Made in Italy and education, how to find a business oriented University in Italy
The local magazine Varese Export, in an article discussing how to educate a good and competitive "export manager", reported the opinion of a professor which is worth quoting one more time. His name is Alberto Onetti, and he is a professor of Insubria University. According to him, "nowadays a graduate that is looking for a job is like an en...
Italian culture and history: Napoli
WTI Magazine #11 2014 Jan, 3Author : italia.it Translation by: Naples is one of the largest and most captivating art cities on the Mediterranean Sea. Capital of the Region of Campania, it is the third-largest commune in Italy after Rome and Milan. The city dominates the Gulf of Naples, expanding fro...
Sylvester Stallone: Robert De Niro persuaded me to get back in the ring again
In their new boxing comedy film, Grudge Match, Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro portray rival pugilists who are enticed out of retirement for one last fight. But for Stallone and De Niro, the stars of Rocky and Raging Bull respectively, a misfiring comedy set in the ring risks landing a blow to the reputation of their iconic boxing cinematic t...
Castel Sant'Angelo opens its doors to reveal its age-old purpose
Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's favorite and most-recognized monuments. Yet many do not know that this impressive castle was also the Mausoleum of Hadrian, thus making it one of the city's largest funerary monuments. Connected to Campo Marzio (military neighborhood used for important funerals of State) by way of a bridge, the Mausoleum hosted...
Fare Deals: Romantic Italian getaway in . . . California
by Kathryin Folliott Valentine's Day is almost here, and if you're looking to book a romantic getaway there are still plenty of options available, as long as you're flexible with your travel dates. In Sonoma, California, The Kenwood Inn & Spa's Great Italian Adventure: Food, Wine & Romance package pairs villa-style accommodation wi...
Il meglio del Castello di Vicchiomaggio a New York
James Suckling, il più famoso critico di vino del mondo (www.jamessuckling.com) ha invitato un piccolo gruppo di produttori di vino toscani a presentare il meglio della loro produzione a New York. Per il Castello Vicchiomaggio è stato selezionato: Ripa delle More 2010, Vigna La Prima 2010 e l' FSM 2009, tutti premiati con 92 punti. Nel 2010 il Rip...
List of St. Joseph's Day altars in the greater New Orleans area
NOLA.com compiled this list with information from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Italian American Digest, from classified ads published in The Times-Picayune, and from our community reporters. These parishes, schools and entities will host St. Joseph Altars this month. The custom of honoring St. Joseph on his feast day, St. Joseph's D...
Joe Avati “Back to Basics”
Joe Avati returns to Boston with his brand new award winning bilingual Italian standup comedy show 'Back to Basics'. This event will sell out so get your tickets early. Avati's observational brand of comedy have earned him comparisons to Jerry Seinfeld, and is often referred to as "the Italian Seinfeld". His observations are drawn from the...
Eataly Offers 25 Percent Cut on Wine Before 6-Month Closure
In advance of Eataly Vino's six-month closure mandated by the State Liquor Authority, the wine shop is offering its entire selection which includes more than a thousand bottles and cases of wine from Italy and New York, a few of which are only found at Eataly, at a 25 percent discount. The closure is part of a penalty imposed against the B...
Book presentation and round table of Claudio Pavone "A civil war"
A Civil War: A History of the Italian Resistance by Claudio Pavone, translated by Peter Levy, preface by Stanislao Pugliese "Among the few indisputable masterpieces of contemporary history." –Financial Times . A Civil War is a history of the wartime Italian Resistance, recounted by a historian who, when only a boy, took part in the struggle against...
"Godzilla Craves Italian" FIAT Brand Commercial Debuts across Television
Leading up to the May 16, 2014, release of Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' hugely anticipated epic action adventure "Godzilla," FIAT Brand North America launches a new commercial across television on Monday, May 5. The 30-second spot features Godzilla rampaging through an American city, targeting anyone driving a FIAT vehicle. ...
StartupNA: Future Startuppers Made in Naples
Innovative projects, creativity, courage and willingness to work on solving challenging problems. These are the main ingredients of StartupNA (Na stands for Naples), a series of participatory networking events that they define as TechCocktails, dedicated to the world of startups. This meetings are organized by Antonio Prigiobbo, creator of...