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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. getting ready for a high tech Christmas.we'll give you some tips on shopping on line SOT? and We'll show you the behind the scene's preparation for the annual candlelight stroll through historic Strawbery Banke. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of state news. |
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Beginning tomorrow New Hampshire parents will be able to access valuable information about their local schools over the internet. The first ever school report cards include 14,000 pages of data highlighting per pupil spending, graduation rates, teacher to student ratios, and assessment test results. The information can be found online at www.ed.state.nh. Governor Jeanne Shaheen released the report cards today. She cautions parents from comparing their school's data with any other. Rather, the information is designed to help schools set their own goals for improvement. School Report Cards www.ed.state.nh.us |
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Child poverty levels in New Hampshire school districts show an increasing divide between urban and rural areas. U-N-H sociologist Cliff Brown says there's more wealth in the Seacoast and Southern tier where business opportunities abound. He says rural areas to the north and west have isolated, poorer families. Census estimates released today show Benton schools have the highest percentage of poor children in the state at 41 percent. Plainfield schools have the lowest percentage at zero-point-two percent. |
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According to a report published by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, New Hampshire is one of the most expensive states in the country when it comes to post-secondary education. The state is one of only three to earn a failing grade in terms of affordability, the other two being Maine and Rhode Island. According to the evaluation, a family can expect to pay 30 percent of its annual income to a state university in New Hampshire, and up to 61 percent for a private institution. The state earned higher marks in other areas, however, including an A in getting students to complete their education. Report Card on Higher Education Preparation: B Participation: C+ Affordability: F Completion: A Benefits: B- Learning: I |
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The newspaper that keeps close tabs on Capitol Hill says Senator Bob Smith will be the most vulnerable Republican senator in the country in the 2002 elections. Roll Call quotes Republican observers disagreeing on whether Smith has mended his fences from his angry departure from the party last year. He made an independent run for president then returned months later. Smith has already said he intends to run for re-election. |
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New England states are among the most caring in the nation. That's according to a United Way of America survey which ranked all 50 states on what it calls its State of Caring Index. Minnesota got the top billing but New Hampshire ranked fourth. The states were graded on 32 indicators of economic and social well-being, ranging from rates of volunteerism to the gap between the richest and poorest citizens. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our holiday shopping special and more after the weather and this weekend's New Hampshire Ski Report. |
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TONIGHT BECOMING MOSTLY CLEAR LOW IN THE MID 20s TOMORROW MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH IN THE MID 30s SATURDAY MOSTLY CLOUDY CHANCE OF SNOW FLURRIES HIGH NEAR 30 |
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Attitash Bear Peak loose granular 10 trails 3 lifts 9a-3:30p _________________________ Bretton Woods new loose granular 5 trails 3 lifts 8:30a-4p ____________________________________ Cranmore Reopen on 12/02 Call 603-356-7070 ____________________________________________ Gunstock Plan to open 12/01 Call 800-486-7846 -__________________________________ Loon Mountain loose granular 9 trails 2 lifts 8:30a-3:45p ______________________________________ Mount Sunapee loose granular 5 trails 2lifts 8a-4p ____________________________________________ Ragged Mountain loose granular 2 trails 2 lifts 9a-4p ________________________________ Waterville Valley loose granular 12 trails 1 lift 9a - 4p _____________________________________ |
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Maybe you've already done some of your holiday shopping on the internet this year - or you're thinking you might give it a try. Where do you begin? Is it Safe? What are some of the best sites to shop? We consulted New England Cable News New Media Director Steve Safran to get some tips on how to make your online shopping experience a positive one. OUT: |
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Whether you plan to do your holiday shopping on the internet or at the mall, you may end up spending more this year than last. According to a survey by American Express, Americans plan to spend about 8 percent more on their holiday purchases than they did last year. And New Hampshire leads the way. 47 percent of shoppers say they intend to splurge this holiday season. So how can we avoid getting ourselves into a budgeting nighmare when the bills arrive? Joining me with some solutions.Scott MacLean - a financial advisor with American Express in Portsmouth. |
