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beans, beans, beans, beans

on the cover Claytee White has studied the African-American experience in Las Vegas. (Jon Estrada/ Special to the Sunday)

Scientists have identified more than 40,000 types, but we picked 10 that are mass-produced for consumption and also tasty and nutritious. Do you know your pinks from your pintos, or that beans can play a role in losing weight? Ever used bean stock to make pasta? In five minutes, we’ll make you a bean whisperer.

clear voices in violent times

This moment in America feels charged and pivotal, as people on all sides examine the deep roots of racial tension and details surrounding the recent spate of black men dying at the hands of law enforcement. Local police officers and community members lent their voices to the crucial conversation about the way things are and the way forward.

rise above the excuses

Samantha Jo Alonso, founder of fitness collective Mission I’mPossible, shared an outdoor circuit of workouts. And the only equipment you need is your own body and the will to get healthy. more life n Pets up for adoption, P31 n Calendar of events, P40 n Puzzles, P66

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Family-owned tour company Maverick Helicopters started here 20 years ago with a single chopper. Today it operates 47 out of five terminals, and founders Greg and Brenda Rochna credit their success to never sacrificing quality for the sake of cost savings. Their next goal: expand the Maverick fleet to 100.

more news Masto and Heck nearly neck and neck 20 Cortez The latest polls, plus a fact-check and other news from this unrelenting election cycle.

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States should plan for a low-carbon future Now is the time to start the difficult shift away from tax portfolios dependent on fossil fuels.

A demagogue is a demagogue Some wisdom from the 1950s that eerily resonates in today’s political reality.

Still scratching our heads about the debate Someone needs to invent a Trump-to-English translator app.

the bright side Coach Tony Sanchez and his Rebels swallowed a hard loss to Idaho. But with so many Mountain West teams in states of rebuilding, there’s hope on the horizon.

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Roland August officiates as Jesse Townsend weds Mariana Balashova atop a Komatsu 930E-5 truck during MINExpo International at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Townsend is an employee of Komatsu America Corp., and thought the ceremony would be different and fun.

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LOCAL SHOOTING A man was shot to death after walking out of an “unlicensed afterhours club” at a retail store near Decatur Boulevard and Flamingo Road, according to Metro Police.

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CHARITABLE STUNT Solo Strips, which featured 14 Las Vegas performers baring it all for charity in the “Absinthe” tent at Caesars Palace, raised more than $13,000 to benefit charities.

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REBEL DOWN UNLV quarterback Johnny Stanton will be out for up to a month after injuring his knee during a loss to Idaho. Redshirt freshman Dalton Sneed was next up to start.

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poll workers needed The Clark County Election Department is still seeking 350 people to work at polls on Election Day. To serve as a worker, individuals must be registered to vote in Clark County and be able to work about 15 hours, officials said. Poll workers will be paid $120. Applications are available at clarkcountynv.gov/ vote. Workers are required to attend a training class and pass an evaluation. The department would like to recruit at least 100 people who are fluent in Spanish, officials said. Those fluent in Tagalog also are needed. About 2,900 people have signed up to be poll workers.

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Fall in love with the musical fruit Get the most out of beans when preparing your meals By The Sunday Staff

t w he n c oo

Some downsides

+ Can promote heart health, as

- Can make you gassy - Can trigger migraine headaches

they contain phytochemicals, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Beans have been a food staple around the world for tens of thousands of years, and for good reason. They’re low in fat, high in protein, loaded with fiber and rich in vitamins. ¶ They also are among the most versatile vittles, in part because of variety. Scientists have identified more than 40,000 bean types; however, only a fraction are mass-produced for consumption. ¶ It’s no big deal if you replace a cannellini bean with a great northern or a pink with a red when cooking. But certain beans do pair better with specific flavors So and uses. ft

Bean benefits

+ Can lower the risk of cancer, as they contain isoflavones and phytosterols, which inhibit cancer cell growth and boost immune function

+ Can lower cholesterol, as they contain large amounts of soluble fiber, which can reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels

Rich in molybdenum with a low glycemic index Pair well with sautéed greens, pasta, sage, tarragon Uses puréed dips such as hummus, salads, creamy salad dressings, ragouts

60 minutes

- Can interfere with the absorption of betacarotene and vitamins B12 and D; however, cooking inactivates most of the substances responsible - Can trigger gout because they contain high levels of purine, which increases uric acid

+ Can aid in weight loss, as they make you feel full and stave off hunger

+ Can aid in diabetes management, as they contain a good balance of complex carbohydrates and protein that provides a slow, steady source of glucose

pu ked nd a s | Best for soup

rée

s PINTO Most popular bean in the Americas; mottled brown-tan color when dry, lose spotting as they cook; one of the more robust-flavored beans

CANNELLINI Soft texture with a relatively thin skin and mild earthy, slightly nutty flavor; popular in Italian dishes

in some people

Rich in fiber, protein

PINK GREAT NORTHERN Smaller than cannellinis with a slightly grainy texture and a nutty, dense flavor; popular in North America Rich in calcium and fiber Pair well with lamb, tomatoes, white meat, bay leaf, cumin, fennel, sage Uses salads, soups, stews, ragouts, purées

NAVY Mild, delicate flavor; named for their widespread use feeding members of the Navy during the second half of the 19th century Rich in fiber, folate, manganese Pair well with Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, basil, bay leaf Uses Boston baked beans, purées, soups, stews

60-90 minutes

90-120 minutes

Common in the Caribbean; meaty taste with a slightly powdery texture

Pair well with cumin, chile powder, red meats, cilantro Uses refried beans, dips

Rich in vitamin B6, vitamin E Pair well with tomatoes, bell peppers Uses red beans and rice, refried beans, barbecue dishes

60 minutes

90-120 minutes

Beans are the large seeds of flowering Fabaceae plants, also known as Leguminosae, from which the term “legume” arose.

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HOW TO COOK YOUR BEANS 1. Soak the beans. Cover them with cold water and refrigerate overnight.

4. Cook the beans, partly covered, until they are tender. If you plan to add salt and/or acidic ingredients, add them about a half-hour before the beans are done cooking. Taste the liquid, not the beans, to determine the seasoning, as the beans need time to absorb the flavor.

3. If desired, add flavorings such as onions, chile, garlic or herbs. Do not add salt or acidic ingredients such as tomatoes until later in the process.

2. Place the beans and soaking water in a heavy pot and add several inches of fresh water. Simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.

*All cooking times are for dried beans.

MEDIUM-SOFT BE ANS

TIP Cooked beans can be refrigerated for up to five days. Let them cool completely in the cooking liquid before refrigerating. Cooked beans also freeze well. Use leftover cooking liquid as a stock for soup, stew or pasta.

