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General Peter W. Chiarelli Retires From The Army January 31, 2012 - General Peter W. Chiarelli, the U.S. Army vice chief of staff, and the Army second-highest-ranking general in the Pentagon, is retiring today after a long
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti January 23, 2012 - The White House press office announced today that President Obama will host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House on Thursday, February 9th. Italy and the United States are close NATO allies, and coordinate
Rising Star Gina Sicilia, Italian American Blues Singer
Giuseppe Manzo, Italy's Press Attache in Washington January 20, 2011. Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that Giuseppe Manzo, press attache at the Italian Embassy in Washington, has been appointed head
"We abandoned the ship"
Five People Dead In Costa Crusise Concordia Crash January 15, 2012 - The United States Embassy in Rome sends its condolences to the families of those passengers of the Costa Concordia cruise ship who died in a shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany early this morning. The U.S. Embassy has established an emergency response team. Concerned Americans may call +39 06 4674 1 for emergency information.Based on information provided by local authorities, the US Embassy has revised the number of Americans estimated on board to 120. As of 5:00 pm local time, there are no reports of serious injuries to American citizens, though we cannot yet account for all Americans believed to have been present on the ship at the time of the accident. (Photo by (FILIPPO MONTEFORTE)
Italian American Community Awaits Arrival of Claudio Bisogniero, Italy's New Ambassador To The United States January 11, 2012 - The Italian American community is awaiting the arrival of the new Italian Ambassador to the United States, Claudio Bisogniero, who will succeed Ambassador Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, now serving as Italy's foreign minister. He is Bisogniero last served in Washington in 1992 as the First Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs. A career diplomat, Bisogniero has been serving as the NATO Deputy Secretary General since 2002, one of the highest diplomatic posts held by Italy. He has been referred to by the Italian press as one of the most brilliant Italian diplomats of the current generation. Bisogniero was born in Rome, on July 2 1954. After graduating with a Degree in Political Science from the University of Rome (1976), he completed his military service as an Officer in the Italian Army in 1976-77. He entered the Italian Foreign Service in May 1978. Read more . . .>>
Italian American Presidential Candidate Much will be written in the days to come about presidential candidate and former Senator Rick Santorum. For the moment, we'll just say that he is unquestionably an In his "victory speech in Iowa, Santorum said that he started his presidential journey " when I stood on the steps of the county courthouse in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. I decided to go there, not the typical place someone announces for president — it's not where I was born, it's not where I ever lived — but it's where my grandfather came back in 1925. He came by himself, even though he was married with two children, one of them being my father. He came after having fought in World War I, because Mussolini had been in power now three years, and he had figured out that fascism was something that would crush his spirit and his freedom and give his children something less than he wanted for them. So he made a sacrifice. He left to the coal fields of southwestern Pennsylvania. He worked in the mine at a company town, got paid with coupons, he used to call them, lived in a shack. Eventually, he figured out that that was a trip to nowhere, so he started taking less — taking money less so he could start to save, and he did. And after five years, he got his citizenship and brought my father over at the age of 7. He ended up continuing to work in those mines until he was 72 years old, digging coal. I'll never forget the first time I saw someone who had died. It was my grandfather. And I knelt next to his coffin. And all I could do — eye level — was look at his hands. They were enormous hands. And all I could think was those hands dug freedom for me."
Tenor Micheal Castaldo January 2, 2012 -The Classical-Crossover, a United Kingdom musical website, has selected Michael Castaldo as the 2011 winner for the Indie Award category. In announcing the award, the Editor wrote:: Michéal Castaldo has released two albums in 2011; Olive You and Extravergine. He is the epitome of an indie artist - he works incredibly hard by touring, producing his own albums, writing his own material and arranging and translating any songs he does cover. Most importantly his music sounds unique and distinctive. In receiving the award, Castaldo said: This is very exciting! wow! i'm honored and share this indie award with my family, friends and fans who supported me over the years." The Olive You CD will be officially available on Amazon.com on Jan 31, 2012.
Happy New Year!
