“Farmed Fish” Vs. “Wild Caught”
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document.write("Public News Service - July 30, 2010
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document.write("Concord, NH - We are seeing more farmed fish in supermarkets, and according to Marianne Cufone, (Q-phone), fish program director at Food and Water Watch in D.C., the difference between wild caught and farmed fish can be greater than many consumers\' tastebuds realize.
Wall Street Home “Resale” Fees Raise Ire, and Eyebrows
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document.write("Public News Service - July 29, 2010
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document.write("Concord, NH – A coalition including the National Association of Realtors, AFSCME, and the Property Rights Alliance is calling foul on a new Wall Street real estate investment device called a “private transfer fee covenant.” Kurt Pfotenhauer (FOTE-en-how-er), president of the American Land Title Association (a member of the Coalition to Stop Wall Street Home Resale Fees) explains the concerns. Sixteen state legislatures have restricted their use, and the coalition is asking for a federal ban.
ADA Turns 20: How Far Has NH Come?
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document.write("Public News Service - July 26, 2010
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document.write("Concord, NH - Today (Monday), is the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - a wide-ranging civil rights law enacted to prohibit discrimination to people with disabilities of all kinds. Richard Cohen is the executive director for the statewide advocacy agency the Disabilities Rights Center based in Concord, and he says while there have been some strides in New Hampshire, we still have a long way to go.
NH Honeybee Decline Continues – Scientists Still Baffled
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document.write("Public News Service - July 20, 2010
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document.write("Concord, NH – Honeybees, which play a vital role in our food supply, are disappearing by the millions in New Hampshire and around the country - and have been for the last few years. The phenomenon has scientists and beekeepers baffled, although habitat, mites and chemicals may all play a role. Comments from David Mizejewski (miz-ah-JOO-skee), a naturalist with National Wildlife Federation; and Rob Calvert, biologist with NH Fish & Game, beekeeper since 1975.
Mental Illness: An Equal Opportunity Health Issue
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document.write("Public News Service - July 15, 2010
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document.write("Concord, NH – July is National Minority Mental Health Month, and agencies in New Hampshire are raising awareness about the need to get the state\'s burgeoning refugee and immigrant populations connected to services. Comments from Richard Duran (der-RAN) executive director, New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition; and Bernice Lopez, program coordinator with NAMI-NH (NAH-mee) - the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire.