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ArchivesReport Finds Travelling Pollution Costs NHBy David Darman on Thursday, May 20, 2004.A new report from New Hampshire's Department of Environmental Services finds that out of state pollution is costing Granite State taxpayers. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
 Diploma MillsBy Lisa Peakes on Thursday, May 20, 2004.Last week, The Concord Monitor reported that the President of the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation holds two academic degrees from bogus colleges. Morning Edition host Lisa Peakes talks with John Bear about the "diploma mills" that crank out these fake degrees. Bear is author of several books on distance learning. listen:
NH Job Scene Forecast to ImproveBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, May 20, 2004.The state's economy is expected to grow at a healthy 4-point-six percent pace over the next five years. That forecast comes from the New England Economic Partnership, a group of universities, businesses and government agencies. According to their prediction, New Hampshire will do better than most other states in the region. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
New School Funding Plan Has Few FriendsBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 20, 2004.The Legislature's 11th hour education funding agreement has left a number of people angry. In some instances the plan will reduce aid to some of the state's neediest communities, and it retains so-called donor towns. A day after the compromise was announced, many lawmakers doubt the value of the plan. But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, other lawmakers say this latest version is the best they can do. listen:
Asperger SyndromeBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, May 20, 2004.It's hard to recognize, it's only had a name now for 10 years, and it's been thought that both Albert Einstein and Thomas Jefferson had it. Asperger Syndrome is a form of autism. Most afflicted with it have average to above-average intelligence, yet are found to have deficiencies in social and communication skills. Although much progress has been made in diagnosing and treating the condition, there are still many unanswered questions. Information on Friday's conference: Asperger Syndrome Nurturing Strengths and Passions in Bedford, New Hampshire. listen:
Reading the Forested LandscapeBy John Walters on Thursday, May 20, 2004.Tom Wessels is an ecologist at the Antioch New England Graduate School. He's the author of Reading the Forested Landscape. As an expert on interpreting forests, he reads the human and natural history of a place by observing the trees, plants, and the lay of the land. He gives us a demonstration on a walk through the Goose Pond Preserve in Keene. listen:
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