L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano THURS DAY,   JUNE  20,   2013  PAGE  15 Letta meets Obama at G8 in Ulster Youth Unemployment a Key Priority Firstly the completion of the banking union and then, "concrete measures" of contrast to the unemployment. "You cannot go out with words - said Letta but with hard facts". Unemployment is a serious problem throughout Europe. Every year the 27 States of Eu lose 155 billion euro due to the "neet generation", young people between 15-29 years who do not study and do not work. For Italy the unemployment costs 24 billion euro per year. As a percentage of gross domestic product, it is equal to -1,2% points for Europe and -1,5% for Italy. That is why the Eu president José Manuel Barroso, opened to Letta: "It needs national funds, but yes, also European resources, structural funds for the growth". The summit in Rome was concluded with an appointment in sight of the G8: "I have just had videoconferences with Cameron, Hollande, Merkel and Obama to prepare the G8 of Monday and Tuesday in Northern Ireland", twitted the premier. Youth unemployment, trade and investment relations, and the crisis in Syria were key topics also of the telephone call between Letta and the United States President of the last May 20. A conversation "long and friendly", according to the Italian Premier's office, in order Germany and Britain, the day after stiffening US policy on Syria. The White House said that Syria had crossed a US red line by using chemical weapons against rebels battling President Bashar al-Assad's forces. Obama, Letta, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, The president of the US Barack Obama to prepare the Group of Eight (G8) major nations in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Obama held the video conference with the heads of US allies, the leaders of Italy, France, French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron will meet in person. Obama will also hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Dalai Lama's dream: "I would live my second life in Italy" In the interview, the Buddhists monk claims to reach a "friendly dialogue" with China and distances himself from the monk selfimmolations in his land. "The Tibet question has to be solved through the dialogue without any clash. Only through an agreement, realistic results can be possible". That is also why the Dalai Lama says that the human sacrifices "may cause damage and generate violence, without benefit to the Tibetan cause, because the solution to the Tibet matter can only be found in an agreement with Beijing. The Chinese are our neighbors. We must live together". That is why, he dreams a free country where to birth again. "If I had to work very hard, then I would choose Germany. But very probably it won't be this way. Because the more happy-go-lucky part of me prefers Italy" said the Dalai Lama in the interview. Maybe something can change. Today in China there are many Buddhists, around 400 million and many of them are faithful to the Tibetan Buddhism. Above all every week even more Chinese pilgrims arrive to his monastery from the Popular Republic. June 20, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. June 22, Sat.-Club Italia's Father's Day Dinner Dance at St. John Eudes Catholic Church (9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311). Live Band (Duo Domino) and Catered Food. Reservations must be made by Thursday, June 20, 2013. Call Sigrid Ravizza (661) 297-0507 or (818) 426-1489. June 23, Sun.-Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am Procession follows; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 562-947-2819. June 24, Mon.- ICF Branch #67 Dinner Meeting 6pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). $15.00 per person. For reservations contact: Nick M. D'Egidio (President) (562) 947-2819, Guy Masciotra (Life Member Emeritus, Past President) (818) 848-1862, or Pat Mages (Recording Secretary) (805) 4929658. June 27, 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. Dress Casual. $10 Members- $12 Guests. For reservations: Jean Giacomelli (626) 281-6639. June 29, Sat.-Santo Padre Pio Society celebrates the birthday of San Padre Pio with picnic at Live Oak Park (2820 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). 10am-6pm. Wonderful lunch provided by Johnny e Vito Nicola Angiuli of Eastside Market. Games for adults and children, Raffle. Cost: Adults $25, Children $10 (ages 4-11). We invite members and friends to join us for a fun day with friends. Please RSVP to Pres. Maria Bruno before June 25, (818) 241-4672. June 30, Sat.-Abruzzesi e Molisani di California Annual Picnic at Villa Scalabrini (10631 Vinedale St., Sun Valley, 91352); Noon. Cost: $25/person, $10/children ages 6-12. For reservations please call Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985-0951 or Sam Petrilli (818) 7681956. June 30, Sun.-Festa Italiana -Giorno della Famiglia from 10 AM 7:00 PM at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club.4343 North Ashley Lane. Stockton, CA 95215. For information contact Andrea Songey-Neff Executive Director, Pacific Italian Alliance 209.983.4375. July 7, 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. July 8, Mon.-Associazione Pugliese del Sud California 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. July 14, Sun.-Feast of of Mt. Carmel & St Peter at St. Peter's Italian Church. Mass 11:00 am; Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana 1:00 pm. Reservations: 323-225-8119, ext. 10. July, 20, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Vitello's Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. July 22, Mon.- ICF Branch #67 Dinner Meeting 6pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). $15.00 per person. For reservations contact: Nick M. D'Egidio (President) (562) 947-2819, Guy Masciotra (Life Member Emeritus, Past President) (818) 848-1862, or Pat Mages (Recording Secretary) (805) 4929658. July 28, Sun.-POINTers (Italian genealogy group) Luncheon. 12:30 to 4:00pm at Alejo's Presto Trattoria (8335 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, CA 90045). For reservations and information call Diane (310) 645-9442. Aug. 3, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Vitello's Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726.

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