Word: italianizing
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...program's visuals were slicked up, too; deft editing, delicious coloring and crisp sound have made Top Gear as striking as any Italian supercar. Its cool aesthetic, coupled with those proudly uncool presenters, have lent the program broad appeal. Close to half of Top Gear 's British audience is female. Kids are drawn to the presenters' mischief and squabbles...
...position of Adams House Master ten years ago, he has offered weekly “Life Seminars” to Adams House students and affiliates, ranging from the practical (such as basic plumbing), to the indulgent (such as wine tasting), to the cerebral (such as an introduction to Italian opera). Depending on the topic and the time of year, anywhere from three to 30 people come to take advantage of these unique learning experiences. One popular seminar is led by Bernard I. Mwangi, the night security guard at Adams, who annually teaches students about how to file tax returns. Mwangi...
...without the other, and his selection suggests that Obama agrees. But Daschle also knows from experience that health care is one area in which Obama's mantra of change has always been a hard sell. Shortly after the 2006 election, Daschle met with Obama at Tosca, Daschle's favorite Italian restaurant in downtown D.C., and urged him to consider running for President. "My message to Barack was, 'Don't always think you will have another shot.' " In his own pursuit of health-care reform, however, another shot is exactly what Daschle has been given...
...unwelcome news comes as little surprise. For months, newspapers have been awash with ways consumers can "return to the home" to protect themselves against the economic downturn - suggestions range from buying a pasta maker rather than going out for Italian, to entertaining the kids with board games rather than spending on family outings...
...donna, due uomini.” Italian for “one woman, two men,” this timeless dramatic formula of the calamitous, star-crossed love-triangle has inspired almost every classic opera in the grand tradition—from “Manon Lescaut” and “Eugene Onegin” to “Carmen” and “Tosca.” But its tradition dates back to the early 17th century, when Francesco Cavalli composed “L’Ormindo,” one of the earliest...