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Print edition for March 10, 2006

Editorial: No ifs, ands or butts about it
According to The Washington Post, the nation's per capita consumption of tobacco has fallen to levels not exhibited since the early 1930s. Cigarette sales have declined 20 percent since states reached a legal settlement with tobacco companies in 1998. Sales in 2005 alone dropped 4.2 percent, the Post says, citing results of the association's report.
Back to where it once belonged
Back to where it once belonged
Louie 'thunders' in
By Jerry Fink
The Australian hunks are the ones with the six-pack abs.
FLASHPOINT for Mar 10, 2006
FLASHPOINT for Mar 10, 2006
Editorial: Standing tall on security
While the terms of the transfer warrant intense scrutiny, the announcement nevertheless shows that the company understands the powerful opposition to the deal in Congress, and that the opposition reflects the views of an overwhelming majority of Americans.
Dismissal of corrections officer overturned
Correctional Officer Amie L. Bianchini was fired on Nov. 4 last year for "neglect of duty that jeopardized the security of the institution" when the sex act occurred. She was on duty in a control room in a cellblock that housed up to 164 inmates.
Tom Gorman elects to join students at county seminar on good governing - one day after raid
On Thursday morning, 40 high school students attended a daylong seminar at the county government offices to learn about good government.
Party waits on Reid
Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid's "war room" spokesman Jim Manley stood outside the ornate Lyndon B. Johnson Room in the Capitol on Wednesday, waiting for Reid to emerge from a closed-door political strategy session with fellow Democrats.
State energy pro moving up
When Jon Wellinghoff resigned as the state's consumer advocate in 1988, then-Public Utilities Commission Chairman Scott Craigie noted there was "probably dancing in the halls of the utility companies."
Letter: Pointed questions about public schools
Why are most of our high schools going to a schedule that has 85-minute classes (instead of 52 minutes) when the millennial generation has such short attention spans?
Fife catching on fast in Arena League
And James had no qualms about trusting such a potentially crucial game to rookie quarterback Jason Fife, who was making his second AFL start. Fife responded by completing 18 of 28 pass attempts for 174 yards and five touchdowns in a 67-49 victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Letter: Research shows that chancellor's way is best
In fact, the issues - however personal they may seem - are classic struggles between institutional autonomy and higher education responsiveness to the public good.
BLM takes on Moapa rancher
As the saying might be: It ain't over until the fat lady cites you for trespass.
Kluger to receive send-off at Pogo's
The 84-year-old legendary drummer died Feb. 28, a month after suffering a heart attack. He had been in failing health for some time.
John Katsilometes hangs out at a new Salvation Army playground with star driver Tony Stewart
He had a pasta dish with side salad, if memory serves ...
Letter: Babies in womb need protection
Abortion is a violation of human rights. Yes, the unborn are human beings - a scientific fact. Trussel intentionally avoids this by using the term fetus and "it." She, like so many pro-abortionists, hide behind labels to mask their own flawed reasoning.
Ron Kantowski on why some NIAA members are fed up with Gorman playing by own rules
In terms of upsets, the Huskies' 58-57 overtime victory against Bishop Gorman was roughly comparable to the Jets beating the Colts in Super Bowl III, Canada beating Team USA in baseball or Britney Spears and Kevin Federline practicing contraception.
Editorial: Baseball can't hedge on Bonds
Selig faces a predicament, for sure. Bonds, a long-ball hitter for the San Francisco Giants who is within sight of passing Babe Ruth's lifetime home-run record, is one of several baseball players whose reputations have been sullied by allegations of steroid use.
Can we talk? Marino, Aleman now say yes
By Jerry Fink
A tempest in a teapot.
Afro-Latin jazz puts swing in UNLV
For jazz fans, there's one particularly special ticket in town this weekend.
Jon Ralston delves into the ethics complaint filed against Sen. Sandra Tiffany
Maybe it's the Democratic activist who filed an ethics complaint against the Republican state senator alleging she used her public office for private gain. Maybe it's some employee of the state treasurer's office who doesn't like her.

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