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Best Version Media, LLC. while Tannenbaum and Olivia Fermo were recognized as the Doubles Team of the Year Tannenbaum's achievements include a fourth consecutive All-Patriot League First Team selection becoming one of only 22 players in league history to achieve such a record she notched a 33-8 singles record and a program-record 27 doubles wins contributing to her setting multiple career records in the program finished their partnership with a strong 16-4 overall record in doubles for the season Their combined performance significantly bolsters Navy's standing in the league and showcases their skill and dedication on the court Tannenbaum and Fermo will seek to further their impact at future championships with Tannenbaum aiming for continued records and accolades in her upcoming competitions Tannenbaum's recognition as Player of the Year and her record-setting performance underscore her pivotal role in Navy's tennis program marking a high point in both her individual career and the team's trajectory The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page An undersea cable to Penghu County has been severed the Ministry of Digital Affairs said today with a Chinese-funded ship suspected of being responsible It comes just a month after a Chinese ship was suspected of severing an undersea cable north of Keelung Harbor The National Communications and Cyber Security Center received a report at 3:03am today from Chunghwa Telecom that the No 3 cable from Taiwan to Penghu was severed 14.7km off the coast of Tainan The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) upon receiving a report from Chunghwa Telecom began to monitor the Togolese-flagged Hong Tai (宏泰) freighter anchored near the cable The ship was in the area from Saturday at about 7:10pm to around the time when Chunghwa Telecom reported that the cable had been severed When the CGA received another report at 3am that the cable had been severed and that external force could have been responsible it said it stopped the vessel and called for reinforcements Photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Administration Although coast guard personnel could not board and inspect the ship due to a difference in height where prosecutors have started their investigation after detaining the crew Hong Tai is Chinese-owned and all eight crew members on board are Chinese the ship’s automatic identification system name does not match what it identified itself as over the radio or what is written on the hull the digital ministry ordered the company to redirect traffic to other cables connecting Taiwan’s main island to its offshore islands The company was also instructed to add the cable to its repair schedule coordinating with a repair vessel currently in Kaohsiung working to fix the previously damaged Taiwan-Matsu No Those two cables are expected to be fully completed by the end of this month and next month with the cable connecting Penghu to be fixed afterward The ministry has submitted a report to the Executive Yuan labeling Taiwan’s undersea cables as critical infrastructure It also said it would move to strengthen Taiwan’s resilience to such issues by establishing more monitoring stations and subsidizing telecom operators’ capacity to repair cables and invest in backup communication infrastructure such as microwave systems Fermo celebrates its artistic heritage with the exhibition Renaissance in Fermo a journey through the Adriatic Renaissance that pays tribute to one of the most fascinating periods in the city’s thousand-year history is held at del Palazzo dei Priori and is curated by Vittorio Sgarbi and Walter Scotucci.The exhibition which is presented as a “work in progress,” will be gradually enriched with new works from the end of January 2025 turning into a continuous homage to the territory and its heritage This dynamic approach aims not only to amaze visitors but also to stimulate further studies on a period that is still little explored and extremely rich in suggestions: the 16th century in Fermo The exhibition is promoted by the Municipality of Fermo with the contribution of the Marche Region partner Mus-e del Fermano and in collaboration with Sinopia The organization is entrusted to Maggioli Culture and Tourism The exhibition offers an in-depth look at the Adriatic Renaissance which shaped the artistic identity of this region Prominent names such as Carlo and Vittore Crivelli and Antoniazzo Romano stand out among the protagonists on display active between the late 15th and 16th centuries testify to the importance of the city of Fermo as a cultural and artistic crossroads during that period Special attention is given to Vincenzo Pagani a leading figure of the 16th century in Fermo whose presence in Fermo is intertwined with that of architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger author of significant urban interventions in the city “The elite of Fermo’s ’Adriatic’ renaissance society,” Vittorio Sgarbi points out “produced a great rebirth in the sign of classicism with a truly rich mobile artistic heritage of sparkling evidence.” Renaissance in Fermo not only celebrates the existing heritage but invites reflection on what has been lost over the centuries The dispersion of works of art belonging to Fermo’s private collections illuminated manuscripts and precious goldsmithing artifacts These losses are often attributable to requisitions “Among the serious shortcomings of Fermo’s current historical artistic and architectural heritage,” Walter Scotucci points out “is that of Giovanni Pagani’s 1513 altarpiece for themain altar of the church of San Rocco in Piazza del Popolo the work by Olivuccio di Ciccarello and the panel painting by Fra’ Fabiano da Urbino now in Brera and another very important one by Lorenzo Lotto dated 1535 replaced by a nineteenth-century copy of good workmanship.” the exhibition offers an opportunity to imagine the cultural grandeur of Fermo during the Renaissance proposing a dialogue between present and absent works ideally reconstructing the historical and artistic context of the time an immersive video transports visitors on a journey through clouds This multimedia installation not only complements the visual experience but also invites visitors to emotionally immerse themselves in the world of Renaissance art The exhibition opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m Special openings planned for events and holidays Tensions have skyrocketed since Dodik decided to ban the activity of several institutional bodies of the central state on his territory The international community is determined to show unity and commitment to the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina The united West – from Europe to the United States – has reiterated this in recent days after tensions have skyrocketed in the country since the president of the Republika Srpska (a Serb entity in Bosnia) has decided to ban the activity of several institutional bodies of the central state on its territory the Assembly of the Republic of Srpska approved the ban on the activities of the Bosnian Prosecutor's Office the High Council of Prosecutors and the State Agency for Investigation and Protection of the State Police (Sipa) the political stability of the country - divided in two by the Dayton Accords of 1995 - began to falter putting at risk the (already precarious) coexistence between the two entities: the Republic of Srpska and the Muslim Croat Federation What seemed to be another episode of the tug-of-war between the central authorities of Bosnia in Sarajevo and the Bosnian Serb leader quickly turned into an "attack on the constitutional order" as the Bosnian prosecutor's office called it which yesterday issued an arrest warrant for Dodik Radovan Viskovich and for the President of the Assembly the Assembly of the Republic of Srpska voted and approved a new Constitution (effectively creating a parallel legal system) that provides The Constitutional Court of Bosnia reacted promptly The response from the international community was equally swift he flew first to Sarajevo and then to Pristina to reaffirm the Alliance's commitment to supporting peace security and stability in Bosnia and the entire Western Balkan region the new Trump administration has also sided against Dodik who in a message on X called on "partners in the region to unite in rejecting dangerous and destabilizing behavior." The European Union called in unison on political actors to "abstain and renounce provocative and divisive rhetoric and actions unity and territorial integrity of the country." Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also called on the authorities to engage in dialogue and "to avoid escalations that lead to crisis situations." In the meantime the EU has unitedly announced the deployment of 400 additional troops as part of Eufor Althea the European peacekeeping mission in Bosnia bringing the total number of forces to 1.100 The arrest warrants issued by the Bosnian prosecutor's office "are not a contribution to peace but rather to destabilization destruction of mutual ties and creation of total chaos in the region," said the Serbian president stressing that Serbia “will always fight for peace” and “will respect the Dayton Agreement but will also stand by the Republika Srpska and its leadership” While with one hand he is holding on to Serbia – which is not in its best shape while protests against Vucic’s government have been mounting for weeks – with the other Dodik is looking to Russia announced yesterday that he is planning meetings with the highest level representatives of the Russian Federation to ask Moscow to veto the renewal of the EUFOR mandate in the UN Security Council sources of "Nova Agency" in Bosnia and Herzegovina they say that although there are currently no security threats to fear in the country what is worrying is the hypothesis of a clash between the police forces of Sipa (which answers to the central state) and the internal police of the Republic of Srpska that last February 26 Milorad Dodik was found guilty of having violated the decisions of the EU High Representative in Bosnia and was sentenced to one year in prison and disqualification from holding public office Dodik has two summonses pending before the Court of Bosnia to answer the charges of "attack on the constitutional order" If the central authority were to order Dodik's arrest in the offices of Banja Luka and the police of the Rs were to be