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This article exposes the shocking truth about Italian electric fittings. There are three distinct periods in Italian history. First, there is the engineering, economic and military brilliance of the Romans. Next, the cultural and scientific genius of the Renaissance. And last, and certainly the least, we have the Great and Unfathomable Age of Mindless Incompetence and Pointless …
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These days one is very frequently tempted into giving one’s opinion – generously, without solicitation and for free – to anyone who is unable to avoid hearing it. One of the most common deliveries of this nature concerns Italy and Italians, and usually starts with “Italy is a beautiful country; the food is great…” and so on. But …
It is useless to claim, for a person of depth, that one avoids politics because it leads nowhere. But, alas, it must be said. Because, after a brief period in the wilderness, Silvio Berlusconi is back. This recent victory, at the head of the Party of Liberty, prompted a question: how is it possible that …
Dealing ruthlessly with nuisance fraudsters. Read article, or try our experimental click-blog If you’ve ever been bothered by a street peddler, then chances are you’ve bought something you didn’t want just so they’ll go away. What most hustlers count on, in fact, is your wish to get rid of them as quickly as possible. But if …
This piece deals with the insane road and traffic planning to be found in Salerno (as just one example of an Italian city). There is the ingenious fly-over system at Fratte; a particular set of traffic lights in Cava brilliantly designed to kill pedestrians; and the many autostrada entrances that make it impossible to enter the …