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Il fine gustifica i mezzi The end justifies the means
I am reading reports of riots in Rome, Italy, from a similar movement that has been spreading across the world called Occupy Wall Street. A movement, for the most part, against corporate greed.
Demonstrators took to the streets of downtown Rome, and streets close the the Colosseum where they smashed bank windows, set cars aflame with torches, and hurled botttles toward the carabinieri (Italian police).
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno said the violence in Rome was a result of
"a few thousand thugs from all over Italy, and possibly from all over Europe, who infiltrated the demonstration."
Some of the museums in Rome had to shut down due to the violence. We will have to keep an eye on this to see if it is an isolated incident, or if there will be more upcoming riots. Obviously, this can have a huge impact on Italian tourism, a major economic engine for the European country. Ironically, these protestors can make the economic situation worse if Italy suffers a black eye in the world public perception (i.e. see Greece). What do you think?
Zucchero Fornaciari, one of Italy's most famous musicians, has been performing since 1970 and his music encompasses many genres including rock, gospel, blues, ballads, etc.
Ray Charles once said "probably one of the best blues musicians I've ever worked with ..."
He has done duets with many famous stars including Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Sting, Peter Maffay, Elton John, and even the famous tenors Luciano Pavarotti, and Andrea Bocelli.
Fornaciari's best known hit was a ballad called "Senza una donna" ("Without a Woman"), released in 1987 and then later done as a duet with Paul Young.
Fornaciari will be appearing at various locations in the United States and Canada during the latter part of October. More about the Zucchero Tour.
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cookbook to 3 lucky people that posted random comments on this Italian blog.