ordered to intervene to prevent it Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Metrics details The Early Iron Age in Italy (end of the tenth to the eighth century BCE) was characterized by profound changes which influenced the subsequent political and cultural scenario in the peninsula At the end of this period people from the eastern Mediterranean (e.g Phoenicians and Greek people) settled along the Italian the so-called Villanovan culture group—mainly located on the Tyrrhenian side of central Italy and in the southern Po plain—stood out since the beginning for the extent of their geographical expansion across the peninsula and their leading position in the interaction with diverse groups The community of Fermo (ninth–fifth century BCE) related to the Villanovan groups but located in the Picene area (Marche) is a model example of these population dynamics nitrogen (δ15N) (n = 25 human) and strontium (87Sr/86Sr) isotope data (n = 54 human n = 11 baseline samples) to explore human mobility through Fermo funerary contexts The combination of these different sources enabled us to confirm the presence of non-local individuals and gain insight into community connectivity dynamics in Early Iron Age Italian frontier sites This research contributes to one of the leading historical questions of Italian development in the first millennium BCE disc fibulae) which recurred in Villanovan necropolises greater effort has been invested in the ethnic classification of those sites neglecting aspects related to human connectivity and the impact the former had on the Villanovan group as a whole (see Supplementary Note) Phase V (end of the sixt to the beginning of the fifth century BCE) was not included in this study since the skeletal series from this phase is still under examination Radiocarbon dating of inhumed and cremated bone samples from different phases as well as grave goods will be presented elsewhere because a long discussion—not possible here—of some methodological aspects is necessary Misericordia necropolis (adapted from a drawing of the Soprintendenza Archeologia Alidori excavation; (c) supine inhumation on gravel bed This work contributes to the understanding of the community structure of Fermo by estimating the incidence of people born elsewhere over the course of time using for the first time in this funerary context carbon (δ13C) nitrogen (δ15N) and strontium (87Sr/86Sr) isotope analyses (see Supplementary Note) on a sample of human bones and teeth (palaeo)environmental and human osteological data The present study examines the mode and tempo of residential mobilities providing information on aspects otherwise invisible through the archaeological record alone thus attempting to answer the long-standing research questions on the nature of Villanovan sites outside Etruria this article sets out to make a major contribution to one of the leading historical questions of Italian development in the first millennium BCE the Misericordia necropolis had the highest percentage of cremations reaching 93.3% in Phase A and 64.3% in Phase B; Phase C is represented in the analysed sample by a single inhumation grave only The Mossa necropolis was not used during Phase A; cremations represented 41.4% of the burials in Mossa’s Phase B double (n = 11) or collective (n = 9) burials (the latter ranging from 3 to 14 individuals) double or collective burials were documented exclusively in the latter two phases namely from the end of the eighth century BCE The osteological analysis has estimated the presence of 34 females (F = 26; F(?) = 8) 13 adults of indeterminate sex (IND) and 25 subadults (SA; 0–15 years of age) Subadults include 2 newborn/early infants (NI = 0–1 years of age) 10 older children (OC = 5–10 years of age) and 3 juveniles (J = 10–15 years of age) Sex and age-at-death did not influence the choice of the funerary ritual: individuals of all age classes were cremated or inhumed The sex ratio (M/F) for cremated individuals is 0.9 the M/F ratio is less balanced for inhumed individuals The M/F ratio by chronological phase is: Phase A = 0.4; Phase B = 1.6; Phase C = 2.1 Yellow dots: young children (YC = 1–5 years of age); orange dots: older children (OC = 5–10 years of age); blue dots: adult males (M Snail shells from the Mossa necropolis display less radiogenic values than the other samples (FM-SR-SNAIL2 = 0.7085 The overall BASr range estimated for Fermo is 0.7085 to 0.7092 The complete dataset has a mean of 0.70900 and has a rather narrow standard deviation (sd = 0.00019) To make a good estimate of the BASr at Fermo snail shells and grass values are excluded as too low and too high respectively the BASr for Fermo is considered to range between 0.7087 and 0.7091 If we consider the overall 87Sr/86Sr human data (c), the normal probability quantile–quantile plot (Q–Q plot) of human samples 87Sr/86Sr values (Supplementary Fig. S5) graphically highlights at least 9 out of 54 samples that visibly stand out from the normal distribution The central trend of the human data at Fermo which is given by our entire sample except the 9 outliers identified in the Q–Q plot only 4 individuals showing the highest radiogenic values can be considered outliers namely: environmental values (0.7087 to 0.7091) the shape of the sample distribution of the human data (0.70882 to 0.70909) and the values based on the youngest individuals in the sample (0.70883 to 0.70908) are overall in good agreement while Tukey’s IQR method is evidently too broad and tends to include individuals outside the normal distribution of the 87Sr/86Sr ratio If the wider baseline range (0.7087 to 0.7091) is considered as the most probable interval to identify individuals born locally regardless of consideration of differential chronology and ritual the number of non-local individuals at Fermo is 9 (16.7%) with individuals with values between 0.7091 and 0.7092 possibly considered as non-locals and those higher than 0.7092 as non-locals this general figure must be unravelled in the light of osteological (sex and age-at-death) and archaeological (chronology and funerary ritual) information Box–and–whiskers plot of 87Sr/86Sr range for cremations (petrous bone and tooth enamel) and inhumations (tooth enamel) at Fermo with the three baseline ranges (i.e. considering only individuals that fell within the three baselines It can arguably be suggested that the difference in 87Sr/86Sr values in cremated and inhumed individuals is likely related to endogenous factors we detail the analysis of the Fermo samples considering cremated and inhumed remains separately Density plot of cremated and inhumed 87Sr/86Sr values for Fermo according to sex and age-at-death Dots: cremated individuals; diamonds: inhumed individuals; red: adult females (F J); grey: adult indeterminate; orange dotted lines: cremated children range (0.70893–0.70908); black dotted lines: inhumed children range (0.70883–0.70898) while 3.3% of the inhumed individuals are allochthonous the mobility seems similar among male and female individuals (5 and 6 individuals respectively) thus adding new insight about the biological sex of individuals who moved to Fermo and therefore it does not bias the scoring of mobility by sex Density plot of cremated and inhumed 87Sr/86Sr values for Fermo according to chronological phases Dots: cremated individuals; diamonds: inhumed individuals; purple: Phase A (end of the ninth century to the beginning of the eighth century BCE); light blue: Phase B (second half of the eighth century BCE); green: Phase C (seventh and sixth century BCE); grey: indeterminate chronology; orange dotted lines: cremated children range (0.70893–0.70908); black dotted lines: inhumed children range (0.70883–0.70898) A possible reconstructed scenario could be that a group of at least partially non-local individuals who settled at Fermo (Phase A) were followed by other individuals coming from the original homeland (Phase B) this flow of non-local individuals ended (Phase C) and Fermo developed a peculiar local mixed funerary tradition confirmed that the difference in the funerary ritual indicates a difference in the provenance of the individuals it cannot be excluded that among the individuals considered isotopically local there could be some non-local individuals from a geographical region with similar 87Sr/86Sr baseline values to Fermo it is impossible to distinguish whether cremated individuals with local 87Sr/86Sr signatures were the offspring of immigrants or of local people who partially adopted a foreign tradition Some of the tombs with typical Villanovan features are isotopically local (e.g other tombs with local and Villanovan elements can be either isotopically local (e.g Bonfigli excavation) or non-local (Tomb 78 1999–2000 excavation)—the only inhumation with the highest radiogenic 87Sr/86Sr values (87Sr/86Sr = 0.70958)—does not show any characteristic archaeological features that can recall either the Picene or the Villanovan environment Collective tombs such as Tomb 11 (Mossa necropolis 1968 excavation) include both inhumations and cremations the cremated individual (11_5) has non-local values (87Sr/86Sr = 0.70920) while the inhumed individuals (n = 3) fall within the local range (Tomb 11_2 = 0.70888 Even though kinship relationships cannot be fully reconstructed for these cases because of the presence of cremated individuals these findings suggest a possible integration between allochthonous and autochthonous individuals at an extended group level This work illustrates the highly complex relationship between groups of diverse origins and specific forms of funerary ritual and material culture As well as contributing towards the understanding of an important historical question we can suggest that these relationships are multifaceted since the agency of identity is a matter of social choice and not determined by biology Overall, the data highlight that groups of people of both sexes moved to Fermo in diverse periods. All the analysed data enables us to build a model for mobility phenomena at Fermo that can eventually be expanded, quantified and tested on other Villanovan sites within and outside Etruria (Fig. 8). A possible reconstructive model of human mobility at Fermo Phase A (ninth –first half of the eighth century BCE) male and female individuals arriving at Fermo from one or more Villanovan site(s); Phase B (second half of the eighth century BCE) male and female individuals arriving at Fermo from one or more Villanovan site(s); Phase C (seventh–sixth