Italian surgeon develops free surgery app
An Italian surgeon has developed a free web app to support vascular surgeons around the world. Dr. Paolo Spada, vascular surgeon at the Humanitas Research Hospital in Milano, designed and developed the planning tool for endovascular procedures, which has received widespread appreciation from surgeons around the world. Endovascular mea...
Bronx, a tu per tu con la vera Little Italy
by Livia Fabietti A volte i pregiudizi mettono un grande limite alla sete di scoperta: a testimoniarlo è una città ricca di stimoli come New York. Una vacanza nella città che non dorme mai non merita di essere ridotta a un tête-à-tête con la sfavillante Manhattan: ogni singolo distretto della città ha il suo fascino, le sue cose...
Alyssa Milano: 'Social Media Can Change the World'
by Valentina Zarya For some people, Alyssa Milano will always be Tony Danza's daughter on the 1980s sitcom Who's the Boss. To others, she is Phoebe Halliwell, one of the three sister witches on Charmed. But to Milano herself, acting is just one of the many pursuits that make her who she is. "No matter what you do, and however pass...
Wall Street Journal, il formaggio del pastore abruzzese nella 'top 50' dei migliori regali
Dalla ricotta affumicata al ginepro al pecorino stagionato, l'Abruzzo conquista l'America e si aggiudica un posto di tutto rilievo nella 'top 50' stilata dal Wall Street Journal, per suggerire ai suoi numerosissimi lettori, i più esclusivi e graditi regali natalizi. A darne notizia è la stessa azienda Marcelli Formaggi, un'impresa familiar...
A Taste of Home at Carmella’s Café
by Ben Lariccia La Gazzetta spoke with co-manager of Carmella's Café, Lisa Kelso. La Gazzetta (LG): Good afternoon, Lisa. Thanks so much for inviting La Gazzetta to your restaurant. The minute you walk in you see old family photos. That's not a photo-shopped display. Tell us about your family. Carmella's: Yes, those are real fami...
Brunello Cucinelli recognized as the best boss in the world
by Claudia Astarita According to the American magazine Drive, Brunello Cucinelli is "the greatest person on the planet to work for". Why? Very simple to answer: "the king of Italian cashmere makes his employees take a 90-minute break every day at 1 P.M., when many of them eat a subsidized lunch in the company cafeteria. (And this...
The storied history of Barre’s Old Labor Hall
A grand reopening celebration for the Socialist Labor Party Hall in Barre was held on Sept. 2, 2000. The outpouring of help and enthusiasm from citizens from all walks of life who came to the celebration demonstrates how a modest building with a remarkable history galvanized a group of townspeople both young and old to take pride in the historic pr...
Andrea Bocelli Stuns the Crowd with Goosebumps-Inducing ‘Amazing Grace’ at National Prayer Breakfast
by Victoria Taft Classical singer Andrea Bocelli sang, "Amazing Grace" at the National Prayer Breakfast in front of President Obama, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and presidential contender Ben Carson, among other luminaries. The annual breakfast was held in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning. Fans of the Italian singer already appreci...
Rochford Endorses Sierchio for Sheriff
By Frank Cahill Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford today announced his full endorsement of John Sierchio in this year's election for County Sheriff. Sheriff Rochford, who yesterday announced that he will not be seeking re-election to a ninth term this year, focused on Sierchio's law enforcement experience and record of saving taxpa...
Some Italian Highlights from the Geneva Motor Show
Lamborghini Centenario, a $1.9-million monumental statement built specifically to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Ferruccio Lamborghini. The new hypercar packs a naturally aspirated V12 engine that will produce 770 horsepower. Don't expect to get your hands on a Centenario, or even hold out hope for spotting one on the road. Lamb...
Italian-American parade rolls Saturday
With St. Patrick's parades and their tossed cabbages in the recent past, we look forward to fava beans and kisses during the 46th annual Italian-American St. Joseph's Day Parade starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at Canal and Chartres streets, then heading into the French Quarter. The queen is Kaylie Badalamenti Cotoire Hyde. Grand marshal is Jos...
A perfect slice of Cleveland: Little Italy
There's a phrase you'll hear often here in Little Italy, from third-generation locals to fresh-faced newcomers: This is my neighborhood. One of the most tight-knit, traditional neighborhoods thriving on Cleveland's east side, Little Italy is a bite-sized goldmine for hearty cuisine, a classy nightlife and a place to appreciate local arts....