DNA legacy of ancient seafarers Oct 31, 2008
" The new findings have emerged from the Genographic Project, a multi-million-dollar effort to trace human migrations using genetics. Details appear in the prestigious American Journal of Human Genetics. The study focused on the Y, or male, chromosome, a package of genetic material carried only by men that is passed down from father to son more or less unchanged, just like a surname. But over many generations, the chromosome accumulates small changes, or copying errors, in its DNA sequence.... (BBC News -- Europe)
The greatest walks on Earth Oct 25, 2008
Portella Calacudera, Sicily. When it's hot in Sicily, make for the cool beech forests, wildflower meadows and lakes of Nebrodi National Park, with Mount Etna rising majestically beyond. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Fruits of the land Sep 22, 2008
Growing up on the Italian island of Lipari, off the coast of Sicily, Frank remembers his father, Gaetano, picking prickly pear and wild greens in the hills. Now 82, Gaetano no longer fossicks but he cultivates salad leaves including green radicchio, not commercially available in Australia, for Frank's shop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Global tastes Sep 22, 2008
Sicily was rewarding, which may explain why other parts of Italy get a chapter in Fire with recipes such as grilled fish with gremolata risotto. There is a generous serving of mouth-watering photographs by Anson Smart and the new book is exhaustive in its details for preparing individual recipes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sweet spots: top places to travel Sep 18, 2008
Blessed with a sunny climate, miles of Mediterranean beaches, Saharan oases, ancient walled cities and superb Roman-era archaeological sites, Tunisia just 93 miles south of Sicily offers visitors both modern resort facilities and easy access to its rich historical legacy. Why go in fall: Visitors to the northern African city of Carthage are met with temperate weather, perfect for strolls among remarkable Roman ruins. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Alaskans praise 'hockey mom' Sep 4, 2008
" In more ways than one, Wasilla is about as far from Washington as you can get. For many Republicans, that's the point. And for many Alaskans, at least, that's part of the appeal of Sarah Palin. Bookmark with: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION VIDEO REPORTS FEATURES AND ANALYSIS HAVE YOUR SAY BACKGROUND RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Full text of Sarah Palin's address in St Paul - 2 hrs ago McCain, Palin Formally Nominated... (BBC News)
Travel Picks: Top 10 Mediterranean islands in the sun Aug 19, 2008
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has the three Cs -- culture, cuisine and calm ... One TripAdvisor traveler recommended: "If you are in Sicily, go on the sunset tour of Mount Etna. You can see the steaming ground and smell the sulphur.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Emperor of the first holocaust: How the death of his male lover ... Jul 22, 2008
He climbed Mount Etna in Sicily and travelled widely in Egypt, fascinated by the temples and oracles. His curiosity and zest for life were astonishing. (Daily Mail)
In Sicily, travels with 'The Leopard' Jul 8, 2008
In Sicily, travels with 'The Leopard' - International Herald Tribune. A view of the countryside between Palermo and Santa Margherita di Belice, in Sicily, Italy ... In Sicily, travels with 'The Leopard. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
First Americans, First Ecologists? Jun 18, 2008
Only with his obituaries did the truth emerge about the cherished Native American symbol Iron Eyes Cody whose parents (Antonio De Corti and Francesco Salpietra) both immigrated to the United States from Sicily, and possessed no hint of Indian blood. The cherished notion of Indians as ecologically enlightened protectors of the natural order actually carries no more authenticity than Chief Seattles ruminations on rotting buffalo or the purportedly Cherokee identity of the... (Townhall.com)
Genghis Khan, Harlan Ellison and RFK Jun 6, 2008
Italian master Marco Bellocchio has next to no audience in the United States; his latest film, "The Wedding Director," described as a dreamlike comedy-drama set in an imaginary version of Sicily, gets a week-long engagement at the in New York and then (if history is any guide) only a few scattered big-city gigs. Irish documentarian Shane O'Sullivan's has been something of a sensation in Britain, and receives its U.S. premiere at New York's to mark the 40th anniversary of that traumatic event. (Salon)
A miner's memorial: Neighbors near and friends from afar gather to honor longtime Blackfoot Valley man Jun 1, 2008
