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<title><![CDATA[Just Visiting? A Venetian for a Day]]></title>
<link>http://ridingouttheeconomy.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/just-visiting-a-venetian-for-a-day/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Venice is one of the world&#8217;s biggest tourist destinations, so it doesn&#8217;t need much selli]]></description>
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<p>Venice is one of the world&#8217;s biggest tourist destinations, so it doesn&#8217;t need much selling from this blog. What I would like to say though, is that when you go, slow down. Venice is such an easy place to get caught up in sight seeing. The Basilica di San Marco, The Doge&#8217;s Palace, The Accademia, Le Fenice, La Torre dell&#8217;Orologio, Rialto bridge, the legendary &#8220;Bridge of Sighs,&#8221; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Palazzo Ducale, and of course the endless arrays of the famous Murano glass are all unmissable sights and it takes a lot of focus to make sure you catch them all; as a result, people tend to come for a couple hours, knock the names off a list, and head out. In fact, the first time I went, that&#8217;s what I did. Staying there is expensive and the endless mass of tourists in La Piazza di San Marco are strong deterrents for an extended stay, I get it. But, if you make Venice a day trip, you wont love it.</p>
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<p>The sights are amazing, but they can&#8217;t be done quickly. The Doge&#8217;s Palace is huge. Particularly after a comparatively momentary walk around the Basilica di San Marco, it will have felt like days by the time you exit. But, if you are going to get lost in time, the palace is a great place to do so.</p>
<p>The Accademia houses so much fantastic Italian art, even with a strong pace, you can&#8217;t get out in more than a couple hours. Somehow your feet get bogged down in Titian&#8217;s deep reds; time slows as you ponder da Vinci&#8217;s mesmerizing &#8220;Vitruvian Man;&#8221; you have to shove through Veronese&#8217;s crowded works after climbing, inch by inch, out of the depths of Tintoretto&#8217;s perspectives; you find yourself frozen in front of Giorgione&#8217;s &#8220;Tempest,&#8221; admiring the incoming storm, only to find yourself finally glancing at a watch while rushing a cursory scan of one a Liss snap shot of life. After doggedly leaving the gallery, a lazy drink during a Venetian dusk is the only thing you&#8217;ll want to do- three more stops before grabbing the late train really isn&#8217;t realistic. But, if you are on a time crunch and have to do Venice in a weekend, bite your lip, dig down and sight see for a day; because then you can spend a day as a Venetian.<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-239" title="IMG_3862" src="http://ridingouttheeconomy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/img_3862.jpg" alt="IMG_3862" width="606" height="453" /></p>
<p>After spending Saturday running around from stop to stop and bottle of water to bottle of water, Sunday should be for hanging. Back track to those labyrinthine streets that you wondered through, lost, from the train station to (what you thought was the unavoidable conclusion to every street) Basilica di San Marco. Find that lazy piazza with the umbrella covered tables, savory aromas leaking through windows, with the kids playing calcio and old men people watching, cane in hand, Compari not far from reach.</p>
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<p>Sit down and be lazy and take in the atmosphere and history of Venice. Sitting around with Venetians, your mind will drift back to its days of commercial superstardom, when the streets were full not of tourists, but velvet and silk clad merchants- Dutch, German, Turk. When master mask shops were flanked not by souvenir stands, but brothels and inns. As you day dream, a procession suddenly emerges from one of the alleys- an entire congregation walking, in song, behind some forgotten relic. An off duty gondolier, exhausted and enjoying a cigarette next to his vessel on the canal, begins a beautiful and tragic song. Even the locals stop for a moment, put forks down, pick up the ball, or turn off the hose to hear the lament. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-293" title="IMG_3914" src="http://ridingouttheeconomy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/img_39141.jpg" alt="IMG_3914" width="605" height="452" /></p>
<p>Un-categorical, Venice is the tourism capital off the world, but remains a place where you can experience that true rustic feel of Italy. So, don&#8217;t miss the true gem. When you schedule your next trip to Venice, make sure to leave a day of nothingness, so you can have a cappuccino and some sardines and jam on toast and experience the life of a Venetian for a day.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Paris Bicycle Film Festival, Bike Polo tournament 2009]]></title>
<link>http://parisbikepolo.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/paris-bicycle-film-festival-bike-polo-tournament-2009/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; CLark&#8217;s report / Bicycle Film Festival &nbsp;]]></description>
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<p>&#160;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.clarkmagazine.com/features/bike-polo-bff-report/">CLark&#8217;s report</a> / <a href="http://bicyclefilmfestival.com/?p=paris">Bicycle Film Festival</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel La Rosetta, presentato Wealth Planet]]></title>
<link>http://goodmorningumbria.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/hotel-la-rosetta-presentato-wealth-planet/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Massimo Patiti, direttore di Wealth Planet conversazione con Massimo Patiti di Francesco La Rosa BEL]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div id="attachment_1492" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 271px"><a href="http://goodmorningumbria.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/massimo-patiti.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1492" title="massimo patiti" src="http://goodmorningumbria.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/massimo-patiti.jpg?w=261" alt="" width="261" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Massimo Patiti, direttore di Wealth Planet</p></div>
<p>conversazione con Massimo Patiti</p>
<p>di Francesco La Rosa</p>
<p><strong>BELLEZZA E BENESSERE</strong></p>
<p>Nella sala convegni del prestigioso albergo perugino sono stati affrontati temi sulla prevenzione , sulla promozione sociale spaziando dalla medicina alle scienze motorie, moda, fitness chic, dall&#8217;ingegneria all&#8217;architettura, allo sport dilettantistico, alle attività motorie per la terza età, all&#8217;attività sportiva per la <strong>bellezza e benessere</strong> per la persona.</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Patiti, mi sembra che abbiate obiettivi piuttosto ambiziosi, ma cosa è Wealth Planet?</strong></p>
<p><em>E&#8217; una associazione culturale e scientifica che si pone l&#8217;obiettivo di tutelare il benessere fisico dai bambini agli anziani attraverso una serie di strumenti scientifici che presentiamo in questo convegno.</em></p>
<p><strong>Con quali risorse di conoscenze scientifiche  e professionali riuscite a raggiungere questi risultati?</strong></p>
<p><em>Sicuramente con persone molto qualificate nei propri settori di intervento, senza dimenticare che i nostri soci sono docenti universitari , quindi professionisti di massimo livello del settore no-profit del benessere.</em></p>
<p><strong>Mi è sembrato di capire che potete contare su una formidabile macchina organizzativa&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><em>Si vero, in effetti svolgiamo la nostra attività attraverso CSAIN ( centri sportivi aziendali industriali) che ci hanno concesso una delega per le attività formative e sussidiarie dei loro 15.000 soci, tale delega ci consente di raggiungere gli obiettivi statutari, infatti mettiamo a disposizione delle società sportive interessate le nostre conoscenze relativamente all&#8217;aspetto fisico, alimentare, di medicina dello sport, ortopedico, con un&#8217;attenzione molto forte allo stile di vita dei soggetti considerati.</em></p>
<p><strong>Come riuscite a promuovervi e comunicare con un bacino di utenza cosi ampio?</strong></p>
<p><em>Utilizziamo una rivista bimestrale, peraltro molto apprezzata per la sua veste grafica e chiarezza nell&#8217;esporre gli argomenti proposti, che viene distrubuita a tutti i soci CSAIN e nell&#8217;ambito delle società sportive, purtroppo senza dimenticare che siamo una associazione senza fini di lucro e quindi dobbiamo utilizzare al meglio le poche risorse finanziarie a disposizione.</em></p>
<p><strong>Dove avete la sede?</strong></p>
<p><em>Attualmente la nostra sede è a San Marco, frazione di Perugia, presso il palazzetto dello sport, e di fatto gestiamo la struttura per metterla a disposizione delle società sportive.</em></p>
<p>Poeti artisti e pensatori si sono sempre interrogati su cosa fosse la bellezza, quasi fosse un mezzo per accedere ai segreti più nascosti del Creato, e se Nietzche diceva &#8220;la bellezza parla con voce sommessa&#8221; oggi purtroppo essa urla in ogni angolo di strada nella grande confusione dell&#8217;immagine e dell&#8217;apparire, il nostro mondo insegue la bellezza ed il benessere ma forse non sa più cosa esse siano, e forse ne ha smarrito il senso ed il sighificato più profondo, e dimentica spesso che la bellezza sta in ciascuno di noi, nella natura, nell&#8217;ambiente che ci circonda ed aspetta solo di essere disvelata, augurandoci che sia vero quello che diceva Dostoevskj, <em>&#8220;il mondo può essere salvato dalla bellezza&#8221;</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Amici di Goodmorningumbria</strong></p>
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<p><strong>HOTEL RISTORANTE LA ROSETTA****</strong></p>
