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Print edition for August 26, 2007

Iraqi government can only absorb heat for so long
The surest sign of how bad our choices in Iraq have become is the eagerness of both of our political parties to blame the entire mess on the man American officials helped install in his job. After all, it was taken as an American victory back in April 2006 when Maliki replaced former Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jafari, who faced many of the same criticisms Maliki does today.
Venezuelan Funding to Latin America
AP
ENERGY:
Americans can't be bothered with affairs of the world?
We are party to a web of alliances that would obligate us to come to the aid of any number of allies, if attacked. With our massive nuclear arsenal, we have the capacity to destroy the planet. And we are, lest we forget, in the midst of a globally defined fight against terrorism.
Letter: Regarding Clark County's new trash-recycling pilot projects:
Here is what happened:
U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,728
AP
The AP count is six higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Friday at 10 a.m. EDT.
Democrats have no reason to be overconfident
But here's a word of caution to the Democrats and a word of perspective for the Republicans: Presidential elections are almost always easier to analyze in retrospect than in advance, and what appears to be clear 14 months before the voters go to the polls can often turn out to be muddied once the voting starts.
The man behind the scenes Reagan adviser changed politics by manipulating media coverage Since TV dicta demands that scripted words must relate to the picture on the screen, the pieces didn't begin wi
"Reagan Image-Maker Changed American Politics"
FLASHPOINT for Aug 26, 2007
FLASHPOINT for Aug 26, 2007
Hagel-Bloomberg pairing could be formidable in '08
Today, that tide may be carrying him away from his Republican Party and toward a third-party or independent ticket with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - a development that could reshape the dynamics of the 2008 presidential race.
Jon Ralston on the dubious claim made by Team Venetian that invitations to Macau were mistakenly sent to elected officials
By Jon Ralston
Imagine you are an elected official and you get a spectacular invitation from the third richest man in the country inviting you to jet to the Far East, sit down to a gratis dinner, enjoy a free suite and party at the celebration of the opening of a beautiful resort.
School is for your own good, and ours
In fact, the participants barely understand the purpose of it. As for being driven, well, they are driven out the door by their relieved parents.
Letter: He has a lot of nerve to talk about Vietnam
You see, fighting and dying in ostensible defense of the nation is for others. But, hey, to quote the Manly War President, "it's worth it."
Editorial: Goodbye, summer vacation
Filled with optimism that Monday marks the start of a great new school year?
Facts About U.S. Currency
AP
-$1 note: 45.5 percent of total note production; 21 months.
Letter: In defense of Rich's extensive vocabulary
Mr. Olson complained that Frank Rich uses too many unusual words in his column. The reader says that he has to keep running to the dictionary to look them up. He thinks that means Mr. Rich is pompous.
Olympia: Birthplace of Ancient Olympics
AP
Ruined temples of Zeus, king of the ancient Greek gods, and his wife Hera still stand on the lush riverside site - a flat stretch of land surrounded by pine-clad hills - near the stadium where the Games were held.
Editorial: A clear conflict
USA Today reported last week that the travel falls within ethics policies, according to federal agencies, even though the travel is quite expensive. For example, the newspaper found:
FACES OF HOPE
Marshall Allen | Photographs by Leila Navidi
Patients and researchers are partners in a life-and-death struggle at Nevada Cancer Institute, where the latest experimental drugs are tested - sometimes for the first time on humans - in dozens of clinical trials.
Letter: Once-a-week trash smell being exaggerated
Frances Lovesee,
MGM's Dubai deal gave final push to contract talks
Michael J. Mishak
After a bitter and very public war of words, followed by two months of radio silence, the Culinary Union and MGM Mirage came together Wednesday to reach a tentative deal on a new five-year contract affecting more than 21,000 casino and hotel workers.
Jeff Simpson explains that changes in MGM Mirage's top ranks also means a big change in the company's structure
The company is the state's biggest employer and taxpayer, and it announced some dramatic changes.
LOOKING IN ON: CITY HALL
Hoping Las Vegans opt for the road less traveled, Las Vegas and industry leaders weren't pushing residents to read more, become more interested in politics or even to sit down and write a poem for the first time.
Editorial: When chatting isn't innocent
As many parents feared it would, the software that cross references names on state sex-offender rolls with names of MySpace members has produced many matches - almost 30,000 so far.
Joyful return soon sours
Tiffany Brown
It was a return home that had been scheduled and cancelled two times already.
Teacher new to district faces big, small tests
By Emily Richmond
Brian Lenze wanted the tattoo for a long time - years, in fact. But he hesitated. What kind of example would he set for students by sporting a green and black Celtic cross? A good teacher worries about such things. Lenze was determined to be a good teacher.

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