UPDATE: 1st June 2007I'm still having bouncy wi-fi problems, despite running the WinsockXPFi app once more.I seem to have cured my bouncy wi-fi problem. Often, when there were other wi-fi connections active, both secure and non-secure in my area, my wi-fi connection to the www would come on and … [Read more...]
The curious case of Mr Visco
May 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Mr Visco, who is a deputy economy minister in Prodi's band of brothers, has got himself into a spot of bother after he tried, apparently, to pressurise the head of the Guardia di Finanza, the Italian financial police, to 'transfer' a number of Guardia di Finanza operatives away from Milan.Now, it … [Read more...]
Montezemolo roasts the politicians
May 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Montezemolo, the president of Ferrari and chairman of FIAT, and head of the Italian employers' federation - Confindustria - spoke at a conference the other day. He commented that the current band of politicians where not really doing anything to assist Italy or businesses in Italy. Prodi and … [Read more...]
Builder’s bottom becomes trendy
May 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I didn't think I would ever see the day when builder's bum would become fashionable, but it has happened, and it has happened with a vengeance here in Italy. You see, the girls love to wear hip hugging jeans and this means that, more often than not and especially when a crop-top is involved, … [Read more...]
Gordon Bennet it’s ‘ot!
May 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Over 30 degrees C today in dear old Milan. Hot it is. As hot as August. Good thing we had air cond put in recently, even though it has given me a headache.Must remember not to set it at 15 degrees C. Only joking. … [Read more...]
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