Category Archives: English

Covid-19 Detection Dogs

Posted on February 17, 2022 by babbityjean

Using their incredible sense of smell, dogs today do many types of work for humans.  They detect signs of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer, among many other ailments.  They are allies in military operations, smelling out hidden explosives.  They partner … Continue reading →

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Italy: Country of the Year

Posted on February 10, 2022 by babbityjean

2021 was a difficult year throughout the world.  Covid-19 continued to spread misery as new variants emerged, and vaccines were unevenly distributed.  Civil liberties and democratic norms were undermined in China and many other countries.  Russia’s main opposition leader was … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Foto, Italia, la politica, Lo Sport, Roma | 3 Comments

Godfather: Religious, Secular or Mafioso Title?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by babbityjean

Toward the end of Godfather I, Michael Corleone is in church taking the vow as godfather to sister Connie’s son.  With dramatic organ music playing, the priest intones, “Do you renounce Satan…and all his works…and all his pomps?”  — while … Continue reading →

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