental car) Sicily is a wonderful island of contrasts: palazzos and ruins beautiful beaches and an active-at-times volcano; festivals and fireworks vegetables and fresh fish that make grocery shopping in the USA look anemic Our brilliant journey began in Palermo where we spent two nights at fabulous La Bella Palermo in Palazzo Pantelleria We arrived from London late – around 9 pm – and hungry helped us with our bags up the stairs and into our rooms before guiding us to a nearby restaurant where we were seated in the atmospheric heart of the first of many was a great kick off – Nigel devoured his pizza although I could only finish half of mine but we did finish off the bottle of delicious Sicilian wine as we happily dined al fresco on a narrow street softly lit by the glow of streetlamps thrilled to have arrived in this fascinating city I didn’t fully realize the magic and magnificence of our lodging until the next morning feeling like a principessa in the palazzo on this island I love so much and yearn to learn more about Who knew that I would be sleeping in the same room once occupied by the American contemporary artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel or other notables (including another famous artist Peter Doig) who have discovered this hidden gem as well as the excitement of Palermo which has been experiencing a renaissance La Bella Palermo is the creation of Massimo Cazzaniga a Milanese who watched his grandfather curse the newspaper every morning when reading the weather report for southern Sicily he purchased a rundown palazzo in the heart of Palermo in 2001 finding artisans to paint incredible ceiling frescoes and details inspired by a historical tome on the palazzi of Sicily opera glasses… all decorate the five-bedroom five-bathroom palazzo which can be rented for $2,000 a night Francesco Cazzaniga (beloved godson and nephew of Massimo) could not have been warmer the congenial 50-year-old divides his time between Northern Italy and Catania in Sicily and has many friends and connections on the Mediterranean island and beyond He was also most generous in introducing me to a lawyer in Palermo to assist with my long and winding Italian citizenship-by-birthright journey (but that’s another story!) after fresh orange juice and pastries fetched by Francesco from Lucchese gelateria and bakery around the corner he gave us a walking tour of the neighborhood the Basilica di San Domenico where on the front steps we met its priest and gained entry into the interior courtyard We also visited the local market then went off on our own after a tour of the medieval prison where we viewed drawings on the walls made by prisoners during the Spanish Inquisition as well as the famous painting of the La Vucciria market by Renato Guttuso We also found the seaside mural memorializing murdered judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino; the two heroes are revered for their brave war against the mafia Nigel went off to tour the creepy yet astonishing catacombs at the 16th-century Cappuccini church (I’d been in the past) while I ventured into the incredible Palazzo Butera The latter boasts a collection that includes a cornucopia of ancient and contemporary painting – from Gilbert and George to Arts and Crafts architect/furniture designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh – amassed by uber collectors Francesca and Massimo Valsecchi.  but there are also Hellenistic and Roman antiquities and glass; some 15 collections from every period especially focused on peak moments when there was transformation or change is “a laboratory for contextualizing the past through a dialogue with the contemporary.” We met up with Francesco again for a fantastic rooftop dinner at DOBA where we were welcomed by Paola Basile and her husband/chef/owner Domenico Basile (from whose name DOBA is derived) gracefully poured a fine bottle of Sicilian wine on the island of San Pantaleo in the Stagnone Nature Reserve a few kilometers from the coast of Marsala but I admit I wished I’d ordered what Nigel had: spaghetti with truffles We dined on the rooftop with a view of Teatro Massimo small light-up toys dancing in the air propelled by a street vendor below and shared a rich conversation with author Tessa Rosenfeld – in Palermo for a two-month-long artist residency at Palazzo Butera and celebrating the publication of her latest novel Anime Slave (published in Italian by LINEA edizioni) The four of us took a long stroll after dinner stopping to buy a perfume from a street vendor before unexpectedly happening upon a group of people dancing to Arabic music in Piazza Bellini near the Fountain of Shame – a magical ending to a delightful evening with visions of dried tomatoes and capers and gelato dancing in my head before our morning departure and car rental as we bade arrivederci e grazie mille to our lovely new amico Francesco La Bella Palermo – www.labellapalermo.com DOBA – for views of Teatro Massimo book a rooftop table and feast on the views over fine cuisine elegantly served; www.dobarestaurant.it Funnaco Pizza Lab – www.funnaco.it Palazzo Butera – art-filled museum; https://palazzobutera.it/en Cappadonia – Award-winning gelato, where flavors are derived from only seasonal fruit; www.cappadonia.it   Beckham family feud “beyond repair” as Brooklyn and Nicola skip David’s 50th WATCH: Ronaldo caught on video leaving restaurant appearing drunk as