Not long ago I wrote an article"Paying the Ultimate Cost forEnergy" in the Signature for theApril 5 coal mine explosion where29 coal miners’ lives were lost inWest Virginia. On April 20 we lostanother 11 workers to the BP explo-sion in the Gulf of Mexico, and wenow have an uncontrollable envi-ronmental disaster that affects all of

us. Saving energy may sound trite, butit may save lives and our environ-ment. So we ask all of you to helpin saving energy. In addition to saving energy, the USNAVY is committed to developingnew alternative renewable resourcesthat will aid in saving lives, and theenvironment. Currently atSigonella we have three solar ener-gy projects underway that werefunded by Congress. Another three

solar projects are in development.But we also need your help. What you can do. Use task lighting;instead of brightly lighting an entireroom, focus the light where youneed it, to directly illuminate workareas. Turn off lights when youleave at night. Unplug equipmentthat drains energy when not in use(i.e. cell phone chargers, fans, cof-feemakers, desktop printers, radios,etc.).As we serve our country to keep it

free, let us also serve our country bysaving energy. “Ask not now whatyour country can do for you - butask what you can do for your coun-try. With a good conscience ouronly sure reward, with history thefinal judge of our deeds, let us goforth to lead the land we love, ask-ing His blessing and His help, butknowing that here on earth God'swork must truly be our own.”President Kennedy Inaugral addressJanuary 20 1961.

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Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonellarecently hosted Urban Search andRescue instructors from BucksCounty Community CollegeCertification and Curriculum PublicSafety Training and Certificationteam for a two-week StructuralCollapse Rescue Technician course,attended by 18 firefighters fromNavy Region Europe, Africa &

Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA). The purpose of the course was toprovide the firefighters with anopportunity to receive a qualityeducation in the fields of publicsafety operation and management,public safety professional certifica-tion, emergency management andindustrial safety that will enhancetheir ability to deliver life savingservices, in a manner consistentwith specific work practices andwhile maintaining their safety, as

well as the safety of their co-work-ers and the public they serve.Fire & Emergency Services person-nel from NAS Sigonella Sicily,Naval Support Activity (NSA)Naples Italy, NSA Souda BayCrete, NSA Bahrain and NavalStation Rota Spain learnedadvanced techniques for stabilizingdamaged structures, utilizing heavyequipment to breach walls andfloors, and locating entrapped vic-tims.

“This training prepares firefightersto perform rescue operations fol-lowing earthquakes, mud slides,flood, structural decay, transporta-tion accidents along with acts ofterrorism anywhere in the region,”said Jim LaConte, NAS Sigonella’sFire Chief. ”This was a great oppor-tunity for Fire & Emergencydepartments throughout the regionto work with one another and learnfrom each others experiences.”

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NAPLES, Italy — A messagereleased June 15 by the DefenseTravel Management Office (DTMO)stated the outcome of the 2010 Costof Living Allowance (COLA) LivingPattern Survey (LPS) and Retail PriceSurvey (RPS) has resulted in noCOLA change in Naples andSigonella, Italy. “Because of good overall participa-tion in the LPS, the results of theRPS were very accurate and appro-priate, resulting in a positive result formany of our service members in theregion,” said Francesca Rodriguez,the 2010 COLA country coordinator.

Though there are no changes inNaples and Sigonella, military per-sonnel in Gaeta will experience a 2point drop in their COLA amount.With each point equating to nearly$26, this will result in roughly a $52decrease in COLA. Along withGaeta, personnel stationed in Ghediand Livorno, Italy, will also see adrop in COLA rates. “The decrease in Gaeta, Ghedi andLivorno are due to prices in U.S. ris-ing faster than Italian prices,” saidRodriguez, the Commander NavyRegion Europe, Africa, SouthwestAsia (CNREURAFSWA) regionalprogram director. “For all three loca-tions, the analysis showed that nineof the fourteen categories experi-enced decreases compared to prices

in the U.S. The most significantdecreases were found in the furniture,household and transportation cate-gories.”All recommendations for changeresulted from analysis that was for-warded to a Military Advisory Panel(MAP) for a vote. On June 8, theMAP voted in favor of the changesand forwarded the results to thePrincipals for approval.“Principals have 30 days to respondto and approve the recommendeddecreases,” said Rodriguez. “Onceapproved, the decreases will takeeffect beginning Sept. 1, 2010.”The living Pattern Survey (LPS) isconducted every three years to deter-mine the names of the local economyoutlets where military families shop

and the data reported in this survey isused to adjust the COLA along withthe annual RPS. The Retail PriceSurvey (RPS) collects the price of120 goods and services from the localeconomy outlets. COLA rates throughout Italy can stillincrease or decrease due to changingexchange rates as well as other eco-nomical factors. These fluctuationsare independent of the results fromthe latest LPS/PRS in Italy. Commander, Navy Region Europe,Africa, Southwest Asia is responsiblefor providing efficient and effectiveshore service support to U.S. andallied forces operating at our installa-tions. For more information aboutNavy Region Europe, visithttp://www.cnic.navy.mil/europe.

LPS/RPS Survey Results in Italy Leave COLA Mostly UnchangedBy MC2 Marc Rockwell-Pate

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(June 9, 2010)--Naval Air Station(NAS) Sigonella, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class(AW/SW) William Smith from NAS

Sigonella’s Fire and Rescue Team uses a pneumatic jack hammer to grind away at a concrete slab, during a training evolution

taking place here. Military and contract firefighters from around Europe gathered here to receive training from a public safety

training and certification team from Buck Community College, in PA.

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Going green. It’s the buzz-

word of today. From building

new technologies (and new

building technologies) to creat-

ing more aggressive energy

programs, people around the

world are noticing the Navy’s

efforts to reverse the trends of

waste demonstrated in the past

and better the way we use ener-

gy in our day-to-day opera-

tions. This effort can be seen in

several of our recent success

stories: The Makin Island, a

Navy built “hybrid” amphibi-

ous assault ship, which upon

her release to the fleet saved a

whopping 900,000

gallons of fuel, worth more

than $2 million, on its maiden

cruise because of its first-of-

its-kind mating of gas turbine

engines and electric motors.

We then amazed people again

with our "Green" F/A-18 Super

Hornet which on “Earth Day”

2010 completed a supersonic

demonstration while using a

first time ever 50/50 mixture of

JP-8 jet fuel and biofuel.

So what does this have to do

with you? While it is not our

job to build energy efficient

ships or planes, we are in the

business of being aware of our

energy usage and every little

act towards that helps the Navy

and NAS Sigonella reach its

energy goals.

Energy conservation programs

have been around longer than

many Sailors have been in the

Navy. However, it's still com-

mon to walk into an empty

office and find the lights on or

a computer running.

Help us by doing your part. If a

light is on and no one is using

it -- turn it off. Shut down

office equipment at the end of

the workday. We lose a ton of

money paying for energy used

on weekends when no one is

even in the office, since office

equipment tends to be left on

due to carelessness.

