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Protecting mental health of young people from certain social media

After a decision regarding the danger for young people of becoming addicted to the so-called scrolling of images and video streaming represented by a well-known social network of authorities in New Mexico, even in Los Angeles there is talk of the deliberate use of techniques to encourage a kind of addiction that can threaten the well-being of children on two social media platforms. Another risk according to some is represented by artificial intelligence used by young people; in fact, practically almost no one now uses their own mind to produce a complex piece of writing, relying on the help of this questionable "thinking" technology; then in general if we analyze the percentage of texts written in the world perhaps we are already at the point where generative artificial intelligence surpasses human writing, not to mention that often writing is done while unknowingly reading texts partly produced by machines.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 26, 2026
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Preparing to face wildfires in Europe

The wildfire season has become longer, and Europe would be dangerously unprepared to face a crisis caused by forest fires, at least according to a Portuguese report that highlights the low investment in firefighting planes and helicopters, the increased risks in southern Europe due to climate changes that make vegetation drier and more susceptible to fire. Fires that usually occurred from the first days of June to mid-September now start earlier and end later in the year and they can also affect northern countries; for example one thousand and one hundred hectares of vegetation were burned in Sweden last year with an increase of more than one hundred twenty percent compared to the recent average, there has also been an increase in fires in Finland and Denmark, while Spain, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Greece, and France (in that order) were the most affected.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 25, 2026
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Imbalance in the amount of heat absorbed by the Earth

With eleven consecutive years of global average temperatures hitting record highs (which cannot be considered an anomalous causality) the planet would have absorbed greenhouse gas emissions and trapped excessive amounts of heat, resulting in a so-called energy imbalance and there is concern about a further increase in temperatures with the arrival of a phase driven by the global current "El Nino". For example in 2025 record levels of heat were reached, impacting global temperatures in ways that could last for thousands of years, then according to international organizations the planet is essentially pushed beyond its limits with every climate indicator showing red alert putting it in a state of emergency. For the first time reference is made to the climate report, the percentage at which energy enters the climate system and then leaves it.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 24, 2026
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Flood evacuations in Hawaii

A river of mud poured into vast areas of the North Shore Oahu community known for the high waves "ridden" by surfers, then the authorities reportedly evacuated more than five thousand five hundred people from an area north of Honolulu where lake like formations appeared with houses and cars partially submerged in what are considered the worst floods in over twenty years (in 2004 for example damage to the Hawaii library is remembered). Due to water-saturated ground from previous heavy rainfall which worsened the situation in what is sometimes described as devastating, authorities are still trying to assess the damage and perhaps hundreds of homes are affected. The Wahiawa Dam twenty-eight kilometers northwest of Honolulu on the island of Oahu considered vulnerable for some time is being monitored for possible failure and interventions are being evaluated.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 23, 2026
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Record heat in California on average for the period

With over forty-four degrees Celsius recorded in a desert area near the city of Yuma on the border between California and Arizona experts speak of a record for the month of March, for what is an event that occurs once in half a millennium and in reality can be linked to climate changes caused by humans. Twenty-nine degrees in the city of San Francisco which at this time of year is usually chilly and a bit foggy is a record figure for the month of March and these abnormal temperatures extend from the southern coast of California to Las Vegas in the desert. There is little doubt that these extreme events are caused by global warming resulting from the indiscriminate use of fossil fuels, then the plants and trees were already in bloom (in winter), the vegetation had been growing lushly for some time fed by the copious rains in December and January.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 21, 2026
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Risk from drifting gas tanker off the coast of Libya

An ecological disaster is feared due to a large gas tanker that risks sinking possibly off the coast of Libya, this ship has been adrift for some time without a crew on board and at the mercy of the waves loaded with gas that could ignite and hydrocarbons that could pollute the sea; European intervention has been requested also due to the difficulty of the operation and the high costs involved for effective safety measures. To report changing the topic but remaining on natural issues that authorities in Tenerife in the Canary Islands reportedly advised limiting movements as much as possible (with teleworking and maximum caution) due to a storm characterized by strong wind and rain, then recently there was a fatality in the Swiss Alps due to a gondola falling on a cable car because of strong wind gusts along with several other accidents generally occurring in the Alps due to adverse weather conditions.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 20, 2026
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Study about long-term benefits for heart of some medicines

Taking GLP-1 medicines that mimic the action of glucagon a hormone that helps control blood glucose levels (for diabetics, but usually improperly used for weight loss) reduces the risk of heart attacks; however researchers warn that if they are stopped these benefits diminish more quickly than the time needed with therapy to improve the patient's heart health. One study suggests that for example if the drugs are taken for three years obtaining cardiovascular benefits in this way, then stopping the therapy within a year and a half causes these benefits to be lost. Nausea, fatigue and the cost of these medicines are the reasons why people usually tend not to continue the therapy, but this could have consequences for the cardiovascular system; therefore the situation regarding heart health should be appropriately monitored.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 19, 2026
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Bad weather in some regions of Italy

