Print edition for July 13, 2005

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Andretti Green model could help keep Lazier in IRL: Buddy Lazier is hoping Andretti Green Racing's success in the Indy Racing League will be his ticket back into the series on a full-time basis.

Board to spend $7.1 million on land near Convention Center: The property is expected to provide additional circulation to the South Hall and could provide as many as 300 new parking spaces. In the long term, it could be used for future expansion, board officials said.

Raymer loses lots of chips as WSOP round four ends: Adam Goldman; LAS VEGAS -- With the fourth round of the no-limit Texas Hold 'em event completed at the World Series of Poker, defending champion Greg Raymer found himself losing ground after a series of big hits.

Ebbers sentenced to 25 years in WorldCom fraud case: Erin McClam; Bernard Ebbers, who as CEO of WorldCom oversaw the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison.

Nevada cities not on magazine's list of best places to live: By Emily Richmond; Las Vegas may be a nice place to visit but according to Money magazine's criteria, it's not a great place to live.

Law firm to investigate trademark policies: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday retained a prominent international law firm to investigate the tourism authority's trademark and intellectual property policies following reports in the Sun about a previously secret deal involving the "What happens here, stays here" slogan.

The wisdom of experience: Molly Ball; When Eve Pouinard looks back on the life that took her from living with nuns to performing topless burlesque, she remembers the time she swore that she would never have sex with strangers for money.

Heat bears down on valley: Temperatures were expected to remain at 110 degrees or higher through the weekend, meteorologist Brian Fuis said.

Sports briefs for July 13, 2005: Senior wide receiver Terry Furlow has been suspended indefinitely by UNLV head football coach Mike Sanford following his arrest over the weekend for burglary and attempted theft.

Young Republicans suffer setback: Kirsten Searer; Nevada's chapter of the Young Republicans has basically imploded, leaving its chairman with up to $25,000 in personal debt and allegations that he mishandled money.

Five arrested in car theft ring: Police said the suspects have been stealing vehicles for at least three weeks, stripping them and selling parts to buy methamphetamine.

Tribal casinos win $19.4 billion in '04: The nation's 367 tribal casinos won $19.4 billion, up 15 percent from 2003. That compares to the roughly $10 billion won by Nevada casinos for the year ended June 30.

MLB to meet in Vegas: Richard N. Velotta and Nick Christensen; Major League Baseball's annual winter meetings -- sessions at which off-season trades are considered and a draft is conducted -- will occur in Las Vegas in 2008.

County urges changes in BLM land rules: Stephen Curran; At least four Clark County commissioners are pushing for changes to federal land management rules that they say keep them from tapping funds meant to improve local parks, trails and natural areas.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Summer sports menu could use some spice: A few seconds after his impromptu press conference broke up in the lobby of the MGM Grand Monday afternoon, Bernard Hopkins extended a hand so that Oscar De La Hoya could join him on a makeshift platform.

Key House lawmaker's bill aims to speed Yucca: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- A key House lawmaker said he plans to introduce a bill that could mandate a 10,000-year radiation standard for Yucca Mountain.

Anthony gets jump on senior season: Steve Guiremand; Joel Anthony returned to UNLV this week to begin off-season conditioning preparations for his senior year.

Man to stand trial for death at LV car wash: By Matt Pordum; Can a push be murder?

Columnist Jeff German: Legal pros weigh in on slogan case: Inside the packed LVCVA board room the mood was uncharacteristically solemn as the Las Vegas mayor, who chairs the 14-member board, spoke.

News briefs for July 13, 2005: Metro Police are searching for a man suspected of passing counterfeit checks to buy items advertised in newspaper classified ads.

Trump the star of the show in condo resort groundbreaking: By Liz Benston; Government officials, showgirls and the winner of this year's Miss USA pageant were among those who braved 100-degree temperatures to celebrate Tuesday morning's groundbreaking of Donald Trump's namesake condominium-hotel tower in Las Vegas.

Panel to take part in FERC case on El Paso transmission hike: The effect on Las Vegas-based Southwest Gas Corp. is expected to be about $3 million, which would raise monthly rates for the average residential customer by about 36 cents, according to a briefing memo prepared by PUC attorneys.

