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Archive for November 4, 2002

Slot maker's stock at record high on election hopes: IGT shares rose 85 cents to $77.89 as of 12:02 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading, after touching $78.40, and have risen 14 percent so far this year. The Reno firm, which sold ...; 11:08 a.m.

Analyst downgrades stocks: A more competitive operating environment in Las Vegas -- especially at the lower end of the market -- weakening revenues at the company's Illinois casino, continued weakness in Reno and declining consumer confidence prompted the ...; 11:05 a.m.

Venetian sues gambler: The Venetian Casino Resort, owned by Sheldon Adelson, chairman of Las Vegas Sands Inc., filed court papers to demand Stephen Chu Nin-yiu repay the alleged debts, the South China Morning Post reported.; 11:05 a.m.

Early voters pack polls on final day: Native Las Vegan Ty Vangrossi was voting for the first time, and he decided like tens of thousands of others to do it early instead of waiting for Election Day Tuesday.; 11:05 a.m.

Producer meets rent deadline for a proposed movie studio: Jeffrey Libby; Producer Anna Marie Davis today delivered a check for $117,360 in back rent for a proposed movie studio, Finance Director Bob Kenney said.; 11:03 a.m.

JetBlue expands in Vegas with N.Y. flights: JetBlue Airways, the up-and-coming low-fare air carrier that inaugurated Las Vegas service to Southern California last month, will fly two nonstop round trips a day between McCarran International Airport and New York City beginning in ...; 11:01 a.m.

Dioxin cleanup nearly complete: Jeffrey Libby; Dioxin cleanup on 18 acres near a future highway interchange in Henderson should be completed today, a state Division of Environmental Protection official said.; 11:00 a.m.

Housing project illustrates separation of church, state: The Salvation Army Silvercrest low-income senior housing project, which opened last week, illustrates well what Thomas Jefferson called "the wall of separation" between church and state.; 10:57 a.m.

Regents' ties to schools probed: Jennifer Knight; The state's university and community college presidents are being asked to list all family or financial ties Board of Regent members may have to their institutions -- a request that will likely lead back to ...; 10:56 a.m.

LV No. 2 in Hispanic registration: By Timothy Pratt; The Las Vegas metropolitan area ranked second among 24 areas in registering Hispanic voters in eight states, according to a San Antonio-based nonprofit's report.; 10:56 a.m.

Audubon lists birds whose numbers are falling: By Timothy Pratt; A small, tawny bird hopped across the path at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve just after sunrise, then quickly vanished into the thick quail brush.; 10:55 a.m.

Historic barn saved from area's growth: A landmark red barn built near the corner of Charleston Boulevard and Lindell Road in 1955 is going to be moved this week to the Clark County Museum, where it will be preserved as part ...; 10:54 a.m.

UNLV men fall to Sacramento State: Five minutes into the game, Sacramento State's Joel Rodriguez scored off a rightside cross from teammate David Fraser for the early 1-0 lead.; 9:56 a.m.

Local sports calendar: Men's Golf: UNLV men at Turtle Bay Intercollegiate, Kahuku, Hawaii.; 9:55 a.m.

Producer meets rent deadline for proposed movie studio: Jeffrey Libby; Producer Anna Marie Davis delivered a check for $117,360 to the city today in back rent for a proposed movie studio, Finance Director Bob Kenney said this morning.; 9:55 a.m.

Obituaries for Nov. 4, 2002: Leo E. Anderson, 79, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Walthill, Neb. A resident for 42 years, he was a retired supervisor for the Department of ...; 9:49 a.m.

Casino money helps Indians emerge as new force in politics: Renee Ruble; MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. -- Standing under portraits of chiefs one night a few weeks ago, state Rep. Sondra Erickson told the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe that she believes their reservation no longer exists.; 9:48 a.m.

Candidates try to woo Indians in close races: Robert Gehrke; WASHINGTON -- Candidates in a handful of hard-fought races are looking to an unlikely group of voters -- Indians -- to cast the votes that could decide who wins and loses Tuesday.; 9:48 a.m.

Riverboat vote rejected: Cameron Parish had appealed after a circuit court ruled the parish could not hold a referendum to attract a riverboat casino. State attorneys argued only the Legislature can approve local gambling referendums and designate waterways ...; 9:47 a.m.

Bondholders sue casino: The papers were filed in Gilpin County late Thursday against Windsor Woodmont Black Hawk Resort Corp. Corp., owner of the glitzy Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt.; 9:44 a.m.

Rundle receives public defender: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas man facing charges of beating his wife to death with a baseball bat and then fleeing to Florida made his initial court appearance this morning.; 9:41 a.m.

