Tag Archives: Varia

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‘È una farfalla che muore sbattendo le ali’ [embedded content]Twentyfive years ago I met this wonderful lady. As always, for you, Jeanette. “Though I speak with the tongues of angels, If I have not love… My words would resound with but a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy​… And understand all mysteries… and all knowledge… And though I have all faith So that I could remove mountains, If I have not love… I am nothing.”...

Brothers and sisters of mine This one is for you — all you brothers and sisters struggling to survive in civil wars or forced to flee your homes and risking your lives. [embedded content] Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’...

Nights in white satin  [embedded content] Moody Blues classic that still — after more than 50 years — gives me goose pimples every time I listen to it.

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Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone  [embedded content] Acclaimed soul singer behind hit Ain’t No Sunshine, Bill Withers, has died from heart complications aged 81. RIP.

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Yours truly among the top economics influencers to follow Yours truly is — together with people like e.g. Paul Krugman, Nate Silver, Dani Rodrik, Thomas Piketty, Steve Keen — ranked on Focus Economics’ Top 75 Influencers to Follow list. The list features academics, journalists, and central bankers who are widely followed on Twitter. I am – of course – truly awed, honoured and delighted.   [Added: And thanks everyone for all your congratulations and kind...

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