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GarysWorld 'Appalachia'

http://garysworldblog.blogspot.com

A look at 'Appalachia' as seen through the eyes of a retired Kentucky teacher and coach.

Primitive Folk Art from the foothills of Appalachia, by self-taught artist, Rebecca Miller Campbell. Featuring handmade one of a kind (OOAK) art dolls. Each doll is named, numbered, signed & dated & comes with a handmade Certificate of Authenticity s

Appalachian History

http://appalachianhistory.blogspot.com/

Folktales, anecdotes and quotes drawn from Appalachia. Emphasis on the Depression era.

Hillbilly Savants

http://hillbillysavants.blogspot.com

This blog is about our Appalachia - the real one, not the Hollywood-stereotype nor the third-world nation-esque stereotype being sold by do-gooders, or even the neo-Romantic sylvan stereotype that Rousseau would probably buy into. It should be interesting

The Appalachian Independent

http://www.appindie.org

The Appalachian Independent is the independent newspaper for Appalachia, serving the area in and surrounding Western Maryland.

A Mountain Mama's Blog

http://eastkentuckygal.wordpress.com

One mother's experiences raising her children in off-grid Appalachia coupled with comments on food, culture, writing, art, and whatever else is on the plate.

Mountain View Journal

http://mountainviewjournal.us/

Mountain View celebrates the music, the heritage, and the privilege of living in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Corridors

http://deborahwilson.blogspot.com

Deborah Wilson of Marietta, Georgia presents a blog of Southern American culture. Historial and local photos of places, and of nature, people and local events. Also includes poetry, tales and videos.

Local Motion

http://www.grhmwgh.blogspot.com

It might surprise you how much New Brunswick has to offer for the outdoor enthusiast. From rock climbing to rugged hiking, road cycling to mountain biking, sea kayaking to whitewater paddling, ice climbing to cross country skiing, there's a lot of wa

Points of Interest--Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails

http://kyartisanheritagetrails.blogspot.com/

The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) blog, Points of Interest, is devoted to posting information about cultural heritage tourism in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. We highlight festivals & events, recreational activities, and businesses in the regi

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Frozen Tropics | December 4th 2009

Music for the MountainsSupport the struggle against Mountain Top Removal and strip mining for coal in Appalachia, practices which are poisoning and displacing communities in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama.Music by:Gabe Popk read more

Charity donates tractor-trailer of toys to another agency

decline depend | December 3rd 2009 by kandicemil

The Christian Appalachian Project has given a tractor-trailer filled with toys to Lexington's Catholic Action Center. "I was just absolutely floored," center leader Ginny Ramsey said. The toys will be used for the 14th Annual Faith and Community Ch read more

New York Nixes Gay Marriage, Reminding Us That It's Still a State…

Democralypse Now | December 3rd 2009

Just Not In Their BackyardYay! The land of the free remains but a cruel joke as the rights of that one group of colorful misfits known as the gays were once again denied equal rights and the same constitutional protections granted to the rest of us n read more

Bondcliff in the Mist

Larisa Dannis: Hiking and Exploring the White Mountains of N… | December 3rd 2009 by Larisa

“To go up into the desolate isolation of mountains into what one can only call the mountains’ truest interior is to know the nature of isolation itself — that ineffable, unmappable place where the tree will sometimes fall, and space and read more

Simply CHRISTmas: A Unique Opportunity to Share the Love of Chris…

Cyberbrethren | December 3rd 2009 by Paul T. McCain

Let me recommend for your consideration a wonderful program for extending the love of Christ to those who need to hear it. It is a program called “Simply CHRISTmas” and it is being offered by Concordia Publishing House. Here is more infor read more

The Mayfly that moves mountains

Singlebarbed.com | December 3rd 2009 by kbarton10

I’m the doubting kind and figure insects had nothing to do with it. The truth is the EPA was so afraid that Steven Seagal would portray another of their employees – by filming a sequel to his “one line of speech then look angry “ 1997 acti read more

US Survey Shows Southern Counties Most Obese

Product Review | December 2nd 2009 by Lina Patricionita

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the Appalachian regio read more

Podcast Appalachia: "Moonshine"

Hillbilly Savants | December 2nd 2009

The latest episode of Podcast Appalachia is now available. In this episode, we examine the colorful history and culture of moonshine, the most famous 'spirit' of Appalachia. You can listen here or read a transcript here. Save This Page read more

the holly and the ivy league

snoburbia, the blog | December 2nd 2009

•••If you live in the snoburbs, the only acceptable lights to use in decorating your house for Christmas are white. You hear me? White. They must be wrapped around garlands of evergreen, and they must frame your door just so; perhaps a porch r read more

Announcement from Rocky Adkins | Kentucky government

GarysWorld 'Appalachia' | November 30th 2009 by GarysWorld

Today at 1 p.m. I will be at the University of Kentucky for a press conference where UK Athletics will announce that they are contributing an additional $500,000 per year for scholarships for students from Appalachia and the Robinson Scholars program read more

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