Archives: July 2010

Calling Dr. Tomato

Dr. Tomato wants you to grow a garden. The reasons are deeply seeded in his social conscious and eating fresh, healthy food is just the start. David O’Connor, aka Dr. Tomato, came of age in the late sixties and is still singing the praises of the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. Where most hipsters, counter-culture types and readers of…

An Icon We Can All Look Down On

Those who regularly read this magazine are probably aware we have a mascot of sorts: the red-spotted newt. And those who have read the magazine for a long time are probably saying to themselves, “Enough with the the red-spotted newt, already. We get it.” But bear with me. I’m not selling T-shirts, I’m asking for a reality check. Read on…

Letters to the Editor

Spot the NewtNeed a good reason to spot the newt?This month’s lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a Dead Sea Product Collection from Fields of Ambrosia: Bath, Body and Home (fieldsofambrosia.com). The gift basket will include a Dead Sea Mud Mask, a Dead Sea Mineral Facial Toner, Dead Sea Mud Grain Facial Scrub, Firming Facial Lotion and a Natural…

A Wondrous World

Up the creek — or out on the ocean —with a paddle.Though the state’s seacoast is a scant 18 miles long, there is no shortage of opportunities for sea kayaking. Whether in the ocean or in saltwater rivers, the Granite State is rich in wildlife and scenery for those who want to explore by paddling.Paddling the sea, narrow marshes and…

Cast Away

Featured Shop – Hanover Outdoors • Hanover.Remember the feel and sound of your first cast with a new fishing rod? A smooth cast, a couple of clicks and a bait box full of anticipation. You’re sure the day will land you the big one.Hanover Outdoors, 17 1/2 Lebanon St., Hanover, is known for fly fishing, outdoor gear and clothes. But,…

True Blue Makeover

A room makeover doesn’t always entail major renovations — or a big price tag. A simple color change, a piece or two of new furniture and fresh way of looking at things can all make big changes. There are many reasons to make over your home — a change of seasons, a change of mood — even when you are…

New Ways to “See”

High-tech imaging and navigation revolutionize orthopaedic surgery.Like a pilot faced with zero visibility at 30,000 feet when clouds suddenly engulf the plane, a surgeon can’t always clearly see what’s coming next or which path might be best as he probes deep into a patient’s anatomy. But now, just as pilots can consult navigation instruments for guidance, orthopaedic surgeons can do…

Once Upon A Time …

Every great storybook tale has a few traditional elements: a dangerous quest, a magical transformation, a brave hero and, of course, a happy ending. The story you are about to read has all of those plot lines, plus one amazing thing that you don’t find in a fairy tale: It really happened. The house wasn’t a castle, but it wasn’t…

A More Civil Dispute

With long lines at the courthouse, people are turning to a quicker alternative.Suppose you had your choice: you could wait in line behind tens of other litigants waiting to get their day in court — a wait that could last a year or more — or you could hire a private arbitrator and get yourself some speedy, private justice.Which way…