Ever heard of San Marino? Possibly. For those of you out there who do not know, San Marino is one of those odd states within a state, a little like the Isle of Man or Andorra.As the famous location of the TT races once was, San Marino remains something of a tax haven. Indeed, such places often … [Read more...]
Antiberlusconism
June 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
'Antiberlusconism' is a term which is being bandied around more and more at the moment in Italy. It is almost as if quite a few Italians are starting to feel sorry for Italy's much persecuted prime ministerial billionaire.Should the long of the law ever manage to catch up with Silvio, he'll … [Read more...]
Di Pietro Nil, Berlusconi Won
June 30, 2008 By 1 Comment
One Italian politician has had the guts to stand up and say in no uncertain terms that Berlusconi, who promised to represert the interests of the Italian people, is making passing parliamentary time passing Berlusconi protection laws. Such laws are not really in the interests of Italy's people, … [Read more...]
Wonders of Milan
June 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, we took the wee one who must be occupied for a trip up to Como, but the big one, me, who must take photos, was forbidden from taking my trusty Canon. By way of revenge, sort of, and true to mad dogs and Englishmen form, I exploited a free afternoon while wee one and mum went to the … [Read more...]
Atman, the Manchester Terrier
June 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Our little pup is now one. He's still a mischievous little rascal, and we are not convinced that the neutering operation he was subjected to a few months back has really done a great job in calming him down. Also, he appears to be madly in love with the next door neighbours male dog and has been … [Read more...]
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