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Internet: from Florence Movement Network ‘common good’

freelancer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:08:33 +0000

has now been born, the brainchild of Fondazione Sistema Toscana with Hotel Economici Firenze, ‘Internet Common Good’, a movement that aims to raise awareness of citizens, administrators, businesses and institutions, the crucial importance of the network in all areas of daily life. ‘Internet Common Good’ and ‘supported by an awareness campaign to collect testimonials, opinions, points of view. It ‘important to the opinion of all in order to create a poster shared on the Internet as a Common Good. The initiative aims to replicate the internet and what ‘was done by the movement’ Water Common Good ‘. ‘Internet Common Good’ aims to ensure that each municipality, province, region, properly sensitized, to approve a document attesting that ideally the ‘right’ to the Internet, seen as precisely the Common Good. ‘Internet Common Good’ will be declined from an anthropological point of view, popular, positive and very informative. ‘Internet Common Good’ comes from the web and will develop ‘through capillarity’ guaranteed by the network and social network. Everything starts from the poster of ‘Internet Common Good’, a document which they were written only the opening lines’ cause i will digital citizens to complete with their very own ‘Why the Internet and’ common good ‘. The members will have condensed into 140 characters and send their motivation with Twitter. The website will also appear in the video and textual contributions of personality ‘, entrepreneurs, artists, scholars, who will tell us why’ for their Internet and ‘a common good. Among the first signatories of the manifesto also the President of Tuscany Region

Renewables: a comparison of Verona Europe, USA and China on solar

freelancer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:06:33 +0000

E ‘can save money and at the same time, continue to produce renewable energy? In asking this question will be experts from around the world to the next Italian Pv Summit, now in its fourth edition, held in Verona near Hotel Verona Centro on May 7 and 8, before the opening of the thirteenth edition of the international exhibition and conference Solarexpo. Europe, USA and China will compare the competitiveness’ of the global market for photovoltaics and access to markets and competitive rules. And on key issues, such as the thrust of technological innovation to the fall in prices towards grid parity, strategic industrial policies, export promotion and assistance of state and non-discriminatory access to domestic markets. In this context, the ‘ Italian PV Summit will place ‘attention to the issue of technology roadmap and manufacturing costs, the trade policies of the leaders of the global photovoltaics, the position of the international photovoltaic industry associations and the position of policy makers. ” Recent reports – said Guido Agostinelli, Managing Partner, Syntegra Solar – the difficulty ‘of some of the largest financial industrial groups in the European photovoltaic industry, the impact of a story like that Q-cells, a world leader until a few years ago, has begun the process of insolvency, are just the tip of the iceberg of a reorganization of the system due to a crisis of excess capacity ‘that probably will last’ a couple of years and that also affects Chinese companies’

Defense: Alpine Brigade in Turin Taurinense celebrates 60 years of history

freelancer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:05:47 +0000

The Army brigade alpine Taurinense calm down ‘the next April 15, 60 candles. I remember a note of Defense through the history of the brigade. Founded in 1952, in Turin near http://www.hotel-torino-centro.it/, joined the ‘inherits traditions and the regiments of the division and the homonymous Cuneense. Today ‘based in Piemonte and Abruzzo and e’ consisting of three regiments of infantry and a regiment of Alpine mountain artillery, plus the logistics support battalion, a regiment of cavalry and a genius. First united ‘to the Alpine adopt the professional model, the Taurinense and ‘Today a resource serving the country: in specialist operations in the mountains, has long experience in international peacekeeping missions and stabilization, and is’ always in the forefront of relief to the population in case The magnet ‘natural. The sixty will be ‘held in Turin with a series of events open to the public: Saturday, April 14 to 21 at the Conservatory Brass Band of the Brigade will perform’ a series of songs light, each connected to a decade of history, Sunday 15 to 17.30 Fanfare grant ‘an encore in the Piazza Castello, with the submission for the first time a special edition of the carousel that will involve’ even military vehicles. Also on Sunday – from 10 to 13 – will be ‘opened at the Museum of Taurinense Montegrappa the barracks, being IV on November 3.

