The Savor of Sorrento
Two Neapolitan chefs present "The Savor of Sorrento" at New York's Giuliano Restaurant.
Move over, Tony Soprano—you’ve had it
"The era of the Corleonesi is definitely at an end." We are witnessing "the mutation of the Mafia strategy into one that is clearly based on finance." (Antonio Ingroia, Prosecutor)
Explaining American Politics Again: The Health of Democracy
It is difficult to explain why, in reference to the passage of HR3962 "The Affordable Health Care for America Act," so many people who will actually benefit from it protested against it (and continue to do so). Attempts like this one are doomed to failure but I least I can say "I tried." (Ci ho provato)
March 25, 2010
Picture the Homeless Benefit Features James Tracy, among others, Friday, March 26
James Tracy co-edited Avanti Popolo: Italian American Writers Sail Past Columbus published by ManicDPress.
A variety show extravaganza that will benefit the work of Picture the Homeless at the Yippie Cafe, Friday, March 26th at 8 p.m.
March 25, 2010
Move over, Tony Soprano—you’ve had it
The era of the Corleonesi is definitely at an end. We are witnessing the mutation of the Mafia strategy into one that is clearly based on finance. (Antonio Ingroia, Prosecutor)
Love With, For & According To Gianmaria Testa
From Italy to the United States, passing through France. Here is our love story accompanied by the notes of Gianmaria Testa, who is performing at Joe's Pub, NYC, on April 1.
Italians abroad. Second-class Readers, Second-class Citizens
Funding to publishers is cut in half – but it only applies to Italian newspapers abroad. History repeats itself. Neglect and upheaval, Italian-style? Those newspapers affected include America Oggi in the U.S., La Voce d’Italia in Venezuela, Gente d’Italia in Uruguay, Il Corriere Canadese in Canada, Il Globo in Melbourne, and La Fiamma in Sidney, Australia. All are in danger of folding.
Italian press and commentators enthusiastic about Obama's health care reform
FROM JUDITH HARRIS, ROME. The Italian press and commentators were by and large enthusiastic about the reform, and were saying Tuesday evening that it is a great success for President Obama. News photos showed the President and Nancy Pelosi together, and mentioned that the Kennedy family members were in tears of joy. When questioned about the cost, one university professor, an economist, pointed out that a healthy public is also a more productive public. La Repubblica New York correspondent Federico Rampini wrote that, "Obama has gotten something of a kick out of the battle," and is ready with new projects, beginning with regulation of the financial markets. (JH)
THE AMERICAN TRIP OF CAPOSSELA
Kestè Pizzeria on Bleecker Street (NYC), an unusual location hosted the video interview with Vinicio Capossela and, for this occasion, the almost entirely female i-italy crew.
March 23, 2010
The Savor of Sorrento
Photo by Michele Scicolone
Chefs Giuliano Matarese and Vincenzo Borriello with hot graffe
Two Neapolitan chefs present "The Savor of Sorrento" at New York's Giuliano Restaurant.
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