Confusion has reigned since the mayor decided to cancel a City Hall visit with a group of visiting Japanese Boy Scouts, said Councilmember Kriss Worthington at a press conference called to clarify the issue on City Hall steps Thursday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – As the information and communications technology revolution rolls along, we have become accustomed to people talking to their computers, asking for information on electronic data bases, having conversations with robot voices on the telephone. Speech-recognition systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and a plethora of new smart gadgets for homes, offices, even cars, are coming on the market. And more are on the way. Despite the current hard times in the high-tech industries, billions are being invested in the development of future speech-recognition devices – many of which most of us could probably do -more-
Even a brief resume of Joyce Jenkins reads like a who’s who of poetry for the West Coast. Name the place, she’s been there. Name the activity, she’s done that. The award, she’s been granted it. -more-
924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 10: 90 Day Men, Assembly of God, Strong Intention, Under a Dying Sun; Aug. 11: Toys That Kill, Scared of Chakra, Soophie Nun Squad, Debris; Aug. 12: 5 p.m. Citizen Fish, J-Church, Eleventeen; Aug. 17: Blood Brothers, True North, The Cost, Red Light Sting, Betray The Species; Aug. 18: Dr. Know, The Sick, Society of Friends, Manchurian Candidates, Shut the F*ck Up; $5. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926. -more-
Listening to Cal head coach Tom Holmoe assess his chances of surviving another year at the helm of the football program on Thursday, some listeners couldn’t help but feel they’d heard this speech before. -more-
It’s not very often these days our fair city makes even the local section of The Chron. -more-
Jim Sharp, community activist concerned with UC Berkeley’s remodeling project on the north-east side of campus, forwarded the Daily Planet this letter to Ed Denton, the University’s vice chancellor in charge of capital projects, from the Berkeley city manager. -more-
Now that the 2000 Census has been released, Berkeley has begun the process of reshaping the city’s eight districts, which could shift the balance of power on the City Council. -more-
After years serving on the Commission on Disability, Karen Craig, one of Berkeley’s most vocal advocates for the disabled community was informed through a letter from Councilmember Linda Maio on Wednesday, that she had been removed from her position. -more-
An official with the Berkeley Toxics Management Division said a west Berkeley building posted with “quarantine” signs Thursday poses no health threat to people living and working nearby. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Insurance companies will be required to provide basic medical coverage for cancer patients undergoing experimental treatments under a bill Gov. Gray Davis signed into law Thursday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court clarified Thursday when family members may pull the plug on their loved ones in a closely watched right-to-die case. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A judge ruled Thursday that a $3 billion punitive damages verdict against tobacco giant Philip Morris was excessive but he will only grant a retrial of the punitive issue if the cancer-stricken plaintiff won’t accept $100 million instead. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California power managers say 65 million customers in 11 Western states and parts of Canada and Mexico were at risk of blackouts last week when several power suppliers failed to deliver electricity to the region as promised. -more-
Atop their slender stems, tawny daylilies wave cheery greetings from the roadsides. There are also garden varieties of these pretty plants. -more-
NEW YORK — Consumers, worried about layoffs and shrinking stock portfolios, continued their love affair with discounters in July, but the shift toward lower-priced stores left other top merchants with disappointing sales. -more-
WASHINGTON — After a three-week decline, new claims for state unemployment insurance rose last week, suggesting that some workers were having trouble holding onto their jobs in the sagging economy. -more-
NEW YORK — The world’s two largest Internet service providers, AOL Time Warner Inc. and Microsoft Corp.’s MSN, came out on the bottom of a customer satisfaction survey. -more-
Fifteen teens from Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “School of Theatre” interviewed elders at the North Berkeley Senior Center last week to find inspiration for monologues that they will write over the next week and perform at the senior center Aug. 15. -more-
Student actors prepare monologues with seniors 08-10-2001
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
Worthington clarifies scout stance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-10-2001
Will technology deliver us from the Tower of Babel? Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-10-2001
Literary review keeps public informed By Adam David Miller Daily Planet correspondent 08-10-2001
Arts 08-10-2001
Holmoe optimistic about his make-or-break season (again) By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2001
‘Quirky’ Berkeley makes front page Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 08-10-2001
Extend time line for better public comments 08-10-2001
Census count leads to shift in district lines By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001
Appointee removed from disabled commission By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001
Berkeley building not a health threat, officials say By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001
New law requires coverage for experimental cancer treatments The Associated Press 08-10-2001
Court clarifies life support guidelines The Associated Press 08-10-2001
Judge rules $3 billion tobacco fine excessive The Associated Press 08-10-2001
Officials say Western states neared blackouts The Associated Press 08-10-2001
Daylilies have much to offer By Lee Reich The Associated Press 08-10-2001
Higher-priced stores feeling the consumer pinch The Associated Press 08-10-2001
New claims for unemployment insurance on the rise The Associated Press 08-10-2001
AOL, MSN at bottom of provider heap The Associated Press 08-10-2001
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
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
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