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Archive for September 22, 2006

TAKE FIVE: Erin Crocker: It hasn't been the smoothest of seasons for Erin Crocker, who was handpicked out of the sprint-car ranks by NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham to be one of his developmental drivers.; 7:33 a.m.

Q+A: Jamie Cullum: Who: Jamie Cullum; 7:32 a.m.

ARTS NOTES: When J.K. Rowling's books were added to the American Library Association's list of challenged or banned books in the 1990s, they shared space with America's literary treasures.; 7:32 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Sep 22, 2006: First, Jill Derby comes up with a silly ditty to boost her congressional campaign and make her sound as if she is a cowgirl. And now we have Jack Carter declaring that an appropriate anthem ...; 7:32 a.m.

Jon Ralston is impressed at the clarity and brevity displayed by lawyer-politicians: I credit moderator John Curtas, a local lawyer who moved it along, and timekeeper Eric Mann, the Clark County bar's executive director, whose bell pealed and was heeded at this candidates forum:; 7:32 a.m.

Editorial: Fixing an ailing system: The report was prepared for Congress by the Institute of Medicine, a division of the National Academy of Sciences that provides research for the federal government. The institute says Medicare - the federally funded health ...; 7:32 a.m.

Editorial: More security baggage: According to a recent story by USA Today, the 220-page report - written by officials from airports, airlines, security design firms and some Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials - says the scanners are slow and ...; 7:32 a.m.

Letter: Cell phone ban should include all drivers: The article mentioned a bill requested by Assemblyman Mark Manendo prohibiting minors from using hand-held cell phones while driving. But if cell phone use is a danger on our roads, then it is a safety ...; 7:31 a.m.

Letter: Listening to W. speak is a lot like torture: I know in my own case, the only way I can tolerate one of his speeches is to make a drinking game of it. For instance, taking a drink whenever he says "nucular" for nuclear, ...; 7:31 a.m.

Letter: Our president is a bit unclear on dignity: The president said: "This debate is occurring because of the Supreme Court's ruling that said that we must conduct ourselves under the Common Article III of the Geneva Conventions. And that Common Article III says ...; 7:31 a.m.

Editorial: 'Nevada is not for sale': Yet such an arrangement is contained within a proposal drafted for Congress' consideration by the Nuclear Energy Institute, the policy and lobbying organization of the nuclear power industry.; 7:31 a.m.

No kids? No problem - plenty of goodies here to spoil your fluffy pets: Now I'm not dumb but I can't understand why she should walk like a dog but talk like a man.; 7:30 a.m.

Culinary remains skeptical about IRS' promise: As the head of the state's largest union, D. Taylor has fought many battles with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of his tip-earning members.; 7:30 a.m.

Democrats plan hearings that focus on hiring in Iraq: WASHINGTON - After failing to persuade the Republican-led Congress to investigate problems with the war in Iraq, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and other Democrats have arrived at an unorthodox strategy: They will hold their ...; 7:30 a.m.

Sales soften; homebuilders retreat from land deals, new permits: In another sign the housing market is softening, Las Vegas Valley homebuilders are backing out of land deals as new-home sales remain sluggish.; 7:30 a.m.

Reefer Redux: By Marshall Allen; Legal marijuana could be regulated and taxed. And the revenue would be split between drug treatment and education programs and the state's general fund.; 7:30 a.m.

Commissioner won't explain land deal: Tony Cook, Las Vegas Sun; Less than six months after helping to obtain a 2005 zoning change for a local hotel developer, Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald acquired 4.7 acres of land from the same developer in the boomtown ...; 7:30 a.m.

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