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Archive for September 7, 2001

U.S. Open notebook: Kafelnikov finally able to get the best of Kuerten: Victoria Sun; NEW YORK -- The wild Brazilian fans cheering top-seeded Gustavo Kuerten weren't enough to distract Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov from earning a place in U.S. Open history.; 11:46 a.m.

Sprague wins truck race, takes series lead: RICHMOND, Va. -- Jack Sprague dominated until the end and then held on with all he had Thursday night to win the Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond International Raceway and retake ...; 11:42 a.m.

King & Queen tourney schedule and pairings: POOL MATCHES; 11:38 a.m.

Keller seeks plan to erase work card records: Keith Paul; Sheriff Jerry Keller said Thursday he will erase the work-card records of people no longer required to have them but not until a plan for the time-consuming and potentially costly project is approved.; 11:27 a.m.

Rental business wins restraining order against association: A local entrepreneur won a temporary restraining order against a country club homeowners association that he said has tried to shut down his vacation rental business.; 11:27 a.m.

Business briefs for September 7, 2001: TEMPE, Ariz. -- American West Airlines -- the second-largest carrier in Las Vegas -- has cut fares to all its 92 destinations and is offering an additional 5 percent discount when flights are booked online.; 11:26 a.m.

Recently filed Las Vegas-area business-related lawsuits: * Four homeowners' associations filed unrelated suits against builders and developers alleging construction defects. The properties involved are Canyon Willow West condominiums, Ridgeview Village condominiums, El Parque condominiums and Charlemont condominiums.; 11:25 a.m.

Planners give thumbs down to Stratosphere thrill ride: Jeffrey Libby; Attorney John T. Moran III asked the crowd to "give homage" to Carl Icahn, the new top administrator at the Stratosphere, and accept his plan to run the world's tallest, fastest thrill ride down the ...; 11:24 a.m.

Toys R them: Inventors gather for chance to sell ideas to manufacturers: Ideas for new toys and games have to be simple yet special to catch the eye of the major toy manufacturers.; 11:24 a.m.

UNLV moves up in rating by magazine: Jennifer Knight; U.S. News & World Report for the first time has recognized the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a research institution, but another higher education publication that tracks research productivity indicates Nevada continues to lag.; 11:23 a.m.

Fox plans LV visit: WASHINGTON -- Mexican President Vicente Fox today told Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., he intends to visit Las Vegas, Reid said.; 11:11 a.m.

DOE lobbies for renewal of insurance plan: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Congress needs to quickly renew a government plan that makes taxpayers -- not utility companies -- liable for catastrophic nuclear power plant accidents if cleanup costs spiral out of control, an Energy Department ...; 11:11 a.m.

Reworking of school district to top $5 mil.: Terry Webster; The cost of reorganizing the Clark County School District into five regions is expected to top $5 million.; 11:10 a.m.

Reid calls for another Yucca hearing: Mary Manning and Benjamin Grove; The Energy Department should hold at least one additional public hearing in Las Vegas on the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste plan, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., today wrote in a letter to Energy Secretary Spencer ...; 11:10 a.m.

LV daily airline flight count increases slightly to 447: Three airlines offering flights to McCarran International Airport made slight increases in their service in August, offsetting minor reductions by four other carriers and keeping the number of seats coming into Las Vegas above last ...; 11:07 a.m.

LV firm optimistic about remaining on Nasdaq: Kevin Ferguson; Shares of Las Vegas-based software firm PurchasePro have been trading below $1 for 22 consecutive trading days. As a result, the firm's stock may be inching closer to being dropped from the Nasdaq Stock Market.; 11:07 a.m.

Nevada panel won't ease rules for travel agents: CARSON CITY -- An attempt to soften the financial burden on small travel agencies and independent agents from a new law governing the industry was rejected Thursday by the Legislative Commission.; 11:06 a.m.

Nevada households most nontraditional in nation: Nevada last year had the nation's highest percentage of households whose occupants were unrelated and also ranked high in other nontraditional household categories.; 11:06 a.m.

Intel on target, Motorola cutting more jobs: Two months into the quarter, which ends Sept. 29, the world's largest chip maker said it expected to report revenues "slightly below the midpoint" of its earlier forecast, made in July, of $6.2 billion to ...; 10:55 a.m.

