Christmas in Europe Jun 26, 2009
Italy also has a number of fantastic markets, such as the one in Campo San Maurizio in Venice. Nativity scenes (credited to Francis of Assisi in 1223), are integral to the spirit of Christmas in Italy and you will find them at every church and in the markets themselves ... Italy isnt without its own magnificent tree. (iAfrica.com)
Where to hit the slopes Jun 26, 2009
So who could resist a ski trip to Italy when spectacular scenery and world class skiing is on offer ... South African travellers need a valid passport and a Schengen visa to travel to Italy. (iAfrica.com)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Jun 26, 2009
So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Unique Europe: Irish hurling to Riviera cactus Jun 26, 2009
Italy: On Cinque Terre, borrow a good knife from a friendly restaurant and hike from village to village through hilly vineyards. This is Italy s most exotic stretch of the Riviera coastline ... You can continue on this wildly scenic journey gliding in a little gondola across the glaciers all the way into Italy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Among GOP faithful, Palin’s the (wo)man Jun 25, 2009
Yes, I m learning Italian for a trip to Italy in April 2010. TnGelding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cameroon: Eto'o Silent On Barca Future Jun 25, 2009
Kigali Barcelona ace Samuel Eto'o Fils has refused to comment on his future after recent speculations that he could be heading to England or Italy next season. The Cameroon international, who was instrumental in Barcelona's treble last season, has been linked with a move to Manchester City, Manchester United and Inter Milan. (allAfrica.com)
Fiat hopes tech will make Chrysler deal work Jun 25, 2009
He has engineers flying between Detroit and Italy every other week on the project, as Fiat prepares to offer models that meet stricter consumption and emissions levels proposed by President Obama. Fiat fumbled its first attempt to enter the US market in the 1970s, when it lacked a big dealer network and earned a reputation for selling clunkers. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jun 25, 2009
My granddaughter C'havala, left for Italy on Friday. I believe she will be gone two weeks. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Full Story » Jun 25, 2009
Next month, President Barack Obama will meet with his Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, in Moscow and again at a summit of world leaders in Italy. Obama will carry with him a determination to reduce the spread of nuclear weapons. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Cup hosts need to improve transport and hotels: FIFA Jun 25, 2009
He said the teams taking part - South Africa, Iraq, Brazil, Spain, New Zealand, United States, Italy and Egypt - had all been happy with the organisation and the welcome they had received. "The players are the best ambassadors the World Cup has," Valcke said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Venezuela to Deport 'Mafia's Foreign Minister' to Italy Jun 24, 2009
CARACAS, Venezuela A convicted European drug trafficker dubbed the "Mafia's foreign minister" will be deported to Italy after his capture in Caracas in a joint operation by Venezuelan and Italian police, authorities said Tuesday ... He will be deported to Italy "in the coming days," Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami told reporters ... Parasiliti told The Associated Press by phone interview that Miceli worked as a middleman between Italy's and South America's organized crime groups, leading... (Fox News)
* World News Quick Take Jun 24, 2009
ITALY Aftershock hits quake zone. A powerful aftershock hit the quake-struck areas of central Italy on Monday, rattling buildings as far away as Rome. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Sport Soccer Shorts Jun 23, 2009
The alleged robbery comes just days after five Egyptian players said their Johannesburg hotel rooms were burgled while they were beating Italy on Thursday at Ellis Park ... ITALY Milan open to offers for Pirlo ... AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has said the Serie A club is open to offers for Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Brazil become second team to be robbed Jun 23, 2009
The alleged robbery comes just days after five Egyptian football players said their Johannesburg hotel rooms were burgled while they were beating Italy on Thursday at Ellis Park. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
> No sex... we're Egyptian Jun 23, 2009
Weekend newspapers reported that some Egyptian players had celebrated their win against Italy by taking sex workers to their rooms at the Protea Hotel Wanderers ... The robbery incident, believed to have happened while the team was busy playing against Italy, has been blamed for the team's 3-0 loss against Brazil on Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
