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Outlet Mall or Industrial Park

By Avishay Artsy on Thursday, January 20, 2005.

A large upscale outlet mall or an industrial park.

That's the question facing Merrimack residents.

The town is struggling over an issue that could have far reaching effects over the future of the southern New Hampshire town.

Developers say the shopping area would create new jobs and tax revenue.

But nearby landowners say it will only bring in noise and traffic jams.

NHPR Correspondent Avishay Artsy has more.

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Creating Global Health

By John Walters on Thursday, January 20, 2005.

Host John Walters talks with Nils Daulaire, head of The Global Health Council, a national organization dedicated to improving the health of the developing world. Dr. Daulaire has worked as an advocate with the organization, the U.S. government, and in numerous developing countries to create better health conditions for the world's poor. He will address what longterm effects the international community can expect from the Indian Ocean tsunami in the coming months and years.

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Winter Tourism

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 20, 2005.

The winter months present a challenge to tourism in New Hampshire, especially the North Country. We're looking at efforts to attract tourists to the northern part of our state and what to do when Mother Nature gets stingy with the snow. Laura's guests are Dick Hamilton, President of White Mountain Attractions, and Edith Tucker, Natural Resources Reporter for the Coos County Democrat.

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