So how much can we really

save from turning off a couple

lights?

Last year during our Kill-A-

Watt program, we discovered

that we could save $210 a day

just by turning off unused

equipment during lunchtime.

That’s over 76,000 dollars a

year just for conserving energy

for two hours a day, five days a

week. Switching off a light

may not seem like a big deal,

but over time, and across the

entire organization the money

saved can be used for warfight-

ing equipment.

A tan complexion was onceconsidered a sign of health andyouth. In reality, tanned skinis damaged skin. Any changein complexion from being out-doors indicate damage fromUltraviolet rays. Each year,people seek the glow by layingout in the sun or in tanningbooths. Some get it from aspray. Can something thatexudes youth and appeal beharmful? Believe it or not, itonly takes a few serious sun-burns to increase your risk ofskin cancer later inlife. You don’t evenhave to be at thepool, beach or onvacation to get toomuch sun. Justbeing outdoors,exposes you to thesun’s harmful UV rays. Neverforget how important your skinis. It covers and protectseverything inside your body.Here are some ways to saveyour skin from sun damage:SEEK SHADE. UV rays aremost harmful during midday.Because of this, try to planactivities indoors if possible.If not, seek shade! COVER UP. While longsleeves and long pants protectbest, it may not be practical ata beach or outdoors. A T-shirt,long shorts, or a beach cover-up are good choices too but it’salways wise to double up onprotection! Apply sunscreenand stay in the shade whenpossible. HAT UP. Hats provide shadeto the face, scalp, ears, andneck. They are easy to use andgive great protection. Whilebaseball caps are popular, they

don’t provide shade to the earsand neck. If you are a Yankeesfan like myself, or would liketo wear a cap, make sure toapply sunscreen to the exposedareas.WEAR SUNGLASSES.Sunglasses are more than afashion statement. They wereactually designed to protectyour eyes from the harmfulrays which may lead tocataracts. In addition, sun-glasses provide better visibilityin bright areas. APPLY SUNSCREEN. Usesunscreen with at least SPF 15and UVA and UVB protection

every time you go out-doors. Apply it gener-ously, 30 minutes beforeexposure. Pay closeattention to your ears,noses and lips as mostpeople forget theseareas. You should reap-ply the sunscreen espe-

cially if you swim or exercise. Following these steps will helpprotect your skin, however acombination of them, will pro-vide the best protection. Don’tbe fooled by a cool and cloudyday. The sun’s rays can dam-age your skin year-round. Sopack that sunscreen. If you’re still after that sun-kissed glow without exposingyour skin to the damaging rays,a safe compromise would besunless tanning products. Theyare commonly sold as creams,gels, lotions and sprays youapply to your skin. Topicalsunless tanning products aregenerally considered safe alter-natives as long as they are usedas directed. For additionalresources, visit www.mayoclin-ic.com, the American Academyof Dermatology, and the Centerfor Disease Control andPrevention.

Someoneonce said, “Too many things in lifeare difficult” I wholeheartedly agreewith this poignant observation aboutlife. Undoubtedly, interpersonal rela-tionships are some of the most chal-lenging to maintain. A person skilledin successfully managing interperson-al relationships is worth their weightin palladium. In the movie Fireproof,Kirk Cameron, plays Capt. DavidHolt, a fearless firefighter who livesby the old firefighter’s adage: Younever leave your partner behind. Atwork, his days are filled with burningbuildings, hissing flames, and burningembers. At home, his days are markedby an empty house (though his wife ishome), smoldering intimacy, and thecooling embers of an embittered rela-tionship. If you’ve seen this movie,you know how severe their relationalproblems were. What went wrong?

He was more committed to his workthan he was to his marriage. The prob-lem was rooted in the couple’s inter-personal relationship. I’d like tospend some time talking about inter-personal relationships. By nature,humans have a need to communicate,some are more gregarious than others,but humanity has this need. That’show our Creator made us.Nonetheless, human relationships aredifficult to manage. Our life on thisterrestrial ball makes this clear. Theability to maintain and nurture inter-personal relationships is an invaluableskill. It is a skill. It is a learned skill.I’m quite sure that at some point inyour life you’ll encounter a difficultperson. You know exactly what Imean. Perhaps you know one.Perhaps you’ve dated one. Perhapsyou’ve married one. Perhaps you’veworked for one. Perhaps you’veemployed one. Perhaps you’ve givenbirth to one. Perhaps you were parent-ed by one. Perhaps you’re one!Anthropologically speaking, humanbeings are complex creatures withvariegated personalities. We live on acrowed planet. Chances are you’llmeet a difficult person in this life. Thepoint is that relationships are hardenough with friendly people, a diffi-cult person needs extra effort! It usu-ally doesn’t take long to pick thesefolks out in a crowd. Gary R. Collins,a psychologist and lecturer at PurdueUniversity observed, “Some peoplehave the erroneous belief, for exam-ple, that the best way to motivate oth-ers is to put people under pressure.This is a tension-producing philoso-

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own for at least three days.

Seven is better! The BASIC

FIVE: Water, Food, Heat,

Cash, Radio; Family

Communications Plan:

Phone Numbers & Rally

Points; Public Protection

Strategies: Evacuation and

Shelter-in-Place; Web info:

Ready.gov; Emergency

info: AFN 106.0 FM;

Questions? Call the EM

Office at 624-2630, 8265

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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES

Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Sunday0830 Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel)1600 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel)Monday – Thursday1130 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel)

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Sunday1000 Traditional Protestant (NAS I)1130 Contemporary Protestant (NAS I)

JEWISH LAY SERVICES

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AA Meetings: Mondays – 1730, NAS II Chapel, 624-3267 or 095-763-3080

NORFOLK - The Navyannounced a policy changeregarding personal firearms toconsolidate and clarify therequirements for those whoown these weapons.The NAVADMIN detailing thenew policy is available athttp://www.persnet.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/BCB24012-BC52-4E88-B20F-A509B1C744B7/0/NAV10196.txt. The change to OPNAVINST5530.14E came after a reviewof existing policy indicatedthat there were inconsistenciesin the way personal firearmregulations were enacted acrossthe fleet, according to RearAdm. Arthur J. Johnson,Commander, Naval SafetyCenter.However, he emphasized thatthe policy change should notmake life more difficult forthose who choose to ownweapons."This policy is more of a clari-fication than a change," saidJohnson. "It's not meant tomake owning a personalfirearm more restrictive forSailors. Instead, it aligns poli-cy across the enterprise soSailors know what's expectedof them if they do own afirearm."One highlight of the new poli-

cy is the ability for all Sailorsto store their personal firearmsin base housing or armories(when space is available), solong as they receive prior writ-ten approval from the installa-tion commanding officer.Weapons must be stored in alocked container, a locked gunrack, or secured with approvedtrigger locks to keep theweapon from firing.Weapons are still prohibited inother on-base locations, suchas bachelor enlisted or bache-lor officer quarters, work cen-ters, and vehicles.The policy also clarifies thatSailors must comply with allfederal, state, and local laws,and that concealed weapons arenever allowed on Navy instal-lations, regardless of local law.While the policy change co-

locates and clarifies firearmspolicy, Johnson said there's onething that hasn't changed."The decision to own a person-al firearm carries with it per-sonal responsibility," saidJohnson. "If you do own aweapon, you must understandthe basic rules of gun safetyand make sure you followthose rules at all times."The primary rules of gun safetyare: Treat every weapon as if itwere loaded; never point aweapon at anything you don'tintend to shoot; and, keep yourfinger off the trigger untilyou're ready to fire. Johnson adds two other rulesthat are important to remember."Keep weapons out ofuntrained or underage hands,and remember that guns andalcohol don't mix," he said.

