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...leading environmentalist in the Brazilian congress, alleges that much of the momentum behind the dam projects and other large public works derives from an extremely lucrative relationship between the major contractors and politicians. A dam may not have to make all that much sense if it generates sufficient commisso (commissions) for the right people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: Playing with Fire | 9/18/1989 | See Source »

COLUMBIA--The Lions had an outstanding team of international talent last fall and still failed to make the Ivy first division. Gone is All-American Len Renery at midfield and also gone are cameo stars Rocco Commisso, Omar Chamma and Mike Vorkas...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Crimson Favored to Win Title Penn, Cornell Are Top Contenders | 10/1/1971 | See Source »

Columbia had its finest game of the season against Cornell and forward. Omar Chamma scored twice to set a school record of 13 goals in a single season. All-Ivy fullback Rocco Commisso is now playing center forward and has scored seven goals in four games...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Brown Presents Main Obstacle Booters Retain Ivy Soccer Lead | 11/6/1970 | See Source »

...Columbia moved into contention with a relatively easy 3-1 victory over Yale. Forward Joe Bruce scored for the Lions in the first minute of play, and Rocco Commisso and Omar Chamma put the match out of Yale's reach...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Winless Dartmouth Upends Brown To Tighten Ivy Soccer Standings | 10/21/1970 | See Source »

Columbia won many of its games last year on the strength of its fullback wall. Rocco Commisso, a second-team All-Ivy selection last season, is this year's central figure. Joining him are sophomores Frank Feger and Anton Zauner, and senior Joe Keah...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Against Strong Lion Team Booters Defend Ivy Title | 10/9/1970 | See Source »

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