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Show A4 NEWS DECEMBER 10, 2012 ITALIAN CONSUL from Al While the government struggles with national debt, the people themselves are largely wealthy. Lack of accountability for how much individuals make creates issues with taxation. "We do not have all of the facts on income, we don't currently have a system in place that monitors exactly how much any individual makes," Battocchi said. "We look at what they claim to make on their tax reports, but then we see that they've recently bought a Ferrari and a yacht and things don't add up." Since 1992 Italy has been working to implement government structures and policies closely resembling those of the United States and the United Kingdom. The election in early 2013 will closely follow that of the U.S.'s 2012 election. "We've begun our major changes by changing how we select and elect government officials," Battocchi said. "Once we have a stable method of election we can move forward with changes in our taxation policies, our international affairs and cultural unity." UVU students studying political science and international business discussed with Battocchi where Italy stands worldwide in regards to business, economics and international relationships. "I was surprised to see how well Italy is doing in regards to national debt versus population wealth," said Jacob Stevens, political science student. "The news makes them sound like they are on the brink of destruction, but the facts don't line up with what has been said about them." Battocchi said that he wanted the bridge the gap between perception and reality to help create trusting international relationships for future leaders. "Italy has many cons in the eyes of the world," Battocchi said. "We have the Mafia, perceived governmental insecurity and miles of national debt, but that is not the whole story. We need the chance to show who we really are." 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Although audience response played a role in selecting first place, according to one of the judge's, Mike Wisland, based on their "radio ready" quality, the judges' "all independently came to the conclusion that Advent Horizon should win this contest." Other judges included Cori Fox, Dane Spensor, as well as special celebrity guest judge Alex Boye, who opened the event singing "Peponi" and African rendition of the popular Coldplay song "Paradise." Battle of the Bands avoided an "embarrassing ten-minute downtime," Wisland said, between sets, with DJ's and a MC. The event "always had something going on." Despite a comment that the Audio and Cinematography Club could have "carved a few bands to make it a shorter event," Wisland praised students for their efforts in achieving a professional event. "This was not a class project," Wisland said. "These students did a knock-out phenomenal job with no outside encouragement." 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