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Print edition for November 17, 2003

Expert offers tips to avoid rude cell phone use
Kirk Baird
In line at the bank. During a movie. Even during funerals.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Gathering resurrects Old West
I barely know a cinch strap from a bridle bit, and the only horse I've ever ridden at length is on a merry-go-round.
Puddle of Mudd enjoyed by those in their '90s
Spencer Patterson
As the music industry brims with bands copping '70s and '80s sounds, Puddle of Mudd stands as a throwback to the most recent decade gone-by.
Several young men become Eagle Scouts
Travis Blackham Bame, 15; Weston William Brown, 16; Ryan Rellus Carley, 18; Austin Troy DeVoge, 16; Ricardo Joseph Everett, 18; Devon Cerilo Flor, 14; Zachary Wayne Hudson, 16; Jeremy Bryce Keller Longo, 18; Ryan Joseph LaRance, 16; Brandon Lawrence, 13; Cody Jae Leslie, 15; Noah Larry Miller, 17; Ryan Cory Mulroy, 17; Coleman Dain Oswald, 17; Brendan Troy Parry, 16; Timothy Steven Randall, 15; Steven Joe Ross, 18; Colin M. Saeman, 15; Joel Thomas Segler, 15; Kody James Simons, 18, and Kevin Bradley Tatom, 18, all of Las Vegas.
Fire officials seek to step up Tahoe forest thinning
AP
But officials said they're concerned that Tahoe Regional Planning Agency rules will hamper projects to remove trees and brush in Tahoe's overgrown forests. The bistate agency is charged with protecting the Sierra lake's environment.
Listen Up: No longer a luxury, cell phones have become indispensable
Kirk Baird
You simply cannot escape the ubiquitous cell phone.
Bank collecting food for mission
For more information, call Paul Stowell at 952-4415.
Birth announcements for Nov. 17, 2003
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Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Nov. 17, 2003
Lisa Ferguson
If you're in need of a good laugh, look no further: Your humble scribe has compiled the following ridiculous gems for no other reason than your giggling pleasure.
Concert fan sues Hard Rock
Jennifer Knight
A man who attended a Sex Pistols concert and left on a gurney has filed a civil lawsuit against the Hard Rock Hotel, alleging that bouncers were so rough that he ruptured tendons in his knees and legs.
Gates focuses on business in Comdex keynote
In a year when the organizers of Comdex promised to deliver more substance than size, keynote speaker Bill Gates kept with the script.
Wranglers fall 2-1 at Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. -- Matt Zutlik and goaltender Chris Houle teamed to lead the Trenton Titans to a 2-1 ECHL victory Sunday at the Sovereign Bank Arena against the Las Vegas Wranglers. It was the Wranglers' first loss in regulation time since Oct. 20 and only their second of the season.
State officials put final touches on payroll tax
CARSON CITY -- State taxation officials have put the final touches on the proposed regulations for the new payroll tax for business and financial institutions that is expected to yield an estimated $155 million this fiscal year.
Nextel agrees to sponsor LV monorail station
Nextel Communications Inc. is pressing to be one of the most recognized name brands in the world, following its sponsorship of the NASCAR auto racing title with a deal to put its name on the high-profile monorail station at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Nevada receives mediocre grades
In Business Las Vegas, a sister newspaper to the Las Vegas Sun, reported that the study -- part of the 2003 Development Report Card for the States -- gave Nevada a D for "business vitality" and "development capacity." The state's best mark, a C grade, came in the category of "performance."
Dead girl's dad weighs suing hospital
The father of a 13-year-old girl who died after being released from University Medical Center is awaiting the autopsy report to decide if he will sue the hospital for medical malpractice, his attorney said Friday.
Editorial: Steroids are safe at first
Under the new rules, baseball players found to have taken steroids will face fines and suspensions. The penalties are ridiculously light for people with multi-million dollar contracts, however, and they allow multiple offenses. There is virtually no penalty for the first offense and the second offense is a 15-day suspension and a fine of up to $10,000. These light penalties proceed all the way to a fifth offense, which would result in a year's suspension and a $100,000 fine. A fifth offense? Under the Olympic code, there is a minimum two-year ban for a first offense and a lifetime ban ...
VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: In Vegas, parties pass test of time
Friday
Ranchers, Forest Service discuss grazing issues in Elko
AP
At a forum in Elko, both sides pledged to take steps to address the problem. Elko County Commission Chairman John Ellison put on Friday's meeting with the help of the staff of Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev.
Sports briefs for November 17, 2003
Even Agassi was moved to call Federer's play "an inspiration" and "as good as it gets."
Letter: Ensign, Reid are working hard to protect animals
It shows that these fine men are very concerned in making a better life for defenseless animals.
Feds may issue Perkins decision within days
Dan Kulin
State Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins' ability to run for re-election while remaining a Henderson deputy police chief will depend on whether federal authorities agree that federal funds play a minimal role in his work, the Henderson city attorney said.
Nantkes ready to test injury
Steve Guiremand
Kurt Nantkes' injured left groin had improved enough by Friday for him to take 4-year-old son Conner on his first trip to Disneyland.
Editorial: New rules on ethics are worthy
The commission agreed to reconvene the task force, which spent the summer reviewing and tightening the codes. On Tuesday the commission will discuss the work of the task force and could decide to have a resolution written to adopt the revised codes. If they approve a resolution, a final vote could come as early as January or February. We support the new recommendations and hope the county on Tuesday moves forward with them.
