February 15-21, 1996

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Metro's Literary Quarterly
Cover

Off-center and Loving It: A new book tries to pin down what it means to be eccentric--and in the process, author and neuropsychologist Dr. David Weeks learns that walking on the wild side may be healthier than toeing the line.

LQ Reviews

Autobiography of My Mother: Jamaica Kincaid rages like motherless child.

Into the Wild: Jon Krakauer asks why a man would turn his back on society.

An Open Weave: devorah major weaves in and out of the lives of three generations of women.

Killing Rage: Ending Racism: bell hooks spears race, sex and class.

Spike, Mike, Slackers & Dykes: John Pierson deflates some independent filmmakers.

News

Lead Us Not Into Temp: Companies are lapping up the benefits of a flexible, temporary workforce, but the arrangement may have long-term social costs: a class of workers without health benefits, retirement or a sense of stability.

Public Eye: Redevelopment dabbles in hysterical preservation, the possibility of mayoral housecleanings and kitchen cabinets.

Polis Report: Trade you a Ross Perot for a Pat Buchanan?

Arts & Entertainment

Movies
Antonia Line: The ecstasies of those who love life.

Broken Arrow: Loony terrorist vs. harried hero.

Music
Tori Story: On her new album, Boys for Pele, Tori Amos drowns her fury in piano trills and obscure lyrics.

Reggae's Passionate Renaissance Man: Burning Spear catches fire on a new album.

Audiofile: Reviews of the latest CDs by Eazy-E, Seven Mary Three, and The Recruits.

Beat Street: Presidents of the United States of America win the race.

Stage
Steps Lively: Hubbard Street dances in from Chicago.

The Marriage of Figaro: A witty performance of sublime delight and poignancy.

Pagoda Power: One of the culinary options to be found within downtown San Jose's Fairmont Hotel, Pagoda dedicates itself to looking so beautiful and elegant the menu must struggle to keep up.

Vegging Out: Downtown San Jose's Vegetarian House offers an array of vegetarian cuisine from around the world.

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