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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. The state is slammed by a powerful spring storm.With ain and wind in the south and heavy wet snow to the north. Well update you on the storm's impact and tell you what's in store for tonight and tomorrow. Also, Venture Capital.we'll look at where the money's spent in New Hampshire and show you one business that's making the most of it. And as the stock market continues to plummet, we'll talk with the experts about the economic impact on New Hampshire. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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As if the record-breaking storm two weeks ago wasn't enough, New Hampshire is being pounded by another nor'easter. To the north, the snow continues to pile up. And in southern sections,the temperatures were warm enough for most of the precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow. But as producer Richard Ager reports, that has created its own problems. |
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Rain, snow, sleet, it all added up to one big problem across New Hampshire. In a lot of places, there was nowhere for it to go. Up to four inches of rain combined with much of the remaining snowpack from recent storms to create heavy runoff. The town of Raymond, which has two rivers running through it, was the first to activate its emergency operations center, although most calls were for flooded basements. Bite; Tape 1 12:47:02 Basically we've had localized street flooding on a number of streets in town generally caused by culverts being plugged and snow that's blocking the normal path of the water as it would leave the road. Tape 1 13:21:36 Emergency officials say that even when the storm is over, the danger won't be. That's because it usually takes 24 hours for a river to crest after the rain has stopped. Track: So Raymond officials will keep an eye on the Lamprey River just in case it rises too high. Tape 1 47:45 If that happens, it cuts the town in half because it runs right through the middle of town and some of the main access roads get flooded over. But we don't expect that to happen. We've seen a lot more rain and a lot more ice build up in previous years that have caused that - and all of the factors are not in place. Track: In Hampton, even the cheap motels were waterfront as low-lying areas throughout the town were flooded. Bite: Tape 1 14:23:42 It's flooded in several places in town. We're coming up on the new moon and so our tides were running high this morning. We had water coming over the seawall again. It's just like one thing after another it seems like. We go from the snow to the rain and now with the ground being saturated, the water has nowhere to go and it's finding its way into places we don't want it to be. Track: The storm is expected to continue through tonight into tomorrow morning, which will create poor driving conditions throughout the state. Bite; Tape 1 12:029 Our usual advice is to slow down. If cars go too fast out there, they lose control and cause accidents or be in accidents. Also, put your headlights on. It increases visibility. And just the common sense approach we use on a snowstorm or rainstorm type atmosphere. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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A flood warning is in effect for Rockingham and Strafford counties through midnight tonight. In Salem Route 28 has been closed due to flooding. As of seven tonight, PSNH reports Over 4700 customers without power. Service is expected to be restored by late this evening. . |
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Joining us by phone is Jim Van Dongen from the New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management. |
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A few minutes ago we checked in with weather observor, Julia Hemmstra atop Mount Washington. |
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CG:WEATHER\Tonight \North\Winter Storm Warning\Snow - Accumulation 6 to 10"\Low the mid 20s to the lower 30s\Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph CG:WEATHER\Tonight\South\Winter Storm Warning\Snow or mixed precipitation - turning to only snow\Accumulation 5 to 10"\Low in the lower 30s CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Snow tapering off to snow showers\Total accumulation: 8 to 14" \Some locations 20"\High 30 to 35 CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\South\Snow then cloudy - chance of snow showers\Total accumulation: 6 to 12"\High in the mid 30s\North wind 10 to 20 mph |
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Weather postponed the anticipated debate and vote on two school choice bills at the statehouse today. The reason - several lawmakers' homes were flooded due to the storm. Still the house was in session and If you were curious about what was going on today - the anwer was just a click away. Today's there was streaming audio of the house proceedings. The webcast allowed listeners to hear votes as they took place. One of those votes was in favor of establishing a contributory retirement system for judges. Judges would contribute seven-and-a-half percent of their salaries toward the pension. Judges could elect to take a smaller pension and retire before age 65. A bill legalizing medical marajuana was voted down in the house. And the house voted to ammend a popular land conservation program. |
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Republican Congressman John E- Sununu says he's seriously considering a run for the U-S Senate seat now held by fellow Republican Bob Smith. Sununu says contrary to much speculation, he will NOT run for governor next year. A number of Republicans in Washington and New Hampshire have been urging the third-term Congressman to challenge Smith, saying it's crucial that the GOP holds on to the seat. Some have seen Smith vulnerable since he briefly left the party to run for president as an independent. Governor Jeanne Shaheen also is considered a possible candidate for the seat, although she has not publicly expressed interest in the position. |
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Last year in New Hampshire, 41 companies received nearly 700 million dollars in venture capital investment. That more than doubled the previous year's investment total.While the term venture capital may sound foreign to some people, it is a lifeline to business success for others. |
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"Schoolmusic.com is an on-line.teachers." narration This is Schoolmusic.com. Beyond the computer screen is the story of how a good idea, a lot of hard work and venture capital investors came together. Cynthia and three business partners founded the company in the fall of 1998. Their start-up costs were relatively modest -- family and local business associates started to invest in the idea. narration But to make a go of it, Schoolmusic.com needed other people's money. That happened shortly after the on-line site was recognized as one of the top 50 in the country. narration Typically, an angel investor provides the first round of equity financing - usually their own dollars. Venture capital investors use other people's money. In their first round, Schoolmusic.com attracted both angel as well as venture capitalists. narration Jeff Sohl is a UNH professor who works at the Center for Venture Research. There, they provide entrepeneurs with knowledge about the investment market. narration The company has been doing well. They secured a second round of investments and have reached quarterly sales goals. Schools from across the United States have been logging on. narration And for venture capitalists, those are sweet sounds to hear. |
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A wild ride for blue chip stocks as the Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a late day recovery. But the late surge allowed the stock market's best-known indicator to retrace much of its losses. |
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The Dow ended off 97 points to 93-hundred-89. The Nasdaq composite managed a gain, rising 67 points to close at 18-hundred-97. The S-and-P 500 dropped four and a-half points to eleven-hundred-17. CG:STOCKS\Dow Jones Industrial\9389.48\-97.52\NYSE\566.35\-8.79\Nasdaq\1897.70\+67.47\American Stock Exchange\841.81\-19.30\Standard & Poors 500\11117.58\-4.56 |
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And taking a look at New Hampshire stocks, Cabletron closed up one-point two-three, G-E was down 1 point-three , Oxford Health was down one-point three three. Teredyne closed up three after news yesterday of company layoffs and a hiring freeze. And Timberland lost three points. CG:STOCKS\Cabletron\12.43\+1.23\General Electric\37.70\-1.30\Oxford Health\24.42\-1.33\Teradyne\36.00\+3.04\Timberland Co.\49.20\-3.00 |
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CG:BUMP\ATTENTION PROCRASTINATORS\The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers will now be able to use their computer or phone to request a four month extension. You can still do it the old fashioned way - in writing. www.irs.gov\Associated Press |
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The New Hampshire Main Street Center program helps towns and cities preserve and revitalize their historic downtown business districts. The non profit state-wide agency assists communities with everything from fund-raising and marketing, to how to adapt old buildings for new uses. Today in Dover, the organization celebrated the fact that - in the last year - about six million dollars was pumped into more than 200 projects, resulting in the creation of 56 new businesses and 215 new jobs throughout the fifteen communities involved in the program. |
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01:03:02:00 We believe the mainstreet program creates a a very positive atmosphere for people to feel confident in re-investing in the downtown. Many of the reinvestment projects that have happened in our downtowns have been the result of providing a low interest loan or a grant. 01:03:28:00 |
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This year is the 75th anniversary of The Harlem Globetrotters. If you haven't had the chance to see the antics of this beloved basketball team,now is your chance. This coming Monday, they'll be playing at the Whittemore Center in Durham. Recently, we had the opportunity to meet one of the team members in Portsmouth. |
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sound Wun performing for crowd. narration Think of Juan Versher as a GlobeTrotter ambassador. He recently spent time at SteppingStones, a meeting place for people living with brain injury. Community outreach has always been a part of the Globetrotter mission. Wun clip "That's what we do." narration It's been a remarkable 75 years for the Harlem Globetrotters - who by the way are not from Harlem. sound "The Globetrotters are actually from Illinois." narration The Globetrotters now play worldwide and are still very popular. They pocess the charm and incredible athletic abilities that Wun remembers them having as a kid. Wun clip "I was 8 when I saw them on TV.they'll be around for another 75 years." |
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CG:BUMP\Harlem Globetrotters 75th Anniversary Tour \Monday, March 26 - 7:30pm Whittemore Center, Durham 868-7300\ |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state talk about the week's top stories - From gun control, mental health parity, John E Sununu's possible run for Bob Smith's Senate Seat and more. |
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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 World of National Geographic "Search for the Battleship Bismarck". 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 talk about the week's top stories - From gun control, mental health parity, John E Sununu's possible run for Bob Smith's Senate Seat and more. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook. You've seen the headlines about wilderness rescues. The AMC Search and Rescue Team walks you through a backcountry rescue. Monday at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. You've seen the headlines about wilderness rescues. The AMC Search and Rescue Team walks you through a backcountry rescue. Tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Well it almost gets to a point you cringe a little before checking what the market's doing.Will it take another nosedive? Today's close was no exception to that trend.Joining me to look at how New Hampshire is weathering the market and slowdown in the economy.Ross GIttell of the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics and Dennis Delay, senior economist at Public Service of NH. |
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Thanks Ross and Dennis |
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In addition to catching the Globetrotters on Monday. here's a look at some events on our weekend calendar. |