An aquarium in Burlington is a non-starter. Burlington might have its charms, but tourists want to be able to walk out of their hotel and be able to easily reach all of their amenities. If tourists are going to sit on a bus/train/car for an hour plus, it has to be for a major tourism draw...

I cannot imagine how this poorly conceived attempt at conservation can be salvaged. The view looking at the facade from the side is even more depressing... typical precast modern building with a brick facade attached by 2 feet of glass jutting out.

The job market is a mixed bag right now. Many firms, mine included, are extremely busy but that doesn't mean that we are actively recruiting. There are concerns about a double-dip and our proposals heading overseas are increasingly getting undercut by EU firms that were previously 20-30%...