Print edition for April 12, 2007

Editorial: Same old debate: Bush, whose approval ratings are near rock-bottom, is hopeful that his immigration proposal will be more amenable to Congress now that it is controlled by Democrats, who are less likely than some conservative Republicans to scuttle the measure because of its potential for granting citizenship.

TAKE FIVE: DEREK EDWARDSON: Round One: Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Phoenix Roadrunners

John Katsilometes gives a State of the Mayor address after a trip to an Indian restaurant on Paradise Road: The mayor stopped in for a spell at the one-year anniversary party at one of the city's hidden gems, Origin India at Harmon Avenue and Paradise Road, where the restaurant shares a strip mall with such businesses as a CVS Pharmacy and Leonard's Wide Shoes. For a few minutes the mayor found himself in an odd spot, unoccupied by well-wishers, so he had time for a few nuggets about his recent reelection.

Fur flies over squirrel: When online comic strip series artist David "Shmorky" Kelly called out Todd Goldman, artist and head of the David & Goliath apparel company, for reproducing one of Kelly's old images in painting, a firestorm of outrage ensued - online.

Letter: Disturbing thoughts for a 'beautiful mind': "Why should we hear about body bags and deaths? Oh, I mean, it's not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?"

Editorial: Right call by the NFL: Thankfully, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell took less than a year on the job to crack down on the misbehavior that has landed gridiron players on police blotters seemingly on a weekly basis. USA Today reported this week that more than 50 arrests have been made of NFL players since last year.

FLASHPOINT for Apr 12, 2007: When you are politically active and have deep pockets, there will always be rumors. And some people know how to knock down rumors, as opposed to giving them life - as Gov. Jim Gibbons did recently by offering the conspiracy theory about state Democrats paying a national newspaper to sully him. Chancellor Jim Rogers heard a rumor and decided this week to pen a memo saying it was nonsense. The rumor was that he was going to fund a recall of the governor. "I would never consider taking such a highly charged political position ..." Rogers wrote to the regents. ...

Letter: U.S. sacrifices not appreciated by Iraqis: One of the new arguments against bringing our troops home is that "it will give the message to the enemy that they have won." Who are they kidding? First of all, who is the enemy who will get that message?

Bush has a friend in Ensign on stem cells: WASHINGTON - As President Bush again readies his veto pen over stem cell research, Republican Sen. John Ensign may be the only Nevada member of Congress standing by his side.

Gibbons warms up to global warming: By Joe Schoenmann; CARSON CITY - Gov. Jim Gibbons quieted environmental critics this week by recognizing the existence of global warming - and by saying that he wants to do something about it.

Questions swept aside when Gibbons rehired chief of staff: J. Patrick Coolican and Lisa Mascaro; CARSON CITY - Mike Dayton left his job in 2002 as chief of staff to then-Rep. Jim Gibbons in Washington after questions were raised about possible misuse of office funds for personal travel and for moving expenses, furniture and entertainment, according to former Capitol Hill aides.

Letter: Guinn knew how to serve the public: Thanks to Gov. Guinn for reminding Nevadans that a public servant can actually serve the public.

Meth marketing or just urban myth: By Abigail Goldman; The latest drug outrage comes candy coated: flavored methamphetamine, reportedly popping up in chocolate, cola and fruit varieties.

DR. ROBERT BUCKLEY 1923-2007: When Dr. Robert Buckley accurately diagnosed ailments afflicting two friends of Howard Hughes without even meeting them, he won a new patient: the reclusive billionaire himself.

Editorial: Efficient roads, or bust: Without the efficient flow of traffic, the state economy could come to a near standstill. Those appearing before the Senate Taxation Committee understood that and requested action from the Legislature to prevent gridlock from happening.

LOOKING IN ON: SUBURBS: By Mike Trask; Roman Lesniak has always voted at Basic High School.

Letter: Public corruption matches Chicago's: After residing 16 years in Las Vegas, one can see corruption among our elected officials here, easily as bad or worse than Chicago.

Aide failed to disclose extra income: The assistant to former Clark County Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates broke county policy by not disclosing that she received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money from her boss, county officials have confirmed.