KLAMATH FALLS  – Both LC State Men’s Track and Field athletes finished in the top eight at the Cascade Conference multi championships on Friday Trenton Johnson placed fifth in his first decathlon and Cameron Carrara was seventh to both score points for the Warriors ahead of the Cascade Conference Track and Field Championships “Could not be more pleased with the results today,” coach Mike Collins said “Going into the meet we were just hoping to steal a point or two and to have both guys finish as well as they did is exciting.”  Johnson totaled 5,601 points while Carrara scored a season-best 5,232 in just his second decathlon “Cameron improved by almost 500 points from his first multi which is almost unheard of,” Collins explained “He is a great athlete and as a freshman we are really looking forward to what is ahead for him And what more can you say about TJ (Johnson) He had to talk me into letting him do this and for him to finish fifth is amazing to say the least We may have to do some serious thinking in looking ahead to his senior year He could be really good if we work on his weaker events I am extremely proud of both of these young men They represented the school and their teammates well and Coach Bonner has done a tremendous job in coaching them.” Johnson concluded his first multi with a win in the 1,500m The former cross country runner crossed the line in 4:35.86 almost 15 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher ninth in the pole vault (3.30m) and 110m hurdles (18.20) and 10th in the discus (22.92m) Carrara had a PR in all five of his events on Friday The freshman had his best finish in the javelin where he placed third (42.56m) He was fourth in the 1,500m (5:12.36) and discus (30.23m) fifth in the 110m hurdles (16.87) and 11th in the pole vault (2.50m) The Warriors are back in action at the Cougar Classic in Pullman Apr The points earned at this week’s multi go toward the CCC Championships set for May 9-10 Ghana's economy has been hit by brutal inflation for years Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: a new luxury home community within walking distance of downtown Eagle The Sales Center and professionally decorated model home is located at 667 East Peak Bello St The luxury single-family homes at Carrara Estates are situated on expansive estate-sized home sites Home shoppers can choose from a variety of single level and two-story home designs Homes at Carrara Estates are priced from $889,995 The Boise River flows through Eagle and the Boise foothills are nearby offering abundant recreational opportunities such as fishing Residents will enjoy a fantastic mix of shopping and entertainment options in the quaint but expanding downtown which is within walking distance of the community “Carrara Estates offers the perfect blend of luxury living Division President of Toll Brothers in Idaho “Residents will enjoy exceptional amenities Residents of Carrara Estates will have easy access to highly regarded schools and the Boise River provide year-round outdoor recreation Toll Brothers customers can personalize their new homes with the help of a professional Design Consultant at the Toll Brothers Design Studio Quick move-in homes with Designer Appointed Features are also available at the community with move-in dates as early as August 2025 – just in time for the start of the new school year For more information on Carrara Estates, prospective home buyers are invited to call (208) 780-6729 or visit TollBrothers.com/ID is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986 Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona The Company operates its own architectural The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a7ef1323-668f-427f-bb44-b38e590253c0 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0af77fa0-86bb-44ac-acd1-243dbc8730dc Sent by Toll Brothers via Regional Globe Newswire (TOLL-REG) We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Anna (Carrara) Russo, 88 of Liverpool, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024. 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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Anna (Carrara) Russo created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Available by phone 24/7 (315) 451-9500 part of the walls of the ancient Moneta Castle which dominates the hill of the same name beside the town collapsed due to the heavy rains that have hit upper Tuscany in recent days The section of wall affected by the collapse had already been declared dangerous on March 16 and an alarm was also raised in local newspapers Some local associations had taken an interest in the castle’s situation: the Apuo-Versiliese section of Italia Nostra the Pro Loco Fossola-Moneta and the Pro Loco Salviamo il Castello di Moneta.“The intense rains of the past few days,” the committees said as early as last March 23 in the newspaper Il Tirreno “have accentuated the landslide risk present on the Apennine mountains a village with a thousand-year history dominated by a castle built by the Genoese Campofregoso threatens to give way.” A significant part of the ancient hamlet of Moneta is privately owned and the associations last month accused the municipality (which had made an initial inspection) and the owner of “blame-shifting”: the committees’ request was to summon the Superintendence of Lucca and Massa-Carrara to carry out an inspection aimed at drafting a memorandum of understanding between the public and private sectors to save the castle an ordinance issued by Mayor Serena Arrighi required the owners to submit a plan for work to secure the southern section of the walls a shoring of the 15th-century wall segment adjacent to the fortress was needed because it threatened “to collapse at any moment.” that very section of wall finally collapsed The “Let’s Save Moneta Castle” group is not giving up: “there is not too much time to lose,” writes Luigi Giovanelli of the committee on the “Let’s Save Moneta Castle” Facebook group “could widen and invest part of the Castle”: consequently the parties involved “cannot afford to waste time.” According to Giovanelli “it is up to the municipality to find an agreement a solution together with the private party tips and exclusive itineraries in Florence Power of cinema: Carrara became the set for one of the most iconic films of 2025 in competition at the Venice Film Festival 2024 and winner of the very Silver Lion for best director on the night of the Golden Globes 2025 won three major awards going on to win three statuettes at the Oscars 2025: best actor with Adrien Brody and best original score with Daniel Blumberg distributed by Universal Pictures International Italy: it stars a superb Adrien Brody as László Toth a Hungarian Jewish architect who escaped anti-Semitic persecution; since the postwar period he goes from being poor to becoming an established professional His life changes when wealthy Pennsylvania businessman Van Buren asks him to design a massive modernist monument a single block of marble destined to soar over the hillside that will be a building with multiple functions Cave di Marmo di Carrara (ph. Dario Garofalo)Central node remains its quarries (a more in-depth look can be read here) from which the highly prized marble used by artists of every age is extracted Please enable JavaScript to view this page correctly But my favorite port wasn't crowded — and that's not the only reason it stood out to me.  Marina di Carrara has marvelous mountain landscapes and a unique history of luxurious I think it's a hidden-gem destination in the Mediterranean I would have thought the same thing.  For my port stop in Marina di Carrara, I booked an excursion with Carrara Marble Tour to see the mountain range lined with marble quarries up close.  I learned that Carrara is among the most coveted marble in the world "The marble from Greece and China has very big crystals "The marble from Turkey has very small crystals Although it's easier to work with than other forms of marble another reason the material is so coveted is because of all the time and effort that goes into cutting it and transporting it from the mountain range to countries around the world The mountain range also has preservation methods in place limiting the amount of marble that can be taken from it The Apuan Alps in northwest Tuscany extend over 150 miles Michelangelo spent his time in Carrara choosing specific cuts of marble from the quarries with custom orders about their sizes and shapes I was excited to see the historic marble for myself.  In 2019, the Carrara marble industry was worth $1 billion and a slab can cost up to $400 per square meter Forbes reported in 2022 that the industry made about $22 million in the first three months of the year More recently, the home improvement company Modernize published a guide to marble countertops in 2024 that states Carrara marble typically costs $40-$60 per square foot Our tour guide said that the marble is cut into different sizes and is used for a wide variety of products where our tour guide picked us up in a 4x4 jeep we saw open-air active quarries lining the mountain cliffs where we borrowed orange vests and yellow hard hats to keep us safe at the quarries The tour's website also suggests wearing comfortable shoes I wore a pair of Vans sneakers and had no problem walking around the quarry in them.  As soon as we got out of the car at one of the quarries I knew that this mountain range was unlike any I'd been to before just by the sounds Typically, hiking through mountains is a relatively quiet experience I heard the constant beeps and mechanical sounds of drilling all around me.  