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Local jews stand against occupation

By Vince Briggeman, Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet
Monday March 18, 2002

Dr. Amichai Kronfeld called the publishing of a quarter-page advertisement in the New York Times condemning the Israeli occupation a modest contribution to an ongoing struggle. -more-



The Nature of Jewish Alienation

Gabe Kurtz
Monday March 18, 2002

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Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Monday March 18, 2002


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Berkeley bats explode vs. O’Dowd

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

After scoring just six runs in their last three games, the Berkeley Yellowjackets finally found their offense on Saturday against Bishop O’Dowd, raking 11 hits on the way to an 11-5 win in Oakland. -more-



Study shows many may fail education standards

Daily Planet Staff Report
Monday March 18, 2002

On Friday, amid warning that thousands of California children may fail to meet tough new education standards, Assembly Majority Whip Wilma Chan called for major changes in early education and health services for children. -more-



Whose turf are they protecting?

Felix Richardson
Monday March 18, 2002

Editor: -more-



Ice-cold Bears ousted by Pitt

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

Cal held scoreless for 9 1/2 minutes in second half of NCAA loss -more-



Members of the Filipino community sound off on Sept.11th

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

By Molly Bentley -more-



Inside the axis of evil

BY ANDREW LAM, PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE
Monday March 18, 2002

KISH, Iran--President Bush may list Iran as part of an "axis of evil," but writers and intellectuals on this dry and weedy coral island 25 miles south of the mainland say democracy may yet thrive in their country. -more-



Sports shorts

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Bears end regular season with a fourth-place finish -more-



Santa Fe Right of Way is wrong for housing, critics say

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Tomorrow the public will be given an opportunity to weigh in on Councilmember Linda Maio’s proposal to build affordable housing on the Santa Fe Right of Way. -more-



HISTORY

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Highlight in History: -more-



Features

Increase in HIV infection reported in border towns

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — New field surveys of Hispanic men in Tijuana and San Diego show an increase in HIV infection rates in gay and bisexual men who move across the border. -more-


Migrant farmworkers experience higher rates of leukemia, brain, prostate and skin cancer

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

FRESNO — Armando Sanchez was diagnosed with leukemia in October. Now enduring chemotherapy, Sanchez said he wishes farmers had warned him of the dangers of pesticides. -more-


Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf catches fire

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A fire raged for hours at the Haslett Warehouse, a historic landmark on Fisherman’s Wharf, destroying the fourth floor and roof. -more-


On eve of merger vote, a contest too close to call

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

Hewlett-Packard’s plan to buy Compaq is valued at $22 billion, but stockholders could vote to stop the deal -more-


Historic S.F. Cannery catches fire

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – A fire raged for hours at the Haslett Warehouse, a historic landmark on Fisherman’s Wharf, destroying the fourth floor and roof. -more-


Online subscriptions herald the end of Web freedom

By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – Surfing the Web these days requires two hands – one to click the mouse, the other to dig into your pocket to pay fees demanded by sites that used to be free. -more-


Editorial

Asian-American scientists end two-year lab boycott

(AP)
Monday March 18, 2002

LIVERMORE, Calif. — After two years of urging Asian-American scientists to pass up jobs at nuclear weapons labs, the Berkeley professor who organized the boycott says he’s proven his point. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Asian-American scientists end two-year lab boycott 03-18-2002

Emeryville replaces historic shellmound with street mall 03-16-2002

Fisheries council considers West Coast longline moratorium 03-15-2002

Telegraph Avenue focus of search for new A’s stadium 03-14-2002

Alameda County woman trains pit bulls for search and rescue 03-13-2002

West Oakland health care lock-out continues 03-12-2002

News

Local jews stand against occupation By Vince Briggeman, Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet 03-18-2002

The Nature of Jewish Alienation Gabe Kurtz 03-18-2002

Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-18-2002

Berkeley bats explode vs. O’Dowd By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-18-2002

Study shows many may fail education standards Daily Planet Staff Report 03-18-2002

Whose turf are they protecting? Felix Richardson 03-18-2002

Ice-cold Bears ousted by Pitt The Associated Press 03-18-2002

Members of the Filipino community sound off on Sept.11th Staff 03-18-2002

Inside the axis of evil BY ANDREW LAM, PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE 03-18-2002

