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Halloween is the second-most commercial holiday in America. The candy industry rakes in more than $2 billion annually thanks to Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation. Overall, Americans spend about $7 billion on Halloween each year.

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wine primer

on the cover Why are there all of a sudden so many orange cones on your commute? We wondered that, too ...

Most people know to drink red wine close to room temperature and white wine a bit cooler, but where does wine come from? How is it made? What food should be paired with which wine, and how can you tell a good wine from a bad one? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert ready to opine about any varietal at a wine tasting.

avoiding road construction

We’ve all been there, especially lately — traffic is crawling, you think there must be a wreck ahead, but as you approach, you see that it’s just a lane closure. If you think there are more construction zones popping up across the valley recently, it’s not just you. Infrastructure work definitely had some catching up to do.

betting slam dunks, air balls

The NBA season begins this week, and the Westgate Superbook has taken a lot of action on teams to win the championship and on over/under season-win total bets. Sports book Assistant Director Jeff Sherman shares three trends in NBA betting, plus three bets he likes. We pick three futures wagers we like, as well.

knowing whom not to hire

Staffing professionals share advice on how to avoid employing a bad fit for your company, because avoiding bad hires is as important as making good ones. The professionals share behaviors about job seekers that raise red flags, and offer their outlook on the most important aspect of the hiring process.

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Scientists: Check feds’ work on river The Colorado River is one disaster away from irreversible damage to the West’s water supply, according to a scientist asking that a group of apolitical experts be allowed to parallel the government’s work.

UNLV has designs on a more collegiate feel As more people start to live on campus, there is optimism that the university corridor can become more student-friendly.

tune has changed on Macau 20 Wynn’s The casino mogul has grown frustrated by the Chinese government’s role in the gaming industry.

New look makes most of resort’s view John Katsilometes gets an update on renovations in progress at Mandalay Bay.

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Be a better grandparent When your children have their own children, it’s important to be helpful without invading their space.

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For your own sake, it’s time to enroll in Obamacare Entering its third enrollment period, and having cleared some growing pains, the Affordable Care Act has had a positive effect in Nevada and the nation.

don’t waste your pumpkin Jack-o’-lanterns and uncarved pumpkins are still useful on Nov. 1 and beyond. We share eight ways to make use of them after Halloween has ended.

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Bullfighters try to distract a bull and rescue a rider who was thrown during the 2015 PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Oct. 21

a zoo again The county zoning commission approved special-use permits for RoosN-More. Owners had been told they would have to get rid of their more than 200 animals without permits.

Oct. 21

thinning out cells Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo joined a coalition of 130 U.S. law enforcement leaders seeking to ease overly harsh laws, end mandatory minimum sentences and identify alternatives to arrests.

Oct. 26

trade mission Gov. Brian Sandoval is scheduled to return from a 10day trip to China, in which state officials tried to lure environmental science and tech commercialization companies to Nevada.

Oct. 31

looking to get even The UNLV football team will play defending Mountain West champion Boise State at 12:30Â p.m. The game, airing on ESPNU, is a chance for the Rebels to get back to .500.

Oct. 31

space invader NASA scientists say a massive asteroid will whiz by Earth at an unusually high speed. The asteroid will be more than 300,000 miles from Earth when it passes.

$11M Anticipated economic impact of the Las Vegas Mayorâ€™s Cup International Soccer Tournament. The event, Oct. 23-25, brought together 406 youth soccer teams from 13 states, Canada, Haiti, Mexico and Chile.

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the hopefuls and hopeless on the presidential scene The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the presidential candidates fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.

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Vice President Joe Biden, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb bowed out of the race, and the House committee hearing on Benghazi deteriorated into partisan bickering. Clinton hasn’t had this good a week since the race began.

After anemic fundraising numbers last quarter, the Kentucky senator needs a shot in the arm. He’s hoping Nevada will contribute to the push. Paul will open a Las Vegas campaign office Oct. 26 and campaign in Pahrump on Oct. 27.

During an emotional speech in the Rose Garden of the White House, Biden declined to enter the presidential race, saying that grief over the recent death of his son precluded a bid. Left unsaid: Clinton is polling too high and her campaign organization is too formidable to challenge.

Overshadowing the rollout of his public lands proposal, Bush whiffed a softball question while speaking in North Las Vegas. Asked to name his favorite Marvel superhero, he went with Supergirl. “She looked pretty hot (in a TV ad).” First problem: She’s a DC Comics character. Second: Gross.

Last week, we noted that conservative Jim Webb could have been running in the wrong party’s primary. This past week, the Vietnam vet made it official, dropping out of the Democratic primary but leaving the door open for an independent bid.

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nuke dump fire sparks fear Federal and state officials threw cold water on fears about a nuclear fire that ignited near Beatty at a commercial disposal site run by waste management company US Ecology. After sending in aircraft and on-the-ground crews to test radiation levels, the government reported nothing out of the ordinary and did not evacuate the area.

Candy corn, originally named “Chicken Feed,” first was produced in 1898 by the Herman Goelitz Confectionary Co., now known as the Jelly Belly Candy Co. Today, almost 35 million pounds, or 9 billion pieces, of candy corn are produced annually.

Gross food and beverage sales in 2014 at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian. The Asian eatery was named the top-grossing restaurant in the United States for the second consecutive year.

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cracking down on racism In response to concerns about a detective who posted a racially fueled rant on Facebook, uncovered by The Sunday, Metro Police adopted a more restrictive social media policy, significantly expanding the department’s ability to punish officers who post controversial messages or content.

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ringing in the new year, in the octagon

Welterweight champion Robbie Lawler speaks during a UFC 195 news conference at the MGM Grand. He will face Carlos Condit during the New Year’s Eve weekend card in Las Vegas. (l.e. baskow/staff)

Liberty High football team’s Pacific Region rating, by USA Today. The Patriots (6-1 going into the weekend) have built their program by scheduling national opponents. “Everything we have tried to do here is to get to Bishop Gorman’s level,” coach Rich Muraco said.

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HOW WINE IS MADE TO BE ENJOYED BY JESSE GRANGER |

STAFF WRITER

Every time you lift a glass of wine to your lips, you aren’t just having a drink. You are partaking in history. ¶ The brilliant, fermented liquid is as old as civilization itself. The cultivation and fermentation of grapes dates to ancient Mesopotamia. ¶ Through the years, however, thousands of varieties have been developed, which is why choosing a flavor or style can be a major undertaking. ¶ Still, while wine is complex, it can be simplified for those of us who aren’t connoisseurs. A little understanding of what goes into different types of wines, and which foods to pair them with, will have you confidently ordering your next glass of vino.

Winemakers and experts agree: The better the grapes, the better the wine. While the wine making process affects the flavor of wine, the quality of the grapes determines the quality of the wine. Grape quality depends on weather, soil conditions and how the grapes are pruned during and between seasons.

The riper the grapes are when picked, the sweeter the wine will be, so harvesters often wait until the last possible moment.

The grapes are put into a crusher, then a presser to squeeze out the juice. For red wine, entire grapes are used, including skins, seeds and sometimes stems. For white wine, only the grape juice is used during fermentation.

It is crucial during the bottling process to prevent air from getting into the bottle as oxygen sours the wine. Bottles often are dark in color because light also can affect the flavor of wine.

Once bottled, the wine will undergo minor organic changes as it ages.

WHITE WINES White wine generally has a softer taste than red wine. White wine, particularly drier varieties, also is commonly used in cooking.

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MOSCATO

Chardonnay is the most popular of all white wines. It originated in Bourgogne, France. Chardonnays often have a velvety, citrus flavor. They sometimes are fermented in oak barrels, giving them a buttery tone.

Pinot grigio is another extremely popular white wine. It is grown primarily in Italy, although many versions are made on the West Coast of the United States. Pinot grigios are very dry, with a crisp, acidic bite.

Originating in Germany, Riesling is a much lighter wine than chardonnay. Rieslings tend to taste different depending on where they were made, but most have a fresh apple aroma.

Named for the muscat family of grapes that create this wine, moscato typically is produced in Italy or Austria. Moscatos are fruity, with a distinct grapefruit aroma.

Pair with: chicken, fish, shellfish

Pair with: Thai food, spicy Chinese food

Pair with: fish, chicken, pork

Pair with: nothing. Moscato usually is enjoyed on its own.

SAUVIGNON BLANC Sauvignon blanc originated in France with grapes that thrive in cooler climates. With one of the widest varieties of flavor, sauvignon blancs can have undertones of bell peppers, apples, pears or gooseberries. Pair with: chicken, salad

SEMILLON Also from France, semillon has a fig-like flavor. In fact, the berry flavors of semillons are so strong, the wine often is blended with sauvignon blanc to tone down the taste. Pair with: clams, mussels, pasta salad

Winemakers must juice 600 to 800 grapes to produce one bottle of wine. Winemakers regularly experiment with different types of yeast to try to improve their wine.

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The liquid is put into large stainless steel tanks, and yeast is added to convert the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.

Many wines made today are intended to be opened immediately and would go bad if cellared for a long period. Wines with high tannin levels age best. Tannins are chemicals that come from grape skins and seeds. They give wine its bitter taste and make your mouth feel dry. As wine ages, the tannins form chains with each other in a process called polymerization. This softens the wine, making it feel and taste less harsh. A wine’s aroma also strengthens during aging as the tannins polymerize.

White wine must ferment at 63 degrees Fahrenheit for three weeks. It generally has an alcohol content of between 11 and 11.5 percent.

5 The wine is stored for a few months before being run through pressure filters to remove unwanted particles before bottling.

RED WINES Red wines are made from dark-colored, often black, grapes.

MERLOT The most popular wine by far, merlot is king of the vino kingdom. Its soft flavor and drinkability makes it the go-to wine for beginners. Merlots typically have black cherry, plum and herbal flavors, and are far less tannic than other dark red wines. Pair with: Italian or Spanish food, roasted vegetables

CABERNET SAUVIGNON Another extremely popular red wine, cabernet sauvignon often is blended with merlot. Many varieties undergo an oak treatment. Young cabernet sauvignons have a strong flavor, but the wine mellows dramatically with age. Pair with: steak, beef, barbecue

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As the wine ferments, the sugar level drops and the alcohol level rises. Red wine must ferment between 86 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 days.It generally has an alcohol content of between 11 and 13 percent.

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The color of red wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, to brick red for mature wines and brown for older wines.

THE PROPER WAY TO DRINK WINE 1. Pour the wine into a glass. The larger the glass, the better, to release aroma and help the wine “breathe.” 2. Swirl the wine in the glass to check the color and consistency. Hold the glass by its stem so you don’t warm the wine with your hand. 3. Smell the wine. Some argue the aroma of a wine is more important than the taste. 4. Sip the wine. Yes, the wine is delicious, but don’t chug it like a mug of beer. Wine is meant to be savored. 5. Note the aftertaste. It is a major determinant of the wine’s quality.

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SHIRAZ

PINOT NOIR

MALBEC

ZINFANDEL

Also known as Syrah, Shiraz is common in California and Australia. The wine often has black currant flavors with black pepper overtones. It is known as one of the spiciest wines for its strong flavor.

One of the most noble red wines, pinot noir rarely is blended with other types of grapes. It has a surprisingly smooth taste and is delicate with much softer tannins than cabernet sauvignon. Cherry, plum and strawberry flavors are common..

Malbec originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Malbec is a varietal wine, meaning its flavor varies greatly depending on where it is grown, such as Chile, Australia or cooler parts of California. Malbecs often are blended with other wines such as cabernet sauvignons.

Pair with: grilled salmon, lamb, sushi

Pair with: Mexican, Indian or Cajun food

Often referred to as the world’s most versatile wine grape, zinfandel grapes make a number of wines, including rosés, white zinfandels and heavy red wines. White zinfandel, for instance, is a pink wine in which grape skins and stems are removed halfway through the fermentation process.

Pair with: beef, wild game, stew

Pair with: spaghetti, pizza

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WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT PROJECTS? There are several resources for drivers looking for information about local roadwork. ■ Visit estip.nevadadot.com. The Nevada Department of Transportation site has a map and details about projects. Users can search by category, such as location or agency. ■ Call 702-928-CONE or visit seeingorangenv.com to submit questions about a project to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. RTC officials will confirm receipt within 24 hours and provide a response within 72 hours.

Bumper to bumper traffic is diverted from two lanes to one Sept. 30 at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

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Orange cones and heavy equipment have popped up throughout the valley, tangling drivers in a seemingly endless construction zone. ¶ A surge of funding and a growing economy have spurred road improvement projects and infrastructure development valleywide. ¶ Agencies are getting a chance to catch up on projects stalled during the recession and plan for the future. Meanwhile, residents are left trying to navigate suddenly stressful commutes. AFTER THE RECESSION Local jurisdictions are catching up on necessary projects thanks to money available through fuel revenue indexing, which links the gas tax to inflation, and higher tax revenue because of the improved economy, said Larry Brown, a Clark County commissioner and chairman of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. The RTC provides road construction funding to municipalities and others, and functions as the metropolitan planning organization for Southern Nevada. “There was some work done during the recession. It didn’t come to a grinding halt, but the resources were not there to get things started,” Brown said. Current projects include not just roadwork but sewer upgrades, flood-control work and other infrastructure adjustments. “That’s why you see this real cluster right now,” Brown said. “That will, over the next few years, start to taper off to something more traditional.” RTC invoices for road projects from Oct. 1, 2014, through Sept. 30 totaled $145.5 million, as much as the agency spent on road projects before 2007. Many of the construction projects are relatively small and short term, but Nevada Department of Transportation spokesman Tony

Illia said the current volume stands out. “This may very well be the most that I’ve seen,” Illia said. Still, construction companies say they are doing only about 70 percent of the volume of work they did before the recession, RTC General Manager Tina Quigley said. Agencies generally award projects based on the lowest bid. “If the bids are coming in higher than we expected, that’s when we start to worry that maybe we have too much work out there,” Quigley said. That hasn’t happened. Contractors say they “have the equipment and the ability to do this work,” Quigley said. Illia said that although the bidding process for NDOT projects was open to any company meeting qualifications, a small group of contractors with the bonding capacity and resources to handle such large tasks generally win them. “If anything, they want more work,” he said.

PAYING FOR PROJECTS At construction sites around the valley, large yellow signs hang with a drawing of a fuel pump next to the words “Fueling our Future.” The signs are meant to be a reminder of the funding that enabled much of the construction now being financed by the RTC. Local governments often pay for their own

road construction, but they also can seek funding from the RTC to cover all or part of the cost. The RTC uses sales and fuel tax money to finance projects spearheaded by Clark County, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite and the Nevada Department of Transportation. The RTC also works on its own projects. In 2012 and 2013, the agency began considering alternative funding methods, as officials grappled with a budget that shrunk from $136 million a year to $22.4 million a year. The agency’s 9-cents-per-gallon share of the fuel tax was being used not only for new construction but also to pay off bonds for projects undertaken during the recession. With $22.4 million, only one mile of road could be built in each of the six municipalities, Quigley said. In 2013, the Nevada Legislature allowed Clark County to tie the fuel tax to inflation for three years. The Clark County Commission approved the measure, with a cap on the tax increase. A 10-year extension of fuel revenue indexing will be on the ballot for Clark County voters in November 2016. The increase meant the RTC could spend about $700 million on new projects over the next few years, Quigley said. The money will ROADS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Generally, agencies award projects to contractors with the lowest bid. 1. NDOT publishes a solicitation on its website and in trade publications giving contractors 30 days to review engineering documents, come up with a bid and provide the necessary paperwork, including a list of main subcontractors. 2. NDOT officials review the prices submitted by qualified contractors. 3. A low bid is announced, and contractors have a chance to contest that bid. 4. After the lowest bid emerges, the project goes before a state transportation board, which meets once a month and is chaired by the governor. The board votes and awards the contract. 5. A schedule and details are approved by NDOT staff, and a notice to proceed is issued. The process typically takes 30 to 90 days but can take longer if a lawsuit is filed by people opposed to the work.

