University of #Vermont made the same raggedy argument about their lack of transparency. Poor excuses on either side of the border.
“U of T claims it can’t reveal its investments because it would compromise their sweet deal. Apparently the school is more than willing to be complicit in #genocide as long as it retains access to ‘best-in-class third-party investment managers.’
University of #Vermont President Suresh Garimella finally sent his much-discussed email — announcing the cancellation of Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement speech and his plan to punish encamped #students for protesting — to #UVM parents like me.
We think we’re finally done with everything we had to get done before concrete. The Glavel is in and compacted, the filter fabric is laid on top, and the Stego radon barrier is installed under the building slab. Every one of the 22 (!) conduits and pipes has been meticulously sealed with mastic.
Tomorrow morning our concrete contractor will form for the two slabs and add rebar, and concrete for the first slab is due at 10am. Fingers crossed!
We’ve been making good progress on the build. All that’s left to do before concrete can be poured is install filter fabric and our radon barrier (15-mil Stego). But, rain has stopped play today and the concrete contractor is coming Tuesday so Monday is going to be busy!
On Friday we bought a rock bucket for the tractor which is a game changer for getting big rocks out of our soil before we backfilled.
“the college has agreed to officially call for a #ceasefire, and that a statement from officials will be released soon.
The post also goes on to say that the administration has made a promise to codify divestment from arms and arms manufacturing in all public and private investments.
Middlebury College also released a statement on Friday, writing that progress is being made on all fronts with the protestors” #protest#FreePalestine
“Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the #UnitedNations, will no longer speak at the University of #Vermont’s commencement ….
The cancellation appears to be a victory for a nearly week-old encampment of pro-[#Palestine] protesters on UVM’s … campus. Protesters had demanded that [she] be removed as the … commencement speaker, saying that [she] was complicit in vetoing 3 [#UN#ceasefire resolutions]” #protest
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University of #Vermont encampment still up this morning with little appreciable #police presence. One of their demands strikes at the #Biden administration:
“And protesters called on #UVM to cancel this year’s commencement speaker, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the #UnitedNations. Protesters see her as complicit in the three U.S. vetoes of #ceasefire resolutions at the United Nations.” #protest#FreePalestine
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If there is a need for Ritalin Pill to be taken overnight, such as in the case of narcolepsy, the healthcare professional may prescribe a different medication or adjust the dosage and timing of Ritalin to accommodate the individual's specific needs. It is crucial to discuss any concerns or specific requirements with the prescribing healthcare professional to ensure the most appropriate treatment plan.
These big food service cans were donated to a food shelf I volunteer at, but there's no chance our clients will take them, so I'm shifting them to another food shelf that operates a kitchen. Hopefully they won't go to waste, though using > 30 pounds of water chestnuts is going to be a challenge! #Vermont#FoodInsecurity
Using the dryer rather than...just hanging things up is a not-eco-friendly American addiction, and I appreciate a well-built drying rack.
I saw a house in St Johnsbury, #Vermont with 4x of these wall mounted rotary clothes airers on their porches and thought they were a great idea, and finally found the right search terms today for a source.
I got my petition to put my name on the ballot as a Justice of the Peace as an independent. This is a position I've held within the town since 2013. JPs can marry people and serve on the Board of Civil Authority (to run elections) and the Board of Abatement (for hearings on tax/water bills)
Usually the parties put forward candidates. I've always run as a Democrat because it was easier. Now I've decided to get all thirty signatures because I'm honestly not a Democrat and I think it will be okay.
As I was filling out my petition, I realized I didn't have to say "independent" I could make up any party I wanted (within reason) and it would appear on the November ballot. Now I'm scheming dumb ideas. Got any?
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If there is a need for Ritalin Pill to be taken overnight, such as in the case of narcolepsy, the healthcare professional may prescribe a different medication or adjust the dosage and timing of Ritalin to accommodate the individual's specific needs. It is crucial to discuss any concerns or specific requirements with the prescribing healthcare professional to ensure the most appropriate treatment plan.
One last bit of eclipse content! As totality was nearing, I set my GoPro up on a tripod to capture the event. It's neat to see totality approaching and leaving in a wave.
I went to a new #RepairCafe today, operated by Sustainable Charlotte. It's a great scene with lots of fixers, a big space, all sorts of home-cooked food, kids running around. Very busy, with a huge list of people waiting for knife sharpening. Too bad I don't do knife sharpening. 😀 I fixed two bicycles, one that needed brake work and a tire re-seated, and another that needed the shifters cleaned. Then no more bikes so I fixed two lamps. #Vermont
" Bill that would make Vermont the first state to have a 'Climate Superfund' takes a key step forward
The #ClimateSuperfund Act directs the state treasurer to work with climate scientists to catalog the damage Vermont has seen due to #ClimateChange between 1995 and 2024 — and what it will cost to adapt to a warmer future with more volatile weather.
If the bill becomes law, #Vermont could start to seek damages in 2027."
"#Vermont’s measure would task the state treasurer with calculating the costs of needed #climate adaptation work, as well as the damage inflicted by previous disasters such as last summer’s devastating floods.
The program would collect money from companies that emitted more than 1 billion tons of CO2 around the world from 1995 to today. Those companies with business activity in Vermont would be charged according to their percentage of global #emissions."
"The legislation — the first of its kind in the U.S. — would require companies with high emissions to help pay for destruction caused by climate-fueled extreme weather.
The law passed with just three no votes in Vermont’s state Senate in early April, followed by approval in the state House on Monday. The Senate will deliver a final vote later this week before the bill heads to Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s desk."
" 3 of the session’s largest climate bills face opposition from Phil Scott administration
The administration has expressed concerns with S.213, a bill that would establish a new state permitting system for building in river corridors, S.259, a bill that require big oil companies to pay for damages from climate change in #Vermont and H.289, a bill that would update the state’s #RenewableEnergy standard. "
At least the Rnewable Energy Standard is veto-proof" it requires 100% renewable electricity across all the state’s utilities by 2035
"H.289 was passed in both the State House and Senate today with veto-proof majorities. If Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) vetoes it, then it is expected to be overturned when the state legislature reconvenes in June for its veto override session. The bill has broad support from utilities and renewable developers."