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Weezer / Pixies: A Lot of YAH! And a Little Blah
Weezer / Pixies: A Lot of YAH! And a Little Blah

It’s better to finish great than start great. That wasn’t the case.

by Brian McKay

Treefort-Update Page
Treefort-Update Page

Come here for updated photos, quotes, content and insights into Treefort and observations that arise from our coverage.

By Jerry Mooney, Lila Eidi and Brian McKay

Solar Makes More Sense Than Ever Before
Solar Makes More Sense Than Ever Before

One of our founders tells the zenruption team why now is the Golden Age of solar.

When Winning Is Losing
When Winning Is Losing

WHEN JERRY OPTED FOR A LOW-KEY HANG WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND, HE THOUGHT HE WAS WINNING ON VALENTINE’S DAY. UNTIL AN UNEXPECTED “GRAND PRIZE” RUINED EVERYTHING.

By Jerry Mooney

When Sherry Said Yes to the Dress: A Sister’s Magical Act of Kindness Reminds Us There is Good in the World This Holiday Season
When Sherry Said Yes to the Dress: A Sister’s Magical Act of Kindness Reminds Us There is Good in the World This Holiday Season

The idea that is America will always be defined by our compassion.

by Zoe Zorka

Staying Sober: By Any Means
Staying Sober: By Any Means

zenruption is very fortunate to publish the journey of Tricia Moceo as part of National Addiction Recovery Month.

Traits Mindful Men Seek When Dating
Traits Mindful Men Seek When Dating

What are the traits mindful men look for when dating?

By Jerry Mooney

6 Surprise Practices to Boost Your Self-Confidence!
6 Surprise Practices to Boost Your Self-Confidence!

Self confidence is key to success and happiness in life. These tips can help build it.

by Cassandra Worthy

The Turning Point is Here
The Turning Point is Here

Younger generations are showing us what happens when the pendulum swings back.

by Brian McKay

I Don’t Want to Be Black Anymore
I Don’t Want to Be Black Anymore

No more.

by Jordan LeRoy Holt

zenrupt Boise
Weezer / Pixies: A Lot of YAH! And a Little Blah
Weezer / Pixies: A Lot of YAH! And a Little Blah

It’s better to finish great than start great. That wasn’t the case.

by Brian McKay

Treefort-Wrapup
Treefort-Wrapup

Attending Treefort is a lot like visiting an all-you-can-eat buffet: there’s so much, attendees will inevitably leave a lot of excellent options off the plate. It is impossible to see every band, taste every food, watch every presentation and drink every Ale.

By Lila Eidi, Brian McKay and Jerry Mooney

A Treefort Band Chat: Boise Band Illicit Nature is Emergent
A Treefort Band Chat: Boise Band Illicit Nature is Emergent

A Treefort interview with one of my new favorite bands.

by Brian McKay

The Best Part of Treefort Came Courtesy of My Daughter
The Best Part of Treefort Came Courtesy of My Daughter

It really is a festival for everyone.

by Brian McKay

Treefort-Alefort
Treefort-Alefort

Treefort’s Alefort is the best beerfest I’ve been to since Oktoberfest in Munich.

By Jerry Mooney

Treefort-Solar Roadways
Treefort-Solar Roadways

After years of following and writing about solar roadways for years, I got the opportunity to meet Scott and Julie Brusaw.

By Jerry Mooney

Storyfort-Adaptable
Storyfort-Adaptable

Treefort Music Fest hosts not only music but several forts including Storyfort.

By Lila Eidi

Why a Downtown Festival Like Treefort Works Well in a City Like Boise
Why a Downtown Festival Like Treefort Works Well in a City Like Boise

On any given day, Boise is a bustling and vibrant city with people filling downtown sidewalks on their way to work, play or sitting at an outdoor cafe enjoying a coffee or cocktail.

