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Archive for November 15, 2006

THE ELEVATOR: GOING UP; 7:12 a.m.

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME: Back in September, Bishop Gorman soccer coach Nick Arbelaez said, "We intend to win for him this season. I think, ultimately, that's what will happen." When the Gaels won the state championship on Saturday, the ...; 7:12 a.m.

Jeff Haney on a new golf tournament for those who enjoy a good game of poker but also want to get outside: The format sounded intriguing: Texas hold 'em poker meets a golf tournament.; 7:12 a.m.

Sculptor may leave her mark on Las Vegas: By Kristen Peterson; At the end of a slide-show lecture on Friday about an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, chief curator Paul Schimmel landed on one final slide.; 7:11 a.m.

Black hat and blue collar: What: Trace Adkins with Billy Currington and Jason Aldean; 7:11 a.m.

LOOKING IN ON: ENTERTAINMENT: You can see one of Las Vegas' most energetic and talented R&B artists this week for free at the Riviera, or you can attend international superstar Barbra Streisand's concert at the MGM Grand and spend ...; 7:11 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Nov 15, 2006: So what does a party do when it gets crushed at the polls? It changes leadership. Thus, national Republicans announced Tuesday that Florida Sen. Mel Martinez will become the face of the GOP. So what ...; 7:11 a.m.

Jon Ralston notices another governor who's extending his term: Kenny Guinn has a different, easier way. And he can be governor without even being there for the extra two years.; 7:11 a.m.

Editorial: Keeping children alive: In a report submitted to Congress on Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that so-called backover collisions cause an average of 183 deaths and 6,700 to 7,400 injuries annually.; 7:10 a.m.

Editorial: Health insurance for all: A recent story by The New York Times says newly elected members of Congress who promised to help the uninsured are expected to support many of the provisions in a proposal that is certain to ...; 7:10 a.m.

Letter: R-J publisher's warped view of democracy: Now no Nevada Supreme Court justice who wants to be re-elected will cross the R-J. That's what he and R-J Editor Thomas Mitchell call a "free country."; 7:10 a.m.

Letter: Democrats should act responsibly: Another common-sense line of reasoning should be applied to raising the minimum wage. It's a feel-good/sounds-good idea that will do far more harm than good. It will result in higher consumer prices and fewer job ...; 7:10 a.m.

Letter: Look carefully at insurance industry: It should be noted that its proposal does not contain a bargain-down provision to reduce costs and does not preclude exclusion of those Americans in poor health.; 7:10 a.m.

Letter: Iraq situation not as grim as advertised: According to commentator Glenn Beck, since the toppling of Saddam Hussein, 98 percent of all Iraqi children have been vaccinated; 4,500 schools have been built or rebuilt and furnished with 8 million books; 33,000 new ...; 7:09 a.m.

Letter: U.S. paying too much for mistake: Secretary of State Colin Powell reportedly told President Bush before the war, "you break it, you own it." Well, we broke it! We've spent over three and one half years trying to put the pieces ...; 7:09 a.m.

Editorial: Wither Iowa in '08?: On the Republican side, Arizona Sen. John McCain and former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani are seen as formidable candidates. On the Democratic side, the possible candidacies of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are ...; 7:09 a.m.

LOOKING IN ON: SUBURBS: By Mike Trask; When not making new laws, Henderson City Council members often are getting rid of old ones.; 7:09 a.m.

Creepy crawlers migrate to valley: You will likely notice a sharp pain, numbness or tingling at the site. Often, those will be the only symptoms and will pass in a few hours to a day. For questions, call the national ...; 7:09 a.m.

CONVENTION CRASHING: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: The sign and the booth stood directly inside an entrance to the American Academy of Ophthalmology's convention at the Sands Expo, right where it could catch the eyeballs of 27,000. The sign announced that the ...; 7:08 a.m.

Police query Gibbons again in investigation: Jeff German and Sam Skolnik; Metro Police have questioned Gov.-elect Jim Gibbons for a second time in their investigation into allegations that he assaulted a woman and tried to force her into having sex.; 7:08 a.m.

Bigger office, bigger voice: WASHINGTON - After slugging out a career in the minority party as a junior member of Congress, Rep. Shelley Berkley returns to Washington next year with new clout.; 7:08 a.m.

Some thoughts on the state of higher education: Dear Jim Rogers,; 7:08 a.m.

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