Print edition for September 1, 2007

Webster’s definition of greatness fitting for next president: Webster’s definition of greatness fitting for next president

Life’s a beach, but it should be a mountain: Life’s a beach, but it should be a mountain

Editorial: Paying parents to parent?: A story in the most recent issue of Newsweek magazine says the experimental program is designed to entice parents to be more involved in their children's education and physical well-being.

Alternate energy probably still decades away: Although I agree with the senator that our state is blessed with all of these natural sources of energy in abundance, I can't help but speculate on how soon those resources can be tapped to provide energy to Nevada. Inevitably, when any "big power company" proposes any sort of power plant, the lawsuits come flooding out of the woodwork.

All present as mining’s future is recast: By Lisa Mascaro; Air, water, livelihoods, way of life at stake, with closer watchdogging in the works

Children’s welfare too low on America’s list of priorities: Children’s welfare too low on America’s list of priorities

Reducing the number of illegal workers: By Jeff Simpson; The federal Homeland Security Department plans this month to begin enforcing workplace regulations that will require businesses to screen their employees to make sure their Social Security numbers match their names.

Bush has no doubts about war Bush’s attitude toward being commander in chief is, essentially, the one that Lyndon Johnson wished for himself: the ability to make decisions without dwelling on the cons: Bush has no doubts about war Bush’s attitude toward being commander in chief is, essentially, the one that Lyndon Johnson wished for himself: the ability to make decisions without dwelling on the consequences.

Recall: Dietary Supplement Zencore Tabs: AP; -All supplies of the dietary supplement Zencore Tabs, sold by Bodee LLC, because the product contains potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients. A Bodee representative said the recall involved fewer than 5,000 units.

Reid shifts war strategy week in review: washington, D.C. Compromise on troops meant force Republicans to take responsibility: By Lisa Mascaro; Reid shifts war strategy week in review: washington, D.C. Compromise on troops meant force Republicans to take responsibility

Outlook on Iraq puts Porter on offense and defense: Michael J. Mishak; Rep. Jon Porter made his fourth trip to Iraq last week and, by his account, spent time "in the trenches" with troops and faced two mortar attacks. What he witnessed and heard from U.S. and Iraqi leaders gave him much cause for hope, he said. The three-term Republican then returned to his Nevada district, where that very optimism about the war clouds his political future.

CONVENTION CRASHING: MAGIC CONVENTION: CONVENTION CRASHING: MAGIC CONVENTION

FLASHPOINT for Sept. 1, 2007: You may have read about Norman Hsu, the major Democratic Party donor who turned himself in Friday on a 15-year-old grand theft warrant. Hsu has become a liability for many Democratic candidates, including presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. Hsu surrendered in California, but guess where he was earlier in the week? Where everyone who is wanted eventually goes: Las Vegas. Seems Hsu was in town for a convention and stopped to glad hand with some Democrats in town for some fundraisers . I am sure none of the folks who saw him -- before the headlines broke -- realized what was ...

Soldier from LV dies of self-inflictedgunshot: Ed Koch and Mary Manning; During a visit to his family in Pahrump in July, Army Pfc. Travis Virgadamo of Las Vegas shared his recent combat experience in Iraq.

GOP Officials: Craig to Resign Saturday: AP; IS HE GAY?: He says no and regrets his guilty plea of disorderly conduct. But few people came to his defense.

CORRECTION: CORRECTION

Editorial: Uninsured America: Congress is locked in a struggle with the Bush administration over a program that provides health insurance for low-income children. The House and Senate are trying to reconcile competing bills that would boost the program by $50 billion over the next five years to increase the number of children on the plan. The White House wants no more than a $5 billion increase, and President Bush is threatening a veto of anything more.

TV Highlights for Week of Sept. 2-8: AP; Irwin, who died in September 2006 at 44 when his heart was pierced by a stingray, is featured in new and previously aired specials that recount his work and showmanship that carried a conservation message.

A true Olympic hero: Richard Jewell should be remembered as a lifesaver, not as a suspect

Health merger might not be good for all: But it depends on which Sierra customers are being considered. Sierra's Senior Dimensions is a managed care, limited panel program serving thousands of Nevadans who don't pay premiums or submit claims. Thus, the only condition applying to them is presumably no services cutback.

Editorial: Candid camera for teachers: Yet teachers across the country are vulnerable to this behavior now that students carry recording devices as routinely as they carry pens, notebooks and calculators.

No good days for Gonzales: No good days for Gonzales

Layoffs here help Tropicana elsewhere looking in on: gaming: By Liz Benston; Layoffs here help Tropicana elsewhere looking in on: gaming

REFER TYPE HERE COMEDIAN KNOWS NO LIMITS, IS COMING TO VEGAS, PAGE 7: REFER TYPE HERE COMEDIAN KNOWS NO LIMITS, IS COMING TO VEGAS, PAGE 7

A persisting reminder of failure: A persisting reminder of failure

UMC fixes not expected to include service cuts “What happened before with (then-CEO Lacy Thomas) was we gave him too much leeway and trusted him more than we should have. What we need to do is demand: By Tony Cook; UMC fixes not expected to include service cuts “What happened before with (then-CEO Lacy Thomas) was we gave him too much leeway and trusted him more than we should have. What we need to do is demand more periodic reports and monitor more closely what’s going on at the hospital.” Rory Reid, County Commission chairman

Jeff Haney on 'sleepers' South Florida and Vanderbilt and why bettors should take a look at these teams early in the season: Jeff Haney on 'sleepers' South Florida and Vanderbilt and why bettors should take a look at these teams early in the season

BURNING MAN SEES GREEN: By J. Patrick Coolican; Art festival out to transform society and itself

Tomorrow: Kristen Peterson looks at green art at Burning Man. Additional coverage: Stories, video and slide shows from the playa at Black Rock City can be found at http://blogs.lasvegassun.com/burning: Tomorrow: Kristen Peterson looks at green art at Burning Man. Additional coverage: Stories, video and slide shows from the playa at Black Rock City can be found at http://blogs.lasvegassun.com/burningman/

WHERE I STAND Janie Greenspun Gale tells how things really unfolded at animal shelter: WHERE I STAND Janie Greenspun Gale tells how things really unfolded at animal shelter

Helping the troops: California congressman has a worthy plan to ease soldiers out of combat and into life

In this photo released by The Rose Group Gina Carano, left, kicks Julie Kedzie during the Elite Xtre

Don’t let her good looks fool you: By Jack Sheehan; Sitting in a restaurant booth across from mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano, a drop-dead gorgeous brunette who could if she chose drop me dead with a quick jab to the larynx, I'm taken back 30 years to an interview I did with her father, Glenn.

Muted public response: Though often silent, public comment periods at municipal meetings are important

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,737: AP; The AP count is two higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Friday at 10 a.m. EDT.

Republicans finally respond to rampant hypocrisy: Republicans finally respond to rampant hypocrisy

Americans should come first in America: Bring every American soldier home and we might possibly have enough policemen and teachers and firemen and nurses and doctors in America. If we deport every illegal alien , they could work on industrializing their home countries.