Great participation in the six masked events More than twenty thousand people at the parade of floats in Vittorio Veneto The charm of the night parade in Zenson di Piave The many applauses for the parade of papier-mâché giants in Roncade where the presence of 5 thousand people was estimated The enthusiasm that filled the streets and squares of Treviso where shows by jugglers and acrobats followed one another when the allegorical floats will parade in Treviso and Conegliano the last weekend of Carnival has given shows and emotions everywhere the last weekend of Carnival was characterized by a long series of events for families The creativity and imagination of street artists transformed the city into an open-air stage Among the great protagonists of this edition of the Treviso Carnival a professional magician and YouTuber (his channel has more than 1.5 million subscribers and over half a billion total views) who has been performing live magic shows around the world for 12 years and teaching his art online (in 2019 he won the Moige award for the most educational YouTube channel in Italy) were highly appreciated and attracted a large audience there were traveling shows with the Barbamoccolo theater company and a set of thirty wooden games “of the past” in Piazzetta Aldo Moro and Piazza Rinaldi where this morning the vote also took place for the name of the official mascot of “Treviso Green Leaf – Green City of Europe 2025” The fox was looking for a name and the children’s choice was TREVY the third night parade (after Nervesa della Battaglia and Santa Lucia di Piave) of the 2025 edition of Carnevali di Marca was a great success The illuminated allegorical floats passed through the streets of the town fun and music with a popular DJ set in via Badini the last weekend of Carnival began on the afternoon of Saturday clowns and stilt walkers performed in Piazza del Popolo the long-awaited parade through the streets of the center There were 16 floats and masked groups on the catwalk The parade was opened by the cultural association “Yo Soy Dominicano Aquí y Allá” (“Homage to the Dominican Merenghe”) Then there is space for the group “Viva el paron dei peri” from Casella d’Asolo (“We are left in our underwear”) for the Pastoral Unit Group Le Grazie di Don Walter (“The Minions”) for the parish group of Bocca di Strada and Santa Maria (“Disney 100+1”) for the association Cordignano Splendidi Eventi (“The Flinstones”) for the Cerletti wine school (“A great wine is made in a great barrel”) for the Simpatia Cozzuolo 2nd season group (Apres Ski in Cozzuolo) for the Fon Fierun from Corbanese (“Hopi Aquila Bianca”) for the Parish Group of Nervesa della Battaglia (“Dreaming of the Caribbean”) for the Banda on tour Porcia (“Despicable Me and the Minions”) for the Coriandolando group for Pieve di Soligo (“The Jungle Book”) for the Friends of Susegana (“Super Mario”) for the Dal Santo group from Prata di Pordenone (“The 4 Seasons”) the Chions Tuttinsieme group (“Bewitched by Carnival”) and the Colombere Committee of Cusignana (“Journey to the East”) the spotlight will be on the 37th edition of the Roncadese Carnival Along with the parade of allegorical floats crostoli and drinks for everyone in Piazza I Maggio and Piazza del Municipio the Contrada Santa Lucia di Castagnole group (theme: “Ancient Charm”) the Asd Junior Giada Dance School (“Notti d’Oriente”) the Simpatia group of Musestre (“La giustizia italiana”) the Amici Trattori d’Epoca della Marca (“L’albero degli zoccoli”) the Amici di… Musestre (“Legends of Musestre”) the Incredibili & Friends group with the Excalibur association of Roncade (“El cirque de Ca’ Tron!”) the CarnevaleInsieme group of Signoressa (“Paw Patrol”) the Aps Fuorigiri group of Losson della Battaglia (“L’Oriente”) the Amici del Carnevale association of Roncade (“La nascita della Fenice”) the Ekeh Rosemary group (“Let’s Sing Gospel Dance”) the Supersonic Band & Majorettes of Tombelle and the Crazy Wanted Country Group Now the countdown to Shrove Tuesday begins Updates on the Carnival parades of Marca are available on the website www.carnevalidimarca.it on the association’s social channels and on the Facebook page “Carnevale Trevigiano” The 28th edition of the Corsa Internazionale Oderzo Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto November 7, 2024 by the Wildcats defeated Howard Payne 107-74 in Moody Coliseum on Monday  The leading scorer for ACU was Leonardo Bettiol the Wildcats turned the ball over 33 times a high number for a team that averaged only 12.8 turnovers per game last season usually it’s reversed,” said Head Coach Brette Tanner We got a lot of new guys still trying to figure out how to play hard.” Two areas the Wildcats excelled in were bench points and rebounds They out-rebounded HPU 76-21 and had 52 bench points The bench will be a big part of this team’s success this season because Tanner’s teams in the past have had only a seven- or eight-man rotation “I do think that we’re going to consistently be able to play 10 guys,” Tanner said “That 10 may shift here and there every once in a while the team added three freshmen and five players through the transfer portal Seven of those players saw playing time in Monday’s game was the team’s second-leading scorer with 20 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists Williams was a big addition to the team this year as he previously started at Oklahoma State University Another transfer that had a standout performance was Bradyn Hubbard Hubbard had a double-double with 12 points and a team-high 14 rebounds “Both of those freshmen are going to be elite players for us But they have to learn what this level is about – intensity,” Tanner said “They’re learning how to play at this level and to do that I’m going to be hard on them Despite not having played many games together the team was able to put together scoring runs including a 19-0 run near the end of the first half The run started after a timeout in which Tanner told his team to slow down play with composure and get the ball to the rim the Wildcats will be back in Moody Coliseum to