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Off the Cutting Edge
Sara Bir's blog.

For the Week of
February 1-7, 2006

Cover Story: Flood Flash:
Even as the Napa River rises, flood-control funds slow to a trickle. Where have they all gone? Hello, Iraq. Gary Brady-Herndon reports.

The Byrne Report: Real Scam.

Briefs: Book Battle.

Rev: Blog Jam.

Conceptions of Misperception: Antenna Theater founder Chris Hardman's dual purpose.

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

Nude Brood: Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins star in 'Mrs. Henderson Presents,' a story of how toplessness won the war.

Nina's Song: CDs salute High Priestess of Soul.

Now Hear This: Earphones hurt so bad but feel so good.

God Forbid: Ayelet Waldman's impossible pursuits.

To Market, to Market: Launching a new food product isn't easy, but LaLoo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream is beating the odds one flavor at a time.

Swirl n' Spit: Topolos at Russian River Vineyards Winery.

News of the Food: Yeasty Chili?--Whey!

Sauce and Sausages: AT plays hard with Steve Martin's naughty little 'Underpants.'