2008 - August/September »


Published: Business

>> Overcoming the Emergency Syndrome


From the crisis of the American subprime to the race of the Brent up to the unchecked price increases of the agricultural products. The spectrum of crisis is hovering over the planet.


Published: Culture

>> Ermanno Olmi: Praise To Simplicity


The 65th edition of the Film Festival of Venice awards to the maestro of “L’albero degli zoccoli”, the “Leone d’Oro” for his career.


Published: Culture

>> Love amidst the Clouds


The lifestyle of a courtesan during the period of the Serenissima is described in the famous ‘Memoirs’ of Giacomo Casanova. Extravagance and transgression, at the time of splendor of the “Dominant”, when even physical pleasures could have been intellectual exercises.


Published: Venetian Itinerary

>> Venice Code Red


In only five minutes, 24 hours a day, water-borne ambulances from the Venice’s hospital can lend assistance in any point of the city. Marco Citon is the coordinator of pilots of the medical urgency and emergency Service.


Published: Business

>> A new ecosystem for innovation


Transforming savings into financings through “private equity” or “joint ventures” for the expansion of innovative companies. USA ambassador Spogli promotes Italy-USA projects of exchange, because the Silicon Valley model is replicable.


Published: Dossier

>> Tsunami Brunetta


Renato Brunetta, Minister for Public Administration, is urged by the private sector to restart the engine of the Italian Public Administration. Bonuses and incentives for those who produce, disciplinary measures for those just warming-up their chair.


Published: Culture

>> Journeys of Cultural Tourism between Venice and New York


The desire for traveling and investing in “culture of the art” fosters a gradual approach between the two cities. A project with a goal to strengthen the artistic identity status of Venice and New York.


Published: Culture

>> Mickey-Mouse among Calli and Campielli


Giorgio Cavazzano, one of the most famous Disney’s artists in the world, tells about his world of ducks and mice.


Published: Culture

>> “It’s the Press, champ”


In Washington, halfway between the Capitol Hill and the White House, the “Newseum” has been raised, a temple dedicated to the media, to celebrate information and its heroes.