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Archive for August 6, 2003

Group: Nevada doctors violate AMA policy: CARSON CITY -- A national consumer organization says some Nevada doctors are violating the policy of the American Medical Association by coercing patients to give up their right to a jury trial in a malpractice ...; 11:12 a.m.

Tot saved from drowning: A 1-year-old North Las Vegas boy was in critical condition after nearly drowning in a backyard wading pool Tuesdaynight, authorities said.; 11:10 a.m.

Fire cuts off key income source for Salvation Army: Malia Spencer; With water still on the floor and the smell of smoke hanging on the merchandise that survived Monday night's flames at a Salvation Army warehouse, the organization started looking Tuesday toward rebuilding.; 11:09 a.m.

Attorney quits in extortion case involving Celine Dion's husband: Robert Langford said he will no longer represent Yun Keyong Kwon Sung, 46. Police say Sung and her husband threatened to go public with Sung's claims that Rene Angelil raped her if Angelil did not ...; 11:07 a.m.

Convention business boosts Venetian profits: By Liz Benston; The owner of the Venetian casino resort in Las Vegas today reported record cash flow in the second quarter and increases in all major business segments as its convention business helped the property outperform competitors ...; 11:04 a.m.

Sunrise, health care workers draft contract: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital and the Service Employees International Union Local 1107 jointly announced Tuesday that they had concluded negotiations that began in March. A ratification vote is scheduled later ...; 11:03 a.m.

Nevada tops in residents coming from other states: By Timothy Pratt; A U.S. Census Bureau report out today includes statistics that support what many Nevadans had long suspected: Nevada led the nation in the rate of people moving in from other states between 1995 and 2000 ...; 11:03 a.m.

Medco spin-off imminent: Merck investors will get a special dividend of 0.1206 shares of Medco common stock for each share held as of Aug. 12, the Whitehouse, New Jersey-based company said. Medco has operations in Henderson.; 11:02 a.m.

Former SEC exec hired: The company, which is restating financial reports for the past three years because of accounting errors it made in an effort to make earnings less volatile, has reaffirmed its commitment to begin filing financial reports ...; 11:02 a.m.

Cortez selected for new tourism panel: Cortez was among 130 candidates reviewed for appointment to the 15-member board created to advise Commerce Secretary Don Evans on how to increase international travel into the United States.; 11:02 a.m.

Leaving homes in their dust: Clark County Air Quality Management encourages citizens concerned about dust problems to call the 24-hour hotline at 385-3878 (DUST). The Nevada Transportation Department also takes comments on the U.S. 95 expansion at 486-0486.; 10:58 a.m.

Sergeant who took loan from club owner transferred: Jace Radke; A Metro Police sergeant was disciplined and transferred after an internal affairs investigation found that he violated department policies by accepting a $15,000 loan from the owner of topless club currently being investigated by the ...; 10:56 a.m.

Millennium scholars await funds: Jennifer Knight; Incoming college freshmen are scrambling to get their Millennium Scholarship awards funded in time for the start of school after the state treasurer's office sent out the letters notifying them of the awards a month ...; 10:55 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: More help needed for homeless: "What happens here stays here" is the city's marketing slogan.; 10:55 a.m.

New water usage rules passed for area golf courses: The Clark County Commission, acting as the Las Vegas Valley Water District, passed new rules Tuesday governing water use by golf courses.; 10:54 a.m.

Sports briefs for August 6, 2003: Terry Porter, a native of Milwaukee who played 17 seasons in the NBA, has been hired to coach the Bucks, according to a league source.; 10:51 a.m.

Sampson, Chaminade coach reunite at camp: Ralph Sampson and Merv Lopes, in the same gym? That's taking place this week, as both are counselors at the Pete Newell Big Man Camp at Cox Pavilion.; 10:51 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Pop stars to debut together in Vegas: Professionally, married pop singers Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) have stayed pretty separate -- until now.; 10:36 a.m.

