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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. The head of the state commission on preparedness and security details measures to keep NH safe from terrorist attacks. And, Building a better limb. Modern medicine meets pro wrestling. |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. Tuesday's top story - the state of New Hampshire's preparedness. |
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The State already has some plans in place to protect itself from possible terrorist attacks - but there is room for improvement. That from the Governor's Commission on Preparedness and Security. Tuesday the commission issued its report which includes reccommendations on ways to improve security and readiness in the granite state. Earlier, we spoke with Don Bliss, head of that commission to get details. |
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Tuesday State and local officials gatherered for an informational forum on terrorism. Officials from the state office of Emergency management along with an emergency response trainer addressed potential threats and anti terrorism planning for families and businesses. The meeting took place at the community technical college in Laconia. |
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Here's a look at some of the other New Hampshire stories making headlines on Tuesday. |
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As New Hampshire prepares for the return of the Boston to Portland train service next month, a task force is looking into the possibility of restoring other passenger lines. The study group will meet Wednesday in Concord to dicuss bringing back rail service from Boston to Montreal. The line would include stops in Manchester, Concord and Lebanon. The New Hampshire Railroad Revitalization Association says one possible benefit of more train service is a reducation of heavy traffic volume in the state. |
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A lack of rain has resulted in a boom in business for well-digging companies. Homeowners who rely on wells first discovered water supply problems in August. Now, a large number of them need new wells and they're finding themselves on waiting lists up to six weeks long. Still, the state's chief water resources engineer says the problem could have been worse. James Gallagher says that - had it not been for last spring's snowfall - new wells would have been needed early in the summer. Thirty-five percent of New Hampshire homes have private wells. |
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Stocks were weak at the opening bell Tuesday. Analysts say the slide in consumer confidence is bad news for a stock market that is looking for consumer spending to keep the recession brief. |
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After battling back from a 151 point decline and pulling even for a time, the Dow, ended down 110 points. The Nasdaq shed over five points. The S and P 500 fell nearly eight points. Dow Jones Industrials\9872.60\-110.15\NYSE\584.58\-3.65\AMSE\808.16\+4.18\Nasdaq\ 1935.97\-5.26\S&P 500\1149.50\-7.92\Wall Street\ |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Chubb stock is up a dollar 85 a share, PC Connection is up 76 cents. Sanmina stock gained 93 cents, Timberland dropped 1.26, and Verizon ended the day down 85 cents. |
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Berlin officials are fighting to keep a leasing company from seizing equipment from the Pulp and Paper Mill. Provident Leasing Corporation, a division of Provident Bank, wants a Delaware bankruptcy court to allow it to repossess lab testing and air compression equipment from the mill. Provident says the mill's parent company, is in default on a 1999 lease agreement requiring it to pay nearly 670-thousand dollars for the equipment. Cirty lawyers say allowing Provident essentially to dismantle the factory would create public safety concerns and affect the value of the pulp mill and its sister mill in neighboring Gorham. A hearing is set for December fourth. |
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A Concord company known around the world for its roller coasters and water rides has filed for bankruptcy. O.D. Hopkins owes somewhere between one million and nine million dollars.The company has filed under a section of the bankruptcy law that would sell off its assets to pay creditors. It says it has about 300 creditors. |
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Tuesday the temperature in Concord hit 64 degrees, That ties the record high for November 27th set back in 1979. The high was 22 degrees above normal for the date.NormaLLY 42. So will the mild weather last? Earlier we checked in with Nicole Plette at the Mt. Washington Observatory. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Tuesday On The Summit\Undercast then fog all day\High: 36 degrees\Peak gust: 28 mph\Visibility: 80 miles to zero Overnight\Statewide\Chance rain or snow\No accumulation\Fog developing late\Lows: low 30s\ Wednesday early\Statewide\Cloudy\Chance of rain showers\Fog in morning\Highs: near 40 Wednesday Late\Statewide\Snow, sleet, or rain likely\Patchy fog developing late\Lows: low 30s |
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When you picture the physique of a pro wrestler, the image you conjur up probably won't come close to the man we're about to tell you about. Outlook correspondent Tim Estiloz introduces us to pro wrestler - who thanks in part to modern medical technology - has made a name for himself inside the ring. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - We look at the very personal and sometimes emotional issue of adoption with award winning Author Adam Pertman. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. How safe do you feel since the events of 9-11? The state of NH’s preparedness Tonight at Midnight on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. We look at the very personal and sometimes emotional issue of adoption with award winning Author Adam Pertman. Tonight at midnight only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/27/01 /2400 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 10:02 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Don Bliss, head of the Governor's Commission on Preparedness and Security about a recent report issued by the commission including reccomendation on ways to improve security and readiness. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jack Gray NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Don Bliss/Commission on Preparedness and Security |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:11/27/01 /2400 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 9:30 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a story about a a professional wrestler, thanks to strong will and modern technology, has made his name in the ring despite having recieved an amputation. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Tim Estiloz NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Steve Chamberland\Pro Wrestler - Amputee Matthew Albuquerque\Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics Robert Emerson\Next Step Operations Mgr Dave Newman\Prosthetics Technician Joe Cyr\Prosthetics Technician Tom Gee\Amputee |
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While state officials have been hard at work on plans for protection against terrorism Communities across this country have been sponsoring efforts to help the families of those who perished in the tragedies that took place on September 11th. Tonight, Theresa Kennett takes us to an event that was held to benefit the families of those who continue the fight that was triggered by the events of that day. |