Due to a cyclone heavy rainfall has caused landslides in Calabria region one of which brushed against a building in the province of Cosenza, then some traffic difficulties, particularly on a state road in the province of Vibo Valentia. In Sicily there are reports of heavy rain and gusts of wind causing various damages, while the weather forecast announces cold currents of Siberian origin, strong freezing winds, temperature drops, and possible snowfall even in the central-southern regions. To report changing the topic but remaining on naturalistic themes that at the depths (about six thousand meters) of the Cayman and Anguilla Islands, in the Caribbean Sea in British territory, researchers have identified a coral reef that withstands climate change and is inhabited by species never seen before; since 2023 eighty percent of the corals in the world have been destroyed due to rising temperatures.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 18, 2026
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Wave of bad weather over the United States

A climate characterized by rather chaotic extreme events could affect over one hundred million people from coast to coast in the United States with gusts of wind (with the danger that if particular conditions occur they could fuel potential tornadoes) on the East Coast and unusual summer-like heat in California. A storm has caused power outages for over two hundred sixty thousand utilities and businesses in the Midwest, then there are reports of thousands of canceled flights and announcements of delays, a possible blizzard in Wisconsin and Michigan, disruptions in several states due to wind chills. Changing the topic but staying on natural phenomena at least fifty victims and over one hundred twenty missing people have recently been reported in southern Ethiopia due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall that is common in the rainy season.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 17, 2026
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A day a fraction of a second longer

Due to the rise in sea levels caused by the melting of ice fueled by global warming, the planet's rotation would be slightly slowed down, is talking about an increase of a tiny fraction of a second almost impossible to notice in everyday life; but the speed at which this phenomenon is occurring according to researchers has never happened in millions of years, then by the end of the century climate change could influence the planet's rotation more than the Moon which has historically been the decisive factor in slowing down Earth's rotation over long periods. To report on a different topic but still related to natural events the arrival of a cyclone in Calabria and Sicily regions with ongoing alerts and heavy snowfall in the Alps in Valle D'Aosta and the province of Varese in Lombardy (with one fatality from related causes).
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 16, 2026
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Management of energy sources increasingly difficult

The growing global demand for energy raises questions regarding the management and exploitation of energy sources also considering the recent increase in fossil fuel prices due to a conflict, some return to talking about nuclear energy but just a few days away from the fifteenth anniversary of the serious disaster at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan with the meltdown of three reactor cores putting the entire world at risk and still requiring significant interventions for final safety measures. It does not seem very appropriate to give the example of using energy plasma as happens in the Sun for technologies not yet adequately tested and which will probably require decades to be perfected; indeed for example the compression conditions for fusion in the Sun are much lower compared to those on Earth.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 14, 2026
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Considerations on the use of more polluting fuels

With a potential crisis in the transport of fossil fuels due to conflicts some argue that there is a risk of using more polluting fuels to cope with shortages or because prices are rising and it seems that there are already countries where this environmentally unfriendly situation is occurring. moreover it should be considered that it can also have repercussions in the agricultural production sector and on food security; for example cooking with fuels not suitable for the purpose releases toxic chemical components besides polluting the environment. To report changing topic but remaining on nature-related issues that in Queensland in Australia there are complaints from residents who cannot return to their homes in areas recently evacuated due to floods caused by heavy rainfall, during a period that has been very rainy with damage and inconvenience.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 13, 2026
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Freezing rain in some areas of Canada

Areas to the east of Ontario and southwest Quebec have been affected by icy bad weather with freezing rain that has left a very slippery layer on the roads, with reports of disruptions and the closure of many schools; authorities have advised against traveling for example for the residents of Montreal, and in this city about one hundred thousand households have been left without electricity, while forecasts warn of potentially difficult weather conditions for the northern regions. To report on a different topic but still related to natural issues that some researchers warn that in Tehran the consequences of the recent acid rain with oil droplets falling on the metropolis due to a conflict could be serious with long-term impacts on food and water sources; indeed, they are very toxic pollutants also for vegetation and animals.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Difficulties in Peru due to recent floods

Due to torrential rainfall that recently affected large areas in the south of the country there are reports of difficulties for the population dealing with repeated floods and landslides, for example the Arequipa region was particularly affected with thousands of houses swept away by rivers of mud and debris due to an extreme phenomenon called "Coastal El Nino" which also causes sea level rise along the coasts. To report moving the attention to other scenarios yet another eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii with volcanic material projected over long distances onto some inhabited areas forcing the partial closure of a section of highway; then in Italy a magnitude 5.9 tremor with an epicenter at great depth near Anacapri in the Gulf of Naples did not cause damage, but the earthquake did not go unnoticed due to the peculiarity of this rare phenomenon.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 11, 2026
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Heavy rain and wind in Jakarta in Indonesia

