Mobile Services Made Simple May 27, 2009
S.M.S. has trialled its platform with students at the University of Roma II. The system helps students to network, and informs them when a class has changed venue or has been cancelled. The technology was very popular with the 100-strong sample of students who used it. (Science Daily)
Manchester United fan stabbed, 2 arrested in Rome May 27, 2009
AS Roma fans especially were being kept under scrutiny as they clashed with United supporters in Rome in 2007, stabbing a number of them. Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno said that officials had warned leaders of the "ultras," the more hardcore fans, not to create trouble. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness May 24, 2009
6 medium (1 1/2 cups) Roma tomatoes, chopped. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried basil). (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Election country-by-country May 22, 2009
Campaigning got off to a bumpy start, with a row over the broadcasting of an anti-Roma (Gypsy) advert by a far-right group, the National Party (NS) ... Aspects of the Italian government's crackdown on illegal immigrants, such as the fingerprinting of Roma (Gypsies), have been criticised in the European Parliament ... Unemployment and social protection are big issues in Romania, which has gone from being one of Europe's fastest-growing economies to a recipient of international rescue loans. (BBC News -- Europe)
Not on Brazil team May 22, 2009
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Andre Santos (Corinthians), Kleber (Internacional), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Alex (Chelsea), Juan (AS Roma), Luisao (Benfica). Midfielders: Elano (Manchester City), Julio Baptista (AS Roma), Kaka (AC Milan), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Anderson (Manchester United), Ramires (Cruzeiro). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
How to make Gazpacho May 21, 2009
1 1/2 # ripe tomatoes (Roma or Ahmish paste work best since they are meatier). 2 cucumbers. (Suite101.com)
Nutrition vital for good eyesight, studies show May 16, 2009
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped. 1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Experience is reward in Leadership Racine May 16, 2009
Roma Lodge was the site for the commencement dinner, where graduates took turns rising to the podium. Each announced a chosen path to volunteerism. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Zambia: Body Exposes Racketeering at Health Ministry May 14, 2009
The ACC has also placed Best Home Lodge in Roma Township and a house in Olympia Park under restriction pending the conclusion of the investigations. Mr Moono, who led journalists to view the lodge yesterday, said the vehicles were seized from different people who revealed that they had been given by the former Ministry of Health official. (allAfrica.com)
Venture Realty hosts property tour Sunday May 12, 2009
Among the projects to be viewed this year are: The Place In Nob Hill condos, Aliso II condos, 110 Richmond condos, 117 Richmond studios, Brick Light District lofts, Silver Hill Lofts, 100 Gold Ave condos,720 Roma Condos, Agave condos, and The Elements Townhomes, which are being built on the corner of 2nd and Silver. More information is available at www. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Fascism, the next generation May 11, 2009
On the evening of Feb. 23, the community of 1,200 about 50 kilometres south of Budapest was the scene of a deadly attack on members of Hungary's Roma minority ... The Csorbas lived at the end of a row of Roma homes on an unpaved road leading to a small forest and patches of cultivated land ... Roma, who make up 6 per cent of the 10 million Hungarians, start families very early. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Canada aims to curb flow of Czech asylum seekers May 8, 2009
An Immigration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Czech Republic's minority Roma community - once called Gypsies - are behind the spike in claims ... Ottawa remains concerned about profiteers and Roma groups encouraging migrants to head to Canada, the Immigration official said ... But the Roma community in Canada has challenged this, noting the numbers of Roma refugee claims approved in Canada confirms their status as a persecuted group. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Bisbee restaurant inspections May 4, 2009
Bella Roma Pizza, 9 Naco Road, 12/05/08, Excellent. Beto s, 123 Arizona St., 01/30/09, Satisfactory. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Local organization to celebrate 25 years of service May 3, 2009
RACINE - Society's Assets will conduct its 25th Anniversary Banquet beginning at 5:15 p.m. May 13 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St.. The guest speaker for the banquet will be Jean Driscoll, a Wisconsin native who has become an Olympic and Paralympic Medalist and seven-time winner of the Boston Marathon. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Max E. Mickey (2) May 2, 2009
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Carlson Mickey; son, John Mickey and his wife Brenda of Little Compton, R. I.; daughters Judy Mickey Watson of Enola, Ann Mickey Miller and husband Scott, also of Enola; six grandchildren,: Lauren, Sarah and Christopher Mickey, Andrew Watson, Max and Hannah Miller; a great-granddaughter, Emma Morrick; sister Roma Jo Thompson and husband Jan of Bridgewater, Va. sister Carol Service and husband Jerry of Palm Coast, Fla. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
