Botanist's green walls take plants to new level Oct 28, 2009
Blanc was added to the design team by architects Bonnie Fisher and Boris Dramov of San Francisco's Roma Design Group ... It's hard to imagine a day when such walls are commonplace in cities; their romance comes as a counterpoint, a surprising and evocative fusion of the built and natural terrains. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Totti may be out for month after surgery on knee Oct 27, 2009
Roma captain Francesco Totti undergoes knee surgery - Soccer - SI.com ... Roma captain Totti undergoes knee surgery ... ROME (AP) -- AS Roma says captain Francesco Totti has undergone surgery on his right knee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Roma captain Totti undergoes knee surgery Oct 27, 2009
ROME: AS Roma says captain Francesco Totti has undergone surgery on his right knee ... Roma said in a statement that Totti had arthroscopy surgery Monday and that "no other tears were found during the surgery.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Football: Surgery for Iaquinta, Totti Oct 27, 2009
Roma captain Francesco Totti has undergone surgery on his right knee. (CNN) -- Italian giants Juventus and Roma have suffered blows with the news that star strikers Vincenzo Iaquinta and Francesco Totti have both undergone knee surgery ... Meanwhile, Roma captain Francesco Totti has undergone surgery on his right knee. (CNN -- International)
Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers Oct 25, 2009
For details, call Jean Roma at 508-375-6641 or visit the corps booth at Town Meeting Monday night. Loading commenting interface. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Europe.view: Welcome home Oct 23, 2009
Cultural or linguistic definitions also fail: how many Roma speak Romani, for instance. Not only is the concept of an ethnic minority artificial, but the notion also engenders all sorts of bad attitudes and habits. (The Economist)
Book Review Brixton Beach by Roma... Oct 22, 2009
Book Review Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne. Book Review Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne ... Following the lives of the Fonseka family, Roma Tearne s third novel combines rich imagery and fascinating characters. (Suite101.com)
* LEGA CAICIO : Ronaldinho double lifts 10-man Milan to win Oct 20, 2009
Ronaldinho, right, scores from the penalty spot for AC Milan against Roma during their Serie A match on Sunday in Milan, Italy ... Ronaldinho inspired 10-man AC Milan to only their third win of the season with a come-from-behind 2-1 success against AS Roma at the San Siro on Sunday ... While the first half in Milan belonged to Romas French winger Jeremy Menez, it was Ronaldinho who starred after the break, scoring one and creating the other before captain Massimo Ambrosini was sent off late... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Former star Kaka faces Milan in Champions League Oct 19, 2009
Milan beat AS Roma 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday with Brazilian stars Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato on target to end a four-game winless run and serve notice on Madrid that Wednesday's game at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium won't be a stroll for the Spanish club ... In the other group match, Rangers host Romania's Unirea Urziceni, the two clubs level on one point. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Italy: Sampdoria misses opportunity with draw Oct 19, 2009
In the late match, AC Milan ended a four match run without a win with a 2-1 victory at home to AS Roma that moves Leonardo's side up to eighth. Jeremy Menez opened the scoring for Roma, but Ronaldinho's penalty and an opportunistic Alexandre Pato strike in the second half secured the points for Milan ... Roma's goal came from a defensive mix up between Thiago Silva and Alessandro Nesta. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Texas woman gets 9 years for plot to murder federal judge Oct 17, 2009
Federal prosecutors say Aracely Lopez-Gonzalez of Roma will be ineligible for parole and must spend three years under supervised release after completing her sentence. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and agreed to assist the prosecution of husband Joel Lopez under terms of a plea agreement. (KHOU.com, TX)
Juve look to Brazilians to regain sparkle Oct 16, 2009
Former Werder Bremen playmaker Diego earned comparisons with Michel Platini for his performances in earlier wins over Chievo Verona and AS Roma, but has not been so sharp after returning from a hamstring injury. Melo, who has also had trouble with his thigh, has been sloppy at times in the holding position and his play led to the opening goal in a 2-0 defeat at Palermo last time out. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pedophile doctor was heading for NSW Oct 14, 2009
Joseph Lee Smith, 36, who was born in Canberra, applied for the NSW job as a senior doctor in pediatrics in October last year, but was arrested in November in the Black Sea city of Varna, where police found him in a rented apartment with two boys, believed to be from a nearby Roma neighbourhood. Police seized a camera, a video camera, CDs, sex toys and sexual stimulants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Nip/Tuck' tying up loose ends Oct 14, 2009
