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Live and Awry in New York

July 28, 2008

This is a link to a video of a cyclist being assaulted by a cop
From BoingBoing:
” Although a judge ruled in 2006 that the monthly Critical Mass bicycle rides could proceed without a permit, the NYPD’s stance remains somewhat adversarial. Though the city has not been enforcing the controversial parade permit law when it comes [...]

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kutztown crafts and PA dutch and german

July 18, 2008

On July 2 we went to the annual, week long Kutztown Festival in search of American things. Although it is billed as a PA Dutch fair there were many people calling themselves PA German. What is the difference? I found out it is the same, check it out on the Wiki, a fascinating story. We [...]

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a beautiful moving truck

July 10, 2008

How beautiful is this moving truck? Spotted all over Boston, Casey & Hayes. If KIOSK ever owns trucks I have our inspiration, damn it is hypnotic. Just when you are in the dumps about moving, around the corner comes the gold lettering. It sparkles, it shines, it cries out “Your goods are worth their weight [...]

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A new york coffee shop

July 7, 2008

Not your average coffee shop, Zibetto! Founded by one of the owners of our favorite coffee bar in Stockholm, Sosta, is it run in the tradition of an Italian coffee bar, no tables, walk in, remain standing, have a really good coffee and go. No American coffee is served here and definitely it is contrary [...]

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Massachusetts #6: is this what you are eating this weekend?

July 5, 2008

Does this look like your 4th of July weekend at the beach? We all succumb to the fried jazz (not music) while at the seashore. However, I was surprised we fell for it while in the hills of Massachusetts. If you head up to MassMoca, as many do, stop by Pedrin’s, home of the fish [...]

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