End of the Year Greetings from Ministro Plenipotenziario Cari Connazionali,
David Thorne, U.S. Amb. to Italy December 14, 2011 - David Thorne rivolge un saluto a Napoli in occasione dell'anniversario dell'apertura del consolato statunitense a Napoli. Quella napoletana è la rappresentanza diplomatica più antica d'Italia, fu fondata infatti il 16 dicembre del 1796. Watch video message
Amb. Sebastiano Fulci, New Permanent Observer of Italy December 14, 2011 - Ambassador Sebastiano Fulci presented yesterday to the Secretary General of the
Singer-Songwriter Kristin Cifelli December 13, 2011 - In her third album, "Middle of With her "unforgettable voice, at times soothing and at times full of intense energy," as one reviewer describes it, Cifelli has become a popular presence in East coast venues. This latest recording is set to expand her fan base nationwide. Read more. . .>>>
Three Italian Americans Honored at Italian Embassy December 10, 2011 - At a reception held at the Italian Embassy on December 9, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, on behalf of the President of the Italian Republic,
At Miami Beach's Art Basel
December 3, 2011 - A sculpture of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by artist Kendell Geers, is shown during the Vernissage Art Basel Miami Beach, in Miami Beach, Fla. (Photo by Lynne Sladky)
Italy and the World Economy, 1861-2011 December 3, 2011 "Italy and the World Economy," a conference held on December 2, at the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC, considered a reseach project undertaken by (Pictured above Gianni Toniolo, courtesy Italian Embassy)
Luigini Francesco Paulucci Dies at 93 November 26, 2011 ~ Entrepreneur Jeno Paulucci, who helped co-found and for many years lead the National Italian American Foundation in 1975, passed away on Thanksgiving Day. He was
Happy Thanksgiving!
. November 24, 2011 On this Thanksgiving Day, we are grateful for our families and friend s. We also remember the victims of natural disasters this year, including 10-year old Luca Vinci, who lost his life this week in a mud slide in his hometown of Saponara, Sicily. .
Ambassador Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata Named to Head Ministry of Foreign Affairs under New Italian Government November 16, 2011 ~ With incredible speed, uncharacteristic of Italian politics, and under the leadership of President Giorgio Napolitano, the new Italian
CiaoAmerica! News Updates 11.13 Bloomberg -- Berlusconi ally won't back a Monti govt in Italy
The Day After - What's Next for Italy? All the best to Mario Monti and Italy!
Berlusconi is Resigning, Italy Scares Financial Markets
November 9, 2011 ~ Vito Brancato's career as a filmmaker has unusual roots. For nine years he promoted pro wrestling, building his successful Midwest independent promotion from the ground up. He went on to produce Chicago Championship Wrestling for Sports Channel (now Fox Sports), making his indie wrestling organi- zation the first to score a television deal. Vito also performed in the ring as "The Razor" and eventually decided to parlay his colorful wrestling persona into comedy TV and eventually into the world of indie film. He created the half-hour comedy program The Razor Show and quickly garnered a loyal cult following among Chicago viewers. The Razor Show led to several indie shorts and features. (Courtesy Razor Films)
"Italy is burning the midnight oil"
Antico's Rare Renaissance Sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, Washington
President Obama's Remarks at National Italian American Foundation Dinner in Washington, DC "So in a sense, every American joins us in celebrating this anniversary of Italian unification. What would America be without the contributions of Italy and Italian Americans? (Applause.) What would we be without the daring voyages of Columbus, and Verrazano, and Vespucci? What would our science and technology be without not just DaVinci and Galileo, but Fermi? What would movies and music be without the magic of Capra, or Sinatra, or Sophia Loren, my favorite. (Laughter.) I'm just saying. (Laughter.)" Read remarks...>>
President Obama to Deliver Keynote Address October 26, 2011 ~ In keeping with its tradition of hosting the President of the United States, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has announced that President Barack Obama will d
Impromptu Remarks by Ignazio La Russa
Leon Panetta on Ignazio La Russa October 18, 2011 ~ Italy's Minister of Defense, Ignazio La Russa, met yesterday at the Pentagon with U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to discuss defense issues of mu
Columbus Day Parade in NYC
Remembering the Contributions of Giovanni Schiavo October 11, 2011 ~ We were surprised to find out that there is no Wikipedia entry for Giovanni Ermengildo Schiavo. In the pantheon of Italian Americans who have contributed the most to Italian American studies, he must stand near the top. On this I
Italian American Heritage Month October 10, 2011 ~ We'd like to share with you a message to Italian American community from The Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) and the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF): "I am an Italian-American. My roots are deep in an ancient soil, drenched by the Mediterranean sun, and watered by pure streams from snow capped mountains. I am enriched by thousands of years of culture." These are the opening words of the poem "I am an Italian-American."* As proud Italian-Americans, we are reminded of those words of declaration each October when we pause to honor our heritage. We stop not only to think about the famed explorer Christopher Columbus, but to reflect on the accomplishments of the Italians and Italian-Americans that came before and have come since. Those who planted the seeds of our beloved heritage in the United States, and those who have nurtured them for centuries. Read more. .
