I'm never sure whether to feel amused or slightly sad when I hear other Italian Americans mispronounce their own family names, & then "correct" me when I use the actual Italian pronunciation ( Read more... )

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Discrimination and defamation against Italian Americans is really, really bad in this country, and it's not even overt discrimination but sneaky stereotyping. For example, a bunch of idiot alumni of my undergrad school started an association called the "Emerson mafia." Their web page and such is Sopranos-themed, complete with little guns and a ( Read more... )

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Dear friends,

My wife is going to study at Italian university. In order to receive the student visa we need in handwriting invitation from Italian living in Rome. Actually, this is mere formality, but we have no Italian buddies. Badly need your help. We will gratitude.

Thanks in advance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUtXmyYORWQ

(this is the former 67stratocaster here, by the way)

I was officially sworn into the Sons of Italy tonight (they admit women, despite the "Sons" thing)! I am so excited. :)

Can someone help me translate this

It's from Il Mio Ben Quando Verra

Tu cui stanca omai già fe'
Il mio pianto, eco pietosa,
Ei ritorna e dolce a te

thanks a million!

What is he saying? Can someone please help me? I only understand a little Italian