Dec 2-8, 2009
The Top 10 Stories Mainstream Media Ignored; Filmmaker John Waters Talks Tinsel; A 7D Survey For Norwich Cadets; Liz Roberts Pedals a New Biz in VT
John Waters on Tiny Tim, ‘A Christmas Story’ and being a Never-Nude
I was able to speak to John Waters for half an hour when I interviewed him a couple of weeks ago for this week’s feature. Editing it down was so hard that I feel compelled to share with other fans what didn’t make it into the paper — cock rings and all. Please enjoy, and…
Salmon Pleads Guilty to DUI
State Auditor Tom Salmon today pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence, stemming from a traffic stop November 13. In all, the proceedings took less than five minutes, and Salmon made only two brief statements to the court. He answered no questions from the media upon leaving the courtroom and paying his…
Sanders Puts Hold on Bernanke Nomination
Vermont’s Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders today placed a hold on the nomination of Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “The American people overwhelmingly voted last year for a change in our national priorities to put the interests of ordinary people ahead of the greed of Wall Street and the…
Vermont Delegation Reacts to Troop Surge in Afghanistan
Shortly after President Barack Obama officially announced his plan to add 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, Vermont’s three-member Washington delegation weighed in. The trio mostly expressed concern about spending billions of dollars to fight a war in Afghanistan without much, if any, support from other nations while there is a recession here at home. They…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for December 2 – 9, 2009. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): When Carolee Schneeman was a kid, her extravagant adoration of nature earned her the nickname “mad pantheist.” Later, during her career as a visual artist, she described her relationship with the world this…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again Two men lacking masks when they broke into an apartment in Carroll, Iowa, used a Sharpie marker to draw on masks. The Daily Times Herald reported that police, responding to a caller who saw two men with “painted faces” drive off, stopped a car after noticing Matthew McNally, 23, and Joey Miller,…
Letters to the Editor
Vet This I would like to address the recent apology to vets about the mayor’s stand-in’s remarks [“Fair Game,” November 18]. First, if not for protesters, you vets would still be in Vietnam. Second, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan were all because of a vicious lie to the American public, killing and harming so many Americans…
Putting the “Art” in Arts Criticism
Soundbites: Putting the “Art” in Arts Criticism, The Jazz Guys Say Goodbye, Bite Torrent
Corps Confessions
Seven Days surveys Norwich cadets on security, liberty and life during wartime
Picturing Pathology
Art Review: “Medicine and Mortality,” works by Linda E. Jones, Sasanqua Link and Nathaniel Price. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Through December 12.
Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Side Dishes: Something’s brewing in the world of local microbrews
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Red Cross Burlington Blood Donor Center [SIV154]
11/27/09: On the day after Thanksgiving, the American Red Cross Burlington Blood Donor Center was hopping with people happy to give back. Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Head to your nearest Blood Donor Center and donate 1 pint of blood which has the potential to save 3 lives. You can learn more…
Progressive to Step Down from Burlington City Council
Progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (Ward 2) will step down from her seat on the 14-member Burlington City Council on December 15, the first-term councilor announced late today. Mulvaney-Stanak, who has been renting in Ward 2, recently purchased a home in Ward 3. She’ll occupy the home as of December 15, and according to the city charter…
Best Bites: Sadie Katz Delicatessen
189 Bank Street, Burlington 864-5308 There’s nothing more satisfying than a thick pile of hot meat between two slices of bread. I’m not trying to be pornographic, but when talking about a great sandwich, sometimes it’s inevitable. Maybe it’s the New York Jew in me, but I find that a perfect pastrami sandwich has effects akin…
Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie — Better Than a Box of Wheaties
About a week and a half ago, Ben & Jerry’s announced its most recent ice cream flavor. No, it wasn’t the “Lauren Ober’s Chocolate River of Salaciousness and Sin,” which is where I thought they were going. The newest flavor in the B&J family — Maple Blondie — is actually named after Hannah Teter, Olympic…
