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Archive for December 27, 2001

Slot giants in patent litigation: "Despite the fact that Casino Data has no license to the confidential information, and despite the fact that (its predecessor) was precluded from transferring any rights it had in IGT's confidential information to Casino Data, ...; 11:06 a.m.

Anchor selling casino stake prior to merger: David Strow; With its $1.4 billion-plus merger with International Game Technology just days away, Anchor Gaming of Las Vegas announced Wednesday it plans to sell its stake in a huge California tribal casino.; 11:04 a.m.

Former Nevada Power president dies at 47: He was 47.; 11:04 a.m.

Holiday sales mixed for LV stores: Grace Leong; Amid industry predictions of smaller gains in holiday sales this year, Las Vegas retailers and malls reported mixed results.; 11:03 a.m.

Lag in Nevada numbers called unacceptable: David Strow; Analysts are so accustomed to the long lag time that they weren't overly excited when Gov. Kenny Guinn delayed the release of gaming win numbers for October by a day.; 10:59 a.m.

Judge grants delay in Ibeabuchi case: Mathis Winkler; Minutes before his scheduled sentencing today for sexually assaulting an outcall dancer, former heavyweight boxer Ikemefula "Ike" Ibeabuchi asked a Clark County District Court judge to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming that medication prevented him ...; 10:59 a.m.

Pageant to be in AC next year: The pageant's board of directors met Wednesday and decided to turn down offers to move the pageant next year to Las Vegas, Florida, or Connecticut, home of the Mohegan Sun Casino, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported ...; 10:59 a.m.

Rate cut proposed: The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada was asked to cut rates effective Feb. 1.; 10:58 a.m.

Las Vegas companies settle litigation: The companies today announced they reached a compromise that would have Mikohn license Acres' bonusing patents for use in its MoneyTime System, a network of slot machines used by several local casinos.; 10:58 a.m.

Vegas casino operator sues over Internet names: Station sued to recover two domain names, "kenomania.com," a domain name owned by Icrystal of British Columbia, Canada, and "sunsetcasino.net," a domain name owned by Robbins Carnegie Inc. of St. John's, Antigua, in U.S. District ...; 10:58 a.m.

Las Vegas Bowl sets records for attendance, TV ratings: Steve Guiremand; (Paid attendance in parentheses); 10:55 a.m.

City may fight request for hike in power rate: Diana Sahagun; The city of Las Vegas may be the second government in the Las Vegas Valley to dispute Nevada Power Co.'s record-breaking rate hike request, which could have a dramatic effect on the city's operating costs.; 10:34 a.m.

Former utility president dies at 47: He was 47.; 9:44 a.m.

County's balance of power shifting: Adrienne Packer; For two decades constituents and government watchdogs have viewed Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury as the "voice of reason" on a board often faced with controversial choices.; 9:37 a.m.

State eyeing appeal in battle over Yucca water: CARSON CITY -- The state may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in its fight to stop the Energy Department from getting water rights to operate the proposed nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain.; 9:37 a.m.

Search for lost insurance money nears end: CARSON CITY -- Another unhappy chapter is nearing its end in the turmoil that rocked the 55,000-member state health insurance program and cost the state hundreds of thousands of dollars in 1996-97.; 9:36 a.m.

City Council will consider connection with Internet gaming: Diana Sahagun; The debate over whether the city of Las Vegas should get involved in the unchartered territory of Internet gaming will take center stage after the new year.; 9:35 a.m.

Security breach reported at McCarran: Keith Paul; Two people rushed through a security gate at McCarran International Airport Christmas Day, prompting an evacuation and search of a terminal and delaying flights for about two hours, officials said.; 9:35 a.m.

Valley set to meet air quality standards: Jace Radke; Despite the hazy cloud of smog that drapes the winter sky, the Las Vegas Valley is set to meet key federal clean-air requirements for two dangerous pollutants, Clark County officials said.; 9:35 a.m.

Police investigating man's death: A woman returned to her apartment in the 100 block of South Martin Luther King Boulevard near Bonanza Road about 2 a.m. to find her roommate dead. Detectives found preliminary indications the man's death was ...; 9:34 a.m.

Sanctuary: Fountainhead of Las Vegas to serve as urban respite: Jeffrey Libby; On a recent weekday morning at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, the dominant features of a wintry 28-acre detention basin were the orange, folded-up arm of a diesel crane and commuter traffic zinging along U.S. ...; 9:34 a.m.

