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Story archive for October 2008 Saturday, Nov. 1 Las Vegas couple share experiences from rural Cuba Friday, Oct. Attorney appoints election officer Jackpot hit in Lucky's NFL contest UNLV left out of Top 25 in preseason AP, Coaches hoops polls Strip Scribbles: Christmas shopping suggestions courtesy of Cher High schoolers, elected officials talk current events Kruger 'not interested' in Arizona job World's best bull riders are ready for their 8 seconds Lawmaker aims to revoke tax breaks for golf courses Michelle Obama returning to Las Vegas Early voting ends tonight Hollywood stars and porn princesses host exotic and erotic Halloween bashes Feds seek license to operate topless bar Believe, Cirque and Criss Angel's $100 million show, premieres tonight UNLV president names Hardigree to top post Clock says it's time to fall back Expect costumes, long lines at early voting sites Gimme a cigar and a clever line or I'll soap your windows Michael kills Jermaine's promise of a Jacksons reunion Program seeks to protect children from sex offenders Weekend to scare up cooler weather Las Vegas ranks second in total ads aired in presidential race recently A good, long look at . TCU Las Vegas notables offering up tasty Halloween treats A time for change A vote for Nevada Day Reasons aplenty to reject McCain candidacy Economy not the plumber's strong suit ACORN dust up a GOP distraction Questions ahead of Election Day Nevada turns 144, but what's to celebrate? Cops' case against 'Suge' Knight stalled Impressed by student founder, Berkley donates to microbank Timing is everything Women friendly politics All tricks, solo treating for Gibbons Sea change on TV screens Laugh, then be amazed The parallel presidential campaign in Spanish No. 22: Talking politics Declining sales prompt CSN to refocus plant sale program Palin clan makes kindly pitch Basic grabs Henderson Bowl win over Gators The long road to the Cirque stage Vegas magicians backing Angel's 'Believe' Bull riders begin run in Las Vegas Luxor preps for post premiere party Gorman rolls up 10th win against Bonanza Desert Oasis hands Boulder City overtime loss Cheyenne slams Cimarron, claims home playoff date Hodge keeps Panthers perfect over Legacy With loss behind him, injured player eyes new goal Del Sol running game overpowers Silverado Defense propels Desert Pines over Canyon Springs Coronado ends losing streak with overtime win Valley defeats Rancho to secure playoff spot Roundup of other Las Vegas area prep games Son of football great helping students get recruited Redevelopment funds shifted from businesses Summerlin deaths Violin and piano duo synchronize onstage and off Summerlin births Faith Lutheran defender lives up to hype Liberty may gain students Derby raises $48,000 Silverado news briefs Silverado education in brief Slower swing can reap rewards Enterprise Library hosts Halloween pajama party for youngsters Hospital earns consumer award Man find yoga counteracts effects of failing kidney Skateboarders, BMXers rock and roll at AmJam competition Mixed use center proposed for St. Rose Parkway World champ taps the brakes on drag racing career Wheelchair athlete's back flip lands him in record book Foreclosures forcing debt on HOAs Palo Verde senior aces tournament Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream Senior stunned, thrilled with gift of garden Thursday, Oct. 30 Criss Angel's Strip debut, Paris Hilton's latest video Sen. 23: Fade pattern Life led ghter to ring Titus ventures into less friendly parts A piece of paper, a point of pride for this voter's family Pro bowler hoping for shot in tournament A low political profile 'Shenandoah' spirited, solid Races for upper chamber shift from attack mode to turnout mode Palo Verde boys' soccer clinches No. 2 spot in Northwest Coronado teen races into Speed Truck Challenge Series Freshman WR Payne a gameday decision for Saturday vs. TCU Injured player surprises teammates with rivalry on the line What this town needs is more tiki More cops in '09 Honoring center members who have left us No brainer The spicy taste of Mexicotown, Egypt NSC gets grant to expand online nursing degree program Smell of smoke may not wake someone Henderson youth softball team finds unexpected success Park money from public lands dries up New DragonRidge Country Club facility ahead of schedule Capital ideas Political cartoons Government should do something about unkempt properties Council looking at ways to fund recycling plant Sign of the times Students bubble over with excitment for science Local drag racer on road to fame Jimi worship Groups ask for help sending holiday stockings to soldiers Even video games can be educational A dwarf and the seven Snow Whites Short short SHORT Stories Ghost hunters to dish on local haunts Ginsberg, Germans and solid gold A brief, opinionated guide to Las Vegas' used book stores Valley artist's surreal creations portray another dimension Three reasons to check