Gli ingegneri italiani più preparati di quelli cinesi. E costano meno
Italia batte Cina 2-0. Costi bassi e preparazione eccellente rendono competitivi gli italiani. O almeno quella fetta di manodopera «super qualificata» che viene impiegata in settori ad alta tecnologia. «Abbiamo ingegneri estremamente capaci, che a parità di competenze hanno un costo per noi più basso rispetto a quello dei loro colleghi di...
Sinatra: An American Icon Symposium – May 9, 12 pm
The Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises are pleased to announce some of the major initiatives confirmed as part of this year's Sinatra 100 centennial celebration honoring one of the most cherished entertainment legends of all time, Frank Sinatra. An icon who forever epitomizes the American dream, Frank Sinatra continues to have an...
Italian sport: Finally some good news for the Italian soccer
WTI Magazine #59 2015 May, 1Author : Simone Callisto Manca Translation by: There was a time, between the 80s and the 90s, when Italian football was the best in Europe. Not only the great historical teams such as the Milan of Sacchi and the one of Capello or Lippi's Juventus, but also teams new at such high levels, like Boskov's Sampd...
The Early Word on Downtown Italian Restaurant Italic
ELM restaurant group (Arro, Easy Tiger, 24 Diner) opened up their latest venture, Italic, on April 1st. The downtown Italian restaurant is helmed by executive chef Andrew Curren, and features a seasonal menu and negronis on tap. Read on for the early word. The food — Overall, Italic's fare is pleasing mostly everyone. Yelper Aaron P. think...
5th Annual International Children’s Festival
The Italian American Cultural Society has been invited to participate in the 5th Annual International Children's Festival. The event will take place at Troy Athens High School. The International Children's Festival is a day in celebration of cultural diversity represented by children. The event consists of stage performances, country exhibit tables...
The benefits of learning Italian early
by Debbie Monolo What's good about teaching your child a second language? There's actually quite an impressive list of reasons according to current research. To name just a few ... Research published in Psychological Science suggests that just thinking in a foreign language can help people make quicker and better life decisions. Another p...
Il Dream Team di fioretto femminile è d’oro
L'Italia ha vinto la medaglia d'oro nella prova a squadre di fioretto femminile agli Europei di Montreux. Le azzurre hanno superato in finale la Russia per 45-44. Dopo un avvio in salita, con un passivo anche di sette stoccate, Elisa Di Francisca iniziava una lenta rimonta, portata avanti poi da Martina Batini ed Arianna Errigo. Quest'ultima s...
‘Made in Italy’ Brand Owned Overseas Seen as Jobs Saver by Renzi
by Tommaso Ebhardt, Lorenzo Totaro, and Matthew Winkler Italy Inc. is selling some of its distinctive brands to foreign investors with just one condition from Prime Minister Matteo Renzi: that jobs are kept at home. While the downside for Renzi's strategy is the country losing the ownership of unique "Made in Italy" producer...
Expert gelato makes cones to Luna Park from Italy!
Luna Park – the amusement district on Coney Island – now has a gelato maker from Italy making fresh artisanal gelato daily for Coney's Cones. He name is Daniele Del Sasso from Vincenza (in the Northeast of Italy) and his gelato's creative flavors and dense, rich texture is drawing crowds. Three year ago, Alberto Zamperla (owner of Zamperla...
Sicilia Mondo intervista Jack Spatola (Columbia University) sul momento politico italiano nell'opinione degli italiani in america
Jack Spatola, Chairman della F.I.A.O. (Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn), Preside della Scuola Pubblica 172 di Brooklyn e Docente universitario presso la Columbia University, in Sicilia per una breve vacanza, ha fatto visita a Sicilia Mondo, accolto con viva simpatia dal Consiglio Direttivo della Associazione. A con...
Pompeii's Palestra Grande reopened
Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini inaugurated the reopening to the public of Pompeii's Palestra Grande (Large Gymnasium) along with a permanent exposition of frescoes from the nearby town Moregine. The Palaestra is the area that would be used for practising things such as boxing and wrestling. The Pompeiian Palaestra is loca...
In the North End, a cozy new spot caters to locals
By Sheryl Julian It's hard to cozy up to any North End restaurant. It seems like the area is so different than it used to be, crowded with tourists and shops, like Pinkberry, that are distinctly not Italian. You half except Goofy or Mickey to pop out of one of them. On a Saturday night, maneuvering the sidewalks takes effort. Long lines...