If you watched last year, you know that after Christian found out he wasn't dying of breast cancer, he decided to divorce his anesthesiologist, Liz the lesbian (Roma Maffia), who couldn't get enough of his big, ah, ego once they got married ... If you watched last year, you know that after Christian found out he wasn't dying of breast cancer, he decided to divorce his anesthesiologist, Liz the lesbian (Roma Maffia), who couldn't get enough of his big, ah, ego once they got married. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Revere’s Columbus Day Parade cut from budget Oct 13, 2009
A $2 million deficit in the city budget prompted Revere to cancel this year s festivities, marking the first time in decades that a mix of Roma bands, bagpipes, and floats depicting the three sailing ships of Columbus did not fill city streets. This is the first time in my life that I have not gone to the parade, said Ty Smith, 80, a retired travel agent. (Boston Globe)
Love, Pleasure, Duty Oct 10, 2009
So far he has been just another US government salesman for the genocidal nazi allied ideology of Islamic leader hajj amin al husseini, concentration camp runner that killed hundreds of thousands of Christians, Roma, and Jews during WWII. ... Then again, maybe I am a lot better at romance than I was in my marriage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Public records for Oct. 9, 2009 Oct 10, 2009
SUITS: Federal Trust Bank v. Jeremiah Frank, real property; Bank of New York v. Juan E. Soto, real property; Household Finance Corp. III v. Stephanie N. Salvatori, in excess of $15,000; GMAC Mortgage Inc. v. Jason P. Pike, real property; Bank of New York Mellon v. Machel N. Welsh, real property; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. William C. Henry, real property; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. Annette V. Cipolla, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Marisol S. Danico, real property; Chase Home Finance LLC... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Mosaic closes, a quartet of new restaurants open Oct 10, 2009
The menu includes sirloin, veggie, tuna and turkey burgers with choices of 14 domestic and imported cheeses, a range of house-made sauces, and toppings including roasted roma tomatoes and fried eggs ... In downtown Phoenix, Via Roma has opened its doors inside the Hotel San Carlos at the corner of Central Avenue and Monroe Street ... Via Roma offers a lunch buffet of pasta and salad and has a full bar. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cannavaro set to join Italy despite doping case Oct 10, 2009
He apparently tested positive a day later after Juventus' game with AS Roma, although CONI has not provided details. Cannavaro then joined Italy's team for World Cup qualifiers with Georgia and Bulgaria, and the national squad's staff said it was informed of the injection. (FindLaw News)
A night of comedy and disco in H.B. Oct 9, 2009
Friday October 09, 2009. Sal Pace, left, John Cacagnile, Brooklyn’s own Joe Causi, Joseph DeCandia of Lenny’s Clam Bar, wife Doreen DeCandia and MikeMannerino pose for a picture. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Guns dont kill people? Oct 9, 2009
Guns don t kill people. Guns don t kill people. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lesotho: Too Much Water And Not Enough to Drink Oct 4, 2009
The dam will be 73 metres high and have a 210 metres crescent length and is intended to supply water for domestic and industrial use in Maseru and the neighbouring towns of Teyateyaneng, Roma, Mazenod and Morija. It will cost over 130 million dollars. (allAfrica.com)
Gene Variant Linked To Glaucoma Identified Sep 24, 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. (Dec. (Science Daily)
The Imaginary Pirate of Globalization, Antoine Garapon, Eurozine Sep 23, 2009
Despite EU legislation, Europe's Roma remain the victim of discrimination and abuse, as much in the media as in society at large ... The Eurozine conference 2007 in Sibiu, Romania, addressed the challenges facing societies, literature, and the media as the need for change meets the urge for normality. (Harper's Magazine)
Warriors pair up on PV Sep 23, 2009
The teams of Kyla Johnson and Eunice Gonzalez, and Mitzi Esteves and Mae Roma earned two doubles points each for the Saints (0-1, 0-3) who lost their Los Padres League opener at the Minami Center. Cabrillo 15, Lompoc 3. (Santa Maria Times)
Selin Melek Aktan : Human Rights Exhibition Sep 21, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Bologna (21) Firenze (21) Florence (46) Milan (48) Milano (41) Naples (25) Roma (30) Rome (113) Torino (20) Venice (27) Verona (21). - Museum Alfons Blomme - Galerie Border Line - Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park - Agnes Bugera Gallery - Complesso Monumentale Belvedere di San Leucio - Galerie Magda Danysz - Art Gallery at the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library - Emily Harvey Foundation Gallery - NAUTE. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Group stage throws up surprises Sep 18, 2009