out Fabulous A "Porno" with heart Portions from a Wine Stained Notebook: Uncollected Stories and Essays, 1944 1990 Mooselini look alike contest proves to be a bipartisan affair Interior designs Letters to the editor Please kill me (in a ridiculously convoluted fashion) The Wordy Shipmates 'I was surprised by how much good stuff there was' Getting your goat Coronado senior hopes to leave championship legacy St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Births Personal changes can lessen effects of economy Trying their (lady) luck Play brings culture to the Las Vegas Valley Pink Life, letters and Las Vegas RocknRolla Wolff Elementary uses fall festival as fundraiser Autumn is the time for scouting and cleanup 'Like a bomb going off' Political signs may get more leeway Journalist left important legacy The new West's outlaws Don't say this. Anamorphosis Twix Middle schools look for ways to deal with budget cuts Kindergartners brighten hospital with decorated pumpkins The Hemenway sheep should just be left alone Boulder City deaths Hawthorn Suites refines its plan John Legend The secret life ofliquor locker VIPs Boulder City ballot initiatives include property tax question Seniors find joy in clogging Seniors' aerobic class not just for exercise Free dental care available on Nov. 12 to those in need Casino MonteLago opens new meeting room Snow Patrol Students enjoy new additions to annual festival Sarah smiles in Henderson in a sea of American absurdism Be vigilant of happenings in your neighborhood Crowding at Henderson high schools to be addressed Boulder City in brief Henderson business in brief Meeting to finalize Veterans Day plans Wednesday, Oct. 29 Is there parity in NASCAR or is it just a theory? Criss, Holly in separate booths; Mariah goes to the 'Bank' Wink's new tattoo Stars to line up for first glimpse of 'Believe' Vegas killer wants reduction in sentence Beaudoin heading to AHL Innovative Nevadans honored by Cartier at exclusive Wynn party Free admission for costumed kids Clark County taxable sales grow for first time in three months Famed footwear fashionista explains why stilettos make women sexier Boulder City senior looks back with pride Early voting ends Friday Palo Verde linebacker ponders commitment to Hawaii Screams of fear, fright emanate from Saw 5 Cold War era radioactive wastes leaving Nevada Test Site Where's there's smoke . there used to be ballplayers Strip Scribbles: Mariah Carey's new music video goes to the Bank Culinary campaigns for Obama on the Strip Las Vegas homicide suspect caught in New Mexico Altercation led to Monday school lockdown, police say Las Vegas man held in boy's kidnapping freed Temptress Tila Tequila adds another T topless to repertoire at new restaurant Lost weight leads to more playing time Photos of Holly and Bridget bash at Moon Casinos jump as MGM announces funding Nevada political update: Poll of polls gives Obama edge Coronado boys take 2nd in state tennis tournament Robber in eastern Las Vegas Valley sought Councilwoman sues Boulder City over survey Family pride on the line in Henderson Bowl XVIII Julianne recovers as Cloris finally bids adieu on DWTS Criss Angel, Holly Madison dating rumors swirl It would make quite a statement . Basic football fans in high spirits Obama to rally Saturday in Henderson Pedestrian critically injured in crash The economy is scaring me MGM puts casino developments on hold Mystery surrounds Angel Holly as Believe premiere approaches Nevada Day prompts Friday closures Boulder City residents turn out to vote early Wall Street bracing for resorts reports MGM Mirage cuts costs,replica white gold cartier love bracelet price, delays future projects as profit falls AP poll: Obama widens lead in Nevada Attacking the president Solar passing us by Clark boys' soccer team locks up Southwest Division Honoring the heroes Unrestrained capitalism can't be tolerated 'Green' tax breaks are a smarter subsidy McCain defeat tops Nevadans' wish list Political campaigns aren't charities Budget mess is Dems' first test Noting need group serves, state bolsters Urban League New ad links Porter with Bush, omits vote trend GOP pins Senate hopes on $5 million influx Illusionist's big 'Ta da!' Aliante has locals in its sights Vanda ready to tattoo Chavez Jr. Olson kept local ally in dark State: No false or stifled votes here Go forth, cooperate, Reid advises leaders No show by Ensign not fully explained These Three Nevadans Michael Strembitsky No. 24: Pavarotti plays the Mack We're American citizens and we vote 'Believe' two days from public debut Memories plentiful for Mack and me Leaders hopeful forum will spur action MWC to play hoops challenge with Mo. Valley (UPDATED) Registrar: Early voting draws more to the polls than in 2004 Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial rolling into town Boulder City goes pink to fight breast cancer Telescopes bring distant galaxies to life It's time to respect the National Anthem Centennial Hills resident named Nevada's