Thursday, October 08, 2009
The End ?
Is this the end for Berlusconi ? I can't figure out what can be next... The political center-left area couldn't get pooled even against such a strong opponent....
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Italy immigrants map
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE
This is a very interesting map I found on http://temi.repubblica.it/limes/dove-vivono-gli-immigrati/3007 .
The map shows where do immigrants live , detailed by region. The six main immigrant nationalities are : Romanian, Albanian, Moroccan, Chinese, Ukrainian and Filipino.
And the regions that host the largest number of immigrants are Lombardia, Piemonte, Veneto and Lazio.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Italians self-portrait
Some more 'facts'.
Here's a recent very interesting poll that wants to explain how Italians perceive themselves.
The question was : "Which of the following things do you think describes better
Italy and italian people?". And the results (%) :
Source : "Demos-Lapolis poll December 2008"
Link : http://www.demos.it/a00252.php
Here's a recent very interesting poll that wants to explain how Italians perceive themselves.
The question was : "Which of the following things do you think describes better
Italy and italian people?". And the results (%) :
| The very concept of family | 37,4 |
| The art of getting by on your own | 32,8 |
| The artistic heritage | 24,1 |
| Creativity | 21,1 |
| Catholic tradition | 18,6 |
| The entrepreneurial skills | 15,2 |
| Individualism | 9,4 |
| Democracy compliance | 6,4 |
| Civic minded behaviour | 4,7 |
| Localism | 3,1 |
| Thinking that Italy has not a strong country identity but multiple region identities | 2,2 |
Source : "Demos-Lapolis poll December 2008"
Link : http://www.demos.it/a00252.php
Friday, January 09, 2009
Just facts
I was asked,on a post comment, to post just facts instead of news.
Trying to satisfy this need here's some facts, no frills.
Trying to satisfy this need here's some facts, no frills.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
The future of sociology
Manisfests like this : http://www.lavoro.gov.it/NR/rdonlyres/495ED288-CB02-4C31-8E19-510954826788/0/affissioni_badante.pdf
appeared recently in out cities in addition to a recurring TV spot. They would be an invitation to integration for immigrants. The text is in italian but the core of the message is quite easy to explain : "Immigrant you HAVE TO INTEGRATE! to do that you can start reading the 'Manual of integration' available on http://www.italia.gov.it ".
No more words are needed. I invite you to visit the website, find the manual (if you succeed...) and start laughin'.
appeared recently in out cities in addition to a recurring TV spot. They would be an invitation to integration for immigrants. The text is in italian but the core of the message is quite easy to explain : "Immigrant you HAVE TO INTEGRATE! to do that you can start reading the 'Manual of integration' available on http://www.italia.gov.it ".
No more words are needed. I invite you to visit the website, find the manual (if you succeed...) and start laughin'.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Italians
The selling of Alitalia to AirFrance-KLM is an evidence of Italy's decline.
Alitalia launch in early 50' was a sign of Italy reinassance after the war and the beginning of
Italy modern economics.
I found an aphorism by Leo Longanesi that explains perfectly the situation :
"Italians prefer inauguration to maintenance"
Leo Longanesi (who was born in my town in 1905) was the founder of modern journalism in Italy, he was a controversial person but knew very well Italians nature and bad habits. Here's some Longanesi's aphorisms about Italians :
"In Italy everyone is extremist, with caution."
"Social problems never get solved : they age, get out of fashion and then get forgotten."
"Italians don't just work, they work hard."
"Italians : dictators in the kitchen, democratics in the Parliament, catholic in the bed, comunists in the factory."
"A vague idea has certainly a shining future."
Alitalia launch in early 50' was a sign of Italy reinassance after the war and the beginning of
Italy modern economics.
I found an aphorism by Leo Longanesi that explains perfectly the situation :
"Italians prefer inauguration to maintenance"
Leo Longanesi (who was born in my town in 1905) was the founder of modern journalism in Italy, he was a controversial person but knew very well Italians nature and bad habits. Here's some Longanesi's aphorisms about Italians :
"In Italy everyone is extremist, with caution."
"Social problems never get solved : they age, get out of fashion and then get forgotten."
"Italians don't just work, they work hard."
"Italians : dictators in the kitchen, democratics in the Parliament, catholic in the bed, comunists in the factory."
"A vague idea has certainly a shining future."
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