SAN DIEGO - The transitioninto parenthood can be a stress-ful time for all pay grades andspouses alike, especially if notprepared financially. The Navy Marine Corp ReliefSociety (NMCRS) holdsBudgeting for Baby classesdesigned to educate new orprospective parents about theimpact a new baby can have onthe financial situation of a fami-ly. "The information provided inthis class is beneficial for every-one, from the most senior offi-cers to the lowest ranking juniorenlisted," said Barry White,director of the San DiegoNMCRS office. "The expensesare significant regardless. Anyfinancial planner would tell youthat the more information youcan gather, the better preparedyou will be to meet your expecta-tions." Active duty, retired Navy andMarine Corps personnel and theirfamily members can learn aboutincreased expenses, pressurefrom consumers that are targetedto new parents and entitlements

available through both govern-ment and private sources."We provide information on whata baby realistically costs andwhat different products are outthere on the market. These rangefrom diapers and formula to carseats and strollers," said White."We also explain the differentprograms in the area, such as theWomen, Infants, and Childrenprogram, Armed Services YMCAand the Fleet and Family SupportCenters that are out there toassist the families."White added that the Budgetingfor Baby program gives out freegifts at the end of each class.Layette bags are given after thetwo-hour course to those whoattend. The bag consists of itemssuch as baby one pieces, sheetsfor the crib and a handmade giftfrom a society volunteer."Baby items are expensive. Thelayette bag provides a nice start-ing place for the parents and ithelps save them the expense ofhaving to purchase some firsttime baby items," said White. "Itis essentially a starter kit for thebaby."Registration for these classes isoffered at all NMCRS locations.Class times and dates vary onlocation.

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Check in weekly to find out what our fellow shipmates are doingaround the fleet.

Photo from the fleet

The NAS Sigonella Car Wash officially opened for business after a ribbon cutting ceremony

held on 17 June 2010.

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By Mass Communication Specialist3rd Class Michelle Rhonehouse

Navy Region Southwest Public

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NMCRS Helps MilitaryFamilies Budget for Baby

New Firearms Policy ReleasedBy April Phillips

Naval Safety Center Public Affairs

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lator.

Senior Chief Mass Communications Specialist Robert Winkler

Lt. j.g.David Carter, assigned EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5,repels from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from the Chargersof Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS 14) while conduct-ing helicopter rope suspension training on the flight deck ofUSS George Washington (CVN 73).

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Get your children into the habit oftaking precautions before spendinga day in the sun, including the fol-lowing: Apply sunscreen to all exposedareas, including the face, neck, ears,eyelids, and under the chin. Use alip balm that has sunscreen to pro-tect the lips. Use a sunscreen that has a rated sunprotection factor (SPF) of at least15. The SPF rating will appear onthe product label. Apply sunscreen15 to 30 minutes before going out-side. Test a little on the inside of thearm to check for allergic reactions. Even though many sunscreen prod-ucts claim to be waterproof, reapplyevery hour or so, and after swim-ming, to protect from loss in poten-cy from water or perspiration. Avoid taking newborns in the sun.

If you must, cover them with alightweight hat, pants, and long-sleeved shirt. Sunscreen is not rec-ommended for children under 6months of age. Use non-PABA sunscreen productsfor infants' sensitive skin. Check theproduct's ingredient label for anyindication of PABA. There are alsosunscreens made for use on infantsand small children; consult a phar-macist. If you are planning a day atthe beach or any outing whereyou'll be in the sun for a long time,be sure to bring sources of shadeand protection, like a large beachumbrella, sun visors, hats, T-shirts,and extra beach cover-ups. If youcan't bring an umbrella, be surethere is a source of shade nearby. Dress children in lightweight,loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.Encourage them to wear a hat orsun visor and sunglasses. Avoid being outdoors during mid-

day when the sun's rays are mostintense. Encourage children to playin the shade and limit their outdooractivity to 30 minutes when it'svery hot or humid. Provide plenty of liquids and juicyfruits like melons, oranges, andpeaches. Dilute fruit juice withwater; sugary juices tend to increasethirst. If a child is taking antibiotics, keepher out of the sun during the hourswhen the sun is strongest --between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Someantibiotics and other medicationsmagnify the effects of sun expo-sure. Be sure to ask your pediatrician orpharmacist about possible sun-relat-ed side effects of any prescriptionmedications. Contact your local Fleet and FamilySupport Center at 624-4291 for fur-ther information and referrals ifneeded.

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Your BBQ has been sitting for awhile and it's that time of the year topull it out and get it ready for sum-mer, but who knows what may belurking under that BBQ top. Here aresome steps that you should follow tomake sure your BBQ is safe andready for its debut.Things You Will Need: - Paint Brush - Sponge- Dish Soup - Grill scrubber 1. BBQ Webs -Don't be surprised ifyou find some spider webs underyour BBQ lid. They also like to hidein other nooks and crannies. Use apaint brush to start knocking thewebs down. Spiders will also buildnest inside the venturi tubes, whichare located between the controlvalves and the burners, if you thinkthat there might be some in yours,then use a pipe cleaner to get themout.2. BBQ Rust - Inspect for any rust onyour grates, which can happen dur-ing the winter time. If you find ruston the grates, it may be better to justmeasure and go buy replacementgrates. You don't want rust on yourfood. If you want to try to clean themtry a mixture of cream of tartar andperoxide and scrub the grate. SprayPam on your grill when you are done.3. Surprise - Do a safety check on thegas supply hoses. Replace the flexi-ble gas hose if it is cracked or brittle.If you are not sure, then use the dishsoap test to check. Mix a little soupand water and brush it on to the fit-

tings and gas lines to see if any bub-bles form which would indicate aleak.4. Grease - If you have trays on thebottom of your grill, remove thegrates and take the trays out and wipethem out. If you have grease over-flow wipe that out before you go tostep 5.5. Clean -The fats from foods actual-ly help keep the grates from rusting,but it can be so built up over timethat you want to get rid of some of it.Heat up your grill and put water onyour scrub brush and let the heatfrom the grill create steam from thewater on the brush.6. Flame - Check for the color ofyour flame. It should be bright blue.If the flame is orange then you willwant to use a wire or a paper clip toclean and remove any corrosionaround the burner.7. Outside - Finish off by cleaningthe outside of your BBQ grill.Formula 409 works well to removegrease and grime or you can useDawn liquid soap and a sponge towash down the grill and then rinseoff with your hoseWhen it comes to your home cookouts and Command Functiongrilling, safety is up to you. Makesure and follow all the rules outlinedin the 11320.2H to ensure that yourevent is a safe success.All fund raising bar-b-q require a"Festival Cooking Permit". If anyorganization is planning to sell foodto the public, please contact the FirePrevention Office prior to the eventand set up a time for inspection of thecooking area. Thank you and have asafe Forth of July bar-b-que.