HARD BEANS T H AT R E M A I N I N TAC T W H E N CO O K E D Best for salads and cold preparations

| B s est she for chilis and side di

BLACK Sweet taste with a medium-soft texture; among the most popular beans; native to the Americas RICH IN magnesium, iron, calcium PAIR WELL WITH bacon, chipotle, fresh fruits and vegetables, bay leaf, cilantro, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano USES burritos, wraps, salads, side dishes, chilis, soups

60-90 minutes

DARK RED KIDNEY Firm texture that holds up well when cooked; absorb flavors easily, so they’re popular in simmered dishes; originated in Peru; often used as a meat substitute

BLACK-EYED PEAS Cream-colored with a small black speck that resembles an eye; brought to the Americas by slave traders from Africa; eaten by some cultures for a prosperous and lucky new year RICH IN folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium PAIR WELL WITH ham, bacon, greens, cayenne, chile pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric

LIGHT RED KIDNEY Popular in Caribbean, Portugal and Spain; more delicate in flavor and slightly softer than dark red kidney beans

RED Milder flavor and softer texture than kidney beans; popular in the Caribbean RICH IN vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 PAIR WELL WITH sausage, rice, cilantro, pork, Cajun/Creole seasoning USES Louisiana red beans and rice, stews

USES Southern dishes, salads, side dishes

RICH IN omega-3 fatty acids, iron

RICH IN iron, folate, molybdenum, dietary copper

PAIR WELL WITH pork, tomatoes, bay leaf, cumin, fennel, oregano, sage

PAIR WELL WITH beef, bay leaf, cumin, fennel, oregano, sage

USES chilis, soups, salads

USES chilis, soups, cold bean salads, purées

90-120 minutes

60 minutes

60-90 minutes

* In general,

most beans go well with:

garlic

onions

parsley

rosemary

savory

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race and unrest Las Vegans speak out a bout racial tension and policing in America Story By Jackie Valley & Ricardo Torres-Cortez photos by jon estrada/special to the sunday

efore the world knew Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Walter Scott, Freddie Gray, Philando Castile, Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott for how their lives ended — police bullets or brute force — Las Vegas had grieved such deaths. ¶ Trevon Cole, 21, died in the apartment he shared with his pregnant girlfriend. ¶ Stanley Gibson, 43, died inside his white Cadillac. ¶ An officer fired on Cole when he made a “furtive movement” during a mishandled narcotics raid in June 2010. Another shot Gibson, a Gulf War veteran whose wife said he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, in a bungled attempt to force him from his vehicle in December 2011. ¶ Both men were unarmed and black. Their troubling deaths stoked anger in the community and, in part, triggered a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Metro Police’s use of deadly force. Despite considerable attention from local media, the incidents didn’t ignite the civil unrest that officer-involved shootings have in other cities. Not that Las Vegas is immune to civil unrest. Riots engulfed the Westside in 1992 after the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles, to the point of protesters firebombing, looting and beating up innocents dragged from their cars. In the aftermath, police pledged a higher level of openness to the Las Vegas community and called for everyone to work together, said Tod Story, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada. It wasn’t a cure-all, Story said, but it did create a foundation of trust. “I think that’s what has led to the calm that has existed here thus far and hopefully will continue,” he said. Metro’s officer-involved shootings peaked in 2010, when police shot

and killed seven people and wounded 18 others. The numbers largely have declined since then, a trend the department attributes to reforms enacted after the federal investigation. Among the changes: introducing body cameras and training officers to reduce racial bias and de-escalate tense situations. Even so, many community members interviewed by The Sunday spoke of lingering racial profiling and harassment, of fear for young people of color. Of Metro’s six officer-involved shootings this year, two of them fatal, half the suspects were black and half were Hispanic. Claytee White, a historian who has studied the African-American experience in Las Vegas, explains the double standard this way: Society and, by extension, police, don’t flinch when a suit-clad white man drives a Mercedes. Put a black man behind the wheel and it’s a different story. “They see someone who is out of place,” White said. She only sees one way forward: education. And it goes both ways.

For two and a half years, Peggy Sanders has been a volunteer for Metro, checking in visitors at the front desk of headquarters. ¶ A Las Vegan for more than four decades, Sanders called Metro’s training efforts “tremendous.” “Metro tries to work really hard, no matter what the race relations might be. They try to make everybody comfortable.”

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Director of the Pearson Community Center and MLK Senior Citizen Center in West Las Vegas

“We’re talking about this every day, all day, at the dinner table, at the churches, at the hair salons.” Collins said, emphasizing the severity of the problem nationwide.

fter a lone gunman ambushed Dallas police at a protest in July, killing five, Lou Collins’ phone rang. It was Capt. Robert Plummer, head of Metro’s Bolden Area Command. Collins has a good pulse on where residents stand regarding social issues, and Plummer knew it. “He called and said, ‘Hey, what are they saying? I know emotions are high,’ ” Collins recalled. “You gotta understand, cops are cops, so the perception is the same here in Las Vegas,” Collins told Plummer. “I appreciate you calling me because you’re being proactive.” What that meant: Las Vegas was not immune to racial tensions between police and members of the black community. The conversation, however, highlighted something that may not exist in other cities — an open dialogue between law enforcers and minority groups. A decade ago, police leaders began partnering with community and faith-based organizations to improve relationships and curb crime in West Las Vegas. The effort relied on engagement, not harsh enforcement. Under the leadership of several area-command captains, the initiative kept growing as officers got to know residents through casual encounters or occasions like neighborhood barbecues. But racial profiling and harassment linger, Collins said, adding that he experienced it a few months ago at the Doolittle Community Center parking lot after an event on a Friday night. A city marshal pulled up and ordered Collins and a friend, also black, to stand with their hands against his vehicle because there had been reports of two men canvassing the building. They told the marshal they were community leaders, not criminals. The disrespect struck a chord with Collins, who has never been arrested. He demanded an apology in the days that followed and eventually got one. “He profiled us, and that’s what I wanted him to understand,” Collins said. “He learned. It’s going to make him a better officer.” Collins is an advocate of more education and engagement. If any group can be an agent of change, he thinks it’s the younger generation. “The millennials are the answer,” he said. “I’m grateful for the way they think.”

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Metro officer-involved shootings

The recent succession of high-profile deaths of black men at the hands of police brought attention to the fact that data on officer-involved shootings is not uniformly tracked, so discrepancies in the numbers logged by federal and local agencies abound. “How can we address concerns about officer-involved shootings if we do not have a reliable grasp on the demographics and circumstances of those incidents?” FBI Director James Comey said in 2015. This week, Comey told Congress that the FBI would have a database tracking police use of deadly force functioning within two years. Metro keeps its own detailed public record on its website, going back to 2008. Here are Metro’s statistics from 2011 to 2015:

ethnicity of officers (as of september)

ethnicity of officers involved in shootings

ethnicity of Suspects shot by Metro

las vegas Population

White 73.3%

76%

39%

45.9%

12.9%

13%

24%

33.2%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Other/ unknown

6.4%

3.6%

3.8%

24%

11%

10.6%

6.2%

4.2%

Metro’s transparency measures around officerinvolved shootings include officer-worn body cameras; public briefings soon after any shooting incident; release of all information 72 hours after a shooting and release of any video footage during a lengthy news conference.

Total number of metro officerinvolved shootings 2010: 25 total, 7 fatal 2011: 17 total, 12 fatal 2012: 11 total, 4 fatal 2013: 13 total, 3 fatal 2014: 16 total, 8 fatal 2015: 16 total, 11 fatal

The six reported officerinvolved shootings (two were fatal) this year are on track to reflect the lowest incidence since 2008.

= Total percentage Sheriff Joseph Lombardo: “Every Metro officer-involved shooting is closely investigated and reviewed by the Force Investigation Team, Critical Incident Review Team and the Use of Force Board. This process not only allows us to determine whether the shooting was justified, it provides lessons learned in our tactics and responses to make changes that can reduce the use of deadly force in future situations.”

