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Brian D. Cohen: Repetition

2013-06-17T09:35:35Z

Many artists have had a bear-monomaniacal relationship with a theme, place, or subject: Paul Cézanne, Mont Sainte-Victoire; Josef Albers, squares; Jasper Johns, flags; Claude Monet, Rouen Cathedral or haystacks or poplars; Giorgio Morandi, bottles; G. B. Piranesi, Roman ruins; or quite wonderfully, John Gibson, balls.

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Illeana Hoffman: Destination Vermont - Forty Putney Road Inn

2013-06-12T22:26:38Z

We didn't know what to expect as we headed on our first road trip to tour schools for our daughter in her junior year of High School.

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Oyster: Getting Outdoors In The East

2013-06-11T17:08:36Z

From the tip of Maine to the Florida Keys, America's Eastern region is a diverse area filled with just about every type of terrain an active traveler could want: mountains, marshes, lakes, cliffs, forests and so much more.

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Vermont Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Up To An Ounce

2013-06-06T13:50:44Z

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) signed a bill on Thursday decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The new law, which goes into ef...

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Vermont Takes Major Step To Prevent Overdose Deaths

2013-06-05T17:38:48Z

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) signed legislation on Wednesday offering protection to anyone seeking medical help in the incident of a drug or alcohol...

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Tessie Castillo: A Proud Day for Vermont: A Proud Year for Overdose Prevention Advocates

2013-06-05T09:51:56Z

Anyone who has ever indulged in hero fantasies about saving lives just might get their chance thanks to new drug overdose prevention laws across the country. On Wednesday, June 5th, Vermont became the 13th state to pass a law expanding lay access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse opiate overdose.

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Dem Gov Under Scrutiny For Questionable Deal

2013-05-30T08:15:37Z

EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. — Soon after the successful real estate investor built his McMansion on a rural dirt road here outside Vermont's capital, h...

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Laura Reyes: Vermont Home Care Providers Come Together With AFSCME

2013-05-29T16:08:11Z

I was honored to be in Vermont today and to stand with all the members of AFSCME Vermont Homecare United. Together, we will work to improve conditions for home care providers and enhance the lives of all the people we serve.

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Sharon Kitchens: The Buzz About Caledonia Spirits & Winery

2013-05-21T16:19:03Z

Located nearby the 10,000 square foot distillery on the banks of the Lamoille River, visitors may notice several beehives. Unsurprisingly, Hardie, who has been keeping bees for nearly five decades, enjoys being around bees.

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Dem Gov Signs Landmark Bill Into Law

2013-05-20T19:11:10Z

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- After years of debate, Vermont became the fourth state in the country Monday to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medicine...

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Howard Dean: How a Grassroots Campaign Started It All For Me

2013-05-14T16:37:51Z

Not many people know it, but I got my start in politics when I began a small grassroots group called the Citizens' Waterfront Group that was dedica...

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State Moves One Step Closer To Landmark Suicide Legislation

2013-05-13T21:49:38Z

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont House approved a measure Monday night that would allow doctors to provide lethal medication to terminally ill pati...

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Oyster: Over-the-Top Themed Hotel Rooms and Suites (PHOTOS)

2013-05-10T16:57:06Z

Hotels often incorporate themes into their rooms, but these so-called themes are usually "classic elegance," "boho chic," or "understated luxury." In ...

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State Moves Closer To Enacting Rare Suicide Legislation

2013-05-10T02:43:57Z

Vermonters in favor of doctor-assisted suicides are one step closer to seeing legislation enacted.

The Vermont State Senate voted 17-13 on Wednesda...

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Wendell Potter: The Higher Health Insurers' Claim Denial Rate, the Higher the CEO Pay

2013-04-23T07:51:01Z

When you're shopping for health insurance, wouldn't it be great if you could find out every insurer's claim denial rate? And how much each one spent on lobbying and advertising -- and how much they paid their CEO?

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AlaskaDispatch.com: Serial killer bargained with prosecutors in exchange for death

2013-04-09T22:44:43Z

Hours of recorded interviews between Israel Keyes and investigators reveal a detached serial killer who, after he was finally caught, had one main goa...

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Jerry Zezima: "Spaced Out"

2013-04-01T16:51:16Z

I didn't major in physics in college, though I do have a BS in life, but I know that one of the principles of this fascinating science is that any space will be filled -- except, of course, the one between my ears.

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Vermont Takes Big Step Toward Implementing Obamacare

2013-04-01T15:12:30Z

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont has become the first state to let people without health insurance see how much they would pay to get coverage through ...

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Rick Steves: Road Trip USA: Late-Night Drives Dodging Snowflakes in New England, and Cleavage in Cleveland

2013-03-26T15:07:06Z

Burlington, Vermont, nestled just below the border of Canada, is a charming town with a fittingly charming little airport. Its pedestrian-only main drag, Church Street, feels just like England. Everyone I met was astounded that this was my first visit to Vermont.

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How Reality TV Ruined Her Cupcake Business

2013-03-25T10:48:20Z

Baker Gretel-Ann Fischer who appeared on the TLC show "Next Great Baker" closed her financially troubled Vermont bakery on Saturday, citing the show's...

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Christopher Dutton, VMD: Giving Employers Their Cake and Letting Them Eat It, Too

2013-03-22T16:11:36Z

Colleges can -- and should -- do more to prepare students for "the real world." We can chop up our lessons a bit and create short intense courses that work well with full time jobs. We can create partnerships with employers that offer student programs that are "half work, half school."

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Liftopia: How To Ski The Backcountry

2013-03-12T07:00:00Z

Visiting a new mountain range and venturing outside of the ski area boundary can be a daunting, and potentially dangerous undertaking. The key to making it safe and fun is doing your homework.

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offMetro.com: Keep Calm and Carry oM: Great Spa Escapes Near NYC

2013-03-08T17:54:42Z

Having covered the spa industry for the past decade, I've had the opportunity to visit spas throughout the world. However, I'm always excited to disco...

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Dark Rye: The Northeast Kingdom: Cellars at Jasper Hill

2013-03-01T13:08:33Z

Today, The Cellars At Jasper Hill is a 22,000-square-foot labyrinth of vaults that sits beneath the pastures where the Kehler brothers raise their herd of Ayrshire cows.

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Liftopia: PHOTOS: The Rowdiest Ski Bars

2013-02-17T11:20:00Z

You can shoot pool and toss darts in the back. This old saloon has a strong locals vibe, so be very respectful.

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