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    Prodigy? Thats a good description During the week, Elli Choi is a La Jolla second grader. On Saturdays, she studies violin at Juilliard in New York City.  Nov 23, 2009
    At age 4, a year after she started playing, she was invited to play at a Suzuki Method convention in Italy. The next year, she performed as a soloist with an orchestra in Seoul, South Korea. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Italian TV bins reality shows  Nov 23, 2009
    But in Italy, the state broadcaster Rai has taken an unprecedented decision to scrap them from next year ... "Reality television is a dinosaur," said Italy's daily newspaper La Repubblica ... From now on the reality shows in Italy will only be found on the private Mediaset network of the former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)

    Chateau Maroc  Nov 23, 2009
    Prized by the Romans, the strong wine was sent back to Italy. During the years of the protectorate in the early 20th Century, the French colonised the Meknes region in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, planting hundreds of kilometres of vines to satisfy the need of compatriots living in the North African country, but also for consumption in France. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Bulletin Board  Nov 22, 2009
    HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE. Braintree Women s Club Holiday Shopping Spree will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sons of Italy, King Hill Rd. ... NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA. At Sons of Italy Hall, open to members, guests and the public at 7:30 p.m., complimentary cheese and crackers display, homemade chicken escarole soup, tossed salad, family style-roast sirloin of beef-boneless stuffed chicken, potato and vegetable, dessert and coffee, champagne toast, noisemakers, continental breakfast,... (Braintree Forum, MA)

    MORE IDEAS: Travel books worth giving  Nov 22, 2009
    Among the new books out this season, Angel Castellanos, manager of Distant Lands, recommends 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go by Susan Van Allen; 's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, 's Food Journeys of A Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe, and Wonders of the World, from Life. The Wonders of the World book's many photos include seven vintage prints that can be detached and framed. (USA Today -- Travel)

    All Blacks earn eighth straight win over England  Nov 22, 2009
    n UDINE: World champions South Africa ran in four tries to tame a spirited challenge from Italy and put their European tour back on track with a 32-10 win yesterday. The Springboks were successful in making up for last week s 20-13 loss in France and defeats by English clubs Leicester and Saracens in warm-up games. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Kuoni Launches Its New Italy Brochure for 2010  Nov 21, 2009
    Kuoni launches its 2010 Italy brochure featuring over 90 new hotels and eleven new destinations. Dorking, Surrey (PRWEB) November 21, 2009 -- Travel specialist Kuoni has launched the sixth edition of its Italy brochure ... "Our new Italy brochure, only the 6th edition, will be sharing a space with top Italian specialists who have been around for over 30 years," boasts Angelo D'Avino, product manager at Kuoni. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Inter, Juve try to forget looming title showdown  Nov 21, 2009
    Leaders Inter have a five-point gap to second-placed Juventus but already thoughts in both Milan and Turin are turning to the Derby of Italy, which should be an early title decider in two weeks time ... But Italy captain and Juve centreback Fabio Cannavaro (pic) insists talk of Inter is premature. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

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    Gates might have the most experience, having once flown nine hours to Italy his senior year in high school. So, the big guy will be counted on not only for his rebounding and post scoring, but for sleeping pointers and luggage issues. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Fans aglow aboutNew Moon  Nov 21, 2009
    The one that comes to mind is when Bella and Alice travel to Italy. Weitz created a little montage to get them there in record time. (MSNBC -- News)

