November 25, 2010
Talking to Aldo Grasso About TV, Jersey Shore, The Sopranos...and When Politics Dictates the Line Up
Journalist, television critic, professor of radio and television history at Catholic University in Milan, Aldo Grasso moderates a forum entitled “Television” on Corriere della Sera’s website where he has established a direct line of communication between readers and television programs
Italian Pays $213,000 for First Personal Computer Apple 1
WHAT IS THE TREND. Marco Boglione, an Italian businessman purchased Apple 1, auctioned by Christie’s Auction House for $213,600 (£133,250). The businessman phoned his bid to Christie’s and the first generation Apple computer was sold for $213,600. Steve Wosniak, co-founder of Apple and the genius behind Apple 1 design, was on hand for the auction event. (Read the article)
Pope repeats No to gays in new book. Homosexuality can never be 'morally just', Benedict says
ANSA. Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the Vatican's condemnation of homosexuality in a new book presented here Tuesday.
Homosexuality, he said in Light of the World, is a "great trial" a person may be faced with but which can never be "morally just". (Read the article)
Homosexuality, he said in Light of the World, is a "great trial" a person may be faced with but which can never be "morally just". (Read the article)
Online giant Amazon lands in Italy. Retailer confident of success on new market
ANSA. Online retail giant Amazon landed in Italy on Tuesday with the launch of a new Italian-language site that it says will broaden choice for consumers and boost the nation's e-commerce sector. The retailer has grown into a $24.5-billion business since its birth in Seattle in 1994 thanks to a formula based on fast delivery and passing to customers savings derived from bulk buying and cutting out middlemen. (Read the article)
Italian restaurants keep three-star Michelin rating, Lombardy remains region with highest number of 'star' eateries
ANSA. Six Italian restaurants have retained their top three-star ratings in the 2011 edition of the Michelin Guide Italy, a 'bible' for international gourmets. (Read the article)
Cranberry Fig Mostarda: An American Thanksgiving with an Italian Accent
A suggestion from i-Italy food editor: A Cranberry Fig Mostarda recipe to complement a traditional Thanksgiving menu.
Happy Italian Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2010
Ruffino Riserva Ducale 80th Anniversary Vintage
A Tale of the 1927 & 2007 Riserva Ducale and the 1947 Riserva Ducale Oro
Pirandello's Muse: Marta Abba Unveiled
A new book explores the life of Marta Abba (1900-1988) - acclaimed actress of the Italian and American stages and Luigi Pirandello's muse. A discussion and reading of the pair's letters took place at Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò on November 19th.
November 23, 2010
Cranberry Fig Mostarda
Michele Scicolone
An American Thanksgiving with an Italian Accent
A Cranberry Fig Mostarda recipe to complement a traditional Thanksgiving menu.
Lovers Padlocks on the Brooklyn Bridge
How a Roman tradition may be taking over New York. i-Italy walked on the Brooklyn Bridge documenting a new love ritual...
Nichi Vendola in America
The trip of the President of Apulia in the United States. "I was in love with America even when I was radical left"
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