John Edwards, a well loved handsome rich senator who ran for the White House alongside Hilary and Barak , was caught with his pants down. His secret affair and child nogal , have got Americans breathless with disappointment. And then of course there is Brad and Angelina.. tabloids full of conjecture : is he back with Jennifer? Is she having an affair?
I am caught up with the drama of America. I just found out Virgin Mega music store closed in Times Square. The only sign I have so far that a year ago America was in a major recession. I see stores packed with people, shopping; people talking about shopping. The most amazing sight so far- superior even to the snow on the sidewalks - was the Apple Store on 5th Avenue. It is a remarkable glass cube that sits on 5th Avenue. I walked in to get my computer sorted out and I was affronted with a mass of people- young people, Apple groupies, just hanging around this magnificent space, talking Apple, engaging with the Apple products and chatting to the staff. I had to go online in the store to book an appointment for my computer to see a technician. I found myself reluctant to leave this store, feeling mesmerised by the atmosphere- gentle yet charged with Apple excitement. Steve Jobs is one smart man.
I had a dream come true - I got to spend time at Pfizer World headquarters here in New York. I was privileged to meet with Pfizer executives so watch this space and of course all my other spaces, as I share new cutting edge research with you. And tomorrow is another huge dream come true for me - I get to go to a United Nations meeting.. but more about that tomorrow..
Most surprising experience for me is the response of people I meet with in a business environment: they have done their homework and spent time on my site. To a man/woman I am told how astounded they are that I have "dildos and vibrators"there as it takes away from the seriousness of my work. America is conservative. Maybe that's why people go underground and cheat on their loved ones. I feel a proud South African. We really have freedom of speech - plus a president who does it in the open - 5 wives , a finacee, plus an other child , now disclosed, with a Mistress. And like good citizens we follow our leader and thus continue to have the highest incidence of HIV/AIDS.
Jet lag continues to plague me - actually I plague myself by not allowing myself to sleep as don't want to miss a bite of the big Apple. Good night.
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