Cover: Hug Me, Buy Me
Cuddletech earns a place in our hearts--thank you, Madison Ave.

News: Cyber Crunch
Community rallies to deal with that Y2K thingy.

Up to the Task?: See how your kids' school did in the state Standardized Testing and Reporting program.

Climbing Up on Capitol Hill: Check up on the your Congressional Representatives and U.S. Senators--where they stand, how they voted.

Funkin' Groovin': Funk-sax legend Maceo Parker returns.

Swan Songs: New blues CDs honor fallen heroes.

Preaching to the Rock Flock: That old-time rock & roll religion is good enough for the Black Crowes.

Talking Pictures: A rare showing of fabric inspires eclectic museum curator to wax nostalgic on those gorgeous movie theaters of days gone by.

Sister Act: Jackie and Hilary a sophisticated real-life weeper.

Blame It on Rio: Central Station hits the gritty streets of Brazil.

On the 'Road Kill' to Success: Bay Area director Matt Leutwyler doesn't want to make calling-card movies--he's focusing on a feature-length future.

Wine Lines: Roses are red, and so are these Valentine's Day wines.

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

Still 'Running': Always Running author Luis Rodriguez speaks out.

Airwaves Amazons: How do the "Tough Girls" of '70s pop culture compare to today's hardy heroines?