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Archive for January 24, 2007

Jeff Haney on the new schedule for World Poker Tour's sixth season, set to begin in May, with many events in Las Vegas: The World Poker Tour has released its schedule of events for its sixth season, and the lucrative, made-for-TV tournament poker circuit will again have a strong Las Vegas presence.; 7:09 a.m.

A CONVERSATION: MICHAEL FISCHER, NEVADA CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR: By Kristen Peterson; "A dentist from Gardnerville?"; 7:09 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Jan 24, 2007: The press release for the ages needs to be printed somewhere. Here are your tax dollars at work - this was released Tuesday by the governor's office: "First Lady Dawn Gibbons announced today that she ...; 7:09 a.m.

Jon Ralston on Gibbons' State of the State address, replete with procrastinations to avoid tough decisions: It was ordinary.; 7:09 a.m.

Editorial: Not so fast, Governor: Marshall said one of her priorities as treasurer would be to make the division's Web site more user-friendly, to rid it of the technical barriers that, intentionally or not, confound people trying to track down ...; 7:08 a.m.

Editorial: Don't leave home without it: And as of January 2008, this passport requirement also will apply to people arriving in the United States by land or sea. The Sept. 11 Commission recommended the stepped-up requirements. Congress passed them in 2004. ...; 7:08 a.m.

Letter: Corporations are destroying the middle class: In most businesses, when someone is hired, there is a period of probation, after which a raise is given. But these corporate board members gave away too much up front.; 7:08 a.m.

Letter: Bush, Cheney should listen to their critics: Regarding the horrific Iraq debacle, and the decider's "plan" to send more troops to their deaths (that's right), I suggest that they consider listening, and maybe taking a lesson from, those local opinions.; 7:08 a.m.

Letter: Nevada could use a state lottery: The proceeds from the lottery sales could be used to build roads and more offices for the Department of Motor Vehicles, which are really needed.; 7:07 a.m.

Letter: Congress needs to act on fuel efficiency: As alluring as they sound, alternative fuels will not be cheap and they will not be plentiful enough to replace a significant amount of the oil we import. Oil, coal and natural gas are very ...; 7:07 a.m.

Editorial: A weakened president: Bush talked about his ideas on education, health care and energy, but the reality is that the president's failed war in Iraq has consumed his presidency - and any other message he was trying to ...; 7:07 a.m.

In Edmonton, funds follow student needs: By Emily Richmond; Click here for a printable graphic.; 7:07 a.m.

UMC chief of staff's dual role as administrator questioned: By Marshall Allen; The chief of staff at University Medical Center is elected to stand up for doctors and patient care when administrators are thinking about the financial bottom line.; 7:07 a.m.

Gibbons' plan pays doctors but doesn't include hospitals: CARSON CITY - Gov. Jim Gibbons has recommended a 24 percent increase in the payments to doctors who treat poor patients, but hospitals that treat Medicaid patients would not receive extra money under the governor's ...; 7:06 a.m.

Gibbons' energy proposals leave experts confused: By J. Patrick Coolican; Gov. Jim Gibbons announced a major energy initiative in his State of the State speech Monday, calling for the construction of a coal-to-liquids fuel plant in Nevada that would use rail lines to import coal, ...; 7:06 a.m.

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