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Archive for January 1, 2006

Annual Vegas gadget show biggest ever, draws widening contingent: AP; Or, what if you're suddenly in the mood for an old episode of "Dragnet" or one of last year's hit films?; 10:42 a.m.

Letter: A different take on nightclubs: After I stopped rolling my eyes, I was left with this thought: Anyone who spends a hundred or thousands of dollars to patronize these establishments just because some celebrity -- or a Hilton sister -- ...; 8:52 a.m.

Letter: Homeless situation still bleak as ever: We must understand that 250 family beds and 150 unused beds were lost to the homeless community when MASH Village was razed. Another 200 emergency shelter beds were lost when the Fertitta emergency shelter was ...; 8:52 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Johnny Amiri: High schoolers make some surprising decisions: Gathering a group of high school teenagers in a room and asking them if the drinking age should be lowered and if marijuana should be legalized (the two outstanding topics of discussion), one would assume ...; 8:43 a.m.

Columnist Tom Gorman: On questioning the mayor's flamboyant behavior and its impact on the city's image: I've given a fair amount of thought to this column. There's something about writing for Jan. 1 that triggers more reflection than normal.; 8:40 a.m.

Columnist Jack Sheehan: On a city that never stops providing inspiration, even after 30 years of writing about its bizarre characters: That was the last time I wrote a column for the Las Vegas Sun. It was part of a twice-a-week stint that ran for two years, until I decided to try the Hollywood Shuffle and ...; 8:40 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Simpson: 2006 can only get better for LV gaming: By Jeff Simpson; I expect major Las Vegas business - especially big casino industry news -- to be the norm again in 2006, with some of the most significant events taking place during the first part of the ...; 8:38 a.m.

Arts Notes: Signs of the Centennial will be around for a long time: With Las Vegas' centennial year coming to a close, we are left with a collection of public artwork, exhibits and historic photos that give voice to who and what Las Vegas is.; 8:26 a.m.

Half a million reasons to smile: By Kristen Peterson; A couple of weeks ago Libby Lumpkin, the consulting executive director of the Las Vegas Art Museum, and her husband, art critic Dave Hickey, headed over to the home of Patrick Duffy and Wally Goodman.; 8:25 a.m.

Editorial: Hope amid year of disasters: Nevada, with its strong economy, was spared the grief and hardship that struck much of the world in 2005. Times have actually been good here.; 8:06 a.m.

State's water debate rages on: The state engineer will bring together two sharply opposed camps Thursday in Carson City for a meeting that will set the stage for future arguments over the issue of rural water for urban Las Vegas.; 8:01 a.m.

Letter: Save road rage for bureaucrats: Digital computers had barely evolved from huge banks of vacuum tubes to wired transistorized circuit boards and used "Teletypes" for input/output. This system's field input sensors were mainly relays and long copper wires.; 7:53 a.m.

Letter: Make public officials accountable: The constant tired song from the public officials that they can't do anything is unacceptable. The answer is simple: The taxpayers (meaning customers) must insist that the service providers do their jobs satisfactorily by aggressively ...; 7:51 a.m.

Editorial: The mounting toll of tax cuts: Looking at the depleted federal budget, the Pentagon is trying to cut its spending every way it can, even if it means reducing our already stretched-thin combat forces while fighting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq ...; 7:47 a.m.

Not pretty: Molly Ball; Cosmetic treatments available at beauty salons or day spas might not be administered by a medical professional capable of ensuring your safety. Before you undergo such a procedure, consider these tips from the American Society ...; 7:40 a.m.

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Changes on tap for LV in 2006: Dan Kulin; The coming year will likely see the first new building rise from the vacant 61 acres in downtown Las Vegas, launching the beginning of a new downtown within downtown.; 7:30 a.m.

Columnist Hal Rothman: Explaining how New Year's Eve cements Las Vegas' new place in the world: Hal Rothman; It's not really the new year until midnight arrives in Las Vegas.; 1:32 a.m.

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