play Middle Tennessee State University “This is one of the best teams we’ve brought in non-conference,” Tanner said They’ve got some good players back that didn’t play for them last year that are like conference player of the year caliber players we can’t go and toss the ball around like we did tonight or we’re going to be in trouble.” Filed Under: Sports Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…] © 2025 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved Everything I know about castles comes from fiction I grew up watching Disney movies about princesses and princes living lavishly or being trapped inside grand castles with protective walls and dramatic architecture I had never seen a castle in real life I was eager to find out what castles are really like outside of the movies and magical stories and the surprising things I learned about living a real life fairy tale When my partner and I arrived at the castle I thought Castello di Roncade looked completely authentic with its medieval walls and turrets Originally named Villa Giustinian for the Venetian aristocrat who built it I was told by the same source that locals often referred it to as a castle because of its walls and towers which were built for decoration rather than defense.  In 1930, Baron Tito Ciani Bassetti bought the villa to live in with his family and transformed its grounds into a vineyard and winery, according to the company's website When the family purchased the property they decided to change the official name to Castello di Roncade Vincenzo of the Ciani Bassetti family opened up accommodations in the castle's towers and the main villa I was surprised and impressed to find that a villa could look so much like a castle and even gain a formal reputation as one.  castles in movies look like they could stand the test of time with their spires and solid walls But in reality, according to The Foundation Experts, a restoration and repair company in Canada old buildings often need to be restored to stick around for hundreds of years I expected to see a lavish facade on the main building According to the representative from Castello di Roncade work was being done to add new plaster on balconies as well as attempts to resurface historic artwork that once decorated the facade.  The same source told Insider that the restoration work began in 2020 and was set to be finished in 2022 who added that they hope it will be completed in the spring of 2023 When the Ciani Bassetti family bought Castello di Roncade in the early 20th century they established a winery with the same name according to a representative for the company My stay included a tour of the wine cellar My tour guide led us and a couple from Colombia into a dimly lit room full of several rows of gigantic wine barrels  — more than I could count The air overwhelmed me with thick smells of wine and wood As I walked down a narrow path between two rows I was shocked by how massive the wine barrels were Just one barrel on its side towered over my body.  I was surprised to find out that this old cellar was built 500 years ago according to the Castello di Roncade representative who also said that wine is the castle's main business and produces 400,000 bottles a year.  When I booked a room in one of the castle's towers I wondered if I might feel a little like Rapunzel tucked away at the top of a tall But Castello di Roncade's towers were built for decoration rather than defense a representative from the company told Insider it didn't tower high above the countryside like I imagined it would.  and while it wasn't positioned as high as I expected I enjoyed waking up in the morning and looking out the window to the sounds of birds chirping.  I was surprised by the high-tech features I saw inside my tower While the tower was built along with the rest of the castle in the 16th century the representative from Castello di Roncade told Insider it was restored in 2021 to serve as accommodations for guests I expected to walk up three flights of stairs Additionally, inside the room my room key had to be inserted into a slip near the door to use the lights This is an energy-saving feature I've seen in modern hotels but I never expected to find it in a castle I thought my room would look frozen in time with classical regal decor like a knight's suit of armor or ancient paintings But aside from the exposed brick walls and beams I thought the room looked and felt pretty modern This is because the building was renovated in 2021 who added that the exposed beams were part of the original building before restoration.  I also thought my room was larger than most hotels I've booked The 480-square-foot suite came with two sitting areas While my room was recently restored, the representative also told me that other accommodations on the grounds were restored in the 1990s and 2010s. While looking at photos of all the rooms online I thought that these other rooms included more of the decor I was picturing like tasseled pillows and sparkling chandeliers My stay at Castello di Roncade didn't completely match up with the fantasy in my mind of castles I've seen in movies or books I read growing up I stay in unique accommodations when I travel because I want to be surprised during my adventures I never thought I'd find myself taking an elevator in a tower to explore the grounds of a villa that looked so much like a castle it still felt like staying in a castle to me And my stay at Castello di Roncade certainly gave me a lot of surprising moments I won't soon forget.  