On Chess: Super GM Caruana Comes Home
Make no mistake, we want him back. In for his first visit to the U.S. Capital of Chess is Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, one of only three players in the world with a chess rating that has surpassed the 2800 watermark. He's here to pick a fight with the other two, Armenian GM Levon Aronian and World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen, as part of th...
Italian Wine: My 5 winery recommendations in Tuscany
WTI Magazine #43 2014 September, 17Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin Translation by: If you have ever been to Italy you will understand how many wineries there are and places to taste wine and olive oil. It can be overwhelming which one to stop in at. I was invited by Robert Dwyer of the Wellesley Wine Press to write this blog as he w...
Italian Heritage Festival honors two longtime Lorain business owners
Two longtime Lorain business owners and members of the Italian-American Veterans Post 1, 4567 Oberlin Ave. in Lorain, will be honored at an upcoming celebration. Marie Bonaminio and Baldo Campana will be spotlighted at the fourth annual Festival of Italian Heritage starting at noon on Oct. 11 with festivities continuing through 6 p.m. at t...
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2014 - November 15 at 6:00 pm
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its inductees and honorees for the XXXVII Annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration to take place on Saturday, November 15, at the InterContinental Chicago – Magnificent Mile. The NIASHF Class of 2014 inductees include John Andretti, Jean Lenti-Ponsetto, Babe Parilli, S...
Italian cuisine: Bread of the Dead
WTI Magazine #46 2014 October, 29Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: The Pan dei Morti are traditional Italian cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint's Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor the souls of deceased relativ...
Legge di stabilità/ approvati in Commissione Esteri due emendamenti Nissoli (PI)
L'on. Nissoli (Per l'Italia) ha presentato due emendamenti in Commissione esteri tesi a modificare la legge di stabilità. I due emendamenti sono stati approvati dalla Commissione esteri per passare, ora, all'esame della Commissione bilancio. Il primo dispone la salvaguardia del Museo dell'Emigrazione Italiana (MEI) per evitarne la chiusura, in att...
Sons of Italy Foundation® 2015 National Scholarship Competition Begins
Program Overview Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) with hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) has awarded nearly $59 million in scholarships to date. In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leaders...
Italian smashes women's round-the-world record
The record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by a woman has been smashed by Italian Paola Gianotti who finished a 144-day, 29,430km trip yesterday. "The best goal of my life!" the 32-year-old announced on her Facebook face after breaking Juliana Buhring's 2012 record of 152 days. Read more Source: http://...
Charlie Oldani named 2000 President
During Wednesday evenings Hill 2000 board meeting, Charlie Oldani was voted as the new President of Hill 2000. Charlie grew up on the Hill and is also a St. Ambrose school alumni. Charlie succeeds Joe Barbaglia who served as President for 6 years. Joe was required to step down as President after fulfilling his term in accordance with the H...
Knicks’ Bargnani close to return, intends to remain in NBA
As he nears his season debut, Andrea Bargnani still expects to be in the NBA next season. With his contract expiring July 1, Bargnani indicated he is not looking to go back to Europe. But who is going to offer the big Italian a meaningful pact if he doesn't play this season? Bargnani underwent another intense oncourt shooting workout Sunday before...
Italian language: Let's take an H
WTI Magazine #51 2015 January, 9Author : Manuela Bianchi for learnitalygroup.com Translation by: Today we analyze the verb "prendere" (to take) in its common and figuratively use, to discover together other ways of saying that will be useful to all those who study with curiosity our dear Italian language.
"The Italian Americans" Screening & Discussion Event - February 4, 2015 at 6:45 pm
Join The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs and WETA, the flagship public broadcasting station in the nation's capital, for a screening and discussion about The Italian Americans, a new film for PBS premiering nationally February 17 & 24, 9-11p — with special guest Ho...