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Archive Of Regular Issues

September 1, 2006

Feature Story:

Is Silver State Economy Beginning To Sag?  Some Are Saying Yes

A Lack Of Water May Have Largest Impact On Economy

by Johnny Gunn

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Top News Story:

FIRE !!!

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Corrupt Officials On Way To Hoosegow --- More To Follow?

Federal Prosecutor Indicates The Investigation Is Continuing

by Johnny Gunn

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Is There A Meaning To Primary? Turnout Not Exactly Noteworthy

Apathy One Answer, Ignorance Another, Pig Sty Picnic Yet Another Reason

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Governor Guinn Being Coy Or Thinking Of Revenge?

Has Not Endorsed Jim Gibbons's Candidacy Despite Resounding Primary Win

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Angle Calls For New Election Following Her Loss For Congressional Seat Two

Claims Errors In Voting Statewide, Particularly In Washoe County

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Statewide Ballot Questions Number Seven At This Time

Court Questions Could Decrease The Number Come November Election

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Nine Billion Dollars And They Still Can't Get It Right --- Porter

Corrective Action Program Not Effectively Managed --- DOE IG

by Johnny Gunn

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Goal: Grow Northern Nevada's Economy And Income Levels

Target2010 Planning Project Looks To Six Key Areas Of Business For Growth

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USA Capital's Financial Failure Not Considered Public Document?

 Cost To Investors High, Cost To Nevada's Financial Reputation Higher 

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Major Power Squabble Before Public Utilities Commission

Sierra Pacific Hearing On Ely Coal Plant Brings Complaints From Many Others

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Whittemore Casino Draws Threats, Angry Public Reaction

Screams For Vengeance Spark Cries For Multi-million In Lawsuits

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Education Secretary In Reno, Delivers Address To Gifted 

Academy For Brightest Students Opens Doors For New Year

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Letters We Get:

Letters To The Editor

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Opinion:

Primary Election Ramblings, Thoughts, And Speculations

Must We Endure More Lawmakers? Please, Old Friend, Just Represent Me!

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Opinion:

Harvey Whittemore And The Politics Of Pull In Nevada

by Richard Disney

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Opinion:

Mental Health In Nevada: A Look At A Serious Problem

by Bob Bennett

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

A Capital Name: Kit Carson and Carson City

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Nevada Observer's Fabulous Cartoon Features !!!

The Nevada Observer: Existential Art

The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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The Nevada Observer: Political Art

Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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August 15, 2006

Feature Story:

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Top News Story:

State Gamers Win $12.1 Billion During Fiscal Year 2005-2006

June 2006 Brought Less Than Anticipated: Gaming Control Board

The figures for casino win for June 2006 also completed the financial picture for the fiscal year 2005-06, and the amount of money in the discussion was high indeed.  Casino win is that amount taken in by gaming only and before any expenses are considered.  In June 2006, Nevada's casinos raked in $921,077,156, down 3.47 percent from June 2005.  For the fiscal year that ended June 30, the gaming companies hauled in $12,193,784,439, up 10.8 percent from the previous fiscal year.  The largest part of the yearly take came from Clark County casinos, $10.2 billion.  The Clark County win was 11.7 percent higher than fiscal year 2004-05.

An example of one of the expenses casinos face is state taxes on the win.  In June, the gamers' win of $921 million brought $55.1 million to the state's coffers.  There have been many in the state that believe Nevada's gaming tax is too low.  It is the lowest of all states with regulated and legal gaming.  Some have stated regularly that Nevada's education system is as poor as it is because the state's primary industry doesn't pay its fair share.  There hasn't been any outstanding call for higher gaming taxes from any of the candidates running for legislative or state posts during this Primary Election cycle.  See full story

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Malone Corruption Trial To Begin September 18

Denied: Defense Motion For Change of Venue 

Former police officer and Clark County Commissioner Lance Malone's corruption trial is set to get underway on September 18 in federal district court.  Malone's defense attorney wants to have the trial moved saying there has been too much news coverage of the events.  Federal prosecutors say it's just a ruse to delay the trial.  Federal District Judge Larry Hicks agrees with prosecutors and has issued a ruling against moving or delaying the trial.  Hicks said, "Malone ... has failed to demonstrate that this news coverage is likely to result in prejudice."

