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ArchivesTech & SocietyBy Laura Knoy on Monday, July 21, 2003.American culture is becoming increasingly technology-driven and it seems that we, as consumers, both love it and hate it. We'll find out more about the role technology plays in today?s culture. Laura's guests are Jim Barry, Media Spokesperson for the Consumer Electronics Association and Nancy Hanger, columnist for Byte Magazine and Director of Windhaven Press. listen:
 Mountain Week- A Year in the NotchBy John Walters on Monday, July 21, 2003.Mountain Week begins with Bill Sargent. He?s a writer, teacher, consultant for the PBS program Nova and he has a home in Franconia Notch. He?s author of A Year in the Notch, a book that follows the changing seasons and explores the natural and human history of some of the special places of the White Mountains. It?s the first of five interviews this week, about the history, ecology and people of New Hampshire?s mountains. listen:
Congress Divided Over Head Start BillBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, July 21, 2003.Congress is closely divided over the reauthorization of Head Start. The Head Start program provides nutritional, educational, medical and social services to 900,000 low-income children nationwide. The GOP-backed reauthorization bill calls for higher academic standards, and proposes a pilot project that would shift control from the federal government to individual states. The legislation has generated concern from Republicans and Democrats alike. Both of New Hampshire Representatives support the bill. They argue the legislation will only enhance opportunities for poor children in the state. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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