One of a kind store owner to close shop Nov 21, 2009
He took inspiration from his latest home from Bologna, Italy, called the city of arches. You see so many big new houses with big arched doorways, Christensen said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Letters for Friday, November 20, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Trennoche wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:43 AM:" Aloha Ms. Weir. RE: "Are you kidding". I think you forgot to mention that while we may be forced to endure duress if forced into the U.S. Health Care System via its 3rd party payors, the insurance companies, already accused of gouging the public by President Obama. Perhaps mentioning the fact that the World Health Organization (WHO) in its latest World Health Care Systems ranking in the year 2000 ranked the U.S. #37th. At least we are above Slovenia.... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
C00002CD2ity Guide Nov 15, 2009
Other suburbs have taken on identities from around the world - Leichhardt is Sydney's little Italy, Petersham channels Portugal onto the plate and Marrickville has lots of great Asian restaurants. Balmain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
A West Virginia coal miner for five years as a teen-ager, enlistee in the National Guard at age 16 and infantry combat veteran in Italy in World War II, Elmer Blair prefers to figure things out for himself. So when a general signed up Blair for a monthly friendship golf tournament with Japanese officials when Blair was recreation director at Camp Zama in Japan in the late 1970s, Blair decided to learn the game on his own. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Opera, high fashion on a Milan escape Nov 8, 2009
If it s a cold day, order a cioccolata calda, Italy s thick hot chocolate that s more like a melted candy bar topped with whipped cream - a perfect sendoff for the kids before they join the babysitters. 7 p.m. Without a reservation, you probably won t get a table at il Marchesino (Via Filodrammatici 2) when there s a performance at La Scala next door. (Boston Globe)
Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreamin... Nov 5, 2009
So, I did that and, with the proceeds, I went to Italy and did a lot of research on other fashion designers. But that was the only one I have sold. (Suite101.com)
People make room in their homes to accommodate their growing passion: Wine Nov 3, 2009
Round Trip Imports (direct importer of antiques from Italy, including wine-related items): 33071 W. 83rd St., De Soto, 913-583-1511, www. roundtripimports. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Art.view: Out from storage Nov 1, 2009
Many foreign dealers and collectors who had come to Italy for the sumptuous and lively Biennale dell Antiquarioto (which ended on October 4th) crossed the Arno to the Palazzo Magnani Ferroni for a look even before the official public viewing began ... Once the sale started, as many as 22 employees worked the phones, taking bids from Italy and elsewhere in Europe, America and Russia ... Another reason for the sale's success involves a story in two parts: the first has to do with family history;... (The Economist)
10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
If you re craving a taste of Italy, look no further than Harvard Square, where the Cambridge Center for Adult Education will have you cooking like a true Italian. Roll up those sleeves and learn to whip up potato, semolina, and ricotta versions of this dumpling dish and its accompanying sauces. (Boston Globe)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
For the visitor, the neighborhood offers a geographical bridge between two of the city s most popular waterfront destinations, the Inner Harbor and Fell s Point, with Little Italy abutting to the north. Yet despite its central location, Harbor East feels tucked away, pleasingly off the beaten path of commercial attractions. (Boston Globe)
Bakugan Hits Toys R Us Oct 17, 2009
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www. (IGN PS2)
Woodbury Event Envisions a Brighter Future for Ava Oct 16, 2009
"It shows how the human spirit and heart work when we're called on." The event included food tables and six wine stations representing California, Italy, France, Australia, South America and Connecticut. The wine tables were sponsored by Clare and Craig Carragan, the Siemon Company, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEneany, Klemm Real Estate and Cristine and Eugene Shugrue. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
A mere $57m buys Asia's 'most expensive' home Oct 16, 2009
Page last updated at 12:31 GMT, Thursday, 15 October 2009 13:31 UK. Hong Kong flat 'most expensive. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
How a 'New' da Vinci Was Discovered Oct 16, 2009
"There is some embarrassment out there," says Vezzosi, director of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in the artist's hometown of Vinci, Italy ... She held on to it for nine years before selling it to the current Swiss owner for $19,000, identifying it as "made by a German artist studying in Italy ... based on paintings by Leonardo da Vinci." On Tuesday she stuck by her initial evaluation, telling the New York Post, "I do not believe the drawing is by Leonardo, and nothing I have read or seen has... (Time.com)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
Fulton's own sister, Jean, had lived with her husband, the writer William Hatfield, in France and Italy and Fulton acknowledges that "she took me to a different level". Nonetheless, in the Margaret Fulton story, the ingredients are all there for a blockbuster - romance, drama, struggle, heartache, ill health, money and power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Highlights: Luxury sheet sets in 100 percent Egyptian cotton, Legna and linen blends (all woven and finished in Italy) will be priced at $125 to $400 (retail $500 to $1,400). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Disney s other ship, the Disney Magic, will sail 10- and 11-night Mediterranean itineraries for the 20ll season, starting May 28 departing from Barcelona with stops elsewhere in Spain in addition to Italy, France, Tunisia, Malta and Corsica. Rates for the Mediterranean cruises start at 1,739 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Local calendar Oct. 1 edition Oct 5, 2009
