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    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    '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)

    Millsaps lecture explores Italian heritage  Nov 6, 2009
    Paul Canonici will speak about Discovering My RootsIn Italy and In the Mississippi Delta in the Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall ... He visits Italy often and speaks from firsthand knowledge about Italian society and cultures as well as of the Italians of the Mid-South region of the nation. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    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)

    A little trivia offsets Washington crazies  Nov 6, 2009
    The bridge of Sighs, most famous of the 400 bridges in Venice, Italy, connects the Dodge s palace to the old state prisons and the place of execution. It was built in 1600 and is believed to have got its name from the sigh of the condemned. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    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)

    Canada Holds on to Second Place as World's Top 'Country Brand' in Prestigious FutureBrand Country Brand Index  Nov 6, 2009
    " In the 28 different categories that the influential CBI uses to determine the Best Country Brand, Canada also ranked among the top five countries in ten of the categories, and ranked first in the categories of: Country You Would Most Like to Live In; Families; Resort and Lodging Options; Political Freedom; Safety. Other countries making the Top Ten of the global 2009 CBI study include New Zealand, France, and Italy. CBI also identified the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China and Vietnam,... (Canada Newswire)

    Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreamin...  Nov 5, 2009
    So, I did that and, with the proceeds, I went to Italy and did a lot of research on other fashion designers. But that was the only one I have sold. (Suite101.com)

    Italy convicts 23 in CIA kidnap case  Nov 5, 2009
    Despite the convictions capping the nearly three-year Italian trial, several Italian and American defendants including the two alleged masterminds of the abduction were acquitted due to either diplomatic immunity or because classified information was stricken by Italy's highest court ... The Americans and Italian agents were accused of kidnapping Osama Moustafa Hassan Nasr, also known as Abu Omar, on Feb. 17, 2003, in Milan, then transferring him to U.S. bases in Italy and Germany. (MSNBC -- International)

    Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries  Nov 5, 2009
    Four maiden ports of call are scheduled for the Grand Africa and Mediterranean Voyage as well: Havre de Robert, Martinique; Lipari, Italy; Syracusa, Sicily, Italy and Motril, Spain. Grand Asia and Australia Voyage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Low oil prices hit Total profits  Nov 5, 2009
    Anger at Italy school crucifix case. Jaycee saved by 'uneasy feeling. (BBC News -- Business)

    Yuma Youth Choir to perform Nov. 14  Nov 5, 2009
    The choir will travel to Italy next summer for a musical tour that will culminate with a performance at the Vatican. "Around the World in 80 Minutes" is being sponsored by Dr. Terry and Cheryl Lewis. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Newlywed havens  Nov 5, 2009
    From Hawaii to Italy, the top 10 honeymoon destinations ... While Italy is undeniably in the top 10, France's popularity comes under fire. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    * China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson  Nov 5, 2009
    If you look at countries like Sweden, where the government got behind kids programs and funded them and let them travel into Italy and Spain, just look at how many Swedish golfers they produced, he said yesterday. China has done the same thing in pretty much every other sport, except for golf. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Design business offers clients global flair  Nov 5, 2009
    Today, the 66-year-old works with companies from 13 nations on every major continent, including Turkey, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Venezuela, Morocco and Egypt. Art Burdick, a local custom-home builder, strives to find suppliers who provide high-quality products at a fair price. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    ZZ Top star picks very un-rock star way of getting to Wembley  Nov 4, 2009
    Page last updated at 10:46 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. ZZ Top star tells of Tube odyssey. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    On The Clock With Kristen Dealy  Nov 4, 2009
    Our team went to Italy this summer; it was awesome ... Probably the Italy trip. (Und.com)

    Costa Cruises Unveils Names of Newest Fleet Members: Costa Favolosa & Costa Fascinosa  Nov 4, 2009
    Costa Cruises is Italy and Europe's Number One Cruise Line. For the past 60 years its ships have sailed the world, offering the best in Italian style, hospitality and cuisine and providing dream vacations with the best in fun and relaxation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    VERNEL E. JOHNSON 1919-2009  Nov 4, 2009
    After college, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and was a B-24 pilot with the 464th Bombardment Group based initially in Gioia, Italy and then finally in Pantanella, Italy ... During his career, Vern headed up plant operations in Pinerolo, Italy; was President of Beloit Corp. s European operation in Zurich, Switzerland; was President of Beloit Sorel in Sorel, Quebec, Canada; and was President of the company s water purification operations in Birmingham, Ala. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    China electrifies urban transit  Nov 4, 2009
    Zhengzhou Yutong Bus is one of the world's top producers of transit buses, after only Daimler Chrysler, South Korea's Hyundai, India's Tata, Fiat of Italy, and Brazil-based Marco Polo. By next year, China will likely account for one-third of global autobuses sales and is expected to become the dominant global exporter. (Asia Times Online)

