July 27, 2012
Summer spreads out the spread
The upward surge of the spread to today's 506.48 for 10-year bonds (but 519 at the opening of the markets) has reignited interest in holding elections this November, six months ahead of schedule. The emergency premier Mario Monti reportedly told President Giorgio Napolitano Wednesday that, "My government has done what it could." Whether or not these were Monti's precise words, they definitely express a darkening mood.
Italy's Di Martino withdraws from London Games
Italian high jumper Antonietta Di Martino has withdrawn from the Summer Olympics after undergoing surgery on her left knee. Di Martino, who holds the Italian record in the high jump, sustained the injury while training in April, but had hopes of competing in London until having the operation Wednesday in Rome.
Made in Italy Menswear Rocks Spring/Summer 2012 MRKET Show
The East Coast MRKET trade show for menswear and accessories just wrapped up at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. 36 Italian exhibitors representing 40 Italian brands participated in the show, thanks to the support by the Italian Trade Commission.
July 27, 2012
Hannibal Winters his army in Southern-Italian city Capua – Implications for the Obese American Military confronting Iran
Roman Soldier and Obese American Soldier
History is about IDEAS. Living Ideas!
Italy's Flag Colors to Illuminate the Empire State Building's South Façade
For the duration of the London Olympic Games, the Empire State Building will be illuminated every night in the colors of the flags of the competing nations. On July 28 the south façade of the landmark building will shine in red, white and green honoring Italy.
July 26, 2012
Amy Barone Features at bluestockings bookstore, Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Amy Barone’s poetry is inspired by five years of living in Italy, growing up outside Philadelphia in the 70's, and family conflict. IAWA Board member, Barone will read from Views from the Driveway as well as new work at bluestockings, a bookstore, fair trade cafe, and activist center on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Roma-El Salvador 2-1. Al Red Bulls Arena fa tappa la tournee americana della squadra. E la “magica” c’è
La striscia vincente della Roma dopo la prima amichevole vinta contro il Liverpool 2-1 al Fenway Park di Boston si allunga fino nel New Jersey
Five Italian fishing vessels detained in Egypt
Five Italian fishing boats with 37 crew aboard were detained in Egypt after an inspection by an Egyptian military vessel in international waters, Italian officials said on Thursday.
Italy's Vezzali hopes to think her way to gold
Before stepping onto the fencing piste in London to defend her gold medal, Italy's Valentina Vezzali will spend several minutes in quiet reflection, say a prayer to feel her father close and sing.
Italy’s Roma holds on for 2-1 win over Liverpool at Fenway Park
BOSTON — Michael Bradley and Alessandro Florenzi scored second-half goals, lifting Italy’s Roma to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in an exhibition game at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.
Italy's Balotelli says if not for soccer, he would fight in UFC
He already has the nickname and the athletic prowess. Mario Balotelli, Italy’s star striker, said in a video interview this week in London that if he wasn’t a soccer player, he’d be a mixed martial arts fighter, according to the Huffington Post.
Brought to heel: Puglia does perfection as the prettiest part of Italy's shapely foot
Life can be speedy in Southern Italy if you're in the back of a car driven by a zealous Italian. But happily, this is the fastest moving part of my holiday to the prettiest part of Italy's heel. Puglia produces 40 per cent of the country's olive oil, tonnes of pasta and gallons of wine, and is regarded as Italy's garden.
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