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Mmmmm?
In New York, there’s an M&M store on Times Square. It’s a bright explosion of colour (sorry – color), chocolate, and Americanness. There’s an M&M dressed up like the Statue of Liberty, there’s an Elvis. It’s loud, and brash, and … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Observations, Places, Shopping
Tagged Geri Halliwell, Leicester Square, M&M, Times Square, UK Culture, United States, US Culture
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Circus!
I don’t know how many books I’ve read that have been set in a travelling gypsy circus. From Enid Blyton to Alistair MacLean, they’re usually portrayed as places of intrigue and adventure; where young, yet ambitious rapscallions can escape their … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Observations
Tagged childhood, Circus, dream, gypsy, Travel and Tourism, United States
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Ten Years On
There will, no doubt, be a lot said, written, and replayed regarding the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Over the past week in the British press, there’s been a constant reference to it – whether it’s a focus … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Observations, Politics
Tagged 9/11, America, Bush tax cuts, debt, deficit, economy, Financial Crisis, Hegemony or Survival, Noam Chomsky, recession, September 11 attacks, spending, twin towers, UK, United States, US
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Peopled
Here’s a question you probably think you know the answer to: Which country has the higher population density – England, India or Japan? The obvious one for me would be Japan, which is notoriously overcrowded. But it’s not – and … Continue reading
Posted in Colleagues, Culture, Economy, Food, Observations, Places, Transport
Tagged birmingham, commute, Cotswolds, economy, England, India, London, population, Population density, Shopping, South Africa, United States
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