I stand confused. I've got Google Analytics running on this blog, and a system provided by Quantcast, but according to these systems, I don't really get many visitors per month. These hardy types view around 4,500 pages. Nothing special at all.I recently had a look at the Urchin 5 statistics … [Read more...]
Berlusconi Speaks
June 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Well, it looked like Berlusconi, sounded like the man himself, and as far as I know he has not, as yet, denied speaking, or saying what he said.What exactly did Italy's esteemed prime minister go on about? Well two things were mentioned which caught my ear, if I heard correctly that is.Firstly, … [Read more...]
The complex Complex – The San Raffaelle, Milan
June 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Those who live in Milan will know that the San Raffaelle is a huge hospital complex which sits on the doorstep of the Milano 2 residential area, which, incidentally, one Silvio Berlusconi created.Well, the staff of part of this complex have been in the news here recently, and two senior doctors, … [Read more...]
Keeping Abreast of Equal Opportunities
June 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Meet Mara Carfagna, alias "Mara La Bella" ("Beautiful Mara") Italy's hot new minister for equal opportunities.Wicked rumours circulating in Italy have it that she and a certain forgetful billionaire are bosom buddies. Ah, those all night ministerial cabinet meeting sessions must be … [Read more...]
U-Turn, U Don’t Turn?!
June 5, 2008 By 3 Comments
After writing yesterday that Berlusconi had done an about turn on the criminalisation of illegal immigrants, I've read in today's edition of Il Sole 24 Ore, that yesterday's press reports hailing the Berlusco U-Turn were inaccurate. Mr Berlusconi has now accused the Italian press of 'jumping the … [Read more...]
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