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Scientists Say Lake Pollution Reduction Will Take Decades
Vermont Public Radio
University of Vermont scientist Mary Watzin pointed to a table that showed the intensity of the toxic algae blooms in Missisquoi Bay. She noted that the levels rose prior to 2007. (Watzin) "And then in 2008,'09 and '10, notice that the numbers are ...

Agence Science-Presse
Repenser la croissance urbaine
Agence Science-Presse
À partir de cette métaphore, l'économiste de l'environnement Austin Troy propose des alternatives dans The Very Hungry City: si on ne peut pas empêcher une ville de croître, au moins peut-on le faire de manière plus réfléchie.

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In Vermont, Bronx Players Help Team, but Stir Outcry (Published 2012)  The New York Times

The George Jarkesy Show Wraps Up Another Successful Week
Albany Times Union
Miltary Monday also featured an interview with Dr. Austin Troy, author of a “A Very Hungry City: Urban Energy Efficiency and the Economic Fate of Cities.” The following day also featured two great guests. On Tech Tuesday, Jarkesy spoke to Mark ...

The George Jarkesy Show Wraps Up Another Successful Week
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Miltary Monday also featured an interview with Dr. Austin Troy, author of a "A Very Hungry City: Urban Energy Efficiency and the Economic Fate of Cities." The following day also featured two great guests. On Tech Tuesday, Jarkesy spoke to Mark ...

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Lake County land transfers
News-Herald.com
Jason G. Fankboner sold a home at 1170 Crescent Drive to Eric Smeltzer for $34000. Charles Kapel sold a home at 73 Sanford Street to Martha Poxon for $30000. DB Structured Products Inc. sold a home at 472 Liberty Street to Joey Xu for $24000.

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North Country Public Radio
Natural Selections: Hive economy
North Country Public Radio
(02/09/12) In the second in our series about the biological marketplace, Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager look into the beehive. While some worker bees might try to "cheat," introducing their own eggs into the genetic pool of the hive, other workers ...

'Rango' Rules at VES Awards
Reuters
... Vernon Wilbert Jr. Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" – Driller: Tim Brakensiek, Kelvin Chu, David Fogler, Rene Garcia Outstanding Models in a Broadcast Program or Commercial "Boardwalk Empire" – Georgia ...

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Hometown boy makes good
Albany Times Union
Forget New York City, forget Austin — Troy is home to the type of songwriter who demonstrates that a metropolis isn't necessary to produce significant art that is not just of its time, but above it. If that seems like an overreach, buy "Magic," put it ...

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Career- and Season-Best Marks Set at Meyo Invite
Central Michigan University Chippewas
Turk and Baxter, along with senior Stephanie Hurley and freshman Bridget Doughty, combined for a season-best time of 3:49.64 in the 4x400m relay. The team finished third in its heat and 11th overall. Senior Veronica Garcia ran a personal-best time of ...

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Weston Soccer Star Participates in U.S. Soccer Event
Patch.com
New England Revolution Under-16 player and Weston, Mass. native Declan McCabe participated in the US Soccer Training Center held on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Dana-Farber Field House on the grounds of Gillette Stadium. McCabe was one of seven Revolution ...

Sean Rowe at Club Helsinki
Albany Times Union (blog)
Forget New York City, forget Austin — Troy is home to the type of songwriter who demonstrates that a metropolis isn't necessary to produce significant art that is not just of its time, but above it. If that seems like an overreach, buy “Magic,” put it ...

Violet L. Falk — Austin
Post-Bulletin
Violet is survived by her grandchildren, Devin Sanden of Austin, Troy (Helen) Hamberg of Wichita Falls, Texas and Jackie (Albert) Aldesco, Los Angeles, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Melissa Hamberg, Joshua Hamberg, Katherine Hamberg, Lex Aldesco, ...

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Austin Herald
Violet L. Falk, 91
Austin Herald
Violet is survived by her grandchildren: Devin Sanden, Austin; Troy (Helen) Hamberg, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Jackie (Albert) Aldesco, Los Angeles; great-grandchildren: Melissa Hamberg, Joshua Hamberg, Katherine Hamberg, Lex Aldesco, Jet Aldesco, ...

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Dorchester Reporter
Carney, union workers promote hospital's progress
Dorchester Reporter
Photo courtesy Bill Howland/Carney Carney Hospital has partnered with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1199 United Healthcare Workers East to form a new joint labor-management initiative. The collaboration launched a campaign to encourage ...

Science pub talks climate
Rutland Herald
Alan Betts of Atmosperic Research in Pittsford will lead a discussion on climate change in Vermont and how to deal with shrinking winters and increasingly floods. The Lakehouse Pub & Grille is located on Route 30 in Castleton, about 3 miles north off ...

The George Jarkesy Show Wraps Up Another Successful Week
PR Web (press release)
Planned guests for the week of January 30th include Austin Troy, author of The Very Hungry City, spokespeople from the Heritage Foundation and the National Rifle Association, a noted expert on Central Asian energy economics, and a very special ...

Artisan in Southport Offers Creative Décor, and More  The New York Times