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Robert Palmer Rock & Roll: An Unruly History (Harmony) Pinky and index finger extended like devil's horns, the flickering flame of a Bic lighter…
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wednesday november 1 Black Humor Comedian/activist Dick Gregory faces race issues other people sugarcoat or ignore: His '70s-era autobiography — Nigger — was a…
The Longest Shot
Dark-horse mayoral hopeful Joel Ventresca wants your vote
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R.I.P. Last week, former Velvet Underground guitarist Sterling Morrison died of cancer in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He was 53. Along with Lou Reed, John Cale,…
Femme Fatale
Nico-Icon trails the downward spiral of the Velvet Underground chanteuse
Navel Maneuvers
If Adam and Eve moved to Northern California, they'd probably note on the first day that the balmy weather, inspiring vistas, and mellow vibesreminded…
City Slackers
A guide toSan Francisco political corruption -past, present, and future
Cybercitizen Jim
Jim Warren makes the Net safe for democracy
REAL ASTROLOGY for an unreal world
Aries (March 21-April 19): You'll have to be sort of like McGyver this week, that resourceful dude on the old TV show who could…
alt.rock.out
Hooking up to the music on the Net doesn't have to be daunting