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Traffic headaches Government officials try to create the least number of problems for motorists, but widespread construction almost necessarily means traffic headaches. “We’re all trying to look out for the traveling public,” said John Penuelas, the RTC’s manager of engineering. For instance, when Clark County and the Las Vegas Valley Water District both wanted to work on Convention Center Drive, officials decided to take on both projects concurrently — the Water District would replace concrete pipe with plastic pipe while the county fixed the road and widened sidewalks. The joint undertaking will save drivers from having to navigate back-to-back road projects. Community outreach and public notice are required for all NDOT projects that restrict road access. When NDOT begins a project, agency officials put together a list of stakeholders, such as residents, businesses, municipal representatives and environmental officials, to inform them about the upcoming work and ask for their feedback. Planning and communication is key, particularly in ensuring drivers can navigate work areas. “There shouldn’t be a case where there are no alternative routes,” Quigley said. Contractors submit temporary trafficcontrol plans that outline how pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists will be affected. On site, flaggers help control traffic flow when construction vehicles move across open lanes or when the number of lanes is restricted in both directions. Still, no matter how many precautions are taken, delays occur. Brown says most people just want to know what is being done, the purpose of the project and when the work will end. Concerns tend to arise if a project is delayed or activity stalls. The RTC developed “Seeing Orange” to help answer motorists’ questions. People can call or submit online queries about projects that are causing delays or road restrictions. The goal is to give residents a single point of contact (see Page 12). NDOT runs a similar program. Quigley says she hopes residents realize that despite temporary inconveniences, new infrastructure is essential for the Las Vegas Valley. “Once these cones are gone, we are left with infrastructure,” Quigley said. “Infrastructure and economic growth are tied together.”

Multiple projects along 215 and within Las Vegas are making Intelligent transportation system infrastructure updates. This system aims to manage traffic on roads while improving safety and mobility. The infrastructure includes traffic signals, dynamic message signs, freeway sensors and ramp meters.

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fund an estimated 220 projects. About 4,000 jobs have been created as a result of the money, and $305 million of the $700 million has been awarded, Quigley said. “We are catching up after that recession,” she said. “A lot of that work that needed to be underway is now underway.”

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b Connection ramps to the 215 Beltway, widening U.S. 95 in both directions, building a bridge to link southbound U.S. 95 to the westbound Beltway, new storm drainage, signs, lighting and landscaping and more.

c Airport Connector, phase II (building a flyover ramp and bridge connecting the southbound Airport Connector to the eastbound 215 Beltway, widening a bridge carrying westbound 215 traffic over the Airport Connector, and more.)

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h Milling, overlaying and restriping to construct dedicated transit lanes, installation of new transit shelters, traffic signal upgrades, and more.

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Storm drain and sewer upgrades, and more.

L Flood control improvements, widening, and more. m Improving sidewalk areas, reconstructing deteriorated pavement, improving bicycle lanes, and more

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is there a construction season in southern nevada? In some regions, road construction is limited by weather. In Clark County, construction typically takes place yearround. Construction companies adapt to the summer heat by working early in the morning or late at night when temperatures are lower. Some use ice cubes, chemical additives or liquid nitrogen to cool readymix concrete to ensure it doesn’t cure too quickly. In areas such as Tonopah or near Mount Charleston, however, work may be scheduled to avoid snow.

Tips for drivers

Few things are more frustrating than getting stuck in a traffic jam with no escape. It’s easy to let frustrations boil over as you creep along at walking speed, but here are 10 tips to help keep you calm. 1

Take a deep breath Deep breathing slows your heart rate and gets more oxygen to your brain. Just be careful not to take too many deep breaths in a row or you could hyperventilate and make your anxiety worse.

Listen to a comedy podcast or album If you’re feeling stressed, laughing could take your mind off the line of vehicles blocking your route. It’s surely better than stewing in silence, right?

Sing along to a favorite song Roll up the windows, crank that tune and belt out the lyrics. Don’t let the confused looks of other drivers prevent you from enjoying the moment.

Stretch Release tension in your joints and promote circulation by rotating your ankles; holding your arm straight and pulling back on your fingers to stretch your forearm and wrist; rotating your shoulders as if you were drawing a circle; and slowly turning your neck to each side.

Focus on nature Zeroing in on orange traffic cones or the car in front of you isn’t going to ease your frustration. Try instead to focus on the natural beauty around you: patterns in the clouds, the sunbaked mountains or trees gently swaying in the breeze.

Turn off your engine If you’re not moving and the weather allows it, roll down your windows and shut off your engine. You’ll save fuel and avoid polluting the atmosphere.

Stay in your vehicle It can be dangerous to get out of your car and stand in traffic or on the side of the road. You never know when a construction rig or an emergency vehicle may pass through the area.

Eat a snack Keep in your car a tasty treat that won’t melt in the heat. You’ll thank yourself if the traffic jam keeps you from having your next meal on time.

Stay alert Don’t recline your seat and doze off; it’s a safety hazard, and you could be in for a rude awakening when traffic starts to move again.

Don’t blow the horn Do you honestly think the cars in front of you will magically disappear if you blast your horn? All you’ll do is make other drivers as annoyed as you are, which increases the chance of roadrage incidents.

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Wind kicks up dust on an area that was once underwater at the Boulder Harbor boat ramp in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lake Mead is fed by the Colorado River, which has been reduced by drought. (associated press file)

Scientists: Check feds’ work on river By Kyle Roerink staff writer

The nation’s top water scientists are worried about the Colorado River and how the federal government is managing it. Officials from the Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada and six other states are researching what the next five decades will look like for the river. But nongovernmental scientists have been excluded from the process. A group of 23 scholars recently sent Interior Secretary Sally Jewell a letter requesting that the National Academy of Sciences impanel a group of independent, apolitical scientists to parallel the government’s work. BAKER One of the letter’s signatories, Victor Baker, said the Colorado River is one disaster away from irreversibly damaging the West’s water supply. Baker, a planetary and geoscience professor at the University of Arizona, spoke with The Sunday about what’s at stake for Las Vegas and whether people can trust the federal government’s science. Why is an independent study important for Las Vegas and Hoover Dam? Reservoirs are low, so there is a lot of concern about drought. If we get some wet years, the reservoirs will

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fill up. But when they are full, they are at maximum risk for failure. In a 50-year period, these extremes are going to be exacerbated by a tremendous amount of increasing use. Las Vegas has to be worried about that. What are the government’s estimates of a disaster? It’s a low chance. But what the government considered that low chance to be is too low. That should factor into the planning. Do academics believe the federal government’s science? The people who signed the letter aren’t saying the science is wrong, only that there should be a more inclusive way to look at it. A national academy committee has only one limitation: They actively pursue the truth wherever it goes. Agencies often are limited to

the particular problems to which they are assigned. How does your group want to expand on the government’s efforts? The concern of the 23 signatories is that there is a broader range of questions they want to answer about flooding, groundwater, wildlife habitat and more. The federal government has been researching the river basin for six years. Where has that study fallen short? It’s not that the previous studies were wrong. But this is such an important issue, it would benefit from a true scientific perspective. Is the situation on the Colorado River a climate crisis or an issue of humans trying to control nature? As a flood scientist, I am concerned when people talk about floods as acts of God. I know nature leaves evidence of all these big things. The information is there if we are willing to go and understand it. For how much longer can the nation be business as usual about the Colorado River? Whether it can continue to operate over 50 years is why scientists want to have the larger picture looked at. It’s not a problem of the government did it wrong and we can do it right. It’s not solved with an election.

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UNLV eyes revitalized Maryland Parkway As more people move onto campus, optimism grows for a student-friendly environment By Ian Whitaker staff writer

Head to the Arizona State University campus in Tempe and stroll down Mill Avenue. Chances are you’ll see throngs of students crowding wide pedestrian walkways, filing in and out of bars and restaurants, and enjoying the vibrant, college-town atmosphere. It’s radically different from the environment at UNLV and on Maryland Parkway, where strip malls line a wide street and cars greatly outnumber pedestrians much of the time. An effort to revitalize the Las Vegas thoroughfare in the style of Mill Avenue has been ongoing for about a decade. It’s called Midtown UNLV, the brainchild of former university president Carol Harter and UNLV Foundation trustee Michael Saltman, but the project has stalled. With the exception of minor landscaping improvements and the university’s recent purchase of an apartment complex near campus, the area has changed little since the project’s inception. “There has been some activity, but it hasn’t yet gotten to a level of urban density that we’ve envisioned,” said UNLV’s chief planner, David Frommer. “And I certainly don’t think the recession really helped matters.” The project has weathered major stumbling blocks since 2005, including the departure of three major backers shortly after the project’s announcement. UNLV’s status as a commuter campus also hasn’t helped. But a project developer says the biggest obstacle has been a lack of incentives for business owners who want to move into the neighborhood. “This is an area where we really have no support for tax abatements and redevelopment money,” said Frank Marretti, who is set to break ground soon on a parking garage and retail center at 4700 S. Maryland Parkway. “Without those incentives … it really makes projects tough.” Marretti bought the land two years ago and entered into an agreement with

A former strip mall, which housed Freakin’ Frog Cafe & Beer Bar at 4700 S. Maryland Parkway near UNLV, is in the process of being redeveloped. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

A pedestrian crosses Maryland Parkway near UNLV, where the university sits across the street from strip malls lined with businesses. (STEVE MARCUS/staff file)

UNLV to build a campus parking garage and a new headquarters for university police. The 2-acre lot across from Greenspun Hall also will feature retail and office space, the kind of high-density project that Midtown UNLV envisioned but has been unable to attract. But Marretti said his project took a while to get off the ground because of government red tape. He said a dedicated redevelopment committee would help address that, but Clark County’s own Redevelopment Agency was scrapped in 2009 because of budget cuts. Frommer blamed the lack of redevel-

opment resources on county officials having to stretch a limited amount of money over a wide area. “If county resources were unlimited, it would be great,” Frommer said. “But they have a lot of priorities on their plate.” Still, Frommer said he didn’t believe a resource strain would threaten the Midtown project. Meanwhile, a bright spot for UNLV has been a steady increase in the number of students living on campus. Though those students make up only a fraction of the total student body, the university’s residence halls are full.

“It’s a big step forward,” Frommer said. “It enhances the activity because (those students) probably will shop and dine in the area.” The university’s newly purchased apartment complex on the northern end of campus will expand the number of student beds on campus by another 40 percent upon completion. And UNLV officials are excited about a proposed Regional Transportation Commission project linking downtown Las Vegas and McCarran International Airport with a rapid transit line. The project, now in the environmental impact stage, would revamp Maryland Parkway with lane reductions, bicycle facilities and pedestrian improvements. Ultimately though, the scope of Midtown UNLV could be its undoing, some say. Officials want to revitalize a mile-long stretch of Maryland Parkway between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road, which is longer than the length of the university’s eastern perimeter and includes areas that see little student traffic. Marretti said the university should narrow its focus to Maryland Parkway south of Harmon Avenue near the Student Union, where students congregate after class. “I would rather see half a mile of connectivity, rather than a mile of disconnected development,” he said. UNLV is expected to update its master plan, including its vision for Midtown UNLV, later this year.

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Wynn’s tune has changed on Macau Casino mogul has grown frustrated by Chinese government’s role in business By J.D. Morris staff writer

While discussing his company’s business in Macau this month, Steve Wynn used words such as “preposterous,” “outrageous” and “ridiculous” to describe his feelings about the Chinese gambling city, and more specifically, his uncertainty about the number of table games the government would permit in his new casino. It was a far cry from the glowing review Wynn gave Macau more than eight years ago, not long after he opened his first casino there, when he proclaimed: “Macau is the safest bet on Earth.”

April 2010 Wynn considered moving his company’s headquarters from Las Vegas to Macau, to reflect more accurately where his company’s money came from. “It is not improbable or unrealistic, considering so much of our revenue is from China, that it makes sense that I spend most of my time here,” Wynn told CNBC. “I’m seriously considering that, and I am weighing the implications of how I engineer that.”

October 2012 Annual gaming revenue shot up from more than $33 billion to $38 billion. With the economic windfall came increased competition. “It’s a tight game in Macau, and no place to take your eye off the ball for even a minute,” Wynn said. “I’ve got full confidence in our organization that we will continue to garner more than our share of the business and stay more than competitive.”

The casino industry in China has changed dramatically since Wynn made that comment in 2007, and his remarks this month reflect that. Since 2006, Macau’s annual gambling revenue has surpassed the Strip’s; it now is more than six times as large. But the market has been in decline for more than a year. Macau has weathered 16 consecutive months of yearover-year gaming revenue decreases, Wynn fueled by a government-led crackdown on corruption that has hurt lucrative business from high rollers, as well as broader struggles in China’s economy. That’s bad news for everyone with

July 2013: In the midst of another strong year, Wynn noted that Macau was “getting very powerful” and supporting a strong rate of growth “on an ever-increasing basis.” He said he could not wait to open for business on the Cotai Strip, the hot area of growth for casino development, and he spoke favorably of the competitive climate. “We’ve taken into account these guys and what they’ve done, these competitors of ours,” Wynn said. “Man, it’s put us on our game. So there’s a lot of choices, fun things to do here, and it’s the first time that any city has ever, ever begun to offer the choice that Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, has offered. Thank God they’re 6,300 nautical miles away, so there’s room for both of us. And I’m happy to be in both markets ... and it’s just great.”

A worker operates an earth-moving machine in front of the construction site of Wynn Palace on the Cotai Peninsula in Macau. (associated press)

business in Macau but especially Wynn’s company, Wynn Resorts Ltd. Macau operations comprised about 70 percent of Wynn Resorts’ net revenue last year, accounting for more than twice the revenue earned from Las Vegas operations. Largely because of ongoing pressure in Macau, Wynn Resorts’ net revenue has fallen by double-digit percentages each quarter this year; profits and the company’s stock

October 2014: Wynn Resorts’ net revenue dropped slightly during the third quarter, driven by a 5.6 percent decrease in revenue from Macau operations. Still, Wynn said his company loved Macau and had “great, great confidence and gratitude to be involved with the place.” But he also admitted that it had “always been government sensitive” and spoke of protests in Hong Kong, new regulations on smoking and the government’s anti-corruption campaign. Wynn noted that the government’s strategy of “being very, very aggressive” about corruption “has put a lot of the wealthy businessmen in the foxholes.” Still, he remained optimistic. “We have all noticed it, and I don’t know whether it’s a squall or we are in the rainy season, how long will it last, but we are still very, very bullish on Macau,” Wynn said.

price have dropped as well. Add on that the company is building another Macau casino, the $4.1 billion Wynn Palace, and it’s pretty easy to see why Steve Wynn was so frustrated. He has a lot at stake in Macau and undoubtedly wants to see his big bet pay off. An examination of his comments about Macau over the past few years illustrates how stressful the situation has become.

April 2015: Wynn Resorts’ net revenue from Macau dropped even further, from $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2014 to $705.4 million a year later. The market had been declining for many months because of the corruption crackdown. “It is impossible for us to predict how long that will last,” Wynn said. “We’re not in a position to answer those kinds of questions intelligently. We’re only in a position to react intelligently to what we see.” Later, Wynn addressed the uncertain status of the table game count at Wynn Palace but appeared resigned to the situation. He called it “a very difficult uncertainty to adjust to” but said that “nevertheless, it is the uncertainty of the moment as to what the government will do.”