Our tour guide said cutting one huge piece of marble takes about four days Then he explained exactly how the marble is cut and transported.  workers use a machine to stab into the marble and cut the bottom portion of the slab the first cut usually is about 50 feet long and 10 feet deep they use a drilling machine to make a vertical hole from the top of the slab to the bottom of the slab Then they repeat the process on the other side of the slab over the next two days.  workers insert a long metal cable into the holes in the marble and use machines to pull it off the mountain The perfect slab weighs 35 tons and has no cracks Once the marble is cut out of the mountain workers place a soft sand cushion on the bottom of a truck bed to protect the marble they hook the slab to a machine that lowers it onto the truck bed The truck drives down the mountain for the marble to be transported The work that goes on at the marble quarries seems like a very challenging task I understood what our guide meant when he said this material is so coveted I'm not at a place in my life where I can afford the luxuries of Carrara marble in my kitchen And I'll have a sincere appreciation for the work that went into it.  and rich history that was easy to engage in via the interactive tour Marina di Carrara may feel as coveted to me as its marble does to the world.  He was named auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 2017 Carrara will now take leadership of one of the country’s most important archdioceses and some 85% of the population is Catholic But the archdiocese is also considered to be a challenging one to govern with a conservative profile and clergy who are widely accepted to have a pastoral and theological character different from that of Pope Francis Carrara’s appointment follows the surprise resignation of the previous archbishop had been popular with the clergy of his diocese and enjoyed the apparent trust of Pope Francis Mestre said he was stepping down at the pope’s request He said the pope had summoned him to Rome to discuss his previous assignment in the Diocese of Mar del Plata in what many considered to be a successful term But local sources say there was a complicated succession fight in the Diocese of Mar del Plata after Mestre left which led to questions about the involvement of Mestre himself Share Following Mestre’s departure, the Diocese of Mar del Plata saw a series of failed bishop appointments.   Bishop José María Baliña, auxiliary of Buenos Aires, was chosen to lead the diocese in November 2023. However he resigned less than a month later, before he could be installed as bishop, citing serious health problems, including vision complications that were likely to result in short-term blindness. Claretian Bishop Gustavo Larrazábal, auxiliary of San Juan de Cuyo, was then announced to head the Diocese of Mar del Plata. But he was quickly deterred by complaints of harassment and abuse of power between 2007 and 2013 in other dioceses, and he submitted his resignation a few weeks later. Following these resignations, Auxiliary Bishop Ernesto Giobando, SJ of Buenos Aires, was named apostolic administrator of the Mar del Plata diocese. He promptly opened an investigation into the vicar general of the diocese, Fr. Luis Albóniga, over his short role as diocesan administrator in the period after Mestre left for La Plata.  Albóniga was a close collaborator of Mestre and, according to local media, his preferred candidate to succeed him.  According to local media reports, a group of influential people from the diocese, close to Archbishop Mestre, pushed to have Albóniga named as bishop after Baliña's resignation.  This group is alleged to have been behind the leak of the complaints against Larrazábal, meant to force his resignation and clear the way for Albóniga.  Sources told The Pillar that Pope Francis summoned Mestre to Rome to discuss the situation.  During that conversation, sources said, there was disagreement about Mestre's role in Larrazábal's resignation and the signs of support for Albóniga. Ultimately, though, Francis asked Mestre to resign from his new position, despite holding it for only a few months. Carrara will now be tasked with taking over the Archdiocese of La Plata, following the short tenures of both Mestre and the apostolic administrator who has governed the archdiocese since May.  In a Nov. 21 statement, Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires praised Carrara’s dedication and promised prayers for his new assignment.  ReplyShare1 more comment...LatestNo posts Pope Francis has selected Gustavo Oscar Carrara, auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, to lead the Archdiocese of La Plata, Argentina, following the unexpected resignation of the previous archbishop in May, which reportedly came after a direct intervention from Pope Francis.  Bishop Gustavo Oscar Carrara. Credit: Gabriel Sozzi, CC BY-SA 4.0. Subscribe now Carrara will now take leadership of one of the country\u2019s most important archdioceses and some 85% of the population is Catholic.   with a conservative profile and clergy who are widely accepted to have a pastoral and theological character different from that of Pope Francis.  Carrara\u2019s appointment follows the surprise resignation of the previous archbishop Mestre said he was stepping down at the pope\u2019s request in what many considered to be a successful term.  which led to questions about the involvement of Mestre himself.   Share the Diocese of Mar del Plata saw a series of failed bishop appointments.   was chosen to lead the diocese in November 2023 However he resigned less than a month later including vision complications that were likely to result in short-term blindness was then announced to head the Diocese of Mar del Plata But he was quickly deterred by complaints of harassment and abuse of power between 2007 and 2013 in other dioceses and he submitted his resignation a few weeks later was named apostolic administrator of the Mar del Plata diocese He promptly opened an investigation into the vicar general of the diocese over his short role as diocesan administrator in the period after Mestre left for La Plata.  Alb\u00F3niga was a close collaborator of Mestre and his preferred candidate to succeed him.  a group of influential people from the diocese pushed to have Alb\u00F3niga named as bishop after Bali\u00F1a's resignation.  This group is alleged to have been behind the leak of the complaints against Larraz\u00E1bal meant to force his resignation and clear the way for Alb\u00F3niga.  Sources told The Pillar that Pope Francis summoned Mestre to Rome to discuss the situation.  there was disagreement about Mestre's role in Larraz\u00E1bal's resignation and the signs of support for Alb\u00F3niga Francis asked Mestre to resign from his new position Carrara will now be tasked with taking over the Archdiocese of La Plata following the short tenures of both Mestre and the apostolic administrator who has governed the archdiocese since May.  Archbishop Jorge Garc\u00EDa Cuerva of Buenos Aires praised Carrara\u2019s dedication and promised prayers for his new assignment.  Subscribe now 2025When it comes to Italian on the Gold Coast there’s one name that is synonymous with authenticity – Gemelli the Gemelli family certainly has a proven formula for success in the hospitality game the group – headed by twins Alec and James alongside older brother Paul – have opened a brand-new casual Italian concept on Pappas Way and here’s everything you need to know … Papa Rolly’s is a bricks-and-mortar nod to the food truck that rolled through the streets of the Gold Coast back in 2016 Named after the Gemelli brother’s late grandfather their latest venture seeks to build upon the legacy of convivial dining with a brand-new Italian concept that is family friendly and fun Spurred by the success of Roy’s by Gemelli in Sorrento the team jumped at the opportunity to stray further from the usual dining hotspots this time bringing the authentic Italian Gemelli is known for to Carrara embraces the concept of approachable dining where comfort food meets artisanal craftsmanship – think of it as a modern take on the classic red-and-white-checkered tablecloth vibe The space radiates warmth and a welcoming atmosphere making it the ideal spot for families to grab a bite groups and anyone craving authentic Italian fare without the formalities of fine dining with classic Italian cocktails including limoncello spritz sitting pretty next to negronis the house wine – in Rosso red or Bianco white – is available by the glass Perhaps the most unexpected and delightful twist is that Papa Rolly’s is also BYO wine Papa Rolly’s echos a familiar palette of raw exposed brick and concrete elements found in other Gemelli locations Though there is seating for 85 scattered inside and out Although it’s early days, the Carrara community has been quick to embrace the neighbourhood newcomer with bookings in hot demand. If you’re keen to nab a table, head to The Directory for the details. InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Copyright ©2025 InDaily. All rights reserved. and much too spoiler-y to discuss now — but if you know “I was trying to organise access into any of these quarries,” Corbet says “And the reason that a lot of people don't return your emails or phone calls about it is it's very dangerous to shoot there — it's dangerous to work there It's a place where nobody wants the responsibility of some knucklehead who is not being respectful of that landscape The irony — and luck — felt ridiculous enough, and