Las Vegas area fishing report: Cold weather hits Lake Mead; bass heading for deep water: Typical winter fishing is now being found as largemouth and striped bass have taken to deep water at Lake Mead while rainbow trout fishing has been fair following the weekly plants.; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Trojans equal tradition: By Ron Kantowski; As I sat in the stands -- still the best place to watch a college football game, regardless of how much leg room these new press boxes have or the quality of the wine and ...; 9:28 a.m.

VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO: VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO; 9:28 a.m.

Las Vegas, Cheyenne, Green Valley post wins: Las Vegas downed Wellington, Canada 71-42 behind 17 points by Zach Queen, Cheyenne handled Temecula Valley, Calif., as Johnny Wheeler and Keith Richardson combined for 29 points and Green Valley routed Granada Hills, Calif., 75-45 ...; 9:26 a.m.

Community briefs for December 27, 2001: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, with reservations. All programs begin at the Visitor's Center. To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:; 9:21 a.m.

Two warm-ups left for UNLV: Steve Addy; WHAT: Tennessee State (3-6) at UNLV (5-4); 9:19 a.m.

UNLV student earns degree, with Army commission: Dick Benoit; Former Army medic Lisa Beth Mendez, a Clark High School alumna, participated in UNLV's December commencement exercises, graduating with a bachelor of science in business administration and marketing.; 9:19 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 9:16 a.m.

NFL injury report: BALTIMORE AT TAMPA BAY -- Ravens: DOUBTFUL: CB James Trapp (groin). QUESTIONABLE: G Bennie Anderson (shoulder); RB Jason Brookins (foot); DE Rob Burnett (low leg); OLB Brad Jackson (low leg); DT Tony Siragusa (low leg:knee). ...; 9:14 a.m.

Sun boxing rankings: (with WBC, WBA and IBF champions identified); 9:09 a.m.

Correction: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 9:01 a.m.

Nevada joins fight for privacy regulation for FCC: CARSON CITY -- Nevada has joined 38 other states in urging the Federal Communications Commission to again adopt a regulation that stops telephone companies from selling customers' personal information without the customers' written permission.; 8:58 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Diamond Tiara -- Solis aboard Headley-trained and co-owned runner, draws good post for mile outing, should get good trip for graduation attempt. Stonebridge Lady -- Training at Hollypark, Baze on Mitchell trainee, ...; 8:49 a.m.

Fight schedule: Friday; 8:48 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Move to Las Vegas paid off for Adams: Dean Juipe; Sitting at his kitchen table this week and looking out into the spacious backyard that complements his new home, Bones Adams finds it easy to reflect on what is and what might have been.; 8:46 a.m.

Obituaries for December 27, 2001: Joan Aldrich, 82, of Henderson died Tuesday in Henderson. She was born Oct. 7, 1919, in Ireland. A resident for many years, she was a school crossing guard for the city of New York.; 8:38 a.m.

Letter: Economy has been destroyed: How can I tell? Well it's like this. My retirement portfolio during the eight years of Clinton lost a total of $18.75 but gained overall by roughly $11,000.; 8:29 a.m.

Letter: Meat-packing jobs should go to U.S. citizens: Your call for improving the salaries and working conditions in this nation's meatpacking plants misses an important point.; 8:29 a.m.

Editorial: Regulators should stand by customers: We believe that the FCC should come down on the side of a customer's privacy rights. No company should release one iota of information to an outsider until permission is granted from the customer. The ...; 8:28 a.m.

Editorial: Tougher visa policy is sensible: The Sun's Timothy Pratt reported this week that some higher education officials in Nevada are worried that the extra scrutiny of foreign students will give the United States a bad image. If the number of ...; 8:28 a.m.

Historical figures: Las Vegas man keeps an eye out for area collectibles: "I like a man who likes to talk," Kasper Gutman (played by Sydney Greenstreet) said to Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) in the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: A plethora of great movies, musicians to consider: Joe Delaney; Favorite albums: Miles Davis' "Porgy and Bess," "Porgy and Bess" on Bethlehem with Mel Torme and Frances Faye; and all three of Tony Bennett's tribute albums -- to Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday ...; 8:13 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Big bucks spent on newsletters: Ruthe Deskin; Now I learn it costs taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars a year to print and mail it to approximately 600,000 households. That might seem a paltry sum to public officials, but there is something to ...; 8:12 a.m.

Guest columnist Kenneth Bayless: School days changing: FINALLY, THE FLOOR was ours. Everyone put down their pencils, stopped their meetings and listened to us. At the 46th annual Sun Youth Forum, students from around the valley conversed and debated issues ranging from ...; 8:12 a.m.

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