So I've added the ability to subscribe to my scribblings via email if you like. I guess its more a choice thing than anything else. I've also popped ads in the emails, but if this annoys you, let me know and I'll stop doing it.Which do you prefer? Email or RSS? … [Read more...]
Pasticceria Scarpato – Nice cakes, shame about the website
February 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I won't say how I found out about the site of Italian biscuit and cake maker, Scarpato, but I decided to check it out. Well, I do like Italian food and one of the aims of this blog is to do a little promotion of all things Italian.So, off I went to have a mosey around.What I found was a very … [Read more...]
Walter Veltroni – saviour, or same old, same old?
February 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My brief profile of Walter Veltroni led to a couple of unexpected reactions. First, I received an email in Italian in support of the man, saying that he really is a great hope for Italy. And then, someone from Stateside asked, very nicely, how to contact Veltroni. No reason was given.I have to … [Read more...]
I’m a Virtual MEP
January 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A week or so ago I got an email through this blog from a certain Jonty who, I think, goes to Shrewsbury school. Shrewsbury school, if you did not know, and those outside of the UK probably will not know, is one of England's oldest public schools. I should perhaps explain that 'public' schools … [Read more...]
The Typical 21st Century Work Day – possibly….
January 11, 2008 By 4 Comments
While I could be wrong, I suspect that the average workday for many, especially those working with technology, may now go something like this:09:00ish Arrive at work.09:05ish Have a coffee/tea etc09:10ish Switch on computer09:15ish Check and reply to work related email10:00 am … [Read more...]
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