then Corbet looked at the email. “It was like, marbleman66 at gmail. I was like, are you fucking kidding me?” he says. “That's like if you're trying to write an email to Tom Cruise, and it's actually tomcruise at mac dot com.” has resigned following disagreements with the institute’s general manager had taken office at the helm of the Carrara on Feb after experience at the Gallerie Estensi in Modena and Ferrara and had replaced Maria Cristina Rodeschini relations with the general manager were stormy and nothing the city council and the museum’s board of directors could do to try to sew the rift: in particular the extraordinary board of directors of the Fondazione Accademia Carrara tried to find a solution to avoid Bagnoli’s farewell Bagnoli’s experience thus lasted just eight months.The case came to public attention only a few days ago and even today it is still being discussed practically only in Bergamo and its environs has dealt little or nothing with an affair that has therefore held court almost exclusively in local newspapers there had been no shortage of signs of the now former director’s impatience: above all the article she wrote last October 7 in the daily newspaper Domani in which Bagnoli lashed out against “cultural managers,” writing that “at the head of the great international institutions there are professionals with years of experience in the sector,” while “in Italy different profiles are favored and the mentality is corporatist.” “To run museums,” Bagnoli continued “’culture managers’ are invoked because museums are ’companies’ and must be run by people who know how to make ends meet People who have little experience of museums little familiarity with the collections they are supposed to care for little affinity with the research they are supposed to promote and above all no understanding of the difficult balance between reputation and marketing are often called upon to manage important Italian institutions based on varied curricula in very different fields: from journalism to public relations from academia to television.” For Bagnoli art historians should be in charge of museums “because to get there they have worked for years in other museums: they are thus appears to be a succession of jabs at Bonaldi “There has been a lack of transparency and trust,” Bagnoli wrote in her letter of resignation according to the director there was “an imbalance on the position of the general manager that is in fact no longer a duality This was not transparent at the beginning and therefore created disagreements.” who is also president of the Fondazione Accademia Carrara in an interview with theEco di Bergamo let it be known what proposal the board of directors tried to put forward to mend the rift: a proposal “that would shed light on the respective attributions of responsibility and operations starting with acquisitions of works and collaborative projects of an artistic order and on cultural content to enhance the museum’s identity and the communication of exhibitions.” The “effort made in recent weeks,” Carnevali continued “which we think has not been understood or not wanted to be grasped has gone in the direction of making clarity in their respective responsibilities.” the Carrara Academy’s organizational structure provides for a kind of dual leadership: the director and general manager are in charge Both are appointed by the board of directors at the proposal of the president and both have terms of office set by the board of directors The director is in charge of tasks concerning conservation enhancement and planning of cultural activities (so he or she prepares the program on conservation promotes quality standards for the management of educational activities proposes loans of works for national and international exhibitions while the general manager has overall responsibility for the management of the Foundation (thus fundraising and museum development projects submits budget proposals to the board of directors takes measures to improve functionality and efficiency enters into purchase contracts for goods and services the general manager manager managerial and administrative duties According to the Bergamasque edition of the Corriere della Sera reportedly made a counterproposal to the foundation’s board of directors to redefine the responsibilities of the two roles has given her willingness to continue working on the scientific projects already underway particularly the Autentic and Copy exhibition the Foundation will have to look for a new director Log in via email All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process or opt for the best experience by closing this banner For more detailed information please read our Privacy Policy showcases marble sculptures by erstwhile and contemporary designers such as Estudio Campana by Almas SadiquePublished on : Aug 26 “White Carrara 2024 is a truly collective experience founded on the responsibility and generosity of sharing what Carrara is able to do.” designed by architect Simone Micheli and made by Sa.Ge.Van in 2023 is a pouffe-cum-sculpture that brings a new dimension of fluidity and softness to the otherwise hard material Franchi Umberto Marmi and Angeloni Marble studio is a recreation of the designer’s iconic and popular electric kettle created with help from the Barattini family and produced by Bosa Ceramiche is a panda that symbolises all the species at risk of extinction entitled ‘Design is Back’ is on view from June 14 - September 29 known for a tradition of anarchism and the white marble used by Michelangelo has unveiled Italy’s first public statue of Che Guevara to howls of dismay from right-wing politicians praised the Argentinian revolutionary for fighting for rights and freedom in countries that were not his own as she unveiled the statue in the centre of town last week The right-wing League party called for its immediate removal complaining that the 2.1m (6ft 9in) monument “legitimises the cult of political violence” has an ornate white marble base above which is a metal silhouette reproducing the famous image of Guevara CELEBRITIES have been flocking to a luxurious $165,000-a-month treatment center in Malibu Richard Taite, who founded Cliffside Malibu where stars from Lindsay Lohan to Scott Disick sought treatment, has returned after a five-year hiatus with Carrara Treatment Wellness and Spa located in Malibu Carrara Owner Richard told The U.S “The last 21 years I have been in the treatment industry giving people back their loved ones "I started a company in 2005 that was a luxury treatment facility that treated probably 10,000 people I took a vacation and now I am back for Carrara “I formed Carrara because I was having a five-year bad vacation This was something that I did with my friends who I love and wanted to have something to do Where do celebrities go to rehab Richard describes Carrara as “one of one,” as there is “nothing like it.” Richard explained how he found the “best people in the industry” to work at Carrara, as “only the best practitioners and doctors” are employed at the facility.  As for amenities, Richard praised the food as “magnificent.” “I’ve never had perfect food ever at a treatment center ever,” he said. “I’ve got Stevie Wonder’s chef. The food has been perfect.  People wake up and they go to our juice bar Everyone’s got their private bedroom with their ensuite bathroom and their own temperature controls “Those are just a few of the things that make us different safety and attunement to one’s needs before they know they have a need patients of the facility wake up to stunning ocean views from their rooms and then what we do is refer to our after-plan we create with them We send them to either a case management company sober coach or sober companion if they need it they know where they’re supposed to be every minute of every day If you don’t know where you’re supposed to be in early sobriety then you’re in a bad neighborhood "We have individual treatment for everybody and that’s what makes us different.” While Carrara is $165,000 a month, Richard does offer a more affordable treatment center 1 Method Center I bought it from a guy who advertised it as luxury they’re getting the best care anyone can get The ancient Romans knew that the heart of the Apuan Alps contained a precious material that could serve the purpose of celebrating the power of the Empire the Comacine Masters used marble to build and decorate the cathedrals standing along the roads of faith travelled by pilgrims The Renaissance Age’s thirst for art and beauty contributed greatly this extraordinary gift of nature that rises from the sea to the sky revealing its blinding whiteness is closely associated with these rough and generous rocks He personally picked the blocks of marble from the quarries to carve his immortal masterpieces sculptors and artists come here not only because here they can find the world’s most beautiful marble but also to take in the atmosphere rooted in the past yet projected in the future inspiration and freely-expressed creativity which can hardly be found elsewhere the marble quarries have served has a backdrop to the artwork by some of the greatest stars of the international art system such as Jan Fabre the keyboardist for the rock band Bon Jovi Being attracted to the special acoustics that the caves produce Bryan played a spectacular marble piano inside the quarry to the use of such a fascinating but difficult material in a modern and contemporary way Seravezza and surroundings are filled with quarries vibrating with life and are seen as a “test-bed” for experimenting with new styles and languages