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Santoro Oil Company
Santoro is an Italian surname derived from Latin name ''Santorus'' (''festum Omnium Sanctorum'', "feast of all the saints"), and may refer to: People with the surname * Alfredo Santoro, Argentine boxer * Andrea Santoro, Italian Catholic priest * Cláudio Santoro, Brazilian composer * Eugenio Santoro, Swiss Italian sculptor * Fabrice Santoro, French tennis player * Francesco Raffaello Santoro, Italian painter * Geraldine Santoro, American woman who died of a back-alley abortion in 1964 * Giulio Antonio Santoro, Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Cosenza * Giuseppe Santoro (diplomat), Italian lawyer and diplomat * Giuseppe Santoro (general), Italian general * Jorge Santoro, Brazilian professional football player and coach * Leandro Santoro, Argentine politician * Márcio Santoro, Brazilian co-president and co-founder of Agência África * Matthew Santoro, Canadian YouTube personality * Michele Santoro, Italian journalist * Miguel Ángel Santoro, retired Argent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Surname
A name in the Italian language consists of a given name ( it, nome), and a surname (); in most contexts, the given name is written before the surname. (In official documents, the Western surname may be written before the given name or names.) Italian names, with their fixed ''nome'' and ''cognome'' structure, have little to do with the ancient Roman naming conventions, which used a tripartite system of given name, gentile name, and hereditary or personal name (or names). The Italian ''nome'' is not analogous to the ancient Roman ''nomen''; the Italian ''nome'' is the given name (distinct between siblings), while the Roman ''nomen'' is the gentile name (inherited, thus shared by all in a gens). Female naming traditions, and name-changing rules after adoption, for both sexes likewise differ between Roman antiquity and modern Italian use. Moreover, the low number, and the steady decline of importance and variety, of Roman ''praenomina'' starkly contrast with the current number of It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Ángel Santoro
Miguel Ángel Santoro (born 27 February 1942) is a retired Argentine football goalkeeper. He played most of his career for Club Atlético Independiente and represented the Argentina national football team at the 1974 World Cup. Playing career Santoro was born in Sarandí, Argentina. He made 343 appearances for Independiente between 1962 and 1974, making him the goalkeeper with the highest number of appearances for the club. During his time with Independiente he won 10 titles, 4 league, 4 Copa Libertadores, the Copa Intercontinental and the Copa Interamericana. After representing Argentina at the 1974 World Cup Santoro was sold to Spanish side Hércules CF where he played until his retirement in 1977. Managerial career Santoro has had three short spells as manager of Independiente, his record as manager of the first team is Played 36, Won 12, Drawn 14, Lost 10. He joined Independiente on 5 October 2008 and stepped down as manager of Independiente on 22 March 2009. Hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santori
Santori is an Italian surname derived from Latin name ''Santorus'' (''festum Omnium Sanctorum''). It is loosely defined as 'One who made saintly images'. Globally, Approximately 5,645 people bear this surname. Santori may also refer to: People * Andreas Santori, blockchain business magnate, investor and philanthropist of Cypriot descent * Francesco Antonio Santori, Italian writer, poet and playwright of Arbëreshë descent * Fufi Santori, American BSN basketball player * Giulio Antonio Santori, Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. * Sandy Santori, Canadian politician See also * Santorio * Santoro * List of names derived from Santoro Names derived from Santoro (from la, sanctus, lit=saint) include the following: * Santori * Santorio * Santorelli * Santorielli * Santorini * Santorinite (an igneous rock) * Santorum References {{Reflist Santoro ... {{surname Latin-language surnames Italian-language surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trebbiano
Trebbiano is an Italian wine grape, one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. It gives good yields, but tends to yield undistinguished wine. It can be fresh and fruity, but does not keep long. Also known as ugni blanc, it has many other names reflecting a family of local subtypes, particularly in Italy and France.Robinson, Jancis ''Vines, Grapes & Wines'' Mitchell Beazley 1986 Its high acidity makes it important in Cognac and Armagnac productions. History Trebbiano may have originated in the Eastern Mediterranean, and was known in Italy in Roman times. A subtype was recognized in Bologna in the thirteenth century, and as Ugni blanc made its way to France, possibly during the Papal retreat to Avignon in the fourteenth century. Pedigree An Italian study published in 2008 using DNA typing showed a close genetic relationship between Garganega on the one hand and Trebbiano and several other grape varieties on the other hand. It is therefore possible that Gargan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snake Eyes (1998 Film)
''Snake Eyes'' is a 1998 American mystery suspense-thriller film directed and produced by Brian De Palma. The film stars Nicolas Cage as a detective investigating a political assassination at a boxing match in Atlantic City, with supporting roles played by Gary Sinise, Carla Gugino, John Heard, Stan Shaw, Kevin Dunn, Joel Fabiani and Luis Guzmán. De Palma also co-wrote the story with David Koepp, who wrote the screenplay. The musical score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film was released and produced by Paramount Pictures, Buena Vista International and Touchstone Pictures on August 7, 1998. The film garnered mixed reviews from critics, criticizing the film's story, writing and pacing while praising its style and the performances. It grossed $104 million worldwide against a $73 million budget. Plot On a dark and stormy night, corrupt, flamboyant Atlantic City police detective Rick Santoro attends a boxing match at Atlantic City Arena between heavyweight champion Lincoln ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casino (film)