Due to intense rainfall a large heap of waste collapsed at Bantar Gebang near Jakarta caused by the long-standing problem of managing the largest site that collects the metropolis' waste, is talk of at least five victims buried in the collapse and four missing; moreover, one victim died due to a falling tree in the city because of strong wind gusts, along with heavy rains causing floods and impassable roads. To report shifting the focus to Italy the danger that the landslide movement in Niscemi in Sicily may continue, at least according to some data monitored through instrumental analysis of the area; the solution seems to be to prevent water infiltration by adopting measures that had already been identified in the past, but apparently nothing concrete has been done, raising questions about the allocated funds.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 10, 2026
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Landslide in a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo

There are reportedly at least three hundred victims due to heavy rainfall in the Democratic Republic of Congo resulting in a landslide that affected the Rubaya area where there are mines extracting for example coltan used in the manufacture of smartphones, tablets, and computers. This is the third time in less than two months that a landslide has occurred with a total toll of about seven hundred victims, then there is also talk of the danger of further landslides because the ground is still unstable in an area where other serious incidents of this kind have occurred, with precarious working conditions and in theory with artisanal extraction. To report on a different topic but still related to natural events eight victims were reported in southern Michigan in USA due to a tornado that recently affected Branch county near the Union city.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 09, 2026
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Heatwaves causing increasing droughts

Climate change fuels linked extreme events such as heatwaves that lead to subsequent sudden droughts which are very harmful to vegetation in all countries of the world, at least according to researchers who highlight that the frequency of these extreme events has risen from about two and a half percent globally per year around 1980 to over sixteen percent in 2023 the last year monitored for the study considering that 2024 and 2025 have been on average very hot years. Sometimes the drought event precedes the heatwave, but apparently the damage is greater if the heatwave occurs first and then the drought; further, there is talk of sudden droughts that do not leave farmers time to prepare properly causing significant damage compared to normal drought events. The maximum impact occurs with heatwaves, droughts and fires together.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 07, 2026
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Evaluations of artificial intelligence robot videos

A detailed analysis of videos appearing online on a social media platform showing humanoid warrior robots like those in science fiction films, revealed that these are videos created with generative artificial intelligence, essentially these are computerized video productions (with sequences of images reworked and assembled) showing Asian dancing robots performing specific dance routines already generally known to the public; however even if these videos are fake, there remains the unease that these warrior robots could soon become a reality. A super-athlete robot endowed with super-intelligence far superior to human intelligence is in theory already just around the corner in a figurative sense as far as technology and it goes without saying that prohibitions should be put in place to prevent this aberrant scenario from becoming reality.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 06, 2026
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Probably underestimated sea level rise

Many studies (apparently about ninety percent) regarding sea level rise are based on static models without taking into account waves, currents, wind, tides, temperature changes, so according to researchers the actual level of rise is probably underestimated. We are talking about tens of millions more people who could be threatened by sea level rise, moreover in many cases it does not concern a hypothetical future but the current reality and it does not only change the retreating coastline but also the real lives of people forced to abandon their homes. The authorities planning actions to counteract damages related to sea level rise might have an incomplete picture of the situation; in fact, the flooded areas will be much wider than previously thought and the real impact on the population should already be considered.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 05, 2026
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Transition to renewables increasingly necessary

The recent fluctuations in the fossil fuel market due to conflicts in important areas for the supply of oil and gas, with sharply rising prices and rather worrying forecasts for the energy markets make a transition to renewable energy increasingly necessary, but it must be truly renewable with a controlled supply chain, low emissions in production, environmentally sustainable raw materials and respect for labor conditions in extraction from the ground. For example it seems that in Africa last year there was a record fifty-four percent increase in solar capacity, more than half with solar farms connected to the electricity grid and installed under the initiative of authorities, and many countries around the world have made progress in this regard; then more investment would be needed in geothermal energy and in energy obtained from tides.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 04, 2026
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Red meat and tobacco among the causes of breast cancer

It is estimated that breast cancer cases diagnosed worldwide will reach three and a half million by 2050, these are data that make us reflect on how necessary it is to focus on prevention for example by limiting the consumption of red meat, eliminating tobacco smoking, controlling blood sugar levels, paying attention to alcohol, maintaining a proper weight and engaging in regular physical activity, even if the majority of breast cancer cases apparently are not attributable to lifestyle and women should be attentive to changes in their bodies. While mortality in developed countries has decreased by thirty percent from 1990 to 2023 thanks to decades of investment in identifying suspicious cases with mammography and intervening early, in developing countries the trend is the opposite with mortality nearly doubling in the same period.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 03, 2026
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Coastal erosion threatens valuable natural architectures