deeply in love with marble from an early age when her father used to take her to the quarries with him Her love of marble is the reason behind the establishment of Statuaria Arte the first workshop she opened with her brother and cousin a special place where she welcomes artists offering them the chance to create works of art and showcase them Cave di marmi di Carrara Over the years and having had major working experiences abroad Fiammetta Vannelli developed an expertise in the art market which allowed her to express herself in the most varied fields and collaborate with artists and young sculptors such as Matthew Spender with her creations enjoying fast-growing success She created a very sophisticated line of marble objects for everyday use introducing marble in the day-to-day life and homes all over the world Fully aware of the preciousness and uniqueness of this material Fiammetta Vannelli paid homage to marble by creating a jewelry collection which not only serve as decorative elements but testify to their creator’s love of nature and of Italian creativity and genius Jovanotti super host and among the Bigs Francesco Gabbani exhibitions and highlights from 10 to 16 February 2025 The best spas where you can spend unforgettable moments of relaxation and well-being in the city ecological or in the grotto: all the various representations of the Nativity not to be missed All events not to be missed on Monday 25 November in Florence The first edition of the artisan panettone from 29 November to 1 December in Piazza Duomo News and confirmations of the most beloved guidebook for foodies 38 athletes fly to Paris and dream of medals As evidence of the high level of competition, the best Italian teams are expected at the start, including Astana, Colpack and Bahrain. Some inconvenience at the passage of the race will be inevitable, but the show along the roads is guaranteed. TheCarrara Academy of Bergamo announces Mondo Carrara a program of artistic initiatives focusing on exhibition and publishing projects centered on its extraordinary collection Between well-known works and lesser-known chapters in art history the museum aims to offer the public new perspectives and insights into some of the most fascinating themes related to its long tradition which will run throughout 2025 and part of 2026 aims to bring out previously unseen aspects of the works housed in the museum creating a dialogue between past and present conservation and scientific research.One of the leading themes will be the operation to enhance the works of Lorenzo Lotto (Venice a Renaissance master who indelibly marked the history of art The exhibition Inside Lorenzo Lotto - From the San Bernardino Altarpiece to the Photographs of Axel Hütte is curated by Maria Luisa Pacelli and Filippo Maggia In the 500th year since Lorenzo Lotto’s departure from Bergamo the Carrara Academy celebrates the artist by exceptionally hosting the San Bernardino Altarpiece a masterpiece from the church of the same name located just 500 meters from the museum will include an original photographic intervention by Axel Hütte who will appropriate Lotto’s painting to tell its story through the contemporary language of photography the museum will open the exhibition Art and Nature - Painting on Stone between the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries The project focuses on a specific but fundamental theme of the Lombard artistic tradition namely the use of stone as a support for painting but which represents an important key to understanding the history of painting techniques over the centuries There will be works by artists such as Paolo Veronese Salvator Rosa and Alessandro Turchi known as l’Orbetto with loans from national and international institutions Palazzo Barberini as well as Museo del Prado in Madrid There will also be no shortage of projects related to popular culture and curiosities spanning the history of art Prominent among them is the exhibition Tarot - Origins a symbolic tradition that has had an enormous impact on the visual The exhibition will recount the origins of the cards their fortunes over the centuries and their impact on the arts through an itinerary full of visual and narrative suggestions the museum is preparing to celebrate the figure of Giacomo Carrara who in 1796 gave birth to what is now one of Italy’s most prestigious museum institutions Paolo Plebani and Giulia Zaccariotto and will focus on the figure of Carrara as a collector whose commitment enabled the birth of a museum that has been guarding the best of art for centuries These initiatives complement the museum’s daily activities with a particular focus on the protection and enhancement of artistic heritage the Carrara Museum also stands out for its commitment to the conservation of works which is carried out using scientific and innovative methods to ensure their preservation and enjoyment for future generations MONDO CARRARA also includes special projects in the PwC Gardens a green space that is preparing to experience its first spring and summer season in 2025 A place that will become a landmark for the public A catalog devoted to the sculpture collection donated by Federico Zeri is scheduled for publication in 2025 The volume represents the last act of a long and deep friendship between the art historian and the Accademia Carrara already mature in the late 1980s but formalized only in his will was to donate his collection of 46 sculptures to the Bergamo museum The bequest became effective after the art historian’s death in 1998 Also planned is the publication of the proceedings of the conference The Skin of Sculpture which was held at the museum in November 2024 and the publishing project Masterpieces | Masterpieces focusing on the main works in the collection work will begin on the publication of the scholarly catalog of sixteenth-century works restoration activities on the works housed at the Carrara will continue the results of new studies and discoveries and periodic checks on the state of conservation of the holdings “Accademia Carrara’s programming for the next two years reflects an extraordinary plurality of intentions,” says Elena Carnevali president of the Accademia Carrara Foundation and mayor of Bergamo reaffirming its fundamental value within our community; on the other it strengthens already solid ties with national and international institutions from the protection of local heritage such as the museum’s display of Lorenzo Lotto’s San Bernardino Altarpiece on the occasion of the restoration of the church of the same name to the reunion of the Colleoni deck of tarot cards thanks to the exceptional loan of The Morgan Library of New York and a Bergamasque collection testify to the fruitful relationship between public and private of which Fondazione Accademia Carrara represents a virtuous and long-lived example I am sure that not only our many audiences but also new audiences will have the opportunity to approach and be fascinated by a calendar that is scientifically rigorous rich in content and capable of telling fascinating and diverse stories This new program testifies to the Foundation’s ability to produce high-quality content both for temporary exhibitions and publishing initiatives confirming its commitment to promoting culture in innovative and engaging ways.” “We welcome with great interest the program for the next two years put together by Carrara’s new management,” says Sergio Gandi “Maria Luisa Pacelli confirms some firm points of her vision the relationship with the territory and the enhancement of the museum’s heritage and Both objectives can be found in the proposed exhibitions in this case of a well-known parish in the city whose work constitutes one of the high points of the painter’s work; but it is also an expression of the relationship with the religious fabric and the Diocese In the same vein move the exhibitions on Tarot and on Giacomo Carrara which will uncover the educational and formative value of the Carrara Academy’s origins the commitment to propose exhibitions that are scientifically rigorous and innovative in terms of themes at the same time articulate and variable in the choice of objects to offer a proposal that is appealing to the non-specialist public and attractive to specialists The focus placed on the role of Educational Services takes on increasing importance: indeed this is the area of the museum that truly unites heritage with users that ’mediates’ between community and collections “Getting to present a two-year program in such a short time since my inauguration something that few Italian institutions are able to do,” adds Maria Luisa Pacelli “was a challenge for me as much as for my colleagues as well as an important response to the many changes that affected the museum before my arrival will allow us to work synergistically on a multiplicity of objectives able to embrace as a whole the different needs related to the ”Carrara World“ always starting from the conservation and enhancement of our heritage.” “The whole Carrara team,” says Gianpietro Bonaldi General Manager Fondazione Accademia Carrara “has worked intensively to arrive at presenting this two-year program that shows the intentions of the institution: the centrality of heritage the strong relationship with the territory and the international outlook that characterizes its every thought demanding and challenging future awaits us which will also be successful to the extent that Fondazione Accademia Carrara will be able to involve businesses and institutions to the most active participation.” Biathlon: the selection of the Austrian national team for