Pretty stunning scenery and a convincing argument.
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June 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment · News
Tags: adirondacks·conservation·high peaks
Crown Point bridge traffic restricted
"Traffic signals are now being used to control one-way, alternating traffic."
11 hours ago
Old Mountain Road’s status is murky
"We're working with the DEC to coordinate any changes to the (State Land) Master Plan to deal with it." - Could take 100's of years!
11 hours ago
Lake Placid adjusts its tourism strategies
"As industries crumble, Lake Placid officials and businesses are hoping to bank on current trends to stay solvent."
2009/07/03
Local business owners form Ironman support group to fight growing negative sentiment
I say ban all cars in Essex County and Free Bikes for everyone.
2009/07/03
Cultural center planned in AuSable
"Foundation representatives said the three-story building is in need of extensive repair, and the New York City-based group will undertake a capital campaign to raise funds for the $1.2 million renovation."
2009/07/03
City opens Waterfront Park
"The city also has plans to put in a new boat launch just north of Waterfront Park and behind the city's sewage-treatment plant."
2009/07/03
Angler catches record brook trout in Raquette Lake
"Caught on a Rapala lure, the brook trout weighed in at five pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches, surpassing the previous state record, set in 2006, by 5 ounces."
2009/07/03
Spelunking legacy
"Cave Woman of 1950"
2009/07/03
Interior Conditions in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
"The majority of employees of Camp Gabriels, 91 to be exact, have now transferred or been re-assigned to other correctional facilities."
2009/07/03
North Country Drug Raids Linked To Russian Mob
"Authorities say they've broken up a drug ring linked to Russian organized crime that smuggled as much as $27 million worth of marijuana through the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation to Ohio over the past three years."
2009/07/03
2009 Tour de France Live Video, TV, Route, Preview, Teams, Results, Photos and Latest Updates
Everything #TDF. Really.
2009/07/03
Friday Crave: tomorrow
"The waiting. The suspense. The drama."
2009/07/03
Social media overload: Let Michael Jackson, Billy Mays and Farrah Fawcett rest in peace
Even with only a few minutes of internet, I'm feeling the frenzy.
2009/06/29
Protests rage on
"Iran's senior cleric denounces results of disputed election"
2009/06/17
Cyberwar guide for Iran elections
Important information to help the spread of Freedom.
2009/06/16
10 signs you don't understand web analytics
Ha ha, #10 is so true.
2009/06/15
Dear Websites, Please Follow These 10 Rules.
So simple, everyone should know these.
2009/06/12
Whose government is it?
"State open-government guru Freeman says it’s yours."
2009/06/12
Introducing WordPress 2.8 – Baker (video)
Smooth Baby!
2009/06/11
The Ford Story Chooses WordPress
"The site is completely powered by WordPress and uses WordPress as a CMS to deliver a wide variety of static content, videos, photos, and dynamic updates."
2009/06/10
A Tour of Rainbow Lake (and Environs)
I assume these were taken from the "Inflatable Girl".
10 hours ago
The highway to nowhere
"As a foolish idea, the rooftop highway isn't as old as the Edsel but it's a lot older than Milli Vanilli."
11 hours ago
Another case of rude cyclists
"Isn't it about time some rules were laid down and some action taken by the authorities?"
11 hours ago
The charms of Lows Ridge
"The trail ends at a plaque dedicated to A. Augustus Low, who died in 1963."
2009/07/03
Invasive species not a good thing
"It has taken thousands of years for Lake Champlain to develop into a wonderfully balanced ecosystem, and it may only take a few decades for human-induced species invasions to destroy it."
2009/07/03
Dreaded Emerald Ash borer found in NY
"The first confirmed find has been reported in Randolph, in Cattaraugus County. That's in southwestern NY."
2009/06/18
Favorites From the Lake Placid Half Marathon
"Size Does Matter, 26.2."
2009/06/18
Blue Mountain
"I will treasure our day together for a long time."
2009/06/18
Odds and Ends
"It’s on me! It’s on me!"
2009/06/18
Brainy bruin a master thief
More about our smart Adirondack bears.
2009/06/18
Top 20 Best Practices for DMO Websites and Internet Destination Marketing
It's so easy, but it can't be done by ONE person.
2009/06/16
PhoCusWright study details online best practices for DMOs
"Destination marketers are facilitators of travel at all points in the travel planning process and must orient their online services to facilitate pre- and post-booking needs of travelers."
2009/06/16
Destination marketing in the age of Web 2.0 and beyond
"Companies and organizations will in future increasingly have to try to interject themselves into all the conversations going on among customers in the marketplace about their product, service, or destination, rather than dominating what in the past was a one-way communication."
2009/06/16
DMO Ranking on Twitter - May 09
"Our list of US/CA tourism organizations that have a presence on Twitter has grown to over 300."
2009/06/15
Low Budget Getaway with Big Budget Views in the Adirondacks
Uh huh.
2009/06/12
Bing Travel Blog
Follow or not, hmmmm?
2009/06/10
4 steps for customer service success on Twitter
It's extremely easy and extremely hard at the same time. Have fun with that.
2009/06/09
What's Your Excuse: Chinchilli Day (Video)
Silly, isn't it?
2009/06/08
Twitter to Launch Verified Accounts for Public Officials, Brands, Celebs
Nothing to prevent you from being a "Verified" Wanker either. Haha.
2009/06/08
Social Media, Your Brand and Your Employees
"People are the new brand"
2009/06/08
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I agree. I thought is was an especially good way to present the facts – the vid makes those statistics a little less cold, gives ‘em some life. Also thought the speakers in this were quite good.