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ArchivesLanguage SaviorsBy Vanessa Valdes on Friday, May 23, 2008.It's not uncommon to find grammatical errors and typos on public signs, and word junkies have long felt the urge to bust out a pen and correct those mistakes on the spot. Jeff Deck is one of those people -- and he's not resisting that urge. New Ways to WiiBy Jacob Eaton on Friday, May 23, 2008.Retirement communities aren’t exactly the places you expect to find a group of hardcore gamers, but in some cases, the Nintendo Wii has proven just as addictive to the 55-and-over crowd as to the 18-and-under following. Not Everyone In Brattleboro Mourns the Loss of Home DepotBy Kevin Forrest on Friday, May 23, 2008.The hardware retailer Home Depot recently announced some bad news. The company said the housing slump has driven down profits 24 percent and force it do something it has never done before - close some stores. The Home Depot in Brattleboro, Vermont is one of 15 that will shut down. As The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports, some residents are happy to see it go. listen:
  Remember the Homeless VetsBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 23, 2008.On Memorial Day, America has set aside a day to remember the men and women who died fighting its wars. A group in Manchester hopes Americans will remember those vets who are fighting homelessness. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm has more. listen:
Writers on a New England Stage: Barbara WaltersBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 23, 2008.She's been called the "first lady of American journalism," known for her talent as a news anchor and for her historic interviews of leading newsmakers. In her new memoir, Audition, Barbara Walters shares her own story, reflecting on her professional and personal lives and sharing both the challenges and successes she's had in a life in the news. She came to The Music Hall in Portsmouth to talk with NHPR's Laura Knoy as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series, but the event was shortened when some audience members in the balcony said they felt the floor shift. You can hear the full, unedited event here. listen:
Barbara Walters Gallery (18/18) Police and firefighters assess the situation outside The Music Hall. Members of the audience reported the balcony floor shifting under them at the start of Barbara Walters' appearance. (Cheryl Senter for New Hampshire Public Radio) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Barbara Walters Gallery (17/18) Barbara Walters talks with a Portsmouth police officer following the abrupt end to her appearance at The Music Hall. (Cheryl Senter for New Hampshire Public Radio) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Barbara Walters Gallery (16/18) Barbara Walters talks with several fans following the abrupt end to her appearance at The Music Hall. (Cheryl Senter for New Hampshire Public Radio) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Barbara Walters Gallery (15/18) Barbara Walters talks with several fans following the abrupt end to her appearance at The Music Hall. (Cheryl Senter for New Hampshire Public Radio) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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