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No Place Like Rome: A Lexi Carmichael Mystery

Italy might seem like a long way to go to hide after a disastrous date. But when sexy überhacker Slash (no, that’s not his real name) asks me to go with him to Rome on an investigation, the timing is sort of perfect. My messed-up love life becomes the least of my worries, though, after the dead body, the near-kidnapping and the discovery of a top secret encrypted file that even I can’t hack.

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Should Italian Parents Start Vaccinating Their Kids Again?
Many Italians, including controversial political figure and comedian Beppe Grillo, have suggested that the side-effects of vaccinations make people weary of them. Some experts say this is just part of the “natural cycle” when dealing with diseases. Nonetheless, discover some reasons to reconsider vaccinations in Italy (or anywhere else).

Mustard Greens–More Than Just a Pretty Valley Flower
For those who enjoyed eating them, the pungent mustard greens were a fresh source of vitamin A. Valley ranchers generously allowed residents on to their land to pick the cherished greens. After a spring rain, my family and I were among the many mustard green enthusiasts to beat a path to the muddy orchards to gather our share of the bitter greens.

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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* Photo of the Week
The Trieste e Trento Square. The building in the center is the Galleria Umberto Primo.

* Proverb
Uomo ammogliato, uccello in gabbia

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for ricotta cheese.

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Volume 16, No. 16

April 17, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 16

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Coloring Europe: Bella Italia: A Coloring Book Tour of the World Capital of Romance

Color your favorite sights and scenes in the country of Italy, as you savor its cuisine, art, and architecture as if you were actually there. Enjoy a glass of wine at an outdoor cafe or take a nostalgic trip by gondola, as you experience Italy’s rich culture as brought to life by Il-Sun Lee’s evocative illustrations.

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Mary Tedesco
You might call her the Nancy Drew of genealogy. You can certainly make the case that she is the goddess of genealogy. Either way Mary Tedesco’s love for family and its heritage has lead her on a journey through time as she looks to unearth the mysteries behind your heritage.

Make Sweet Easter Last
Did you know Pasquetta (Easter Monday) is a legal holiday in Italy? Find out how you can celebrate this day with a picnic like the Italians and make your holiday endure one more day. This two part article includes a couple of menus that you can prepare for your picnic with family and friends.

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* Photo of the Week
Boats in the harbor at Muggia.

* Proverb
Ogni vite vuole il suo palo

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fusilli alla puttanesca.

Volume 16, No. 15

April 10, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 15

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The Vesuvius Isotop

The Vesuvius Isotope is at its core a murder mystery. The inexplicable death of Nobel laureate chemist Jeffrey Wilson sends his wife, biologist Katrina Stone, on the quest of a lifetime. But layered within the fictional story are several non-fictional questions and historical mysteries that remain unsolved to this day. As she races to solve her husband’s murder and prevent impending disaster, Katrina is led from Cleopatra VII to the modern-day underworld of southern Italy, from the ruins beneath the ash of Mount Vesuvius to the tombs beneath the sand of ancient Thebes.

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Gesu Condannato a Morte Stations of the Cross
Located in the Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta, Italy is a passageway that some call the Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross. This passageway is lined with 14 paintings depicting Jesus’ faithful journey on what has become to be known as Good Friday many centuries ago. This photo gallery will take you station to station so you can follow Jesus on his journey.

La Madonna che Scappa in Piazza
On Easter Sunday the ancient city of Sulmona, which is located in the Abruzzo region, reenacts that moment when Mary sees her resurrected son Jesus for the first time. The celebration is appropriately called La Madonna che scappa in piazza (Our Lady running in the Square) and it has been a tradition that the town of Sulmona has celebrated since the 18th century.

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* Photo of the Week
The altar in the Monastery of Montevergine. The painting over the altar is that of La Madonna Nera, or the Black Madonna.

* Proverb
La prima donna matrimonio, la seconda compagnia, la terza un’eresia

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pastiera.

Volume 16, No. 14

April 3, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 14

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Virtual Cycle Rides - Italian Dolomites - For Indoor Cycling, Treadmill and Running Workouts Virtual Cycle Rides – Italian Dolomites – For Indoor Cycling, Treadmill and Running Workouts

Cycle ride 1: Valleys and High Mountains 20:44
Experience an amazing refreshing journey through a lush green valley. You ride along a swirling river and get some magnificent views on the Dolomites against a deep blue sky.

Cycle ride 2: Snow covered mountain tops 19:57
Enjoy different sceneries of green fields, wild flowers, refreshing creeks and constantly breath-taking views on snow covered mountain tops.

Cycle ride 3: Magical views
As you ride along a stunning wild river you enjoy a truly amazing panoramic view over green rolling hills and in the far distance the unique mountain scenery of the Dolomites. Ride at fast pace through the green valley and end up in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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Parco Lupo Rosso’s Howl for Help
Parco Lupo Rosso (Red Wolf Park) is howling for your help! Join the pack and help them bring this vision to life. The park is an idea that goes back to 2009 when a group of men from Bedonia were looking at ways to help boost the town’s struggling economy.

Palm Weaving
One tradition that seems to have slowly disappeared is the art of palm weaving, which has been in existence since Ancient times. Palm weaving is an art form that consists of taking palms and manipulating them to create various designs. Some patterns can be very simple while others can be more complex.

Crown of thorns from palms Palm Weaving Tutorials
One of the fascinating traditions that my family does for Palm Sunday is to create decorative designs using palms. Here are a variety of tutorials containing step by step guides to help you create a braid, cone, cross, crown of thorns and a rose bud from palms.