    OPEN SEASON: Italy's big boys no longer reign in Serie A  Nov 4, 2009
    Ironically, Palermo's talented coach, the former Inter and Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga, had gone into that game allegedly in need of a good result to save his job ... But that's more than can be said for Roberto Donadoni, who led Italy at Euro 2008 before being given his cards by Napoli after a disappointing start to the season, with losses to Palermo, Genoa, Inter and Roma. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    romantic exoticism  Nov 4, 2009
    Almost forgotten now, his novels like The Bride of Lammermoor and Ivanhoe nevertheless inspired writers, painters, and composers in Germany, France, Italy, Russia and many other lands. Emotion. (Harper's Magazine)

    SA cracks top 10  Nov 3, 2009
    The top 10 cities were Abu Dhabi, Charleston (South Carolina), Cork (Ireland), Cuenca (Ecuador), Istanbul, Kyoto (Japan), Lecce (Italy), Sarajevo, Singapore and Vancouver (Canada). Bali (Indonesia), Goa (India), Koh Kong (Cambodia), Southern Africa and southwest Western Australia featured among the top 10 regions. (iAfrica.com)

    Finding low fares at high altitudes  Nov 3, 2009
    But travelers with free time, flexible schedules and patience can receive free transportation to popular global destinations, including Hawaii, Thailand, Japan and Italy. Information about military flight terminals and routes can be found at. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Scotland Struggling to Regain Golf Luster  Nov 3, 2009
    At the US-Cuba match in Italy, fans munch on. bruschetta. (Newsmax)

    Bulletin Board  Nov 3, 2009
    HOT SPOT CABARET. Musical comedy show, Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Sons of Italy. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Family style roast beef and chicken dinner. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Waiting Game Over As #4 Irish Tip Off Exhibition Slate Tuesday...  Nov 3, 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)

    Welcome to wine country  Nov 3, 2009
    Tusar describes this process as "a bit of a logistical circus." The 2007 vintage was made with grapes from Washington State in the U.S. The 2008 vintage was from the Piedmont and Tuscany regions of Italy ... "They are not hindered or restricted by grapes from one particular patch of area or country even. They have the flexibility to choose. If say, northern Italy produces a less than desirable vintage and hence, a low-quality grape, then they can look around the world.". (CNN -- International)

    Lonely Planet releases Best in Travel 2010 list  Nov 3, 2009
    Top cities:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Charleston, United States; Cork, Ireland; Cuenca, Ecuador; Istanbul, Turkey; ; Lecce, Italy; Sarajevo, Bosnia; Singapore. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Russia 'simulates' nuclear attack on Poland...  Nov 3, 2009
    Seriously, Mr. John Wood raises valid points about the US coming in late to stop the Axis Powers in WWII (That was Germany, Italy, Japan, and some of the SE European nations like Romania for those that don't know). Now why did the US not get involved in 1939. (The Drudge Report)

    Google best work place  Nov 3, 2009
    Students from the US, Japan, China, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, Spain, Canada and India's top academic institutions took part in the survey. Read business stories in. (India Times)

    People make room in their homes to accommodate their growing passion: Wine  Nov 3, 2009
    Round Trip Imports (direct importer of antiques from Italy, including wine-related items): 33071 W. 83rd St., De Soto, 913-583-1511, www. roundtripimports. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Rome: one drugstore away from true greatness  Nov 1, 2009
    (For the record, the notes for this column were scrawled in the margins of a Lonely Planet guide to Italy - which, it should be noted, does not list stationery stores. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    10 ways to transport yourself for a while  Nov 1, 2009
    If you re craving a taste of Italy, look no further than Harvard Square, where the Cambridge Center for Adult Education will have you cooking like a true Italian. Roll up those sleeves and learn to whip up potato, semolina, and ricotta versions of this dumpling dish and its accompanying sauces. (Boston Globe)