    Wenger believes Arsenal have sufficient cover in the squad  Nov 21, 2009
    Wengers side currently lie second, five points behind Carlo Ancelottis team, and travel to face Sunderland without the Dutch striker who suffered ankle ligament damage in Hollands international friendly with Italy. Van Persie is expected to be out for six weeks and his absence undoubtedly comes as a blow to the Gunners who went into the international break on the back of a 13-game unbeaten run. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    GAME ROOM: A review of Forza Motorsport 3 on XBOX 360  Nov 21, 2009
    New tracks include the Amalfi Coast in Italy, the American Southwest and Montserrat in Spain. Variety Is The Spice: As has become customary with Forza, every manner of racing vehicle is represented, from American Muscle cars (Camaro, Mustang) to the Euro speedsters (Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati) and top Asian imports (Mazda, Nissan, Honda). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Pim's World Cup warm-up might be a mild Guus chase  Nov 20, 2009
    CROATIA, Uruguay, Paraguay, Portugal and even a revenge mission against world champions Italy are all possible match-ups for Australia in a blockbuster World Cup farewell match in Melbourne next May, but the chances of the Socceroos resuming their age-old rivalry with New Zealand seem remote. After yesterday's final round of qualifiers in Africa, Europe and South America, the list of the 32 teams who will be going to South Africa has finally been filled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Switzerland and the EUDefence  Nov 20, 2009
    Historians see the Swiss defeat in the 1515 Battle of Marignano in northern Italy as the culmination of Swiss territorial aspirations, if not achievements. This period marks the beginning of de facto Swiss neutrality, which was subsequently underwritten by the great powers at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)

    SA restaurant honoured  Nov 20, 2009
    Cape Town and the Cape winelands along with Bordeaux (France), Florence (Italy), Mainz (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal), Bilbao-Rioja (Spain) and the San Francisco-Napa Valley region is a GWC partner. From 2010 Christchurch in New Zealand will join the elite group as the third representative from the southern hemisphere. (iAfrica.com)

    Carmakers rejig Europe export plan  Nov 19, 2009
    Countries like Germany, (the largest market for Indian cars) France, Spain, Italy, Austria ... As most of the major markets like Germany, Italy and France have exhausted their cash inventive kitty, the next quarter will be tough for exports, a senior Maruti executive said. (India Times)

    How to Survive Holiday Travel  Nov 19, 2009
    Strikes can hit some countries more than others - Italy comes to mind - so have a back-up plan. If the strike affects rail service, for instance, you might need to reserve a rental car. (Fox News)

    Passion for work is on life's test, says former Navy teacher  Nov 19, 2009
    "That's what I said. It's in Italy, halfway between Rome and Naples.". Lee loved teaching sailors. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Sweet surprise or crafty move: Hershey, Ferrero eye Cadbury  Nov 19, 2009
    US chocolate maker Hershey and Ferrero of Italy said on Wednesday they were mulling a potential counter-bid for British confectioner Cadbury, the object of a hostile offer from Kraft Foods. The news could remould the chocolate-making sector with a takeover costing more than STG10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    #5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State  Nov 19, 2009
    Irish Enjoy Successful '09 European Tour In May, the Notre Dame women's basketball program embarked on a memorable 11-day adventure to France, Monaco and Italy, visiting some of the world's most historic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Prince's Palace in Monaco, picturesque Lake Como in the foothills of the Italian Alps, the famed El Duomo cathedral in Milan, the Colosseum and Forum in Rome, as well as St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel located at The Vatican. The... (Und.com)

    Jogging With Afghan Soldiers and Mick Jagger  Nov 18, 2009
    I've run a marathon in Alaska, jogged through Jerusalem and through vineyards in Friuli in northern Italy. One of the best runs of my life was a five-miler on a treadmill in the Maldives which I attribute to the clean air and mesmerizing turquoise water. (ABC News)

    Broken Embraces comes off a little too tidy  Nov 18, 2009
    Along the way are references to Hitchcock's "Notorious," Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom" and Roberto Rossellini's "Voyage to Italy" at least. Mateo's telling of the tale, though, returns him to himself. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Hershey, Ferrero in talks over Cadbury  Nov 18, 2009
    PHILADELPHIA/MILAN: Chocolate makers Hershey Co and Ferrero SpA are considering a joint bid for Cadbury Plc that could help the British confectioner fend off a hostile takeover by Kraft Foods Inc. A source familiar with the talks between US-based Hershey and Italy's Ferrero said on Tuesday that the discussions between the two sides were "very preliminary. Very early in the process." ... Ferrero was founded in 1946 by Pietro Ferrero in Italy's northwestern province of Piedmont ... He invented... (India Times)