Valladolid crisis deepens Athletico Palermo, a small Italian club, shocked the local football world after sealing promotion to Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, following a crucial win over rivals Partinicaudacea. While the players marked the occasion with a massive celebration after the final whistle, the club’s main sponsor — an escort services platform — took things to an eyebrow-raising new level. According to reports from Italy, company CEO Mike Morra announced that, as a special reward, every player on the Athletico Palermo roster would receive a lifetime subscription to free escort services. "We wanted to mark this moment with a practical gift. Now the coaches and players can finally relax… with an extra bonus," Morra said, triggering a mix of laughter and disbelief across Italian media. While the squad’s reaction was reportedly filled with humor and excitement, the club insists that their ambitions go beyond gimmicks. Athletico Palermo aims to leave a mark in Serie D and establish itself as a competitive side, despite its unusual sponsorship attention. This story has already made international headlines, sparking debate over the appropriateness and image impact such sponsorship deals bring, particularly in lower-league football where financial survival often depends on unconventional backers. Nogomania.com is a premier destination for football enthusiasts, delivering fresh and in-depth content from the heart of the Ex-Yu region's football scene. FacebookEmailUNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State track & field team put on a show in its final regular season competitions of the 2024-25 indoor season as the group achieved a school record among four top-five program marks that also rank among the top times in the country “What a special day at the Ashenfelter indoor track,” said Head Coach John Gondak NCAA qualifying marks—it was a great way for us to Tune Up for Big Tens next week I am really proud of how everyone competed today and look forward to the teams bringing the same energy and confidence to the championships next week!” Freshman sprinter Jake Palermo obliterated the Nittany Lion 400-meter school record with a 45.65 in his final meet of the regular season He became the first Penn State athlete ever to run sub-46 in the indoor 400m and moved into the top ten in Division I in the event as the fastest freshman in the country In the men’s 800m, Yukichi Ishii ran a 1:46.41, his indoor PR, to jump to eighth in Division I in the event this season with the third-fastest mark in school history. Teammate Olivier Desmeules lowered his own No Sprinter Ajani Dwyer is set to compete in the 60-meter dash at the USATF Indoor Championships on Sunday Dwyer and the Nittany Lions will travel to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships from Feb Follow along with the team on our social media pages on Facebook (PennStateTFXC) and X/Instagram (@pennstatetfxc) passed away peacefully at her home on March 30 Betty lived a life filled with family and friends Betty’s love for her children and grandchildren and all they did in both school and extracurriculars was well known and dance studios were constant sources of joy She was also incredibly involved in her kid’s school PTA programs and loved to plan a gathering She worked for many years at both JCPenney and as a church secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur Betty enjoyed traveling with her family everywhere from the shores of Key West to Disneyland and San Francisco in California she always made time for a good Burt Reynolds movie often quoting lines with a mischievous grin Her admiration for Burt wasn't just a casual fondness; it was a source of endless entertainment and a quirky Her love and concern for others and what was right was constant at times coming out in “Bettyisms” like “couches are for sitting not for laying.” Betty was preceded in death by her parents her brother-in-law and wife Eddie and Mary Palermo She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Teresa (Terri) Palermo and her husband Chuck Young her brother-in-law Mike Palermo and his wife Debbie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews Betty was a devoted grandmother to Cassandra Ramos Her joy was further multiplied by her great-grandchildren and Alexander Harrison as well as her beloved great dane Silas Services will be held at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves 2025 from 5 to 8pm and a Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday April 3 In lieu of flowers we welcome family and friends to honor Betty through donations to the Christus Foundation.  