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...former geologist who began ranching full time in 1993 with her engineer husband Dave Tyler, Weed is no wild-eyed activist, and the sorry financial plight of the sheep industry drives them as much as concern for animals. She envisions a consumer demand for lamb and wool from sheep herded in a nonviolent setting, much like demand for organic farm products and tuna caught without endangering dolphins...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BECKY WEED: The Best Coyote Defense Since the Road Runner | 2/28/2000 | See Source »

Weed admits that her idea has been slow to catch on. She has persuaded only about 10 ranchers to stay in a program to certify that their wool is "predator friendly." And without economies of scale and a strong sales effort, there are few customers for the $130 sweaters and $165 blankets. Still Weed is convinced she just needs more time and better marketing. "We're all suffering because the public is trained to think that all ranchers hate the environment," she asserts. "We have to prove that we're good custodians. There are plenty of buyers who will seek...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BECKY WEED: The Best Coyote Defense Since the Road Runner | 2/28/2000 | See Source »

...group called iStitch and Bitchi in Leverett. Donna R. Winston i01 admits to taking part in an inebriated knitting bee. iKnitting is relaxing as is drinking,i she explains about the combination event. iIive also thought of knitting something and then going out wearing it.i Although this fusion of wool and alcohol only happened once, Donna plans on forming a more regular group of knitters that would meet in Adams House...

Author: By Juice Fong and Temple W. Simpson, S | Title: Fifteen Minutes: And Sew it Goes | 2/24/2000 | See Source »

...those fearless sun-seekers, this hidden gem of artificial sunlight is also quite a bargaino$5 a pop for a single visit, or for the mere price of $29.95 one can purchase unlimited visits to the tanning salon for 30 days. Simply drop off that merino wool cardigan, and head under the lamps...

Author: By Rebecca E. Bienstock, | Title: Fifteen Minutes: Tan, Rinse, Repeat | 2/24/2000 | See Source »

...vice president of sales for Susquehanna Radio Corp. and mother of 18-month-old Samantha. Kahn used to buy her basics at the Gap and pair them with a closetful of Richard Tyler and Giorgio Armani suits. But now her designer duds share space with her cashmere and wool Banana Republic sweaters and Old Navy nylon pants and fleece shirts. "Banana Republic has that grownup, luxurious merchandise," she says. She then opens her dresser drawer to expose a pile of Old Navy pajama pants, better known to Old Navy shoppers as Just Bottoms. "Old Navy is what the Gap used...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mend that Gap | 2/14/2000 | See Source »

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