A little while back I was asked to prepare a short two day workshop on how to write a press release in English for the Media Relations master at the business school where I often find … [Read more...]
The Vatican is Anti-Berlusconi!
Yep, it's official, well almost. There have been quite a number of news stories about the new 21st century sins that the dear old Vatican has come up with. And here they are, the sins, … [Read more...]
Pervez Kambakhsh – Safe
Pervez Kambakhsh, 23, from Afghanistan had been sentenced to death. His crime? He had downloaded an article from a blog that questioned the Koran's attitude towards women. Luckily, if you … [Read more...]
Turning Round La Brutta Figura
Italy is a very image conscious country - just wander down any Italian street and you will see beautiful shops and elegantly dressed passers by. The places and people are examples of 'la … [Read more...]
Never a Dull Moment
Slow of the mark as usual - I did not hear or see the news until latish today. Shame, because the headline today was a real corker. The, er, Minister of Justice, one Clemente Mastella … [Read more...]