www.christussoutheasttexasfoundation.org The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as they mourn secretariat@globalinitiative.net Avenue de France 23 – Geneva, CH-1202 – Switzerland Despite years of law enforcement pressure that had greatly depleted their strength Cosa Nostra had held on by blending traditional criminal structures with the approach and style of younger generations The details of the investigation provide glimpses into some of the changes the Sicilian mafia has undergone Contrary to the perception that Cosa Nostra is dominated by ageing bosses clinging to power a demographic analysis of those arrested in the raids paints a different picture Cosa Nostra is a surprisingly young organization: 118 of the 181 arrested were under 50 The investigation also uncovered evidence of Cosa Nostra’s financial resurgence. Once thought to be financially weakened the mafia group appears to have regained some economic stability allowing it to support imprisoned members and their families – a key strategy to maintain loyalty and prevent incarcerated members from becoming informants the main motivation for making extortion payments is no longer fear but only a handful had been reported by the alleged victims indicating high degrees of complicity in certain areas of Palermo Declining profits from extortion are likely to explain why Cosa Nostra has diversified into online gambling using technology to increase profits and launder illicit funds a prominent member of an ‘Ndrangheta clan from Calabria have played a crucial role in strengthening these links through a steady supply of cocaine to Sicily According to investigators, after his release from prison in October 2023, Cosentino re-established contact with Cosa Nostra leaders in Palermo, particularly the Serio family from the mandamento (mafia district) of San Lorenzo The collaboration led to the establishment of standardized cocaine prices for different Cosa Nostra clans to avoid internal conflict allowing both mafia organizations to maximize profits a port in Calabria and one of the hubs for cocaine shipments into Europe Two years in the making, the February operation resulted in charges of attempted murder, trafficking in illegal substances and mafia association. But despite the immediate success of this and previous operations the battle against organized crime in Sicily is far from over The operation revealed Cosa Nostra’s ability to recruit new local members and foot soldiers, and to harness modern technology and reach global markets. These will present new challenges for law enforcement in the longer term. The use of encrypted communications, including from prison not only allows mafia members to coordinate operations with relative ease but also exposes structural weaknesses in the prison system This shift challenges traditional models of mafia control based on territorial divisions and requires law enforcement agencies to rethink their investigative techniques Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, praised the operation and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating organized crime. The operation was ‘a very hard blow to Cosa Nostra,’ she posted ‘The state is here and won’t back down.’ Meloni stressed the need for vigilance technological advances in law enforcement and international cooperation to dismantle mafia networks Judging by information from the recent arrests the Sicilian mafia appears to be more resilient than ever and may well be set to flourish secretariat@globalinitiative.net Avenue de France 23 – Geneva, CH-1202 – Switzerland Design e Creative Coding by Café By Mariana ArriagaTotal Rewards & Engagement CoordinatorPalermo's we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees We provide a range of initiatives that promote both physical and mental health but it is not lost on us that employees need more nutritious options than pizza (although there’s a lot of free pizza!) One way we ensure employees have options is by providing a healthy snack on a monthly basis and an on-site café with discounts on healthier food choices While all of our employees can access discounted memberships to local gyms; employees enrolled in our medical plans can take advantage of free virtual fitness classes employees can enjoy on-site massages once a month providing a convenient way to relax and de-stress during the workday These initiatives aim to promote a balanced Our partnership with Workforce Health has been an invaluable asset in enhancing our wellness programs and initiatives we collaborated with both our on-site provider and the Workforce Health team on a variety of offerings Together we developed a physical wellness challenge in the form of a bingo card hosted a provider meet-and-greet tabling session for our wellness fair and shared a series of Workforce Health Kitchen and Fitness Live Classes These initiatives were designed to encourage employees to make lifestyle changes at their own pace while offering resources along the way Workforce Health has supported us by organizing pop-up clinics for flu shots we are transitioning all our locations to smoke-free facilities With the continued support and resources from the Workforce Health team we are confident this change will empower employees to reduce or eliminate tobacco use Our on-site clinic has been instrumental in redirecting employees to the appropriate level of care based on their individual needs has done an amazing job at winning over our employees and building trust she has successfully influenced employees to make important lifestyle changes helped many of our employees manage chronic illnesses and closely monitored the symptoms they experienced This partnership has also been a key component to helping our organization monitor on-site injuries we are providing employees a space where they feel comfortable discussing and reporting pain or discomfort This also allows employees to receive immediate care or be directed to the appropriate level of care for their concerns Having a clinician who can physically see how and where the injury occurred offers employees a personalized approach to their recovery with follow-up care plans that minimize the impact on productivity these efforts not only support the well-being of employees Understanding your employees' needs should be the foundation of your wellness programs and the answer key to troubleshooting if you are addressing their specific needs it's important to recognize that some employees may not be ready to address those needs and that’s okay Knowing your employee population helps you determine if you stick with it or pivot to a new idea The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. 