* Mexicans left fearful, disbelieving Apr 28, 2009
Three similarly anxious companions had joined her waiting outside the church in Colonia Roma, a leafy district in the heart of Mexico City. But the doors of the church were shut, the priest nowhere to be seen and the mass cancelled, as in all churches across Mexico City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Watertown honors Apr 28, 2009
Amanda R. Visco, Brigid T. Cunningham, Erin Marie Kazizian, James E. Gagnon, Jenna B. Johnson, Julianne G. Pizzi, Meihui Zhang, Michael E. Hayek, Morgana Flaherty, Roma E. Masterpole-Wise and Samantha Rae Sturtevant. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
North America seems on verge of swine flu pandemic Apr 28, 2009
Outside Hospital Obregon in the capital's middle-class Roma district, a tired Dr. Roberto Ortiz, 59, leaned against an ambulance and sipped coffee Saturday on a break from an unusually busy shift. "The people are scared," Ortiz said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Mark Burnett, creator of \"Survivor\" and reality TV producer, and wife Roma Downey, actress (\"Touched by an Angel\"), received honorary doctorate degrees and gave the commencement address at Pepperdine University\'s Graduate School of Business and Management 2009 graduation on Saturday. Photo by Ron Hall Apr 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009 Edition. It now also recognizes schools that are leaders in helping all students succeed," State Superintendent of Schools Jack O'Connell said in the press release.This year, the selection process required schools to provide an in-depth description of two "signature" practices implemented at the schools that are replicable, and directly related to the success of its students. During an intensive site visitation by a trained team of external educators, additional evidence... (Malibu Times, CA)
Walcott willing to shoulder responsibility Apr 19, 2009
The French manager reaped the rewards when he was forced to ask four players under the age of 22 including Walcott to take penalties in the cauldron of Roma s Stadio Olimpico, in the Champions League first knockout round. None missed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brenda Linder Apr 18, 2009
Born Dec. 28, 1960, in Kewanee to Ronald and Roma (Burcham) Hull, she married Thomas Dean Linder June 14, 1980, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius. He survives. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
(Slideshow) Motorcycle rider injured on U.S. 75 Apr 16, 2009
McKinney Assistant Fire Chief Frank Roma said paramedics transported the driver to Parkland Hospital for treatment. Luke said he did not know the condition of the driver and could not release his name as of presstime Tuesday. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New Glaucoma Research Solves Anthropological And Medical Puzzle Apr 16, 2009
15, 2009) Scientists studying a rare form of glaucoma have discovered why people in the disparate Roma communities are at greater risk of inheriting a condition leading to permanent blindness than other groups in the population ... Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a devastating condition affecting 1 in every 1000 Romany people ... Further study amongst Roma populations in Europe showed that the same mutation accounted for nearly half of all cases of PCG in that community. (Science Daily)
Motorcycle accident victim treated and released Apr 16, 2009
McKinney Assistant Fire Chief Frank Roma said paramedics transported the driver to Parkland Hospital for treatment. Contact Danny Gallagher at. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hammond man pleads guilty to threatening former President George Bush Apr 16, 2009
His lawyer, Roma Kent, agreed. "I guess you already know that I have a mental illness? That I had a psychosis at the time the comments were made?" Broussard asked the judge, who said he has discussed the circumstances with both Kent and a prosecutor. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Presbyterian Women learn about Eastern Europe Apr 10, 2009
Olson spoke of a group of people, the Roma, formerly gypsies, who are found in these countries ... The Christian churches in these countries are working to help the Roma people with schools and leadership training so they may have their own church leaders ... One woman working with these people believes they need to find out what the Roma people want. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Slovak police accused of abuse Apr 9, 2009
A group of Slovak police officers is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly forcing six young Roma boys to hit each other and strip naked ... The incident is particularly sensitive in Slovakia because all of the boys are members of the Roma or gypsy minority, many of whom live in virtual shanty towns in the east of the country. (BBC News -- Europe)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Missionarys long love story with Taiwan Apr 7, 2009
He was conferred with the prestigious Gardino Roma medal by the Italian government in 2007 for his work abroad. Since he was awarded permanent residence in 2003, Petrin says he is now Taiwanese and that Taiwan is his home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Strong earthquake hits central Italy; 20 dead Apr 6, 2009
