Emails from America (5 articles)
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Emails from America: driving in my car
Comment: The US's love of the automobile makes UK driving quirky 7 August 2009 11:00 GMT TweetAh, the Americans and their big automobiles. It's not surprising that they love their cars so much, because without it they would be trapped in their homes and cities unable to do anything.
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Comment: Emails from America: Food gets technical
Feeling hungry? The wacky wonderful world of food in the USA 10 July 2009 18:16 GMT TweetIf you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in Willie Wonka's chocolate factory then visit an American supermarket as some of the things I've seen look just as if they came out of the book by Roald Dahl.
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Comment: Emails from America: Riding on the subway
Is it better than the London Underground? 3 July 2009 16:00 GMT TweetSo this week I’ve been mostly eating... no really the food here is a whole different subject for a later date. This week I’ve found myself riding the New York subway quiet a bit, as I jot between meetings, filming Tech Week In View for Megawhat and basically...
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Comment: Emails from America: Watching TV
Or should I say watching adverts 26 June 2009 17:49 GMT TweetThis week I've found myself watching the television quite a bit. Perhaps it's the excitement of getting cable or maybe just a way to interact with another culture.
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Comment: Emails from America: Getting a cellphone
An Englishman's view of tech USA 19 June 2009 17:50 GMT TweetSo as you may or may not have heard I've moved to the US for the next 6 months to set up a US office for Pocket-lint. I'll be based out of New York on the east coast. Very exciting, but while Americans speak our language, it's clear even from being here...