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...later, negative vote in the Senate. That happened a few weeks ago with Clinton's $19.5 billion economic stimulus package, and a similar outcome for the tax bill is possible. "The Senate," says Representative John Dingell of Detroit, "has the same procedural rules as you would find on Monkey Island in the San Francisco zoo." Moreover, the Senate has only 14 more Democrats than Republicans, and, on the crucial Senate Finance Committee, the Democrats control only 11 of the 20 seats...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Return of the Lions | 5/31/1993 | See Source »

...shimmers with blackfoot daisies that bloom from early spring until the first fall frost. UCLA neurologist Andrew Charles wanted an attractive but drought-resistant cover for the steep hillside behind his house. His solution was to plant deep-rooted California lilacs punctuated by the orchid-like blossoms of sticky monkey flowers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gardening Nature's Way | 5/17/1993 | See Source »

...THEY WANTED WAS A LITTLE POETIC JUSTICE, A bit of free verse. Many poets and coffeehouse owners in San Francisco were outraged over the recent enforcement of an old city code calling for permits in venues where poetry is read. In the case of the Blue Monkey cafe, the permit would have cost $638. Local poets demonstrated and got the ear of Mayor Frank Jordan, who asked the police commission to suspend enforcement of the 20-year-old licensing code (it was amended in 1991 to specifically cover poetry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Poetic License | 4/12/1993 | See Source »

...Feed the Monkey makes no apologies. It doesn't moralize, and it's definitely...

Author: By Deborah T. Kovsky, | Title: Feed the Monkey Offers Frenzy and Fun at the Ex | 3/25/1993 | See Source »

Spring shows are going up at the rate of approximately 347 a weekend--it's understandable if you're having a little trouble deciding how to allocate your theatre time. So here's a little tip to help you prioritize: go see "Feed the Monkey" at the Loeb Ex. It has all the qualifications for a great show--it's funny, farcical, flippant and, of course, free...

Author: By Deborah T. Kovsky, | Title: Feed the Monkey Offers Frenzy and Fun at the Ex | 3/25/1993 | See Source »

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