O'Loughlin made four combat jumps; in Sicily, Italy, Normandy and Holland, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge ... On his first combat jump, into Sicily in July of 1943, O'Loughlin lost his gun before landing behind enemy lines. (Missoulian, MT)
Get set for the Giro May 9, 2008
The 91st edition of the Giro begins with a team time trial, and includes three other, individual, races against the clock as it snakes its way up from Sicily towards the crucial mountains stages in the Dolomites. With five mountain-top finishes in total, including one uphill time trial, the race's top prize is more than likely to be claimed by a master climber. (iAfrica.com)
I-Team: One-on-One With Mustang Ranch Owner, Part 2 May 2, 2008
During a tour of his home, he pointed out the family photos, including one of Joe as a boy in Sicily. On the wall hangs a poster from his ultimate creation, the Mustang Ranch. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
That's amari: Italy's traditional bitter liqueurs find new life with American consumers Apr 5, 2008
There's the mountain honey used in Amaro Sibilla; Amaro Braulio, from Bormio in the Alpine region of Valtellina, relies upon a blend of Alpine herbs and flowers to create a distinct pine forest flavor; Averna, one of the most successful amari in Italy, comes from Sicily, where the addition of orange and lemon peels imparts a warm citrus character ... "Citrus, ginger, spice ... think Sicily and North Africa. These are the ingredients that should be in there." ... Amaro Averna ($35) A... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The devil's advocate Mar 1, 2008
Milton drew from Ovid, who describes how Proserpina, daughter of Ceres, the goddess of harvests, is carried off by Dis, the god of the underworld, from Enna in Sicily, and how Ceres searches for her and, failing to find her, consigns the world to perpetual winter until her daughter is restored to her; and his cross-cultural leap is accepted unhesitatingly by the reader of Paradise Lost, who also understands that Proserpina is seen as a version of Eve, another vulnerable and beautiful creature... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
New clashes in Sardinia as Naples garbage flows in Jan 13, 2008
Other parts of Italy, such as Sicily, have now reluctantly agreed to take some of the trash mountains and in Naples the army is helping clear up the streets. The Naples crisis is an embarrassment for Prodi and his centre-left coalition, which runs the city and the surrounding Campania region. (Reuters UK)
Around the world in 500 days: From the elegance of Paris to the beauty of Greece Jan 6, 2008
Our final stop in Italy was Sicily, where we were lucky enough to stay with a relative of one of Kaitlin's past clients, a woman who was in the U.S. Navy ... We made sure to visit Mount Etna, Sicily's live volcano. (North County Times)
Of mine tragedies, a soldier’s tale and nature’s gifts (38) Dec 25, 2007
Homer Bishop is pictured here in a military photo taken sometime during World War II. He served overseas in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, from 1942 to 1945. Photo courtesy of Deb Bishop. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Dec 25, 2007
Tucked off the main drag at 63 Penhallow St. in Portsmouth, this quaint, hidden gem stocks whimsical gifts, soaps from Sicily, fun gadgets and an amazing collection of clever greeting cards. The walls are painted deep purple and pink. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A field guide to sparkling wines from around the world Dec 1, 2007
In Sicily, bruts hail from Tasca d'Almerita and Murgo, while in the Veneto, Prosecco firm Carpene Malvolti makes brut from Kerner (a cross of Riesling and Schiava). Should you ever spy the brut made by Barbaresco maestro Bruno Giacosa, grab it immediately. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EWindsor man encounters WWII battle re-enactment in Italy Nov 10, 2007
As the Allies were pushing up from Sicily from Rome near the end of WWII, during the Italian Campaign, the Gothic Line through the Appenine Mountains was supposed to be an unbreakable defensive barrier held by German soldiers, he said. The Gothic Line was first penetrated in the fall of 1944 by Italian and Allied forces, but no decisive breakthrough occurred until the spring of 1945. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
To our WWII veterans Nov 10, 2007
Initially served on a landing craft in North Africa, Sicily and South of France. After the European conflict ended, he was sent back to the states to train for the invasion of Japan. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Viggo Mortensen: The invisible man Oct 24, 2007