<p>Centro Storico di Perugia  p. Italia tel. 075 5720841</p>
<p><a href="mailto:larosetta@perugiaonline.com">larosetta@perugiaonline.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>OTTO Abbigliamento Donna</strong></p>
<p>di Maurizio Giorgelli</p>
<p>via Bonazzi 8 Perugia tel. 075 5729084</p>
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<p><strong>PARAFARMACIA EMALFARMA</strong></p>
<p>di Emanuela Coreno e C.</p>
<p>via Settevalli 208/b tel. 075 5004777</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Venedig, torsdag]]></title>
<link>http://tidenstecken.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/venedig-torsdag/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kanske Venedig ska upplevas i dimma och med gråa höstmoln? Jag förstår att det är en stad som egentl]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Kanske Venedig ska upplevas i dimma och med gråa höstmoln? Jag förstår att det är en stad som egentligen är skapad för solsken över kanalerna och Piazza San Marco men det dämpade ljus som just nu råder ger ett slags romantiskt skimmer som ibland förstärker intrycket av att vandra i ett teaterlandskap.</p>
<p>Bara att närma sig staden sjövägen från flygplatsen är en upplevelse. En långsam seglats i en kommunal vattenbuss som sett sina bästa dagar. Imma på rutorna och svallvågor från mer snabbgående farkoster. Landstigningen nära det sceneri som man sett så många gånger på filmer och tidningsbilder. Och så vandringen med väskor i gränderna fram till hotellet vid Campo di Santa Maria Formosa.</p>
<p>Jag har aldrig tidigare varit här. Jag vet att tågluffargenerationen i stor utsträckning tagit en sväng hit men hela interrail-epoken kom efter min ungdomstid. Nu har jag i alla fall tillbringat en stor del av dagen genom att vandra runt på de klassiska platserna. Det blev inte helt oväntat en vandring också i kyrkohistorien och i det kulturmöte som Venedig är präglat av: Bysans och Rom.</p>
<p>Inför det bysantinska stannade jag länge i <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Basilica">Basilica di San Marco</a> med de fantastiska mosaikerna. Och det fortsatte på Museo Diocesano där det pågår en stor <a href="http://www.veneziaubc.org/index.php?page=92&#38;news=83&#38;group=news_site&#38;subgroup=">utställning</a> som firar tusen år sedan grundandet av katedralen i Torcello, också den ett bysantinsk minnesmärke. Till den utställningen hade man lånat in ett stort antal föremål från hela Europa, inte minst från Grekland.</p>
<p><a href="http://tidenstecken.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/marco.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1375" title="Marco" src="http://tidenstecken.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/marco.jpg?w=289" alt="" width="289" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Från Basilica din San Marco (källa Wikimedia Commons)</em></p>
<p>Efter en fortsatt promenad utmed och över kanaler hamnade jag vid den kyrka som heter San Zaccaria. Här fanns också intressanta kopplingar till kyrkohistorien men jag kan bara kopiera vad en engelsk katolsk präst <a href="http://romanmiscellany.blogspot.com/2008/04/venetian-relics-i-double-decker-saints.html">skrivit på sin blogg</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>The church contains one of the most bizarre shrines that I&#8217;ve seen &#8211; a side altar on the epistle side aisle, which contains the bodies of two major saints, arranged as a sort of &#8216;double-decker.&#8217; On the bottom is St Zechariah, the father of St John the Baptist and patron of the church. On top is St Athanasius, Doctor of the Church &#8211; with no obvious connection to his saintly neighbour, beyond the fact that he was a great theologian of the Incarnation. It seems strange that these major relics were just put in a side aisle, not even in a chapel of their own! I&#8217;m not sure of the provenance of the relics &#8211; possibly St Zechariah was pinched from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade. The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo also claims the body of St Athanasius&#8230;</p></blockquote>
<p>Ytterligare ett helgon som man förstås inte får missa när man är i Venedig är Sancta Lucia, vår vintertida ljusbärare. Hennes reliker finns i kyrkan San Geremia och där kunde man få ett litet kort med en bön, på sin tid skriven med godkännande av Venedigs patriark Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, senare känd som den gode påven Johannes XXIII: &#8220;Oh Virgin of Siracusa, be thou the light in our life and model for our actions&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://tidenstecken.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/lucia.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1374" title="Lucia" src="http://tidenstecken.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/lucia.jpg?w=207" alt="" width="207" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Sancta Lucia- målad av Domenico Beccafumi (1484-1551)</em></p>
<p>En god tanke att lyfta fram i den lussebullarnas tid som redan har börjat.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[6 Days In Las Vegas =)]]></title>
<link>http://happy217.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/6-days-in-las-vegas/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>happy217</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Last week, I spent 6 days (yes, 6!) in Vegas!  The most common question I got was what in the world ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Last week, I spent 6 days (yes, 6!) in Vegas!  The most common question I got was what in the world do you do in Vegas for 6 days, and lucky you, I&#8217;m about to show you.  Enjoy&#8230;</p>
<p>Scoured the magazine stands @ the airport for something interesting to read on the plane&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1465" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1465" title="110120092334" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110120092334.jpg" alt="110120092334" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">This is a the REAL cover for TIME Magazine</p></div>
<p>Packed our own mini bar!  Brought organic fruits from home (purchased from Farmers Market the day before), Twizzlers, Apple Chips, pistachios, and a tin full of green tea!</p>
<div id="attachment_1466" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1466" title="110120092335" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110120092335.jpg" alt="110120092335" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Eat your fruits!</p></div>
<p>Arrived @ the Wynn, and was greeted by 2 beautiful Lions&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1467" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1467" title="110120092338" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110120092338.jpg" alt="110120092338" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">My good luck charm.</p></div>
<p>Ventured off to Chinatown, for some non-westernized Chinese food&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1468" title="110120092339" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110120092339.jpg" alt="110120092339" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Gambled at Encore, and checked out the 20 something foot crystal dragon that adorns the Wazuzu restaurant&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1469" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1469" title="110220092340" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110220092340.jpg" alt="110220092340" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Wazuzu @ the Encore</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1470" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1470" title="110220092341" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110220092341.jpg" alt="110220092341" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Small replica is available for purchase @ the gift boutique.</p></div>
<p>Followed the red ornate carpet back home to Wynn, and got a glimpse of XS, sans the party goers&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1471" title="110220092343" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110220092343.jpg" alt="110220092343" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Went to Venice (aka Venetian) and dined at Mario Batali&#8217;s famed San Marco Restaurant.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1472" title="110220092347" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110220092347.jpg" alt="110220092347" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>I highly recommend the Prosciutto &#38; Arugula Pizza!  Thin, crispy, and very light crust.  Very authentic!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1473" title="110420092358" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092358.jpg" alt="110420092358" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>A view from my seat @ the San Marco Restaurant bar&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1474" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1474" title="110420092357" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092357.jpg" alt="110420092357" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Lunch for 1!</p></div>
<p>Wandered the streets and saw the big show over @ Mirage.  It was spectacular!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1476" title="110220092350" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110220092350.jpg" alt="110220092350" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Back to Chinatown for some Cajun seafood!  Our guests from Japan, ordered up a huge Heineken can&#8230;hilarious!</p>
