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Story Archives of 'Lifestyle'High Fuel Costs Affect Lakes Region BoatersBy Shannon Mullen on Friday, May 16, 2008.Nearly half the tourists who come to New Hampshire visit the Lakes Region. And they spend millions of dollars while they’re here. But some businesses in the area are bracing for the high gas prices to hit their bottom line this year…. especially companies whose profits depend on boats. NHPR correspondent Shannon Mullen has more. listen:
  Teaching Crows New TricksBy Avishay Artsy on Friday, May 16, 2008.We only think about the animal species threatened with extinction. For example, the polar bear has even more reason to be the mascot of anti-climate change forces, now that the White House has proposed to add them to the endangered species list, the first time a species was listed because of global warming. Writers on a New England Stage with Louise ErdrichBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 16, 2008.Best known for her portrayals of the complex, intertwined history of Native and White Americans, a heritage the author herself shares, Louise Erdrich came to The Music Hall in Portsmouth to talk about her new book “The Plague of Doves” and take questions from the audience and Exchange host Laura Knoy. Today we bring you part of that performance. listen:
Manchester Faces Cuts to Bus SystemBy Ellen Grimm on Thursday, May 15, 2008.Due in part to the rising cost of gasoline, more people are riding Manchester's city buses. But the city’s budget is tight this year and that bus system faces deep cuts. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
What's Your Brand?By Vanessa Valdes on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Smart FabricsBy Avishay Artsy on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.The fourth annual Smart Fabrics conference wraps up today, bringing together developers, designers and manufacturers of interactive textiles. One Way To Find ParkingBy Andrew Walsh on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. It can be difficult for even the wealthiest New Yorkers to find a place to park their cars. That's why architect Annabelle Selldorf is working on a car elevator alongside a 19-story apartment building in Chelsea. It would let residents keep their vehicles in a garage right next to their unit. Crafting Sells OutBy Virginia Prescott on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
But then there are the hipster crafters; the generation raised on art projects made from pipe cleaners, macaroni and Elmer’s glue. They reject consumer culture in favor of homespun goods often made from recycled materials without the help of computer technology. However, they do use internet sites like Etsy.com to share and sell their work. Last year, shoppers spent $4.3 million dollars at Etsy.com, pushing the once-fringe movement closer to the commercial mainstream and leaving some crafters conflicted. Tuesday on Word of Mouth, host Virginia Prescott talks about the selling-out of the indie craft movement with Jean Railla, a freelance writer and one of the pioneers of the movement. She founded GetCrafty.com way back in 1997. (Photo by Motleye/Amanda) listen:
A Magazine for SnobsBy Jacob Eaton on Monday, April 28, 2008.Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian billionaire whose wealth is estimated around $22 billion, plans to set up a magazine, website and television channel that cater to his crowd – the superrich. Blogging From the KitchenBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, April 24, 2008.The Internet has helped spawn a community of food lovers - people who revel in recipes and post photos of their creations. One of those people is Béatrice Peltre. She's a French expatriate living in Boston and is, in her own words, "obsessed with cooking, eating, sampling new ingredients, styling and photographing food." She's a regular contributor to the Boston Globe's Food section, and runs a blog called La Tartine Gourmande. She spoke with Word of Mouth host Virginia Prescott from the studios of WBUR about the images and words that make her food come to life online.  Beet and Potato Gnocchi — Pistachio, Basil and Arugula Pesto Explore Béa's cooking at La Tartine Gourmande Visit some of Béa's favorite food blogs: (Photos by Béatrice Peltre) listen:
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