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November 21, 2009

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Editorial: Remembering our past never ends
As the Sun's Dan Kulin reported Tuesday, this could mean that historic preservation projects could receive millions of dollars in the coming years. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said the funds likely will be put toward assisting larger projects, which still will need help from other sources, along with smaller projects, such as historical markers and signs.
Lucky Cab Co. takes hybrid cars on a test drive
Kevin Rademacher
The owner of Lucky Cab Co. bucked the taxi tradition of larger cars a few years ago when he began adding small Chevrolet Impalas and eventually even smaller Toyota Camrys to his fleet of 120 automobiles.
Letter: Guideway would cause more problems
Imagine doing this in the summertime. Light rail does not relieve congestion. This has been proven in every city that has a light rail system. Cities such as San Diego are going to toll lanes and car pool lanes instead of building more light rail. The majority of light rail users in other cities are former bus users.
Local artist's painting will make music in New York museum
Bavington's "Physical S.E.X.," inspired by the music of a guitar solo in a song of the same name, will be placed in the museum's permanent collection.
Letter: Closer camp needed to battle thirsty weed
This could not be accomplished without the hard work of the Nevada Division of Forestry crews. The conservation crews and supervisors are trained for various assignments including, but not limited to, forest and watershed health and management and wildfire prevention, suppression and rehabilitation.
Editorial: Putting special interests first
The largest amount that would be cut over the five-year period -- nearly $13 billion -- would come from student loan programs. This creates a particular hardship for many students since public colleges throughout the nation are increasing tuition because of a lack of financial support from the states.
Crackdown on payday loan businesses
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Editorial: Honor the intent of drug law
In June, during a special session, the Nevada Legislature passed a law authorizing the Pharmacy Board to set up licensing agreements with some Canadian pharmacies. The agreements would allow those pharmacies to sell prescription drugs to Nevadans at discounts of up to 50 percent.
Letter: Ban on smoking is a no-brainer
The only people still fighting smoke-free air are the tobacco people, though I have no doubt that the American Gaming Association is working hand-in-hand with them, becoming yet another mouthpiece for those drug pushers.
Is Las Vegas talking?
David Kihara
As the saying goes, one man's corrupt value system is another man's national advertising campaign.
The elevator
GOING UP
Henderson preparing to settle lawsuit
The city attorney's office has recommended the City Council on Tuesday approve a $35,000 settlement with North Las Vegas resident Arbrey Lucas rather than risk going to court and pay much more if a jury rules in his favor.
Billboard campaign to target sexual assault
David Kihara
That need is particularly true, officials of the Rape Crisis Center say, in the Las Vegas world of topless clubs and adult entertainment.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: A case of sibling rivalry reaching new heights
It must have been 10 years ago when I was using the men's room at the old Sun building on Valley View and bumped into a guy who could have passed for Mike Tyson's twin brother.
Wounded near 100 percent
He has been hobbled by a sore left ankle, but coach Lon Kruger was buoyed about White's status after Wednesday morning's practice -- in which White seemed to run and dunk without care -- at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Grocers may be on way
Dan Kulin
After 16 months without a neighborhood supermarket, West Las Vegas is apparently on its way to having one and possibly two new grocery stores.
Cancer researcher dies at 47 of melanoma
When MGM Mirage executive Jim Murren and his wife, Heather, decided to develop a ground-breaking cancer treatment and research center in Las Vegas, they did so in part because of Jim's older brother, Dr. John Murren.
Where I Stand -- Jody Armstrong: Teens speak out on abortion, meth and biracial dating
While some teens said that parents should be notified when their teenage daughter is having an abortion, there were others who felt differently, including myself. The majority of my peers viewed abortion as strictly a surgical procedure, but there were a few who did not agree.
If at first you don't succeed, try a new bill
Benjamin Grove
Most die a quiet death. Like Chicago Cubs fans, lawmakers are left to muse, "Maybe next year."

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