Furry, feathery and scaly friends
Hippo’s pet issue
People aren’t the only ones feeling pain from the floundering economy. So are their pets.

And the awards go to…
Predictions about the ‘biggest movie event of the year’ plus local movie news and what exactly makes an Oscar party “official”

PEOPLE: Opinions that aren’t
How pollsters create reality

David Moore is senior fellow at the Carsey Institute at University of New Hampshire. Moore and fellow pollster George Bishop this month presented their first “Dubious Polling” awards. Moore has served on the governing council of the American Association of Public Opinion Research and been an editor for Gallup Polls. See all the Dubious Polling awards at www.stinkyjournalism.org.

ART: Where the art came from
NHIA presents to the public
By Heidi Masek hmasek@hippopress.com

New Hampshire Institute of Art added an “Art @ Noon” series of gallery talks and public presentations last semester as part of their exhibition program.

LONGSHOTS: Steroids muscle in on game’s strength
by Dave Long

I’ve got this great auto mechanic. His name is Leo Briand. And since I’m one of those folks who, whether it needs it or not, changes his motor oil every 100,000 miles, he’s got his hands full when my car rolls into Auto City in Manchester.

FOOD: Drinks with Dan Aykroyd
Blues singer, ghost buster and now wine guy
By Linda A. Thompson-Odum food@hippopress.com

On a mission from God? Well, maybe, but actor Dan Aykroyd is definitely on a mission to introduce New Hampshire to his line of wines. The star of movies such as The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Dragnet will be at the Bedford Village Inn on Tuesday, Feb. 24, for a special wine dinner featuring his Discovery Series Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

TECH: Pop go the ads
Getting your attention by annoying you
By John “jaQ” Andrews  jandrews@hippopress.com

It’s reader mail time!

I recently got a computer bug that brings up these full screen advertisements when I go to a site. What can I do to get rid of it?