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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 · 22m

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

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 51m

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

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 3h

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

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 3h

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

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Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 6h

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

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 6h

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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 · 6h

"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 · 7h

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

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 10h

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

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 10h

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 · 12h

Magnificent. 🥅

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

West Kirby sunset tonight.

A procession of people returning from Hilbre Island 🌅

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful. I've downloaded them to cheer me up through the Winter.

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

I think they look quite chic actually. Nice bags, neat and tidy. Why not?

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

The title is not a little misleading, but the content is powerful and damning.
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Something BIG Is About to Happen to ISRAEL and the U.S... | Prof. Jeff Sachs

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, I have one. And other cloth items from the Levant. An Egyptian collapsible tarboush takes pride of place. A couple of Jewish items as well.
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The last kuffiyeh factory in Palestine weaves symbol of resistance

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Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think this montage of words will ever be beaten. A zombie ode to overtourism and a holy grail of TripAdvisor trite.

"Forget the usual tourist spots - Italy is full of extraordinary places still under the radar. These 10 underrated gems deserve a top spot on your travel bucket list." ⚰️

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Virgin on the ridiculous ...

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

"Despite the hesitations of recent months & protests, #Israel will participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition in #Venice with an installation at the Arsenale".

You couldn't make it up. The pariah State takes over Venice's iconic war shipyard to show off some pretty pictures. 🙈🙉🙊

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

The man who turned around the fortunes of Liverpool and showed local people that good things can be done despite gobby bullies breaking everything.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

Whatever Hezza says, for me, I totally agree with it.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

If this is true, then he should stand down.

Philip Curnow @philipcurnow.bsky.social · 1d

"We cannot afford to forget the lessons of history. The rise of fascism across Europe, and even in our own streets, was only stopped by visionaries such as Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and Winston Churchill, who worked to create a united Europe - an alliance based on cooperation, not empire."
Hezza.