Metro Silicon Valley
02.20.08

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News

Ride into the Sun
As the resistance drops its suit against the San Mateo City Council, Bay Meadows—California's oldest racecourse and a culture unto itself—looks certain to close

News

Clone Wars
The FDA says meat from clones is as safe as any other food, but critics say the agency hasn't done nearly enough testing.

The Fly: 02.20.08
Political Hack, Mr. Saigon and Sen. Lieber?

Columns

Silicon Alleys:
Pink Elephant Safari

Technology News:
Why we can't afford a trip to Mars

Events:
Philip Fradkin tracks the prose and politics of Wallace Stegner

Sporting Events:
Andy Roddick returns this year to the SAP Open

Kids Events:
Disney on Ice's 'Princess Wishes"

Movies

Film Preview: Cinequest
Metro's film festival coverage tracks the screenings, guests and special events, Feb. 27-March 9

Film Review: 'Charlie Barlett'
Is Anton Yelchin a male 'Juno'?

Film Review: 'Vantage Point'
An assassination thriller with many perspectives

Cult Leader:
Diary of the Dead Films

Music & Clubs

Smooth Operators
Cut Chemist and Bay Area DJ Shadow flex their new routine

This Week's Music Picks
Meridian Arts Ensemble, Canizares Quartet and Maceo Parker

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Restaurants

Why Can't We Be Friends?
Krungthai rekindles one foodie's love of Thai cuisine

5 Things to Love
Restaurants With Outdoor Dining

Live Feed
Mexican Uprising

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The Arts

Books:
ZZ Packer masters the art of the short story as SJSU

Books:
Philip Fradkin tracks the prose and politics of Wallace Stegner

Dance Review: 'Swan Lake' at Ballet San Jose
Dennis Nahat adds new drama to old classic

Stage Review: 'A Delicate Balance'
Dragon Productions looks at Albee's tale of family strife

DVD Review:
'Saved from the Flames : 54 Rare and Restored Films 1896-1944

DVD Review:
'Beowulf: The Director's Cut'

DVD Review:
'She's Gotta Have It'

The Arts

Letters to the Editor
February 20-26, 2008