How IS metro building relationships in the community? Launched by police and faith-based leaders on Metro’s multicultural advisory committee, Adopt-a-Cop dispatches new officers to community centers in higher-crime areas to have personal interactions with residents. And the community policing measure is expanding. Since January 2012, 265 officers have visited 83 locations and 12 families (47 families have volunteered to participate). On an August afternoon, Metro Officers Justin Hee, Robert Wicks and Doug Calder canvassed Chinatown Plaza on Spring Mountain Road. The uniformed officers met a lot

of perplexed faces and downcast eyes as they walked the hub of Las Vegas’ Asian community. But once they made it clear they were there simply for face-to-face time with the community, conversations started. “When we’re trying to be social in uniform, it’s not what people expect, not like there’s a tent out front with Metro banners — ‘Hey, come meet cops’ — you know?” Calder said. Such interactions, added Hee, are a way to “make sure they know we’re also a part of the community and they don’t have to handle their problems on their own.”

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James Seebock Metro Police Captain

ours after the deadly shooting of police officers in Dallas, Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo stood surrounded by city officials, community leaders and officers at Metro’s headquarters. He asked that the community resist knee-jerk reactions and let the process unfold. “We are here to stand together as an example of what a community can do when it comes together,” Lombardo said. Capt. James Seebock, who heads the department’s training bureau and helped beef up its Adopt-a-Cop program, said coming together to effect change demands proactive thinking. “The time to establish relationships isn’t in the middle of a riot; it’s to be done ahead of time, and that’s what Metro has done,” he said. In the wake of last year’s riots in Baltimore — sparked by the death of Freddie Gray from injuries sustained while in police custody — Seebock has overseen the expansion of Adopt-a-Cop to schools, LGBTQ centers, juvenile and adult jails, and the homes of Las Vegans. Over a three-day period in August, 54 new Metro officers visited 16 locations and seven families with the aim of listening to concerns and building relationships. “Metro feels the way forward in the 21st century is community interaction, is establishing those relationships,” said Seebock, who credits that kind of work for the lack of anti-police demonstrations here. He added that community policing isn’t a substitute for enforcement; it’s an important ingredient that depends on engagement from all sides. “Everyone has a personal responsibility to try to grow those relationships, get rid of those old habits, old ways, and continue to look forward.”

From left, Sgt. Leo Aguilar and Officer Vince Postell are coordinators of the Field Training and Evaluation Program within Metro’s Adopt-A-Cop.

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Ora Bland Resident for 60+ years

n her 82 years, Ora Bland says she has never encountered racism. Even during her childhood in Pittsburg, Miss. “I don’t know if it was luck,” Bland said, recalling Sunday potlucks in Mississippi involving families of multiple races. “Color don’t mean anything as far as I’m concerned.” She brought that mentality to West Las Vegas, where she has lived for over 60 years. For half of that time, Bland’s daughter worked in local law enforcement, including a stint with Metro Police. Bland called the officers who patrol West Las Vegas her “friends,” adding that if it weren’t for them, it wouldn’t be safe to walk down the street. She said the community has no problems with police, even though some residents appear to hide when they see them. “You can always find someone who is going to think negative. People are just like that. “I have a firm belief in this: If my child or some relatives of mine do something and Metro has to protect themselves, then I won’t make an angel out of that person. If they do something and Metro has to do what they have to do, I don’t blame them, I really don’t. Because I would want my daughter to protect herself.”

Kane Nellis keeps black-rimmed glasses in his pocket. They’re his tool to keep police and prejudiced people at bay. “Cops see glasses — they don’t stop me,” he explained. ¶ Nellis moved to Las Vegas several months ago from Florida to pursue a music career. Since then, he said, he has been stopped unnecessarily multiple times. Once, Nellis said, he was sitting on a picnic table when an officer approached and demanded his name. He chalks it up to racial profiling because he’s a black man living in an area perceived as a rougher neighborhood in central Las Vegas. “I’m 30 years old,” he said. “I’m not running these streets.”

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ROBERT PLUMMER Metro Police Captain

“Have a conversation rather than just saying, ‘I’m going to arrest you and take you to jail and that’s it.’ ... Guardian mindset versus a warrior mindset, although not sacrificing your safety for it,” Plummer said, “because we don’t hire (officers) to go out there and get killed because somebody thinks differently or hates the color of your uniform.”

he stripes on Robert Plummer’s sleeves identify him as the station’s captain. Decades before he took over Metro’s Bolden Area Command, he had an encounter with a Las Vegas officer that made him say, “I don’t want to be like that guy.” Plummer, then 17, was at a park with friends, the clock ticking past curfew. Citations issued by the officer were warranted, he said, “but his interaction was not as professional as one would expect — very rude, very condescending, basically with a jerk type of mindset.” Still, Plummer said, he didn’t feel targeted because of race. With the complexion he inherited from his black father and white mother, 48-year-old Plummer said he has experienced racism, from being denied an apartment in Las Vegas to his family being refused service at a Colorado Denny’s. Asked to put the badge aside in commenting on perceived tensions between police and the black community, Plummer said: “As a black man, I see there are some injustices that go on around the country. However, I also see it from the standpoint that we have to be our own keepers and hold ourselves accountable.” After the Rodney King riots, Plummer said, Metro “had some good leadership that saw we needed to build better relationships with the communities that were over-policed, if you will, but under-represented and didn’t have a voice or didn’t feel they had a voice.” He believes critical issues in some minority neighborhoods — drugs, gangs and a lack of resources and opportunities — are bigger than law enforcement. He doesn’t “buy into” the notion that cops systematically seek to harm black people and wonders why he hasn’t seen outrage from Black Lives Matter over black-on-black crime. But he also knows the power of a single negative interaction, and that anger “may be warranted.” In morning briefings, Plummer has shared a mantra with officers: “Every person you come in contact with in the day, add value to their life.” The mindset of a guardian.

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BRUCE SOARES Retired Postal Service employee

t was a Saturday in the 1980s, and Bruce Soares had driven his Mercedes-Benz to a convenience store after dropping off his son at a movie theater. As he reached for a newspaper, Soares said, he heard “don’t move” from a Metro officer pointing a gun at him. Soares recalled that the officer ordered him to stand against the squad car and put him in handcuffs. He asked where Soares worked, and he answered that he was unemployed. The now-retired Postal Service employee said the officer couldn’t believe an unemployed black man was capable of owning a luxury vehicle. He did, however, believe Soares was capable of owning a gun, and that he’d dropped one at a nearby convenience store. “The individual they were describing was Caucasian. Do you think I’m Caucasian?” the 68-year-old black man asked with a laugh. He told this story inside a central valley police substation after a discussion about body cameras. It was part of 1st Tuesday, Metro’s monthly gathering aimed at bringing officers and residents together for meaningful conversations. Soares has ingrained himself in these talks for more than a year. He sees Metro moving in the right direction, noting the level of transparency that may result from officer-worn cameras. “It’s unfortunate, but racism is alive,” Soares said. “I think people play political games and say, ‘We no longer profile.’ ” Soares listed examples from his own life, whether it was trouble hailing cabs in other cities or watching people move away from him in elevators and stores, though such discomforts pale next to the fear he said “most, if not all” black parents feel regarding their children. He believes that the Justice Department’s 2012 report on Metro’s use of force and the subsequent reforms have led to improved relations between police and minorities. And he said anyone who feels disenfranchised should be proactive. “It’s easy to complain,” he said. “You need to get involved.”

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If Soares had a young son today, he would tell him: “This is not the time to be a comic, when police stop you. This is not the time to be a wiseguy.” He would tell him to answer questions politely while keeping his hands visible. “Being black in America is not an easy job.”

