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Measuring around 18 miles long, New Hampshire has the smallest shoreline of all coastal states. But for about 400 years, it’s been enough to support small boat fishermen in the Seacoast region. They make their livings cruising New England’s waters for cod, lobster, shrimp and other stocks.For decades, the industry’s been challenged by declining populations of fish and shellfish, as well as changing federal regulations. As of 2010, New England fishermen are allowed to catch a set poundage of fish based on their take over a 10-year span. New Hampshire fishermen argue this change has made the cost of working outpace profits, forced many small boats out of business, and discouraged new people from entering the industry. No matter the cause, figures from the US Census Bureau clearly show an industry in decline. In Portsmouth, the Seacoast’s main city, the Census Bureau reports only 0.2 percent of residents work in the “Farming, fishing and forestry occupations” category. That’s compared to 0.6 percent in 2000. A number of New Hampshire fishermen, politicians, and historians believe that without change, the state’s small boat fishing industry is heading toward extinction.Summary provided by StateImpact NH

12.23.14: To Friend Or Un-Friend, Ice Fishing In N.H., & Schlocky British Christmas Hits

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Word of Mouth

Published December 23, 2014 at 2:13 PM EST

The Ferguson decision, Eric Garner protests, and immigration are all topics we avoid at the holiday table, but opinions run free on Facebook. On today’s show what do you do when your Facebook friends make racist posts?

Plus, think ice fishing is for people who like to drink and dislike their families? The fishing nerds say the times they have-a-changed…

Also today, bad taste among the British; we’ll review the UK traditions of really bad Christmas number ones.

Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments.

To Friend or Un-friend: Racism on Facebook

WNYC’s New Tech City podcast recently aired some personal stories, along with some practical advice on what to do when your Facebook friend says something racist. And host Manoush Zomorodi joined us to share some tips.
Here's a link to the segment they did on the subject which features a handy flowchart: "Your Facebook Friend Said Something Racist. Now What?"

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To Friend or Un-friend: Racism on Facebook

Cell Phone Santa

Producer Scott Gurian's father, Randy Gurian, likes to think of himself as a charitable person, but one Christmas he got more than he bargained for.
You can listen to this story again at PRX.org.

Ice Fishing Tips From the Fish Nerds

Dave Kellam and Clay Groves are hosts of the Fish Nerds podcast, which covers everything from hooks and bait to sustainable seafood. They joined us in studio to talk about ice-fishing in New Hampshire.
We've got some tips from the guys and some photos of ice fishing in New Hampshire at this link: Busting Ice Fishing Myths With The Fish Nerds

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Ice Fishing Tips From the Fish Nerds

The British Tradition of the Christmas Number One

Sophie Gilbert is senior editor at The Atlantic , and a Brit who has suffered through a series of Christmas “number ones”. She’s here to walk us through the tacky tradition.
You can read more from her article here: "How Bad Music Became a British Christmas Tradition"

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The British Tradition of the Christmas Number One

Mr. Blobby is real...and slightly terrifying.

http://youtu.be/h37KQu64RY4

12.23.14: To Friend Or Un-Friend, Ice Fishing In N.H., & Schlocky British Christmas Hits

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