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Scott 1. How popular is internet shopping becoming? 1a. Are people going to be saving more money if they use the internet? 1b. Who is most likely to use the internet? 2. What's the average amount Americans are going to spend this holiday season? -look at break down 3. Do you have any advice to consumers on how to avoid overspending? -graphics 1&2 3a. How do you make a budget for the holidays? 4. In terms of purchases, where do consumers spend the most money? -clothing 60% -gift certificates and money 43% -music, tapes, cd's and movies 42% -toys and games 37% -books and magazines 35% -electronics/appliances 33% -perfume/cologne 31% -home furnishings/decorative items 24% 5. Do late shoppers have a hard time finding deals? 6. How are most shoppers planning on paying for their purchases this season? -credit card 78% -checks 43% -atm/debit cards 21% 7. Is it true that people in the Northeast start their shopping before anyone in the country? 8. How does one go about setting a resonable budget? 9. Who is more likely to splurge this season? -twice as many men consider themselves indulgent shoppers -more women are self-described bargain hunters. 10. What is your advice about using credit cards? -avoid using them but for online or catalogue purchases, use only one. |
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Thanks to my guest Scott MacLean from American Express for being here |
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FYI: Books and magazines are expected to top online shopping lists, followed by music, tapes, CDs, and movies. Source: American Express |
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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in New Hampshire business. The planned expansion of the Manchester Airport is generating opposition. Some people in nearby Londonderry say they're already frustrated with noisy takeoffs and landings that are driving people away. Airport officials say the expansion is needed to retain the airport's advantage over Boston's Logan International Airport. To combat airport noise, Manchester officials are considering an ordinance to require sound proof insulation in new home construction. New Hampshire Consumers can expect to pay 30-cents more per gallon for heating oil this winter. That's according to a state legislative committee report. Meanwhile, four weeks into the heating season, the state has seen a 64-percent increase in the number of households applying for the state's home heating assistance program and a 27-percent increase in emergency requests. The Governor is appealing for more federal money to expand the program. If you are in need of fuel assistance contact your local Community Action Agency. The company renovating the historic Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel in New Castle says the building should be open again by the spring of 2002. Last night, the town Planning Board approved Ocean Properties' renovation plan. One issue still up in the air is where Route 1-A will be moved. It runs in front of the century-old hotel. The developers want to move it behind the building. The state is working on the exact route. |
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Every year at this time, the walkways of Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth are lined with over a thousand candles for the annual Candlelight Stroll.but those candles are only the finishing touches. In a process that started last January, volunteers and staff are getting ready for this year's event. Producer Scott Jones takes us behind the scenes of preparations. |
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The Strawbery Banke candlelight stroll takes place the next two weekends on Saturday and Sunday from 4-9pm. There are other holiday events and crafts fairs going on around the state too. Here's a list of some of them in our weekly calendar. |
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CALENDAR Dickens Craft Fair 12/02/2000 NEWPORT 603-863-3040 __________________ 9th Annual Craft 12/02 NASHUA 603-528-4014 ______________________ Old Tyme Christmas 12/01 LANCASTER 603-788-2476 ______________________________ Tree Lighting & Craft Fair 12/01/2000 BRISTOL 603-744-2150 __________________________ Midnight Merriment 12/01 CONCORD 603-226-3189, ext. 208 ________________________________________ Light Up Durham 12/01 Durham 603 868-3322 |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook, Journalists from around the state participate in our weekly Roundtable discussion. Join us as we explore the week in review. We'll talk about the State Senate and House leadership changes and the continuing saga of the past election. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for the Three Tenors Christmas Concert We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state participate in our weekly Roundtable discussion. Join us as we explore the week in review. This week - we'll look at who the next leaders will be in the state senate and house. And the Governor goes to Florida. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on NH Outlook. Mainstreet, New Hampshire. We'll see how the statewide campaign to revitalize our cities and towns is working. Plus, one New Hampshire community keeps history alive with a working gristmill. Join us for NH Outlook Monday at 7:30 |
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Tonight on NH Outlook. Mainstreet, New Hampshire. We'll see how the statewide campaign to revitalize our cities and towns is working. Plus, one community keeps history alive with a working gristmill. Join us for NH Outlook tonight at 7:30 |
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Plans to preserve the environmentally sensitve area known as the Great Bog in Portsmouth have gotten a boost. The city plans to buy 207 acres in Great Bog for a half million dollars and is raising money. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is offering the city a 100-thousand dollar matching grant. |