Fed expected to cut rates for the first time this year: Martin Crutsinger; WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve is likely to move four-decades-low interest rates even lower this week in the face of rising worry that the struggling economy is headed for rougher times.; 9:36 a.m.

Online grocery sales launched: Online grocery sales launched; 9:36 a.m.

Mixed signals sent on SEC chief: While publicly praising him, advisers to President Bush made clear that he would dismiss Pitt if the investigations into his selection of a new accounting oversight board show he failed to act properly.; 9:36 a.m.

Media giant target of probes: Paris-based Vivendi will cooperate with the investigation by the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York, said spokesman Antoine Lefort. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is also conducting an informal inquiry, ...; 9:36 a.m.

Amnesty given on building permits: Dan Kulin; An amnesty program offered by the North Las Vegas building department brought in 50 residents to get permits and official authorization for work already done.; 9:35 a.m.

Separate trials ordered in two sex cases: Kim Smith; A defense attorney successfully argued Friday that a client who is accused of raping two women and a young relative deserves two trials.; 9:35 a.m.

Thomas rises to occasion against Wyoming: Steve Guiremand; Those who wondered how UNLV quarterback Jason Thomas would fare in his first game at Sam Boyd Stadium since getting booed off the field against New Mexico got their answer Saturday in a 49-48 overtime ...; 9:31 a.m.

Both teams showed plenty of offensive firepower: the numbers; First Quarter: UNLV, 21-7; 9:30 a.m.

Vasser adds to his credentials: FONTANA, Calif. -- Jimmy Vasser's list of things to do this week no doubt will include updating his resume.; 9:25 a.m.

Tracy's woes continue in Calif.: FONTANA, Calif. -- Paul Tracy might be one driver who wouldn't mind seeing California Speedway dropped from the CART schedule.; 9:25 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Upsets take pressure off BCS bigwigs: Dean Juipe; Tuesday may be Election Day, yet the sporting public has no vote or say when it comes to college football and its antiquated method of determining a national champion.; 9:24 a.m.

News briefs for Nov. 4, 2002: Metro Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man found at an apartment complex near Charleston Boulevard and Maryland Parkway about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.; 9:17 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Political parties at home in Las Vegas: The Republicans are having what they hope will be a victory celebration outdoors at the pool at Caesars Palace on Tuesday.; 9:12 a.m.

LV, Desert Pines put on a show: Adam Candee; Football playoff schedule; 8:54 a.m.

Trends for Nov. 4, 2002: Lisa Ferguson; It's nearly that time of year again: when too much fat-laden, heartburn-inducing food and too many annoying, heartburn-inducing relatives join forces in the creation of unforgettable (for better or worse) holiday memories.; 8:48 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Pick six probe shows system's flaws: Ralph Siraco; When Volponi won the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Arlington Park nine days ago, he not only upset a field of 11 competitors, he may have very well uncovered the biggest racing scandal ever ...; 8:45 a.m.

Bigger is better: IMAX brings size, power to major film releases: Kirk Baird; Some Hollywood moments are just made for the big screen.; 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 9:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m.

Letter: Sniper story made for TV: The World Series was a ratings flop, but violence, fear and anger sell fast cars and purple pills. The same trio sells in politics, too. Tough on terrorism, Saddam and crime get you elected.; 8:37 a.m.

Letter: Bush is no Jefferson: Why are we attacking this impoverished Third World nation 6,000 miles from our shore that doesn't even possess a navy or air force? Why did the United States manage to live with the dangers of ...; 8:37 a.m.

Artist Prina will lecture at UNLV: Prina's art examines the foundation of cultural production and consumption and draws attention to the making and preservation of art and cultural history.; 8:36 a.m.

Editorial: Jobs don't trump right to privacy: We understand that employers must be assured that dealers, change persons, and other employees who handle money are honest, and that customers must feel confident they will not be cheated or otherwise mistreated. To protect ...; 8:36 a.m.

Review: Skipping his hits is Tom Petty's approach: Spencer Patterson; " 'Free Fallin', 'Breakdown,' 'American Girl' ..."; 8:35 a.m.

Review: Toby Keith is unflagging in a patriotic performance: Leah Robinson; Just before Toby Keith took the stage Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center, his signature bulldog appeared on the big screen, lifting his leg over a picture of Osama bin Laden.; 8:34 a.m.

Editorial: Design of 61 acres is a job for a pro: Now Goodman has announced that he will personally take over the development. This is a big mistake. We hope that Goodman, someday, is able to take credit for a fine project, but he has proven ...; 8:33 a.m.

Birth announcements for Nov. 4, 2002: Oct. 14:; 8:33 a.m.

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