Sports shorts Staff 03-18-2002

Santa Fe Right of Way is wrong for housing, critics say By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 03-18-2002

HISTORY Staff 03-18-2002

Increase in HIV infection reported in border towns The Associated Press 03-18-2002

Migrant farmworkers experience higher rates of leukemia, brain, prostate and skin cancer Staff 03-18-2002

Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf catches fire The Associated Press 03-18-2002

On eve of merger vote, a contest too close to call By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 03-18-2002

Historic S.F. Cannery catches fire The Associated Press 03-18-2002

Online subscriptions herald the end of Web freedom By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 03-18-2002

Irish leader visits Oakland, street name unveiled By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-16-2002

Jose Domingo Peralta was Berkeley’s first immigrant By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 03-16-2002

All commuters are not equal Rick Young 03-16-2002

Joan of Arc is knocking at Aurora’s door By John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 03-16-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-16-2002

Out & About Calendar – compiled by Guy Poole 03-16-2002

Panthers survive error-fest By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-16-2002

UC may pull its Israel study abroad program By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-16-2002

Don’t compromise school safety John H. DeClercq 03-16-2002

Long after its heydey, Yiddish radio returns to the airwaves By Katherine Roth, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Bears down Penn in 1st round; No. 3 Pittsburgh up next The Associated Press 03-16-2002

‘Waving Man’of Berkeley dies at 91 By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Jews can be critical of Israel without betraying their people E. Arnon 03-16-2002

Rosie O’Donnell says being gay was ‘never a big deal for me’ By David Bauder, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

A’s owners extend Beane’s contract The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Today in History Staff 03-16-2002

Man registered dog as Republican, gets jury notice The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars Staff 03-16-2002

Protesters decry screeners’ citizenship status as Mineta speaks By Collen Valles, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Willie Brown upsets Miami mayor with remark By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Lindh’s lawyers threaten libel against ‘instant book’ publisher By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

California jobless rate declines By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

On eve of HP-Compaq merger vote, a contest too close to call By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 03-16-2002

Audit shows serious problems with school finances By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-15-2002

Homeowners should protect their land Dorothy V. Benson 03-15-2002

The other side of Orthodox By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 03-15-2002

Art & Entertainment Calendar924 Gilman Mar. 15: 90 Day Men, One Line Drawing, Division Day, The Reputation, SLOE; Mar. 22: Tsunami Bomb, No Motiv; Mar. 29: Limpwrist, All You Can Eat, The Subtonics, The Bananas, Sharp Knife; Mar. 30: 9 Shocks Terror, Wh Staff 03-15-2002

Out & About Calendar – compiled by Guy Poole 03-15-2002

St. Mary’s track & field gets a jump on BSAL By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-15-2002

Malcom X students show some ‘expressionality’ By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-15-2002

Pro-Palestinians are uncle Issacs Gabe Kurtz 03-15-2002

A new J.D. Salinger book in the fall? Guess again By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Exhibit shows how NYC mourned after attack By Lukas I. Alpert, The Associated PressStaff 03-15-2002

Prep Scores Staff 03-15-2002

Insiders differ on city density By Devona Walker, Daily Planet staff 03-15-2002

U.S. nuclear policy will worry friends and enemies Tommy Ates 03-15-2002

Sports this weekend Staff 03-15-2002

Feds begin investigation on Latino hate mailings Staff and wire reports 03-15-2002

Today in History Staff 03-15-2002

Nationwide study concludes that ‘living wage’ reduces poverty By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

New Oakland rail station granted $4 million The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 03-15-2002

on the house Closet shelving systems by James and Morris Carey James and Morris Carey 03-15-2002

On the House Questions and Answers By Morris and James Carey 03-15-2002

Spring all year round By Carol McGarvey, Better Homes and Gardens Books 03-15-2002

Big labels online music play creates a resounding ‘so what?’ By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Antler hunting a hobby or crime? By Becky Bohrer, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Microsoft cuts bonuses for Silicon Valley workers By Allison Linn, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Feds clash with SF authorities over medical marijuana law By Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Government obtains indictment against kidnap suspect in reporter Pearl’s case By Ted Bridis, The Associated Press 03-15-2002

