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Smart voter

Jon Mays/Daily Planet
Monday August 13, 2001

Karen Rose, who serves on Berkeley’s Commission on Disabilities and is blind, tests an audio voting system that may soon replace punch cards in this county. The system, already tested in March ,would make it easier for the blind to vote without help. At right is Deborah Seiler, of Global Electronic Voting Systems, the company that designed the machine. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday August 13, 2001

Monday, Aug. 13

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Technology could deliver us from the Tower of Babel

By Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service
Monday August 13, 2001

As the information and communications technology revolution rolls along, we have become accustomed to people talking to their computers, asking for information on electronic data bases, having conversations with robot voices on the telephone. -more-


Arts

Monday August 13, 2001

924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 17: Blood Brothers, True North, The Cost, Red Light Sting, Betray The Species; Aug. 18: Dr. Know, The Sick, Society of Friends, Manchurian Candidates, Shut the F*ck Up; $5. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926. -more-


Closed campus plan at Berkeley High put on hold

By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff
Monday August 13, 2001

Plans for a “closed campus” for Berkeley High freshman have been postponed indefinitely, Berkeley schools Superintendent Michele Lawrence said Friday. -more-


No money, no mail

Richard Thompson
Monday August 13, 2001

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Warm water pools design under way

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday August 13, 2001

With the blessings of the City Council, the Berkeley Unified School District has begun the initial design phases for the rehabilitation of the two warm water pools at Berkeley High School. -more-


Now it’s many friends of the creek

By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff
Monday August 13, 2001

Twelve years ago, Janet Byron moved to Berkeley to attend UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism. -more-


Undergrad scholars enter graduate incubators

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff
Monday August 13, 2001

What are the Latino perceptions of success? How do Guatemala’s women organizations fight against social exclusion? Who are Silicon Valley’s new Vietnamese entrepreneurs? -more-


Features

California sues EPA over ethanol requirement for gas

The Associated Press
Monday August 13, 2001

LOS ANGELES — California officials are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of reversing a decision requiring the state to use what they consider a needlessly expensive and polluting gasoline additive. -more-


Editorial

SF homeless advocates take over vacant building

The Associated Press
Monday August 13, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A group of homeless advocates has taken over a vacant four-story downtown building to remind officials about the need for affordable housing in one of the country’s most expensive cities. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

SF homeless advocates take over vacant building 08-13-2001

Rabbits in Berkeley? 4-h kids raising brood 08-11-2001

Student actors prepare monologues with seniors 08-10-2001

Airports respond to increased traffic 08-09-2001

Light pollution prevents sky watching for many 08-08-2001

Court says gunmaker not liable in killing spree 08-07-2001

News

Smart voter Jon Mays/Daily Planet 08-13-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-13-2001

Technology could deliver us from the Tower of Babel By Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-13-2001

Arts 08-13-2001

Closed campus plan at Berkeley High put on hold By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-13-2001

No money, no mail Richard Thompson 08-13-2001

Warm water pools design under way By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Now it’s many friends of the creek By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Undergrad scholars enter graduate incubators By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2001

California sues EPA over ethanol requirement for gas The Associated Press 08-13-2001

Newest school board member experienced with kids’ issues By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-11-2001

Don’t group Girl Scouts with their male counterparts 08-11-2001

‘Reefer Madness’ one-act is all over the map Maryann MaslanSpecial to the Daily Planet 08-11-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-11-2001

Berkeley hockey player headed to Canadian camp By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-11-2001

Alta Bates expansion ‘skirmish’ heard by the ZAB By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Complacency could lead to Alaska’s beauty being ruined by drilling Thomas Krassowski 08-11-2001

Cal QB Boller among O’Brien candidates Daily Planet Wire Services 08-11-2001

New voting system may help disabled By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Gaia Building is a pleasant surprise of good architecture Hank Resnik 08-11-2001

Passengers left from city’s first pier By Susan Cerny 08-11-2001

Craig has served the Commission on Disablity with great success Helen Rippier Wheeler 08-11-2001

Berkeley park improvements among $2 million grant for Bay Area The Associated Press 08-11-2001

SFO union head arrested for bank heists By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Man faces trial in baby’s death The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Asian-Americans seek redistricting to unify communities By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

California Supreme Court clarifies life support rule By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Readers share their thoughts on older drivers By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-11-2001

Want Giverny in a tub? A word to the wise: Start slowly The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Investors, researchers unsure as companies ponder stem cell future By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 08-11-2001

Tobacco trial judge rules $3 billion punitive damages excessive, suggests $100 million By Cadonna M. Peyton Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

State kicks off rebates for energy-saving appliances The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Worthington clarifies scout stance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-10-2001

Will technology deliver us from the Tower of Babel? Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-10-2001

Literary review keeps public informed By Adam David Miller Daily Planet correspondent 08-10-2001

Arts 08-10-2001

Holmoe optimistic about his make-or-break season (again) By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2001

‘Quirky’ Berkeley makes front page Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 08-10-2001

Extend time line for better public comments 08-10-2001

Census count leads to shift in district lines By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Appointee removed from disabled commission By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Berkeley building not a health threat, officials say By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

New law requires coverage for experimental cancer treatments The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Court clarifies life support guidelines The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Judge rules $3 billion tobacco fine excessive The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Officials say Western states neared blackouts The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Daylilies have much to offer By Lee Reich The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Higher-priced stores feeling the consumer pinch The Associated Press 08-10-2001

New claims for unemployment insurance on the rise The Associated Press 08-10-2001

AOL, MSN at bottom of provider heap The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Breast-feeding program attacks health disparities By Judith ScherrDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Alexander impresses in Cal’s first practices By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2001

Guy Poole 08-09-2001

Forum 08-09-2001

Staff 08-09-2001

Teachers try to bridge middle, high school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Schott named pre-season All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 08-09-2001

Agency offers a service doorway for homeless By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Berkeley resident documents street artists By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Health-related beach closings on the rise The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Consumers are able to keep economy from constricting By John Cunnif The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Alan Greenspan’s investments provide safety if not exuberance The Associated Press 08-09-2001

BHS hopes for smoother scheduling By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-08-2001

Forum 08-08-2001

Arts 08-08-2001

Organizers seek to make festival more accessible By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Berkeley quake preparedness still lacking By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Shellmound lecture series elicits history Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2001

Researcher creates salt-resistant tomato The Associated Press 08-08-2001

PG&E says corporate structure is legal The Associated Press 08-08-2001

California,Vermont No. 1 with same-sex partners The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Hispanic numbers more diverse than in 1990 Census The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Cisco Systems earns $7 million in fourth quarter The Associated Press 08-08-2001

Worker productivity hits highest rate in a year The Associated Press 08-08-2001

City using 3 electric cars By Guy Poole Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001

Some controversy awaits planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-07-2001

Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 08-07-2001

Arts Staff 08-07-2001

Two week journey is for peace By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Neighbors brought together for annual National Night Out By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Watch out for phantom power users By Alice LaPierre 08-07-2001

Philip Morris fights $3 billion verdict The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Census shows California a land of haves, have-nots The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Throw in the towel on hopes of a surging market comeback By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-07-2001