Special Olympics Coach of the Year Tuesday, Oct. 28 The history of the Henderson Bowl Released goalie signs with South Carolina Basic set for Henderson Bowl showdown with Green Valley DWTS's Hough 'resting and recuperating' Madison hits Vegas at hair raising RPM Doctor says Olson had stroke MGM Mirage to post 3rd quarter earnings Wednesday Holly's back in Vegas; Michael Phelps hits Tao A Halloween match: Obama and Vegas Report: Las Vegas, Phoenix post steepest home price drops UNLV professors discuss presidential politics Prep football: This week's picks Take our money please! Atlantic City suspends casino smoking ban Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion's new collection and tonight's tips Earmuffs on baseball caps is a bad look Parents of baby abandoned at casino appear in court Culinary revolutionary Puck re opens Postrio at The Venetian Poker players join TV and movie stars for birthday and comedy fun Officials battling spread of invasive mussels Phelps and clubs getting along swimmingly as he hits Palms Place for Skeletal Metal party Boyd Gaming: Echelon resort likely delayed through 2009 Boyd Gaming: Echelon resort likely delayed through 2009 Rancho girls' volleyball tops Northeast division Julianne exits for surgery; we're sticking with prediction for jitterbugging Brooke on DWTS Tech boys snag Southeast soccer title Stocks surge as investors hunt for bargains Two die after weekend head on crash; memorial planned Emergency goalie Bridges released Two Las Vegas men killed in rollover, 1 injured GOP gives help to Al Franken's opponent Henderson City Council briefs Henderson man missing Democrats continue to stream into early voting polls Death of man shot by both police and himself under investigation Defenseman Miller suspended 3 games Wynn accepting reservations for Encore in Vegas A haunting memory of love in Henderson Nevada State Bank parent takes part in bailout Good golly, Miss Holly back in town as Believe countdown reaches Day 3 Experts at Brookings event say Las Vegas will boom again Stern sidekicks open groundbreaking Rick's Cabaret Mondays with Mike: They get no regards Feeding frenzy Nuclear weapons Tackling regional issues Will America live up to its inclusive rhetoric? Democrats champion nanny government Obama shows poor financial judgment UNLV hoops notebook: Family ties a little fuzzy Citing downturn,replica love screw bangle, R J offers workers buyouts Vegas set film financed in new way Nuns gave hospital name, not life State goes after CSN official's estate Housing market optimists Those empty homes for sale are harming communities At season's start, oddsmakers pick the Lakers to top the league Family members star in campaigns' last act Third World as classroom Efforts to further career cost 'Britney' his job on Strip No. 25: UNLV's basketball teams open arena with a bang One eventful edifice Conditions at jail 'harsh,' but court can't change them Star helps fan get photo Laissez faire loses luster The irrational exuberance of Democrats UNLV adds fourth '09 commit with juco CB Grant The 'amoeba' suffocates Duke Las Vegas man who died in ATV accident identified Dog lovers gather for annual pug picnic NSC mentorship program reaches out to middle schoolers Artists show their wares at 10th Annual Fall ArtWalk Monday,replica cartier love bracelet 18k yellow gold, Oct. 27 Banks in the mix at the point in Miami McCain's daughter makes campaign appearance in Henderson Gun prompts lockdown at Henderson school '90210's' McCord zips to Vegas, takes a shot with 'Sirens of TI' Amador Vista Park gets final approval UNLV student arrested for possessing explosive components State Democratic leader says he's staying Cal Nevada Transport owners arrested for embezzlement Corruption verdict hurts GOP Senate chances Room tax signatures filed Two Las Vegas men killed in rollover, 1 injured FBI busts child prostitution rings; Las Vegas teen rescued McCarran traffic falls 13 percent in September Local man arrested for toddler's death Volunteers sought for Lake Mead cleanup Ensign pointing finger at McCain Should I stay or should I go to The Murph? Coyote Springs gets Fish and Wildlife go ahead Derby Heller race gets CNN mention Business groups try to save Heck Man robs bank in west valley Salvation Army seeks 75 holiday bell ringers UNLV students turning out to vote early City National Bank gets Treasury investment Two die after weekend head on crash DWTS's Hough suffering from ovarian cyst Parents arrested after 10 month old abandoned at casino Community comes together to raise money for Down syndrome STRIP SCRIBBLES: Biden's family picks pasta and parmignon Let me introduce myself. Nevada political roundup Local band proves Henderson's got talent McCain's daughter, Obama's wife in Las Vegas today CenturyTel plans to acquire Embarq Corp. principle How do they really feel about Ensign? Dean: From 'Scream' to nearly realizing 50 state dream Solar takes no shine to Nevada Overnight, focus shifts to possible filibuster