Like De Niro, who famously went to Sicily to pick up the particular regional dialect of his character, Mortensen absorbed as much Russian as he could for the role. "If Russian is spoken, then I'm going to go to an extreme as far as my contribution to make it work," he says, admitting he would leave Russian cable TV shows on in the background at home and listen to language tapes as he went to sleep. (Independent)
Born and bred Oct 19, 2007
He wasn't made in the sun-soaked land of Sicily; he was made here in the land of free. Washington's "Gangster" character appeals to us because we as Americans are fascinated by the underworld. (Daily Orange, NY)
Europe looks for friends in sunny places Sep 12, 2007
Already it's getting much of its gas from a new pipeline between Sicily and the Libyan coast, funded in part by the Italian energy group ENI.. Such shows of neighborly interest date at least to 1995, when the European Union began working to engage the entire Mediterranean regionincluding Israel and the Palestinian Authorityin the Barcelona Process, which promoted democracy, development and trade. (MSNBC -- International)
D'Ambruoso Studios Middlebury Couple Offers Travel Workshops, Local Art Classes Sep 12, 2007
His subjects are often of places and faces in Italy, as he takes artists on plein air workshops in Amalfi, Sicily and Tuscany, Italy ... "While in the midst of a separation and divorce, I came across Sam's website and was immediately drawn to a workshop he was to hold in Taormina, Sicily," she told Voices ... Ms. Drewicki spent a month in Sicily; the workshop took place during one week of her trip. (Voices, CT)
The other mafia Aug 22, 2007
A series of trials in Sicily put hundreds of Mafia men behind bars. In the 1990s, when more than 1,000 turncoats had left Cosa Nostra and were cooperating with authorities, only some 40 mobsters from the 'ndrangheta provided evidence, Gratteri said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Frantz grandson in elite company Jul 29, 2007
The Hahns recently lived in Sicily, Italy, where Lewis was attending Sigonella Middle and High School when he was chosen for the JASON Project. While in Italy, he traveled across Europe and into Africa. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Europe smoulders under heatwave Jul 26, 2007
"We've had 85 calls so far already for airborne intervention against fires," a public safety official told AFP in the afternoon as fires raged in the Abruzzo, Latium, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia regions. More than 5000 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, worth some 1-billion ($1. (iAfrica.com)
Heatwave turns Europe into tinderbox as fires rage Jul 26, 2007
"The situation is similar to that of the past few days, with most of the fires burning in the centre and south of the country. The worst situations are in Sicily and Calabria," he said. In Apulia on Tuesday, two people were burned alive in their car near the Adriatic coastal town of Peschici, while on Monday a pilot died when his Canadair crashed while he was fighting a fire in Abruzzo. (Mail & Guardian Online)
* Where the Mediterranean world meets Jun 27, 2007
Beyond Sicily's nightmarish traffic and the menacing beauty of Mt. Etna, there is much to repay the out-of-season visitor's attention ... The day before we left for Sicily, there was an earthquake in south-east England ... The consequences were slightly more serious on January 11, 1693, when an earthquake flattened the town of Noto in southern Sicily. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Waiting in the wings Jun 27, 2007
Accounts from Denny Pace, a fighter pilot in the North Africa campaign and Sicily invasion, and Ray Jefferson, who helped trained D-Day pathfinders, have shed light on the war to the east of America ... U.S. military invaded the island of Sicily after successfully completing the North African campaign ... The successful invasion of Sicily was a jumping point for the invasion and defeat of Italy. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Food Monthly Jun 24, 2007
Gigi is from Sicily and reminds us of an old-fashioned mafia type - he's such great fun. We've no idea what his full name is, to us, he's just 'Gigi. (Guardian Unlimited)
In The Footsteps Of A Legend Jun 22, 2007
Pottawatomie Online: Tecumseh County Wide News ee Sun: News. Published: Thursday, June 21, 2007. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Wine Tours of Italy Jun 10, 2007
Gourmet food and wine tours in Italy, with exclusive tastings and specialist tour leaders. Going on a wine tour must be one of the most enjoyable ways to see Italy. (Suite101.com)
Book Review: The Religion May 22, 2007
Over the next 25 years, Tannhauser serves as a janissary in the army of Suleiman the Magnificent, then abandons the Turks to live in Sicily as a tavern owner and dealer in spices, opium and munitions. As expert in subterfuge as James Bond and as coarse as Shrek, he jumps from one side of religious and political controversy to another and fascinates women with his burly, tattooed body. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Veterans tell of World War II experiences Apr 25, 2007