    'Magical' Great Dane From California Named World's Tallest Dog  Nov 18, 2009
    LOS ANGELES Only one animal got credit for a record Thursday, the same day Norway registered the world's largest gingerbread man; the most people hugging in one minute were in the U.K.; Italy set the mark for the fastest consumption of a bowl of pasta; Finland had the most nationalities in a single sauna; and a team from Mexico assembled the world's longest paper clip chain. In the midst of it all, Guinness World Records officially named Titan, an ailing 4-year-old white Great Dane from San... (Fox News)

    France and Portugal face treacherous final steps  Nov 18, 2009
    Injuries have disrupted Frances preparations for the second-leg of their playoff against Ireland, who will arrive fuelled by a sense of injustice as they fight to keep their World Cup dreams alive after just missing out to world champions Italy ... I have seen in my time in Italy, in my time here with Ireland, many surprise results, Trapattoni said this week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Gaddafi goes for the hostess agency with the mostest  Nov 18, 2009
    He was also asked what he thought of Italy being condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for displaying crucifixes in schools. "The important thing is not to put religion into the state. In Libya we don't oblige anyone to hang a crescent on the wall, although those who want to can," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Critics: U.N. food summit wasteful, ineffective  Nov 18, 2009
    The G-8 meeting in L'Aquila, Italy, essentially set the agenda for this latest summit by endorsing a strategy shift in fighting hunger: helping farmers in poor country to produce enough food to feed their own people, moving away from decades-long reliance on handouts. While the G-8 leaders in July approved $20 billion in agricultural development aid in a three-year package, the countries at this U.N. summit rejected FAO's call to commit themselves to earmark 17 percent of their foreign aid... (MSNBC -- International)

    Car Hire in Slovenia  Nov 17, 2009
    Nestled between Italy and Austria, the tiny country of Slovenia offers a traveler deep caves, alpine hikes and fascinating history. The mountains of Slovenia attract winter sports enthusiasts and hikers; its cities, coastline and lakes are the stuff of legendary vacations. (Suite101.com)

    Italy's Lake Garda Celebrates Chris...  Nov 17, 2009
    Italy's Lake Garda Celebrates Christmas. Italy's Lake Garda Celebrates Christmas ... The presepio, a life-sized crche scene that retells the nativity story, is not found just in southern Italy. (Suite101.com)

    Motorola to buy video firm BitBand  Nov 17, 2009
    BitBand provides Internet-based television technology to 60 operators in countries such as Holland, Italy and Russia, Motorola said. Shares of Motorola rose 8 cents to $8. (India Times)

    Italy: Warming may rob pasta  Nov 17, 2009
    Warming may rob Italy of pasta- Global Warming-Environment-The Economic Times ... Warming may rob Italy of pasta16 Nov 2009, 0012 hrs IST, Jonathan Leake, Sunday Times, London ... Scientists will this week warn that Italy may be forced to import the basic ingredients for pasta, its national food, because climate change will make it impossible to grow durum wheat. (India Times)

    Mugabe defends land reforms, attacks West  Nov 17, 2009
    (11-17) 02:10 PST ROME, Italy (AP). Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has defended land reforms blamed for plunging his people into starvation and lashed out at the West for imposing "inhuman sanctions.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Q&A: With the game's creative director, Patrice Desilets  Nov 17, 2009
    "It is kind of neat to be in your villa and look at the paintings and say, 'They are mine.' ... I've been saying this Christmas if you want to travel to Italy, the cheapest way to do it is to buy Assassin's Creed II.Recently, Desilets talked about the beginnings of Assassin's Creed and the new vast, explorable Italy that the creative team at Ubisoft Montreal has created inAssassin's Creed II. (See our story .)First the Holy Land and now Renaissance Italy. These are not traditional video game... (USA Today -- Life)

