Print edition for November 11, 2005

Kaye toes the line in unusual gig: John Kaye and the Overlords have an unusual gig from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday -- they will be performing at the finish line of the first Silverman Triathlon.

Microscope opening up new worlds: Gazing through the dual lens of UNLV's electron microscope, research scientist Thomas Hartmann can see into the heart of matter.

Editorial: Making the most of a memory loss: What's next? Chalabi and President Bush pedaling bikes around the ranch? In fairness, the Bush administration likely faced an awkward moment when it had to tell Chalabi that there would be no "official" welcome in the nation's capital.

Granting Alaska's refuge a reprieve: Proposals to lift moratoriums on drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts also were cut from the bill Wednesday as GOP lawmakers tried to gain enough votes to pass Bush's plan to cut Medicaid, food stamp and other social programs. They did not get the votes and continued haggling over details Thursday.

10 conspiracy theories in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip:: 9. Tupac's not really dead -- he and Elvis are planning on bringing out a hip-hop version of "Suspicious Minds" just in time for the holidays

Flashpoint for Nov. 11, 2005: Sen. Harry Reid has been called a lot of things. Soft-spoken and vicious. Bland but tough. Sphinx-like on the outside, dynamic on the inside. But similar in style to Joe McCarthy? That was the comparison and the leitmotif of a Washington Times piece this week from columnist Paul Greenberg. The angry, fire-breathing, Communist-baiting senator from Wisconsin and the bland, soft-spoken, Bush-baiting senator from Nevada? Yes, says Greenberg. Reid is playing into the suspicious nature of the public the same way that McCarthy did in the 1950s. Reid is just a fulminating conspiracy theorist, the argument goes. I wonder if this ...

Columnist Tom Gorman: On Stand Down for the Homeless helpers, who show that there is compassion in Las Vegas: Normally, Cathy Pizzo would have been at her desk in Summerlin, selling insurance for AAA.

Letter: Why not cut off their thumbs?: We have abandoned both common sense, in lieu of not wanting to offend anyone, and the true spirit of the First Amendment. Punishment rarely fits the crime, and then only after years of appeals and exorbitant legal costs to taxpayers, generally arguing technicalities and not common sense or evidence.

Making the most of a memory loss: What's next? Chalabi and President Bush pedaling bikes around the ranch? In fairness, the Bush administration likely faced an awkward moment when it had to tell Chalabi that there would be no "official" welcome in the nation's capital.

A day for honoring veterans: The cartoon brought a laugh, but it also brought forward a serious reminder of the sacrifices our troops make on behalf of the country.

New map prevents challenger from running: For the second time within four years, a potential challenger to North Las Vegas Councilwoman Shari Buck could be redistricted out of Buck's Ward 4.

Letter: Oil companies have the upper hand: I believe there was even some sort of price regulation and rationing but no big depression or recession or cost of living escalation. There was little credit then, too.

Editorial: Granting Alaska's refuge a reprieve: Proposals to lift moratoriums on drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts also were cut from the bill Wednesday as GOP lawmakers tried to gain enough votes to pass Bush's plan to cut Medicaid, food stamp and other social programs. They did not get the votes and continued haggling over details Thursday.

A mountain of problems: The Spring Mountains make a rugged backdrop to the neon of Las Vegas, offering a cool jewel for weary urbanites looking for recreation in summer and winter.

Vegas documentarian Ives is unconventional authority: It's difficult to find a documentary on Las Vegas that attempts to tell the whole story. But "Las Vegas: An Unconventional History," airing Monday and Tuesday on KLVX Channel 10 (PBS) as part of "American Experience," makes the effort.

From the Monologues: "The Senate has voted to allow drilling in ANWAR ... thats the Arctic National Wildlife Refugee up there in Alaska. The propo-nents of drilling for oil in this wildlife refuge say its possible to go after oil without hurting the surrounding environment. You know, like we did in Iraq."

Columnist Jon Ralston: Examining the timeline leading to the city's rushed land vote: What is that smell coming from downtown Las Vegas?

Oil companies have the upper hand: I believe there was even some sort of price regulation and rationing but no big depression or recession or cost of living escalation. There was little credit then, too.

UNLV Hoops: Homecoming for Petrimoulx: It was only a meaningless exhibition game Tuesday night against a Division II opponent before a sparse crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Editorial: A day for honoring veterans: The cartoon brought a laugh, but it also brought forward a serious reminder of the sacrifices our troops make on behalf of the country.

Columnist John Katsilometes: How a Vegas casino exec draws attention from a baseball Hall of Famer: A few months ago Joe Hasson and Reggie Jackson enjoyed lunch together at a Manhattan restaurant. Inevitably a couple of young guys approached their table.

Marijuana laws shed light on our priorities: Although I'll be the first to admit that it appears obvious that both individual citizens and various organizations having joined this campaign to legalize medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, each has their various motives.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: How TCU's Horned Frogs, have brought respectability to a mediocre league: Upon further review, I think it is time to toss my red replay flag into the air, like UNLV's Mike Sanford does every time a Rebel receiver tries to get a foot in bounds while trying to catch an overthrown pass.

Sketchy plans lead Schirripa back to Vegas: What: "Comedy You Can't Refuse."

Corrections: Because of an error by the Sun, a story in Wednesday's edition about outstanding traffic fines at North Las Vegas and Henderson justice courts incorrectly stated that North Las Vegas Justice Court Administrator Terri March said payment plans are not allowed in North Las Vegas Justice Court. March said payment plans are allowed and such payments begin at a $50 per month minimum. The Sun regrets the error.

Letter: Marijuana laws shed light on our priorities: Although I'll be the first to admit that it appears obvious that both individual citizens and various organizations having joined this campaign to legalize medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, each has their various motives.

Warning issued for kids' flu: Noting that a 1-month-old Nevada child stricken with the flu died last year, health officials are concerned about the spread of the virus in young children.

Columnist Jeff German: Yet another building snag at the new Regional Justice Center: Gaining access to the courts was never a problem at the old courthouse.

U.S. Forest Service faces balancing act between recreation and conservation: The delicate, often complicated balance between recreation and conservation is the prism through which the U.S. Forest Service views any project in the Spring Mountains.