Print edition for February 10, 2006

Jeff German examines the latest in the 'What happens here, stays here' slogan saga: By Jeff German; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority may be looking to settle up with the California clothier whose entrepreneurial skills led the tourism agency to give away the rights to its most valuable marketing slogan.

Letter: Our nation showed right way to protest: Where was Mr. Lipman when all the media, both print and television, splashed front-page pictures of supposed art work showing the crucifix soaked in urine and the Virgin Mary covered in feces at a New York art museum, which, by the way, is also supported by our tax dollars?

Letter: Religion has no place in the pharmacy: Pharmacists and medical personnel who refuse to perform services based on their conscience are, in my opinion, conscientious objectors. The military knew what to do with conscientious objectors. It put them into other jobs.

Light show may be too much for roof rats: He was overwhelmed with customers complaining that the creatures were getting inside their roofs and were chewing through wires in attics, creating fire hazards. And the homeowners' efforts to control the rats weren't working.

Moncrief ponders return to politics: Dan Kulin; Moncrief, a nurse and Republican, was the subject of a recent telephone survey asking some probable voters whether they would support her for lieutenant governor.

Tom Gorman cautions would-be foster parents on the pain and frustration that can accompany the joy of this altruistic endeavor: By Tom Gorman; But at least you'll get to dance on an ocean cruise or sit in a bathtub on a hillside before the side effects kick in.

Desert will soon radiate with hope for future: Kevin Rademacher; In centuries past, a mirage offered thirsty, energy-sapped travelers passing through the desert a glimpse - albeit a false, ultimately bitterly disappointing one - of salvation, of life.

Mom holds out hope for reunion: Tamara Schmidt is in prison for her failings as a mother, but she still wants to be a mom.

Editorial: Vegas is fine with being Baroque: But imagine: Rubens on display in Las Vegas - a place not typically known for fine art museums. It's an image that's certain to change with exhibits such as this most current one featuring the Baroque-era works of one of the great masters.

PGA's new schedule could pit the best: During the 35-event Fed Ex Cup portion of the schedule, players will earn points toward the four-event Championship Series, which will conclude in mid-September with the Tour Championship.

Highlights of 2005 revenue report on Nevada casinos: AP; -STATEWIDE: $11.65 billion win in 2005, up 10.3 percent. The December win was $907.4 million, up 6.5 percent.

John Katsilometes catches up with the founder of Keep Memory Alive Foundation on the eve of the 'Power of Love' fundraiser: kats@lasvegassun.com; But at its core is a simple premise.

Las Vegas acts gather in memory of King: Sonny King's Fountain was the spotlight. Despite personal tragedies, sickness and failing health, when he stepped into the light, his youth was restored and his problems retreated into the shadows.

Editorial: Desperation in 'Limbo Land': A city commission tried to impose a responsible plan for rebuilding homes. It assessed each one and decided which were damaged more than 50 percent. Homes with that level of destruction were slated for demolition unless the homeowners could afford to have them lifted several feet to avoid future flooding.

Searching for 'God on a good day': As the Nevada university system embarks on what promises to be a difficult search for presidents of its four-year campuses, one thing is clear: The ideal candidates will be those who can lead, follow and get out of the way.

Gangster-inspired art on display: His clever use of color, text and design brought in so many commissions that he was forced to turn away work.

Letter: Family planning blessed by modern science: Reproductive cells are part of living organisms. Nature is very generous with its little packets of potential life. Every acorn, every sun flower seed, every man's sperm and every woman's eggs are live reproductive cells capable, under the proper conditions, of maturing into an adult organism.

Editorial: What on Earth is going on?: Hansen, a physicist and climatologist, is director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in Manhattan, where global climate trends are simulated and analyzed on computers. In articles published Jan. 29 and Feb. 4 in the Times, Hansen was quoted as saying that public affairs officials "feel their job is to be this censor of information going out to the public," and that warnings about reining in his public remarks were coming from White House appointees in NASA headquarters.