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Call: 414-805-3000 (TTY: 1-800-947-3529) This site is not optimized for Internet Explorer For the best web experience please use an alternate web browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari I walked through a labyrinth of cracked sidewalks and the putrid smell of rotting flesh I pondered on how it would be even possible for me to explain the imaginable poverty and violence that masked this forgotten part of Italy to people like me who were often fed images of a very different side of Italy where 12 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean Sea I received a rigorous STEM education from Wellesley that had prepared me well The sheep brain and pig dissections in my introductory neuroscience and biology courses were stimulating but were already neatly prepared in formalin and we were allowed to sit while tranquilly dissecting organs we were taken to a basement in a small room crowded with giant coffins I had never seen a coffin in my life before The smell was so strongly rancid that even wearing two masks was no use With the team of doctors and medical residents I collected any identifiable information such as descriptions of clothing and basic metrics such as height along with photographic evidence but I was holding back tears as I felt a lump form in my throat as I took photos of their bloody They had been in the sea for so long that they no longer had faces that had been corroded over time by the salty It had been my dream since I was 14 to work on the migrant crisis in Italy My mother was an immigrant in Italy in the 1990s where she worked tirelessly to send money to her family located in a small I had read news articles detailing each traumatic shipwreck but this crisis was presented right in front of me I knew that some would view these victims as simply corpses or numbers added to the list of mortalities but to me they were someone’s brother or perhaps their mother so desperate that they were willing to risk their lives to leave their home I continued my internship working at the “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital in Palermo where I assisted in conducting psychological and medical forensic interviews for migrants with organizations like Doctors Without Borders but I could never forget about those 12 people I had seen Many migrants coming from sub-Saharan Africa must pass through Libya to reach Italy migrants are sent to illegal and government-funded prisons where they are subjected to immense torture and forced into prostitution I was writing reports detailing the types of torture they faced which was later sent to a court that decided whether asylum was granted I squeezed the hands of a woman who detailed giving birth on the boat from Libya to Sicily Her baby did not survive and out of desperation she put her baby in a bread bag until she could seek a proper burial on the island I saw grown men uncontrollably tremor as they recounted having every ounce of dignity beaten out of them in illegal Libyan prisons while also facing sexual abuse My work did not only pertain to migrants in Italy but also citizens of Palermo I analyzed the organs of a 90-year-old Sicilian man who had been a victim of elder abuse after his death I saw the many children who died from unimaginable pain like car crashes brought on by alcohol and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which were fueled by the raging poverty and limited access to education The work my team and I did was critical to seeking justice for these vulnerable people the shock of witnessing the underbelly of human suffering hit me like a truck going 100 miles per hour I felt powerless seeing the modern-day slavery employed right in front of my eyes by the Mafia: Migrants forced into carrying heavy bags full of various items like sunglasses and floaties in 100-degree weather barefoot in the burning sand as rich tourists from around the world lounged on the beaches in oblivion My experience in Palermo had a profound impact on not only my future career but internally as well I met the most dedicated staff who influenced me to lead with a great sense of maturity and courage I learned to lead my life with gratitude knowing that the love and empathy for humanity always triumphs over corruption and greed It seems to me that our passion for affixing a label to everything contributes to what is tearing at the fabric of our society for I acknowledge that the more I read and study the more aware I become of how little I know So be forewarned — my intention here is to invite people who may be better informed than me to comment on what I believe to be true When Adam Smith wrote “The Wealth of Nations” in 1776 he sought to justify the premise that seeking gain for one’s self-interest was moral and that the enterprise of people when free of regulation could inure to the material benefit of society