It may be impossible for most of us to live like royalty but that doesn't mean we can't get a taste for it on holiday Whether you want to roam the halls of a medieval Irish tower or spend a week exploring your own sprawling Tuscan estate consider renting one of these castles in Europe through Airbnb on your next holiday While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured we have carefully selected these as recommendations based on their location previous guest reviews and the fact that they have achieved Airbnb's Superhost status at the time of our research All listings on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors you’ll reach Haus Bamenohl behind a bank of old trees You’re officially guests of the Viscounts of Plettenberg who have lived in this 700-year-old castle since 1433 you have your own 70 square-metre apartment finished brightly with pops of pistachio and tangerine and with expansive views over rolling manicured lawns There’s a fireplace with ample logs to get cosy around in the living room with its striped awning and Lenne Valley views – it’s available on request Sleeps: ThreePrice: From around £95 per night wood-panelled walls and flagstone floors – a stay here provides exactly what you’d want from a weekend holed up in a 16th-century castle A recent sensitive restoration has seen this tower transformed into a cosy hideaway for two heating and a swish modern bathroom now complementing the original features The castle has been a hub for winemaking for the last 500 years You’re just 30 minutes drive from Venice and 15 from the canals at Treviso Sleeps: TwoPrice: From around £125 per night You’ll be set up in this castle’s refurbished historic defensive tower which dates back to 1574 – so here’s your chance to live as a lord and lady for a couple of nights but it’s tiny – you’d be better off exploring the local offerings for dinnertime but you’ll want to come back swiftly to spend time in the chamber which is cosy-as-you-like with wooden beams a comfy reading nook and a bookcase heaving with reads to try during your stay potter up the spiral stone staircase to the secluded bedroom space then spend a leisurely morning in the grand panelled hall so there are plenty of lovely winter walks – you’re in one of the most gloriously beautiful parts of the Scottish countryside Sleeps: ThreePrice: From around £45 per night this manor house is one of the oldest in Wales With the guest accommodation comprising nearly 3,000 square feet and five bedrooms the house can accommodate large groups of up to 12 adults plus additional beds for children can be arranged The castle maintains much of its historic grandeur exposed stone walls and ornate antique and replica furniture featured throughout vineyard across the street and manicured gardens (plus children’s books and you've got a family holiday you won't forget this Italian castle also has 200 acres of grounds Each bedroom has its own bathroom – two even have their own fireplaces – plus there are three living rooms And that's just inside the stone-walled building: head outside to find a dovecote (a mini-castle for a watchtower to see over the more than four acres of gardens and a pool IrelandTwo and a half hours south-west of Dublin this 12th-century castle has five bedrooms kids' toys and fireplaces to keep you nice and warm during the chilly Irish winters There's also an outdoor patio for the warmer summer months The castle is also the perfect place to (almost) disconnect as Wi-Fi is generally only available in the kitchen just a step away from the Venetian Lagoon and near the lush banks of the Sile River with meadows dotted with wildflowers—splashes of red and among its attractions is a dining experience curated by the Alajmo brothers Its pinnacle of excellence is the restaurant Le Cementine where a team of young talents offers a cuisine that follows in the footsteps of Le Calandre but is more relaxed and refreshingly innovative with its decorative floors that give it its name and large windows overlooking the greenery sometimes as preludes to collaborative events The restaurant is headed by Mattia Ercolini a thirty-year-old born and raised in Padua and spending some seasons in the Euganean Hills Then my father gave me a dinner at Cera for my birthday saying that my efforts would eventually be rewarded I was determined to enter the gourmet world I enrolled in the Alajmo Master of Italian Cuisine and joined H-Farm in 2021 to oversee various projects Massimiliano's cuisine is an expression of joy; then there are various concepts like lightness it’s happiness.” He often visits for menu changes and events perhaps due to the emergence of some early vegetables in the garden then the details of the recipes are fine-tuned collaboratively Mattia and Massimiliano always decide what to plant in the garden hunting for flavors to complement meats and fish from selected farms that respect animal welfare the restaurant already has its seasonal signature dishes featured in a Classics menu which follows the garden’s offerings and defines the restaurant All menus cost 130 euros and can vary—one day it’s Swiss chard spicy oregano “rubanese,” and fennel carta musica) comes from the Mamma Rita laboratory in Padua The wine list is managed by Ilaria Ravanelli who worked for two years at Le Calandre with Matteo Bernardi It favors organic and biodynamic wines that are not extreme but elegant selected from the discussions with Bernardi In the dining room is also director Laura Roncaccioli "to keep it light and to welcome you to the garden." Examples include radish with sunflower sauce a dish that plays on the contrast of temperatures and textures between the hot Another highlight is the delicious veal meatballs prepared classically and rolled in melted Parmesan to create a crispy crust the chef particularly excels in the pasta dishes herbs foraged along the Sile River like hop shoots Or the irresistible spaghettoni with Bloody Mary and chili pepper dish enhanced with garden green beans paired with a cocktail of cherry tomatoes and Tabasco and slightly smoked snow peas and green beans Among the signature dishes is the spicy glazed hen a small bird glazed with a sauce made from its roasted bones a combination well-known in classic cuisine The fruit salad on apple pastry with a frozen whisky sour block to nibble alongside the sparkling lemon foam is delightful a playful reinterpretation made of mascarpone cream and truffle Le CementineAddress: Via Sile, 6, 31056 Roncade TVPhone. 