Book Beat Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
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Bondholders? issue: Who best to run Station? Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Owners? offer would leave founding family in charge. Station Casinos bondholders are being asked to approve a prepackaged bankruptcy restructuring deal that involves exchanging their bonds for others worth less money, with a cash sweetener. Bondholders could accept the deal, expediting the court process and keeping the Fertitta family at the helm of the company. Or they could reject it and force the company into traditional bankruptcy, where creditors are on their own.
SIX QUESTIONS FOR Kurt Leavitt Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Rural coordinator, Clark County Fire Department. When the Mormon chapel in Logandale caught fire at 4 in the morning Wednesday, it was volunteer firefighters who got out of bed and showed up within 10 minutes to try to quell the blaze.
Dancers pass the Balanchine test Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The abstract beauty of the master?s vision shines though. Watching Nevada Ballet Theatre?s ?All-Balanchine? program on Saturday night, I suddenly had a thought about that hit song by the Killers ? the one that asks, puzzlingly, ?Are we human or are we dancer??
A weekly snapshot of creative people living in the Las Vegas Valley Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
ANGELA KALLUS. Name: Angela Kallus, artist
Special courts for veterans Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
They steer those with problems toward the rehabilitation services they need. It has taken a long time, but fortunately special courts are now beginning to open across the country for military veterans whose troubles with the law are possibly linked to service-related drug, alcohol or mental health issues.
Constitutional concern Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Legislature should reject warrantless seizures of money from prepaid debit cards. The use of prepaid debit cards has gradually expanded from gift purchases to cash withdrawals from automated teller machines and payroll disbursements to employees. Prepaid cards can also be tied to cell phones, enabling the technically savvy to transfer money from one account to another.
Hearing hits boiling point Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
House subcommittee members have reason to be incensed over alleged Madoff scandal. It is easy to understand why members of a House subcommittee last week exploded in anger.
New lot eases airport parking crush Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Much of the parking crush at McCarran International Airport has subsided ? and not necessarily because airlines, particularly US Airways, have cut flights here. A new 5,100-space economy lot has eased demand after opening just before Thanksgiving at an old rental car site at Kitty Hawk Way and Paradise Road.
Report: U.S. policy shift could aid UNLV Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The news has been mostly bad for Nevada?s higher education system in recent months.
Seeking a boost in regulatory power Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Big business aligns against Cortez Masto?s idea. CARSON CITY Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, stung that her office had little authority last year to review the biggest health insurance company merger in state history, is seeking new authority to review such cases for potential abuse of market power.
Budget crunch directs scrutiny to work cards Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Eliminating requirement for most jobs suggested. The shrunken budget and the specter of layoffs are spurring a slew of money-saving suggestions from Clark Countys 38 departments.
Perini redirects blame for errors at Harmon Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Design flaws, company president says, were mishandled by subcontractor, inspectors. Perini Building Co. is disputing Clark Countys claim that construction problems alone and not design problems led to the faulty installation of reinforcing steel at CityCenters troubled Harmon tower.
FCC's Adelstein: DTV Transition "Not Ready for Prime Time" Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Commissioner urges quick action even with reset deadline. Even with the recent delay of the digital television transition to June 12, The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Jonathan Adelstein urged communities around the country to work fast in informing each other about the switchover, saying that the transition had been mishandled by the Bush administration and was "not ready for prime time."
Hiring Could Hit Deep Freeze in February Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Manufacturing and service sectors both face steep declines. Hiring will drop substantially in both the manufacturing and private service sectors compared with this time last year, according to the Society for Human Resource Management's LINE Employment Report.
Starbucks Tries a Downscale Approach Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Coffee giant offers "value meal" to compete in hard times. Starbucks' problems may have begun when fast food chain McDonald's invaded its space, promoting its coffee as just as good, but a whole lot cheaper. Now that the recession has slammed the Seattle-based coffee chain, Starbucks is trying to hit McDonald's where it hurts.
Recession hits footballers' wives - sort of Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Britons struggling through the recession can take comfort from the knowledge that the credit crunch is affecting even the wives of multi-million pound footballers.
Ex-NFL star rusher released from jail Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Jamal Anderson, a former Atlanta Falcons running back, has been released from jail after his arrest Sunday on two charges of drug possession, police said.
Tiger's den expands with birth of son Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Tiger Woods now has a foursome. The world's top golfer announced on his website on Monday that his wife Elin gave birth to the couple's second child, son Charlie Axel Woods, on Sunday. Their daughter, Sam Alexis, was born in June of 2007.
Buena Vista bassist 'Cachaito' dies Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Celebrated bass player Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez -- famed for his work with Buena Vista Social Club -- died on Monday, sources told AFP.
Fido, Tiddles, Polly join war on smoking Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
People who refuse to quit smoking even though they know it could damage their health may kick the habit if they believe it could harm their pet, according to an unusual study published on Tuesday.
'He's Just Not That Into You' woos box office Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Star-studded romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You" took top spot at the North American box office this weekend, final figures showed Monday.
Drug advisor retracts ecstasy remark amid political row Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The top drug adviser apologised Monday for saying that taking the drug ecstasy was no more dangerous than horse riding, after coming under sharp criticism by the interior minister.