century BCE) absence of non-local individuals according to 87Sr/86Sr analysis Black arrow: human mobility; dashed arrow: unknown relationship (based on archaeological record only) The Italian Peninsula witnessed profound changes in the population dynamics during the EIA The method used has for the first time provided a nuanced and multifaceted picture of the type and mode of human mobility in an EIA Italian community linked to the emerging Etruscans From a specific archaeological perspective the presence of non-local individuals during the first phases of life of the Fermo community has reinforced the notion that the site was part of a broader Villanovan network The paper has indeed provided new evidence and interpretation of the changes in social construction and funerary representation that only partially emerged from the archaeological record by directly considering aspects of human mobility from independent biological data This work provides a model for understanding human mobility in EIA groups in Italy which can be expanded to and tested on other contemporary sites further delineating central aspects of past human connectivity and its effect on ancient groups It contributes to the historical reconstruction and comprehension of population dynamics and growing networks in the Italian EIA which underwrote the later development of the Roman-world hegemony where mobility and the capture of large populations were on a substantially greater scale This study analysed 72 inhumations and cremations (38 tombs from the Misericordia necropolis and 34 tombs from the Mossa necropolis) This research was accomplished following the relevant regulations for the treatment of ancient human remains Permits for osteological and isotopic analyses were granted by the Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio delle Marche and the Polo Museale delle Marche (Prot Woodland zones were preferred to minimize the risk of contamination by modern sources of 87Sr/86Sr (e.g The optimum sample mass was ~ 2 g for soil ~ 0.015 g for snails and ~ 15 ml for water A flexible diamond-edged rotary wheel mounted on a drilling machine (DREMEL® model 300) was used to cut a longitudinal crown section of the cusps sediments and all trace of dentine were removed using a dental bur The tooth enamel mass ranged between 0.02 and 0.04 g This technique was employed to remove any dentine trace which can be affected by diagenesis and can influence 87Sr/86Sr values contained in enamel samples (Supplementary Note) samples were covered in Crystalbond 590 Mounting Adhesive (Aremco Products which isolates the tooth when it is embedded in epoxy resin Bone powder samples were leached in 0.25 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) Leached samples were put in an ultrasonic agitation bath for 10 min and let stand for ~ 3 h After removing the acetic acid with an acid-cleaned disposable pipette Milli-Q® water was removed with disposable pipettes for each sample Two ml of 14 M HNO3 was added to the vials Samples were transferred from centrifuge vials to Teflon™ beakers for dissolution Teflon™ beakers were previously cleaned with 14 M HNO3 and rinsed with Milli-Q® water Teflon™ beakers were closed and placed on a hotplate overnight at 150 °C then opened and put on the hotplate at 150 °C to be evaporated This step was repeated (2–3 times) until the full dissolution of samples Samples were pre-treated with 1 ml of acetone for 3–5 min in an ultrasonic agitation bath followed by 1 ml of methanol (CH3OH) for 3–5 min in an ultrasonic agitation bath taking care of discharging the different liquids for each step tooth enamel samples were leached to remove and minimize diagenetic contamination from the enamel Samples were left in 0.25 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) in an ultrasonic agitation bath for 10 min and let stand for ~ 6 h One ml of 14 M HNO3 was added to each sample in the Teflon™ beakers The Teflon™ beakers were closed and placed on a hotplate overnight at 150 °C the Teflon™ beakers were left open on the hotplate at 150 °C to let them evaporate Dried grass samples were cut into small pieces and transferred into cleaned Teflon™ beakers Samples were directly dissolved in 10–15 ml of 14 M HNO3 Teflon™ beakers were placed on the hotplate at 150 °C overnight then opened and left on a hotplate at 150 °C until full evaporation These steps were repeated until the complete dissolution of samples (3–4 times) Soil samples were moved into cleaned Teflon™ beakers and leached adding 8 ml of 0.25 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) and left to stand for ~ 36 h The leachate was extracted with a pipette and then centrifuged The centrifuged liquid was transferred into pre-cleaned 15 ml Teflon™ beakers and dried down on a hotplate at 150 °C 2 ml 14 M HNO3 was added into Teflon™ beakers and left overnight on the hotplate at 150 °C The Teflon™ beakers were opened and placed on the hotplate at 150 °C to be fully evaporated Water samples were dried down on the hotplate at 110 °C The leftover residue was further treated with 0.5 ml 14 M HNO3 and placed on the hotplate at 150 °C for ~ 1 h Snail shell samples were thoroughly cleaned with a DREMEL® dental bur Samples were then dissolved in 2 ml of 14N HNO3 and then evaporated Sr from all samples was extracted using miniaturized extraction chromatographic columns filled with EICHROM Sr Spec Resin for separating Rb and Sr and removing the major matrix elements (such as Ca 300 μl of 3N HNO3 was added into Teflon™ beakers to re-dissolve the samples Labelled Teflon™ beakers were placed on a hotplate at 100 °C for ~ 30–60 min Samples were pipetted into assigned Teflon™ columns filled with 100 µl EICHROM Sr Spec Resin using acid-cleaned pipette tips Labelled Rb Teflon™ beakers were placed under labelled columns 950 μl of 3 M HNO3 was added into each Teflon™ column for the cleaning procedure The discharged liquid was collected as Rb beakers followed by 1200 μl of Milli-Q® water which was collected as Sr fraction The Sr Teflon™ beakers were closed and placed on the hotplate at 100 °C for ~ 2 h to evaporate the samples fully This separation step for the Sr fractions was repeated twice in total and was always within error of the accepted value of 0.710245 Sr blank measurements were conducted using a dilute 84Sr-enriched tracer solution (“spike”) and found to be negligible relative to the relatively large Sr samples processed Within a more extensive 14C study of the necropolises, FTIR analysis on 5 individuals (Supplementary Table S7) was performed at the 14CHRONO Centre for Climate and Chronology in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s University Belfast to check on the 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Download references We would like to thank Naomi Imposimato who provided the analysis for 7 tombs from the Mossa necropolis and Piersante Iacopini for helping with baseline sampling in Fermo This research was funded by the Northern Bridge Consortium (Doctoral Training Partnership) and funding for the 87Sr/86Sr analysis was also provided by Queen’s University Belfast Research Fund the Corresponding author was partly funded by the AHSS International Research Strategy Working Group (IRSWG) of the University of Cambridge (PI Simon Stoddart) Laboratory of Osteoarchaeology and Paleoanthropology (Bones Lab) Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences Department of History Cultures Civilizations Frankfurt Isotope and Element Research Center (FIERCE) The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29466-3 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing: Microbiology newsletter — what matters in microbiology research the halls of Fermo ’s Palazzo dei Priori will host the exhibition Steve McCurry - Children More than fifty photographs dedicated tochildhood as seen through the lens of the great photographer Steve McCurry taken over a career spanning nearly fifty years.A gallery of portraits to explore all facets of childhood united by a universal element: the look of innocence depict the little ones in scenes of everyday life share the joy of life and the ability to play even in the most difficult contexts conflict or extreme environmental conditions The audience will be taken on an ideal journey to countries such as India “Each image offers a glimpse of the most diverse social conditions revealing a universal human condition made up of common feelings and looks that affirm the same dignity,” explains the curator “We meet refugee and working children young people turning a rusty cannon into a game creating music with guitars made of discarded materials Children living in large metropolises or in remote villages protagonists of stories of joy and aggregation These are images that alternate between war and poetry Intense portraits that become symbols of authenticity and purity “I have had the great privilege of photographing children all over the world and now that I have a daughter myself I appreciate their energy their potential even more,” says Steve McCurry “Despite the difficult context in which many of them are born There is always hope that a child can grow up and change the world.” The exhibition is sponsored by the City of Fermo with the contribution of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo and 3:30 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m Tickets: single Fermo Musei € 9.00; concessions € 7.00 (14-25 year olds Ticket includes admission to the city’s museum circuit the spiritual and mystical dimension of the homosexual experience we will conclude the cycle of meetings by facing the pastoral dimension on a path of liberation open to everyone This last appointment will see the participation of the Jesuit Father Pino Piva, author of Dignity and responsibility. A path of spiritual liberation for all* (The pilgrim historical voice of the groups of Christians LGBT+ in Italy Father Piva It will guide us on a path of accompaniment and personal integration facing the wounds inflicted by the lack of social The reflection will start from the importance of personal dignity and mutual responsibility to build more welcoming and authentically Christian communities the result of years of commitment and dialogue telling how Christian values ​​can generate dynamics of personal social and spiritual liberation from the fear of diversity Meeting organized bySan Rocco Cultural Center of the Archdiocese of Fermo(Marche) and by the pastoral unit of Montegranaro "Veregra