We watched the film 'Stealth' last night - a tale about an advanced unmanned fighter plane in the not so distant future. It's not a bad film - lightweight Hollywood action pic really, but unlike some films of the same genre, it made us both think - which is quite unusual for … [Read more...]
The man at the top
January 13, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Mr B, the boss of Italy and many things within the country, is gearing up for the elections. Late last year, when I should have commented on this, Milan was beset with hoardings bearing the B mans smiling face and stating all the good things Mr B and his minions have done for Italy. One of these … [Read more...]
Pigeons with flu
January 13, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Well, this bird flu thing has got to Turkey, which not too far from sunny Italy. It appears that the people who caught this severe form of flu, caught it from birds. From what I understand wild birds can transmit the virus to domestic birds. The people who keep these domestic birds then come into … [Read more...]
Parenti Serpenti Italian Film (1992)
January 9, 2006 By Leave a Comment
'Parenti Serpenti' is actually the title of a very good Italian, er, 'Christmas' film. 'Parenti' does not, as one may think, mean 'parents'. Instead it refers to everyone who makes up a family, commonly know as 'relatives' or 'relations'.'Serpenti', on the other hand, does indeed refer to … [Read more...]
Back to normal
January 9, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Today 2006 really began in Italy. Many people were off from Christmas Eve to the 6th January holiday. My other half actually worked last week, but she was virtually alone in the antique dealers quarter of Milan. Instead, I acted as babysitter to our little walking storm last week, as his nursery … [Read more...]
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