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Entries from June 3rd, 2006

Alternative Search Engines for the Adirondacks

June 3rd, 2006 · 1 Comment · Miscellania

Update: Google is a hero to everyone that supports free speech
(Incredibly, only one dead-link in the bunch below…)

Suspicious of Google Search results? Here’s a great list of alternatives to the teetering behemoth known as Google. I’ve had some good results with Gada.be and Keotag.com – they’re not perfect, but it sure feels good to have an alternative.

More Info:

Google News Bias – Here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here,

Neutrality for thee, but not for me

Google.cn in China

Has Google peaked?

Brin says Google compromised principles

China ‘blocks’ main Google site

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Adirondack Antique and Craft Shows

June 2nd, 2006 · 5 Comments · News

Almost Every Weekend:
Crafts and Antiques Shows

Crafts and antiques shows are ubiquitous in the Adirondacks during the summer and fall seasons. Here is a brief sampling:

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American Idol foments abuse in Plattsburgh

June 1st, 2006 · No Comments · News

Plattsburgh get’s a great mention on the Drudge Report today with a story about a domestic incident resulting from an American Idol dispute. Is this good publicity?

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