October 2015: With revenue down nearly 38 percent in Macau and the table game count at Wynn Palace still unclear as the casino prepares to open next year, Wynn appeared to be all but fed up with Macau. He noted that another new casino had not learned its table game count until shortly before opening, and he lambasted the situation. “The notion of finding out how many tables you’re going to get three weeks before you’re opening is outrageous and ridiculous,” Wynn said. “Ridiculous is the word for it. We’ve never operated a business this way. We train people. That’s how we give them a future, by training them. That contributes to their promotions, their pride and to the guest experience. And at the end of the day, guest experience is the only controlling factor in the survival of the hospitality industry.”

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or several years, the lofty storeroom at Mix restaurant at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay offered a picturesque view of the Strip. Problem was, hardly anyone could take a picture from that 64th-floor perch. “One of the most frustrating things for me over the past several years was, we had a storage facility sitting on the top of what is now Delano, with floorto-ceiling glass, a John 180-deKatsilometes gree view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip,” said Mandalay Bay President and Chief Operating Officer Chuck Bowling. “It housed all of the plates and things for Mix, and you had this incredible view that was being wasted.” Bowling used the room as an event venue only on New Year’s Eve, inviting his executive staff inside to watch the fireworks across the valley. Last year, when Mix became due for its inevitable overhaul and began rebranding as Alain Ducasse’s Rivea and Skyfall Lounge, it was time to haul away the boxes and create something special. The new room is the elegantly appointed Rivea+, a private dining room for the resort’s VIP guests. The opening of Rivea and Skyfall this month capped the rebranding of Delano and gave Bowling and his staff a moment to assess Mandalay Bay’s position on the Strip. “The idea you have, on a 120-acre complex, is I can meet with any guest, any meeting planner, any event planner and ask, ‘What are you trying to accomplish, small or large?’ ” Bowling said. “It is rare in my career that I have not been able to say, ‘Yes, I can,’ to any request. It might cost you something. It might cost you a lot. But I can get it done, whether it’s a circus tomorrow or a private dinner tonight overlooking the Strip, just because of our vast amount of facilities.” Other updates from Mandalay Bay: n A 70,000-square-foot ballroom is scheduled to open by the end of January. “We’re converting our second-

Mandalay Bay is spending $100 million to renovate its rooms, says Chuck Bowling, president and chief operating officer of the resort. The project is about half-finished. (courtesy)

floor trade show space into a ballroom called the Oceanside Ballroom, and that will complete the entire Mandalay Bay convention renovation and expansion,” Bowling said. Mandalay Bay’s convention center exceeds 1 million square feet and is the fifth-largest convention center in the United States. n The resort’s full-scale room renovation is nearing the halfway point. “This is a full, $100 million renovation,” Bowling said. “We’re 45 percent complete, and we’ll be done by the end of January. It really sets us up to be a formidable competitor, up and down the Strip.” The resort opened in 1999 and previously upgraded its guest

rooms in 2006, just after being acquired by MGM Resorts International. n Expect a new restaurant next year at the hotel. “The next part of our space renovation will be of the former Shanghai Lily space, which has been dormant for the past few years,” Bowling said of the restaurant that closed in 2011. “That will help us round out Restaurant Row and will be ready by the second quarter of next year. We’re finalizing the contracts and names now.” n Bowling believes the resort still can find success with the 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque venue. The venue opened as 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque by Holly Madison, but she quickly split

with operators from Minus 5 Ice amid business and artistic differences. Madison wound up suing the operators in an invasion-of-privacy civil suit. “Even from the days of Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce (which previously occupied the spot at the base of the escalators leading to up to Mandalay Place), we think it’s still something unique,” Bowling said. “I think the concept of 1923 was right on. I think the execution has not been good. We’re in active conversations with the operator of that venue to see how we can resurrect, renovate, do something a little bit differently going forward, because it hasn’t met our expectations.”

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your guide to a safe halloween While Halloween is a favorite holiday for children and adults alike, there are a lot of potential hazards. ¶ “Halloween is the No. 1 holiday where children are hospitalized,” said Jeannie Marsala, RN, director of Safe Kids at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. ¶ The good news is that many hazards can be avoided, guaranteeing a safe and happy Halloween for everyone.

picking a costume Great costumes are creative, cute and safe. Parents should thoroughly vet their child’s costume to ensure that it fits properly, is easily visible and that props are flexible. “The second-biggest hazard on Halloween is falling, and that’s often due to oversized costumes, masks or shoes, especially clown costume shoes,” Marsala said.

Costume props, such as swords or wands, should be soft and flexible. Look for ones made of rubber or soft plastic.

Store-bought costumes are preferable because they must be flame retardant by regulation, which is important on a holiday stocked with jack o’ lanterns.

If the costume includes a mask, it is imperative that it fits properly and doesn’t block any part of the eye. Marsala recommends face paint instead of masks when possible.

Look both ways before crossing, and keep your eyes out for erratic drivers.

Always cross the street in a designated crosswalk. Jaywalking or darting between parked cars is danIncorporate trick-or-treating gerous. a glow-in-the-dark element into your safety tips child’s costume, such as a The biggest concern on Halloween is pedestrian reflective trick-or-treating safety. Between increased foot traffic in many bag, glow sticks or even neighborhoods, excited children running around and a flashlight. Items that potentially intoxicated drivers, extra caution should increase visibility are be taken while trick-or-treating. important.

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Inspecting your child’s bag Parents should inspect all candy before children consume any. Make it a rule that your child isn’t allowed to eat any candy until he or she gets home. If you’re worried your child may be tempted while trickor-treating, pack a small bag of candy to send with him or her. Just be sure to keep it separate from the rest of the loot. Once you get home, check every piece of candy for anything that seems unusual. All candy should be sealed completely and untampered with. Look for bulges in the wrapper, small openings or punctures. Throw away any candy that could have been tampered with or any homemade treats given by strangers.

If you’re driving Anyone driving on Halloween, day or night, must be careful of pedestrians and children running into the street. Always keep a lookout for kids, especially when it’s dark, because they could be wearing dark costumes. Drive 10 mph below the speed limit in residential areas, and never drink and drive.

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don’t waste your pumpkin By MJ Stevens |

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Transition pumpkins from fall to winter with a little paint and creativity. Paint an uncarved pumpkin white, then use paint or permanent markers to make a snowman face: two black eyes, a series of black dots for a “coal” mouth and an orange “carrot” nose. Paint the stem black for a winter hat. For a taller “snowman,” stack smaller pumpkins on top of larger ones. Break or cut off the stems of the larger pumpkins, then connect them to the smaller ones by pounding in wooden dowels or metal rods. Decorate with a ribbon scarf to complete the look.

Reuse uncarved pumpkins as decorative vases. If needed, thinly slice the base of the pumpkin so the fruit sits flat. Coat the pumpkin in PVC glue, wait for it to dry, fill it halfway with water and add flowers. Use smaller pumpkins for tabletop vases, larger ones for floor vases.

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You pick the perfect pumpkin, and it serves you well for Halloween. ¶ The holiday comes and goes. Then what? ¶ Sure, you could throw the pumpkin away. But there are plenty of other options to reuse your gourd.

Floating candle Pumpkins, particularly small ones, are buoyant and make beautiful natural floating candle holders. First, remove the stem. Then place a tea candle on top of the pumpkin and trace its outline with a pen. Cut out the tracing deep enough so the top of the candle is flush with the top of the pumpkin, then place the lit candle snuggly inside. Put a dozen or more in a pool for sparkling outdoor decor or float one or more in a large glass bowl for a centerpiece.

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Use leftover pumpkins to grow an incredible garden next year. Pumpkins are a great source of zinc, iron and phosphorus and can help balance and enrich a compost pile. Remove wax or anything else inorganic, then cut the pumpkin into small pieces and toss it into your compost pile for use in the spring.

Cut a large opening in the top of an uncarved pumpkin, hollow the gourd, then cut or drill a thumb-sized drainage hole in the pumpkin’s underside (to prevent the pumpkin from rotting and plants from drowning). Fill the pumpkin halfway with potting mix (not gardening soil), then add plants and water thoroughly. Even easier, place a pre-potted plant, tub and all, inside the hollowed pumpkin.

Incense burner Rub cinnamon or pumpkin pie spices, or push cloves, into the flesh of a pumpkin. Place a lighted tealight candle inside. The pumpkin will give off the fragrance of the spices for about six hours. Jack-o-lanterns are perfect for this project, as the cut-outs allow more scent to escape.

Bird feeder Use leftover pumpkins to attract birds to your yard. Cut a 3- to 5-pound pumpkin in half and scoop out the inside, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick wall around the perimeter. For perches, poke four equidistant holes in the pumpkin, about an inch from the rim, using a drill or knife, then insert two long twigs so they cross in the pumpkin’s center. Leave several inches of each twig poking from each side of the pumpkin. Secure a long piece of twine to each twig, then knot the four ends together. Fill with birdseed, hang from the center knot and welcome your avian guests.

Face mask Pumpkins are great for the skin, as they are loaded with vitamins A, C and E, which fight wrinkles, and beta carotene, zinc, potassium and antioxidants, which help eliminate redness. Masks made from the fruit leave complexions fresh and glowing. Plus, pumpkins smell great.

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9 TIPS TO BE A BETTER GRANDPARENT BY KATHY COFFTA SIMS SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

Becoming a grandparent is one of the most wonderful and amazing events someone can experience. As they say, you get to spoil the grandkids, then send them home! ¶ But if you are new to the grandparent game, there are some actions you might want to avoid to keep the relationship calm between you and your grown children, especially when the little bundle of joy first arrives. ■ BE HELPFUL.

This seems obvious, but many of us might need to be reminded that new moms and dads are getting little or no sleep and are struggling to adjust to a new routine. When you are visiting, don’t expect to be entertained; instead offer to do laundry, cook meals and run errands — anything that allows the new parents time to rest and bond with their little one. ■ OFFER ADVICE ONLY IF YOU ARE ASKED FOR IT. Times have changed, and new parents are bombarded with all sorts of information about sleep training, feeding schedules, tummy time and the like. It can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to get the hang of parenting. ■ REMIND YOURSELF THAT THIS IS NOT YOUR CHILD. Lots of parents find it hard to let go, even when their children are adults. Remember, you are not raising this baby. Be there to take a late-night phone call from a new parent looking for advice, or offer to baby-sit so the new parents can spend time with each other, but keep in mind, this is their child to raise. ■ DON’T BE CRITICAL OF THEIR PARENTING STYLE. There are lots of ways to swaddle a baby and plenty of techniques for diaper changing and breast-feeding. Be mindful of that when you interact with the new family. You might not always agree with what they choose for their

little one. That’s OK. Unless they are putting the baby in danger, keep your thoughts to yourself. ■ GIVE LOTS OF COMPLIMENTS.

New parents are nervous and often wonder if they are doing it “right.” Remind them that there is no right or wrong way; if it works for them and for the baby, that’s all that matters. And when you see them successfully tackle a parenting hurdle, give them props. ■ AVOID COMPARISONS.

It’s easy to fall into the “Well, when you were a baby …” routine. Every baby is different. What worked or works for one child may not work for your grandchild.

■ GIVE THE NEW PARENTS PLENTY OF SPACE. It’s OK to fall in love with your new grandchild, but don’t plan to spend every waking moment with the new family. They need space to adjust to their new life and their new roles. Allowing them to bond as a family also allows them to gain confidence in their parenting style. ■ REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT SHARING, AND SET THE RIGHT EXAMPLE. Your new grandchild likely will have another set of grandparents, and if he or she is lucky, a host of doting aunts and uncles who all will want to spend

time with the little one. So relish the time you have with the baby and get out of the way when it is someone else’s turn for a visit. ■ IT’S OK TO SAY NO.

While grandparents who live nearby make the best baby sitters, don’t feel like you always have to say yes. Babies are hard work, and they can wear out anyone in a hurry. Be mindful of your limitations, and set clear boundaries when it comes to expectations about child care. Some grandparents love to watch their grandchildren all of the time. Others, not so much. Figure out what works best for you and communicate that clearly to the new parents.

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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.

Vampie (A860882)

Kong (A862606)

Charma and Velma

Barry

Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Vampie is sweet and affectionate. She may be nocturnal, but she’ll happily play and snuggle during the day. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Kong is a friendly boy waiting for a loving forever home where he’ll be treated like a king. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old spayed females Breed: Marten mix and Blanc de Hotot rabbits Description: Charma and Velma were rescued from neglect and are in need of a kind, responsible family that will keep them indoors. Adoption fee: $40 for the pair

Age: 3-month-old neutered male Breed: Tiger tabby Description: Barry likes to inspect toys and rooms carefully. He adores people and gets along with other cats and kittens. Adoption fee: $70

Greta (A865350)

Calvin (A864941)

Alberta

Bungee

Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Maine coon Description: Greta is as sweet and outgoing as is she is fluffy and soft. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier Description: Calvin will win you over with his adoring gaze and kisses. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Sandy brown tabby Description: Alberta listens carefully, focusing on every word so she can understand you better. She wants to give her whole heart to someone who will never fail her. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Manchester terrier mix Description: Bungee, overjoyed to be healed and ready for adoption, leaps into your arms, ready for adventure. He eagerly awaits a new beginning. Adoption fee: $40

Loki (A863916)

Panda (A864058)

Cory

Joellyn

Age: 4-year-old male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Don’t be fooled by his name. Loki is well behaved. He’s calm and sweet. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 7-year-old female Breed: Snowshoe Description: Panda is unique and friendly, and she can’t wait to meet her new best friend. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Cockapoo Description: Cory is awakening to a new reality where he can believe in human goodness. He has made great strides in overcoming a severely neglectful past. Adoption fee: $60

Age: 6-month-old spayed female Breed: Tortoiseshell Description: Joellyn is improving since her rescue. She is shy but warms nicely to people she realizes she can trust. A gentle home is ideal for her. Adoption fee: $70

Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson

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slam dunks, air balls in betting on the nba

By Case Keefer | Staff writer

A congregation of gamblers gathered on a late September morning at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook betting windows, creating a scene not all that unusual for casinos in the fall. The only difference was these bettors weren’t at the city’s largest sports book to wager on football. They were there to bet basketball, awaiting the reveal of over/under season win totals for all 30 NBA teams. “The minute we got them up, we were getting play on them,” said Jeff Sherman, the Superbook’s assistant director and head NBA oddsmaker. “And every day since, there’s been more and more. There’s just so much interest now. It has become extremely popular.” As recently as five years ago, NBA betting was mostly an afterthought that drew little volume until the playoffs began in April. But Sherman reports a rise in action in recent years. Now, there’s hardly an offseason, as Sherman posted odds to win the 2015-16 NBA title in June during this year’s championship series, and saw a reaction similar to that for the over/unders. “It just goes back to the overall increase in interest in the league,” Sherman said. “I think one reason is the new personalities and young guys, like we saw with Stephen Curry winning the MVP last year. As long as there are so many great young players coming in to challenge the veterans, it’s going to keep going.” With the NBA season beginning Oct. 27, Sherman shared the most popular preseason bets from the over/unders and futures odds, as well as some of his own thoughts.

WHAT THE BETTORS LIKE Sacramento New York Los Angeles Kings Knicks Lakers over 30.5 wins

Sherman gave the Kings a win total that implies they will fall far short of the playoffs. He was underwhelmed by a freeagent splurge on veterans Rajon Rondo, Marco Belinelli, Kosta Koufos and Caron Butler. The betting market is more optimistic that Sacramento can compete for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, pushing the over/under to 35.5 from an opener of 30.5. “I think people saw a lot of free agents with names they’ve heard of,” Sherman said. “They got excited about Rajon Rondo going there. But if you follow basketball, you know Rondo was more of a detriment, not a help, when he went to the Mavericks.”

