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Vermont Edition
Vermont Yankee End Date Comes, And Goes
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Wednesday marks the date that Vermont Yankee’s original 40-year operating license ends. But supporters and opponents of the nuclear power plant are enmeshed in legal and regulatory proceedings about extending the license, and the plant continues to produce electricity.Vermont Edition
Howard Frank Mosher Reflects On His “Journey Home”
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The day he turned 65, Howard Frank Mosher also finished radiation treatments for prostate cancer. The very next day, he set out on his own to drive across the country. In his newest book, Mosher writes about his adventures, and reflects back on his life and career as a writer.Vermont Edition
Who Is A Vermonter?
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Native Vermonters are famously proud of their roots here. But increasingly, the state is made up of people who were born somewhere else – today, 49 percent of Vermonters are transplants. We talk about Vermont identity, and how the fabric of the state has changed with the influx of people "from away."Vermont Edition
The Science Of Face Blindness (Or Prosopagnosia)
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Dr. Brad Duchaine relates how those with face blindness compensate for their lack of facial recognition and the research he is conducting at Dartmouth College.Vermont Edition
The Best Music Of 2011
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Share your favorite music from 2011 and learn what other VPR listeners are recommending.Vermont Edition
Update From Governor Shumlin
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We speak with Governor Peter Shumlin about the impact of Irene and hear about two Vermont-Russia connections.Vermont Edition
Replacing The Soft, Warm Glow Of The Incandescent Light Bulb
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In three short weeks, incandescent light bulbs will begin to be phased out in the U.S. The 100 watt incandescent bulb will be the first to go. A local lighting designer says there are a lot of great energy efficient lighting options out there, from CFL to halogen to LED.Vermont Edition
Ben & Jerry Target “Corporate Personhood”
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Ben & Jerry are synonymous with ice cream, but they have also been long-time advocates for social change. Now, they are setting their sights on corporate America, by backing a constitutional amendment to ban "corporate personhood."Vermont Edition
