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Small Wonders: The meaning of life, Italian-style
The day was perfect. A late-July afternoon in mid-May. Happy children playing happily with friends on the block, defining what Saturdays are all about. The sun descending behind shade trees, but promising to keep daylight around a few more hours. So I...Tags: Olives, Facebook
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Italy counsul general stops by Glendale school
Italian students at Franklin Elementary School put their language skills on display Thursday for a high-profile visitor. Giuseppe Perrone, consul general of Italy in Los Angeles, made a stop at the multilingual campus where he observed classes and...
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DVD review: 'Certified Copy' looks at a mysterious relationship
My top-10 films from last year are slowly making their way to home video, the latest being this mysterious relationship drama from Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami (“Taste of Cherry,” “Crimson Gold”) — certainly his most...
Tags: Abbas Kiarostami, DVDs, Drama (genre), Blu-ray Discs, Certified Copy (movie)
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Like kids in a candy store
This is the story of a man named Salvatore D’Amico, who was born in Italy, came to the United States and opened a candy shop on Brand Boulevard. The story came to light when Denise Hill contacted the Glendale Historical Society, seeking...Tags: Libraries, Peanut Brittle, Services and Shopping, Peanuts, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Education Matters: Of roundabouts, Vespas and sheep
Editor's Note: Numerous instances of plagiarism have been discovered in Dan Kimber’s “Education Matters” column, which ran in the News- Press from September 2003 to September 2011. In those columns where plagiarism has been found, a...Tags: Vehicles
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A near-perfect taste of Italy
Going to Briganti, I learned an important lesson: Don’t be fooled by first impressions. With so many charming restaurants in historic buildings in South Pasadena, why go to a place with prefab windows and faux distressed bricks? Because the food...Tags: Breads, Restaurants, Foods and Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages, Pasta
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A Word, Please: Don't let grammar remain foreign
Scattered throughout Italy are a handful of natives who believe I speak their language. I’ve pulled off the same feat in France and Mexico, too. I accomplished this by stepping off the plane my first time in each of these countries and immediately...Tags: Language, Arts and Culture
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Anthony's earns its 'Fine' name
Perigord duck fillete, Tasmanian smoked cheddar, wild fennel vinegar, Spanish Arbequina olives, French white truffle butter. Kids, you can keep your candy store. Give me the goodies on the shelves and in the chilled case at Anthony’s Fine Food &...Tags: Spain, Oregon, Human Interest, Turkey (animal), France
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Via Venice: The living paper cartoon arrives in Pasadena
What do you get when you cross the creative son of a Venetian espresso salesman with a passion for all things Disney, an eye for carnival costume design, a love of origami and a musical ear? The result is artist Ennio Marchetto and his ever-evolving live...Tags: Elton John, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Snow White (fictional character), Music Theater
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Open carry is a danger to the carrier
This is in response to a June 5 letter by Bob Tanabe, “Not another stupid gun law.” He feels that everyone should have the right to openly display firearms and that a proposed law to ban such displays is stupid and shows a hatred by...Tags: Defense, Gun Control, Interior Policy, Firearms, Politics
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Cool, light dining for a sunny day
It might be the heat or perhaps it's due to skimpy swimsuits, but summer usually means lighter eating. So the timing couldn’t be better for the recent opening of the outstanding salad-and-smoothie restaurant, Malfi’s in La Caņada. Named for...Tags: Sausages, Idaho, Cheese, Lifestyle and Leisure, Sweet Potatoes
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Seeing Stars: There's a moose on the loose!
Dina Morrone invited me to come see her new play, "Moose On The Loose," in Hollywood to write about it for Beverly Hills Times Magazine, one of my many freelance jobs, but it was so good, I'm writing about here too.
Morrone wrote and performed in the...Tags: Human Interest, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer
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