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The Italian American Cultural Club continued plans for its upcoming Una Serata during its July 8 meeting held at St. Florian Hall. Louise Donofe opened the meeting where President Carm Gentile presided. Reports were given by Mike Zinno, treasurer, and Lil Celini on cards sent.   In an Una Serata report, Rob Palladino reminded members the A...

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  WTI Magazine #24    2014 Apr, 04Author : Enrico De Iulis      Translation by:   No time like the Renaissance had an almost obsessive attention to the ideal city. The urbanization that has characterized the first phase of this cultural revolution, which will be later historiographically known just as "Renaissance", immediately led scholars of a...

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An insider knows that the best of Italy can be found in the small cities, hill towns, and villages where elements that we think of as quintessentially Italian abound: rich history, magnificent art, and fascinating architecture.   Join art historian Elaine Ruffolo, a lecturer for Syracuse University in Florence, in an exploration of four such...

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Tara Coppola Fontana, owner and founder of Weddings Under the Tuscan Sun, a five year strong unique wedding planning business, targets American couples who share the common dream of having an unforgettable wedding in beautiful Italy.   A life-changing trip to Italy's top-traveled Tuscany, awakened Tara Coppola Fontana's inspiration to begin...

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by Mary Bowerman   Oh, how the rich do live. Plans for a yet-to-be-built mega-yacht show how those with the means will soon be able to hit the high seas in the most luxurious way possible.   The Italian Sea Group's Admiral X-Force 145 mega-yacht will feature panoramic views of the ocean with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies for...

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Gli accademici delle migliori realtà universitarie americane ed europee s'incontrano al Castello di Verrazzano per il primo board internazionale istituito dall'omonima Fondazione.   Il Comitato Scientifico si identifica come il centro di ricerche per la politica agroalimentare, il paesaggio e l'ambiente per tramandare l'avventura del navigat...

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  WTI Magazine #76    2016 February 15Author : italia.it      Translation by:   Florence is a city whose charm and splendid past have remained unaltered. At least, this is how the enchanting Tuscan capital appears – it continues to enchant, by means of its artistic masterpieces, colored marbles and architectural works that evoke the pomp and cir...

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  WTI Magazine #76    2016 February 15Author : folclore.it      Translation by:   Among the many attractions of perhaps the world's most beloved Italian region, Tuscany, the Carnival of Viareggio deserves a place of honor: it is one of the most important and appreciated carnivals, one in which thousands of people – tourists and Italians alike –...

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From the North to the South, Italy boasts an ancient tradition in making excellent artisanal chocolate and all the chocoholics amongst you will be glad to know that the so-called Bel Paese has plenty of shops where you can taste and buy the most high quality sweet products. If you are travelling to Italy and you are looking for some hints on where...

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The black tomato is an Italian creation now ready to be commercialized. It was registered as "Sun Black" in 2009 and in 2014 its distribution to the public started. Sun Black was born from a project coordinated by Prof. Gian Piero Soressi, teaching at University of Tuscia in Viterbo.   Other institutions involved in the research were the Uni...

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