L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano THURS DAY,   JULY  4,   2013  PAGE  15 Jobless Youth: 1,5 billion euros to Italy from Eu summit "It's a huge result" said Letta, who specified that the first billion would be received over the next two years, while the remaining money would come in the future. The breakthrough came after more than seven months of negotiation with the agreement of a long-term budget for the Eu (from 2014 to 2020) involving nearly one trillion euros. Because of the crisis and recession "we must not raise our expectations too high on the jobs front" but, said Letta in a postsummit press conference, "now it's up to the businesses, firms haven't got an alibi anymore: they can hire young people". The 6 billion euros (the money is part of the upcoming seven-year Eu budget for 2014 to 2020 and, up to now, any attempt to achieve an agreement between European Council and Eu Parliament about increasing the budget has failed), seem a minuscule amount, if compared to the hundreds of billions spent by Eu to save banks. However, European leaders in Bruxelles also agreed, again, to help banks and how to share the cost of any future bank failures among investors and wealthy sa- ropean taxpayers from having to foot the bill. The deal aims to help banks and is considered both a platform for a future European banking union Now also Croatia is officially in the European Union: 28 States use Euros vers. This means not only that "accounts under 100,000 euros will be safeguarded in any bank crisis that will take place in Europe", but a new deal has been designed in order to shield Eu- and a possible wayout to combat eurozone crisis, avoiding countries'default on one side and defending the euro ensuring all small savers, on the other. U.S. Ambassador to Italy awarded by President Napolitano The highest ranking honour of the Italian Repubblic is awarded for meritorious service or achievements and specifically for "merits acquired by the nation" in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities or for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. Ambassador Thorne (who was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and to the Republic of San Marino on August 17, 2009) has a lifelong personal connection to Italy. He moved with his family to Rome in 1953, when his father, Landon Thorne Jr., was appoin- ted by President Eisenhower to administer the Marshall Plan for Italy. He grew up in Rome learning fluent Italian and nurturing a deep appreciation and knowledge of Italy's culture, politics, and society. After leaving the Foreign Service, his father published the Rome Daily American, established and directed the Italian branch of Banker Trust Company, and served as trustee of the American Academy in Rome. Ambassador Thorne is cofounder of Adviser Investments, one of the nation's most highly regarded firms specializing in Vanguard and Fidelity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. The ceremony comes before the Us celebration of July 4. The Embassy in Rome will be closed in observance of Independence Day American holiday. 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 14, Sun.-Families of Italian Lineage Annual Picnic held at Regional Park, Laguna Niguel. Sausage and pepper sandwiches, antipasto salad, baked beans, stawberry cake dessert. Private Bocce field, etc. Cost: $20.00 Members, $25.00 Non Members. For info call (949) 363-5348. July 15, Mon.-The Garibaldina Society Council Meeting- 7:00pm. All members are welcome to attend the monthly Council Meeting. Coffee and Dessert will be served. For information, call (323) 2235005. July, 20, 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. July 20, Sat.-The Garibaldina Society "Western Jamboree Dinner Dance"- The "Ole Saloon" Hour 6:00pm, Lip-Smackin' 4-course Dinner Italian Style 7:00pm. Dancing to The John De Luna Band. Dress: "Cowboy Duds"-Casual. Adults only please! Reservations are required and must be received by July 15, 2013. Members: $32, Guests: $37. For more information call Reservations Chairman Marie Mor (818) 249-9363. 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 25, 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 5pmsharp!, 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. 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 Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Aug. 4, 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. Aug.12, 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. Aug. 15, 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. Aug. 17, Sat.-Ferragosto. Presented by L'Italo-Americano with Patrons of Italian Culture. A Summer Evening Event to benefit L'Italo-Americano at Villa Barbera (745 Sierra Madre Blvd., San Marino, CA 91108). 5pm-9pm. Featuring 5-star comedy show, exquisite Italian dinner buffet, Premium drinks and cocktails by Ventura Limoncello, Coffee and Cappuccino by Pasquini. Cost: $50 p/p. Reserve early by August 9. For information call (626) 359-7715 or email info@italoamericano.com

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