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Cal graduation 2002: ski jumps & activism

By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Graduation ceremonies kicked off Friday at UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre with words of wisdom for the Class of 2002 from professors, alumni and an Olympic gold medalist. Thousands of parents, alumni, faculty and friends watched and cheered as a portion of the university's 6,000 graduating seniors donned caps and gowns and participated in the commencement convocation. -more-


UC Theater is a rare example of an early 20th century movie theater

By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

In 1896 the first motion picture in the United States was presented to the public in a New York City music hall, and for the next decade most films were shown as fillers in travelling vaudeville shows. The films were short and the subjects — such as dancing girls and moving trains — were limited. Partially because of lawsuits over patent infringements, the U.S. film industry lagged behind France and England until there was a patent settlement in 1908. -more-


Out & About Calendar

Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Saturday, May 18

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Spanish-language People magazine names ‘25 Most Beautiful’

Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Mexican singer Paulina Rubio has topped People en Espanol’s list of the ”25 Most Beautiful” Latin entertainers. -more-


Art & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

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’Jackets slaughter De Anza in finale; ACCAL title still in doubt

By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Complicated tie-breakers keep Berkeley in suspense as NCS playoffs loom -more-


Chavez memorial rising in Berkeley park

By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

Berkeley is oft maligned by much of the nation for being divisive and living in a sort of time warp, but no more. A new monument is being developed in Cesar Chavez Park that will provide Berkeleyans not only with a sense of time but also of universal direction -- a solar calendar. -more-


Reasonable people can critizice the Israeli government

Joseph Stein
Saturday May 18, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Aren’t you curious what ‘Cats’ know?

By Jacob Coakley, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

What happens when catty people collide? -more-


Forest, Golden Bears squeak out 1-0 win over Stanford in NCAA regional

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday May 18, 2002

FRESNO – The fifth-ranked Golden Bears (50-19 overall) won their 50th game of the season, only the third team to do so in Cal history, on junior Courtney Scott’s double to center in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat No. 2 seed Stanford, 1-0, in the second round of the NCAA West Regional at Bulldog Diamond. -more-


Aroner sponsors young women’s health conference

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Five Berkeley High School students were among 140 East Bay girls at a young women’s health conference convened Friday afternoon by State Assemblywoman Dion Aroner, D-Berkeley, at Mills College in Oakland. -more-


“Smart growth” is code for “redevelopment”

- Martha Nicoloff
Saturday May 18, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Who killed Stephen Lawrence? TheaterFIRST puts ‘Justice’ on trial

By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

Some news stories that may seem too small to thrive, actually grow to haunt a culture. In this country the Jon Benet Ramsey murder lives on in seemingly endless permutations, while the shame and scandal of Stephen Lawrence’s death plagues England nearly a decade after the bloody act. -more-


Site changed for BSAL title game

Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Today’s Bay Shore Athletic League baseball championship game has been moved from Washington Park in Alameda to Salesian High School in Richmond. -more-


History

- The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2002. There are 226 days left in the year. -more-


“Why I'm Not Running For School Board”

Mark A. Coplan
Saturday May 18, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Aurora’s “Entertainer” — mesmerizing tale of an empire in shambles

By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

I recognize the scene of John Osborne’s dark and disturbing “The Entertainer,” now at Berkeley’s Aurora Theater, a play about the travails of a family of music hall performers in a declining British seaside resort. -more-


News of the Weird

Staff
Saturday May 18, 2002

Armored car spills -more-


Features

‘Harry Potter’ beats ‘Star Wars’ in first weekend gross

By Simon Havery, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” took in more money Thursday than any weekday release in movie history but failed to beat the best single-day box office take of all time, set this month by high-flying “Spider-Man.” -more-


Network Associates restates earnings after investigation

The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Computer security firm Network Associates restated its earnings from 1998 to 2000 on Friday, reducing reported profits by about $28 million, after completing an internal probe that uncovered accounting irregularities. -more-


Quality seedlings grow into quality plants

By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features
Saturday May 18, 2002

Almost everywhere you turn, flats of seedlings are crying out to be bought — from drugstores, from supermarkets, from department stores, and, of course, from nurseries. -more-


Outdoor grills are more versatile than ever

The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

Outdoor grills aren’t just for flame-broiled burgers and steaks anymore. -more-


The proper care and maintenance of textured ceilings

By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

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Stamps honor photographers

By Syd Kronish, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

Photography is history in the making. -more-


Kaiser gave bonuses to phone reps who limited doctor visits

By Margie Mason, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Telephone clerks at the state’s largest HMO were given bonuses for keeping calls with patients brief and limiting the number of doctor appointments scheduled, a program some opponents argue was deceitful and harmful to patients with serious medical problems. -more-


Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon’s family firm was censured and fined

The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The family firm of millionaire Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon was fined and censured by securities regulators in the 1990s, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday. -more-


Former Andersen partner Duncan wraps up long week at obstruction of justice trial

By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

HOUSTON — Former Arthur Andersen partner David Duncan wrapped up a week of testimony in the firm’s obstruction of justice trial Friday by saying he never explicitly told his colleagues to “destroy” Enron documents. -more-


