Literary Technique: Metaphor Nov 16, 2009
Scarlett O Hara hasn t studied Italian history, and quickly wonders where the family lives in Georgia. Avoid the Mixed Metaphor. (Suite101.com)
Court rules crucifixes in Italy violate freedoms Nov 4, 2009
The Rev. Federico Lombardi, a Vatican spokesman, said the crucifix is a fundamental sign of the importance of religious values in Italian history and culture, and it's a symbol of unity and welcome for all of humanity not one of exclusion. He said a European court had no right to intervene in such a profoundly Italian matter. (Florida Today)
Scandal-Hit Berlusconi Must Face Criminal Charges Oct 9, 2009
He sarcastically boasts that he is "the most prosecuted" man in Italian history never to be convicted. His criminal record is indeed clean, thanks to a string of not-guilty verdicts as well as expired statutes of limitations and modifications to laws through his control of Parliament. (Time.com)
Berlusconi dented by ruling Oct 8, 2009
That is the conclusion of one of the most eagerly awaited court decisions in recent Italian history. The country's Constitutional Court has ruled that Silvio Berlusconi and three other people in public life - the president of the republic and the two parliamentary speakers - should not have immunity from prosecution while they are in office. (BBC News -- Europe)
Basin's Camelia-Colombo Lodge rich in history Oct 4, 2009
gramth wrote on Oct 3, 2009 10:41 AM:" I grew up in Pelican City and the Pastega Market was an excellent place to learn about the Italian history. Louie was VERY proud of his ancestry. There was a LARGE Italian presenceLouie's "stories" about the way it USED to be was always interesting. He was from the generation when a man was a MAN. A giant of a man. Always had time to share his stories about the picnics. Was an honor to have known him and his wife Jenny. ". Hornet wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:21... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Berlusconi: I'm 'by far' best Italian leader ever Sep 11, 2009
ROME - Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi hit back at his critics on Thursday, saying he is far and away the best leader in Italian history and has never considered resigning over scandals concerning his private life. In a spirited performance even by his own standards, the 72-year media tycoon also attacked Spanish daily El Pais for its critical coverage, denied paying for sex and said a prostitute who taped an encounter with him could face 18 years in prison. (MSNBC -- International)
Why the Futurists Really Hated the Past Jul 2, 2009
Perhaps being steeped in that "second-hand market" of Italian history gave them a sense of perspective that they didn't fully appreciate. -- thisislissa (To reply, ). (Slate)
Berlusconi Says He's Never Paid for Women Jun 25, 2009
He has been able to take advantage of a deep cynicism which goes back a very long way in Italian history -- the view that all politicians are crooked, the author concluded. Whatever the reason, Berlusconi consistency scores approval ratings of more than 60 percent. (Newsmax)
Backside stabbing May 28, 2009
"Puncicate" is mainly about hurting rival fans but not killing them, says John Foot, a professor of modern Italian history at University College London and an author on Italian football. "They target the buttocks because the victim is not likely to die. These people don't want to kill and be known as murderers, they want to show they can hurt their rivals and get away with it.". (BBC News -- UK)
Review: Italian politician focus of 'Il Divo' May 16, 2009
Andreotti is an enigmatic figure, impassive and cold, but with a penchant for creating sardonic aphorisms, such as "Power wears out those who do not have it." Writer-director Paolo Sorrentino approaches his subject in a likewise spirit, recognizing this seminal politician's formidable position in 20th century Italian history, but presenting him almost as a figure of parody. It says something about the depth of Toni Servillo's performance that we very quickly see beyond the exaggerated mask - the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Letters show Mussolini's daughter love for Communist Apr 18, 2009
Mussolini, executed in April 1945 and hung up for public display in Milan, remains an ambiguous figure in Italian history. Reviled by many as the leader of a racist, oppressive police state, others say he modernized Italy and its economy. (Yahoo News)
Tassone to be honored this weekend with I Migliori Award Apr 2, 2009
Liborio Stellino, the consul general of Italy Boston; Dr. John Alcorn, who specializes in Italian history and culture, Raffael De Gruttola, an Italian and other language specialist; Hon. Robert DeLeo, current Speaker of the House; John A. Nucci, who works in higher education and public service; and Anna Quadri, an expert in Italian language and culture. The event is scheduled for April 4 at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For more information about... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
FELS to present 2009 grants Apr 2, 2009
Wed Apr 01, 2009, 06:59 AM EDT. The Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury (FELS) grants for 2009 will be presented at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at a reception in Conference Room A at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
St. Francis Basilica frescoes bound with milk Mar 11, 2009
"It has been one of the most difficult pictorial conservation efforts in Italian history," Piero Pucci, professor of biochemistry at the University of Naples, told Discovery News. "As the restorers provided us with some tiny fragments of the collapsed frescoes, we thought to analyze them.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
'Core knowledge' vs. '21st-century skills': Who wins? Mar 5, 2009
So, for instance, when fifth-graders learn about Galileo's role in astronomy, they study Italian history and geography as well. Kay calls criticisms by Hirsch and others "a sideshow that distracts people from the issue at hand: that our kids need world-class skills and world-class content.". (USA Today)
