Crazy signposts and driving habits in Southern Italy

Driving in Italy is quite an experience for most of us non-Italians.  However, driving in the south of Italy is considerably worse, in my opinion, than driving in the north of Italy (cut off at Rome).  Even if I consider myself a handy driver and get by in Italian...

ATM or Computer Screen Readability in the Sunlight

Here’s a business opportunity for an enterprising individual: create a screen that can be read despite the sunshine.  I was in Naples last week and, braving the 40C degree heat, I attempted to draw some money from an ATM (pictured below).  With the...

Starbucks opens eco-store, 50th in France

Starbucks France celebrated last week (July 1st) the opening of its 50th store in the country, with all the Starbucks high brass in attendance.  Located in the Disney Village at Disneyland outside of Paris, this store is the first “eco-responsible” Starbucks outside...

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