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<p>Dined at Wynn Buffet with a large group of friends.  Must say, Bellagio is still #1 in my book!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1478" title="110320092353" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110320092353.jpg" alt="110320092353" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Admired some art, that reminded me of JP &#38; Fuego!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1479" title="110420092359" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092359.jpg" alt="110420092359" width="510" height="382" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1480" title="110420092360" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092360.jpg" alt="110420092360" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Stood at the top of Palazzo and looked down to see, glittery coins at the top of the waterfall.  So pretty!</p>
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<p>Dined @ my favorite restaurant Noodles, inside of Bellagio with Young &#38; friend.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1484" title="110420092364" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092364.jpg" alt="110420092364" width="510" height="382" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1485" title="110420092367" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092367.jpg" alt="110420092367" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<div id="attachment_1486" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1486" title="110420092370" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092370.jpg" alt="110420092370" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Soft, pillowy, and light fried tofu.  Delicious!</p></div>
<p>My all time favorite @ Noodles&#8230;Flat rice noodle soup with bbq pork!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1487" title="110420092371" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110420092371.jpg" alt="110420092371" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>And, now&#8230;on to SEMA!   My show highlights!</p>
<div id="attachment_1488" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1488" title="110520092372" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110520092372.jpg" alt="110520092372" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Lexus LFA in black carbon...Love it!</p></div>
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<p>Lexus had limited edition artist prints made on-site!  I was so lucky and got the last one&#8230;150/150.  Thanks guys!</p>
<div id="attachment_1492" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1492" title="110520092378" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110520092378.jpg" alt="110520092378" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Artists in action.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1493" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1493" title="110520092377" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110520092377.jpg" alt="110520092377" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">There&#39;s mine!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1494" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1494" title="110520092379" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110520092379.jpg" alt="110520092379" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Voila!  150/150</p></div>
<p>My fellow SMART buddies over at Smart Madness&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1496" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1496" title="110620092380" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092380.jpg" alt="110620092380" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Camo Smart Rally!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1497" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1497" title="110620092386" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092386.jpg" alt="110620092386" width="510" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Pinch.  You&#39;re too cute.</p></div>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1498" title="110620092384" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092384.jpg" alt="110620092384" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500" title="110620092385" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092385.jpg" alt="110620092385" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>@ the Honda booth, they had a really cool &#8220;Dog Friendly&#8221; accessories.  Here is the doggy bed that fits snuggly in the trunk!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1501" title="110620092387" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092387.jpg" alt="110620092387" width="510" height="382" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1502" title="110620092388" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092388.jpg" alt="110620092388" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1503" title="110620092389" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110620092389.jpg" alt="110620092389" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Finally, at the airport&#8230;I ran into a crazy reptile on the floor (it&#8217;s not real, but it&#8217;s huge)!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1504" title="110720092391" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110720092391.jpg" alt="110720092391" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1505" title="110720092392" src="http://happy217.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/110720092392.jpg" alt="110720092392" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>Bye Bye Las Vegas&#8230;  They were smart an added these decorative planes in between the escalators.  You better think twice before sliding down the middle!!!  Ouchy.</p>
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<p>And, if you&#8217;re wondering&#8230;</p>
<p>Did I gamble?              Yes!</p>
<p>Did I win or lose?        Walked away with $750 in cash money!</p>
<p>Wow, what did I play?   Blackjack!</p>
<p>Any shopping?    Of course!  Sephora, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Neiman Marcus, and Fresh.</p>
<p>Any clubs?   Lavo, Tao, &#38; XS&#8230;all in one night.</p>
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<link>http://spinwell.co.uk/2009/11/03/san-marco-regale/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Gavin Campbell</dc:creator>
<guid>http://spinwell.co.uk/2009/11/03/san-marco-regale/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It made history even before it was born. It is the REGALe, “e” means evolution of a model that doesn]]></description>
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<em>It made history even before it was born.</p>
<p>It is the REGALe, “e” means evolution of a model that doesn’t need presentations. Indeed, the new saddle is founded on the known REGAL, born during the seventies and used by the greatest riders as Cipollini, Boonen, McEwen, LeMonde and Chiappucci. Classical inspiration, ultra-modern performances.</em></p>
<p>Always loved the original <a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/san-marco-regal-c40-saddle.jpg">Regal</a> although having never owned one myself. Now this rather updated version looks great and no doubt much lighter than it&#8217;s <a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/san-marco-regal-c40-saddle.jpg">older brother</a>, if that sort of thing bothers you ( Hardy ).</p>
<p>Seen <a href="http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/Collezione/Saddles/40/Regale%20Carbon%20FX.html">here </a>among the San Marco 2010 Collezione.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[78 - Atina - Feast Day of San Marco Galileo]]></title>
<link>http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/atina-feast-day-of-san-marco-galileo/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NonnaLou</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/atina-feast-day-of-san-marco-galileo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On the 1st October we decided to take a trip to Atina, which is about an hour’s drive from us at “Tr]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">On the <strong>1st October</strong> we decided to take a trip to <strong>Atina</strong>, which is about an hour’s drive from us at <strong>“Tre Cancelle”.</strong>   This was the <strong>Feast Day of</strong> <strong>Atina’s Patron Saint, San Marco Galileo</strong>.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Saint Mark was a disciple of Saint Peter the apostle and whilst on his way to Rome Saint Peter is said to have ordained him as the <strong>first Bishop of Atina</strong> in 45 AD.  <strong>San Marco</strong> was martyred in approximately 96 AD and a church was built on the site of his burial.   </span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1593" title="20a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/20a.jpg" alt="20a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">His statue resides in the <strong>Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta</strong>, and his feast day is celebrated in <strong>Atina</strong> each year with a formal religious procession,  brass band concerts are held in the square in front of the cathedral and the celebrations culminate in a grand firework display. For the occasion, at night the town is beautiful illuminated with impressive displays of fairy lights.</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1594" title="smarco01a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco01a.jpg" alt="smarco01a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1595" title="smarco07a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco07a.jpg" alt="smarco07a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1597" title="smarco09a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco09a.jpg" alt="smarco09a" width="448" height="336" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1598" title="smarco08a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco08a.jpg" alt="smarco08a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1599" title="smarco11a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco11a.jpg" alt="smarco11a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1600" title="P1030764s" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/p1030764s.jpg" alt="P1030764s" width="448" height="336" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1601" title="smarco06a" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/smarco06a1.jpg" alt="smarco06a" width="336" height="448" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#003366;">There is also a procession on <strong>San Marco’s</strong> official feast day which falls on the 28<sup>th</sup> April.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong><a href="http://atina2.shapcott-family.com/page10.html" target="_blank">For more photos of this feast day click here</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong>Visit our Website about </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong>Atina, the Val di Comino and Ciociaria</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://atina.shapcott-family.com"><strong>http://atina.shapcott-family.com</strong></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Presentazione volume: San Pietro e San Marco]]></title>
