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#OTD (Dec 23) in 1970, Reputed #NewYork crime boss Joe #Colombo is convicted of two counts of #perjury due to lying about his criminal record to a state agency.

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#OTD (Dec 20) in 2001, #Colombo Crime Family leader Alphonse T. #Persico pleads guilty in #NewYork to federal racketeering, loan-sharing and money-laundering charges.

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Il ricamo della fede nelle striature architettoniche della Moschea Rossa di Jami Ul-Alfar
https://www.jacoporanieri.com/blog/?p=43592

#architettura #strutture #luoghi #sri-lanka #colombo #moschea #religione #culto #mattoni #cupole #facciata #rosso #turismo #viaggi #dal mondo #comunità #società #punti di riferimento #storia #novecento #architetti #personaggi #vicende #città #urbanistica #isole

#OTD (Dec 18) in 2008, 'Big Dino' Calabro, 'Little Dino' Saracino and 'Tommy Shots' Gioeli are indicted for the 1999 #murder of #Colombo Crime Family big shot William 'Wild Bill' #Cutolo (shown).

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#Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Dec 18) in 2008, 'Big Dino' Calabro, 'Little Dino' Saracino and 'Tommy Shots' Gioeli are indicted for the 1999 #murder of #Colombo Crime Family big shot William 'Wild Bill' #Cutolo (shown).

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#Histodons @mafiahistory

#OTD (Dec 17) in 2009, Ralph #DeLeo of the #Boston suburb of #SomervilleMA is indicted as the street boss of the New York-based #Colombo Crime Family.

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Aviation weather for Bandaranaike International airport in Colombo area (Sri Lanka) is “VCBI 170510Z 04006KT 9999 SCT018 28/26 Q1012 NOSIG” : See what it means on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/vcbi/en #bandaranaikeinternationalairport #airport #colombo #srilanka #vcbi #cmb #metar #aviation #aviationweather #avgeek vl

Aviation weather for Bandaranaike International airport in Colombo area (Sri Lanka) is “VCBI 170410Z 03005KT 9000 FEW018 SCT060 26/26 Q1013 NOSIG” : See what it means on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/vcbi/en #bandaranaikeinternationalairport #airport #colombo #srilanka #vcbi #cmb #metar #aviation #aviationweather #avgeek vl

#Colombo, Sri Lanka
A woman tries to save her belongings inside her flood-hit home in a suburb of the capital. More than 330 people have been killed and about 200 are missing after Cyclone Ditwah triggered flash floods and landslides across the country.

Photograph: Chamila Karunarathne/EPA

#photography
#floods
#women

A woman tries to save her belongings inside her flood-hit home.

Aviation weather for Bandaranaike International airport in Colombo area (Sri Lanka) is “VCBI 020610Z 25006KT 220V290 6000 SCT016 29/26 Q1010 NOSIG” : See what it means on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/vcbi/en #bandaranaikeinternationalairport #airport #colombo #srilanka #vcbi #cmb #metar #aviation #aviationweather #avgeek vl

Colombo, Cesare - Folla n° 2 a,

#Colombo #Cesare-Follan°2 #undefined

https://www.fondazione3m.it/page_scheda.php?id=4168

The image depicts a bustling public scene captured in black and white. In the foreground, various individuals are engaged with different activities; some appear to be taking photographs or making phone calls into large handheld devices characteristic of mid-20th-century technology.

A man is prominently featured in the center-left part of the frame, wearing a dark suit jacket over a lighter shirt, glasses, and holding what appears to be a professional camera. His posture suggests he's deeply focused on his task amidst the crowd around him.

Other people surround this central figure; some are standing close by with similar cameras or phones, indicating that they might also be photographers or reporters. There is noticeable diversity among the group: men in suits and hats, women wearing dresses and coats typical of mid-century fashion, all contributing to a sense of urgency or importance surrounding whatever event they're covering.

The background shows more people in various states—some looking directly at the camera with expressions ranging from curiosity to mild concern. The lighting is stark, creating strong contrasts between light and shadow on their faces and clothing, which adds drama to the scene.

Overall, this image captures a moment that seems to be of significant public interest during what could possibly be an important political event or social news happening at the time as indicated by its black-and-white style.

Colombo, Cesare - Folla n° 2 b,

#Colombo #Cesare-Follan°2 #ColomboCesares #RivistaFerrania #undefined

https://www.fondazione3m.it/page_scheda.php?id=4169

The image depicts a group of individuals seated closely together on what appears to be an elevated platform or balcony. The scene is rendered in black and white, suggesting it may have been taken several decades ago when color photography was not as prevalent.

In the foreground, there are multiple women; one woman stands out with her hand raised above her head, seemingly clapping or cheering enthusiastically. Another woman next to her appears to be holding binoculars, possibly observing something in the distance. The expressions on their faces range from anticipation and excitement to contemplation.

Behind them is a man who seems to be addressing someone off-camera; his right arm is extended upwards as if gesturing or pointing at something specific above him. His mouth is open, indicating he might be speaking loudly or expressing strong emotions.

The attire of the individuals suggests a formal event—men in suits and ties, women wearing dresses that suggest mid-20th-century fashion trends. The overall atmosphere conveys an intense moment shared among spectators engrossed by what they are watching from above them.

Additional information about this image can be found on Colombo Cesare's website through the provided URL: [https://images.loener.nl/RivistaFerrania/full/66f1/66f13b6c26a552dad254c350.jpg](https://images.loener.nl/RivistaFerrania/full/66f1/66f13b6c26a552dad254c350.jpg). This image appears to be part of a coll [...]

#Colombo, Sri Lanka
A man sits on a divider in the middle of a flooded road after heavy rainfall in Kaduwela on the outskirts of Colombo.

Photograph: Ishara S Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images

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#SriLanka
#floods
#ClimateDiary

A man sits on a divider in the middle of a flooded road.

Lũ lụt nghiêm trọng đang càn quét Sri Lanka, khiến gần 200 người thiệt mạng. Thủ đô Colombo cũng đang chìm trong biển nước với mực nước ngày càng dâng cao.

#LũLụtSriLanka #ThiênTai #Colombo #SriLankaFlood #Disaster #Flood

https://vtcnews.vn/lu-lut-tan-cong-sri-lanka-gan-200-nguoi-thiet-mang-ar990252.html