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Know the Signs of Concussions

09/04/2012 04:59PM ● By Anonymous

The word concussion may evoke images of hockey players or football players being knocked unconscious during a fight or by a rough tackle. However, a concussion can occur with any head injury and often without a loss of consciousness. A concussion is a temporary loss of normal brain function due to an injury. This injury could be sports related, but can also occur off the playing field through bicycle or car accidents, fistfights, and even minor falls.

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Best Berry Recipes

06/23/2012 02:13PM ● By Anonymous

Summer is a wonderful time in Vermont. Whether you are here for a week, the summer, or forever, it won’t take long before you begin to wonder, “Is there any place better?” (The answer is no.) Warm, sunny days and million-dollar views make a good golf game great, regardless of the score. Hikes in the hills and bike rides in the woods are picture perfect.

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Seven Gifts for College Grads

06/23/2012 02:07PM ● By Anonymous

Sure, an all-expense-paid trip to Europe seems like the ultimate graduation gift. However, college students who face thousands of dollars in academic debt may need to jump on the job hunt sooner than expected. With new financial responsibilities looming, recent grads will appreciate whatever help they can get.

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Tips for Teaching Kids to Swim

06/23/2012 02:04PM ● By Anonymous

“Many parents and even some traumatic swim programs still use that ancient and ridiculous method of introducing children to swimming by throwing them into the water without any knowledge about swimming whatsoever—and all they are doing is teaching their children how to be terrified of the water,” says Rita Goldberg, a former national swimmer in Great Britain, owner of a swimming school and author of the children’s book I Love to Swim (www.ilovetoswimthebook.com). “These advocates claim they are teaching survival, but I believe teaching survival can be—and should be—gentle and fun.”

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O’Brien Brothers Agency, Inc.

02/27/2012 07:21PM ● By Anonymous

Serving the Community In 1958, Daniel and Leo O’Brien had a vision of community that became O’Brien Brothers Agency, a real estate development and management company with roots in the Greater Burlington area. For half a century, they’ve provided people with places to live and run their businesses. In addition to rental housing and apartments for seniors, low-income, and disabled persons, O’Brien Brothers offers lots for building your dream home. Committed to excellence, personalized service, and environmentally sound development, they care about how their projects are built and maintained. O’Brien Brothers and their skilled team are all about quality real estate, professional management, and strong tenant relationships; their properties have received  awards from the Vermont Homebuilders & Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont. Among other projects that give back to the community, O’Brien Brothers Agency sponsored cruises on Lake Champlain for the first-ever Kids Day in August 2011 put on by the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival.

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My Web Grocer

02/27/2012 07:18PM ● By Anonymous

CEO/founder Rich Tarrant, entrepreneur in the retail, real estate, and health care industries, started MyWebGrocer in 1999. A University of Vermont graduate and early believer in the on-line grocery business, Rich developed the company’s first generation eCommerce Platform— MyWebGrocer now ranks among Vermont’s fastest-growing companies, leading the way in digital solutions for retail groceries.

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Small Dog Electronics

02/27/2012 07:14PM ● By Anonymous

“Every business needs a small dog to help it grow.” That’s Small Dog Electronics’ motto. The Waitsfield, Vermont company, started in Don Mayer’s house in 1994, now employs 60 Mac lovers in two Vermont stores and one in Manchester, New Hampshire. Small Dog is the top Apple Specialist in New England—# 3 nationwide—and can fix any problem with your Mac, iPhone, iPod, or iPad.

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24K Cake

11/27/2011 12:01PM ● By Anonymous

Windjammer Restaurant Recipes Try one of our favorite desserts for the holidays. 2 cups grated carrot 2 cups grated carrot 2 cups grated carrot 2 cups grated carrot 2 cups grated carrot

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Top Bike Shop

11/27/2011 11:56AM ● By Anonymous

Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness Local business named one of the Top 100 Bicycle Stores by Bicycling Magazine Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness, founded in 1953, is a specialty retailer of bicycles and fitness equipment. Earl’s has been selected as one of the “Top 100” Bicycle Dealers in America. Stores were chosen based on customer service, inventory, and advocacy, among other criteria. For the last three years Earl’s has been chosen “Best Place to Buy a Bicycle” by Burlington Free Press Readers’ Choice Awards. Our service department, nicknamed “Home of the Bike Doctors” is certified in the most difficult of bicycle and fitness equipment repairs. Earl’s is counted on by various hotels, fitness clubs, and schools for fitness equipment repairs, including maintaining the University of Vermont fitness equipment.

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Vermont Teddy Bear

11/27/2011 11:51AM ● By Anonymous

Everyone Loves Vermont Teddy Bears Show your loved ones how special they are this holiday season with a Bear-Gram from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Every Bear-Gram includes the handmade Vermont Teddy Bear you’ve chosen, a gourmet candy treat (chocolate November through April), your own message printed on a colorful gift card, and a gift box printed with travel games inside—complete with an air hole so your bear gets plenty of fresh air. Unconditionally guaranteed for a lifetime, Vermont Teddy Bears are available in many varieties for every holiday.

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