Make Your Summer BBQ Safe By: ALFIO MUSUMECI

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Oxidiana

Red Tuna Festival in the Trapani Province this weekend

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Florence- A woman looks at two fin-gers of Italian 17thcentury astronomerGalileo Galilei ondisplay at the newlyreopened GalileoMuseum of science,in Florence,Tuesday, June 8,2010. The museumdirector announcedthat the thumb andmiddle finger fromGalileo's right handhad turned up at anauction and wererecognized as being the fingersof the scientist who died in 1642. TheMuseum of the History of Scienceshut down for two years for renova-tions and reopened on Tuesday, call-

ing itself The Galileo Museum.The body parts, along with vertebrae,were cut from Galileo's corpse by sci-

entists and historians during a burialceremony 95 years after his death."The laymen and masons that wereattending the ceremony thought that

they should have some souvenir ofGalileo's body. They thought thathaving a piece of the man would have

been a homage to his tra-dition. The idea of havingrelics of science is verysimilar, is a mirror of therelics of religion," PaoloGalluzzi, director ofFlorence's GalileoMuseum, told Reuters.As reported by AKI,other objects on displayinclude the only surviv-ing objects Galileodesigned and built,including the lens of thetelescope he used to dis-cover Jupiter's moons.

Galileo died at the age of 77 in 1642.His body now lies in Florence's SantaCroce church, opposite the tomb ofMichelangelo.

Galileo fingers on display in Florence

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New Italian Dads to be Forced to Stay at Home

ROME – No more taking holidays,partly because it’s not a restful time.No discretionary leave either sincethe boss may not be sympathetic. Andno lunchtime dashes from office tomaternity ward and back. As they canin most parts of Europe, new dads inItaly could soon be able to forget thesacrifices and subterfuges they haveused to enjoy those precious firsthours with their new heir.“Compulsory paternity leave” is thetitle of the bills that the Chamber ofDeputies started to examine lastWednesday morning. If the bills getthrough, fathers will no longer haveany choice. When their child is born,they will have to take four days’

leave. It will no longer be optional, asit is under existing legislation.Paternity leave will become compul-sory, like the five months that newmums have to take off before andafter childbirth. But there will be noloss of pay because the four-daybreak will be at the expense of theemployer or, in the case of the self-employed, of the healthcare system.Dads will be treated like mums, moreor less. The message is that right fromthe start, looking after baby is a fam-ily effort, not a woman’s job, but aduty and a delight that both parentsshare. Is this the stuff of dreams, par-ticularly at a time of credit crunchesand belt-tightening? Perhaps not.Currently, two very similar bills arebefore Palazzo Montecitorio’semployment committee. One is fromthe Democratic Party (PD), proposedby Alessia Mosca with 25 other sig-natories, while the other was present-

ed by the People of Freedom’s (PDL)Barbara Saltamarini and signed by 36colleagues. Ms Mosca, who tabledthe PD bill, explains: “Europe is forc-ing us to raise the retirement age forwomen to 65 but it would be a goodthing to adjust the balance at anotherstage of life, looking after children,which cannot be left to womenalone”. The four days are consideredsymbolic, representing the first stepon a very long journey. The presenterof the PDL bill, Barbara Saltamarini,says: “The real aim is to move fromequal opportunities to equal responsi-bilities, which means moving fromsafeguarding women to a system thatenables families to organize them-selves”.There is a positive example inPortugal, which introduced compul-sory leave for fathers in 2002. Up till

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Four day’s leave on full pay.People of Freedom and DemocraticParty in agreement. Italy followsEurope’s example(Story by Corriere della Sera)

If you are a red tuna lover, you donot want to miss this exciting event!“Bonton,” the mouthwatering fishand food festival celebrating redtuna returns to the Trapani provincethis weekend. Kicking off tonight(June 25) at 7 p.m., the festival willrun through Sunday, June 27 in thehistoric heart of Castellammare delGolfo as well as at the historic 13th

century Bonagia “tonnara” (tunafishery) in the village of Valderice,the island of Favignana and SanVito lo Capo. This not-to-be-missed gourmet foodevent, which annually draws over12,000 tourists, will feature wine,olive oil and red tuna tastings aswell as food seminars and work-shops, music shows and poetry

reading celebrating the tuna fishingheritage, children activities andother events will satisfy your palateand food passion. For more information, directionsand detailed schedule visithttp://www.rassegnabonton.it orcall the Festival Info line at 0923-538789 or 340- 2427212.

The lineup for the 2010 edition of theMascalucia Summer Festival, whichwill be staged at the Trinità-ManentiPark, has been announced. As it hap-pens every year in Mascalucia, thesummer season offers an incrediblyrich array of jazz & blues, folk, worldand classic music concerts. The first concert for this season willfeature Italian folk singer and com-poser Angelo Branduardi who willperform on Thursday, July 8. Thenext concert for the festival is the oneby Premiata Forneria Marconi, a leg-endary Italian progressive rock bandfrom the 1970s, which will be held on

Friday, July 9. This exciting mini-music festival will come to a close onMonday, July 12 with the perform-ance of Italian folk band ModenaCity Ramblers. All concerts willbegin at 9:30 p.m. As reported by Progarchives.com,Italian folk singer and composerANGELO BRANDUARDI was bornin Cuggiono, in the Milan area. Later,his family settled in Genoa whereAngelo got his violin certification atthe "Niccolò Paganini" music acade-my and started playing as a soloistwith the orchestra of the Academy. Atthe age of fifteen he moved again,

this time to Milan, in order to attendhigh school, where he was taught bythe great poet Franco Fortini. Afterthat, he took up Philosophy at univer-sity; during that time he started com-posing, putting the texts of hisfavorite authors into music."Confessioni di un malandrino"(Hooligan's Confession) by theRussian poet Sergej Esenin, one ofhis most famous songs, dates indeedfrom those years. Still very popular to this day,

