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Archive for February 9, 2004

Lawsuit could cut golf course taxes: A Carson City judge is expected to rule this month in a legal battle pitting a prominent golf course developer against the Clark County assessor's office.; 11:29 a.m.

LVCVA may provide $8 million for plaza: Dan Kulin; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board is expected to decide Tuesday whether to give Henderson $8 million for a new plaza outside the expanded City Hall.; 11:24 a.m.

Circumstances force woman from her home: Dan Kulin; It was an agonizing choice for Judi Burns -- risk $45,000 and hope two courts would rule in her favor so she could keep her Henderson home; or give up her house, hold onto what ...; 11:20 a.m.

Friends, family mourn slain LV man: Heather Rawlyk; Family and friends who gathered Sunday evening remembered Donald Ursem as an honest man, a Corvette enthusiast and a devoted husband, father and friend.; 11:19 a.m.

Gaming briefs for Feb. 9, 2004: HONG KONG -- Macau gambling tycoon Stanley Ho is in talks with MGM MIRAGE to form a casino venture in the former Portuguese colony, the Sunday Morning Post reported, citing industry officials it didn't identify.; 11:19 a.m.

Job fair set for Tuesday: Participants include Station Casinos, Target, Lady Luck casino, University of Phoenix, MGM MIRAGE, Auto Trader, Sallie Mae, Medical Association of Billers, Apex Bulk Commodities, Nevada State Bank, Roto-Rooter, Bill Heard Chevrolet, Senior Support Services, American ...; 11:18 a.m.

P.F. Chang's opens in Green Valley: P.F. Chang's opens in Green Valley; 11:18 a.m.

Retailer closing 19 stores: RICHMOND, Va. -- Circuit City Stores Inc., the second- largest U.S. electronics chain, today said it will close 19 unprofitable superstores by Feb. 23, eliminating 901 jobs.; 11:18 a.m.

LV conference begins: The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) is the national trade association representing retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry.; 11:18 a.m.

State dentists prepare for bioterrorism attack: Michelle Swafford; More than 1,000 Nevada dentists and 1,200 dental hygienists are getting ready to help the public should there be a bioterrorism attack.; 11:17 a.m.

Police in fewer car chases: Jen Lawson; After a more restrictive pursuit policy took effect last year, the number of Metro Police car chases dropped 20 percent, according to an internal memorandum.; 11:05 a.m.

Boyd-Coast deal creates gambling powerhouse: By Liz Benston; Boyd Gaming Corp. and Coast Casinos Inc. today announced a merger agreement worth $1.3 billion that is expected to strengthen the companies' presence in the lucrative Las Vegas locals casino market. The deal also brings ...; 11:04 a.m.

Barak lauds Bush's 'willingness to act': Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Sunday praised the Bush administration's handling of the war against terrorism and also defended the president against accusations that he misinterpreted intelligence before the invasion of Iraq.; 11:03 a.m.

Second complaint expected to be filed against Cheetahs: Sito Negron; A second complaint is expected to be filed against the liquor license of the topless club Cheetahs, which last week successfully delayed paying a more than $1 million fine based on an initial city complaint.; 11:01 a.m.

Ted facing labor problems before it even takes off: When the blue and gold jets named Ted begin arriving at McCarran International Airport on Thursday, they'll bring more than passengers flying on the cheap and a bid to turn around the fortunes of bankrupt ...; 10:39 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: As decorator, Wyrick has magic touch: Timothy McDarrah; The Aladdin headliner hosted a small brunch at his house Sunday afternoon to show off his magnificent collection of illusion memorabilia: posters, props and other items.; 10:32 a.m.

Slot maker, Harrah's face patent lawsuit: Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world's second largest maker of slot machines, said an individual filed a lawsuit in Nevada against the company, alleging its "Hyperlink" branded linked jackpot games infringe on a U.S. patent.; 10:31 a.m.

Sports briefs for February 9, 2004: Kimbi Daniels' second-period goal gave the Aces a 3-0 lead and enabled them to withstand goals by Chris Kenady and Greg Day in the third.; 10:31 a.m.

Biffle pulls off surprise: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- One of the more improbable unions in NASCAR racing has produced a most unlikely pole-sitter for Sunday's Daytona 500.; 9:55 a.m.

UNLV whipped by Utes: As she stood at center court awaiting the opening tip Sunday, UNLV's RanDee Henry literally was shivering in the Thomas & Mack Igloo -- er, Center -- wrapping her arms around herself to ward off ...; 9:55 a.m.

Hunter, Rebels looking at tough challenge: Steve Guiremand; SALT LAKE CITY -- Demetrius Hunter knows he has his work cut out for him tonight when UNLV kicks off the second half of Mountain West Conference play against Utah at the Huntsmen Center.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: A doubly disappointing day for Lady Rebels: Dean Juipe; Looking to take at least one step forward, the Lady Rebels, instead, took two steps back.; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Unlike NFL, Churchill Derby welcomes betting in LV: Ralph Siraco; So the National Football League stamped its foot at Las Vegas. Again. It seems the NFL doesn't quite care for the way Las Vegas celebrates its marquee event. Filling the town with fans brimming with ...; 9:49 a.m.

Parole denied for two killers: CARSON CITY -- A 72-year-old mother whose son was shot to death in Las Vegas during a home burglary said she's happy the killer has been denied parole.; 9:45 a.m.

Barber seeks School Board training on open-meeting law: By Emily Richmond; Clark County School Board member Shirley Barber wants an expert in Nevada's open-meeting law to conduct a workshop for the benefit of herself and her colleagues.; 9:45 a.m.