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The Knicks are coming off their worst season in history, going 1765 in their first year with Phil Jackson as franchise president. Bettors don’t see the situation improving much, dropping New York’s over/under to 29.5. Sherman says there are reasons for optimism — Carmelo Anthony missed more than half of last season, and the offseason signings of Robin Lopez and Arron Afflalo are underrated. “We feel like things went as poorly as they possibly could last year and can see things getting better for them,” Sherman said.

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Las Vegas is living up to its reputation as a Lakers town. Bettors are undeterred by Los Angeles pinning its hopes on a 37-year-old Kobe Bryant coming off of three consecutive season-ending injuries. The Superbook has printed more tickets only on the San Antonio Spurs at 4-to-1 and the Los Angeles Clippers at 8-to-1, giving it mammoth liability if the Lakers prevail. Sherman’s not worried. “It’s just crazy,” he said. “You have to be realistic, and with what they have constructed, they’re just not winning the title this year.”

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WHAT THE Bookmaker LIKEs Oklahoma Boston Celtics Portland City Thunder over 42.5 wins Trailblazers to win the nba finals at 6-to-1

With both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant on the floor, the difference between the Thunder and defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors is negligible for the top team in Sherman’s power ratings. Even though Oklahoma City is healthy going into the season, bettors are staying away. “With respect to what the odds are, they seem to offer the most value among teams with a legitimate chance to win the title,” Sherman said.

The Celtics plan to make up for their lack of superstars with depth. They have as many as 12 players capable of producing at an above-average level. But Sherman likes Boston mostly because of the genius of coach Brad Stevens. “He has been there for two years, and he’s got guys who can fit into his system,” Sherman said. “If you look at the direction these guys were going late last year, they were one of the teams on the rise.”

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Sherman knows how much has been made of All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge leaving Portland for San Antonio. But he doesn’t think the public realizes the effect of also losing four other frequent starters, including Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum. “They are really stripped down and in rebuilding mode,” Sherman said. “It’s already reflected in the number, but Portland has just lost so much from last year and had the most drastic swing in its win total from last year to this year.”

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WHAT WE LIKE Phoenix Suns Los Angeles over 36.5 wins Clippers The Suns won 39 games last season despite dismantling a flawed roster and practically starting anew at the trade deadline. They’ve addressed two major issues in defensive mediocrity and below average 3-point shooting by signing center Tyson Chandler and drafting guard Devin Booker, respectively. Jeff Hornacek is one of the better coaches in the NBA.

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Most of the teams closely chasing the Warriors in the West — the Spurs, Rockets and Thunder — improved appreciably in the offseason, but did the Clippers? Their two prized acquisitions were Paul Pierce, who just turned 38 years old, and Lance Stephenson, who was among the league’s most inefficient players last year. A promise to further incorporate DeAndre Jordan into the offense also is troubling given that it would take away from what the Clippers do best in running the pick-androll with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin.

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Golden State Warriors to win the nba finals at 4-to-1

The Warriors never received their full due last year for posting one of the best seasons in NBA history. They outscored opponents by more than 10 points per game in recording 67 victories, a mark only five teams have eclipsed. With virtually everyone back, no other team deserves to be above Golden State on the betting board.

NOTABLE TEAMS’ ODDS TO WIN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP Cavaliers — 2:1 Spurs — 4:1 Warriors — 4:1 Thunder — 6:1 Clippers — 8:1 Bulls — 14:1

Rockets — 18:1 Hawks — 20:1 Pelicans — 30:1 Grizzlies — 30:1 Heat — 30:1

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navigating parlay betting Parlay betting is an increasingly popular way to play the odds. Once considered an avenue for avid sports bettors only, the parlay bet is gaining a lot of traction with less experienced bettors as well — and for good reason. While the bets tend to be higher risk, they’re high reward too, with payout odds that grow exponentially with each wager.

what is a parlay bet? A parlay bet is a single bet that combines multiple wagers. The success of the bet depends on each wager winning. In other words, if every wager in your parlay wins, you win. But if just one wager loses, the entire bet is a bust. Parlays can combine different types of wagers too, such as point spreads, moneylines or over/unders. The typical parlay bet payout structure is based on the number of wagers made within a parlay. Number of bets

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Let’s say that on Sunday, you’re sure the New England Patriots will beat the New York Jets. You also have a pretty good feeling that the Seattle Seahawks will beat the San Francisco 49ers, and you’d be willing to argue that the Indianapolis Colts will beat the New Orleans Saints. Instead of betting each game individually, you can string them together in a parlay bet. Yo u b e t $ 1 0 0 t h e t h r e e t e a m s i n r e d w i l l w i n .

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getting used to parlays For people who are nervous about betting parlays, try not to go over three wagers within your bet. Keeping it at three maintains the potential for a nice payout, without really starting to strain your odds.

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U-Pick prize day Date: Nov. 1, 8, 22 and 29 Information: Earn 300 base points for a $5 Wal-Mart card or $5 in slot play. Free Play Frenzy Date: Wednesdays in November Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members playing on any slot machine could win $10 in free play. It’s possible to win multiple times. 600 Points to Prizes Date: Thursdays and Fridays in November Information: Earn 600 points over two days and receive a gift. Nov. 5-6: food processor. Nov. 12-13: set of tumblers. Nov. 19-20: electric knife. Nov. 26-27: Skechers watch. Sippin’ Saturdays Date: Nov. 7 and 21 Information: Earn 200 points and receive your choice of one bottle of red wine, white wine or Champagne. Stocking Stuffer Saturday Date: Nov. 14 and 28 Information: Earn 150 same-day base points and receive either a set of flashlights or a pocket watch. Football Frenzy kiosk game Date: Through Jan. 2 Information: Earn 50 slot points to make one pick per week. Top prize is $2,500.

EMERALD ISLAND

Super bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Win a natural royal flush worth more than $1,000 on singlehand games and spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,100. Video reel double-double bonus Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Win $75 or more in the bonus round on a penny slot for a tournament spot. Win up to $200. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 200 base points and receive a gift. Graveyard high jackpot competition Date: Mondays through Saturdays Time: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Information: Jackpot winners will earn up to three Wheel Spin certificates.

Monthly Wheel of Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: Begins at 7 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half-hour to win up to $3,000.

M Resort

Two Ticket Touchdown drawing Date: Earn tickets through Jan. 3; drawing is Jan. 23 Information: Earn one entry for every natural four of a kind you get with a maximum bet on any 25-cent or higher bar-top video poker machine at the M Bar, casino bar or 32 Degrees Draft Bar. The grand prize is two tickets to the Super Bowl and a $2,500 Visa gift card. Over $50,000 Get Your Game On table games giveaway Date: 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Receive drawing tickets while playing table games. Thursday’s top prize is $1,000. Saturday’s top prize is $3,000. $75,000 Carnival Cruisin’ giveaway and free play giveaway Date: Fridays Time: 9 p.m. Information: First entry is free. Players can earn one entry for every 250 reel slot or 500 video poker base points from 4 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Fridays. The top prize is your choice of a sevenday Mexican Riviera Carnival cruise for two or $1,000 in play. $40,000 Harvest Happenings table games giveaway Date: Thursdays and Saturdays in November Information: Receive drawing tickets while playing table games. Thursday’s top prize is $1,000. Saturday’s top prize is $3,000.

SILVERTON

$10,000 Reel & Win slot tournaments Date: Tuesdays Time: 11 a.m. Information: The top 30 players will qualify for cash and slot play. The first-place player will win $1,000. Play for Pasta Date: Thursdays Information: Receive a pasta dinner at Sundance Grill for 400 points. $136,000 Grab-A-Gourd interactive drawing Date: Oct. 31 Information: Ten winners will win slot play and one will grab a gourd for a

chance to win $25,000. Each drawing entry is 200 points. Loyalty card members can receive up to 100 drawing entries Friday. Players must swipe their card at a kiosk. Earn & Win movie tickets Date: Wednesday Information: Receive one Regal Cinemas movie ticket for 1,000 points. Up to two tickets can be earned each promotion day. Earn & Win a crockpot Date: Friday Information: Loyalty card members who earn 5,000 points Tuesday through Thursday will receive a slow cooker that may be picked up the following Friday. Only one slow cooker can be earned during the month. Scary Swipe ’n’ Win Date: Oct. 31 Information: Kiosk game that offers a chance to win up to $1,000 in slot play, cash and gifts. Mystery point multiplier Date: Oct. 30 Information: Earn a mystery point multiplier on video reels or slots. Activate the multiplier at a kiosk.

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$50,000 Spooktober drawings Date: Fridays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and earn 5x entries from 8 to 11:59 p.m. Fridays. There will be 10 winners with a maximum prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 base drawing tickets and receive a bonus of $10 in free slot play the following Saturday. Play for Prizes – Fashion Star Date: Through Oct. 30 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Macy’s and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Gift giveaways Date: Oct. 25, 31 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Pick up a gift receipt at a kiosk for the following items: Oct. 25 – glass storage jars; Oct. 31 – buffet dish. Hallo-Win costume contest Date: Oct. 30 Time: 5 p.m. Information: The first 100 costumed guests from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will receive $10 in play at Club Palms. There

also will be a costume contest at the Mint. Ten people will win up to $500 in play. No masks are allowed on the casino floor. Point multiplier Date: Saturdays Time: 7-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. $40,000 Gobble Gobble drawing Date: Fridays, Oct. 30-Nov. 27 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and earn 5x entries from 8 to 11:59 p.m.. Ten winners will be selected with a maximum prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 base drawing tickets and receive a $10 bonus in slot play the following Saturday. Play for Prizes — High Tech Date: Nov. 2-13 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Best Buy and McDonald’s. Gift giveaways Date: Saturdays and Sundays in November Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker on gift days between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Swipe your card at any kiosk and redeem your receipt for gifts: Nov. 1 – cutting board saver; Nov. 7 – tea light oil warmer; Nov. 8 – electric hand mixer; Nov. 14 – wine tool set; Nov. 15 – mini crockpot; Nov. 21 – two-pack light sensors; Nov. 22 – two-slice toaster; Nov. 28 – glass set; Nov. 29 – shower gel set. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays in November Time: 7-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels. Earn 2x points on video poker.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S

$250,000 Scratch for Scratch giveaway Date: October Information: Receive a scratch card for every 1,500 base points earned. Win prizes and drawing entries. Drawings will be at 8:15 p.m. every Saturday starting Oct. 10. Five winners will be chosen in each, with a top prize of $5,000. Ticket to Ride! weekly table games drawing Date: Fridays through Nov. 13. Time: 8:45 p.m.

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Information: Three winners will be chosen each week, with a top prize of $500. If the top prize is unclaimed, it will roll over to the next week. Second chance drawings Date: Mondays through Dec. 28 Information: Receive a drawing ticket for every $10 losing NFL bet. Drawings will be conducted after halftime of Monday Night Football. Four winners will be chosen each week. The top prize is $500. Ticket to Ride table games drawing Date: Nov. 6 and 13 Information: Earn tickets playing table games. Three winners will be chosen each week with a top prize of $500. If the top prize is unclaimed, it rolls over to the next week. Gift giveaway Date: Saturdays and Sundays in November Time: 11 a.m., 1, 7 and 9 p.m. Information: All single bingo winners will receive a mystery gift. Fourth annual Feed a Family Date: Nov. 1-Dec. 15 Information: Loyalty card members can donate as many points as they choose; for every 12,000 points contributed, Arizona Charlie’s will donate a food basket to a local family.

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$25,000 Spooktacular Scratch Card giveaway Date: October Information: Receive one scratch card for every 500 slot points.

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each time a touchdown is scored. A total of $750,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes.

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Candy for winners Date: October Information: Players using their loyalty cards who win a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a video poker 5-cent or lower denomination machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on a video poker 10-cent or higher denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free box of Russell Stover candy. Upgrade two prize tickets for a box of See’s candy. Point multipliers Date: Wednesday and Sundays Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker on Wednesday and 25x points on all machines on Sundays. Crazy Cash giveaway Date: Saturdays Information: Win a share of $15,000 in cash and play. Rollin’ for Dough Date: Friday Time: 1-9 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members playing slot machines and table games are eligible. There will be eight drawings; two players will be chosen to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Play $5, Get $5 Date: Wednesday Information: Loyalty card members who play $5 will receive $5 in play added to their account.

$100,000 Tournament of Champions Date: Oct. 29-31 Information: The entry fee is $799 and includes a three-night stay, a $100 food and beverage credit, tournament play, a welcome reception, two continental breakfasts, dinner with live entertainment and entry in a $2,000 costume contest. First place wins $50,000. All participants are guaranteed a minimum $100 cash prize.

SOUTH POINT

$500,000 Swipe, Spin and Win Date: Sundays through Wednesdays Time: 3 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: Earn 300 same-day base points on slot or video poker machines to be eligible to swipe and spin the kiosk wheel for a chance to win a prize. Pro football game of the week cash giveaway Date and time: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 1:15 p.m. Sundays Information: Poker players will be selected randomly every time there is a score for a chance to win $50 for a field goal, $100 for a touchdown or $200 for a safety.

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Top of the Hill daily slot tournament Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: First place is $500.

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Pro Pick ’em football contest Date: Weekly contest Information: Pick winning teams to collect a share of $13,000 in prizes each week of football season. Each entry costs $25.

25x point Sundays Date: Sundays Information: Get 25x points on your first 500 base points.

$25,000 Pro Day Parlay football contest Date: Through Dec. 30 Information: The 17-week contest will award 10 winners each week. Select the most winning teams to win a share of $1,475 in free play.

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Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit.

SUNCOAST

Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: Earn entries with play. First prize is $1,000.

STATION CASINOS

$750,000 Free Gridiron Glory football contest Date: Ongoing Information: At a kiosk, make your selections and track your progress throughout the contest with a personalized “team helmet” that gains yardage across the football field with each correct pick. Receive instant prizes, including points and free play,

GOLDEN NUGGET

$2,000 Golden Derby Breeder’s Cup horse race Date: Oct. 30-31 Information: Earn a minimum of 50 slot points or 15 video poker points to compete for a share of $250 in slot play. The promotion includes four races per day.

$16,000 poker football squares Date: Through Jan. 3 Information: Earn squares for each ace-high flush or better. Win up to $1,000 per week. Friday hot table Date: October Information: A random table will be chosen, and everyone at the table will have a chance to win up to $2,500.

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Home Depot card giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn a minimum of 150 slot points or 750 video poker points to receive a Home Depot gift card.

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SLS Pays Your Bills for a Year Date: Sundays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Ten players will be selected to win prizes including money to pay car insurance, power bills, car payments, mortgages and more. Earn 2x entries Monday through Thursday. Each winner will receive a key for a grand finale house drawing in December. Point multipliers Date: Mondays Information: Earn 3x points on video poker. Guests who have made a $40 advance-deposit wager or higher can win up to 1,000 slot points. $500,000 Our House is Your House giveaway Date: Sundays through December Time: 7 p.m. Information: Ten people will choose one of 10 prizes; the grand prize pays your mortgage. Additionally, winners will be eligible for a grand finale house drawing in December. The top 10 point earners in October will be eligible for the December drawing. To participate, players must earn 25 slot or video points or have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game. Double entries can be earned Monday through Thursday.

