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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Jennifer Girotto, University of Connecticut Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has since granted that approval for those age 16 and older for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Aug. 23, 2021. […]
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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz
Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum set. But Watts wasn’t your typical rock drummer. Part of the Rolling Stones setup from 1963 until his death on Aug. 24, 2021, Watts provided […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24
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Sour Grapes: A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 17
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Gerry Goldstein: When lefties join hands for the right stuff
Chances are slim that I will ever walk on the moon, paint a masterful portrait, or break new ground in physics. But I do share a common trait with Neil Armstrong, Leonardo DaVinci, and Albert Einstein. They were all lefties, and we’re not talking politics here. I’m also in presidential company, since southpaws in the […]
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Stowe Cider releases Vermont Grown Raspberry Honey
Stowe Cider recently announced the release of Vermont Grown – Raspberry Honey, as a 16 ounce can sold in 4 packs for $16. “We’ve once again partnered with our friends over at Fisher Brother’s Farm in Shelburne, VT and Suddabee’s in Morrisville, VT to bring you this smooth, hazy late-summer treat,” Stowe Cider said in […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Mortal Kombat”
Hollywood has a troubled history with video games. While they sometimes generate nice returns at the box office, video game adaptations never score above mixed with critics (the best reception I found was for Detective Pikachu in 2019). Never mind that the first Pirates of the Caribbean turned a theme-park ride into a fun adventure […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: 2021 Oscar Picks from Film Critic Alexander Harrison
In my Academy Awards Snubs feature last week, I wrote that debating the nominations is part of the fun of the annual Oscars-madness, and I certainly enjoyed it – it’s arguably the more important of these two write-ups for me as a critic, celebrating the worthy contributions to film culture in 2020 that were overlooked. […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: Academy Award Snubs
Like it or not, the Academy Awards are a big deal. Even if you consider some of the festival prizes more prestigious, the Oscars generate an enormous amount of attention and press from across the globe. Getting recognized by them can really impact a film’s success, especially when it comes to the “Big 5” categories: […]
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Vail Resorts reduces all pass prices by 20%, launches new version of Epic Day Pass
Vail Resorts today announced a price reset of its Epic Pass products to continue to “deliver on its commitment of Epic for Everyone and to honor the loyalty of its pass holders”. Among a variety of announceements and offers, the biggest news is that the company’s pass prices have been reduced by 20 percent across the board. The press release below has […]
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Travel + Leisure: Stowe among ’11 of the Best Small Towns in America’
The folks at Travel + Leisure today rounded up some of the best small towns in the United States with under 15,000 residents and Stowe, Vermont is among 11 small towns they recommend for your next getaway. Here’s what they had to say about Stowe, “Located in northern Vermont, Stowe is another mountain town worth visiting year-round. During the […]
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What’s Up in Stowe this Christmas weekend (Dec. 24 – 27)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Stowe this Christmas weekend. Thursday, December 24 Things To Do Members’ Art Show & Festival of Trees and Light Sale 11 am – von Trapp Family History Tour 4 pm – Gum Drop Christmas Tree Craft at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa 5 pm – Christmas […]
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Vail Resorts CEO donates $3.3 million in COVID-19 grants; Vermont Community Foundation to receive $205k
Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, today announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine communities where Vail Resorts operates, these separate donations will support local nonprofits’ ongoing efforts to (1) provide critical need services throughout the pandemic and (2) improve access […]