On the Cover
An untitled photograph by Jason Torres.
View from the Top
Esteemed Reader
From the Editor
Room for a View
Death Warmed Over: The Onslaught of Irradiated Products. Gary Alexander reports on what the FDA won’t tell you about irradiated food.
Pin the Tail on the World. A Room for a View Contest! Guess which country will be the first to be bombed by the Bush administration.
Editorial: Small Town Clout. By Todd Paul. When Stewart’s came to town.
News & Views: Poisoning the World: The problem of depleted uranium weapons.
Community Notebook
Bulletin Board of the Intriguing, Edifying & Entertaining: Rosendale Theatre, Soapmaker Denise Orzo, and your very own automated teller machine.

illustration by zak pullen

Backbone
Lucid Dreaming • A Conversation with Dr. George O’Mara. Karen Elliot fills in for Beth Wilson.
Frankly Speaking • The Start of the Journey. A fable for now by Frank Crocitto.
Ear Whacks • More coverage in our expanded music section! Nightlife Highlights! CD Reviews!
Quarter to Three • Fing. Sparrow investigates George W. Bush’s literary career.
Planet Waves • Organic Love. Eric Francis on the requirements of love. Plus horoscopes.
Tastings
Eating out East & West of the Hudson. What’s cooking at local restaurants, bakeries, & specialty shops.
Literary Supplement
Our annual literary issue, featuring poetry, short stories (The Dock by Michael Compain and The Sisters by Betty Ann Damms), book reviews and writing workshops.
Whole Living Guide
The Quest for a Healthy Diet. By Sandra Gardner.
What should you really be eating?
Whole Living Directory
Products and services for a positive lifestyle.
The Forecast
Art Galleries
Daily Calendar
Ongoing Calendar
The Business Directory
A compendium of advertiser services.
Dwellings
Mid-Hudson real estate listings.
Parting Shot
An untitled collage by Joan Monastero.

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