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Archive for March 20, 2007

Comments on BLM off-road closures at Sand Mountain: AP; ---; 8:04 a.m.

Ron Kantowski on why the Rebels should be everyone's favorite underdogs: By Ron Kantowski; But a not-so-funny thing happened over the weekend. All of the double-digit seeds were eliminated. Even a worthy No. 9 capitulated under the pressure, because when the clock goes inside of two minutes and one ...; 7:14 a.m.

UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Rob Miech, Las Vegas Sun; He said it when he first showed up on the UNLV campus in the summertime, and Rebels point guard Kevin Kruger reaffirmed his and his team's ambitious plans three weeks ago.; 7:14 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Mar 20, 2007: One wag called it Joe Biden's secret plan to win Nevada in the presidential race. It also might have been a sign of just how low-key the most powerful Democrat in the country truly is. ...; 7:13 a.m.

Editorial: Testimony from a terrorist: The military went to Afghanistan to fight al-Qaida and terrorists like Mohammed, who was reputed to be the third-ranking member of the group when he was captured four years ago in Pakistan.; 7:13 a.m.

Editorial: Military officer shortage: The Individual Ready Reserve is a unit of former active-duty National Guard or Army Reserve soldiers who remain part of the Army but do not undergo routine drills or training. They are among the last ...; 7:13 a.m.

Letter: Serving at president's pleasure invites trouble: President Bush really enjoys this phraseology because it fits right into the basic philosophy by which he lives.; 7:13 a.m.

Letter: Heartfelt thanks to Nevadans who serve: The story in the Las Vegas Sun helped to make this war and the resulting casualties very personal - and the accompanying Todd Heisler photo makes me cry every time I look at it.; 7:13 a.m.

Letter: It would be terrible to split School District: Obviously, proponents of the proposal are aware of the tremendous problems involved in such a plan.; 7:12 a.m.

Letter: So you wish Gore had won in 2000?: Al Gore may finally receive his phony (sorry, I meant honorary) Doctorate of Climatology from the University of Minnesota.; 7:12 a.m.

Letter: Nation in need of a better plan for Iraq: Our defensive Army has been weakened to a dangerous state. The members of our "all volunteer" Army are tired and sick. They need a break and yet they stay and fight. Staying the course is ...; 7:12 a.m.

Editorial: Competitive Henderson races: Competing for that seat are Gerri Schroder, a member of the Henderson Planning Commission and a member of the staff of Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and Don Griffie, who retired as a captain in 2005 ...; 7:12 a.m.

Auditors start digging through college fund: Legislative auditors began an audit Monday into possible irregularities in the state's $3 billion Nevada College Savings Plan amid allegations raised by state Treasurer Kate Marshall that some of the fund's records are missing.; 7:11 a.m.

Gibbons stands firm on state spending cuts: CARSON CITY - Gov. Jim Gibbons intends to cut back on government spending rather than abandoning his plan to give tax breaks to business and banks.; 7:11 a.m.

Henderson man's efforts pay off for Iwo Jima hero: A forgotten hero of Iwo Jima will finally get a Bronze Star this week thanks in part to the efforts of his skipper, 86-yea r-old Henderson resident Raymond Whalin.; 7:11 a.m.

John Katsilometes on the circuitous route one Hilarie took to the campaign of another Hillary: Naturally, that position led her to Las Vegas.; 7:11 a.m.

Piscopo shows audiences plenty of love at the Hilton: If there's anything negative to say about Joe Piscopo's new gig at the Las Vegas Hilton's Shimmer Cabaret it's that he's too gosh-darn nice, too danged eager to please, too doggone anxious to have fans ...; 7:11 a.m.

Q+A: Steven Bach: Someone recently said that appreciating Leni Riefenstahl's brilliant artistry is like appreciating the craftsmanship in the furniture that serial killer Ed Gein made from his victims.; 7:11 a.m.

Sun photographer wins fourth award: Sun photographer Sam Morris' picture of a mixed martial arts fighter comforting his two distressed young daughters at the end of a bloody bout is becoming something of an iconic sports photograph.; 7:10 a.m.

Meet the guy who is second in line for governor: J. Patrick Coolican, Sun Capital Bureau; CARSON CITY - Sen. Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, passed along a half-facetious tip Monday morning: Talk to Amodei.; 7:10 a.m.

Human trafficking takes toll on victims: By Timothy Pratt; It was one thing when Lina Maria Carmona's would-be new husband told her she would have to get a job within days of unpacking her bags from Medellin, Colombia - and hand him her paycheck.; 7:10 a.m.

Taking cash power out of the judiciary: By Sam Skolnik; Nevada District Court judges and Supreme Court justices are elected every six years in nonpartisan, open elections. A bill recently proposed by Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, would dramatically change the way District Court judges and ...; 7:10 a.m.

Jeff Simpson on looking out across a vibrant Las Vegas Strip that is constantly renewing itself: As impressive as the mammoth megaresorts that line Las Vegas Boulevard are, all will eventually be imploded - even the ultraluxurious new properties now being built.; 7:10 a.m.

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