What Therefore [historical forces of emigration] Hath Joined Together, let not [Italian nationals 100 years later] Put Asunder
As someone who has been teaching a foreign langauge (Italian) since 1972, I am delighted to see the NYC school system will add or expand 40 dual-language programs: Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, Chinese, French and Haitian-Creole. I am also intrigued, however, that of the six “official” languages of the city of New York, according to the 2008 mayoral edict (Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Italian, and French Creole), Italian is not one of the language programs, whereas two non-“official” languages are, Hebrew and Japanese. In 2011, Gov.
January 24, 2015
What therefore [historical forces of emigration] hath joined together, let not [Italian nationals 100 years later] put asunder
As someone who has been teaching a foreign langauge (Italian) since 1972, I am delighted to see the NYC school system will add or expand 40 dual-language programs: Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, Chinese, French and Haitian-Creole. I am also intrigued, however, that of the six “official” languages of the city of New York, according to the 2008 mayoral edict (Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Italian, and French Creole), Italian is not one of the language programs, whereas two non-“official” languages are, Hebrew and Japanese. In 2011, Gov.
Handimals, il maestro del body painting Guido Daniele
24 fotografie all’apparenza di animali esotici in mostra al suggestivo top of the Rock del Rockefeller Center. “Handimals” segna il debutto negli Stati Uniti del maestro del body painting che tramite una tecnica straordinaria trasforma le mani in animali preziosi.
Neapolitan Pizza. An Event Supporting a Petition
Rossopomodoro, a Neapolitan restaurant and pizzeria located in Manhattan’s West Village, hosted an event supporting a petition urging UNESCO to add Neapolitan pizza to a list designated to protect cultural assets from disappearing. Moderated by Simone Falco, CEO of Rossopomodoro US, the panel included Italy's former Agriculture and Environment Minister and petitioner Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, Franco Manna, President and Founder of Rossopomodoro and Nicola Farinetti, Owner/Partner of EATALY.
Handimals - Live Performance by Guido Daniele
24 photos of what appear to be exotic animals are currently being shown at the suggestive top of the Rock of the Rockefeller Center.
''Handimals" marks the United States debut of the body painting master who, with extraordinary technique, transforms the hands in exquisite animals.
Castagnole. Let's Try Rosanna's First Carnevale Treat
The last day of Carnival this year is on February 15. Carnival is synonymous of fried treats in Italy. Here is a recipe for Castagnole, small soft balls sprinkled with powdered sugar. The word castagna means chestnut, and these fritters resemble a chestnut in size and shape.
This is the first of 3 i-Italy recipes for Carnival . Stay tuned for the next one, next week
Italy Goes Global in Search for Museum Directors
Wanted: Directors for 20 of Italy’s leading museums, including the Uffizi in Florence, the Galleria Borghese in Rome and the Accademia in Venice. Strong art history background, management experience and an interest in improving visitor experience a must. Fluency in Italian a definite plus, but not a requirement.
Italian police discover 'biggest ever' antiquity collection
In the biggest operation of its kind, Italian police have uncovered what they say is a treasure trove of more than 5,000 stolen antiquities.
Colosseum renovators discover red-painted numbers
An ongoing renovation of the Colosseum has uncovered a series of numbers in red paint, sources said. The numbers were painted on the arches to indicate the various sections of the elliptical concrete and stone amphitheater, much as modern-day stadiums number their stands.
Synod to study gays in Church, 'sensitive' topics
Catholic bishops preparing for the next synod on the family in October will be studying the "most sensitive issues" raised at the last meeting in October 2014, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, synod secretary general, said Thursday.
Expo 'optimism' 100 days ahead
Expo world's fair commissioner Giuseppe Sala pronounced himself optimistic Wednesday, 100 days ahead of the opening of the universal exhibition in Milan.
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