Cover: Christianity at the Crossroads
Biblical scholars are beginning to wonder: Can Jesus save himself in the 21st century?

News: Bushwhacked!
Horsemen of the environmental apocalypse.

Who's Who? Marin's political elite move public affairs from conception to result.

Newsgrinder: Important events as reported by daily newspapers and summarized by Daedalus Howell.

Open Mic: HMO Blues.

Geek Girl: Orgasm implants for nonclinical use.

Pining Away: Pine Cone Diner offers upscale fare.

The Wide-Eyed Gourmet: The simple pleasures of the occasional baking session.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

House Warming: Why a 19th-century hooker could kick Gillian Anderson's ass.

No Kidding: Hell is for children in compelling 'Ratcatcher.'

The Art of Noise: 'Metal Machine Music' clatters back.

Beck's Back: Guitarist without peer takes new approach.

SF Club Guide: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Just in Mime: Mummenschanz serves up a surreal stage show.

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