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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Marie Cusick</itunes:summary>
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<title>How a distant city affects your local weather</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21367/20130201/how-a-distant-city-affects-your-local-weather</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 1, 2013) Seesawing temperatures, melting snow and rain, heavy winds...and that&apos;s just the latest few days of weather extremes. New research may help explain why patterns are changing. It suggests that even if you live thousands of miles away from a major city, it could still be playing a role in your local weather. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21367/20130201/how-a-distant-city-affects-your-local-weather">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seesawing temperatures, melting snow and rain, heavy winds...and that&apos;s just the latest few days of weather extremes. New research may help explain why patterns are changing. It suggests that even if you live thousands of miles away from a major city, it could still be playing a role in your local weather. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21367/20130201/how-a-distant-city-affects-your-local-weather">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>winter, weather, nature, science, climate, global warming, urban, environment, economy, outdoor recreation, [loc:42.7284117 -73.6917851], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Progressives present &quot;people&apos;s&quot; SOS message</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21218/20130109/progressives-present-quot-people-apos-s-quot-sos-message</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 9, 2013) A coalition of progressive groups got the jump on the governor&apos;s speech, holding their 23rd annual People&apos;s State of the State on the steps of the Capitol in Albany yesterday. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21218/20130109/progressives-present-quot-people-apos-s-quot-sos-message">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A coalition of progressive groups got the jump on the governor&apos;s speech, holding their 23rd annual People&apos;s State of the State on the steps of the Capitol in Albany yesterday. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21218/20130109/progressives-present-quot-people-apos-s-quot-sos-message">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, albany, cuomo, progressives, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cuomo to Congress: show me the money</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21192/20130104/cuomo-to-congress-show-me-the-money</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 4, 2013) UPDATE: The Associated Press reported late this morning that Congress had overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy. The Senate was expected to pass the bill later today.After facing intense pressure from both parties for failing to pass a $60 billion federal relief package for Sandy victims over the holidays, House Republicans now say they will vote on a $9 billion flood insurance program today, and the remaining balance on Jan. 15, 2013.But New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he still has doubts they&apos;ll follow through. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21192/20130104/cuomo-to-congress-show-me-the-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[UPDATE: The Associated Press reported late this morning that Congress had overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy. The Senate was expected to pass the bill later today.After facing intense pressure from both parties for failing to pass a $60 billion federal relief package for Sandy victims over the holidays, House Republicans now say they will vote on a $9 billion flood insurance program today, and the remaining balance on Jan. 15, 2013.But New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he still has doubts they&apos;ll follow through. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21192/20130104/cuomo-to-congress-show-me-the-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>00:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, environment, economy, cuomo, weather, superstorm, sandy, topstory, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317]</itunes:keywords>
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<title>SUNY Albany expands RNA research </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21116/20121226/suny-albany-expands-rna-research</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 26, 2012) Most of us know all about DNA, the genetic building blocks that make us unique. But in recent years, there&apos;s a lot of interest in RNA— a molecule that controls how our genes are expressed.It has implications for treating everything from cancer to Alzheimer&apos;s disease and millions of dollars in federal and state investment are going into RNA research at the University at Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21116/20121226/suny-albany-expands-rna-research">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us know all about DNA, the genetic building blocks that make us unique. But in recent years, there&apos;s a lot of interest in RNA— a molecule that controls how our genes are expressed.It has implications for treating everything from cancer to Alzheimer&apos;s disease and millions of dollars in federal and state investment are going into RNA research at the University at Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21116/20121226/suny-albany-expands-rna-research">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>health, education, science, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Researchers predict flu with weather forecasting techniques</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20981/20121129/researchers-predict-flu-with-weather-forecasting-techniques</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 29, 2012) Someday your local weatherman may also be able predict the latest flu outbreak.That&apos;s according to a new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20981/20121129/researchers-predict-flu-with-weather-forecasting-techniques">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Someday your local weatherman may also be able predict the latest flu outbreak.That&apos;s according to a new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20981/20121129/researchers-predict-flu-with-weather-forecasting-techniques">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:22</itunes:duration>
