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Logging Operation Causes Concern in Berlin

By Trish Anderton on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

Heavy logging is raising concerns in the North Country.

And it’s not just environmentalists who are worried.

Some loggers themselves say the pace of cutting could endanger the
industry’s future.

NHPR correspondent Trish Anderton reports.

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Franklin Charter School Seeks State Money

By Amy Quinton on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

The state's first charter school, Franklin Career Academy, began operating this school year. And already, school district and charter school officials are arguing over state education money. But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports, the dispute highlights an even bigger debate, how to fund charter schools in the long run.

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Extreme Designing

By John Walters on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

Cam Brensinger is an extreme outdoorsman, a NASA space suit designer, and a designer/manufacturer of inflatable tents. He tells host John Walters how he applies his understanding of art and science to all three endeavors. His company, Nemo Equipment, has garnered awards for designs it has yet to put on the market.

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The History of the 2nd Term

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Richard Nixon and William Jefferson Clinton all were give second terms, all had different results. Some achieved some of their greatest accomplishments, while others had their second terms filled with scandal and frustrating struggles. We'll take a look at what history can teach us about the second term as President Bush prepares to be inaugurated this Thursday. Laura's guests are Alfred Zacher, Author of "Trial and Triumph: Presidential Power in the Second Term" and Dante Scala, Associate Professor of Politics at Saint Anselm College.

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