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Activists protest costly AIDS medicines

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

About 100 activists gathered in West Berkeley Friday to condemn the economic policies of the pharmaceutical industry and to demand a new system for the manufacturing and distribution of essential medicines. -more-



Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday December 01, 2001


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Pelican is a hidden UC campus treasure

By Susan Cerny
Saturday December 01, 2001

Nestled above the south bank of Strawberry Creek, and somewhat hidden behind Barrows Hall on the UC Berkeley campus, is a small, one-story residentially scaled building with a bronze sculpture of a Pelican standing in front. Two readers have recently inquired about this quiet, but intriguing building. -more-



Geezer power, not fossil fuel

Ken Norwood
Saturday December 01, 2001


Remembering George HarrisonBy Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press Though he was part of pop music’s most storied group, George Harrison formed significant and memorable partnerships with other musicians, including Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan and Eric C

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

Though he was part of pop music’s most storied group, George Harrison formed significant and memorable partnerships with other musicians, including Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. -more-



Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001


’Jackets use offensive barrage to pick up first win

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

Three games into the season, the Berkeley High girls’ soccer team scored its first goal of the year on Friday against Livermore, then proceeded to score three more on its way to a 4-1 victory. -more-



Small Schools movement readies plan for board’s eye

By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday December 01, 2001

Leaders of the Berkeley Small Schools movement looked to middle school parents and teachers to help strengthen their base of support during a meeting at Longfellow Middle School Thursday where they geared up for a possible political battle with the Board of Education. -more-



Busy folk need to drive cars

Charles Siegel
Saturday December 01, 2001

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Key dates in the life of George Harrison

Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

• Feb. 25, 1943 – Harrison is born in Liverpool, England, to Harold and Louise Harrison. -more-



Council to determine General Plan timeline

By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

At its last meeting the City Council postponed a decision on whether to approve the Draft General Plan before or after its Christmas break. -more-



Terrorism’ – just semantics

David Hall
Saturday December 01, 2001

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Reproduction of 1947 Christmas classic released

By Ula Ilnytzky, The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

NEW YORK — It’s a touching tale of hope and goodwill, of believing in something overwhelmingly good. It takes place in New York 54 years ago, but it’s as meaningful today as it was then. -more-



Can’t turn other cheek to bin Laden

Christopher Louis
Saturday December 01, 2001

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‘Separate Peace’ author John Knowles dies

By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

MIAMI — John Knowles leaves behind a legacy that included nearly a half-century of writings and nine novels, but none matched the success of “A Separate Peace” — considered an enduring study of an adolescent’s inner conflict. -more-



Questions and Answers On the House

By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

Q. Cindy asks: Could you please tell me what is the best way to get cat urine stains out of a wooden floor? -more-



‘Texas Rangers’ has a huge cast you probably haven’t heard of

By Christy Lemiere, The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

“Texas Rangers” isn’t exactly storming into theaters with guns blazing. -more-



Tip of the Week The Associated Press

Morris and James Carey
Saturday December 01, 2001

Got a door that was trimmed off and rehung without getting repainted? Wood doors must be painted on all six sides (front, back, top, bottom and on both edges) because unpainted tops and bottoms – especially on exterior doors – allow moisture to be absorbed, which causes cracking, warping and paint failure. Bottom edges commonly are left exposed when new carpeting is installed or when a new threshold is put in place, and the door is trimmed for greater clearance. -more-



Features

State tries ad campaign to lure visitors

By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Californians these days are seeing dreamy, romantic TV commercials inviting them to visit ... California. -more-


Bankruptcy judge clears way to turn off AtHome Internet service

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Saturday December 01, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A judge cleared the way for bankrupt ExciteAtHome to turn off its high-speed Internet cable network as early as Friday night, which could affect more than 4 million subscribers around the country. -more-


Click and Clack Talk Cars

Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

Clarification

Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

Mcki Weinberg, of the Israel Action Committee, was quoted out of context in Friday’s Daily Planet. His chant, “We don’t want you anyway,” was not in response to the Students for Justice in Palestine’s chant asking Ariel Sharon “how many kids have you killed today.” The full text of the IAC chant is: “Suicide bomber go away/We don’t want you anyway.” -more-


Editorial

Flea market tips

Staff
Saturday December 01, 2001

Shopping for children’s furniture can be an atypical adventure -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Flea market tips 12-01-2001

UC Berkeley political science prof dies in Paris 11-30-2001

UC Berkeley expert works to change views on shaken baby 11-29-2001

Thankful in the post 9-11 era 11-29-2001

Obituary 11-28-2001

SoCal Marines lead assault in Afghanistan 11-27-2001

Oakland considers domestic partner benefit requirements 11-26-2001

News

Activists protest costly AIDS medicines By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 12-01-2001

Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 12-01-2001

Pelican is a hidden UC campus treasure By Susan Cerny 12-01-2001

Geezer power, not fossil fuel Ken Norwood 12-01-2001

Remembering George HarrisonBy Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press Though he was part of pop music’s most storied group, George Harrison formed significant and memorable partnerships with other musicians, including Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan and Eric C By Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 12-01-2001

’Jackets use offensive barrage to pick up first win By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2001

Small Schools movement readies plan for board’s eye By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2001

Busy folk need to drive cars Charles Siegel 12-01-2001

Key dates in the life of George Harrison Staff 12-01-2001

Council to determine General Plan timeline By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 12-01-2001

Terrorism’ – just semantics David Hall 12-01-2001

Reproduction of 1947 Christmas classic released By Ula Ilnytzky, The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Can’t turn other cheek to bin Laden Christopher Louis 12-01-2001

‘Separate Peace’ author John Knowles dies By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Questions and Answers On the House By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 12-01-2001

‘Texas Rangers’ has a huge cast you probably haven’t heard of By Christy Lemiere, The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Tip of the Week The Associated Press Morris and James Carey 12-01-2001

State tries ad campaign to lure visitors By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Bankruptcy judge clears way to turn off AtHome Internet service By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 12-01-2001

Click and Clack Talk Cars Staff 12-01-2001

Clarification Staff 12-01-2001

Mideast conflict shows up on UC campus By Jia Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001

Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 11-30-2001

Wrong for Meas. G to fund Fire Station No. 7 Alison Nelson 11-30-2001

A movie marathon By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 11-30-2001

Cal Olympic hopeful gets a kick out of Taekwondo By Mary Spicuzzo, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001

Professors’, students’ criticism singled out By Kate Davidson, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001

Sept. 11 Response Calendar Staff 11-30-2001

City not worthy of conservation designation Neal Rockett 11-30-2001

Coughlin sets another swimming world record Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2001

Clinics to offer free HIV testing By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001

Cal’s Roberts chosen for U-20 squad Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2001

Council’s duty to act on global issues Steven Carrillo & Marja Claire 11-30-2001

Magnet school plans on communicating David Scharfenberg, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001

Planet letters reflect one side Staff 11-30-2001

Planet letters reflect one side Staff 11-30-2001

Planet letters reflect one side Brian Arnold 11-30-2001

New housing planned for Southside Telegraph By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001

Plan balances people, nature Rick Pruetz 11-30-2001

Sexual harassment case can proceed, despite court decision By David Kravets, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Court clears Contra Costa County of discrimination The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Rally targets drug industry By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2001

World AIDS Day Calendar Staff 11-30-2001

The Berkeley Free Clinic will also test for hepatitis A, B and C StaffBy John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001

240 ballots found in San Francisco By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Bay Area Briefs Staff 11-30-2001

Two arrested in slaying of state legislator’s son The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Ocean inside Jupiter’s outermost moon may have cushioned heavy impact The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Judge says serial rapist to be released unless new evidence against him found By Kim Curtis, Associated Press Writer 11-30-2001

Governor pushes for bond measure for new schools The Associated Press 11-30-2001

$5,525 check issued for confiscated pot plants The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Winter, holiday decorations can hang a little longer By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer 11-30-2001

Natural holiday trimmings By Carol McGarvey, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

The art of applying polyurethane By James and Morris Carey, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

The Gardener’s Guide: Muck is good for everything By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

California tries not to gloat as Enron heads for extinction By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Unions struggle to keep gains, enlist members By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Survey finds Internet cuts into TV time By Anick Jesdanun, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Fujitsu to close semiconductor plant in Oregon, 670 jobs cut By William McCall, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Rains swamp South By Jason Straziuso, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Report: police often ignore hate crimes By Mark Niesse, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

AT&T employees complain of discrimination, harassment By Adam Geller, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Dance class spans school system, globe By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-29-2001

Seniors lead Cal past Lobos By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-29-2001

Guy Poole 11-29-2001

Still looking? Gerta Farber Oakland 11-29-2001

MUSIC Staff 11-29-2001

Career center helps residents find work By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 11-29-2001

Bears survive a scare to beat Fresno State Daily Planet Wire Services 11-29-2001

Downtown density could mean more livable city Adam Berman Berkeley 11-29-2001

Redistricting plan axed, process to start all over By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-29-2001

St. Mary’s hurdler Stokes signs with CSU Northridge Staff 11-29-2001

Don’t pile wrong on top of wrong Ruth Bird Berkeley 11-29-2001

Lab working on three U.S. security projects Bay Cities News Service 11-29-2001

Cal’s swimmer Coughlin breaks world record in 200 backstroke Staff 11-29-2001

Don’t damn city for political hay Sue Freeman Berkeley 11-29-2001

HIV-positive minister reflects on AIDS epidemic By Margie Mason The Associated Press 11-29-2001

Cal water polo players honored with All-Conference mentions Staff 11-29-2001

Homeless need not always be with us Marion Syrek Oakland 11-29-2001

Two S.F. AIDS activists arrested for threatening, stalking newspapers The Associated Press 11-29-2001