ET CETERA Italian Heritage Month Tsongas Arena, 300 Martin Luther Jr. Way, Lowell, Saturday, Oct. 10, dinner at 5 pm followed by Lowell Devils Hockey game, 7 p.m. Wilmington Sons of Italy celebrates Italian Heritage Month ... Sons of Italy Sons of Italy is open to all members 18 and over regardless of ethnicity. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Sampler for Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
The Sons of Italy Lodge #240 will hold a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:30 5 p.m., at the Marlborough Italian American Veterans Post, 111 Neil St. Tickets are available at $10, adults; and $5, children, by calling 508-485-4312. To have an item included in the Sampler, email Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Neville Named Tournament MVP Sep 6, 2009
Junior Stephanie Neville had nine kills against Italy on Saturday and was then named tournament MVP. ... Junior Stephanie Neville earns top honor while Mira Djuric also named to All-Tournament Team as Seminoles close out weekend with exhibition sweep of Italy ... Against Italy, Seminoles head coach was pleased with his team's ability to battle back after early deficits. (Seminoles.com)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Head up Columbus Avenue and discover San Francisco's 'Little Italy. Peek in the windows of Francis Ford Coppola's Cafe Zoetrope, explore the poetry room at the City Lights bookstore, then pick up a warm focaccia at the Liguria Bakery to eat in the sunshine of Washington Square. (Suite101.com)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
Borgo 28 designer mens shirts, $40 each (made in Florence, Italy, they are otherwise unavailable in Florida). Collage baby dress, $8. (The Palm Beach Post)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
Much of the most prized memorabilia comes from central Europe, with some from Italy, the United States and Japan, which jumped into production after World War I.. "Each object communicates something" about the past, Gotelli said, "even if it was from the drug store.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Steve Coronella: Clutter me wonderful! Aug 22, 2009
What else could explain the fact that in an Avignon movie house, in southern France, I sat through a late showing of Les Aventeurs de L Ark Perdue (Raiders of the Lost Ark) while waiting for a 2 am train to Italy. Or that, in similar circumstances, I slipped into a cinema in Rome to see Rocky IV. (Given the lack of sub-titles, the only line I was able to make out was Bonna fortuna, Rocky. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
The gentlemen's lounge is a treat as well, with black lion head sinks imported from Italy, black leather chairs, a marble fireplace, and yes, even a billiard room with a hand carved mahogany pool table. Top Restroom Features: - Marble fireplaces - Hand-carved mahogany pool table - Antiques - Lion's head sinks - Leather chairs - Stained glass - Chandeliers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
To market, to market in Provence Aug 21, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain and fresh pasta from Italy. Markets typically begin at about eight in the morning and end by one in the afternoon. (CNN)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain, and fresh pasta from Italy. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
FFA News Sandy Sleichter gave a brief summary of her WEA trip to Italy. Gary Marner commented on the leadership conference he attended in Washington D.C. Jim Bohr is to be congratulated for receiving grand champion on his Simmental heifer at the Iowa State fair, and Jeff for taking first place in his class with his heifer. (Kalona News, IA)
La dolce vita Aug 13, 2009
In her charmingly illustrated and informative book, "Venice (Arsinale Editrice, 1998), artist and food expert Sally Spector writes: "Venetian sweets share the same general qualities as the rest of this cuisine: They are simple, uncomplicated, even rustic, and may sometimes be overshadowed by the beautiful, more refined dolci from other places in Italy. "Foremost among these is baicolo, a thin-sliced, very dry, yeast-raised confection that in America would more likely be called a cracker than a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Home, historic home Aug 12, 2009
Construction on the Dulaney House began in 1918 but took several years to complete, because many of the materials for the Mediterranean-style house were imported from Italy. The Dulaneys lived in the house until 1967, when Richard Otto Dulaney died. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Vintage Clothing Shows Aug 3, 2009
Born the Shop Italy, Suzy Gershman and Judith Thomas, Bantam Books, third ed. 1989, pg 5. The copyright of the article Vintage Clothing Shows in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Play tells of 50 Greek brides (all sisters) who flee their arranged marriages to Italy, with their 50 grooms in pursuit. Performed by a cast of 12 with multi-media by five videographers. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Italian nights Jul 17, 2009
Six ways to spend the night in Italy - Europe - msnbc ... Six ways to spend the night in Italy ... Experience authentic Italy at farmstays, villa rentals, and mountain refuges. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Completing the top 10 list of best cities behind Udaipur this year were Cape Town; Bangkok; Buenos Aires; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Florence, Italy; Luang Prabang, Laos; New York; Rome and San Francisco. Other No. 1 spots went to Bushmans Kloof Cedar Mountains in South Africa as best hotel; Bali as best island; Crystal Cruises as best large-ship cruise line; The Yachts of Seabourn as best small-ship cruise line; Singapore Airlines as best international airline; Virgin America as best domestic... (Yahoo News)
