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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

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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

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’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-