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    Italy: Inter tops Napoli to move six clear  Dec 1, 2008
    In Rome, Francesco Totti scored in the 59th to give AS Roma a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina. After falling to one point clear of relegation, Roma is moving toward the middle of the standings after three straight wins ... Totti also hit the post during the game, and Julio Baptista came close to doubling the score for Roma, hitting the crossbar late in the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Miller back with Getty?  Nov 30, 2008
    Actor Balthazar Getty attends the first day of Roma Fiction Fest 2008 July 7, 2008 in Rome, Italy ... The Alfie star has been romantically linked to oil heir and actor Getty since the summer when they were seen in Prague in the Czech Republic, on the set of Miller's new movie G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra ... But now the two appear to have revived the romance, after Getty was photographed joining Miller for a stroll through London's Maida Vale with her dogs on Thursday afternoon. (FOX23 News, NY)

    Minnows roar in Champions League play  Nov 27, 2008
    AS Roma leads the group with nine points, but Bordeaux can qualify if it beats Roma away, while Chelsea next hosts last-place CFR Cluj ... In Cluj, Romania, Matteo Brighi scored twice and Francesco Totti added a third to give AS Roma a 3-1 victory over CFR Cluj ... Juan Culio, who scored both goals in Cluj's surprising 2-1 win at Roma in September, sent a free kick wide in the 28th. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Mancini overlooked in Oscar nomination  Nov 27, 2008
    AC Milan s Carlo Ancelotti, Fiorentina s Cesare Prandelli and AS Roma s Luciano Spalletti are up for the award ... Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero, AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi and Milan s Andrea Pirlo will battle it out for the Italian player award with the winner then going against the foreign player of the year for the overall prize. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Chelsea made to wait  Nov 27, 2008
    Group A is wide open after Chelsea drew 1-1 at Bordeaux with Nicolas Anelka on the score-sheet and Frank Lampard suspended for their final match at home to Romanians Cluj after a second yellow card. Roma won 3-1 at Cluj and host Bordeaux in their final match. (iAfrica.com)

    Books, competitions, notes from afar  Nov 27, 2008
    Nearby, Santiago Calatrava's sparkling new steel and glass modernist footbridge, close to the Piazzale Roma bus station, is a reminder that Venetians are simply not ready to let their city vanish. Zahid Sardar is the Chronicle design editor. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Liverpool, Inter in last 16; Chelsea wait  Nov 27, 2008
    AS Roma won 3-1 at CFR, Cluj thanks to a Matteo Brighi brace and a third by Francesco Totti to go top of the group on nine points, ahead of Chelsea who have eight and Bordeaux on seven. "We started the group really badly but today we showed that we deserve to be the leaders," Brighi said, before adding: "We were happy to get two quick goals to set us on the way to victory.". (India Times, India)

    Berlusconi 'planning new political party'  Nov 26, 2008
    Aug 17 2008: Photographer Robin Hammond travels to the Roma camps of Naples in Italy to document the people and their plight against discrimination from the rest of the country. . (Yahoo News -- Italy)

    SOCCER: When time or distance yields only to talent  Nov 24, 2008
    The difference a day can make was shown by Roma's 3-0 victory at Lecce on Sunday. Goals from a Serb, Mirko Vucinic; a Brazilian, Juan, and the Roman idol Francesco Totti, lifted Roma to its first Serie A victory of the season. (International Herald Tribune)

    Roundup of Sunday games in European championships  Nov 24, 2008
    ROMA DEFEATS LECCE 3-0 IN SERIE A. LECCE, Italy (AP) - Francesco Totti scored one goal and set up another Sunday as AS Roma beat Lecce 3-0 in the Serie A. ... The Roma captain scored in the 49th minute by flicking a shot over goalkeeper Francesco Benussi, who was at the edge of the area to cut off Totti's angle. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Shocking moments  Nov 22, 2008
    He returned to Italy to play for home-town team, Lazio and after a 3-1 win over city rivals Roma, Di Canio was photographed making a straight-armed "Roman salute," the kind associated with Italy's former fascist leader, Benito Mussolini. The gesture was aimed at Lazio fans, a minority of whom hold far-right views. (CNN -- International)

    Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008  Nov 22, 2008
    Also present at the auction some of the most significant artists of the Italian avant-garde, including Pino Pascali, with Mould, a rare work of art of 1963 (Bari 1935 -- Roma 1968, estimated 9. 000 euro), Achille Pace, Vasco Bendini, Giuseppe Spagnulo, Giuseppe Tagliaferro and Claudio Olivieri with an Ipocromia of 1973 (100x150). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Competitive Technologies to Display Pain Management Medical Device At Science Park in Rome  Nov 18, 2008
    Source: Competitive Technologies, Inc.. Nov. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Competitive Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:CTT) announced today that they will present their pain management medical device on November 18, 2008 at Fondazione Parco Biomedico San Raffaele in Rome, Italy. (Primezone Releases)

    Advice for the president-elect  Nov 14, 2008
    Like the ancient Roman Empire, this country is going down ... Tatjana wrote on Nov 13, 2008 9:29 PM:" If you wish to speak of words that are incorrect, the use of the incorrect and impolite term 'Gypsy'. The correct term is 'Roma' or 'Romani' people. To some, the term 'Gypsy' is a dehumanising word for thieves and scam artists. 'Gypsy' is from the erroneous belief that the Roma were from Egypt. Therefore, one insults Egyptians as well as the Roma people.The Roma to whom I am acquainted seem not... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Local restaurant's pasta sauce judged "Best in CT"  Nov 14, 2008
    But if they were to punch in 358 Burnside Avenue, or "Roma Restaurant" or "Capa di Roma" into their Garmin or TomTom, they might easily navigate right here to East Hartford - now the home of Connecticut's Best Pasta Sauce ... Emilia Capaccio, co-owner of the Roma Restaurant, was beside herself ... Like her mom's sauce, the all-natural product is made using only the Roma-type tomato, reveals Emilia. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)

    Bend it like Del Piero  Nov 12, 2008
    His effort followed dead ball specials in last weeks 2-0 Champions League win at Real Madrid and the league victory over AS Roma two weekends ago. In reality there are not many ways to take a freekick. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    New Rome stadiums show dead fan is not forgotten  Nov 11, 2008
    Inter Milan are considering leaving the San Siro while plans are afoot for Rome's top-flight clubs AS Roma and Lazio, who share the imposing Olympic Stadium, to have their own family-friendly grounds. A fund has been set up to educate supporters on how to behave and Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno wants to go further. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Australian medic arrested for pedophilia  Nov 11, 2008
    Local media have reported that sex toys and stimulants were also allegedly found in the unit and that the boys were from the nearby neighbourhood of Roma. Bulgarian news website, News. (The Age, Australia -- World)