The group stage of the inau 00004000 gural Europa League got under way on Thursday, with pre-tournament favourites Roma, Lazio and Hamburg all succumbing to surprise defeats in their opening matches. Roma, with Claudio Ranieri at the helm for his first European assignment at the club, went down 2-0 at Swiss side Basel in Group E, while German league leaders Hamburg were stunned 3-0 by Rapid Vienna in Group C. ... An injury-time goal from Marc Janko earned Red Bull Salzburg a shock 2-1 comeback... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Political Grapevine Sep 16, 2009
ABC's Charlie Gibson was asked today on WLS Radio s "Don & Roma Show" about the lack of coverage and said: "I don't even know about it so you've got me at a loss. I don't know. But my goodness, if it's got everything including sleaziness in it we should talk about it this morning," later adding, "Maybe that's just one you leave to the cables.". Not So Off-the-Record. (Fox News)
Free swim Sunday Sep 14, 2009
I also don t fit the stereotype of the Jew, the homosexual, the liberal, nor does the Unmentionable fit the stereotype of the Indian, nor does my daughter-in-law fit the stereotype of the Roma (Gypsies). Whenever I challenge those stereotypes all is well, yet let me do the same with the stereotype of the the Rural Southern White Male, the Redneck, the Cracker, the Hillbilly, et al. I am somehow overreacting since, well, I m not like them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Chief Blagojevich Fundraiser Is Dead Sep 13, 2009
Former impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich listens to a caller as he guest hosts the Don and Roma radio talk show at the studios of WLS Radio in Chicago, Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Charles Rex Arbogast / AP. (Time.com)
TRANSCRIPT: President Obama's address to students Sep 10, 2009
Young people like Jazmin Perez, from Roma, Texas. Jazmin didn't speak English when she first started school. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Sep 9, 2009
"So I know some of you are still adjusting to being back at school. But I m here today because I have something important to discuss with you. I m here because I want to talk with you about your education and what s expected of all of you in this new school year.Now I ve given a lot of speeches about education. And I ve talked a lot about responsibility.I ve talked about your teachers responsibility for inspiring you, and pushing you to learn.I ve talked about your parents responsibility for... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
White House Releases President's School Speech Sep 8, 2009
"That's what young people like you are doing every day, all across America. "Young people like Jazmin Perez, from Roma, Texas. Jazmin didn't speak English when she first started school. (W-USA News, DC)
News flash: GOP condemns extremist views, coarse rhetoric Sep 6, 2009
The Roma caravan has arrived and I m being kidnapped back at y all later. RW-(the original). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Schooner or Stubby, mate? Sep 4, 2009
From here you can head north to Roma where the historic 1863 Romavilla Winery is a rarity an Outback winery ... From Roma take the Matilda Highway north through historic Outback towns such as Blackall, Barcaldien and Longreach to Winton. (iAfrica.com)
Madonna: Crusader for the Gypsies? Sep 3, 2009
BUCHAREST, Romania, Sept. 2, 2009 ... (AP) Romania's self-styled King of the Gypsies praised Madonna on Wednesday for using her "Sticky " world tour to speak out on behalf of Gypsies ... Last week, Madonna drew international attention by saying during a concert in Bucharest that widespread discrimination against eastern Europe's Gypsies, also known as Roma, should end. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Madonna Wraps Up World Tour In Israel Sep 2, 2009
Her previous two stops on the current tour, in Romania and Bulgaria, were marred by controversy ... In Romania, she was booed during her concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against eastern Europe's Gypsies, also known as Roma ... Madonna was raised a Roman Catholic. (KIRO TV, WA)
Roundup: Bara signs D; Kak's brother on loan Sep 1, 2009
AS Roma signs Bogdan Lobont on loan. BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- AS Roma has agreed a loan deal with Dinamo Bucharest for Romania goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont, the player's agent said Monday ... "Lobont is on loan to AS Roma for a year, after which the club will have the option of paying for his transfer," Victor Becali said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
United Way campaign leadership named Aug 30, 2009
Employee rate Team: chair, Roma Kroll, First American Bank; vice chair, Jeff Florke, Henjes Conner Williams. Employee Only Team: chair, Ann Slater, First National Bank; vice chair, Aaron Crabb, First National Bank. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gypsy trio criticizes booing of Madonna Aug 29, 2009
BUCHAREST, Romania -- A Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna on her worldwide Sticky and Sweet tour says it regrets the pop star was booed during her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies ... But minutes later they booed Madonna when she said discrimination should end against East Europe s Gypsies, also known as Roma ... Two members of the band are Roma, while the third is a Russian Jew. (KHOU.com, TX)
