A shmear of tofu
Forget about Governor Benson’s by now notorious decision to leave the Republican convention in New York City a day before President Bush’s acceptance speech - he was reported as being “bored,” at least when it came to some of the…
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Confusing data clouds status of recovery
For several months I have been commenting on job formation - specifically, the lack thereof. Several people have told me I am being too negative and that the economy is really OK. Of course, others think we are about to…
Free trade deal letter stirs constitutional debate
The pen may be mightier than the sword, but Gov. Craig Benson’s pen doesn’t overrule the New Hampshire Constitution. That, in essence, is the message of a letter signed by a half-dozen New Hampshire legislators and delivered to the attorney…
Sacre bleu!
We mean no offense to France, Canada or to Americans of French descent, but an anonymous “White House official” used the term as an epithet about John Kerry when the Massachusetts senator appeared irresolute about invading Iraq. So we are…
A family farm’s egg-ceptional business
Eggs, once shunned by the health-conscious public, are making a comeback. High in protein and vitamins, low in saturated fat and only 70 calories apiece, their benefits outweigh most cholesterol concerns. But Jesse Laflamme, his father Gerry and cousin Pete…
On-Line Skating: A visit to Peru and the lessons of technology
As further evidence that being a columnist requires the same skill set as being a 5th-grader, this item could be titled “What I did on my summer vacation.” What did I do? Get reminded that when it comes to technology,…
‘Phishing’ on the Net: How to spot fake investment Web sites
High-pressure e-mails and phony Internet addresses that tout bogus mutual fund Web sites are a problem that investors must learn how to deal with in advance if they are to avoid being stung by such a scam, as officials at…
Humor, laughter defined Bob Shaw’s ‘performing art’
He didn’t look right, of course. The deceased seldom do. And it wasn’t merely because the man lying in the coffin was there, as so many are, before we thought it was his time. Yes, Robert Shaw, former mayor of…
Securities bureau sees Pennichuck deal
Pennichuck Corp. could be close to reaching an agreement with state and federal securities regulators over real estate transactions made under former Chief Executive Officer Maurice Arel, according to the company’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.…
Day trippin’ in the Merrimack Valley
The Drive For many of us, there isn’t much of a drive to get into the Merrimack Valley, namely Concord, Manchester, Nashua and nearby towns, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the back roads to get there. Route 43…