London 2012: appointments

freelancer — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:21:28 +0000

The New York Times has placed fourth in the ranking of the 45 destinations to visit in 2012. Easy to understand why: London near http://www.alberghilondracentro.com, this year, will host the thirtieth edition of the Olympics . A global event will attract, as expected, 8 million people, fans and sports fans, but even simple tourists eager to discover the city of Regina in a completely new look. Many of the changes taking place: from ‘ expansion of public transportation to the new sports infrastructure, to the skyscrapers overlooking the Thames record as The sherd – the tallest building in Europe – designed by Renzo Piano. Who wants to watch the races are signs in the calendar dates: from 27 July to 12 August for the Olympics, from 29 August to 9 September for the Paralympic Games (tickets purchased online until February 6). Who is not fond of sports do not be afraid: the events held in London in 2012 have so many to satisfy virtually every taste and requirement. Are you a fan of real? Take a trip to London for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth . To celebrate 60 years of the reign of the sovereign, in fact, June 2 to 5 are scheduled in a carriage processions and celebrations throughout the city, decorated for the occasion with thousands of flags and Union Jack. It’s almost a record: before she cut the same goal only Queen Victoria in 1897. For this reason, along the Thames, June 3 will parade a thousand boats to honor The Queen , Buckingham Palace will be a concert – which is only ten minutes walk for those staying at ‘ The Cavendish Hotel London – and 2012 new lights will be lit throughout the country. Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci are the focus of two exhibitions, which will be inaugurated in London in the coming months. Will be exhibited at the Tate Britain Picasso

Weekend in Paris for Louis transgressive Berlusconi

freelancer — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:19:52 +0000

Weekend in Paris for Louis transgressive Berlusconi, 23 years. The youngest son of former prime minister has left his girlfriend in Milan Federica, already presented in the family, and in the French capital he met his ex, Geneva Rossini, daughter of Julia Ligresti. But is not that she has kissed Paris on the night with http://www.alberghiparigicentro.com, as evidenced by photos published by the weekly Today . Luigi Berlusconi has brought another girl, a brunette, outside the Rasputin Club, lingering hugs and kisses. At 22 on Sunday, reports today , but Luigi was a regular in Milan to a family dinner with mom Veronica, her sister Eleanor and his girlfriend, Federica.

Bringing back the free cultural tours to the Verano cemetery

freelancer — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:18:03 +0000

Saturday 17 and Sunday, 18 March 2012, at the closing celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy and the institutionalization of the anniversary of March 17 , by popular demand Verano return to the “Walking through memories” and the special for the 150 °: “Remembrance of those who have made Italy “, an original history lesson on the Renaissance and the events that led to the unity of the nation through the stories of characters buried in Monumental Cemetery of Rome near http://www.hotel-roma-termini.it. This visit, free as any other calendar, is exceptionally repeated on both Saturday 17 and Sunday, March 18 starting at 10 am . The “Walking through memories” are thematic guided tours , the duration of two hours , through which can know the historical, artistic and cultural enclosed within the cemetery . These other cultural itineraries planned for the weekend: – Stories for women of the century : path dedicated to the famous female figures buried in Verano which runs from ‘epics Risorgimento until the early decades of the twentieth century (Saturday, March 17 at 12) . – Faces and memories of Rome : travel along two centuries of history and culture of the city as seen through the lives of some illustrious Roman. Among these Ernesto Nathan (mayor of Rome from 1907 to 1913), the architects Antonio and Giuseppe Sacconi Koch, the two great Roman dialect poets, Gioacchino Belli and Trilussa, and some famous figures from the entertainment world like Aldo Fabrizi and Hector Petrolini (Saturday March 17, at 15) . – Rome and the histories of cinema : the route retraces some milestones in the history of Italian cinema, meeting with directors such as Vittorio De Sica, Roberto Rossellini, Nanni Loy and actors such as Deaf, Manfredi, Gassmann, Mastroianni (Sunday, March 18 at 12) . – Monuments to Verano, an outdoor museum : the discovery of the many architectural and artistic treasures contained within the cemetery starting from the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura (Sunday, March 18, at 15) . “The theme visits to the Verano is totally free and offer everyone the chance to experience something unique and interesting culture – said the Chairman of Ama Piergiorgio Benvenuti -. I invite Romans and tourists to take this opportunity to discover the extraordinary treasures of art and memories stored inside of this special place in the heart of the Eternal City. ” To participate, must be booked at the numbers of call centers Cemeteries Capitoline: 0649236330 / 31/32/33 (Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 14.00). The date for the start of each visit, at the gazebo set up at the main entrance of the cemetery in Piazzale del Verano 1 .

