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IS BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER? Last week’s main feature, “Cow Country,” reported on a Magic Valley CAFO that has repeatedly violated waste laws. Just as the issue hit stands, Jerome County P&Z gave the CAFO thumbs up to expand by nearly one-third.
NUKE ’EM Continuing its plan for world energy domination, Payette officially endorsed Alternative Energy Holdings Inc.’s plan to build a nuke plant nearby.
ALL NEW VIDEO GAME COVERAGE Catch the first installments of BW’s new video game coverage at Cobweb. Writer Michael Lafferty previews the month’s upcoming releases, as well as reviews a few of the most high-profile games to hit the shelves.
BTS’ NEW VID DROPS Catch Built to Spill’s newly released video, “Hindsight,” on Cobweb and at video.boiseweekly.com.
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MAIL / MONDO GAGA
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BILL COPE
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TED RALL
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NEWS Cuba’s borders aren’t so far from Idaho
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CITIZEN
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FEATURE Exporting Homophobia
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BW PICKS
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FIND
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8 DAYS OUT
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SUDOKU
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MUSIC GUIDE
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SCREEN Toronto International Film Festival preview
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MOVIE TIMES
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REC U.S. Paragliding Championships fill Sun Valley skies
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FOOD Two reviewers head to Meridian’s Firehouse Pub and Grill to discover the glory of the wing 31 WINE SIPPER
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CLASSIFIEDS
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NYT CROSSWORD
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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
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