Up", in collaboration withLa Tenda di Gionata Participate and discover these possible paths for our communities During the evening, some will be distributed free of charge to those presentpublication published by la Tenda di Gionataon the topic >The recordings of the meetings in the diocese of Fermo on “Streets of love. Faith and homosexuality. Possible paths " (February/March 2025) >See the recordings of the meetings in the diocese of Fermo on the "roads of love. Faith, bible and homosexuality "(March/April 2024) Tag: Translucence. Stories of transgender faith Gay Christians A Catholic gay on the way in times that have lost hope Christian lesbians 3 days to find yourself: that lesbian love that "was not a phase" 2025 / Transgender Christians How did Pope Francis meet transgender people? With warmth, affection and attention parents Thanks Francesco Consecrated lives An obstacle course. The religious vocation and transgender people in the Catholic Church Letters to Jonathan As a teacher of religion and mother I want to make a difference for LGBT people Gionata Project © 2025. Creative Commons Non Commercial (CC By-NC-SA 4.0) La Tenda di Gionata Ets -OOV - Via Castronella 21 Powered by - Designed withHueman theme After years of waiting and delicate restoration work 33 precious works of art will finally return to their places of origin in the provinces of Ascoli Piceno the result of collaboration between the Soprintendenza Archeologia Fermo and Macerata and theIstituto Centrale per il Restauro (ICR) rescued from the rubble after the devastating 2016 earthquake and restored at the Laboratory of the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona will be returned to the Diocese of Ascoli Piceno the Archiepiscopal Curia of Camerino and San Severino and the Benedictine Sisters of the San Giacomo Monastery in San Ginesio A long-awaited event of great symbolic value marking an important step in the cultural reconstruction of the earthquake-affected areas Among the most significant works that will become usable again are the Compianto Polyptych a splendid panel painting by Vincenzo Pagani dated 1529 and the oil on canvas painting by Pietro Procaccini Francis outlining the coat of arms of the Municipality of Sarnano in the figure of a seraphim recovered in the weeks immediately following the earthquake will once again be part of the Sarnano Art Gallery’s collection giving back to citizens and visitors an important piece of their cultural identity Another particularly important recovery is that of the 12th-13th century Astylar Cross from Pescara del Tronto (Arquata del Tronto) belonging to the Bishop’s Curia of Ascoli Piceno saved before the collapse of the church of Santa Croce represents one of the oldest testimonies of sacred art in the area but constant and accurate work that of the Superintendency of Ascoli Piceno which in the last 5 years has already restored and redelivered many other works to the communities by involving local restorers.” architect Giovanni Issini “In the last year the synergy with the ICR has allowed a qualitative leap forward thanks to the working group active at the Restoration Laboratory/Depot located at the Mole Vanvitelliana The goal is to restore and relocate in their places of origin works of extraordinary value to which the communities are very attached thus supporting the process of rebirth of the territories affected by the seismic events.” The rescue and restoration of these works were made possible thanks to the Restoration and Storage Laboratory at the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona an initiative supported by the Ministry of Culture and carried out in spaces made available by the City of Ancona scientifically directed by theCentral Institute for Restoration (ICR) in Rome houses more than 1,500 works from churches picture galleries and other public buildings in the three provinces of the Marche region most affected by the 2016 earthquake catalogued and restored using state-of-the-art techniques under the supervision of the Superintendency is a team of experts led by Francesca Capanna Also crucial was the role of Pierluigi Moriconi who carefully followed each phase of the recovery “Great satisfaction with the activities taking place at the laboratory of the Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona can now give new energy with the funding received from the Ministry of Culture,” says ICR Director from a technical and professional point of view and the climate of full cooperation existing between professional restorers the staff of theICR and the Superintendence of Ascoli Piceno Fermo and Maceratafa fully consider the Mole of Ancona a new production hub of excellence for the Institute alongside the main office at the San Michele in Rome the ’Restauro aperto’ office in the former church of Santa Marta at the Collegio Romano and the SAF office in Matera.” The return of the works to their places of origin is not only a restoration and conservation operation but also takes on a strong symbolic value for the communities affected by the earthquake In addition to being a building block in the material reconstruction of the area the return of these masterpieces marks a cultural rebirth giving back to the citizens a link with their history and identity The return of these 33 works is but a first step: many others are still waiting to be restored and returned to their original contexts But with the work of experts and the support of institutions the artistic heritage of the Marche region wounded by the 2016 earthquake is slowly shining again « Back It took more than a year of reconstruction before The Pioneer Houses but the owners of San Fermo cleared historic hurdles in renovating The Pioneer Houses to create an inviting unpretentious neighborhood Italian restaurant two-story structures are believed to be Seattle’s oldest they were relocated from the Chinatown International District to Ballard restaurateurs Jeff Ofelt and Wade Weigel purchased the property and developed the concept along with restaurant consultant Tim Baker and Scott Shapiro After more than a year of reconstruction, San Fermo opened in May with Baker’s son 5341 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; 206-342-1530 or sanfermoseattle.com Reservations: not accepted; call after 5 p.m Sunday market menu noon-9 p.m.; lunch counter Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m Drinks: full bar; original cocktails; brief Italy-meets-NW wine list Access: steps at front entrance; wheelchair accessible from side patio entrance The restaurant is named for an Italian monastery where the 25-year-old West has stayed and cooked alongside the monks he has worked as a sous chef at Oddfellows Café and as a line cook at Staple & Fancy and Anchovies & Olives There’s a hint of rosemary in the fennel-sweetened Bolognese sauce the sauce is usually served with saffron spaghetti — unless they run out and the saffron-infused noodles require a longer lead time than most make a vivid backdrop for “frutti di mare.” One night’s seafood catch included sweet Hama Hama clams tender calamari and a curled leg of braised octopus That eye-catching appendage proved impossible to chew but it gave a nice flavor boost to the butter and white wine broth lemon and crab stock converged in a sauce for dainty the dish was as light as the summer breeze that skipped along San Fermo’s narrow side porch ruffling the ivy cascading down the brick wall of the building next door Tables on the porch are the first to fill at this time of year whitewashed plank walls and butcher-block surfaces both contemporize and harmonize with the building’s refurbished old bones A cushioned banquette in the front dining room affords a view of the brick-walled kitchen with its spiral staircase leading to the pasta-prep area above a refreshingly bitter blend of Alessia Vermouth Bianco Pair it with a bowl of marinated olives or almonds a rosemary-flecked chickpea pancake good on its own smashed fresh cheese curds resembling thickened ricotta sprinkled with robust extra virgin olive oil The Caesar strikes a pleasing balance among lemon Roasted cherry tomatoes and gorgeous dandelion greens highlighted an appropriately bread-heavy panzanella salad but several of those toasted croutons were jawbreakers turn to the cornmeal-crusted soft-shell crab Cayenne and smoked paprika spike the breading; Calabrian chilies jolt the accompanying aioli The crispy little sea creature was cut in two each half bookending a bundle of frisée sparked with orange segments and sweet-and-sour onions Rabbit cacciatore stands out among the larger plates for its flawless execution This typically rustic dish is elegantly rendered here the rabbit’s hindquarters yielded supple meat easily pulled from the bones into a rich ruddy sauce refined from the braising liquid green Castelvetrano olives and grilled rapini as sharp as mustard greens hid beneath the meat Exuberant risotto verde was packed with rapini The rice had the proper al dente bite but lacked the correct creaminess herb-crusted rack of lamb came with carrots and fennel so undercooked a fork couldn’t pierce them A fork had no trouble sinking into chevre cheesecake surrounded by a deep blue sea of blueberry-lemon sauce or dissecting a flaky square of shortcake paired with mascarpone cream and tart “nectarcots,” a nectarine-apricot hybrid But my favorite dessert was affogato: Caffe Umbria espresso poured over a scoop of hazelnut gelato from next-door-neighbor D’Ambrosio served with two terrific lemon-raisin biscotti for dunking San Fermo has the potential to compete in a neighborhood not lacking in Italian restaurants The scope and price of the dinner menu is pitched just right for a spontaneous Weekday lunches are even more impromptu: counter service offers a limited I’d like to see more consistency from the kitchen and more focus from the wait staff but the atmosphere — right down to the mismatched china and the cloth napkins with a crisscrossed knife and fork at each place — does these old houses proud Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Tim Baker and his son, Sam West, have been scheming about opening an Italian restaurant for years. In late November, they will. It's called San Fermo, and you've walked by the building a zillion times. It's the green Ballard Avenue house that's always looked a bit out of place on a street of thick-walled multi-story since they were plopped down at 5341 Ballard Ave a while back after being saved from the