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Bulletproof Iphone?

I actually managed to hold an Iphone yesterday. One of my lawyer students managed to bring one over from the US, and with the help of Internet sourced hacks, she managed to get it to work in Italy.

I could not see this marvel of modern technology in action, so to speak, because the battery was dead. Apparently the battery life is nothing special. But what really struck me was the solidity of the thing. It’s no light weight either, but it appears to be very well built and is impressive in this respect.

Stop reading, start speaking

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If you have one of these toys, I would recommend keeping it in a breast pocket because although it may cause you to lean forwards slightly, I’m just about convinced that it would stop a bullet. However, please do not put this theory to the test!

Would I get one? Nope, because I think it is too heavy, but don’t let that put you off, these things look super cool.

Chad

+Alex Roe is from the UK, but has lived and worked in Milan, Italy, for many years. Alex has been interviewed by the BBC on Italy issues. He tweets news and information about Italy to over 37,000 Twitter followers via @newsfromitaly on Twitter.

Why Not Visit the Chianti Sculpture Park in Tuscany?

I found out about the Chianti Sculpture Park after writing about sculptor Gianpietro Carlesso caused me to ‘come

How to Prepare Very Tasty Thistles

Thistles! Yep, artichokes are apparently a form of thistle, and they certainly have the spines to prove it! Do not let your little ones near those recently acquired artichokes!

Andrea Camilleri montalbano dagger award

Words, A Novel, and Growing, Italian Export

It’s true, Italy is exporting more words than ever before, despite the nation’s publishing industry being in deep

Search lights over Milan

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Research in Italy: Hidden Brainpower

Italy seems to have something of an aversion towards research, unless it is absolutely essential, that is. Behind the scenes though, research is being carried out in Italy. I know, I’ve heard about plenty of examples of Italy’s hidden brainpower.

Dear banking

Beppe Grillo recently moaned about Italy’s expensive banking costs and I too would confirm that having a bank account is by no means cheap here,

The Ferrari of the Skies – Piaggio P 180 II Avanti Aircraft

Why am I writing about an aircraft, of all things? Simple, it’s produced by an Italian company, and it’s innovative, green, and like so many

The ‘Made in Italy’ talks, Design Museum, London

This series of talks is focused on how modern Italian design and the skills of craftsmen and industry influence our perception of style and function. Sponsored by Peroni, the talks are held throughout the UK – Brighton, Glasgow and London – and will be attended by some of the leading figures from the design industry.