    Read Indepth Article  Nov 11, 2008
    Figures which melt into dense backgrounds and chromatic decompositions, masses of color, winding geometrics and, finally, lines or colored dots that lose themselves in terrifying rays of light ... Quick Arts Access: Bologna (24) Firenze (22) Florence (51) Milan (54) Milano (45) Naples (25) Roma (32) Rome (120) Torino (20) Venice (29) Verona (21). (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Del Piero pushes free kick art to new levels  Nov 10, 2008
    His effort followed dead ball specials in last week's 2-0 Champions League win at Real Madrid and the league victory over AS Roma two weekends ago. "In reality there are not many ways to take a freekick. The important thing is that it goes in," Del Piero told reporters. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    * LEGA CALCIO: Last gasp goals put Inter clear of local rivals in Italy  Nov 10, 2008
    Team P GD PTS 1 Inter 11 10 24 2 AC Milan 11 8 23 3 Napoli 11 8 23 4 Lazio 11 9 22 5 Udinese 11 10 21 6 Juventus 11 6 21 7 Genoa 11 8 20 8 Fiorentina 11 5 20 9 Catania 11 2 18 10 Palermo 11 0 16 11 Atalanta 11 -1 14 12 Lecce 11 -2 12 13 Siena 11 -3 12 14 Torino 11 -4 11 15 Cagliari 11 -4 10 16 Sampdoria 10 -6 10 17 Roma 10 -8 8 18 Bologna 11 -11 7 19 Chievo 11 -12 6 20 Reggina 11 -15 5 This story has been viewed 0 times. Advertising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Italy: Roma's woes continue with tie at Bologna  Nov 9, 2008
    Sinisa Mihajlovic was to make his debut as Bologna's coach later against AS Roma, which lost its last four games in Serie A but is coming off a win over Chelsea in the Champions League. AC Milan will seek to defend its first Serie A lead in four years at Lecce on Sunday, Inter Milan hosts Udinese, Napoli plays Sampdoria and Juventus is at Chievo Verona. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Bayer Leverkusen misses chance to take Bundesliga lead  Nov 9, 2008
    ITALY Roma's troubles in Serie A continued when Cicinho scored an own goal in the 90th minute to give Bologna, playing its first game under Sinisa Mihajlovic, a 1-1 draw Saturday. Roma finished second in the Italian league last season but slid to 17th after Saturday's draw. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Barca go through  Nov 5, 2008
    However, it was a nightmare evening for English Premier League giants Chelsea and Liverpool as they both missed out on qualifying for the eliminatory stages for the moment at least as they went down to defeat to AS Roma and a draw with Atletico Madrid respectively ... Both French sides lived to fight another day with much-needed wins as Brazilian Wendel scored Bordeaux' second to give them a 2-1 away win over Romanian side Cluj while Marseille got their first points on the board with a 3-0... (iAfrica.com)

    * Barca qualify as English clubs suffer nightmares  Nov 5, 2008
    KNIVES WILL BE OUT: Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 loss at AS Roma, while Liverpool needed a late equalizer to avoid an embarrassing defeat to Atletico Madrid AFP, PARIS Thursday, Nov 06, 2008, Page 20 ... However, it was a nightmare evening for English Premier League giants Chelsea and Liverpool as they both missed out on qualifying for the eliminatory stages X for the moment at least X as they went down to defeat to AS Roma and a draw with Atletico Madrid respectively ... Chelsea lost 3-1 to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Italy: AC Milan now all alone in first  Nov 4, 2008
    Saturday, Inter Milan defeated Reggina 3-2 and Juventus beat AS Roma 2-0. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Chelsea, Liverpool eye Champions League knockout stages  Nov 4, 2008
    Both Chelsea and Liverpool can pretty much assure themselves of a place in the Champions League knockout stages with victories over AS Roma and Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Victory for Chelsea -- who will travel to Italy full of confidence after thrashing Sunderland 5-0 at the weekend -- would put them on 10 points and even if Bordeaux beat Romanian side Cluj, it would need the latter side to win their final two matches and Chelsea to lose both of theirs for the Londoners to miss out on a place... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    * LEGA CALCIO: Juventus deepen Roma crisis as Inter go top of Serie A  Nov 3, 2008
    LEGA CALCIO: Juventus deepen Roma crisis as Inter go top of Serie A ... Juventus piled more misery on crisis-ridden Roma with a 2-0 home victory on Saturday while Colombian center-back Ivan Cordoba scored an injury-time winner to send Inter top with a 3-2 win at rock bottom Reggina ... But the crisis continues at Roma who have just eight points from nine games, are down in 17th place, just one above the relegation zone, and have lost their last four Serie A matches. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Roma seek for solutions for Chelsea visit  Nov 3, 2008
    AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is struggling to find solutions to his side's growing form crisis before Luiz Felipe Scolari's Chelsea steamroller comes to town for Tuesday's Champions League Group A clash. Roma's weaknesses were exposed again in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Juventus, a fifth consecutive loss in all competitions which has left them one place above the Serie A relegation zone ... "I can't understand why we are unable to react after conceding a goal. We are soft, passive, in the hands... (International Herald Tribune)

