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Archives"Stand-up Poet" Jack McCarthyBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, January 19, 2007.Jack McCarthy calls himself a "stand-up" poet. He's something of a legend in the Boston open-mic scene, where he got his start late in life. His poems are marked with blunt, straightforward language, and they're likely to make his audience both laugh and cry. He lives in Washington now, but he was on the East Coast last Fall for a series of readings. He joined us on the Front Porch to talk about his work and to share some of it with us. ***This interview originally aired October 12th, 2006*** listen:
  America and Europe after 9/11 and Iraq: The Great DivideBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 19, 2007.In a new book, Vermont-based author, observer and commentator Sarwar Kashmeri says the alliance between the United States and Europe "...is dead, cannot be fixed and must be renegotiated". Kashmeri points to the United States' handling of the war in Iraq as well as the European Union's emergence as a major power with different foreign priorities to support his claims. Today we'll look at our relations with Europe, how they've altered and how we may need to change up rules to our relationship to remain allies in the future. Laura's guest is Sarwar Kashmeri, Vermont-based Strategic Communications Advisor, Business Columnist and Author of "America and Europe after 9/11 and Iraq: The Great Divide." listen:
Should the State Lease Its Cannon?By Todd Wellington on Friday, January 19, 2007.Governor Lynch is planning to go skiing this weekend up at Cannon Mountain. He wants to draw attention to the fact that the slopes are open even though this has been one of the warmest winters in history. But Cannon Mountain is the subject of plenty of discussion in Franconia these days without the Governor's visit. A bill before the State Legislature would require the State lease operations of Cannon Mountain Ski Area to a private company. NHPR Correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
The 2.7 Billion Dollar Phone Deal Has Some CriticsBy David Darman on Friday, January 19, 2007.Fairpoint Communications officials say they'll work hard to deliver high speed internet service to rural parts of New Hampshire. The company has struck a 2.7 billion dollar deal to take over all of Verizon's local phone business in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. But the union that represents about one-thousand Verizon workers in New Hampshire is promising to oppose the deal when it comes before state regulators. listen:
A Letter from Iraq: Spc. Alex PetersonBy Mark Bevis on Friday, January 19, 2007.While Congress and the White House continue their debate on whether to send more troops to Iraq, the soldiers on the ground continue their missions. New Hampshire has some 200 National Guard troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, most of them are serving with the 36 -43rd Maintenence Company. Each week, NHPR has been checking in with the Company, which is doing guard duty at a Baghdad detention center. Today, NHPR's Mark Bevis speaks with Specialist Alex Peterson. listen:
Keeping Busy In WinterBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, January 19, 2007.Winter landscapes may look serene and peaceful to us - but for wildlife living in New Hampshire's lakes, it's still a very busy season. listen:
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