PurchasePro's former execs fight moves against them
Kevin Rademacher
Attorneys for several former PurchasePro.com Inc. executives have filed papers opposing recent legal maneuvering by the bankrupt Las Vegas technology company's estate.
Letter: Patriot Act search abuses disturbing
The Bush administration sold the Congress on the Patriot Act as a weapon in the war on terrorism amid assurances that it would not be used or abused in domestic criminal cases. I fail to understand how the activities of county commissioners, city councilmen and owners of strip clubs qualify as terrorism.
BCS talks progressing at a lineman's pace
If college football isn't careful, the Wishbone offense is going to be back in vogue before it gets around to revising the Bowl Championship Series.
LV lender reports a loss
Revenue for the third quarter slipped 60 percent to $3.5 million, down from $8.8 million a year ago. The company blamed the loss on lower loan demand due to weak economic conditions and increased competition from traditional lenders.
Penalized students return to school
Dan Kulin
The Boulder City High School students punished for their alleged roles in a party that ended with the drug overdose of a classmate are all back in regular high schools, a Clark County School District official confirmed Friday.
Two killed in accidents
A 19-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when she was ejected from a car on the beltway near Sahara Avenue, Trooper Angie Wolff of the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The woman, identified by the coroner's office as Kristi Sue Morales of Las Vegas, was not wearing a seat belt. She had been a passenger in the car.
Future holds exciting plans for Osborne
When he leaves UNLV, walk-on guard Jonathan Osborne has plenty of plans.
Construction to begin on community policing facility
Jennifer Knight
Construction begins Tuesday on the first community policing facility in North Las Vegas. It's needed to serve the expanding northwest portion of the city, officials say.
Injuries slow Wildcats, but wins keep coming
Nick Christensen
Las Vegas High rushed for 217 yards Friday, but Eric Jordan didn't see a play.
Players Network signs retail deal
Players Network Inc. reported in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month that it had accumulated an operating deficit of $7 million and anticipated additional operating losses and negative cash flow.
News briefs for Nov. 17, 2003
Two prosecutors with the U.S. attorney's office in Nevada were honored Friday by Attorney General John Ashcroft.
IGT prepares to enter U.K. gambling market
By Liz Benston
While some of the world's largest casino companies make headlines seeking potential sites to build gambling halls and resorts in Britain, the world's largest slot maker isn't far behind.
Woman faces trial in shooting over molestion allegation
Erica D. Johnson
A woman charged with shooting a man she claims molested her 5-year-old son will stand trial on attempted murder charges in District Court, a justice of the peace ruled on Friday.
Shields' reprieve comes tonight
Nick Christensen
Tonight at Centennial High School, Cheyenne running back David Peeples will get a chance to show his stuff one more time.
Letter: Already have a world-class zoo
The latest idea is to turn a portion of the park into a "world-class" zoo. Well, we already have a world-class zoo. Read the newspaper -- it's called "Politicians on Parade." Check with your local FBI office for current viewing times and locations.
Gaming briefs for Nov. 17, 2003
Paul-Son Gaming Corp. Friday reported a loss of $701,000 in the third quarter compared to a loss of $564,000 in the same quarter of last year.
Five Diamond additions lift Las Vegas' stature
By Liz Benston
The Bellagio and Four Seasons hotels on the Strip and the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas in Henderson received the Five Diamond award in the lodging category, while Le Cirque and Picasso at Bellagio and Renoir at The Mirage received the award in the restaurant category.
Nevada health report getting better
Nevada continues to get healthier, ranking as the 36th healthiest of the states, according to a national study released today.
Huge New Year's fireworks display planned on Strip
Promoters of Las Vegas' upcoming New Year's Eve activities say their $500,000-plus Strip fireworks show will be perhaps the largest pyrotechnics display in the nation.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Quick vote gives White Heisman lead
Dean Juipe
The Heisman Trophy ballot arrived via priority mail and was in my hands for about a minute Sunday before I had filled it out and sent it back on its way to New York.
Obituaries for Nov. 17, 2003
Allon Anderson, 93, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 5, 1910, in Roseau, Minn. A resident for two years, he was a retired machinist.
Seven years later, no major break in rapper's death
Jen Lawson
In the seven years since the murder of rap and film star Tupac Shakur, Metro Police have gotten calls from people who say the crime is linked to the Kennedy assassination and that reputed mobster Tony Spilotro's ghost is responsible.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: New wave of headliners sweep Southern California
Ralph Siraco
So you know about Bobby Frankel, Bob Baffert, Richard Mandella and Bill Spawr of the Southern California racing circuit. Household names when it comes to the region's thoroughbred trainers.
Early wreck, lost chance won't get Gaughan down
Brendan Gaughan might not have won the 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, but he certainly didn't lose his competitive fire.
Tax credit may help Nevada's geothermal plans
Suzanne Struglinski
WASHINGTON -- Geothermal energy production would get a production tax credit for the first time and it would be easier to lease federal land to create the energy under a current congressional proposal.
Man says he did not serve alcohol in teens' crash
By Emily Richmond
A Henderson man whose home was one of the last places that five teenagers visited before a car wreck claimed three of their lives said Sunday that neither he nor his wife had allowed anyone to consume alcohol.

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