Housing market likely to flatten, experts say: Kevin Rademacher; Warnings of possible stagnation cooling the red-hot Las Vegas housing market continued on Tuesday.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Animal magnetism trumpeted at 'Best of Show': Elizabeth Foyt; Judged by certified American Kennel Club (AKC) professionals and emceed with humor by Steve Schorr (Cox Communications) and John Fredericks (KVBC Channel 3 meterologist), the dog show was a charming affair for animal lovers of all ages.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Frustrated travelers carry on: I know it's boring to hang around an airport the recommended time (up to 2 hours) before departure, but it's better than hearing that your assigned seat has been given away because you hadn't checked in 30 minutes before departure.

No Kidding: Children embrace the written word via Harry Potter series: Kirk Baird; -- Las Vegas Sun

Second appeals court ruling upholds reservation gambling: The tribe claims it is entitled to offer full, casino-style gambling on the Wind River Indian Reservation because the state allows that for social or nonprofit purposes.

Lottery commission hires law firm: The commission also approved a $26,000 expenditure for the office of Attorney General Drew Edmondson for routine legal work.

Jury is selected in Lincoln Park retrial: Daniel Bucci, the track's former general manager, and Nigel Potter, former chief executive of its London-based parent company, Wembley PLC, allegedly conspired to bribe former House Speaker John Harwood with up to $4 million in payments to his Pawtucket, R.I., law firm.

Microchips can help ID pets: Annie Flanzraich; Pheobe's family will never have to worry about not being able to identify their white boxer. On Tuesday morning they brought her to the Las Vegas Convention Center to have a microchip implanted under her skin for free as part of a program by Clark County Animal Control and veterinarians around the valley.

Bill seeks to resolve legal questions over Mega Millions: Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, said he hoped his measure would keep the state out of legal "hot water" in a dispute over the 12-state Mega Millions game.

Gambling debate likely to resurface in Minnesota: Patrick Condon; ST. PAUL -- There were endless headlines, hours of debate and a hard push from Gov. Tim Pawlenty himself, but after all that the 2005 legislative session saw no significant changes to the state's gambling landscape.

Lincoln Park measure altered: Elizabeth Zuckerman; PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- After a day of negotiations between House leaders and the would-be buyers of the Lincoln Park gambling facility on Tuesday, both sides said the proposed legislation facilitating the sale had changed, and a clause that critics argued could derail plans for a West Warwick casino had been dropped.

Community briefs for July 13, 2005: The Animal Foundation is calling on all animal lovers to help alleviate emergency overcrowding levels at the Lied Animal Shelter by adopting a new pet or making a monetary donation to the foundation.

Columnist Peter Benton: Tiger's game, British layout seem a good match: Peter Benton; The 134th British Open championship begins Thursday over the 7,279-yard, par-72 Old Course at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

NLV Police issue citations: Police reported 58 citations for failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, three pedestrian related violations, and four seatbelt citations. They also made two arrests and recovered one stolen vehicle.

Those who owe DMV won't get rebate checks: CARSON CITY -- People who owe the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles money won't be getting checks as part of the $300 million rebate program authorized by the 2005 Legislature, officials said Tuesday. But the approximately 2,700 people whose DMV debts are from 1999 or years prior to that will soon see those obligations -- which total $534,096 -- wiped off the books. The state Board of Examiners on Tuesday agreed to write that amount off as a bad debt. The average amount owed is $188, officials said.

Columnist Adam Candee: London calling: The right Open at the right time: Adam Candee; So if I'm worth two shakes of salt as a golf writer, this week's space is supposed to be reserved for some sort of take on Michelle Wie.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.

Ralph Siraco's Hollywood Park selections: 1st Race -- BETTOR ROYALTY -- Draws good post for 7-panel claimer, Espinoza aboard Knapp trainee, solid connections for bottom-level opener. HAPPY AND HASTY -- Hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee, needs crafty trip from rail post at long one-turn tag run, Hasty victory And Happy backers. Value Play -- REALLY SUSPECT

Obituaries for July 13, 2005: Brown

NLV pastor charged with lewdness: Mary Manning and Jen Lawson; A North Las Vegas pastor was arrested July 8 on two misdemeanor charges after a boy reported he was the victim of molestation, police said.