Design Showhome structure has green theme Jun 22, 2009
The recipe and methods are the same used for centuries in Italy and Greece, says David Bjorngaard, also a designer with the firm, which has offices in San Francisco and New York. The ceiling was treated with a mineral paint. (San Francisco Chronicle)
> Foreign journo robbed Jun 22, 2009
This was while they were playing against Italy at Ellis Park. Eyewitness News Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Rome Aims for a Dot Roma: the Eternal City Deserves its Own Top Level Domain Jun 22, 2009
Rome, Italy and Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) June 22, 2009 -- With the upcoming expansion of the generic top-level domain (gTLD) space by ICANN, several cities in the world will obtain their own top level domain including ... Hotel Roma is the ideal combination between a peaceful setting and the beauty of Florence, Italy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
In Tehran, an eerie calm as death toll jumps to 17... Jun 22, 2009
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, meanwhile, urged Iran anew to conduct a complete and transparent recount, and Italy called on the regime to find a peaceful end to the dispute. In Washington on Saturday, President Barack Obama urged Iranian authorities to halt "all violent and unjust actions against its own people." He said the United States "stands by all who seek to exercise" the universal rights to assembly and free speech. (The Drudge Report)
Confed Cup: First Egypt and now Brazil members robbed at hotel Jun 22, 2009
The alleged robbery comes just days after five Egyptian football players said their Johannesburg hotel rooms were burgled while they were beating Italy on Thursday at Ellis Park. Brazil beat Italy 3-0 Sunday and advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup warm-up tournament. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brazil second to report robbery in South Africa Jun 22, 2009
Five Egyptian football players said their Johannesburg hotel rooms were burgled Thursday while they were beating Italy at Ellis Park stadium ... "The theft was discovered by some of the players after their arrival from the Egypt-Italy game and was reported to the hotel and the team liaison officer,'' Taher said. "Police arrived in the morning and questioned the players who had been robbed and wrote their reports. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
ATX Provides Connected Vehicle Services to Sixt Rental Car Customers in Germany Jun 22, 2009
ATX owns and operates a specialized telematics response center in Dusseldorf that provides services directly to drivers in Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, France and Italy. ATX supports those drivers in their native language traveling in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Monaco, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Vatican City, and Andorra. (PR Newswire)
A father's American dream Jun 21, 2009
He offered his nephew three incentives: passage on the boat from Italy; a job on the grounds crew at Pitt; and a girl he could marry to stay in the country ... Francesco was a young man in a hurry -- his visa was running out and he had no money for passage back to Italy ... Things only got tighter when their dad brought his parents over from Italy and moved them into the attic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Is same-sex marriage a civil rights issue? (16) Jun 21, 2009
lapdog wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:59 AM:" Sadly, the comments here are parallel to those raised by those in power in Japan, Germany, and Italy in the 1930's. I am sure you all remember how good that turned out for the moral majority there. ". T an> wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:28 AM:" Lap... Just because YOU believe it is "Hunky-Dory" for Gay couples to "Raise children in a same sex relationship where "Young minds are easily swayed between what is acceptable and what is NOT acceptable" does not mean "We... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
`Impossible to Understand' Swap Shows Italian Mayor Cost of Peer Pressure Jun 21, 2009
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- Ortenzio Matteucci points to towns down the wooded Nerina valley in Italys Umbria region and blames peer pressure for his decision to let Polino, population 290, buy a U.S.-inspired financial swap he didnt understand ... Responsibility for the expenses in Italys second- biggest city and in Umbrias smallest village sits with elected officials who agreed to financial instruments they didnt fully grasp, said Stefano Taurini, a lawyer who specializes in... (Bloomberg)
Despite recent crime, FIFA trusts local security Jun 21, 2009