the 2025/2026 training season Biathlon | Nordic skiing : for the Olympic winter the French teams will once again be changing their overalls Biathlon | “Joining this group is a step forward in my project” : Bressaud Martin 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Learn how your comment data is processed. Discover the full composition of the Austrian biathlon team for the 2025/2026 season the equipment supplier to the French biathlon and Nordic ski teams Among the new biathletes in the federal group for the 2025/2026 preparations is Martin Botet A native of the Vosges who lives in Savoie,.. A few days after completing the Halvmaraton in 1h20m19 Johannes Thingnes Boe gave his first reaction to the Norwegian media Camille Grataloup-Manissolle and Antonin Delsol tell Nordic Magazine how delighted they are to be joining the men's Excellence 2030 group for the.. Océane Michelon talks to Nordic Magazine about her magnificent 2024/2025 season Czech Marketa Davidova has undergone surgery on her herniated disc Coralie Perrin and Louise Roguet talk about their delight at joining the women's Excellence 2030 group for.. A candlelight ceremony of remembrance will be held to honour the 10-year-old Cararra girl’s life on Friday The Gold Coast community will hold a candlelight vigil for slain schoolgirl Sophie Wang as friends and colleagues rally around her academic father Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Dr Yun Wang, a respected associate professor of chemistry at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus, is being offered support by the university. Police said he called for help after returning to his Carrara home and discovering a scene described by experienced detectives as “one of the most confronting” they had ever seen. Sophie’s mother, Yingying Xu, was arrested nearby about four hours later and has been charged with her murder. Xu did not appear in Southport magistrates court on Wednesday when her charges were mentioned and she was formally remanded. Read moreWang’s professional profile says he arrived on the Gold Coast in 2018 He obtained his doctorate from Fudan University in Shanghai in 2002 and later worked at the University of Texas and the University of Sydney 1:34Mother charged with 10-year-old girl's murder; police describe 'confronting scenes' – videoProperty records show that Wang and Xu bought the townhouse in the upmarket Emerald Lakes area of Carrara and that they were involved in the community’s strata association Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters A candlelight vigil for Sophie has been organised at Emerald Lakes on Friday at 4pm The weekly Thursday night markets at Emerald Lakes will also hold a minute’s silence Members of the local community say they are in shock released a statement saying the incident would “profoundly impact our school community” “Our prayers go out to the family and friends of the child and we extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.” is the protagonist of the exhibition Raw Data on view in Carrara at Vôtre Spazi Contemporanei the artist displays a number of her etchings (as well as two matrices) in which explores the complexity of visual codes inviting visitors to become active participants in the discovery of the artwork inspired by ancient tables and calculating instruments Miriana Pino delves into the interpretive possibilities of graphic art creating an ambiguous relationship between viewer and content The visitor is thus called to go beyond the immediate aesthetic fascination to reach a level of deep understanding in a path that leads to knowledge through signs which the artist employs as an eternal and independent expression becomes in his work the central node of an ideational and conceptual interweaving constitute a starting point for a plurality of references composing a system of relationships between aesthetics Miriana Pino’s art is characterized by the tension between free and at the same time controlled forms that transforming themselves into “strange attractors,” as Silvia Papucci observes that stand in constant dialogue with memory and the present “Miriana Pino’s lyrical world,” Papucci writes in her text for the exhibition lines and shapes that combine to create chords or counterpoints to be transformed into images thanks to the engraved matrix [...] A search that feeds on ancient knowledge that the artist encounters and studies carefully to repropose them in her engravings translating them into an opportunity to remember and rediscover cultural aspects that are eternal but today risk being as precious as they are hidden Miriana elaborates the themes to take them out of their context of reference to open them to other possibilities and comparisons: the communication diagrams do not formally want to clarify anything the Galilean calculating instruments actually measure sequences both logical and random (while maintaining their precious guise) and the diagrams do not and correspond only to astronomical calculations but also to pages of books concepts always attributing to them a personal point of view critical current c above all futuristic; where respect and knowledge of technique and tradition are indispensable We do not find cozy emotional or decorative images aimed at seducing the viewer with pathos; instead we find open slits so as to protect concepts but inviting us to look far to see new hypotheses and stimulate our critical thinking without claims of aesthetic gratification confirmations.” According to Mimmo Coletti’s thinking Miriana Pino’s artistic journey is described as a journey toward a meditative intelligence that is nourished by silence and discipline close to polyphony and musical composition in rigor and precision develops on paper etchings with an almost Bachian flavor cadences and aesthetic theorems constitute a language that reveals itself slowly like a “visual poem” where chiseled lines become grooves and traces capable of revealing the internal logic of forms “Miriana happily has come to isolate herself from the noises and questions of the outside world carves out a privileged place for herself in the silence of meditation builds architectures from the objects of technique drafts an arcane polyphony enhanced by the sign daughter of compositional rigor,” Coletti writes Miriana Pino invites to a profound experience where the graphic sign is transformed into a universal and meditative language capable of revealing new possibilities of reading and interpretation opening the door to a universe rich in visual and logical implications The exhibition remains open Thursday through Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m For information or to visit the exhibition at other times call 338 4417145 arrested and charged after Emmanuel College student Sophie Wang’s body discovered at home in Emerald Lakes area of Carrara The mother of 10-year-old schoolgirl Sophie Wang, who was found dead in a Gold Coast unit on Tuesday has been arrested and charged with her murder did not appear in person when the charge was mentioned in the Southport magistrates court on Wednesday A police detective leading the investigation into Wang’s death said the discovery of her body was “one of the most confronting scenes I have seen” Det Acting Insp Kent Ellis said the girl’s father called for help after finding her at the house at 6.08pm on Tuesday Ellis said the girl’s mother was arrested in a nearby street more than four hours later after police had launched a search of the area Det Acting Insp Kent Ellis speaks to the media Ellis said he could only provide very limited information due to the early nature of the investigation and with charges now before the courts in the exclusive Emerald Lakes area of Carrara Wang is understood to have been a student in year 5 at the nearby Emmanuel College sent a letter to families early on Wednesday morning that confirmed she was a student “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of a tragic incident that occurred in a home within Emerald Lakes last night resulting in the passing of one of our beloved students,” Brown said “We are devastated by this incident and know it will profoundly impact our school community A crime scene remains in place outside the property and police have established a specialist operation investigate the girl’s death Photograph: Darren England/AAP“Our prayers go out to the family and friends of the child and we extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day “While words cannot ease the shock and pain of such a tragic loss please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.” A crime scene remains in place outside the property and police have established a specialist operation Ellis said forensic investigations may take some time He said police had conducted “an excellent and efficient investigation under extremely difficult circumstances” In my 15 years as a detective it is one of the most confronting scenes I have seen.” He said he understood community concern about the incident but said police believed there was “no ongoing threat to community safety” is a place where the Etruscan and medieval past is intertwined with modern life the “Florence of Lunigiana,” amazes with its elegant squares and Renaissance buildings that conceal traces of the past that linked the town to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany where life flows slowly and local traditions Here the mountains are not just a place to explore-it is a way of life Life in the Apennines is marked by the rhythms of nature and ancient farming traditions still survive to this day Mountains are