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<title>Climate change may lead to much warmer NY</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20873/20121113/climate-change-may-lead-to-much-warmer-ny</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 13, 2012) In the coming century will New York warm up by three degrees Fahrenheit and have a climate like Richmond, Virginia?Or will it warm by eight degrees and become more like the state capital of Georgia, a city with the nickname &quot;Hotlanta&quot;? [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20873/20121113/climate-change-may-lead-to-much-warmer-ny">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the coming century will New York warm up by three degrees Fahrenheit and have a climate like Richmond, Virginia?Or will it warm by eight degrees and become more like the state capital of Georgia, a city with the nickname &quot;Hotlanta&quot;? [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20873/20121113/climate-change-may-lead-to-much-warmer-ny">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, environment, weather, hurricanesandy, science, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Hurricane Sandy: why don&apos;t some people heed weather warnings? </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20759/20121029/hurricane-sandy-why-don-apos-t-some-people-heed-weather-warnings</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 29, 2012) During Governor Cuomo&apos;s briefing on Hurricane Sandy Monday morning, he emphasized the need for people in evacuation areas to leave when they&apos;re advised to.But, with memories of overblown predictions for Hurricane Irene&apos;s impact on the New York City area last year, some people still aren&apos;t taking the weather that seriously. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20759/20121029/hurricane-sandy-why-don-apos-t-some-people-heed-weather-warnings">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During Governor Cuomo&apos;s briefing on Hurricane Sandy Monday morning, he emphasized the need for people in evacuation areas to leave when they&apos;re advised to.But, with memories of overblown predictions for Hurricane Irene&apos;s impact on the New York City area last year, some people still aren&apos;t taking the weather that seriously. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20759/20121029/hurricane-sandy-why-don-apos-t-some-people-heed-weather-warnings">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:keywords>hurricanesandy, photolead, environment, weather, new york city, [loc:40.7143528 -74.0059731], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Fracking supporters, foes prepare legal next steps</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20402/20120831/fracking-supporters-foes-prepare-legal-next-steps</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 31, 2012) New York State is poised to issue its plans for hydrofracking. The decision could come any time after Labor Day.  But there&apos;s no guarantee the controversy will die down, and both opponents and supporters are exploring their legal options. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20402/20120831/fracking-supporters-foes-prepare-legal-next-steps">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York State is poised to issue its plans for hydrofracking. The decision could come any time after Labor Day.  But there&apos;s no guarantee the controversy will die down, and both opponents and supporters are exploring their legal options. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20402/20120831/fracking-supporters-foes-prepare-legal-next-steps">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>hydrofracking, fracking, environment, albany, politics, photolead, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>American and Russian students learn cyber security together in Albany</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20305/20120815/american-and-russian-students-learn-cyber-security-together-in-albany</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 15, 2012) A bill to strengthen the nation&apos;s cyber security laws stalled in Congress last week, but the issue remains a top priority for policy makers and business leaders around the globe. The Innovation Trail&apos;s Marie Cusick reports on a new program at SUNY Albany that connects students in New York and Russia to teach them about cyber security. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20305/20120815/american-and-russian-students-learn-cyber-security-together-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A bill to strengthen the nation&apos;s cyber security laws stalled in Congress last week, but the issue remains a top priority for policy makers and business leaders around the globe. The Innovation Trail&apos;s Marie Cusick reports on a new program at SUNY Albany that connects students in New York and Russia to teach them about cyber security. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20305/20120815/american-and-russian-students-learn-cyber-security-together-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, education, albany, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], technology, criminal justice, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>President Obama praises New York State tech businesses</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19803/20120509/president-obama-praises-new-york-state-tech-businesses</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 9, 2012) President Obama was in Albany yesterday and gave a speech taking aim at Congress.  But as the Innovation Trail&apos;s Marie Cusick reports, the President also touted the region&apos;s growth in high-tech manufacturing. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19803/20120509/president-obama-praises-new-york-state-tech-businesses">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Obama was in Albany yesterday and gave a speech taking aim at Congress.  But as the Innovation Trail&apos;s Marie Cusick reports, the President also touted the region&apos;s growth in high-tech manufacturing. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19803/20120509/president-obama-praises-new-york-state-tech-businesses">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>obama, albany, jobs, technology, business, economy, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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