AS Roma forward Francesco Totti, right, followed by his teammate midfielder Simone Perrotta, celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Bologna at Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, April 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito) AP. (Erie Times-News, PA)
World Fair celebrates diversity, opportunity Apr 5, 2009
And the Roma, or gypsy, population in Romania, the largest and most marginalized minority group of central and eastern Europe ... To help the Roma in the Romanian settlement of Pata Rat, for example, $5 buys over-the-counter medications, while $6 covers children's multivitamins for up to six months for a single child. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption charges Apr 3, 2009
In this March 25, 2009, file photo former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich listens to a caller and glances at the clock as he guest hosts the Don and Roma radio talk show (Charles Rex Arbogast, File / AP). Graphic shows key events in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevichs time in office. (Albany Times Union)
Ex-megachurch leader Paulk dies Mar 30, 2009
Survivors beside Don Paulk include Earl Paulk s wife, Norma Davis Paulk; daughters Susan Joy Owens and Roma Beth Bonner; sisters Myrtle Mushegan, Ernestine Swilley and Darlene Swilley; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. No funeral arrangements had been announced as of Sunday evening. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
best in the Bay Area Mar 28, 2009
This begins with a cleansing tea and an exfoliation to stimulate the lymphatic system, followed by an aromatherapy massage, acupressure on the hands and feet and one square of yummy antioxidant-packed dark chocolate. Only one. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Hungarian prime minister: Gyurcsany goes Mar 28, 2009
Social tensions are rising, after a string of attacks on Hungary s Roma gypsies that followed two highly publicised murders allegedly perpetrated by Roma. It is no surprise that Mr Gyurcsany s approval rating is barely 18. (The Economist)
Bernard Schoenburg: Blagojevichs need for attention trumps good sense Mar 27, 2009
His renewed seeking of the limelight by being guest host on the Don Wade & Roma Morning Show on WLS on Wednesday flies in the face of normal behavior by somebody facing serious criminal charges. The charges made against him in December are expected to be replaced by grand jury indictments any time now. (Medfield Press, MA)
Dealing with Dyslexia Mar 27, 2009
"Parents should convince the school to get facilities for their child. But if the schools decline, kids should be given special education. Most hospitals have special educators,'' says Roma Kumar, psychologist, Ganga Ram Hospital. Parents of dyslexic children can also approach Delhi Learning Disabilities Association (DLDA), a non-profit organisation run by doctors and psychologists, which provides remedial intervention, awareness and advocacy to children with special needs like LD, autism,... (India Times, India)
News Briefs | Mar. 25 Mar 25, 2009
He is filling in as host of the Don Wade and Roma Morning Show. During the scandal, Blagojevich developed a habit of using literary references: He referenced the short story The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner and Alfred Lord Tennyson s poetry in discussing his plight. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
* Authorities seek help to preserve Auschwitz camp Mar 24, 2009
Non-Jewish Poles, Roma and Soviet POWs were also among the many victims of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the other death camps found in Chelmno, Treblinka, Sobibor, Majdanek and Belzec. The museum devotes much of its time to protecting the intimate traces of the prisoners presence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Trezeguet could return for Juventus at Roma Mar 19, 2009
David Trezeguet and Juventus appear to have put aside their differences at least until the end of the season and the striker could appear in a key match at AS Roma on Saturday ... Cobolli Gigli called the Roma match "extremely important." ... Roma is tied with Fiorentina for fifth place, two points behind Genoa in the race for the final Champions League spot. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
School Notes 3-17-09 Mar 17, 2009
RACINE The 8th Annual St. Edward School Bids for Kids Dinner and Auction will take place April 4 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. The Bids for Kids Auction is the home and school s largest fundraising event ... Cost is $25 per person ($35 at the door), which includes an Italian buffet dinner prepared by Roma Lodge, as well as beer and soda, and a dessert table. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Romas again become the scapegoats Mar 14, 2009