    Chelsea visits struggling Roma  Nov 3, 2008
    Premier League leader Chelsea has outscored its opponents 8-0 in its last two games and now faces an AS Roma club reeling from its worst Serie A start in 35 years ... "I think we go there (to Roma) to win the game and be secured to the next stage. It is going to be a very difficult game but the pitch is very big which is good for Chelsea because we can deliver more chances," said striker Nicolas Anelka, who has scored four goals in his last two games, including a hat trick in Saturday's 5-0 rout... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Italy: Inter tops Reggina 3-2 on injury-time goal  Nov 2, 2008
    In Turin, Alessandro Del Piero scored with a free kick from 30 meters (yards) as Juventus defeated struggling AS Roma 2-0 for its third straight win after going a month without a victory. Del Piero, a free kick specialist, shot over the wall and into the upper left corner of the goal to beat Roma keeper Alexander Doni ... Several spectacular saves by Doni kept the game from being a rout and a repeat of Roma's 4-0 loss to Inter two weeks ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    AC Milan confirm loan signing of Beckham  Oct 31, 2008
    Beckham's first game for Milan could come at the Olympic Stadium against Roma on January 11. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)

    Round 10 previews  Oct 31, 2008
    The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Sport. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Beckham loaned to AC Milan for three months  Oct 31, 2008
    Beckhams first competitive game for Milan could come in the capital against AS Roma on Jan. 11. He will become the first English player to play for the club since 1987, when Ray Wilkins and Mark Hateley left the club. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Beckham Loaned To AC Milan  Oct 31, 2008
    His first game in Italy should be against AS Roma on Jan. 11. "David is committed to the L.A. Galaxy and the MLS," Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini told the Associated Press. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    * LEGA CALCIO: Udinese, Napoli pull clear as Inter draw  Oct 31, 2008
    AS Romas Francesco Totti attempts to control the ball against Sampdoria in the pouring rain during their Italian Serie A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Wednesday ... Two goals from Czech veteran winger Pavel Nedved fired Juventus to a 2-1 victory at lowly Bologna, while the match between AS Roma and Sampdoria was called off following a storm in Rome. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Slovenian basketball club suffers second Euroleague defeat  Oct 31, 2008
    Slovenia's sole representative in Euroleague is playing in Group C, which also includes Turkey's Fenerbahce Ulker, Lottomatica Roma of Italy and Alba Berlin. Tau Ceramica survived the tough test on Thursday and became the only undefeated team in the group. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Lost Medicinal Plants of Pompeii  Oct 29, 2008
    Medicinal and Aromatic Use of Plants ... There is little doubt that medicinal and aromatic plants were in common usage in ancient Pompeian times, much as they are today ... Giordano, Carlo, Casale, Angelandrea, Profumi, Ungenti e Acconciature in Pompei Antica (Perfumes, Ungents and Hairstyles in Pompeii) Roma, Italia: Bardi Editore. (Suite101.com)

    Inter and Roma seek quick fix  Oct 29, 2008
    MILAN: Unhappy coaches Jose Mourinho and Luciano Spalletti will make changes for today s Serie A matches after Inter Milan s poor home form continued at the weekend and AS Roma suffered another crushing defeat ... Roma, runners-up last term, have more important issues to worry about for today s visit of Sampdoria after losing their fifth league game in eight on Sunday, a 3-1 defeat at Udinese. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mourinho drops tardy Adriano, sends him home  Oct 29, 2008
    Adriano was also late to a practice session earlier this month and benched during Inter's 4-0 rout of AS Roma. Adriano has struggled with discipline throughout his career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    David Beckham in Talks with AC Mila...  Oct 27, 2008
    If the move goes through it is thought Beckham s first game in the famed red and black stripes of the Rossoneri will be away to AS Roma on January 11th. With the seven times European Cup winners absent from this season s UEFA Champions League, Beckham will also get his first taste of second-tier European club football in the UEFA Cup, a competition the Italian giants, given their trophy winning pedigree, are expected to win. (Suite101.com)