SAM’S TOWN Point multipliers Date: Tuesday Information: Receive 15x points on Buffalo penny slot machines, 11x on reels and 7x points on video poker. Pepsi giveaway Date: Drawings on Thursday Information: Get a suited blackjack and win a Pepsi six-pack, plus an entry ticket into a weekly drawing, when 11 players will win jackets, watches and blankets.

Eldorado Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Information: Receive 25x points on Wednesdays and 30x points on Thursdays on all machines. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 4:30-10:30 p.m. Information: Seven players will be chosen hourly, either by hot seat selection or entry drawing. Earn entries with every 40 base points earned or $20 wagered on keno. Contestants will chose an envelope with cash ranging from $100 to $1,000. They will have the opportunity to trade their envelopes once.

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For your own sake, it’s time to enroll in Obamacare

ay what you will about it, but President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act — “Obamacare” — is the law (one we happen to support), and if you don’t have coverage through Medicaid or your employer, it’s time to select a plan offered through the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. It’s an online marketplace where you can compare state-certified insurance options and select the one that provides the best coverage for what you can afford. Nevada is entering its third year of the federal program, which experienced a rough-and-tumble launch, but despite its ideological opponents, has shown significant results in reducing the number of uninsured nationwide. The uninsured rate nationally has dropped to about 11.4 percent, the lowest in 50 years, with about 17.6 million people enrolled in Obamacare. Last year, about 73,000 Nevadans signed up through the Nevada exchange, marking one of the largest per-

capita decreases in the national ranks of the uninsured. But the state’s uninsured rate still is estimated by the Census Bureau at 15 percent. Granted, Nevada has had its pratfalls in getting its hands around the Affordable Care Act, most notably some serious computer issues at the get-go. But last year’s enrollment period went smoothly, and program managers say this year should go well, too. The annual enrollment period opens Nov. 1 and closes Jan. 31. Signing up can be accomplished by visiting nevadahealthlink.com; enrolling takes only about 30 minutes. Individuals and small business owners will be guided through the process and will be able to figure out how the plans differ in premium costs, coverage, deductibles, network providers, prescription coverage and the like. If you are flummoxed by online shopping, follow the “get help” link to learn how to connect with a licensed insurance broker or get an “enrollment

assister” to hold your hand. This year’s insurance plans will be offered by three companies — Anthem, Prominence and Health Plan of Nevada. Two other providers pulled out, including Nevada Health Co-Op, a consumer-owned-and-operated health plan that was popular for more affordable premiums but which hadn’t attracted enough customers to pay medical costs. The existing three will offer a buffet of plans that range from excellent (and pricey) coverage to bare (and the most affordable) coverage. Enrollees face the same question that always comes up in the world of insurance: How much do you want to pay to get a level of protection you hope you’ll never need? Federal subsidies are offered to those who qualify based on their individual or household income. The Affordable Care Act isn’t, of course, the only game in town for health insurance. Many employers provide some level of insurance coverage for their workers, and people who

qualify because of low income can tap Medicaid. With the federal government expanding Medicaid, the number of Medicaid recipients in Nevada has shot up from 374,020 during the 201314 fiscal year to nearly 590,000 today. Our point: There are various options in getting health insurance, and no matter your health, you don’t know when you may end up in a hospital facing bills that easily could bankrupt you. For many, the Affordable Care Act is a godsend because people with pre-existing conditions — about half of the adult population — no longer can be denied insurance, and children under 26 are covered even if they are married, not living with their parents and not claimed as a dependent. And then there’s this: If you don’t have coverage in 2016, the IRS will fine you the higher of these two amounts — either 2.5 percent of your yearly household income or $695 per person (and up to a maximum of $2,085 per family). Maybe that will get your attention.

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Sunday, october 25 Boca Park Art Walk: The fashion village will double as a marketplace for artisans selling fine art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, metal, photography, sculpture and crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, 750 S. Rampart Drive, 702-245-6077. Church of Bacon BBQ: The United Church of Bacon will throw a barbecue celebration to kickstart an effort to turn magician Penn Jillette’s former home into the world’s largest skeptic and atheist community center. Noon4:30 p.m., free, the Slammer, 7601 W. Wigwam Ave., unitedchurchofbacon.org. “Remembering Robert”: Robert Goulet was a longtime headliner and resident of Las Vegas. Glenn Williams will pay tribute to the musical theater star. 2 p.m., $25, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2012. Opportunity Village HallOVeen: The Magical Forest will be transformed into a spooky land of goblins and ghosts, with rides, crafts, storytelling and more. The theme of the day: Wizard of Oz. 5:30 p.m., $12 for adults, $10 for children, Opportunity Village Oakey Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., opportunityvillage.org.

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Monday, October 26 Solar 101: Have your questions about solar energy answered and learn about options to power your home or business. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., cleanenergyprojectnv.org. Farm table dinner: Honey Salt Executive Chef Michael Van Staden will create a four-course menu inspired by fall. 6:30 p.m., $45, wine pairing an additional $25, Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-445-6100.

Tuesday, October 27 Henderson Neighborhood Connections meeting: Residents of Ward III are invited to an open dialogue between neighbors and city leaders. 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, 702-267-2085.

Wednesday, October 28 Pumpkin carving: Free face painting, hot dogs and soda, plus a chance to win one of two 80-pound pumpkins that will be carved live by Chef Chanh Boupha.

Noon-2 p.m., face painting until 4 p.m., free, Walker Furniture, 301 Martin Luther King Blvd., walkerfurniture.com.

Thursday, October 29 Trunk or Treat: Put on your costume and follow the trick-ortreat trail, where treats will be passed out from festively decorated cars. 6 p.m., $3 per child, Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road, 702-2674070. “Magic of Devereaux”: A magic show featuring trade show magician Greg Devereaux. 7:30 p.m., $35-$50, Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-736-4939.

Friday, October 30 Nevada Day celebration: Children can create jack o’ lanterns, have their faces painted and watch a showing of “Monsters, Inc.” The first 250 children will receive a free trick-or-treating bag and glow sticks. 2 p.m., movie starts at 6 p.m., free, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. Great Pumpkin Shoot: Shoot a bow and arrow, and watch “Hotel

LIFE Transylvania” during this annual event. Popcorn will be served, and equipment will be provided. For ages 6 and up. 5 p.m., $15, Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, 702-267-5850. Harvest for Hope: Twelve chefs and mixologists from the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will prepare new recipes and the dishes that made them famous. All proceeds benefit Communities in Schools of Nevada. 5 p.m., $100-$350, the Sport Center of Las Vegas, 121 E. Sunset Road, communitiesinschools.org. Creepy Crawly Trunk or Treat: This event will feature bounce houses, costumed characters, a petting zoo, a photo booth, an MLB pitching tent and more. Load up on candy going trunk to trunk. Proceeds benefit the United Way. 5-9 p.m., free, CenturyLink, 3436 Aldebaran Ave., centurylink.com. Mad Monster Party Weekend: Take part in a Halloween costume contest to win tiki-themed prizes. With live entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, the Golden Tiki, 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196. *Also: Oct. 31.

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nuts, salsas, spices and more. 9 a.m., free, Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., fresh52.com. Barnyard in the Boneyard: Horses4Heroes will provide a petting zoo with miniature horses and goats. Wear Halloween costumes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $5, children under 2 are free, Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702387-6366. Hammargren Nevada Day open house: Tour the former lieutenant governor’s home, filled with thousands of relics, museum pieces and artifacts. Las Vegas entertainers also will perform. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $15, children under 12 are free, 4318 Ridgecrest Drive, 702-451-8444. *Also: Nov. 1. Container Park Halloween: The festivities will include a Zombie Zumbathon, stories from the Writer’s Block, pumpkin decorating, face painting and a petting zoo. The park will offer safe trick-or-treating from 4 to 6 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. Old Nevada Days: Wear western attire or costumes commemorating Nevada history. There will be ranch and harvest festival games, “Trunk or Treat” for the kids and more. 1-4 p.m., free, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, 702-885-1943.

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Most job applicants arrive for interviews with neat resumes, lots of references, shiny shoes and bright smiles. But employers need to keep an eye out for red flags. ¶ And there are sure to be some. ¶ Weeding out bad job candidates is as important a corporate function as any, but not all companies know how to do it effectively. bad jo b candidates, Continued on page 53

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Drop in Wynn Resorts revenue from the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2015. The company attributed the decrease to a slide in Macau operations.

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Increase in foreclosure-related filings in Southern Nevada from September 2014 to September 2015. Las Vegas ranked second nationwide last month in foreclosure activity after tying for eighth in August.

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Hayim Mizrachi was named Commercial Alliance Las Vegas Member of the Year. Mizrachi is president and a principal of the MDL Group. Weichert, Realtors added Fortis Residential Realty to its national network. Broker/Owner Scott Dale leads the office now mizrachi known as Weichert, Realtors - Millennium. Allison Cordova is a public information specialist at the Clark County School District. She previously worked as an account executive at BrainTrust. Las Vegas HEALS (Health, Education, Advocacy and Leadership of Southern Nevada) will honor six local physicians for cordova their contributions to the community: Drs. Joseph Adashek, Desert Perinatal Associates; Rutu Ezhuthachan, United Healthcare; Mitchell Forman, Touro University; Oscar B. Goodman Jr., Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and Roseman University of Health Sciences; David Steinberg, Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging; and Dylan Wint, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Rebecca MacDonald is vice president and market leader, Theresa Le is vice president and macdonald m. nguyen senior trust officer, and Maximus Nguyen is a wealth financial adviser at Bank of the West. Tara Foy is ballet mistress at Nevada Ballet Theatre. Foy has had a relationship with Nevada Ballet Theatre for nearly 30 years and previously coached principal dancers at New York City Ballet, the Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Bolshoi Ballet and the former Kirov Ballet.

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Chris Whetman is an assurance services director at JW Advisors. Whetman previously was a partner at De Joya Griffith.

Elissa Stegeman and Michelle Scalzo are member services representatives at stegeman the Clark County Credit Union.

Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager is a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Board of Directors. Marcus Armstrong is health care cost outcomes director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He previously worked as system director of accounting for the Valley Health System.

Patricia Sanchez retired this month. She was a shareholder at Gerety & Associates and has been a certified public accountant in Las Vegas for more

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Curt Carlson is chairman of the communications committee of NAIOP Southern Nevada, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers armstrong created the Jens Halle Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism and the Peter Mead Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Gaming Media and Communications. Halle, a longtime Bally and Novomatic executive, died suddenly May 20 at the age of 57. Mead, the founder and publisher of Casino Enterprise Management magazine, died June 24 at the age of 54. The first Jens Halle Memorial Award was presented to Halle’s widow, Marietta, and son, Jordi. AGEM will create a nominating panel to recognize one person annually who represents the personal values and professional commitment for which Halle was known. The first Peter Mead Memorial Award was presented to Mead’s mother, Solveig Berg. In subsequent years, it will go to a deserving gaming journalist or company communications professional. Dennis Potthoff is dean of the Nevada State College School of Education. Meridias Realty Group and Mint Property Group merged to form Custom Home Life. Michael G. Hutchings, of Meridias Realty Group, is chief executive officer. William J. Skupa, formerly of Mint, is president.

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David Reganato is chairman of the board of Affinity Gaming. Affinity controls the Silver Sevens and the three casinos in Primm. Rob Mirra is executive general manager, Craig Mott is sales manager and Jeff Ferguson is a customer service sales representative at Henderson

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center teamed with the Clark County School District and carlson Nevada Department of Rehabilitation to be a job-training site for Project Search, a national organization that helps people with disabilities learn the skills needed to be employed. In other news, Sunrise’s Heart Center implanted the first Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Southern Nevada. Cardiologists Branavan Umakanthan, Fareed Sheikh and Rafael Valencia, cardiothoracic surgeon Nauman Jahangir and anesthesiologist Kendall Truelsen performed the procedure. Bonnie Levenberg is a senior account executive at Cox Business. The American Gaming Association inducted three people into the Gaming Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015: Victor Salerno of William Hill US, Lynn Valbuena of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Navegante Group founder Larry J. Woolf.

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On health care, baseball, wine and music Dr. Bard Coats recently transitioned into the role of market president at HealthCare Partners Nevada, a health care organization with 310 primary care providers, more than 1,700 network specialists and approximately 100 primary care locations in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Pahrump, Boulder City and Mesquite. HealthCare Partners Nevada serves more than 230,000 Nevadans. Tell us about your work trying to enroll people in Medicare Advantage. HealthCare Partners Nevada does not directly enroll seniors into Medicare Advantage, but our organization is involved in many efforts to educate patients about their health care options. Those efforts include organizing local educational events where experts are available to help seniors identify which Medicare plans best address their health care needs. HealthCare Partners Nevada also strives to raise awareness of Medicare Advantage, which offers protection against high out-of-pocket expenses and provides improved access to coordinated care, a value-based form of care in which a team of health Dr. Bard Coats is market president of HealthCare Partners Nevada,which has care providers works collaboratively about 100 primary care locations in Southern Nevada. (STEVE MARCUS) to manage patients’ overall wellness. Medicare Advantage is designed for consider how much they plan to engage Of course, in addition to the work a wide range of seniors, from those with their providers about their overall we do for seniors, HealthCare Partwho may be very active and healthy health. For those who prefer a high levners Nevada also sees nearly 150,000 to those with chronic health issues el of engagement, they likely will prefer patients who are under 65 years of and people who do not have signifiaccess to coordinated care through a age. We accept virtually all tradicant financial resources. Medicare Advantage Plan. tional commercial insurances, many self-insured coverage plans for adults If you could change one thing What do locals need to learn through their employers, and Medicabout Southern Nevada, what most about health care? aid. We have three fantastic pediatric would it be? It is highly important for Southern offices that see thousands of kids, and I would give Southern Nevada a Nevada residents to learn about the our 50 specialty physicians in cardiolMajor League Baseball team. I am recommended health screenings for ogy, oncology, endocrinology and dera baseball fanatic and would love to their specific age group. Many people matology see patients of all ages. have a home team to root for. might be unaware of when they and their family members should purWhat should seniors know What’s the biggest issue facing sue health screenings such as mamabout enrolling in Medicare AdSouthern Nevada and its resimograms, colonoscopies, bone denvantage? dents? sity scans and immunizations, all of Medicare Open Enrollment is I would like to see our area pursuwhich can play a key role in preventscheduled each year from Oct. 15 ing more energy conservation and ing significant health issues. through Dec. 7. During this period, investing in more renewable energy. It also is helpful for patients to find seniors with Medicare can change I can afford to drive a hybrid car and a health care organization or providtheir health plans and prescription install solar on my home; many can’t er that offers 24-hour services to addrug coverage for the following year. afford these expenses, so all efforts dress unexpected health issues and For most seniors, this is the only time available should be accessible to help. questions, whether through an afterof year these changes can be made. I also feel we have a long way to go hours answering service or 24-hour There are changes to Medicare Adwith addressing our depleting water urgent care. vantage health plans every year, so it resources and securing a solid plan is important for seniors to carefully for our future water supply. What are common misconcepreview their plans to identify any tions people have about Medimodifications to costs, benefits and What has been your most excitcare Advantage? health care provider choices. ing professional project to date? I have found that some people are It also is key for seniors to review It’s hard to define one project. under the impression that individutheir individual health care needs, inThings change so rapidly in health als using Medicare Advantage have cluding any medications they take, to care that we always are developing minimal health issues and are affluensure their Medicare plan provides ways to adapt to what is needed for ent. This is not usually the case, as the coverage they need. Seniors should

our patients. We will be breaking ground on a new, 65,000-square-foot HealthCare Partners Medical Office Building in Pahrump after two years of planning. It will be a real joy to watch it come online and consolidate our services in Nye County into a single, integrated services building. What are you reading right now? I read every issue of The New Yorker cover to cover. This is one of the best publications I have ever read. I’m also reading “To Cork or Not To Cork,” a wonderful history of how wine bottle closures have evolved. What do you do after work? Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and grandchildren. I also exercise regularly, and I love to hike, play tennis and travel. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be partially retired and working part-time in a management or consultative role. I also plan to bottle and sell wine. My wife and I own a second home with a hobby vineyard in Sonoma County, Calif., near one set of grandkids, and our dream is to continue our efforts in the wine industry. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I would love to be a celebrity like Anthony Bourdain, Jimmy Fallon or Paul Simon, or a professional baseball player such as Mike Trout. I think they each lead exciting, productive and phenomenal lives. What is your biggest pet peeve? Smoking. What is something people might not know about you? I’m a music fanatic, and I played bass guitar with a rock band during high school in a small city near Tulsa, Okla. We recently played a 50-year reunion dance/concert in Sand Springs, Okla., for more than 500 locals, and we plan to meet and play again every year. Three of the members are fulltime musicians in Oklahoma.

