Sooner or later, it had to happen: a reality show on a Catholic TV network. In Italy’s “The Mooch” (lo scroccone), the host gets himself invited to a family dinner. The moocher in question is Danny Milano, a DJ with a Pee-Wee Herman flattop and nose stud, who created the program. Now in its third [...]
Researchers in Italy have high hopes for a new wind-power generator that resembles a backyard drying rack on steroids. Despite its appearance, the Kite Wind Generator, or KiteGen for short, could produce as much energy as a nuclear power plant. Here’s how it works: When wind hits the KiteGen, kites spring from funnels at the [...]
An increasing number of Milanese are shunning aprons for ready-made meals and take out food. It’s such big business that the Chamber of Commerce decided to study it. So, how much is everyone eating out? Well enough to register a 101% jump over five years in the number of businesses making and selling prepared foods, [...]
