Metro Issue: May 4–May 10, 2021
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Infinite Wisdom
Nancy Ellen Abrams and Joel R. Primack bring philosophy and astronomy together in their book 'The New Universe and the Human Future'—plus an excerpt from the book.
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back to topAll Fired Up
After weeks of machinations, the kind that high-stakes labor negotiations frequently produce, the city of San Jose and its police union began talking directly to each other 10 days ago. It isn’t clear that either side is listening.
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back to topSilicon Alleys
The Spartan Bookstore changes hands, and the author recalls his days dealing with the bureaucracy in the business of selling textbooks.
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back to topRestraining Order
San Jose's Matsuri grows up from a raucous, assaultive style with a well-crafted new concept album.
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back to topPage Makers
As the old drug peddler said, "First one's free." Free Comic Book Day is back this May 7, and comic stores across the country and throughout Silicon Alley will be offering samples from various publishers. The annual custom started nine years ago at Concord's Flying Colors Comics and has since spread worldwide.
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back to topDown in the Hole
Werner Herzog totes his 3-D cameras deep into the earth to discover the roots of human art in 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams.'
read moreHammer Film
The new big-screen adaptation of the 'Thor' comic features a winning performance by hunky Chris Hemsworth as the son of Odin.
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back to topNot for Purists
Cupertino's Aqui Cal-Mex ranges far afield to supplement its Mexican menu with artisanal cheese, vindaloo sauce and tofu.
read moreLive Feed: On the Road
Food editor Stett Holbrook embarks on a summer-long culinary journey across America—in an Airstream trailer.
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