Rodino was on the front lines for 27 months, including in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Germany and Austria. On the second panel were. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Local veteran receives honor Apr 15, 2007
McDonald also received the Infantry Combat Badge, the Weapons Badge, and a Campaign Ribbon with three stars to designate three major battles: Africa, Sicily and Italy. Life after WWII. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Foodie Q & A Mar 30, 2007
My husband took me to Sicily 10 years ago, to the Valley of the Temple in Agrigento, one of the most beautiful Greek cities. If life is like a box of chocolates, what's a restaurant like. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
- Will sat nav make maps obsolete? Mar 24, 2007
al-Idrisi world map Islamic scholar al-Idrisi constructed a world map in 1154 for the Christian king Roger of Sicily. Peutinger Table The Peutinger Table is a copy of a Roman map made by a monk from Alsace in 1265 on sheets of parchment. (Guardian Unlimited)
Rub shoulders with royalty Feb 22, 2007
Fictional Prince Salinas broods magnificently amid the sweltering heat of Sicily; Angelo does the same a little further north, on the shores of the Cilento peninsula, in the 'Magna Grecia', at the southern tip of the Bay of Salerno. But that brooding doesn't last long. Angelo is a generous host and a dazzling smile is never far from his lips; indeed, he loves nothing better than to sit around a table with friends and laugh at life, which is fitting in a place built for pleasure. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
An immigrant's journey Feb 17, 2007
Her husband's grandfather came through Ellis Island from Sicily, Italy. "To see that, (today's immigrants) are coming for the same reasons, they have the same courage.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A man on a mission: Finding WWII remains Feb 11, 2007
That marked the beginning of Moon's obsession with locating the wrecks of WWII warplanes, from Sicily to the Pacific ... "It's hard work," says Moon's wife, Cicely, who accompanied him to Sicily years ago to find the remains of a pilot whose A-36 was shot down after dive-bombing German trucks. (Herald-Tribune)
Anna Nicole Smith, 39, dies after collapsing at Florida hotel Feb 9, 2007
ROME (AP) -- Only six soccer stadiums in Italy meet security requirements, meaning that league games in other arenas will be played without fans following last week's death of a police officer during riots at a game in Sicily ... Banning fans from arenas that are not considered safe and other security measures were prompted by the killing of a policeman in rioting during and after a Serie A match in Sicily on Friday. (North County Times)
Four workers shot at Indiana business that employs disabled people; co-worker arrested Jan 12, 2007
In Calabria, some nurses were unlicensed, while some hospital workers in Sicily used friends or family to punch them in while they moonlighted at other jobs, said Gen. Saverio Cotticelli, head of the unit that made the inspections. Italian newspapers also reported that police found a colony of stray cats in the basement of Milan's San Carlo hospital, while rats were found in a Naples hospital, where bulldozers had to be called in to remove piles of garbage and medical refuse left in underground... (North County Times)
The Summer 100: the best of holidays in 2007 Jan 11, 2007
4 Deep in the Madonie mountains, on Sicily, Donalegge looks like any traditional stone farmhouse from the outside but inside, the architect Claudia Buccellato has created a startling industrial-chic hotel, with exposed metal girders and brushed- steel tables. A week, half-board, costs 441pp, excluding flights, with i-escape (020 7652 4625, ). (London Times Online)
More of this story..... Jan 10, 2007
A taste of Sicily adorns the table in Murphys ... When Lorenzo Noto was growing up in Sicily, his mother would wake every morning before sunrise and plan the day s meals ... Noto s mother and father had flown in from Sicily so his father could help Noto and his then wife renovate an old and dilapidated building and turn it into Lorenzo s. His father, Filippo, reconstructs old churches in Sicily, and worked for three months on the restaurant before returning to Sicily. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Where are Kate Winslet & Cameron Diaz going? Jan 3, 2007
So, instead of far-off shores, I m hoping to take a sailing holiday with my husband and two young children around Sicily ... We suggest: that you charter your boat in Sant Agata, on Sicily s north coast, with one of the world s great island-hopping adventures a short skim away. (TimesOnline)
