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The foundation La Stampa/Specchio dei Tempi from Torino has donated 50,000 Euros to a pediatric hospital, the "Saint Camille” of Port Au Prince, founded by a religious group from Piedmont; learn more about the effort and ways to donate here.

Twenty-one new models on the horizon and more ... as reported by La Stampa.

"Il giardino dei piccoli Einstein", inspiring article from La Stampa about the first Science for Children Center in Europe, to be inaugurated in Torino next spring. Given the value of science education and the often scarce availability of hands-on education in Italian schools, this is a much-needed initiative.

I believe Alberto Castagnetti deserves to be remembered beyond geographic borders and in a way that his memory may be honored by those who speak Italian or English. Thus my double entry.

Alberto Castagnetti passed away at age 66, leaving an indelible mark in the heart of swimmers and swim fans, but also in those who probably simply admired his rigor and the way he was able to make the Italian colors shine on the world stage. He had swum in the 1972 Summer Olympics and currently he was (is, one… Continue

A new initiative, "Ecopatente" aimed at raising awareness and responsibility toward the environment amongst young/new drivers.

Let's hope it will also cover basic concepts of civility such as: 1) turn off your engine when not running (some new cars actually provide for this intelligent feature) and avoid leaving it idle to pollute the neighborhood a… Continue