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INSIDER by megan messerly staff writer

National Voter Registration Day was Tuesday, but if you missed out on the celebration, you still have time to register to mail-in vote in Nevada. The deadline for mailregistration in voter registration applications is deadline Oct. 8, while the deadline for in-person Oct. 8 or online applications is Oct. 18. Early in-person/ online voting takes place from Oct. 22 to registration Nov. 4, while the deadline to request deadline Oct. 18 mail/absentee ballots is Nov. 1 (for which requests must also be made by mail). If you miss out on all of that, just make sure you’re registered and show up at your polling place Nov. 8.

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cortez masto and heck, nearly neck and neck

Recent polls show a close race between Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Joe Heck to replace retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Harry Reid. Here’s a rundown of how the numbers have been shaping up:

polls’ average Sept. 6-20

14% other/ 41% cortez masto undecided

45% heck

FOX News 43%

Sept. 18-20; sample size = 704; +/- 3.5 percent 36% 21%

KTNV/rasmussen Sept. 16-18; sample size = 800; +/- 4 percent 44% 40% 16%

monmouth 46%

nbc/wsj/marist 47%

Sept. 11-13; sample size = 406; +/- 4.9 percent 43% 11%

Sept. 6-8; sample size = 627; +/- 3.9 percent 45% 8%

Source: RealClearPolitics

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The battle of the debates continues — this week in the 3rd Congressional District race between Republican businessman Danny Tarkanian and Jacky Rosen, a Democrat and local synagogue leader. Tarkanian’s camp suggested THE RACE: recently that the two candidates nv-3 debate either Oct. 3 or Oct. 4, jacky rosen danny tarkanian (D) (R) with Sam Shad and Ray Hagar of Nevada Newsmakers moderating. synagogue businessman leader In August, Rosen’s campaign proposed two debates, one on KTNV moderated by political journalist Jon Ralston and another on KSNV/Telemundo. The debate dates Tarkanian’s campaign proposed conflict with the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, which begins Oct. 2 and ends Oct. 4. So far, only one date for a debate in any of the congressional races has been pinned down. Cortez Masto and Heck will debate Oct. 14, hosted by KLAS and Univision. Their campaigns are in the process of negotiating two more debates.

This week in fact-checks

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That’s the rating PolitiFact gave Republican super PAC Senate Leadership Fund’s ad saying Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto “failed Nevada rape victims” by not doing enough to process the state’s backlog of rape kits during her tenure as attorney general. While Cortez Masto has tried to push back on the claims through her own ads, factcheckers said it’s difficult to find evidence that she specifically took on the untested-backlog issue during her time in office. However, they also said the ad was misleading because it implied Cortez Masto didn’t care about rape victims when she did prioritize sexual assault while she was attorney general.

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The morning after the first presidential debate, hosted by Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., on Sept. 26, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called a Fox News morning show to complain about the experience, mentioning the “hostile questions” NBC News’ Lester Holt, the moderator, had asked. “He didn’t ask her about the emails at all. He didn’t ask her about her scandals. He didn’t ask her about the Benghazi deal that she destroyed. He didn’t ask her about a lot of things she should’ve been asked about. There’s no question,” Trump said. He also complained extensively about his microphone, which he called “defective,” suggesting that a malfunction was created on purpose.

Most post-debate polls declared Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton the winner. The morning after, Clinton told reporters on her plane that she had a “great, great time.” “One of my favorite baseball players growing up, Ernie Banks, used to get so excited about going to play that he would say, ‘Lets play two,’ ” Clinton said. “So I am looking forward to the next debate and the one after that.” She said she thought the debate showed the “clear differences” between her and Trump. Also, after Trump praised himself for not talking about Bill Clinton’s infidelities, she brushed off a suggestion that Trump still might do so. “He can run his campaign however he chooses,” Clinton said. “I will continue to talk about what I want to do for the American people.”

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Governments need a revenue system compatible with a low-carbon future Editor’s note: In advance of the Oct. 19 presidential debate at UNLV, The Sunday and the Brookings Institution, in partnership with UNLV and Brookings Mountain West, are presenting a series of guest columns on state and national election issues. The columns will appear weekly.

he coming presidential election will perhaps be more pivotal for climate-change policy than any other policy arena. The next administration will decide how and whether to defend new Clean Air Act regulations in court (and whom to appoint to the courts), whether to promulgate new climate regulations, the direction of United States’ international climate commitments, and funding priorities for clean-energy technologies. One key decision, now under consideration by the U.S. Department of the Interior, will be whether to reform federal coal-leasing policies in a way that raises revenue and incorporates the cost of climatic damages into the price of federal coal. Similar decisions are emerging at the state level, especially in the handful of states that derive a significant share of their revenue directly from the production of oil, natural gas and coal in their jurisdiction. Adding to some states’ reliance on fossil-fuel production is a tax on mineral-related income and property. For example, Alaska generates more than 10 percent of its tax revenue from a tax specifically on oil and gas property. Relying so heavily on oil, natural gas and coal poses real downsides for these states. Recent experience shows how mineral revenues can swing wildly with fluctuations in energy markets; overall, state severance tax and royalty revenues are roughly half their peak in 2008. When the fracking revolution and other factors sharply lowered prices of oil and natural gas, prices fell by more than production volumes rose, so revenue dropped. At the same time, low-cost natural gas is supplanting coal use in the power sector, helping drive down U.S. coal

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production by about 45 percent from its 2008 peak. Some states prepared for current conditions by reserving revenue during boom times for use in leaner years. Returns from sovereign wealth and rainy day funds like those in Texas and North Dakota have insulated state budgets from energy market swings. Other states have been less disciplined, and they face budget shortfalls when just a few years ago they were flush with revenue. But even the best approaches to manage volatility can’t indefinitely hedge against persistently lower revenues. If natural gas prices remain low, as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects, royalties from gas will remain low, and there will be no rebound in coal production. Fracking technology is improving, so oil prices could stay low for some time, at least until global economic growth picks up. And both natural gas and coal face increasing competition from renewables, which do not generate extractionrelated taxes. Climate policy could amplify this shift, particularly away from coal. For example, EIA projects that by 2040, the Clean Power Plan regulation, if implemented as planned and extended beyond 2030, would shrink the use of coal in the power sector by more than half. What should states do? Their options differ in the short run and the long run. Relatively quickly, states can improve the design of rainy day and permanent funds by loosening size limits, increasing deposits and generally budgeting to prioritize saving. They also can adjust the severance tax formulas to vary less with real price swings by, for example, moving from an ad valorem tax rate to an inflation-adjusted tax on the volume of production. Even more efficient would be to base the tax on the carbon-intensity of the minerals

produced, or even impose an excise tax on greenhouse gas emissions, which would price carbon from fossilfuel combustion rather than carbon embodied in the fuels produced. If the carbon tax rises gradually relative to inflation, it would provide a stable revenue stream, help states comply with new emissions regulations and raise enough revenue to balance budgets, build permanent funds and reduce other taxes, at least until emissions are far lower than they are now. For example, an illustrative carbon tax of $20 per ton of CO2 emissions in Alaska, North Dakota and Wyoming could raise about 1.3, 2.2 and 3.3 percent of GDP, respectively. Some argue that mineral-rich states should raise more revenue by promoting greater mineral production, such as by opening new areas for exploration, drilling and approving new pipelines. This approach may expand the expected revenue base for a time, but it does not reduce its variance, and it complicates the longer-term transition to a lower-carbon economy. Further, experience shows that boosting production does not necessarily make up for decreasing prices. In the longer run, mineral-reliant states need to adopt a revenue system that will work in a low-carbon future. They should consider reserving more of their mineral revenues in permanent trusts and begin the hard process of shifting toward a tax portfolio that does not depend as directly or disproportionately on fossil-fuel production, such as by balancing mineral taxes with sales taxes, property taxes and income taxes. The undeniably best long-run strategy for the most fossil-intensive states is to diversify their economies, not just their tax portfolios. Of course, this is easier said than done, but it will not get easier with time. Adele Morris is a senior fellow in economic studies and policy director of the Climate and Energy Economics Project at the Brookings Institution. Morris is an unpaid adviser to Hillary for America’s Energy, Climate and Environmental Policy Working Group.

