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Print edition for October 29, 2005

Duly noted for October 29, 2005
If UNLV President Carol Harter is successful in raising the minimum grade-point-average admission standard from 2.5 to 3.0 it could have an effect on the Rebels' athletic program.
Land use dilemma
Dan Kulin
Armed with new reports, the Las Vegas City Council is heading toward a scheduled Wednesday vote on whether to make it possible to convert Royal Links Golf Club to a 1,200-home development.
Official hears the echoes
By Ron Kantowski
Football officials are like magicians in that they don't talk shop very much, especially to outsiders. So don't expect Marc Ratner to engage in a lengthy discourse on whether Reggie Bush pushing USC teammate Matt Leinart over the goal line at Notre Dame two weeks ago was a legal play.
Letter: Ozzie gets high marks for strategic approach
The White Sox now can boast of having back-to-back World Series championships -- one in the 20th century and one in the 21st.
Laser pointer restrictions contemplated
The Henderson City Council will consider an ordinance Nov. 15 that would make it a misdemeanor to shine a laser pointer at a police officer or emergency worker. It would also be a violation to shine a laser pointer at anyone's eyes or use it to harass people by pointing it at their body, car or pet.
Poll: Most Nevadans support tougher college admission standards
Associated Press
Fifty-two percent of 625 voters surveyed statewide for the Las Vegas Review-Journal supported the proposal, while 34 percent opposed it. The rest were undecided.
Former Rebel Moore makes coach Knight proud
UNLV men's golf coach Dwaine Knight was thrilled to learn that former star pupil Ryan Moore had secured his PGA Tour card for the 2006 season with his 14th-place finish last weekend in the Funai Classic.
Former teen protester gives lesson in courage at CCSN
Tinker won her case, which set the precedent for future freedom of expression cases for both students and teachers. Now, 40 years later, she finds herself a strange sort of celebrity.
Flashpoint for October 29, 2005
Flashpoint for October 29, 2005
Letter: Measures needed to curb population
The big problem in limiting population is religion. I believe the United Nations should call a meeting of religious leaders of each faith and tell them they must solve the problem in their own way.
Editorial: Hateful words from Iran's leader
"The establishment of a Zionist regime was a move by the world oppressor against the Islamic world," Ahmadinejad said. "The skirmishes in the occupied land are part of the war of destiny. The outcome of hundreds of years of war will be defined in Palestinian land."
Hurricane transplants given lemons, make lemonade
Alana Roberts
Elliott, 49, of Gulfport, Miss., is one of about 50 workers and their families who Unite Here, parent of the Culinary Union, has assisted in moving to Las Vegas from areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.
Must they preach in their own words?
Sermon ethics
Editorial: National parks at risk
Throughout our park system there are thousands of species of wildlife and insects. The diversity of trees and plants is awe-inspiring. Rivers, streams and lakes are plentiful. Amid all of this natural wonder there are artifacts to remind us that we inherited this treasure from long-ago generations, and that we have a duty, as they had, to preserve it.
Editorial: Another problem appointee
Those who have held the post most recently possessed extensive experience in disaster management and refugee affairs. Sauerbrey herself has admitted she has not specifically dealt with refugees.
Letter: Evolution akin to 'Earth is flat' theory
Theory of evolution? In order to qualify as a theory in the scientific process there must be a series of observable facts. Evolution, as far as life evolving from pond scum, therefore, can only be considered an idea akin to the Earth being flat. How did this looney idea ever become elevated to a theory in the first place?
Trombonist for Sinatra dies at 82
Education: Bachelor's degree in music from Northwestern University; master's degree from the Chicago Conservatory of Music.

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