Jobless rate hits four-year high, manufacturers cut jobs: The Labor Department reported today that businesses slashed 113,000 jobs from their payrolls last month. The jobless rate rose by 0.4 percentage point in August from 4.5 percent in July, the level it had held ...; 10:54 a.m.

UNLV benefactor explains reasons for pulling his gift: Jennifer Knight; Stanley Fulton could not identify a specific situation or event that led to his decision to disinherit the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and resign as a trustee of the UNLV Foundation.; 10:51 a.m.

Analysts cut Park Place estimates after Caesars shake-up: "We believe the management change at Caesars Palace Las Vegas is an indication that there may be risk to our estimates," wrote Robin Farley, gaming analyst for UBS Warburg. "Our concerns center on the table ...; 10:48 a.m.

Opening date moved up: The Maloof family, majority owner of the resort, had targeted a mid-December opening date when ground was broken on the Palms last October.; 10:42 a.m.

CFO sells $1.75 million in stock: From Aug. 16 to Sept. 4, LaPorta sold a total of 165,000 shares for $1.75 million, the filings indicate. LaPorta sold 80,000 shares on Aug. 16, 45,000 shares on Aug. 21, 15,000 shares on Aug. ...; 10:42 a.m.

Rebels' Thomas has some catching up to do: Steve Guiremand; WHO: Rebels vs. Northwestern; 10:40 a.m.

Vegas firms seek tax breaks: The applications of Metro Press Inc. and the Griffin Group will be considered at the Sept. 12 meeting of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Together, the two companies plan to add 63 jobs to ...; 10:36 a.m.

Tennis' angry young man: Victoria Sun; NEW YORK -- The night after Americans Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras staged one of the greatest matches in U.S. Open history at Arthur Ashe Stadium, two youngsters followed the veterans with a gem of ...; 10:31 a.m.

Toy consultant: Don't rely on safety labels: Parents should study products and rely on good judgment and not always depend on safety labels on toys, says a leading toy safety consultant.; 10:31 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: MWC off to horrible start: Steve Guiremand; For a conference whose goal is to become part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the Mountain West Conference sure has a not-so-funny way of showing it.; 10:30 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: With every whistle, heads will turn: Sal DeFilippo; NFL fans certainly will be focused on new, unfamiliar faces when the season kicks off Sunday.; 10:26 a.m.

Obituaries for September 7, 2001: Arvelle J. Abington-Nunnelly, 71, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born July 18, 1930, in West Virginia. A resident for 47 years, she was a university custodian.; 10:26 a.m.

TV magnate joins Ethics Commission: CARSON CITY -- James E. Rogers, who owns television stations including KVBC Channel 3 in Las Vegas, was named to the state Ethics Commission Thursday by the Legislative Commission.; 10:24 a.m.

Death penalty foe to head panel: CARSON CITY -- Sophomore Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, an opponent of capital punishment who will head an interim legislative study of the death penalty, said her committee will "air all sides of the issue."; 10:23 a.m.

County OKs pollution credits for road paving: Clark County commissioners voted this week to use proceeds from a controversial air quality program to fund air-pollution-control efforts in the county.; 10:23 a.m.

O'Donnell misses out on interim committees: CARSON CITY -- Members of the Legislative Commission ostracized Sen. Bill O'Donnell, R-Las Vegas, when they met Thursday to appoint legislators to study committees.; 10:22 a.m.

Lawmakers order audit of NDOT: CARSON CITY -- Despite a veto by Gov. Kenny Guinn, the Legislature is going ahead with an audit of the state Transportation Department, which has been the target of some stiff criticism.; 10:22 a.m.

Arizona prep coach joins UNLV women: Giardina, a successful high school coach in the state of Arizona, joins the Rebels after serving as head boys cross country coach at Horizon High School in Scottsdale for four years. There, he guided his ...; 10:21 a.m.

Magician, musician team for library benefit shows: Ballet dancers walking through mirrors.; 9:57 a.m.

Mahan nominated for federal judgeship: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- President Bush on Thursday nominated Clark County District Court Judge James Mahan, the choice of Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., for a seat on Nevada's federal bench.; 9:55 a.m.