Mineral-reliant states need to adopt a revenue system that will work in a low-carbon future. They should begin the hard process of shifting toward a tax portfolio that does not depend as directly or disproportionately on fossil-fuel production.

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Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it

dolph Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Sen. Joseph McCarthy — three men of infamous character and abominable intentions. Three men who came along at a time when fear and anger gripped our lives and directed our hearts and minds. Three men whose time on the public stage created new lows in the chronicle of man’s inhumanity. A fourth, Donald Trump, may be next on this list of threats to the American way of life. In 1952, BRIAN long before a GREENSPUN courageous newscaster named Edward R. Murrow stood up to the infamous Red-baiting senator from Wisconsin, my father Hank Greenspun was the lone media voice in the country decrying the un-American activities of “Tailgunner Joe,” also known as Joseph McCarthy. Hank’s columns were rough and tough and truthful. He stood up to the senator’s demagoguery even when others in his profession were cowed into silence. I believe, as many others do, that Trump’s divisive rhetoric and unfounded charges against those who oppose him are reminiscent of earlier days when the world went to war and our country went to pieces. It was fear, anger and ignorance that carried evil men to power. Historians may be tasked with determining whether similar motivations are driving Trump toward the White House. I hope not. But with the knowledge that history unlearned is history doomed to repeat itself, I am re-publishing some of what my father wrote long before the rest of the country figured out who McCarthy really was and how great a danger to our democracy he had become. Now six decades old, Hank’s insights eerily reflect the trajectory of Donald Trump. So, every week until the election, you’ll find excerpts from some of his most powerful columns on Page 9, in the hope that Americans won’t ignore the lessons of history when they vote in November.

paul conrad cartoon circa 1952

This is an excerpt from the first of Hank Greenspun’s Las Vegas Sun columns about Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who became the poster child for Cold War fear mongering about subversive communist forces at work in America. October 25, 1952 People have a right to know the type of persons representing them as their public officials. The American people should know who sit in the halls of the United States Senate and pass laws under which the country is governed. Decent government can only be obtained from decent legislators. For a government to be moral, the men who make the laws should be moral. There is a U.S. senator from the state of Wisconsin who is now going around the country speaking for the Republican Party and its candidates for office. … In his speech at War Memorial hall here, McCarthy leveled an attack upon me which caused many people to cheer and a few others to boo. For those who cheered the senator from Wisconsin, I would like them to know the type of person they were applauding. ... Sen. McCarthy is quick to yell communist at anyone who disagrees with him, but the record will show that he was elected by the vote of communists in

Milwaukee who were bitterly opposed to his opponent Bob La Follette. While La Follette was preaching the gospel of complete distrust of communism, Joe McCarthy was appealing to the Reds and pinks in Wisconsin with speeches in which he said: “Stalin’s proposal for world disarmament is a great thing, and he must be given credit for being sincere about it.” McCarthy is quick to impugn the legal ethics of others. The bar commissioners of the state of Wisconsin asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to disbar McCarthy because of his violation of the lawyers’ Code of Ethics. The board perused the evidence and announced: “It is difficult to conceive of any conduct upon the part of a presiding judge (McCarthy was a judge at that time) which would bring judges and courts into greater disrepute and contempt than the conduct of McCarthy … The defendant, by his conduct, chose to defy the rules of ethical conduct prescribed by the Constitution, the laws of the state of Wisconsin, and the members of the profession, in order to gain a selfish personal advantage.” … This is the man who evoked cheers when he spoke here last Monday night. The most immoral, indecent, and unprincipled scoundrel to ever sit in the United States Senate.

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Approximately 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year in the U.S.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention and support to patients and survivors of breast cancer. Throughout the month, there are many opportunities to get involved in the cause and help raise money for breast cancer research. Here’s how to make the most out of your pink October. WHy does breast cancer receive so much attention? The American Cancer Association reports that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women and is the most common cancer found in American women besides skin cancers. “Because breast cancer is so common, it is very likely that everyone will know someone with breast cancer in his or her lifetime,” said Margaret Terhar, MD, FACS at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and medical director of the Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. While the large majority of breast cancer patients are women, it’s not just a woman’s disease. The prevalence of breast cancer in our communities affects everyone, either directly or indirectly, and breast cancer research can also contribute to clinical findings on other cancers. “Breast cancer research is often at the forefront of new therapies. This can translate into new therapeutic approaches for other cancers,” Terhar said.

How can I be an advocate? There are many ways to be an advocate for breast cancer patients and help promote awareness year-round, but October has an especially high number of opportunities to do so. “Look out for programs put on by advocacy groups, such as walks, runs, bake sales, fashion shows and more. There are also different ways to volunteer helping patients, such as helping with transportation to treatments,” Terhar said. If you want to get involved, look for upcoming events at local hospitals, schools, and community centers. National organizations and nonprofits for breast cancer awareness can also help guide you toward different advocacy initiatives in the area. The Susan G. Komen organization, American Cancer Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation all have information about local events.

Other ways to be an advocate 1. Donate to nonprofit organizations raising money for breast cancer. Donations support cancer research, patient resources and funding low-cost mammograms. 2. Write letters to Congress supporting federally funded cancer research. 3. Wear pink during October to show your support for breast cancer patients.

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How to support someone with breast cancer If a woman in your life is battling breast cancer, knowing what kind of support to offer her can be difficult. “Everyone’s fight is individual and experienced differently, so it’s important to respect that,” said Terhar. “Patients value love, support and sharing of strength. Offering advice for treatment or relaying stories of other people you know who have been treated can be confusing and not helpful. Information like this may not be relevant to the patient’s situation.”

Ask what she needs and let her know that it’s an open offer. One day she may need help with groceries, one day she may need someone to sit silently with, and one day she may not need anything. Telling her that’s OK and being there regardless is helpful.

Be present for appointments and take notes for her when there’s a lot of important information being given at once. She may be distracted and emotional in the moment, so being able to relay the key points later can be valuable.

3 Offer to help with everyday chores

like picking up dry cleaning, dropping the kids off at school and making dinner. If she’s going through treatment, ask before you bring food over.

4 Be patient and respect her feelings and personal coping mechanisms. If she needs to cry, or yell, or simply be quiet, let her do so without judgment or commentary.

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

two of the many walks/runs in the valley The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure This is actually a series of 5K races held across the globe. Combined, these races represent the world’s largest education and fundraising event for breast cancer. The 22nd annual race in Las Vegas will be staged Saturday, May 6, but online registration opened Oct. 1. Making Strides of Las Vegas This is a 5K race created by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a branch of the American Cancer Society. This year’s walk will be hosted at Red Rock Resort Oct. 30. Both races are open to any and all willing participants, regardless of age or fitness level.

