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Archive for May 8, 2006

THE OPENING LINE: When it comes to golf and the so-called "game within the game," it's all in the cards for Lake Las Vegas resident Natalie Gulbis.; 7:26 a.m.

Golden Boy inspired by trash talk: Mayorga, a Nicaraguan wildman with an unpredictable personality, needed a big-name opponent and the payday that would accompany it.; 7:26 a.m.

Jeff Haney crunches the numbers to find good over/under bets: In his newsletter, "The Pinnacle Pulse," offshore oddsmaker Simon Noble recently outlined a method to analyze this popular wager, in which gamblers bet whether NFL teams will finish with "over" or "under'' a set number ...; 7:26 a.m.

Performers hope to make a good impression: By Jerry Fink; New to the convention this year will be Natalie Reid, impersonator of Paris Hilton, and Tiffany Cole, impersonator of Angelina Jolie.; 7:26 a.m.

All the right moves: Kristen Peterson; When: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday; 7:26 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for May 08, 2006: FLASHPOINT for May 08, 2006; 7:25 a.m.

Editorial: President's cone of silence: Specifically, the White House has asserted it held dozens of meetings with key members of Congress to brief them on the National Security Agency's monitoring program of overseas calls between Americans and individuals suspected of ...; 7:25 a.m.

Editorial: An ominous publicity stunt: But at least they are harmless, or have been so far.; 7:25 a.m.

Letter: Much time needed to heal from Bushitis: The United States will suffer for generations from the aftermath of this plague Bush has spawned. The worldwide respect the United States has enjoyed since World War II has now taken on the image of ...; 7:25 a.m.

Letter: Appropriate symbol for local politicians: I do hope the County Commission retains the "finger," as it is an appropriate and fitting coat of arms for our local and national discombobulating political poltroons!; 7:25 a.m.

Letter: Hijacking of national anthem isn't funny: Secondly, the difficulty in actually singing the notes of the Star Spangled Banner - which seems to take up much of his column - has nothing whatever to do with the language in which it ...; 7:24 a.m.

Editorial: Medicare drug plan snafu: The GAO investigation is timely because seniors have until just May 15 to enroll in the complex new program, which for months has baffled Medicare recipients with a dizzying array of drug plan choices.; 7:24 a.m.

Homeless program may need new place of its own: Dan Kulin; Unless the Las Vegas City Council grants zoning and land-use changes opposed by some neighbors, Family Promise could be forced to move from its central office, a hub that offers a variety of services for ...; 7:24 a.m.

Goodbye to the 'burbs: Jennifer Shubinski; When newlyweds Eva and Brooks Compton went house-hunting, they quickly dismissed the new suburbs sprouting on the outskirts of Las Vegas. They had no use for two- and three-story stucco homes built cheek-to-jowl on postage-sized ...; 7:24 a.m.

Centennial team knows the drill: Emily Richmond; For the first time, Centennial won overall 1st place in the Clark County School District JROTC Drill meet at Cashman Field, besting 14 other corps. It was the closest district JROTC championships in 20 years; ...; 7:24 a.m.

John Katsilometes talks with a 'Phantom' actor who brings Broadway credentials to Las Vegas: "If any show is going to make it in Vegas, it's this one," Morbitt said Friday morning at Valcom Studios on South Commerce Street, tucked away in downtown Las Vegas. "It's immediately recognizable. It's sung ...; 7:23 a.m.

Search is on for missing centennial funds: Dan Kulin; Committee Vice President Betsy Fretwell, also a Las Vegas deputy city manager, said the committee gave Michael Hyams $20,000 to reserve two 30-minute slots on cable television for programs on the city's 100th birthday celebration ...; 7:23 a.m.

Medical board not tough enough?: Rankings of state medical boards' serious disciplinary actions for Nevada and other Western states in recent years:; 7:23 a.m.

Bridge has shaky future: Clark County commissioners' showdown with a concrete company could jeopardize the $234 million Hoover Dam bypass bridge.; 7:23 a.m.

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