Malone, accused of being the bagman for Michael Galardi, and found guilty of political corruption and bribery in San Diego, California federal court in 2005, is looking at considerable prison time if he is also found guilty in Clark County federal court.  See full story

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City Of Las Vegas Charged As Profilers Or Bigots In Bar Action

Attempt To Close Squiggy's Bar Backfires On City Attorney And Council

Following hundreds of police calls to Squiggy's Bar in Las Vegas, the City Council heard arguments to close the saloon.  Owners Danny Piper and Joseph Bunch were told to either sell the operation, give up their license to sell liquor and operate gaming devices or have those licenses revoked and the bar closed.  The council was working with the city attorney to come to an agreement under which the operation could remain open for six-months giving the owners an opportunity to sell an operating business, but they came a cropper.

Squiggy's has been known as a place where patrons are physically beaten regularly, that even people near the joint are accosted, and a general unlawfulness persists.  In less than a year and a half police have been called more than 250 times, shootings and death have been regular features of the place, and a beating seems to be among the lesser problems.  There was no doubt at the council table that something had to take place. See full story

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First Step Toward Changing Coroner's Inquest Law Taken

Numerous Police Shootings Brought About Calls For Upgrading The Code

Las Vegas police have shot at least 20 people so far this year and every incident has been justified by way of a coroner's inquest.  The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) have called for an investigation of the way the inquests are handled.  Following a meeting with the County Commission it was determined that a group must be formed to investigate whether changes in the law are necessary.  In the meantime a federal suit has been filed by the family of one man that was shot in back while handcuffed and attempting to escape.  The inquest verdict was justifiable shooting. 

A coroner's inquest in Clark County is called nonadversarial in that only the district attorney can call witnesses or come before the jury.  No other attorneys or witnesses are allowed to testify.  Those calling for changes say this loads the investigation on the side of the police and has led to less than fair decisions.  The hearings are open to the public, but only one side is heard by the jury.  Those seeking changes believe that the family of the person killed by the police should be heard by way of advocates (attorneys).  See full story

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Battle Looms Over White Pine's Proposed Power Plants

Sierra Pacific Resources Has Plans, As Does New Jersey's LS Power Group 

A controversy is building over the building of coal fired power plants in White Pine County in eastern Nevada, and the final answer will probably come from Nevada's Public Utilities Commission (PUC).  New Jersey power company LS Power Group has plans for large coal fired operations in the county and is claiming that Sierra Pacific Resources, parent company to Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power Company (SPPCo) has stolen their plans.  The plants from both companies are scheduled to be part of a giant $3.7 billion operation called Ely Energy Center.

The competing plans are to come before PUC hearing officers, but LS Power is claiming they may not be heard during the Sierra Pacific Resources hearings, that they (LS Power) may be barred from taking part in the hearings.  That argument will also be heard by the PUC.  See full story

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Federal Land Sales To Benefit White Pine, Mineral, Washoe

Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Responsible

Governor Kenny Guinn says he has high hopes for the quick passage of a U.S. Senate bill sponsored by Nevada Senators Harry Reid (D) and John Ensign (R) designed to provide an economic boost for financially strapped White Pine County in eastern Nevada.  Guinn said the proposed changes to the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA) will set aside and or create wilderness and recreation areas in the vicinity.

According to the governor the changes in the law will allow up to 45,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to be sold to private interests with the revenue generated distributed to the State Permanent School Fund, White Pine County, and various conservation efforts in White Pine County.  The governor said, "I applaud the efforts of our two senators in trying to bring additional revenue streams to White Pine County." See full story

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Fires, Lake Clarity, Protection Discussed At Tahoe Gathering

Nevada, California, Federal Officials Meet For Ninth Annual Tour

Called the Annual Lake Tahoe Summit, a group of state, and federal officials met at Sand Harbor on the east shore of America's Jewel of the Sierra on august 10 to discuss issues that impact on the lake's pristine qualities.  Governor Kenny Guinn led the Nevada delegation that included Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign.  The two senators are responsible for legislation at the national level that has led to considerable protection for the lake.

