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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Pescara city (1991 pop. 122,236), capital of Pescara prov., in Abruzzi, central Italy, on the Adriatic Sea at the mouth of the Pescara River. It is a fishing port and a seaside resort. Cement, textiles, machinery, and processed food are produced there. ... Read more
Pescara
Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names Pescara, Abruzzo/Italy Aternum, Piscaria Lying at the mouth of the Pescara River, the name comes from the Latin piscis (in Italian, pesce ) ‘fish’ to mean ‘(Place full of) Fish’. Read more
Ferdinando Francesco d'Avalos Pescara, marchese di
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition , 1490?-1525, Spanish-Neapolitan general in the Italian Wars. He served Charles V, Holy Roman emperor and king of Spain, and was chiefly responsible for the brilliant Spanish victory over Francis I of France at Pavia (1525). His wife was Vittoria Colonna . Read more

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Da Pescara plans to open four more units in July.
Magazine article from: WWD; 6/25/1986; 270 words ; Da Pescara plans to open four more units in July Antonio da Pescara, a specialty chain offering moderate to better-price...New York, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix and Washington. Da Pescara carries private label, classic-style Italian merchandise... Read more
Pescara Launches Fund of Funds for Canadian Investors
Newspaper article from: Daily News; 12/13/2002; ; 264 words ; TORONTO (HedgeWorld.com) - Pescara Partners started a hedge fund of funds...management grow, said Raj Lala, one of the Pescara's two partners. He emphasized that...responsible for making allocation decisions. Pescara Fund of Funds is available to Ontario... Read more
Dettori taking Pescara's side.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 5/1/1999; ; 464 words ; ...when Frankie Dettori will team up with Pescara in his bid to follow up his scintillating...Dettori opted for the ex-French filly Pescara over the unbeaten Fairy Queen, who will...them in some light work and I've gone for Pescara, he said. But they are both nice fillies... Read more
Pescara to miss Queen Mary.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 6/12/1998; 85 words ; IT IS a shame that Pescara has not been allowed to take her chance in Wednesday's Queen Mary Stakes at the Royal meeting, as she is currently the outstanding... Read more
Three Irish boxers reach Pescara semi-finals
Newspaper article from: Belfast Telegraph; 2/28/2008; 53 words ; Light welterweight John Joe Joyce made it to the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament in Pescara after his Serbian opponent Milan Piperski conceded from his corner after the third round. John Joe Nevin and Irish captain Ken... Read more
Brioni purchases shirt, tie firms. (Brioni Roman Style S.p.A acquires Burnini Shirtmakers, Bergamo, Italy and S. Stefano Neckwear, Pescara, Italy) (Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 7/2/1991; 176 words ; NEW YORK -- Brioni Roman Style SpA has acquired Burini Shirtmakers, Bergamo, Italy, and S. Stefano Neckwear, Pescara, Italy, according to Joseph Barrato, chief executive officer of Brioni Roman Style USA Corp. Brioni marks its 30th year of distribution... Read more
Blast from the past: Di Pescara offers 25-cent lemonade Saturday.(Time Out!)(Big bites)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 7/21/2006; ; 685 words ; ...Daily Herald Staff Writer Here's what's happening on the Chicago-area dining scene: Summertime specials Lemonade splash: Di Pescara at 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, will serve 25-cent homemade lemonade from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will be donated... Read more
BOYS IN BLUE OUT IN FORCE; Godolphin pin hopes on Pescara's Coronation.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 6/12/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...keener than ever for horses such as Kayf Tara, Aljabr, Xaar, Pescara, and Mutafeweq to fly the flag during the four-day Festival...and a quarter Prince Of Wales's Stakes the same afternoon. Pescara has blossomed over the winter and she was a creditable fifth... Read more
Value reels 'em in at Di Pescara.
Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL); 3/16/2006; 700+ words ; ...entire North Shore isn't dining at Di Pescara, but some nights it feels that way. This...kitchen executes it adeptly enough. Di Pescara's claim to customer loyalty lies in its...a profit-center for any restaurant. Di Pescara offers several of its sweets (the tasty... Read more
Island heads the Godolphin squad; Pescara and Etizaaz lead challenge for fillies' Classic.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 4/22/1999; ; 330 words ; ...the Classic, while in the 1,000 Guineas the following day, Pescara and Etizaaz head the team, with Fairy Queen another strong...options. On the fillies' front, Crisford said: Like Island Sands, Pescara won her trial and she is set to run, along with Etizaaz. We... Read more

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