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Increase in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s profits in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the bank has cut its workforce by about 10,000 jobs so far this year.

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Share of Station Casinos owned by Deutsche Bank. After eight years of being a private company, Station has chosen to go public again.

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Decrease in profits WalMart expects over the next fiscal year due to unfavorable currency exchange rates.

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Increase in Citigroup’s earnings in the third quarter. Citi has made significant progress this year after its near collapse during the recession.

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People Amazon has sued for bogus product reviews in which people try to make money by writing fake reviews for products they haven’t tried.

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Number of Tesla Model S sales in Western Europe this year, far more than the 2,650 BMW 7 Series and 4,700 Audi A8 limousines sold.

Years in prison a former Uber driver in Boston was sentenced to for rape, kidnapping and assault and battery. Uber officials said the driver had passed a background check.

Jerry Nesbit, right, and Dr. Ricardo Mogollon, who own Kiddie Academy of Henderson, spend time with a few of their child clients and staff members at their recently opened school. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Child care can go beyond baby-sitting Describe your business.

The Kiddie Academy of Henderson is educational child care that focuses on learning and fun, the key ingredients for our Life Essentials educational philosophy.

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It is imperative we exceed the educational standards for our students and gain the trust of parents. Fortunately, we have an excellent director with years of experience and an equally capable support staff. What is the hardest part about doing business in Southern Nevada?

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Maintaining incentives and tax breaks for small-business owners is important. Also, furthering educational standards is a big need in our type of business climate. What have you learned from the recession?

Small-business owners need to be cognizant of the costs of owning and operating a business. A smart business plan is extremely important. Adhering to a budget is imperative for survival.

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guest column: convention clients have come to expect. eople often think tourism is the lawrence weekly To provide a first-rate experience and cliché of the loudly dressed outallow more conventions to relocate here, of-towner wandering aimlessly the Las Vegas Convention Center will down the Strip, stopping every 20 need to be upgraded. The convention feet to take a photo. Although we do attract center opened in 1959, and portions of the building remain a large number of leisure visitors, what many don’t consider original. The facility operates at capacity and has no are the millions of business travelers who come here every room for large shows to continue to grow. The Las Vegas year for meetings or conventions. These travelers are highly Convention Center District project has been developed to sought after by every city because they stay longer and spend address these issues. more money than casual tourists when they visit. The proposed expansion and renovation would add Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the 750,000 square feet of space and refurbish the building. world, but we also are the convention capital of the world. These improvements would allow such shows as the For 21 consecutive years, we have hosted more of the 250 International Consumer Electronics Show and Conexpo/ largest conventions than any other city in the country. In Con-Agg to expand and would allow us to bring in other fact, we host more than the next two cities combined. And shows during busy times as well as provide the technology yet, since we are such a great tourist city, we don’t get the and other amenities clients need. The project also would recognition we deserve for being a serious business city. generate 6,000 construction jobs and support 6,000 A recent announcement will go a long way in changing permanent jobs when complete. that perception. Las Vegas was named host city for the The convention center has $21 billion worth of business final presidential debate before the 2016 election. If the booked over the next decade. Upgrading and expanding the Commission on Presidential Debates feels Las Vegas is facility would allow us to increase that business and provide serious enough for this event, how can other businesses or a greater economic impact and more jobs. government agencies argue we are not? Las Vegas has fought hard to show that we are a serious Resorts have invested billions to provide the best business city, and now we need to show the world that we accommodations, amenities and service. We have 11 million are committed to being one. square feet of meeting and convention space and three of Lawrence Weekly is a Clark County commissioner and the 10 largest convention centers in the nation. chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Now, we must maintain the business experience our

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Nevada companies have received $18 million in venture capital this year

Hardy calls for expansion of Interstate 11 to Reno

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Venture-backed companies headquartered in Nevada raised more than $18 million in five financing deals during the first three quarters of 2015, according to a Dow Jones VentureSource analysis. The amount falls about $4 million short of investment at this point last year and is low in comparison with other startup-heavy states, such as California, New York and Massachusetts. Companies raised more than $5 billion in each of those states in the first three quarters of 2015. Through nearly 1,000 deals in the third quarter, which ended in September, U.S. companies raised $19 billion, a small increase from the same period last year. The analysis of U.S. venture-backed companies recorded the greatest number of deals for the quarter in the Bay Area, Boston and New York. The VentureSource data comprise investments in companies that have gone through at least one round of venture funding. In addition to compiling a regional breakdown,

VentureSource provides a state-by-state analysis that is based on the location of companies’ headquarters. In the third quarter, Nevada posted one deal worth $5 million, which puts it on the low side for most states. Janet Runge, the associate director of UNLV’s Center for Entrepreneurship, said she expects to see an increase in venture funding in the coming years. “We are in the process right now of really building out the ecosystem,” she said. Eric Jennings, CEO of Filament, a Reno startup that provides wireless infrastructure, said that although investment attention often has gone to areas such as San Francisco or New York, investors could be rewarded for looking outside those areas. He said when investors were looking at his firm, which received funding from a Silicon Valley venture fund, they found several advantages with its location, including a significantly lower cost of living. “We could actually do more with the money we were taking,” Jennings said.

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Investors buy Summerlin health-club building for $51 million By eli segall Staff Writer

Illinois investors have paid big bucks for a once-abandoned Summerlin healthclub property. Inland Private Capital Corp. paid $51 million for the Life Time Athletic facility near Red Rock Resort, county records show. The transaction closed last month. The sales price was the highest nationally this year for a freestanding, singletenant retail building, according to Faris Lee Investments broker Patrick Luther, who represented the seller. Investors are paying rising prices for Las Vegas commercial properties, though it’s all but unheard of to pay nationally high amounts amid the improving but stilllagging local economy. The valley’s unemployment rate, 7 percent as of August, has been chopped in half since the depths of the recession but remains highest among large U.S. metro areas, federal data show. Moreover, the purchase marks a drastic turnaround for the upscale gym. Developer Life Time Fitness Inc. halted construc-

tion during the recession, leaving the 6-acre, partially built property to collect dust on busy Charleston Boulevard. Life Time, which sold the property in June to the company that flipped it to Inland, has a 20-year lease in Summerlin . The seller, New York-based Gramercy Property Trust, acquired the facility as part of a $300 million, 10-property pur-

chase from Life Time; the health-club chain rented back the gyms as part of the deal. The Summerlin health club, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd., opened in 2011. But before that, like many other real estate projects in town, it got mothballed after the economy tanked. Life Time started construction in Oc-

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Las Vegas’ foreclosure activity ramped up in September, making the valley one of the hardest-hit areas in the country, a recent report shows. One in every 480 homes in Southern Nevada received a foreclosure-related filing in September, up 17.7 percent from August and 56.3 percent from a year ago, according to RealtyTrac. Las Vegas had the second-highest foreclosure rate in the nation — after tying for eighth-highest in August — behind only Atlantic City, where 1 in 293 homes had a foreclosure filing. Nationally, one in 1,210 homes received a filing. RealtyTrac, which released the report, counts default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. Driving the rate in Las Vegas: Creditors filed notices of default against 620 homes in September, scheduled foreclosure auctions for 388 homes and repossessed 748 homes, according to RealtyTrac. Among states, Nevada had the second-highest foreclosure rate, with one in every 555 homes receiving a filing. New Jersey was No. 1.

tober 2008, shortly after the U.S. financial crisis began, and pulled the plug by April 2009. The company resumed construction by September 2010. Life Time operates 117 facilities in the United States and Canada — including one in Henderson that opened last year — under its Life Time Fitness and Life Time Athletic brands.

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What’s next for DraftKings and FanDuel? By j.d. morris Staff Writer

The legality of daily fantasy sports in Nevada is now crystal clear: State regulators consider it a form of gambling, so any company that wants to provide it must be licensed. What is less clear is whether the leading fantasy sports companies, FanDuel and DraftKings, will eventually find a way to return to the state after suspending operations here this month. Also up in the air is the question of which established Nevada gaming operators, if any, will enter the fantasy sports market. The state Gaming Control Board upended Nevada’s fantasy sports industry in a public notice that said daily fantasy sports meets the definition of gambling under state law and therefore requires a license to operate a sports pool. Subsequently, FanDuel and DraftKings announced they were withdrawing from the state. The companies do not appear eager to seek Nevada licenses. FanDuel criticized the gaming board’s decision for only benefiting “incumbent Nevada casinos,” and DraftKings called it an “exclusionary approach” against the fantasy sports industry. Emails sent on Friday to Nevada customers of FanDuel and DraftKings encouraged them to sign an online petition objecting to the gaming board’s decision. The petition, which is affiliated with the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, asked its recipients to sign in order to “tell lawmakers that you love daily fantasy sports and want them to be legal in Nevada.” The emails said Nevada customers could still withdraw funds from their accounts. To be clear, FanDuel and DraftKings

An employee in the software-development department of DraftKings, a daily fantasy sports company, walks past screens displaying the company’s online system stats. (associated press file)

can try to legally operate in Nevada — but they first must submit to an intense licensing process. And for those companies, the path toward regulatory approval is fraught with challenges. Greg Gemignani, a Las Vegas-based gaming attorney, said that if FanDuel and DraftKings were to seek licensure, they would be challenged by the state’s view that their product is sports wagering — which is, for the most part, illegal outside Nevada. Regulators would not license them if they continued to operate in other states, Gemignani said, because “you can’t get a license in Nevada to break the law elsewhere.” Even putting that consideration aside, Gemignani said the companies would likely have a hard time winning the approval of Nevada regulators. “It’s going to be difficult for them to get licensed, because they’ve been operating what regulators say is an illegal sports pool now for several years,” Gemignani

said. “We generally don’t license people or companies that have been engaged in illegal gambling activity.” Casinos and sportsbooks could try to fill the void left by FanDuel and DraftKings’ departure from Nevada. A.G. Burnett, chairman of the gaming board, wrote that while gaming licensees already approved to operate a sports pool could provide daily fantasy sports, they “should exercise discretion” in associating themselves with unlicensed operators. Aside from practical challenges tied to offering daily fantasy sports, other legal and business considerations may deter Nevada gaming companies from entering the market. Most significantly, the FBI and the federal Justice Department are examining the legality of the daily fantasy sports industry’s business model, according to The Wall Street Journal. And Reuters reported in September that neither FanDuel nor DraftKings

was profitable, although that seemed to be largely the result of heavy spending on advertising. William Hill U.S. CEO Joe Asher said his company, which operates more than 100 sports betting locations in Nevada, had no plans to start offering daily fantasy sports. “I think the viability of the business model is still up for debate,” Asher said. MGM Resorts International, which operates 10 sports books on the Strip, said in a statement emailed by a spokesperson that it did not intend to become a daily fantasy sports provider yet but expressed some support for the fantasy sports industry. “We are hopeful that the daily fantasy industry will be able to return to the Nevada market in the future and provide consumers with its innovative brand of entertainment,” the MGM Resorts statement said. Becoming a daily fantasy sports provider would entail much more than just deciding to be one. Casinos and sports books that decide to go that route would still have to figure out how best to provide fantasy sports alongside their current products, according to Chris Grove, the publisher of Legal Sports Report, a website that follows the daily fantasy sports industry. Grove said the established gaming operators may not have “wrapped their heads around the best way to deploy it,” but he noted that daily fantasy sports is a popular product — and one that has drawn the interest of professional sports leagues. “I think there’s certainly an interest in the casino industry to having stronger ties to those kinds of entities,” Grove said.

UNLV plans to drastically increase research spending, grant more doctoral degrees By daniel rothberg Staff Writer

After years of declining research spending following the recession, UNLV has increased spending for three consecutive years and has set an ambitious goal to nearly quadruple it in the next 10 years, officials said in a recent report. UNLV spends more than $40 million per year on research and development, less than its prerecession level of $54 million but an increase

from recent years. By 2025, as part of its plan to be a top-tier university, UNLV hopes to increase spending to $150 million per year. Also by 2025, the university plans to grant 200 doctoral degrees each year, about double its current output. “It’s an aggressive plan, but if you’re focused, you can get to where you want to be in 10 years,” said Thomas Piechota, interim vice president for research and economic development. In recent years, the university has

increased its patent submissions, from eight filings in 2009 to 47 in 2015. During the annual report, Zach Miles, the associate vice president for economic development, announced that two patents had already been issued for university research in fiscal year 2016, which began July 1. For the first time this year, UNLV helped launch three startups — Abel Therapeutics, Moveo Medics and Colony Shield — aimed at commercializing UNLV research on treating

hospital infections, detecting diabetic ulcerations and preventing a disease that kills bees. UNLV officials also emphasized the importance of partnerships in spurring research and development. They touted recent partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Switch, Intel and most recently Tesla. “It’s exactly what we need to be doing to get to the next level,” UNLV President Len Jessup said.

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One question can filter out insincere candidates The good news is candidates often help by inadvertently sending signals that hiring them would mean trouble down the road. “Since I’ve been recruiting in Las Vegas for close to 15 years now, I can tell you what I’ve learned about our Las Vegas applicant pool — transients — and how to possibly spot bad apples,” said Lucy Gwynn, a staffing consultant for Express Employment Professionals. “I think that because the population in Las Vegas is mostly people from somewhere else, the culture here is a mixed bag. You have younger millennials; older Gen X; and older-still baby boomers, of all different races, cultures and creeds. It can be really hard to compare two candidates when they are so inherently different.” The in-person interview is pivotal. “It’s when you separate the good hires from the not-so-good hires,” said Damian Garcia, Las Vegas regional vice president for Accountemps. The task is anything but simple. “Even the worst candidates can slip by a recruiter because they have

trained themselves to misrepresent their skills, ability to perform, and most importantly, their attitude,” said Jerry Souris, vice presi- souris dent of All Team Staffing in Las Vegas. “For example, a candidate may arrive 15 minutes early for an interview, be dressed accordingly, answer all questions articulately and give the general perception that he is well-qualified for the position that he is applying for.” But that might not be the case. Gwynn’s “test,” she says, is the question, “ ‘What brought you to Las Vegas?’ The response tells me a lot about the person, what their motivation is and how long they will potentially stay at the job. If the answer starts with, ‘There was this girl or guy,’ it’s not a good sign. Mostly those people end up back where they came from in six months.” Another less-than-encouraging answer — I came here on vacation, and I

love it! — also is not a good one. Those people “usually are gone quicker than the boyfriend/girlfriend ones. Vegas is a lot different on vacation than being here and working all day, needless to say,” Gwynn said. The answers Gwynn is looking for are: “ ‘I have family here’ or ‘I did some research and Vegas’ cost of living is better than where I came from, and there’s less traffic and no state payroll tax.’ That shows they are looking at more than just the Strip and are more likely to hang around and do a good job.” Examples of past performance accomplishments are key to identifying a candidate’s strength and depth, said Carlos Nieves, branch manager for Chartwell Staffing Solutions. Be sure to ask about the examples when speaking with past employers. “By doing so, you are likely to open up additional dialogue that could shed further light on that candidate’s strengths and weaknesses,” Nieves said. Also, key in on the person’s level of professionalism. Does the candidate

have strong communication skills? Did he or she wear the appropriate attire to the interview? Were they polite and courteous? Or a good listener? This can be gauged by the person’s ability to grasp the interview questions and provide strong responses. “Did he or she send you a thank-you email?” Nieves asked. “Look at the quality of that email. Was it well-written?” The interview can’t tell you everything about a candidate, Gwynn said, “but keep in mind that the entire interview process can give you hints. If the person didn’t completely fill out the application, for example, they aren’t great at following directions or attention to detail. If they are late to the interview, obviously they may have trouble getting to work on time. I think it was Dr. Phil who said, ‘The best predictor of future behavior is past relevant behavior.’ That’s so true with job seekers. If they have impeccable timing and a clean and complete application, they will likely take the same care and concern with their daily tasks.”

