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Poets’ potluck celebrates joys of creativity in verse

By Alex I. Halperin Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday September 04, 2001

“Is this the home of the sordid and sundry poets?” asked Julian Waller upon arriving at the Bay Area Poets Coalition’s seventh annual Labor Day potluck picnic and reading. Held in Live Oak Park, the cozy gathering was a way for an eclectic group of local poets and poetry aficionados to bond over poetry, food and conversation. -more-


Guy Poole
Tuesday September 04, 2001

Tuesday, Sept. 4


Don’t debate whether Zionism equals racism

Mark Tarses Berkeley
Tuesday September 04, 2001

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Reading program set to catch problems early

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Tuesday September 04, 2001

It’s been common knowledge in the school district for years that certain students – a high percentage of them minority students – were not learning to read in the critical early grades of elementary school. -more-


Palestinian activists are diverse

Greg Hoadley Oakland
Tuesday September 04, 2001

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Talks to avert BART strike span long holiday weekend

By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 04, 2001

OAKLAND — BART unions say they’re much closer to an agreement, but management says they’re still far apart, as negotiations continued through the Labor Day holiday. -more-


Apartheid means segregation by skin color

David Singer Berkeley
Tuesday September 04, 2001

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Labor Day report on wage disparity isn’t news to area’s working poor

Staff
Tuesday September 04, 2001

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SJP is a diverse group, addressing an issue of human rights

Samuel Hoffman Berkeley
Tuesday September 04, 2001

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An energy-efficient refrigerator can save you money

By Alice LaPierre
Tuesday September 04, 2001

Right now there are at least two programs under which Californians can save a significant amount of money by being energy efficient: the Governor’s 20/20 Rebate Program, and the 1-2-3 Cashback Program through Pacific Gas & Electric for energy-efficient appliances and fixtures. With a little up-front expense, the long-term benefits can mean more money in your wallet at the end of every month. Start by asking, “How efficient is your refrigerator?” -more-


Features

‘Noncompete’ clauses giving laid-off workers pause

By Leslie Miller Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 04, 2001

BOSTON — Two months after Patrick McCullough lost his $60,000-a-year job installing computer networks for law firms, he’s having a hard time getting work — even though he’s had job offers. -more-


Economy taking its toll on airport concessions

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 04, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Eateries and vendors at San Francisco International Airport are watching their business slide along with the troubled high-tech economy. -more-


Governor’s race may be state’s costliest ever

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 04, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Note to potential gubernatorial candidates in California: Those without tens of millions of dollars, or the ability to raise them, need not apply. -more-


Editorial

Unions looking for new support as labor issues come to fore

By Leigh Strope Associated Press Labor Writer
Tuesday September 04, 2001

WASHINGTON — Caught between setbacks and opportunity, union officials think aggressive politics on issues including immigration, trade, workers’ rights and the minimum wage could help build the resurgence they have sought unsuccessfully for years. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Unions looking for new support as labor issues come to fore 09-04-2001

$45-million tram system proposed for Alameda 09-03-2001

Researchers predict 42 percent of HIV in San Francisco will resist drug treatment within four years 09-01-2001

Fire at frat blamed on pot lights 08-31-2001

Marin executives indicted in nuclear testing sale 08-30-2001

State SAT scores stay stable nationally 08-29-2001

News

Poets’ potluck celebrates joys of creativity in verse By Alex I. Halperin Special to the Daily Planet 09-04-2001

Guy Poole 09-04-2001

Don’t debate whether Zionism equals racism Mark Tarses Berkeley 09-04-2001

Reading program set to catch problems early By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-04-2001

Palestinian activists are diverse Greg Hoadley Oakland 09-04-2001

Talks to avert BART strike span long holiday weekend By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001

Apartheid means segregation by skin color David Singer Berkeley 09-04-2001

Labor Day report on wage disparity isn’t news to area’s working poor Staff 09-04-2001

SJP is a diverse group, addressing an issue of human rights Samuel Hoffman Berkeley 09-04-2001

An energy-efficient refrigerator can save you money By Alice LaPierre 09-04-2001

‘Noncompete’ clauses giving laid-off workers pause By Leslie Miller Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001

Economy taking its toll on airport concessions The Associated Press 09-04-2001

Governor’s race may be state’s costliest ever The Associated Press 09-04-2001

Berkeley labor unions enjoy increased numbers By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001

Illini put Bears away early in season opener By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001

Guy Poole 09-03-2001

Perspective By Jennifer Rockne Pacific News Service 09-03-2001

S.F.’s Summer of Love lives on in new novel By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 09-03-2001

Music Staff 09-03-2001

County school budget battle is finally over By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001

Cal women survive a scare from Michigan, win 4-2 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001

Workshop titles are reflective of shocking racism towards Zionism Shabnam Piryaei Berkeley 09-03-2001

Senior’s home benefits from repairs By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001