3276774581Website Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un profilo dell’utente sulla base dei suoi interessi Ciò potrebbe avere un impatto sul contenuto e messaggi visualizzati sugli altri siti visitati non sarà possibile utilizzare o visualizzare questi strumenti di condivisione per l’installazione e l’uso di tali cookie occorre il consenso dell’utente Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagna cookies policy 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 All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V., its licensors, and contributors. 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For all open access content, the relevant licensing terms apply. takes advantage of the entire heigh of the former warehouse through the insertion of a reinforced fair face concrete block contrasting with the plaster surfaces of the existing building and closed working areas on the upper floor making the most of the roof’s height and overlooking the large windows of the south facade The symmetrical and straight fair face concrete stairs located on the edges of the mezzanine are an integral part of the block You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Alla fine di gennaio è finalmente emersa la verità: secondo quanto scrive La Tribuna di Treviso una parte importante dei terreni che cambiano destinazione d’uso e sui quali sorgerà lo stabilimento oltre 50 mila metri quadrati su un’area totale di 241 mila apparterrebbero a due parenti di Zottarelli con rapporto di affinità una una zia acquisita e un cugino acquisito dal ramo familiare del marito Si tratta di terreni con importanti valori immobiliari (fino a 30 euro al metro quadro) e il testo unico delle leggi sull’ordinamento degli enti locali (Tuel) impone che chi ha interessi propri o di parenti e affini fino al quarto grado deve astenersi non solo dal voto di una delibera ma anche dalla sua discussione che ha fatto chirurgicamente in modo di non votare non avrebbe potuto nemmeno partecipare ad alcuna discussione sul polo logistico Mentre montano le proteste dell’opposizione, che denuncia la mancanza di trasparenza, la maggioranza è corsa ai ripari. Come ha notato Treviso Today sul sito del Comune di Roncade era comparso un avviso per l’affidamento di un incarico professionale all’avvocato Andrea Crismani professore ordinario di diritto amministrativo dell’Università di Trieste per «un parere e un’assistenza legale relativo a un imprecisato stabilimento produttivo destinato ad attività logistica» che però non può che essere il futuro stabilimento Amazon Il Comune si avvarrà della consulenza di Crismani sulla questione ma intanto la sindaca ha calendarizzato un nuovo consiglio comunale straordinario il 5 febbraio per fare marcia indietro e rivotare il provvedimento In questa occasione la maggioranza annullerà la delibera di fine dicembre per poi metterla nuovamente ai voti al punto successivo il nuovo centro logistico sorgerà a ridosso del casello autostradale di Meolo della A4 e sarà collegato con la strada Treviso-mare L’investimento complessivo sarà di circa 40 milioni di euro per una struttura da 300 metri di lunghezza 190 di larghezza e un’altezza massima di 20 con una serie di opere di compensazione ambientale nei dintorni Amazon prevede almeno 900 nuovi posti di lavoro inizialmente con l’obiettivo di arrivare a circa 2mila addetti Appena approvato in maniera definitiva il progetto dovrebbero partire i lavori VeZ è un giornale indipendente, puoi sostenerlo effettuando una donazione. VeZ – Veneto ecologia Z Generation è una testata giornalistica: registrazione al Tribunale di Padova n Editore: Laboratorio dell’inchiesta economica e sociale Aps ContattiRedazione: redazione@vez.newsPubblicità e partnership: adv@vez.newsAssociazione Lies: laboratorio.inchiesta@gmail.com Rilasciato sotto licenza Creative Commons BY SA salvo ove diversamente specificato – Webdesign: Fabiodalez Aiuta l’informazione giovane e indipendente a crescere oppure effettua la donazione tramite Bonifico Bancario Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Returns to Roots Catholic Charismatic Renewal Hosts Day of Prayer With Holy Spirit May 10 Honest Conversations Reflect on Vision for the Future of Philadelphia’s Church Papal Foundation Stays Close to Pope Francis In the season of Halloween we are accustomed to seeing miniature ghosties and ghoulies scampering door-to-door in quest of sweets It is easy to forget it is really the “Eve of All Hallows,” that is Many of us do pray from time to time to favored saints hoping for their intercession before the throne of God for a special cause If you mislay your car keys and pray to St Anthony you don’t expect him to knock on your door and say where people sincerely believe they have had a visitation and not just of the Blessed Virgin Three incidents with a Philadelphia connection come to mind The first dates back to the mid-1870s in St Cecilia Church in the Kensington section of Philadelphia That’s true but there was at one time a St Cecilia Parish in Kensington founded somewhere between 1872 and 1874 The explanation for the change is in a centennial parish history at the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center supplied by archivist Shawn Weldon The history of the parish published in 1974 tells a story that has been passed down through the generations It was a stormy night (of course) and the pastor was already asleep when the housekeeper knocked on his door to tell him the bell was ringing in the church sacristy There he found two little children in tears was dying at nearby Episcopal Hospital and needed a priest He quickly hurried over to the hospital where he was informed no one had sent for a priest He told the name of the man the children had given him and the staff said there was a man with that name in the hospital and he was indeed dying He hurried to the room where the poor man lay and told him his children had asked him to come “They were my children — the children I buried — come back from heaven to save my soul.” He died at peace at the cornerstone laying of the permanent church Cecilia Parish was officially renamed Visitation of Our Lady and it is Visitation B.V.M The second story that appears in several biographies of St