AltWeeklies Wire
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
For the Society for Creative Anachronism, Playing with Swords is Part of a Lessonnew
Don't call them geeks, call them history lovers. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism often get pegged as Renaissance fair actors, but they prefer to think of themselves as experiential learners who happen to wear armor.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
08-19-2009 |
Recreation
Neptune Industries Dominates the Skate and Snow Worldnew
Since it was founded in 1997, the Boise-based company has become one of the world leaders in snowboard terrain park and skatepark design and construction.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
07-22-2009 |
Sports
Outdoor Clothing Companies Go Greennew
New materials are giving outdoor gear a green hue as companies look to bamboo and recycling clothing to meet consumer demand for environmentally friendly options.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
07-15-2009 |
Recreation
What the Cluck? Urban Chicken Raising Gets Hipnew
Does simplifying agricultural traditions -- and contracting out the unpleasant aspects of rural life -- make the desire for a slice of the country in the city any less genuine? Most would say no and that it takes more than Google to learn how to properly kill a chicken.
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
07-08-2009 |
Gardening
Bingo: The Game that Pays to Playnew
"B-9," says the caller over the loudspeaker. Tonight the caller is a young man who looks just old enough to gamble, but he's seasoned enough to know how to taunt the crowd, telling us when the first chance "to bingo" arrives in a game, reminding us just how much money is at stake in the high-money games.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
05-01-2009 |
Recreation
I Know I Should Kick the Habit, But...new
By the time I was legally old enough to smoke, I was already addicted. And for almost 30 years, I have been trying to quit. I think, no, I know, that if I don't do it soon, it will no longer be my choice.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
05-01-2009 |
Culture
Indigenous Sport to the Boise Bike Scene: Velocachenew
Essentially, velocache is an excuse to ride a bike, be with friends, find hidden treasure and, often drink a beer or two while you're at it. These are the ingredients for what velocache creators Brook Slee and Barton Kline thought would make a great new sport for the Boise community.
Boise Weekly |
Mathias Morache |
04-22-2009 |
Recreation
What's the Real Deal with Idaho-Made Vodkas?new
Recently, a handful of Idaho-made craft vodkas have started appearing on cocktail menus and "buy local" shelves at liquor stores. But what separates the Grey Gooses from the rotguts? Is it ingredients, number of times distilled and fancy filtrations processes? Or just excellent marketing?
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
04-22-2009 |
Food+Drink
High-End Jean Maker Sues Boise Shop in Counterfeit Investigationnew
A high-priced, global jean manufacturer is suing a Boise boutique for carrying allegedly counterfeit and knock off jeans. The tip-off in Boise led to a large counterfeit jean bust in Los Angeles earlier this year.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
12-10-2008 |
Fashion
Cut Your Own Meat: Idaho's Underground Lamb Tradenew
It took months, but I eventually found a small sheep operation willing to sell live livestock. One afternoon, I brought a big, fat sheep home and tied it up in my back yard. But there were a few problems: What is the city code on livestock, what to do with the entrails and, almost as important, what would people think?
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
11-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bruce Maurey Backs Up the Band. With Color.new
While the up-and-coming jam band Equaleyes rocks the house, Maurey is busy painting it.
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
05-07-2008 |
Art
The Dog Dirt Dilemmanew
It seems like an inalienable right in the West: whatever you do, wherever you go, your dog may come along. So what do you do when all those dogs make a mess?
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
04-03-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: dogs, recreation
Home For Bookwormsnew
The popular myth is that Borders is stomping on the indie bookseller. Then why are new bookstores still opening? Boise booksellers say it ain't easy, but it ain't impossible either.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
04-03-2008 |
Shopping
Tags: shopping
