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Injured climber back in the game; New Haven man's ascent of Mount Washington ...
New Haven Register
His climbing buddy, Arne Bomblies, was resting on a nearby “snow bench.” Reddy pivoted to sit next to Bomblies, when his footing gave way. Suddenly he was in free fall, sliding on his belly down the 45-degree slope. His boots snagged something, ...

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Thomas Austin proving his worth as middle reliever for Troy
Dothan Eagle
“That's the beauty of Thomas Austin,” Troy head coach Bobby Pierce said. “He was brought up in our program that way. He knows there's a chance he could come in the game in the second (inning), fifth, seventh, ninth or whenever.

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With Obama to Speak at Barnard, Strong Emotions at Columbia  The New York Times

Natural Selections: Soundscapes
North Country Public Radio
... in an urban environment may cause male birds to raise the pitch of mating calls. And birds in an environment where the sounds of predators are common will be less successful in breeding and nesting. Martha Foley and Curt Stager discuss soundscapes.

Business notebook: Shoe Co. to launch Irish Setter Work
Republican Eagle
Jason Stockwell, an associate with RE/MAX Results in Edina, Minn., and 1996 graduate of Red Wing High School, was recently recognized for outstanding achievements in 2011. He was honored for finishing 2011 as a No. 1 RE/AX individual in Minnesota for ...

Vermont polling shows Romney is in GOP lead  Bennington Banner

Why New York's 2 percent property tax cap isn't really 2 percent  Syracuse.com

Why New York's 2 percent property tax cap isn't really 2 percent  Syracuse.com

North Country Public Radio
Natural Selections: Atom supply
North Country Public Radio
Given that the world atom supply is finite, more or less, Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager explore the notion that all of us are made up of some atoms that were found in William Shakepeare, the dinosaurs, and each other.

Professional News: February 22, 2012
UVM News
By University Communications The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) will honor the Vermont EPSCoR program when the regional organization holds its 10th annual New England Higher Education Excellence Awards celebration on Friday, ...

North Country Public Radio
Natural Selections: Convergent Evolution
North Country Public Radio
But some creatures, such as whales and dolphins, clearly adapted to the land, then returned to the sea. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley talk about convergent evolution. Whales retain a vestigal pelvis and femur disconnected from the spine - a remnant ...

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 ...