Among the featured speakers were Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior and Stephen Johnson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Governor Guinn said, "Lake Tahoe is one of the most picturesque places on earth ... ."  He commented that "These summits serve as a vital step in combining our efforts on the state and federal level to protect this natural beauty for generations to come."  The first summit was held in 1997. See full story

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Repercussions Continue Following DOE Yucca Mountain Proposals

"Arbitrary And Capricious" Are Terms Being Used In Washington

by Johnny Gunn

Senate hearings on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository continue with the Department of Energy (DOE) saying that with their timetable for opening just 11 years away, it is imperative that Congress gives them everything they ask for or it will be Congress's fault that the timeline isn't met.  Unlimited money, DOE Yucca boss Ward Sproat says is part of the key along with relieving DOE of most safety requirement, and overlooking some of the fraudulent practices allegedly promulgated by some USGS scientists in order to make the project look good.  The best defense is often an excellent offense, and putting the blame for failure on another works as well. 

Some of the problems that Sproat feels will keep the DOE from its timetable include basic safety procedures during transportation and changing the way the federal government works with states.  DOE feels they should be able to simply take water from Nevada watersheds without following state procedures for acquiring water rights.  In a statement to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Bob Loux, Executive Director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects said, "You have a bill before you that attempts, like a cowcatcher on a locomotive, to anticipate and sweep aside every potential health and safety obstacle that could upset the relentless drive to begin receiving highly radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel at Yucca Mountain."  Loux continued, "Removal of potential health and safety obstacles to expedite licensing and operation of a Yucca Mountain repository does nothing to advance the primary safety finding of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act." See full story

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USA Capital's Financial Failure Not Considered Public Document?

 Cost To Investors High, Cost To Nevada's Financial Reputation Higher 

Following the failure of USA Capital lending institution, the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper attempted to acquire a copy of the audits used by the state lending division.  In a letter to the newspaper, Scott Bice, commissioner of the Mortgage Lending Division said he will not make the audits available to the public until his investigation is complete.  Bice cited state law that permits him this secrecy.

When a company that operates under the control and conditions of a state agency fails, and audits have been done, those audits should be public documents.  Many people have lost money in the multi-million dollar failure.  According to a quote published by the Review-Journal, editor Thomas Mitchell said, "Secrecy is also a way to conceal a lack of due diligence by public agencies." See full story

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Activity At The PUC Includes Budget, Conservation, Privacy

At least one state agency doesn't have its fingers in the current horde of money that has come from a combination of a large across the board tax increase and splendid economic conditions in the Silver State.  With a budget surplus looming, the governor has all but told agencies to expand their outlook for 2007-09, but the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released information that their budget would not be increased for the next biennium, but would be cut slightly.

The PUC voted to approve a flat line budget as recommended by Crystal Jackson, Commission Secretary.  Jackson said, The PUC has continued its commitment to cut out unnecessary spending and it is reflected in the proposed 2007-09 budget, which is less than the last biennial budget." See full story

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The Buzz Around The Silver State

as compiled by our correspondents

The Capital (The silver one)

Nevada's High Wages, According To  State Commission On Economic Development

(Carson City) --- According to the state Commission on Economic Development, there are some rather high wages offered in the Silver State.  By county, this is what one can expect to find as averages wages.  Read more news from around the State

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Opinion:

I Have A Bone Caught In My Throat And It Must Be Drawn Out

Those In The Pentagon And In The White House Are Forcing Our Young Warriors To Be Criminals

by Johnny Gunn

It’s rare that we at TNO delve into national or international situations -- after all there is more than enough going on in Nevada to keep us going and involved -- but every once in a while we feel it is necessary to put our two cents on the table.  The current state of the U.S. military is the bone in my throat right now.  I'm already in my Social Security years, and that of course means I was around during the Vietnam era.  Boy was I, but this isn't a memoir on Vietnam any more than it is a critique of Iraq.  It is neither but it is a reflection that those who served in the military prior to Iraq will fully understand.  Wearing that uniform, whether army, navy, marine, air force, or coast guard carried responsibilities that weighed on one's moral fiber daily.  Those in command today have relegated military morality to the garbage pit of history and someday it will come back and bite all of us in the ass.  See full Opinion

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

One somewhat nice thing --- The Primary is over and many obnoxious people will now go away for a couple of years.  They will be back, damn it.  There are now much fewer recorded phone calls we will have to put up with.  Call me personally, that's fine.  Don't give me a chance to say hello, and I'll say goodbye.  This form of campaigning is the most obtrusive the candidates have found to date.  Mailers can be used to start fires (or wrap fish), TV ads can be muted, but that damn phone call when dinner is on the table, when it's time to turn the burgers on the grill, when I just got out of the shower is the most obscene by far.