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Souris’ red flags

n No longevity with past employers. It could be indicative of a lack of commitment and/or a poor job performance history. “For example, someone who is consistently experiencing layoffs has more than likely been in the bottom 10 percent as it relates to perfor-

n Too many positions in the past 10 years. “A lot of turnover — that is a red flag.” n Short employment periods. “Typically, we desire to see two years with any previous or current employers.”

mance.” n Significant gaps in employment. “Working, even at a lower level, is paramount to keeping skill sets sharp and being able to carve out future opportunities. That individual who chose to stay unemployed for an extended period of time rather than enter the workforce could be a clue that he or she sees the glass as half empty versus half full.” n Lack of achievements. Avoid a candidate who can’t communicate past accomplishments in contributing to their past employers’ success.

Garcia’s red flags n Showing up late. “When a job candidate shows up late for an interview, it usually means one of two things: He doesn’t value the job opportunity enough to be on time, or he isn’t good at planning ahead. You might be dealing with someone who lacks professionalism or good judgment.” n A demanding attitude. “A what’s-in-it-forme attitude is a major resume red flag. If you receive application materials that include demands about salary expectations, vacation requirements or specific perks, it might be best to move on. Someone who issues ultimatums before he or she even gets an interview is not likely a team player.”

n Lack of eye contact. Does the candidate look away when he or she is answering questions? “If so, red flag. He is being deceitful or dishonest.” n Poor appearance. “Do they fit the recruiter’s perception of the type of candidate that the recruiter is looking for? Do they look professional?” n Bad attitude. “How did their tone sound? Excited? Surprised? Energetic? Pleasant? Do they have control issues? For instance, if someone sits down without being invited to do so, this is a red flag for someone who has control issues.”

n Lack of attention. “You can tell whether a candidate is really interested and engaged by their body language, eye contact and overall etiquette during the interview. Do they look at the clock or look bored with your questions? Both things are strong signs that the job might not be a good fit.” n No pre-interview research. At some point during the interview, “you’ll probably ask a few company-specific questions like ‘What attracted you to this firm?’ If the interviewee stumbles or gives you a generic answer, it may be a sign that he didn’t research your company before the interview. That could mean he is not organized enough to prepare well or that he feels the position isn’t a high priority.” n No questions. Is the interviewee asking in-

formed questions about your company, or only responding to what you ask? If it’s the latter, Garcia has found, “it could be a sign that the candidate isn’t eager to work for your company specifically but just needs a regular paycheck.” n Trash talk. If an interviewee readily badmouths former employers and co-workers, you can bet on them doing the same while working for you. Questioning and critical thinking are good traits, Garcia said, “but you don’t want an employee who doesn’t show respect for his colleagues.” n No follow-up. Professional courtesy calls for a thank-you note or email to a hiring manager after an interview. When candidates don’t follow up, it can indicate a lack of professionalism or a lack of interest in the job.

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Calendar of events Tuesday, Oct. 27 BOMA monthly breakfast meeting Time: Registration begins 7 a.m. Cost: $35 for members with advance registration, $40 for nonmembers with advance registration, $45 for members and nonmembers without advance registration Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email bomanevada@bomanevada. org Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will give an update on the state of the city. Urban Land Institute Nevada: Transportation and Tourism Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas Information: Visit nevada.uli.org Tina Quigley, general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, and Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president of operations at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will update progress on the Transportation Investment Business Plan and Las Vegas Convention Center District. Institute of Management Accounts: “Becoming more data driven” Time: Networking begins 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers, $25 for students Location: Ferraro’s, 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit imalvc.com Rick Arpin, senior vice president of MGM Resorts International’s data strategy and arena operations, will discuss the increasing importance of analytics. Nevada Health Care Forum conference Time: All day; registration begins 7 a.m. Cost: $135 for members, $160 for nonmembers, $50 for students

Location: Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevadahealthcareforum.com Local health care professionals will discuss Medicaid and health care exchanges, new models of care delivery, anticipated health care challenges, nursing care in Nevada and aligning the efforts of physicians, hospitals and payers.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Construction Financial Management Association talk Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Lawry’s Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-493-1066 Political journalist Jon Ralston will discuss state and national politics. Stirling Club Halloween luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Email merrinpr@lvcoxmail.com Network with people from a variety of professions to develop business leads and make referrals. Turnaround Management Association: Credit market discussion Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers, additional $5 for walk-ins Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-499-3291 Debt lenders will discuss the trends, challenges and conditions of today’s credit market. UNLV information session: Online master’s degree Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Brain Trust, 8948 Spanish Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call Gael Hancock at 702-895-5430

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Thursday, Oct. 29 FutuREady Magnet and Industry Tour Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Southwest Career and Technical Academy, 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas Information: Register at magnet.ccsd.net/futuready The Clark County School District and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance will highlight career-focused programs with the goal of establishing new workforce pipelines. Members of the business community, educators and the public are invited to attend. Convention Services Association luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers Location: Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St., Las Vegas Information: Visit conventionservicesassociationlasvegas.org Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will speak about the importance of conventions and tourism.

Friday, Oct. 30 Keystone Corp. dinner Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $175 per person for dinner only, $300 per person for dinner and a reception; $2,500 for a silver table, $5,000 for a gold table, $7,500 for a platinum table, $10,000 for a diamond table, $15,000 for a keystone table Location: Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-952-2456 Dana Perino, former White House press secretary and co-host of Fox News’ “The Five,” will be the keynote speaker. Mary Lau, president of the Retail Association of Nevada, will receive an Economic Freedom Award.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 2:15 p.m. DJJS Campus: Security survelliance systems - electrical conduit Clark County, 603781 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Spring Mountain Youth Camp: Security AM surveillance system electrical conduit Clark County, 603783 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model 1-ton cab and chassis crew cab Clark County, 603845 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

THURSDAY, OCT. 29 3 p.m. ARC for janitorial services at Clark County Family Courts Clark County, 603868 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $10,850,000 for 30,447 square feet, retail Address: 8130, 8320, 8380, 8390 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Seller: Great American Plaza LLC Seller agent: Charles Moore, Marlene Fujita and M. Laura Hart of CBRE Buyer: KAP Holdings LLC Buyer agent: No representation $5,200,000 for 64,535 square feet, retail Address: 1100 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Huntridge Shopping Center LLC Seller agent: Chris Ridchardson and Jason Otter of Logic Commercial Buyer: Ten15 Development LLC Buyer agent: J Dapper and Andrea Catalano of Dapper Properties

$4,600,000 for 21,800 square feet Address: 4160-4180 Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas 89148 Seller: TAG Fort Apache LLC Seller agent: Chris Richardson and Jason Otter of Logic Commercial Buyer: Madan Family Trust Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,730,000 for 37,242 square feet, office Address: 3530 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121 Seller: 3530 Holdings LLC Seller agent: Cathy Jones, Jessica Cegavske, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Riley Foley and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: Doo Kim Buyer agent: Sun Loper of Go Global Realty $500,000 for 7.79 acres, land Address: East Owens Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, Las Vegas Seller: ND Holdings LLC and Schettler Family Foundation Seller agent: Vincent Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: Prudent Ventures LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $500,000 for 7.79 acres, land Address: Vacant Land - East Owens Avenue, Las Vegas 89110 Seller: ND Holdings LLC Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: Prudent Ventures LLC Buyer agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank $420,000 for 7,840 square feet, retail Address: 1723 and 1725 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Tenrab Family Limited Partnership Seller agent: Brian Fike of Colliers International Buyer: Parvez Rohani Buyer agent: Did not disclose $400,000 for 6.43 acres, purpose undisclosed Address: East Tropical Parkway and Linn Lane, North Las Vegas Seller: Sergio and Cheryl Salzano Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Mosaic Six LLC Buyer agent: Vincent Schettler of Colliers International

LEASES $650,250 for 1,700 square feet for 120 months, retail Address: 7220 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89130 Landlord: Tenaya Village LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Starbucks Tenant agent: No representation $174,882 for 1,220 square feet for 60 months, retail

Address: 6584 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas 89131 Landlord: CREF X LV Crossroads LLC Landlord agent: Preston Abell and Jeff Mitchell of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Popcorn Girl LLC Tenant agent: Brian Sorrentino of ROI Commercial Real Estate $165,360 for 2,120 square feet for 60 months, office Address: 6325 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 500, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: PostJones LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Tenant: Business Finance Corp. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $40,226 for 1,788 square feet for 24 months, office Address: 3627 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89169 Landlord: Bres LLC Landlord agent: Ryan D. Hinton of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Law Office of Kristian Lavigne and Associates Tenant agent: Stephanie Lavigne of O48 Realty

Owner: Landsman Family Manager LLC Las Paletas Ice Cream & Coffee License type: Food services or cafe Address: 3851 Pennwood Ave., Suite 195, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Alzati Family LLC Latinos Furniture License type: General retail sales Address: 235 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Luis Alberto Mosqueda Liquid Courage License type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2C and 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Jobo Enterprises Lululemon Athletica License type: General retail sales Address: 855 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1540, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Lululemon USA Inc.

Minuteman Press License type: General retail sales Address: 1725 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 16, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: V Hernandez Printing LLC Misterâ€™s Barbershop & Salon License type: Salon Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B6, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Brandy Rozier Modern Proteins License type: Food services or cafe Address: 6475 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Adam Benami Monica Gomez License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Monica Gomez Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLC License type: Professional services Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Antonio L. Argiz

LV Land Company LLC License type: Business space, rent or lease Address: 9755 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: EHB Companies LLC

Mr. Cooker LLC License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 2025 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89169 Owner: Esther Cases-Truzman

M.R. Installations LLC License type: Contractor Address: 213 Logansberry Lane, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: M.R. Installations LLC

MRE Solutions LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 8550 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 108, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Mark Gonzales

BUSINESS LICENSES

Marcoâ€™s Pizza License type: Restaurant Address: 90 S. Stephanie St., Suite 100, Henderson 89012 Owner: Kristofer Robin LLC

MVP Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 3451 Losee Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: MVP Industries Inc.

Koolsville Tattoo License type: Tattoo establishment Address: 806 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 1223 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Koolsville Tattoo LLC

Mas Tax Services License type: Business support Address: 1212 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Karina Arana

MYS Management License type: Consulting business Address: 2238 Alanhurst Drive, Henderson 89052 Owner: MYS LLC

Kyle S. Patten License type: Solicitor Address: 476 Marks St., Henderson 89014 Owner: Kyle Spencer Patten

McElhone Enterprise Inc. License type: Multivendor Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Marshall R. Hutchinson

National Cremation Society License type: Cremation services Address: 11 S. Stephanie St., Suite 140, Henderson 89012 Owner: NCS Marketing Services LLC

La Familia Family Restaurant LLC License type: Restaurant Address: 2800 E. Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas 89081 Owner: La Familia Family Restaurant LLC

Mechtech88 LLC. License type: Automotive garage/ service station - minor Address: 10423 Lyric Arbor Drive, Las Vegas 89135 Owner: Patrick T. Dutson

National Fingerprints LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: 3170 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 160, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Fabiana Andrade

La Vista Apartments License type: Apartment complex Address: 1823 Santa Paula Drive, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: 1823 Santa Paula Apartments LLC

Meineke License type: Apartment complex Address: 704 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson 89015 Owner: Rai Boulder LLC

Nicholas J. Wood License type: Solicitor Address: 475 Marks St., Henderson 89014 Owner: Nicholas Jeffrey Wood

Mekedes Endale License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Mekedes Endale

Northmarq Capital LLC License type: Professional services Address: 10181 Park Run Drive, Suite 210, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Eduardo Padilla

$36,000 for 1,600 square feet for 18 months, office Address: 150 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Landlord: Ingris Lopez Landlord agent: Salina Ramirez of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Integrity Services LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose

Landsman Gardens Apartments License type: Apartment complex Address: 750 N. Major Ave., Henderson 89115

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Records and Transactions Part 1 Entertainment License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 4916 Wild Buffalo Ave., Las Vegas 89131 Owner: Lester Harewood Parti-Pak Productions Inc. License type: Catering services Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2C, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Parti Pak Productions Inc. Paulina Clute Events LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: 5888 Spring Ranch Parkway, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Pauline Clute Pennwood 99 Cent Store More LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 3851 Pennwood Ave., Suite 125, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Deisis A. Lopez Personal Property Brokers License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 3160 W. Sahara Ave., Suite A-22, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Personal Property Brokers Inc. Personalized Ornaments License type: General retail sales Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite K3, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Nicole Arany Premium Hospitality Performance LLC License type: Management/consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Russell E. Jones Pro Distribution LLC License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1169 Cabochon St., Henderson 89002 Owner: Pro Distribution LLC Project Fi By Google License type: Wireless services Address: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Las Vegas 94043 Owner: Google North America Inc. Quality Acceptance License type: Management/consulting service Address: 1850 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Quality Acceptance LLC Quality Painting & Drywall LLC License type: Contractor Address: 516 Merseyside Drive, Las Vegas 89178 Owner: Quality Painting & Drywall LLC Raxmasters LLC License type: Contractor Address: 51 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas 89101

Owner: Gerardo Gamboa Perez Refu’s Tacos License type: Restaurant Address: 3526 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Refugio Hernandez and Maria Gomez-Meza Right Start Mortgage Inc. License type: Mortgage lending Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: Right Start Mortgage Inc. Rivera Resurfacing LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 3642 Boulder Highway, Suite 442, Las Vegas 89121 Owner: Rivera Resurfacing LLC Rizzo LLC License type: Management/consulting service Address: 3140 Polaris Ave., Suite 7, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: UTR LLC

Address: 6616 Night Owl Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Second Opinion Plumbing LLC Sensational Sweets License type: Home-based baking Address: 4375 E. Sunset Road, Suite 913, Henderson 89014 Owner: Sandra Granger Jenkins Sevenhills Handyman Services LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 3161 Castle Canyon Ave., Henderson 89052 Owner: Sevenhills Handyman Services LLC Shelly Dunbar License type: Real estate sales Address: 921 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 200, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Shelly Dunbar Sherman Rutledge Consulting License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sherman Rutledge

Robert E Heron Pc License type: Professional services - medical Address: 2400 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 101, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Kelley Heron

Stagefit Training License type: Instruction services Address: 8933 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Stagefit LLC

Rocio Espinoza Arellano License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1601 E. Katie Ave., Suite 255, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Rocio Espinoza Arellano

Steve Powers And Company License type: Professional promoter Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North and 1690 Ironwood Place, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Steve Powers and Co. Inc.

