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    Moving to USA - Who's done it, what advice?

    But aren't automatics better for high traffic congestion? Less farting around with the clutch.
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    Moving to USA - Who's done it, what advice?

    As an aside I've got to say that driving an automatic is so much more straightforward I'm not sure how they haven't caught on more in the UK. I wonder if it's a pride issue.
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    Moving to USA - Who's done it, what advice?

    I only had to take the road test in Illinois but both IN and CA made me retake the theory.
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    Moving to USA - Who's done it, what advice?

    It's not that surprising given the laws are different. I've had to pass my US test 3 times as it's required every time you move state (Illinois, Indiana, California). I've had to pay each time but it's not outrageous (under $50).
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    Post Your Daily Encounter Pics Here

    If you've got a spare $230k lying around, why not...
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    moving to america- anyone shipped their stuff before?

    I shipped my desktop + monitor with I think DHL when I moved. I just got an online quote and drove it over to the depot. Cost me about $200 in total if I remember rightly. The desktop was fine but the monitor got a bit beaten up - you can see damage lines if you don't stand head-on to it...
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    West Coast USA - Tour Advice

    Can I make a pitch for you to add a whale watching trip in Monterey Bay? It's the best trip I've taken since I moved here. Loads of Humpbacks.
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    Those who moved to the US - yay/nay?

    I moved to the US about 5 years ago. I've lived in Illinois, Indiana and California. A few thoughts: The US is a big place. I mean really big. About the same size as Europe. Asking what it's like to live in the US is a bit like asking what it's like to live in Europe. It's not going to be the...
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    US: Marvel & Netflix - Daredevil

    Tends to be midnight Pacific Time in the US (so 8am UK time).
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    General election voting intentions poll

    What about the demographics of OCUK makes it so right wing? Are tech people more to the right? Do we think it's a reflection of above average incomes (I assume poorer folk aren't spending a ton on nice computers)? Not a dig at all, just interested.
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    Are you happy with your local chemist/pharmacy?

    You really need to be able to skip the 10 person queue of old people who are going to have a 15 minute chat about their prescription if you just came in to pick up some aspirin. Other than that, no issue.
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    NBA 2013/2014 Season!

    Not a good time to be a Pacers fan. First we lose Lance and now this horrific injury to PG. Hope he can recover, but I'd be surprised if he can ever get back 100% after that.
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    NBA 2013/2014 Season!

    Great start to the series from Indiana. Not sure Indy will be able to shoot that well from 3 point range again, but if David West wants to keep dominating like he did last night it's a nightmare matchup for the Heat.
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    NBA 2013/2014 Season!

    This really is the least the regular season has ever mattered in the NBA. Lower seeds winning everywhere! I was at game 2 vs. the Hawks the other night and thought we'd turned a corner, but we were so sloppy in game 3. Hoping for a miracle turnaround in form. I'd say we need to start West at...
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    NBA 2013/2014 Season!

    My favourite thing about living in Indianapolis :D - the tickets were $12 each Great game too. Shame the Pacers have completely fallen off.
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    so where is the big freeze we were warned about?

    Things are getting a little chilly by me! 8-12 inches of snow due tomorrow.
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    NFL 2013 Season

    Trying to decide whether to exercise my playoff ticket option or not with my Colts season tickets. Have to decide by Monday but they're not cheap. They make us buy both the wildcard and AFC championship round tickets (in the odds that it's at home). That means I have to shell out $495 for 2x2...
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    NBA 2013/2014 Season!

    Spurs aren't "looking solid" - they look like the best team in the league by far! Went to the Pacers Timberwolves game the other night. I love how well rounded the Pacers are - you know at least 2 of those players are going to play well on any given night. Ricky Rubio is awesome to watch too...
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    NFL 2013 Season

    Going to the Colts vs. Titans game this weekend and it's probably the least excited I've ever been about seeing the Colts. We are 100% done for the season at this point. Our offense has absolutely nothing left after being devastated by injuries (best 2 RBs, best TE, best interior OL and best...
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    Stronghold games

    There are no changes at all apart from to the resolution. I love Stronghold so this just made the game playable again (try playing 1024x768 on a 1900x1080 monitor - urgh).
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