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ArchivesOil Prices Good News for Timber IndustryBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.Oil prices fell slightly again today to just over 46 dollars a barrel. That's about nine dollars less than its peak of over 55 dollars last month, but the high cost still worries people who use oil to heat their homes or run their businesses. One industry in New Hampshire, however, is enjoying the benefits of the high cost of oil... the timber industry. New Hampshire Public Radio's Mark Bevis has more. Some House Republicans Seek New LeaderBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.In just two days, Republican House members will select their candidate for Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. And a fundraising scandal is still dogging the current Speaker Gene Chandler. As a result, more than a few House Republicans want a new speaker. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. Bogey Man in MongoliaBy John Walters on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.It took three months, more than 12,000 strokes, and the desire to eat meat dishes never seen in the United States, but Andre Tolme along with his trusty 3-iron succeeded in becoming the first person to golf his way across Mongolia. Why? Andre is both an adventurer and an unofficial diplomat who's come to know and love a part of the world few even dream of. Germs, germs, germs!By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.In the household aisle of any grocery store, one can find a variety of sprays, soaps and wipes that say they can help eliminate our homes and our bodies of germs. And as the cold and flu season approaches, making sure we stay bacteria free is important. But the effectiveness of these products is up for debate. We'll talk about the germs that are out there and the best ways to fight them off. Laura's guests are Mary Roach, science writer and author of a recent essay on germs and Dr. Charles Gerba, microbiologist at the University of Arizona. |
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