<link>http://fidest.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/presentazione-volume-san-pietro-e-san-marco/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fidest</dc:creator>
<guid>http://fidest.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/presentazione-volume-san-pietro-e-san-marco/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roma 5 novembre alle ore 11,00 via Del Tritone 46 presso la Sede di Roma della Regione del Veneto co]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial;font-size:15px;">Roma 5 novembre alle ore 11,00 via Del Tritone 46 presso la Sede di Roma della Regione del Veneto conferenza stampa sul volume “San Pietro e San Marco. Arte e iconografia in area adriatica&#8221;. All&#8217;incontro con i giornalisti interverranno: il Ministro per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Sandro Bondi; il Presidente della Regione del Veneto, Giancarlo Galan; il Rettore del Pontificio Collegio Greco di Roma, l’Archimandrita Padre Manuel Nin; il Presidente del Comitato Nazionale per le celebrazioni dei 500 anni della Fondazione della Basilica di San Pietro, Giovanni Morello; la Curatrice del volume e Responsabile del progetto scientifico dell&#8217;Università IUAV di Venezia, Letizia Caselli. La conferenza stampa sarà l&#8217;occasione per presentare un programma di ricerca sui Santi Pietro e Marco, che si articolerà, anche per buona parte del 2010, in una serie di eventi culturali, diffusi nei luoghi dell&#8217;Adriatico e del Mediterraneo interessati allo studio dell’Apostolo e dell’Evangelista, attraverso nove secoli di storia delle immagini e secondo un approccio interdisciplinare. Il progetto, denominato “La migrazione delle immagini. Oriente/Occidente, 2009/2010”,  muoverà i primi passi proprio con l&#8217;incontro del 5 novembre. Il volume sarà presentato anche in Vaticano (nel corso di un convegno internazionale) e, il 25 novembre, alla Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana di Venezia, nel contesto di una esposizione di legature bizantine. A febbraio 2010, la Capitale ospiterà una conferenza su Pietro e Marco a Roma. Tra aprile e maggio si terranno, a Venezia, un seminario con lettura e commento dell’antico testo della Translatio Sancti Marci, e, a Vicenza, un momento di studio sui legami e sui rapporti tra Occidente e Oriente cristiano, che culminerà nell’inaugurazione di una piccola mostra di icone russe. Gli incontri proseguiranno, a fine maggio, a Venezia, con seminari e visite alle Basiliche di San Marco e di San Pietro in Castello, per concludersi, in giugno, con la presentazione del volume, a Zara, in Croazia, dove più diffuso era, dal mondo Tardo Antico all’Alto Medioevo, il culto petrino. Scopo di tutte queste iniziative, riscoprire le figure di Pietro e Marco, il lungo legame con le antiche tradizioni iconografiche del Mediterraneo orientale, i luoghi di culto dedicati ai due Santi, i legami tra Occidente e Oriente e tra Roma e Venezia. Probabilmente l&#8217;evangelista Marco scrisse per primo su Gesù. Lo farebbe supporre il frammento trovato tra i rotoli di Qumran, che anticiperebbe la data di scrittura e di diffusione del Vangelo, anche se questo è ancora al centro di una grande discussione. E Marco visse a Roma (forse prima del 43 d.C.) dove, sotto la guida e le indicazioni di Pietro, diede forma al racconto della vita e del messaggio di Cristo; un Vangelo dunque redatto a due mani. Pietro e Marco vengono spesso rappresentati assieme nella tradizione bizantina e copta, il primo è raffigurato mentre detta, il secondo mentre scrive). Il legame tra San Marco e la Chiesa che Pietro guidò per primo a Roma è profondissimo. La &#8220;Chiesa di Venezia è la spalla della Chiesa di Roma&#8221;, ebbe a dire, con felice espressione, Giovanni Paolo II. Oggi Venezia intende fare, con Roma, una rilettura del comune passato, per meglio approfondire un rapporto che contraddistingue, se pure in maniera diversa, il presente, e destinato a segnare anche il futuro di due realtà così importanti nella storia del nostro Paese e dell&#8217;Occidente cristiano o post-cristiano.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[76 - Tracing Our Italian Family Roots]]></title>
<link>http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/tracing-our-italian-family-roots/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NonnaLou</dc:creator>
<guid>http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/tracing-our-italian-family-roots/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past couple of years we have had the pleasure of meeting a number of visitors who have come]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Over the past couple of years we have had the pleasure of meeting a number of visitors who have come to this area of Italy to try and trace their <strong>Italian ancestry</strong>, some with relatives who came from the <strong>Val di Comino</strong> area. </span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1527" title="41" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/411.jpg" alt="41" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">My own maternal grandparents originated from the beautiful mountain community of <strong>Atina</strong>, Frosinone, overlooking the <strong>River Melfa</strong> and the <strong>Meta </strong>and<strong> Mainarde</strong> mountains.</span> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">In Italy, in the latter half of the 1800’s and during the early 1900’s, times were very hard, many people toiled in miserable conditions and experienced severe hardship and poverty due to poor wages and food shortages.  Thus my grandfather <strong>Benedetto</strong> felt restless, as many Italian families departed for distant lands: to America, France, Belgium, Scotland, and England. His elder brother and sister had already moved to live in London, and Benedetto, longing for adventure was also enticed by the prospect of <strong>emigration</strong> to a new land of opportunity.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1528" title="Family Group" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/family-group.jpg" alt="Family Group" width="500" height="675" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Thus in the Summer of 1911 my Italian grandparents first set foot on English soil, and made their way to the city of <strong>London</strong>, to the district of <strong>Clerkenwell,</strong> the Italian quarter know as <strong>“Little Italy”</strong>.  They rented a dilapidated house close to <strong>St Peter’s Italian Church</strong>, which was to be their home for many years to come.  Here my mother was born and she was brought up in the Italian community.  My grandmother <strong>Maria Grazia</strong> always pined for her home town of Atina and never managed to learn to speak English.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">I was born nearby in the heart of London, <strong><em>&#8220;within the sound of Bow Bells&#8221;,</em></strong> so I suppose I could be considered to be an <em><strong>“Italian Cockney”.</strong></em>  I have always had a true passion for Italy and all things Italian, and felt a real need to see for myself <em>&#8220;the land of my forefathers&#8221;,</em> visit <strong>Atina</strong> and walk in the footsteps of my grandparents.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">15 years ago my husband and I spent a memorable fortnight staying with some of my Italian cousins, in Atina. It was our first meeting but we were so warmly welcomed and received into the family fold and Atina transpired to be even more charming than I could ever have imagined.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Thus began our irresistible love affair with <strong><em>“La Bella Italia”</em></strong>, and of course the very special town of Atina, which finally inspired us to risk everything, sell up lock, stock and barrel and entirely transform our lifestyle by moving to Italy. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Since then we have got to know several people who have family who originated from the Atina area, and since the creation of my <strong><a href="http://atina.shapcott-family.com" target="_blank">Atina / Val di Comino website</a></strong> we have received many enquiries from people with ancestors from  this beautiful area and share my passion for it.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong>Aldo De Angelis</strong> and his wife <strong>June</strong> from Scotland are tracing his family roots in <strong>Atina</strong> and <strong>Belmonte Castello</strong> &#8211; family surnames: <strong>De Angelis, Delicata, Ianetta, Notarangelo.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1543" title="P1010542s" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/p1010542s.jpg" alt="P1010542s" width="448" height="336" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Whilst in Atina recently we asked at the Comune and at the local library whether there was a list of the graves in <strong>Atina Cemetery</strong>, but nobody there seemed to know.   