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Street Mosaic

I love this new app–Street Mosaic

20. April 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Art opens our eyes

Sandow Birk is not Muslim. He’s just meditating on his interpretation of the Quran. Helene Ayon [the next artist to be featured] was raised in a strict Orthodox Jewish family but is also a feminist. Max Gimblett is a practicing … Continue reading

14. April 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Pittsburgh’s lookin’ good

“IN about a million ways, crazy old Pittsburgh is not like other cities in this part of the world, but the first thing people usually notice about it — coming in from the Pennsylvania Turnpike and through the Squirrel Hill … Continue reading

29. March 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Cacio di Bosco al Tartufo

The most delicious cheese. Addicting. With a Barolo. Yummy.  

16. March 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Fish Tank

I put my hand down deep into the garbage disposal yesterday to save my nephew’s fish from certain death. The fish, named “Sparky,” seems to be appreciative.

11. March 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Everything IS Bigger in Texas

The Girl Scout Cookie box on the left, from Texas … on the right, from a Yankee state. Based on the servings listed on each box, the box sold in Texas has 4 more cookies than the box on the … Continue reading

08. March 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Postcard from Amsterdam

Thanks Adam! www.happinessplunge.com Download now or preview on posterous amsterdam.pdf (145 KB)

01. March 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Shenandoah – a great place to commit hate crimes and get a slap on the wrist

WILKES-BARRE – Derrick M. Donchak and Brandon J. Piekarsky, two men convicted of a hate crime for their part in the fatal beating of an illegal Mexican immigrant, must each spend nine years behind bars, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. … Continue reading

25. February 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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Postcard from Iceland

My friend is starting what promises to be an incredible journey. Check out his blog called The Happiness Plunge. He’ll be traveling the world and using his degrees and his know-how to help others. And hopefully, he’ll be sending me … Continue reading

23. February 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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The Real Agenda in Wisconsin

  I’ve been reading some amazingly uniformed commentary on the pro union show of strength in Wisconson. The comments evidence a lack of understanding of both the facts of the matter in Wisconsin, as well as of the subject of collective bargaining. An understanding of both … Continue reading

23. February 2011 by Nicole R. Betters
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