International District in an auction Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority identified the pair of now-connected houses as the "oldest intact residential properties remaining in Seattle." Soon you'll be able to eat authentic Italian food while sitting in these houses and contemplating all the people who may have also sat in the houses "It has a Macefield House aspect to it," Baker tells Eater A house that was plopped right in the middle of a neighborhood's architecture and then fiercely protected." Along with Baker there are three other partners in the house: Wade Weigel, Jeff Ofelt (both behind Percy's) and Scott Shapiro (in real estate and investment When Weigel and others purchased the house A house that was plopped right in the middle of a neighborhood's architecture and then fiercely protected." Baker is the first to lay out his wariness Rather than leaving segmented rooms and creating a strange space full of isolated the team is giving the whole thing a bit of a makeover eventually making a 50-seat restaurant with a 4-barstool bar The patio is one part that is already pretty set and will be largely left alone "It's a really great space with a garden and an ivy-covered brick wall You can't create that out of nothing." It will have 46 seats A long-time Seattle restaurant industry vet Baker started his career working in Italian restaurants and didn't stop until he became Wild Ginger's Director of Operations years back Son Sam West grew up with his father's love of Italian food enjoying Sunday Italian suppers and the leftovers the next day He has been cooking with fellow Italian food-lover Derek May at Percy's for the last year in preparation for this next venture May will oversee both Percy's and San Fermo after it opens West will be the chef at San Fermo and another chef will take over at Percy's for the day-to-day duties maybe four pastas a night including a stuffed pasta a standing vegetarian lasagna and regularly appearing house bolognese Braised dishes like Osso Buco and braciole will make an appearance on occasion Also coming is a "really good chicken parmesan." That's at night a lunch counter service is planned for 11 a.m half of the front room is going to be this big and leftovers from the night before made into sandwiches like Baker and West grew up eating "It was always the leftovers my family was excited about There's something about putting last night's dinner between two slices of country bread." Other specials and previews of the night's dinner will appear on the menu but if you've been craving a chicken parm sandwich the restaurant will open at noon to take advantage of the abundant Ballard Sunday Market crowds working with market vendors to highlight the best of the season The 6 to 7 item menu will be available a la carte or in courses with 25 bottles plus "kegged Washington juice" in blends made just for them Chef West has taken several trips to Italy he always goes to a monastery called San Fermo the monastery is surrounded by olive trees and a small estate winery He just gets to go into the kitchen and cook alongside them," Baker says but San Fermo references a strong memory of a perfect place." Baker is heading down to write a check for the pasta extruder Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Ballard chef Sam West works with his father Many children rebel against their parents – but Ballard chef Sam West chose to follow in his father’s footsteps instead “There’s no other thing I should be doing.” The project was something father and son had dreamt about for years And when the Italian eatery serving up comfort food and seasonal dishes opened in May West grew up in Ballard – and stepped into the kitchen at an early age “My dad has been cooking us great meals since I was a little kid,” West said It didn’t take long to realize he wanted be in the kitchen more often than not he took his first job – making pizzas in a neighborhood joint “It was my first time being part of a team that cares so much about what they do the chef has held posts in kitchens around the city including Staple & Fancy Mercantile and Oddfellows Café + Bar – and even moved to New York to stage for restaurants there for a while “I picked up everything I know as I went,” he said “I’ve been working in kitchens ever since.” West also took a couple of trips to Italy to explore one of his favorite cuisines firsthand asking him to join him in opening San Fermo a popular spot for cocktails and bites on Ballard Ave – while his father finished up the design and development of the restaurant Now West is busy serving up cod with lentils and watercress squash risotto with fried rosemary and walnuts and spaghetti Bolognese with pork West describes his current culinary style as “homey and comforting Italian.” “I don’t take things too seriously,” he said Working with local farmers and experimenting with new ingredients are his favorite part of his job at San Fermo so far “I’ve always had this desire to be a part of Italian culture,” he said togetherness and food – it all just fits together.” he selected a seafood recipe to share with our readers Sweat the odori in olive oil with a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of chili flake Then add stock and lentils and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes or until slightly soft Bring a small pot of salted water to boil on the stove The rockfish should be pinboned beforehand and depending on size portioned out a bit smaller then one filet You can also substitute in any fish you prefer a sprig of thyme and a crushed clove of garlic Thinly slice the guanciale (or bacon/pork belly if you prefer) and rendered it slowly in a sauté pan until crisp Add garlic and shallots and sweat for 10 seconds add the lentils and season with salt and lemon juice Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh wild watercress for color The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :Fig 13 shows the explicit effect of rain on PM reduction Drought has also been related to the increase in particle suspension (Fermo et al. 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BUFFALO — For the last 13 years Mark Fermo has kept an eye on the Ellicott Square Building a 10-story Buffalo landmark whose Italian Renaissance splendor sets it apart from the other downtown office buildings Fermo is a security guard who works for the building's owner Never in his recollection have things been so quiet The hustle and bustle of the historic Buffalo landmark has slowed to a crawl he said. People no longer flow in and out all day long unable to sustain business within a crushing economic halt. Others have sent their employees home to work remotely The chairs and tables that used to be scattered throughout the atrium — the massive lobby with the vaulted glass ceiling where people might meet for lunch or take a break from their workday — are now hidden stacked up and roped off beneath the staircase.  "I try not to let too much bother me," Fermo said and the Ellicott Square Building is no exception Ellicott Development's vice president of administration.  COVID-19 prompted the shuttering of many businesses which led to the building's loss of some of its tenants the building's owner — Carl Paladino the developer-turned-controversial-politician — lost his beloved dog The dog belonged to his son, Patrick, who died in a 2009 car crash Duke fell into Paladino's care after his son's death All that loss added up over the course of the last nine months becoming a heavy accumulation of gloom for the building and the people who spend so much time within it.  "You just hope for that little glimmer when they're all going to start to come back," Mauro said it's one day at a time just getting through this." So when an opportunity arose to bring a little bit of happiness through the revolving doors There has been one distinct positive to come from all the changes and the quiet Her name is Mercedes — an 8-year-old boxer mix originally from Florida that Fermo rescued from the Buffalo Animal Shelter Mauro volunteers at the shelter and knew the two would be a perfect match so she insisted Fermo just consider adopting her Mercedes has come with her dad to work every day She's got a little bed behind his desk in the atrium with bones and a stuffed elephant strewn around it click of her nails on the floor as she walks over to greet anyone who walks through the door or the low whine she lets out when her dad pays attention to someone other than her if she's ignored or not immediately noticed by a visitor she'll turn around and lean her backside against them dressed in a blue vest and occasionally donning a harness that says "SECURITY" on it because she's become just as much a part of the scene at the Ellicott Square Building as Fermo himself.  He now shares frequent updates on his Facebook page posting photos of her and visitors in the building with captions like "Guarding the floor in case food attacks it" and "Girls club meeting It was just a matter of were there enough dog lovers here?" Fermo said. "And now I see the smiles on people's faces when they come down to pet her Mercedes has become a lifeline for both visitors and for her owner himself he couldn't taste or smell anything and later tested positive for COVID-19.  Mercedes was his salvation during those few weeks of isolation and now he knows why she makes so many strangers that walk through the building smile.  there was some debate about whether to put up a Christmas tree but they wondered if it was worth it with few people around They quickly brushed away the idea of forgoing one this year decorating it with huge bulbs and thousands of lights adding that calls she received from people wondering if they'd have a tree this year prompted the decision too "There's no place for them to go," she said. "Stores that did the photos aren't doing them .. and they just want to come and stand in front of the tree with their kids pushing through the revolving doors bundled in jackets and hats and scarves. They whip out cellphones snapping photos of the tree and having their families pose next to it Smiling faces are hidden behind masks; there are fewer hugs and more distance in the photos.  if they're lucky, there's also a furry photobomber sneaking into the frame with a wiggling behind and a toothy smile.  