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Looking closer at ‘local’
Breaking news: You’re in Boulder. Or Longmont, or Lafayette, or Nederland, or Louisville. Now that you’re aware of it, spend like it, says local entrepreneur Richard Fleming. “You’re in Boulder to have the unique Boulder experience,” Fleming says. “You don’t go to ...
Recycling 2.0
Hopefully, recycling glass, metal, paper and plastics has become second nature to most of us in Boulder County by now...
Plight of the monarch
There are few species on this planet that inspire awe quite like the monarch butterfly. Its migration alone, which spans thousands of miles, is enough to get children interested in science and make adults appreciate the wonders of nature...
Plowing a new field
At his father’s urging, Lenny Martinelli began his culinary calling...
Student Guide 2010: Be careful what you sign
A renter’s guide to negotiating a lease So, you’ve paid your dues in the dorms and are ready to move away from the tyranny of RAs and floor monitors and into your first place. There’s a big, enticing world of rental properties out there, and Craigslist has ...
Natural foods riding a boom
Even though the cold weather is here, those of us without air conditioning still might object to the meaning of the term “hotbed.” A hot bed is not a good thing...
Zero-waste checklist
• Reusable shopping bags — Eco-Cycle recommends the ChicoBag because it is made from 99 percent recycled materials and because plastic shopping bags are bad for the environment when they are manufactured and disposed of improperly...
Satiate hunger with fresh ideas
When the cool Colorado dawn gives way to blazing sunlight, farmers across our state are already hard at work preparing the evening meal. Using methods of horticulture that are part science and part art, these field jockeys work year-round making locally sourced a ...
How he listens
When I get to Harry Tuft’s condo, one among dozens of identical blue boxes, I found the door wide open. Sheepishly, I walk inside...
ICUMI (in case u missed it)
The weaker sex?
While women have a plethora of birth control options at their disposal — pills, rings, implants, intrauterine devices — men have mostly...
Student Guide 2010: Five cool gadgets for college students
With the fall semester upon us, we’re sure most students have the necessary technological devices like an iPod, a smartphone and a laptop. But there are a number of other gadgets that could make any college student’s life that much easier. We compiled a list of ...