The market was self-regulating through the operation of the “invisible hand,” which was fueled by competition That is my simplistic understanding of the most basic aspects of capitalism the world was far different in 1776 than it is today individually owned enterprises that would compete against each other based on the quality of their respective products the level of service and the relative prices of the merchandise The entrepreneurs who owned those small enterprises were capitalists which Musa Al-Gharbi defined as “someone who possesses the financial resources … that are used to acquire and extract profits from the means of (material) production.” But today our economy operates under what Al-Gharbi calls “Symbolic Capitalism,” in which symbolic capitalists extract profits from the work performed by others but do not themselves enter a factory or perform manual labor I am currently working my way through Al-Gharbi’s “We Have Never Been Woke,” but I believe that at even this initial level I have grasped the gravamen of this particular aspect of Al-Gharbi’s thesis which may not be consonant with his ultimate conclusions but which I find to have great relevance to my belief that the seven most dangerous words in the English language are “we are getting screwed by big business.” that sent jobs offshore to exploit the low wages and unsafe working conditions endured in less developed nations that decided it was more important for symbolic capitalists to get rich than it was to protect our environment that undermines the rights of workers to organize and form unions David Gelles chronicled the demise of General Electric as a manufacturer causing the loss of thousands of good-paying jobs (“The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America”) Erica Stockman reported this month in The New York Times how the loss of manufacturing jobs in the steel industry diverted the labor of skilled factory workers to warehouses at an enormous toll on self-esteem and a draconian decreases in wages and benefits “The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business,” Reed Ableson and Rebecca Robbins report about how pharmacy benefit managers employed by companies such as CVS Caremark are driving independently owned pharmacies out of business I predict that we will be forced into dealing with mail-order pharmacies for our prescription medicines but a profit bonanza for symbolic capitalists warn about greed and excessive attachments to money their theology needs to be supplemented by a knowledge of the actual way our economy works in order to find answers to questions such as: ■To what extent does dark money influence legislation and undermine our democratic institutions ■To what extent does big business “capture” the Supreme Court ■To what extent do monopolies dominate our economy ■To what extent are workers made to feel abandoned by employers and by their government (See “Strangers in Their Own Land” by Arlie Russell Hochschild.) ■To what extent does Christian nationalism distort our sense of democracy when it insists that “there should be Christian primacy in politics and law.” ( See “The Crisis of Christian Nationalism: Report from the House of Bishops Theology Committee,” p I advocate for respectful dialogue among people of all faiths and political perspectives in the quest to eschew labels as we find answers consistent with our shared morality or in our belief in a power greater than ourselves you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → the Piazza Magione lawn fills up with young people and people of all ages enjoying the outdoors while sipping excellent craft beer – the first brewed in Palermo a craft brewery in the heart of Piazza Magione that has managed to transform itself into a true landmark for beer lovers during a homebrewers’ competition in Messina where four beer enthusiasts met and formed a bond based on their common passion vividly recalls how his passion for craft beer started when he was 19 years old and working as a waiter in a wine bar A number of Belgian craft beers were served there Used to industrial lagers served very cold Michele discovered a new world of beers with unique identities and complex flavors This discovery prompted him to start brewing his own beer at home During his university studies in semiotics and sociology Michele began to understand the importance of not only brewing beer Michele discovered the existence of an association of Sicilian homebrewers that organized courses and competitions providing a platform to compare themselves with other enthusiasts It was at one of these competitions that he met Alessio Despite their different personal interests their common passion for beer united them and led them to dream of opening a brewery in Palermo a city that still lacked local craft brewing After two years of sacrifice and hard work with the help of a bank loan obtained thanks to a solid business plan Ballarak opened its doors in Ballarò in 2016 despite the challenge of bringing a new concept to the city “People were used to buying a beer for €1.20,” Michele recounts “Even my father came home one day with cans of beer bought for €0.39 at the discount store asking me who would spend €3.50 for a craft beer.” But the four partners’ bet proved to be successful: local customers started to appreciate and discover new flavors they didn’t even think existed bureaucratic difficulties and the Covid-19 