THE SUNÕS MOST

READ STORIES*

1. Danica Patrick finishes day with crash, disappointment.

2. She will now prepare for her IndyCar schedule.

State workers win round as lawmakers consider cuts. Legislators decide not to further reduce the salaries of state employees.

3. Lake Las Vegas: A shining

lakeside oasis loses its luster. Residents questioning wisdom

of investing in the community.

4. UNLV nearly flawless in

thrashing of Air Force. Rebels are off until Saturday when theyÕll play Wyoming at home.

5. Cultivating conservatives. GOP candidates seek embrace of small-town Nevada by bashing Harry Reid.

*As of 4 p.m. Monday

On ÔAlcohol sales lift resortsÕ spirits, but fewer free drinks given out,Õ from consultantd: ÒI took my wife to a show recently at a Strip property, we had a drink before the show, my beer was $5 and my wifeÕs Ôhouse wineÕ was $15, and this was not the Wynn or Bellagio properties. These properties are luring guests in with low room rates and POW, they stick it to them with food, beverage, shows, etc. These casino operators need to think long-term and not quarter to quarter. They are going to sour Las VegasÕ tourists.Ó