Pope plans to visit New York, Washington, South America, Africa in 2015
by Michael Muskal In addition to a three-city tour in the United States this year, Pope Francis will visit South America and Africa, it was reported on Monday. The pope said he will visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay as well as the Central African Republic and Uganda. Details on the trip were still pending. In the United Sta...
The Italian Trade Commission helps startups settle in NYC
Do you have an American Dream? You may come to New York and see how difficult or easy it is to pursue it, thanks to ICE's hospitality. In fact the Italian Trade Commission has opened its doors to Italian startups willing to test the water. That's good news to begin the new year with, while on the other hand the project of creating a space in New Y...
It's a Big Year for Dante. Here's How One American Plans to Celebrate
by John Burger The great Italian poet Dante Alighieri was born three-quarters of a millennium ago this year. His native city of Florence, which has long gotten over its exile of the author of The Divine Comedy, is planning a huge celebration. But one American history professor is combining a conference in Rome to honor Dante with...
15 ways to piss off your Italian friends for sure
Italians are known for their welcoming ways. They can be a little hard to get to know at the beginning but once they welcome you into their circle you are family and they will do anything for you. They are also used to doing things the Italian way. They have full faith in the Italian art of living and with good reason. However, it makes th...
IT and US: Dall’altra parte della luna (On the other side of the Moon)
WTI Magazine #55 2015 March, 6Author : Lucio Luca Translation by: John Cabot University Have you ever googled the words "Sicily" and "America"? Hundreds of thousands of results appear but what is immediately evident is that the overwhelming majority refers to Cosa Nostra bosses in the U.S., Italian-American Mafia, the murder of Joe P...
Expo e COMITES: il saluto della Console Sgarbi ai connazionali del Texas
"Cari Connazionali, desidero ringraziarvi per il sostegno che mi avete dato nella fase iniziale della mia missione quale Console Generale". Inizia così il messaggio che Elena Sgarbi indirizza ai connazionali dalle pagine del Bollettino del Comites di Houston, presieduto da Vincenzo Arcobelli. "In questi primissimi mesi – ricorda Sgarbi – h...
Shoe Master Giuseppe Zanotti on His 20-Year Career and Working with Beyoncé
His heels top every woman's lust-list, and his sneakers have become a must-have staple amongst every self-respecting hip hop artist. Giuseppe Zanotti, the San Mauro Pascoli-born Italian creative, whose sexy heels and gold plated sneaks, find their way to the red carpet, just as easily as they find their way to the street. I meet with Zanotti in the...
Expo 2015: WE-Women for Expo
WTI Magazine #57 2015 April, 3Author : Expo 2015 Translation by: Projects: WE-women for expo. WE is an EXPO 2015 project carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori. WE, Women for Expo is about nutrition and women. Each and every woman possesses a certain knowledge...
Designers from all over the world descend on Milan for the Salone del Mobile
by Marta Casadei The Salone del Mobile is a key event for the home furnishing sector, which has always been the flagship of Italian industry. This year the 54th edition of the trade show will open on Tuesday, April 14 at the Fair of Milan-Rho and will involve 2,000 exhibitors, including furniture, lighting and office accessory companies....
Corona D’Italia Announces Scholarship Winners
Patrick L. Gilkey, a Lincoln High senior has been awarded a 2015 Corona D'Italia $500.00 scholarship. This award is given to a child or grandchild of an active member of the Corona D'Italia Lodge #807 or Sons of Italy #607 who attain the scholastic record and involvement in school activities as required. The grandson of member Mary Jane Fo...
‘Fantastico!’ Library serves ‘A Taste of Italy’ to hundreds
Columbus Day isn't until Oct. 12, but the Italian American community was out in full force six months early when the North Bergen Public Library held their "Taste of Italy" event on April 25. The afternoon was packed with activities, entertainment, education, and food, food, food. Hundreds of attendees showed up from the area to share...
“Made in” labelling/2: Vice Minister Carlo Calenda wants to include furniture and jewelry
by Laura Cavestri The Italian government plans to keep fighting for "Made In" labelling. As the Vice Minister for Economic Development Carlo Calenda (who also oversees international trade) has explained: it's yes to a "Made In" limited to five sectors - ceramics, footwear and textile-clothing as proposed by the EU Commission, but also incl...