Brief Cases: Italian eatery in Oconee Jul 12, 2009
The moderately-priced menu features appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts from different regions of Italy, along with some immigrant adaptations and old family favorites. Rosario s will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, specializing in Italian-themed sandwiches, flat-bread pizzas and pasta dishes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
Six ways to immerse yourself in the real Italy ... The bed-and-breakfast -- Italians use the English phrase -- is a growing trend in Italy that didn't really exist 20 years ago ... Or find your own: Together, the sites and have the biggest inventory in Italy, with more than 10,000 listings on hand. (CNN -- Travel)
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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
Tour it » Jul 1, 2009
After showing me the 115-year-old brass doorbell, Harness' tour began in the foyer, where he pointed out other historic touches, such as leaded stained glass from Italy, as well as exposed wire casings that revealed the house was retrofitted for interior electricity. The Wilford Brimley look-alike led me into a sitting room, which has been converted into a museum, and the living room, with a tiled fireplace that depicts the legend of King Arthur. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Nanny recalls pumping Jacksons stomach Jun 29, 2009
There was no money, she added, citing Jacksons massive expenditures a trip to the birthday party of Prince Azim, the son of the Sultan of Brunei, and the purchase of antiques in Florence, Italy, among others. Michael had no idea about money. (MSNBC -- News)
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)
Legendary Scots entertainer Harry Lauder's walking sticks go on sale Jun 20, 2009
Italy returns marble to Greece. Lightning strike sets house ablaze. (BBC News -- UK)
On the Medici Conspiracy Jun 16, 2009
Any book whose first lines read, "it all began with a robbery, deep in the south of Italy," is sure to grab a reader's attention. The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities From Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museums does just that and as the pages turn, the nonfiction novel delivers mass proof that many of the world's largest cultural institutions have their hand in the dealing of stolen antiquities ... Recently, the Metropolitan Museum of Art made the... (Suite101.com)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 23, 2009
Italy earthquake payouts delayed. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Ed Hardy estate sale offers rare treats May 11, 2009
7 million from bidders in San Francisco and calling in from the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, France and Hong Kong. It was, according to some in attendance, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a piece of San Francisco design history, along with some of Hardy's personal possessions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New 'Trek' draws passionate fans May 8, 2009
Larke Briggs-Leaman, 22, Mason City, said she was looking forward to watching the newest Star Trek movie because she read good online reviews by fans in other countries, such as Italy and Japan, where it had already opened. It s presented in a new way, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
This noble red should be prized May 3, 2009
Of Italy's great reds, one that never seems to get its proper respect is vino nobile ... To be fair, the wine can be hit and miss quality-wise, which may partly explain why few self-professed connoisseurs outside Italy ever give it a passing thought ... The grape is closely associated with the Abruzzo region of central Italy, where it yields a decent and sometimes very fine wine called montepulciano d'Abruzzo. (Globe and Mail)
Across the border from Vermont, a medieval showpiece May 3, 2009
Friends took her to a vineyard in the town of Cejkovice that the Knights Templar had built in 1235 from bricks that had been carried from Italy over the Alps, piece by piece. "If the Templars could bring every brick from Italy," Antony says, "why couldn't I bring this?". (Boston Globe)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
From a private collection in Reggio Emilia in southern Italy. Lot No. 1192: A George II giltwood console table. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Sweetest Street Apr 28, 2009
The cases here brim with coral and shell cameos from Italy, exquisite necklaces, including one fashioned from Bohemian garnets, and engagement rings from the Edwardian and Art Deco eras. (415) 982-2213. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Go Green and Save Green Apr 20, 2009
3L cask brands that are in national distribution and receiving good critical attention these days: Fish Eye (California), Pinot Evil (France), Herding Cats (South Africa), J.P. Chenet (France), Boho Vineyards (Central Coast), Angel Juice (California), Killer Juice (California), Casarsa (Italy) and Corbett Canyon (California). Remember, the leftover wine will stay fresh at least six weeks, so don't worry about it going bad. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
An Evening in Celebration of Wine & Tulips Apr 19, 2009
Wines from the vineyards of California, Washington, Italy, France, Australia, and Spain are also among those expected to be poured. Also available for sampling is a variety of Midwestern cheeses, plus breads and fruits to cleanse the palate. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* Off the beaded path Apr 15, 2009