    Top Honeymoon Destinations  Oct 31, 2009
    Southern France and Northern Italy ... Then, enter Italy and head south along the coast to Cinque Terra: this is a costal area made up of five ancient UNESCO heritage-listed villages, preserved in their old-world authenticity, with romantic, scenic walks in between each breathtaking setting. (Suite101.com)

    Amauris form a boost for Juventus  Oct 31, 2009
    Brazil-born Amauri, 29, has long been waiting for an Italian passport and thus an Italy call-up but his form in recent months had plummeted after a strong start at Juve following a big money move from Palermo last year. Two powerful goals against Samp will have thrust him back into Italy coach Marcello Lippis thoughts and given Napoli plenty to ponder as well. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Do adults without kids waste their time?  Oct 30, 2009
    We travel a lot, having been to Ireland, England, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, & Mexico several times, plus many cities within the US.. If I choose to sit mindlessly in front of the tv at the end of a long work day, that is my choice; I have nobody to answer to, nor should I have to answer for that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Actor Dennis Hopper has prostate cancer  Oct 30, 2009
    " He would not elaborate on the actor's condition.Hopper was forced to cancel his appearance at an exhibition of his artwork and photography at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne. Called "Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood," the show celebrates "the work and life of an extraordinary filmmaker, artist and key figure in the evolution of America. s cultural scene from the 1950s to today. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Italy Food Goes Mafia-Free  Oct 30, 2009
    More on food in Italy ... PALERMO, Italy Wine, olive oil, pasta, tomato sauce: For such products, the Sicilian sun is itself a guarantee of quality ... They belong to an umbrella organization called Libera and are led by Don Luigi Ciotti, a priest who has dedicated his life to the fight against organized crime in southern Italy. (Newsmax)

    China expands language institutes at US colleges  Oct 30, 2009
    Britain, Italy, Spain and other countries also have established centers in nations around the world to promote the study of their language and culture. The former United States Information Agency did something similar, though with the explicit goal of attempting to influence public attitudes abroad to support U.S. foreign policy objectives. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Holiday Travel on the Cheap  Oct 30, 2009
    Continental is offering a fare sale on BusinessFirst seats to Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Spain and Sweden. Rates are valid for outbound departure travel dates of Nov. 21-27, 2009, returning Nov. 26 - Dec. 4, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Ronaldo to miss Reals trip to Milan  Oct 30, 2009
    The Portuguese forward, who has been out since aggravating an injury to his right ankle while on international duty three weeks ago, had been targeting a return for the trip to Italy. Ronaldo will undergo another test in a weeks time, Real said in a statement on their website (www. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Secret of happy marriage revealed!  Oct 30, 2009
    While David is playing football in Italy, Victoria keeps herself busy juggling family life and her fashion career in the States. "Separate interests keep their love fresh and alive. They make the most of, and live for, the time they spend together," says Quilliam. (India Times, India)

    An intergalactic race in space and time  Oct 29, 2009
    The problem is as fundamental as it gets: the two see space and time very differently, according to Giovanni Amelino-Camelia, a theoretical physicist at the University of Rome La Sapienza in Italy. The difference is something like the difference between an ocean and a beach. (Scientific American)

    Rick Steves offers tips for healthy, happy travels  Oct 29, 2009
    Rick StevesMost of the water in Europe is safe to drink, including the stuff from this tap in Assisi, Italy. Now, a word about European water. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Struggling US Airways to Cut 1,000 Jobs  Oct 29, 2009
    It is suspending flying between Philadelphia and London Gatwick; Birmingham, England; Milan, Italy; Shannon, Ireland; and Stockholm. US Airways is also formally giving up its government permission to fly between Philadelphia and Beijing, which it had never used. (CBS News)

    TimTuttleInside Racing Catching up with new World Superbike champion Ben Spies.  Oct 28, 2009
    I lived in Italy basically half the year. It was difficult, a big change and we had to kind of cope with it and keep moving forward. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Pepper prices rise on local demand  Oct 28, 2009
    Exporters hope that demand is likely to come in from traditional buyers of Indian pepper like UK and Italy. India is offering at $3,250 per tones for ASTA grade pepper. (India Times)