Australia wildfires flare as massive arson probe launched Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Australian firefighters battled Tuesday to save communities from wildfires that have already claimed 173 lives and left a trail of charred bodies in blackened homes and twisted car wrecks.
Obama economic stimulus clears Senate hurdle Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
US President Barack Obama's massive economic stimulus package cleared a key hurdle Monday as the Senate voted to end a bitter debate and move to final passage of its 838-billion-dollar bill.
Game over for Pacman Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The Dallas Cowboys wasted no time making good on their vow to cut ties with troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, dropping him from their National Football League roster here on Monday.
NBA's Brand undergoes successful shoulder surgery Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand underwent successful right shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum on Monday, ending his National Basketball Association season.
NBA Timberwolves lose big man Jefferson to injury Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson might miss the remaining two months of the National Basketball Association season after suffering a torn right knee ligament.
NBA Cavaliers lose Pavlovic with ankle sprain Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic will be sidelined up to six weeks with a high right ankle sprain, the National Basketball Association club announced Monday.
Ex UN-envoy to head probe of Israel's Gaza attacks Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Former UN envoy Ian Martin is to head a five-member panel that will probe last month's Israeli attacks on UN facilities in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian UN observer Ryad Mansour said Monday.
American, 56, says first woman to swim Atlantic Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
After spending 25 days swimming across the Atlantic, it took Jennifer Figge a while to get back her land legs.
Service reins in Twitter spammers Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
A service that targets Twitter users for marketing messages is reining in spammers as advertisers strive to take advantage of the popular micro-blogging network.
Flu virus travels best in dry air: study Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The influenza virus survives and travels best when "absolute" humidity is low, researchers at the Oregon State University said in findings published Monday.
SEC enforcement chief steps down under Madoff cloud Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday its enforcement chief has quit, following criticism over apparent failure to uncover the alleged 50 billion dollar investment scam run by mastermind Bernard Madoff.
Obama stimulus plan clears key Senate hurdle Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
US President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan cleared a Senate hurdle late Monday, as lawmakers voted to end their divisive debate and move to a vote on an 827-billion-dollar package.
Obama stimulus plan clears key Senate hurdle Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
US President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan cleared a Senate hurdle late Monday, as lawmakers voted to end their divisive debate and move to a vote on an 827-billion-dollar package.
Key senator: Create Bush-era 'truth commission Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The United States should heed the example set by countries like post-apartheid South Africa and create a "truth commission" to probe alleged abuses under former president George W. Bush, a top US senator said Monday.
Rights activists attack Obama over 'rendition' case Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The US government argued against a lawsuit on behalf of CIA "rendition" victims here Monday, angering activists who accused President Barack Obama of following the policies of George W. Bush.
Artist files suit against AP over Obama poster Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
An artist whose poster of Barack Obama became an iconic image of the 2008 presidential campaign filed a lawsuit against the US news agency the Associated Press (AP) on Monday.
Lincoln's treasures rolled out for bicentennial Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Among the wealth of exhibitions being rolled out for the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth on Thursday, the Library of Congress has taken center stage.
Freak ice storm strikes western Canada Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
An unusual bout of warm winter weather turned snow into freezing rain Monday in western Canada, coating much of Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces in ice, snapping power lines and halting travel.
Golf: Tiger's den expands with birth of son Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Tiger Woods now has a foursome. The world's top golfer announced on his website on Monday that his wife Elin gave birth to the couple's second child, son Charlie Axel Woods, on Sunday. Their daughter, Sam Alexis, was born in June of 2007.
Gulf contractors fear for future Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Contractors in the oil-rich Gulf region said Monday they fear for the future as the once-booming construction sector runs short of finance, while hoping governments will come to their rescue by boosting spending on infrastructure.
Ferre bankruptcy warning as luxury market falls Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The Italian owner of the Gianfranco Ferre fashion label warned Monday it may be forced to file for bankruptcy protection because of financial trouble as the economic crisis cuts into the global luxury market.
Dramatic end for Italy's right-to-die coma woman Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Eluana Englaro, the comatose accident victim at the centre of a right-to-die drama gripping Italy, died Monday as lawmakers debated a bill to force doctors to restore her life support.
Multivitamins do not cut women's cancer risk: study Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Multivitamins do not have any impact on postmenopausal women's risk of dying, getting cancer or cardiovascular disease, said the most extensive study to date on the subject, released Monday.
EU plans Feb summit amid concern over protectionism Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
The European Union announced Monday an extraordinary summit this month on the global economic crisis to coordinate action amid growing concerns about a return to protectionism.
Balls says crisis worst for 100 years: report Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00 EST
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has warned the economic downturn will be worse than the Great Depression, reports said Monday.
Wire Headlines
- Sentence request for US woman in Italy murder case
- Sentence request for US woman in Italy murder case
- China says 37 dead, 71 trapped in mine explosion
- Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks
- Europe: Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine
- Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
- Bangladeshi mom wants twins to stay in Australia
- Bangladeshi mom wants twins to stay in Australia
- Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
- Sri Lanka to release 136,000 Tamil war refugees