a constant and inescapable presence for those who live on the Apuan coast and in Lunigiana such as the marble of the Apuan Alps or the chestnuts of the Apennines have been the sustenance and wealth of this land for centuries; they have created a direct link between the mountains and the people who live here Life in the mountains has never been easy: the harsh climate steep terrain and communication difficulties have required an extraordinary ability to adapt This same strength is reflected in the tenacity and proud character of the local communities The mountainous lands of Lunigiana and the Apuan Alps have also preserved their cultural and gastronomic traditions insulating them from the sudden changes brought by modernity Ancient customs manage to survive here thanks to the link with this mountainous landscape that protects them and keeps them alive was already revered by the ancient Ligurians as a mystical place mountains are seen not only as a physical place but as a space in which man can approach the transcendent finding peace and connection with something greater than himself The history of Italy can be said to have passed between the Apuan Alps and Lunigiana: the position of the Apuan and Lunigiana mountains made this territory a borderland but also a strategic communication route for many centuries the territory was the boundary between Regio VII Etruria and Regio IX Liguria a separation not only geographical but also cultural The Apuo-Lunense mountains then formed a natural line of defense: throughout history they were exploited as a natural defense against invasions and attacks serving as a bulwark to protect the local populations the routes through Lunigiana were traversed by travelers and soldiers who used these paths to cross from northern Italy to Rome and vice versa were crucial for crossing the barrier of the Apennines From here then passed the salt routes used to transport the precious mineral from the Ligurian Sea northward to the Po Valley and the cities of Emilia and beyond The border position then made large parts of the territory of today’s province of Massa-Carrara a contested land between different political entities The crossroads position of these areas enriched the territory but always nevertheless attached to their lands dotted with castles and fortifications (from Piagnaro Castle in Pontremoli to Malaspina Castle in Massa from Brunella Fortress in Aulla to Castruccio’s Tower in Avenza di Carrara not to mention the many castles in Lunigiana: Fosdinovo built to control the passes and defend the territory testifies to the strategic role of the entire area in the past Massa-Carrara’s strategic position made this land a protagonist of encounters and clashes transforming it into a place of cultural and historical richness the mountain passes and villages of the province tell this story of passages speaking to visitors who want to discover an area where the mountains are not just a barrier but a bridge between the past and the future The mountains of Massa-Carrara are then deeply linked to the art and culture of this province so much so that they themselves become muses and material for immortal masterpieces traditions and mountain landscapes become protagonists which celebrates the importance of Apuan marble in art and culture (here it is possible to discover how marble has been extracted from the mountains and transformed into works of art since theRoman times work tools and models that testify to the inseparable link between the mountains and Carrara’s artistic tradition) to the quarries themselves where you can visit the places where the mountains are “carved out” and understand how their material has become sculptures buildings and monuments all over the world the places scattered throughout the territory that offer living evidence of this link: the Carrara Cathedral is one of the finest examples of the link between mountain marble and sacred art The façade is built entirely of Apuan marble while inside one can admire marble works with which one can admire the beauty and purity of the material which was the residence of the Cybo-Malaspina family Apuan marble was used to decorate interiors and exteriors showing how the material of the mountains influenced the art and architecture of the Renaissance and Baroque periods The appointment thus marks the beginning of a new chapter for an institution that has been able to consolidate its national and international prestige in recent years.Maria Luisa Pacelli a 1998 graduate of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice including 14 years as director of institutions of public importance: in fact she comes from her experience at the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna Her directorship has been characterized by a strategic vision capable of integrating conservation with an approach that has garnered critical and public acclaim Pacelli will bring with her to Bergamo a network of institutional relationships developed through collaborations with Italian matured through shared projects and cultural exchanges Her management style focuses on an organic system that combines protection and promotion cultural welfare and educational experiences One of the key elements of the transition will be to continue in the wake of the structural and strategic innovations introduced on the occasion of 2023 Among the most significant interventions is the refurbishment of the museum’s halls and the opening in 2024 of new spaces such as the Gardens and the cafeteria-restaurant which have expanded the Carrara Academy’s cultural and recreational offerings Prior to directing the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna from 2010 to 2019 she served as director of the Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries of the City of Ferrara Museo d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Filippo de Pisis and the Centro Video Arte fund at Palazzo dei Diamanti During the previous ten years she served as chief conservator of these museums she was also scientific and organizational manager of the exhibition program that Fondazione Ferrara Arte carried out at Palazzo dei Diamanti (14 major exhibitions and more than 1 million visitors in 9 years) and other venues and of Ferrara Arte Editore she was coordinator (2000-2006) and then co-director (2006-2010) of the same institutions During the decade in which she held the dual role of director of the museums and head of programming for the Ferrara Arte Foundation she developed a unified project for the two institutions coordinating the work of numerous offices and developing projects in relation to other national and international museum venues The activities promoted over more than two decades by Maria Luisa Pacelli have been distinguished by a high scientific quality and have been an opportunity to revitalize the study and enhancement of museum collections and with the most important national and international cultural institutions both for exchange purposes and by curating exhibitions exhibitions and special projects devoted both to the heritages of the institutions with which she has collaborated and by applying her commitment to temporary projects Given the wide-ranging nature of the museums Pacelli has applied experience toward ancient with diverse and interesting intersections toward other disciplines - from literature to cinema - and cultures “A collection of extraordinary quality a structure and a management of great reputation and professionalism a dynamic and attentive city to Accademia Carrara are the ideal conditions to put my experience in the field of cultural programming national and international relations and the relationship with the territory and its communities,” says Maria Luisa Pacelli “I am honored and convinced that I can make a significant contribution to the further growth of this important institution.” “The importance and centrality of the Accademia Carrara in the city and as an institution known nationally and internationally,” said Elena Carnevali “has led us to a careful reflection with respect to its recent past and the values of the founder and keeping well in mind the needs of a museum as extraordinary as it is dynamic the Board of Directors appointed Maria Luisa Pacelli I am and we are certain that her past experiences as director of important institutions as well as her skills together with her established institutional relationships in Italy and around the world will still bring value to Accademia Carrara and its growth.” “The Municipal Administration,” says Sergio Gandi councilor for culture and deputy mayor of Bergamo “is satisfied with the speed with which the CDA of Fondazione Accademia Carrara has come to indicate the new director Maria Luisa Pacelli presents an outstanding curriculum with a long management experience in Italian museums where she has directed all the related activities in terms of organization and curatorship of exhibitions We are confident that hers will be a cultural and scientific programming that is up to Carrara’s history and the instances of development desirable in its future to which the Municipality will give full support in the pursuit of its objectives for the commitment and passion expressed during her direction for the great professional contribution and availability that he has shown toward the museum institution.” It’s a known fact that every stadium improves by 100% when it has an athletics track in it currently undergoing a massive transformation to become the centrepiece venue for the track and field at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships & Nomination