Good News on the Doorstep

BAD NEWS ON THE DOORSTEP, THE SCREENPLAY

As many of you know, the screenplay for Joe Cervasio's first novel, Bad News on the Doorstep, has been under construction for several years now. With partner, writer/producer Ralph Greco, Jr., final edits are now being done before marketing in 2012.

"Bad News on the Doorstep," the Screenplay by Joseph Rocco Cervasio and Ralph Greco, Jr., copyright, 2010 by Joseph Rocco Cervasio and Ralph Greco, Jr., is a more realistic look at the true story that inspired the novel. While it is based fully on the fictionalized memoir, Bad News on the Doorstep, copyright, 2004 by Joseph Rocco Cervasio, fans of the novel will discover behind the scenes events not revealed in the original book. And according to early reviews by the screenplay readers, you will enjoy the screenplay/visual project, even more.

Stay tuned, or call Mr. Cervasio or Mr. Greco with questions and/or interest in the project.

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THE AGE OF INNOCENCE REVISITED, ... BIGTIME!!

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Paterno Impacted Athletes for Six Decades

The Ivy League Christian Observer magazine for Spring 2012 offerred a feature, "Paterno Impacted Athletes For Six Decades." The immortal Brown alumnus and Penn State legend was profiled. Yours truly was honored to be quoted. (see page 33 in the Spring 2012 issue.)

http://involve.christian-union.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ChristianObserverInfo

Tina Cervasio, Sportsbabe of the Day

Take a look at recent interview.

http://sportsbabeoftheday.com/post/21464653412/tina-cervasio-courtside-reporter-and-host

 

 

 

Leadership Lessons From The Godfather

... learn to lead from whence we least expected?

http://www.fastcompany.com/1826672an-offer-you-cant-refuse-leadership-lessons-from-the-godfather

 

Tim Tebow in New York??!!

You are hearing all the reasons why it won't work from the sport scribes and broadcasters. At the same time, you can surely detect the gasps of anticipation from the faith-based institutions and believers. And if the Highest Power in the Universe knows anything about football, He'd agree with all of us. But wait, how could He be so duplicitous, you ask???:

Tebow with the Jets will surely disrupt that already tenuous lockerroom; he will be a great teammate; the Jets won't win the Super Bowl; ... and this fine young man will not have an hour to himself, what with the many Christians in the greatest city in the world (and most worldly by the way) wanting him to visit every enclave that looks like a church, from the Upper East Side of NYC to the heart of the Central Ward in Newark.

So how could The Higher Power support such a conflagration of confusion? Because as Tim Tebow has said before, God could care less about who wins what football game. On the other hand, THE MOST CREATIVE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE has set up an economy and design of living that if followed, will achieve results far superior than what the performer himself may be hoping for.

Tim Tebow is not the greatest quarterback in the world, but he may be the greatest football player to play the position of quarterback. Thus, he will continue to live life to the fullest, not have faith in God-but rather have the FAITH OF GOD; he will compete for the starting job against a good kid (Sanchez), ... and the glittering Big Apple will see a wonderful example of how life and competing should be done. (Yep, Tim Tebow's life mirrors each of the ...11 Secrets of Arimathea.)

For those who may be worried about Tebow and his followers throwing a net over you to get you to go to their church, relax. Tebow's job is to live his life and work and perform as he has been instructed. If you want to take a cue or two from him, ... great. It's not his job to convince you on a Higher Power--it's his job to help his team win games. In the end, on the other hand, more of us will follow his example than the Jets will win games. But, as said above, WHAT DID WE EXPECT, GOD CAN CARE LESS ABOUT WHO WINS WHAT FOOTBALL GAME.

Welcome to New York, Tim. It will be exciting seeing this SUPERNATURAL plan unfold. There are a few of us who know your stay here is not about football, but more important things.

Mike D'Antoni Will Coach Again

See comment at FACEBOOK, "josephroccocervasio".

Mike, you left it all on the court. Continued success. We look forward to your next Head Coaching assignment. If a Leader is popular with everyone, he/she is not a GREAT LEADER.