    Renovations on schedule  Oct 28, 2009
    A field trip for the Spanish department to travel to Germany, the Netherlands, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, France and Ireland, June 15, 2010, to June 29, 2010, for about 30 students and three chaperones. The retirement of Carol Schumann as administrative secretary at Schurz Elementary School effective Jan. 4, 2010. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    TAR: Just like a tattoo  Oct 27, 2009
    No airport drama this week as the teams had to travel to Italy via ferry. Well, first they had to split for Split and then they got to ferry their way to Ancona, Italy. (iAfrica.com)

    Disneys cultured cruises for kids, in Europe  Oct 27, 2009
    There will also be a food tastings to familiarize the kids with what theyll find in each port such as gelato for Italy or crepes for France. Tunisian mystique For the majority of passengers onboard the Magic, visiting Tunis, Tunisia will be the first time experiencing a Muslim country. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Segway Stumbles in Europe  Oct 26, 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)

    Recession creates a buyer's market for travelers  Oct 25, 2009
    PTS Tours has excursions planned to the nation's capital, trains of the Appalachians, scenic trains of New England, Alaska, New York, Italy and Branson, Mo. and Ireland. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Traveler's Fare acquires Paulson's agency business  Oct 25, 2009
    She recently worked with a group of eight for a trip to northern Italy. The trip included arrangements for five different hotel reservations, private drivers and trips to sites that aren't on the run-of-the-mill tour. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Female Saudi Reporter Lashed for Sex Talk  Oct 25, 2009
    Eskimos are really Islamists originating from northern Italy. by ShazmiAngels7 October 25, 2009 12:18 AM EDT. (CBS News)

    Hollywood A-Listers Rally Around Prince Albert II of Monaco and His Foundation for the Environment  Oct 24, 2009
    In just three years, the Foundation has extended its international outreach by opening chapters in Europe (France, Switzerland, the UK, Italy and Germany), in Canada and, in 2008, the United States of America. Since its inception, 127 projects have benefited from Foundation grants totaling more than $23 million. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Compass Points travel QA  Oct 24, 2009
    Travel QA: Italy on the cheap in summer ... Travel QA: Italy on the cheap in summer ... Q: This summer I did an exchange in Italy, where I stayed for a month with a family. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    With help at Kremlin, Jankovic gains Doha berth  Oct 23, 2009
    In the quarterfinals, Kirilenko will face eighth-seeded of Italy, who defeated 6-2, 7-5. In the men's tournament, of the United States advanced to the quarterfinals by beating 7-6 (5), 6-0. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Azerbaijan and Turkeyclash over energy  Oct 23, 2009
    After sub-sea transit from Georgia to Romania, such a study projects that the pipeline would travel overland to Italy along the route of the Pan-European Oil Pipeline ... The Southern Corridor comprises the Nabucco and White Stream pipelines plus the Italy-Turkey-Greece Interconnector (ITGI), which has already entered into service. (Asia Times Online)

    Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF  Oct 23, 2009
    Specifically, in Italy, there is a very strong debate in this moment among who proposes more flexibility, and, as you know, in Italy, the labor market is very strongly guaranteed and according to more rigid rules at the moment. MS. ATKINSON: We don t have just a cookie-cutter response about labor markets. (IMF News)

    Greyhounds hope size, experience pay off in 2009-10  Oct 22, 2009
    Richey said Matteo Rosin, a 6-4 exchange student from Italy, will likely see action in the post. Richey likes Rosins physical play around the basket, but said the senior is having to adjust to the officiating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Augustin, Henderson lead Bobcats past Bucks  Oct 22, 2009
    The 20-year-old Jennings, the 10th pick in the draft who played in Italy last season, had recorded 19 assists in his last two games. But he committed two turnovers in a 1-minute span in the first quarter, the second coming on Augustin's steal and layup and earning Jennings a seat on the bench. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    UN proposes $4.88 billion budget  Oct 22, 2009
    The 22 member nations that have paid up are: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, Congo, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, the Philippines, Singapore, Italy, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Tajikistan. Kane, of Germany, said a total of $3. (India Times)

    Q&A on the news  Oct 22, 2009
    President George H.W. Bush traveled to Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Italy, Vatican City, Belgium, Germany and England, and President George W. Bush visited Mexico, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Poland and Slovenia. President Jimmy Carter made trips to England and Switzerland, and Reagan traveled to Canada, but he was also recovering from the 1981 shooting at the same time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Textile Inc gets set for foreign play  Oct 22, 2009
    NEW DELHI: A trade delegation led by textiles minister Dayanidhi Maran is set to initiate trade talks with manufacturers and business groups in Switzerland, Italy and Turkey ... The delegation will organise road-shows in Zurich (Switzerland), before visiting Milan (Italy) and Istanbul (Turkey) ... Other companies being looked at include Miroglio, Vincenzo Zucchi, Zegna among others (in Italy), and Bilsar (Turkey). (India Times)