After the collapse of a well-known "postcard tourist" arch on a sea stack on the coast of Salento in Puglia in Italy two weeks ago, the danger of collapses from storm surges now concerns the cliffs along the coast of Ostuni in the Brindisi province, it is a coastline rich in valuable natural architectures considered at geomorphological risk and it is proposed to place breakwaters on the seabed to cushion the impact of the waves on the coast. Coastal erosion is a global problem and for example in Indonesia on the island of Rangsang in the Meranti Islands Regency it had recently been noted that the damage caused to the coast tended to increase due to the north wind when it affected the waves towards the end of last year, with threats to agriculture and severe coastal erosion being reported.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Mar 02, 2026
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Considerations on sunscreen protection factor

In case of prolonged sun exposure it is advisable to use a protective sunscreen, but apparently the sun protection factor that appears stamped with a prominent number on the packaging may not be entirely reliable; in fact, some researchers claim that the protection is broad-spectrum but refers to the protective factor only for the more superficial UVB rays, while UVA (ultraviolet A) rays penetrate more deeply and both can cause DNA damage and consequently potential skin cancers. The higher the protective factor number the longer one can theoretically stay under the sun without getting sunburned, but it also depends on various factors; generally, two milligrams per square centimeter of skin should be applied and the applications in the time would be repeated, and then there would also be ecological considerations regarding these products especially in the case of swimming in the sea.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 28, 2026
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Condition of infrastructure and means of transportation

Climate change with significant temperature fluctuations, heavy rainstorms and strong winds often tends to worsen the condition of infrastructure by weakening road surfaces, causing cracks that can later turn into sometimes deep potholes. Vehicles should be appropriately adapted, for example by reinforcing tires, shock absorbers, torsion bars and stabilizers; in fact, beyond causing breakdowns, there is a risk of losing control of the vehicle leading to dangerous accidents. Some people say that in electric and hybrid cars, hitting a deep pothole can damage the battery pack or reduce performance, these vehicles are generally heavier than combustion cars, which in theory makes them more likely to suffer damage when driving over a pothole, in addition to widening it due to the impact of a moving vehicle with a possible pothole.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 27, 2026
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Record rainfall in February in France

According to monitored data February in France was on average the rainiest month since 1959, with reports of forty days of continuous rainfall surpassing the record of thirty-two in 2023, particularly affecting the southwest of the country due to consequent flooding. There were a series of storms and severe weather along the Atlantic axis favored by two anticyclones centered over Africa and Northern Europe. As usual climate change plays a role with a warmer atmosphere containing more water vapor thereby increasing the potential for intense rainfall (in some areas since January 1 the equivalent of an entire winter's worth of rain or even more). To report on another note but still related to natural events that there were thirty-two victims and dozens missing in Brazil's Minas Gerais state in the southwest of the country due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 26, 2026
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Economic system in Sumatra poorly suited after the floods

When everything functions with stable markets, predictable incomes, and working institutions an economic tissue tends to operate normally, but after the floods in Indonesia in November 2025 some point out that activities in many villages are still paralyzed with inevitable economic consequences; therefore the tax system should be adapted to the conditions, made suitable for recovery and flexible in order to support a range of initiatives such as clearing roads of debris, rebuilding schools and hospitals, repairing irrigation channels and pipelines, allowing normal agricultural practices as well as reinforcing embankments to prevent potential future floods. It is worth noting that with climate change it had long been observed that economic systems need to be adjusted to the new conditions of the global ecosystem.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 25, 2026
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Disruptions due to snowstorm in the northeastern U.S.

Millions of people have been forced to stay home due to hazardous weather conditions with icy wind gusts and snowfall that have covered vast areas of the northeastern United States with a thick layer, emergency declarations from Delaware to Massachusetts and hundreds of thousands of people left without power due to fallen power lines. Visibility is often extremely low due to the blizzard conditions, thousands of flights have been canceled; there are reports of a very strong cyclone due to a drastic drop in atmospheric pressure of at least twenty-four millibars in one day along the Northeast coast, then weather forecasts for the southeastern part of the Boston-Providence corridor also warn of a potentially very intense storm. Disruptions for the population are inevitable forcing people to move on foot on sometimes impassable roads.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 24, 2026
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Snowstorm hits New York and the northeast U.S.