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Kettles and pots and things --- Strange how some people react when they accuse people of doing what they are most often accused of themselves.  Point in question: A radio station offered some doughnuts and other goodies to some homeless dudes and dudettes in a Las Vegas park the other day and were promptly arrested under the new ordinance prohibiting such activity.  Las Vegas's Happiest Mayor in the World accused them of conducting a "publicity stunt."  Well, duh.  Of course, hiz honor has never done anything for the publicity value of doing it.  Ever.  Even with fourth graders and Bombay Gin.  Ever.  See full blog.

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Who's On First? Nevada's First Newspaper

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

The masthead on Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg's inaugural version of the Territorial Enterprise on May 2, 1952 claimed the famous publication was "Nevada's First Newspaper." When they resurrected the newspaper, the two colorful bon vivants and raconteurs probably believed it to be true. After all, Myron Angel's History of Nevada (1881) claimed the newspaper was "the pioneer paper of the Territory." Everyone seemingly wants a first and so did Beebe and Clegg in their efforts to hype Virginia City and the Comstock in the 1950s. However it's not true. Let me tell you why.  See full column.

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The Nevada Observer's Fabulous Cartoon Features !!!

The Nevada Observer: Existential Art

(Click on image to enlarge)

The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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July 15, 2006

Feature Story:

Nevada Could Be World Leader In Alternative Power Generation

Solar And Geothermal Opportunities Lost On The Timid And Frightened

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Top News Story:

Are There Changes Ahead For Clark County's $kindustry?

Galardi On His Way To Prison With Rizzolo Not Too Far Behind

by Johnny Gunn

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State Controller Augustine Suffers Massive Heart Attack: Dead At 50

In The Middle Of Her Run For State Treasurer Augustine Felled While Asleep

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Sample Ballots Coming Your Way Soon As Early Voting Begins July 29

Watch For Changes At Polling Places And Increased Security As Well

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On The Road With The Politicos:

The Dawn Gibbons Camp

Congressional Candidate Dawn Gibbons Continues To Fiercely Promote Border Security

Makes Second Trip To U.S. / Mexico Border, Meets With Immigration / Border Officials

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The Sharron Angle Camp

Angle Calls Dean Heller Ad Desperate Mudslinging

Then Calls Heller A Liberal Tax And Spender

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The Dean Heller Camp

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City And County Budgets Planned For New Fiscal Year 

Washoe County Plans Huge Increase In Spending Across The Board

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Economic Picture In Western Nevada Is Strong, According To EDAWN

Number Of New Businesses Climbs, Expanding Business Equally Good

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April Taxable Sales Up A Bit; Gaming Win Also Up

A Slight Cooling Off Seems Apparent In Taxable Sales, Not In Gaming

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Washoe D.A. Bails In Mack Case; Asks Clark D.A. To Prosecute

Claims of Personal Conflicts Bring Change, No Decision On Change Of Venue

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Are Clark County Cops Trigger Happy? Or Are Clark County's Criminals Out Of Control?

Questions Being Asked About Number Of Officer Shootings, And About County Coroner Inquest System

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Incline Village Residents Brace For Possible Tax Impact

Arguments Have Been Debated, Now The Supreme Court Must Rule

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Hantavirus Rears Its Ugly Head: One Person Is Dead In Elko County

The Sickness Is Often Fatal, According To State Health Officials

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Reid Calls For GAO Audit Of DOE Spending At Yucca

Berkley Says Interim Plan For Waste Storage Is Stop-Gap

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A Garden Party Extraordinaire

by Washoe Willie

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The Buzz Around The Silver State

as compiled by our correspondents

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Letters To The Editor

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Open And Accessible Government? Why Is This So Hard To Understand?

Part Of Reason: There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories Circulating

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Nevada's Oldest Family-Owned, Working Ranches and Farms

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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July 1, 2006

Feature Article:

Who Can We Blame For Today's Tolerant Drug Culture?

Who Is Responsible For Corrupt Politicians, Judges, Law Enforcement?

by Johnny Gunn

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Top News Story:

FIRE!!!

