Las Vegas Sun

November 21, 2008

Columnists

Sen. Rebuild’s facing a long, bumpy road
By Jon Ralston
So how do you rebuild something that doesn’t exist?
Utah players celebrate during a win against Oregon State on Oct. 2. If Utah beats BYU on Saturday, t
Believe it or not, BCS is about the money
RON KANTOWSKI: In the twisted world of college football’s BCS, it actually behooves BYU to lose a game to its chief rival
By Ron Kantowski
If the BYU football team knows what’s good for it, it will take a dive against Utah on Saturday.
All-defeated or undefeated? Unlikely
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ODDS 'N' ENDS:
By Jeff Haney
It’s the most reliable indicator that a professional football team has developed a reputation for ineptitude: Oddsmakers start posting betting lines on whether it will stumble to the finish line of the season without a victory.
Assessing 21st century skills
Thursday, November 20, 2008
A Teacher's View:
By René Hill
Leaders in business and higher education are taking a critical view of the current education system and find it lacking in the interdisciplinary thinking skills that are needed for the 21st century work force.
Club swim team has grown into formidable force
Thursday, November 20, 2008
From the Press Box:
By Brent Hinckley
When Mike Polk formed the Boulder City Swim Team in 1990, he wanted to create a nationally prominent squad.
LPGA star to play at charity tournament
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Jeff Jensen
LPGA star and Henderson resident Natalie Gulbis will tee it up on Dec. 13 at Aliante Golf Club in an event to benefit the Fisher House.
Spring blooms with bulbs planted in fall
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Desert Gardner:
Angela O'Callaghan
Autumn is the time to get bulbs into the ground for a vivid display of beautiful spring colors. Bulbs demonstrate that gardening is not for immediate gratification, but for people who like anticipation.
Federal housing rules pushed racism
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Genealogy:
By Stefani Evans
My parents bought their first house sight unseen Nov. 15, 1950.
Two Dumpster fires reported to police
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Police Blotter:
Randy Sibbett
News from the Boulder City Police Department.
Winter can be tough on senior citizens
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Hot Line:
Bill Wilson
After 20 years of firefighting and emergency medical service, I can tell you from experience that winter can be tough on senior citizens.
Tuition hike would dash dreams
Thursday, November 20, 2008
One Man's View:
By Tim O'Callaghan
A meeting between Gov. Jim Gibbons and representatives from Nevada higher education took place last week that included University Regent Chairman Michael Wixom, Chancellor Jim Rogers and Daniel Klaich, a vice president in the system, to discuss the upcoming budget. The Carson City meeting lasted a whopping 30 minutes.
Center offers 'soft place to fall'
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Senior News:
Lori DeCreny
There is no way to sugar coat what is going on in the world. Our economy and those of other nations are in chaos. The Las Vegas area was once considered "recession proof," but with layoffs among some of Clark Counties largest employers, that myth is certainly busted.
An open letter to Congresswoman Dina Titus
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Boulder City Bill Speaks Out:
By Bill Erin
Now that you have defeated Boulder City’s favorite son, Jon Porter, for representative of our 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, many of us are naturally worried that we will drop off the map as far as federal funding is concerned.
Stretch yourself a bit this Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 20, 2008
A Citizen's View:
By Judy Miller Gerard
As we stand on the threshold of Thanksgiving this year, let's pay particular attention to those closest to us in our family and circle of friends and take the time to let them know how much we appreciate them.
Humble pie served hot by Basic High
Thursday, November 20, 2008
From the Press Box:
By Ray Brewer
It's time for me to have a slice of that humble pie.

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The Comedy Festival presents Jerry Seinfeld

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