shortly after she founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament a training school for African American Girls in Rock Castle traveled by train for the cornerstone laying When they reached Richmond there was an eight-hour layover before taking another train to Rock Castle did not believe in spending money on herself and the plan was for she and Sister Mercedes to nap on the benches in the Richmond station when they arrived they found the station locked for the night and they had nowhere to go Suddenly an old fashioned coach drove up and an elderly African American coachman asked if they were the ladies he was supposed to take to the convent on Duval Street assuming their architect must have telegraphed ahead The coachman took them to the Franciscan convent she willingly let them in although no one had informed them Mother Katharine was expected disguised as a coachman who had come to their rescue was seriously ill with Reye’s syndrome — a rare but sometimes deadly illness that can follow chicken pox Chucky was not responding to treatment and was seemingly in an irreversible coma would be inexplicably turned face down toward the child when she left the room that his parents had already filled out the necessary paperwork for organ donation Martin of Tours Parish and administered the sacrament of the anointing of the sick his arm moved and another while later he woke from his coma Within a few days he was fully recovered and went home After a while his parents took him for a visit in thanksgiving to the Shrine of St Among the items displayed at the shrine was a picture of St “That’s the boy I saw in my dream when I was asleep,” Chucky told his parents His father looked and he also recognized the image as a child who had looked into the waiting room at the hospital nurses at CHOP also remembered seeing the strange little boy walking into Chucky’s room John Neumann’s visitation was not immediately publicized but was a sensation when it was He recalls it was Chucky’s second grade teacher who asked him to go to the hospital and give him first Communion because he would not be able to receive the sacrament with his class She felt terrible because she had seated him in class next to another child from whom he apparently caught the chicken pox It was an unusual request but an insistent voice within Father Roncase told him he must do this who was surrounded by tubes and other paraphernalia with a picture of St John Neumann above as well as an image of St He was deathly pale and motionless in a deep coma It would not be possible to give him the Eucharist but Father Roncase anointed him with the sacrament of the sick As he touched Chucky a strong sensation went up his hand to his elbow he left the hospital convinced poor Chucky would soon die and one of the nurses hinted as much It was about a month later that he got a call from the director of the National Shrine of St He asked Father Roncase if he had given Chucky the sacrament of the sick and at what date He was shocked to learn he was alive and well and his recovery started on the same day he was anointed As a matter of fact two decades Father Roncase officiated at Chucky’s wedding “By coincidence it was the 21st anniversary of my ordination,” said Father Roncase who is convinced Chucky is alive through the intercession and personal intervention of St CatholicPhilly.com works to strengthen the connections between people families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can ― a single gift of $40 Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source parish helps Catholics weigh issues before Election Day NEXT: Collection for hurricane victims to be taken up this month the Apostles and all the angels and saints do intercede In our prayers to the LORD I pray to Bishop Neuman and Father Russo every day USCCB: Statement of USCCB on Vatican’s Document Addressing Pastoral Blessings Pope Francis’ May 2023 Prayer Intention | Watch Video Dan Tarrant Brings God to the World Through Catholic Filmmaking The following wines were selected from among the leading medal-winners in 2020’s Global Pinot Grigio Masters and myself in December at London’s 28°-50° Wine Workshop & Kitchen To see the results in full, and read our analysis on the current state of Pinot Grigio being made today, in terms of style and quality, as well as the best places to grow the grape, click here Meanwhile, please visit The Global Masters website for more information to enter future competitions – giving you the chance to feature online and in print – please call: +44 (0) 20 7803 2420 or email Sophie Raichura at: sophie@thedrinksbusiness.com Below are the top 10 Pinot Grigios to drink in 2021 Should you be curious to know what top-quality sparkling wine from Pinot Gris tastes like with this fantastic Fox & Fox fizz from Sussex along with the hallmark cleansing citrusy freshness of fine English sparkling wine Taking its colour from the skins of Pinot Gris this very pale pink drink is a wonderful find to surprise the die-hard Provençal rosé drinker while having an appealing creamy taste and texture delicious drop that makes a change from the usual you know what It’s hard to find balanced whites with plenty of personality for under £10 but that’s what you get with this Pinot Grigio from Castello di Roncade Offering masses of ripe apple and juicy pear and a highly impressive wine for remarkably little money Rarely does one taste something with a honeyed richness and layers of juicy fruit from tangerine to peach and pear but that’s what you get with this Alsatian Pinot Gris from Bestheim the wine has an appealing roundness but no overt sweetness and plenty of apple-like freshness on the finish While this Pinot Grigio just missed out on a Gold medal it is a very fine example of the Delle Venezie offer a touch of cream and almond and then a citrus zest finish to offset a pleasingly oily mid-palate This fine white wine comes from California’s Santa Barbara County clearly a wine region well suited to growing Pinot Grigio too Expect flavours from matchstick to peach and pear followed by a cleansing