More Than 150,000 Acres Blackened In This Dry Burnt Country

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Nevada's District Judges Find Themselves On The Hot Seat

One Nevada Federal Judge May Come Under Federal Investigation

by Johnny Gunn

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Out and about with the politicos: 

An Idea Whose Time Has Come, Says Congressional Candidate Gibbons

Hiring Illegals Not Always The Fault Of The Business In Question, She Says

by Johnny Gunn

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Some Referendums Didn't Make The Ballot This Year

Eminent Domain Initiative In Like Flynn -- Angle Proposition Not Close

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Nevada Smoking Referendum Gets Some Big Time Help

Surgeon General Releases Information On Second Hand Smoke Dangers

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Union Fight With Station Casinos Boils Over Into Reno Project

 Is Union Attempt To Use Initiative Process To Get Its Way Proper?

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Supreme Court Candidates

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DOE Continues To Be Inconsistent In Plans

New Mexico Senator Complains, Nevada Agency Head Complains 

by Johnny Gunn

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Nevada's Mining Industry Strong Despite Recent Price Drop

Research And Development Projects And The Quest For More Will Continue

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Southern Nevada Power Rates Might Stabilize Into 2007

PUC Set To Accept Settlement Agreement  Between Nevada Power And Others

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Start Of Spring Brought Jobs To The Silver State

Economic Picture Continues Bright In The North And The South

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Racial Profiling In The Reno Police Department: Is It A Fact?

City Manager, Cops Say No, ACLU, NAACP Challenge That

by Johnny Gunn

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Alleged Sniper/Murderer Looks For Different Venue/Prosecutor

Long Time Friend Of Washoe DA, Mack Wants Him As Witness

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Another Special Session? Governor Becoming Known For Them

Foul Ups By State Agency To Cost Several Million -- It's Not Available

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Clark County Recorder Deane Arrested And Booked

Non-recorded Campaign Money, Sales Of  County Property, Corruption Charged

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Opinion:

Make The Board Of Directors Accountable To The People

Quasi-Governmental Agencies Should Be Responsible To Those They Serve

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

First Female Principal in Nevada? 

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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June 15, 2006

Feature Article:

Mortgage Fraud In Nevada Puts State's Borrowers In Jeopardy

Silver State Ranked Seventh In Nation, Predators, Deceptive Practices Abound

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Opinion Column:

Yucca Mountain: Propaganda Versus The Truth

by Bob Loux

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Top News Story:

Reno Family Court Judge Shot By Roof-Top Sniper

Suspect Is Pawn Shop Owner Who Was Frequently In Family Court

by Johnny Gunn

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Royal Links -- Bill Walters Investigation To Continue

Some Key Players Refusing To Cooperate And Investigators Have No Subpoena Power

by Johnny Gunn

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DOE Changes Its Mind Again! Why Doesn't That Surprise?

Those In Pahrump Weren't In The Know When Discussing Economic Rail Factors

by Johnny Gunn

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Highway Patrol Boss Steps Down Following Sexual Harassment Investigation

Northern Nevada Commander Resigns As Well

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State's Economy Still Good, Just Not Quite As Rosy Recently

Some Blame The Weather, Some Blame Politicians, Some Just Blame

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April Gaming Win Up 12.7%, A Dramatic Increase From One Year Ago

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Nevada Taxpayers Association To Present "Tax & Budget 101"

Courses To Be Taught In Reno And Las Vegas This Month

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Target2010 On Target For High Tech Entrepreneurs

Economic Diversification In Northern Nevada Is Bringing Higher Wages As Well

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Another Large Solar System On Line In Southern Nevada

Pumping Water, Providing Energy To Reservoirs And Nevada Power

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PUC Reduces Some Costs Assessed On Utilities

Joins The Electronic Age By Accepting E-Payments

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On The Road With The Politicos:

Anti-Smoking Initiative Wins First Court Battle

Casinos, Slot Clubs Lose Lawsuit Designed To Stop Petition

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Ugly Incidents Lead To Court Telling Both Sides To Calm Down

TASC Signature Gatherers, Union Opposition Workers Put On Notice

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Jim Gibbons Gains Endorsement Of Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce

Brian Krolicki, Running For Lieutenant Governor, Gains Business Endorsement As Well

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Poll Workers Being Sought Around The Silver State

Early Voting Begins July 29, Primary Election August 15

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Candidates For The Entire Assembly And Many Senate Districts Listed

Note How Many Don't Have Opposition Despite Continued Corruption In Politics

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Letters We Get

Letters To The Editor

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Opinion:

It Is High Time For The Truth! But Why By Way Of California?

