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Google Site Bans Slurs Against Israelis, Not Arabs

By PAUL KILDUFF
Friday September 12, 2003

When searching a mainstream news Web site don’t be surprised if you find Muslims described as “ragheads” and “Islamofascists.” Just don’t expect Israelis to be subjected to the same sort of ethnic slurs—articles that contain derogatory terms about Israelis are forbidden. -more-


Berkeley to Mark Sept. 11 With a Variety of Events

By JAKOB SCHILLER
Tuesday September 09, 2003

Now that two years have passed since the numbers 9/11 burned themselves into the American consciousness, many in Berkeley feel that the time has come to take a different approach in commemorating the events of that awful day. -more-


La Val’s Offers Delightful Confection

By BETSY M. HUNTON Special to the Planet
Tuesday September 09, 2003

Reviewing Impact Theatre’s inaugural production at La Val’s Subterranean Theater is a little like trying to pin down a Baskin Robbins menu: Which tastes better: Chocolate Mint? Or maybe Strawberry Wonderful? -more-


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