The news here in the living museum has been carrying a lot of items about the flood of imports from China recently. And finally the dear old politicians have been getting a little worried - better late than never.I happen to live in an area of Milan which is often referred to as 'China Town', due … [Read more...]
Giro d’Italia – The Italian Tour de France, almost
May 10, 2005 By Leave a Comment
You may well have heard of the Tour de France, the world famous cycle race around that country. Well, Italy has its own cycle race, which goes by the name that is the title of this entry. The Italian race is very similar to its French equivalent, in that a hoard of cyclists fly up hill and down dale … [Read more...]
Vatican radio fries your brain!
May 10, 2005 By Leave a Comment
It's official. The Vatican's radio station has been producing higher than permitted levels of electromagnetic energy. This has caused problems for the residents of a small Italian town near the Vatican's transmitters. People have been getting Vatican radio on their entry phones!! But, on a more … [Read more...]
Cards for all occasions. Not.
May 9, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Back in the UK it is possible to buy a card for just about any conceivable situation; from 'Get well soon' to 'Happy Birthday to your budgie' or so it would seem. Funny cards, rude cards, classic cards - you name it and there is most probably a card that will catch your fancy and … [Read more...]
Second birthday and ‘chicken fight’
May 9, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Today my son becomes two. We had a little celebration for him yesterday with a cake and all that, but he is still unaware of exactly what a birthday is; he is only two after all. We got him a play set, as they are called, and this is in the form of a tree house and came with a jeep and African wild … [Read more...]
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