Madonna booed for defending Gypsies Aug 28, 2009
Singer tells Bucharest audience treatment of Roma makes her sad. Vadim Ghirda / APMadonna, center, performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, on Wednesday, Aug. 26 ... BUCHAREST, Romania - At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna. (MSNBC -- News)
Madonna explains Gypsy comments Aug 28, 2009
Madonna has said she was "compelled" to comment on the discrimination of Romany Gypsies while on stage in Romania, despite being booed by fans ... Publicist Liz Rosenberg said Madonna made the comments after being made aware of the prejudice towards Romany people in eastern Europe ... The star uses a group of Roma musicians on her Sticky and Sweet tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Britain's population tops 61 million Aug 28, 2009
A quarter of all births last year were to women born outside the U.K., but statistician Roma Chappell said Friday that fertility rates among women born in the U.K. also are rising. Rising birth rates are now a bigger driver of population growth than immigration for the first time in a decade. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Suspect named in boy's death Aug 28, 2009
Weaver said the heist was planned at Doctor's apartment at 603 Roma St.. The plan soured when the suspects were unable to get into the house because the sliding glass door would not roll farther back, police have said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Denzel movie draws crowd Aug 28, 2009
Madonna paused in the two-hour concert to say that Gypsies, also known as Roma, were discriminated against in Eastern Europe ... Roma musicians and a Roma dancer were featured in her show, held just yards from the giant palace of ex-communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu ... There are officially some 500,000 Roma in Romania, but the real number could be around 2 million. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Safe and savvy in Mexico City Aug 24, 2009
Polanco is the locally trendy district tourists forget to rave about because it butts up against Roma and Condesa, the artsy, early 20th century colonias that everyone loves to discover ... Polanco, built in the late 1930s, has similar if less ballyhooed virtues as Roma and Condesa, where motley hipsters flock to cosmopolitan restaurants, cafes, galleries and nightspots, and the streets are alluring, safe and eminently strollable refuges from the rigors of sightseeing ... In Polanco, Condesa,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Top Marine checks troops in 2 wars Aug 22, 2009
"We're an expeditionary force; we're very offensive-minded, and it would be a better use of our time to be in Afghanistan," said Capt. John Roma, commander of a Marine company that deployed to Iraq just two weeks ago. It's his second tour of duty in Iraq; he has also fought in Afghanistan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Va. Tech gunman's care typical for taxed centers Aug 22, 2009
Anxieties over grades, college roma 00004000 nces and homesickness are still mainstays on American campuses, but counseling centers have had to adapt to a growing number of more troubled individuals. People with mental disorders are being treated at a younger age, meaning more students are arriving on campus with deeply rooted problems that might have prevented them from going to college at all a generation ago, Eells said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Chill Out with Pizza on the Grill Aug 13, 2009
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 4 very ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper. Place the olive oil, oregano, basil, tomatoes, and salt in a small pot over medium heat. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Brazilian president Lula receives national swimming team Aug 12, 2009
91 seconds in the last world championships in Roma ... Lula praised the national swimming team's performance in Roma, in which Brazil had the best performance in its history, finishing the ninth place in the medal table with two gold medals, one silver and one bronze. (Xinhuanet, China)
Let your soup get cold Aug 12, 2009
1 large ripe tomato or 3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced ... 1 large ripe tomato or 3 ripe Roma tomatoes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Driver finds boy in diaper crawling in Ohio street... Aug 9, 2009
By the way, doesn't anyone remember that TV show Touched by an Angel"?? Who was the star?? Roma Downey!!! Coincidence??? I'm not so sure... Anyway, everyone knows how defensive bad parents get when they get caught being bad parents. Mrs. Downey is lucky the mother didn't come out accusing and threatening her. In a worse neighborhood Mrs. Downey may not have made it out OK. The best bet would be to take that baby straight to the police and let them get to the bottom of it. 8:45am, construction... (The Drudge Report)
Liverpool seal five-year deal with Aquilani Aug 9, 2009
