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Archive for December 17, 2005

Columnist Ron Kantowski: On two potential bicycling superstars who are hampered by the lack of money for their training: Many years ago I received a call from a press flak who wanted me to interview Greg LeMond, the three-time Tour de France champion.; 8:24 a.m.

Duly Noted: KNIGHT TO REMEMBER; 8:22 a.m.

Soccer's 'Group of Death': Whether the United States is in "The Group of Death," the toughest of the eight four-team World Cup group draws, and why it wasn't recognized as one of the eight top seeds are moot issues.; 8:19 a.m.

Flashpoint for Dec. 17, 2005: The gaming industry supposedly is neutral on Bob Beers' Tax and Spending Control Initiative. But the casinos sure aren't behaving like Switzerland. At a forum Thursday, sponsored by the gaming-dominated Nevada Tourism Association, a few ...; 8:15 a.m.

Marine's father: Get out of Iraq: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Democratic grass-roots operation Moveon.org collected 400,000 signatures on petitions urging their lawmakers to back a timeline for pulling troops out of Iraq by 2006.; 8:13 a.m.

A lesson learned: Brightly colored wrapping paper covered the floor, and a giant Santa Claus gift bag stood in a corner Tuesday evening as children attending Midbar Kodesh Temple's religious school cheerfully wrapped Christmas presents.; 7:58 a.m.

Correction: Correction; 7:56 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Checking the records for a score worse than 88-3: By Ron Kantowski; 7:52 a.m.

No home sweet home: By Emily Richmond; School teacher Amber Bielak is still learning about Las Vegas -- and the lesson isn't pleasant. Despite the collective efforts of the School District, mortgage lenders and real estate companies, many teachers can't afford homes.; 7:42 a.m.

Bright future expected for solar project: Kevin Rademacher; A project that would be the largest solar power plant built anywhere in the world in the last 15 years is set to get under way next month in Boulder City.; 7:40 a.m.

Letter: Democrats must put brakes on GOP plans: Bush's speaking tour may help resolidify his base and raise his approval rating, but that alone is not going to get it. There seems to be little caring for anyone who does not own a ...; 7:30 a.m.

Editorial: More lunatic than leader: In a speech Wednesday before thousands of supporters in southeast Iran, which was broadcast live on state television, Ahmadinejad said, "If you say and insist it's true that you killed 6 million Jews in crematoria ...; 7:30 a.m.

Letter: Time for serious dialogue on water: Rothman, a history professor at UNLV, often frames his water usage arguments on cost-benefit analyses that typically side with urban growth. From a strict economic perspective his evidence is irrefutable. But my concern is with ...; 7:27 a.m.

Letter: Drug profits come with consequences: The only problem is that price controls have all but destroyed the pharmaceutical industries in those countries. The only major market where drug makers can invest the gargantuan sums necessary to invent new cures and ...; 7:27 a.m.

Editorial: War's indignities come home: In a report on CNN Tuesday, the Holleys told of how they were aghast to learn that the body of their only child, a U.S. Army specialist who was a combat medic with the 101st ...; 7:26 a.m.

Editorial: Making for better students: Schools and groups supporting extracurricular activities often sell candy or soft drinks to raise money. While we understand that this could make it more difficult for these groups to support their efforts, we don't believe ...; 7:26 a.m.

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