    Dismal rail safety  Oct 22, 2009
    Of course, the Railways actually claims that its safety record is better than that in countries like Japan, Germany, France and Italy. That boast rests on the index the Railways employs to determine its safety standard: the number of accidents per million train kms, which has, according to the Econo 00004000 mic Survey, come down from 0. (India Times)

    U2 to stream concert live on YouTube  Oct 21, 2009
    It can be watched live in 16 countries: Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain and the United States. The band has wanted to do something like this for a long time," U2 manager Paul McGuinness said in a statement on the band's website on Monday. "Fans often travel long distances to come to see U2 -- this time U2 can go to them, globally," he said. YouTube said Sunday's concert will be streamed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Ripe for a revolution  Oct 21, 2009
    "They just didn't put priority on tasty tomatoes. In Italy, they have a passion for produce and the product has to have flavour.". Sorbello adds that the fruit in Italy doesn't have to travel and people are willing to pay more for local market fruit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    U2 To Stream Live Show From Pasadena On Sunday  Oct 21, 2009
    Band's gig from the Rose Bowl will air on YouTube. As we're filming the L.A. show, it's the perfect opportunity to extend the party beyond the stadium. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    At the centre of time  Oct 21, 2009
    " And so, 125 years ago this week, 41 delegates from 25 nations gathered in Washington in the US for the 1884 International Meridian Conference to decide from where time and space should be measured. By the end of the difficult summit, which, according to Dr Ariel, dragged on until "smoke came out", Greenwich had won the prize of longitude 0? by a vote of 22 to one, with only San Domingo against and France and Brazil abstaining. The meeting also agreed Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) would be used as... (BBC News -- UK)

    Spotted on Campus With...Kari Horn  Oct 21, 2009
    I had a three-week spring break when I was studying abroad and I spent the entire time traveling through Germany, Poland, Italy, Hungary, France and Ireland. I worked the entire summer to make up for it, but it was completely worth it. (Goleopards.com)

    France get tough draw  Oct 20, 2009
    Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side were one of the most impressive sides in their qualifying group eight, which was dominated by Italy ... The group winners from the European zone who have already qualified are Denmark, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands. (iAfrica.com)

    San Fran named best US city by Conde Nast Traveler  Oct 20, 2009
    Italy swept the top three spots for top cities in Europe: Florence, Rome and Venice. Virgin America was named the best U.S. domestic airline for the second year in a row with JetBlue Airways at No. 2 and Midwest in third place. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Bulletin Board  Oct 20, 2009
    COMEDY NIGHT. Join Friends for a night of comedy with three of Boston areas funniest comedians, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Hosted at the Son s of Italy Hall, 161 King Hill Rd., $ 15 ... ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Of the South Shore; An Italian culture group that fosters a greater awareness about the Italian Culture based on the South Shore will hold their monthly meeting Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at Grove Manor, Grove St. This month s meeting will present a lecture on Pre-Renaissance Italy... (Braintree Forum, MA)

    France draws Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia in playoffs  Oct 20, 2009
    "We have come through the qualification group and are one of only five teams in Europe with an unbeaten record. That will give us self-belief going into these games. "We have come out of a group containing the current world champions, Italy, and have got positive results against them in both games (1-1 and 2-2) ... " Portugal, Russia and Greece must all play at home first before facing their lower-ranked opponents on the road. The matches will be played Nov. 14 and 18. The draw for the World Cup... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    World Cup playoffs: France-Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia  Oct 20, 2009
    Ireland was the only playoff team to go unbeaten through qualifying, yet finished runner-up to world champion Italy. Portugal, ranked No. 10, also struggled as it got only one victory in its first five matches. (USA Today -- Sports)

    San Francisco Named Top US City To Visit  Oct 20, 2009
    Other top regional cities included Ubud, Bali; Vancouver, Canada; Cape Town, South Africa; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Florence, Italy. The complete results of the poll will appear in the November issue of the magazine, which goes on newsstands on Oct. 20. (Click2Houston, TX)

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