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Print edition for November 12, 2001

Battle over proposed movie studio land waged in Supreme Court
CARSON CITY -- A legal dispute over a failed venture to develop a major motion picture and television production center on 84 acres in Henderson has reached the Nevada Supreme Court.
Stiff fines approved for boating violators
The Coast Guard last week gave the National Park Service authority to issue civil penalties of as much as $27,500 per violation and criminal penalties of up to six years in prison and $250,000 in fines for breaches of the lake's security zones.
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Birth announcements for November 12, 2001
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Emotional LV ceremony honors veterans
At a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday survivors of Nazi concentration camps were asked to stand on one side of a stage and military veterans were asked to stand on the other.
Butt out: Plenty of options available to help kick smoking habit
"We grew up together, went to high school (and) the Navy together. Got married (and) divorced together, had children," Tripp says with little remorse about the relationship he once held near to his heart, both metaphorically and literally.
Stars give all to USO
Lisa Snedeker
Las Vegas entertainers made music and magic together for the first time Sunday during a sold-out benefit for the USO.
20 guardsmen added to airports
CARSON CITY -- Twenty more members of the Nevada National Guard have been called to active duty to increase security at airports in Las Vegas, Reno and Elko.
Trends for November 12, 2001
Lisa Ferguson
If you're lucky enough to have today off from work in honor of Veterans Day, you owe an homage in some way, shape or form to this nation's brave servicemen and women.
Local officials complain about unfunded mandates
CARSON CITY -- State lawmakers grumble about federal laws that require them to spend money they don't have, but the Legislature is equally guilty of passing laws that cost local governments, a legislative committee was told Friday.
Rebels can't escape rut vs. Lobos
Steve Guiremand
The UNLV Rebels proved one thing in their 27-17 loss at New Mexico on Saturday night.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Cup winner Tiznow still talk of town
Ralph Siraco
Although the horse racing season is a seamless run from year to year, it has been more than two weeks since this year's championship day. The Oct. 27 World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park is still being talked about, analyzed and categorized as to the who, what and why that led to the results of the 17th Breeders' Cup races.
Gaming, travel stocks dip after crash
Gaming and travel stocks headed lower this morning, as the nation awaited word on the cause of this morning's plane crash in New York.
Prep roundup: Chaparral soccer tops in state
Spencer Patterson
An eight-hour bus ride can try anyone's patience, but Chaparral boys soccer coach Dan Schell didn't mind making the trek from Reno to Las Vegas on Sunday.
Guinn part of GOP governors meeting
Erin Neff
Other major news events in the past decade may have had little effect on state voters, but the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 could change the thrust of 36 gubernatorial races next year, including Nevada's, consultants told Republican governors gathered in Las Vegas.
LVCVA could change ad plans if tax revenue drops
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority this week will begin assessing the extent of the downturn in room tax revenues from the terrorist attacks and begin determining how that could affect efforts to promote the city.
Mayor's focus on homeless becomes own issue
Jeffrey Libby
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who organized and now chairs a regional task force on homelessness, said Friday he remains unapologetic about his goal to remove homeless people who resist treatment from the Las Vegas Valley.
N.Y., N.J. flights from McCarran may be canceled
Ed Koch And Keith Paul
At least 11 New York- and New Jersey-bound flights out of Las Vegas and nine flights headed to Las Vegas from airports in those Eastern states were in danger of being canceled today in the wake of the crash of an American Airlines jetliner from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
UNLV-New Mexico box score
First Quarter
Las Vegans unite on Veterans Day
Daniela Mohor
Paulette Berge and her husband hadn't celebrated Veterans Day in years.
New hospital set for southwest Vegas area
The five-story, 200-bed hospital will be the third Las Vegas-area hospital in the St. Rose Dominican chain. The other two are in Henderson.
Japanese carriers in merger
Merging are Japan Airlines, the biggest Japanese airline, and No. 3 JAS.
Lottery favored by voters
The Tennessee Poll of 600 registered voters conducted Oct. 1-4 showed 55 percent want a lottery. Forty percent said they would vote against one, and the remainder said they were "not sure."
Columnist Dean Juipe: Selig needs to give it a rest
Dean Juipe
Baseball has a public relations problem -- to say nothing of a growing labor dispute -- and I have a solution.
UNLV doubles team loses in ASU final
Paulina Janus and Agnieszka Abram paired up to post an upset victory in their semifinal match earlier in the day, 8-5, over fourth-seeded Cindy Sureephong and Lauren Colalillo of host ASU.