    Schwarzenegger drops in on US troops in Iraq...  Nov 17, 2009
    He will then travel to Italy, where he will address a policy forum in Milan on Wednesday. At the World Regions Forum, the governor will discuss the role state and local governments can play in influencing global policy on everything from the environment to the economy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    How cruise ships get certified to sail  Nov 17, 2009
    Its early September as I arrive at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard in Trieste, Italy. Dawn is breaking and the winds are howling down from the mountains. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Football: Van Persie injury setback  Nov 17, 2009
    Robin van Persie lies in obvious pain after injuring his ankle against Italy on Saturday ... The Dutchman suffered ankle ligament damage against Italy at the weekend ... (CNN) -- Arsenal have confirmed that striker Robin van Persie will be out of action for "approximately six weeks" after suffering ankle ligament damage during the Netherlands' international friendly against Italy on Saturday. (CNN -- International)

    Schwarzenegger pumps up soldiers on Iraq trip; to visit Austrian hometown  Nov 17, 2009
    He also will hold a climate change press conference Wednesday in Milan, Italy, prior to the World Regions Forum, an event focusing on issues affecting "subnational" governments. The trip for Schwarzenegger and several staff members is being paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit financed by business groups. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    A Place So Beautifully Sad, It Makes Me Want To Paint  Nov 17, 2009
    He had just spent two weeks painting in Morocco, and after Prague, he would be off to Italy, then New York. Our hosts, American expatriate sociologist Douglas Pressman and Czech management consultant (a new profession in a post-Communist world) Richard Furych, took us out for Italian food at a Serbian-run restaurant, Mirellie, then off to our first cultural event. (Slate)

    The worlds New Natural Wonders  Nov 16, 2009
    They include the in Italy, the in Burkina Faso and the in Peru. Chosen by a committee of the United Nations' Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, World Heritage sites, recommended by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are natural and cultural areas recognized for their universal value to humanity. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Echo tourism: when it's all about the recounting  Nov 16, 2009
    Destinations such as France and Italy, while acceptable, diminish in value the more popular they become, as do their national treasures. For example, the Eiffel Tower becomes increasingly ''touristy'' - and therefore less attractive - with each additional visitor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Segway Stumbles in Europe  Nov 15, 2009
    So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)

    Orlando Discount Cards and Coupons  Nov 15, 2009
    The Planning Kit can be sent to the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and other areas. The Orlando Visitors website, however, is recommended as a resource because it offers up-to-date information and last-minute discounts that may not be included in the packet. (Suite101.com)

    Rockwood student takes hunting trip to South Africa  Nov 15, 2009
    One week before that he was in Italy with his father who was working. Knox s dad is part of the security team for the U.S. motorcross sports team. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Gordon, Villanueva Lead Pistons Past Wiz 106-103  Nov 15, 2009
    Boykins played in Italy last season. Neither team was at full strength: Washington was without captain Antawn Jamison (sick) and Randy Foye (sprained right ankle), and Detroit was missing Richard Hamilton (sprained right ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (lower back). (W-USA News, DC)

    Celebrated on the square  Nov 15, 2009
    Per forming with his band in Italy, in 1999, Sandman collapsed onstage and passed away from a heart attack at 46. Shortly after that, the memorial was erected. (Boston Globe)

    No matter the neighborhood, pour the Fernet  Nov 15, 2009
    If you ve never heard of Fernet - and unless you ve spent a lot of time in Italy or Argentina, you probably haven t - this may not mean much ... From its roots as a medicinal tonic in 19th-century Italy, Fernet has held onto - and in San Francisco, has exaggerated - its mythology. (Boston Globe)

