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Italian American Hockey Players
Italian Americans have played a big part in the sport of hockey. I have compiled a list of players of Italian heritage that have played pro hockey. I am sure this list is not complete, but you will get a good sense of just how many players of Italian heritage have taken part in one of the fastest sports in the world.

I Became the First Woman in Italy to Graduate From Medical School
She was the first woman in Italy to become a doctor and she was ahead of her time and helped revolutionize the way we teach children. Can you figure out who this important Italian woman is?

Share a Photo, Recipe, Story or Tradition
Italy is a wonderful and magnificent country filled with traditions, stories, incredible food and breath taking views. With your help Italiansrus.com can help show the world just what Italy has to offer. There are four ways you can help so just select one of the choices and you will be presented with guidelines and a form you can use to contact me about your submission.

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Spiaggia Grande

This photo was taken on the Spiaggia Grande (Big Beach) in Positano. On the left is the Buca di Bacco Hotel and Restaurant. To the right is the Spiaggia Grande and straight ahead are the houses and buildings that line the hills of Positano.

* Proverb
Mangiare per vivere e non vivere per mangiare.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pollo alla valdostana.

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Volume 17, No. 41

October 8, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 41

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Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

Elena and Lila, the two girls whom readers first met in My Brilliant Friend, have become women. Lila married at sixteen and has a young son; she has left her husband and the comforts her marriage brought and now works as a common laborer. Elena has left the neighborhood, earned her college degree, and published a successful novel, all of which has opened the doors to a world of learned interlocutors and richly furnished salons. Both women are pushing against the walls of a prison that would have seen them living a life of misery, ignorance and submission. They are afloat on the great sea of opportunities that opened up during the nineteen-seventies. Yet they are still very much bound to each other by a strong, unbreakable bond.

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Christopher Columbus Columbus: Quite a Character!
A crisp fall breeze is upon us and the kids are back in school, which means I, an Italian American reporter, have Columbus Day on the brain. It’s like Christmas or the Super Bowl for Italian America. There are star-studded parades, events, and an entire month devoted to Italian American heritage all because of the mythic explorer Christopher Columbus, better known to Italians as Cristofero Colombo.

Cristoforo Colombo
Learn more about the life of Christopher Columbus by reading this 12 chapter e-text version written by Giancarlo v. Nacher Malvaioli. This is an Italian translation of his book, which was initially written in Spanish.

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Temple of Apollo

On the right is the bronze statue of the Roman god Apollo. It is situated near the portico of the Temple of Apollo. On the left is the remains of the sanctuary and the altar.

* Proverb
Nel vino la verità.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Neapolitan style Italian sausage and potatoes.

Volume 17, No. 40

October 2, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 40

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The Story of a New Name

Lila has recently married and made her enterée into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighborhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life’s challenges.

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Vineyards Ischia Wine Making Unlocks Ischia’s Culture
When the sun sets on summer, the people of Ischia, a small island off the coast of Naples, begin preparing for the vendemmia or grape harvest. Many families and friends invite each other to their vineyards and host a lunch, often served at long harvest tables or as a picnic. But before breaking bread, the guests and hosts work side by side to cut the grapes off the vines for wine making.

5 Reasons to Like Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market
A step inside the door of the one-of-a-kind Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market in Carlsbad Village offers you 5 ways to enjoy Italian style dining.

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Polish National Cemetery at Monte Cassino

The final resting place for General Broni Wladyslaw Anders of the Polish Military. The Polish National Cemetery is located on Mount Cairo.

* Proverb
L’acqua fa male e il vino fa cantare.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for stuffed calamari.

Volume 17, No. 39

September 25, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 39

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My Brilliant Friend

Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Ferrante’s four-volume story spans almost sixty years, as its protagonists, the fiery and unforgettable Lila, and the bookish narrator, Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflictual friendship. Book one in the series follows Lila and Elena from their first fateful meeting as ten-year-olds through their school years and adolescence.
Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighborhood, a city, and a country as it is transformed in ways that, in turn, also transform the relationship between her protagonists.

