May 14, 2009
Turning Back the Tide: It's Already Too Late Silvio
Jerry Krase
This is the "palace" that my grandfather told my mother he lived in when he was boy in Marineo before coming to America. After he moved out, they seemed to have converted the castle into a museum that displays the many foreign influences on the locality.
The Italian Right's comically frantic attempts to turn back the clock to a time when non-Italians hadn't polluted (or blessed) Italy's shores is guaranteed to fail (as are face-lifts, liposuction, and hair transplants).
L’amore ai tempi del Globale – A qualcuno piace Cyber. Incontro con Tiziana Nenezic
“L’amore ai tempi del Globale – A qualcuno piace Cyber. Benvenuti nell’era del Real Touch” Cooper, Roma, 2009. Incontriamo a Roma e poi 'inseguiamo via email' l'autrice di un libro nato negli USA dove lei risiede e naviga...
Armstrong Is Still the Man to Beat in the Giro, Even if He’s Not
THE NEW YORK TIMES. Italy — Lance Armstrong did not come close to winning the fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia on Tuesday. But to the fans gathered around his team bus, that did not matter. (Read the article)
The so-called 'security bill', approved by a confidence vote in the House
ANSA. The so-called 'security bill', approved by a confidence vote in the House on Tuesday, deals with a wide range of areas. A great many of the issues covered by the bill relate to immigration, which has been closely linked to security problems by the centre-right government. (Read the article)
Mantegna's masterpiece back home. San Zeno altarpiece returns to Verona after restoration
ANSA. One of the greatest works by Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna is to dazzle visitors once more following a two-year restoration (Read the article)
09-05-13 18:38 Woman, 101, runs for council. Maria Donati standing for 'common good' in Romagna hilltown
ANSA. A 101-year-old woman will become Italy's oldest town councillor if she is elected next month in a small town in the Romagna hills. Maria Donati, who turns 102 in September, is standing for election June 6-7 in the village of Saleducio inland from Rimini, between the Marche region and the Republic of San Marino. (Read the article)
Italian parliament criminalizes illegal immigration
USA TODAY. ROME (AP). Italy's lower chamber of parliament has passed a hotly debated measure making it a crime to enter or stay in Italy illegally as Premier Silvio Berlusconi's conservative forces continue cracking down on illegal migration.
The legislation must now be approved by the senate. It would make it a crime to enter or stay in Italy illegally, punishable by a fine of $6,840-$13,670, although no prison penalty would be imposed. In addition, the legislation imposes a prison term of up to three years for anyone who rents an apartment to an illegal immigrant. (Read the Article)
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Crespelle Is Italian for Crepe
THE NEW YORK TIMES. IN 2001, when Albert Di Meglio was about to become the executive chef at Osteria del Circo in Manhattan, the owner, Sirio Maccioni, asked him to travel through Tuscany first on an eating tour. He was also invited to visit Mr. Maccioni in Montecatini, where his wife, Egidiana Maccioni, made a crespelle, an Italian version of a crepe. The delicate golden crespelle were filled with ricotta, a bit of lemon zest, a twist of black pepper and a scattering of Parmigiano-Reggiano. It was baked for 10 minutes, then topped with toasted pine nuts and brown butter. The crespelle, Mr. Di Meglio said, “found a small place in my heart.” It has also found a place on the menu of Olana near Gramercy Park, where Mr. Di Meglio is now the chef. (Read the Article by Eleaine Louie)
An Italian-American Morning with Renzo Arbore
Backstage footage of our interview with Renzo Arbore. This is just a preview of our morning together! The singer, musician, and Italian TV legend talked with us about emigration, jazz, Italian-American music, Naples, television, new technology…and much more. Stay tuned! We’ll soon publish clips of our meeting with Renzo!
UNHCR voices concern on migrants. But Italy says policy does not violate international law
ANSA. The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR voiced concern on Tuesday over Italy's new policy of taking boat people intercepted in the Mediterranean back to Libya, saying it was endangering access to asylum in Europe. (Read the article)
IUCN greenlights Dolomites. Italian mountains move towards World Heritage approval
ANSA. Northern Italy's stunning Dolomite mountain range have moved closer to joining earth's other cultural and natural wonders on the United Nations World Heritage List.(Read the article)
F1: Ferrari 'will not race in 2010'. Decision linked to budget cap imposed by FIA
ANSA. Eerrari announced on Tuesday that it will not take part in the Formula One Grand Prix season in 2010 if proposed rule changes are not dropped. (Read the article)
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