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool sealed a five-year deal with Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani on Friday after the Italian international passed a medical with the English Premier League giants ... Alberto is a very good player and I m delighted we ve reached agreement with Roma for his transfer, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said earlier this week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Aquilani passes medical, signs 5-year deal with Liverpool Aug 8, 2009
Liverpool reportedly agreed to pay AS Roma about 20 million pounds ($33million; euro24 million) to sign Aquilani after losing Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid earlier this week. The Reds only other offseason signings have been defenders Glen Johnson (Portsmouth) and Chris Mavinga (Paris Saint-Germain). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hungary Roma mourn 'gang victim' Aug 8, 2009
Hungary Roma mourn 'gang victim ... The sixth victim of what police believe is an armed gang targeting members of Hungary's large Roma (Gypsy) community is being buried in the country's east ... In April, a Roma man was shot dead in front of his home in north-eastern Hungary, two months after a Roma father and his five-year-old son were killed in front of their home south of Budapest, which was then set on fire. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Liverpool settle transfer fee for Roma midfielder Aquilani Aug 7, 2009
Liverpool settle transfer fee for Roma midfielder Aquilani ... AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani celebrates after his team scored against Napoli during their Italian Serie A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Aug. 31 ... Liverpool are set to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani from Roma after agreeing on a transfer fee with the Serie A club. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Liverpool inks Roma's Aquilani to replace Alonso Aug 6, 2009
Liverpool reaches deal with AS Roma for Alberto Aquilani - Soccer - SI.com ... Liverpool reaches deal with AS Roma for Aquilani ... LONDON (AP) -- Liverpool acted quickly to replace Xabi Alonso on Wednesday, reaching a deal with AS Roma to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Aquilani set on move to Anfield Aug 6, 2009
LONDON: Liverpool moved quickly to line up a replacement for Xabi Alonso when they agreed a deal with AS Roma to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani subject to a medical, the Premier League club said yesterday. Liverpool added on their website () that they concluded their discussions with Serie A side Roma once the sale of Alonso to Real Madrid was finally agreed ... Alberto is a very good player and Im delighted weve reached agreement with Roma for his transfer, said Liverpool manager... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso move finished Aug 6, 2009
"I'm really grateful to them. My five years there have been fantastic. It will be really difficult to match what they have given me,'' he said. Liverpool, which finished runner-up to Manchester United in the Premier League last season, has agreed to sign AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani as Alonso's replacement. --- On the Net: Real Madrid: www.realmadrid.com SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR More Soccer Latest Soccer News Soccer Truth & Rumors Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Alonso set to complete Real Madrid transfer Aug 5, 2009
Liverpool will now be looking for an immediate replacement, with Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani and Juventus star Christian Poulsen both high on their list of targets. Meanwhile, as Alonso prepares to arrive, Madrid are continuing to prune their inflated squad, as they look to get it down to the 25-player Spanish Primera Liga limit. (CNN -- International)
Alonso on his way Aug 5, 2009
Liverpool are now being linked with either a move for Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen or AS Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani, according to The Sun, London. Danish international Poulsen, 29, has been told he is surplus to re--quirements at the Stadio delle Alpi. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bisbee/Tombstone area restaurant inspections Aug 3, 2009
Bella Roma Pizza, 9 Naco Road, 12/05/08, Excellent. Beto s, 123 Arizona St., 01/30/09, Satisfactory. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
So little time, so many tomatoes Jul 31, 2009
Alex primarily grows Roma tomatoes for KHI. But he also raises Golden Jubilee and Rutgers varieties, which he hopes to sell at farmers markets in Nicholasville and Wilmore, and to a vegetable market in Lincoln County. Tending to such a large crop is time-consuming, what with the weeding and picking. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness Jul 28, 2009
6 medium (1 1/2 cups) Roma tomatoes, chopped. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried basil). (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Varieties and Types of Tomatoes Jul 26, 2009
Roma is the most common brand of plum tomatoes. The most common use for plum tomatoes is in tomato paste. (Suite101.com)