PUC investigates carbon monoxide deaths: "We will look at everything that led to the termination," Rick Hackman, manager of the commission's Consumer Complaint Resolution Division, said.; 9:44 a.m.

Sunset semis include scrappy Panthers: Nick Christensen; Two big injuries to his team and the prospect of facing a Centennial team that has allowed just two goals all season are not enough to get optimistic Palo Verde coach Marc Hechter down.; 9:44 a.m.

Court to review Galardi fine: Sito Negron; Both sides agree that the city of Las Vegas' fine against Jack Galardi was overcalculated by $78,000. The rest will have to wait until a judge sorts out the issue of whether the city had ...; 9:44 a.m.

County assessor's office handling fewer appeals: The number of appeals against property tax assessments are falling in Clark County even as the total number of properties, and their values, are going up.; 9:44 a.m.

Four Nevada students win trip to U.N.: The award is based on character, academic success, extracurricular activities, leadership ability, interest in the community and world affairs, civic welfare and a willingness to report on their trip.; 9:43 a.m.

School theater fire raises questions on safety: Jennifer Knight; A small fire in a theater stirred up drama at an art academy Friday and raised questions as to whether the school was safe for students.; 9:43 a.m.

News briefs for Feb. 9, 2004: A man was being treated for critical injuries after falling about 20 feet at the Bellagio early this morning, Metro Police said.; 9:43 a.m.

'Chopper' charged after customer confrontation: Erica D. Johnson; A local car salesman and television personality known as "the Chopper" will face criminal charges stemming from a confrontation with a disgruntled customer.; 9:42 a.m.

Birth announcements for Feb. 9, 2004: Jan. 20:; 9:42 a.m.

Eagle Scouts named: Chandler William Arnold, 14, of Las Vegas; Luke Tharin Bigler, 18, of Las Vegas; Jesus Colin Campuzano, 17, of Las Vegas; Jessie Kai Dearing, 17, of Las Vegas; Anthony Michael DeLuca, 18, of North Las ...; 9:42 a.m.

Community briefs for Feb. 9, 2004: In recognition of African American History month the program "People Can Fly" will be held at the following locations:; 9:41 a.m.

Sadler still adjusting to Yates-Roush partnership: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Elliott Sadler admitted he was caught off guard the first time he pulled his Robert Yates Racing Ford into the garage during testing last month at Daytona International Speedway and both ...; 9:32 a.m.

Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2004: James A. Davis, 91, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local health care center. A retired saw mill dry kiln operator, he was born June 1, 1912, in Quitman, Miss.; 9:16 a.m.

OPEC members gather: OPEC members gather; 9:14 a.m.

Letter: Smokers inflict deadly harm: I believe that if our legislators were doing their job that any product containing nicotine would be classified as a dangerous drug. Also, smokers are in the minority, nonsmokers are in the majority. According to ...; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Meteor defense should be goal: Bush recklessly acts like a spendthrift who does not worry about our nation's possible bankruptcy, but only thinks about what votes he can gain knowing that he will not be the one living in the ...; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Bush subverts women's rights: Bush is pushing a so-called "Family Time Flexibility Act" that allows employers to deny paid overtime and force compensatory time off, not at time and a half, but straight-time equivalents.; 9:04 a.m.

Letter: Border continues to be eroded: As numerous media accounts noted, President Bush made his announcement -- before an audience including representatives of major Hispanic pressure groups -- just five days before meeting Mexican President Vicente Fox at a hastily called ...; 9:03 a.m.

Letter: Immigration plan bad for U.S.: America already faces economic and social chaos because of the millions of so-called undocumented immigrants. Our schools are a disaster. Our medical system is overtaxed. We spend billions on immigrants in subsidizing rents, food stamps, ...; 9:03 a.m.

Letter: Paying price for failed intelligence or massive lies: There was, however, an abundance of exaggeration, misinformation and irresponsible speculation culminating in hundreds of weapons inspectors ending their search for WMD and leaving Iraq unable to validate the serious allegations the Bush administration made. ...; 9:02 a.m.

At Mohegan Sun, breaking world record is a cakewalk: Laura Walsh; HARTFORD, Conn. -- Mohegan Sun casino pastry chefs worked hard last week to prove that you can have your cake and eat it too.; 9:00 a.m.

Lawmaker urges BIA probe: Lolita C. Baldor; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Nancy Johnson has asked for an immediate Congressional investigation into the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision last week to grant federal recognition to the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation in Connecticut.; 8:59 a.m.

Editorial: Looking at professors' productivity: The work that professors do is unique. Most of their work is done outside the classroom and their research or preparation for class lectures often doesn't follow a 9-to-5 regimen. Nevertheless, the Board of Regents ...; 8:59 a.m.

Editorial: Save our wild horses: Unfortunately, Saturday's adoption may be the last one for awhile, as the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada is running out of money for the roundups and for the care and feeding of the animals ...; 8:57 a.m.

Production, not the message, is dated in 'Lenny': The story is based on the life of foul-mouthed stand-up comic Lenny Bruce, who died of a drug overdose in 1966 at the age of 41.; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Pioneer spirit lives in Malone: But Jo Ann Malone is the woman to do it. The executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas last week unveiled plans for the first Great Basin Hummer Happening, which happens ...; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Feb. 9, 2004: Lisa Ferguson; Don't have any plans or a date for Valentine's Day? Look on the bright side: At least you won't be forced to dine Saturday night in some snooty restaurant packed with lovers who will pay ...; 8:13 a.m.

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