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Frank Sinatra That Timeless Blue-Eyed Mystique
The news flashed across my TV screen at 12:30 a.m. “We interrupt this program for a special bulletin,” the voice announced. I braced myself for news of some devastating world event. A moment later, a picture of Frank Sinatra with the dates 1915-1998 told the story. I didn’t hear what else the announcer said; I was remembering the day I met the icon. I recall that fate filled day when I met Frank Sinatra. It will be a time that will forever be etched in my memory and one that I share with you.

Buyers Beware! Latent / Hidden Defects in an Italian Property
Where exactly do you stand if you discover major defects with your Italian property following completion? You move into your dream Italian home only to find that the condition of the property is significantly worse than anticipated.

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Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

The Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa includes the Baptistery, Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Camposanto Monumentale and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

* Proverb
Riempi il bicchiere quando è vuoto, vuota il bicchiere quando è pieno, non lo lasciar mai vuoto, non lo lasciar mai pieno.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for sausage with greens soup.

Volume 17, No. 38

September 17, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 38

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Webster's English to Italian Crossword Puzzlesr Webster’s English to Italian Crossword Puzzles

Even if you do not like crossword puzzles, you may end up loving these. Designed for mother-tongue or completely fluent speakers of Italian wanting to improve their English skills, the puzzles may also be entertaining to English speakers. They are formatted so that each puzzle can be solved in 15 to 30 minutes. The vocabulary gradually becomes harder across puzzles thus increasing the challenge as you progress. Each book has 100 puzzles and each puzzle covers some 30 word pairs (equaling 3000 challenges!).

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Italian Nationality Room Italian American Football Players
Throughout history many Italian Americans have played a big part in American Football. This list includes the years and the positions they played. It is by no means a complete list of players of Italian heritage to play the game. If you know of a name I am missing please let me know so I can add it.

Spells, Saints, and Streghe: Witchcraft, Folk Magic, and Healing in Italy
This is a fascinating multi-part article by Sabina Magliocco that covers the following topics: Stregheria, or Italian-American Witchcraft, Problems With the Concept of an Organized “Italian” Witchcraft, The Survivalist Bias, The Influence of the Catholic Church, The Context of Traditional Italian Folk Magical Practice, The Folkloric Witch, Il Malocchio or the Evil Eye, and its Relations, Amulets and Protective Devices, Witchcraft as Folk Healing, Magic and Counter-Magic and The Fate of Traditional Folk Beliefs.

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The Girls in Bikini

The Girls in Bikini mosaic is located in the Villa Romana del Casale, which is located in the town of Piazza Armerina in Sicily. The villa contains the richest & largest collection of Roman mosaics and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

* Proverb
Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for alfredo sauce.

Volume 17, No. 37

September 10, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 37

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The Italian Teacher

Conceived while his father, Bear, cavorted around Rome in the 1950s, Pinch learns quickly that Bear’s genius trumps all. After Bear abandons his family, Pinch strives to make himself worthy of his father’s attention–first trying to be a painter himself; then resolving to write his father’s biography; eventually settling, disillusioned, into a job as an Italian teacher in London. But when Bear dies, Pinch hatches a scheme to secure his father’s legacy–and make his own mark on the world.

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Italian Nationality Room Italian Classroom
Located in the Cathedral of Learning on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh, is a group of rooms uniquely designed and named the Nationality Rooms. Each of the 30 rooms are designed with a specific theme and feel of that culture.

La Sarneghera
These massive thunderstorms that roll through Lake Iseo are a result of a legend that dates back to the Middle Ages.

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The Baptistery

The Baptistery in Parma, which is shaped like an octagon, is made of Verona marble. Construction began in the late 12th century and was finally completed in the early 14th century. It is highly regarded as one of the most important Medieval monuments in Italy.

* Proverb
Dagli amici mi guardi Dio, che dai nemici mi guardo io.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for sausage bread.

Volume 17, No. 36

September 3, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 36

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500 Random Facts about Italy

Did you know Tower of Pisa has been leaning for more than 800 years? Did you know there are two sovereign mini-states surrounded by Italy – Vatican City and San Marino? Have you heard of the Italian city, which has paved streets since 1339; or another place in Italy with an olive tree which is over 1,700 years old? If you’re a fan of Italian food, culture, history, and architecture, this book is for you. 500 Random Facts about Italy is the seventh book in the series Trivia and Facts about the Countries.

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The Human Chess Game
Every even numbered year in September the people of Marostica recreate this event that happened in 1454.