Trials as evidence of that Carrara Stadium (known commercially as Metricon Stadium) is primarily used as the Gold Coast Suns' AFL home ground during the year but since September the ground has seen the turf removed and work begin on the IAAF certified track as well as the stands to increase the spectator capacity to 35,000 The temporary northern stand that has been constructed can hold 9,500 With the track line marking almost complete the stadium is expected to be finished on schedule in time for its first big test where Australia’s best track and field talent will fight for glory and a place on the Australian team at the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships & Nomination Trials from 15-18 February 2018 The time lapse below shows the extent of the transformation between mid-October to the end of November the track will be cut up and sent around Queensland to be used by schools for long-jump run-ups “Children will be able to run, jump and follow in the steps of their elite sporting heroes, including our own Sally Pearson,” Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones told the Gold Coast Bulletin “This is an exciting time in the Games' journey with this key venue evolving from an AFL field to a spectacular stadium where the eyes of the world will be focused for the Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2018.” See below shots of the stadium before the construction and during the transformation the stadium will also host the Games’ opening and closing ceremonies Just recently GOLDOC declared Opening Ceremony tickets have sold out GC2018 athletics tickets are still available, with seats to sessions that include the men’s 100m, 400m and long jump finals, as well as the women’s 400m, 1500m and javelin throw finals among many other events. Click here for tickets. WordsLaura Carrara-CagniPhotoPortrait, Agnese Sanvito After moving around with my (separated) family – London Florence – I relanded in Genoa as a teenager and stayed until my late twenties It is a provincial but important port town with a history of accommodating newcomers That warmth and robustness mixed with a distinct roughness about the edges is what I find intriguing I find a place interesting when you see potential get irritated by things that can be better and admire those that are already beautiful you feel your work is done when every space is at its best but in Genoa there will always be something to work on one of the largest historic centres in Europe is where you get lost in little lanes sometimes so narrow you can stretch your arms and touch both sides Explore it on foot and be surprised by its constantly changing nature from generations of Genoese to a variety of ethnic communities Hidden within the old town are amazing domesticscale squares surrounded by beautiful palazzi with glimpses of exquisite frescoes visible through the imposing windows Much still needs to be restored and upgraded are difficult to use due to the lack of daylight but more and more people are moving into the bustling centro storico where slate articulated roofscapes offer jaw-dropping sea views When you exit the historic centre you find yourself in a regimented 19th century new town with wider streets that are lined with ornate buildings This is where everyone gets confused on styles the 1930s produced the grand neoclassical fascist buildings lining the sides of the covered section of the Bisagno river came up with the idea of covering the river) Constructed in harsh stone these neoclassical buildings have grand Imperial proportions to assert the power and toughness of the regime They would be very hard to bring back to a comfortable human scale But there are also beautiful 1930s rationalist buildings with human proportions and naval references including round volumes and large terraces My favourite is the former Mercato del Pesce Although badly reshaped by the construction of the elevated road it is still charming and I am proud that I managed to get it listed back in the 90s Of course everyone knows that Cristoforo Colombo was Genoese although the Spanish are still disputing this the elevated road construction cut off the old city from the seafront – the working port But the elevated road provides spectacular views for those entering the city from the motorway are hidden and take years to discover; churches It was years after I moved to Genoa that I discovered blue jeans were invented here The town centre features the colonnade garden of his home I’ve noticed that Genoese people are very reticent to move away – even when work prospects are not brilliant as they are not ready to renounce the quality of life here and the swim season starts in late April and ends in early October while vitamin D harvesting is really all year round it is a very popular place for an evening stroll for people of all ages At the end of the promenade is Corso Italia providing some very sought after real estate Most local people though are mountaineers rather than sailors Rambling from one fort to the next on the hills crowning the town is a popular pastime I wasn’t truly a newcomer as my family is Ligurian the rest of my family stayed at our extended family home in Quarto dei Mille from where Garibaldi left by sea with 1000 soldiers to unify Italy in 1860 I left in my twenties because I had broader horizons but as time passes I enjoy returning over and over again to discover its secrets © Built Environment and Architecture Media Ltd 2025 We use cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website analyse your use of our products and services assist with our promotional and marketing efforts These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies but some parts of the site may not work then These cookies allow the provision of enhance functionality and personalisation They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages then some or all of these functionalities may not function properly These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site All information these cookies collect is anonymous we will not know when you have visited our site These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partners They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites you will not experience our targeted advertising across different websites These cookies are necessary to display content from social networks such as Facebook In such a way that you can share our content with your favourite social networks You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed CMB CARRARA: Coach: Bertieri.SKYWALKERS: Cattani 24, Simonetti 2, Catelli 20, Manfredini 4, Rinaldi 7, D. Sodini 8, Benedetti, Losco, Gianni, Petri, Lombardi 2, Crippa 7. Coaches: Lupori. Referees: Chirco of Florence and Tabarin of Pistoia.Footnotes: partials 23-28, 48-46, 65-63. CARRARA - In the last away game of the regular season Skywalkers returns from Carrara with a defeat, at the end of a very hard-fought match. Lupori's boys start well, closing the first quarter at 23-28. In the second, however, the Amaranto let themselves be recovered, with the home team managing to take the lead and go to halftime at 48-46. Upon returning from the locker rooms, after the long break, the match continues to be exciting, with both rosters not holding back and responding point by point, but it is Carrara which still closes with a lead of 65-63. In the last quarter Skywalkers, tries to play it all, trying to score important points; but it is Bertieri's boys who manage to gain this success that extinguishes the dreams of play-off of the Lupori roster. "From the beginning - commented the Amaranth coach - the game was played on very high percentages, with an excellent Catelli and the usual Cattani who responded to the home team. The match always remained balanced, with Carrara who, in the last minutes of the last quarter, thanks to an excellent full-court defense, put us in difficulty with four-five lost balls that they managed to transform into fundamental points for the victory". "Now - concludes Lupori - the last match awaits us in front of our supporters and we want to close, in any case, in the best possible way". It should be noted that on the bench, in addition to Lupori, the former Amaranth coach Merciadri also went, who, in January, for study reasons, moved to France. Sophie Wang was found dead at her Gold Coast home Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have charged a woman with murder after her 10-year-old daughter was found dead in a Gold Coast home has been charged with the murder of her daughter Sophie Wang at their Emerald Lakes home on Tuesday If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0 Ms Xu did not appear when her matter was mentioned at the Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning The ABC understands Sophie had several visible wounds "Yesterday police were called to a residence … following a report of a young girl being discovered unresponsive by her father," Detective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis said "Despite her father and paramedic's best efforts the young girl was pronounced deceased." Ms Xu was arrested hours later on a nearby street Investigators remained at the scene on Wednesday morning who started as a prep student in 2019 and was in grade 5 would be remembered for her "kindness caring nature and unwavering positivity" "She was known for her love and passion for reading and learning and was a high-achieving student who excelled in academic pursuits," the statement said The college said Sophie contributed significantly to co-curricular performing arts