One dead in early morning roll-over Staff 09-03-2001

Workers call for legalizing immigrant laborers By Deborah Kong AP Minority Issues Writer 09-03-2001

Grandmother chases down carjacker, saves infant Staff 09-03-2001

BART unions issue a transportation strike warning The Associated Press 09-03-2001

Once off-limits, Bay Area to house power plants The Associated Press 09-03-2001

Grocery workers extend contract to discuss offers The Associated Press 09-03-2001

Judge puts limits on application of pesticide near Monterey schools The Associated Press 09-03-2001

State agencies accused of driving up power prices By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001

Future unclear for hallowed longshore hiring halls By Leslie Gornstein AP Business Writer 09-03-2001

California prepares for drought as water levels fall By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001

There’s no stopping this crossing guard Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 09-01-2001

Stop funding Palestinian Authority Daniel C. Spitzer, Ph.D. 09-01-2001

Poetry, artists featured at Watershed Festival By Adam David MillerDaily Planet Correspondent 09-01-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 09-01-2001

Jewel of recruiting class ruled ineligible Staff Report 09-01-2001

Water Authority floats ferry plan for Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-01-2001

Need to understand the issues 'Shabnam Piryaei 09-01-2001

Bears kick off season with 4-0 victory By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-01-2001

Judge disallows ‘dirty tricks’ testimony By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001

Making up our minds about the tritium lab Elmer R. Grossman, M.D. 09-01-2001

Rose garden – a historic treasure By Susan Cerney 09-01-2001

Unions still unsatisfied with BART proposals By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001

BAY AREA BRIEFS The Associated Press 09-01-2001

League of Women Voters will host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 09-01-2001

Sunday deadline for Cal Grant applications Staff 09-01-2001

Proposed 53rd District seen likely to elect a Democrat By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001

Legislation to regulate payday lending industry stalled By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001

Troubled Excite@home loses two partners By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-01-2001

No substitute for experience, Holmoe hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-31-2001

Actress returns to first love in ‘Goddesses’ By John Angell Grant Correspondent 08-31-2001

Missing from Racism Summit agenda – India’s caste system Sarita Sarvate Pacific News Service 08-31-2001

08-31-2001

Bridging a need Kenyatte Davis/Daily Planet 08-31-2001

Calendar 08-31-2001

Treat MSC seriously 08-31-2001

Campus activists call for end to ‘Israeli apartheid’ By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2001

League of Women Voterswill host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-31-2001

Quiet hero left uninsured after bureaucratic bungle By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001

Bright idea would darken night sky over city By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001

Student ‘binge’ drinking a concern Bay City News Service 08-31-2001

Redistricting could threaten Condit’s re-election bid By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 08-31-2001

Marin County executives indicted in nuclear sale The Associated Press 08-31-2001

Powell mediates by phone in attempt at Mideast truce By Barry Schweid AP Diplomatic Writer 08-31-2001

At least four dead in wake of West Bank violence AP 08-31-2001

Know what to look for when choosing a good surge protector By JAMES & MORRIS CAREY For AP Newsfeatures 08-31-2001

Schwab to cut up to 2,400 jobs By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer 08-31-2001

Apple admits cuts, shuffles sales force AP 08-31-2001

Berkeley students back to school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001

Highly-ranked Bears will be on the attack in 2001 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-30-2001

08-30-2001

Welcome to San Francisco: America’s Asian city By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-30-2001

08-30-2001

High school ID program not popular By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001

Police attend seminar for sensitivity training By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001

Parents hard-pressed to find preschool openings Staff 08-30-2001

Bill limiting junk foods in some schools approved The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Grocery unions may strike The Associated Press 08-30-2001

State democrats pitch redistricting plans The Associated Press 08-30-2001

News Briefs BDP/ The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Missing IRS returns at Pittsburgh facility grows to at least 40,000 The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Agency reaches settlement over threatened animals, herbs The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Stocks fall on lackluster economic report The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Economy expansion slowest in 8 years The Associated Press 08-30-2001

Protesters rally for radio host By Daniela Mohor 08-29-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-29-2001

Forum Staff 08-29-2001

Arts Staff 08-29-2001

School budget could fail By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-29-2001

Engineer promotes nuclear power advantages By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-29-2001

Local youth learn the ropes of sailing By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-29-2001

Murder charges filed against accused wildfire starter The Associated Press 08-29-2001

HealthNet plans to drop Sutter Health from Medicare network The Associated Press 08-29-2001

U.S. doesn’t want conference to promote abortion The Associated Press 08-29-2001

FDA approves device for heart failure patients Staff 08-29-2001

Israel seizes town, U.S. urges withdrawal The Associated Press 08-29-2001

Gateway slashes 25 percent of workforce The Associated Press 08-29-2001

Consumer confidence drops for second straight month The Associated Press 08-29-2001

Genentech feud heads to court The Associated Press 08-29-2001