except the dog — she's a new addition," Mauro said "I think it's great — here's a dog that came from Florida got adopted and now she's the little superstar of our building Read more: Daddy Al donated the Rockefeller Christmas tree. He's done talking about it. Read more: Mask on, tips up: What to expect on New York's ski slopes this season Georgie Silvarole is the backpack reporter for the USA TODAY Network's New York State Team You can reach her by email at gsilvarole@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @gsilvarole.  2021 at 2:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Paul Fermo announced Thursday he will seek to unseat U.S Brian Fitzpatrick in 2022 and become the Congressional representative for Pennylvania's First District PA — A former Navy fighter pilot from Yardley will seek a seat in Congress after Paul Fermo announced his intentions to seek the spot with the intention of bringing principled leadership back to Pennsylvania’s First District Fermo made the announcement on social media and said that he understands the challenges that residents are facing will join the list of candidates who will vie to unseat incumbent U.S Bensalem resident Ashley Ehasz, who is also a veteran who is a former Army pilot and West Point graduate, announced her intention to seek the Congressional seat earlier this month The First District represents all of Bucks County and a small portion of Montgomery County I know first-hand how critical it is to stay oriented on the job,” Fermo said in the announcement “When you are moving at more than 500 knots in every direction staying oriented to your surroundings and to the broader mission to winning the battle Too many American politicians have lost their orientation "We have lost sight of the principles and values that make us show e are as Americans." but the Intelligencer reported that he served in senior strategic roles in the Pentagon as a member of the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and advised the Department of Defense’s leaders on tactical aviation and maritime war-fighting requirements the father of three children who said he has experience as a small-business owner wants to make life better for everyday Pennsylvanians living in Bucks County “Battle lines have been drawn by blind party loyalty instead of what’s best for the American people and it’s costing us,” Fermo said in his online announcement “Hard-working Pennsylvanians are being bankrupted by medical emergencies Our schools don’t have the resources to support our kids workers are struggling to live on minimum wage Small businesses are struggling to survive principled leaders with character to meet this moment right now I will not stand by and allow the American Dream fail.” Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Sensa's Fermo cyclo cross offering, with Aluminium frame and Ultegra components for £1040. Review by Louise Mahe At just under 10kg, it’s hardly flyweight and it can make riding in thick mud harder, but if weight is that much of an issue, there are load lightening upgrades on offer, for just a few more pennies. For us though, we found the Sensa Fermo a great value cyclo cross bike. Whether for an entire season of racing or to mix on and off road riding during winter months, you can’t go far wrong with the Fermo. Sensa is a relatively new brand here in the UK, but being established in Holland over 20 years ago they sure know a thing or two about putting together race-ready bikes. There are two different cyclo cross frames on offer from Sensa, the Fermo and the Fermo SL, each with various build options, making it easy to get the perfect cross bike for your needs. For us it was the former that got a cross season shake down. First thing first - the Fermo’s specific cyclo cross geometry leaves you in no doubt Sensa know how a cross bikes should feel and handle. The short reach allowed full control on technical sections, yet still enabled us to stay comfortable on longer off road rides. The two crucial elements of cyclo-cross, have been thoroughly thought out in the frame design so there’s plenty of space for shouldering the bike as well as clearance around wheels for muddier days. On the bike, the Alloy frame was stiff and responsive giving excellent power transfer. The standard Fermo build comes equipped with Sensa’s own line of components and wheels, ‘Supra’. The Supra Comp Line bars had a refreshingly old school feel to them, consistently curved throughout the bend and drops, which is a personal preference, but one we liked so gave great control when descending on the drops. Unfortunately, although cyclocross cantilever brakes are known for not being the sharpest, the Radius ones left a lot to be desired. We had a few not quite stopping in time near misses when trying to scrub of speed. They’re fine for cruising around, but more serious riders may wish to consider an upgrade in this department. Similarly if you want a full season of winter riding off road on this bike a tyre change is a must for proper muddy days - the factory standard Schwable CX tyres just didn’t offer us enough grip these conditions. With the rest of the groupset consisting of Shimano Ultegra, the very reasonable price tag, just under £1040, made us think there must be a downside. Other than the brakes, the only possible issue could be the weight. 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Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms from good old-fashioned print to online journalism 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 Eater reads the reviews so you don't have to Welcome back to Week in Reviews Seattle's food critics recently visited San Fermo and Italian Family Pizza BALLARD—In her latest for The Seattle Times, Providence Cicero gives two (out of four) stars to young Italian restaurant San Fermo; she'd "like to see more consistency from the kitchen and more focus from the wait staff" but appreciates the atmosphere and says "the scope and price of the dinner menu is pitched just right for a spontaneous "Rabbit cacciatore stands out among the larger plates for its flawless execution the rabbit's hindquarters yielded supple meat easily pulled from the bones into a rich green Castelvetrano olives and grilled rapini as sharp as mustard greens hid beneath the meat." FIRST HILL—For The Stranger, Rachel Belle files a loving semi-review of Italian Family Pizza which recently moved its giant pies ("capable of melting the Seattle Freeze") from their original home on First Avenue to First Hill where the monstrous meals "inspire just as much amusement": "But please don't think this is a gimmick—that all Italian Family Pizza has going for it is size is one of the best East Coast-style pies in the city and the crust is perfectly bubbled and chewy but far less delicate and floppy than a wood-fired Neapolitan pie." Fresh ideas from museums around the globe in your inbox each week Escape rooms have been a popular trend in recent years. One museum in Italy has taken advantage of this by providing a unique escape room experience. The Italian town of Fermo sits on top of a well-preserved example of Roman engineering and ingenuity; a network of Roman water tanks. In 2017, the Sistema Museo created a new type of cultural escape room inside this fascinating archaeological site The cisterns were built by Emperor Augustus in the 1st Century AD The purpose of them was to provide drinking water to the Roman colony of Firmum Picenum Today all 30 rooms are open to visitors and are perfectly preserved the Sistema Museum partnered with the town of Fermo to create an escape room like no other For those interested in the gamification of museums A cultural escape room such as this has the advantage of having an authentic ambience. Many escape rooms work hard to create a particular theme or feeling Players in this game are immediately transported to the past This site is also a lot bigger than many escape rooms This gave the museum a chance to create an experience on a large scale This escape room focuses on both story and culture The game’s solutions include historical enigmas and ancient legends visitors learn more about the Roman era as they explore the walls surrounding them Designing an escape room in an archaeological area requires a delicate balancing act The creator of the experience worked to ensure that the site is still preserved and respected But it was also important to create a game that is fun and not too restrictive This game has two actors inside the rooms together with the players They are there to make sure the game runs smoothly The Roman cisterns of Fermo are unique and easy to access they were often overlooked by the classical guided tours in the town The museum felt that it needed to do something to put the cisterns on the map and to attract a younger audience This new idea helped to encourage more people to visit Many players gave positive feedback on the site after playing the escape room game particularly those who were not previously aware of the Roman cisterns the museum used a clever tactic to promote the experience Bloggers and social media influencers were invited to come and take part after the opening write reviews and tell their followers all about the escape room This started a chain reaction of people booking slots and generating more word-of-mouth sales Eliana Ameli is the creator of the Roman cistern escape room She wanted to design a game that could lead the players into a combined historical multi-solution today museums are perceived by youngsters as “boring places” without any appeal We wanted to stop this perception not losing the main purpose of the Art’s museums and archaeological areas: preserve and spread the meanings of the past That’s why we don’t look at the game itself as an enemy but as an ally that can help us to do our job: communicate the culture.” You can see a brief virtual tour of the Roman cisterns here Vissia Lucarelli is an art historian and tourist guide she has been working at the Fermo Museums since 2005 and collaborates with Sistema Museo a cooperative created for the enhancement and management of cultural heritage throughout the national territory What happens when you combine the intrigue of a secret society with the treasures of one of the world’s most famous museums How can a heritage site use virtual reality and digital storytelling to engage modern audiences 1238: The Battle of Iceland demonstrates how.. Tyne & Wear Archives houses a significant collection of materials related to the region’s Jewish community © MuseumNext 2025 | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Designed by General Public One of San Fermo’s domes for