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L'Italo-Americano THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 www.italoamericano.com 15 The Italian Significant Contribution to the Nobel Prize in Physics Continued from page 1 researchers whose work deeply contributed to the development of independent theories elaborated by the winners almost 50 years ago. It was in the 1960s when the two physicists Englert and Higgs developed a theory that explained how subatomic particles develop mass. But it was only through more recent research and scientific proofs that their theory was demonstrated. The mechanism theorized is based on a particular particle, the Higgs boson, which was empirically confirmed in 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, funded by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern). The awarded theory is a central part of the Standard Model of particle physics that describes how the world is constructed. According to the Standard Model, everything, from flowers and people to stars and planets, consists of just a few building blocks: matter particles. These particles are governed by forces mediated by force particles that make sure everything works as it should. The entire Standard Model also rests on the existence of a special kind of particle: the Higgs particle. This particle originates from an invisible field that fills up all Attention Clubs and Organizations! Your Calendar item submissions are welcome. Items are due no later than three weeks prior to the date of the event. They may be emailed to linda@italoamericano . All submissions must include: Event, date, time and address of the event, brief description, as well as a phone number or website for additional information. Subject to editor's review and space availability. Not all items submitted will be published. Tonelli and Gianotti won a $ 3 million prize for the discovery of Higgs boson space. Even when the universe seems empty this field is there. Without it, we would not exist, because it is from contact with the field that particles acquire mass. The theory proposed by Englert and Higgs describes this process. On 4 July 2012, at the Cern laboratory for particle physics, the theory was confirmed by the discovery of a Higgs particle. Cern's particle collider, Lhc (Large Hadron Collider), is the largest and the most complex machine ever constructed by humans. Two research groups of some 3,000 scientists each, Atlas and Cms, managed to extract the Higgs particle from billions of particle collisions in the Lhc. "We are happy. I think that the boys of '64 deserve it" said Guido Tonelli. "I'm very excited that the Nobel Prize has been given to particle physics" replied Fabiola Gianotti. But she added that the findings were due to Italian contributions and this is also something to be celebrated: "It's a beautiful moment". The two Italian researchers are high profile figures in the physics community. One year ago, they were among the winners of a $3 million dollar prize for their roles in the discovery of the particle believed to be the Higgs boson. Letter of credence to Italy: formally begun the mission of the new US Ambassador Continued from page 1 commented Consul General Barrosse - but I have already had the honor of visiting some of the most charming areas of Southern Italy and of enjoying the extraordinary hospitality that characterizes the Italians. Thank you for your warm welcome". From Italian Embassy, however, it comes another kind of news. As it happens in Usa, also American Embassies and Consulates are suffering the shutdown. Because of the Federal Government of the US is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period, also the Embassy in Rome and the three Consulates General in Milan, Naples and Florence are reducing costs. All the offices remain open for consular services, including emergency services to American citizens and visa processing. In addition, the Embassy and Consulates are continuing all activities required to protect the interests of the United States. However, during this time of partial government shutdown, the offices must review spending and some events might be curtailed. As general rule, no domestic representation events should be held during the shutdown period. Events already scheduled should be cancelled and no new events planned until the shutdown is over. Normal activities of representation will be carried out as usual. Oct. 17, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 8465764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. Oct. 19, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Oct. 27, Sun.-POINTers (Italian genealogy group)-Luncheon 12:00 to 4:00pm at De Luca's (16503 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90603). For reservations and information call Diane at (310) 645-9442. Oct. 27, Sun.- ICF Branch #67 Halloween Banquet at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012) at 12:30pm. For information and reservations contact: Nick M. D'Egidio (President) (562) 947-2819, Guy Masciotra (Life Member Emeritus, Past President) (818) 848-1862, or Pat Mages (Recording Secretary) (805) 492-9658. Oct 27, Sun.- San Pedro Bocce Club Inaugural Southern California Bocce Tournament at Berth 95, south of the Catalina Express Terminal in San Pedro. Lag event starts at 7:15am and games begin at 9:00am. Come and watch sixteen SoCal bocce teams compete. For more information call 310-833-3664. Oct. 30, Wed.-Abruzzesi & Molisani di California Dinner Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Scalabrini. The cost of the dinner is $15.00. For reservations, please call Adelio Di Gregorio at (818) 985-0951 or Sam Petrilli at (818) 768-1956. Nov. 2, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Nov. 3, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society- Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter's Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles), 10:30 a.m. For information please call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Nov. 10, Sun.- Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Open House (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). 9 am to 1 pm hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Burbank. For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. Nov. 10, Sun.- ICF Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Committee Meeting at 1 pm. (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. Nov. 10, Sun.- Feast of San Trifone at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am; Procession follows; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 323-257-0302 Nov. 13, Wed.- St. Anthony Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Reservations: Johnny: 213-250-2464. Nov. 16, Sat.-Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Casa De Pizza (16161 S.F. Mission Blvd., Granada Hills, CA ). 11:30 am. For information call (805) 529-9726 Nov. 17, Sun.-Italian Catholic Federation Annual Bishops' Day and Chaplain Recognition Mass and Luncheon. Honoring His Holiness Pope Francis and all the Bishops and Clergy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. At Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles, CA). For information and reservations, contact Al Restivo (818) 952-1969. Nov. 17, Sun.- Small Feast of Madonna di Costantinopoli at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm; Reservations: 818-843-1477 Nov. 21, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting. Officer Election for 2014-15. At Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. Nov. 20, Wed.-Abruzzesi & Molisani di California Dinner Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Scalabrini. The cost of the dinner is $15.00. For reservations, please call Adelio Di Gregorio at (818) 985-0951 or Sam Petrilli at (818) 768-1956. Nov. 22, Fri.-Santa Lucia Society Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Mass 6:00 pm St. Peter's Italian Church; Reservations: 323-257-2182 Nov. 23, Sat.-Famiglia Sacro Cuore di Gesú Opening of the Holiday Season at Casa Italiana, Mass at St. Peter's Italian Church 5:00 pm. Dinner Dance 6:30 pm, Reservations: 562-9472819.

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