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American Chess Master - of New Orleans

Meet Paul Morphy at www.mattfullerty.com, the last unofficial chess world champion (1837-1884). He links Europe and America as a Creole (of French and Spanish descent) born into New Orleans wealth - which he squandered in London and Paris defeating the world's great chess masters!

To learn his story and meet his amazing opponents, from a General in the American Army to a British Shakespeare scholar, also see www.paulmorphychess.com

The story of Paul Morphy is one of rise and fall, the success of a grand talent and his descent into obsession! Welcome to the precarious floating city of New Orleans!

What is Going On, World?

Just when you thought fizzy drinks couldn't get any more appetizing!

Makes Coke Zero look like a good idea!

Red Bull-tastic!

Red Bull is clearly one drink that was invented for British consumption overseas. I just never took to coffee all that much. And tea is tea and will always be glorious, but sometimes, well it lacks that kick. Unlike the weird-colored drink that tastes like medicine. Benzedrine, caffeine, and the other one (taurine). They always seem to hit the spot!

Plus, unlike the British or American chocolate bars below, some with the same name, Red Bull is the same on both sides of the Atlantic! Same name, same ingredients!

Phew!

The World's Best Candy Bars? English, of Course

Hello England, Ever wondered why chocolate is so different in America? Or the UK? Well look no further than this New York Times article that reveals the obession and love people have for their British choccy bars!

Whether it's Curly Wurly, Dairy Milk, Maltesers or Crunchie, you can get it in America at an online ex-pat store. There may even be one in your area. For one thing, Giant Supermarket in the US has an International food section. But most cities in the US have their very own ex-pat British Foods store. I hate to say it, but Google has the answer!

In the meantime check out The World's Best Candy Bars? English, of Course if you've forgotten just how amazing Cadburys and Nestle are! Hersheys is a bit bitter for the British palette and I was surprised to find they make their own version of Cadbury's chocolate!