Articles written by Jeremy Perkins
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Review of James Cameron's Avatar
Avatar is a feast for both visual and auditory senses, and the fantastical tapestry is lush, plump, and almost palpable. But the plot is lame, predictable, and flat.
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Top Ten Christmas and New Year's Songs
We all know about the common traditions on holidays - present on Christmas, fireworks on New Year's, and plenty of eggnog - but what are the most popular seasonal songs?
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History of Marmite, Spreadable Yeast Extract
Marmite is almost entirely consumed by the English and other Europeans as a unique spread for toasts and other bland delivery mechanisms. But what exactly is Marmite?
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History, Meaning, Celebrations of Christmas
The holidays are known as at time for warmth and friendship, but between Santa Claus, the birth of Christ, presents, cookies and conifers what does Christmas mean?
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History and Meaning of Black Friday
Hordes of edgy predawn shoppers line up for hours outside stores on the day after Thanksgiving for deals, deals, deals!
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History of Thanksgiving and NFL Football
Thanksgiving, an American harvest celebration, calls to mind warm images of collective joy, marked by thanks, feast, family, friends, food, and... football?
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History of Health Insurance in America
There has been a long history of inaction concerning universal health care in America. While Europe was busy implementing a social insurance system, the US was not.
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Review of Pulsating Infrared Light Treatment
In recent years, dozens of studies on infrared or laser light therapy for various medical conditions have been published around the world by different manufacturers.
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Review of Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter
The brewers of Wolaver's organic ales, as part of their seasonal Organic Farmers series, help empower farmers with the tools that promote land stewardship and fair pay.
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Rental Review: Me Myself Irene and Space Cowboys
Cantankerous comments on "Me, Myself, and Irene" and "Space Cowboys" attempt to sift through the Hollywood hype and industry muck.
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Manchester and the Green Mountains
No matter which road you take your drive will wind through the heart of the southwestern section of the bucolic and venerable Green Mountain National Forest.
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Internet Safety and Social Networking Concerns
The Internet looks as though it's here to stay. Whether site content is good or bad when it's up, it's up (in theory) forever...with ever-growing societal consequences.
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History of All Hallows Eve and Halloween
All Hallows Eve, All Saint's Day, and All Souls Day are well-known Christian holidays of autumn, but the significance, meaning, and origin behind them may surprise you.
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Fruits with the Most Antioxidants
Many fruits claim to be the most healthy and have the most antioxidants, but they can't all be right. What is the real deal with acai and all of the fruity hype?
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The Vermont Garlic Festival in Bennington
The 14th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival took place September 5th and 6th - with garlic ice cream to garlic jelly, pickled garlic, and garlic mayonnaise.
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History of Labor Day with Workforce Statistics
Labor Day represent the culmination of efforts by the labor movement to establish a day in recognition of the comprehensive and vital achievements of American workers.
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Causes and Prevention of Hangover Symptoms
Everyone enjoys the uplifting and relaxing effects of alcohol from time to time but at the end of the day it is still poisonous to the human body.
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Review of Windows 7 Pro
Watching Microsoft bungle their way through the woeful and clunky Windows Vista saga was both entertaining and frustrating, so what can we really expect from Windows 7?
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Crude Oil and Global Effects
The first article in this series tracked the origins of unrefined petroleum, key uses, and supply and demand. Dig deeper into oil, politics, and energy alternatives.
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Vermont Brew Fest and Champlain's Anniversary
Thirty craft brewers from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Mass., Maine, and Delaware assemble at Burlington Waterfront Park to celebrate to discovery of Lake Champlain.
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Baseball on the Air
America's Favorite Pastime and radio have enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage. Something is inherently soothing about the hypnotic ebb and flow of baseball on the air.
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History of Leather Making: Origin to Industry
Leather making and hide curing have gone from ancient practice to booming business. Tannins and modern techniques like fat liquoring have aided in the transformation.
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History of Town Meeting in New England
Long touted as the purest and most democratic form of government, the New England town meeting has Colonial roots but may be in danger of loosing support.
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History of the Domestic Dog and Gray Wolf
The origins of canine biology has been long debated, although all agree that the history of dog, a member of the Canidae family, and man goes back a long way.
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History of Vermont and Lake Champlain
Vermont is often overlooked as far as states go, being the nation's second smallest state per capita and tucked away in its northeastern corner.
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The History of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Although the discovery of fireworks can't be pinned down to an exact dynasty, most credit the Chinese with the happenstance invention of gunpowder around 2000 years ago.
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History of the Coffee Bean, Cherry, and Shrub
As the story goes, an Ethiopian shepherd found some of his goats consuming a dark-leafed shrub with bright red berries. They were unusually lively, so he investigated.
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History of GNU, Linux, and Open Source Software
The GNU Project began with the devout and total aim to develop a free and complete UNIX-like computing environment. Its name is a acronym and also its unofficial mascot.
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Avoid Bad Holiday or Birthday Gifts and Presents
Gift giving is an art, so avoid pushing ho-hum presents with these Gift-Giving Dos and Don'ts, No-Nos and Faux-Pas
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The Origins of Trivia Facts and Stats
The word trivia when broken down etymologically means three ways, referring to very real and important conversations had by travelers along intersections.
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The Origins of Beer, Brewing, and Grain Alcohol
Brewing ale and beer is based in ancient history but its practice continues to modern day and more popular than ever. U.S craft brewers put out 8 million barrels in 2007.
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History of Crude Oil
Oil has been known and used for a long time; the Bible even mentions it as a construction cement. But its uses changed with the invention of the automobile.
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History of Hops in Vermont
Hops was an important crop in early America. Its bitterness and preservative qualities allowed beer to be preserved and shipped.
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College Ranking Lists
Find meaning in college ranking guides and assess value in colleges. Help with selecting a college or university.
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An Overview of Syrup in America
Syrup seductively slurps down our throats, coating our mouths with a viscous, sugary blanket of slinky sweet goodness that we crave on our pancakes and in our drinks.
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Origins History and Traditions of New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is an old holiday that keeps getting modern face lifts. Looking both backward and forward, the holiday explores the past, present, and future.
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