Las Vegas Judiciary Blistered In L.A. Times Features; Still No Call For Grand Jury

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Wanted: The Real Reno

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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June 1, 2006

Feature Story:

Very Little Science Involved In Mercury Standards

Most Web Sites, Most Studies Based Purely On Political Persuasion

by Johnny Gunn

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Top News Story: What Is This Big Push For Traffic Roundabouts By NDOT?

Signals To Become Thing Of The Past? NDOT Says No, Roundabouts In Addition To

by Johnny Gunn

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Fire Season Is Upon Us And It Could Be A Whopper

A Second Wet Winter Makes The Grasses Grow Green, Become Brown

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State Engineer Quits In Middle Of Important Water Hearings

Water Resources For Southern and Northern Nevada At Crucial Negotiating Point

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Yucca Turmoil Seems To Not End -- Congressional Hearings On Budget

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Welcomes New Congressional Appointees

by Johnny Gunn

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Nevada Telephone Privacy Questioned By ACLU: PUC Complaint Filed

Part Of National Campaign Against Privacy Infringement By Federal Government

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Out And About With The Politicos

The Republican State Convention Drew A Small Crowd To Mesquite

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Kathy Augustine Snubbed, Denied State Republican Backing

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Titus Claims Lead, But Poll Not Listed On Web Site

Rasmussen Reports Web Site Doesn't List Nevada Gubernatorial Race

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Congressional Candidates In August Primary Election

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Primary Election Dates To Remember

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Big Bomb Blast Put On Hold To Relief Of Downwinders

Federal Judge Wants Answers Before Blast Can Be Rescheduled

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Unemployment Figures Show Continued Economic Strength 

New Jobs Increase Solidifies Nevada's Financial Hold On Stability

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Changes At The PUC And At Governor's Office

Wagner To PUC From Gov's Office, Linvill To Gov's Office From PUC

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Natural Gas Available To Tahoe Reno Industrial Center

Largest Industrial Center In Country Inside SPPCo Service Territory

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The Buzz Around The Silver State

as compiled by our correspondents

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Opinion:

After Galardi, After Rizzolo, Get The Meth Distributors

Political Corruption Costs Money, Speed Addiction Costs Families

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog:  The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Plausible De-nye-ability: Just How Big Is Nye County?

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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May 1, 2006

Feature Article: Renewable Resources Abound In Nevada But Ignored By Sierra Pacific

Tax Credit Loss Could Amount To Millions -- Oil, Natural Gas Prices Continue Upward by Johnny Gunn

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Top News Story: Missives Fly As More Join The Anti-Yucca Mountain Tumult

Pressure On Energy Department Continues --- DOE Response Is Still To Ignore All by Johnny Gunn

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Opposing Tax Initiatives Create Constitutional Questions

Most Polls Indicate That Both Questions Could Get Favorable Electorate Nod

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Sales Tax Collection Remains High For First Eight Months Of fiscal Year 2006

Economy Nears Boiling Point As Consumers Continue Spending In All Quarters

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Nevada's Employment Picture Rosy According To State Employment Agency

State Doing Better Than U.S. Average -- Better Than California Also

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Businesses Of The Year To Be Announced On May 2

EDAWN Annual Luncheon Takes Place At Ascuaga's Nugget In Sparks

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Gold: A Look At Then And Now And Why The Big Surge In Price

Time To Resurrect The Old 16-1 Political Party In Nevada? by Johnny Gunn

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Nevada Politics: The Dossier Expands

A Major Difference Between Federal And Nevada Election Finance Law

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Republicans Continue To Hold Thin Edge In Statewide Registration

The Independent Voters Will Control Outcome In Many Races

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Out And About With Politicos As Things Begin To Heat Up

Primary Election Will Be Held In August -- Filing For Public Office Begins Today

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Dems Hold State Platform Convention Amid Confusion Over Immigration

Many Spending (Taxes) Issues Discussed -- Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over Ethics

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Washoe District Judge Publicly Scolds Elected Members Of Board

Regional Planning Board Told Stop Bullying The Planning Commission

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Washoe Commission Finally Makes Decision On Ballardini Ranch

The Decision Gives Away All But 115 Acres Of What Was To Be Parkland

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Nevada Leads Nation, Again -- This Time In Internet Fraud

No Estimate Of Loss Attributed To Web-Based Crimes; Security Force Under-funded

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Another Mortgage Lending Company In Financial Difficulty

No Criminal Charges Filed Yet, May Be On The Menu Later

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The Buzz Around The Silver State

as compiled by our correspondents

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Opinion: Local Cops Operating As Federal Law Enforcement?

