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Students, teachers, parents protest ‘high-stakes’ SAT-9 standardized test

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 30, 2002

With SAT-9 testing set to begin in Berkeley elementary schools this week, a small group of parents, activists and students gathered outside Rosa Parks School to protest the exam and spread the word about a provision in state law allowing parents to opt their children out of the test. -more-


History

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 30, 2002

Today is Tuesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2002. There are 245 days left in the year. -more-


UC does not limit students’ free speech rights

Tuesday April 30, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Arts Calendar

Tuesday April 30, 2002

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Out & About

Tuesday April 30, 2002

Tuesday, April 30 -more-


Demetrius Sommers: High energy athlete

By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 30, 2002

Ahh, halftime. Berkeley High midfielder Demetrius Sommers cracks open a cold one - a tall black can, highlights of red and gold. -more-


BUSD reps check out small schools in Boston, New York City

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 30, 2002

A group of eight Berkeley educators and activists left for an East Coast tour of “small schools” Monday amid controversy over the racial make-up and mission of the delegation. -more-


News of the Weird

Tuesday April 30, 2002

Chili feed -more-


Standardized tests have value for professionals

Tuesday April 30, 2002

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Cable TV sex expert comes to Berkeley to champion frank exploration of sexuality

By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 30, 2002

The second of two live TV forums to discuss the airing of adult material, “Viewer Discretion Advised,” aired on Berkeley’s public access cable channel last night. The show featured independent producers Svetlana Coutoure and Dr. Susan Block facing off over adult content and censorship issues in response to complaints brought to B-TV’s board of directors by Coutoure and her husband about Dr. Block’s show. -more-


Divest from Israeli and Palestinian businesses or support Israeli military

Tuesday April 30, 2002

To the Editor, -more-


Terrorism added to list of threats to highways, along with earthquakes

By William McCall The Associated Press
Tuesday April 30, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. — Earthquakes remain the most serious threat to bridges and freeway overpasses across the nation, but highway engineers say terrorism has been added to the list of concerns. -more-


Church attendance alone does not ensure longer life

Tuesday April 30, 2002

To the Editor, -more-


Global warming bill passes Calif. Senate committee

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 30, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Ignoring pleas of carmakers and business groups, a key state Senate committee passed a bill Monday to curb global warming by further reducing California tailpipe emissions after 2009. -more-


Features

Fraud detection software firm to be acquired for $726m

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Tuesday April 30, 2002

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Apple introduces eMac for schools to boost sales; like iMac, but smaller

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 30, 2002

CUPERTINO, Calif. — In an effort to capture more school sales, Apple Computer Inc. on Monday introduced a line of Macintosh computers that will be sold only to educators and students. -more-


Editorial

SF Genentech’s patent lawsuit vs. Amgen restored on appeal

By Paul Elias The Associated PRess
Tuesday April 30, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Monday gave new life to a patent dispute between the world’s two largest biotechnology companies, reinstating Genentech Inc.’s lawsuit against Amgen Inc. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

SF Genentech’s patent lawsuit vs. Amgen restored on appeal 04-30-2002

News of the Weird 04-29-2002

News of the Weird 04-27-2002

Eastshore State Park plan nearing maturity 04-26-2002

News of the Weird 04-25-2002

News

Students, teachers, parents protest ‘high-stakes’ SAT-9 standardized test By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-30-2002

History The Associated Press 04-30-2002

UC does not limit students’ free speech rights 04-30-2002

Arts Calendar 04-30-2002

Out & About 04-30-2002

Demetrius Sommers: High energy athlete By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet 04-30-2002

BUSD reps check out small schools in Boston, New York City By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-30-2002

News of the Weird 04-30-2002

Standardized tests have value for professionals 04-30-2002

Cable TV sex expert comes to Berkeley to champion frank exploration of sexuality By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet 04-30-2002

Divest from Israeli and Palestinian businesses or support Israeli military 04-30-2002

Terrorism added to list of threats to highways, along with earthquakes By William McCall The Associated Press 04-30-2002

Church attendance alone does not ensure longer life 04-30-2002

Global warming bill passes Calif. Senate committee The Associated Press 04-30-2002

Fraud detection software firm to be acquired for $726m By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 04-30-2002

Apple introduces eMac for schools to boost sales; like iMac, but smaller The Associated Press 04-30-2002

Nominees selected for city’s rent board By Matt Artz, Daily Planet Staff 04-29-2002

Berkeley's planned boycott of Israel Mark Tarses 04-29-2002

Hope springs eternal for Boller, Bears By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-29-2002

Cal event explores healing virtues of reparations The Associated Press 04-29-2002

History Staff 04-29-2002

A case for standardized tests Gessica Johnston 04-29-2002

Sports shorts Staff 04-29-2002

Budget shortfall TBA by Jamie Luck, Daily Planet Staff 04-29-2002

Racism in the Middle East? Rachel M. Schorr 04-29-2002

Sports this weekend Staff 04-29-2002

Environmentalism is honored at Bay Festival By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 04-29-2002

Heightened security backfiring Tod H. Mikuriya 04-29-2002

History Staff 04-29-2002

SF fire department rescues man from rip tide The Associated Press 04-29-2002

Prankster gets 30 months for duping cat and dog owner The Associated Press 04-29-2002

Landlords befuddled at how to prevent dog mauling tragedies By PAUL GLADER, The Associated Press 04-29-2002

Train takes honors at California Music Awards By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 04-29-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 04-29-2002

HP lawyers give scathing closing argument in Compaq merger case By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 04-29-2002

SF Ferry Building to become public market By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 04-29-2002

First Ford-Firestone case in California ready to go to trial By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 04-29-2002

