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Methods: We estimated daily PM concentrations at the municipality level using satellite data and spatiotemporal predictors. We collected daily counts of respiratory hospital admissions for each Italian municipality. We considered five different outcomes: all respiratory diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lower and upper respiratory tract infections (LRTI and URTI). Meta-analysis of province-specific estimates obtained by time-series models, adjusting for temperature, humidity and other confounders, was applied to extrapolate national estimates for each outcome. At last, we tested for effect modification by sex, age, period, and urbanization score. Analyses for PM2.5 were restricted to 2013-2015 cause the goodness of fit of exposure estimation.
Nearly 10 years ago, I became the Italian language program coordinator in the Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures. In this non-tenure-stream (NTS) lecturer position, I oversee the four-semester Italian language course sequence, develop the curriculum for those courses, and teach two or three courses per semester. I also help supervise, observe and mentor our teaching assistants and part-time language instructors. However, before I was hired as the program coordinator, I was a part-time instructor in the Italian program. While my time teaching as a part-time instructor was challenging, I am glad to have had that experience, for it not only allowed me to develop the skills that I would need as the coordinator for the Italian program, but it also gave me invaluable insight into the part-time instructor experience. As someone who now works closely with part-time instructors, I try my best to help support and mentor them, but I often am disheartened by the challenges that they face.
As a part-time instructor, I taught three five-credit courses per semester. I worked in a very collaborative and supportive environment, and was made to feel part of a team of TAs, part-time instructors, lecturers and professors, who all had the goal of promoting intercultural competence through the study of Italian and Francophone languages, literatures and cultures. Part-time teaching was my sole source of income at that time, which I knew was neither feasible nor sustainable for very long. When the position of Italian language program coordinator opened, I was hired on a one-year contract. When I later was hired for the longer-term position of lecturer, I was elated, knowing that it was fairly rare to transition from part-time to full-time employment.
In my current role as the Italian language program coordinator, I do whatever I can to alleviate the challenges that our part-time instructors face. We now use a textbook that has an online workbook component that gives students immediate feedback, which requires less grading on the part of the instructors. I hold weekly meetings where the TAs and I write lesson plans and create and share lesson materials, and part-time instructors are welcome to attend and take advantage of these materials. All of our shared materials are available on Box so that all instructors can save time in developing classroom activities, and I create and share major assessments for all of the language classes.
For most travelers looking for sunny, warm days the best time to visit Italy is May or October. These months are cooler and less busy than the hot summer months that lie between them. At these times you can explore the north and south, cities, coast and mountains in comfort. Lately May and October have become busy months to travel in Italy, especially in the main cities and famous tourist areas. If you wish to avoid big crowds and are less concerned about warm weather try April and November.
The weather in spring is mostly mild and pleasant, and crowds tend to be thinner than in the summer months. In particular, Spring is a great time to visit the south before temperatures soar. Sicily is particularly beautiful, mild, and quiet during Spring. Wild flowers are in full bloom and many small towns enjoy unique Easter festivities.
That being said, while the areas surrounded by mountains and lakes can get busy during summer (particularly in August), the weather is milder up north. This makes early summer a pleasant time to visit the Dolomites or the lakes.
This can result in reduced prices on flights and accommodation. In addition, indoor attractions such as the Vatican Museums, Uffizi Gallery and other tourist hotspots are much quieter and more pleasant to visit during winter. You can take your time wandering galleries and appreciate the art at your own pace.
January and February are cold but tend to be mostly quiet and affordable. January can be busy during the holiday period at the beginning of the month. Expect trains to be crowded as people travel home for the holidays. This is a great time for winter sports in the northern Alpine regions. Venice experiences peak season during Carnevale in February however when hotel prices can be sky high.
Watch out for the period around May 1st when there is a holiday for most countries in Europe. Many people enjoy time off and travel to Italy for mini breaks around this time, pushing prices up and availability down. There are also closures of restaurants and attractions at this time.
The first half of June is also generally considered shoulder season and is a great time to visit. It can be a little crowded in the major tourist areas, but the weather is at its prime. This is a great time to explore southern coastal areas like Puglia or Calabria.
The second half of June is less favorable as it gets even busier, temperatures creep up and the cities start to get stifling hot. At this time, head to the Tuscan hills or lesser known regions like Puglia and Calabria to enjoy la dolce vita without the crowds.
Early September is often similar to August, although temperatures do start to cool. This is a very busy time for visitors from the United States as well as retirees from within Europe who can avoid the school holiday restrictions. Expect long lines at the major attractions. The best ticket slots at the Colosseum sell out months in advance for September visits.
The second half of September is back to shoulder season and starts to become a more appealing time for a visit to the major cities and tourist areas. At this time the balance is right between warm sunny days and cooler nights.
Grape harvesting in the wine regions is in full swing at this time and it is now that many food festivals known as sagre take place celebrating local produce like truffles. The regions of Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and Umbria are particularly lovely at this time.
December is usually one of the coldest months, and although the first half is quiet, it gets busy around the Christmas holidays. Though there are fewer daylight hours, the streets come alive with Christmas market stalls and lights. Wandering through the streets of Rome building up an appetite and ducking into a cosy trattoria is very appealing at this time of year.
If you want to take part in the Easter festivities, including the Good Friday and Palm Sunday services at the Vatican, this is a great time to visit Rome. However do note that there are closures during this time so plan accordingly.
Many museums and attractions in Rome are busy on the weekends and the Vatican Museums are closed on most Sundays, so the best time of the week to visit Rome throughout the year is between Tuesday and Friday.
April to May, and September to late October are your best bets. Early May is our favorite time to visit, as the winter cold is replaced with pleasant warmth, sunny skies, and fewer tourists than peak season.
Fall (especially October) is also great although it can get chilly around this time of year, the streets are particularly empty. Just be aware of the Acqua Alta (high water), which can cause some flooding of the Venetian streets, usually between late October and early December.
We think that a better time to visit is around late May and early June, or the second half of September and early October. At this time you can enjoy sunny days and a more relaxed atmosphere. Some of the beach clubs may not be open but the restaurants and cafes are.
January and early February offer the best snow conditions and relatively quiet slopes, while late February the busiest time. March and April are warmer and pleasant, but the snow conditions tend to be poorer, with the exception of glacier slopes and some high altitude resorts.
However, this is a busy time of year for the winemakers, which means they may have less time to offer wine farm tours and tastings. If you go during harvest season, be sure to book winery tours in advance.
Between March and May is also a fantastic time to visit the wine regions. Spring brings brilliant life and greenery to the rolling hills, and the weather is at its prime. It is also relatively quiet this time of year and will be easier to organize tours and tastings.
There really is no wrong time to visit Italy. This year-round destination has treasures to uncover in all seasons. From vibrant and colorful harvest festivities in fall, coastal and mountain adventures in summer to incredible skiing in winter and gorgeous sightseeing weather in spring.
Each visitor to Italy has a different set of objectives and traits, all of which will influence the ideal time for a visit. We hope this guide has given you an idea of the best time to travel to Italy, and whenever you choose to go, we hope you have a wonderful trip.
President Bush. It's my honor to welcome Silvio Berlusconi, the Prime Minister of Italy, to Camp David. I've been looking forward to having a chance to spend some quality time in a quality place. We're going to have a good visit, meeting about our common interests. And we'll have a good lunch with my wife. And I've invited my brother and my sister; I want my family members to meet a good friend, a strong leader.
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