L'Italo-Americano

THURS DAY, ��� FEBRUARY��� 21, ��� 2013��� L���Italo-Americano PAGE��� 15 President Napolitano and Obama meet again. Obama expresses love to Italian president Continued from page 1 napolitano seemed very moved by the words of the American President, "I don���t need to say how deeply touched I am by the generous appreciation we just had of my long public service in the interest of Italy, of our alliance, of our common goals. And I am grateful to President Obama for inviting me to pay a farewell visit at the White house," he said. The White house meeting came two days after the European Union and the United States announced they will hold talks on an overarching transatlantic free-trade deal. The EU said an agreement first announced Tuesday in Obama's State of the Union address - would be the most comprehensive bilateral trade deal in history. napolitano, who is preparing to leave office, said the EU announcement suggests the prospect of "a new wave of development of technologic advancement of social justice on both shores of the Atlantic." "And I think it can represent even something more," he said. "It is to say a new historic stage in relations between Europe and the United States - not only economically, but also from a political and moral point of view." Speaking with reporters at the White house, Barack Obama also thanked Italian President napolitano for his country's "tremendous" contribution to nATO forces on such international mis- President Barack Obama shakes hands with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano during their meeting in the Oval Office sions as Afghanistan. "We've had occasion to meet many times in which we have expressed again and again the importance of the transatlantic relationship, and the deep and abiding friendship and connection and bond between the Italian people and the American people," the U.S. President said. "And obviously, we have constantly talked about the extraordinary connection that derives from the tradition of ItalianAmericans making enormous contributions to the United States", he added. Smiling with his counterpart, Obama revealed that when he was reelected, one of the first questions his daughters asked him was, ���Does this mean we can go back to Italy?��� The next Obama���s Italian trip will probably not see any official meeting with napolitano, but according to napolitano���s words Italian researchers to experiment with innovative bionic hand Researchers say they have created the first bionic hand with a sense of touch and intend to transplant it onto a Roman man later this year. The patient in this pioneering experiment is in his 20s and living in Rome, says Italian researcher Silvestro Micera of the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland. he announced the plans during a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Boston. The patient, who lost his hand in an accident, will see the new bionic hand wired into his nervous system, which should allow him to control the new hand with his thoughts, according to Micera. The man will also be able to receive touch signals from the bionic hand's sensors, he added. "We could be on the cusp of providing new and more effective clinical solutions to amputees in the next year," said Micera. the two will probably have the chance to share a little friendly talk. "I adhere to testify once more my personal friendship and my admiration for President Obama, only deploring that the visit of the President and his family in Rome was so short, and expecting a new visit also in my new capacity. I will be in another palace, but I will be there to welcome you." "That���s great", promptly answered Obama. International ideas competition for Pompeii launched The government and town of Pompeii on Thursday launched an international ideas competition to develop the main local attractions and enhance the culture and tourism sector in the area. Participants are being asked to seek possible synergies between Pompeii's two major draws, the archaeological area comprising the ancient Roman commercial centre destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and the 19th-century Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. They are then also to link them to other lesser local attractions to encourage visitors to spend longer in the area. The competition - details of which are posted on the website www.99ideas.it - is open to all interested parties and lasts 60 days. The launch coincides with the start of a 105-million euro project to restore the UnESCO World heritage Site and protect it from the repeated structural collapses and water damage that have plagued it in recent years. Feb. 22, Fri-Santa Lucia Society Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Mass 6:00 pm St. Peter's Italian Church; Reservations: 323-257-2182. Feb. 24, Sun.-Venetian Mask Making Workshop in WhittierJust in time for Carnevale, ���Ciao Italia��� Meetup invites you to create your very own Venetian half mask. Time: 10:30 a.m. ��� 4:30 p.m. From the award-winning artist Carla AlmanzadeQuant, a featured Gioia Company artist and italian-trained expert in Commedia dell���Arte and Venetian mask making. The workshop will be in English, but Carla is fluent in Italian, so if you speak Italian or would like to practice using it, you may do so, as well. The cost is $135/person and includes instruction, materials, morning coffee/tea service, and lunch. Workshop location: Ciao Italia Ristorante, 13112 Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601. To register using a credit card, please go to www.meetup.com/ciao-italia. If paying by check, or for more information, please contact Angela at www.ciao.italia1@yahoo.com or (562) 328-3676. Refunds will only be issued in the event of workshop cancellation. Feb. 25, Mon.-Molisani of Southern California Bus Trip to Pechanga Casino leaving from St. Peter���s Church parking lot at 9am (1039 n. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). $20.00/person, round trip. For information, call Ada Iezza (626) 359-4301. Feb. 27, Wed.-Abruzzesi & Molisani di California General Meeting 6:30pm at Villa Scalabrini. Polenta Dinner by Guy Masciotra. Everyone welcome. Members & Guests $15.00. For reservations call Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985-0591 or Guy Masciotra (818) 848-1862. Feb. 28, Thurs.-The Garibaldina Society Pasta Platter Dinner Dance. The Garibaldina Society Women���s Extension cordially invites you to the Pasta Platter Dinner Dance. Cocktails 4pm, Dinner 5pm sharp!, Dancing 6-8pm. Pasta dinner includes Salad, Pasta, Sausage, Glass of Wine & Dessert. Dancing to the music of Dennis Le Pron & The Time Machine Band. Dress Casual. $10 Members- $12 Guests. For reservations: Jean Giacomelli (626) 281-6639. Mar. 1, Fri.-San Trifone Society Dinner Meeting. 6pm mass followed by dinner and meeting at Casa Italiana. Dinner is $15 per person. For information call Mike Foschetti (323) 257-0302. Mar. 2, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio���s Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., north hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Mar. 3, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society- Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter ���s Italian Church (1039 n. Broadway, Los Angeles), 10:30 a.m. For information please call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Mar. 4, Mon.- San Padre Pio Society Dinner Mtg. 6:30 pm, Casa Italiana. Una serata piacevole per stare con amici. Cost: $15.00 per person. For Reservations and information please call the president Maria: 818-241-4672. Mar. 10, Sun.- Feast of Madonna di Costantinopoli at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am; Procession follows. Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 818843-1477 Mar. 11, Mon.-Mike Marino Celebrity Golf Tournament at Braemar Country Club. Tournament proceeds fund the Ray Castellani Frontline Foundation to help feed the homeless on skid row in Los Angeles. The tournament is best ball of the foursome and has a shotgun start. The fee including green fee���s, golf carts, breakfast, lunch and prizes all for $150. Call 310-488-0272. Mar. 13, Wed.- St. Anthony Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Reservations: Johnny: 213-250-2464. Mar. 16, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio���s Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., north hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. March 16, Sat.- OCAIW-Fashion Show- 11:00am Oak Creek Golf Club (One Golf Club Drive, Irvine) $25.00. Call Linda 714.812.4410

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