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ArchivesSegway Human TransporterBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, March 12, 2002.This week, Segway's hitting the streets of Concord. Mail carriers will ride the gyroscopic scooter on their delivery routes. We want to know what you think about the Segway. Is it a revolutionary transporter? Or just a nifty gadget? Laura takes your calls about the Segway Human Transporter. Call 1-800-892-6477 to give your opinion during the show or e-mail your comments today at exchange@nhpr.org. www.segway.com. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Joy of Cuban CuisineBy John Walters on Tuesday, March 12, 2002.Ramona Abella was born and raised in Cuba, but her family left the island when Castro came to power. Today, she still loves her homeland's cooking the best and she's written a book called "The Cuban Cuisine Primer." She says with a little garlic, a lot of lime, and some common spices, you can add a Cuban touch to your cooking. More information at www.galaxymall.com/foods/cubanfoodfairy listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
L-CHIP Carries On, Despite Lack of FundingBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, March 12, 2002.31 New Hampshire communities received good news yesterday. The state?s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program? -- better known as ?L-CHIP? -- has approved their applications under the program?s second round of grants. However, an equal number of communities received the bad news that their applications fell short. L-CHIP officials say they?re doing the best they can with limited funding. NHPR?s Doug MacPherson reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Voters in Alstead to Decide on RacetrackBy Carolyn Martin on Tuesday, March 12, 2002.Across the state, voters head off to town meetings this week. And among the issues facing voters in Alstead is an amendment to the town's zoning ordinance. The amendment would allow racetracks for classic car club racing and driving schools. As the Keene Sentinels's Carolyn Martin reports, the issue has been an emotional one in the small Monadnock community. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Health of Town MeetingsBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, March 12, 2002.Edmund Jansen is a Professor of Economics and Community Development at the University of New Hampshire, and as such has taught his students about New England's town meetings. But Professor Jansen has also had practical experience. He's been a town selectman in Rollinsford for the past 26 years. And after at least 26 town meetings, Jansen tells NHPR's Mark Bevis, in essence, the more things change, the more they remain the same. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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