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I’m a girly girl. I like malls andclothes. I like pretty things. Myhusband is a manly man. He likescars, videogames and ultimate fight-ing. These differences can causeconflict sometimes, and millions ofwomen are in the same boat. Oureyes light up when we arrive at anew shopping center, anxious to runpast the brilliant window displaysand begin tearing through the rackslooking for deals on the latest fallfashions to try on for ourselves!Turn and look at our men. Theywould rather die. Let’s face it ladies,we need each other!There are some women who saythey don’t have girlfriends. “All myfriends are guys,” they say, “I getalong with them better.” I never gotthat. Without girlfriends, who couldI refer to for advice on important life

decisions, like, what should I wear?A guy will say, “Whatever.Anything is fine.” A girlfriend says,“It’s supposed to be casual. Youshould wear that new blouse you gotlast week with your black capris andthose sandals I like.” I love the kindof friend who knows my wardrobe.No offense to our men. We needthem too and God knows we lovethem. But without girlfriends, whowould drop their plans to burn oldlove notes and have ice creampigouts with us after breakups?Who would throw us bacheloretteparties and showers? Who wouldbring us meals when we come homefrom the hospital with new babies?At age thirty-something I have out-grown many things, but girlfriendsare not one of them.I had my first military PCS experi-ence a year and a half ago when Icame to Sigonella. It’s stressfulmoving across an ocean into an

unfamiliar culture and leaving fami-ly and friends behind. I need sup-port now more than ever. I’m sothankful for Protestant Women ofthe Chapel. I never imagined I’dmeet such an amazing group ofwomen. They’re the ones that I goto church with, shop with, and leanon. They’re my Sigonella girl-friends. Many are friends I know I’llhave for the rest of my life. Are youlooking for girlfriends in Sigonella?You’re invited to PWOC! If youneed us to, we’ll even help youdecide what to wear .Protestant Women of the Chapel(PWOC) is a chapel-sponsoredorganization for all women ofSigonella regardless of denomina-tion. It meets Tuesday mornings inthe Chapel Fellowship Hall on NASI from 10am-11:30am. Study mate-rials, snacks and childcare are pro-vided for free.

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Siracusa has been attracting visi-tors to it for over 2000 years. The city offers visitors a chanceto see sites of great historic andreligious importance. It alsooffers visitors a place to relax inthe sun with its beautiful beach-es. The ITT trip started off with anhour long bus ride to EurialoCastle. We were allowed toclimb through the fortress wallsand were treated to panoramicviews of the city. Next, we wereable to escape the heat of the midday sun with a cooling tourthrough the catacombs, an under-ground cemetery consisting of

chambers or tunnels with recess-es for graves, at the Chiesa di SanGiovanni. Walking only oneblock, the Santuario MadonnaDelle Lacrime offered a spectacu-lar and dizzing view up to itsapex. While spending hours tak-ing in these beautiful sites, therewas still plenty of time to enjoythe afternoon at Fontane Bianche. The ITT trip provided bus trans-port from NAS 1 and NAS 2 toSiracusa, a guided tour of thesites, and entrance to the privatebeach. You will need to bring additionalEuros to gain entrance to some ofthe sites. Sandals are great forthe beach, but you should alsobring shoes for the guided tours,as some of the terrain is a littlebit rocky.

Site: 4 Stars

The Eurialo Castle is a fortressbuilt by the Greeks to defendSiracusa. Though very little ofthe once impenetrable castle stillremains, it is easy to see why theCarthaginian invaders did noteven try to attack it. The cata-combs at the Chiesa di SanGiovanni gives you a glimpseinto the early Christian burialgrounds. They were entombed in what for-merly were aqueducts becausethe Romans did not allow them tobe buried within the city limits. The Santuario Madonna DelleLacrime is a sanctuary where thefamous Madonna of Tears is dis-played. The plaster plaque was said tohave produced a liquid that hadthe same exact chemical make-upof human tears.

Fontane Bianche provides youwith all the makings for a greatday at the sea, including a restau-rant, plenty of beach chairs andumbrellas, changing rooms,showers, and bathrooms.

Family Friendly: Four StarsSmall children may not be veryinterested in some of the historyof the sites, but they may enjoyclimbing around on the rocks atthe Eurialo Castle and runningthrough the tunnels in the cata-combs at the Chiesa di SanGiovanni. What kid doesn't lovesplashing around in the water andbuilding sand castles at thebeach.

Accessibility : 5 StarsThanks to the ITT bus, travel toSiracusa was very easy. The buspicks you up at NAS 1 and NAS2, and takes you to the Eurialo

Castle, with a bathroom/snackbreak just prior to arriving there.It then takes you to a central loca-tion in Siracusa where the othersites are just a short walk away.After the tours are done, the busdrops you off at the beach, andreturns for pick up at a timedecided by the group. For thoseintereted in traveling via personalvehicle, you can get to Siracusaby driving south on the E45.Travel Time: 5 StarsThe ride to the Eurialo Castle isabout an hour from NAS 1, withthe other sites being a short tenminute ride away from thefortress. Fontane Biancheisabout twenty minutes from thecatacombs and it takes a littleover an hour to get back to NAS1 and NAS 2.

VerdemaiMiliciMoroboshi

By IT3 Michael Aumann

photos by IT3 Bryan Miller

Exterior of the Chiesa of San Giovanni. Altar within the Chiesa of San Giovanni.

Siracusa: Stimulating for the mind, relaxing for the body

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View of the steeple leading up to the bell tower within the

Santuario Madonna Delle Lacrime (Sanctuary of Madonna of

Tears).Altar within the Santuariio Madonna Delle Lacrime (Sanctuary of

Madonna of Tears) The picture of the Virgin Mary beneath the

Cross was authenticated by Pope John Paul II.

IInclined passageway from Eurialo Castle leading to the Courtyard

one story above the starting point.

Courtyard of Eurialo Castle. In the left and right walls stairways

were used to lead horses to a higher plane.Umbrellas line the beach of Fontane Bianche.

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Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.

*Dinner: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Jamaican Rum Chicken, Steamed Rice, Fried Okra, Corn Whole Kernel,

Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.

*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast,

Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.

*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Cheddar and Chicken Broccoli, Rosemary Potato Wedges, Steamed Brussels

Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.

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The average home spends about$1,900 a year on energy costs.But you can lower your energybills and help save the environ-ment at the same time!* Be a speedy chef - Nothing ismore energy efficient for cook-ing than your microwave. Ituses two-thirds less energythan your stove.*Push a button to wash yourdishesSurprise! Your dishwasher usesless water than washing dishesby hand. Then let dishes air-dryto save even more!*Fill up the fridge - Havinglots of food in your fridgekeeps it from warming up toofast when the door is open. Soyour fridge doesn't have towork as hard to stay cool.