The hotel rooms of five Egyptian players were robbed while the team was playing Italy on Thursday at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and four visiting rugby fans were mugged shortly after their arrival in the country's financial capital from England. "Security is an absolute key issue and, as you know, we trust the South African authorities to secure both the Confederations Cup and the World Cup,'' FIFA spokesman Nicolas Maingot said. Security, along with transportation, is one of the biggest issues... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Sports Briefs Jun 21, 2009
About US$2,300 was stolen from the hotel rooms of Egypts soccer team while they were beating Italy 1-0 at the Confederations Cup, Beeld newspaper reported yesterday. The money was stolen from the rooms of five players during Thursdays game. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The reign in Spain: 15 straight victories Jun 21, 2009
Semifinal matchups will be set today as Group B wraps up with the United States (0-2) playing Egypt (1-1) and Brazil (2-0) facing Italy (1-1) ... Of note: The U.S., playing its final first-round game, would advance if it wins by at least three goals, and either Italy scores three fewer goals than the U.S. in a loss to Brazil or the victory margins of the U.S. and Brazil total seven or more ... Egypt upset Italy 1-0 Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Artistic difference Jun 20, 2009
Italy returns marble to Greece. Lightning strike sets house ablaze. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hemingway remains eternal presence in Cuba Jun 19, 2009
Hemingway experts from the United States, Italy and Cuba gathered here Thursday to discuss the author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Hemingway, who was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois, spent nine of his 20 years living in Cuba at the Ambos Mundos hotel in Havana. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ducca's new executive chef: Erica Holland-Toll Jun 19, 2009
Corbo plans to head to the East Coast to visit family and consult, then it's off to explore his culinary roots in southern Italy before whisking back to the Bay Area. Hired: An executive chef is also in place for the Lake Chalet Seafood Bar , the Oakland project from the Beach Chalet and Park Chalet team of Gar and Lara Trupelli. (San Francisco Chronicle)
This week in history: a taste of war Jun 19, 2009
Grande was born in Italy, settled in Utica in 1884 and from 1905 - when he joined the force - to 1938 - when he retired - he made more than 5,200 arrests, including 12 for murder and 25 for extortion ... His name recalls to older residents his attacks on thuggery of a vicious kind that operated here nearly a half century ago, victimizing immigrants from Italy. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Tyro trio back themselves in front-row battle Jun 19, 2009
"It will be tough because the Italy pack bring intent to every scrum. They just fire up and try to smash you any way they can. So we also have to bring that intent this weekend.". Italy coach Nick Mallett yesterday wouldn't go so far as to say his team could expose the new Wallabies' scrum, but he certainly knows it will be an important pressure point ... Italy look upon their forward base as their prime asset, and their physicality certainly took a toll on the Wallabies last weekend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bridget Kendall: History lessons Jun 18, 2009
Look no further than the political left in Silvio Berlusconi's Italy - which is constantly bemused and dismayed at the prime minister's popular success in elections. And look at Vladimir Putin's Russia, where until recently the government had no problem in sidelining liberal protests as marginal disruptions. (BBC News -- Africa)
Food and Dining Briefs for June 18 Jun 18, 2009
Sammy's set to reopen: Sammy's Woodfired Pizza restaurant in Carlsbad, which has been closed since last July because of a fire caused by a natural gas leak, will reopen to the public on June 25. To celebrate the reopening, Sammy's will host a fundraiser for Carlsbad's Partners in Education Foundation on June 24. (North County Times)
Roaring success? Jun 16, 2009
Page last updated at 23:32 GMT, Monday, 15 June 2009 00:32 UK. Budging the beach challenges Dragon slayers. (BBC News -- UK)
Letters for Friday, June 12, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
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North auditions, but Kewell is rested Jun 16, 2009
au/news/sport/football/goals-galore-and-controversy-as-brazil-italy-triumph/2009/06/16/1244918015808 ... Goals galore and controversy as Brazil, Italy triumph. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans falls victim to Spanish armada Jun 16, 2009
