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Print edition for December 3, 2005

Analysis: Regents show a kinder, gentler side
Regent Doug Hill and outgoing UNR President John Lilley agreed with Regent Howard Rosenberg at this week's university Board of Regents meeting.
New York woman puts up a fight during robbery, attack
Shadi Rahimi
Assuming that the tall, clean-cut man rapidly approaching her on 175th Avenue in Queens, N.Y., Thursday morning sought to steal her purse, Marilyn Toppin, 65, wrapped the strap of her small black purse around her left wrist. But it was her car -- an avocado green 2000 Toyota Avalon -- that he was after.
Letter: Economy is healthy, but for whom?
He seems to forget that General Motors recently announced the planned closure of about a half dozen plants. And Friday The Wall Street Journal reported that Ford was planning five plant closures, and there is speculation that Saturn might join them.
DA: County owed more than $900,000
The district attorney's office claims GKT Aquisitions owes Clark County more than $900,000 from two land exchanges between the company and the Aviation Department in 2000 and 2001.
Take Five: Hopkins vs. Taylor
By Jeff Haney
The principals: Bernard Hopkins (46-3-1, 32 KOs) vs. Jermain Taylor (24-0, 17 KOs)
Henderson doc found guilty of malpractice
A Henderson urologist was found guilty Friday of malpractice and reprimanded by the state Board of Medical Examiners.
Flashpoint for Dec. 3, 2005
Looks like the Democrats may have a candidate for one of the constitutional offices they have yet to fill on their Campaign 906 scorecard. Alas, for the Democrats, it is not lieutenant governor. But in the all-important post of controller, distinguished by an impeached incumbent and abolishment attempts, a qualified candidate has surfaced. Her name is Kim Wallin, a successful accountant, lifelong Nevadan and former president of the prestigious Institute of Management Accountants. She would seem to be a giant compared to the dwarf presently sitting in the position, Kathy Augustine. But she's no shoo-in. The Republicans have at least ...
Editorial: The plight of the uninsured
Advice columnists always say that you must acknowledge a problem before you can solve it. That being true, there is plenty of information about the lack of health insurance to understand the scope of the problem.
For sale: Old bar, ghosts extra
On a July afternoon in 1915 at the then-bustling Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Paul Coski was drinking heavily as he played poker with fellow miners.
Death reminds us of soccer's Best of the best
George Best was laid to rest today in Belfast, and it will be difficult to forget him.
Editorial: New Hampshire can wait
For more than 50 years New Hampshire has been the first state in the country to decide its choice among the presidential nominees. For many voters it is interesting to see how well candidates campaign New Hampshire-style -- up close and personal with the people, at dog sled races, town hall meetings, church services, private homes, diners and gift shops. How the candidates answer impromptu questions from down-to-earth residents of small towns can be revealing.
Duly Noted
BRONZED BOMBER
Editorial: Tourism makes a run for the money
But here we are, with an event in which more than 11,000 runners will compete for a share of $302,000 in prize money.
Letter: Dowd gets better with every read
The column and the accompanying political cartoon, which is a gem itself, should be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize!
Letter: Slaughter of horses is all a matter of money
But let's consider the fact that there was a sharp decline in the number of U.S. horses slaughtered in the 1990s. According to Agriculture Department records, 345,700 horses were slaughtered for export in 1990; 10 years later that number was 50,400. During this time, the number of horses slaughtered dropped by as many as 79,000.
Part-time profs at UNLV are facing difficult financial times
UNLV English instructor Richard Abele is praying that his soon-to-be-born daughter will stay in her mother's belly until at least Feb. 1.
Proposal for Test Site plant is undecided
Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON -- One year after Government Printing Office chief Bruce James floated a proposal to locate a high-tech document production plant at the Nevada Test Site, the idea is still stuck in a study.

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