Cover Story: Hitting the Decks:
On bullets, blinds, the lure of Hold 'Em and the thrill of Omaha. A new generation takes a seat at the poker table. Kevin Jamieson first wins $242 and then reports.

News: Fight the Bite
West Nile virus hits the North Bay. Here's what to do about it.

Rev: Summer Car Reading: Standing next to the fuel island on a cloudless August evening.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Wave Action: Stacy Peralta's documentary 'Riding Giants' tracks the lore and lure of big-wave surfing.

Sax Appeal: David Sanborn stretches out on new CD.

Chasing the Green Fairy: Absinthe, and perhaps its accompanying madness, is on the rise again.

Swirl 'n' Spit: Toad Hollow Tasting Room.

Love Hurts: Shakespeare's star-cross'd lovers take their lives--again.

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