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L'Italo-Americano GIOVEDÌ 2 GENNAIO 2014 www.italoamericano.com 15 Michelangelo's David to be symbol of Milan Expo 2015 Continued from page 1 "The Italian government - said Prime Minister Enrico Letta - is strongly committed to the success of the event: the objective is to boost economy and raise our country's appeal". Letta, outlined the future plans for the 2015 deadline. "We don't only have to look good and perform well - he explained - we also have to make sure that we can create new jobs". Up to now almost 132 countries have confirmed their membership to the Expo. In the last weeks many countries and international organizations signed their participation. Among them the European Union and the United Nations. For the first time, the United Nations will not have their own pavilion but will have cross sections inside the exhibition site. They will develop specific contents for the Zero Pavilion and Thematic Areas and will organize events, starting with the UnExpo Days dedicated to their activity. In cooperation with the Countries and Civil Society Organizations, the Un will organize meetings and create thematic routes crossing the pavilions. "This new model of Un involvement in World Expositions is based on a strategic partnership approach between the host country Italy, Attention Clubs and Organizations! Your Calendar item submissions are welcome. Items are due no later than three weeks prior to the date of the event. They may be emailed to linda@italoamericano . All submissions must include: Event, date, time and address of the event, brief description, as well as a phone number or website for additional information. Subject to editor's review and space availability. Not all items submitted will be published. Premier Enrico Letta: "The Milan Expo will provide a key global forum" Expo 2015 Milano and the United Nations, and this model will be what should be continued in future editions of Expo", said Eduardo Rojas-Briales, the Un Commissioner General for Expo 2015 and Fao's Assistant Director-General for Forestry". This is a result to be proud of, on considering that the Un three agencies, Fao, Ifad and Wfp, dayly strive to ensure food and nutrition worldwide and this is exactly the reason which will lead the Un's participation in Expo Milano 2015. This cooperation is yet another proof of the global interest in the Universal Exposition's theme: 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life' that encompasses a challenge that sees us all united: ensuring each and every one of us healthy, safe and sufficient food amid sustainable development. Premier Enrico Letta once more hailed the impact and significance of the keenly awaited event. The Expo will provide a "key global forum" to discuss such important issues as poverty and nutrition, Letta said. Italy is already working on what is called the "Milan Protocol": it will commit signatory countries at Expo to work to reduce food waste by 50% by 2020, as well as to promote sustainable agriculture and healthy lifestyles. The plan is to reduce food waste that now equals more than one billion tonnes annually worldwide. Italian food exports increase despite the crisis in Usa, Europe and Asia Continued from page 1 over the same period last year and were worth 26.7 billion euros. In the first quarter of this year, for the first time, firms exporting foodstuffs overtook those producing exclusively for the domestic market. In 2012 exports totaled 28.4 billion euros with an 8% growth from 2011, about 19% of the sector's total revenues. Italy's top markets in 2013 remained Germany, France and the United States with a significant growth continuing across the Middle East and Asia. In 2012, Italian food exports boomed in the Middle East - up 41.5% in the United Arab Emirates, 29.1% in Saudi Arabia and 38.5% in Turkey. Italian food also sold well across Asian markets with exports to China up 20.6%, Japan 21.2% and Thailand 38.5%. "Recent food export data remains positive, so Cibus 2014 is aptly placed to seek out every possibility of developing and supporting the export-oriented Cibus 2014 aims to seek out ev ery possibility of dev eloping and supporting the ex port-oriented aspect of Italian businesses aspect of Italian businesses" said Federalimentare president Filippo Ferrua. That is why Cibus 2014 will have a prize for the foreign chain that best promoted Made-in-Italy products and will welcome buyers from retail chains such as HeB (United States) or Loblaw (Canada). In another highlight, leading Us brand-builder Daymon Worldwide will set up a stand for what will be its first time at an Italian food fair, bringing foreign buyers and retailers with it. During the last edition, over 2,300 companies, mostly Italian, participated in 2012 Cibus, professional visitors were 63,000 – 13,000 from 90 different countries. Jan. 8, Wed.-St. Anthony Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Reservations: Johnny 213-250-2464 Jan. 13, Mon.-Santo Padre Pio Society Dinner Meeting. 6:30 pm, Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). Vi prego di partecipare a una serata piacevole per stare con gli amici. Cost: $15 per person. For reservations and information please call the president Maria (818) 241-4672. Jan. 18, 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. Jan. 18 – Sat.- OCAIW Meeting - Marie Callenders (15363 Culver Dr, Irvine 92604) $25.00 White Elephant. Call: Lucy Gallo 949472-8218 or Arline 949-786-7845 Jan. 18, 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. Jan. 19, Sun.-Cinema Italiano offered by Italian Cultural Arts Council, Film: Lezioni di cioccolato (Chocolate Lessons) (2007). Where: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. In the state-of-the art, ultra deluxe Norma Kershaw Auditorium. COST: Adults $10, Students: $5 (no need to RSVP). SCHEDULE: Arrival: 1:30- 2:00 pm, Reception/Refreshments; Seating in Auditorium: 1:45 pm, Program Begins: 2:00 pm. For information call (714) 567-3600. Jan. 19, Sun.-Abruzzesi e Molisani di California 24th Anniversary Dinner Dance, honoring Guy Masciotra. At the Castaway Restaurant (1250 E. Harvard Rd., Burbank, CA). 12 noon to 4pm. Music by The Sicilian Band. Cost: $40 per person. For reservations call Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985-0951 Jan 19, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society Rosary at St. Peter's Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles) 10:30am. For information call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Jan. 26, Sun.-POINTers (Italian genealogy group)-Luncheon 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Raffaello Ristorante (400 South Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731). For reservations and information call Diane at (310) 645-9442. Feb. 1 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. Feb. 6, Thurs.– Italian Movie Night 7:00pm at the San Juan Capistrano Regency Theater. Come early and join us at 6:00pm upstairs in Rick's Cafe for Happy Hour (26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675) 949-661-3456. Screening El Presidente. Movie in Italian with English subtitles. Feb. 9, Sun.- Patrizio Buanne Concert 7:00pm (doors open 5:00pm) The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (33157 Camino Capistrano, SJC 92675). Tickets $30. For more information and tickets: http://www.thecoachhouse.com/ Feb. 12, Wed.-St. Anthony Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Reservations: Johnny: 213-250-2464. Feb. 15, Sat.- St Peter's Italian Church Casa Italiana Valentine Dinner Dance & Crowning of the Parish Queen. 5:00 pm Mass; Crowning of Parish Queen at 6:00 pm. Dinner Dance follows; Reservations 323-225-8119, ext. 10 Feb. 16, Sun.-Cinema Italiano offered by Italian Cultural Arts Council, Film: Si può fare (We Can Do That) (2008). This unusual Italian-language seriocomedy from director Giulio Manfredonia walks a fine-line, suspended midway between genial farce and sensitive, compassionate drama. Where: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. In the state-of-the art, ultra deluxe Norma Kershaw Auditorium. COST: Adults $10, Students: $5 (no need to RSVP). SCHEDULE: Arrival: 1:30- 2:00 pm, Reception/Refreshments; Seating in Auditorium: 1:45 pm, Program Begins: 2:00 pm. For information call (714) 567-3600.

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