Category Archives: Italians

Famous Italians (by heritage and they don’t have to be 100%) who’ve contributed to the world we live in today.

Roccia sopra! It’s Italian Heritage Month 2!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Steve

You probably thought this month’s header was Hipster trio The Avett Brothers given the bodacious and ironic facial hair. Alas…no. It’s from a print of Giuseppe Garibaldi at three different phases in his long military career. I’ll write more about … Continue reading →

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Happy Lupercalia!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Steve

Another randy Pagan holiday hijacked by Christianity but I don’t mind the little cards and candy. If the Romans failed to invent this, I’m sure the marketing behemoth in the modern Western Empire would create something to make everybody spend … Continue reading →

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1901: First wireless trans-Atlantic transmission

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Steve

When I was doing Italian Heritage month and striving to write about one a month, I was going to close with Marconi who was probably the most influential Italians in the 20th Century. Next year though. I still remember most … Continue reading →

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Month of Italians wrapping up today

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Steve

I fell short not from the lack of material but from a lack of trying. As always, life got in the way, especially this damned head cold I am recuperating from. Getting ill around Halloween is my body’s way of … Continue reading →

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Italian #17: Geraldine Ferraro

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Steve

Putting aside your political affiliations or feelings about the Congresswoman, she still deserves her place in American history as the first woman to be nominated for Vice President of the US. Geraldine was also the first Italian to be nominated … Continue reading →

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Italian #16: Carlo Collodi (Lorenzini)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

Many people today probably think Pinocchio was a Walt Disney creation thanks to the well-loved cartoon but the Italian people know better. The wooden boy who wanted to become a real-live child was penned by ex-soldier/text-book writer/satirist Carlo Lorenzini. He … Continue reading →

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Italians #15: The Jacuzzi Brothers

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Steve

The Seventies wouldn’t have been the same without their accidental invention the hot tub. Ask the founders of Atari, the band Steely Dan and numerous coke users; for me the last two things seem to go together as the dark … Continue reading →

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Italians #14: Garry & Penny Marshall (Masciarelli)

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Steve

I unintentionally took the week off on my Italian goal so I have some serious catching up to do! Bear with me as I will probably have to shorten these entries yet I will not have any doubling up count … Continue reading →

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Italian #13: Mike Eruzione

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve

Hockey is filled with great Italian players, Phil Esposito often tops this list and I always loved the signs saying “Jesus saves, Espo scores on the rebound!” However, I have to go with Mike Eruzione first because he was captain … Continue reading →

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Italian #12: John Capelletti

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Franco Harris is usually the more logical choice with football, especially with his Super Bowl titles during the Steelers’ dominance. However, I went with this former Heisman winner because of a cheesy, made-for-TV movie I saw a couple times as … Continue reading →

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Italian #11: Manu Ginobli

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Since I kicked off with a baseball Italian, I’m going to keep pressing on with sports as I try to catch up, being behind by a few of my one-Italian-a-day goal. It’s a shame that the NBA 2011-12 season will … Continue reading →

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Italian #10: Joe Girardi

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Bear with me on this gentleman, maybe Jeremy can help out via Comments because he’s into baseball, I’m a casual fan at best. Joe was selected as a favor to my friend Helen but he has morphed into a good … Continue reading →

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Italian #9: Maria Montessori

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve

You may see her schools in your neighborhood, especially around Austin. There’s even one near my house. However, what the hell is it exactly? A Montessori school is an alternative learning institution (or plan) which takes a more radical approach … Continue reading →

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Italian(s) #8: Tom & Ray Magliozzi

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve

I thought I had turned the corner on my monthly feature but I was wiped out Monday and on Tuesday I was invited to attend the Roger Daltrey concert (waiting for a photo). But today is officially Columbus Day so … Continue reading →

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Italian #7: Sylvia Poggioli

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Steve

Sylvia has been (and remains) a staple of NPR news for 29 years with Europe as her territory. However she is memorable due to how her last name is said. To my ears, it sounds like it begins with “Boo” … Continue reading →

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