Authorities in New York City which has over eight million residents have reportedly issued a travel ban on the road network (except for those ensuring essential services and emergency operations in the city) due to an incoming snowstorm that will affect large areas of the U.S. northeast. It is estimated that fifty-four million people may be affected, snow has already begun falling and in some areas visibility is reduced; this follows a previous cold weather system that had already caused over one hundred fatalities. To report changing the topic but remaining with natural themes the ecological worsening health of the Mediterranean Sea, with increasingly warmer waters, record levels of microplastics, rising water levels leading to coastal erosion and several beaches having already disappeared.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 23, 2026
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Questions about a tragic avalanche in California

The investigative inquiries launched in the Sierra Nevada following a recent avalanche that caused the deaths of eight skiers and left one missing regarding possible negligence by the company organizing the ski trip despite the arrival of a severe storm, raise in general the questions about other tragic events that have occurred in various mountainous regions of the world; in fact, usually a simple avalanche warning is enough to deter skiers from what could be a dangerous descent, then with climate change the snow cover is often less compact and unstable. To report changing the topic but remaining with natural themes the understandable complaints of the survivors of the disastrous floods in Sumatra three months ago who had to undertake "religious fasts" while living in makeshift shelters with high daytime temperatures that then become freezing at night.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 21, 2026
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Equipping technologies with a stop button

A technology without a button, a lever, or a plug that can be removed to turn it off is obviously not positive, just as uncontrolled power can cause more harm than benefits; therefore for example generative artificial intelligence should not have areas of autonomy and any decision it makes should have human supervision. Even the father of artificial intelligence (G.H.) talks about the risk that it could become smarter than us and take over also because it is impossible to predict what advancements this technology will make. There are figurative parallels drawn with maternal instincts and other typical human characteristics as a way to put some brakes on it, but in the case of a super-intelligent AI it is difficult to imagine a scenario of unregulated competition to develop technology that is not human-centered.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 20, 2026
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Climate change hinders coffee cultivation

The regions of the planet suitable for coffee cultivation are reportedly experiencing an average of forty-seven days of excessive heat each year, according to a study conducted in twenty-five countries representing almost all coffee production from 2021 to 2025. For Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, the figure rises to fifty-seven additional days of abnormal heat for a production that accounts for seventy-five percent of the total. Temperatures above thirty Celsius degrees are considered quite harmful for Arabica quality and are not ideal for Robusta quality either and these two coffee plant species support the majority of global production, then it had already been observed that erratic rainfall promotes the growth of mold, fungi and diseases inevitably leading to higher prices for lower-quality products.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 19, 2026
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Studies on avian flu strain in Antarctica

A strain of avian influenza described as capable of causing the death of one hundred percent of infected wildlife in a short period of time is reportedly spreading in an area of Antarctica, according to the observations of a Chilean researcher who in April 2024 identified this particularly dangerous strain on the icy continent, now affecting a coastal area of about nine hundred kilometers. In Antarctica this strain (found for example in cormorants, kelp gulls, penguins, and fur seals) has the ability to spread to other regions and can cause the death of ninety to one hundred percent of infected animals in one or two days. A global wave of avian flu in birds and mammals has been reported since 2021; in 2023 it caused the death of thousands of Humboldt penguins in Chile; then generally some say that the situation needs to be closely monitored.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 18, 2026
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UK intentions to ban social media for young people

Perhaps by the end of the year Britain could follow Australia's example and then later similar initiatives and intentions in France, Spain, Greece, and Slovenia to ban social media for those under sixteen, then pressure is also growing in this direction on social media platforms to safeguard young people's health even though there are tensions in creating strict regulations in the sector. Another point to note is the question some have raised regarding so-called "digital clones" of a person allowed by generative artificial intelligence which can survive the death of the individual, it's as if a deceased person continued to live and act virtually; therefore, measures should be taken to prevent such a situation, moreover just talking about a virtual clone of a human being is already quite disturbing.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 17, 2026
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Flood damage in southwestern France

There are reportedly two victims in southwestern France due to recent flooding caused by a storm, the ground is saturated and unable to absorb water and the alert remains high for the Garonne River; then in general the whole country has experienced a period of warnings with eighty-one departments affected due to the water levels of one hundred fifty-four rivers an unusually severe situation and sometimes even a little rainfall is enough because the land is already soaked. To report shifting the attention to Italy the damage count in Calabria region from floods in the province of Cosenza and the shock over the collapse of a famous natural monument consisting of an arch on a sea stack on the coast in the province of Lecce in Salento in Puglia region, which had become a tourist attraction for its picturesque "postcard-like" coastal formation.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 16, 2026
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Bad weather in some regions of Italy

Disruptions in Calabria region in the province of Cosenza due to floods and landslides, resulting in evacuations, isolated families, damaged crops and difficulties. There are reports of the overflowing of the Busento, Campagnano, and Crati rivers. Near Rome a retaining wall collapsed due to heavy recent rainfall hitting an apartment building and causing one fatality, meanwhile the wave of bad weather is affecting other regions with various weather warnings. To report on a different note but still related to environmental issues there is controversy over the intention of the American authorities to repeal a regulation aimed at reducing pollutant emissions (based on a scientific report that identifies greenhouse gases as harmful to Americans' health), the goal is essentially to support the fossil fuel industry amid skepticism about transitioning to renewable energy sources.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 14, 2026
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Damage from a storm in southwestern France

