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On this New Hampshire Outlook: Home from a year in Iraq. We'll hear what it was like and what's next for one NH National Guardsman. Then later: |
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Life in Iraq -- as told to a local freelance producer by members of the New Hampshire National Guard. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. For 170 members of the 172nd field artillery of the New Hampshire National Guard, the Iraq war is over. They returned to New Hampshire in early February after spending a year in Iraq. Richard Ager caught up one soldier's family a week after his return, to see what it's like to be home at last. |
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A free-lance producer from Massachusetts traveled to Iraq in 2004 to follow members of the 172-nd Field Artillery unit while they were stationed at Camp Bucca. Doug Grindle captured the day-to-day life of the New Hampshire soliders while they were at the camp on the Southern Iraq/Kuwait border. He sat down with me in January before the unit returned home to talk about "his" observations. |
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Just a reminder if you missed any of this program or would like to watch it again-- New Hampshire Outlook is available online on-demand at nhptv.org/outlook You can also find streaming video of ALL of our broadcasts. |
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That does it for our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Governor John Lynch presents his budget for the next biennium to a joint session of the legislature. Highlights, reaction and analysis tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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As a young undergrad -- Ben Ayers, of Guilford, traveled to Nepal in 19-98 -- where he was struck by the plight of young porters-- who worked as virutal 'pack mules' for big climbing expeditions. Most are lowland farmers who migrate to popular trekking routes in a desperate search for work. Ayers watched as porters used a simple "tumpline" and basket to transport "heavy" loads of up to 120 pounds -- across Nepal's mountainous terrain for commercial expeditions. Ayers decided to try it for himself -- and learned "first hand" about the burdens of mountain porters -- many of whom die of altitude sickness, falls and hypothermia. The experiences prompted Ayers to set up an organization called "Porters' Progress" -- which seeks to better the lives of these Nepali porters -- who work for just a few dollars a day. The group is based in Kathmandu -- with a satellite office here in Sanborton NH. Ben Ayers is here to tell us about his work -- and why he's devoted so much of his time on this effort. Q BEN: You're an amateur climber -- decided to try your hand at being a Porter -- which motivated you to launch this group. Describe what THAT experience was like. Q How would you say a PORTER and a SHERPA differ. Both are involved in climbing expeditions? q Give us a sense of how many porters there are in Nepal? you reach 10-thousand. |
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Q Altititude sickness, frostbite, and snow blindness -- common problems for porters who often wore SANDALS, and cotton jackets - and worked without the basic AMENITIES. Unable to speak out for themselves Q How ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED is Nepal? Q Are there a lot of child porters? Q What was it that made you feel you had to STEP in and help out? what do you get out of this? Q You have a CLOTHING LENDING program? HOw does that work? BEGAN IN 2000 Q You've been able to sign up SPONSORS to help? Easy sell? Q Mission Statement: "to facilitate the safe treatment, education, and empowerment of Nepali mountain porters through intimate and appreciative programs." Give me a sense of the RANGE of Porters Progress? with english can negotiate fair wages and working conditions. Q Porters are FOLK-ARTISANS, make miniature baskets, walking sticks --sell and make money? Q Your work featured in a BBC documentary " Carrying the Burden" -- what's changed since then? Do you feel one man can make a DIFFERENCE? Q This has become a VOCATION for you Has LIFE GOTTEN BETTER for Porters since your organization began to HELP? Q BEN: What's NEXT for you. When are you back in Nepal? What would you want people to know about Porters Progress? Why should people get involved? Ultimate Goal: Porters Progress becomes self-sustaining, independtly operated by and for mountain porters. How do you spend DONATIONS? If people want more information -- or to help? So you can change the world? |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/14/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 12:30 On this New Hampshire Outlook, home from a year in Iraq. We'll hear what it was like and what's next for one NH National Guardsman. Then later: Life in Iraq as told to a local freelance producer by members of the New Hampshire National Guard. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. For 170 members of the 172nd field artillery of the New Hampshire National Guard, the Iraq war is over. They returned to New Hampshire in early February after spending a year in Iraq. Richard Ager caught up one soldier's family a week after his return, to see what it's like to be home at last. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Donna Penn\Waiting for reunion, Martha Jo McCarthy\Waiting for reunion, Sgt. David Penn\172nd Artillery, NH Natl. Guard, Sgt. Ryan McCarthy\172nd Artillery, NH Natl. Guard |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 2/14/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 12:30 On this New Hampshire Outlook, home from a year in Iraq. We'll hear what it was like and what's next for one NH National Guardsman. Then later: Life in Iraq as told to a local freelance producer by members of the New Hampshire National Guard. A free-lance producer from Massachusetts traveled to Iraq in 2004 to follow members of the 172-nd Field Artillery unit while they were stationed at Camp Bucca. Doug Grindle captured the day-to-day life of the New Hampshire soliders while they were at the camp on the Southern Iraq/Kuwait border. He sat down with me in January before the unit returned home to talk about "his" observations. PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Monday, February 14, 2005: At 4:30pm we pretaped an interview to air at a later date, Adam directed so Becky could finish editing the lead story for tonight's show. We had to wait for that to finish so we didn't start taping tonight's program 5:45pm. We had to make a quick edit during credits. The show went great. We finished just after 6:15pm. |
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-national guard could run again. dated reference clear in key -documentary could run again as well with clear statement that their back |
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Monday February 14 NH National Guard Returns For 170 members of the 172nd field artillery of the New Hampshire National Guard , the Iraq war is over. They returned to New Hampshire earlier this month after spending a year in Iraq. Richard Ager caught up with one soldier a week after their arrival, to see what it’s like to be home at last. Also in this program, we'll revisit an interview with a Massachusetts freelance producer who traveled to Iraq to follow members of the 172nd Field Artillery unit while they were stationed at Camp Bucca on the Southern Iraq/Kuwait border. Doug Grindle captured the day-to-day life of the soldiers in a documentary he's putting together. We'll see his work in progress. Tuesday February 15 Governor's Budget Address Governor John Lynch presents his budget for the next biennium to a joint session of the legislature. We'll bring you highlights, reaction and analysis. In-studio guests are Charlie Arlinghause, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and Doug Hall, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Public Policy studies. Wednesday February 16 Tsunami Reconstruction Now that the crisis is past, reconstruction help is needed in areas hit hard by last December's Tsunami. The India Association of NH is working on raising money to help support the second stage of relief for people in India. In-studio guests include Prithvi Kumar, President of IANH and Public Service Secretary Barinder Ahluwailia. Thursday February 17 Death Penalty Debate Once again, NH Legislators are taking up the debate over whether or not 17 year olds should be eligible for the death penalty if they commit a capital crime. We'll take you to the first hearing of HB147 and hear different perspectives on the issue. Genevieve's Journey Genevieve Aichele sits down with Chip Neal to talk about her long and varied career including work with young people. This month, the West End Theatre in Portsmouth presented her solo autobiographical play "Resurrection." We see highlights from the performance and learn about the healing power of art. Friday February 18 Friday Edition Journalists from around the state discuss the week's top stories. Guests tba. |
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And finally, for all of you who have yet to receive your special Valentine's gift, we offer this treat. The next time you're in the Walpole area, stop in and meet the people who have made Burdick's Chocolates recognized world-wide. OUT: |
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"I love a dark chocolate bar -- plain, without nuts -- daily." "There are people who get excited by chocolate. Some call them chocoholics, I prefer to call them chocophiles" Welcome to the church of chocolate where people take their faith seriously. "We're chocolate cooks, not candy makers." That's Larry Burdick. He and his wife Paula founded Burdick Chocolates in 1987. Their journey here, to Walpole started in France where Larry learned to cook. Eventually, he became fascinated with chocolate. In fact, he ended up on a pilgrimage to Switzerland. "While I was there, I realized that what they were doing was not being done here." So, Larry made it happen here. He hired skilled chefs and whenever possible, found local farms to buy ingredients. "The biggest difference is what we put in our product. Not many people spend what we do on ingredients. Like any other cooking, you can't go wrong when you use the right ingredients such as fresh butter and cream." It's the way Larry remembers chocolate tasting, years ago in Switzerland. "I want them to have a gastronomical experience - to taste activity in their mouths. I want them to realize that chocolate is an agricultural food. Some people who are used to candy will not like our chocolates. They say that they are bitter. Well, this is how real chocolate tastes." A lot of what is made here is sold through mail orders. Larry also hand delivers these confections to gourmet shops throughout the northeast. This little critter has become a perennial favorite. "It started out as a special once and they caught on quickly. Now the mice are a part of the regular menu. 1 in 20 people don't like them. They say ohhhh I can't eat a rodent." They must taste better than the real thing as they sell out quickly for Christmas and Valentine's Day. And what about this special Valentine's evening? Larry has a suggestion. "The ideal setting is a fine meal followed by a nice glass of wine and a small plate of chocolates. It's a great end to the evening." |
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That was Allison McNair reporting. Burdick Chocolates can be found on the web at burdick chocolate-dot-com. |