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Archive for October 29, 2005

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 ...; 10:09 a.m.

Flashpoint for October 29, 2005: Flashpoint for October 29, 2005; 10:07 a.m.

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.; 10:04 a.m.

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 ...; 10:03 a.m.

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.; 10:03 a.m.

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.; 10:01 a.m.

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 ...; 10:00 a.m.

Must they preach in their own words?: Sermon ethics; 9:54 a.m.

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 ...; 9:51 a.m.

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.; 9:50 a.m.

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 ...; 9:43 a.m.

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 ...; 9:42 a.m.

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.; 9:40 a.m.

Trombonist for Sinatra dies at 82: Education: Bachelor's degree in music from Northwestern University; master's degree from the Chicago Conservatory of Music.; 9:31 a.m.

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.; 9:26 a.m.

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.; 8:56 a.m.

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.; 7:42 a.m.

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