programs and enrichment activities Flowers left at the scene where a 10-year-old girl was allegedly murdered "Her valuable contributions to our community will be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her," she said The college said her death had devastated their community The college said it had counselling and pastoral care teams available to provide "comprehensive support to students staff and parents as our community comes to terms with this distressing news" a Griffith University spokesperson said they were "deeply saddened to hear about the tragic death of the daughter of a valued member of the Griffith community" The ABC understands Sophie's father is Associate Professor Yun Wang "Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this incredibly difficult time," a spokesperson said "The university has offered support to him and his close colleagues." Police are not looking for anyone else connected to the girl's death "I understand the concern among the community and it's a tragic event," Detective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis says "I'll just remind them that this was resolved extremely quickly .. the response by police was excellent." ReactReactCopy link14 Aug 1:13amWed 14 Aug 2024 at 1:13amPolice 'committed' to get justice for 10-year-old girlDetective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis says he's restricted in what he can say as it's before the court "Our investigation is ongoing and we are committed to ensuring justice is received for this 10-year-old victim," he says He believes the girl's father rang triple-0 shortly after 6pm 1:10amWed 14 Aug 2024 at 1:10am'In my 15 years as a detective it's one of the most confronting scenes that I've seen'The scene was one of the most confronting Detective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis says he's ever seen it's one of the most confronting scenes that I've seen "We understand that this is going to cause distress amongst the community but can I please remind the community that there is no one outstanding." ReactReactCopy linkShow moreSuppression order unsuccessfulOn Wednesday, Police Prosecutor Sergeant Nicole Jackson applied for Ms Xu's name and details of the case to be suppressed. Lawyer Sophie Robertson — who appeared for several media outlets, including the ABC — argued the court did not have the power to grant a suppression order. The police application was later withdrawn. Ms Xu did not make a bail application as defendants charged with murder are unable to apply for bail in the lower courts and must make a separate application in the Queensland Supreme Court. Speaking on Wednesday, nearby resident Chris Sydes said it was "heartbreaking" to hear what had happened. He said he had seen the young girl in the street only days ago. "I've been home all day and I haven't heard anything, I had my dogs dropped off at 6pm and all of a sudden police started showing up," Mr Sydes said.  "I've since found out what's happened. It's just terrible news. Emergency services were called to Central Place at Emerald Lakes on Tuesday evening. (ABC News) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Carrara aims to become the Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2026 The city of marble has decided to apply to compete for the first award of the title: the proposal drawn up with the support of the Fitzcarraldo Foundation of Turin involving various local entities both public and private after which it will be submitted to the Ministry of Culture.The initiative aims to promote innovative and sustainable cultural projects reviews and the redevelopment of spaces dedicated to contemporary art The winning city will be awarded a €1 million grant to implement the activities Carrara’s application file will highlight not only the planned activities but also the positive impact on the area and the economic sustainability of the projects There are several themes with which Carrara is refining its proposal: Carrara as a creative and knowledge city Carrara as a city with a strong international vocation Carrara as a city of the contemporary art supply chain and Carrara as a city at the forefront of environmental and urban art The final dossier must be submitted by June 30 a jury will select the five finalist cities in September Carrara hopes to win this prestigious title which would be an important recognition for the city and a significant boost for local cultural development this announcement represents a bit of a manifesto of what we want to build in Carrara,” explains Carrara Mayor Serena Arrighi “I have always made it clear that I consider culture an indispensable driver of development and revitalization for our city and this is a concrete step in that direction as the title chosen for this candidacy reports is truly ’contemporary for 2,000 years’ because it has been transforming matter and experimenting here since Roman times a Unesco Creative City for Art and Craftsmanship has always remained a city of making and at the same time a city of tradition and a city of innovation Our task and goal now is to systematize all that the city can offer and to do so with a high vision If we want Carrara to keep up with its history there is a need for planning and design Winning the title of Italian Capital of Contemporary Art would be a wonderful opportunity to give greater visibility to our territory but also to develop ideas and give space to the many artistic realities I am convinced that Carrara is already one of the many Italian capitals of contemporary art regardless of whether or not it wins the title with the support of Fondazione Fitzcarraldo it has already been possible to trigger a virtuous process of reflection on our city on its many strengths and on the aspects that instead require intervention but a highly stimulating one that gives us the opportunity to relate with so many realities in the area and with professionals from different fields and different sectors we are confident that all this work will not go to waste but will leave us with a wealth of knowledge and guidance on which to continue building the Carrara of tomorrow.” “Carrara’s participation in Capital of Contemporary Art 2026 fully responds to the objectives of the ministerial call which focuses heavily on the creation of networks between the public and private sectors for the promotion of contemporary art urban regeneration through the recovery of spaces for culture and the enhancement of young local and non-local artists including through the system of artist residencies,” explains Carrara City Councilor for Culture Gea Dazzi “We have already been working on many of these objectives for some time also thanks to the actions undertaken by Carrara Unesco creative city the Unesco international symposium of young sculptors and the many connections activated in different projects with various cultural subjects in the area It will now be crucial for this candidacy to further strengthen this cooperation and the willingness gathered to date has been truly excellent from all those called upon to support and promote this mission The candidacy will also be a further input to give legs to many urban regeneration projects through contemporary art Carrara has always been a destination and home to young national and international artists then choose to live in our city to refine their creative vocation also by confrontation with our artisans and their ancient and precious knowledge We count with this candidacy to build an even more receptive and systemic ground for them which can offer concrete opportunities for growth and development to the new generations of artists and creatives who will choose our city as a laboratory of the contemporary.” Image: the Carrara Quarries and the Bridges of Vara Photo: Alessandro Pasquali / Danae Project «Among the many treasures that will be on view in Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer are three sculptures the artist carved in marble from Carrara Michelangelo became involved—quite literally—at the ground level as he planned his sculptures He spent long stretches of time on-site at the marble quarries in Carrara and Pietrasanta where he not only selected marbles and gave precise orders regarding the sizes and shapes of the blocks being quarried but even concerned himself with the building of roads to transport the stone He maintained contracts with numerous marble excavators (cavatori) and quarry cutters (scarpellini); as well as with carvers (also called scarpellini) Another rare work in The Met's exhibition—opening November 13—is a letter written by Michelangelo in Florence to his servant Pietro Urbano who managed his household and who often worked for the master at the marble quarries in Carrara Michelangelo reused a sheet with his drawings to write him: regarding my stones for the figures [statues] and if you were to see that you would waste much time waiting until loading [the stones] Michele will send you this [letter] through a designated man; give him [that messenger] the answer On the twentieth day of August [1519],Michelagnolo in Florence Letter to Pietro Urbano with Sketches of a Bird inscribed by the artist with the address: "to Pietro located on the northernmost tip of Tuscany Until the late 19th century the process of extracting marble from the mountains had remained little changed since Michelangelo's time Although the film footage below of work in the quarries of Carrara shown here is contemporary it powerfully evokes the arduous physical work Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer on view at The Met Fifth Avenue from November 13