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COMING IN THIS WEEK’S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS

FOLLOW THE LEADERS’ PAYCHECKS: Eight of the valley’s 16 highest-paid corporate executives had compensation increases from 2009 to 2010. A rise in companies’ stock prices often coincided with the fatter paychecks.

LAS VEGAS CONVENTIONS

Conventions scheduled for the Las Vegas area in the coming weeks:

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UFC takes on online pirates in tough fight

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has a well-earned reputation as the baddest sport on the planet. But away from the octagon, its parent company, Zuffa LLC of Las Vegas, is becoming just as widely known for savage beat-downs.

Washington Digest: Petraeus confirmed as CIA chief

WASHINGTON — The Senate last week confirmed Gen. David Petraeus to become director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

A toast to the rousing reign of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman

After 12 years of boozy boosterism, Oscar Goodman will end his time as Las Vegas mayor on Wednesday. In honor of Hizzoner, Review-Journal City Hall reporter Alan Choate presents this reminiscence.