    Italy: Juventus ends drought, wins Turin derby  Oct 26, 2008
    In Sunday's other games, surging AC Milan is at Atalanta, Udinese hosts struggling AS Roma and Lazio plays Napoli. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Depleted Juve hope Camoranesi returns for derby  Oct 25, 2008
    Champions Inter entertain Genoa in fine fettle after thrashing last-years runners-up AS Roma 4-0 last weekend and beating Cypriots Anorthosis Famagusta on Wednesday to go clear at the top of Champions League Group B. ... Struggling Roma, nine points off the pace in 14th, face a tough trip to Udinese, who have 14 points from seven games. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Letter from Europe  Oct 25, 2008
    Ad blitz exhorts Italy, 'Meet the Romanians' - International Herald Tribune. Romania's President Traian Basescu shakes hand with Roma people inside a Roma camp on the outskirts of Rome July 31, 2008 ... Religious groups compared an Italian government plan to fingerprint Roma and their children to the tagging of Jews by Nazis in the 1930s. (International Herald Tribune)

    Soccer: Beckham likely to warm up in Italy this winter  Oct 24, 2008
    John Terry's 77th-minute header off a corner kick gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over visiting AS Roma. Inter beat visiting Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus 1-0. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Neighbors from hell  Oct 23, 2008
    2) ROMA v LAZIO -- Rome, Italy ... Roma take their support from a traditional working-class fan base, while Lazio's support tends to come from the wealthier districts ... Lazio's supporters, in general, followed right-wing ideals while the Roma fans leaned more to the left. (CNN -- International)

    Who's next for the ax?  Oct 22, 2008
    Luciano Spalletti -- Roma ... Spalletti has led Roma through three seasons of unequivocal success, winning Italian Cups and presenting the only realistic threat to Inter Milan's recent domination in Italy ... He was the 2006 Serie A Coach of the Year, has led the Romans to the Champions League quarterfinals and was high on the shortlist for the Chelsea job prior to Luiz Felipe Scolari's appointment. (CNN -- International)