And Guess Who Gets To Pay For This Piece Of Non-Thinking? by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Red Light Legend and Lore: Julia Bulette by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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At the Throttle: Why it's OK to pollute (a little) by Mark S. Bassett

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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April 1, 2006

Special April 1 Feature:

Bold New Plan To Bring Sunlight To Beleaguered Virginia City  

by Washoe Willie

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Top News Story:

Immigration Issues Facing Nevada And The Country Today

by Johnny Gunn

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Nevada's Legal Brothels Ask When Is Advertising Advertising?

by Johnny Gunn

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Politics As We Know It Today: Notes From The Vast Wasteland

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Out And About With The Politicos

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Yucca Mountain: Government Accountability Office Blisters Department Of Energy

by Johnny Gunn

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General Public Not Included In Northern Nevada Growth Plans

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International Child Porn Ring Broken -- Nevadans Among Conspirators

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Mercury Storage Plans Won't Go Away, State Agencies Wary Of Safety Plans

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Unemployment Figures Indicate Nevada's Economy Still Strong

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Sales Tax Revenue Figures Show Continued Growth

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The Buzz Around The Silver State

as compiled by our correspondents

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Letters We Get

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Opinion:

The Democratic Process Has Been Victimized By Political Handlers 

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

In Cold Blood: The Nevada Connection

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland

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March 1, 2006

Feature Story:  U.S. Government Fails Western Shoshone -- Nation Takes Treaty Dispute To U.N.

Claims Of Human Rights Violations Might Not Be Heard According To Tribal Elders

by Johnny Gunn

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Top News Story: Nevada Among Many States Out Of HAVA Registration Compliance

Secretary Of State Unable To Create Data Base; County Clerks Frustrated By Poor Showing

by Johnny Gunn

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Energy News: The Good And The Bad! Court Cases, Rate Cases, New Sources

Eastern Nevada Intertie Still Big News, Along With Coal Fired Plants In Ely

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Some Information Of Interest About All Those Rate Cases

Deferred Energy Filing -- What Is It? Here Is Background From PUC

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Eminent Domain Issues Coming To Surface For 2006 Election

Nevada And 40 Other States To Look At Eminent Domain Strictures

by Johnny Gunn

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Cloned Mules To Race In Winnemucca -- Two Of World's Only Cloned Equines

Idaho Gem, Idaho Star will race at this year’s Mule Races, Show, and Draft Horse Challenge

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Mine Safety Scrutinized Following Coal Mine Disasters In The East

Nevada's Record Good According To Recent Studies: Federal Safety Standards

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Yerington Mine Comes Under Federal Regulatory Control Following Nevada's Failure

Uranium And Other Heavy Metals Contaminating Former Anaconda Copper Mine Site

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Yucca Project Under Stop-Work Order Following Disclosure Of More Discrepancies

This Following A DOE Report Saying Project Is Continuing Under "Good Science"

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Incline Village Property Tax May Yet Be Rolled Back

Roll-back Could Impact Washoe County To The Tune Of $Million$

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Astronaut Thomas Stafford To Speak At Annual Nevada Taxpayers Meeting

Luncheon To Be Held March 9 At Stardust Resort In Las Vegas

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Beers' Tax Proposal Not Ready For Signature Gathering: Judge Maddox

Descriptive Language Not Descriptive Enough, Says Judge In Labor Union Lawsuit

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Royal Links Investigation Heating Up - City Accused Of Stonewalling

AG's Investigators Suggest New Charges In Letters To The City; Goodman Furious

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Build It And They Keep Coming, According To New Information

Fernley Among The Fastest Growing Cities In Nevada With 16,357 People

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Opinion:

When Is Reporting Bias, And When Is Bias Reporting?

A Letter To The Editor Brings This Reflection From TNO Editor

by Johnny Gunn

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Some kind of blog: 

The Irascible One

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Nevada History: The Real Story As Told By State Archivist

Carson City's Freeway Bypass: A Long Time Coming

by Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist

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The Drifter Hotel:
Cartoons by Woodrow

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Nevada Scenes:
Cartoons by Erik Holland