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workout #1 outdoor circuit Alonso offered a workout circuit targeting the entire body. She recommends doing this five times, with each workout lasting one minute.

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“What we lack in resources, we make up for in creativity,” says Las Vegas fitness trainer Samantha Jo Alonso, combating excuses for not working out. Whether you claim not to have time or can’t afford a gym membership or home equipment, Alonso says there’s always a way.

Squat Jump

Begin in a squat, then use your left hand to touch your right foot by crossing over your body. Come back up and explode into the air by jumping with your knees straight and your toes pointed. Come back down into a squat position and do the opposite side. Do this move for 30 seconds on each side.

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MEET THE TRAINER: samantha jo alonso Founder of Mission I’mPossible fitness collective

MIP holds running events and high-intensity interval trainings that are free to the public. The Las Vegas organization was founded in 2010 and has expanded to 18 cities throughout the United States, including Miami, New York and Portland, Ore. Co-owner of local streetwear boutique Fruition, Alonso has also worked with Nike as a stylist and producer.

alonso says:

“Every 24 in a day, we each have 30 minutes to rise above our excuses.”

Moving Mountains

Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your chest. Without changing your lower-back posture, raise your right knee toward your chest, alternating legs.

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Leap-of-Faith Jump Lunge

Lunge forward with your right foot and then jump straight in the air. As you come back down to the ground, switch your legs and land in a lunge on your left leg. Repeat.

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“When working out, remember: What is your purpose? The seeds we’re planting now will grow fruitful harvest. We’re not just doing this for summer results; we are doing it for lifetime results.”

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Stronger-than-Struggle Burpee

Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, then bend your knees and lower your body into a squat. Jump your feet back with your hands in a plank position and do a pushup. To come back up, jump your feet near your hands and then jump into the air, returning to the squat position to repeat the move. If this is too difficult, eliminate the jump by bending down and pushing your legs back one at a time. If you are doing this workout outside, be sure to do it in the grass or grab some gloves so you don’t burn your hands on hot concrete.

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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.

Fred (A913248)

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Sasha

Age: 8-year-old neutered male Breed: Beagle Description: Fred is a happy boy who loves to sniff around and explore his surroundings. He’s very easygoing with his friends and is a wonderful companion. Adoption fee: $105

Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Panda is as cuddly as a teddy bear. He’s very affectionate and will give you lots of head nudges and purrs in exchange for petting. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Albino bunny Description: Parker is adjusting well to life on three legs. He was found injured under a car in a parking lot and is deeply grateful for kindness and the safety of the indoors. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Shorthair tabby Description: Sasha is an endearing young girl, and she is great with other cats. You don’t need to spend gobs of money on expensive toys because she fancies paper balls and hair ties. Adoption fee: $40

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Age: 1-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Licorice is friendly, outgoing and a perfect companion for any cat lover. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 2 1/2-year-old spayed female Breed: Terrier mix Description: Chloie is a sweet and spirited pooch. Meeting her new forever friend will get her tail wagging for sure. Adoption fee: $200

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Tabby cat Description: Lexi likes hiding under blankets to feel safe. Once she knows you are sitting down and the room is peaceful, she emerges and crawls into your lap for cuddling. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Small Heinz 57 with Chihuahua Description: Gavin watches people carefully and hopes to hear “treat,” “walk,” “playtime” or “dinner.” He is an endearing little boy who enjoys bonding with people and dogs. Adoption fee: $75

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For as bad as the UNLV football team’s overtime loss to Idaho was Sept. 24, there is still hope on the horizon. The rest of the Rebels’ games, starting Oct. 1 against Fresno State, are league contests in the lowly Mountain West. There will be plenty of winnable games. “We’re two bad football teams trying to become decent,” second-year UNLV coach Tony Sanchez said of the matchup with Fresno State. It was a pretty accurate description for most of the league. There are exceptions, of course. San Diego State, ranked No. 19, and 24th-ranked Boise State could seemingly pencil in plans for the Mountain West title game on Dec. 3. Air Force (3-0 going into its Oct. 1 home game against undefeated Navy) also has looked good, soundly defeating a Georgia State team that the next week led Wisconsin in the fourth quarter on the road before losing by six points. Other than that, the conference appeared to be a mess of teams in various states of rebuild, some of which have been that way for years. The last weekend in September, Mountain West teams went 1-6 in nonconference play, and at times it seemed like the league was closer to some of its FCS (formerly Division I-AA) foes than the Power 5 conferences that it technically competes with on the same level. From 2013 through September this season, the Mountain West was 13-73 overall against the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC. That shouldn’t be shocking, considering the growing moat of money that separates the leagues with real cash from the ones hoping for a TV bonus here and there, but the Mountain West also was rarely competitive in those games, going 3352-1 (.389) against the spread. UNLV’s half of the league, the West Division, was pegged by many this preseason as the single worst division in FBS football, and there’s little evidence to re-

fute it. Four of its teams don’t have an FBS victory this season while another, UNR, went to overtime with Cal Poly and managed to lose by double digits to a mediocre Big Ten school, Purdue, despite winning the turnover battle by four. “Everybody in our conference is a beatable opponent,” Sanchez said. “Some are going to be a lot tougher than others, but there are a lot of opportunities out there; you’ve just got to play good, solid football and avoid injuries.” There were opportunities for UNLV last year, too, because this is by no means a sudden drop-off for the league. At this point in 2015, four teams hadn’t defeated an FBS opponent, and half the conference finished with sub-.500 overall records. The Rebels last year went 2-6 in league play, and three of the losses were by a touchdown or less, so while the Idaho loss stung, it wasn’t necessarily an indictment of the rest of the season. “I don’t see a huge discrepancy really in any of the teams we play the rest of the year,” Sanchez said. “I didn’t see a huge margin last year. … We saw more of the attrition with depth. We have some of those issues, other than maybe the receivers part, kind of taken care of, so I think we’re going to last a lot longer and be able to fight deeper into the season.” UNLV faces an uphill battle because of glaring weaknesses such as passing offense (170.5 yards per game going into the Fresno State game), scoring defense (33 points allowed per game) and penalty yardage (70.8 yards per game), which all ranked in the bottom 30 nationally. The good news: Many Mountain West foes aren’t much, if any, better in those and other key areas. Six of UNLV’s remaining games are generally considered winnable. Then again ... “They’re all losable,” Sanchez said four days before losing to Idaho. “Believe me.”

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Trump’s debate messages leave us scratching our heads

mericans don’t always agree with their presidents, but they generally can understand them. Although this would be needless to say in most elections, the ability to convey messages clearly is a fundamental qualification for the job. That goes for whether the president is giving a prepared speech — like on a battlefield in Gettysburg or in a fireside chat — or is working without a script. Which brings us to Donald Trump. In the first presidential debate, Trump proved once again that he’s an abysmal communicator. His syntax and speech patterns are often tortured to the point of incoherence, meaning he flunks one of the most basic tests on fitness to serve as president. American voters have strived to elect a president who is more knowledgeable, more capable and, yes, a more able communicator than the majority of us because we recognize the president needs to represent the best of us. In assessing Trump, a critical consideration is that the way people communicate reflects how they think. In Trump’s

taken advantage of the laws of the nation. Our comment: Good thing the company didn’t use laws that are not there. As for the second part of the comment, maybe a little debate preparation wouldn’t have been a bad idea.

case, it’s clear his mind is a mess of images, fleeting thoughts and stray words. America can’t have a president who can barely complete a full sentence. But judge for yourself. Take a look at the following excerpts from the transcript of the Sept. 26 debate and see if you can figure out what he’s talking about. Best of luck. On his role in the birther movement: I’ll tell you very — well, just very simple to say. Sidney Blumenthal works for the campaign and close — very close friend of Secretary Clinton. And her campaign manager, Patti Doyle, went to — during the campaign, her campaign against President Obama, fought very hard. And you can go look it up, and you can check it out. Our comment: This was very simple to say?

