Adam Bader, one of my readers, and an SEO Gladiator from north Africa, is coming to Italy to study Italian this summer.I've been exchanging the odd email with Adam, and I complimented him on his English, but he disagrees. Indeed, this is how he disagreed: My written English is good? Heck no, I … [Read more...]
The Library in Sempione Park, Milan
May 11, 2008 By 2 Comments
This is not a bad place to end up if you need a little peace and quiet. It's right in the middle of Milan's main Sempione park, and you should be able to get free Wi-Fi there too. Don't let the 70s reject architecture put you off.The photo is the result of my playing around with my Tokina 12-24 … [Read more...]
Has Google Italy been Got At?
May 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What an interesting question. I mean, would it be possible for someone working within Google Italy to manipulate the Googleplex's search engine systems to the extent that the ranking of certain sites could be manipulated?As I understand it, Google's systems are based on cold and complex … [Read more...]
Italy – A Power Crazed Nation? Part 1
May 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I've been in Italy for a good few years now, and my psychoanalysis of the place and its people continues.Maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to grasp how the Italian mind works. In fact I have written quite a bit on this subject several times including, oddly enough, after I came back from my last … [Read more...]
Sparks Flying in Milan – Moratti v Sgarbi
May 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Vittorio Sgarbi, an irascible art critic with political ambitions, has had a big falling out with Milan's Mayor, Letitizia Moratti. Moratti actually fired Sgarbi from his position as Milan's chief cultural advisor.Apparently, its basically a case of 'respect' or rather a lack of it on Sgarbi's … [Read more...]
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