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Breast-feeding program attacks health disparities

By Judith ScherrDaily Planet staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

While last year’s study by the city’s Health Department uncovered shocking statistics on the disparities between the longevity and health of hill-dwelling whites compared to flatlands’ minorities, one Berkeley program has found what could be the key to turning those numbers around. -more-


Alexander impresses in Cal’s first practices

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

Lorenzo Alexander is used to being the big dog on the block. He dominated the gridiron for four years at St. Mary’s High in Berkeley, using his massive 287-pound frame to push around smaller opponents. But after his first two practices for the Cal football team this week, he admitted that size isn’t the biggest factor in his mission to start for the Bears this season. -more-


Guy Poole
Thursday August 09, 2001

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Forum

Thursday August 09, 2001

Free market has rules -more-


Staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

MUSIC -more-


Teachers try to bridge middle, high school

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

In an effort to ease the adjustment into high school for 60 at-risk students, an “all-star” cast of Berkeley High teachers have spent this week showing the students around campus and sharing strategies for survival. -more-


Schott named pre-season All-American

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday August 09, 2001

California junior forward Laura Schott was picked as a second team preseason All-American by College-Soccer.com. -more-


Agency offers a service doorway for homeless

By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

To access the Multi-Agency Service Center near downtown, clients walk down a narrow passage next to the Veterans Memorial Building on Center Street until it opens up onto a cloistered, courtyard garden. -more-


Berkeley resident documents street artists

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Thursday August 09, 2001

Few would imagine as they pass Claire Burch’s quiet wooden house in south Berkeley, that they are walking by historical archives. -more-


Health-related beach closings on the rise

The Associated Press
Thursday August 09, 2001

SANTA MONICA — More than ever last year, beachgoers around the country found their plans dampened by warnings to keep away from the water. -more-


Features

Consumers are able to keep economy from constricting

By John Cunnif The Associated Press
Thursday August 09, 2001

The popular economic hope, shared by Washington, Wall Street, manufacturers, retailers and many academics, is that the consumer will pull the rest of the economy to higher ground. -more-


Alan Greenspan’s investments provide safety if not exuberance

The Associated Press
Thursday August 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — Alan Greenspan’s investment portfolio shows that in years when the stock market is in a funk, safety can beat exuberance, whether rational or not. -more-


Editorial

Airports respond to increased traffic

The Associated Press
Thursday August 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — While San Francisco International Airport struggles to overcome environmental objections to a runway expansion plan, other Bay Area airports are picking up the slack by handling more flights and more passengers. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Airports respond to increased traffic 08-09-2001

Light pollution prevents sky watching for many 08-08-2001

Court says gunmaker not liable in killing spree 08-07-2001

Subscription switch a battle for software companies 08-06-2001

POLICE BRIEFS 08-04-2001

Conservation program keeps growing 08-03-2001

News

Breast-feeding program attacks health disparities By Judith ScherrDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Alexander impresses in Cal’s first practices By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2001

Guy Poole 08-09-2001

Forum 08-09-2001

Staff 08-09-2001

Teachers try to bridge middle, high school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Schott named pre-season All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 08-09-2001

Agency offers a service doorway for homeless By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Berkeley resident documents street artists By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Health-related beach closings on the rise The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Consumers are able to keep economy from constricting By John Cunnif The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Alan Greenspan’s investments provide safety if not exuberance The Associated Press 08-09-2001

BHS hopes for smoother scheduling By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-08-2001

Forum 08-08-2001

Arts 08-08-2001

Organizers seek to make festival more accessible By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Berkeley quake preparedness still lacking By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Shellmound lecture series elicits history Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2001

Researcher creates salt-resistant tomato The Associated Press 08-08-2001

PG&E says corporate structure is legal The Associated Press 08-08-2001

California,Vermont No. 1 with same-sex partners The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Hispanic numbers more diverse than in 1990 Census The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Cisco Systems earns $7 million in fourth quarter The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Worker productivity hits highest rate in a year The Associated Press 08-08-2001

City using 3 electric cars By Guy Poole Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Some controversy awaits planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-07-2001

Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 08-07-2001

Arts Staff 08-07-2001

Two week journey is for peace By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Neighbors brought together for annual National Night Out By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Watch out for phantom power users By Alice LaPierre 08-07-2001

Philip Morris fights $3 billion verdict The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Census shows California a land of haves, have-nots The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Throw in the towel on hopes of a surging market comeback By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-07-2001

City Council names new planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-06-2001

Letters to the Editor 08-06-2001

‘Lumumba’ tells tragic tale of a Congolese hero By Peter CrimminsDaily Planet correspondent 08-06-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-06-2001

Sports shorts Staff 08-06-2001

Vine-ripened organic tomatoes a big hit at farmers’ market By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

New superintendent: coordinated effort can solve BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

Activists refuse to let Hiroshima memories die Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 08-06-2001

Bay Briefs Staff 08-06-2001

With soaring power prices, solar power gets day in sun By Aandrew Bridges AP Science Writer 08-06-2001

Logging debate heats up as forest, court actions counter timber money By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 08-06-2001

Rebound students score at graduation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-04-2001

Letters to the Editor 08-04-2001

Silent film, music event promises to be pleasing By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-04-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 08-04-2001

Test shows poor air quality at Harrison Park By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Activist has deep roots in helping social change By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Vigil calls for UC to cut ties with weapons labs By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Victorian cottage survives in west Berkeley By Susan Cerny 08-04-2001

Pelicans, injured by fishing hooks, freed The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Dogs, owners protest policy The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Police investigate break-in at state Capitol The Associated Press 08-04-2001

NASA closes in on Jupiter moon The Associated Press 08-04-2001

GOP gubernatorial candidate battles cool reception The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Condit returns home as colleagues’ support wanes The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Davis dodges blackouts, but not conflict scandal The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Pretrial testimony in SLA case The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Megan’s Law – and criticism – spreads across country The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Demographic changes spark sentiment against immigrants The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Bush flees White House for a month at ranch The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Cars that spontaneously combust By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-04-2001

Wall Street’s direction remains debatable By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Now appearing: the courageous consumer By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-04-2001

July jobless rate holds steady The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Bill would let illegal immigrants get licenses to drive By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001

Staff 08-03-2001

Bush must not obstruct world racism conference Staff 08-03-2001

Bizarre ‘Brainwash’ festival is good program By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001

Staff 08-03-2001

Berkeley Bay Trail could be open to trekkers in January By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001

Young talent brightens music festival by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001

NASA begins release of most accurate 3-D map The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Man convicted of killing wife; motive not clear The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Boy mauled by pit bulls improving The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Activist wins award and $30,000 for anti-smoking work Bay City News 08-03-2001

Test scores show state students still at bottom The Associated Press 08-03-2001

FBI discounts anonymous tip in Chandra Levy case The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Boy reunited with family after two years The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Commission says it will review coastal developments The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Televangelist’s effort to reopen oil refinery under fire The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Muslim inmates can’t be punished for following Koran The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Study finds depression during pregnancy is common The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Report studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Start-up bets future on embryonic stem cells The Associated Press 08-03-2001

NetZero cuts staff, service The Associated Press 08-03-2001