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Philip Curnow

@philipcurnow.bsky.social

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Lived & worked across 3 continents before co-founding in Rome the first English language Italy travel portal. Television production, qual ad researcher, author (Hurst), linguist & Arabist. BlueSky is my daily jotter, but a pencil is always close to hand.

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 4m

Permanent peace breaks out between #Israelis and #Palestinians as both sides agree to live between a rock and a hard place.
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Lamb Doesn’t Want Cat On Her Rock

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1h

'Trans Europe Express' has a more Mitteleurope twang to it.

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Wanted in Rome @wantedinrome.bsky.social · 4h

The EU's new digital border system will launch at Italy's two largest airports this weekend.

EES: Italy airports phase in EU's new Entry-Exit System

Italy to launch EES at airports in Rome and Milan on Sunday. The European Union's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), will be phased in around Europe from Sunday 12 October, includ...

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 12h

A video posted from over a year ago.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 12h

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EXPOSED: Netanyahu's Plan to Set World on Fire

YouTube video by Double Down News

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Gary R. Bunt @garyrbunt.bsky.social · 19h

Relistening to this @empirepoduk.bsky.social … if I run any future Islam 101 courses, I’ll encourage students to listen to this episode, which offers some fresh perspectives on long-standing ideas and academic sources @willdalrymple.bsky.social @anitaanand.bsky.social

294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 21h

"Clickbait is a form of sensationalist, hyperbolic headline that entices online readers to click into a story by omitting key information."

“Free access to information is a pillar that upholds the edifice of our societies, and for this reason."

Pope Leo XIV

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 21h

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Not too sure about this. In fact, it's all flat earth and no joy. And not even thought provoking.

Julie Polidoro - Elsewhere is here | Artribune

L’artista, che da lungo tempo lavora sul tema della cartografia, torna a domandarsi se esista un modo diverso per rappresentare la terra, che tenga dentro

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

That's terrible. Such a shame.
What!? Smashed doesn't mean broken into pieces? These Americans are crazy. 🤨

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

There's no helping them is there? Irony just passes them by like a stranger in the night.
And as the great Kenneth Williams once said: "Infamy, Infamy, they've all got it infamy. 😂

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Back to the Future once again.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

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Blog | Veggie burger no? Chiamiamoli poltiglia

Meglio pasta e fagioli di un prodotto ultra-processato (dal blog di Vincenzo Russo)

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Magnificent.
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1971: MARSHALL MCLUHAN on ADVERTISING | 24 Hours | Writers and Wordsmiths | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Trains are the best way to travel. And even better in the colder month of the year. Nairn takes the real Orient Express. And not what became the 'American Express.'
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Ian Nairn - Nairn's Journeys; The Orient Express, Part 1

YouTube video by Cons Arch

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

It's only ever over when the fat lady sings.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Note books and other little inspirations.
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Notebooks | Francesca Simon | How to Write | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

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Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa.bsky.social · 5d

Netanyahu said that an Iranian nuclear strike on Israel would be like “10,000 tons of TNT falling on a country the size of New Jersey (22,610 km2).”

Israel has dropped 200,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza (365 km2) - the equivalent of 20 nukes on 1.6% the size of New Jersey.

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Need to listen to this at the end of every hard working week.
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The Mary Wallopers - The Juice

YouTube video by The Mary Wallopers

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

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We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide

In an emotional essay, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

"The under-the-radar Amalfi Coast town that’s surging in interest." 📡
Here we go again. Pass me a Spritz. No rocks.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Might try this during the autumn in the woods. Which woods is not an easy answer.
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CARBONARA in the Woods ASMR - Cucinare nel bosco come a casa

YouTube video by LoreAppennino

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

His story was the film. Unless I've remembered incorrectly.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

I remember in the 80's travelling by Israeli bus from Cairo to Israel. The vehicle left a guarded compound & was similarly escorted by Egyptian soldiers to the Israeli border. A middle aged Israeli couple were returning home. We had dinner with them in Haifa. "We just to want to live in peace."

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 2d

Magnificent. 🥅

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 2d

I've found these snaps. The book has gone missing. Must be somewhere.