Boulder’s bicycle culture is thriving and lively, and we habitually capture and celebrate it in visual form and as a group. Compare the single man polishing the chrome bumper of his car to the workshop of Community Cycles, which has now graduated 1,000 Earn-a- Bikers from its community workshop.

Cake, frosting, ganache, chocolate, physical therapy. One of these things is not like the others. Unless, of course, your name is Laurie Robin and you recently decided to forego your career and master’s degree in physical therapy to start a cakebaking business.

The term “gluten-free” has become something of a catchphrase around Boulder. There are gluten-free restaurants, gluten-free frozen foods, gluten-free cookies, bagels and breads. Though gluten-free foods are becoming a norm in Boulder, there is some debate about whether going gluten-free is just a fad or truly a healthier life choice.

Bill Plympton is a cheater. He admits it freely. He even brings up the fact without being asked. Bill Plympton is a cheater because he doesn’t draw an animation for every frame of a movie, but rather for every three frames.

Rather than submitting to the expensive and tedious activities of a “normal” Valentine’s Day this year, some suggest taking advantage of Boulder’s local breweries.

he thought of doing more math on a daily basis is a terrifying prospect for some. Even the word “math” is enough to make some people’s palms sweat and breathing quicken. But doing a little more math, especially in the grocery store, could save those last few calories you’ve been trying to slice off your diet.

Move To Amend, a national coalition with local affiliates across Colorado, is calling for a day of action on Friday, Jan. 20. Occupy the Courts asks volunteers to occupy federal courthouses for one day in more than 100 U.S. cities.

With spring weather bringing rain, sunshine and even snow, efforts are under way to prevent any more damage to the environment and the residents of the area affected by the Fourmile fire last September.