Desert Passage owner talking to suitors: During an earnings call to discuss second-quarter results, Trizec Properties Inc. executives said they are still working through issues related to the Aladdin bankruptcy and are not yet prepared to cut any deals. A bankruptcy ...; 10:31 a.m.

Rejected casino investor wants to try again: By Liz Benston; A would-be casino developer from California who once threatened to sue state regulators for denying him a casino license says he expects to reapply with the state to run a casino resort planned for the ...; 10:31 a.m.

Castaways seeks to change health plan: By Liz Benston; The Castaways hotel-casino expects to convert its self-insured health insurance plan for employees to a fully insured plan in an effort to cut costs, a property executive told lenders during a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing ...; 10:29 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Close IRL race doesn't surprise Gil de Ferran: Only three points separate the top three drivers in the Indy Racing League standings after 10 of 16 races -- a fact that doesn't surprise Gil de Ferran.; 9:58 a.m.

Injuries hit Rebels before camp starts: Steve Guiremand; According to trainer Kyle Wilson, UNLV made it through its first fall practice on Tuesday night without any major injuries.; 9:56 a.m.

Wederquists keep football in the family at UNLV: Steve Guiremand; Unlike most of the newcomers who reported for the start of fall football camp at UNLV on Monday afternoon, Nate Wederquist didn't need a map to find his way around.; 9:56 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Del Mar: 2nd Race -- ISLAND MAZE -- Draws good middle post for sprint distance, Valenzuela aboard Knight trainee, hails from cagey Northern California-based barn. TIZ ROYALTY -- Krone on Gaines trainee, draws good box for maiden/claiming ...; 9:55 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 2 p.m.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Phenomenal expenses doom Tyson: Dean Juipe; A couple of years ago Mike Tyson made it clear that he had spent a lot of money in his adult life.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Lightning, golf simply aren't a good mix: Peter Benton; It was distressing to read recent published accounts about three young men -- certainly old enough to know better -- out playing golf and having the times of their lives during one of our recent ...; 9:53 a.m.

Probation for priest criticized: Erica D. Johnson; A support group for people abused by priests is asking the attorney general's office to investigate why Parole and Probation Department supervisors rejected a caseworker's recommendation of jail time for a Henderson priest who pleaded ...; 9:49 a.m.

Obituaries for August 6, 2003: Richard Eugene Baggett, 65, of Las Vegas died July 29 in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 27, 1938, in Ohio. A resident for 43 years, he was a police lieutenant, an Air Force ...; 9:48 a.m.

Porter hires Hispanic consultant: Suzanne Struglinski; Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev., has hired a new outreach coordinator to help him connect to the Hispanic population in Nevada's new 3rd Congressional District.; 9:48 a.m.

State agencies cracking down on limousine industry: CARSON CITY -- Two government agencies are joining forces to crack down on rogue limousine operators in Clark County -- those who are not licensed, who undercut fares or who give kickbacks to lure customers ...; 9:48 a.m.

News briefs for August 6, 2003: A 45-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to distribute prescribed drugs over the Internet.; 9:47 a.m.

LV redevelopment official Coder leaving for county post: Lesa Coder, who three years ago was brought to the city of Las Vegas to spearhead redevelopment efforts, will leave that post Friday to help implement redevelopment efforts in Clark County.; 9:47 a.m.

Drag race victim not a 'show-off': Jen Lawson and Will Oremus; Drag racing killed him, but Justin Lindsey wasn't a drag racer, his friends said Tuesday night.; 9:46 a.m.

Cautious outlook drops stock: In previous recent quarters, the company has managed to top earnings forecasts. Analysts also said Cisco's cautiously optimistic statements about its business were not unexpected.; 9:46 a.m.

Newell stands tall in eyes of centers: Between the morning and afternoon sessions of his Big Man Camp on Tuesday, Hall of Fame basketball coach Pete Newell talked about his disdain for the slam dunk.; 9:28 a.m.

