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.

Italian #6: Dan Castellaneta

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

I’ve been following the general news about New Corp’s demand to have The Simpsons voice actors take huge pay cuts because the show has become unprofitable. Really? Somehow Murdoch and his flunkies must think anyone with an IQ over 85 has no … Continue reading →

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Italian #5: Dick Giordano

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

I don’t want to repeat myself and I think I covered the man’s great career over a year go with my obituary. I will add this about him. The man took inking to a new level. Normally in comic books, … Continue reading →

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Italian #4: Isabella Rosellini

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

I want to kick with a big thank you from my friends Helen and Peter. I actually received a heartwarming comment via Helen regarding my last entry about A. P. Giannini so this means at least one person is reading … Continue reading →

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Italian #3: A. P. Giannini

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Steve

This man brought banking to the middle and lower-class masses but if he were alive today, modern financing would turn his stomach or maybe he’d be too busy working in the Third World promoting micro-lending to the poor. Much of … Continue reading →

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Italian #2: Johnette Napolitano

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Steve

I’ve been out sick obviously. I was feeling well enough last night to write down my immediate thoughts regarding the death Mr. Steve Jobs, my boss and indirectly the guy who helped me choose a more lucrative career over broadcasting. … Continue reading →

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Italian #1: Enrico Fermi

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Steve

As per my promise (or threat?), I’m kicking off my blather about Italy’s contribution to the world with a scientist. His name may sound familiar in the Chicago area and/or if you follow Science stories on NPR because a particle … Continue reading →

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October is Italian Heritage month

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Steve

I didn’t want to go with the easy ploy of Halloween so as I searched online for other possible significant ideas, I stumbled upon this. Then it gave me an idea on what I could write briefly every day about, … Continue reading →

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