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Internet Filters in Public Libraries

By Laura Knoy on Friday, April 13, 2001.

Next week the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) goes into effect amid controversy over a requirement that schools and public libraries install filtering software on computers. The American Library Association has filed suit against CIPA saying it's censorship. But supporters say CIPA protects children from pornography and other inappropriate websites. Laura talks with Beth Sheketoff, Executive Director of the American Library Association's Washington, D.C. office (www.ala.org) and Janet LaRue, Senior Director of Legal Studies for the Family Research Council (www.frc.org) in Washington.

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Making the Logging Industry Safer for the Loggers

By John Walters on Friday, April 13, 2001.

Logging is just about the most dangerous line of work in the U.S. The risk involved in logging affects not just the health of the industry's workforce, but also the sustainability of logging, especially in New Hampshire's North Country. Jim Hourdequin is the Executive Director of the Yankee Forest Safety Network, which was created to make working conditions safer for loggers. He talked with John about the connection between safety and sustainability in the logging industry.

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Adventures of a Bush Pilot

By John Walters on Friday, April 13, 2001.

Richard LaPorte lives in Newport, New Hampshire. But in the course of a long career as a bush pilot, he spent a lot of time in the skies over northern Canada and Alaska. He's retired now, but he recounts his experiences in his book, "The Adventures of a Bush Pilot." He talks about memorable moments from his long career, including a 5000-mile trip to Alaska, and the challenges of making a living in this dangerous profession.

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