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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. New Hampshire receives a 4 - point six million dollar grant to support expansion of the state's after school programs. plus.What happens when healthy competition goes bad? We'll talk with coaches and parents about good sports. AND.we hear the inspirational stories of NH people carrying the Olympic torch |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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For school age children, the hours between 3 and 6 can be the most perilous. That's because during those after-school hours, many children lack adult supervision. They're known as latchkey kids, and they're more likely to engage in risky behaviors - such as drinking and smoking - than children who are supervised. But for many NH children, after school will soon be time for organized activities and learning experiences. Producer Richard Ager has the story. |
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Track: The Beech St. School choir from Manchester sang a happy song on an occasion to celebrate. The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is providing a $4.6 million grant over the next five years to create after school programs in 15 of the state's neediest communities. 13:36:34 n We all know that only 20% of a youth's time is spent in school. The remaining hours are too often spent in unsupervised time leaving students most vulnerable to negative influences. This grant is an effort not only to create safe and healthy environments for middle school students, but to provide engaging academically enriching activities that will supplement their in school learning. Research confirms our conviction that by doing so, student learning outcomes can be significantly increased. And these learning gains are greatest for disadvantaged youth. Track: The Nellie Mae Foundation chose New Hampshire for its biggest ever grant, and the organization that will adminster it has a clear vision for how the funds will be used. 13:21:12 These children will be exploring crabs in tidal pools, exploring mathematical strands in a musical composition. Performing plays on the Revolutionary War. Exploring the foundations of physics through building and launching rockets. We are not casting away our youth into a barren wasteland, but rather cultivating the talent, mind and spirit of our youth. Track: The grant will also fund a statewide evaluation of afterschool programs - an initiative welcomed by Governor Shaheen. 13:23:11 Thank you Nellie Mae. And welcome to NH. We like it when they come - especially when they bring money. Track: The 15 communities that will receive afterschool funds will be chosen on the basis of test scores and social factors. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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It has been a busy week for education initiatives. Tuesday, Governor Jeanne Shaheen attended President Bush's speech on the education reform bill at UNH - and said overall, she is pleased with it. In particular, she praised the focus on early learning and literacy. On another matter, the governor says she is unconcerned that the state Supreme Court has called for more comments on educational adequacy, as it considers its pending ruling on the Claremont lawsuit. |
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Gubernatorial candidate Gordon Humphrey brought his campaign for the statehouse and the issue of internet access to Concord Wednesday. He said that as governor, he would ensure that every home and business in New Hampshire has high-speed access to the web. At a news conference, Humphrey also accused Verizon, the state's major telephone company, of impeding progress and refusing to provide enough high-speed internet access lines, even though he says the necessary lines are already in place. Flanked by business representatives, including local internet access providers, the former senator also accused the state Public Utilities Commission of favoritism in rulings concerning Verizon. |
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Following Humphrey's news conference, a spokesman for Verizon said the company has already invested billions in the state and provides wide access to its network to many businesses. |
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As of early Wednesday evening - there were no signs of survivors from the crash of a U-S Marine refueling plane in Pakistan. The Pentagon says at least seven Marines were aboard the KC 130. U-S officials say it doesn't appear the plane was brought down by hostile action. |
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Nine New Hampshire Air National Guard members have been deployed to several U.S. bases. They're Air Traffic Controllers from the 157th Air Refueling Wing at the Pease Air Force Base. They've been called up to assist with the 24 hour a day combat air patrols flown over major American population centers. |
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Senator Bob Smith - the senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - will join five other Senators on a trip to three countries surrounding Afghanistan. While there - the group plans to visit American troops deployed as part of the war on terrorism. There's also a scheduled meeting with the President of Uzbekistan. Smith's office adds there's also a possibilty the group may visit Afghanistan. A spokesperson with Congressman John E Sununu office says the congressman is also planning a trip to the region. |
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Cultural conflicts dominate the news from the Balkans, Kashmir, and the Middle East. But at Dartmouth College, religious differences are bringing people together. The school's new Pavilion Cafe, which opened its doors on Tuesday, brings members of many traditions to the same table. The dining facility is the culmination of a year of work, by a committee of Jewish and Muslim students, faculty and staff working together to help the school meet the dietary laws of their respective religions. Sakahara vegetarians are also accomodated. |
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Yousuf Haque: Muslim Student,Dartmouth College/Pavilion Committee Member "Before the Pavilion came into existence, my options since I practice halal were vegetarian and fish. So I would have either cheese pizza, or salad, or a tuna sandwich." B-ROLL TRT 0:03 Dining Facility SOT #2 TRT: 0:16 Rabbi Edward Boraz: Jewish Student Advisor, Dartmouth College/Pavillion Committee Member "It's a symbol, of the best America has to offer, and that is that people of different backgrounds can come together, for a common purpose." |
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A school spokesperson says the strict preparation guidelines followed for the three groups means the facility can also meet the needs of many other dietary traditions. |
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Closing arguments are expected Thursday in the manslaughter trial of Thomas Junta. He's the Massachusetts man accused in the beating death of Michael Costin during an argument over youth hockey. Costin died a day after he argued with Junta over rough play during a youth hockey practice. Junta took the stand in his own defense Wednesday to recount his memory of the argument. Attorneys asked Junta to describe the temperment of Costin during the argument. |
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The case could go to the jury as early as tomorrow afternoon. |
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The trial of Thomas Junta has rekindled debate over the pressures that are sometimes placed on young ahtletes by parents and coaches. Producer Phil Vaughn Reports, the desire to win at all costs can drive competitors from their sports. |
