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Archive for July 26, 2001

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 4 p.m.; 12:46 p.m.

Rebels' Turner remains upbeat: Steve Addy; If only Ernest Turner could appear before the NCAA initial eligibility committee that will decide his status for the coming UNLV basketball season.; 11:41 a.m.

Saving a life at 30,000 feet up: By Emily Richmond; A University Medical Center nurse saving someone's life isn't unusual, but Haydee Florentino did it at 30,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean.; 11:21 a.m.

National bankruptcy credit to be extended: Dik Shimizu of National said Harrah's Entertainment Inc., which has extended the letter of credit for two months while the Las Vegas-based airline seeks a buyer, has agreed to another extension to Aug. 31.; 11:20 a.m.

Judge declines to stop Vegas attorney's ads: Dallas-based Invision Advertising said it agreed in July 1998 to grant Lerner the rights to use the phrase in return for a 15 percent commission.; 11:19 a.m.

Court briefs for July 26, 2001: One more of the 20 young men charged in connection with an uprising at the Summit View Youth Correctional Facility has entered a deal.; 11:18 a.m.

CCSN building bids rejected: CARSON CITY -- The state Public Works Board on Wednesday rejected all bids for a $13.5 million science building at the Henderson campus of the Community College of Southern Nevada on grounds that bid specifications ...; 11:16 a.m.

Las Vegas hotels trying not to let those bedbugs bite: By Emily Richmond; Infestations of bedbugs are on the rise nationwide, and a University of Florida researcher says Las Vegas provides an ideal environment for the tiny blood-sucking parasites: hotel rooms and tourists. Scientifically known as cimex lectularis, ...; 11:15 a.m.

Health board OKs transfer of staff to new department: The Clark County District Board of Health today approved a transfer of its staffing to the new Clark County Air Quality Department, a move that effectively makes the county the sole air quality agency for ...; 11:15 a.m.

Abraham vows to keep Yucca on track: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham on Wednesday again pledged to keep a plan to bury the nation's nuclear waste in Nevada "on track."; 11:14 a.m.

Venetian room rates strong, casino unlucky: David Strow; For the second straight quarter, the Venetian's earnings have been pushed down by below-normal hold, even while demand for its hotel rooms boomed.; 11:10 a.m.

Casino tunnel opening as debate continues: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- After five years, nine homes demolished and a whole lot of litigating, the $330 million Atlantic City tunnel project opens to traffic this week.; 11:09 a.m.

Stock in slump: On a conference call with Station investors Wednesday, company officials blamed a changeover to IGT's multi-game slots for causing a significant decline in Texas Station's business.; 11:08 a.m.

Gaming panel chairman resigning: CARSON CITY -- Brian Sandoval is resigning as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission and is considering a run for state attorney general next year.; 11:08 a.m.

Vegas economy should stay strong in short term: Kevin Ferguson; The national economy may remain weak for another 18 months, potentially causing a sputtering economy for Southern Nevada, UNLV's Business & Economic Research Center director said Wednesday.; 11:05 a.m.

Internet bookings growing for hotels: Kevin Ferguson; Las Vegas hotel operators apparently believe the tech-savvy customer is not a niche to be ignored as local resorts step up promotions for discounted rooms, show tickets and other deals through their Internet websites.; 11:05 a.m.

Station Casinos stock downgraded: The stock was downgraded from "buy" to "attractive" by Bear Stearns, and from "buy" to "hold" by CIBC World Markets. But the most severe downgrade came from Gerard Klauer Mattison, which lowered the stock from ...; 11:05 a.m.

Tech giant cutting 6,000 jobs: The job cuts come on top of 4,700 already announced this year and also follow several warnings that results would be worse than previously thought.; 11:02 a.m.

Brooklyn teen has NBA-caliber pedigree: Victoria Sun; His cousin is Phoenix Suns point guard Stephon Marbury and one of his older brothers, Jamel Thomas, played four years at Providence College and is currently on the New Jersey Nets' roster.; 11:02 a.m.

Pitino: Louisville was a 'family decision': Steve Addy; Rick Pitino turned down the UNLV basketball coaching job in March for his family's sake, not because of poor treatment on his wife's visit to Las Vegas or any other perceived quarrel with the school ...; 11:01 a.m.

Replacement tire blamed for seven crashes: The tire, the General Ameri..550 AS, made by Continental Tire North America, a division of German-based Continental AG, has caused seven crashes, including two rollovers, with 17 injuries, the traffic agency said. But it warned ...; 11:01 a.m.