On reports that companies he owns are $650 million in debt: I am incredibly underleveraged. The report that 650 (million dollars) — which by the way, a lot of friends of mine that know my business say, boy, that’s really not a lot of money. That’s not a lot of money relative to what I had. The big buildings that were in question they said in the same report, which actually wasn’t even a bad story, to be honest with you — but the buildings are worth $3.9 billion. And the 650 is not even on that. But it is not 650. Our comment: Download your Trump-to-English translator app.

On his company not paying contractors for services: It’s an unbelievable company. But on occasion, four times, we used certain laws that are there. And when Secretary Clinton talks about people that didn’t get paid, first of all, they did get paid a lot, but

On the pullout of American forces from Iraq and the emergence of ISIS: Or, as I’ve been saying for a long time, and I think you’ll agree because I

said it to you once — had we taken the oil — and we should have taken the oil, ISIS would not have been able to form either because the oil was their primary source of income. And now they have the oil all over the place including the oil, a lot of the oil in Libya, which was another one of her disasters. Comment: Take the oil? How? Assuming that the government or Iraq or any other nation won’t just tie a bow on its energy infrastructure systems and hand them to the U.S., this would likely entail the U.S. orchestrating a military takeover of pipelines, refineries, etc., and then becoming an occupying force. On his comment about Clinton not having a “presidential look”: I said she doesn’t have the stamina. And I don’t believe she does have the stamina. To be president of this country, you need tremendous stamina. Our comment: Ah, and then there’s Trump’s tendency to lie. His exact quote about the issue, from an ABC interview: “I just don’t believe she has a presidential look, and you need a presidential look.”

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Youth Garden Series: Learn how to sow and grow a garden. 10 a.m.noon for 6- to 8-year-olds, 1-3 p.m.

for 9- to 12-year-olds. $24-$30, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Fremont FrightFest: Enjoy a Halloween-themed street party. Free, Fremont Street Experience, vegasexperience.com. *Also: Oct. 6-31 Banff Mountain Film Festival’s Radical Reels: Experience action sports as seen through the eyes of athletes and adventure sport filmmakers. The screening is free, but a wristband is required to attend. 6 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Main Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Dogtoberfest: Attendees and their dogs can enjoy music, food, beverages, a raffle and a doggie gift bag. A maximum of two dogs per human will be permitted. 6:30-9 p.m., $35, the Hydrant Club, 109 N. Ninth St., woof@hydrantclub.com. Las Vegas Stories: Haunted Las Vegas: Paul Papa will tell tales about the spooky side of Las Vegas, including whether there are casinos that are haunted. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 “Space Next”: This film reveals the possibilities of what’s to come in the future of private space developments, national space programs and recent innovations. 8 p.m., $4-$6, CSN Planetarium, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., csn.edu/ planetarium. *Also: Oct. 8 plus Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 29 Love & Vine: Wines imported from French vineyards will be available for tasting. 7-10:30 p.m., $105, Azure Pool at Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-4141000. Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival: The festival will feature more than 100 artisans, shows, historical reenactments, music and era-friendly food and drink. 10 a.m.10 p.m., $8-$30, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, lvrenfair.com. *Also: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9

Rise Lantern Festival: Thousands will release lit paper lanterns, with hopes and dreams written inside, into the night sky in unison. 4-10:30 p.m., $69-$129, Moapa River Reservation, Valley of Fire Highway and I-15, risefestival.com. *Also: Oct. 8 First Friday: Artwork, food trucks, music and street performers take over downtown Las Vegas. 6-11 p.m., free, ffflv.org. Frozen Fury XVIII: The Los Angeles Kings play the Dallas Stars in an NHL preseason game. 7:30 p.m., $39-$150, T-Mobile Arena, 3780 Arena Drive, 702-6921600. *Also: Oct. 8, Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche ¡Viva el Mariachi! A Concert in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of popular mariachi music performed by talented young musicians from Clark County School District’s award-winning Mariachi Music Instructional Program. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Main Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-5073459.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 McCaw School of Mines 20th Anniversary Celebration: Festivities include games, drawings, raffles and prizes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free, McCaw School of Mines, 57 Lynn Lane, 702-799-3546. Pokémon Weekend: Learn and play in a fun and safe way while becoming Pokémon Masters. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $15, Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, discoverykidslv.org. *Also: Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 9 The Gingerbread Fair & Pantry: Enjoy homemade treats and handcrafted holiday gifts, suitable for fall and Christmas. 9 a.m.2 p.m., free, Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, 702-454-8484. Family Night at the Museum: Watch “Hocus Pocus,” enjoy dinner and play Halloween games. Reservations are required. 5-9 p.m., $10-$15, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Hands-On Cooking Class: “Let’s

LIFE Mix It Up”: Professional chefs will teach the art, skill, technique and taste of cooking with wine, beer and spirits. Reservations are required. 6-9 p.m., $80-$89, Divine Café at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s: This 2-mile walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. There is no fee to register, but participants are expected to fundraise to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. 9 a.m., free, Town Square’s northwest parking lot, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, lasvegasalzheimerswalk.org. 9th Bridge Kidz Street Festival: This family-friendly, inaugural festival will feature food, entertainment, games, activities and rides. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free-$25, area surrounding 9th Bridge School, 310 S. Ninth St., 9thbridgeschool.org/ kidzstreet. Star Wars Reads Day: Enjoy storytelling, games and vendor booths with various “Star Wars” items. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Books or Books, 3460 E. Sunset Road, 702522-7697. The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada’s Honorarium: An evening of entertainment and recognition for community heroes will honor Matthew Frazier; Robin and Danny

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Greenspun; Cox Communications; and Margaret Cho. 5 p.m., $350, The Chelsea at Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, thecenterlv.org. Edible Education Dinner: Create a Change Now, a local charity that teaches at-risk students how to plant, grow and cook fresh, healthy meals, will host its second annual dinner. 6:30-9 p.m., $150, Panevino Ristorante, 246 Via Antonio Ave., 702-300-7399. Run for Shelter: This 5K run and 1-mile walk to support survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence will coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month; attendees are encouraged to wear purple. 7:30 a.m., $25-$35, Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, 702-4514203. Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic: This program will give attendees the knowledge on how to avoid rattlesnake encounters. Each session is less than an hour long, scheduled between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. $60-$85, the Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, getrattled.org.

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Lisa Cross and Ryan Whitman were promoted to shareholders at Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern.

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Andrew Levy, former president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air, is chief financial officer of United Airlines parent United Continental Holdings. Mike Dickinson is a tax director at Johnson Advisors. His areas of expertise include tax compliance, business consulting, closely held companies, multistate taxation and highnet-worth individuals. Dickinson is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Nevada Society of CPAs.

