Topic: University of Vermont

Global News Blog Saudi dissidents jailed – a post Arab Spring crackdown?

A judge recently sentenced two activists to a decade in prison and ordered their civil rights organization, which lobbied against government corruption, to be shut down.

Modern Parenthood Rescue dog: Dogs will be dogs. Squirrels beware!

Rescue dog Albie reveals his hunting instinct. Neither rain nor snow nor ... steak would stay this Lab from his appointed prey – a poor little squirrel.

NFL replacement refs: admirable effort or unacceptable incompetence?

The NFL is sticking by its replacement refs, saying they’re performing admirably. But after a Monday night game in which the refereeing clearly interrupted the game, pressure is building.

Pay more for milk? Initiative aims to support family farms

Keep Local Farms, a program supporting New England dairy farms, asks consumers to pay extra for milk in order to boost local family businesses, similar to fair trade practices for coffee and chocolate.

Progress Watch In Saudi Arabia, a quiet tide of reform

Declining the revolutionary model that Egypt established in overthrowing Mubarak, Saudi reformers are working for a shift in mind-sets as well as policies – and making headway.

Obama praises John McCain as he sharpens rhetoric against GOP

At campaign fund-raisers and rallies, President Obama is contrasting the Republicans of today with John McCain and others in the GOP who were more willing to work in bipartisan fashion.

Why a Saudi blogger faces a possible death sentence for three tweets

Hamza Kashgari's tweets on the prophet Muhammad's birthday have resulted in charges of blasphemy, apostasy, and atheism – and Saudi Arabia appears to be making an example of his actions.

Roger Clemens on trial – should he testify?

The Roger Clemens perjury trial will begin Wednesday. Legal experts suggest that his combative nature might not be well suited for the witness stand.

Real winner of this year's 'Olympics of Debating'? Host nation, Botswana.

A team from Australia's Monash University won this year's World Universities Debate Championships on Monday night, but the tiny African nation of Botswana chalked up its own victory as host.

An eco-friendly floor finish – from cows

Polyurethane substitute is made from eco-friendly whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking.

Yemen: Why it’s a bigger problem for Saudi than US

Washington has promised to increase development assistance to Yemen to about $63 million this year, but that's dwarfed by Saudi Arabia's pledge of $1.25 billion for its poor, unstable neighbor.

Is bowl swag ethical for schools in final BCS standings?

A spot in the final BCS standings means a post-season bowl game – and buckets of free stuff after a season in which players are told to avoid "free."

Vertical gardens appeal to urban green thumbs

Growing plants vertically is a convenient way to save space in urban environments.

How to keep your bulbs safe from deer, rabbits, and other pests

Interplanting pest-resistant bulbs, and using fencing, sprinklers, and barking dogs can all be effective ways to keep spring-flowering bulbs safe from deer and other four-legged pests.

Finding the right metaphor to treat climate despair

First Kuwaiti women win Parliament seats, but political deadlock may persist

The vote may do little to end volatility in Kuwait, which has seen three elections in three years.

What's the answer to protecting plants while melting snow?

Is sand really better for plants and the environment than snow-melting chemicals?

What about the ugly animals?

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that you won't see a "Save the lampreys" bumper sticker any time soon.

Campuses find going green can be tough

Some 580 colleges have vowed to cut their greenhouse-gas impact to zero. Many missed the first deadline.

Cafeteria food features regional flavors

More colleges are offering menus made from local foods.

Toward a greener economy

Scientists seek a more sustainable model for growth

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Gustav evacuees still wary, and weary

Many who fled hurricane Gustav felt far more anxiety than during Katrina.

A holistic approach to saving the sea

Scientists recognize that species cannot be managed in isolation; management must be based ecosystem-wide – including earth and sky.