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6:15 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

By 199-164 Vote, N.H. House Says No To Senate Casino Plan

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House lawmakers prepare for debate on SB 152, a bill to legalize a casino in southern New Hampshire.

The State House has rejected a bill to legalize a casino in southern New Hampshire, by a vote of 199 to 164.

NHPR’s Michael Brindley was on hand for the debate today in Representatives Hall. He joins All Things Considered host Brady Carlson with the latest.

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All Things Considered
5:26 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Restaurant Week New Hampshire To Highlight Granite State Chefs

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Restaurant Week New Hampshire will no doubt feature more than a few seafood dishes this year.

Friday is day one of Restaurant Week New Hampshire, aimed at showcasing Granite State cuisine and the people who produce it.

Amy Traverso is Senior Lifestyle Editor at Yankee Magazine. She joins All Things Considered host Brady Carlson with a preview of the event.

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All Things Considered
5:44 pm
Wed May 15, 2013

An Eisner Nomination For A New Hampshire Comic Artist

Cover of "Kitty and Dino," by New Hampshire artist Sara Richard. She's been nominated for an Eisner Award.

For filmmakers there’s the Oscars, for children’s authors there’s the Newbury Award, and in the world of comics and comic art, there’s the Eisner Awards, named after legendary artist and author Will Eisner.

This year one of the Eisner nominees for Best Publication for Early Readers up to age 7 is  Sara Richard, who lives and works here in New Hampshire. She’s nominated for her book “Kitty and Dino.”

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All Things Considered
5:24 pm
Tue May 14, 2013

More Online Voter Registration Could Better Secure Vote And Save Money, Say Researchers

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New Hampshire lawmakers have been looking at whether to make changes to the state’s voter identification law. Critics say provisions of the law, set to take effect this fall, would cost the state money and cause delays at the polls.

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All Things Considered
6:00 pm
Mon May 13, 2013

Speaking Up About Violence In A "Forgotten" Country

The cover of "Tell This To My Mother," the novel by Joseph E. Mwantuali.

It may be the largest war in the world that we don’t hear about. The death toll of what is now called the Great War of Africa likely stretches into the millions.

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All Things Considered
5:44 pm
Thu May 9, 2013

Could You Create Your Own Game In 36 Hours?

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Could this weekend's New Hampshire Game Jam produce the next game on your shelf? If so, participants will have to work quick - they only have 36 hours to design their games.

Create your own game in a day and a half. That's the challenge awaiting participants in this weekend's New Hampshire Game Jam in Manchester.

Glenn Given and Michael Taylor are organizing the Jam; they sit down with All Things Considered host Brady Carlson to discuss how it works, the gaming scene in the region and what you can learn from trying to create your own games.

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All Things Considered
5:38 pm
Mon May 6, 2013

Beekeeping's Costs Growing Along With Its Popularity

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As NHPR's Ryan Lessard recently reported, beekeeping is increasing in popularity in the Granite State - but the hobby is also getting more expensive. Joining us to explain why is Barbara Lawler, President of the New Hampshire Beekeepers Association.

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