Deal reached on malpractice insurance: CARSON CITY -- State Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman said Thursday she has reached an agreement with the St. Paul insurance group to raise medical malpractice insurance rates over a six-month period in Clark County.; 9:55 a.m.

Corrections: Corrections; 9:53 a.m.

Goldwater won't run for House: CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman David Goldwater, D-Las Vegas, said Thursday he has discarded the idea of running for Congress next year in favor of seeking re-election to a fifth term.; 9:49 a.m.

News briefs for September 7, 2001: Metro Police have released a sketch of a suspect in the Aug. 24 slaying of a 53-year-old man who was shot to death while watering his plants.; 9:47 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Robinson lays it on star player: Dean Juipe; John Robinson took an interesting approach to dealing with the aftermath and implications of his UNLV football team's dreadful game last week at Arkansas.; 9:43 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Hunting seasons have good start: Paula DelGiudice; For the first year in years, rainy weather didn't mar the opening of the hunting seasons in Southern Nevada. Mourning dove, blue grouse and ruffed grouse seasons opened Saturday under blue skies.; 9:42 a.m.

Community news briefs for September 7, 2001: The Black Elected Officials of Southern Nevada will host a reception in honor of the Las Vegas Fire Department's newly appointed Chief, David L. Washington.; 9:38 a.m.

Nevada Earthquake Safety Council honors UNLV professor, reporter: O'Donnell was honored for his research and education in developing the high school amateur seismologist program, which will install software and sensors throughout Nevada.; 9:37 a.m.

NASCAR trucks results: At Richmond International Raceway; 9:37 a.m.

Letter: Downturn not Bush's fault: Let's look at the math. The economy has been on a downward spiral for the past two years. This downturn did not begin in the seven months of the Bush presidency.; 9:36 a.m.

Busch qualifying results: At Richmond International Raceway; 9:36 a.m.

Letter: President never intended to keep promises: Now that the tax cut has predictably (to those who have half a brain) eaten up all the surplus, does anybody believe there will be a meaningful prescription drug benefit?; 9:36 a.m.

Editorial: Friendship could pay dividends: President John F. Kennedy advocated a foreign policy strengthening ties with Mexico and Latin America, but in the intervening decades U.S. foreign policy toward Mexico has been one of fits and starts that hasn't been ...; 9:35 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Forfeits abound in local high school sports: Spencer Patterson; All games 7 p.m. unless noted; 9:35 a.m.

Editorial: Second-hand smoke study a healthy sign: It's no coincidence that Nevada, which has the greatest percentage of adult smokers, also has the highest rate of smoking-related deaths in the nation. While smoking is a choice that those individuals make, nonsmokers who ...; 9:35 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Petting the monster: OVER THE PAST SEVERAL decades my critical opinions of the government in Beijing have drawn fire from two groups of Americans. The most vocal group has been made up of businessmen and international corporation leaders ...; 9:34 a.m.

Las Vegas area fishing report: LAKE MEAD: As is typically the case, Labor Day weekend produced a large number of visitors to the lake, but very few anglers. Those who did try their luck had fair results for striped bass ...; 9:32 a.m.

Bikers, skateboarders showcased at local event: Kimberley McGee; Those scruffy-looking teens sporting oversized, calf-length shorts aren't just wasting their time at the skate park.; 9:26 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Williams hoping to recapture blues magic: For the past 13 years the Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain Road has been the most popular spot in Las Vegas for local blues fans.; 9:24 a.m.

Veteran performers take to the stage in 'Viva Oy Vegas': Before a coffee house-style setting, performers whose stage careers date back to the 1930s will slip into their top hats, tap shoes and fanciful costumes to tackle a charming mix of song, dance, comedy and ...; 9:21 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Vasser ready to make jump to Team Rahal: CART's "silly season" is in full swing and team owner Bobby Rahal has been at the center of two of the biggest driver moves.; 9:20 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Noodle 2000 features Vietnamese fare: Will the third time be the charm for the restaurant space at 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., now occupied by Noodle 2000, a Vietnamese restaurant? Owned by Jennie Lee with assistance from her brother, Jim Pkan, ...; 9:13 a.m.