Lakers working on deal for Wizards' Brown: The Lakers have held preliminary talks with the Washington Wizards about a possible trade involving Caron Butler and former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown, team and league sources confirmed Tuesday.

Letter: Boxers KO'd by strip club parking: Barry's has been available to kids for the past 22 years, the last seven of which were at the Highland Drive address. Is a parking lot really that important?

Guinn speaks on governor's race: CARSON CITY -- Trying to walk a middle road, Gov. Kenny Guinn says he will back the GOP nominee for governor next year but added he would support some candidates more than others.

State would get $6 million more in security plan: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Nevada would receive an additional $6 million for homeland security measures because of its tourist population, under a plan approved by the Senate Tuesday.

Suspect sought in classified ad thefts: Police believe Robbie Denny, 34, dubbed the "R-J Bandit," would go to the homes of people selling items such as as cars and accessories, jewelry and electronics that were advertised in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

LVCVA bids $4.5 million for all-star game: Now, the ball officially is in the National Basketball Association's court.

Henderson close to naming new police chief: Henderson appears to have targeted the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department as its next police chief, but the city won't make any formal job offers until council members get a chance to meet him.

Family of Columbia pilot says launch 'needs to go well': Eric Leake; Audrey McCool said there is much at stake in today's scheduled launch of the space shuttle Discovery.

Editorial: Bush must keep pledge: There the matter would have rested but for President Bush's determination to build a case for invading Iraq. In the president's State of the Union speech in January 2003, he infamously included what became known as the "16 words." "The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa," the president said. The statement was quickly discredited and a Washington Post story in June 2003 reported that an American diplomat had debunked the uranium angle well before the president's speech.

De La Hoya's promotional debut in Las Vegas features title fight: Kassim Ouma, the baby-faced and personable junior middleweight world champion, counts Oscar De La Hoya among his boxing heroes.

Court reinstates suit by former inmate: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated a suit by a former prison inmate of the Southern Desert Correction Center who was beaten by another convict in his cell in 1997.

Letter: Miller protecting wrongdoers, not whistleblowers: New York Times reporter Judith Miller was just jailed for not revealing her sources to a federal grand jury. Is this a violation of the First Amendment? Absolutely not!

Columnist Jeff Haney: Reggie names names in ownership bid: USC* 11 -- Over -130; Under Ev Texas 9 -- Over -130; Under Ev Tennessee 8.5 -- Over Ev; Under -130 Ohio St. 9 -- Over +110; Under -140 Florida 8.5 -- Over -115; Under -115 Virginia Tech 8.5 -- Over Ev; Under -130 LSU 9.5 -- Over +135; Under -165 Iowa 8 -- Over -115; Under -115 Miami-Fla. 9 -- Over -150; Under +120 Michigan 9 -- Over +130; Under -160 Oklahoma 9.5 -- Over +130; Under -160 Florida St. 8.5 -- Over Ev; Under -130 Georgia 9 -- Over -115; Under -115 Purdue 8.5 -- Over -170; Under ...

Three-judge panel to rule on license application release: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- A three-judge panel will decide if the Energy Department has to release the draft license application for the Yucca Mountain project after hearing largely semantic arguments made Tuesday.

State earmarks $3 million for preservation: CARSON CITY -- The state Commission on Cultural Affairs will be distributing $3 million in the coming months to restore or preserve 26 historic buildings in Nevada.

Letter: Vietnam, Iraq parallels growing: Apparently neither he nor President Bush have learned the brutal lessons of Vietnam -- either that or they have chosen to ignore them. Anyone who is even remotely familiar with the U.S. experience in Vietnam can see the compelling parallels: our invasion for what turned out to be dubious reasons; war with determined insurgents fighting on their own turf, and, finally, the failed effort to arm host-country nationals to defend themselves from the insurgency, Muslims in Iraq and the Vietcong 30 years earlier.

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