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Protesters mock convention

By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent
Friday September 22, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO — Roughly 100 protesters sounded off outside the National Association of Broadcaster’s convention at Moscone Center Thursday morning, mocking those inside, and protesting what they called “corporate control” of the media. -more-

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Bears, Bulldogs face similar problems

The Associated Press
Friday September 22, 2000
FRESNO – When Cal comes to town Saturday to face Fresno State’s Bulldogs, both teams will likely lean heavily on their defensive game in what’s shaping up to be a battle of whose offense will make the least mistakes. -more-

UC entry plan may increase diversity

Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Friday September 22, 2000

Cal swimmer Ervin makes Olympic final

Daily Planet Wire Services
Friday September 22, 2000
Cal sophomore swimmer Anthony Ervin qualified for the finals of the 50 meter freestyle at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, recording the third-best time in the qualifying heats. -more-

Panel will research driving with cell phones

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Friday September 22, 2000
OAKLAND — Driving under the influence of cell phones is a growing highway epidemic, according to Frances Bents, the lead investigator for a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study. While incidents of car accidents caused by driver inattention due to cell phone use are largely unreported, there is enough evidence, she says, to warrant state legislation to curtail such use. -more-

Crowds should be large for annual Berkeley parade

Staff
Friday September 22, 2000
Each year the crowds get bigger, the entries more outrageous and the music livelier at the annual How Berkeley Can You Be? parade and festival. -more-

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