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Features: Holy Commuting
"Reverse commuters" who live in SF and work in high tech think Silicon Valley is a nice place to visit from 9 to 5, but--God forbid--not to live!

Bed Rock: When rock & roll bands come into town, they want to sleep.

The Havana Desk: Live from Che Stadium.

Job Interview: Talking to a tattooed, twentysomething Bible pusher.

Outside In: When hermits and crazies create art, there's big money to be made.

Political Makeover #2: Barbara Kaufman, President of the Board of Supervisors, gets a new hairstyle.

The Umbrella Menace: El Niño is coming. (Gasp!) Heidi Pollock talks umbrellas.

Klothing Karma: For good wardrobe karma, a purchase at Manifesto offers a lot.

Millie's Map: Millie goes ga-ga over God.

Riot on the Set: More Tales in the City.

Mad About Media: Talking with director Costa-Gavras about Dustin Hoffman, mood swings and more.

Replace the Stones: Gina Arnold on why the Replacements are better than the Rolling Stones.

Service With a Smile: The Imperial Tea House in Chinatown offers a unique tea-sipping experience.

SF Foodie or Not?: A quiz to test your taste buds.

On the Town With Kato: Slide on up for a Kato's Lick at Royal Jelly.

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