Poll rejects hash and pot bars, brothels in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A newspaper poll finds southern Nevadans don't think marijuana and hashish bars belong in Las Vegas, or that expanding prostitution into Clark County is a good way to improve tourism.

Parks, tourism officials gear up for long holiday weekend

FELTON -- There was little sign of life at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground Tuesday afternoon -- with only a scattering of vehicles and tents -- but the calm won't last long with Labor Day weekend drawing closer.

Poll: Many don't back legalization of brothels, hash bars for tourism

A new Review-Journal/8NewsNow poll found a strong majority of Nevadans against legalizing marijuana and prostitution to boost tourism. On the pot question, 79 percent of respondents gave the thumbs-down to Dutch-style hashish and marijuana bars in Las Vegas. Residents weighing in against brothels in Clark County proved even more overwhelming, with 64 percent of participants registering ...

CORRECTIONS

A story in Monday's Review-Journal contained errors. The story reversed the numbers for the Review-Journal/8NewsNow poll's findings on local support for legalizing marijuana and prostitution to boost tourism. On the pot question, 79 percent of respondents opposed Dutch-style hashish and marijuana bars in Las Vegas, while 64 percent opposed legalizing brothels in Clark County. The numbers in the ...

Singapore economy seen growing 15 percent in 2010

Singapore's economy will likely expand at a record pace this year as a surge in demand for the city-state's exports fuels manufacturing, according to a central bank survey of analysts.