Archives: October 2010

Top Five Case Files

Editor’s note: The following appeared alongside the 2010 “Best Lawyers in America” list in the October issue.The Sensational, the Supreme and the Subliminal.We asked the long-time observers and practitioners of law for their opinions about the most important legal decisions in three categories.Top Five Sensational CasesMurder, sex, extortion, psychopathy: New Hampshire’s criminal history has witnessed it all. In fact, ask…

A Rhapsody In Brew

Love will make people do remarkable things. That may account for the devotion that goes into the making of great craft beers. It also helps explain why those who love beer are willing to travel miles just to sample those creations. Here’s a handy guide.New Hampshire beer production circa 1990 wasn’t too much different than in most other predominantly rural…

Inherited Tendencies

Doctors focus on genes in the battle against breast cancer.You’re grateful for the piercing blue eyes and appreciate the good teeth, but not so much the weak chin and near-sightedness. What else have you inherited? For women with a family history of breast cancer, genetics – as it relates to cancer risk – can be a real and substantial worry.To…

Artistic Kitchen and Bath

Forget the one-stop (and generic) shopping at the big-box home improvement stores. With a little extra effort you can adorn your kitchen and bath with local and artistic creations.The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms of a home that have a utilitarian focus, but that doesn’t rule out bringing in beautiful design or hand-made, functional objects.New Hampshire is full…