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We may find out more about what was behind the collapse of the Enron Coporation. A government source says the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the corporation's demise. Last month the Houston-based energy trading giant filed the largest bankruptcy case in US History. |
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On Wall Street, Tech stocks rallied, then tumbled in the final hour of trading.The Dow, which had been up more than 100 points on Wednesday, ended down 56 points to end at ten-thousand-94. The Nasdaq was off almost eleven points. And the S and P 500 ended the day down over five and a half points. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Fisher Scientific dropped ninety- six cents. Oracle was up ninety- eight cents. Oxford Health plans jumped three dollars and fifty- one cents. Pennichuck lost a dollar seventy- three. And Texas Instruments ended the day down seventy- nine cents. |
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New Hampshire housing advocates are urging lawmakers to appropriate five million dollars to develop affordable homes. At a hearing Wednesday supporters say the money is needed to help ease the state's housing crunch. NH Housing Finance Authority Director Claira Monier says the purchase price of single family homes has risen by about 50 percent since 1995, and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment has risen by about 32 percent in the same period. If appropriated, the money would go to the Finance Authority, which provides loans and grants to support various housing projects. |
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If you've been waiting to catch a glimpse of Concord Postal workers, delivering mail aboard Segway Human Transporters - you're going to have to wait a little while longer. Michelin is working with Segway to develop studded snow tires for the high tech transport device. It's hoped that the postal workers can climb aboard the Segways before March. Meanwhile, Florida postal workers will get the chance sooner. They'll be testing them out next week in Tampa. |
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The drought situation in New Hampshire and neighboring Vermont hasn't improved. The U.S. Geological Survey says ground water levels in New Hampshire and Vermont still are averaging nearly two feet below normal. All time record lows were recorded at wells in Enfield and Greenfieldn New Hampshire. According to the goverment agency, stream flow in major river basins averaged about half of normal last month at nearly all of its 34 checkpoints. |
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A gray day around New Hampshire. We checked in with Katie Koster to find out how things are shaping up weatherwise - as we make our way towards the second half of the week. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Wednesday On The Summit\Freezing fog and blowing snow\High: 20 \Visibility: 150 feet Overnight\North\ISnow showers tapering to flurries\Lows: 23 - 28 \Winds: Light south becoming west Overnight\South\Snow and sleet then becoming cloudy\Lows: 25 - 30 \Winds: Light and variable Thursday\North\Cloudy/chance of snow showers\Highs: 33 - 38\Winds: Northwest 10 mph Thursday\Central and South\Becoming partly sunny\Highs: near 40\Winds: Northwest 10 mph |
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As we near the opening of the Olympics in Utah on February 8th, the symbolic spirit of the the Games is making its way from Greece to Salt Lake City. The runners who carry the torch in each state are selected because each has touched the lives of others. From those who teach the skills of sport to those who have overcome great challenges in their lives, they are an inspiration. Producer Cindy Jones introduces us to some of New Hampshire's 55 special torch bearers. |
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Currently there are four New Hampshire natives headed to the Olympic games - Bodie Miller of Franconia is a member of the ski team. Tara Mounsey of Concord, Tricia Dunn of Derry and Katie King of Salem are all members of the women's ice hockey team. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - At home with children's artist and illustrator Tomie DePaola. |
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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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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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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/09/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 2:16 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 segment about a new program to keep New Hampshire school children occupied after school ends. Studies show that children who are left alone from the hours of three to six in the evening are more prone to become involved in risky behaviour. NAME OF PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Blenda Wilson\CEO - Nellie Mae Education Foundation Cynthia Billings\CEO - PlusTime NH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/09/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:10 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 report on the trial regarding the father of a hockey player who beat another father to death after a practice. NAME OF PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/09/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:14 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 on young athletes in the state and pressures that these athletes face in the name of the game. NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tim Walsh\Bow H.S. Hockey Coach Tim Churchard\Ass't. Coach - UNH Hockey Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook Martha McCabe\Hockey parent Jacob McCabe\Martha's son NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/09/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:33 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 the runners who carry the Olympic torch in each state and how these runners are selected based on helping others. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Cindy Jones NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Jones\Olympic Committee Joan Cuetara\Nominated Husband Paul Cuetara\North Hampton Autumn Wilbur\Spectator Shannon Christopher\Olympic Committee Mary Young\Nashua Martin Castle\Lee Alicia Barry\Nominated Uncle Tim Bassett\Greenland |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. What happens when healthy competition goes bad? We'll look at good sports tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. At home with children's artist and illustrator Tomie Depaola. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. At home with children's artist and illustrator Tomie Depaola. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire outlook. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook. We begin a two-part series on the State's trauma care system. Ride along with EMT'S monday On New Hampshire Outlook. |
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For fifty years the Annalee Doll company has been a landmark in Meredith. Now it seems there is trouble in toyland. Townsend Thorndike, one of the sons of Annalee's founder, has filed a lawsuit claiming the company and his brother owe him more than a million dollars in rent for buildings used to make the dolls. The court has granted Townsend Thorndike an attachment on all of the company's inventory and equipment. A hearing is set for Friday morning in Belknap County Superior Court. |