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Francesco Riginelli, from Ostia to Sydney: 16.11.2009
Former professional volleyball player Francesco Riginelli left Italy in search of a new lifestyle, a few years ago. He first moved to the UK and then to Australia. Max Civili caught up with Francesco and asked him about his goals and aspirations.
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Rediscovering Italian cuisine-Mirko Grillini: 30.10.2009
For the past two years, Mirko Grillini and his wife Amanda have worked on bringing "ReDiscovering" to life with the specific aim of enriching the understanding of the Italian cuisine. Max Civili asked Brisbane-based Mirko to present his new documentary.
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10 days in a meditation retreat!: 30.10.2009
A meditation retreat is a challenging undertaking which requires a great degree of effort and self-discipline. German-born Dini Botzinhart has just attended a 10-day meditation retreat in the Blue Mountains. Here, all meditators are asked not to speak and to abstain from amusements such as singing and playing music, and from using bodily adornments. Dini spoke to Max Civili about her enriching experience.
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150 years of Italians in Queensland: 23.10.2009
This year Queensland celebrates its 150th birthday. On the 17th of October academics Catherine Dewhirst, Claire Kennedy and Francesco Ricatti respectively from University of Southern Queensland, Griffith University and University of Sunshine Coast organized a symposium to reflect on 150 years of Italians in Queensland's history. Francesco explains to Max Civili where the idea of the Symposium came from.
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Slowfood founder Carlo Petrini at Sydney Opera House: 21.10.2009
Slowfood founder and international president Carlo Petrini spoke at the Sydney Opera House on October 18, a highlight event of the Sydney International Food Festival. Luisa Perugini asks Petrini about some passages from his latest book.
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Cheese 2009...yummi and healthy!: 8.10.2009
Cheese 2009 is a Slow Food initiative that was held in Bra last September. The festival is one of the biggest appointments of the year in Italy for all of those who are passionate about eating well and healthy. Silvio Barbero, National Secretary of Slow Food Italy, tells SBS correspondent Gabriella Pignatelli how successful the event was.
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PORN FOR WOMEN? YEEES!: 8.10.2009
A few days ago, Venice-based publishing house Pink Books launched in Italy the latest book by Swedish director Erika Lust ‘Porn for women’. The book explores the world of porn from a female point of view.
Max Civili asks Pink Books’ Mara Sartore what is the difference between ‘pornography for males’ and ‘pornography for females’.
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Samoan cars ready to switch side : 16.9.2009
On Monday 7 September traffic in Samoan Island switched from one side of the road to another. Previously, around 30,000 marched through the streets of the capital Apia protesting against the Government’s decision, saying drivers had not been properly prepared. Italian resident Daniela Brussani explains to Max Civili what the situation is on the Island and why she moved there.
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Luisa's adventure in Italy: 11.3.2009
Photographer, dancer and actress Luisa Musco has just returned to Melbourne from a trip to Italy. The Belpaese's allure for Luisa is irresistible. Max Civili asks the eclectic Italian-Australian how her trip went.
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Nutrition biologist Laura Biscaro: 10.3.2009
Laura Biscaro (pictured) is a young nutrition biologist who's recently arrived in Australia. She explained Marco Lucchi why eating healthy food (and adopting the so-called Mediterranean Diet) can help in reducing the risk of disease.
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