apple-tasting bite With the hard-won title of Master being awarded to Canada’s Mission Hill Estate it’s clear that if you want top-end Pinot Grigio you need not confine yourself to France or Italy this reserve expression delivers layers of complementary flavours from ripe peach and pear to crisper apple and tangerine characters Proving that Marlborough can be home to more than high-quality whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay is this memorable with characters ranging from vanilla and cashew to lemon curd Considering Oregon’s expertise with Pinot Noir it should perhaps come as little surprise that the region should have mastered wines made from its gris sibling layered and refreshing wine with a subtle oak-influence This isn’t the first time that La Roncaia has wowed the judges in the Global Pinot Gris Masters convincing us that this is a star producer of the grape show them the grape’s quality potential with a glass of this barrel-aged white Flavours range from hazelnut and cigar box along with fruit characters from ripe pear to crisp apple but with the potential to improve with cellaring too THE BEST WINES FROM THE GLOBAL PINOT GRIGIO MASTERS We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Growing up with my half-Italian family in a Manhattan suburb While eating my grandmother's famous spaghetti and meatball dinners and listening to her stories about what it's like to explore the popular vacation destination I remember longing for Italian experiences of my own Nearly two years after my Italian adventure I'm still thinking about eight moments that made the long-awaited trip everything I hoped it would be Then I traveled by train to Rome and Milan I found the rolling hills to be one of the most picturesque views I'd ever seen from a train The scene looked like something straight out of my dreams I felt like I'd just stepped into a storybook with colorful buildings lining the canals Being in a narrow canal allowed me to see homes from inches away and the moment I spotted their foundations immersed in the water felt surreal to me I had another special moment while wandering the castle's stunning grounds They were filled with perfectly placed plants and sculptures that I thought looked enchanting Looking up from underneath it made me feel tiny it's one of the most-searched travel destinations for the summer of 2024 My host, Alessandro, told me he built the livable sculpture on the roof of his villa using recycled materials like car windows I'll never forget how amazing it felt to wake up inside this Airbnb with sunlight pouring in thanks to all the windows I wish I could start every day with a moment like that Seeing him in his own world in a public space among so many people was remarkable and inspiring to me I thought this was such a unique form of art and found it fascinating to watch But my favorite moment in this city had nothing to do with these things.  It was Castello Sforzesco, a 15th-century castle built by Francesco Sforza, a duke of Milan who founded the Sforza Dynasty, according to Britannica And since I wasn't expecting to find it in urban Milan happening upon it by chance made for a special memory Metalforce conducted an interview with vocalist Joakim "Jocke" Berg of Gothenburg Sweden-based rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR before the band's November 11 concert in Roncade I think 'Have Mercy On Me' is not the best song on the album; there's many more songs The next song we're releasing is called 'Baboon'; it's more catchier Berg also talked about the video for "Have Mercy On Me" "The song is about if you don't like rock and roll or hard rock so that's what I'm doing in the video," he explained I'm trying to get rid of the cult members who [are] trying to take rock and roll away "You Can't Kill My Rock 'N' Roll" is tentatively due in March or April 2018 "Have Mercy On Me" was released to coincide with the band's co-headline tour of Europe with FOZZY The song is available on all digital platforms and as an exclusive The B-side on the vinyl single is "Next Please" a demo from the writing sessions for "You Can't Kill My Rock 'N' Roll" March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment The Wildcats lost to the Utah Valley University Wolverines 73-60 on Thursday leaving them 15-15 on the season and 7-8 in Western Athletic Conference games was the leading scorer for ACU with 20 points and eight rebounds Bettiol had 13 in the first half contributing to nearly half of the Wildcats’ 29 first-half points the Wildcats’ defense faltered giving up a 20-5 scoring run to the Wolverines in the first half forcing the team to claw back the rest of the game getting the lead down to four points on several occasions throughout the second half Utah Valley was able to go on a scoring run to extend its lead anytime ACU got the score down to a two-possession game “This is the first time all year I think that our team responded,” Head Coach Brette Tanner said And what we’ve done in the past is folded in that moment Two glaring weak spots for ACU were giving up 21 second-chance points to Utah Valley and shooting 24-71 from the field Tanner said the key to fixing these weak spots is being tougher when going up for rebounds and taking advantage of opportunities to get layups struggled only having five points from free throws and shooting 0-8 from the field “I got no doubt in mind he’s going to hit shots on Saturday and hit shots next week,” Tanner said Madden will need to step up on Saturday when the Wildcats host the Grand Canyon University Antelopes in the final game of the regular season The game will have WAC tournament seeding implications for both teams it will share the conference title with Utah Valley the Wildcats could potentially clinch the fourth seed in the tournament depending on other teams’ results on Saturday You must be logged in to post a comment Montgomery County donated more than $100,000 to organizations serving those less fortunate in their neighborhood celebrating its 100th anniversary this year started the “Share Our Blessings” fundraising campaign