dining guests of up to four people from the same household Nestled in on a popular Ballard street, a quaint white house sits with a line of people out the door. San Fermo isn’t even open for dinner yet but hungry customers are waiting for a chance to dine at a new rendition of the “best seat in the house.” Amid increasing COVID-19 restrictions in Washington state, San Fermo a local Italian restaurant was left with a major dining space issue decided to “think out of the box” by thinking about dining inside a bubble Baker ordered two “domes” in early October because he predicted restaurant dining would continue to face challenges from COVID and incoming weather conditions These went on to be constructed in front of the restaurant and are now open to dinner parties of four or less from the same household Each dome is built out of 160 individual polycarbonate hexagons from Viking Dome, a Lithuanian company. San Fermo uses the Aura Dome™ created for winter weather dining and gathering with added costs of international shipping But Baker knew the domes would pay for themselves in time we'll just spend the last of our PPP [Payment Protection Program]  money on building new domes and they'll pay for themselves over the winter and we can keep people on the payroll,” Baker says Baker looks at “every table as a job that supports an employee,” so the additional tables in the bubbles have assisted in this and in “keeping the lights on” for San Fermo But while the domes have helped the Italian restaurant stay in business under Washington’s statewide COVID-19 guidelines indoor dining is prohibited until at least December 14th These new regulations were a result of the increased COVID cases and deaths in Washington San Fermo was prepared for these restrictions with their year-round outdoor dining patio but their new domes were to abide by strict and specific Outdoor Dining Guidance regulations given by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces and the Washington State Department of Health Workplace and Employer Resources & Recommendations “pods/igloos” must-have limited dining parties and food delivery outside of the structure if possible Baker says San Fermo abides by these regulations and in some cases intensifies them such as only seating dome dining parties of up to four members of the same household San Fermo also does not allow its staff to enter the bubbles while guests are inside and eating guests order through the plastic door and the server sets meals on a six-foot distanced table without entering the dome Some of these adjustments have been difficult for San Fermo’s servers “they want to engage with our guests and they have had to kind of lose that through COVID.” Getting used to a barrier between themselves and guests is not the staff’s only challenge of the plastic dining spheres “The staff is not crazy about having to manage a lot of propane equipment,” says Baker San Fermo goes through about one standard small gallon propane tank every week and a half The restaurant uses propane to sanitize the dining bubbles after each party The high power commercial propane heater works to exchange the air in about 10 minutes by using hot air to ventilate the dome staff enters the bubble to further sanitize and wipe it down “We've taken all the safety measures very seriously,” says Baker “We feel like the domes are by far the safest place we have been Our biggest problem with them is they’re just too popular.” The reservation and waitlist are filled with requests for the domes but there are only nine tables in the restaurant total and two bubble tables This has led to lots of dinner guest issues for the restaurant with about 80% of customers with reservations being frustrated While usually there is a table open on the patio for dining “I think they’re just too iconic,” says Baker we want to get to the other end of this pandemic While the future of the pandemic is uncertain They will remain out front of San Fermo for the winter and early spring months as a way to dine outdoors in changing weather conditions Baker will be using them as greenhouses at his farm up north to grow tomatoes in they may be returning in the winter of 2021 Seattle’s other bubble dining locations include Maxilmilien in Pike Place Market and Canlis in Queen Anne http://www.sanfermoseattle.com/ 5341 BALLARD AVE. NW, SEATTLE206 342 1530 the Palazzo dei Priori in Fermo will host the exhibition Wild Spirits curated by Vittorio Sgarbi and Marzio Dall’Acqua are on display for the occasion.The exhibition is meant to be an anthology of ferocious beasts struggling for survival The nature painted by Ligabue is the scene of relentless violence the primary truth of a man without history and to mimic the tiger’s scream to better represent it Ligabue measures himself against these primal images Man’s strength manifests itself as animal instinct What is singular about Ligabue is that he does not identify a source of inspiration or a transcription of artistic and literary models His painting arises as a need for expression through an imagination that has remained childlike His only source of inspiration is the world of animals in captivity and discomfort is the psychological condition of the artist The self-portrait is not a form of narcissism it expresses the need to understand himself better Sometimes more quietly he rides a motorcycle an obvious metaphor for an animal in the forest Ligabue wants to tell us about himself and an inner world Ligabue’s painting is a metaphorical projection of the world in its boiling state The animals he sees in the forest are symbols of strength as a painter he asserts himself and wins through the glorious power of the animal Ligabue continues always to be one of the most popular Italian artists of the 20th century “Ligabue after and beyond the legend today represents a nature in all its complexity in the biological balance between different kingdoms and species and the exhibition represents this,” writes Marzio Dall’Acqua “Ligabue’s world is between the present and the disappearance of the past if the current inability to react to the climate crisis continues He intuited the struggle for life as a founding moment of being and beingness definitive relationship of suspension between life and death in the sense that it belonged to the possible events of every day in every latitude and with any living being which was a constitutive part of the survival drives.” “Antonio Ligabue is more than a painter and more than an artist He overflows its boundaries; he does not represent he does not portray but prolongs life in painting Ligabue describes a world; he has no other interest there is exaltation,” explains Vittorio Sgarbi The new exhibition season is promoted by the Marche Region and the City of Fermo with the contribution of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo and in collaboration with Ligabue art projects and Mus-e del Fermano For info: www.fermomusei.it Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m and 3:30 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m The ticket also includes admission to the city’s museum circuit Named for a monastery near Venice, Italian restaurant San Fermo opens its doors today, about half a year later than expected The wait has produced a gorgeous blend of rusticity and modernity inside and out of the historic Pioneer Houses which were moved to Ballard years ago from the International District you can see what co-owners Tim Baker (formerly director of operations for Wild Ginger) and Scott Shapiro (Melrose Market) have done with the 50-seat place which abuts the busy Sunday farmers' market the exterior is now bright white accented with black; the interior is similarly patterned The inviting patio alone ought to draw many a summer diner you can also taste the fruits of their labors and Italian-American favorites like chicken parmesan sandwiches and Bode Craig will manage the cocktail program; both come from sister establishment Percy's Baker tells Eater he's particularly excited about the fresh pasta which will allow San Fermo the ability to change its menu weekly or even daily; the patio which he thinks will be "a great spot for al fresco dining in the summer;" and the staff a lot of people that've worked for me in the past." Of the overall concept having lived in this neighborhood for 20 years 5/16/16: Chef Derek May is no longer with San Fermo; this story has been updated to reflect that change 5341 Ballard Avenue NW, website Lunch counter open Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m Dinner€” served Monday to Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday Market Supper (coming soon) from noon to 9 p.m To confirm how much The Marche region is advanced in terms of tourism we just need to get into the camper and direct the bow towards any point in the region This time we have chosen 8 villages to complete an itinerary along the border between the provinces of Macerata and Fermo with the intention of discovering the aspects that make this area unique Among the 8 most fascinating villages in the Marche - and almost entirely usable despite the damage suffered by the earthquake - an important place certainly goes to sarnano located at the foot of the Sibillini mountains on a strip of land enclosed between the Tennacola stream and its tributary Terro The first settlements date back to the era of the Umbrians and the Picenes but we had to wait until the Middle Ages for the town to develop which would give its appearance to the current village A pleasant walk through the alleys of the historic center – counted among the Most beautiful villages in Italy and awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club – leads among a succession of pleasant views to the top of the town in the beautiful Piazza Alta overlooked by ancient buildings the nineteenth-century wedding favor of Teatro della Vittoria and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria The Renaissance frescoes it houses are only part of the original collection of works of art; the others are found in the civic art gallery at theformer convent of Santa Chiara a hub that also hosts four small but interesting museums dedicated to sacred art Among the many finds linked to the history of the area what attracts attention is a mysterious limestone egg dug on the top 120 centimeters high and weighing three tons An artefact of Celtic origin perhaps linked to the practice of magical rituals the writer Joyce Lussu she was certain that it was