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nny follies
Independent North Country Blog:
Northern New York Follies by Kentsboss
Kentsboss is the psuedonym for an anonymous blogger who keeps a close eye on the politics and culture of upstate New York.
Newest Posts:
Stupider things have happened
Here, have a taste of this dung sundae
Ideas whose time is here


upstateblog
An Organizational Blog:
UpStateBlog.net
News, ideas, and comment on the economy of upstate New York, a project of The Public Policy Institute of New York State.
Newest Posts:
Other items that caught our eye
In regional economic-development matters
More on the future of racing and racetracks in New York State


ADK Almanack
An Independent Blog:
Adirondack Almanack
Subtitled "Blogging from Behind the Blue Line," Adirondack Almanack is an anonymous blog that focuses on issues relevant to residents of the Adirondack Park and its near environs.
Newest Posts:
'The Adirondacks' PBS Film Premiere
Blaming Hillary and Banning ATVs3 Years Ago At Adirondack Almanack
Stamp Honors Edward Livingston Trudeau


genx40
An Independent Blog:
Adirondack Base Camp
The anonymous blogger TourPro lives on the western shore of Lake Champlain and at the foot of the Adirondacks. He writes on travel, tourism, and the outdoors.
Newest Posts:
2008 Victoria Day Weekend and the Adirondack High Peaks
Snowmobile Fees Grease Government
I Love NY Launch Round-up


Rod and granddaughter
An Independent Blog:
Science Matters
Science issues and topics with chemist and science educator Rod Charlton.
Newest Posts:
Ozone Depletion and Global Warming
CFLs and Other Bulbs - Real Energy Savings
Lead in Drinking Water


genx40
An Independent Blog:
Indian Lake Central School Photoblog
Indian Lake Central School, a small k-12 school in the heart of the Adirondacks, documents the 2007-2008 school year in daily photos.
Newest Posts:
Hey Mommy
Practice
Prom


genx40
An Independent Blog:
Rebecca Leonard: Self-Publisher
Champlain Valley children's book author Rebecca Leonard chronicles the trials of self-publishing. Illustrated by her son and co-author, Nick.
Newest Posts:
An Author's Spring Office Cleaning - Part 1
Adirondack Center For Writing & North Country Public Radio
Self-Publishing With Amazon's Booksurge Or Else!


Toto and Oz
Staff Blog:
iNCPR: Staff Blog of North Country Public Radio
A peek behind the curtain at North Country Public Radio.
Newest Posts:
Interested in helping with an experiment?
An Opening and An Elegy
The irony, oh the irony?


Dale Hobson
NCPR Blogs:
Brain Clouds: the Listening Post Blurbs
NCPR web manager Dale Hobson has been sharing perfectly good thoughts that would otherwise go to waste in his introductions to the station's e-newsletter The Listening Post. In the spirit of good stewardship, four years worth are composted here.
Newest Posts:
Until telepathy
Two cent lunch
Achieving liftoff


genx40
An Independent Blog:
Gen X at 40 by Alan McLeod
Alan is a Gen X-er who has hit 40. He writes from Kingston, Ontario about his issues and obsessions, which include good radio, good beer, sports, the web, and Canadian public affairs.
Newest Posts:
God May Love Aliens More Than Us
Too Slow For The Funny Mens' Health Headline
Monday Morning Quarterback: Coco Goes Wild


beer blog
An Independent Blog:
A Good Beer Blog by Alan McLeod
Ben Franklin says, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Alan McLeod of Kingston says, "Give me an amen!"
Newest Posts:
Book Review: CAMRA's Good Beer Guide West Coast USA
Porter Season: Nightmare, Hambleton Ales, Melmerby, England
Wired's Good Summary Of Price Inputs Got Me Thinking

 

Letters Home

Letters Home Archive:
Weblogs from North Country Travelers

Jake's City-Year Blog
Gregory Warner in Afghanistan
John Bean in Antarctica
Lucy Martin in Hawaii
Betsy Kepes in New Zealand
Naj Wikoff in Buryatia
Kelly Benvenuto in Morocco
Becky McClusky in Northern India
A Fan's Journey to the North Country
The Ohmans In Quito, Ecuador
Anna Benvenuto in Naru, Japan
Alexei Boulokhov, Our Man in Cannes

Program Blogs

Speaking of Faith: Krista's Journal
Host Krista Tippett brings a first-person approach to matters of faith and belief on the American Public Media program Speaking of Faith. NCPR airs this program Thursdays at 1 pm

Bloggers Wanted

North Country Public Radio is looking for partners in the North Country quadrant of the blogosphere. If you are blogging from or about the North Country, we'd like to introduce you to our readers and listeners. And if there is an extended trip in your future, we'd like to hear all about it for our Letters Home feature. If you would like to share your blog, or your letters and photos from distant places with ncpr.org visitors, send recommendations to dale@ncpr.org.

Blog Editorial Policy

The NCPR Blogs and Letters Home page contains a mix of content from various sources. Featured blogs that are under the editorial control of NCPR are marked with the logo. NCPR has no relationship with any other bloggers featured here and makes no claims regarding the veracity, balance, or suitability for young visitors of any independent blog. NCPR selects features on the basis of quality and relevance to our regional audience and presents them here as a public service. Blogs are only featured here with the permission of the hosts and/or authors. NCPR reserves the right to discontinue any feature at any time. For more information contact dale@ncpr.org.