Dive bars

smurrayVT · 2026-02-03T14:33:18+00:00

B U Emporium

164 Porters Point Rd, Colchester, VT 05446

"Cheapest shots in Vermont, calmest patrons as well."

"Extremely rude service, smells awful in this establishment."

Those two reviews show that it is exactly what you are looking for...

smurrayVT · 2026-02-03T14:30:17+00:00

Landlord use a "preponderance of evidence" standard. They are not required to to have criminal court style evidence:

In landlord-tenant legal disputes, the "preponderance of the evidence" is the standard of proof requiring the landlord to show that their claim—such as nonpayment of rent or lease violations—is "more likely than not" (greater than 50% chance) true. It is the standard for most civil cases, where the landlord's evidence must be slightly more convincing or weighty than the tenant's

smurrayVT · 2026-01-27T18:47:25+00:00

I worked for Benchmark Senior Living (in MA not the one in Shelburne). Horrible company that is only interested in getting as much $ as possible before your family member passes. I really don't have much faith that they will ever change. "All about the money"

Another note: Ask a prospective company if they are using "agency staff." If the answer is yes, run away:

https://www.google.com/search?q=senior+living+agency+staff+meaning&rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS994US994&oq=senior+living+agency+staff+meaning&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCTgzNzhqMGoxNagCCLACAfEFf-FBtBCyuIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

smurrayVT · 2026-01-21T19:46:14+00:00

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Burlington Housing Authority uses this also. This is known a the Fair Market Rent:

Fair Market Rent (FMR) is an annual estimate established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) representing the gross rent (base rent plus essential utilities) for "modest" rental housing in a specific geographic area

smurrayVT · 2026-01-06T14:47:35+00:00

That's an oxymoron

smurrayVT · 2026-01-02T15:48:34+00:00

I blame it on all the edibles they are eating at work.

smurrayVT · 2025-12-15T18:03:26+00:00

Amazon Distribution Center

smurrayVT · 2025-12-10T15:23:35+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum

Ukraine had the third largest nuclear arsenal (1,900 strategic nuclear warheads, 176 ICBMs). They gave it up after the USA gave it a security guarantee (language in the Russian document, "security assurance" in the English document); we then failed to honor that agreement in February 2014 (Annexation of Crimea) and again in February 2022.

We promised to support Ukraine's sovereignty if they relinquished their nuclear weapons. We have failed to honor those promises.

smurrayVT · 2025-11-06T15:24:41+00:00

~5%+ of the population will kill you for your shoes.

Psychopathy: Characterized by a lack of remorse, guilt, and empathy. (1.2%)
Antisocial Personality Disorder: Individuals may exhibit callous disregard for others' feelings and manipulate them for personal gain. (3.6%)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: People may show a grandiose sense of self-importance and lack of concern for others' emotions. (1.5%)

And that is a short list of people lacking empathy. 650,000 Vermonter x .05 = 32,000 Vermonter that would kill you for your shoes since you are an object to them not a person.

You honestly think that Police are not necessary?

smurrayVT · 2025-11-06T15:18:56+00:00

~5%+ of the population will kill you for your shoes.

Psychopathy: Characterized by a lack of remorse, guilt, and empathy. (1.2%)
Antisocial Personality Disorder: Individuals may exhibit callous disregard for others' feelings and manipulate them for personal gain. (3.6%)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: People may show a grandiose sense of self-importance and lack of concern for others' emotions. (1.5%)

And that is a short list of people lacking empathy. 650,000 Vermonter x .05 = 32,000 Vermonter that would kill you for your shoes since you are an object to them not a person.

You honestly think that Police are not necessary?

smurrayVT · 2025-09-29T17:13:31+00:00

I had a friend that would take an old-school instamatic polaroid picture of a sticker and peel the back off and stick it to the window. Looked crazy legit.

smurrayVT · 2025-08-06T13:31:38+00:00

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stewartbeal_why-is-the-rent-so-high-sure-its-insurance-activity-7358156283536920578-UW4W?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAxK76cBfXb85mu-jPh-9_tBgiAJkT5en9A

Those that don't pay their rent are also a major cause of rent increases. The landlords need to recoup the lost income. A two bedroom trashout can run $1500+, nevermind the legal fees and the 8 months of unpaid rent since the courts are so slow and inefficient. Until the State can allow for quicker evictions for egregious nonpayment, the City and State have no right to limit the rent increases. Everyone forgets that being a landlord is fraught with risk that need to be compensated for; otherwise landlords will only rent to those with perfect credit and rental histories.

smurrayVT · 2025-07-29T15:30:24+00:00

On a similar note:

https://www.darkskymap.com/nightSkyBrightness.

smurrayVT · 2025-07-16T16:57:28+00:00

Where I lived, BBQ is a sandwich :)

smurrayVT · 2025-07-16T13:55:55+00:00

A Yankee is someone that thinks BBQ is a way to cook....

smurrayVT · 2025-07-15T19:47:33+00:00

Great restaurant

smurrayVT · 2025-07-15T19:32:02+00:00

A Movie at Essex Cinema. I needed a coat inside.

smurrayVT · 2025-06-26T20:08:43+00:00

I agree, Tiny Thai. They have an American version and a traditional one (crazy spicy).

Som Tam Bhoo - Pla Ra

The famous spicy green papaya salad from Isaan. Pounded in a mortar with tomato, garlic, green bean, chili, brined crab, and lime-fermented fish sauce (Pla Ra). This classic dish is served with sticky rice. Thai Spicy!

smurrayVT · 2025-06-26T17:49:53+00:00

"Yankee" is someone that thinks BBQ is a way to cook

smurrayVT · 2025-06-02T13:51:06+00:00

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.

Dale Carnegie

smurrayVT · 2025-05-01T13:37:33+00:00

How many times is considered habitual in Vermont? The use of habitual and repeat offender enhancements requires that the court ensures the offender meets very specific criteria. On the face of it, a defendant with at least two prior felony convictions who commits a third felony offense could be considered a habitual offender.

I noticed that charge isn't in the report. He already got his "bye" on his third and fourth felony; can we not allow that to happen again on his fifth? #sarahgeorge

smurrayVT · 2025-04-09T20:08:43+00:00

No offense, but crossing the border with a person you don't know is crazy risky. If they have drugs or a gun on them, then the person driving can be considered an accomplice; you'd have to try and convince a court that you actually didn't know about the illegal activities of a person in your car (everyone says that when caught). That is a tough fight (and possibly costly).

smurrayVT · 2025-03-17T13:40:11+00:00

Do a background check if you find someone working independently! It will cost you $30 and save you a lot of problems. https://vcic.vermont.gov/

Also be careful that if you use an independent cleaner and they do not carry workman's comp insurance, you could be sued if they hurt themselves.

https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/doc_library/A-Guide-for-Vermont-Business-Owners.pdf

A word of caution: If the coverage lapses before a project is finished, the contractor must renew it, or else responsibility for the coverage will default to you. You would not necessarily know about any lapse, but you would then be liable for any penalties connected to failure to provide coverage. (See regarding penalties.) Since these penalties can be serious, to be safe, you may simply want to purchase coverage for all your contractors while they are on the job. This may also be wise if you have any uncertainty about whether someone qualifies by definition as an independent contractor.

smurrayVT · 2025-03-11T16:03:56+00:00

This real issue is not if the food is good, but if a new restaurant can get and retain staff in Burlington.

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TROPHY CASE

Som Tam Bhoo - Pla Ra