There is also the sticky issue of the fact that this year's Tour passes into Italy - for 88km of the 159km stage 16 in the Alps from Martigny to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Under the ban, Valverde cannot race in Italy ... Even if he does start - and possibly stop before entering Italy - speculation is that he might repay Contador for his help last week by helping him in the Tour should Contador and American seven-time Tour champion and Astana teammate Lance Armstrong fall out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Goals galore and controversy as Brazil, Italy triumph Jun 16, 2009
It rained goals on the second day of the Confederations Cup with 11 in two matches as Group B hot shots Brazil and Italy triumphed on Monday. Defending champions Brazil needed a stoppage-time penalty from new Real Madrid signing Kaka to edge Egypt 4-3 in Bloemfontein while New Jersey-born Giuseppe Rossi struck twice as Italy beat the United States 3-1 in Pretoria ... Daniele de Rossi, sent off when Italy defeated the United States 2-1 in a stormy clash at the last World Cup in Germany, will have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Costa Cruises launches two new ships Jun 16, 2009
The Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica at port in Genoa, Italy ... What would Christopher Columbus think of all the hoopla surrounding the recent dual launch of the Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica in his hometown of Genoa, Italy ... Costa CruisesThe new ships are illuminated at port in Genoa, Italy. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'Come home' appeal to singer Jun 16, 2009
Page last updated at 11:19 GMT, Monday, 1 June 2009 12:19 UK. Come home' appeal to Susan Boyle. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Trial hears of Mumbai carnage Jun 16, 2009
Page last updated at 15:48 GMT, Monday, 15 June 2009 16:48 UK. Photographer recalls Mumbai chaos. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Kiss and Patel Jun 16, 2009
Italy to take Guantanamo inmates. Hostages' bodies 'found in Yemen. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Ghostbusters 'not region locked' Jun 16, 2009
Page last updated at 12:00 GMT, Thursday, 11 June 2009 13:00 UK. Ghostbusters 'not region locked. (BBC News -- Technology)
Anti-piracy music deal for Virgin Jun 16, 2009
Page last updated at 11:40 GMT, Monday, 15 June 2009 12:40 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Technology)
Cruising for the commitment phobe Jun 16, 2009
I definitely would have been underdressed for Elegant Dining night and for predinner drinks with the captain -- the dashing Antonino Sammartano, native of Italy. Dinner conversation seems even more stifled by our combined elegance this evening (I upped my wardrobe to include a tie, thank you very much). (CNN -- Travel)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Jun 6, 2009
So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Fate of GM reshapes automotive landscape Jun 6, 2009
Italy s Fiat SpA is waiting for U. S. courts to approve its acquisition of Chrysler LLC s assets. GM has worked deals to turn its German subsidiary Adam Opel GmbH over to a Canadian auto parts company with Russian backing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
SC's Spoleto hits sales goal ahead of last weekend Jun 6, 2009
The Spoleto Festival USA was started in Charleston in 1977 by the late composer Gian Carlo Menotti based on his Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy. Wadsworth first conducted chamber music in Italy and has directed the program in Charleston since the festival's founding here. (Yahoo News)
Critics kicked off a bit early, says Cahill Jun 5, 2009
Unfinished business Cahill gutted after the loss to Italy in 2006 ... Unfinished business … Cahill gutted after the loss to Italy in 2006 ... Unfinished business … Cahill gutted after the loss to Italy in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Appeals court to hear argument vs. Chrysler sale Jun 5, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- The decision on whether Chrysler can sell the bulk of its assets to a group led by Italy 00002862 's Fiat as part of its plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection heads to a federal appeals court Friday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is to hear arguments Friday afternoon from attorneys representing Chrysler LLC, Fiat Group SpA and a trio of Indiana state pension and construction funds, the latter of which say the deal unfairly favors the interests of the company's... (FOX 11, AZ)
Obama's Gramps After D-Day Jun 5, 2009
He landed at Normandy's Omaha Easy Red beach on D-Day plus four, then worked his way through France, Italy and Germany as an assignment and personnel officer. In the months before the invasion, the brothers met up twice in England while on leave. (CBS News -- US)
