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Dozens protest new tip policy outside Wynn Las Vegas
AP
Chris Heath, a San Antonio accountant, said she joined about 75 other sign-carrying protesters Friday to show support for her brother, who is a Wynn dealer.
Editorial: Federal law no minor concern
All a Justice Department spokesman would say is that the FBI referred the investigation to the department and it was "declined."
LOOKING IN ON: MOTOR SPORTS
The verdict is in: Kurt Busch is viewed as the least popular driver by those who cover NASCAR racing.
Q+A: Billy Donovan
In 10 seasons at the University of Florida, Billy Donovan has transformed the Gators' basketball program into a powerhouse. It thrashed UCLA last spring for its first national championship, and it has played in the past eight NCAA tournaments.
Editorial: At what price happiness?
Despite the fact that holiday decorations and music have been assaulting the senses for at least a couple of weeks now, the Christmas shopping season for many Americans officially began Friday. And what expensive shopping it is destined to be.
DULY NOTED
TRADING MEMENTOS INSTEAD OF BLOWS
Letter: Nonsmokers have right to breathe easy
While complaining about her "smoking rights" being curtailed by the passage of Question 5, she's obviously totally insensitive toward the right of others not to be exposed to the smell and smoke of her cigarettes.
State considers adding to math
By Emily Richmond
With school districts and state legislators expressing different philosophies on how to best teach high school mathematics, the state Board of Education wants to get everyone on the same page.
Signs of an election still can be seen
Shelley Singal was taking a leisurely walk Friday along Sahara Avenue near Hualapai Way, enjoying a panoramic view of the valley - until she happened upon a vacant lot cluttered by old political signs.
Letter: Smokers catch too much heat
I have never smoked, but I voted against both smoking measures on the Nov. 7 ballot. I'm sympathetic because my mother was a heavy smoker. She started during World War II because smoke helped to fill a starving stomach and dulled appetite. At this time in Europe people would smoke straw, dried grass and anything they got hold of.
Controversy over access to Strip's sidewalks leaves Salvation Army ringing the blues
Sam Skolnik
It's a classic Christmas image: the Salvation Army bell-ringer in a red Santa outfit, with a small kettle nearby to accept funds for the needy and downtrodden.
LOOKING IN ON: THE SUBURBS
By Mike Trask
North Las Vegas officials apparently believe that one way to pique public interest in a civic event is to make it difficult for the public to find out about it in the first place.
Letter: Presence in Iraq has made things worse
In their election, most of the Iraqis did not know for whom they were voting. Most of them wanted the occupation to end, and they probably believed that voting might mean our troops would leave sooner.
Capstone to taxing career
Cy Ryan, Sun Capital Bureau
Carson City
Editorial: Fairness, even for Saddam
The U.S.-based group has released a 97-page report in which it says that observation and interviews with court officials, lawyers and other key players show that the Iraqi High Tribunal's handling of the trial fell well short of being fair.

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