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For the Week of
July 31-August 6, 2003

Cover Story: That Sign Guy
John Jenkel has stirred up controversy with his picketing and prominent manure piles--but what, exactly, is he trying to do?

2003 Food and Wine Issue

What Chefs Really Eat: Do chefs hoard deep, disturbing food vices? It depends on whom you ask.

Wine Alive: Biodynamic wines, where flaws are welcomed and individuality is coveted.

Who's Cooking Now?: With the help of cooking schools, it could be you.

Life's Too Short: Michele Anna Jordan's philosophy involves eating well and living well.

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

Water World: François Ozon's 'Swimming Pool' pits a reserved older woman against a promiscuous playgirl.

Outside the Box: Outspoken mountain-bike-racing legend Jacquie Phelan takes on superwomen, people who stare, and, uh, 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider.'

Hearts of Darkness: 'Big Love' offers grim view of gender war.

A Night at the Opera: Napa Valley Opera House gets a makeover.

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