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When I am looking for current news on social and cultural events involving Italy and Italian-Americans I go to a website called i-Italy. According to their site i-Italy is a group of "journalists, academics and 'public intellectuals'" creating a forum of information focused on Americans of Italian descent, anyone interested in Italy and also Italians living in America. It is a really well designed site with relevant news as well as op-eds, blogs, and some really fantastic multi-media.
I recently visited the site when I heard about Premier Silvio Berlusconi's "tan" comment when referring to our new president elect. A comment he later said was meant as a compliment. I was curious what Italians' responses were. Below is a link to i-Italy and an article regarding the recent gaffe by Berlsconi.
2 comments:
Greetings,
First off, great blog. Glad you got this started. I've been reading for a couple of weeks and thought now would be a good time to reach out.
My name is Mario and I help run a blog (sevenfishesblog.com) that's connected with a popular Italian book called the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Our story has captured quite the following over the past couple of years and is even being made into a Hollywood movie (launching next Christmas).
Rather than spend big money on marketing, we try to focus on contributing to Italian communities, causes, groups and this year blogs. Two years ago we launched our own festival. Last year, we went on a seven day book tour on the East Coast and this year we're trying to get the book into the hands of bloggers and online journalists we admire.
And you're one of them. So long story short, would you be willing to review our book if we sent you a free copy? We'd also love to donate a copy to give away to your readers.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hear from you.
Regards,
Mario
www.feastofthesevenfishes.com (our book website)
www.sevenfishesblog.com (our blog)
Hi Mario,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very flattered. The last few weeks have been very busy for me so I shamefully neglected my blog and had not read your comment. I would love to review your book! Congratulations on your great success and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Sara
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