    •World Cup qualifying latest  Nov 15, 2009
    A total of 23 nations have already booked their tickets for South Africa and the tournament promises to be a real football extravaganza with top teams of the caliber of Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, England, the Netherlands, Ivory Coast and Ghana already securing their places. France, Portugal, Russia, Cameroon and Egypt ware among the teams in action on Saturday and CNN will keep fans up to date on exactly who has qualified for the tournament. (CNN -- International)

    U.S. to test depth vs. Slovakia in WCup warm-up  Nov 14, 2009
    Prior to that, some Slovaks played the U.S. team at the 1990 World Cup in Italy where Czechoslovakia won 5-1. Slovakia upset favorites Czech Republic and Poland in their European qualifying group to reach a major tournament for the first time in its history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Curses! Superstitions around the world  Nov 14, 2009
    But in Italy, the number 17 causes the most fear ... And as a courtesy to its clientele from Italy and other countries, Lufthansa has removed both row 13 and row 17 from all of its airplanes. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Italy opens new contemporary arts museum  Nov 14, 2009
    ROME Italy is opening its first national museum for contemporary arts and architecture in a bid to shed its image as merely a keeper of a glorious artistic past ... Italy is opening its first museum of this kind Saturday in an indication that it wants to shed its image as merely a keeper of Italy's glorious artistic past ... Italy is opening its first museum of this kind Saturday in an indication that it wants to shed its image as merely a keeper of Italy's glorious artistic past. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Tuscan treats: Pisa and Lucca  Nov 14, 2009
    The towns make for an easy day-trip from Florence, Italy ... Fortress city of Lucca is a favorite stop for many connoisseurs of Italy ... Just a 30-minute bus ride from Pisa, the fortress city of Lucca is a favorite stop for many Italy connoisseurs. (CNN -- Travel)

    Algerian 'terror gang' broken up  Nov 14, 2009
    Italy police smash 'terror gang ... The Italian authorities say 17 Algerians have been arrested in Italy and elsewhere on suspicion of stealing money to finance terrorism ... Six of the arrests were in Italy, while the other suspects were picked up in Algeria, Austria, France, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Interview with Jonas Brothers' Kevin  Nov 13, 2009
    During the recent telephone interview from Rome, Italy, the eldest of the Jonas Brothers had similar answers for almost all of the questions, no matter what topics they were on. Chances are, if I had asked about the weather, he wouldve said that it was flattering and part of the territory of being a member of the Jonas Brothers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Italian Ambassador sets tone for engagement with Ghana  Nov 13, 2009
    Mr. Fratini said Italy did not believe in pushing for her own interests to the detriment of others adding that: "We will not resort to master-servant relationship to ensure that we always have our way" ... He said just like the over 50,000 Ghanaians in Italy, Italians were hardworking and tolerant, a situation that ensured trust for business engagements ... On culture, he said Italy held about two thirds of the world's cultural heritage and would import some of it to Ghana for the enjoyment of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Explore Tuscan treats, Pisa and Lucca  Nov 12, 2009
    Just a 30-minute bus ride from Pisa, the fortress city of Lucca is a favorite stop for many Italy connoisseurs ... Most visitors to this corner of Italy blitz the tipsy tower, snap some photos, and leave. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Spotted on Campus With...Adam McMahon  Nov 12, 2009
    Spotted on Campus With. Adam McMahon - LAFAYETTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. (Goleopards.com)

    Celebrity Cruises Toasts Guests With Wine Harvest Celebration  Nov 12, 2009
    "Celebrity's World Wine Tasting and Silent Auction" allows guests to taste wines from each of the regions represented in Celebrity's global wine program, including Africa, France, Germany/Austria, Italy, Spain, the U.S. and South America. The tastings are paired with canapes, fruits and cheeses, and highlighted by a silent auction of premium wines packaged at special prices. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    History Is Calling -- Will Obama Answer?  Nov 12, 2009
    World War I gave birth to communism in Russia and made the ground of Italy and Germany fertile for fascism and Nazism. The latter two were utterly defeated in 1945. (Townhall.com)