'Superstars' do super job at Stratosphere: Joe Delaney; "American Superstars," a Mark Callas and Donny Moore production, has been a successful Stratosphere Broadway showroom occupant since April 1996.; 9:10 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Rickles, a must-see comedy legend, at Stardust: Joe Delaney; Don Rickles, performing in the Stardust's Wayne Newton Theater, with Lorna Luft as his opening act, is a model of comedic consistency ... Just as Newton holds all the records for number of Las Vegas ...; 9:09 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Contest suits us just fine: Does baling wire float?; 9:07 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Spears has the need for Speed: Kate Maddox; I mean, she's skinny, but she's not invisible. So just how did little miss Britney Spears sneak onto Speed, the super-cruising roller coaster at Sahara, and go unnoticed?; 9:04 a.m.

Ain't it Rich?: Kirk Baird; Ever since the Black Crowes first received attention outside the band's native Atlanta, guitarist Rich Robinson has heard the classic-rock comparisons.; 8:58 a.m.

Talented Hernandez has mariachi in his blood: Mariachi music flows through the veins of Jose Hernandez.; 8:41 a.m.

Bus crashes sound wake-up call: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Former California Angels manager Buck Rodgers herded his team onto two chartered buses after a 3-2 night-game loss to the New York Yankees on May 21, 1992.; 5:13 a.m.

Painkiller becomes legal drug of choice: By Emily Richmond; When she needed a fix, Helene would flip through the yellow pages, looking for a doctor she had not yet fooled.; 4:44 a.m.

Tactics suggested for drivers: Benjamin Grove; Experts say bus companies and government regulators should use a host of tactics to reduce bus driver fatigue, including:; 4:44 a.m.

Columnist Mike O'Callaghan: Cheap not a good solution for educators: My nephew Roger, age 9, lives with his grandparents in Las Vegas. Last week, the first day of school, his grandmother went to his room to arouse him for breakfast. Roger's room was neat but ...; 4:43 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Classic Hank: Baseball has always been America's game: Sun Publisher Hank Greenspun, wo died in 1989, was a prophetic, hard-hitting columnist who butted heads with world giants and demagogues and zealously defended the rights of the little guy.; 4:43 a.m.

Editorial: Nightmare is courtesy of the DOE: Holding a public meeting isn't exactly teaching a lesson in physics or performing some other mind-bending task. It's simple. A microphone is rounded up. A hall or auditorium is reserved that is large enough so ...; 4:43 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Politics takes back seat for a spell: SOMETIMES, maybe too often, when analyzing why things happen in politics and government, we media types forget or ignore the human component.; 4:43 a.m.

Letter: DOE ignores opponents at Yucca hearing: The vast majority of the crowd was opposed to Yucca Mountain, and some gave studied reasons for their opposition. Nevadans do not go to these meetings to vent. They go in the mistaken belief that ...; 4:43 a.m.

Letter: Bush is ignorant on immigration: Whom are you speaking for? Is this really the problem here? Or is the wage for these jobs the issue! I am a housekeeper and know full well that cheaper help than me can be ...; 4:43 a.m.

We Still Like Mike: "Surfin'," "Surfin' Safari," "Surfin' U.S.A.," "California Girls," "Surfer Girl," "409."; 4:43 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Valley is no place to hunt doves: Sharon Linsenbardt was crouched near the ground, fixing a sprinkler head, when the gunshot cracked just above her head.; 4:42 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Abraham provokes wrath of Nevadans: PROBABLY THE LAST thing on Spencer Abraham's mind during his tough re-election bid for a Michigan Senate seat a year ago was that some day he'd be the most hated man in Nevada.; 4:42 a.m.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Exchange center to make children feel safer: Sandy Thompson; WHEN SOME children want to see their Moms or Dads, all they have to do is walk into the next room in their house. Not so for children involved in divorce and custody cases. They ...; 4:42 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Has 'Storm' finally run its course?: Kate Maddox; Depending on who you talk to, those old rumors about "Storm" blowing out of town are resurfacing. Sources on the cast side of the production were furious last week when a number of dancers were ...; 4:42 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: New Hoffa with old deal: WATCHING TEAMSTERS BOSS James Hoffa Jr., on Labor Day weekend's televised "Meet the Press," advocating the drilling for oil in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, made me chuckle. His justification to side with GOP ...; 4:42 a.m.

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