The main cemetery is located near the ruined church of <strong>San Marco</strong> and  the church of<strong> San Pietro</strong>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">So, Paul and I have spent many hours browsing around and looking for the graves of my relatives.  Some of the graves have some wonderful statues.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1536" title="55" src="http://trecancelle.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/55.jpg" alt="55" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">If anyone wants us to go and look for graves of  family members who have passed away, and who may have been laid to rest in Atina Cemetery, we are happy to go and look for them whilst we are visiting our family in the area.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Common surnames of Atina include: </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="color:#003366;">Amata / Amato, Bastianelli,  Bove, Caira, Coppola, Di Angelis, De Luca   Delicata, Di Duca, Di Paolo, Fortunata, Mancini, Marini, Nardelli, Rossi, Sabatini, Tamburrini, Tortolani, Visocchi , Volante.</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Yes we are sad family history “anoraks” !!!  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Sadly we got addicted years ago, and there’s little hope for us now.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">We already belong to the <strong>Guild of One Name Studies</strong> and are carrying out a </span><strong><span style="color:#003366;">“one name study” of the surname</span> <a href="http://www.shapcott-family.com" target="_blank">Shapcott</a> <span style="color:#003366;">and its variant spellings.</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Also I have  been considering making an application for my <strong>Italian citizenship</strong> through what is known as  <strong><em>&#8220;jure sanguine&#8221;.</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">As both of my grandparents were both <strong>born</strong> and <strong>married</strong> in Atina,  and they did <span style="text-decoration:underline;">not</span> became naturalised British citizens during their life-time I should be entitled to Italian citizenship.  Amongst the documentation required to obtain this is my grandparents&#8217; marriage certificate and their birth certificates.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">I know that they were both born in Atina and even have details of their parents and grandparents, as I have seen their families listed on the <strong><em>“Stato di Famiglia”</em></strong> held by the Comune of  Atina.  So recently we visited the townhall to ask for copies of the above certificates.  Sadly, the staff there were not exactly welcoming and accommodating.  They said they would take the information and that we would have to come back another day.  I recently heard from my cousin in Atina that the Comune had failed to find the requested documents, so I am somewhat down-hearted.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong>But &#8230; I will persevere !!!</strong> </span><span style="color:#003366;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;"><strong>This is Italy !!!</strong>  Nothing is simple, especially regarding bureaucracy.  I have tried to organise an opportunity to look through some of <strong>Atina’s church registers</strong>, but to no avail, it seems that they are guarded with a rod of iron by the Parish Priest. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">As yet Italians just don’t seem to <em>“get”</em> family history, indeed it is far from the popular pass-time in the UK where within County Halls and libraries there are departments dedicated to giving the public access to the Saint Catherine’s Index of Births, Deaths and Marriages, numerous Censuses, Church Registers, old newspapers etc. etc.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#003366;">Italians still fail to realise how important it is for people to be able trace one’s family roots and learn so much about local social and cultural history.  If you ask Italians about their ancestors, they sometimes get quite nervous and seem guarded, perhaps suspicious that some stranger may be after some money or trying to claim back some old derelict house of piece of family land !!!  There are so many family disputes regarding ownership of land in Italy.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#003366;">Anyway, I will keep you posted on our progress with</span><span style="color:#003366;"> my goal of obtaining my<strong> Italian Citizenship</strong>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:#003366;">Anyone with ancestors from the Atina / Val di Comino area – </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:#003366;">We’d love to hear from you !!!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><a href="nonnalou_i@yahoo.com">Do feel free to Contact Us</a></strong></p>
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<link>http://occasionecasa.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/san-marco-via-del-legnatico-villa/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>perugiafreepress</dc:creator>
<guid>http://occasionecasa.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/san-marco-via-del-legnatico-villa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bella villa capotesta di recentissima costruzione in posizione PANORAMICA di 270 mq. con ing., salon]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-931" title="san marco" src="http://occasionecasa.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/san-marco.jpg?w=150" alt="san marco" width="150" height="95" />Bella villa capotesta di recentissima costruzione in posizione PANORAMICA di 270 mq. con ing., salone con canna fumaria, cucina ab., 3 camere, 4 bagni, ripostiglio, salone rustico e garage. Inoltre giardino su 3 lati di 270 mq. + 45 mq. di portici e 25 mq. di terrazzo coperto. Tetto in legno con travi a vista <span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">&#8220;</span>ventilato<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">&#8220;</span>, impianto di irrigazione con pozzo, pred. aria condizionata, idromassaggio ecc. Rich. € 450.000 tratt. (V12)</p>
<p><a href="http://occasionecasa.wordpress.com/sfera-immobiliare/">INVIA RICHIESTA</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[pole musa]]></title>
<link>http://molisa.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/pole-musa/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>molisa</dc:creator>
<guid>http://molisa.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/pole-musa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[this song is dedicated to the government of Kenya, en (most of) our leaders who have bertrayed us  (]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>this song is dedicated to the government of Kenya, en (most of) our leaders who have bertrayed us</p>
<p> (read:poor,rural, &#8217;mis-educated&#8217; people),</p>
<p>the CID</p>
<p>(read:bunge la mwananchi),</p>
<p>flying squad (read: all human rights defenders &#38; whistle blowers),</p>
<p>Kibaki&#8217;s bodyguards (read:Frederick Odhiambo is still fresh in our memories)</p>
<p>and all other &#8220;renegade&#8221; police &#38; corrupt/ed arms of the state (of east afrika)</p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>kweli musa ulinipooa,</p>
<p>sura yangu haikuwa na alama hata moja&#8230;</p>
<p> </p>
<p> nilikuwa na afya nzuri.</p>
<p>nilinona kama ngoima ya kirike&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>(one of my favourite artists of all time&#8230;..)</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-473" title="daudi1" src="http://molisa.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/daudi1.jpg" alt="daudi1" width="87" height="130" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-472" title="daudi" src="http://molisa.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/daudi.jpg" alt="daudi" width="111" height="104" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg2_pxNRB7o">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg2_pxNRB7o</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[touhou painting wip]]></title>
<link>http://traghetto.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/touhou-painting-wip/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Yuda</dc:creator>
<guid>http://traghetto.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/touhou-painting-wip/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sorry for the lack of any substantial updates.  Ever since I said I&#8217;d be working on something ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:center;">Sorry for the lack of any substantial updates.  Ever since I said I&#8217;d be working on something <img src="/DOCUME%7E1/Mike/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" />&#8220;bigger&#8221; to some people on Pooshlmer I&#8217;ve just been working on this:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://traghetto.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/killing-me-softly.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-621" title="killing me softly" src="http://traghetto.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/killing-me-softly.jpg" alt="killing me softly" width="420" height="367" /></a><em>Basilica di San Marco. Urk.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">There is nothing touhou related in it&#8230;yet.  This is just part of the background.  Again it&#8217;s been heavily ref&#8217;d from a photo in order to achieve high level of accuracy and detail I want and still lets me add/remove whatever element I fancy.  When this is finished I hope this qualifies as wallpaper quality&#8230;&#62;.&#60;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">FYI: I&#8217;m thinking Yukari and Yuyuko</p>
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<title><![CDATA[New Moon in breve: Meet Jacob Black pt3]]></title>
<link>http://twilightfandom.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/new-moon-in-breve-meet-jacob-black-pt3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dianacullen</dc:creator>