A storm marked by heavy rainfall and gusts of wind exceeding one hundred and fifty kilometers per hour swept through southwestern France, with reports of storm surges along the coasts causing boats to sink and erosion; there were also for example floods from the Gironde River leading to inundated streets and towns, uprooted trees, and damage to infrastructure, eight hundred and fifty thousand homes left without electricity. To report shifting the attention to Italy that in Sardinia region navigation is difficult (a fishing boat recently sank) due to rough seas and strong winds affecting the coasts and causing disruptions, in Calabria region high waves continue to erode the coasts often in areas where major rail lines and roads pass; it goes without saying that their routes should be moved further inland and in protected area.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 13, 2026
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A tropical cyclone lashes Madagascar

There are reportedly at least thirty-one victims, thirty-six injured and over six thousand people evacuated due to the arrival in Madagascar after crossing the Indian Ocean of a tropical cyclone characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall, there are reports of collapsed houses and serious damage in the city east of Toamasina (which has about three hundred thousand residents), followed by wind gusts that tore off roofs, fallen trees and debris. It is a kind of devastation with roofs blown away, collapsed walls and downed power poles causing power outages. According to weather forecasts the strong vortex could possibly lash the southwest coasts next week, authorities have issued alerts for three of the coastal provinces on the Indian Ocean. Last month over seven hundred thousand people were affected by floods.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 12, 2026
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Initiatives to protect young people from Internet

Data monitored on how adolescents are influenced by digital applications shows a clear increase in the distress experienced by the most vulnerable youngsters, especially during transitional periods considered critical for character development (with a brain not yet fully developed), therefore some propose initiatives for targeted interventions, educational programs and preventive actions; then enhancing digital security, providing psychosocial support, all to offer support at every level to the people involved for an effective protection against potential online risks. Banning the use of social networks for those under sixteen is already a regulation to be adopted for example planned in countries like France and Spain and generally the European Union aims not only at social networks but also considers banning artificial intelligence, although there is resistance to these initiatives.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 11, 2026
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Floods and landslides in Colombia and Morocco

At least thirteen people are reported dead and fifty thousand evacuated in Colombia due to floods and landslides following weeks of unusually heavy rainfall, there is talk of a kind of tropical storm likely fueled by the conditions favored by the global current "La Nina" which affected thirty-one out of thirty-two departments in the country. As for Morocco after a downpour a car was swept away by floodwaters causing four deaths and one missing person in the north of the country, then more than one hundred thousand people were evacuated from areas in the northwest of the country, with the Sidi Kacem region particularly affected. To report shifting the focus to Italy that the ground continues to collapse in Niscemi in Sicily region where a symbol commemorating a previous landslide also fell, furthermore several landslides have been reported throughout the country.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 10, 2026
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Japan struggling with roof snow removal

At least thirty-five people are reported dead and four hundred injured in Japan mainly due to falls from roofs while clearing snow, masses of cold Arctic air caused heavy snowfall especially in regions facing the Sea of Japan where snow accumulation in some areas reached record levels, creating difficulties and making roads hard to passable in addition to cancellations of rail services. Apparently it is common in the country to clear snow from roofs to prevent them from collapsing and accidents occur every year, but this year they are particularly frequent. Shifting focus to Spain significant damages from floods in Andalusia are noted while major disruptions for the population continue in areas affected by a storm.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 09, 2026
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Abnormal hot and cold temperatures in Canada

Two types of winter are occurring in Canada with areas of the country where trees are blooming and others covered by a thick blanket of snow with the cities of Vancouver and Toronto cited as examples of these climate anomalies, the first without snow for forty-three years and with cherry trees in bloom and the second very cold with a thick layer of snow, then there are places where ski and ice skating facilities have been closed and others where lakes have frozen over as well as places with alerts due to icy wind gusts and extremely low temperatures. A polar vortex characterized by cold Arctic fronts is said to be responsible for the waves of low temperatures which sometimes tend to weaken, this situation of abnormal temperatures (both in terms of cold and heat on average) has also been partially monitored in some European countries.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 07, 2026
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Storm with flooding in Portugal

The wave of bad weather that is battering some regions of Spain causing thousands of evacuations in Andalusia (particularly affecting the town of Grazalema with significant hydrogeological instability) has also affected Portugal; there is a report of one victim, a man swept away with his car by floods on a road in the Alentejo region in the south of the country, then hundreds of people forced to leave their flooded homes and inconveniences for the population dealing with impassable roads in areas affected by heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. To report shifting the attention to Italy a risk that the important railway line connecting Calabria to Sicily could be damaged by storm surges along the coastal route; in fact, in one spot in Calabria the waves are already essentially reaching the tracks with an orange alert for storm surges.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 06, 2026
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Bad weather in Spain in Andalusia

