April 26th 2009 Posted at Uncategorized
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April 21st 2009 Posted at Greenpeace
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Happy Earth Day!
We are celebrating Earth Day with the release of a new video – ‘Inspiring Action’ – which we would like to share with you as part of our thanks for your continuing support of Greenpeace.
When you’ve finished watching the video we are also hoping that you’ll be inspired and help us to share its message of action on behalf of our environment by taking some online action yourself … and helping us recruit 3 million people to become climate activists. Yes, you read it correctly. 3 million. It’s a big number because the Earth needs big action this year.
Here’s what you can do:
First: Enjoy the video. Click on the YouTube logo at the end to rate it and leave a comment!
Second: Share it with your friends and family
Third: Take action for the climate this Earth Day by signing our online petition: ask our world leaders to take personal responsibility for the future of the climate and attend the UN Climate summit at the end of the year. But not just attend, they need to ensure a good deal for the climate.
Here’s to a future that’s green and peaceful. Together we can make it happen.
All of us,
Greenpeace International
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April 20th 2009 Posted at Sicily
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Let’s talk about the weather in Sicily:
It’s not just raining, it’s pissing cats and dogs..
April 20th 2009 Posted at Sicily
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Trinacria
Trinacria
Trinacria is both an alternative name for Sicily and a synonym for its national symbol, the triskelion, which also appears on the flag of Sicily.
Historically, the name Trinacria was used after the Peace of Caltabellotta (1302) to distinguish between the two Sicilies that became a reality after the War of the Sicilian Vespers. Frederick III of Sicily was recognised as king over Sicily, with the title of “King of Trinacria.”
Charles of Anjou was recognized as king over the southern portion of the Italian peninsula, with the title of King of Sicily, usually rendered by historians as “King of Naples,” for such was his capital.
Mythology
The Medusa in the center of the triskelion implies the protection of the Goddess Athena, the patron Goddess of the Isle. In early mythology, Medusa was the destructive aspect of Athena. Later, she was a monster slain by the hero Perseus, whose head then adorned Athena’s shield.
The flag of Sicily, featuring the revived triskelion symbol
April 12th 2009 Posted at Uncategorized
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April 6th 2009 Posted at News
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Massive earthquake strikes Italy, leaving dozens dead -
The last major earthquake in central Italy was in the Molise region in October 2002, when 28 people died, including 27 children who perished when their..
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April 6th 2009 Posted at News
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The following is a list of some of the most deadly quakes in Italy’s recent history.
• Oct. 31, 2002. A 5.4-magnitude quake strikes the south-central Molise region, killing 28 people, including 27 children who die when their school collapses.
• Sept. 26, 1997. A magnitude 5.5 quake in the Umbria region kills 10 people and devastates medieval buildings and churches, including Assisi’s famed basilica.
• Dec. 13, 1990. A 4.7-magnitude quake hits eastern Sicily, killing 17 people and damaging Baroque buildings in the region.
• Nov. 23, 1980. A 6.9-magnitude quake strikes southern regions, leveling entire villages and causing some 3,000 deaths.
• May 6, 1976. A 6.1-magnitude hits the northeastern region of Friuli, killing around 1,000 people.
Palermo, ITALY
