Letter from the editor
Since its founding almost 27 years ago, the New Hampshire Business Review has gone out of its way to publish a diverse range of opinions on a similarly varied number of subjects, from articles on the economy and government to…
News
Who was minding American Tissue?
To the editor: Re the article about Mehdi Gabayzadeh and the $300 million fraud (“Ex-paper exec guilty in fraud,” April 29-May 12 NHBR). Wasn’t anybody paying attention? I thought large firms had independent auditors and a board of directors. It…
Portside
Remember when the John Birch Society was as extreme right wing as you could get? While they’re still seeing conspiracies behind the bush (obvious double entendre), today they seem positively sane compared to the rabid neo-cons now in charge. They…
Why Republicans should support LCHIP
A little more than halfway through the six-month budget process, it’s clear that, as usual, the New Hampshire budget is pretty tight. It’s also clear that after the House passed a stripped-down version of the budget last month, there’s probably…
Reducing mercury emissions - let’s do it right
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a mercury reduction initiative that could increase electric rates substantially for PSNH customers. As written, Senate Bill 128 could add hundreds of millions of dollars to our energy production costs, and greatly diminish the…
Now is the time to unite against poverty
Democrats. Republicans. Red states. Blue states. Iowa caucuses. New Hampshire primary. Values voters. Soccer moms. NASCAR dads. During the 2004 presidential election, the country was divided into such categories, making this one of the most polarizing elections ever. Now that…
Brass Tacks
Q. I’ve prepared a business plan to help me get additional capital for my business. I followed the “how to” manuals and have produced a 200+ page document which I’m sure nobody has the time to read. What parts should…
Off the Clock: The latest wave of beach books
It’s time for our third annual “Off the Clock Beach Books” guide, so we’ve asked Granite State booksellers for their picks on the most salacious, sizzling and even smart stuff in print this side of a lawn chair. Unless otherwise…
The Last Word
Editor’s note: “The Hooterization of Manchester,” Jack Kenny’s “Last Word” opinion piece, which appeared in the April 29-May 12 New Hampshire Business Review, provoked an unprecedented response from readers and others who took part in the Greater Manchester Chamber of…
Specialized golf cart finds no takers, so far, in N.H.
The SoloRider, a specialized golf cart developed by a Denver, Colo.-based company of the same name, allows those in wheelchairs or with significant mobility issues to play golf while seated. Looking somewhat like a single-passenger golf cart, the SoloRider has…
