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Print edition for May 13, 2006

Letter: Forward thinking in short supply
For those who can still remember, we had a similar but more severe gasoline shortage problem in the 1970s during the Carter administration. At that time, the administration passed laws mandating national energy conservation standards, including having every natural gas and electric utility provide homeowners with low-cost home energy audits. Their purpose was to inform homeowners as to what were the most cost-effective measures they could take to reduce energy consumption and to save money.
Letter: Mexican land was purchased legally
On the subject of expansion of the U.S. (from sea to shining sea), I remember the Guadalupe / Hidalgo Treaty of 1846, which officially ended the paperwork following the War with Mexico. It called for the purchase of land that now is totally or partially Texas, California, Nevada, New Mexico and a lot more.
Complex dedicated to Harter
But discussion at the soiree afterward focused less on Harter's 11-year tenure and more on Harter's proposed successor, West Point Lt. Gen. William Lennox Jr., and the politics behind his selection.
Tests of frustration
Las Vegas Strikers forward Levi Parker admitted that, on average, the typical real estate transaction is more challenging than trying to weave through a defense to score a goal.
Finally, we're growing our own dental professionals
Dunay, 47, is one of 71 dentists graduating today from UNLV's School of Dental Medicine, the first commencement for the start-up dental school.
Watching the return of past winners
That's right, they're all here and on the track with hopes of qualifying for the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500 today.
Editorial: Mortgaging your future
We don't have to remind our readers that prices have taken off in the Las Vegas Valley, one of the hottest real estate markets in the United States. Just a few years ago Las Vegas was one of the best bargains in the country, particularly compared to housing markets along the West Coast. But, just like in most other regions of the country, real estate prices have gone up here as well, making it difficult for many people to afford a new home.
Letter: Problems with church are private matters
Herrera has been convicted - is that not enough? The Christ that I believe in preached forgiveness and understanding, not public ridicule for the simple sake of embarrassment.
Editorial: President's tax-cut follies
A key part of the deal would extend a capital gains tax break on investment income from 2008 to 2010. Supporters of extending the tax cuts, especially the capital gains break, say the cuts have spurred economic growth and business investment, which ultimately bolsters federal coffers.
Cox faces competition in Henderson community
Over Cox's objections, the Henderson city attorney's office has permitted Kelley Technologies to wire Tuscany Village, a 1,900-home community under construction near Lake Las Vegas.
Nanny sent to prison for child abuse
AP
"I snapped ... I just snapped," Bethany Ford told Judge Donald Mosley on Friday, before being sent to the state penitentiary for injuring 3-month-old Ryan Kuckler. "He did not deserve, in any way, shape or form, to be treated the way he was. I am so sorry."
Gibbons 'wins' with absence
By J. Patrick Coolican
While four of Nevada's gubernatorial candidates gathered for a low-wattage forum this week, cracking wise and chatting cordially in front of a glittery gold curtain at the Stardust, the front-runner wasn't there. And, to a great extent, that means he was the winner.
FLASHPOINT for May 13, 2006
FLASHPOINT for May 13, 2006
Editorial: Never-ending propaganda
The e-mailed memo stated, "The president has requested that all members of his Cabinet and sub-Cabinet incorporate message points on the Global War on Terror into speeches, including specific examples of what each agency is doing to aid the reconstruction of Iraq."

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