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 Deliberations from Dunbarton
 A conservative view on everyday life and the important political and social issues of our times.

The Commander In Chief

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In moments of national tragedy we look to our presidents to provide a sense of calm, we expect them to maintain their composure,and lend dignity to the moment and their high office. In these uncertain times the president is the embodiment of and the voice for our national expression of sympathy and compassion. For those who witnessed the tragedy and the nation, that looks on in stunned horror, we look to the president to help us understand. We look to our president to explain what has happened and to help us with the healing.



 Wildcat watch
 A blog by the Monitor sports staff on UNH athletics.

Game recap: UNH 4, BC 4

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The night began with Boston College converting each of its first four power-play chances -- but finished with the University of New Hampshire stealing an improbable point. Mike Sislo, then Paul Thompson, then Bobby Butler (with less than a minute to play) each scored in the third period to give the Wildcats a 4-4, come-from-behind tie at the Whittemore Center.

Click below for postgame audio and video. 


WILDCAT RECAP - UNH 4, Boston College 4

Postgame audio
Postgame video
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game highlights
(Courtesy of UNHWildcats.com)

Live blog and box score





 KNIGHT LIGHT
 The Concord Knights of Columbus shines some perspective on life and culture in our city and the world - from a unique dedication to our Catholic faith, community service, patriotism and, above all, charity.

Ballroom Blitz

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Tomorrow night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual State Ball, a sumptuous affair to raise funds for our student scholarships. Each year, the State Council distributes scholarships to the children of several members who will be attending a college or university that year. The awards are based on academic achievement and are mostly financed by the sales of our annual State Raffle tickets. Scholarship winners are introduced at the Ball and the Raffle winners are drawn.



 Are We There Yet?
 Life with kids in the Monadnocks

Keene Pumpkin Festival 2009

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Clown-kin

 A few Saturdays ago, my youngest and I ventured out to the 19th Annual Keene Pumpkin Festival. The Keene Pumpkin Festival is a veritable feast for the eyes - from the stands holding hundreds and thousands of pumpkins along the middle of Main Street to the creative costumes in the children's parade to the colorful characters that mill about to see and be seen. 



 BLEACHER BUM
 Thoughts and musings about the sports scene, games I went to and predictions of upcoming local games.

All Good Things...

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...Must come to an end.

The Mascenic boys soccer team's run through the Class M tournament ended Thursday night with a 5-1 loss to top ranked and undefeated Gilford in the semifinals.

The Vikings put forth a valiant effort, but the Golden Eagles proved that their undefeated record was no fluke.



 Monitor Photo Blog
 The Monitor photo staff posts favorite recent images.

Blankenbeker appears to have won a House seat by 20 votes over MacKay

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Lynne Blankenbeker celebrates with her supporters at The Draft bar in downtown Concord on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Blankenbeker appears to have won the election 858 votes to Jim MacKay's 838.



 LOCAL FLAVOR
 This is a recipe of the week blog based on local and in-season ingredients. Most of the recipes will come from area farms, restaurants, chefs and food enthusiasts. The goal is each week to give residents a new recipe that reflects the flavors of their region.

Beat the Cold with Homemade Lemon Chicken Soup

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I don’t know about you, but everyone in my house is sick right now. The start of the cold season is never fun. My daughter is in her first year of preschool, and is getting everything she is exposed to. On top of that, I am constantly worried about the flu. Every time a new runny nose occurs I go into protective mama bear mode. I will be happy when this flu season is over!
Anyway, there is nothing like homemade soup to beat the cold. This is a simple, but delicious recipe. It is especially good when feeling a little under the weather. I am still on the search for local chickens at a reasonable price. As I discover where to find items, I will let you know.

Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cups of chicken broth
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
1 small carrot, peeled
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain rice
2 eggs
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste


Bring chicken broth, onion, carrot, carrot, bay leaf and salt to a simmer. Add chicken breast, cover and poach (gently simmer over low heat) for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken, let cool and pull or cut chicken into strips. Set chicken aside. Strain soup and return to a boil. Add rice, and gently simmer for 20 minutes, then add chicken back to soup for another 5 minutes. Whisk eggs until they are frothy, and whisk in lemon juice. Add a cup of the hot soup, very slowly, whisking while you pour it in. Add a second cup in the same manner. Take soup off the heat and add egg mixture into it. Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve.



 MEAT-FREE MANIA
 I've grown up in the southern New Hampshire area as vegetarian for most of my life. I would like to include recipes, local restaurants and cafes that cater to vegetarians.

Meat Free Mania: recap of Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

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This past weekend was something of a vegetarian dream come true. I attended the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Roxbury. I have to admit, driving to the food festival I had my qualms as to what this event could offer. I had never been to a food festival before and had no idea what to expect.



 BACKSTAGE PASS
 Coverage of the the region’s arts and entertainment scene. I’ll post mini-reviews of shows and offer news and opinion that otherwise wouldn’t be in the newspaper.

Summer is Over -- Run for Your Wife

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Today is Halloween, which means tomorrow is the first day of November, and, coincidentally, the day that daylight savings time ends. Days are getting shorter. The air is getting colder. The leaves are pretty well off of the trees.



 Motoring in New Hampshire
 Viewing the world from behind a steering wheel

Distractions and a Family Commitment

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A few weeks ago we took a "family trip" and, as always, we were in a hurry to get to our destination.  We left early in the morning and let the kids go back to sleep.  When they woke up we ran through a drivethru and grabbed breakfast, and got back on the road.  That got me thinking; when did it become fashionable, or even acceptable, to eat while driving?



 An imperfect life
 A blog from survivor of same

Yesterday's Headlines Take Away Hope

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It always starts small; accusations, name calling, raised voices, a shove.  It rarely comes out of the blue without warning.  It's all about low self-esteem and stress.  Sometimes the person who seems most in control is really the person most out of control. 



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