Council looks at finance reform by Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 04-27-2002

Quiet Berkeley streets are full of surprises By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 04-27-2002

Judi Bari trial is about civil rights - J. B. Neilands 04-27-2002

‘Homebody/Kabul’ – Kushner sends Berkeley Rep audiences on fascinating journey through Afghanistan By John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 04-27-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” Through May 4: Thur. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., William Shakespeare’s tale of lost hopes and love regained. Directed by Jon Wai-keung Lowe. $14. La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid, 234-60 Staff 04-27-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 04-27-2002

Panthers drop second straight extra-inning game By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-27-2002

Food activist weighs School Board run By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 04-27-2002

Berkeley school chiefs should expain need for standardized tests, or oppose them Joseph Brulenski 04-27-2002

ABC insists Peter Jennings take $3 million pay cut By Frazier Moore, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Sports shorts Staff 04-27-2002

Nader attacks Congress on energy, campaign finance policies at Cal By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 04-27-2002

Support clearn energy in California Beth Gunston 04-27-2002

Reworking of ‘Long Day’s Journey’ adds little to classic play By Jacob Coakley Special to the Daily Planet 04-27-2002

Prep scores Staff 04-27-2002

Transportation is number one issue at Southside Plan meeting By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 04-27-2002

California Assembly: Vote yes on clean energy SB532 Daniel Wolfe 04-27-2002

SF Intl. Film Festival showcases Berkeley directors By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 04-27-2002

History Staff 04-27-2002

Immigration laws face scrutiny at ethics conference By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 04-27-2002

Student convicted of plotting attack at De Anza College DeGuzman faces up to 94 years in prison for assembling arsenal By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Governor puts $25 billion in education bonds on November ballot The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Shorebirds migrating past Northwest to the Arctic By Elizabeth Murtaugh, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Future’s bright with glass block walls The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Japanese-Americans re-create World War II internment experience By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

A year later, no breaks in Chandra Levy’s disappearance By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

Chronology of events in the year since Chandra Levy disappeared The Associated Press 04-27-2002

UC Berkeley dance program founder David Wood dies at 77 By Kathleen Maclay, UC Berkeley 04-27-2002

Doris Hoffmann, early face of Alzheimer’s in documentary, dies at 94 Staff 04-27-2002

Veritas backup software thriving on security worries By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 04-27-2002

UCB suspends pro-Palestine student group over Wheeler Hall takeover By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-26-2002

New citizen votes for clean energy, SB532 Anastassia Shaitarova 04-26-2002

NPR icons bring East Coast wit & angst to Zellerbach Hall By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 04-26-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 04-26-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 04-26-2002

Berkeley, El Cerrito split track meet By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-26-2002

School Board tangles over maintenance budget By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-26-2002

California should clean up its energy policy Lauren Perlman 04-26-2002

‘Jihad’ explores dynamics of Islamist movements By Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet 04-26-2002

Gauchos blast BHS By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-26-2002

Protesters call on UCB to end animal research By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 04-26-2002

If people love Berkeley, let them create new cities like it - don’t overcrowd this one Drew Keeling 04-26-2002

Sports this weekend Staff 04-26-2002

Earth First! exuberant in FBI/OPD conspiracy trial By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 04-26-2002

Responsibility for securing a clean energy future rests on us Cat Hare 04-26-2002

Prep scores Staff 04-26-2002

History Staff 04-26-2002

Not all who oppose Israel’s policies are anti-Semitic Gray Brechin 04-26-2002

16 sexual predators go free By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Ghilottii denied release By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Livermore lab director says no more nuclear testing By Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Local man arrested in airport security sting Daily Planet Wire Report 04-26-2002

State sued over timber logging practices By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

New wholesale power market design approved By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Five glasses of water per day keeps the doctor away The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Home and Garden – Q&A By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 04-26-2002

California existing home prices hit record in March By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 04-26-2002

Airport scanner reduction hurts InVision Tech. The Associated Press/Dow Jones 04-26-2002

City Council looks back at Israel vote By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet 04-25-2002

Panthers drop extra-inning thriller to Albany By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-25-2002

Teacher challenges standardized tests Martha Hoppe Berkeley 04-25-2002

O Music, Where Art Thou? Staff 04-25-2002

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Berkeley High releases new blueprint for change By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 04-25-2002

Support human rights for Palestinians Sami Kitmitto Berkeley 04-25-2002

Sony’s summer sequels seek super size sales By David Germain The Associated Press 04-25-2002

City Council denounces plan for Dublin juvenile facility By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 04-25-2002

City Council spoke clearly against Israel boycott Hilla Abel Berkeley 04-25-2002

Bush official defends U.S. treatment of Taliban prisoners at Guantanamo Bay By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-25-2002

What the Israelis and the Palestinians really want Harry Lieberman Berkeley 04-25-2002

History The Associated Press 04-25-2002

University clerical workers rally again, prepare for possible strike By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet 04-25-2002

Rep. Barbara Lee wins integrity award The Associated Press 04-25-2002

Berkeley cyclist sues AIDS Ride charity Staff 04-25-2002

Calif. teachers’ bid to select textbooks slips as bill stalls in Assembly committee By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 04-25-2002

Calif. cities can ban gun shows, high court rules By David Kravets The Associated PRess 04-25-2002

California’s first new prison since 1995 nixed in Senate By Don Thompson The Associated Press 04-25-2002

State Board of Education adopts new standardized test By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 04-25-2002

Supreme Court squelches Lake Tahoe development By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 04-25-2002

Berkeley software company sues for consumers’ right to copy commercial DVDs By Ron Harris The Associated Press 04-25-2002

Microsoft agrees to support AMD’s next Athlon microprocessor chip By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 04-25-2002