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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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For days we've been bombarded with images of war. In this program, we'll talk about the impact these images are having on our lives. We'll also look at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history. The Granite State has contributed to the current war effort not only with troops, but with much of the very technology that has given the American forces an edge in the fighting. One company that is deeply involved in some of the high-tech warfare is BAE Systems, and its Information and Electronic Warfare division in Nashua. Producer Richard Ager visited BAE which employs more than 4000 people in NH, and got a glimpse of some of their work. We should note that because BAE makes many top-secret products, much of our filming was highly restricted and so, some of the video you will see was provided by the company. |
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With the nation at its second highest level of terrorism alert, New Hampshire's Office of Emergency Management is running at full speed to be prepared in case of any type of terrorist attack. The key to any plan is reliable communications. Sometimes those communications rely on technology that's been around for a while. Chip Neal found out that New Hampshire's ham radio operators play an important role in the state's back up communications plans. |
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Ham Radio Chip Neal visits with Herb Calvitto of the Department of Safety Emergency Management about the use of ham radio operators during emergencies. It turns out there is a group of hams called ARES. They are all over the country and they help establish communications when emergency situations render primary systems unusable. We also spoke with Bill Shurbert, assistant coordinator of the Capital Area ARES group. You may not have known that members of ARES assisted in the World Trade Tower disaster because all of the cell and other communications equipment was on top of the towers so the ARES group provided back up communications during the rescue efforts. ARES members were also involved in the search effort after the shuttle disaster. |
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Unless you've kept your television off for the past week, you've probably seen some of the graphic images of the War with Iraq. It was just last week - before US military action had begun - that we talked to some experts about how we could prepare ourselves and our children for what might lie ahead. Now that war has begun, we thought we'd bring our guests back to find out how they think we're coping with war and what can we do to take care of ourselves and our families. Joining us now to talk about that, George Samuels and Ashley Davis Prend. George is the Director of Family Counseling for Child and Family Services and Ashley is a psychotherapist and author. Thank you both for joining us. |
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Let's talk about the images we've seen - how does that affect us? over the weekend - lots of people had time to watch - George, who have you seen being impacted by this the most? Is there a danger in becoming too consumed? What if you have children at home - leave it off totally? What happens - lack of sleep etc. Do our bodies exhibit physiological changes as a result of stress uncertaintly etc.? There's been a debate over what american media should or should not show - dead bodies pows - some argue that's what war is and not to censor while others feel too graphic - what do you think? What signs if we're being negatively impacted - How take care of ourselves? |
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Now for some news from the statehouse this Tuesday. Minors seeking an abortion in NH may soon have to obtain written consent from a parent or court. that's the intent of legislation passed today in the NH House of Representatives. Richard Ager has this report. |
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Track: Supporters of the bill said it's long past time to ensure parental involvment when a child seeks an abortion. Bite: tape 2 15:46:32 Abortion cannot be an exception to parental notice when in NH, getting the same girl's ears pierced or getting a tattoo, receiving an aspirin at school, or getting a tooth extracted require it. Such requirements are tailored for minors under law for their own protection because society has deemed them immature to undertake and understand the consequences of their actions. Track: But opponents say most parents are informed and involved, and there are reasons when they're not. Bite: tape 2 15:42:57 Fewer than 10% of the young women who seek abortions do not involve any adult in the decision. They are the young women who are most at risk from this proposed bill. They may be abused at home, physically, emotionally, sexually. They may have been thrown out of their homes and have no contact with their parents. Worse yet, the pregnancy itself may be the result of incest. Track: the bill would penalize anyone who provides an abortion to an underage woman without written proof of notification from a parent. If that is not desirable, a judge can provide permission. bite: tape 2 15:56:41 For those who have a legitimate reason for not involving the parents, we have provided a judicial bypass and contrary to what you have heard, in states that have enacted it, it is a very quick and not onerous affair at all. This, by the way, is a parental notification bill - it's not a consent - and if the daughter in fact does decide contrary to her parents wishes that she wishes to have an abortion, she has the right to do so. bite: tape 2 15:59:38 We ought to understand that even if this becomes law, it will be like other kinds of social crimes. Very very difficult to enforce. Standup: tape 3 17:10:35 Parental notification bills have been attempted before with no success but there were a number of differences this time around. Governor Benson has expressed suport for this bill, unlike his predecessor. And there was a young rookie legislator who decided to devote all of his energy into this one piece of legislation. soundup: tape 2 16:00:50 Over 85% of the public supports this measure. Track: Rep. John Kerns, who just turned 23, wrote only one bill his first session - and did it in a way that womn over some reps who normally support the right to choose while disliking abortion. Bite; tape 2 16:04:40 Nobody knows for sure how many abortions would not be performed if this bill were to pass, but there is an indication that we would have fewer. Track: Still, the many empty seats during debate indicated most had already made up their minds. soundup: tape 3 16:18:49 The house will attend to the state of the vote. 187 in the affirmative, 181 in the negative. Track: Those on the losing side now face an uphill battle in the Senate where Republicans outnumber Democrats 3-1. For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - how children around the state are personally responding to the conflict in Iraq. We'll also show you how to send a message of support to the troops. |
