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Man vs Wild: Bear Grylls Heart Stopper

If you’ve ever watched the show, Man vs Wild, Bear Grylls is always out somewhere surviving against nature.

I have no idea if these things are staged or not but this segment was a heart stopper in a few different places. Watch as Bear tames a train trussle in the wilderness of Montana and an oncoming train.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VefG-FuMYA

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Heavenly Day

For a Friday night musical break: Patty Griffin performing “Heavenly Day,” (a love song to her dog). If you close your eyes, it’ll remind you of any day in Huletts.

What an amazing voice.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odtKU9fV1CE

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Great Pictures of Historic Gaslight Village

The Times Union, has an article entitled: Gaslight Village fades to black, with some great historical photos that may bring back memories.

State Considers Pay Freeze for Workers

The Post Star reports that the the state may try something different to reign in government employee salaries.

Roadrunner vs. the Coyote: In Live Action!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5p9WttVhE

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The Health and Wealth Indicator

BBC produces a lot of high quality stuff. Here’s an outtake from the show “The Joy of Stats” which tracks the health and wealth of 200 countries over a 200 year period in an extremely imaginative way.

After watching this video you should feel better about the world out there. It makes you appreciate living in the times that we do.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo

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Think Tank: NY Pension Costs Could Explode

The NY Post presents an analysis of where pension costs are going.

Top Aide to Gov: Saratoga closure ‘definite possibility’

The Capitol Confidential Blog speaks about Saratoga’s possible demise.

NJ Gov Talks Tough to Paterson

“I have a bridge to sell you”, takes on a new meaning for NJ gov, Chris Christie. So says NJ.com.

Republicans Take NY Senate, Claim Cuomo is One of Them.

Dean Skelos shares some thoughts about being the new Majority Leader in the next NY state legislative session. Read the NY Post.

When the Gold Cup Came to Lake George

The Adirondack Almanack presents a great piece on the Gold Cup on Lake George.

Have Some Turtles? Here’s a Great Practical Joke

The Encyclopedia of Science recounts a practical joke played with some turtles.

Flying for the Holidays?

Then Cargo Collective wear has some gift ideas for you. (Warning: contains graphic images.)

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Washington County Proposed Budget: Tax Increase Smaller / Transfer Stations Open

The Wash Blog has a quick synopsis of Washington County’s finance committee meeting this past week.

Counties Fear State Mandates

North Country Public Radio has a great piece on how state mandates drive up property taxes.

Medicaid is the big cost. But when all the mandates are added together, counties wind up spending 90 percent of their tax-revenue on things that Albany is making them do.

Steve LaVigne with the state Association of Counties. “Medicaid alone costs property taxpayers over $7 billion a year. So if the state were to take over full fiscal responsibility for the Medicaid program, the counties could begin to reduce the property tax,” LaVigne argued.

Vermont @ Siena / Local Schools Tip Off Tonight

For all our college basketball fans, a fun local game previewed here on the Saints Blog.

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The Halloween Parade

The Halloween parade will take place this Saturday, October 9th at noon. It will start in front of the Post Office and finish in front of the soda fountain.

While the little ones are enjoying some ice-cream, congratulate the Mackell sisters on 20 years of their family successfully running the soda fountain!!