Daily Archives: March 12, 2012

La Pazzia di Marzo: March Madness Contest

If you didn’t happen to be tuned into ESPN around 11pm last night, you may have missed one of the most exciting moments of the year. At least for people that like college basketball and/or the science of bracketology. That’s … Continue reading

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Word of the Day: Accollarsi

Accollarsi, is a reflexive verb, meaning to take on a burden. I imagine that it stems from the word collo, or neck, which is where one bears a burden. Just like many Italian words, there’s a standard meaning, and then … Continue reading

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Cortoons: The International Short Animated Film Festival

What? (see title) When? March 14th-18th. Here’s a link to the daily program. Where? The Palladium Theater, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, 8. Who? Academy Award winner Bill Plympton is the guest of honor, while the festival will feature shorts by animated filmmakers from … Continue reading

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