Folk Dances
There are many traditional folk dances that take place in Italy. This guide includes the following dances: Calabrisella Mia, Mamma Mia Dammi Cento Lire, La Quadriglia and the Tarantella. Folk dances may include photos, a video, slideshow and a story about the dance.

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Palazzo Marino

The Palazzo Marino is Milan’s city hall. It is a 16th century palace located in the Piazza della Scala.

* Proverb
Tra moglie e marito non mettere il dito.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fettucine alfredo.

Volume 17, No. 35

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 35

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Scrapbook Customs Themed Paper and Stickers Scrapbook Kit, Italy Sightseeing

Contains 4 sheets of 12-inch by 12-inch Scrapbook Paper, 135 Alphabet Character Paper Cut Outs
Contains 16 Picture Cut Outs and Country Sightseeing Stickers
Made in the USA
Acid free and Lignin Free
Vibrant Color Scheme

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Fig Tree The Fruit of the Gods
Is there anything more tasty and satisfying than sinking your teeth into a delicious fig picked from your very own garden? I am sure if you try hard enough you could come up with something more satisfying but would it be as tasty? This is just one of the many wonderful memories I had growing up.

Grandma’s Garden Yield’s Magical Moments
Long before I began nurturing my own backyard herb garden, I spent my summers watching my Nonna Isolina passionately cultivate her productive garden of carrots, zucchini, string beans, peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, rosemary, garlic, escarole, onions, parsley and arugula.

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San Sebastian Statue

A copper San Sebastian statue in La Collegiata, which is located in Marigliano.

* Proverb
Moglie e buoi dei paesi tuoi.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pizzelles.

Volume 17, No. 34

August 20, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 34

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My Love Affair With Italy

As a 17-year old Italian American from New Jersey, Debbie became obsessed with the idea of traveling to Italy, and during the summer after completing her junior year in high school, she realized her dream when her parents agreed to send her on a student tour for 40 days with no one she knew. Friendships form with another American student, and with Cesare, an Italian medical student living in the same “hotel.” But what transpires is something no one ever expected, especially her mom.

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Alcantara Gorge
Thousands of years ago a battle between two forces of nature collided and after all the dust was settled, a beautiful majestic place was created and it is the jewel of Sicily, the Alcantara Gorge.

Back to School in Italy
In Italy, people consider the summer, especially August with its vacation days and Ferragosto celebration, magical. No one would take that away from children (or adults for that matter) with reminders of the impending school year. It would be sacrilege. Despite this, however, the kids do have summer homework that is not for the faint of heart. Somehow, though, the students still manage to spend their days on the beach without a care in the world, and they get their homework done, too, even if it’s completed as they walk into school on the first day back.

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Tocco da Casauria

The town of Tocco da Casauria is located in the province of Pescara. Located behind the town is the Majella, which is a limestone massif that is part of the Central Apennines, in Abruzzo.

* Proverb
Il bisogno aguzza l’ingegno.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fennel salad.

Volume 17, No. 33

August 13, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 33

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My Very Italian Holiday: The perfect feel good romantic comedy

When Gina’s husband passes away, she is left all alone. Her friends and her sister try to cheer Gina up with wine-fuelled karaoke nights and plenty of gossip – yet life has never quite been the same.

But when an Italian guest comes to stay at her B&B, change is in the air. Before long, Gina finds herself in Lake Como, thousands of miles away from her life – and her heartbreak. But it’s not all picturesque mountains, pizza and prosecco. The crumbling lakeside guesthouse that Fabio has inherited from his family needs some serious TLC. Is she up to the challenge?

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Cascate del Mulino
The Cascate del Mulino di Saturnia is a hidden gem located in the Maremma area of southern Tuscany. The Cascatelle (how the locals refer to the area) is a thermal spring with cascading waterfalls and natural pools.

The Fisherman’s Feast
This festival is held every year around the Feast of the Assumption, which is August 15, on the corner of Fleet and North Streets in Boston’s North End.

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Madonna del Piano Procession

The painting is draped in a cloth and placed on a platform. The platform is raised and select members perch it on their shoulder as the procession makes it way to the Santuario della Madonna del Piano, which is located in Ausonia, Frosinone.

* Proverb
Lontani dagli occhi, lontani dal cuore.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for escarole and beans.