HAPPY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY!
Celebrating The Contributions of italian Americans
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continuously on a full range of regional and global priorities. The two leaders will discuss the comprehensive steps the Italian government is taking to restore market confidence and reinvigorate growth through structural reforms, as well as the prospect of an expansion of Europe's financial firewall. Italy is also a founding member of NATO and the President appreciates Italy's important contributions to international security, within Europe and beyond, including its continuing leadership in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. President Obama looks forward to consulting with Prime Minister Monti about preparations for the 2012 G8 and NATO Summits that the United States will host in Chicago, as well as discussing developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
of the Ministry's press office, as well as spokesman for Minister Giulio Terzi di San'Agata. Manzo, 44, is a career diplomat who has served twice in Washington, first in 1998-2002, and again starting in 2009. From 2005-2009, Manzo was press attache at Italy's mission to the U.N. in New York, where Terzi was the permanent representative. When Terzi became Italy's Ambassador to Washington, Manzo joined him as press attache in the nation's capital. During Manzo's tenure the press office increased its outreach to the Italian and U.S. media and to the Italian American community at large.
expected to present his credentials to the White House this month and officially be in Washington in early February. 
Italian American with a narrative that many immigrants will find appealing. 
Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza, his credentials as the new Permanent Observer of Italy to the Hemispheric Organization. In a ceremony held at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, the Italian diplomat said that the Americas is the "continent of the future", as shown by "the political presence and economic impulse that the region has experimented in the last few years". He also highlighted the strength of "the relations that unite us with the counties and people of the Hemisphere." (pictured Amb. Sebation Fulci, Permanent Observer of Italy to the OAS, José Miguel Insulza, OAS Secretary Genera - l Photo credit:Patricia Leiva/OAS) 
Nowhere," singer-songwriter Kristin Cifelli expands on her repertoire of powerful yet subtle, lyric-driven songs, influenced by folk, pop and country music. 
honored three Italian Americans from the Washington, DC area: Robert Blancato, was bestowed the title of Cavaliere (Knight) of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Daniel Stabile and Elisabetta Savigni Ullman were conferred the title of Commendatore of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity. (Pictured L to R Robert Blancato, Elisabetta Savigni Ullman, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Daniel Stabile).
the Bank of Italy on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification. The conference was inaugurated by Incaricato d'Affari, a.i. Gian Lorenzo Cornado, and chaired by Marco Magnani, Head of the Structural Economic Analysis Department of the Bank of Italy, Professor Gianni Toniolo (Duke University, LUISS and scholarly advisor to the Bank of Italy) presented a summary of the research project. Among the speakers were Richard Sylla (New York University), John A. Davis (University of Connecticut), Luca Anderlini (Georgetown University), and Vito Tanzi (former director of the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department). 
