Angelo Pignatti 63, of Revesby in Staten Island, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 1968 at Staten Island Zoo. Born Oct. 14, 1905 near Johnson, he was son of late Marco Pignatti and Stella pignatti. A Staten City resident throughout his life, Angelo was a 1923 graduate of Concord High School. For many years, he was employed by Charles Lennox where he did electric supplying, and wiring. He was a loyal member of the Staten Island Zoo where he was awarded best customer Monkey aquarium. Pignatti never had any children, but he preceded in death by his wife Conchetta. A funeral service which will include a Memorial Service which will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, in the Cherubini McInerny Funeral Home in Staten Island with Pastor…
Giovanni da Verrazzano is a french explorer who was sent to explore the coast of America.He was born in 1485 during the 15th century and he settled down in Dieppe a port in France. He was funded by the french king at the time and was sent with four ships. Giovanni explored the coast in boats and there was 4 boats sent to explore the coast but only two of the 4 ships made it to the coast line, the other 2 ships made it but were severely damaged from the storms they encountered. Giovanni set sail to explore the coast in 1508 with 3 other ships who followed him. The two ships they lost were lost because of severe storms off the coast of America. The trip ended in New York where Giovanni and the rest of the travelers landed. The travel there was…
Francesco Vincent Serpico was born on April 14, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of 18 Serpico enlisted in the United States army and spent two years in Korea. In 1959 Frank Serpico graduated form the police academy and was sworn into the New York City Police Department.…
Mindy Metivier Photography is a full-service photography studio that is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mindy Metivier is a natural light photographer. She has worked with children for more than 10 years as being a teacher. Mindy Metivier Photography specializes in newborn photography. Mindy Metivier Photography offers maternity photography as well. Mindy Metivier is a traveler. She loves travelling to Paris. Mindy Metivier is a Disney enthusiast.…
Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi was born in Florence, Italy around 1386. He was born to Nicolo di Betto Bardi, a member of the Florentine Woolcombers Guild. His friends and family adopted the shortened moniker, Donatello, when he was only a child. This is what we know him as today. Donatello's first educational environment was at the home of the Martellis, a wealthy Florentine family of bankers and patrons closely linked to the Medici family. In the shop of a goldsmith within the Martellis family, Donatello learned metallurgy, fabrication of metals and various materials, and other skills of the trade. In around 1400, he began apprenticing with the metalsmith and sculptor, Lorenzo Ghiberti.…
Javier Hernández, aka "Chicharito", is a Mexican soccer player who plays for Manchester United, being the first Mexican to do so. Before, he played for the Mexican team Guadalajara (a.k.a Chivas). He made his début for the Mexico national football team in September 2009 in a match against Colombia and represented them at the 2010 FIFA World Cup scoring two goals.…
Born in 1377 to a distinguished Florentine notary, Brunellesco di Lippo Lapi, and his wife Giuliana Spini, Filippo Brunelleschi was the second of three sons. Not much is known about his childhood, but it is speculated that his father had wanted him to follow in his footsteps in law as a notary. Filippo had other plans in mind, however.…
Francisco Pizarro was born 1476 to Colonel Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisca Gonzalez, as an illegitimate child in Trujillo Spain. Growing up he spent most of his time with his grandparents and is said that he was a swine handler as a boy, meaning he performed tricks with pigs.…
"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader... They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role - always about the goal." This quote is by Lisa Haisha, a lady identified as one of Hollywood’s famous head counselors and humanitarians. The aspects of a leader varies by opinion, but one could compare the virtues of confidence, charisma, determination, and inspiration to be used as bases.…
Bartolomeo Vanzetti had many faces in society such as Italian immigrant, fish seller, loving husband and father. He were a member of an extremely dangerous anarchist group in America. In 1920, Bartolomeo Vanzetti and his friend Nicola Sacco were arrested for payroll and murder in Braintree, Massachusetts. They were referred as “those anarchist bastards.” Judge Thayer hated anarchist. He heavily prejudiced against Italians. Eventually, Vanzetti and Sacco were found guilty of murder. The trials were hard to handle because the evidence was tampered with unreliable witness. Finally, Judge Thayer informed that Vanzetti and Sacco were to die in the electric chair, although they had support from many well-known figures and people over the world. Nearly…
The Italian Renaissance was called the beginning of the modern age. The word Renaissance itself is derived from the Latin word rinascere, which means to be reborn. Many dramatic changes occurred during this time in the fields of philosophy, art, politics, and literature. New emphasis was placed on enjoying life and the world around you. Talented individuals sought self-gratification through art, literature, and architecture, and their achievements…
Attachment theory is a concept in developmental psychology that concerns the importance of "attachment" in regards to personal development. John Bowlby was the first Psychologist to experiment this childhood development that he believed depended heavily upon a child's ability to form a strong relationship with at least one primary caregiver. Bowlby’s studies led him to believe that children needed someone dominant for support and reassurance. Without this relationship, Bowlby felt that children would long for stability and security. On the other side of this theory, he believed a child with a strong attachment to a parent knows that they will have their “backs”, and will tend to be more adventurous and eager to have new experiences. Mary Ainsworth…
“Everything I have done in my life has been to provide for my children.” That’s what you’ll hear my dad say if you ask him about anything he’s accomplished in his life. He is a very proud and hardworking man. Even now, at 60 years old, he works harder than most 20-year-olds do. As a father he has always told us, “Nothing is handed to you; everything you have must be earned.”…
Mishail, I have the answer to your question. The camera in question uses a Kodachrome II 8mm film. As it turns out, one can no longer process Kodachrome Film as of December 30, 2010. Kodak discontinued manufacturing the film as well as making the color chemicals needed to process the film. So, to get the film developed in colour is not possible at the time. ( * although there may be some hope in the future as there are people working on the "Kodachrome Project" in New Mexico to try and develop a machine capable of processing the film.)…
Harry Morey Callahan was born on October 22, 1912 and died on March 15, 1999. Harry was an influential twentieth century American photographer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. As a young man, he worked at Chrysler. Then, he went to Michigan State University to study engineering. Eventually, Harry dropped out and returned to Chrysler to join its camera club. Callahan began teaching himself photography in 1938. He also formed a friendship with Todd Webb who was also a future photographer. A talk given by Ansel Adams in 1941 inspired him to take his photography seriously. In 1946, he was invited to teach photography at the Institute of Design in Chicago. He moved to Rhode Island in 1961 to establish a photography program at the Rhode Island School of Design, teaching there until his retirement in 1977.…