Cherubini Conservatory of Florence, triple event for” The Music of Angels”

freelancer — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:16:31 +0000

Saturday, March 17, 2012 appointment of three new season of events of the Cherubini Conservatory of Florence near http://www.alberghi-firenze-centro.it , entitled “Angels of Music” . In the concert program at 17.30 at the Theatre dell’Affratellamento (via G.Orsini 73, Florence), the duo formed by baritone Gabriele Spina and pianist Beatrice Bartoli , with the execution of Petrarch’s sonnets to music and arias from The Lisz Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, from Rossini’s William Tell, and West Side Story by Bernstein. From 17.00, however, at the Salon of Villa Favard (511 Via Arezzo, Florence) will hold a double presentation of books dedicated to the anniversary of the proclamation of the Unity of Italy . The first is “Music in the Renaissance of Raffaele Monterosso” (Ed. LoGisma, 2011), introduced by Mary Adelaide Bacherini Bartoli, former head of the music room of the National Library of Florence, and by Marcello De Angelis, a professor of Music History at ‘University of Florence and director of the Library Florentia Mater. Following the presentation of “Goodbye, Farewell My Lovely” by Anna Lanzetta (Ed Morgan, 2011), with the speaker Verzillo Francis, Director dell’ANSAS (National Agency for the Development of Education), and with the extraordinary participation of the Philharmonic Scandicci Bellini, who will perform songs characteristic of the epic of the Risorgimento. The meeting will be introduced by the City Council President Eugenio Giani

Three days of events for the Super Classic

freelancer — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:14:21 +0000

From today, Thursday, RCS Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport will promote a series of events dedicated to the sport and solidarity that will culminate with the 103 / Milan, near http://www.alberghi-milano-centro.it – San Remo Saturday, March 17 Gazzetta.it that will broadcast live streaming video. Today: 16 to 17 at the Hall Montanelli, Via Solferino 26 / Milan, Eddy Merckx has inaugurated the “Hall of Fame Tour of Italy”, the first international cycling. To pay homage to the Belgian champion, were: Alfredo Martini, Fiorenzo Magni, Ernesto Colnago, Gianni Motta, Italo Zilioli, Giorgio Albani, David Boifava, Ugo De Rosa and Mario Molteni (son of the owner of the sponsor’s historic Merckx).

YOU SPEAK OF SAN REMO – Thursday: from 20 gala dinner and solidarity, again at Villa Necchi, with Merckx and the big San Remo, Liguria to the people affected by flooding. War Rock with no non-profit partner of the San Remo, will raise funds for the construction of some playgrounds: the first will be inaugurated May 17 at Brugnato (La Spezia), upon the arrival of the stage of the Giro in Sestri Levante.

Get inspired by Sevilla

freelancer — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:47:20 +0000

What a wonderful place for drawing inspiration! Look for hoteles baratos Sevilla, let the city seduce you. As comics artists,maybe Sevilla won’t be your first option to get inspired for your next release but think twice. The people, the flamenco dancing and the history behind its walls have created unforgettable stories.

Sevilla, ancient and wealthy heiress of the different cultures that settled on the banks of the Guadalquivir, preserves and pampers its monumental architecture have become world famous. At the same time bright and proud, instead keeps to himself the secret of a romantic mystery writers tried in mythical works such as Carmen, The Barber of Seville or Don Juan, among others.

