Modern Italian Network
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Modern Italian Novità
What's New on Modern Italian Network this Week
June 17, 2008
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in this issue
Eating your way through Italy
Italian-American Authors
Referral Competition
Speak Italian!
Italy Magazine
Dear Modern Italians-

Wow- check out the great photos and additions to Modern Italian Network this week- and be sure to participate in our new member referral competition and win a basket of Italian chocolate from DItalia.com!

We encourage you to visit My.ModernItalian.Org often and post your stories, photos, and memories of Italy and Italian culture.  Grazie 1000!

Eating Your Way Through Le Marche

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FishermenSee a full list of foodie-related events in Le Marche for July like the Mons Cerignonis (1st weekend of July):
Historical re-enactments with procession and the Palio of Uguccione (horse race), with fire-eaters & trampolinists, duellers & falconers, comedians and fortune-tellers, theater, live entertainment, medieval markets plus arts & crafts starting at 5pm

 

New Modern Italian Microsite: Italian-American Authors

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A must-read Memoir.Titled "I Wouldn't Die." "We thank Modern Italian Network for their generosity in providing space for Italian-American writers to share their ideas, works, announcements, reviews, speaking schedules, etc. in an effort to promote Italian-American literature. It is Modern Italian Network's mission to support such efforts. We applaud this commitment and are pleased to be part of this most worthwhile endeavor."-

Ralph Ferraro, Director

The Italian American Press

Meet Modern Italian Authors
 
NEW MEMBER REFERRAL COMPETITION - JUNE
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The Italian Chocolate Lovers Gift Basket from DItalia Modern Italian Network is growing fast and we would like to reward members who help us reach our goal of becoming THE website for people passionate about Italy and Italian culture.

We will award one lucky member with a "chocolate connoisseur's dream come true" from DItalia.com for the most referrals in the month of June 2008.  The gift basket includes a heavenly assortment of Italy's finest imported chocolates and candies, as listed below.

It's easy to refer a member- just forward them this email and inform them to register on My.ModernItalian.Org.  They will need to enter your name in the box entitled, "Referred by" during the registration process.  At the end of this month, we will award the member who has referred the most new members with the delicious gift basket from DItalia including:

*Perugina Baci 10pc. Gift Box
*Ferrero Rocher 12pc. Gift Pack
*Ghiottini Chocolate Cantuccini Cookies 8.8oz.
*Balocco Chocolate Wafers 8.8oz.
*Perugina Milk Chocolate w/Almonds Bar
*Perugina Dark Chocolate w/Almonds Bar
*Perugina Baci 2pc. (1)
*Lazzaroni Dark Chocolate Bar
*Lazzaroni Milk Chocolate w/Amaretti Crumbles Bar
*Perugina Palermo Candy 4oz. Bag
*Balconi Rollino Snack Cake (2)
*Balconi MixMax Snack Cake (2)
*Balconi Trancetto Cacao Cake (2)
*Ferrero Mon Cheri (4pcs)

Value: $49.95
Offer Valid until June 30, 2008, minimum 10 new members to qualify.
 
Modern Italian Members Speaking Italian
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Alberto C.There are many Modern Italian members who speak Italian and many more who would like to learn.  Goto the Search Modern Italian button on the homepage and select "Advanced Search."  Then, select "Members" and "People Passionate about Italy." You will then be able to search for others under "l'italiano" with whom to practice your Italian!  Use the Message Member function to make a connection and start speaking Italian every day!

Contact Others and practice Italian
 
Italy Magazine- an excellent resource for all things Italian
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Italy MagazineThe Modern Italian News section contains copies of our periodic newsletters as well as links to resources about Italy and Italian culture.  Italy Magazine, published in the UK, is an excellent website and magazine that we recommend.

Click on the italy link and see more!
Modern Italian Events across the country
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Ferrari 599-GTB We have updated our calendar with many events across the country including wine tastings, Italian festivals, and even an Italian car fundraiser. 

Please send us your events to publish on our calendar and visit the calendar by clicking

Modern Italian Calendario


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