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Print edition for March 20, 2006

Letter: Countrymen die daily under Bush's watch
Mr. Ogden, we are burying our countrymen and innocent Iraqis every day because of the war that President Bush got us into, and he was also our president when 9/11 happened and ignored written warnings of the attack.
Japanese show, in shadow of Cirque, pulls off quite a feat
What: "Matsuri."
In agreement on Patriot Act
Dan Kulin
Las Vegas city leaders are apparently poised to adopt a resolution opposing portions of the U.S. Patriot Act - and Metro Police might possibly join in the criticism.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Alaska Aces at Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:05 p.m., Orleans Arena
Nonprofit arts group movin' on up to Lofts
Jacie Maynard, president of the board of directors, said the group expects to get its certificate of occupancy on May 1. But the Arts Collective will honor its program schedule and hold its last exhibit at the Arts Factory in May where the group has been a fixture for several years.
Editorial: Strong medicine for children
Dr. William Cooper, a pediatrician, looked at the years 1995 through 2002. He found that in the latter year, about 2.5 million American children had been prescribed anti-psychotic drugs, a dramatic increase. He calculated that in 1995, out of every 1,000 children, 8.6 had been prescribed an anti-psychotic drug. By 2002 the number had soared to 40 children out of every 1,000.
Schools bridging the language divide
By Emily Richmond
Nationwide, English Language Learners account for 8 percent of all students in grades K-12, compared with 21 percent in the Clark County School District. Instructional methods and programs vary widely from state to state, although most are variations on three basic methodologies. All three are used in Clark County.
Too many mistakes
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Supreme Court wants lower-court judges to shape up and to stop making senseless mistakes in their written orders.
Jeff Haney tries to keep up with a rapid-fire betting option introduced two weeks ago at the Palms race and sports book
"Pull up and shoot," a bettor named Bob Snyder implored of the 26-inch flat-screen TV in front of him. "Kick it back out. ... Here it comes ... There it is!"
Letter: Another way around flight path problem
If these residents really want a permanent solution, they would use their influence to accelerate the Ivanpah airport construction and then limit the flying hours at McCarran. Even in a 24/7 town, most folks commute, attend school and/or work 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. weekdays and shop on Saturday.
FLASHPOINT for Mar 20, 2006
FLASHPOINT for Mar 20, 2006
Letter: Empathy for girls who get pregnant
As a retired physical education teacher I have talked to many frightened children who got pregnant because they were told lies by the "father," who promised they wouldn't get pregnant.
Editorial: Straight talk about deficits
The Concord Coalition has for some time been trying to direct public attention toward the rising federal deficits and what they mean for future generations. Walker shares the coalition's concerns and is determined to raise the profile of this issue.
A tale of two MDs
Nevada has had a medical crisis over the last four years as physicians have faced a choice: pay malpractice rates that were skyrocketing in some high-risk fields or leave.
Editorial: Managing disaster on a different level
According to a story in the Las Vegas Sun, the city acquired the shelter, which is contained in a 33-foot-long trailer, in November 2004 but has not used it other than during a disaster drill last year. The unit is designed to be used to help rescue and take care of animals in the event of a disaster.
Cadet commands attention from academies
By Emily Richmond
In the case of Durango High School senior Jenny Graves, the answer is "work, work and more hard work."
Ob/Gyn 'driven from the valley'
Wilbourn had been an Ob/Gyn in Las Vegas for 12 years and had never been sued before. The notice said his malpractice insurance rates had almost doubled.
Letter: Focus on real tragedy - neglected children
Obviously, we all have passionate views about a woman's choice to end a pregnancy. I take issue that our society rages over the debate of babies vs. fetuses when we have a child welfare system overflowing with neglected children. These are the children who "are our future," yet we ignore them as they are raised without adequate love, health care and self-worth.
Plunkett goes deep into the past
It was the greatest accomplishment of a roller-coaster career for the former Heisman Trophy winner from Stanford, who experienced the highest of highs (two Super Bowl championships with the Raiders) - but only after enduring the lowest of the lows (seven uneven and injury-riddled seasons in New England and San Francisco).
Keeping in tune with his father's legacy
Supported by a six-piece band under the direction of saxophonist Tommy Alvarado, and backed by vocalist Emarald, Prima will re-create the swinging music of his late father, who defined the lounge era in Las Vegas during the '50s and '60s.
Insurance doesn't deter surgeon
With less than a thousand pediatric surgeons nationwide, Scheidler probably could have had a thriving practice anywhere. But the 37-year-old physician chose Las Vegas for several reasons.

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