Cutting back unnecessary ener-gy use is an easy way to reduceenergy consumption while sav-ing money. Here are some addi-tional suggestions you can doat home, at absolutely no costto you.Turn up your thermostatSet your thermostat to 78degrees when you are home and85 degrees or off when you areaway. Using ceiling or roomfans allows you to set the ther-mostat higher because the airmovement will cool the room.Always take into accounthealth considerations and besure to drink plenty of fluids inwarm weather. (Save: 1 - 3 per-cent per degree, for eachdegree the thermostat is setabove 72 degrees)

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Friday, June 25

1:00pm Princess and the Frog G

1:30pm Planet 51 PG FREE

3:00pm Furry Vengeance PG

5:00pm The A-team PG-13

5:30pm Iron Man 2 PG-13

7:30pm MacGruber R

Saturday, June 26

2:00pm Just Wright PG

2:30pm Shrek Forever After PG

4:00pm Iron Man 2 PG-13

4:30pm MacGruber R

6:30pm Nightmare on Elm Street

Sunday, June 27

2:00pm Furry Vengeance PG

2:30pm Just Wright PG

4:00pm The A-Team PG-13

4:30pm Sex and the City 2 R

6:30pm MacGruber R

Tuesday, June 29

5:00pm Shrek Forever After PG

5:30pm Iron Man 2 PG-13

7:30pm MacGruber R

8:00pm Death at a Funeral R

Wednesday, June 30

1:00pm Speed Racer PG FREE

1:30pm Surf’s Up PG FREE

3:00pm Furry Vengeance PG

5:00pm Just Wright PG

5:30pm Date Night PG-13

7:30pm MacGruber R

Thursday, July 1

5:00pm Just Wright PG

5:30pm The A-Team PG-13

7:30pm Kick-Ass R8:00pm

Death at a Funeral R

Friday, July 2

1:00pm Shrek the Third PG

1:30pm The Spy Nextdoor PG

3:00pm Shrek Forever After PG

5:00pm The A-team PG-13

5:30pm Letters to Juliet PG

7:30pm Robin Hood PG-13

Sigonella goes extreme!

Leslie Wright, a physical therapist, gets the gig of a lifetime working withNBA All-Star Scott McKnight. All is going well until Leslie finds herselffalling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and thetug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight isinstead drawn to the affections of Leslie's gorgeous childhood friend Morgan,who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife. Is Leslie destined to playthe role of "best friend" forever or will Scott finally see what he always want-ed is right in front of him? (101 min.)

TOY STORY 3- Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, John

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Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday,but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy ispreparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about theiruncertain future. (108 min.)

MACGRUBER- Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Val Kilmer, Ryan Phillippe,

Rhys Coiro

Only one American hero has earned the rank of Green Beret, Navy SEAL andArmy Ranger. Just one operative has been awarded 16 purple hearts, 3Congressional Medals of Honor and 7 presidential medals of bravery. Andonly one guy is man enough to still sport a mullet. In the 10 years since hisfiancee was killed, special op MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crimewith his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find anuclear warhead that's been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter, MacGruber fig-ures he's the only one tough enough for the job. Assembling an elite team ofexperts -- Lt. Dixon Piper and Vicki St. Elmo -- MacGruber will navigate anarmy of assassins to hunt down Cunth and bring him to justice. His methodsmay be unorthodox. His crime scenes may get messy. But if you want theworld saved right, you call in MacGruber. (90 min.)

DATE NIGHT- Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Taraji pHenson, Jimmi Simpson

Phil and Claire are a loving couple with two kids and a house in New Jersey.They have their weekly date night an attempt at re-experiencing the spice ofyesteryear, involving the same weekly night out at the local Teaneck Tavern.Forced on the run before they’ve even finished their risotto, Phil and Clairesoon realize that their play-date-for-parents has gone awry, as they embark ona wild and dangerous series of crazy adventures to save their lives--and theirmarriage. (88 min.)

PRINCE OF PRESIA- Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Alfred

Molina, Ben Kingsley, Steve Toussaint

Set in 9th century medieval Persia, a young adventurous prince uncovers adangerous artifact in a remote mountain kingdom and with the help of anenemy princess, must stop a despot from unleashing a sandstorm that coulddestroy all mankind. (116 min.)

FURRY VENGEANCE- Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong,

Matt Prokop, Samantha Bee

A real estate developer moves his family from Chicago to Oregon when his jobcalls for him to oversee the building of a major housing development. Butwhen his latest project threatens the homes of the local forest creatures, theanimals seek revenge by turning a peaceful cul-de-sac under construction intoa battlefield of epic proportions. It's man versus nature and the fur is gonna fly!(91 min.)

Becoming a Child DevelopmentHome (CDH) is a great opportu-nity for anyone who lovesworking with children or hasever wanted to start their ownbusiness.The CDH program provides awarm family setting while let-ting children participate indevelopmentally appropriatelearning activities as well ashome-life experience. Childrenare able to build a trusting rela-tionship with a provider whowill foster their curiosity andcreativity, provide guidance andgive them the hugs they need.CDH providers are given exten-sive training prior to startingincluding CPR, First Aid, FireSafety, Creative Curriculum andmuch more. Additionally,providers attend monthly train-

ings and complete learningmodules worth college credit.“The learning modules can beput towards a CDA credential orcollege degree in child develop-ment and as long as you are aCDH provider, the Navy willcover the cost,” said LisaGasporra, CDH coordinator.“This is a great first step towarda career in the teaching field,and gives much the opportunityfor employment at their nextduty station.”Being a CDH provider is perfectfor anyone with small childrenof their own; providers not onlyrun their own business but savethe cost of their own child care.CDH providers can set theirown hours or coordinate withparents who do shift work orneed night care. A providerselects the age group that fitsthem best; there can be up to sixchildren in a CDH or up to threeinfants in an infant-only home.The Child Development Centerprovides the toys and equipmentas well as on-site assistance andadvice. For more information onbecoming a CDH call LisaGasporra at 624-4005.

MWR ITT Gear-n-Go andAcquaterra Adventure Club havepartnered together to offerSigonellans a chance to goextreme! Acquaterra, located inEtna Park, Sicily, provides visi-tors an opportunity to hike, bike,or climb on 143 acres of privateterrain. Acquaterra also providesguides and instruction in numer-ous outdoor activities includingfree-climbing, kayaking, rafting,and more. This past year, many Sigonellanshad the opportunity to experience

canyoning in Alcantara Gorge,and the feedback was beyondexpectations.“Everybody lovesthe trips withAcquaterra,” saidJulisa Gibson, arecreation aid forITT. “They all say it’swell worth themoney. The guidesare big on safetyand everybody has been reallyhappy with them.”

Now, adventurers can make a big-ger splash with hydrospeeding.

Visitors ride the rapids of thegorge on a body raft, propelling

and steering themselves with flip-pers. A safety kayak follows all

participants and all gearis provided. Afterward,guests are treated to aSicilian lunch at a localfarmhouse.For all mountain bikeenthusiasts, they offer achance to ride throughthe lava fields of EtnaPark. Starting at PianoVetore, riders tackle the

off-road terrain before ending the25-mile ride at a mountain rifu-

gio. Even for participants whomay not own a mountain bike,Acquaterra provides one, as wellas the safety gear.This partnership is one of manythat MWR has made in an effortto connect the Sigonella commu-nity with aspects of Sicily thatthey normally do not get to see.By “Going Extreme” Sigonellansfurther their appreciation of theiradopted homeland. Book yourAcquaterra adventure today foryou and six of your friends. Formore information call 624-4777.