    10-night Mediterranean cruise, from $499  Nov 12, 2009
    The Splendour of the Seas embarks on November 21 from Venice, Italy and makes its first stop in Croatias capital city of Dubrovnik. After that, it sails on to Corfu, in Greece followed by Cagliari, Sardinia. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Somali Refugees in Nepal: Stuck in the Waiting Room  Nov 11, 2009
    Many say they, like Hassan, were promised passage to Europe; some claim that they were supposed to go to Naples, Italy, but ended up in Nepal because of the similar-sounding names. The remote Himalayan nation of Nepal, freshly emerged from its own decade-long Maoist insurgency, may seem an unlikely destination for refugees. (Time.com)

    What I Ate in Barcelona: Triumphs, Tragedies, and Travel Advice  Nov 11, 2009
    Great food does not just 'happen' in Spain like it sometimes feels it does in Italy or France or Vietnam. I think that in Spain, a great meal comes from a great chef, not from some spectacular culinary tradition. (Epicurious.com)

    Chamois and Isard in French Alps an...  Nov 10, 2009
    Rupicapra pyrenaica parva (the Cantabrian Chamois) is found in Spain, Rupicapra pyrenaica ornata (the Apennine Chamois) is found in Italy, and Rupicapra pyrenaica pyrenaica is the one in the French Pyrenees. The easiest way to see the Isard (Izard) is to travel by car from Lourdes towards Gavarnie. (Suite101.com)

    Bulletin Board  Nov 10, 2009
    HOT SPOT CABARET. Musical comedy show, Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Sons of Italy ... NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA. At Sons of Italy Hall, open to members, guests and the public at 7:30 p.m., complimentary cheese and crackers display, homemade chicken escarole soup, tossed salad, family style-roast sirloin of beef-boneless stuffed chicken, potato and vegetable, dessert and coffee, champagne toast, noisemakers, continental breakfast, Dancing to "Cubey". (Braintree Forum, MA)

    * Sport Briefs  Nov 10, 2009
    If Carter gets suspended he could miss one or more of New Zealands remaining tour games against Italy, England and France. BASEBALL Zambranos mom kidnapped. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Flat tire not enough  Nov 10, 2009
    Joe Fournier , of Evans, sends a post card from Belluno, Italy. He writes: "I find Belluno has the beauty of the Dolomites and the charm of the more famous places but without the hordes of tourists.". (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Eat, shop, explore Chicago's ethnic neighborhoods  Nov 10, 2009
    LITTLE ITALY: Chicago's Italian community is centered along Taylor Street on the city's near West Side bordered by the University of Illinois-Chicago campus ... CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS: If you'd rather have a guided tour, Chicago Neighborhood Tours offers bus rides between 3 and 4 1/2 hours long. Tours go through Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy, Pilsen and Little Village. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    > By the Numbers: Phoenix's sister cities around the globe  Nov 9, 2009
    By the Numbers: Phoenix Sister Cities - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Hasan's Remarks Worried Muslim Leader  Nov 8, 2009
    Durning WWII first generations or second generations did not go to Europe if they were from Italy, or Germany. How come we are sending these people who should not be going to Iraq to Iraq. (CBS News -- US)

    Seeking the cellphone future, in Kampala  Nov 8, 2009
    On the other hand, don't forget the advantages to being an ordinary country like any other country: Nobody expects Canada, or France, or Italy to send another 40,000 troops to Afghanistan, on top of the 68,000 already there and the 120,000 still in Iraq. Nor does anyone expect those countries to spend $925 billion in taxpayer money to do so -- the current estimated cost of both wars, according to the. (Salon)

    K N Hazarika, Chairman and MD, NEDFi  Nov 8, 2009
    We supported the innovation of making handicraft items out of this aquatic plant, and entrepreneurs are now receiving queries from Italy, Brazil and France. Very soon, these would be exported. (India Times)

