Because Italy is more than a geographic expression..
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Legend, Mercedes And Mille Miglia
Mercedes at Mille Miglia.
Mercedes-Benz won the Mille Miglia (1927-1957) twice with the last one being in 1955 (with one of the drivers being Briton Sterling Moss) two years before the race was banned. Since 1977 it was renamed Mille Miglia Storia where pre-1957 cars are paraded through its legendary route.
Mercedes-Benz won the Mille Miglia (1927-1957) twice with the last one being in 1955 (with one of the drivers being Briton Sterling Moss) two years before the race was banned. Since 1977 it was renamed Mille Miglia Storia where pre-1957 cars are paraded through its legendary route.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
The Roots Of Italy's Engineering Heritage
Imagine how much more the Italian republics could have accomplished had the event of the Black Death not happened.
Living Under The Tyrrhenian Sea
This story dates back to 2007 but worth a look over.
"Three men and three women have just spent two weeks living in pods 30 feet under the Tyrrhenian Sea.
They set a record for undersea habitation, but it was more than a stunt.
"It's an unusual possibility to perform medical examinations," says Annamaria D'Amore, the project's head doctor.
A team of twenty doctors monitored the divers 24 hours a day urine, heart rates, cognitive and psychological changes, even their breath to assess the effects of prolonged immersion.
But science aside, pretty much everyone here cheerfully admits being inspired by the Jules Verne classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea."
"Three men and three women have just spent two weeks living in pods 30 feet under the Tyrrhenian Sea.
They set a record for undersea habitation, but it was more than a stunt.
"It's an unusual possibility to perform medical examinations," says Annamaria D'Amore, the project's head doctor.
A team of twenty doctors monitored the divers 24 hours a day urine, heart rates, cognitive and psychological changes, even their breath to assess the effects of prolonged immersion.
But science aside, pretty much everyone here cheerfully admits being inspired by the Jules Verne classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea."
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Lamborghini Huracan Official Video; Interview With Stefano Mazzetti
Video interview with Stefano Mazzetti head of Powertrain and Electronics Department of Lamborghini:
I came across the above clip while searching for the latest news on the Lamborghini Huracan:
I came across the above clip while searching for the latest news on the Lamborghini Huracan:
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Beretta Factory: 500 Years Of History
Aside from the actual manufacturing of guns, it always remains interesting to me how Italy has managed to maintain some of its companies in the hands of the same family for generations. A remarkable reality given today's global economy. Moreover, it has held out outsourcing - where possible - longer than its brethren in the G7.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
Top 100 Italian Brands
Other familiar names to North Americans on the list include Benetton, Lamborghini, Ducati, Aprilia, Diesel, Pirelli, Versace, Nutella, San Pellegrino, Lavazza, Fiat, Ferrero, Alfa-Romeo, Moschino, Valentino, Ariston, Fila, Illy, Lancia, Maserati, Santal, San Benedetto, Jacuzzi, Ferragamo, De Longhi, Cinzano, Peroni, Fendi, Campari, Lotto, Agip, Di Saronno, Diadora, Birra Moretti, Luxardo, Tic-Tac, Nordica, Cerruti, Kappa, Juventus, Caffarel, Beretta, Inter Milan, Perugina.
See the full list here.
A couple of interesting notes. Aprilia ranks ahead of Ducati while Moto Guzzi or Vespa (Piaggio) make the list. De Cecco pasta is not on the list. Among the soccer clubs ranked AC Milan is absent while Juventus, AS Roma and Internazionale Milano are represented.
Nonetheless, quite the number of global brands spread across several industries.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Italian Kitchen Ideas
From Cucine Aster.
"The kitchen theme color should be in the shades of orange, cream and gold which are primarily soothing to the eyes and provide an extremely comfortable environment..."
"...Tuscan Style Kitchens- This style among the Italian styles is gradually gaining popularity with the various households. One of the major reasons behind it might be the fact that it uses all the earthy colors which are both, attractive and relaxing. The stones used are completely natural. They are the likes of granite, slate, stone and terracotta.
Lighting- The lights are generally in the golden hues, using wrought iron shades. Modern metallic casings are avoided.
Earthy bowls and wooden paintings add to the natural feel of the ambience. The décor is also mainly consisting of thing like faux paintings, wall texturing etc. which gives the whole plastered look reminiscent of yester years. Subtle tones of muted colors or bright flairs are used. Frills are generally avoided."
"The kitchen theme color should be in the shades of orange, cream and gold which are primarily soothing to the eyes and provide an extremely comfortable environment..."
"...Tuscan Style Kitchens- This style among the Italian styles is gradually gaining popularity with the various households. One of the major reasons behind it might be the fact that it uses all the earthy colors which are both, attractive and relaxing. The stones used are completely natural. They are the likes of granite, slate, stone and terracotta.
Lighting- The lights are generally in the golden hues, using wrought iron shades. Modern metallic casings are avoided.
Earthy bowls and wooden paintings add to the natural feel of the ambience. The décor is also mainly consisting of thing like faux paintings, wall texturing etc. which gives the whole plastered look reminiscent of yester years. Subtle tones of muted colors or bright flairs are used. Frills are generally avoided."
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Quote Of The Day
"Italy must lead the world in non-patented inventions:"
Californian I was talking to on a train ride from Florence to Siena in 1994.
Californian I was talking to on a train ride from Florence to Siena in 1994.
History Of The Mezzaluna Knife
The iconic knife in Italian cuisine sometimes used to cut pizza, was first developed in Italy.
The familiar and popular 'pizza wheel' cutter, for its part, was invented in the United States.
Hard to imagine a kitchen in North America without one of these two items.
The familiar and popular 'pizza wheel' cutter, for its part, was invented in the United States.
Steel Production By Country
Italy is ranked 10th in total steel production in the world (second in Europe behind Germany).
As a point of interest, China, Japan and the United States take the top three spots with China producing by far the largest amount. France, Canada and the United Kingdom rank 14th, 16th and 17th respectively.
More details here at Worldsteel.org.
As a point of interest, China, Japan and the United States take the top three spots with China producing by far the largest amount. France, Canada and the United Kingdom rank 14th, 16th and 17th respectively.
More details here at Worldsteel.org.
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