The Huletts Current

Some great shots from multiple cameras that I’ve never seen before.

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Gov’s Wife Gets No-Bid Deal
The NY Post reports on a no-bid deal that involves the Governor’s wife.
NJ Approves Property Tax Cap / When Will NY?
Our neighbor NJ has approved a property tax cap. It begs the question when will NY show some political courage and do the same. The NY Times reports here.
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Here’s a PBS News Hour segment on the new version of Mark Twain’s autobiography. Twain specified that his entire autobiography could not be published until 100 years after his death. In so far as he died in 1910, this is the year that it will be released.
This is a book that I’m very much looking [...]

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With Major League Baseball’s All-Star game approaching fast, here is the official ballot to cast your vote. You’ll need to fill out your email address and date of birth but this is a ballot you’ll want to complete! Hurry because voting ends soon.

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Rutland Herald Video: Killington’s Last Day

What a Mess: Albany Budget Update
This Post Star article details how bad things are in Albany.
Editorial: Public-Sector Unions Bankrupting America
This is a growing national issue, that the Washington Times spotlighted in a recent editorial.

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Robonaut2 is the next generation of dexterous robot, developed by NASA and General Motors. Photo Credit: NASA.
Coming soon to the space station (or as your next co-worker): Robonaut 2.

To learn more about Robonaut2, check out NASA.

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Boy Scouts Get New Stamp
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, so to commemorate this event, the Postal Service has issued a new stamp. Please remember to purchase the new boy scout stamp and all your other stamps at the Huletts Landing Post Office.

States Pension Funds Not Enough
The Washington Post had [...]

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If you have 52 minutes, this is one of the best documentaries I have seen in awhile.
In 1980, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was established in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of [...]

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A major supplier of electricity to the Northeast is proposing to go down Lake Champlain, through the Champlain Canal in Whitehall, and back into the Hudson River to bring power to New York City and Long Island. This would be a new way to supply the growing power needs of our country without disrupting scenery.
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Vermont Neighbor Wins Olympic Gold
Hannah Kearney from nearby Norwich, Vermont won the gold medal in the women’s moguls at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics!

Historic Lake George Photos Donated to Bolton Library
The Adirondack Almanack has a story which should interest all history lovers.
Beautiful Bird Pictures
This site: http://birdbook.org/ has some stunning photography of different birds.
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We’ve all been transfixed on the news stories coming out of Haiti recently after the devastating earthquake that country experienced. Recently I had a chance to speak to Catholic priest, Fr. Murat Dorcent, who was present during the earthquake that hit Haiti. I met him as he traveled through the Northeast telling Americans what [...]

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In a surprise move early Saturday morning, the House Rules Committee, approved rules for debate on the health care bill. Included was an amendment to allow a vote to remove abortion funding.
The committee okayed a Rule that allows the House to vote on the Stupak amendment, offered by pro-life Rep. Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat, [...]

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NPR had a good segment on Morning Edition about the alleged Fort Hood gunman. The guy was apparently giving off all kinds of warning signs before yesterday.

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