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GROWN UPS- Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade,

Rob Schneider

Five friends and former teammates reunite years later to honor the passing oftheir childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spendthe Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they cel-ebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, theydiscover why growing older doesn't mean growing up. (102 min.)

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Branduardi can be considered as a“progressive artist” due to his greatlove for folk and classical music,which have always been essentialsources of inspiration to him.During his long career he hasalways been very consistent in hisstyle, and never compromised inorder to gain commercial success.His eponymous first album,released in 1974, is one of the mostappealing for his fans; but the greatsuccess came with "Alla fiera del-l'est" (Highdown Fair), recorded forPolydor in 1976. Both the singleand the LP were top hits in Italy, andalso made the artist very famous inother European countries such asGermany and France, where most ofhis albums have been issued, oftenin different versions than the origi-nals, and Branduardi has constantlytoured.Combining traditional folk tunes(often from northern Europe) withclassical music, Branduardi, atrained violinist, has created a dis-tinctive style that is still very popu-lar nowadays. Over the years he hasworked with many other Italianartists, and his collaboration withBanco del Mutuo Soccorso is note-worthy for his fans. Branduardiplayed violin on "Come in un'ultimacena", and translated the lyrics forthe English-language version of thatalbum, "As in a last supper." As reported by Scaruffi.com, PRE-MIATA FORNERIA MARCONI

aka PFM was the leading band ofthe Italian progressive-rock schoolin the 1970s. A quintet centered onmulti-instrumentalist Mauro Pagani,they resembled Yes and KingCrimson, but added a softer melod-ic quality to the clichés of thatgenre. Storia di un Minuto (NumeroUno, 1972) and Per Un Amico(1972) were song-oriented collec-tions, later summarized on PhotosOf Ghosts (Manticore, 1973). Theyperfected a fluid style of arrange-ment that neutralized the timbres ofguitar, synthesizer, violin and flute.PFM tried in vain to keep their stylecurrent on L'Isola di Niente (1974)and Chocolate Kings (Asylum,1975), but it was rapidly becomingoutdated. They basically convertedto jazz-rock with Jet Lag (1977). As reported by “All Music Guide”the MODENA CITY RAMBLERSwere formed in 1991, a casual musi-cal group that came together toentertain friends and family playingIrish folk music. Meeting up to jammore and more often, the Ramblersbegan to write their own tunes,inspired by popular Celtic-influ-enced bands like the Pogues and theWaterboys. Two years after theirformation, the band recorded theirfirst demo tape called Combat Folk.Featuring their punk/Irish folksongs and Italian resistance ballads,the demo sold more than 3000copies, earning the Ramblers grass-roots recognition all over Italy.Picked up by the independent labelHelter Skelter, the band's debut

album, Riportando Tutto a Casa wasreleased in 1994. Eventually distrib-uted by Mercury, the disc went on tosell an impressive 185,000 copies.In the years that followed, ModenaCity Ramblers earned a reputationas a powerful live act, performingthroughout Europe in collaborationwith artists such as the Chieftainsand Italian rock vocalist BobGeldof. Their sophomore effort, LaGrande Famiglia, experienced simi-lar success to its predecessor, fol-lowed by Terra e Libertà which ush-ered in an era of international atten-tion during which the Ramblers per-formed in nations such as Bolivia,Spain, Cuba and more. Known fortheir progressive politics, the bandaligned itself with musicians of sim-ilar values such as Manu Chao, per-forming at festivals like theIndependent Days Festival inBologna and the Awesome AfricaFestival in South Africa. Their 2002production Radio Rebelde garneredthem invitations to perform in loca-tions near and far, includingAlgeria, the Czech Republic,Amsterdam and Mexico. The band's2004 album Viva la Vida! Viva laMuerte! (a quote from Zapatistaleaders) found its way to Italian TopTen charts, and opened doors for a120 city tour. The Modena CityRamblers have become a staple ofboth the Italian rock scene and theleftist musical circuit alike. For more information and ticketscontact “Ticket Box Office” (095-7225340) or visit www.ctbox.it

then, paternity leave had beenoptional but fewer than 2% of newfathers actually applied. Nowuptake is 22%. Ms Mosca explains:“This means that having to stay athome can teach people that lookingafter children is good. It can break a

taboo and start a revolution”. A rev-olution that could involve Italywhere, until it becomes compulsory,optional paternity leave is taken upby fewer than 4% of new fathers.Being with your children, to learnhow to like being with them,becomes a duty. It has to be said thatsome companies, among themIntesa San Paolo and Nestlé, have

already opted for this approach butwould all businesses agree to theextra cost? Ms Saltarini points out:“Four days per worker, with thebirth rate at 1.24%, add up to notvery much at all. We want to helpfamilies to have children andwomen to stay in the world of work.It’s one form of development”

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Sailors Who Complete Motorcycle Safety Course ToGet Discount at The NEX

The NEX, in partnership with theNaval Safety Center andCommander, Navy InstallationsCommand, is offering a discountcoupon on motorcycle protectivegear for all Sailors who completethe Motorcycle Safety Course attheir base. The coupon entitles theSailor to receive 25 percent offtheir entire purchase of motorcycleprotective equipment sold at selectNEXs as well as online atwww.myNavyExchange.com.“We are happy to partner with theNaval Safety Center to bring thisdiscount coupon to Sailors whohave completed their requiredmotorcycle training,” said RearAdm. Steven J. Romano,Commander, Navy ExchangeService Command (NEXCOM).“The NEX does all it can to helppromote motorcycle safety includ-ing selling protective equipment,promoting safety messages andpartnering with the Naval SafetyCenter. We will do all we can toensure the safety of our Sailors andtheir families.”

“In fiscal year 2009, motorcyclefatalities were down 61 percent inthe Navy” said Rear Adm. ArthurJohnson, Commander, Naval SafetyCenter. “However, we still havemore work to do. At least 3,500Sailors haven’t completed theirrequired motorcycle training. Wehave to close this gap as well. Ifyou know a rider who hasn’t beento training, get involved! If youneed your three-year refreshercourse, take responsibility and getto a class! The American peopleare counting on you to managerisks and ride smart.”Sailors who complete the NavyMotorcycle Rider Training classwill receive a coupon from theircourse instructor. The coupon willhave the Sailor's name and coursecompletion date. The coupon isnon-transferrable and is good for90 days. The 25 percent discountdoes not apply to any other mer-chandise in the transaction or togeneral purpose footwear, outer-wear or electronics. The couponmay not be combined with anyother offers, coupons or discounts.For those Sailors making their

motorcycle protective equipmenton the NEX online store,www.myNavyExchange.com, theprocess is slightly different. Sincethe online store cannot acceptcoupons, customers will need tobring their receipt, found inside theshipping box, along with their 25percent coupon to any NEX cus-tomer service counter. The NEXwill issue a discount to the Sailor’scredit card for 25 percent off themerchandise cost of the entire pur-chase of motorcycle protectiveequipment. The coupon is notgood on online purchases of motor-cycle protective equipment fromwww.myNavyExchange.com madeprior to the date of issuance of thecoupon. The coupon is not goodon purchases from the All-ServicesExchange Catalog or ExchangeOnline Mall.To sign up for motorcycle training,go towww.navymotorcyclerider.com.Remember, customers receive afive cent credit toward their pur-chase for each eco-friendlyreusable bag used to bag their pur-chase.