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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 children around the state are personally responding to the conflict in Iraq. We'll also show you how to send a message of support to the troops. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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We leave you with the sights and sounds of students at the Walker Elementary School who this past Saturday performed a musical called The Club. The song they are singing is called "Let Peace Prevail on Earth" |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the images of war. We talked about the impact these images are having on our lives. And looked at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history. One company that is deeply involved in some of the high-tech warfare is BAE Systems, and its Information and Electronic Warfare division in Nashua. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dave Ferrell\Dir of Development, Mission Electronics, Paul Kling\Director, Manufacturing, Paul Handwerker\Dir Bus Dev, Countermeasures |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the images of war. We talked about the impact these images are having on our lives. And looked at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history. One company that is deeply involved in some of the high-tech warfare is BAE Systems, and its Information and Electronic Warfare division in Nashua. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 5:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the images of war. We talked about the impact these images are having on our lives. And looked at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history.With the nation at its second highest level of terrorism alert, New Hampshire's Office of Emergency Management is running at full speed to be prepared in case of any type of terrorist attack. The key to any plan is reliable communications. Sometimes those communications rely on technology that's been around for a while. Chip Neal found out that New Hampshire's ham radio operators play an important role in the state's back up communications plans. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Herb Calvitto\Office Emergency Management, Bill Shurbert\Ham Radio Operator |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 10:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the images of war. We talked about the impact these images are having on our lives. And looked at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history. Now that war has begun, we thought we'd bring our guests back to find out how they think we're coping with war and what can we do to take care of ourselves and our families. Joining us now to talk about that, George Samuels and Ashley Davis Prend. George is the Director of Family Counseling for Child and Family Services and Ashley is a psychotherapist and author. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ashley Davis Prend\Author & Psychotherapist, George Samuels\Director, Family Counseling Child and Family Svcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 10:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the images of war. We talked about the impact these images are having on our lives. And looked at the technology. that makes this war unlike any other in history. Now that war has begun, we thought we'd bring our guests back to find out how they think we're coping with war and what can we do to take care of ourselves and our families. Joining us now to talk about that, George Samuels and Ashley Davis Prend. George is the Director of Family Counseling for Child and Family Services and Ashley is a psychotherapist and author. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ashley Davis Prend\Author & Psychotherapist, George Samuels\Director, Family Counseling Child and Family Svcs |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we move from the war in Iraq to new in the New Hampshire Legislature. Minors seeking an abortion in NH may soon have to obtain written consent from a parent or court. that's the intent of legislation passed today in the NH House of Representatives. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Maureen Mooney\R - Merrimack, Rep. Betty Laskey\D - Nashua, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover, Rep. Alf Jacobson\R - New London, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\R - Manchester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we move from the war in Iraq to new in the New Hampshire Legislature. Minors seeking an abortion in NH may soon have to obtain written consent from a parent or court. that's the intent of legislation passed today in the NH House of Representatives. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Maureen Mooney\R - Merrimack, Rep. Betty Laskey\D - Nashua, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover, Rep. Alf Jacobson\R - New London, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\R - Manchester |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 3/25/03 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 4:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we move from the war in Iraq to new in the New Hampshire Legislature. Minors seeking an abortion in NH may soon have to obtain written consent from a parent or court. that's the intent of legislation passed today in the NH House of Representatives. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Maureen Mooney\R - Merrimack, Rep. Betty Laskey\D - Nashua, Rep. Phyllis Woods\R - Dover, Rep. Alf Jacobson\R - New London, Rep. Steve Vaillancourt\R - Manchester |
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A worldwide theatrical event took place on Monday, March 3rd. Over one thousand readings of "Lysistrata" were staged in 52 different countries. The readings were done in protest of a United States war with Iraq. The granite state was host to a few of these readings. Celene Ramadan has the story. |
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