January 4, 2013
Blessed Are the Nobodies
Fusaro 2012
Tucked away in the basement of the downtown Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA, are the remains of a nobody.
Tarantino vows love for 'macaroni' westerns
Quentin Tarantino declared his love for Italy's B-movie 'macaroni westerns' - the crude lower-budget cousins of Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti westerns - in Rome Friday as he unveiled his latest film Django Unchained, inspired by a Sergio Corbucci cult hit of the 1960s.
Italy's Mario Monti presents own election list and motto
Italian caretaker Premier Mario Monti on Friday unveiled the political list with which he plans to run in the lower House of parliament in the upcoming February general elections, adding that he would be joining forces with political allies at the Senate.
Farewell Rita Levi Montalcini: "I Am the Mind"
The Italian neurologist who won the Nobel prize for her work on cells, dies at the age of 103. Among the tributes pouring in from the world over was that of Italy's caretaker Premier Mario Monti, who called her "a charismatic woman who honored our nation." Nichi Vendola (left-wing politician and currently the President of Apulia) said that, "With her we lose one of the most crystalline and noble voices of democratic Italy."
Italian researchers identify cholesterol-fighting cheese
Cagliari - An Italian group of researchers have identified a cheese produced with a particular breed of sheeps' milk as lowering cholesterol levels, according to an article published on Thursday in the British Journal of Nutrition of Cambridge.
Lottery winner in Palermo area gets record 5 mln euros
Palermo - A lucky punter in Palermo, Sicily was awarded a record lottery scratch card prize in Italy with his 5 million euros win early this year.
Fiat 500 has record North American year as sales top 50,000
New York - US sales of the Fiat 500 mini car jumped by 50% in December and by 121% over the full year, the Turin-based company said Thursday. The December figures for the Fiat brand - which only sells the 500 under its brand badge in North America - was the best for all group brands in that market and marked the 10th consecutive month of record sales.
Fratelli Taviani Italian Cinema at its Best
Interview with the renowned brother-directors. Paolo and Vittorio Taviani’s new release Caesar Must Die has already won the Golden Bear award for best movie at the Berlin Film Festival. Now it’s the Academy’s turn
CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO Returns to North America
Italy's Top World Music Group in 11 City Concert Tour of the US and Canada. Kick Off will be on February 1 in New York City
"CGS was a whirlwind" -- THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Their intense and precise arrangements are utterly beguiling and trance-inducing" -- THE NEW YORKER
"The best concert I've seen recently is Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino. The band is remarkable..." -- MARC RIBOT
Invest in Torino, the Intelligent Location for your Business
Among the several promotional events on Torino that have taken place in New York during the month of December, the Italian Trade Commission hosted a seminar called "Why Invest in Torino Piemonte, the intelligent location for your business." International guests have spoken about the importance of the capital of Piemonte, its contribution to the world's economy and the possibilities for foreign investors
Who's Afraid of Italian Elections?
Italian elections are due Feb. 24-25. The Christmas week already offered a wave of activity from outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti, who first unveiled his agenda for Italy and then said he would head a centrist alliance of parties in a bid to remain premier. That has raised the political stakes, and there is time enough for plenty of surprises. Ultimately, though, it has probably increased the chances the Italian election delivers a market-friendly outcome.
How to be a foodie in 2013
Bored with your default wine choice when you get home? Then try a vermentino from Italy or France. “The good ones have something of the lemon meringue pie about them but in a non-sweet way,” says Helen McGinn, whose first book, The Knackered Mother's Wine Club, is published in February.
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