By Lila Eidi

Treefort-Building A Future In Today's Music Industry
Treefort-Building A Future In Today's Music Industry

Micheal Bunnell of the Boise Record Exchange, is Executive Director and a founding member of the Coalition of Independent Record Stores (CIMS) and Making Vinyl moderated a panel of four additional music insiders at Trailhead in Boise…

By Jerry Mooney

Treefort: Pure First Night Rad
Treefort: Pure First Night Rad
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Getting Your Kids Into Politics 101
Getting Your Kids Into Politics 101

So much is on the line now for the upcoming generations.

by Brian McKay

2018 Skiers’ Guide: Climate Change and the Farmers’ Almanac
2018 Skiers’ Guide: Climate Change and the Farmers’ Almanac

The seasons have started to change: The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder.

By WM Chandler

How Do You Know that Your Local Politician Cares About You
How Do You Know that Your Local Politician Cares About You

Politicians can often say one thing and do another. It’s best to know where they really stand.

by McKenzie Stalkenburg

Individual Action in the Climate Change Movement
Individual Action in the Climate Change Movement

Climate change has been a newsworthy topic for decades now, for reasons that are hardly surprising.

By Danika McClure

Why Do Politicians Choose Hypocrisy Over Integrity?
Why Do Politicians Choose Hypocrisy Over Integrity?

Are they there to serve us or to serve themselves.

by Sharon Jones

How Do You Decide Who To Vote For In Elections?
How Do You Decide Who To Vote For In Elections?

Voting is one of our most important duties. Know how to do the research.

by Sharon Jones

It’s Not About Tariffs for a Win. It’s About Trump’s Ego and Ignorance.
It’s Not About Tariffs for a Win. It’s About Trump’s Ego and Ignorance.

No one wins a zero-sum game, and this is as zero-sum as it gets.

by Brian McKay

Surely You Must be Shitting Me
Surely You Must be Shitting Me

The media’s Trump supporter narrative is all wrong. It’s just about fear.

by Brian McKay

What Is Groundwater Contamination and How Can It Be Prevented?
What Is Groundwater Contamination and How Can It Be Prevented?

For many, groundwater serves as their main source of clean, potable water.

By Dave Baca

 

Low-Income Minority Populations Disproportionately Affected By Disease
Low-Income Minority Populations Disproportionately Affected By Disease

Although life expectancies have gone up significantly in the United States over the last few centuries, health disparities still exist in a number of communities.

By Danika McClure

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Keeping Any Science-Based Business Afloat
Keeping Any Science-Based Business Afloat

It matters not whether the business you run is a medical one, one based on research, or anything else that might be within the science arena.

by Alexis Jones

Could EDDM Put Your Business On The Map?
Could EDDM Put Your Business On The Map?

If you own a small business, and you’re searching for ways to attract new customers and generate interest in the local area, have you thought about using EDDM?

by Sharon Jones

Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Funding
Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Funding

America’s startup culture is thriving, and while most small business owners start with less than $10,000, a loan can help new companies grow.

by Luke Hayward

It's Time for Big Businesses to Clean Up Their Act
It's Time for Big Businesses to Clean Up Their Act

Big businesses are largely responsible for the pollution happening around the world. From oil companies to the biggest players in the fashion industry, big businesses are responsible for water pollution, poor waste management and air pollution amongst other things.

Fight Food Industry Clichés Now
Fight Food Industry Clichés Now

Reversing the unfair food clichés is a challenge, but it’s not impossible if you give yourself a fighting chance.

Hard-Hitting Questions To Ask Your Supplier
Hard-Hitting Questions To Ask Your Supplier

In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the questions that you should ask your supplier, and why.

3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business' Profile
3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business' Profile

Help to cut through the noise, build your reputation and get your business noticed by following these steps.

Influences That Can Help Your Business Thrive
Influences That Can Help Your Business Thrive

When it comes to business, we can often need all the help we can get.

What Happens When Businesses Forget To Care For Their Community?
What Happens When Businesses Forget To Care For Their Community?

In an increasingly competitive market, things like your business ethics matter a great deal.

Brutally Honest Reasons Why People Aren't Buying From Your Business
Brutally Honest Reasons Why People Aren't Buying From Your Business

Here are some brutally honest reasons why you’re not making the sales that you thought you would.

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Future Investments Made Now
Future Investments Made Now

Sadly, we can’t as yet predict the future but we can decide how and where to invest our money so that the future does indeed look rosy.

