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New Hampshire's Do-Nothing Government

By John Milne on Monday, July 9, 2001.

State Political leaders may or may not have affected how businesses view New Hampshire. But as Political Observor John Milne notes, they certainly should have affected how everyone views the state's political leadership.

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A Love Affair with Baseball

By Trish Anderton on Monday, July 9, 2001.

To fans, the mere word 'baseball' conjures up fond images of summer, ballparks, and heroic players. It�s such a classic American pastime that it�s even given us metaphors for life: �striking out, batting a thousand, major league�. We�ll share favorite baseball memories--and talk about why so many of us still have a love affair going with the game. Trish Anderton talks with Robert Benson author of �The Game: One Man, Nine Innings, A Love Affair With Baseball.�

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Totally Useless Skills

By John Walters on Monday, July 9, 2001.

Rick Davis is the founder of the Institute for Totally Useless Skills, headquartered in Temple. His latest book, ?Totally Useless Office Skills? offers instructions in Business Card Origami, the Endless Fax, and playing your telephone as a musical instrument.
His web site has more information about Rick and his Totally Useless books. It also offers a Useless Skill of the Day: www.jlc.net/~useless/

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Taxes and the So-called New Hampshire Advantage

By David Darman on Monday, July 9, 2001.

Many New Hampshire lawmakers and business leaders argue that the recently passed increase in business taxes erodes the so called ?New Hampshire Advantage?, including low or non-existent taxes. But some critics of this outlook say the state?s tax rates may have less to do with New Hampshire?s appeal then other, less obvious factors.

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Town Fights Mosquitoes With Dragonflies

By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, July 9, 2001.

For 26 years, a town in southern Maine has used an unconventional method combat the ever-annoying mosquito: dragonflies. Rather than spraying presticides, the Wells Chamber of Commerce sells bags of dragonfly nymphs. NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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