A storm characterized by heavy rainfall, downpours and gusts of wind is affecting Andalusia in Spain, there is talk of a missing person and about three thousand five hundred people affected by flooding due to what is described as a sort of atmospheric river loaded with moisture, with the ground no longer able to absorb the water. Many roads are impassable and streams of water converge into raging torrents and infiltrate because the soil is too saturated and raising concerns about the very high river levels, then rescuers are busy responding to numerous calls for help. Weather forecasts warn of the possible impact of the storm on the Balearic and alerts have been issued to be cautious of bad weather across all the islands, a similar situation is occurring in Galicia across all provinces and with other areas of Spain experiencing the storm with lesser intensity.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 05, 2026
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Floods in areas north of Morocco

Days of intense rainfall interrupted by heavy storms have affected areas in northern Morocco with the city of Ksar El Kebir in the northwest of the country particularly hit due to the overflowing of the Loukkos River; reports mention over fifty thousand people evacuated (almost half of the residents) and rescues carried out by boat, causing significant problems for the population forced to move through flooded streets, then rescue operations are also ongoing in the province of Sidi Slimane. To report shifting the focus to Italy more rain is forecast in Niscemi in Sicily where a landslide is a concern and in general several inhabited areas are affected by hydrogeological instability, with a situation (similar to Calabria) that also requires addressing the dangers posed by rising sea levels and coastal erosion.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 04, 2026
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Plan to reduce PFAS risks in Great Britain

After France Great Britain has also presented a plan to tackle the threat posed by perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which are very persistent pollutants whose molecules are practically indestructible in order to reduce their risks to health and the environment by identifying their sources, how they spread and how to reduce exposure (by setting limits and public regulations) for both humans and the environment. These PFAS are a group of around ten thousand synthetic chemical molecules used in many areas, for example in pizza boxes and many types of food containers, as well as in waterproof fabrics, cosmetics, and to protect the health of future generations it is crucial to address this issue since traces of these pollutants have even been found in Tibet and Antarctica and the health costs in Europe are estimated to be significant.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 03, 2026
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Italy grappling with cases of hydrogeological instability

A building has fallen off the edge of a canyon-like formation created by a landslide in Niscemi in Sicily in the province of Caltanissetta, it seems that the landslide front stretching for kilometers had already been identified centuries ago, but little was done to secure the area; then storm surges following the recent Mediterranean hurricane are eroding it deeply infiltrating in certain points left exposed below the region's coastline, there is even talk of towns where waves now reach the houses. In Rome near the Imperial Forums a pine tree fell in a high-tourist-traffic area slightly injuring three people; the ground was possibly unstable and soft being soaked with water from previous heavy rainfall. To report shifting attention to Japan areas that have been affected by heavy snowfall, with meters of snow accumulating on the streets.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Feb 02, 2026
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Report on data of flowers blooming in the British Isles

Hundreds of native plant species are reported to have bloomed in the British Isles since January 1, at least according to a report based mostly on observations by ordinary people which will later need to be carefully analyzed by botanists to be confirmed. However the data show the impact of global warming with even a single degree increase favoring the flowering of an average of two and a half more plant species. These are alarming figures with consequences for the entire ecosystem, consider the role of pollinating insects that must adapt to the season of activity starting much earlier. Previous studies had also noted how plants in general on a global scale face limited water resources at the vegetative level when water demands increase and how the water balance of many regions around the world is negative.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 31, 2026
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Vast fires in Patagonia in Argentina

Fires possibly partly arson have for weeks affected over thirty-six thousand hectares of native forest, grasslands, villages, and tourist areas; there is talk of declaring a state of emergency for a situation that is engaging a large number of firefighting teams. Particularly affected by the devastation of vegetation is for example the province of Chubut while even though for about twenty years vast fires affecting Patagonia there have been major difficulties in dealing with the flames climate change tends to worsen the situation due to scorching temperatures and wind. To report on a different note but still related to environmental issues that due to the polar cold wave hitting the United States gas production which is then liquefied to be exported by ship to Europe has significantly decreased.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 30, 2026
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More bad weather in Italy with various controversies

Another wave of bad weather has hit some regions in Italy, for example there are reports of several fallen trees (in Rome on a bus) and landslides blocking roads, while in Niscemi in Sicily the number of displaced people has risen to about fifteen hundred due to a landslide, apparently accompanied by loud noises, also caused by ongoing heavy rainfall in the area; there are controversies over the management of funds allocated for securing a territory that has required interventions for structural hydrogeological instability for decades. To report shifting the attention to Indonesia that the death toll has risen to thirty-four in the West Bandung regency of West Java in the mountain village of Pasirlangu, with dozens still missing as rescuers search under torrents of mud and debris carried by torrential rains.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 29, 2026
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Polar and dangerous cold in the United States