<guid>http://twilightfandom.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/new-moon-in-breve-meet-jacob-black-pt3/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[visualizzate in HQ per una migliore qualità video]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Venice]]></title>
<link>http://v2valmont.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/venice/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>papagigli</dc:creator>
<guid>http://v2valmont.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/venice/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[by papa   Rondo in straie fine, croite-n fascinatii, Cint subjugat iubirii in ritm medieval, Tesut c]]></description>
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<link>http://ceciliainitalia.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/venezia/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ctesdahl</dc:creator>
<guid>http://ceciliainitalia.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/venezia/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Venice was&#8230;okay. I didn&#8217;t have a bad time or anything, actually it was pretty great, but]]></description>
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<p>Venice was&#8230;okay. I didn&#8217;t have a bad time or anything, actually it was pretty great, but overall it is really one of those overrated tourists traps. I&#8217;m still glad I went because I think it&#8217;s a city that everyone should see once in their life, however, compared to Cinque Terre, it didn&#8217;t move me in quite the same way.</p>
<p>We took the 3 hour train at 6 in the morning and got in around 9 and then we walked over the grand canal and through some winding walk ways to the Piazza di San Marco where the world famous Basilica is. Although defiantly one of the most beautiful spots in the city, it was slightly ruined by the fact that one, the entire piazza was flooded, and two, the makeshift bridges were totally incapable of handling the tourist overload.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-92" title="Venice 054" src="http://ceciliainitalia.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/venice-054.jpg?w=1024" alt="Venice 054" width="430" height="323" /></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">I didn&#8217;t end up going into the Basilica, you can see the line above, but instead took a leisurely walk through Venice. I actually discovered a little bit about my traveling style on this trip. I understand wanting to see the main sights in a city, like making sure you see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, however I don&#8217;t like my trips to be overrun by an exact schedule. I don&#8217;t want to pull out the map every five seconds to make sure I&#8217;m going in the right direction, and I would rather drink an espresso on the Grand Canal then fight through crowds and water to see something I only heard about right before I arrived. I&#8217;m not saying sight seeing or museum visiting is wrong, it&#8217;s just not me. Some of the other girls and I ended up separating from the group and did a little shopping. I got a ring with Venetian glass and a handmade journal. Towards the end of the trip, me and one of the other girls decided to take a break from the sight seeing, got some pizza, and decided to leisurely head back to the train station. Right away we hit a stretch of road packed with people and decided to find away around, of course we immediately made a wrong turn. We passed by this old man, we&#8217;ll call him Signore, who watched us hit a dead end and then offered to show us back to the train station. Meeting Signore was the highlight of my trip.</p>
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<div id="attachment_93" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 440px"><img class="size-large wp-image-93  " title="Venice 062" src="http://ceciliainitalia.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/venice-062.jpg?w=1024" alt="Tracey and Signore" width="430" height="323" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tracey and Signore</p></div>
<p>Signore told us that he had lived in Venice all of this life and that he was 90 years old.  He said that he was happy to show us to the train station, that everyday he took a walk while his wife makes dinner, and that that&#8217;s what she was doing now. He liked to remind us that we had to walk slowly because he was and old man.. He also told us how when he was young he spoke Spanish, French, German, and English, he was worried his english was rusty, but we assured him it was perfect. Walking with a native Venetian who not only took the time to not only show some lost girls the way, but also tell them about his life, was priceless. I&#8217;ll never forget it.</p>
<p>Overall Venice, worth seeing? Sure. Worth staying there for a trip? Not really. It&#8217;s a stop over, not a place you need to spend much time in. Also I&#8217;m sorry no gondola ride for me. I&#8217;m not paying 100 euro. I did take a pretty picture though. Until next time, ciao!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-94" title="Venice 061" src="http://ceciliainitalia.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/venice-061.jpg?w=768" alt="Venice 061" width="369" height="491" /></p>
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<title><![CDATA[“la Biennale del Vino” a Venezia, domenica 8 novembre 2009]]></title>
<link>http://cantinaveneta.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/%e2%80%9cla-biennale-del-vino%e2%80%9d-a-venezia-domenica-8-novembre-2009/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>501vini</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Banco di Assaggio dei Vini Doc Lison-Pramaggiore, vigna storica dei Dogi alla scoperta dell’enogastr]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-833" href="http://cantinaveneta.wordpress.com/?attachment_id=833"><img class="alignright" title="bichieri da degustazione vini" src="http://500vini.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/0710-salonevino-to-119.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225#38;h=225" alt="bichieri da degustazione vini" width="300" height="225" /></a><strong>Banco di Assaggio dei Vini Doc Lison-Pramaggiore, vigna storica dei Dogi alla scoperta dell’enogastronomia di Venezia</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>DOMENICA 8 NOVEMBRE 2009<br />
dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 20.00</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>HOTEL MONACO &#38; GRAND CANAL<br />
</strong>S. Marco 1332 – VENEZIA<!--more--></p>
<p align="center"><span id="more-2691"> </span></p>
<p align="center">L’<strong>Associazione Italiana Sommeliers Delegazione di Venezia </strong></p>
<p align="center">in collaborazione con</p>
<p align="center">la <strong>Strada dei Vini di Lison Pramaggiore</strong></p>
<p align="center">presenta</p>
<p align="center"><strong>un banco di assaggio di vini delle migliori Cantine della Venezia Orientale:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>venticinque postazioni di degustazione con la presenza diretta dei Produttori</strong></p>
<p>Potrete anche partecipare a due <strong>degustazioni guidate</strong> su prenotazione, relative alla selezione di importanti <strong>vini </strong>quali <strong>Lison Classico e Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong></p>
<p>Ingresso Evento €. 15,00 con bicchiere di <strong>degustazione </strong>e sacca in omaggio</p>
<p>INFO: 335/6331456 – 335/6339346</p>
<p>La manifestazione offre in esclusiva l’opportunità di partecipare alla Tavola Rotonda</p>
<p><strong>“EVOLUZIONE DEL GUSTO: </strong>l’eclisse dei vini da campionato e il ritorno alla bevibilità”</p>
<p>Ingresso <strong>Banco di Assaggio</strong> €. 15,00  con bicchiere di degustazione e sacca in omaggio</p>
<p><strong>Degustazioni guidate</strong> €. 10,00:<br />
- Mattina ore 12:00<br />
- Pomeriggio ore 16:00</p>
<p>Per informazioni:<br />
- Consorte Massimiliano : 335/6331456; massimiliano.consorte@gmail.com<br />
- Masini Massimiliano : 335/6339346; massimiliano1.masini@alice.it</p>
<p>L’<strong>Associazione Italiana Sommeliers Delegazione di Venezia</strong> in collaborazione con la <strong>Strada dei Vini di Lison Pramaggiore</strong>, presenta un evento unico che si terrà nella splendida sala del <strong>Ridotto dell’Hotel Monaco &#38; Grand Canal</strong>.<br />
Durante lo svolgimento della rassegna sarà allestito un <strong>banco di assaggio</strong> dove saranno presentati in <strong>degustazione i vini</strong> delle migliori <strong>Cantine della Venezia Orientale</strong>.<br />
La zona <strong>DOC Lison Pramaggiore</strong> è storicamente legata alla produzione di <strong>vini di qualità</strong> tra i quali assumono posizione di prestigio il <strong>Lison Classico</strong>, nuova denominazione del tradizionale “<strong>Tocai</strong>”, l’autoctono <strong>Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong> e le <strong>vigne storiche</strong> di<strong> </strong><strong>Merlot, Cabernet Franc e </strong><strong>Pinot Grigio</strong> solo per citare i più noti.<br />
<strong>Abbinati ai vini</strong> si potranno <strong>degustare </strong>le peculiarità gastronomiche di questo <strong>Territorio</strong> come il <strong>moscardino di Caorle</strong>, i <strong>salumi, i formaggi e il pane</strong> derivato da particolari farine locali.</p>
<p><strong>Programma</strong></p>
<p>Dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 20.00:<br />
<strong>BANCO DI ASSAGGIO</strong> dei <strong>Vini Lison-Pramaggiore</strong>.<br />
Venticinque postazioni di degustazione con la presenza diretta dei produttori</p>
<p>ore 12.00 e ore 16.00:<br />
<strong>DEGUSTAZIONI GUIDATE</strong>. L’antologia dei <strong>vini </strong>in rivista si propone in due <strong>degustazioni orizzontali</strong>, su prenotazione, relative alla selezione di importanti vini quali <strong>Lison Classico</strong> e <strong>Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong></p>
