Vanna Marchi is a convicted swindler. She conned people out of money, in a rather despicable fashion, and was convicted and actually sent to prison (Info about this lady is here, in Italian, alas). Yet, this criminal has done her time and is now doing her very best to make a comeback as a TV … [Read more...]
Law makers and law enforcers.
July 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The continual state of antipathy which exists between Italy's law makers, the policitians, and the law enforcers, judges and magistrates, in Italy, continues to amaze me. The Justice Minister, who you would think might act as an interface between the law makers and law enforcers, should possibly … [Read more...]
Our little one, having fun.
July 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Tinned haggis.
July 20, 2007 By 1 Comment
A long time ago, I remember shocking Italians by telling them that ravioli, macaroni cheese and spaghetti bolognese were all available in tins in the UK. And when I told them that I had had ravioli on toast, I think it confirmed their suspicions that English people were an odd bunch!Well, the … [Read more...]
The penguin waddles into Italy.
July 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yes, that's right, despite the overbearing heat a penguin is about to take up residence in Italy. The penguin which I'm referring to is that used as a mascot by the Linux open source operating system, that Microsoft loves to hate. According to an article in my favourite Il Sole 24 Ore … [Read more...]
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