AltWeeklies Wire
Idaho's Rafting Industry Has Taken a Hit, but it's Still Afloatnew
While Boise-based companies Maravia and Aire both have strong international reputations, what happens when the economy falters and a new $4,000 raft just isn't in the budget?
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
08-26-2009 |
Recreation
The Rise of the Barter Economy: Online Trading Gains Momentumnew
Proponents of bartering tout benefits like increasing disposable income, gaining an appreciation for the true value of the goods and services, and finding an increased sense of community. But it can be hard to know if you're getting a good deal.
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
08-26-2009 |
Shopping
Boise's Farmers Markets Offer Kale for the Proletariatnew
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Boise's Saturday, Thursday and Tuesday farmers markets will accept food stamps next spring, part of a growing trend at markets across the country.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
08-26-2009 |
Food+Drink
No Need to Wait for Cooler Weather -- Go Ahead and Throw Your Red Wine on Icenew
There are still a few rules to this seemingly unruly idea -- the first relates to temperature and the other pertains to type.
C-Ville Weekly |
Megan Headley |
08-26-2009 |
Food+Drink
Dear PETA: What Do You Want from Michael Vick?new
In our society, dog-fighting is illegal. Rightfully so. Also in our society, once a person passes through the justice system and is deemed fit to re-enter, he has the right to earn a living at whatever profession suits his skill. Michael Vick's profession is football.
Philadelphia City Paper |
E. James Beale |
08-25-2009 |
Sports
Eight Philly Artists Tell Us How They Pay the Billsnew
The following profiles peek behind the curtain, revealing how artists' day jobs affect their work and vice versa. More specifically, they reveal how eight local artists make enough dough to get up in the morning and create paint, make music or simply entertain us.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Molly Eichel |
08-25-2009 |
Culture
For Freegans, Eating Garbage Is Getting Downright Trendynew
John Greentree's what many would call a "freegan" -- a vegan who dumpster-dives for his meals -- but he prefers the terms "post-consumer," "urban harvester," and "vegan reclamist." Everything he eats or owns is second-hand. He manages to live virtually money-free, but modern-day hunting and gathering is practically a full-time job.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
08-25-2009 |
Food+Drink
Four Great Ways to Make Your Own Ginger Ale ... and One Terrible Onenew
If you're a ginger ale lover, you may be surprised to find out just how easy it is to make your own. If you're a hater, doing it yourself is the best way to end up with something you actually want to drink.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Trey Popp |
08-25-2009 |
Food+Drink
Animated Cartoon: E Stultus Unum
What if the left were able to motivate stupid and ignorant people as effectively as conservatives did at the town hall meetings on health care?
How Race Shapes Our Response to Bad-Boy Atheletesnew
The transgressions of Dallas Mavericks player Josh Howard didn't compare those of the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton. So why were we more willing to forgive the outfielder?
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
08-24-2009 |
Sports
Cartoon: The Global War Against Global Warmingnew
First they sent the military to "help" (i.e., shoot) hurricane victims in Katrina. They they sent them to "help" tsunami victims in South Asia. Now they're using the troops to take on climate change. Really.
Cartoon: In the Year 2525new
In the year 2525, as the old song goes, we'll still be putting up with Boomer nostalgia about Woodstock.
A New Program by Slow Food USA Seeks to Improve School Lunchesnew
As school starts again for students over the next few weeks, the time is right to demand a school-lunch program that benefits kids rather than one that gives agribusiness a place to dump its surplus, publicly subsidized commodities.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Stett Holbrook |
08-21-2009 |
Food+Drink
College Guide: Stoner Food 101new
Mom thinks the Dining Plan will fully feed her beloved scholar. What Mom doesn't know is that they're too stoned to get to the dining hall and are subsisting on Nutella.
North Bay Bohemian |
Gretchen Giles |
08-20-2009 |
Food+Drink
College Guide: Dorm Room Etiquettenew
Four simple rules about sharing a 5x5 space with a total stranger.
North Bay Bohemian |
Cassandra Landry |
08-20-2009 |
Culture