For all the comic artists who follow us I want you to recommend visit this city from 23 to 26 of February to meet with the main comic artists of the Andalucía and Sevilla in particular. From classic comic art to the new comic scene this will be your best chance to get relevant feedback and make good friends with the huge among of artists who join this meeting.

Hope you like it!

Christmas in Rome: concerts and events up to the Epiphany

freelancer — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:15:16 +0000

A number of appointments for these Christmas and New Year are held in Rome until Epiphany. Shows and music, but also days for children. Tomorrow at 20.30 to the church of Ara Coeli is the earth ‘the event’ Happy Christmas from … Rome “, a concert with Ennio Morricone, who will direct ‘for the first time in Hotel Roma Termini suites drawn from Moses’ and Marco Polo. The concert will be ‘broadcast live from Rai.L’ Orchestra di Santa Cecilia Academy offers an evening dedicated to Sergei Rachmaninoff, which includes the performance of two of the four concertos for piano and orchestra of the pianist: Second in C minor dedicated to Nikolai Dahl, the hypnotherapist to which Rachmaninoff turned to treat depression, and the Third in D minor. A direct, and debut on the podium of Santa Cecilia, will be ‘the Italian Daniele Rustioni. Sunday at 18, the gospel choir “The Soul Children of Chicago”, founded by Walt Whitman in 1981 as an alternative to offer to young African Americans at risk, will perform ‘in the Auditorium of the exhibition Roma Gospel Festival. But not all. Monday, in the exhibition as a tribute to director Franco Zeffirelli, the Casa del Cinema in Rome offers a triple appointment: at 16.30 ‘Jane Eyre’, taken from Zeffirelli in 1996 on the novel by Charlotte Bronte; to 19 ‘Story a blackcap ‘, an adaptation based on the novel by Giovanni Verga, will be at 21.30′ proposal ‘La Traviata’, film adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi, Zeffirelli has created in 1982. When the day of Santo Stefano al Biopark of Rome, to 12.30 and 15.30, we will be meeting with the raffle of the animals at the Hall of elephants, clowns by the Bio-park that will involve the whole family with quizzes and questions about animals giving gadgets to all participants. The hall also will host between 11 and 16 ‘activity’ ‘Animals and prejudices’, a close encounter with frogs, pythons real blowers cockroaches, stick insects and moths. Experts in the Bio-park will offer activities ‘providing interactive educational moments of interaction with children and tell the sights’ of these animals to dispel false legends rooted in the collective imagination. During all the days visiting the families receive Christmas gift books collected as part of the ‘Re-read’, promoted by Love and capital from Rome, in collaboration with the cultural association Hola, and sponsored by Libraries of Rome . The program will be ‘repeated on 27 and 28 December. For the last year, in addition to maxiconcerto the Roman Forum in Rome Palalottomatica singer Laura Pausini will perform ‘in a special concert for New Year. While at 21, will be held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica ‘concert “Ten fingers” by Claudio Baglioni. A spectacular show with a formula and a whole new dimension of play. The singer will be ‘on stage in the audience, it will be offered for sale exclusive “stage business” with the chance’ to live at some concert a few meters from the artist. In addition there will be ‘fixed a script to follow, the artist will sing’ arm and satisfy ‘the demands of the public. While in the Piazza del Quirinale will be ‘organized the inaugural concert of classical music in the presence of President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, and major offices of the Italian government, which await the stroke of midnight to celebrate with everyone present to 2012. But the program of festivities does not end there. Appointment with the audience at the Auditorium of Rome to wish you a happy new year with the New Year Gala.
The Rome Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karl Martin, will perform ‘on days 1 and 2 January, a program that will see’ the music you love alternation the nobility ‘nineteenth century (waltzes, polkas, mazurkas) and operetta songs and romantic repertoire. Also on Sunday, but on the bridge of Cavour, at 12, after the gun shot fired from the Janiculum, Mr. Ok will perform ‘the traditional plunge into the Tiber at the first day of the new year.