Ex-nuclear agency chief in talks to settle ethics case

Former Nevada nuclear agency chief Bob Loux is proposing to settle his case with the State Ethics Commission by admitting he violated Nevada law when he gave himself an unauthorized pay raise last year.

Bill on online child pornography sparks debate over enforcement

CARSON CITY — A legislative proposal enabling authorities to prosecute people who view child pornography prompted concerns Wednesday that it could be used against people who unintentionally go to an Internet porn page.

Names of bus crash victims are released

The Arizona Department of Public Safety on Wednesday released the names of the seven people who died in Friday’s tour bus crash south of Hoover Dam.

House stimulus excludes gaming

WASHINGTON — While the recession has dug its claws deep into almost every corner of the nation, the message to the casino industry in the short four-line section of the draft House economic recovery bill seemed clear: No stimulus money for you.

CORRECTION

The name of the restaurant featured in the Appetizers column in Wednesday’s Taste section was incorrect. It is Pips Cucina & Wine Bar.

City Council backs proposal to keep D Street open

The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to redesign plans that would close off D Street, near downtown, as part of the Interstate 15 north widening project.

Joint Memories

There are lessons to be learned from the yard o’ beer.

QUICK TAKES

Inductees named

Disney theme parks giving fun away

Representatives from Disney theme parks will visit Las Vegas Friday to encourage fun.

Meaning Every Note

They’re one of the fastest-rising names in the Vegas rock ranks, though that name soon will change. The hard-hitting, hook-heavy, guitar-mad 7th Son recently recorded their debut for Roadrunner Records, home to such big names as Nickelback and Slipknot. Currently, the band is gigging locally and planning on switching monikers soon. Singer/guitarist Chris Babbitt breaks it down for us.

Son singing as dad in tribute act

Neil Wharton isn’t usually confused with his dad, unless he wants to be. And he wants to be this weekend, when he sings as Vince Neil in a Motley Crue tribute band.

MISSING LINKS

Now that it’s February, it’s time to start focusing on Valentine’s Day. If you’re having problems finding the ideal gift for your lady, check out getinherhead.com, where women can enter their sizes, color preferences and a wish list and her significant other can sign in and see just what it is she dreams of. Also provided is an e-mail reminder system, so you won’t forget important dates.

Companies bringing Shakespeare, Twain to the stage

William Shakespeare and Mark Twain are coming to Vegas. The literary legends will be celebrated by two theater companies that believe their classics still hold relevance.

Start the Celebration

1909. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — the NAACP — was formed in New York. Robert E. Peary and five fellow adventurers reached the North Pole.

A mascara so good you could cry

V ery few things have earned my loyalty for more than a decade. “Days of Our Lives” came close. Honda isn’t quite there yet. And, I don’t feel comfortable counting University of Utah football since only the rivalry game gets me glued to the set.

Squeezing Out the Last Drop

Juicy Couture and Las Vegas go together like tracksuits and velour. We were, after all, the first city to introduce a stand-alone store for the Los Angeles-based brand in ’04. Now, the Forum Shops at Caesars is unveiling a 4,800-square-foot Juicy Couture store with a Juicy Couture Intimates boutique to come. It seems our city is Juicier than ever.

STYLE SCOOP

Style Scoop

SHOW US YOUR PURSE

Who? Emily Holmes

ElevenSpa Vegas opens at Town Square

The newest spa to open in Las Vegas not only claims to provide life-changing service, they get the process started as soon as you step foot in their doors.

Here & Now

FASHION FRAGRANCE

Ken Paves opens a salon in Vegas

Ken Paves wants to make one thing clear. “Jessica Simpson did not give birth to me,” he says from a chair in his new namesake salon at ElevenSpa.

Electric bill

The militant Drug Warriors are again showing their disdain for the Bill of Rights.

Wells Fargo cancels on Vegas

If the financial services industry adhered to public sentiment, bankers and brokers would be wearing potato sacks, riding the bus and earning minimum wage right now. They certainly carry a great deal of blame in making a mess of the economy, and they further enraged taxpayers late last year by slurping down billions of dollars in federal bailout money.

County accused of violating law designed to prevent gas explosions

The regulatory staff of the Public Utilities Commission staff is recommending the three-member panel consider seeking an injunction against the county for willfully and repeatedly violating a state law designed to avoid potentially lethal natural gas explosions.

Wynn wins praise for cuts

Not surprisingly, Wall Street lauded plans by Wynn Resorts Ltd. to reduce expenses by $75 million to $100 million annually at Wynn Las Vegas and the recently opened $2.3 billion Encore.

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