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Puglia
Puglia (Apulia) Region in
se Italy, consisting of the provinces of Bari, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, and Taranto; the capital is Bari. Colonized by the Greeks, it was taken by the Romans in the 3rd century
bc. Conquered in turn by Goths, Lombards and Byzantines, it later formed part of the Holy Roman Empire. The region became part of Italy in 1861. Products: wheat, almonds, figs, tobacco, wine, salt. Industries: petrochemicals, iron and steel. Area: 19,357sq km (7472sq mi). Pop. (1999) 4,086,422.
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HOOKED ON THE FEELING FOGGIA, STRESS-RIDDEN BY THIS SPORT, LAUNCHES FLY-FISHING CLUB FOR WOMEN.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 12/14/2000; 700+ words
; ...to the Daily News Who knows where Lyla Foggia's latest crusade to start a women...Mr. Mom'' and ``War Games.'' Foggia said although there are clubs with men...men can be totally intimidating,'' Foggia said. ``Women, who are learning to...
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Scientists at University of Foggia target environmental monitoring.
Newspaper article from: Ecology, Environment & Conservation; 5/1/2009; 700+ words
; According to a study from Foggia, Italy, "A total of 21 samples...surface water from the neighbourhood of Foggia (Italy), were analysed for the presence...Vernile and colleagues, University of Foggia. The researchers concluded: "No other...
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Study findings from University of Foggia provide new insights into macular edema.
Newspaper article from: Angiogenesis Weekly; 11/27/2009; 700+ words
; ...recently published article, scientists in Foggia, Italy conducted a study "To examine...Querques and colleagues, University of Foggia (see also Macular Edema). The researchers...contact G. Querques, University of Foggia, Osped Riuniti Foggia, Dept. of Ophthalmology...
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New data from University of Foggia illuminate research in diabetes.
Newspaper article from: Diabetes Week; 10/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...journal Acta Ophthalmologica, scientists in Foggia, Italy conducted a study "To report...Querques and colleagues, University of Foggia (see also Diabetes). The researchers...contacting G. Querques, University of Foggia, Policinico Riuniti Foggia, Viale Pinto...
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University of Foggia, Scientific Institute describes research in urinary cancer therapy.
Newspaper article from: Cancer Weekly; 4/21/2009; 700+ words
; ...published. According to a study from Foggia, Italy, "Invasive urinary tumours are...Troiano and colleagues, University of Foggia, Scientific Institute (see also Urinary...Sollievo della Sofferenza and University of Foggia, Dept. of Radiology, Scientific Institute...
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Research from University of Foggia has provided new information about heart attack.
Newspaper article from: Heart Disease Weekly; 1/11/2009; 700+ words
; According to recent research from Foggia, Italy, " To investigate correlations...Brunetti and colleagues, University of Foggia (see also Heart Attack). The researchers...contact N.D. Brunetti, University of Foggia, Dept. of Cardiology, I-81100 Foggia...
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Research from University of Foggia has provided new data on glaucoma.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 6/24/2009; 700+ words
; ...recently published study, investigators in Foggia, Italy conducted a study "To compare...Russo and colleagues, University of Foggia (see also Glaucoma). The researchers...information, contact A. Barone, University of Foggia, Institute Ophthalmology, Viale Luigi...
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Research from University of Foggia has provided new data on chronic heart failure.
Newspaper article from: Heart Disease Weekly; 8/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...heart failure (CHF)," investigators in Foggia, Italy report (see also Chronic Heart...Troisi and colleagues, University of Foggia. The researchers concluded: " Right...information, contact F. Troisi, University of Foggia, Dept. of Cardiology, Viale Pinto 1...
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Research from University of Foggia in heart disease provides new insights.
Newspaper article from: Heart Disease Weekly; 12/28/2008; 700+ words
; According to recent research from Foggia, Italy, "Cardiac enzyme release after...Brunetti and colleagues, University of Foggia (see also Heart Disease). The researchers...contact N.D. Brunetti, University of Foggia, Dept. of Cardiology, Viale Pinto 1...
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Research from University of Foggia in the area of cardiology published.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 12/3/2008; 700+ words
; ...metabolites of MDMA," researchers in Foggia, Italy report (see also Cardiology...Cerretani and colleagues, University of Foggia. The researchers concluded: "The depression...contact V. Fineschi, University of Foggia, Osped Colonnello DAvanzo, Dept. of...
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Foggia
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Foggia , city (1991 pop. 156,268), capital of Foggia prov., in Apulia, S Italy. It is a transportation and...squares of the city. An earthquake in 1731 destroyed much of Foggia. The city was a favorite residence of Emperor Frederick...
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Naples, Kingdom of
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
...inhabitants, and rural populations clustered around provincial capitals, coastal enclaves, or localized markets in Aquila, Foggia, Bari, Lecce, Taranto, Reggio di Calabria, and Salerno, whose regional economies were tied to Tuscan, Venetian, and...
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Peter Peregrinus,also known as Pierre De Maricourt
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
...Sicily, who was at that time personally directing an assault on Lucera (a city in Apulia, approximately twelve miles west of Foggia). Given Peregrinus ’ apparent interest oin mechanical devices and instruments, Schlund has suggested 3 that he...
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Pio da Pietrelcina, St
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
...Pietrelcina. He was ordained priest in 1910, and from 1916 spent virtually all his life in the friary at San Giovanni Rotondo (near Foggia), where he is buried. Despite long periods of official suspicion and restrictions on his ministry, he attained a world...
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Giordano, Umberto
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
Giordano, Umberto ( b Foggia, 1867; d Milan, 1948). It. composer. First success 1892 in Rome with opera Mala vita , an example of the verismo sch. which...
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