Bankrupt LV airline files reorganization plan
The plan, which could be confirmed next month, contemplates a "significant" capital infusion from investors and federally guaranteed loans that National can apply for under airline industry bailout legislation.
Gaughan captures another Winston West title
Still basking in the afterglow of his second straight NASCAR Winston West championship, Brendan Gaughan said defending the title was every bit as sweet as winning the first one.
UNLV analysis: Late swoon sinks Rebels
the numbers
By Steve Guiremand LAS VEGAS SUN
Correction
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2001 state preps football, soccer, volleyball schedules, results
Football
Indian casino now No. 1 tourist attraction
The casino, with its 95-foot simulated torch, will bring roughly 200,000 more people than Miller Park drew in its opening year.
Lady Rebels defeated in exhibition game
The Lady Rebels open the regular season on Friday by hosting Cal State Fullerton at 7:35 p.m.
Security tight at this week's show
Jace Radke
The annual Comdex computer trade show in Las Vegas usually features the newest, the fastest, the smartest.
Ford paces Foothill attack
Spencer Patterson
The Desert Pines Jaguars knew they'd be facing a workhorse in John Ford. They probably did not realize he would be bringing the rest of Foothill's stable with him.
Two LV restaurants, Bellagio win AAA Five Diamond awards
Grace Leong
MGM MIRAGE's Bellagio has become the first Las Vegas casino hotel to win the Five Diamond award from AAA, just two years after the Four Seasons Las Vegas became the city's first resort winner.
Homeless problem haunts Goodman
Jeffrey Libby
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who organized and now chairs a regional task force on homelessness, said Friday he remains unapologetic about his goal to remove homeless people who resist treatment from the Las Vegas Valley.
New York, New Jersey flights face cancellation
Ed Koch and Keith Paul
New Yorkers heading home after enjoying a Veterans Day weekend in Las Vegas were at a loss this morning about what to do in the wake of the crash of an American Airlines jetliner from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
NASCAR Pennzoil 400 results
At Homestead-Miami Speedway
NHRA Automobile Club of Southern California results
At Pomona Raceway
Microsoft's Gates bullish on future of technology
David Strow
Bill Gates, the most powerful man in the information technology industry, knows this isn't an easy time to be in the information technology business.
Letter: Bigger fines for jaywalking could save pedestrians
Once more, it will be forgotten by next month, and nothing substantive will be done until next year's occasion for starting the same posturing and window-dressing.
Chile eyes honorary consul for Las Vegas
By Timothy Pratt
The Los Angeles-based Chilean Consul Rodrigo Perez was in Las Vegas Friday to advance his country's plans to name an honorary consul here in the coming months.
Two pedestrians killed in separate accidents
Jace Radke
Metro Police are investigating two Friday morning car accidents that resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians.
Schools' emergency fund depleted
Terry Webster
The Clark County School District has enough cash in its emergency funds to operate for 2 1/2 days, if all other revenue sources are interrupted.
Editorial: Cosmetic changes won't do
The problem with the president's approach is that it still doesn't address the core issue, which is the lack of training and low wages that airport security screeners currently receive as employees of private companies. That situation isn't going to change because of the addition of troops and unannounced inspections by regulators.
Victims' family tells of grief
From the witness stand Richard Scott Jr. looked into the eyes of the woman whose drunken driving killed his parents and told Melissa Biba: "I'd gladly serve six years in prison to have my parents back."
Letter: Simple slogan to honor victims
I would like to say "Remember 9/11." It has a ring to it that brings out the horror that was brought upon us and the deep-down feelings of sorrow for the victims and their survivors. All this coupled with the necessary action to not let this happen again.
Letter: Lights in school zones frustrating
One building is, I believe, adult education, the second building is the Seigel Diagnostic Center and the real school in this zone is for special education students usually in wheelchairs. I'm sure they aren't going to be in the streets.
News briefs for November 12, 2001
A 63-year-old Las Vegas man died Sunday in a two-vehicle accident when he was partially ejected from his van, Metro Police said.
Obituaries for November 12, 2001
Robert J. Borek, 52, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 16, 1949, in Illinois. A resident for many years, he was a Vietnam War Army veteran.
Gadflies' buzz stings council
Mathis Winkler
North Las Vegas City Council members rarely take more than two hours to discuss the city's business during their biweekly meetings because few residents speak during the sparsely attended sessions.
State to study efficiency of equal rights agency
By Timothy Pratt
State officials this month will begin examining whether the agency that handles employee discrimination is doing its job.
More Hoover Dam tour info to be offered
Tours inside the dam have been suspended since Sept. 11.

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