But the wares within are all Venetian glass jewelry, handmade in Taipei out of raw materials imported from Italy ... First, the glassmaker selects a glass cane from a rainbow-colored assortment imported from Italy ... In 2005, he first traveled to Murano, an island near Venice that is considered the center of Italys glass trade. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Titanic secret Apr 8, 2009
Aftershock hits Italy quake town. Quake woman saved after 42 hours. (BBC News -- UK)
Secret society Apr 6, 2009
In pictures: Italy earthquake. How scratching can stop an itch. (BBC News -- Africa)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
His favorite trips include visiting centuries old buildings and culture in countries such as Italy, Israel, and Egypt. Gillam kept friends informed through an Internet blog. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Missing Italian Statue Found In NC Home Mar 24, 2009
The intricately carved bust of St. Innocent will be returned to the church in Naples, Italy, U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement agents said ... St. Innocent was born in Albano, Italy, and became pope in December 401. (KIRO TV, WA)
A Road to Ruin? North County Corridor has landowners up in arms Mar 23, 2009
"I'm too old to start over," said Harry Belletto, 66, whose grandparents began farming north of Modesto soon after arriving from Italy in 1898. Most versions of the expressway's potential route miss the home where his 86-year-old mother was born, while some run right over those owned by his family. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Steves: Traveling to Europe on the cheap Mar 18, 2009
In Italy, to see Michelangelo's "Last Judgment," Leonardo's "Last Supper" and Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," it will cost you about $50; but in London, seeing the Tate Gallery, British Museum, and National Gallery won't cost you a pence. And when the seats at London's Royal Albert Hall are sold out, standing-room spots are often available. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Diamond Fetches $5 Million as VIPs Bring `Serious Money' to Dutch Art Fair Mar 14, 2009
Hours before the fair opened, , a London-based dealer, sold s 1970 lead-and-wood sculpture of a map of Italy, Sullo stato, for 700,000 euros from her themed exhibition of contemporary works, titled Disasters. The purchase was made by a European collector on the telephone, said Luxembourg. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Class examines clothing's role in expression Mar 14, 2009
Anteprima is the creation of Japanese designer Izumi Ogino, who has her line manufactured in Italy. The handbag collection, the staple of Anteprima, is made of hand-knitted wire cords in a plethora of shimmering colors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Carlton Hobbs Presents 'ON TOPS' Mar 11, 2009
According to Hobbs, the production of panels and table tops using semi-precious stone began in 16th century Renaissance Italy and was formalized by the foundation in 1588 of ducal-workshops, the Galleria dei Lavoria (later the Opificio delle Pietre Dure) by Ferdinand I de Medici. Carlton Hobbs exhibition will focus on the rare materials, inventiveness of design, and exceptional skill that were invested in the production of these precious surfaces. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Find chic city hotels for less Feb 24, 2009
com, a portal for travel in Italy, and travelfish. org, which focuses on Southeast Asia, are two examples he gives). (CNN)
Help choose the 7 Natural Wonders of the World Feb 19, 2009
The overall list rose to 261 with the inclusion of sites shared by two or more countries such as Niagara Falls and Lake Superior between Canada and the United States and the Matterhorn, between Switzerland and Italy ... The winners were the Colosseum, Italy; the Great Wall of China; the Taj Mahal, India; Petra, Jordan; Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil; Machu Picchu, Peru and the Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bernard Ashley, 82, founded Laura Ashley line Feb 18, 2009
Inspired by a trip to Italy in 1953, Laura designed some headscarves. The couple, who had invested 10 pounds in a screen, dyes and linens, made the scarves in their apartment and found a ready market. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Salma Hayek marries on Valentine's Day Feb 17, 2009
The two met in Italy in 2006, announced their engagement and had a baby, Valentina Paloma, in September 2007. Last year they broke off their engagement but made up a few months later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Activision Publishing and 4Kids Entertainment Announce Chaotic(R) Video Game; Evolution of Popular Card Game Unites Storytelling, Role Playing, and Action Feb 14, 2009
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shop till you log off: Online shopping addiction takes hold Feb 14, 2009
"I created an online shop because of requests from many people. I met them in exhibitions and they often asked, `Do you have a website?'," said Endi, whose customers come from as far away as Great Britain, Italy, Spain and Thailand. "For me, the website is just one way to promote my pieces even though sometimes people visit it just to out check prices.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Despite the recession, classic cars are still selling Feb 7, 2009
" With a global recession going on, collector car prices along with other collectibles such as fine art, antiques and rare wine are under pressure. Last fall, many were predicting not a softening, but a total collapse as investment markets world-wide reset. By November, vehicles such as 1960s Pontiac GTOs, 1940 Fords and 1957 Chevys had plummeted as much as 50 per cent below what they fetched just a few years ago. With financial markets in turmoil, stock markets bouncing up and down like yo-yos,... (Globe and Mail)