1999 report warned of possible suicide hijackings into federal buildings

By John Solomon, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

WASHINGTON — Two years before the Sept. 11 attacks, an analysis prepared for U.S. intelligence warned that Osama bin Laden’s terrorists could hijack an airliner and fly it into government buildings like the Pentagon. -more-


Leader of software piracy ring allegedly responsible for billions in lost sales sentenced

By Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A co-leader of an Internet software piracy group that authorities say was responsible for billions of dollars in lost sales was sentenced to nearly four years in prison Friday. -more-


Carter calls for changes in US policy, cooperation between US and Cuban scientists

By John Rice, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

HAVANA — Jimmy Carter ended a historic visit to Cuba Friday sharply at odds with the Bush administration over how to deal with Fidel Castro. The former president said limits on tourism and trade often hurt Americans more than Cubans. -more-


India swelters in heat wave so intense that birds die in trees; temperatures hit 124

By Omer Farooq, The Associated Press
Saturday May 18, 2002

HYDERABAD, India — India baked in a heat wave Friday so intense that mud huts became as hot as ovens and birds in trees dropped dead, villagers said. This month’s heat has killed 638 people nationwide. -more-


Editorial

Police cite economy in murder rise

By Maya Smith, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 18, 2002

Last week, Verlon Bourd was shot and killed at 1001 Chester St. in Oakland, making him the sixth young black man to be murdered in Oakland this month and rounding out a recent spat or similar murders in the last month. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Police cite economy in murder rise 05-18-2002

Council pads housing development 05-17-2002

Health care programs take brunt of Governor Davis’s proposed budget cuts 05-16-2002

4.9 Quake shakes Bay Area 05-15-2002

Berkeley scientist named to Royal Society in London 05-14-2002

Interned Japanese-Americans receive a belated apology 05-13-2002

News

Cal graduation 2002: ski jumps & activism By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

UC Theater is a rare example of an early 20th century movie theater By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

Spanish-language People magazine names ‘25 Most Beautiful’ Staff 05-18-2002

Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

’Jackets slaughter De Anza in finale; ACCAL title still in doubt By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

Chavez memorial rising in Berkeley park By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Reasonable people can critizice the Israeli government Joseph Stein 05-18-2002

Aren’t you curious what ‘Cats’ know? By Jacob Coakley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Forest, Golden Bears squeak out 1-0 win over Stanford in NCAA regional Daily Planet Wire Services 05-18-2002

Aroner sponsors young women’s health conference By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-18-2002

“Smart growth” is code for “redevelopment” - Martha Nicoloff 05-18-2002

Who killed Stephen Lawrence? TheaterFIRST puts ‘Justice’ on trial By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Site changed for BSAL title game Staff 05-18-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-18-2002

“Why I'm Not Running For School Board” Mark A. Coplan 05-18-2002

Aurora’s “Entertainer” — mesmerizing tale of an empire in shambles By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-18-2002

‘Harry Potter’ beats ‘Star Wars’ in first weekend gross By Simon Havery, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Network Associates restates earnings after investigation The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Quality seedlings grow into quality plants By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features 05-18-2002

Outdoor grills are more versatile than ever The Associated Press 05-18-2002

The proper care and maintenance of textured ceilings By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Stamps honor photographers By Syd Kronish, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Kaiser gave bonuses to phone reps who limited doctor visits By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon’s family firm was censured and fined The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Former Andersen partner Duncan wraps up long week at obstruction of justice trial By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

1999 report warned of possible suicide hijackings into federal buildings By John Solomon, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Leader of software piracy ring allegedly responsible for billions in lost sales sentenced By Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Carter calls for changes in US policy, cooperation between US and Cuban scientists By John Rice, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

India swelters in heat wave so intense that birds die in trees; temperatures hit 124 By Omer Farooq, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

State deficit won’t hurt Berkeley much By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Palestinians and Arabs slandered in letters - Waleed Husseini 05-17-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Introducing Billy Bob Thornton — The roots singer By Andy Sywak, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Morocco’s walk-off homer puts St. Mary’s in BSAL championship By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-17-2002

Maio seeks diverse Ed. Board By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-17-2002

Berkeley should divest from Saudi Arabia - Rachel Schorr 05-17-2002

’Jackets finally win a close one to reach NorCal final By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Arcata follows Berkeley lead By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Keep Eastshore natural, play baseball in town - Jonna Anderson 05-17-2002

Fox shakes up fall TV; new show by ‘Buffy’ creator By David Bauder, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

‘Trash Cinema’ gets star treatment at last Staff 05-17-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-17-2002

‘Star Wars’ fans of Berkeley party at film’s opening SfBy Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

NEA grant nets $70k for education Daily Planet Wire Services 05-17-2002

Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 05-17-2002

State charged with denying required aid to poor children The Associated Press 05-17-2002

California budget deficit exposes dependence on the stock market By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Amgen shareholders approve takeover of rival Immunex By Paul Elias The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom and Ray Magliozzi 05-17-2002

Arafat agrees to hold general elections within six months, bowing to pressure for reform By Hadeel Wahdan, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Berkeley’s #5 in mass transit By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