    Ibrahimovic is the man Anorthosis fear the most  Oct 22, 2008
    Jose Mourinhos team warmed up for the match with a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Serie A title rivals AS Roma at Romes Olympic Stadium ... He scored twice against Roma, the first a delicate lob from outside the area and the second a firm low strike into the corner, and has been on fire this season, setting up both Inters goals in their 2-0 victory over Panathinaikos ... And Ibra as he is known in Italy is hoping to take the confidence gleaned from the Roma match into midweek European... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mourinho wants to return to EPL  Oct 21, 2008
    After coaching Inter Milan to a 4-0 rout of AS Roma on Sunday, Mourinho indicated he would like to return to the Premier League when his contract with Inter expires after the 2010-2011 season. I have a contract with Inter, but when it finishes I will definitely return to the Premier League. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Madrid side in high spirits against Juve after derby win  Oct 21, 2008
    Now Luiz Felipe Scolari s Blues welcome AS Roma to Stamford Bridge and the Brazilian hopes to have some of his injured stars back against a team who recovered from a poor start but then lost 4-0 at home to Inter Milan on Sunday. Inter top Group B and tomorrow host the surprise team from Cyprus, Anorthosis Famagusta, who are level on four points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mourinho planning return to Premier League  Oct 20, 2008
    After coaching Inter Milan to a 4-0 rout of AS Roma on Sunday, Mourinho indicated he would like to return to the Premier League when his contract with Inter expires after the 2010-2011 season. "I have a contract with Inter, but when it finishes I will definitely return to the Premier League. I like it a lot," Mourinho told Italy's Sky TV.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Inter Milan beats rival AS Roma 4-0 in Serie A  Oct 20, 2008
    ROME (AP) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice to help Inter Milan beat AS Roma 4-0 Sunday to take the lead in the Serie A standings and leave its top rival from the last two seasons nine points behind. With Christian Panucci and Philippe Mexes both suspended, Roma's makeshift central defensive pair of Simone Loria and Juan struggled to contain Ibrahimovic, who scored at the beginning of each half ... Inter improved to 16 points, two ahead of Udinese, Catania and Napoli, while Roma remained on... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Ron scores twice to manintain Milans revival  Oct 20, 2008
    Champions Inter Milan could take over at the head of the pile if they win at AS Roma in the late match. Milans resurgence continued with Ronaldinho the hero in a highly controversial 3-0 victory over 10-man Sampdoria that leaves the former European champions only one point off top. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Italy: Big day for both Milan teams  Oct 20, 2008
    Inter beat AS Roma 4-0 Sunday to move two points clear atop the Serie A standings, and Milan defeated 10-man Sampdoria 3-0 ... Milan is in a four-way tie with 13 points, and Roma has seven ... With Christian Panucci and Philippe Mexes both suspended, Roma's makeshift central defensive pair of Simone Loria and Juan struggled to contain Ibrahimovic, who scored at the beginning of each half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Italy proposes immigrant classes  Oct 16, 2008
    And earlier this year, the league was behind the introduction of an internationally condemned scheme to fingerprint Roma gypsies. The league says it is only responding to the fears of many Italians especially over crime which it claims involves a high proportion of foreigners, says our correspondent. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Migrant Dreams and Signs: Raffaele Nastro and Nello Caruso  Oct 16, 2008
    Raffaele Nastro's images all reflect glaucous enchantments, they vibrate with cromatic lights, pulsate with throbs and are alive with slipping and visual urgency, also with shadows and furtive figural imprints regulated in a net of frenetic impulses ... Quick Arts Access: Bologna (24) Firenze (22) Florence (51) Milan (54) Milano (45) Naples (25) Roma (32) Rome (121) Torino (20) Venice (29) Verona (21). (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Azzurri coach Lippi to unleash US-born striker Rossi  Oct 15, 2008
    Two of the team s most skilful players are based in Italy striker Mirko Vucinic at AS Roma and Stevan Jovetic at Fiorentina. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Italy turns to American-born striker Rossi  Oct 14, 2008
    Two of the team's most skillful players are based in Italy striker Mirko Vucinic at AS Roma and Stevan Jovetic at Fiorentina. "It's not going to be an easy match, because like all teams from the former Yugoslavia, they are very skillful and well prepared," Lippi said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Berlusconi 'planning new political party'  Oct 13, 2008
    Aug 17 2008: Photographer Robin Hammond travels to the Roma camps of Naples in Italy to document the people and their plight against discrimination from the rest of the country. Mar 6 2008. (Yahoo News -- Italy)

    * LEGA CALCIO: Udinese go joint top as Roma, Juve lose  Oct 7, 2008
    LEGA CALCIO: Udinese go joint top as Roma, Juve lose ... AS Romas Stefano Okaka Chuka, left, and Sienas Abdel Ghezzal vie for the ball during their Italian Serie A match in Siena, Italy, on Sunday ... AS Roma plunged further into crisis after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Siena on Sunday and having both their center-backs dismissed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Roma in crisis  Oct 7, 2008
    ROME: AS Roma plunged further into crisis after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Siena on Sunday and having both their centre-backs dismissed ... Any hopes Roma had of salvaging something from the game disappeared after the break as first Mexes and then Cristian Panucci received their marching orders ... One of Romas main problems this season has been the number of injuries theyve had, depriving them of top players such as Mexes, Juan and Francesco Totti and now the subsequent suspensions Mexes and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Roma and Juventus beaten as minnows fly high in Italy  Oct 6, 2008
    ROME: AS Roma plunged further into crisis after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Siena yesterday and having both their centre-backs dismissed ... Any hopes Roma had of salvaging something from the game disappeared after the break as first Mexes and then Cristian Panucci received their marching orders ... One of Roma s main problems this season has been the number of injuries they ve had, depriving them of top players such as Mexes, Juan and Francesco Totti and now the subsequent suspensions Mexes and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Lippi tabs Italy squad for World Cup qualifiers  Oct 6, 2008
    Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (AS Roma), Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Gennaro Gattuso (AC Milan), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Antonio Nocerino (Palermo), Simone Perrotta (AS Roma). Forwards: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal), Luca Toni (Bayern Munich). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Inter beats Bologna; Lazio, Lecce draw  Oct 5, 2008
    On Sunday, it's: Atalanta vs. Sampdoria; Chievo Verona vs. Fiorentina; Genoa vs. Napoli; Juventus vs. Palermo; Reggina vs. Catania; Siena vs. AS Roma; Udinese vs. Torino; and Cagliari vs. Milan. Latest News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Inters colourful coach must deal with wrathful fans  Oct 4, 2008
    AS Roma also had a rough start but are starting to turn things around. The Giallorossi beat Atalanta 2-0 last weekend and Brazilian forward Julio Baptista came off the bench to score twice and rally Roma to a 3-1 win over Bordeaux in the Champions League on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Gypsy style, in the harsh light of day  Oct 4, 2008
    Barefooted Roma girls in traditional dress in the Sarajevo suburb of Butmir ... Fashion's ongoing fascination with the Gypsy style of dress is intriguing because the ethnic minority, which prefers to be known as Roma, has been scorned and at the center of several large-scale persecutions in Europe, especially during the 20th century ... "The fashion world is often one in which the romantic ideal is celebrated, rather than anything more real," Armani said. (International Herald Tribune)

