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Archive for November 12, 2001

2001 state preps football, soccer, volleyball schedules, results: Football; 12:14 p.m.

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 ...; 10:58 a.m.

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.; 10:58 a.m.

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.; 10:57 a.m.

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 ...; 10:56 a.m.

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.; 10:55 a.m.

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.; 10:55 a.m.

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.; 10:55 a.m.

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 ...; 10:54 a.m.

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.; 10:54 a.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.; 10:53 a.m.

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.; 10:48 a.m.

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.; 10:47 a.m.

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.; 10:46 a.m.

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.; 10:46 a.m.

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.; 10:46 a.m.

UNLV-New Mexico box score: First Quarter; 10:43 a.m.

UNLV analysis: Late swoon sinks Rebels: the numbers; By Steve Guiremand LAS VEGAS SUN; 10:39 a.m.

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 ...; 10:36 a.m.

NHRA Automobile Club of Southern California results: At Pomona Raceway; 10:35 a.m.

NASCAR Pennzoil 400 results: At Homestead-Miami Speedway; 10:33 a.m.

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.; 10:05 a.m.

Japanese carriers in merger: Merging are Japan Airlines, the biggest Japanese airline, and No. 3 JAS.; 10:04 a.m.

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."; 10:04 a.m.

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.; 10:04 a.m.

Correction: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 9:38 a.m.

Las Vegans unite on Veterans Day: Daniela Mohor; Paulette Berge and her husband hadn't celebrated Veterans Day in years.; 9:35 a.m.

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 ...; 9:34 a.m.

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 ...; 9:33 a.m.

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, ...; 9:32 a.m.

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.; 9:31 a.m.

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.; 9:28 a.m.

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.; 9:27 a.m.

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.; 9:26 a.m.

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.; 9:25 a.m.

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.; 9:24 a.m.

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.; 9:23 a.m.

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 ...; 9:21 a.m.

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. ...; 8:42 a.m.

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 ...; 8:41 a.m.

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.; 8:41 a.m.

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. ...; 8:40 a.m.

More Hoover Dam tour info to be offered: Tours inside the dam have been suspended since Sept. 11.; 8:32 a.m.

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.; 8:29 a.m.

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 ...; 8:26 a.m.

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.; 8:24 a.m.

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.; 8:24 a.m.

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 ...; 8:23 a.m.

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.; 8:22 a.m.

Birth announcements for November 12, 2001: Oct. 31:; 8:22 a.m.

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.; 8:20 a.m.

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 ...; 8:20 a.m.

Donate at one of these locations: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mojave High School, 5302 Goldfield St.; 8:19 a.m.

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