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ArchivesObserving Animals in their ElementBy John Walters on Monday, January 31, 2005.Mark Elbroch is an expert animal tracker and author of an award-winning guide to animal signs, Mammal Tracks & Sign listen:
 Rediscovering the Lives of WWI SoldiersBy John Walters on Friday, January 28, 2005.Cory Kilvert is an amateur historian from Peterborough. His collection includes medals awarded to eight soldiers in the Great War. He embarked on a 20-year effort, to find out whatever he could about the men behind the medals. He tells their stories in his book, Echoes of Armageddon, 1914-1918. listen:
NH'S International Lego ChampionsBy John Walters on Thursday, January 27, 2005.Last year, Ken Streeter led a team of NH middle school students to victory at the International FIRST Lego League Competition. This year, Mindstorms Mayhem has once again taken the New Hampshire State title and is headed back to the international stage. listen:
Boxing in BangkokBy John Walters on Wednesday, January 26, 2005.Craig Wilson is an attorney in Thailand with an unusual sideline -- he's an avid amateur boxer who frequently takes on opponents half his age. He has fought all over Thailand; in small villages, on Thai army bases, and in Bangkok. Portsmouth resident John Sullivan has chronicled Craig's life in an award-winning documentary called Farang Ba which means "crazy white foreigner" in Thai. listen:
Badger BillBy John Walters on Tuesday, January 25, 2005.Bill Whyte was just a woodworker with dry hands when he came up with Badger Balm. He originally made the stuff in his living room and sold it to friends. Today the W.S. Badger company has 30 employees and even more products. His company might be larger, but for Whyte it was important not to let it stray away from his principles. listen:
A Guide to the HimalayasBy John Walters on Monday, January 24, 2005.Becky Harrison spends half her time in Nepal on some of the world's highest peaks. This fall, she'll retrace the path of the first women's expedition to in Nepal, 50 years ago. She'll talk about that groundbreaking trek and the women who made it, and why the Himalayas hold such an appeal for her. listen:
Tom BodettBy John Walters on Friday, January 21, 2005.Tom Bodett may be best known as the voice of Motel 6. But he certainly has more to say than just, �We�ll leave the light on for you.� In 1976 Tom moved to Homer, Alaska. Since then he has made a career of writing stories about life in a small town in coastal Alaska; his books include The End of the Road and The Last Garage on Clear Shot. His new book is Norman Tuttle on the Last Frontier. It's about the struggles of a teenager to find his way through the changes of life. Tom is a former NPR commentator, and host of a nationally-broadcast radio show. He now splits his time between Homer and Dummerston, Vermont listen:
Creating Global HealthBy John Walters on Thursday, January 20, 2005.Host John Walters talks with Nils Daulaire, head of The Global Health Council, a national organization dedicated to improving the health of the developing world. Dr. Daulaire has worked as an advocate with the organization, the U.S. government, and in numerous developing countries to create better health conditions for the world's poor. He will address what longterm effects the international community can expect from the Indian Ocean tsunami in the coming months and years. listen:
The Family FarmBy John Walters on Wednesday, January 19, 2005.Ron Jager, the author of "The Fate of Family Farming" says the family farm used to be the economic backbone of the nation, but is no longer. Nevertheless, the concept remains a powerful idea and an icon of American values. Ron talks about the past, present and future of the family farm and about some local farms that are surviving and thriving. listen:
Extreme DesigningBy John Walters on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.Cam Brensinger is an extreme outdoorsman, a NASA space suit designer, and a designer/manufacturer of inflatable tents. He tells host John Walters how he applies his understanding of art and science to all three endeavors. His company, Nemo Equipment, has garnered awards for designs it has yet to put on the market. listen:
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