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ArchivesRevitalizing Jewish Faith and IdentityBy John Walters on Friday, November 29, 2002.Sam Osherson is a psychotherapist and author. He says many Jews see their identity in negative terms: a history of oppression, a sense of guilt and obligation. He says it doesn't have to be that way - that Judaism can be a source of joy, fulfillment and purpose. That's the message of his book, "Rekindling the Flame" which just came out in paperback. More at www.drsamosh.com The Culture of the Northern ForestBy John Walters on Thursday, November 28, 2002.The Northern Forest is a region stretching from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, including parts of four states and southern Canada. It is 30 million acres of forest with roughly 1 million people. Laura Tam is a former program associate with the Northern Forest Center, and the author of their book, ?At Home in the Northern Forest,? which explores the Forest?s identity in the words of its residents. www.northernforest.org The Family Biz- Irish MusicBy John Walters on Wednesday, November 27, 2002.The Makem Brothers are the three sons of Tommy Makem, a living legend of Irish traditional culture and a resident of New Hampshire. Rory, Conor and Shane Makem are quickly emerging from their father’s sizeable shadow, thanks to the high quality of their music-making. They have a concert this weekend in Rochester. This interview originally aired in April 2002. The Music of Early AmericaBy John Walters on Tuesday, November 26, 2002.Rich Spicer is a musician and historian. He's the founder of Columbia's Musick - a group that performs American music from the Colonial era and the first half-century of our nation. They play everything from the chamber music of the wealthy, to the popular tunes of taverns and political campaigns. More on this music at: www.americasmusicworks.com/columbia_main.html Andrew CarnegieBy John Walters on Monday, November 25, 2002.As a child he was poor. As an adult, he built an empire that made him the richest man in the world. Carnegie was complicated man- a completely ruthless businessman and a great philanthropist, who gave away the bulk of his fortune. We hear his story from Peter Krass, a New Hampshire writer who?s just written a new biography of Carnegie. It's titled ?Carnegie? and is published by John Wiley & Sons. Happy Birthday Franklin PierceBy John Walters on Friday, November 22, 2002.Franklin Pierce is the only Granite State native son to become President. Tomorrow is Pierce's 198th birthday. We meet Jayme Simoes, head of a committee preparing for the Pierce Bicentennial in 2004, www.franklinpierce.ws, and David Holzel, co-creator of a satirical website devoted to the man he calls the most obscure President ever. www.mindspring.com/~dbholzel/pierce/pierce.html Eco-ArtBy John Walters on Thursday, November 21, 2002.In a variety of media, Tim Gaudreau combines the beauty of the natural world with messages of environmental responsibility. He sees art as a powerful way to see things in new ways, and generate dialogue about social issues. Tim has been given a Fellowship Award by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. See Tim's art at www.wake-up.ws A Journey to MississsippiBy John Walters on Wednesday, November 20, 2002.Peg Dobbie and Jim Kates were young activists who went south to take part in "Freedom Summer", a turning point in the civil rights movement. "Letters From Mississippi" is a newly republished book that collects letters written by Freedom Summer Activists, including Jim and Peg. They talk about their experience and how it changed their lives. Learn more about "Letters From Mississippi" at www.zephyrpress.org. A Life in Folk DancingBy John Walters on Tuesday, November 19, 2002.For more than 45 years, Marianne Taylor has been dancing and teaching people to dance. She's taught people of all ages in this country and around the world. And she teaches the folk dances of cultures from every corner of the globe. We find out what keeps her going and she tells us why everyone should give folk dancing a try. Creating the Robots of the FutureBy John Walters on Monday, November 18, 2002.Daniela Rus is head of the Dartmouth Robotics Lab. She?s working on robots that change their shape to perform different functions. Recently, she was given a fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation ? a so-called ?genius grant.? She talks about her research and how the grant has affected her life. More at |
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