five years ago as a way to celebrate the centennial anniversary Parishioners not only met but exceeded their fundraising goal of $100,000 “This has been a very exciting way to celebrate,” said Jo Ellen Carr who with her husband Ray have been parishioners of St “We’re happy to share with the whole valley,” said Jo Ellen who started the parish’s prayer shawl ministry 10 years ago supplying hundreds of handmade shawls and blankets for baptisms a member of the parish council and finance committee “There’s a lot of great people who care about people.” The presentation of the “Share Our Blessings” gifts was held in the parish church and attended by many parishioners as well as representatives from various local organizations: Veterans Brotherhood Inc. a Pennsbury non-profit organization serving homeless and suicidal veterans; Birthright of Pottstown a pregnancy care center; and the Open Link a social services organization in Pennsbury “As a statement of our faith and as a way to fulfill Jesus’ command to care for the least among us,” said Deacon Michael J “we decided to raise at least $100,000 to support the poor here in the valley.” which was awarded a $25,000 donation by St She said she was “overwhelmed by the enormous generosity of this parish,” adding the donation will “help mothers be able to have their babies.” (Gia Myers) The presentation started with a welcome from St He arrived at the parish in January and continued the “Share Our Blessings” campaign Father Hangholt said the parish strives “to serve those less fortunate in the valley (and) to seek Jesus in our brothers and sisters that need our help and care It’s our Christian commitment to care for the least among us.” Veterans Brotherhood was awarded a $10,000 donation “It’s an honor and privilege to share and distribute these funds,” said the organization’s Kathleen Hydier and that the donation was “beyond what we expected.” She said the all-volunteer organization started five years ago and receives no government funding Although it was founded to help suicidal veterans Hydier said most money is currently spent on homeless veterans to help them quickly get shelter “without all of the paperwork.” said she was “overwhelmed by the enormous generosity of this parish,” adding the donation will “help mothers be able to have their babies.” Deacon Michael Franks speaks during the “Share Our Blessings” presentation Nov Glenn said Birthright of Pottstown supports mothers and their babies up to 18 months of age She describes Birthright volunteers as “the friend these women don’t have” to provide care and support to mothers in need “This money will go very far to help (mothers) support their children,” Glenn said “The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown people out of work and made a bad situation worse for low income families in the Upper Perk Valley,” said executive director Stuart Bush “This generous donation from the faithful of St Philip Neri Parish in Pennsburg will help the Open Link better serve those in distress with rental and utility assistance Philip Neri is making a real difference in their community.” The parish is also using $15,000 to start an emergency fund for local pastors in the Perkiomen Valley to feed the hungry Remaining funds will be used by the parish to help any parishioners struggling to provide the basics of everyday life parishioner Lori Carr was awarded the Defender of Life Award by Mark Nunan president of the Valley Forge Chapter of the Knights of Columbus for her 39 years of volunteer service to Birthright of Pottstown “Our parish is thankful to be in the valley for 100 years and to serve others,” said Father Hangholt “We ask for the grace to see Christ in others for another 100 years.” NEXT: Knights’ mission to serve parish thrives during pandemic March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment Four players on the men’s basketball team have entered the transfer portal since it opened on Monday searching for a new school to play for next season Two longtime Wildcats entered their names in the portal – Leonardo Bettiol They posted on social media that they intend to enter the portal for their final years of eligibility Bettiol averaged 9.4 PPG in his three seasons as a Wildcat entered the transfer portal after averaging 5.8 PPG enough to earn a spot on the Western Athletic Conference all-freshman team Degruy averaged 3.8 PPG in his time as a Wildcat the team posted on its Instagram page Wednesday that several players would return: Quion Williams Williams led the team in scoring this season with 13.1 PPG has not announced whether he will return to the team or enter the portal Venzant played in only eight games after a season-ending shoulder injury Filed Under: Showcase, Sports You must be logged in to post a comment If one considers that Prosecco has increased in production volumes by tenfold in the past 15 years from around 60 million bottles to more than 600m today its remarkable how the fizz has reached such a scale while retaining its appealing combination of clean offset by a zesty edge.As for the issue of diversity there seems to be a broadening of Prosecco styles with successful results among the differing profiles Prosecco does seem to best suit an ‘extra dry’ sweetness (12g-17g/l) with around 13g-15g/l being optimal to fill out the mid-palate without tasting saccharine there appears to be a rising number of Brut and even Extra Brut Proseccos coming on to the market offering a slightly sharper drinking experience Not only do these provide an appealing alternative for those preferring a drink without a hint of sweetness a lower-calorie apéritif – should that be desirable it was notable how fine Prosecco can carry high levels of sugar and still taste fresh with both Mionetto and Bisol1542 remaining bright in style despite having more than 20g/l sugar in these rare and top-end sparkling wines from a prized hill in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG Then there was further variation with source area the Proseccos from all the DOCGs proving especially fine it was the samples from the smaller