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ArchivesNHPR Folk Show Playlist 7.31.05By Kate McNally on Sunday, July 31, 2005.listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Rev. William G. Sinkford: Finding Common GroundBy Monadnock Summe... on Sunday, July 31, 2005.The Reverend William G. Sinkford is the first African-American president of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Named one of the nation?s most prominent and powerful black religious leaders by Beliefnet, a multi-faith electronic community, he is cited for being ?a particularly vocal proponent of legalizing gay marriage? and of peace in the Middle East. While at Harvard University, he advised youth groups, served as Assistant Director of Rowe Camp and directed the Harvard-Roxbury summer project. After graduation, he spent a year in Greece as a Michael Clark Rockefeller Fellow. He received his Master of Divinity from the Starr King School for the Ministry and was ordained in 1995. listen:
 Energy Bill Offers Incentives to NH ResidentsBy Mark Bevis on Friday, July 29, 2005.The 14. 5 billion dollar Energy Bill is headed for the President's desk. It passed the Senate today (Friday) by a 3 to one margin. Critics say the bill gives away to much to the oil, coal, gas and nuclear industries. Supporters say it will spur development of new technologies to make the country more self reliant. Mary Ann Manoogian is the Director of the State Office on Energy and Planning. She tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that New Hampshire residents could benefit from the bill in a number of ways. energy2way 2:54 .....transportation sector. =------------------------- :02:60 That was Mary Ann Manoogian, Director of the State office on Energy and Planning. She was speaking with NHPR's Mark Bevis Manoogian calls the Energy bill a very small step in the right direction. Representative Charlie Bass was the only member of the New Hampshire delegation to vote in favor of it. listen:
A Magical Tree House in MaineBy Susan Sharon on Friday, July 29, 2005.What do Walter Cronkite, Muriel Lewis and a 200-year-old pine tree have in common? listen:
Ocean BioluminescenceBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, July 29, 2005.Have you ever noticed those magical twinkling lights that comes off the ocean on a mid-summer night? Believe it or not, this lovely display it is the product of one organisms defense mechanisms. listen:
The Chronicles of WomenBy Shay Zeller on Friday, July 29, 2005.Stephanie Montgomery says women aren't writing enough, so she created an online community where they can record their life experiences. The website allows authors to share their work and receive feedback. We'll talk with Stephanie about Memoir Cafe and the need she says it fills. listen:
Bubble-ologyBy Mike Arnold on Friday, July 29, 2005.Most agree that the red hot real estate market is starting to level off, but there?s disagreement over just what that means and how far prices might fall. We?ll look at housing markets across the state, and ask if all the bubble talk is real, or full of hot air. Mike Arnold guest hosts. He is joined by Dennis Delay, Economist and Director of Special Projects with the Workforce Opportunity Council, Russ Thibeault of Applied Economic Research in Laconia, and Chip Maxfield, President of Henry S. Maxfield Real Estate in Wolfeboro and past president of the New Hampshire Realtors Association. listen:
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 15By Mike Arnold on Thursday, July 28, 2005.Signed by President Bush fifteen years ago this week, the Americans with Disabilities Act barred discrimination, pushed businesses to create access to stadiums, offices and restaurants and raised awareness for the over fifty million disabled in America. We?ll look at the events that led up to the signing of the ADA, the progress that?s been made over the last fifteen years and challenges that still lay ahead. Mike's guests are Cheryl Killam, Accessibility Specialist for the New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Disability. Ron Lospennato, Legal Director for the New Hampshire Disability Rights Centerand Ed Hudgins, Executive Director of The Objectivist Center and former Director of Regulatory Studies at the Cato Institute. listen:
Bill MorrisseyBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, July 28, 2005.Singer/songwriter Bill Morrissey helped redefine the American folk culture at the end of the 20th century and tours the world telling rich and compelling tales about the lives of everyday people. This weekend Bill will play in his home state at the 4th Annual Great Waters Folk Festival. We'll chat with him about the event, his work, and the art of storytelling. listen:
Local Unions Want to Work with AFL-CIOBy Mark Bevis on Wednesday, July 27, 2005.In Chicago, earlier this week, what was supposed to be a golden anniversary turned into a bitter divorce. Two of the AFL-CIO's largest Unions have decided to leave the 50 year old Federation and take 3 million members with them. Other unions may join the exodus. But in New Hampshire, union locals want to find a way to stick together and work out differences…..if they can. NHPR's Mark Bevis reports. listen:
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