    Britain urges steps to insure financial system  Nov 8, 2009
    The G-20 is comprised of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United States and the rotating EU presidency. AP Reporters Aoife White and Ben McConville contributed to this report. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    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)

    Hiking Through Cinque Terre  Nov 8, 2009
    Walking Vacations in Scenic North Italy. Cinque Terre offers visitors in Northern Italy an exploration of rustic seaside villages. (Suite101.com)

    Festival profiles a man who tweaked the system  Nov 7, 2009
    Instead, he has had an incident-packed life that included being involved in the 1969 American Indian takeover and occupation of Alcatraz, satirizing the Vatican's 16th century Doctrine of Discovery by "discovering" Italy in the name of the American Indian people in 1973, and challenging the American government's refusal to grant Indians full religious freedom, notably by making headdresses out of prohibited eagle feathers, leading to his arrest and a $15,000 fine in 1987. "I've been living on... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Kufuor leaves for another tour  Nov 7, 2009
    Accra, Nov. 6, GNA - Former President John Agyekum Kufuor left Accra Friday for Lagos at the start of a two-week overseas trip that will take him Spain, Italy, Kenya and Ethiopia ... In Rome, Italy, former President Kufuor will chair the second summit of the Association of First Ladies of the Non-Aligned Movement, currently headed by Mrs Suzanne Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    America is rusting because of free trade  Nov 7, 2009
    On the other hand, don't forget the advantages to being an ordinary country like any other country: Nobody expects Canada, or France, or Italy to send another 40,000 troops to Afghanistan, on top of the 68,000 already there and the 120,000 still in Iraq ... " As a result, according to the report, land grabs have the potential to dispossess farmers on a large scale. In many countries, there may be enough arable land available for everyone, but the quality is not uniform -- and the investors want... (Salon)

    A Cookbook for the Pennywise and Time-Crunched  Nov 7, 2009
    (Perhaps a similar concept to 'Jamie's Italy. Also been made into a tv series. (Epicurious.com)

    At-a-glance: Expenses proposals  Nov 7, 2009
    Italy hit by extreme weather. Large hail storm hits Australia. (BBC News -- UK)

    Africa: 'Pick Up Your Money With Your Groceries'  Nov 7, 2009
    " The G8 acknowledged the importance of remittances for development at July's summit in L'Aquila, Italy and pledged to reduce their costs by 50 percent in the next five years; a commitment de Vasconcelos said IFAD will not let the world's most powerful nations forget. The good news is that Latin America has shown progress is possible, and authorities in African countries are starting to recognise the need to create a healthy environment for senders and recipients. "Look at the situation in Latin... (allAfrica.com)

    U.S. Homeland chief defends $10 travel fee  Nov 7, 2009
    EU lawmakers are angry because Americans visiting European countries such as France, Germany and Italy face no such fees or online checks. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    US Homeland chief defends $10 travel fee  Nov 7, 2009
    EU lawmakers are angry because Americans visiting European countries such as France, Germany and Italy face no such fees or online checks. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    More policing of pedlars planned  Nov 7, 2009
    Page last updated at 15:29 GMT, Friday, 6 November 2009. Currently the police are responsible for registering pedlars. (BBC News -- Business)

    United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand  Nov 6, 2009
    - Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)

    'Twilight' fans swarm Volterra, Italy  Nov 6, 2009
    By Chris Gray Faust, USA TODAY VOLTERRA, Italy On a college break, American teenager Kiersten Kunke and her friend, Canadian Stephanie Regier, plot their version of an Italian Grand Tour ... A Roman amphitheater outside the town walls dates to the first century, and its medieval center remains one of the best preserved in Italy. (USA Today -- Life)

    Segway Stumbles in Europe  Nov 6, 2009
    So far the only countries in the European Union where the Segway is currently allowed on the sidewalks are France and Italy ... Dallatana said he expects other European countries to follow France and Italy in allowing sidewalk Segway use next year. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)

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