Double G Sports Features Women in Sports

Go to http://doublegsports.com/2012/03/01/womens-history-month-tina-cervasio-reporterbroadcaster/ for interview with Tina Cervasio.

"Linsanity" Up Front and Personal With Tina Cervasio

Go to http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/the_rumble_HrfCQIygIZfi25SPkg19HO

for a closer look at Jeremy Lin's rise to prominence in the NBA with the Knicks. Tina Cervasio gives her perspective.

Coccia Institute Comments on Bad News on the Doorstep...

... from back in 2005.

As the screenplay makes its way to the marketplace, we are gathering response to the original novel published in 2004. Here is what the Coccia Institute of Montclair State expressed after Joe Cervasio presented his epic family novel to them in April of 2005.

Bad News on the Doorstep

“Growing Up Italian in New Jersey ” Remarks by Gina Miele Executive Director The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America

© 2004 by Joseph Rocco Cervasio)

On April 23, 2005, The Joseph & Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America was proud to launch the First Annual New Jersey State-Wide Student Symposium, “Le Radici e Le Ali: Roots and Wings,” at Montclair State University. High school and college students and educators united to be educated and entertained by prominent Italian American authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, politicians, and academics. Sponsored in part by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the symposium provided participants with the two fundamental elements of roots (which offer connection to others) and wings (which allow for new possibilities).  Roots provide anchorage, connect us to our past, and ground us in our present.  Exploring these roots gives us wings so that we can make contributions to our larger communities, follow new opportunities, and ultimately transform our dreams into achievable goals. Perhaps the most inspiring presentation of the day, “Growing Up Italian in New Jersey :  Evoking Italy Through the Written Word,” was presented by Mr. Joseph Cervasio, Italian American author of the captivating novel Bad News on the Doorstep.  Students and teachers alike were mesmerized by Mr. Cervasio’s thought-provoking stories about the Italian American table as the epicenter for spiritual and emotional nourishment, the values that bolstered Italian immigrants and their families for decades, and the life lessons that an Italian kid from New Jersey cherished well through adulthood.  With the publication of Bad News on the Doorstep, Mr. Cervasio’s lessons now claim their rightful place as an integral part of our collective storybook, the Italian American tome of tales, which will nourish the next generation of Italians in America . Italian American culture continually changes, encompassing over time the life experiences of diverse individuals.  Through the chorus of voices, we begin to discover what it means to be Italian-American.  And it is different for each of us.  While it may be counter-productive to speak in universal terms about being Italian-American, we all carry within us the voices of many.  Powerful voices which often resonate with our personal experience, they speak to us in various ways.  Reading Bad News on the Doorstep certainly will allow New Jersey ’s young Italian Americans to decode the voices, understanding on an ever deeper level their rich cultural heritage. On April 23, 2005 , Joseph Cervasio left us with a clear understanding of why we too must relay our own familial stories:  they are part of the narrative quilt woven through the ages by Italians and Italian Americans.  Voices, words, stories … they are the vehicles of our sopravvivenza, for when we acknowledge our past through tales, we simultaneously script the narrative of our own lives.  Gina M. Miele, Ph.D. Executive Director Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America Montclair State University

 

 

SECRETS OF LEADERSHIP SUCCESS, ... Well Received at St. Mary's of Rutherford (NJ) HS

On Friday, February 3, the student body and leadership at St. Mary's of Rutherford responded well to a talk customized for their wonderful family of teachers, administrators, coaches, and students.

A couple of reactions:

1. "I sincerely enjoyed meeting you Friday. I had a few guys from the team come up and tell me how they enjoyed your talk. Thank you for taking the time to come to St. Mary H.S and join our team of educators who care deeply about the youth of today!
lets do it again Joe, you were terrific!"

2. "I want to personally thank you for a great presentation to our student body. I believe it made our students reflective upon the spiritual as well as the materialistic components of life. You humor acted as a perfect segue into the real values that they need to establish for themselves."

As I told the large group at the onset of the talk, I knew one life that day would be changed. It was mine! What a great group of young people and adult leaders, serving each other in this wonderful example of private education at its best.

Joe Cervasio