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US Internet Connection Lag Behind Other Nations

By Amy Quinton on Friday, June 29, 2007.

A new nationwide report by the Communications Workers of America shows high speed internet connections in the United States lag far behind other nations.

The report, which also compared states, ranked New Hampshire 8th in the nation.

But that’s still twice as slow as other top-ranked states.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports.

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Prairie Warblers and Power Lines

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 29, 2007.

Some types of wildlife need different types of habitat, so preserving the forests isn't always the answer to preserving species.

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Granite State Stories Photos

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Granite State Stories Photos

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Granite State Stories Photos

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Granite State Stories Photos

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Granite State Stories

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Granite State Stories Photos

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Granite State Stories: Rebecca Rule's "Best Revenge: Short Stories"

By Laura Knoy on Friday, June 29, 2007.

Nineteen tales of New Hampshire small town life make up Rebecca Rule’s 1995 book “Best Revenge: Short Stories”. Some make you laugh, others leave a tear in your eye; some explore the comical uniqueness and subtleties of Granite State life, others everyday hardships. There’s a fine line between humor and tragedy, and in “Best Revenge”, Rebecca Rule walks it well. We’ll explore the lighter and darker sides of New Hampshire with Rebecca Rule and her book “Best Revenge” as we conclude this year's Granite State Stories.

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  • Rebecca Rule, author of "Best Revenge: Short Stories"
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Land of Lincoln

By Liz Bulkley on Thursday, June 28, 2007.

Andrew Ferguson, a journalist and native of Illinois was determined to find out what was behind the mystique of President Abraham Lincoln. In the process he discovers a humorous American backdrop to the lore and legend of the country's sixteenth president. We'll talk with Ferguson about the sometimes bizarre journey he took to research his new book, Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America.


During the show, we'll also hear Studio 360 host Kurt Anderson explore the legacy of the 16th president through the lens of Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial. You can listen to the piece again at the Public Radio Exchange.

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