ECU's Hamrick visits campus: Steve Guiremand; When asked by a reporter back in early July if reports he had applied for the vacant UNLV athletic directors job were true, longtime East Carolina AD Mike Hamrick was succinct.; 9:27 a.m.

Firm settles contract dispute: As part of the settlement, 673 slot machines will be returned to Aristocrat and the customer will retain 647 of them, Aristocrat said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange. The customer reneged on ...; 9:24 a.m.

Gov. Bush lets poker law pass: Gambling opponents had urged the governor to veto the bill, fearing it will dramatically increase the amount players can win in poker games at dog tracks and jai alai frontons, thus increasing the number of ...; 9:23 a.m.

Redevelopment efforts launched: By Launce Rake; The Clark County Commission took its first steps toward creating a redevelopment agency, targeting three blighted areas in the oldest part of the county's urban core.; 9:23 a.m.

Consultant to assess environmental plan: The Clark County Commission has hired a prominent local consultant to review a critical portion of its environmental planning process.; 9:23 a.m.

Contract raises bid questions: Clark County government could soon face yet another lawsuit over a construction bid, the head of the county Aviation Department told his bosses Tuesday.; 9:23 a.m.

Man crashes into house: A 57-year-old Henderson man was airlifted to University Medical Center's Trauma Center after plunging his car through a white block wall and into a house off Valle Verde and High View drives late Tuesday.; 9:22 a.m.

Letter: Hope was great role model: The death of this legend was not unexpected, but very sad nonetheless. I was especially fond of Hope's contribution to America over much of the 20th century. He was a giant of a role model ...; 8:47 a.m.

Letter: Education is a money pit: The 2003 Legislature just increased taxes by $836 million and already editorials like the Sun's and statements from the teachers union are saying that more money will be needed in 2005.; 8:46 a.m.

Letter: Teachers should be allowed to have guns in class: I was an expert at every weapon the Army had. I went to the Pacific Theater and fought there for more than two years with the 32nd Infantry Division. I gave a good accounting of ...; 8:44 a.m.

Editorial: Campaign charges warrant investigation: Most candidates, particularly victorious ones, eventually shake any charges of unethical campaigning. There's rarely any proof and the animosity, so feverish during the campaign, recedes. But that hasn't been the case here. Despite Moncrief's repeated ...; 8:43 a.m.

Editorial: 'Meanest' title is no big shock: We were not surprised to see Las Vegas shamed in this manner by the National Coalition for the Homeless, a 17-year-old organization based in Washington. Its report, titled "Illegal to be homeless: The Criminalization of ...; 8:42 a.m.

Artist sought for Winnemucca statue: A request for proposals inviting artists to participate in an open competition to design, fabricate and install the statue was issued. The deadline to submit proposals to the State Purchasing Department is 2 p.m. Sept. ...; 8:41 a.m.

Kasner to head Henderson library group: The committee aims to support financially the programs and collections of the Henderson District Public Libraries through charitable and educational activities.; 8:41 a.m.

Community briefs for August 6, 2003: Government leaders will participate in Government Day panel discussions Friday with student interns in the Clark CountySummer Business Institute.; 8:40 a.m.

Meetings planned on school buses: The meetings will provide information regarding bus routes, bus stops and transportation policies. Transportation registration forms will also be available.; 8:40 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Flud roast benefits T.I.P. volunteer program: Elizabeth Foyt; T.I.P. volunteers offer comfort to victims of crimes including assault, rape, robbery and burglary and fire. They are called to crime scenes, hospitals and homes by police officers across the county, and respond as well ...; 8:08 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Outlet center a gold mine for shoppers: I arrived at 9:30 a.m. (stores open at 10 a.m.) to find the sizeable parking lots were filled with construction trucks and a mob of workers. Gardeners, painters, electricians and other workmen were rushing to ...; 8:07 a.m.

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