3 Tips For Maintaining Your Rental Properties
3 Tips For Maintaining Your Rental Properties

Everyone takes care of their personal home; the home is not only a matter of pride for us but also the biggest investment that most of us will ever make.

By Imala Green

Is There Any Money In Selling DIY Gadgets?
Is There Any Money In Selling DIY Gadgets?

For anyone who is looking for a money-making side hustle, the gadget world is the ideal solution.

Change The Direction Of Your Career In Five Easy Steps
Change The Direction Of Your Career In Five Easy Steps

It is possible to change the direction of your career no matter what stage of life you are at. Here are five easy steps to do it.

How To Make Money Online In Genuine Ways
How To Make Money Online In Genuine Ways

The term “make money online” is one that’s thrown around constantly these days.

About 10 years ago it was assumed that everything containing these words was simply a scam - but, then when you look at these types of ads (remember these?) then it’s hardly surprising that people were skeptical.

by Jerry Mooney

3 Reasons 2019 Is a Great Year to Buy Bitcoin
3 Reasons 2019 Is a Great Year to Buy Bitcoin

Is 2019 a good year to buy Bitcoin?

By Lauren Webber

Odd One Out: So You Don't Want A House?
Odd One Out: So You Don't Want A House?

What is right for you? Buying a home or renting?

by Brian McKay

Why Should you Purchase the Latest Medical Equipment with a Loan?
Why Should you Purchase the Latest Medical Equipment with a Loan?

Medical equipment comes at substantial costs.

by Alma Causey

What is the Average Cost for Garage Door Repair?
What is the Average Cost for Garage Door Repair?

A garage is the largest moving object in your house. On top of that, there are several times that a garage opens and closes. Naturally, the odds of damage crawl, calling for the need for a garage door repair.

by Alma Causey

5 Tips For Optimizing Your Spending
5 Tips For Optimizing Your Spending

Spending money is a fact of life. There’s no way around doing it.

By Tyler Pool

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Renewable Energy and the Problem of Energy Storage
Renewable Energy and the Problem of Energy Storage

As concerns over climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions have grown exponentially over the past decade,

By Lauren Webber

5 Ways to Increase Your Websites Load Speed
5 Ways to Increase Your Websites Load Speed

Is your slow website costing you visitors?

by Mark Berka

How To Keep Up With The Ever Changing Tech Industry
How To Keep Up With The Ever Changing Tech Industry

Current technology trends show a preference for user-centric tools and devices. This includes technology that incorporates learning, such as AI and Machine Learning, to provide a personalized user experience.

By Anastasia Stefanuk

3 Ways Board Portal Software Can Help Your Company Today
3 Ways Board Portal Software Can Help Your Company Today

Competition is fierce in today’s corporate climate, with everyone constantly looking for tactical advantages over rivals.

By Lauren Webber

8 Ideas to get more downloads for your app
8 Ideas to get more downloads for your app

What is the purpose of creating an app? The primary reason that led you to its creation was to have another channel for interacting with your customers, correct?

by Alma Causey

Everything You Need To Know About Geoengineering
Everything You Need To Know About Geoengineering

Climate change is a difficult subject to discuss.

The Biggest Tech Breakthroughs In Addiction Treatment in 2018
The Biggest Tech Breakthroughs In Addiction Treatment in 2018

It’s no secret that America is facing an addiction crisis.

By Matthew Boyle

Digital Natives And Domestic Spying
Digital Natives And Domestic Spying

When Snowden revealed that the US government was spying on American citizens there was a divided response:

By Jerry Mooney

The Only SEO Guide You'll Need to Optimize Your Website and Rank in Google (Plus 47 Expert Tips)
The Only SEO Guide You'll Need to Optimize Your Website and Rank in Google (Plus 47 Expert Tips)

Every new year brings new goals, trends, and fads. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies should look completely different than they did five years ago. 

By Ben Hanzel

6 Ways to Simplify Cloud Backup for Your Business
6 Ways to Simplify Cloud Backup for Your Business

Backing up your business data in the cloud is not an easy thing to do.

By Dayna Lutz

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5 Facts About Personal Injury Cases That You Need To Know
5 Facts About Personal Injury Cases That You Need To Know

Getting injured due to someone else’s negligence is a matter of sheer bad luck.