a tub where the seeds of cereals and legumes were placed: the first to open would indicate the crop that would grow most abundantly Here are the rest areas recommended by PleinAirClub Read also: “5 ideas for a weekend in a camper in the Marche” It's just over ten kilometers away Loving it Born in the mid-XNUMXth century from the union of three castles it was enclosed in a mighty city wall which was accessed by five doors of which only the one remaining remains the town welcomes us in Piazza Risorgimento where there is the nineteenth-century loggia of the town hall and the church of Sant'Agostino or Beato Antonio dating back to the fourteenth century and subsequently renovated which at the time of our visit was from restoration work for the damage caused by the earthquake The safety of the artistic heritage was a priority for the Marche Region together with the wise choice not to lock it in storage but to continue to make it accessible to visitors temporarily moving it to museums and art galleries In Amandola this opportunity is available at the Landscape Museum set up in the former Collegiate Church with the permanent storage of works of art from the damaged churches of the village including the Wooden Christ from the 12th century who appears to have the features of Charlemagne in collaboration with theUniversity of Camerino and that of Urbino a restoration laboratory open to the public is operational: welcomed by doctor Nadia Senesi we witness firsthand the painstaking work of recovering priceless treasures immersed in the beautiful countryside of the Tenna valley near a small lake another gem to discover is theAbbey of Saints Ruffino and Vitale Built in the 11th century and recently restored and reopened to the public it allows you to admire 15th century frescoes and visit the beautiful Romanesque crypt where the remains of San Ruffino are kept which gives its name to the nearby body of water in a hypogeum dating back to the 6th century on which the abbey was built unfortunately sacrificed due to the pillars supporting the building above Read also: “Top 6 villages to see in the Marche” Continuing SP239 a short detour leads us to the picturesque village of Monte San Martino perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Tenna valley the town offers the opportunity to get to know the paintings of Carlo and Vittore Crivelli born in Venice and who arrived in the Marche in the second half of the fifteenth century: in the church of San Martino Vescovo it is possible to admire a marvelous polyptych the only work in which the brothers collaborated together Another interesting point of visit is the Monsignor Ricci Civic Art Gallery bas-reliefs and furnishings mostly dating back to the 17th century are displayed Our next port of call among the villages of the Marche is Servigliano with its particular cross-shaped layout - a clear reference to the symbol of Christianity - and the two main roads that converge towards Piazza Roma The village was designed and built in just six years in the second half of the eighteenth century when the old settlement higher up began to collapse The town is an important place of remembrance due to the sad presence of a prison camp opened in 1915 to contain the Austro-Hungarian prisoners: during the Second World War the captured Allies were interned there and at the end of 1943 it was converted by the fascists into a concentration for Jews awaiting deportation while after the war and until 1955 it was used to host refugees from Istria and African colonies photos and letters tell in a vivid and touching way thoughts hopes and glimpses of life during imprisonment The traces of the breach in the surrounding wall instead tell of the escape of those allies taken prisoner who taking advantage of the confusion of the days following the armistice hid in the surrounding towns with the help of the local population THE remains of the Roman colony of Falerio Picenus they testify to the strategic importance of these places; the 1st century theater is still used today for performances while what remains of the contemporary amphitheater allows us to imagine how powerful the structure was the thousand-year-old church of San Paolino (the original structure dates back to the 8th century built at the behest of a Lombard lord) testifies to the presence of intense monastic activity in this area Read also: “Pesaro in camper plus bike” Another pride of this land is undoubtedly the high quality artisanal production Who knows straw hats knows what their cradle is Montappone where wheat waste has been woven for centuries to obtain comfortable hats we have achieved a production of exceptional quality: as he explains Maurilio Vecchi in this area and in the surrounding municipalities there are numerous family-run companies which while maintaining a close link with the past have managed to evolve with modern market needs To find out more in the village you can visit the Hat Museum Here are the rest areas recommended by PleinAirClub our itinerary among the villages of the Marche takes us to Mogliano but on the way we cannot fail to stop at Massa Fermana where the Civic Art Gallery is full of masterpieces among which stand out works by Crivelli and an illustrious painter from the nearby Monterubbiano Also worthy of attention for the curiosity of the pieces on display is the Museum of Ancient Street Crafts created by Bruno Rastelli descendant of a generation of artisans in the footwear sector with a collection of vintage bicycles used for the most varied professions Read also: “Marca Fermana, artfully made villages” Having returned to the province of Macerata we arrive at Mogliano where wickerwork has been preserved and evolved over the centuries to become an important Made in Italy product shows us how the most varied objects are created from the skilful weaving of wicker and rush fibres to which bamboo and other materials have been added over time: mats in practice there are no limits to the client's requests Many are the high fashion houses which require semi-finished products and observing the artisans at work it seems that the hands move by themselves yet at the origin there is rigorous design work: the guarantee of the result is the strong point that makes the artisans of Mogliano highly sought after Here are the rest areas recommended by PleinAirClub The final destination of our journey through the villages of the Marche is a San Ginesio not to tell its important history or to mention its many beautiful monuments but because we believe it represents the symbol of this wounded but always wonderful region it is no coincidence that it is called the balcony of the Sibillini the gaze ranges from the blue sea to the snow-capped mountains And it seems to us that it can fully represent the most beautiful Italy Read also: “Top 5 ideas for weekends in the parks” Did you like the itinerary of these 8 villages in the Marche? Thu you will find all the rest areas in the province of Macerata ________________________________________________________ weekends and travel diaries on the digital magazine from smartphone For the registered with the PLEINAIRCLUB Access to the digital magazine is included With thesubscription to PleinAir (11 print issues) receive the magazine and special inserts comfortably at home and save Search other results... Search More results... The dining-out promotion bonanza known as Seattle Restaurant Week is back for fall 2019 With 165-plus places in the Seattle area offering special three-course set menus for $35 (and some offering two-course $20 lunches if you’re the cross-referencing type Pro tips: Preview all the options at srw.seattletimes.com and do a price comparison between the SRW menu available there and the restaurant’s regular menu as many of these restaurants get very busy for SRW And remember to tip well — it’s difficult for some places to staff up sufficiently for the mobs so have a heart if your server seems harried 10 quietest restaurants for Seattle Restaurant Week AndalucaAQUABlueacreChanEl Gaucho Bellevue and SeattleIl BistroMaximilienNell’sPalisadeSan Fermo The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times San Fermo chef Sam West tinkered the temperament out of farinata I FIRST ENCOUNTERED farinata last summer on the porch at San Fermo the Ballard restaurant housed in two conjoined historic buildings whose handsomely updated old bones are a fitting setting for chef Sam West’s rustic Italian cooking Farinata is a simple pancake made of chickpea flour The late Italian cooking authority Marcella Hazan described it as resembling a thin You’ll find the popular snack sold in friggitorie (fry shops) throughout the region It’s a close cousin to fried chickpea treats like the French panisse and the Sicilian pannelle Farinata is easy to make but can be finicky but most farinata is flavored simply with rosemary You can add chopped rosemary to the batter which softens and diffuses the herb’s impact Letting the batter sit for several hours develops the flavor the pancake should have a soft center and a lightly crisped exterior the farinata is finished on the grill and served with fresh cagliatta cheese and sweet tomato confit tapenade or a salad of peppery greens would be good companions too and I’d recommend a glass of something bubbly to drink with it Hazan advises eating farinata the same day it’s made While it’s best still warm and crisp at the edges I found reheating it in the oven revived its crispness nicely but I’m occasionally infuriated by how temperamental farinata can be,” says West ½ cup rosemary-infused olive oil (see note) rosemary-infused olive oil and kosher salt and let the batter sit at room temperature for at least four hours and up to 12 hours Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (enough to thinly cover the bottom) and put the pan in the oven to warm for about five minutes or until the pancake is firm and the edges set Brush the top of the pancake lightly with another tablespoon of olive oil if it looks dry Broil a few inches from the heat until the top starts to brown but it also reheats well on a sheet pan in the oven.) Serve alone Note: To make the rosemary-infused olive oil add a few sprigs of rosemary to 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil — or a big handful of it to a gallon of oil to make a restaurant-size batch Steep for about an hour over very low heat Reserve the oil-coated leaves to scatter over the farinata Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser!