Thursday, November 28, 2013
Mr. Berlusconi expelled from Italian parliament!
On 27 November 2013 the Italian Senate has voted to expel former prime minister Mr. Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for tax fraud.
(this post was originally posted on Weixin Moments before being moved here)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
“TuHao”: new term for Chinese nouveau riche
There are so many “tuhao” around. And I very agree with the Shanghai Daily article when it explains they have lots of money but little class.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
An inconvenient truth
Watched the documentary. I am touched, I suppose as many others too.
Followed up, checked the website and some other discussion. By chance I’ve found this link to several interesting movies, I will check them out.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Liwen’s Lisa 1st birthday
Nice and sunny autumn day, so that Lisa (Liwen’s daughter) could celebrate her first birthday on a park near Suzhou creek.
Congratulations to Lisa!
Funny feelings tough: I was not among the younger at that gathering, but maybe the only one without own kid.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Is “Leftover women” definition a bit cruel?
Classes about love and how to find it become popular.
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“Leftover women” is a derogatory but wildly used term that refers to women at around age 30 and above who have yet to marry. Some people apply it to women in their late 20s.
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Figures from civil affairs departments show that China’s divorce rates have increased for seven consecutive years, with rates in Beijing and Shanghai exceeding 33 percent.
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Related link: Shanghai Daily, August 9th, 2013, Friday
Friday, August 2, 2013
Mr. Berlusconi convicted!
On August 1st 2013 the Italian Supreme Court upheld a prison sentence against Mr. Berlusconi for tax fraud in Mediaset trial.
(this post was originally posted on Weixin Moments before being moved here)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
China has banned the construction of governments buildings
China has banned the construction of governments buildings for 5 years in another step to address anger at corruption.
In Italy they are still dscussing if and how to reduce the pubblic funding of political parties, in the middle of one of worste ever economic crisi.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
How could humanity allow civil wars?
(Christmas 1995) I was much younger, my dreams were bigger and I was a bit unmindful or too adventurous: went to Croatia and Bosnia to join some volunteers in a refugee field. [In the early 90’s the world witnessed the disgregation of former Yugoslavia] One night we traveled on a half broken Fiat Panda all the way to Mostar city to bring some medicine to the needy people there. Back then Mostar was hot, 7 km from the war front line: that was the only time I have heard - beside in a cinema - the sound of nearby falling grenades.
Today I was reading the following interview on the newspaper (next Friday there will be Croatia vs. Serbia football game, the second ever after the civil war) and my heart went back to those places and those people. [Read More…]
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Shanghai building collapses intact
A 13-story building under construction in Shanghai collapsed almost completely intact today, Reuters reports, killing a construction worker who entered the block of apartments to fetch his tools.
The Chinese construction industry has been accused of dangerously shoddy work as the country rushes to build out its cities and infrastructure to keep up with economic growth.
(this post was originally posted on Facebook timeline, before being moved here)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sarkozy’s Napoleon complex
10 June 2009 - D-Day commemoration in Normandy
How Sarkozy stood up to Obama
Speaking from the same podium as Barack Obama, Sarkozy added about six inches to his five feet five by standing on a little stool. Added to his custom-crafted elevator shoes, this took him up to the same altitude as the six-feet-two US president.
Sarkozy is naturally sensitive about his lack of height