At least thirty-five people are said to have died due to the intense polar cold affecting the United States with forecasts predicting areas experiencing icy winds as low as minus twenty-nine degrees Celsius from Texas to Pennsylvania, and even Florida could reach cold peaks. This is brutally dangerous cold for health and for example, authorities in Kentucky warn that staying outdoors for even just ten minutes could cause frostbite and hypothermia; generally there are many road accidents caused by snow accumulated on the roads and ice, and also for instance many power lines are damaged due to falling branches weighed down by snow and ice. The situation is not much different in Canada where a snowstorm has affected areas in the east of the country. To report shifting the attention to Great Britain a wave of bad weather characterized by violent gusts of wind.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 28, 2026
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Landslides and floods in West Java, Indonesia

Seventeen people are reported dead and around eighty are missing in the West Bandung regency in Indonesia due to floods and landslides caused by torrential rainfall that hit West Java a few days ago, rescue operations have already extracted victims' bodies from under the massive landslides that carved deep grooves, paralyzing traffic and public services. The village of Pasirlangu was particularly affected where rescue teams are still working, but further landslides are feared as the ground remains unstable. This type of heavy torrential rain with resulting disasters is typical in the Indonesian archipelago from October to March during the rainy season, for example this month sixteen people were reported dead on the island of Siau in North Sulawesi due to a severe downpour.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 27, 2026
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Bad weather in some regions of Italy with landslides

A long landslide in Niscemi in Sicily region in the province of Caltanissetta has isolated the town and forced about one thousand residents to leave their homes, it is likely a phenomenon linked to the heavy rainfall caused by the recent Mediterranean cyclone-hurricane which is still affecting the area while there is still a weather alert; then there are also reports of disruptions in Salento and other areas of Puglia region due to heavy rain and strong winds. In Liguria region a landslide caused by bad weather is blocking the Aurelia, an important road for regional connections. To report on a different topic but still related to natural events it is reported that in the United States the Arctic cold wave would have caused some fatalities, then hundreds of thousands of homes were left without electricity and many states declared a state of emergency.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 26, 2026
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Intense cold wave hits the United States

At least one hundred sixty million people in the United States are affected by a polar system characterized by icy rain that could accumulate dangerously along with extremely cold temperatures; there are reports of chaos in transportation, power outages and severe cold with temperatures well below zero potentially life-threatening without proper clothing. Over two thousand seven hundred flights have been canceled and residents are being advised to stay indoors, for example in the New York state staying outside for just five to six minutes could cause frostbite, disruptions are also reported in Chicago a city usually accustomed to handling such extreme conditions but weather forecasts indicate that the polar cold wave may last for a week with very low temperatures.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 24, 2026
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Bad weather in Greece and record snowfall in Kamchatka

There are reportedly two victims in Greece due to flooding caused by heavy rain and thunderstorms (particularly in Papagou) that mainly affected Attica, followed by transportation difficulties, hundreds of firefighter interventions and disruptions for the population. As for the Kamchatka Peninsula there are reports of record snowfall with meters of snow accumulation for example around houses forcing people to leave from upper floors and dig snow tunnels in order to move around and obtain essential goods. To report on a different note but still regarding natural topics the growing interest in Greenland's mineral and natural resources which have become much more accessible after over a year marked by intense and unusual heatwaves that have significantly reduced the ice thickness resulting in rising sea levels.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 23, 2026
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Pirates in jacket and necktie

By now the traditional image of the pirates organizes in groups from corsairs armed of guns and knives to the cingula have yielded the step to the new predator dressed in jacket and necktie that is annoying the web (bandits that unload entire site and they identify the protection keys, steal the symbols, musics..), even with one name of all security that hides the deceit to before the tacking of click. As an example writing "salutary.eu" on a famous search engine between the entrance connections to the site www.salutistico.it, others do not authorize links appear between which also one to those in order to unload freewares, but that practically they turn out to payment through Dialer. Attention to the pirates, exploratory of the web Internet, sails in sure waters; in fact the Demo of the program "Well-being Body - Mind - Soul" deposited that it enjoys all the copyrights can unload free from my salutary.eu Internet site or salutary.eu compiling the appropriate card of recording (and subsequently with relative password communicated) and I dissociate myself from the use of my software to payment for whichever site different from the mine. To notice unfortunately that also writing "salutistico.it" for the original site, are visualized links truculent or trap. - Lately is disappeared the intere site from some search engines.. (that evidently could use the same criteria of selection).
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Telephone: +39 338 1809310 Date: Jan 19, 2007
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