Big Time notebook: LV's Watson earning raves: Spencer Patterson; In an adidas Big Time Tournament filled with flashy dunks, no-look passes and trash talking, at least one player is letting his unassuming brand of basketball speak for itself.; 11:01 a.m.

Casinos happily cash tax rebates: David Strow; What Uncle Sam giveth in the form of tax rebate checks, Las Vegas casinos are happy to taketh away.; 10:58 a.m.

Historic building seen as homeless shelter: Diana Sahagun; Although the city has looked at the U.S. Post Office downtown as a potential site for a park or arts school, the Rev. Joe Carroll has a different view. He plans to turn it into ...; 10:57 a.m.

Signs of life: New businesses blossom on Water Street, but supper club sign has some concerned: Jeffrey Libby; Downtown Henderson, long viewed by city planners as a lackluster backwater with little to attract shoppers, suddenly has something worth protecting.; 10:56 a.m.

10-year finish date set for homes project: Jace Radke; A 1,900-acre master-planned community that will be the first of its kind in North Las Vegas is tentatively scheduled to be completed in 10 years.; 10:55 a.m.

Las Vegas plan could violate fed rules: Adrienne Packer; If successful, the city of Las Vegas' request to annex about 80 square miles in the northwest valley could temporarily halt growth by jeopardizing Clark County's endangered species and air quality plans, officials said today.; 10:55 a.m.

Planners approve hospital: Angela Soo; The North Las Vegas Planning Commission on Wednesday night approved a special use permit to build a new hospital on 39 acres of the Craig Ranch Golf Course site.; 10:52 a.m.

Payless Cashways closing three of four Vegas stores: Grace Leong; Payless Cashways Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., said it will close three of its four Las Vegas-area stores by mid-October following approval of its reorganization plan on Tuesday by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in ...; 10:52 a.m.

Scenic Airlines selected to fly to Ely: Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., made the announcement Wednesday, adding that Scenic will provide six round trips weekly to Las Vegas on a 19-passenger DeHavilland DH-6 Twin Otter.; 10:48 a.m.

Jury's task is unusual: Kim Smith; The trial of a Las Vegas man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting two women and recording the incident on videotape began Wednesday with the prosecutor apologizing to the jury.; 10:47 a.m.

Drug use rises in schools: Terry Webster; Incidents of drug possession rose 14 percent, and incidents of drug sales rose 38 percent over the past year in the Clark County School District, according to a report by school police.; 10:46 a.m.

High court's insanity ruling might prompt new trials: CARSON CITY -- The defense attorney who won a ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court to reinstate the insanity defense in criminal cases says the ruling might help some defendants get new trials.; 10:44 a.m.

Ruling on citizen's arrest reversed: CARSON CITY -- A person has no right under the law to use deadly force when making a citizen's arrest of a suspected felon, the Nevada Supreme Court has ruled.; 10:43 a.m.

Worker killed as truck hits lift basket on freeway overpass: Jace Radke; As James Cox and his daughter exited U.S. 95 onto westbound Lake Mead Boulevard Wednesday night, the sight of a Toys R Us tractor-trailer on the off-ramp ahead of them prompted a conversation about toys.; 10:41 a.m.

Witness, Burgess both claim they were helping FBI: The dilemma for the jury in the Jerald Burgess federal firearms trial: Which ex-con do you believe?; 10:40 a.m.

News briefs for July 26, 2001: There is no deadline for former or current Nevada Test Site employees or their families to file compensation claims, the Departments of Energy and Labor said.; 10:39 a.m.

Obituaries for July 26, 2001: Francis A. Cardwell, 85, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born March 10, 1916, in Scotland. A resident for six years, he was in the Merchant Marines and a World War ...; 10:29 a.m.

Homeless advocates gather at City Hall: Angela Soo; Homeless advocates gathered around Las Vegas City Hall on Wednesday, hoping that city officials would do more than just talk about solving Southern Nevada's homeless problem.; 10:27 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas-Oklahoma: 2B--Hiatt, Post, Stankewicz, Sagmoen 2. HR--Hiatt 2 (34), CPena (15). SB--Barry (11), Dransfelt (10).; 10:23 a.m.

Ensign introduces drug bill for seniors: The legislation also calls for a drug discount card system that would make drugs an estimated 25 to 40 percent cheaper.; 10:23 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: It's still gotta be the shoes: The last time I made it out to the annual Festival of Jump Shots -- a k a the adidas Big Time Tournament for high school players -- the team brackets were limited to a ...; 10:13 a.m.

UNLV's Kevin Thomas a Thorpe candidate: The list was released this week by the honor's governing body, which has awarded the trophy to the nation's top defensive back each year since 1986. All 38 players on the list have been named ...; 10:07 a.m.

Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Getting the tax shaft: I AM SORRY.; 9:54 a.m.

Letter: Typewriter gets the job done: Being one of the many who has paid and paid for so-called "technical support" that rarely has solved any problems -- as well as many more dollars to remove a password from my computer -- ...; 9:53 a.m.

Letter: Bush destroys only decadence: We certainly had economic growth under Clinton, but the economy began a downward swing at least one year before the end of his presidency. President Bush took over when the economy was in this downturn. ...; 9:52 a.m.

Letter: Babies pay high price for parents' mistake: Last June a TV news anchor referred to the baby "left sleeping" in the back seat. I doubt that he meant to imply the baby died peacefully in his sleep, but it could be construed ...; 9:52 a.m.

Editorial: When merchandising eclipses game itself: The Sun reported Wednesday that there are plenty of people scooping up the new merchandise, ranging from alien earrings to alien baseball caps. For instance, last year when the ball club was called the Stars, ...; 9:51 a.m.

Editorial: Tough look needed for state bids: What prompted Comeaux's concern was the construction of a science building on the Charleston campus of the Community College of Southern Nevada. The architect for the Public Works Board, which oversees the construction of buildings ...; 9:50 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- Tony's Royalty - Draws good box for sprint opener, Pincay aboard another Spawr trainee, team tested tough. Daunting - Delahoussaye atop Harte trainee, draws inner post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- ...; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Smaller crop may greet bird hunters: Paula DelGiudice; The summer doldrums are here. The top water fishing for stripers is good, and stream fishing ought to be pretty good as water levels decline and the fish are more concentrated. But as the sun ...; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Truck decision drawing ire from owners, drivers: The NHRA's announcement Tuesday that it was dropping the Pro Stock Truck category from its pro class and forcing those teams to compete in the Federal-Mogul (sportsman) class beginning in 2002 caught most Pro Stock ...; 9:27 a.m.

Upstart looking to upset Jones: Dean Juipe; Julio Gonzalez has been studying Roy Jones for quite a while and has even compiled a video highlight package of the light heavyweight world champion.; 9:26 a.m.

Ibeabuchi is ruled competent to stand trial; date set for Sept. 17: Ibeabuchi is charged with sexually assaulting an outcall dancer at a Strip hotel room in July 1999. Bonaventure last week traveled to Sparks to hear from a group of doctors about the boxer's mental state.; 9:26 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Local fight figure marketing documentary to cable network: Dean Juipe; Jacob Duran is a fairly well-known figure in the local boxing community, working as a cut man and guidance counselor for a number of up-and-coming fighters.; 9:25 a.m.

Las Vegas area fishing report: LAKE MEAD: Boaters have been finding good top water action for striped bass in recent days with the better success coming from the Boulder Basin. Unfortunately, shore anglers have been unable to enjoy the fine ...; 9:24 a.m.

Fight schedule: Tonight; 9:23 a.m.

National Guard unit prepares for fall deployment in Kosovo: Dick Benoit; Twenty-two members of Army National Guard's 717th Medical Company "air ambulance unit are being deployed to Kosovo for six months this fall.; 9:04 a.m.

Recent award winners: A Bishop Gorman High School graduate was awarded a presidential scholarship by Saint Mary's College.; 9:03 a.m.

Community briefs for July 26, 2001: A financial management workshop will be offered 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, Henderson.; 9:02 a.m.

Lasting impression: Unchanged since the '50s, the Algiers Hotel stands alone: A bygone era. A smoky lounge. A cozy group of neighborhood regulars sipping away the afternoons, sharing bellyaches carried over from the workday and rehashing the same stories and hazy memories from the week or ...; 8:56 a.m.

Review: Green Day: Punks, but children at heart: Geoff Carter; I once had a friend who ran a preschool and day-care center. She was a would-be hipster -- attended punk shows, read 'zines, dated me (mid-1990s vintage) -- and took it upon herself to teach ...; 8:16 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Electra show latest in list of odd decisions: Joe Delaney; Let me understand this: The facility that will be a combined showroom and a nightclub called Tatou at the Aladdin should be completed by April of next year ... The cost of this elaborate project ...; 8:14 a.m.

Wednesday's adidas Big Time Tournament scores: Green Valley Main Raleigh Heat (NC) def. West Coast All Stars (CA), 77-68 Inner City Players (OR) def. Team Detroit (MI), 55-48 Atlanta Celtics (GA) def. LA Rockfish (CA), 60-56 Juice All Stars (NY) def. ...; 3:14 a.m.

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