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Ponzi, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Ponzi, Charles or Carlo, 1882–1949), Italian-American swindler. He came to the United States from his native Italy in 1903, then went in 1907 to Canada, where he was convicted of check…Ponzi scheme
(Encyclopedia) Ponzi scheme: see under Ponzi, Charles.Lorenzini, Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Lorenzini, Carlo: see Collodi, Carlo.Monte Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Monte CarloMonte CarlomôNtāˈ kärlōˈ [key], town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. It is a tourist center noted for its world-…Collodi, Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Collodi, CarloCollodi, Carlokärˈlō kōl-lôˈdē [key], pseud. of Carlo LorenziniCollodi, Carlolōrāntsēˈnē [key], 1826–90, Italian author. A prolific journalist, he also wrote didactic…Broschi, Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Broschi, Carlo: see Farinelli, Carlo Broschi.Rainaldi, Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Rainaldi, CarloRainaldi, Carlokärˈlō rīnälˈdē [key], 1611–91, Italian architect of the high baroque. He followed in the steps of the great Roman masters of baroque building, Bernini,…March 2009 Current Events: Business/Science News
U.S. News | World News Here are the key events in business and science news for the month of March 2009. A.I.G. Posts $61 Billion Loss, Receiving More Bailout Funds (March 2): Insurance giant…Farinelli, Carlo Broschi
(Encyclopedia) Farinelli, Carlo BroschiFarinelli, Carlo Broschikärˈlō brôˈskē färēnĕlˈlē [key], 1705–82, Italian male soprano, greatest of the castrati (see castrato), pupil of Niccolò Porpora, in…Menotti, Gian-Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Menotti, Gian-CarloMenotti, Gian-Carlojänˈ-kärˈlō mānôtˈtē [key], 1911–2007, Italian composer. Menotti was taught music by his mother and composed his first opera at 10. He studied at…