Tax-sharing bill to build stronger metro areas By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-29-2001

Security efforts could revive high-tech industry By Don Thompson The Associated Press 11-29-2001

Pivotal court hearing for ExciteAtHome’s Internet service By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-29-2001

BHS students teach safer sex to peers By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2001

Keys sparks ’Jackets to big win over Oakland By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-28-2001

Guy Poole 11-28-2001

A democracy needs to reflect on its actions Ted Vincent Berkeley 11-28-2001

Staff 11-28-2001

UC student appointed to city ZAB By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-28-2001

Spend funds sending poor where housing’s cheap and jobs available Walter Wood Berkeley 11-28-2001

Lakireddy attorneys in court to support subpoenas By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 11-28-2001

A child’s call for justice Molly Levy Berkeley 8 years old 11-28-2001

Alleged bank defrauder sentenced in Israel The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Man arrested for sending phony anthrax letters The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Bay Area home prices fall, Southern California prices rise By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Trio accused of killing five wanted to start self-awareness program The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Lawyer: Olson felt ‘coercion’ to plead guilty in SLA case By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press 11-28-2001

City would have to buy assets from LA if it seceeds The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Plaque honoring local journalists gets new home The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Davis to meet with Vicente Fox on trade and economy By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Nightfall transforms Hearst Castle By Eric Noland The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Longtime Fresno politician, Costa, leaving public office The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Immune system expert disappears on trip By Bill Poovy The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Fuel surcharges continue for airlines, despite slumping prices By Brad Foss The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Couples getting pregnant as answer to terrorism By Martha Irvine The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Chronicle to cut 220 jobs, 8.5 percent of its work force By Michael Liedeke The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Glass-bottled milk carves out niche By Eugene Tong The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Diabetes monitor producer to pay $45 million to settle The Associated Press 11-28-2001

Lab’s tree removal may be monitored By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-27-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-27-2001

Beware of the Great Leveller Theodore Roszak 11-27-2001

Staff 11-27-2001

Students learn with the new technology By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-27-2001

Raise tolls, stop congestion 11-27-2001

Council’s agenda filled with ongoing issues By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-27-2001

Answer’s not either/or 11-27-2001

Police: Body of newspaper photographer found near cemetery By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Major rock slide could hit Calif’s south coast The Associated Press 11-27-2001

244 tons of drugs seized at U.S.-Mexico border The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Coast Guard watches nation’s busiest port complex By Simon Avery Associated Press Writer 11-27-2001

Providian hires new CEO to aid repair By Michael Liedkie The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Recession? Consumers say ‘I told you so’ By John Cunniff The Associated Press The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Former Cisco accountants sentenced for $7.9 million The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Quick resolution not likely in Sklyarov-Adobe case The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Green Stamps are licked: S&H tries to recapture the magic in digital age By Justin Pope The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Boeing follows through with planned layoffs The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Slain journalists’ bodies brought to Pakistan The Associated Press 11-27-2001

Busy days for California Guard commander By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 11-26-2001

Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 11-26-2001

Put the ‘world’ in world aids day — Nov. 30 John Iversen 11-26-2001

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 11-26-2001

St. Mary’s Duffy wins her second state title Staff Report 11-26-2001

Council to hammer out final details of Draft General Plan By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-26-2001

Berkeley needs a mayor who will stand up for city Jerrie Meadows 11-26-2001

Cal loses to Stanford in MPSF Tournament Daily Planet Wire Services 11-26-2001

Heavy winds wreak havoc By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 11-26-2001

School board has a sound fiscal policy Joaquín J. Rivera 11-26-2001

Cal volleyball downs Auburn in 3 games Daily Planet Wire Services 11-26-2001

Security breach clears Oakland Airport terminal The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Cal Professor says drug war is going nowhere Bay City News Service 11-26-2001

Airport workers protest security law Bay City News Service 11-26-2001

Bay Area Olympic bid hopefuls promise environmental perks The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Bay Briefs Staff 11-26-2001

One man’s push for airline passengers to fight back The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Snow, rain and wind snarls California’s holiday traffic By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001

Another California medical marijuana initiative brewing The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Intel unveils technologies for faster, efficient chips By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 11-26-2001

California retailers hope patriotism will spur sales By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 11-26-2001

Critics charge state guarantees are blocking gridlock solutions The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Santa Ana gun show bans author of how-to book on germ warfare The Associated Press 11-26-2001

Research company announces first human clone By Jeff Donn,Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001

Memorial for latest anthrax victim By Diane Scarponi, Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001

Columns

Enron workers left bitter and bewildered By Pam Easton, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Terrorism threat renews debate over FBI investigations By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

NASA calls off shuttle launch By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Behind shiny facade, North Carolina boom town feels the recession pinch By Allen G. Breed, The Associated Press 11-30-2001

Toy industry grapples with shortages this holdiay year By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press 11-30-2001