Monthly Archives: July 2019

Ponzi Schemes

Posted on July 18, 2019 by babbityjean

He is an Italian tennis champion known for his consistency, balance, and sportsmanship on and off the court.  But, as the Italian newspapers reported recently, Andreas Seppi, a 35-year old top Italian tennis player, became a victim in a fraudulent … Continue reading →

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La Figura di Sant’Antonio

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

Su un pilastro della facciata della Basilica di Sant’Antonio vi è la rappresentazione di Sant’Antonio, realizzata nella prima metà del XIV secolo.  A grandezza poco inferiore al naturale, quasi fosse fisicamente presente con un gesto benedicente che sembra sottolineare l’interazione … Continue reading →

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The Figure of Saint Anthony

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a pillar of the façade of the Basilica in Padua stands the figure of Saint Anthony, created in the first half of the 14thcentury.  Slightly less than life size, he almost feels physically present with a gesture of blessing … Continue reading →

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