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Vermont's Director of the Office of the Creative Economy Wants to Tell a New Story About the State

Vermont is synonymous with snowboarding, sugaring and farming. But those activities account for a fraction of the state’s economy. Traditional sectors such as manufacturing and health care play a big role, but the Green Mountain State is also home to a large and growing creative economy made up of "knowledge workers" who produce everything from software to film scores.... Read more

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Who's Behind the Impromptu Ice Sculptures at Burlington City Hall Park?

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I know not everyone loves Burlington City Hall Park, but walking through it on my way to work always lifts my spirits. Early on weekday mornings, it feels like an oasis in the middle of the city.... Read more

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She Got Game

Three women video game designers explain how and why they like to play

Just about everybody these days plays video games, from Words With Friends to Call of Duty, from Angry Birds to Wii Sports. Mobile and social platforms make gaming easier, more accessible and more popular than ever.

Studies have shown that women make up about half of all game players. But recent incidents have highlighted an undercurrent of misogyny in the gaming community. ... Read more

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Hover Much?

A pop quiz for parents

Illustration by Matt Mignanelli... Read more

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Biz Kids

Some young Vermont entrepreneurs are earning — and learning — their money

The April issue of Kids VT — Seven Days’ free, monthly parenting publication — has a money theme, as well. Here’s an excerpt from the cover story.

Reading, writing, arithmetic … and money management? For the past few years, financial-literacy programs have been popping up all over to teach kids about saving, spending and investing wisely.

But some eager young entrepreneurs don’t need professional help — they’re figuring out money matters on their own.... Read more

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Book Bonanza

Vermont publishers explain how and why their catalogs are growing

Last month, an anonymous poster on reddit.com announced that he was making as much as $1000 a day selling his self-published fiction online. His claim quickly drew hundreds of eager queries — What was his secret? Could he explain his marketing? ... Read more

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What Ever Happened To ... ?

Seven Days writers follow up on some of the stories they covered in 2010

Peace & Justice Center Fights to Survive

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Being the Big Guy

Work: Santa Claus

Michael Monte is used to being in charge — the gregarious 57-year-old is the chief operating officer of the Champlain Housing Trust, an affordable-housing nonprofit. Before that, he was director of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office.... Read more

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"Stuck" at 200

An interview with Seven Days multimedia producer Eva Sollberger

On Wednesday, November 17, Seven Days multimedia producer Eva Sollberger uploaded the 200th episode of her award-winning web-video series, “Stuck in Vermont.” Seven Days already marked that milestone by giving “Stuck” fans an opportunity to choose the subject of the 200th video; this week’s episode features the winner of that competition, Jana Beagley of Nightmare Vermont.... Read more

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Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear Photo Slideshow

Photos from Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's satirical rally in DC

For more coverage on the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, check out this blog post: Vermonters Rally for Sanity in DC

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