<p>ore 15.00:<br />
La manifestazione offre in esclusiva l’opportunità di partecipare alla <strong>Tavola Rotonda</strong>:<br />
<strong>“EVOLUZIONE DEL GUSTO: </strong>l’eclisse dei vini da campionato e il ritorno alla bevibilità”.</p>
<p><strong>Moderatore: Fabio Piccoli</strong>, giornalista<br />
<strong>Relatori:<br />
- Dino Marchi</strong>, presidente AIS Veneto<br />
- <strong>Franco Bernabei</strong>, enologo<br />
- <strong>Vasco Boatto</strong>, presidente Venezia Wine Forum consulente Ministeriale<br />
- <strong>Franco Ziliani</strong>, giornalista e titolare del <strong>Blog “<a title="Blog Vino al Vino" href="http://vinoalvino.org/" target="_blank">Vino al Vino</a>“</strong></p>
<p><strong>Posti limitati</strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="la Biennale del Vino a Venezia, domenica 8 novembre 2009" href="http://500vini.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/loca-vini-definitivo.pdf" target="_blank">Scarica Locandina e Programma /1</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="la Biennale del Vino a Venezia, domenica 8 novembre 2009" href="http://500vini.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/pieghevole-definitivo1.pdf" target="_blank">Scarica Locandina e Programma /2</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Fonti:<br />
- Strada Vini Lison Pramaggiore</strong></p>
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<link>http://500vini.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/la-biennale-del-vino-a-venezia-domenica-8-novembre-2009/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>purplestain</dc:creator>
<guid>http://500vini.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/la-biennale-del-vino-a-venezia-domenica-8-novembre-2009/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Banco di Assaggio dei Vini Doc Lison-Pramaggiore, vigna storica dei Dogi alla scoperta dell’enogastr]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>Banco di Assaggio dei Vini Doc Lison-Pramaggiore, vigna storica dei Dogi alla scoperta dell’enogastronomia di Venezia</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>DOMENICA 8 NOVEMBRE 2009<br />
dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 20.00</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>HOTEL MONACO &#38; GRAND CANAL<br />
</strong>S. Marco 1332 – VENEZIA</p>
<p align="center"><a rel="attachment wp-att-833" href="http://500vini.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/vini-in-degustazione-in-enoteca-a-caorle/0710-salonevino-to-119/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-833" title="bichieri da degustazione vini" src="http://500vini.wordpress.com/files/2008/08/0710-salonevino-to-119.jpg?w=300" alt="bichieri da degustazione vini" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p align="center"><!--more--></p>
<p align="center">L’<strong>Associazione Italiana Sommeliers Delegazione di Venezia </strong></p>
<p align="center">in collaborazione con</p>
<p align="center">la <strong>Strada dei Vini di Lison Pramaggiore</strong></p>
<p align="center">presenta</p>
<p align="center"><strong>un banco di assaggio di vini delle migliori Cantine della Venezia Orientale:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>venticinque postazioni di degustazione con la presenza diretta dei Produttori</strong></p>
<p>Potrete anche partecipare a due <strong>degustazioni guidate</strong> su prenotazione, relative alla selezione di importanti <strong>vini </strong>quali <strong>Lison Classico e Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong></p>
<p>Ingresso Evento €. 15,00 con bicchiere di <strong>degustazione </strong>e sacca in omaggio</p>
<p>INFO: 335/6331456 &#8211; 335/6339346</p>
<p>La manifestazione offre in esclusiva l’opportunità di partecipare alla Tavola Rotonda</p>
<p><strong>“EVOLUZIONE DEL GUSTO: </strong>l’eclisse dei vini da campionato e il ritorno alla bevibilità”</p>
<p>Ingresso <strong>Banco di Assaggio</strong> €. 15,00  con bicchiere di degustazione e sacca in omaggio</p>
<p><strong>Degustazioni guidate</strong> €. 10,00:<br />
- Mattina ore 12:00<br />
- Pomeriggio ore 16:00</p>
<p>Per informazioni:<br />
- Consorte Massimiliano : 335/6331456; massimiliano.consorte@gmail.com<br />
- Masini Massimiliano : 335/6339346; massimiliano1.masini@alice.it</p>
<p>L’<strong>Associazione Italiana Sommeliers Delegazione di Venezia</strong> in collaborazione con la <strong>Strada dei Vini di Lison Pramaggiore</strong>, presenta un evento unico che si terrà nella splendida sala del <strong>Ridotto dell’Hotel Monaco &#38; Grand Canal</strong>.<br />
Durante lo svolgimento della rassegna sarà allestito un <strong>banco di assaggio</strong> dove saranno presentati in <strong>degustazione i vini</strong> delle migliori <strong>Cantine della Venezia Orientale</strong>.<br />
La zona <strong>DOC Lison Pramaggiore</strong> è storicamente legata alla produzione di <strong>vini di qualità</strong> tra i quali assumono posizione di prestigio il <strong>Lison Classico</strong>, nuova denominazione del tradizionale “<strong>Tocai</strong>”, l’autoctono <strong>Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong> e le <strong>vigne storiche</strong> di<strong> </strong><strong>Merlot, Cabernet Franc e </strong><strong>Pinot Grigio</strong> solo per citare i più noti.<br />
<strong>Abbinati ai vini</strong> si potranno <strong>degustare </strong>le peculiarità gastronomiche di questo <strong>Territorio</strong> come il <strong>moscardino di Caorle</strong>, i <strong>salumi, i formaggi e il pane</strong> derivato da particolari farine locali.</p>
<p><strong>Programma</strong></p>
<p>Dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 20.00:<br />
<strong>BANCO DI ASSAGGIO</strong> dei <strong>Vini Lison-Pramaggiore</strong>.<br />
Venticinque postazioni di degustazione con la presenza diretta dei produttori</p>
<p>ore 12.00 e ore 16.00:<br />
<strong>DEGUSTAZIONI GUIDATE</strong>. L’antologia dei <strong>vini </strong>in rivista si propone in due <strong>degustazioni orizzontali</strong>, su prenotazione, relative alla selezione di importanti vini quali <strong>Lison Classico</strong> e <strong>Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso</strong></p>
<p>ore 15.00:<br />
La manifestazione offre in esclusiva l’opportunità di partecipare alla <strong>Tavola Rotonda</strong>:<br />
<strong>“EVOLUZIONE DEL GUSTO: </strong>l’eclisse dei vini da campionato e il ritorno alla bevibilità”.</p>
<p><strong>Moderatore: Fabio Piccoli</strong>, giornalista<br />
<strong>Relatori:<br />
- Dino Marchi</strong>, presidente AIS Veneto<br />
- <strong>Franco Bernabei</strong>, enologo<br />
- <strong>Vasco Boatto</strong>, presidente Venezia Wine Forum consulente Ministeriale<br />
- <strong>Franco Ziliani</strong>, giornalista e titolare del <strong>Blog “<a title="Blog Vino al Vino" href="http://vinoalvino.org/" target="_blank">Vino al Vino</a>“</strong></p>
<p><strong>Posti limitati</strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="la Biennale del Vino a Venezia, domenica 8 novembre 2009" href="http://500vini.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/loca-vini-definitivo.pdf" target="_blank">Scarica Locandina e Programma /1</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="la Biennale del Vino a Venezia, domenica 8 novembre 2009" href="http://500vini.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/pieghevole-definitivo1.pdf" target="_blank">Scarica Locandina e Programma /2</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Fonti:<br />
- Strada Vini Lison Pra<br />
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<title><![CDATA[Restaurant - Osteria Vini da Gigio - Cannaregio Venezia]]></title>
<link>http://accomodationvenice.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/restaurant-osteria-vini-da-gigio-cannaregio-venezia/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Very popular with Venetians, family run restaurant in Cannaregio (Ca&#8217; d&#8217;Oro vaporetto wa]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Very popular with Venetians, family run restaurant in Cannaregio (Ca&#8217; d&#8217;Oro vaporetto water bus station). Excellent homemade pastas such as rigatoni with duck sauce or arugula-stuffed ravioli nestled in a rich cheese sauce. </p>
<p>You can eat also fish but the meat dishes steal the how. If you like liver, don&#8217;t miss the superb &#8220;fegato alla veneziana&#8221; and the great Burano style duck fricassee and the fantastic crusty coating lamb! Don&#8217;t forget desserts.</p>
<p>Wine list with more then 1000 bottles.</p>
<p>Book in advance.</p>
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<link>http://agropolilive.com/2009/09/04/malore-a-mare-15enne-salvato-ad-agropoli/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>feliciano1979</dc:creator>
<guid>http://agropolilive.com/2009/09/04/malore-a-mare-15enne-salvato-ad-agropoli/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Salvato in mare un giovane quindicenne. Il fatto è accaduto sul litorale di Agropoli (Salerno), nei ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><span>Salvato in mare un giovane quindicenne. Il fatto è accaduto sul litorale di Agropoli (Salerno), nei pressi del Lungomare San Marco. Il giovane, residente a Torino e da alcuni giorni in vacanza coni genitori nel centro cilentano, stava facendo il bagno al largo, quando all´improvviso è stato colto dal panico, anche a causa della forte corrente presente in zona. Subito soccorso da due bagnini della spiaggia libera, il ragazzo è stato trasportato a riva incosciente e subito sottoposto alle operazioni di primo soccorso. Trasferito da un´ambulanza all´ospedale civile di Agropoli, il giovane verrà dimesso nelle prossime ore. Le sue condizioni, infatti, sono buone.</span></p>
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<link>http://lifeaftergrad.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/venice-day-2/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Venice Day 2 Waking up was rough on everyone with the majority climbing out of bed at 11:30 or later]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Venice Day 2</p>