''Casino'' is a 1995 American epic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, produced by Barbara De Fina and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is based on the 1995 nonfiction book '' Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas'' by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Scorsese. It stars Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Kevin Pollak, and James Woods. The film was the eighth collaboration between director Scorsese and De Niro. ''Casino'' follows Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro), a Jewish American gambling expert handicapper who is asked by the Chicago Outfit to oversee the day-to-day casino and hotel operations at the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas. Other major characters include Nicky Santoro (Pesci), a "made man" and friend of Sam, and Ginger McKenna (Stone), a streetwise chip hustler who Sam marries and has a daughter with. The film details Sam's operation of the casino, the difficulties he confronts in his job, the Mafia's involvement w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third And Indiana
''Third and Indiana'' is a novel written by Steve Lopez about the experiences of several people connected to 14-year-old Gabriel Santoro, while living in the dangerous gang-controlled streets of the Badlands section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The novel gave notoriety to Third Street and Indiana Avenue, a real-life intersection in the Fairhill area known for the prevalence of drug dealers. The first printing had 50,000 copies printed.Third and Indiana " ''''. August 29, 1994. Retrieved on November 6, 2012. Published in 1994, it was Lopez's first novel.Keating, Douglas J. "A Drug Corner Goes To Stage Center Aaron Posner's Adaptation Of ''third And Indiana'' Opens To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Santoro
Walter Santoro Baratçabal (April 29, 1922 – April 29, 2011) was a Uruguayan lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Labour and Social Security of his nation from 1963 to 1964. He also served as the interim President of Uruguay for a brief period of time during Luis Alberto Lacalle's presidency. Biography Walter Santoro was a member of the National Party, and he played a key role before and after the coup d'etat of 1973. He graduated in Law from the University of the Republic and soon became interested in politics. Following the Uruguayan dictatorship (1973–1985), he decided to remain out of the political scene as a means of showing his disapproval of the government. This decision earned him many followers, among which there are left-wing politicians such as current president José Mujica. In 1985, when democracy was eventually restored in Uruguay, Santoro was chosen representative from Canelones Department and served as such until 1990, when he became sena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vittorio Santoro
Vittorio Santoro (born 3 September 1962) is an Italians, Italian-Swiss people, Swiss Visual arts, visual artist. He lives in Paris and Zürich. He is primarily known for his multimedia approach including Installation art, installations, Sound art, audio works, sculptures, works on paper, Performance art, real-time activities and his Artist's book, artist books. Education Essentially an autodidact, Santoro has attended the International Center of Photography (NYC) and the programs at Watermill Art Center with Robert Wilson (director), Robert Wilson (Long Island, NY). Work Santoro initially developed a literary practice in Italian (his parents emigrated from Sicily, Italy, to Switzerland before his birth.) In 1985, he published the collection of poems entitled La Voce e le Mani, Progetto per una poesia inumana (Lalli Editore, Poggibonsi). His work with the medium of language continues to this day and was even reinforced after meeting with artist Jenny Holzer in the early 1990s. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santo Santoro
Santo Santoro (born 27 April 1956) is a former Australian politician and a former deputy leader of the Liberal Party of Australia (Queensland Division), Liberal Party in Queensland. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1989 to 2001; and a member of the Australian Senate from 2002 to 2007, representing the state of Queensland. He resigned from John Howard's ministry and from the Senate in the wake of a number of breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct and of the Register of Senators' Interests. He now works as a lobbyist. Early life Born in Sicily, Italy in 1956, Santoro emigrated to Australia with his family at the age of 5. He was educated at Marist College Rosalie in Brisbane before attending the University of Queensland, where he was awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics with honours. Queensland state politics Santoro was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as Liberal Party of Australia (Queensland Divisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvatore Santoro (mobster)
Past member(s) Joseph Abate Joseph "Joe" Abate (July 8, 1902 – 1994) was a capo in the family's New Jersey faction. In the 1920s, Abate served as an enforcer for Al Capone in Chicago before settling in New Jersey.Raab, p.1-3 In June 1976, Abate attended Anthony Accetturo's induction ceremony into the Lucchese family. In 1979, Abate went into semiretirement and Accetturo succeed him as boss of the New Jersey faction.Raab, p. 10-11 He moved to Margate, New Jersey and served as a liaison between families in New Jersey until 1989 when he retired from Mafia affairs. In 1992, his daughter Catherine Abate was appointed New York City's new Correction Commissioner. She was confronted about her father's past and denied that he was ever involved in organized crime. In 1994, Joseph Abate died of natural causes. In 1998, his daughter Catherine admitted that she could no longer dismiss allegations that her father belonged to the Lucchese crime family. Settimo Accardi Settimo "Big Sam" Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sal Santoro
Sal Santoro (born July 14, 1951) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 60 from 2007 to 2023. Santoro was a Kentucky State Policeman. Education Santoro earned his BA from the University of Cincinnati and his MA from Xavier University. Elections *2012 Santoro was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary, and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 21,798 votes. *2006 When District 60 Representative Paul Marcotte left the Legislature and left the seat open, Santoro won the 2006 Republican Primary with 1,487 votes (55.2%) and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 9,783 votes (68.4%) against Democratic nominee David Ryan. *2008 Santoro was unopposed for both the 2008 Republican Primary and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 20,471 votes. *2010 Santoro was unopposed for the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary and won the November 2, 2010 General election with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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