By Imala Green

3 Tips for Removing Unnecessary Tension from Your Life
3 Tips for Removing Unnecessary Tension from Your Life

It's probably the case that all of us, from time to time, find ourselves wishing that life could just be "easy" and "simple."

Do You Want To Be A Helicopter Pilot?
Do You Want To Be A Helicopter Pilot?

A career as a helicopter pilot is something which is assured to bring a lot of excitement, adventure, and responsibility.

by Nigel Hilton

How Can You Find The Perfect Home?
How Can You Find The Perfect Home?

Here are some things that you can do in order to make finding your perfect home just that little bit easier.

Care For Your Heating So It Can Care For You
Care For Your Heating So It Can Care For You

Just because the heating systems are reliable now, it doesn’t mean they won’t stop working if we don’t take care of them. So here’s how your home can remain a toasty cosy haven for your family.

How Can You Support Someone Who Needs You "All The Time?"
How Can You Support Someone Who Needs You "All The Time?"

What happens when you've got a loved one or a close friend that needs you all of the time, and you're not able to be there for them as much as you'd like? Is it about being firm, or is it about finding a swift balance?

Look Stunning in Pregnancy – Best Tips and Tricks
Look Stunning in Pregnancy – Best Tips and Tricks

During pregnancy, your entire life along with your body will be changing. However, on that road, you shouldn't stop loving and cherishing your personal style just as you did pre-baby.

By Lauren Webber

Look Amazing on the Beach - Small Fashion Hacks
Look Amazing on the Beach - Small Fashion Hacks

Preparations for the beach season start at different times for different people.

By Lauren Webber

How To Create A Completely Self-Sufficient Home
How To Create A Completely Self-Sufficient Home

Increasing concerns about the environment have inspired a lot of people to start building self-sufficient homes.

Wedding Bouquets - Beautiful Trends For 2019
Wedding Bouquets - Beautiful Trends For 2019

In 2018, the wedding industry saw big changes in wedding flower arrangements. Wedding bouquets were very big, (physically).

By Lauren Webber

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Habits of well-being- How mindfulness helps us to live our life fully?
Habits of well-being- How mindfulness helps us to live our life fully?

In the journey of life, complications, pressure, and difficulties go side by side. Remembering the present moment is a must.

by Alycia Gordan

When Winning Is Losing
When Winning Is Losing

When Jerry opted for a low-key hang with his girlfriend, he thought he was winning on Valentine’s Day.

By Jerry Mooney

Your Guide to the Art of Escapism
Your Guide to the Art of Escapism

It's fine to admit to ourselves sometimes that real life can be a bit of a drag.

By Sharon Jones

Should I Raise My Child to Be Vegan if I Am?
Should I Raise My Child to Be Vegan if I Am?

Many people are skeptical about parents that decide to raise their children on a vegan or strict vegetarian diet.

By W. M. Chandler

When Sherry Said Yes to the Dress: A Sister’s Magical Act of Kindness Reminds Us There is Good in the World This Holiday Season
When Sherry Said Yes to the Dress: A Sister’s Magical Act of Kindness Reminds Us There is Good in the World This Holiday Season

The idea that is America will always be defined by our compassion.

by Zoe Zorka

Staying Sober: By Any Means
Staying Sober: By Any Means

zenruption is very fortunate to publish the journey of Tricia Moceo as part of National Addiction Recovery Month.

5 Ways to Make Fasting More Manageable
5 Ways to Make Fasting More Manageable

Spiritual growth is one of the most important pursuits of some people.

By Amjad Irshaidat

The ABC Of Zen!
The ABC Of Zen!

Feel relax with the shoulders back, no more self-chatting questions polluting your mind.

Emily Watson

Traits Mindful Men Seek When Dating
Traits Mindful Men Seek When Dating

What are the traits mindful men look for when dating?

By Jerry Mooney

6 Surprise Practices to Boost Your Self-Confidence!
6 Surprise Practices to Boost Your Self-Confidence!

Self confidence is key to success and happiness in life. These tips can help build it.

by Cassandra Worthy