Rosas Pool Service LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 6259 Hummingbird Road Lane, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Vanessa Rosas

Tadaaz360 Inc. License type: Management/consulting service Address: 2350 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Artavia Wilson

Roys Custom Designs License type: General services counter/office Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Roy S. Gregory Safety First License type: Management/consulting service Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Safety First LLC Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill License type: Restaurant Address: 1501 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson 89074 Owner: Sahara Restaurants LLC Sebonic Financial License type: Mortgage lending Address: 375 N. Stephanie St., Suite 1011, Henderson 89014 Owner: Cardinal Financial Company LP Second Opinion Plumbing LLC License type: Contractor

Taqueria El Buen Pastor License type: Open air vending Address: 2400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Dimme Investment LLC Tee and Cap Plus License type: General retail sales Address: 4990 W. Craig Road, Suite 5, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Michael M. Cho Tejix Corp. License type: General services counter/office Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Henri Corrado The Best Mobile Food Service License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 29 30th St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Smart1 LLC The Gun Guy LV License type: Sporting goods sales Address: 725 Sterling Spur Ave., North Las Vegas 89031

Owner: John Geary and Ashley Wilson

89015 Owner: Vegas Snow LLC

The Mainstream Group License type: Nonprofit Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, Henderson 89074 Owner: The Mainstream Group

Video Technology Solutions License type: IT service Address: 1077 Elation Lane, Suite 102, Henderson 89002 Owner: Scott Ozment

Tiger N. Helgelien License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Tiger N. Helgelien

Walker Parking Consultants License type: Professional services Address: 5350 S. Roslyn St., Suite 220, Las Vegas 80111 Owner: Walker Parking Consultants/Engineers Inc.

Tono’s Car Wash License type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 2732 Spindel Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Antonio Silvestre Treasure Ice Land License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Food Amour LLC Trident Tile And Stone LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 10424 Lady Angela St., Las Vegas 89183 Owner: Trident Tile And Stone LLC Trusted Guardian License type: Business support service Address: 3120 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 250, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: TGHH Inc. Unidos Financial Services Inc. License type: Secondhand dealers Address: 2039 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Unidos Financial Services Inc. Unity Land Construction LLC License type: Contractor Address: 2870 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Unity Land Construction LLC US Bike Travel Inc. License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 2750 W. Wigwam Ave., Suite 1178, Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Georgios Kefalas Vaccaro Consulting LLC License type: Professional services Address: 3425 Cliff Shadows Parkway, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Anita Vaccaro Vegas Family Chiropractic License type: Professional services - medical Address: 8400 Farm Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89131 Owner: Adrienne K. Stauffer DC PLLC Vegas Snow License type: Shaved-ice business Address: 433 Ash St., Henderson

Waterrockmarketing License type: Food specialty store Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite C4, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Water Rock Marketing LLC We Dew Windows License type: Property maintenance Address: 822 Purple Sage Terrace, Henderson 89015 Owner: Scott G. Apperson Welbrook Centennial Hills License type: Special Care Facility Address: 6650 Grand Montecito Parkway, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Welbrook Centennial Hills LLC Wigs on the Move License type: Wigs shop Address: 2736 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson 89014 Owner: Jane Wisniewski Nelson Willy’s Handyman Services License type: Repair services Address: 1822 Bartoli Drive, Unit 2, Las Vegas 89115 Owner: Guillermo R. Tol Alva Wonderland Kids License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites D23 and D24, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Opulence Investments LLC Wrap City Las Vegas License type: General services counter/office Address: 3867 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 26, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Wrap City Las Vegas LLC Wrenches LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 2138 Highland Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Jose Buenrostro Yerallison Logo Shirts License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite C8B, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Leonel Ortiz

BUILDING PERMITS $10,785,061, tenant improvement medical offices 4750 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas

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Records and Transactions SR Construction $1,000,000, medical offices 1117 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Korte Company $800,000, restaurant 10050 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Level CM $543,500, tenant improvement storage 4750 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas SR Construction $418,924, residential - custom 5 Boulderback Drive, Henderson Ascaya Inc. $359,041, commercial - alteration 2755 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Anderson Group $310,500, pool and/or spa 1737 Tangiers Drive, Henderson BMO LLC $304,000, wall/fence 224 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $301,794, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 5205 Yellow Dawn Court, Las Vegas Jersey Electric $238,827, residential - new 6505 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $220,827, residential - new 6512 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $220,827, residential - new 6509 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $214,536, residential - production 881 Vegas View Drive, Henderson Thomas A. Elmer and Shelly Elmer $211,918, single-family residential - production 9713 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $200,000, commercial 10050 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Level CM $200,000, commercial - alteration 6120 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas KC Maintenance Inc. $198,944, residential - new 6508 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$198,944, residential - new 6513 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $197,790, residential - complete 928 Spring Tide Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $197,790, residential - production 676 Silver Pearl St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $178,549, residential - production 845 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $169,621, residential - production 719 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $167,680, residential - production 841 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $158,479, residential - new 4009 Celebration Cove St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $158,479, residential - new 2408 Charmed Oasis Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $157,277, single-family residential - production 9709 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $156,701, residential - production 3154 Biancavilla Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $156,369, residential - production 849 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $153,031, single-family residential - production 9916 Celestial Cliffs Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $152,597, rehabilitation 4317 Roaming Breeze Road, North Las Vegas Advantage Builders of Nevada $146,497, single-family residential - production 7449 Old Compton St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $145,648, residential - new 5824 Brown Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Group $143,005, residential - production 1111 Echo Pass St., Henderson KB Home LV Portola Hills LLC $143,005, residential - production 1115 Echo Pass St., Henderson

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$142,483, single-family residential - production 6641 Conquistador St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$125,705, residential - production 2560 Sable Ridge St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$141,657, single-family residential - production 9950 Rams Leap Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $141,017, single-family residential - production 11908 Montanesa Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $140,924, single-family residential - production 11833 Spadari Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,170, single-family residential - production 8431 Canyon Sun Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,170, single-family residential - production 9939 Bristlecone Skye Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,170, single-family residential - production 9940 Peaceful Peaks Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$121,269, residential - production 2565 Sable Ridge St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $121,269, residential - production 2564 Sable Ridge St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $120,326, residential - production 2486 Venarotta St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $115,000, single-family residential - remodel 2211 Edgewood Ave., Las Vegas Galardi Teri Separate Property Trust $115,000, tenant improvement offices 5051 Stewart Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas Master Built Construction LLC $114,171, residential - production 465 Cadence View Way, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,173, residential - production 2118 Via Firenze, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC

$140,170, single-family residential - production 8370 Painted Walls St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$112,462, residential - new 5848 Brown Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Group

$136,906, residential - production 924 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$110,000, tenant improvement restaurant 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 120, Las Vegas PRO Construction

$134,909, residential - production 2569 Sable Ridge St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $134,909, residential - production 2556 Sable Ridge St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $134,002, single-family residential - production 463 Astillero St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $132,055, residential - new 5704 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $132,055, residential - new 3621 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $126,908, single-family residential - production 7446 Old Compton St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $125,705, residential - production 2561 Sable Ridge St., Henderson

$106,108, residential - new 4428 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4416 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4420 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4436 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4345 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $102,527, residential - production 714 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$100,742, residential - new 3624 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $97,693, windows deployment services 6455 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Reliant Construction LLC $92,054, single-family residential - production 10639 Hyde Corner Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $92,054, single-family residential - production 7445 Old Compton St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $91,714, residential building complete 1286 Calcione Drive, Henderson Woodside Villa Palermo LLC $91,714, residential - production 1290 Calcione Drive, Henderson Woodside Villa Palermo LLC $85,250, grading Did not disclose, Henderson Union Village LLC $79,640, residential - new 5935 Radiance Park St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $78,462, tenant improvement offices 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas TWC Construction Inc. $75,437, commercial - alteration 6300 N. Pecos Road, North Las Vegas Capital Tower & Communication $75,437, commercial - alteration 101 E. Washburn Road, North Las Vegas Capital Tower & Communication $70,000, commercial 1117 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Korte Company $69,000, residential - incident repair 1772 Harpsichord Way, Henderson Robert C. Cosby and Mary M. Cosby $68,437, commercial - alteration 2105 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc. $68,437, commercial - alteration 3031 N. Pecos Road, North Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc.

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Category: acute-care hospitals (Ranked by january-june 2015 operating revenue) Operating revenue

Net income (loss)

Licensed beds

Inpatient days

Occupancy rate

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 3186 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-731-8000 • sunrisehospital.com

$307,362,282

$14,307,919

690

98,591

78.94

Todd Sklamberg, CEO

University Medical Center 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-383-2000 • umcsn.com

$289,741,885

$44,148,539

541

61,195

64.49

Mason VanHouweling, CEO

MountainView Hospital 3100 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-255-5000 • mountainview-hospital.com

$183,337,566

$11,605,400

340

53,480

86.90

Chris Mowan, CEO

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus 3001 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-616-5000 • dignityhealth.org

$177,682,145

($598,364)

230

36,475

87.62

Brian Brannman, president, CEO

Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center 657 N. Town Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 702-233-7000 • summerlinhospital.com

$172,570,034

$7,666,292

454

51,106

61.19

Robert Freymuller, CEO

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-853-3000 • springvalleyhospital.com

$130,151,052

$7,034,566

237

35,743

83.32

Leonard Freehof, CEO

Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-388-4000 • valleyhospital.net

$120,501,433

($3,729,601)

301

39,863

73.17

Elaine Glaser, CEO

Desert Springs Hospital 2075 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-733-8800 • desertspringshospital.com

$109,643,320

($1,099,783)

293

35,788

67.48

Sam Kaufman, CEO

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center 6900 N. Durango Drive Las Vegas, NV 89149 702-835-9700 • centennialhillshospital.com

$89,819,000

$50,345

190

22,724

67.08

Sajit Pullarkat, CEO

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin Campus 8280 W. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-616-5000 • dignityhealth.org

$82,486,551

($11,143,166)

147

17,120

64.34

Lawrence Barnard, CEO

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center 9300 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-880-2100 • southernhillshospital.com

$78,737,786

$7,148,432

134

19,919

82.13

Adam Rudd, CEO

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus 102 E. Lake Mead Parkway Henderson, NV 89015 702-616-5000 • dignityhealth.org

$62,560,912

($9,806,788)

110

15,978

80.25

Teressa Conley, president, CEO

North Vista Hospital 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-649-7711 • northvistahospital.com

$52,482,139

$4,976,248

170

23,425

71.13

Vincenzo Variale, CEO

Boulder City Hospital 901 Adams Blvd. Boulder City, NV 89005 702-293-4111 • bchcares.org

$11,821,787

$502,325

6,851

86.02

Thomas Maher, CEO

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Buy One Get One FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s

FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE

Wine, well or domestic beer *Expires 10/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET. Settle to 1581.

*Expires 10/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1580.

3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031

6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084

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Buy One Get One FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s Wine, well or domestic beer *Expires 10/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD ONLY. Settle to 1581.

FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE *Expires 10/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD. Settle to 1580.

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20% OFF Entire Guest Check *One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Valid at participating Denny’s restaurants. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer valid on your next visit 11.1.15-11.14.15.

Buy One Entrée Get the Second FREE or come in by yourself and get 50% OFF! — Catering Available— *Valid only at participating locations. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per order. “Buy One, Get One” offers valid on item of equal or lesser value only. Customer pays sales tax. Not for sale or resale. Void where prohibited. Cash value 1/100¢. No cash back. Additional exclusions may apply. Expires 11/30/15. Code: TSD © 2015 Moe’s Franchisor LLC

RAINBOW BLVD. 6910 S. RAINBOW BLVD. #100, LV NV 89118

DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN 10965 LAVENDER HILL DR. #120, LV NV 89135

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FREE Bloody Mary or Mimosa

FREE Drink On Us at House of Blues Crossroads Bar

and $5 OFF adult ticket to Gospel Brunch at House of Blues.

Buy one drink and get the second FREE.

*Subject to availability. Must present coupon when booking Gospel Brunch ticket; to get a drink ticket for free Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Not valid on holidays. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/31/15.

*Good for one domestic beer, well drink or house wine, valid at the bar only. Must present this coupon when ordering drink. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offifer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/31/15.

HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

(702) 632-7600 www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas

20% off Any Purchase Over $30* at House of Blues Gear Shop Features: Fashion, Souvenir Apparel & Accessories Inspired by MUSIC! *Excludes Artwork, CDs, Books, Sundries, Specialty Merch HOB Gear Shop at House of Blues located inside Mandalay Bay Resort.

$12.99 for a 20-pack of Bud Light Bottles only Offer only good with coupon at Blue Diamond and Windmill locations. Expires 10/31/15.

(702) 632-7600 HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 S LAS VEGAS BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

6030 W. WINDMILL LN., LAS VEGAS, NV 89139

8544 BLUE DIAMOND, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178

(702) 222-3030

(702) 629-2992

www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas

$40 All You Can Drive Tuesdays from 6p - 10p

*Valid at both LV locations only. Must have Local I.D. # of races may vary. Subject to availability and may be cancelled without notice. Restrictions may apply

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Draft Beer

*Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Not valid on holidays or during special events. Expires 1/31/2016.

4175 SOUTH ARVILLE, LAS VEEGAS, NV 89103 7350 PRAIRIE FALCON RD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89128

LOCATED CENTER STRIP AT THE LINQ UNDER THE WHEEL

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$5 for any Medium Beverage, any Sandwich and Hash Browns

Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved.

Use PLU#3033 if barcode fails to scan.

Expires:

GOOD AT Valleywide

PLU # 3881

Use PLU#3881 if barcode fails to scan.

*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 10/31/2015

SERVING LAS VEGAS SINCE 1978

THE ONLY TRIBAL SMOKE SHOP IN LV

$5 OFF per Carton* 99¢

for Medium (14 oz.) Hot or (24 oz.) Iced Macchiato *(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 10/31/2015

One Free Order of Fried Pickles with purchase of regular priced entrée. *Dine in only. Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes holidays and special events. Management reserves all rights. Not including tax or gratuity. One voucher per guest per visit.

(Cigarettes Only) *Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes fi ltered fi cigars. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Limit one discount given per customer per day. Must present this coupon for redemption. Cannot be redeemed for cash. No photocopies accepted. Expires 11/30/2015

Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101

Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124

(702) 366-1101 (702) 645-2957 www.LVPaiuteSmokeShop.com

$5 FREE Slot Play for New Members

Must become a Player Rewards Card member to redeem. Existing Player Rewards Card Members do not qualify. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free slot play offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) New Member free slot play offer per person and Player Rewards card. Group #5427. Valid 10/25/15 — 10/31/15.

3850 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SO., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109

725 S RACETRACK RD. HENDERSON, NV 89015

(702) 597-7991 www.dickslastresort.com

(702) 566-5555 www.clubfortunecasino.com

Free $10 gift card

Buy One Get One FREE Buffet or 50% OFF One Buffet

to Bravo! Larsen’s or GEN* *must present this coupon to guest services located on the upper level near Macy’s. One gift card per person while supplies last. Offer expires 10/31/15.

at S7 Buffet

Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID and A-Play Card. Membership into the A-Play Club is free. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Complimentary buffet value up to $12.99, additional fees apply on specialty, brunch and holiday buffets. Tax and Gratuity not included. One coupon per person, per table, per week. Dine in only. No cash value. Void if copied. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/31/15. Settle to: 535.

GALLERIA AT SUNSET 1300 W SUNSET RD, HENDERSON, NV 89014

4100 PARADISE ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89169

(702) 733-7000 www.SilverSevensCasino.com

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