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Saudi Arabia

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, April 29, 2003.

The strategic relationship between the two nations goes back over 60 years, characterized by mutual economic interests and mutual distaste. We'll examine this complicated relationship and how it's holding up in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks and war in Iraq. Our guest is Dr. David E. Long, author of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia www.upf.com, and retired Foreign Service officer who served in Saudi Arabia.

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Antarctica in Words and Pictures

By John Walters on Tuesday, April 29, 2003.

Jim Mastro is a scientist, writer and photographer. He used to work for the US Antarctic Program and spent a total of five years- between 1983 and 1997- living on the frozen continent. His book, Antarctca: A Year at the Bottom of the World, explores life in Antartica through words and a lot of unforgettable photographs. Jim talks about the place he calls the most beautiful on earth.
Jim's Antarctica website is: www.antarcticaonline.com
This originally aired in October 2002.

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Sen. Gregg Introduces Coastal Protection Bill

By Judith Smelser on Tuesday, April 29, 2003.

New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg has introduced a bill aimed at protecting the nation's coastal areas from over-development.

The legislation�co-authored by South Carolina Democrat Ernest Hollings �..would help states buy coastal land to keep it out of the hands of developers.

NHPR Washington Correspondent Judith Smelser reports.

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