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The Sounds of Sciencenew
After a long hiatus, Thomas Dolby brings back scientifica.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
04-19-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Built to Lastnew
Doug Martsch talks about music making and his band's new release You In Reverse.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
04-19-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Built to Spill, You In Reverse
Opening the Doors of Perceptionnew
For the sake of creating a more navigable infrastructure for travelers wandering about in the universe of noise, a group of music nerds spent the last six years flushing out the science in the music.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
04-12-2006 |
Music
Piddles, Not Pillsnew
Some might find it hard to swallow that a wee group of urine drinkers are coming out of the water closet, but the leak has now become a steady stream as more and more home brewers begin filling up on the void.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
03-23-2006 |
Science
Red State, Meet Police Statenew
Is Homeland Security's harrassment of a federal employee for the stickers on his car a mistake, a new rule or part of a trend of the First Amendment being bullied out of existence?
Boise Weekly |
Nicholas Collias |
02-15-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Fresh Tracksnew
Despite celebrity status, snowboarder Nick Perata will always call Boise home.
Boise Weekly |
Travis Estvold |
01-05-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Let's Get Crackin': Your Knuckles and Arthritisnew
An inquiry reveals that chronic knuckle-cracking is unlikely to lead to arthritis, although it can lead to joint stretching, chronic inflammation and possible hand weakness.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
12-01-2005 |
Science
Mr. Bubble, Meet The Sandman: Epsom Saltsnew
It's now clear to me why Martha Stewart has become so rough, swollen and crabby -- prisons only have showers.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
12-01-2005 |
Science
A Real-Life Dollnew
The Dolls were a boozy breath of air in a bleak, almost non-existent music scene. They sired New York City's punk movement, but a band is not a movement, and sometimes the parts are greater than the sum because those parts are, quite simply, people.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
11-18-2005 |
Reviews
Clearing the Air: Ionizers and Ozonenew
Drummed out of the cancer cure corps due to non-performance, ozone has risen again like an air-cleaning phoenix.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-18-2005 |
Science
Precious Purple Potions: Mangosteen Juicenew
The mangosteen has much in common with a former FEMA director: a padded resume and a short list of accomplishments.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-10-2005 |
Science
Hop on Pop: Soft Drinks and Bone Lossnew
One known effect of carbonation is that it speeds the absorption of alcohol into the blood, which makes your gin and tonic more helpful in producing a big tip for the waitress.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-04-2005 |
Science
Consider it Liquid Sushi: Fish Oilnew
The mention of cod liver oil reminds many people of the indignity of forced childhood feedings that their grandparents are still grousing about.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-29-2005 |
Science
Indian-Style Hot Pretzels: Bikram Yoganew
Except for the usual, mildly over-reaching claims of curative power that affect all styles of yoga, Bikram and other types might actually understate their benefits.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Fitness in Ten Thousand Easy Steps: Pedometersnew
A vacuum cleaner or liposuction might have been a more insulting birthday gift than a pedometer, but at least they cost more than 20 bucks.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