Scene from Kerepes, in the past year there have been more than 18 attacks on Roma homes and villages in Hungary ... THE murders were chilling and premeditated: a petrol bomb thrown into the home of a Roma family followed by a hail of gunfire as the parents and children emerged from their shack in a desperate attempt to escape the inferno ... The brutal killing of the man, 27, and his son, 5, - as well as the serious injury of the family's two other children, 3 and 6 - unfolded in a Roma village... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Roma Downey and Mark Burnett to Address Pepperdine Business School Commencement and McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical President John Figueroa Honored Mar 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Roma Downey of Touched by An Angel and her husband, visionary Hollywood producer and The Apprentice creator Mark Burnett , will deliver the keynote address and accept an honorary doctorate of law at spring commencement ceremonies for Pepperdine Universitys Graziadio School of Business and Management ... Roma Downey, the acclaimed Irish-born actress, starred in the top rated long-running CBS series Touched By... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arsenal beats Roma on penalties Mar 12, 2009
ROME (AP): Arsenal beat under-strength AS Roma 7-6 in a penalty shootout to reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. Max Tonetto, Roma's eighth man to step up to the spot in the shootout, sent his penalty high to give the English club the win ... Brazil defender Juan's goal in the ninth minute for Roma left the clubs tied 1-1 on aggregate through regulation and extra time. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New seedless tomatoes retain their taste Mar 12, 2009
The only tomato she eats out of the garden is a 'Roma' and then only after removing the center seed cavities. The prospect of 'Sweet Seedless' tomatoes has her longing for warm summer days in the garden. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Liverpool, Chelsea into Champions League quarters Mar 11, 2009
Holders Manchester United and Arsenal can push the English Premiership contingent in the last eight to four on Wednesday if they complete the job against Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan and AS Roma. United drew 0-0 in their first leg in Italy and the Gunners hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their Rome challenge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Arsenal and Roma hit by injuries to strikers Mar 11, 2009
ROME: Both AS Roma and Arsenal have been hit by striker concerns ahead of their Champions League last-16, second-leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico here today. Arsenal s Togo forward Emmanuel Adebayor has been ruled out already while Roma are sweating on the fitness of their emblematic striker Francesco Totti ... But while Roma are scrimping around to try to find fit attacking players, Arsenal are set to welcome back two young guns from the treatment table. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Walcott's return can fire Arsenal Mar 10, 2009
Then Wenger's side travel to Italy for Wednesday's second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Roma hoping to hold onto their one-goal lead ... " Wenger is set to rotate some of his personnel on Sunday, with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski given another chance to impress but defender Kolo Toure, who has a calf injury, will not be risked. Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor is unlikely to be match fit in time for the Roma game as he battles to recover from his own hamstring injury. "I have to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Ade to miss Roma clash Mar 10, 2009
Arsene Wenger has admitted Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor will miss Arsenal's Champions League tie with Roma on Wednesday but the Gunners manager hopes Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure will be fit. Adebayor has been sidelined for a month after suffering a hamstring injury in the goalless Premier League draw with Tottenham and will not travel to Italy for the last 16 second leg clash as Arsenal try to hold onto their one-goal lead. (iAfrica.com)
FANTASY CLICKS: Where A-Rod ranks following his surgery Mar 10, 2009
Grizzlies: PG Brandon Jennings, Virtus Roma (Europe) 6. Timberwolves: SF Earl Clark, Louisville 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Inter's Materazzi, Burdisso ruled out vs. Man U Mar 9, 2009
Materazzi and Burdisso were both ruled out of Wednesday's return leg in the last 16, Juventus midfielder Mohamed Sissoko was diagnosed with a broken right foot two days before his team face Chelsea and AS Roma defender Cicinho hurt his knee in training ahead of the Arsenal game ... Roma midfielder David Pizarro was also injured in a 1-1 draw with Udinese on Saturday, although exams ruled out torn ligaments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Indenture Investments Ltd. partner SBN-Satellite Broadcasting Network announces that it has moved into Brand New Headquarters in Rome Mar 9, 2009
The new offices, located in the famous Trigoria district, are very close to the Rome University, Department of Engineering and Medicine and the AS Roma soccer club trining field. As well, this location provides excellent access to multiple international airports increasing headquarter accessibility to visitors. (PR Newswire)
Walcotts return will give Gunners momentum Mar 8, 2009
Then Wenger s side travel to Italy for Wednesday s second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Roma hoping to hold onto their one- goal lead ... Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor is unlikely to be match fit in time for the Roma game as he battles to recover from his own hamstring injury. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
