In case anyone feels like sending a big warm American THANK YOU! letter to an English-speaking representative of the Government of Italy, here is the Contact page for Italy's embassy to the United States:
http://www.italyemb.org/Contact%20us.htm
Viva Italia!
<<< setting out a big plate of fresh Cannoli for everyone :-)
Thanks.
Viva Berlusconi!
We will remember who our real friends are.