Mark Thompson
BA in History from SUNY New Paltz, currently working towards an MSIS in Archives from University of Albany. I'm an avid hiker, weight lifter and enjoy going to punk concerts and museums. I spent a semester abroad in Scotland and the experience opened me up to sharing my travel stories through a web blog that acted as my diary.
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One City, Many StoriesA brief summary of a three day trip to London I took while a foreign student at the University of Dundee. Highlights favorite sites and restaraunts. -
Family Friendly and Inexpensive Halloween Events in the Hudson ValleyFrom Jack-O-Lantern festivals and Halloween parades, to haunted houses and nighttime battlefield tours for $20 or less, the Hudson Valley offers a wide variety of festive events and programs that offer fun for all ages for an affordable price!
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"Is it Too Late to Do it Again?"After a two decade hiatus from their last studio album, alternative rock pioneers "The Feelies" still havent lost their edge.
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Hudson Valley Summer HighlightsWhether you are a lover of nature or a bookworm, a toddler or a senior citizen, the Hudson Valley offers a variety of events that help usher in the summer season. Here are a few highlights of activities you may consider adding to your calendar -
Three of New Paltz's Best Coffee Shops60 Main, The Muddy Cup and The Bakery not only serves organic teas, coffees and other beverages at a good price, but also a wonderfully unique experience in the heart of one of the most artistically vibrant communities in the Hudson Valley. -
The Geology of a Crime SceneBiology and geology contain numerous clues that help investigators in solving homicides by identifying the victim, culprit and tools used to commit the act. -
Does Internet Dating Work?Living in the modern age has completely revolutionized the way we interact and form relationships; but is this a good thing?
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The Jam: Story of an Anti-Sex Pistols Punk Band"The Jam" were more in tune with early '60s rock and roll in a time when Punk was sweeping the airwaves. However they showed that by staying true to their principles they could become one of the most famous bands of the Punk movement. -
The Blue AlbumThe release of Weezer's "Blue Album" in 1994 blended the best of 70's power pop and early 90's grunge to create an album that defined the meaning of Alternative Rock -
Jews and the Growth of Urban Europe in the Early Middle AgesThis piece explores the contribution of Jews to the Medieval economy. -
Living Upon PiddleThe daily life of villagers living in a Dorset town shortly after the conquest of England under William the Conqueror -
Oh Dying EarthA dialogue between Mankind and Mother Earth. How could we murder the one that gave us life?
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As I Sat and ListenedA poem of transcending mind and spirit through the power of music.
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My Town, My New PaltzCreative writing piece inspired by a walk down Main Street and dedicated to the wonderful people who call this place home.