<p>Waking up was rough on everyone with the majority climbing out of bed at 11:30 or later. One of the guys working at the hostel took me to his fav breakfast place where I had my caffe latte and some sort of apple tart before heading to the vaportto and attacking the Accedemia. Unlike most museums I&#8217;ve been to, this one has great English guides in each room so I picked up each as I went, sat facing one wall and read up on the art before turning and doing the same to another wall. Thoroughly enjoyable as I could learn about the painting and sit down! Two hours later I was melting and needed to be fed so I headed outside and stumbled on a cafe with panzerotto, a yummy panini type thing. I chilled and sorted my postcards, ate, and drank a couple litres of water before setting out again. I decided against the water bus and instead walked across the accedemia bridge and over to San Marco. Once there I took in the line ups and decided I would come back early the next day. I found some creamy mango ice cream (not as good as in Milan) and devoured it as I searched for stamps and the post office (look out for those!).</p>
<p>Zoe, Kim, and I had agreed to meet at 5 to go for the essential Venetian experience &#8211; the gondola ride. It was cheaper for us to pool than go alone so we went in search of a gonalier and agreed on 70 euro for 30 min (yup, not cheap!). The ride was great tho, up the grand canal from S. Toma an then into the canals near the hostel in and around San Polo. I loved the silence of it after the crowds of Venice and Zoe got her singing gondalier as another boat was serranaded.</p>
<p>After the ride we headed to Campo San Polo to find an early dinner before Zoe&#8217;s departure. I had aleady decided on dinner at the hostel but grabbed a caprese salad to hold me over till then. My 6,50 salad was massive and thoroughly enjoyable after a week of pasta and pizza.</p>
<p>We headed back to the hostel for quiet time before dinner at 8:45 in the hostel (this time pesto pasta, also yummy). It was only Karina, Kim, and I from the night before but we had new faces willing to go out: two Americans, Colleen and Arianna; and a fellow Canadian from Edmonton. They all drank wine while I joined in the conversation, talking till a little after midnight when they headed out and I headed to bed&#8230;planned a busy day at Murano and Burano for the next day and I needed some sleep!</p>
<p>Pictures: Breaky, a pretty painting in the Accedemia, lunch looking onto construction and the Accedemia bridge, the ultimate wrap ie the bridge of sighs, Me on the gondala, the Rialto from the boat</p>

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<title><![CDATA[Venezia e le sue maschere]]></title>
<link>http://immaginieterne.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/venezia-e-le-sue-maschere/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Andrea Santinelli</dc:creator>
<guid>http://immaginieterne.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/venezia-e-le-sue-maschere/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Il carnevale di Venezia è forse uno dei carnevali più famosi al mondo. Le maschere, eccentriche e va]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;">Il carnevale di Venezia è forse uno dei carnevali più famosi al mondo. Le maschere, eccentriche e variopinte, colorano vivacemente una delle città più belle, romantiche ed affascinanti del mondo&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">[<a title="Venezia e le sue maschere" href="http://immaginieterne.wordpress.com/gallerie/forme-colori/venezia-e-le-sue-maschere/" target="_self">Leggi tutto l'articolo</a>]</p>
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<link>http://agropolilive.com/2009/09/01/la-maledizione-dei-liquami-colpisce-ancora-stavolta-nel-salernitano/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://agropolilive.com/2009/09/01/la-maledizione-dei-liquami-colpisce-ancora-stavolta-nel-salernitano/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Castellabate: si rompe una fogna, liquami in mare Indagine in corso della procura di Vallo Da dieci ]]></description>
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<p>Da dieci anni bandiera blu. Da tre giorni <strong>divieto di bal­neazione nella frazione di San Marco, in località Pizzillo.</strong> Si rompe improvvisamente una tu­batura della rete fognaria e mel­ma e liquami finiscono in mare. L’ufficio tecnico del Comune di S. Maria di Castellabate avverte il sindaco. <strong>Costabile Maurano</strong> emana immediatamente un’ordi­nanza (la numero 110) in cui vie­ta di fare il bagno. Contempora­neamente, però, la Procura di Vallo della Lucania apre un’in­chiesta, di cui il sindaco dice di non sapere nulla e sui cui la Capitaneria di Porto di San­ta Maria mantiene il più stretto riserbo. «Per for­tuna è capitato a fine agosto — dicono i tito­lari di un bar ristorante vicino alla spiaggia di Pizzillo &#8211; in ogni caso, la nostra attività non ne ha affatto risentito». E infat­ti,<strong> ieri pomeriggio, secon­do giorno di divieto di balnea­zione, i villeggianti non curanti della bandiera rossa issata sulla spiaggia facevano tranquillamen­te il bagno. </strong></p>
<p>IL FATTO &#8211; Alle due di venerdì l’ufficio tec­nico comunale allerta il sindaco Maurano. <strong>Un tubo della rete fo­gnaria della frazione di San Mar­co è andato in tilt. In mare finisco­no liquami scuri.</strong> Il primo cittadi­no vieta la balneazione e chiama l’<strong>Arpac</strong> e un tecnico di fiducia, <strong>Stefano Percola</strong>, per le dovute analisi. L’altro ieri mattina, è in­tervenuta anche la Capitaneria di Porto per spiegare ai bagnanti i motivi del divieto. Poco dopo, sulla spiaggia di Pizzillo sventola­va la bandiera rossa e veniva pian­tato un palo su cui si installa l’or­dinanza sindacale. «È disposto il divieto di balneazione con effetto imme­diato e sino — si legge — ad esplicito atto di revoca nelle zone di costa in loca­lità Pozzillo alla frazione San Mar­co e come meglio individuate nel­la planimetria seguente». Si trat­ta di un tratto di fascia costiera di circa 100 metri. <strong>Ieri mattina, in­tanto, esplode anche un tombino nel centro del paesino turistico.</strong> L’ufficio tecnico interviene e ripri­stina il tutto. Del divieto di bal­neazione non ce n’è bisogno.</p>
<p>L’INCHIESTA &#8211; La Procura di Vallo della Luca­nia apre un fascicolo. Indiscre­zioni rivelano che, in realtà, l’in­chiesta è stata avviata già da tem­po. E si concentra soprattutto sulla rete fognaria. Una condut­tura vecchia di quasi trenta anni «ma che non ha mai dato proble­mi», dice Maurano, sottoposta più volte, nel corso degli anni, a continui lavori di manutenzio­ne. Gli ultimi, come ammette proprio il primo cittadino, «so­no stati sospesi proprio in virtù dell’avvio della stagione estiva e dell’arrivo dei turisti». Se ci sia o meno un collegamento tra i lavo­ri disposti dall’amministrazione comunale e l’inchiesta, potrà sta­bilirlo solo la Procura di Vallo della Lucania.</p>
<p>IL SINDACO &#8211; «C’è un’inchiesta? Io non ne so nulla». Rimane sbigottito Co­stabile Maurano quando appren­de che la magistratura ha aperto un fascicolo sulla rete fognaria del paese che amministra. «Io ho fatto solo ciò che andava fat­to. Anzi — continua — ritengo che non bisogna nascondere ciò che succede, perché la cosa più importante è tutelare la salute pubblica. Perciò ho emesso l’or­dinanza di divieto. Forse è stato un eccesso di zelo, ma, non appe­na mi è stato riferito che c’erano sversamenti di materiale organi­co a mare provenienti dalla fo­gnatura, mi sono subito dato da fare per prevenire qualsiasi peri­colo ». La notizia che la magistra­tura di Vallo della Lucania stia in­dagando proprio sulla rete fogna­ria di Santa Maria di Castellaba­te, prima sembra coglierlo di sor­presa, poi, invece, ci pensa su e plaude al lavoro della procura. «Se c’è un’inchiesta — conclude — ben venga che si faccia chia­rezza. Intanto, io non revoco l’or­dinanza fino a che non arriveran­no i risultati dell’Arpac». Il prov­vedimento non ha però scorag­giato i bagnanti. Ieri pomeriggio, la spiaggia di Pizzillo era affolla­tissima. «Non ho notato nulla— dice Amalia Persico — anzi, tro­vo che l’acqua sia cristallina». An­che Davide Ceraso, avvocato na­poletano in vacanza nella località cilentana ha fatto il bagno. «Ho visto l’ordinanza — dice — ma mi hanno detto che la corrente ha già spazzato via tutto». <strong>Intanto, un finanziamento re­gionale di 2milioni e 600mila eu­ro ha permesso al comune di Agropoli di togliere il depuratore di foce Testene dal centro cittadi­no</strong> e di collegare la rete fognaria al depuratore di Capaccio. (Angela Cappetta, <a href="http://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/salerno/notizie/cronaca/2009/31-agosto-2009/ammainata-bandiera-blu-tuffi-vietati--1601717791574.shtml" target="_blank">CorriereDelMezzogiorno</a>)</p>
<p>fonte www.9online.it</p>
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<link>http://jaxxalude.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/piazza-san-marco/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jaxxalude</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Piazza San Marco]]></description>
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<link>http://jaxxalude.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/san-marco/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jaxxalude</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[San Marco]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camera 410, Hotel San Marco]]></title>
<link>http://emiliotremolada.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/camera-410-hotel-san-marco/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>trem</dc:creator>
<guid>http://emiliotremolada.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/camera-410-hotel-san-marco/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hotel San Marco, Casciana Terme]]></description>
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