pandemic put a strain on the project forcing the partners to rethink their strategy In 2021 they decided to move production and the pub to a more spacious venue in Magione Square ideal for ensuring safe service among calls for social distancing I withdrew the last of my savings from the account There were 35 cents left in my checking account I went back to the venue and told everyone: from this moment we can’t spend anymore we have to cash out to pay the expenses,” Michele says the new location and the dedication of the team allowed Ballarak to recover and continue to grow Among the most popular beers are the first four beers brewed whose names were chosen by the four original members each following their own passions: “Sex Pills,” an American Pilsner dedicated to the Sex Pistols; “Avanguarde,” an experimental beer with rye reflecting a passion for science and experimentation; “Opera” beer an IPA chosen by one of the partners who was studying architecture at the time and dedicated it to the Sydney Opera House; and finally “Glitch,” a Red IPA dedicated to the world of video games Ballarak stands out for its focus on values and respect for customers Michele stresses the importance of not sacrificing authenticity for profit and the brewery has also sought to establish a close relationship with the Palermo neighborhood and community The venue has hosted stand-up comedy events introducing an art that is still little known in Italy while maintaining the same prices as the flagship venue This choice reflects the brewery’s commitment not to exploit tourism but to spread the culture of craft beer to a wider audience Ballarak’s founders’ passion and enthusiasm is evident in every aspect of their business Our beers are good but they can always be better loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Vinny Palermo, one of four men involved in a public corruption scandal is back in Omaha after spending nearly 18 months in federal prison “He‘ll try to put his life back together; but more importantly his family life is what he’s focused on putting back together at this point,” said Randy Paragas The scandal involved taking money from a charity for underprivileged children and abusing public office. He was also removed from his City Council seat by his colleagues after being indicted for fraud He eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison: 18 months for fraud and nine months for violation of federal probation With credit for time served since he was jailed after his indictment in April 2023 Investigators said he betrayed the trust of the commnity and abused his public office for personal gain by accepting airfare and luxury hotel and travel accommodations in return for official actions benefiting the police athletics league 6 News asked his attorney why Palermo was able to be released about four months early “There’s a number of things that go on in the Bureau of Prisons,” Paragas said “A lot of it is alleviating overcrowding and awarding prisoners for good behavior and for completing certain programs he’s on “supervised release,” so the federal system will still watch over him He must check in every month for the next two years as part of his sentence “It’s a continuation of what he said at sentencing: He is extremely remorseful for what happened He’s extremely remorseful for what he did to himself and his family is also back in Omaha on early release from federal prison — though on home-confinement Johnny’s home with family,” said his attorney and then back into society and integrate himself I think he’ll be a valued member of our community again.” Investigators said Johnny Palermo misused funds from the Latino Peace Officers Association for trips and gambling — and paid for some of Vinny Palermo’s trips with those funds they and Gonzalez were also ordered to pay back $142,000 6 News asked whether being a former police officer was problematic for Johnny Palermo in prison “He told me he had so much respect from all the guys,” Shaprio said “He was obviously a little concerned being a police officer Johnny is a pretty likeable guy — I’m sure he got along with everybody.” accused of having agreements where he kept around 80 cents of every dollar he raised Digital Director Gina Dvorak contributed to this report Get the latest breaking news updates delivered to your inbox. 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LIVE UPDATESKindergartner stable after three surgeries following Palermo school shooting released an update on his recovery on Tuesday said he has undergone three surgeries so far and is now stable She said Elias has also had all interventional tubes removes and that this positive development will allow the family to focus on his spinal rehabilitation and recovery Elia's family said he is experiencing some sensation and feeling in both lefts they said Elias managed to wiggle his left foot RELATED: Butte County Sheriff updates on Feather River Adventist School shooting victims' recovery Elias's family said the bullet went through his chest and abdomen and pierced multiple organs before exiting Elias's grandmother said family is planning to transfer him to a specialized hospital that focuses on spinal rehabilitation On Elias's GoFundMe Page the family said they would like to thank everyone for their continued support and love during this time To report errors or issues with this article please email the editorial team.