insideoutsideBiennale : A Parallel Event Jun 5, 2009
Present artists: ITALIA/ITALY Tiziana Baracchi - Mariano Bellarosa - Piergiorgio Beraldo - Lamberto Caravita - Gianfranco Chinellato -Roberto Cogo - Pino Conestabile- Carmela Corsitto- Francesco Cucci -Maurizio Follin - Mauro Gentile -Claudio Guasti -Oronzo Liuzzi - Giosu Marongiu - Valentino Montanari - Vincenzo Montella -Dino Patroni -Paola Rivabene - Sabina Romanin - Claudio Romeo - Concetta Russo -Roberto Scala -RenatoSclaunich -Renata eGiovanni Strada - Tito Truglia... (AbsoluteArts.com)
David Carradine: Your memories Jun 5, 2009
Page last updated at 15:35 GMT, Thursday, 4 June 2009 16:35 UK. Carradine was best known recently for starring in Kill Bill. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
IST Awarded Two Contracts Totaling More Than $14 Million Jun 4, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 3, 2009) - Aecon Group Inc. ("Aecon") (TSX: - ) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Innovative Steam Technologies (IST), has been awarded two contracts valued at over $14 million to supply Once-Through Steam Generator (OTSG) units to Altek Alarko Elektrik in Turkey and STC Spa in Italy ... Under the terms of the second contract, IST will design and supply two OTSG units to STC Spa, a power developer based in Italy ... The units will recover waste... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Monte Carlo: A Celebrity City Jun 4, 2009
It must have something to do with the unbelievable location nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by France on three sides and so close to Italy that Milan is just about 100 km from there. Having reading about Monte Carlo on various travel brochures and celebrity websites , I had developed a fascination for the place, and decided to go there at the first opportunity. (India Times)
Peermont has big plans for Mauritius casinos Jun 3, 2009
Puttergill said it planned further expansion overseas but not for several years while it transformed the casino resort industry in Mauritius, making it more attractive for international tourists who come mostly from South Africa, the UK, France and Italy. He said that at present the island's casinos were stand-alone gaming operations attracting only local residents and had an annual turnover of R250 million compared with Peermont's R2. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sale of Chrysler assets to Fiat OK'd Jun 2, 2009
Luca Bruno/Associated Press Fiat logo is seen on a car retailer's window in Milan, Italy. Chrysler won a big victory yesterday when a federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of most of the Detroit automaker's assets to Italy's Fiat Group SpA.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tracy's Thoughts - Day 6: Venice Jun 2, 2009
The Golden Bears play tourist in Venice, Italy ... VENICE, Italy - Once again the team woke up early to a sunny day that was full of things to do. (Calbears.com)
Riccione Recap Jun 2, 2009
RICCIONE, Italy - Day three of the team's long-awaited Italy trip is off and running (no pun intended). After completing a morning training session of some skill work, possession and fitness, we hopped on the bus and are headed towards the small, but lively, beach town of Riccone. (Calbears.com)
Bulgaria is Best for a Bargain Break - But Eurozone May Cost a Lot Less Than Expected Jun 1, 2009
Local prices have dropped in Greece and Italy as well, which means that the annual price increase for the tourist items surveyed by the Post Office is just seven and five per cent respectively - and wholly due to the 11 per cent sterling foreign exchange rate drop. Sarah Munro, Post Office head of travel services said: "The eurozone has taken a bashing this year but our survey suggests that tourist outlets in many resorts are taking dramatic steps to encourage tourists. Despite the weak pound,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Week Ahead for the Department of Justice for May 30 - June 5, 2009 May 31, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the U.S. Department of Justice. (PR Newswire)
Happy trails for all May 31, 2009
Thankfully, the signposting was never unclear on our next adventure which took us into the remote area of eastern Switzerland near the borders of Austria and Italy. On this two-day trip, we hiked from the village of Samnaun to an alpine hut a day's walk away and then back down into another valley on the other side of a mountain ridge, a total of about 16 miles. (Boston Globe)
...AND THEN SHE LOST May 31, 2009
I live in Italy so I could watch some video about Britain's got talent on youtube,because only British tv I can watch here are Sky and Bbc. Nice show,I was amazed by the judge Amanda Holden,a fascinating,beautiful woman. (The Drudge Report)