ABC boots “Politically Correct” By David Bauder The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Workshop suggests ways to reduce school achievement gap Shirley Issel 05-16-2002

Calendar of Events and Activities Staff 05-16-2002

’Jackets lose control on phantom homer Umpire’s call hands first place in ACCAL to El Cerrito with one game to play By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Berkeley civic leaders support study EBMUD to consider taking over for PG&E By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Woody Allen wins ovation at Cannes opening Director receives Palm of Palms, an award given only to Ingmar Bergman before By Jocelyn Noveck The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Bates was nominated by formal ballot Judy Clancy 05-16-2002

Berkeley lacrosse faces UHS in semis Staff 05-16-2002

Palestinian rep. talks reform Palestinian Authority official discusses democracy at UC Berkeley By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

History The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Please distinguish Church of Christ from United Church of Christ Carol J. Barriger 05-16-2002

Cal softball puts five on All-Pac-10 teams Staff 05-16-2002

Earth First! trial narrows focus By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Baker named finalist for Bench Award Staff 05-16-2002

Willard Middle School parents worry as safety officer laid off By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

‘Star Wars’ arrives in this galaxy By ANTHONY BREZNICAN The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Dirty air kills more people in California than AIDS & homicide, study finds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

New SF bike lanes ready — just in time for Bike to Work Day on Thursday Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

Napster’s prospects dim as execs depart Music sharing company uncertain about new subscription service By Ron Harris The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Activists, unions launch postcard campaign for immigrants’ rights The Associated Press 05-16-2002

National Guard to be replaced by state police on Golden Gate Bridge By Don Thompson The Associated Press 05-16-2002

California sets political tone for nation — and draws 1/3 of state lobbying money By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-16-2002

B-TV to get city scrutiny By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Dona Spring is a great Green Party leader - Chris Kavanagh 05-15-2002

Diversity still eludes network TV, third annual study finds By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

’Jackets survive sloppy start to down Marin Catholic By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Palestine class draws criticism By David Scharfenberg. Daily Planet staff 05-15-2002

Neighborhoods don’t want tall new buildings Angela Canepa 05-15-2002

SF Chinese talk show attracts national television audience The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Sports shorts Staff 05-15-2002

BUSD candidate McKnight pledges to listen By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Height ordinance boosters defy logic, disregard environment - Richard Register 05-15-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-15-2002

News of the Weird - The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Claremont Reservoir health risk By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

CSU plans to raise out-of-state tuition By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

California dairy farmers look farther afield as state restricts grazing By Eugene Tong, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Committees approve bills removing immunity for gun dealers The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-15-2002

Stocks rally for second straight session, this time on strong retail figures By Lisa Singhania, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

American Dental Association sues lawyer for defamation over mercury By Tom Harrigan, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

City considers censoring TV Council to discuss restrictions on sexually-explicit public programming By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

Danielle Stokes is hurdling past the competition St. Mary’s High track star and Oakland PALS standout earns a scholarship to Cal State Northridge By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 05-14-2002

History The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Environmentalists don’t play well with others Doug Fielding 05-14-2002

Staff 05-14-2002

Staff 05-14-2002

State of the City address received with pomp and cheer Mayor sets big goals for Berkeley By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Crossword insensitive to white people Jason Osborne Badgley 05-14-2002

Long-time BUSD union under attack By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-14-2002

Earth First! trial continues: FBI says activists’ own bomb went off By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

Assembly votes not to repeal motorcycle helmet law The Associated Press 05-14-2002

AIDS rider dies while cycling down Highway One through Half Moon Bay Staff 05-14-2002

Former elections monitor gave Oracle donation to Gov. Davis Oracle lobbyist had state ties By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Philippines back on CalPERS list After unstable period, retirement fund will invest there again By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Mothers honor true meaning of Mother’s day By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 05-13-2002

Good decision: Leave Albany waterfront alone -Sasha Futran , Jill Posener 05-13-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-13-2002

Surprise! Panthers dominate BSAL meet By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002

Rise in hate crimes pushes city to action By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002

Waterfront needs athletic fields -Jahlee Arakaki 05-13-2002

Bears wrap up regular season with sweep of OSU Daily Planet Wire Services 05-13-2002

Berkeley Poetry Festival parades another year of work Staff 05-13-2002

AHA senior housing project is important -Kevin Zwick 05-13-2002

Sports this weekend Staff 05-13-2002

History Staff 05-13-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-13-2002

Five arrested in prostitution sting The Associated Press 05-13-2002

Likud votes down Palestinian state By Steve Weizman, The Associated Press 05-13-2002

’Star Wars’ garners big bucks for mentors By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 05-13-2002

Researchers say Drinking tea may strengthen bones The Associated Press 05-13-2002

Firefighters gaining on blaze in Angeles Forest Staff 05-13-2002

Rising insurance rates squeeze state consumers By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 05-13-2002

State’s land-use planning agency waking up By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 05-13-2002

Davis basks in Enron vindication — but not for long By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 05-13-2002

S.F. dog walkers upset about new restrictive leash laws The Associated Press 05-13-2002

Dead snake stops BART project again The Associated Press 05-13-2002