93. Paulucci was born in Aurora, Minnesota, to Michelina and Ettore Paulucci, immigrants from Bellisio Solfara, a small town in the Marche Region of Italy. Paulucci started over seventy companies during his long career. His most well-known ventures included his frozen food company, Michelina's Inc., named after his mother, and food products such as Jeno's Pizza Rolls and the Chun King line of Chinese food. Paulucci is survived by son Michael Paulucci of Palm Coast, daughters Cynthia Selton of Longwood and Gina Paulucci of Wayzata, Minn., four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren
Prime Minister Mario Monti has announced his proposed cabinet. We were delighted to see that the current Ambassador to the United States, Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, has been appointed as the new Minister of Foreign Afffairs. At the same time, Rome's gain will be Washington's loss. During his time in Washington, Terzi has done much for the Italian American community. He was a constant presence at community events and led Italian American organizations to have the College Board reinstitute the AP Italian Language and Culture Program. That Monti has chosen Terzi, a highly-respected diplomat in Washington circles, is a reflection of the type of new Italian government being assembled to address the financial challenges facing Italy, challenges that could tarnish the nation's global brand.
November 8, 2011 ~
eliver the keynote address at the 36th Anniversary Awards Gala on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Washington Hilton. The black-tie event begins with a 5 p.m. reception followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives, will introduce President Obama to the more than 2,000 guests gathered to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Italian Americans.
tual interest. Addressing Pentagon reporters and the Italian media, Panetta said, "As a fellow Italian, it's nice to have another Italian visit in that capacity." Panetta noted that he enjoyed a " very warm friendship," with La Russa and called Italy one of the United States' most important partners and allies." He added, "We have confirmed how close our relationship is also in several other fields. We want to strengthen this collaboration in both the political and military field, and, if possible, … we want to take a positive approach to several problems on the table – namely Libya and Afghanistan," said La Russa. Later that afternoon, La Russa made a surprise visit to Viniitaly US Tour 2011, at the Italian Embassy, where he greeted participants and enjoyed a glass of wine. (Above, third from left.)
talian American Heritage Month, we must remember Giovanni Schiavo. As Peter Sammartino, founder of Fairleigh Dickinson University, said of him, he "was the most important writer of Italian contributions to the creation of America." Perhaps this has been an oversight by our friends in the Italian American academic community. We hope to remedy this oversight. Graduating from John Hopkins University in 1919, Schiavo became a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia University, but for financial reasons never completed his program. As Professor Frank Cavaioli wtore in 2000, Schiavo was the "pioneer" of Italian American Studies. "Though he was not part of the academic world his dedicated labor produced over thirty volumes of documentation on the subject . . . Committing himself to this intellectual endeavor in those early years must have been a lonely experience for Schiavo. Lacking an academic base, there were no graduate students to assist in gathering data, no colleagues to evaluate or critique his work, and no professional organization to promote his work." 
Street Journal devotes this weekend's "Off Duty" section to Italy. "So Venice is still sinking Berlusconi is im trouble again and the government's in debt (well, who isn't?), but Italy is still magical Italy -- perhaps so now more than ever. The country of zippy motos and glistening racecars, tiny trattorias and fine--dining temples--not to mention the high fashion, avant-garde design and puts-all-else-to-shame street style--has temptations fro both chic-seeking travelers and homebodies who crave a little Italian flair."
born in Taurianova, Reggio Calabria, on September 3, 1966. He is a Political Science graduate from the University of Torino. He entered the italian Diplomatic Corps in 1990. Prior to the appointment to San Francisco, he was the coordinator of the political office at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Quintavalle was born n Pietrasanta, Lucca, She graduated in 1981 from the University of Pisa, and entered the Italian Diplomatic Corps in 1986. She previously worked in NY as the commercial counselor at the Italian Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Prior to her appointment to New York, she served as the Deputy Director-General for Political Affairs and Central Director for the United Nations and Human Rights. (Pictured above, Natalia Quintavalle)
i stato - c'è una crisi di fiducia nel sistema Italia, ma più che nel sistema Italia, nella situazione di sostenibilità finanziaria del nostro paese per effetto di quel debito pubblico accumulato nei decenni e che ci portiamo dietro. Ci siamo portati dietro questa grande massa di debito pubblico accumulato anche con grande accortezza: abbiamo molto ben gestito il debito, il servizio del debito pubblico, le emissioni dei titoli del debito pubblico. Siamo stati tecnicamente molto bravi, il Tesoro e la Banca d'Italia, in questo senso. Però probabilmente abbiamo sottovalutato il fatto che, a un dato momento, quel peso poteva diventare un macigno che ostruisse la nostra strada verso la partecipazione piena allo sviluppo europeo" 
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