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Archive for November 15, 2005

Letter: Development is not necessarily progress: They are betting on a continuing supply of water from whatever sources they can dream of, but yet there is no plan to stop the rampant, wild and uncontrolled development.; 9:28 a.m.

Letter: Tax-and-spending restraint needed: He argues that the Colorado model was draconian and constrained government spending too much. With or without TABOR, Colorado was never the economic model all other states yearned for. Colorado was, however, brave enough to ...; 9:27 a.m.

Letter: Thanks to veterans not too little, but a bit late: But what I still can't get past is the tokenism of the theme of the entire weekend, "Operation Welcome Home" or saying "Welcome home to America's Vietnam Veterans." Where do you think these veterans have ...; 9:26 a.m.

Letter: President committed political malpractice: The Bush administration made the case for war against Iraq, presented its arguments to Congress and the American people, and we believed them. The Democrats in Congress joined with their Republican colleagues in supporting the ...; 9:25 a.m.

Letter: Coming from Mr. Bush, that's a compliment: Well, let's see what this man thinks is "responsible."; 9:24 a.m.

Editorial: Moderates find their voice: We believe there needs to be a plan for this country that acknowledges our shockingly high national debt (nearly $8 trillion now) and our currently unavoidable reliance on deficit spending. The plan should have twin ...; 9:22 a.m.

Editorial: Standing up to criticism: In its Web editions Sunday, Time called Guinn's controversial tax increase "a realistic step to shore up the overstretched budget of the nation's fastest-growing state," adding that his overall approval rating of almost 60 percent ...; 9:21 a.m.

Editorial: Busch parked for reckless driving: Busch, 27, was cited Friday night after a Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's deputy saw him race around a slower-moving vehicle and blow a stop sign, traveling 60 mph in a 45-mph zone, sheriff's officials said.; 9:20 a.m.

Hold on: Improved Traffic Court phone system on the way: Busy signals greet the majority of people trying to use the telephone to resolve traffic tickets issued in Clark County -- but that should change soon.; 9:02 a.m.

Prices could level off at federal land auction: Jennifer Shubinski; Developers and industry experts say Bureau of Land Management auctions have been a mixed blessing: The auctions have provided much needed land, but some say the process itself has had an adverse effect on land ...; 9:01 a.m.

Lawyers want biker gang case tossed: CARSON CITY -- A fight between Hells Angels and the Mongols that left three dead in a casino in Laughlin was "motivated by gang pride and retribution," the Clark County district attorney's office said.; 9:00 a.m.

Smooth jazz will cruise into Ham Hall: When: 9 p.m. Nov. 25. Wine and art reception at 8 p.m.; 8:59 a.m.

Q+A: Anita Mann: At 5 feet, 5 inches, former dancer Anita Mann may be too short to have been a showgirl, but she stands shoulder to shoulder with her fellow producers and choreographers.; 8:57 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Guinn's critics silenced by results: Gov. Kenny Guinn admits that when Time magazine began evaluating his administration some months ago, the results could have gone either way.; 8:56 a.m.

Golfers are staying sharp but having fun: Grace Park summed up the attraction of golf's "silly-season" events in general and the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge in particular with one word: Fun.; 8:43 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: UNLV coach Brandise's mixed emotions for the game between his old coach and his alma mater: The first thing UNLV offensive coordinator Noah Brindise did upon returning from Texas this week was oil the "refresh" button on his cell phone.; 8:41 a.m.

Youth Forum still meaningful for alum: * School: Rancho High; 8:39 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: An Elvis impressionist hitting the Strip for work: Sometimes in Las Vegas your objective is only to have lunch with a friend at Imperial Palace. But sometimes in Las Vegas you have lunch with a friend at Imperial Palace, and you are distracted ...; 8:37 a.m.

School Board members thrifty with travel budget: By Emily Richmond; When it comes to traveling on the Clark County School District's dime, board member Susan Brager-Wellman says there's no place like home.; 8:36 a.m.

Speaking out on water plan: * What: Southern Nevada Water Authority board meeting; 8:32 a.m.

Griffith, artist, competitive swimmer, dies at 100: Born: Nov. 8, 1905, at Jamestown, N.Y.; 8:29 a.m.

Two competing Iraq roadmaps: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Senate as early as today could consider dueling resolutions -- one Democrat, one Republican -- aimed at seeking more accountability from the Bush administration on Iraq.; 8:26 a.m.

County experiments with senior housing project plan: J. Craig Anderson; Clark County is experimenting with a pilot affordable housing project for seniors that would test whether developers are willing to buy federal land to build low-rent apartments under current Bureau of Land Management guidelines.; 8:23 a.m.

Flashpoint for Nov. 15, 2005: Given a chance to skewer a pundit who skewers for a living, they came out in force Saturday night for the Second Chance Foundation. The roasters turned me on a spit, none more than R&R's ...; 8:08 a.m.

UNLV Football: As UNLV's losing streak reached four games with Saturday's 51-3 loss at TCU, many among the Rebels' faithful must be wondering what has become of the running game.; 8:02 a.m.

Run-in with off-duty officer doesn't extinguish fire of teens' vigil: By Emily Richmond; An off-duty Henderson police officer, upset that teenagers were gathered next to his home for a vigil in memory of three friends who died in a 2003 car wreck, stomped out votive candles he said ...; 8:00 a.m.

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