Blacked Out By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-14-2002

Gruden’s gone, so Davis hires his shadow By Rob Gloster The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Eco-Community a serious alternative to building up Martha Nicoloff Berkeley 03-14-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 03-14-2002

Low-income seniors get the high- interest rate shaft By Claudine LoManaco Special to the Daily Planet 03-14-2002

Thin ’Jackets play sloppily, fall to Mt. Eden By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-14-2002

Ecocity Builders’ policy isn’t what it’s cracked up to be Howie Muir Berkeley 03-14-2002

Peace commission member leaves for 11-day mission to Japan By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-14-2002

Sports Shorts Staff 03-14-2002

Today in History Staff 03-14-2002

Latinos silent on U.S. war effort, leery about citizenship status By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet 03-14-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 03-14-2002

CSU proposes 15 percent boost in nonresident tuition By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 03-14-2002

CSU trustees approve 22 new degrees on 10 campuses The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Congressman says Davis stalling on energy documents By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Feinstein’s hubby appointed to UC Board of Regents The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Bay Area Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan awarded Bronze Star The Associated Press 03-14-2002

HP director’s Compaq deal doubts resolved By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Compaq prepared to go it alone if Hewlett-Packard acquisition fails By Mark Babineck The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Top PG&E execs get hefty bonuses By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 03-14-2002

Claremont workers hold a.m. picket line By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-13-2002

Bears beat USF with dinks and dunks By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-13-2002

Bush is doing a good job, and is patriotic Saul Grabia 03-13-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 03-13-2002

UC Latino group is fourth to receive hate mail By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff 03-13-2002

Sports shorts Staff 03-13-2002

A solution to stop UC Berkeley’s growth Paul R. Chernoff Professor of Mathematics University of California Berkeley 03-13-2002

Activists protest SAT claiming racial bias By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-13-2002

UC must implement alternative transportation Norah Foster Chair, Improve Transit/Parking UCB [Labor Coalition] 03-13-2002

Today in History Staff 03-13-2002

Gov. Davis following in Mao’s, Castro’s footsteps Fielding Greaves 03-13-2002

Council may reduce residential speed limit to 20 mph The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Dog attack defendant says she tried to save victim By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press 03-13-2002

White House proposes ending endangered species protections for some regional fish By Katherine Pfleger The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Bay Area Briefs 03-13-2002

Cultish family charged in baby’s death, mistreatment postpones entering pleas By Ron Harris The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Vallejo priest resigns after alleged sexual misconduct with a woman The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Auction of alleged Malcom X documents called off By Deborah Kong The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Lettuce shortage means prices will skyrocket around the country By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Flood of wine from overturned truck lost for good on highway By Paul Glader The Associated Press 03-13-2002

United plans to increase daily flights from O’Hare The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Lawmakers pitch $6 billion high-speed rail bond By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 03-13-2002

February energy costs down to lowest to date The Associated Press 03-13-2002

Local filmmaker is all about hysteria By Kamala Appel Special to the Daily Planet 03-12-2002

Freeman makes himself a tough opponent By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 03-12-2002

Heads up, citizens, it’s time to get active Marc Winokur Oakland 03-12-2002

Staff 03-12-2002

Hate crime targets Latino organizations By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff 03-12-2002

Moore does not intend to run for City Council Darryl G. Moore Vice President Peralta Community College Board of Trustees 03-12-2002

UC students lobby for a day at the capitol By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-12-2002

UN-Iraqi talks should be a stepping stone for the US Valerie Jacobs San Francisco 03-12-2002

Disabled precinct worker acts for change By Munira Syeda Special to the Daily Planet 03-12-2002

Today in History Staff 03-12-2002

Nurses lobby for ratio law – Devona Walker 03-12-2002

Coastal access makes waves in Northern and Southern California By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 03-12-2002

Alleged Shattuck Avenue massage parlor busted on pimping suspicion Staff 03-12-2002

HP directors may resign if deal rejected By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 03-12-2002

Digital song distribution concern at SF music retailers convention By Ron Harris The Associated Press 03-12-2002