On the frontline Mar 8, 2009
Amid public alarm over an immigrant influx it has sent soldiers on to the streets, fingerprinted Roma (Gypsy) communities, and encouraged rapid expulsions and repatriations ... These include a provision for the expulsion of EU citizens that was devised for Romanian Roma and judged to clash with European rules on free movement. (BBC News)
Charlemagne: Extremist nightmares Mar 6, 2009
Italy s Northern League wants a freeze on non-EU immigration and last year pushed for the expulsion of EU migrants without adequate means of support, a measure aimed at Roma, or gypsies, from Romania. The expulsion plan was dropped only because it fell foul of an EU directive on freedom of movement. (The Economist)
Mourinho faces punishment over Juventus slur Mar 5, 2009
Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho will face disciplinary action over his inflammatory remarks in the wake of his side's 3-3 draw with AS Roma at the weekend, the Italian football federation announced on Wednesday. Roma were angered by a penalty awarded to Inter when they trailed 3-1 and Mourinho responded by complaining about "intellectual prostitution", claiming second-placed Juventus had "won a lot of points thanks to refereeing errors" this season ... Balotelli converted the spot-kick himself... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Inter looks to get back on track at Genoa Mar 5, 2009
Juventus will be hoping for a boost in the Turin derby before it looks to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Chelsea, while Roma hosts Udinese before taking on Arsenal. Roma is also 1-0 down after the first leg ... Mourinho spoke out after a 3-3 draw with Roma last weekend in which Inter's young striker Mario Balotelli won a controversial penalty kick. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
TV characters in need of a new show Feb 28, 2009
Liz Cruz (Roma Maffia) "Nip/Tuck". Oh no they didn't. (Boston Globe)
Revitalised Reds seek to pump new life into Premier League title scrap Feb 28, 2009
Saturday's curtailed programme also sees Everton take on bottom side West Brom while Arsenal, like Chelsea, will be hoping for a European spillover effect following their 1-0 defeat of Roma on Tuesday. Arsene Wenger's side remain six points outside the top four but a home clash with Fulham offers an opportunity to pile the pressure on to faltering Aston Villa, the side they must overhaul to secure a return to the Champions League next season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Champions League royalty forced to scrap it out Feb 25, 2009
The other two ties are also well poised after Porto twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Atletico Madrid and Arsenal produced the only victory of the night, 1-0 at home to Roma thanks to a Robin van Persie penalty. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Arsenal only victor in first world finals Feb 25, 2009
Arsenal captain Robin van Persie, center, was awarded a penalty and scored after Roma's Phiippe Mexes tackled him at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday ... Arsenal was the only victorious side Tuesday, beating AS Roma 1-0 on Robin van Persie's 37th-minute penalty ... Arsenal wasted chances for a far bigger margin of victory as it edged Roma 1-0. (International Herald Tribune)
Gerrard return holds key for Liverpool at Real Madrid Feb 25, 2009
In Tuesday's action only Arsenal managed a decisive result when Robin van Persie's penalty gave the Londoners a 1-0 home win over AS Roma. Holders Manchester United and Serie A leaders Inter Milan were goalless in the San Siro, Barcelona drew 1-1 at Olympique Lyon and Atletico Madrid and Porto drew 2-2 in Spain. (International Herald Tribune)
Van Persie penalty gives Arsenal edge over Roma Feb 25, 2009
Arsenal will take a slender 1-0 advantage over Roma to the Olympic Stadium after Robin van Persie's penalty gave them victory in the first leg of their Champions League, last 16 tie on Tuesday ... Roma, knocked out of the competition for the last two seasons by Manchester United and with a dismal record in England, had a few chances to pocket an away goal, but Arsenal should have built a bigger lead ... "It's a regret," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told reporters when asked if his side should... (International Herald Tribune)
* The truth will out Feb 19, 2009
One of Uncle Hermans favorite stories was about how he met his wife Roma ... Although Rosenblat did survive the Holocaust and his marriage to Roma was genuine, the story of a young girl throwing him apples was a fabrication ... When I ring their bell, Roma answers, her unsmiling face blurred by the mesh of the security screen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
THE FRONT ROW: Sign up for Senior Games Feb 19, 2009
This year, hot-shot phenom Brandon Jennings was supposed to usurp Wise s spot as the lead guard, but Jennings is currently averaging eight points per game for Lottomatica Virtus Roma in Italy. Wise hasn t let any of these potential distractions derail what has turned into a special junior season. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ad watchdog comes down hard on ads for sex drug spray Feb 18, 2009
9 Apr 2008: Manchester United take on Roma in their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford. . (guardian.co.uk)