area of Asolo that stood out for their powerful aromatics and ripe yellow fruit flavours compensating for the fact that these wines tend to be a bit drier than their equivalents from Conegliano and Valdobbiadene as we assessed the quality of producers now making pink Prosecco since the authorisation to do so in the DOC came in late 2020 These proved to be a delicious addition to the category with the cherry fruit from the Pinot Noir red wine used to give these Proseccos their colour – usually a pale salmon pink – adding a complementary characteristic to the base wines made with the Glera grape And while these rosatos had plenty of ripe berry flavours Fiol and Della Vite proved particularly fine examples making a pleasing end to the UK’s largest professional tasting of Prosecco With high-quality judges and a unique sampling process The Global Prosecco Masters provides a chance for your wines to star The 2022 competition was judged on 26 April at 28-50 Chelsea Silver or Bronze medals according to their result and those expressions that stood out as being outstanding in their field received the ultimate accolade – the title of Prosecco Master This report features the medal winners only Please visit The Global Masters website for more information Depop The company intends to use the funds to further expand in the US market and grow its community By George Gregory • Posted October 21 Philip Neri School in Pennsburg closed last year the parish refused to see the closure as an ending we know that out of death comes new life in Christ’s resurrection and out of the death of our grade school comes new life in the form of our Catholic Family Life Center,” said Father Robert A The Family Life Center recently opened in the building of the former parish school which will offer parishioners a wide variety of opportunities to socialize outside of the celebration of the Eucharist each weekend Age appropriate events scheduled for the fall season include classes in various styles of dance Bible study groups and Church history discussions ‘How do we keep Catholics together?’ And while Catholic education is very important faith must grow within the home,” said Father Roncase A special kick-off for the Family Life Center — a cooking demonstration and lecture — was presented Sunday a priest well known for his cooking program on EWTN called “Savoring Our Faith” and for authoring a cookbook called “Grace Before Meals: Recipes for Family Life.” Father Leo was born in the Philippines and raised in Baltimore he pursued studies in writing and political science He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 1999 and has served as a parish priest and on the faculty of Mount St He has a special passion for bringing families closer together and mending relationships between teenagers and their parents “My apostolate is to strengthen families around the dinner table,” said Father Leo “People are hungry for what they refer to as a ‘new side’ of their faith and the Church but I prefer to call it a ‘renewed side.’” his unexpected celebrity started out as purely a joke which somehow caught on and spread before he realized what was happening The idea of a Rachael Ray-like cooking show with the conversation topics being about faith was mentioned briefly during a gathering with priest friends “The three fastest ways to spread an idea around are telephone the Archbishop of Baltimore was asking me about the rumor he heard and before I could tell him it was just a joke and didn’t fully know what to expect when she attended and has a very unique way of making people think about the truth,” she said a freshman at Quakertown High School and a member of the youth group at St and the food was really good too!” Sodano said Father Leo pointed out that Jesus’ first two miracles the changing of water to wine at the Wedding Feast in Cana and the multiplication of the loaves and fishes revolved around food in social and teaching settings He also mentioned that Christian feast days such as Christmas and Easter all have special food traditions attached to them regardless of the culture in which they’re rooted Patrick’s Day brings us corned beef and cabbage I am known as Father Lee O’Patalinghug for those 24 hours each year!” As the Catholic Family Life Center is a new beginning with the goal of breathing a new social life into the members of St Father Leo recommended to the audience of all ages that “all talents should always be used for the praise and glory of God.” George Gregory is a freelance writer and member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish PREVIOUS: New video to help Catholics intensify prayer Now this is rock and roll! Let it never be said that Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz doesn't suffer for her art as the rocker has reportedly been delivering some of her guttural vocals of late while playing with broken ribs According to a new post by former Arch Enemy vocalist and current manager Angela Gossow White-Gluz recently injured herself while crashing into a stage riser you can't stop the singer's desire to rock pulling off a few stage poses and delivering the vocals needed while performing injured The performance in the video is of the band's song 'Nemesis' as thoroughly rocked out at the New Age Club in Roncade Check out Gossow's post on the matter below: Sending my love to Alissa White-Gluz who's been performing with broken ribs for a couple of gigs now after she crashed her riser. Our best to Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz as she recovers and much respect for playing through the pain Arch Enemy are currently touring in support of their 'War Eternal' album Rock on, Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, who has been playing recent shows while suffering from broken ribs.\nRead More Now this is rock and roll! Let it never be said that Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz doesn't suffer for her art According to a new post by former Arch Enemy vocalist and current manager Angela Gossow Arch Enemy are currently touring in support of their 'War Eternal' album.