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ArchivesHung Up On TelemarketingBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, January 31, 2002.The legislature is now considering several measures to protect citizens from unwanted telephone solicitations. The plans include a state ?do not call list??..and restricting telemarketing to certain times of day...While supporters say telemarketing should be curbed by any means necessary?.opponents say New Hampshire lacks the legal jurisdiction to restrict interstate commerce.. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Found: One Dead CatBy John Walters on Wednesday, January 30, 2002.NHPR's John Walters follows up on a Letter to the Editor written to the Concord Monitor that begins, "I buried your cat yesterday afternoon." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
No Preference Bill PresentedBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, January 30, 2002.State lawmakers are introducing a bill that would prohibit the state, including the university system from using quotas, goals or guidelines for hiring, promotion or admission based on race, sex, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports critics of the proposal say this bill isn?t necessary, and could be harmful. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Senate To Consider Clean Elections ProposalBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, January 29, 2002.A Senate Committee will today consider a plan to provide public funding for candidates for governor, the state senate and executive councilor. Champions of the measure, say public funding will curb the influence of special interests and open up the political process. But party leaders in Maine, which adopted so-called clean election statutes several years ago, say public funding comes with plenty of challenges. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Franconia's Bode Miller Skis to the OlympicsBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, January 29, 2002.24-year-old Bode Miller is considered the United States' best hope in years for an Olympic medal in alpine skiing. In years past, the Franconia, New Hampshire native won a reputation as a go-for-broke competitor who crashed as often as he finished. Lately he's been finishing more often than crashing - and winning. Miller will head to Salt Lake City with four World-Cup first-place finishes to his name - the best performance by an American skier in almost two decades. Lately, Miller's unorthodox style has left the skiing world scratching its collective head, wondering, "What makes Bode win?" NHPR's Doug MacPherson reports. listen:
  An Opportunity for Eye ExamsBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, January 28, 2002.Every year New Hampshire optometrists offer free eye exams in the month of March. It is part of VISION USA, an eye care program designed for those who can't afford it. Nationwide, that's about 44 million people according to the American Optometric Association. As optometrist Sarah Hudson tells NHPR's Dan Gorenstein, the more than 14 thousand New Hampshire residents who enrolled last year clearly demonstrate the need. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1 800-766-4466 listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Evolution of Civil Rights- Part 5By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, January 25, 2002.All this week, in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NHPR looks at civil rights law. Many credit the 1960?s movement for civil rights as the match that lit a fire in this nation. In the final segment of our series, NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein presents a story of Jim Crow, diversity, and perseverance. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Education Speak for the Rest of UsBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, January 25, 2002.Most people know that the 3 R�s stand for reading, writing and �rithmatic. But the buzz words of education have moved beyond simple word play. Now, children in New Hampshire classrooms deal with �rubrics� and �writing prompts�. To help close the gap between the language of educators and the language of the general public, NHPR has begun collecting words for a glossary called �Education Speak for the Rest of Us.� NHPR�s Jon Greenberg started the effort. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
County Approves Jail ExpansionBy Trish Anderton on Friday, January 25, 2002.Merrimack County lawmakers have approved a 24-point-two million dollar renovation and expansion of the County Jail in Boscawen. County officials say the project will enable them to house inmates in better conditions and offer more rehabilitation programs. NHPR?s Trish Anderton reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Patriots go to the PlayoffsBy Pete Foley on Friday, January 25, 2002.The comments of NHPR's Sports Commentator on the good fortunes of the New England Patriots. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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