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Archive for May 14, 2006

Two bits changes, but haircut stays the same: - R. MARSH STARKS; 7:34 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for May 14, 2006: So that committee to study something that the folks who appointed the committee already have decided will hold its first meeting May 18. They are calling it a task force to examine whether the city ...; 7:20 a.m.

New trial ordered in the case of the missing security tape: Cy Ryan; The Nevada Supreme Court used the appeal of Kimberly Bass-Davis to set the record straight on how the state's courts should treat evidence that has been lost or destroyed.; 7:16 a.m.

Paris finds himself, rediscovers music: He found him in Las Vegas.; 7:16 a.m.

Exorcising her personal demon: Scarlett Pomers, co-star of the WB's "Reba," wants people to know about eating disorders.; 7:16 a.m.

Hal Rothman is aghast at just how common scandals like the G-Sting trial are in Nevada, but is encouraged by the verdict turned in: I can understand his indignant outburst better than I can her self-righteous posturing. His family is coming apart, as far as we know, through no fault of his own. But after being convicted, I cannot ...; 7:15 a.m.

Editorial: Guard saved in House bill: The Pentagon, as a consequence of the tax cuts for the wealthy, was looking for ways to cut more than $11 billion from the budget of the Army alone.; 7:15 a.m.

Editorial: Immigration reform now: Of course, Congress has a long way to go before it approves meaningful immigration legislation. Reid and Frist have only agreed on some rules of debate, including how amendments will be handled. It is possible ...; 7:15 a.m.

Letter: With solutions ignored, dissent is all that's left: Democrats have suggested for decades solutions to the energy issue, calling for higher mileage on vehicles and the development of renewable energy such as wind farms and solar power, only to have the GOP-controlled Congress ...; 7:15 a.m.

Letter: Former justice's quote applies to Bush: He stated that, "The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, but without understanding." Unfortunately, that description is an exact characterization of our current leadership.; 7:15 a.m.

Letter: Putting onus on employers is unfair: Letter writers have consistently attacked employers, saying: Why don't we fine the employers? Why don't we jail them for hiring all those undocumented immigrants? Why isn't the Bureau of Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (formerly INS) ...; 7:14 a.m.

Letter: Security against terrorism comes first: Sens. Joe Biden, Ted Kennedy, Barbara Boxer, Harry Reid, Patrick Leahy and Rep. Nancy Pelosi and her followers display their absolute disdain for the protection of America. Pundits such as Ellis Henican and David Corn ...; 7:14 a.m.

Editorial: Revolting campaign tactic: Young's campaign for sheriff in 2002 clearly demonstrated his character. His open and direct style in candidate forums, media interviews and appearances before civic groups won over the community.; 7:14 a.m.

'Marry me, America': By Timothy Pratt; Juan Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas; his father was from Mexico and his mother, from the United States. He became the first U.S. citizen ever to serve in the Mexican government when President ...; 7:14 a.m.

Water mines not in the cards: J. Patrick Coolican and Launce Rake; Russ Fields, Nevada Mining Association president, suggested on a Reno television talk show last week that massive amounts of water pumped out from areas around open pit gold mines could be used to slake the ...; 7:14 a.m.

'The system is broken': Abigail Goldman, Las Vegas Sun; During his 28 years with Metro Police, Sheriff Bill Young has seen staggering changes in the Las Vegas Valley. In an interview Wednesday with Sun editors and reporters, he talked candidly about the evolution of ...; 7:13 a.m.

Jon Ralston breaks down the field of candidates from top to bottom: This is as true for the state's most important offices - governor, attorney general, U.S. Senate - as it is for county posts high and low, sheriff and recorder.; 7:13 a.m.

Brian Greenspun on Mother's Day and the honoring of the Macks and commitment to family values: Monday night I have the honor of speaking at the dedication of Jerry's school with a number of real Nevada dignitaries. It was 25 years ago on that same night that my father, Hank Greenspun, ...; 7:13 a.m.

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