proof Senate majority Complaint cites debt of Heller campaign Minister to base his war on porn at local church Yucca isn't the only difference Multistate cooperation key to future of Nevada Decision may come Monday on building for police Even at economic crossroad, leaders accept challenge to look forward Obama presses edge on the economy Why Porter might just ride out a perfect Democratic storm UNLV hoops notebook: Kruger unveils his 'Playbook' Hawaiian Festival draws thousands to Lake Las Vegas Saturday, Oct. 25 Wranglers fall to Ontario 4 1 Rebels' late game woes continue with BYU loss UNLV BYU Notebook: Clayton just fine . according to Clayton Results from UFC 90 Kitchen fire blamed for column of black smoke Woman found shot to death in south valley LIVE GAME BLOG: UNLV's fate decided late yet again, Rebels fall to BYU, 42 35 LIVE GAME BLOG: UNLV's fate decided late yet again, Rebels fall to BYU, 42 35 Kevin Kruger attends Rebels basketball practice Obama rallies supporters in Las Vegas A preview of UFC 90 Woman nabbed for DUI after 3 pedestrians injured Motorcyclist injured in crash along Las Vegas Blvd. Adams lifts Spring Valley over Bonanza Wranglers snag first victory of the year Del Sol hands Basic loss, gets back into title hunt Explaining the financial mess Inspection gap poses risks Friendlier skies? Find a way to attract retirees to Las Vegas Treat responsible homeowners fairly Voters must educate themselves on candidates Dennis Miller, Harry Reid showdown? Anti Titus ads: Several sponsors, one basic message Eight seconds to glory It's a new day at the Stratosphere Boulder City stomps out Faith Lutheran, 34 14 2 Palin crowds, 2 differing sign of the times moments The Elevator: Up and down the Vegas sports scene As race tightens, Titus pressed to attack Halasz propels Gators over Skyhawks Late field goal sends Foothill over Liberty Defense strong as Cimarron Memorial notches win After slow start, Desert Pines secures playoff spot Centennial keeps rivalry trophy another year Sierra Vista win knocks Clark from playoffs Cheyenne routs Arbor View with running game Roundup of other Las Vegas area prep games Friday, Oct. 24 Ex Thunder goalie injured by Gov. Palin's carpet Wranglers beat Reign,replica cartier white gold bracelet, 4 1, for 1st win of season Celebs heat up Vegas nightclub scene Hard Rock 'tops off' new tower High school football scoring updates Casino stocks plunge to new lows UNLV hoping past lessons pay off at BYU Federal indictment charges motorcycle gang members Panel suggests counties take over senior tax rebate program Panel proposes state workers pay more for health insurance State retirement fund down, but buys $800 million in stocks Boy kidnapped in Okla. found in Las Vegas with mother virt(UNLV): Rebels come up short in shootout, BYU prevails 42 35 An introduction Taking Fright: Circus Circus attraction still a popular haunt Lame duck commission to consider Republic request to have taxpayers foot cleanup bill America's top chefs 'fire up' for 48 hour eating and drinking festival Single game Rebels hoops tickets go on sale Nov. 3 Police searching for jewelry store robbers Police looking for fraud victims to come forward Strip Scribbles: Kim Charlie in nightclub showdown Truck driver convicted in attempted casino extortion Club crowns winner in Palin look alike contest The Hills Park hosts Arthritis Walk on Saturday Michelle Obama to attend Monday rally in Las Vegas Inside Angel's crammed diary as Believe Countdown reaches Day 7 Sirens blare for pirate show's fifth anniversary Adelson to partake in capital program Mail ballot requests due by Tuesday Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing Pedestrian killed on 215 Beltway identified Husband of embattled judge pleads guilty Tentative settlement reached in defective plumbing lawsuit We would have ruined college basketball Inside Angel's crammed diary as Believe Countdown reaches Day 7 Gas prices set to tumble below $3 Warm temperatures in weekend forecast Is Silva the best fighter in the world? McCain the socialist? False and misleading ads Economy should be fixed from the bottom up Why Obama will pass tests of presidency Media should refrain from cheerleading Rich should wake up to needs of the poor A roundup of campaign trail tidbits Economic view through eyes of mall voters Violent biker gang stripped of emblem The dead tycoon, his girlfriend, her lover and stolen silver Stop calling already! It's getting close to the election Wranglers open home season in poor fashion Limestone will give Smith Center 'elegant' air Character witnesses A good, long look at . BYU Far from family, Massamba transitions to UNLV squad Liberace like talent, up close The chase for Yarborough Local Hispanic papers agree: Obama's the one Attacks, retorts crowd out issues Lessons of life learned from a pot of chili Centennial soccer aims to win state Former Gorman soccer star returns to Las Vegas after a year in Oregon Summerlin community briefs Middle schools h