Kristine M. Sturkie

Public Affairs Specialist

phy that says, ‘My job is not to getulcers: my job is to give them.’”Now I’m sure the image is clear. Thevery essence of an interpersonalrelationship is clear communicationrooted in trust. Collins goes ontosay,” When communication is insuf-ficient or in danger of breakingdown, interpersonal tensions oftenfollow.” This is a relevant topic forus all. I’d like to offer some concreteways to help bring more light andless heat into your interpersonalrelationships. Firstly, focus on thethings that can be changed. Toomuch time is wasted on musing overthings we cannot change, this is time

well wasted. Instead concentrate onareas you can change. Secondly, tryto always keep the conflict fromescalating (more light, less heat).This takes self-control, intentionali-ty and forethought. Respondthoughtfully to the conflict. This willusually keep it from escalating;however, you can only control yourresponse. Thirdly, focus on theissues at hand, not the other person’sopinions. People have opinions.Opinions are deeply personal innature. Thus, the focus shouldn’t beon a person’s opinion, per se. Stayfocused on the issues and try toreach a mutually satisfactory solu-tion. Typically, this leads to mutualtrust and open communication.Fourthly, recognize that a disagree-

ment can be a meaningful form ofcommunication; totally avoid fruit-less and destructive arguments. Statethe facts work toward solutions.Fifthly, make every effort to clearlycommunicate specifics, avoid gener-alities. Sixthly, work toward mutualtrust. The trust factor is incrediblyimportant. This might also be themost difficult. However, the goal isto build a mutual trust, by the way!These are genuine life lessons. Letthese lessons help you develop yourinterpersonal skills. I pray that theseideas will help you improve all ofyour relationships. My next articlewill concentrate on coping withanger. Until next time, take careSigonella.

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I l M e r c a t oAll classified ads are free to the community. Their intent is for advertising personal property forsale, trade or giveaway. No commercial ads will be accepted. Ads run for two weeks. Classifiedads are due no later than 5 p.m. of the Friday before the week of publication. For more informa-tion, call 624-5440 or 095-86-5440. Requests for commercial classifieds must be made to StampaGenerale at 081-568-7884.Send Il Mercato advertisements to thesig@eu.navy.mil

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Anyone interested in sending ads via email should leave a phone number and point of contactname at thesig@eu.navy.mil. Ads run for two weeks on a space available basis and must besponsored by active duty military members, family members or Italian/American baseemployees. Ad must be 40 words or less and typed in regular upper case, lower case format.The Signature does not accept ads that bring profit to a business or individual, such as maid,babysitting services or home rentals. AFRTS/AFN decoders must be sold only to anotherauthorized individual: active duty or retired U.S. military, DoD direct-hire employees, andtheir spouse. If someone would like these types of services in The Signature, call StampaGenerale @ 081-568-7884.

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2004 Jeep Liberty Sport Utility V6,3.7 Liter, Manual, 5-spd, 4WD, ManyOptions, Call 335-877-1444

2000 Ducati Monster 600 Dark, EuroSpec, $1000.00, available now. Call335-877-1444

2002 Ford Focus ZTW StationWagon, Automatic, A/C, Radio withCD, USB, & Aux Input, 93,000miles. A greater hauler of people andthings, including large lava tables andwrought iron bases. Asking $4,500.Call Bob at 624-1478, or 334-506-0350.

Comfy three person green couch

($479 new) six month old like new

$200, three setting 6/3/1.5 kw

Bombula space heater ($110 new)

one year old $50; BBQ grille ($100

new) six month old $50; 220/110v

2000kw Transformer ($149 new) one

month old $90; 110v 26inch TV $25.

Call 348-295-9990.

2001 Land Rover Freelander, DarkGreen, T4 diesel engine, 4 wheeldrive; sun roof, A/C, pwr s,w,l,113,000 miles, runs great and ridessmooth! Registered on base. Call348-295-9990 $5900

Charbroil gas BBQ. Three cookinggrills and one side burner. Easily con-verts to Italian bombola.Cover/replacement parts included.Can deliver. $280 OBO. Johnny 624-1242

Big PCS Sale. Saturday, 19 June,0700-1500, Via S. Marco 2018D.Baby/toddler clothes, toys, furniture,and electronics.

Rubbermaid storage shed, doubledoors. 5'W x 6'L x 6'H. $280.Delivery to Marinai. Johnny 624-1242

PCS Sale- 19 Jun 0800-1200. Comeearly for the good stuff, late for thefree stuff. 220V full size refrig.Kitchen island. Cargo wood bedframe. iMac 14" computer. Gamingcomputer. Euro plugs and cords. Fullsize desk. Xbox, PC games. Roomba.Guinea pig with cage. And.... stuff.2008A Via Taormina.

2004 Chevrolet Aveo, red, automatic,in great condition. Excellent A/C andgreat gas mileage. 87,000 miles,available June 24th. Asking $3500OBO. Call 624-0182 or 340-517-5665 ask for Emily or Chris.

2002 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster cus-tom- red, chrome package upgrade,screaming eagle package. Comes with 2seats-solo & double w/ detachable sissybar, detachable windshield & HarleyDavidson bike cover. Beautiful bike,excellent condition! $5400 Call TiffanyX4278(work) or 345-481-1562 or email:nexsigonella-gen5@nexweb.org

FOR SALE 1998 FIAT STATIONWAGON IN GREAT CONDITIONASKING PRICE $1850,00 FORINFO CALL 346-6082330

Black 1997 BMW 318i – 4 door, 5speed, 123,650 km. New radiator,water pump, and climate control unit.Ice Cold A/C, CD/Radio, Pwr win-dows (front) and pwr locks. Must Sell- $4,500. Contact Jack at 1391(H) /6490(W).

1999 Fiat Marea Great Medium SizeIsland Car. Very good condition. 4Door 5-Speed Manual. Good gasMileage. AC, Heater, CD Player &Car Alarm System. Easy to Service& Drive in Sicily. New Tires &Battery. Has been a Comfortable &Dependable Car. $3,500 Contact624-1245 Cell 340-930-4751.

Automatic for sale Call 3357254745

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