    YESTERDAYS: Prohibitionists meet at Town Clerks office  Oct 3, 2008
    Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Barba, parents of that well-known fruit dealer in this town, Johnnie Barba, returned to Hingham this week after having spent seven years in the Province of Roma, Italy. 1958. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    Italian TV to broadcast Bible reading  Oct 3, 2008
    In between, about 1,250 readers from many walks of life and religious faiths will take turns until every word in the 73 books that make up the Roman Catholic Bible has been uttered (mostly in Italian but also with some ancient Greek and Hebrew) ... De Carli said there was no shortage of volunteers, and other readers will include blind people, Roma and Sinti, taxi drivers, students, athletes, prisoners, journalists and former prostitutes. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

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    Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)

    On anniversary of Poles in U.S., top violinist joins crowd  Oct 3, 2008
    Patyra has played with the Tokyo Royal Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Fondazione Arturo Toscanini, Orchestra di Roma, Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana, the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra ("Amadeus"), the Warsaw National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and Sinfonia Varsovia ... A graduate of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Torino, he has performed in England, France, Spain, Romania and Italy where he is the official pianist of Genoa's Paganini International... (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Tim VickeryINSIDE SOCCER  Oct 3, 2008
    For this reason, the side's most interesting new player is Mancini, Internazionale's recent recruit from Roma. Now 28, Mancini has had a fascinating career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Vieira, Ribery return to France team for qualifier  Oct 3, 2008
    PARIS (AP) -France coach Raymond Domenech welcomed back Patrick Vieira and Franck Ribery from injury for an upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifier against Romania ... Even though Ribery is not fully fit, Domenech hopes the winger can still have an impact against Romania ... "Franck's acceleration is still the same, even though he is unable to last a whole match yet,'' Domenech said. Vieira recently returned to Inter's starting lineup following a series of thigh injuries, while Ribery came back from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Soccer | UEFA Champions League Roundup: Drogba's tale takes a twist  Oct 3, 2008
    Chelsea's Didier Drogba driven off the pitch in Cluj, Romania, on Wednesday ... After the goalless, immensely physical encounter in Romania, Drogba, as well as club captain John Terry and defender Alex, were added to an injury list that already features Deco, Michael Essien, Jole Cole and Ricardo Carvalho ... The Romanian champion beat Roma in Italy last month, and its players lvaro Pereira, Eugen Trica and Yssof Kon. (International Herald Tribune)

    'Xenophobic climate' fueling policies, violence in Italy  Oct 3, 2008
    Earlier in the summer, Roma (gypsy) camps were set on fire near Naples ... In July, Italian authorities began a gypsy census, creating files on the Roma living in some 700 camps across the country ... The measure was seen as discriminatory by some human rights organizations, as many Roma hold Italian citizenship. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)

