By Lynsey Genson Twenty-six year old Elisabetta Panico owns a clothing boutique on the ancient piazza in Cagli, Italy. Determined to stay close to her family, she worked in the store for three years before a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and government incentives allowed her to become one [...]
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July 9th, 2009 - 8:10 am § in Health
Seeing Cagli Through the Lens of Tai Chi
by Carrie Root Eight pair of bare feet skim across the damp grass of the monastery lawn, unleashing the smell of mint and awakening the senses. Friends greet each other with hugs and kisses on the cheeks as birds chirp cheerfully from nearby trees. The air cracks with the clanging of the monastery b[...]
July 9th, 2009 - 8:02 am § in Health
Strength in Unity
by Monica Jennings At any moment in Cagli, Italy, one may be greeted with a genuine smile that nourishes the soul. From the cafes and bars lining the city’s center to the small shops and markets peeking between homes and office buildings of the narrow streets, the faces of the Cagliese are joyo[...]
July 9th, 2009 - 7:57 am § in Family
Food to go in Cagli
by Jennifer Brookes In a time when many residents of Cagli, Italy, look outside the city for employment, Michele Marinelli, a 24 year old entrepreneur, found opportunity inside the city’s ancient walls. He purchased La Mezzaluna, a modest café, in the beginning of 2009. Proving great things com[...]