    Juventus back on top with Inter  Sep 23, 2008
    "Us, them, Milan and Roma," Mourinho said ... Roma also struggled in its opening two games before shutting out Reggina 3-0 on Saturday ... The Sicilians now face southern rival Napoli, which has weathered a rough opening schedule with decent results against Roma, Fiorentina and Udinese plus a 3-2 win over Benfica in the UEFA Cup. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Italy: Inter, Juventus lead Serie A  Sep 22, 2008
    "Milan will bounce back and so will Roma." ... On Saturday, AS Roma snapped out of its early season funk with a 3-0 win over Reggina and Catania beat Atalanta 1-0 to end the Bergamo club's perfect start. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Roundup for Saturday  Sep 21, 2008
    ITALY Roma gained its first victory of the season on Saturday when it beat Reggina, 3-0, at home in Serie A.. Roma, the runner-up last season, had managed just a point from its opening two league games and lost, 2-1, at home to CFR Cluj of Romania in the Champions League in midweek ... Roma's lack of confidence was evident in the first half until Christian Panucci netted from close range on halftime. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    New Footwear Company Asgi Launches Pumps and Boots with Innovative Comfort Technology  Sep 19, 2008
    " The Soleplex technology gives Asgi shoes an entirely new fashion look. The outsole of the shoe, which serves as the foundation of the Soleplex system, is composed of rubber pods strategically placed to provide impact-absorbing cushioning. While the unique open pods create an innovative look, Asgi's footwear incorporates the finest materials including hand-selected, full-grain leathers from Italy and Brazil. The stylish designs from Asgi's Signature Collection are created in a studio near... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Art for collection / Arte da collezione  Sep 18, 2008
    Quick Arts Access: Bologna (24) Firenze (22) Florence (51) Milan (54) Milano (46) Naples (25) Roma (32) Rome (121) Torino (20) Venice (29) Verona (21). - Hara Museum of Contemporary Art - Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Ch'i Contemporary Fine Art - Il Ramo d'Oro - Centro Idea - Muebles Daneses - First Street Gallery - Gallery Henoch - Aakriti Art Gallery - Toho Gallery - Hunting PLC. (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Who has the best pizza in Pittsburgh?  Sep 18, 2008
    New executive chef Keith Fuller explained that the secret to the pizza is the honey in the dough, as well as a bit in the sauce, made from roma tomatoes, basil, onions, salt and pepper, all cooked down for a couple of hours. The sauce is topped with Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil from the roof garden and shaved parmesan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Lasagna: The 'pasta-bilities' are endless  Sep 18, 2008
    3/4 cup pecorino Romano, grated, plus some for serving ... For the pesto: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of the Romano ... Top with one-third of the chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto and 1/4 cup Romano. (Florida Times-Union)

    Roma on the move  Sep 17, 2008
    Roma poverty a major issue for EU ... The European Union's freedom of movement laws mean Eastern Europe's large population of Roma (Gypsies) is now spreading west ... Roma make up around 10% of the population in Eastern Europe. (BBC News -- Europe)

    EU urges action to integrate Roma  Sep 17, 2008
    Poverty makes it hard for many Roma to integrate. The poverty and discrimination that blight the lives of many Roma (Gypsies) across Europe have dominated an EU conference in Brussels ... The special meeting on Tuesday was called to encourage EU member states to give Roma the access to education and welfare that other citizens enjoy. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Italy: AC Milan falls to 0-2 in Serie A  Sep 15, 2008
    Romania striker Adrian Mutu had put Fiorentina ahead near the end of the first half ... Fabrizio Miccoli scored twice to help Palermo come from behind for a 3-1 win over AS Roma. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Roundup: Liverpool beats Man U in Premier League  Sep 14, 2008
    Also, Fabrizio Miccoli scored twice to help Palermo rally for a 3-1 win over AS Roma. . (MSNBC -- Sports)

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