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Ron Ventura is real estate broker/owner for the Allison James Estates and Homes’ Las Vegas location. John Gamby is the fire chief at the Nevada National Security Site. The NNSS Fire and Rescue department oversees ventura operations of the Department of Energy facility 65 miles from Las Vegas and provides mutual aid for accidents on U.S. 95, and for the neighboring communities of Pahrump, Beatty and Armagosa.

Tammy Washington and Ryan Gundersen are branch managers at Clark County gundersen washington Credit Union. Washington will oversee the Water Street location in Henderson, and Gundersen will oversee the Sunset Road location in the southwest valley.

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Guardian Angel Defense, owned by James Boehm, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, provides selfdefense training. Guardian Angel Defense’s head female instructor is Patti Stewart.

Bailey Kennedy managing partner John Bailey was ranked by Super Lawyers to be among the top 100 attorneys in Nevada and the Western United States. Bailey is the firm’s founding shareholder, whose practice focuses on health care law, gaming and corporate litigation. Other Mountain State Super Lawyers at Bailey Kennedy include partner Dennis Kennedy (determined by Super Lawyers to be among the top 10 attorneys in Nevada and the Western United States), partner Joshua Dickey and associate attorney Joshua Gilmore, who achieved “Rising Star” ranking on the list. Kennedy’s practice focuses on business and professional liability litigation. Dickey’s practice focuses on business litigation, including disputes in such areas as commercial law, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, corporate law, and health care law. Gilmore practices primarily in the area of complex commercial litigation, including disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, antitrust and unfair competition, and business torts.

care provider. Kathleen Bouch is a genetic analyst. Gaming Laboratories International President and CEO James Maida received a lifetime achievement award at the 16th annual Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing and Gaming Law. Cathy Jones of Sun Commercial Real Estate achieved the SIOR office designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Michael Henriksen Jr. is controller of the Clark County Credit Union.

Simmons Group Nevada Managing Partner Amy Hunter was elected chairwoman of the board of trustees for Core Academy.

Alex Bjerk is the lead graphic designer at SGEi, a consulting and training company.

Show Creators Studios, 4465 W. Sunset Road, expanded to provide 10,500 square feet of space for companies that need access to a recording studio, online TV, podcast and photographic studios, theatrical rehearsal spaces and private offices.

Cosmopolitan President and CEO Bill McBeath is serving on Las Vegas Metro’s fiscal affairs committee.

Rick Stevens is the chief operating officer of Remington Nevada, a commercial land development company. Robin “Montana” Williams is chief operating officer/cyber evangelist of the Cyber World Institute and The Learning Center Las Vegas.

Kimberly Trueba, John Anderson and Michael Sullivan joined the board of directors trueba of Easter Seals Nevada. Trueba is coowner and partner with HTK Hospitality Advisors in Las Vegas. Anderson is president and CEO of SH Architecture. Sullivan oversees government public affairs with the Ferraro Group.

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opened at 10604 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson. New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Las Vegas was acquired by New Horizons Learning Group in Anaheim, Calif.

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The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court “Guide and File” system made the list of the top 10 court technology solutions by the National Association for Court Management. “Guide and File” offers an online portal at the Self-Help Centers that guides self-represented litigants through the filing process.

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‘I want the college to be known as an innovator’ Bart Patterson, president of Nevada State College, recently addressed students and staff about the direction of the school. And that direction, he said, was up. He has overseen NSC’s growth since becoming interim president in 2011, and this year watched members of the largest class in school history receive their degrees. college to expand at an exponential rate as we become better known for the quality of our educational programs and a school of first choice for many students. We will add a number of new degree programs, focusing initially on expanding our teacherpreparation degrees. Other new programs include international students, child care, and expansion of extracurricular activities including sports and the arts. For myself, I have always planned a time horizon of committing about 10 years as president. I am about halfway toward that commitment. While I love the college, at some point new leadership will help invigorate the college to achieve even more.

What is the best business advice you’ve received? Dwight Eisenhower said, “In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” What I have taken from that is to be strategic, but stay adaptable. How have you succeeded in improving retention and graduation rates? We attribute our success to a number of programs, such as the nationally recognized summer bridge and first-year cohort program, Nepantla, our new writing center, a remedial math course redesign that breaks math concepts into separately mastered modules, and embedding upper-division students as course assistants in challenging courses … to name a few. Why should students consider going to Nevada State College? Nevada State College provides a great value to receive a quality education with hands-on, doctoral-qualified faculty, top-rate equipment and facilities, small class sizes and a closeknit community. What are some challenges your college has overcome? In the past few years, the state lacked capital funding to build needed facilities at the college. Through a partnership with our students, the college has been able to self-finance and complete two new buildings totaling 132,000 square feet and quadrupling the size of the campus with much-needed facilities. These include a student center, food services, an auditorium and a ballroom. These additions allow us to invite the community into the college for the first time. How has the college grown over the years? The college has been one of the fastest-growing institutions in the nation and the fastest-growing in Nevada. In addition to physical facilities, it has steadily grown the number and quality of our academic programs and

Nevada State College President Bart Patterson says the school exceeded its first fundraising campaign’s goal with pledges and gifts reaching almost $17 million. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

developed crucial new partnerships with businesses, community colleges (including the College of Southern Nevada), the Desert Research Institute and universities. Our first fundraising campaign exceeded our goal in raising gifts and pledges of almost $17 million. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I want to be part of building a culture that is more positively oriented to the importance of education in diversifying and growing our economy. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Diversifying the economy to create a more stable economic base and to improve our education systems to facilitate that diversification. What has been your most exciting professional project? Seeing the transformation of the campus is exhilarating, but the most rewarding part of this job is really seeing the impact of student-focused programs on the lives of our students.

What are you reading? I read a combination of nonfiction adventure books and leadership books. I am finishing a book by Mark Adams titled, “Turn Right at Machu Picchu,” in anticipation of my upcoming trek on the Inca trail with my son. I also started “Step Up: Lead in Six Moments that Matter,” by Henry Evans and Colm Foster. What do you do after work? I love the outdoors and I hike regularly with the 52 Peak Club. I am close to finishing the 52 peaks, which will be a proud moment. Describe your management style. My management style is to help set a vision and to facilitate the vision of others. I have learned to include accountability measures without micromanaging my leadership team. I want the college to be known as an innovator in higher education. Where do you see yourself and the college in 10 years? The future of Nevada State College is truly incredible. I expect the

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I love traveling the world, but I have fallen in love with the Southwest. The Las Vegas Valley is my home, although a second place in a snowy location like Park City, Utah, or Telluride, Colo., would take me back to my mountain roots. Whom do you admire? I admire my parents for different reasons — my father for being hardworking, witty and ambitious; my mom for being so generous, loving and kind. I try to emulate those traits. What is your biggest pet peeve? A person that fails to own up to his or her own responsibility for an issue. Where do you like to go for business lunches? I like to go to restaurants in The District at Green Valley Ranch or invite people to the Mount Scorpion Café on campus, which is named for our mascot. What is something that people might not know about you? I was named after a character in the Western television series “Maverick.” My brother, Brett, is named after the other costar.

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$18 million

Amount video game developer Digital Homicide is seeking in a lawsuit from 100 users who left bad reviews on its video games. Arizona Judge Eileen Willett has demanded the identifications of the anonymous reviewers.

$618,000

Amount for which the iconic house seen in Harry Potter is listed on the market in England. The house has been renovated but still features the famous cupboard under the stairs. The house last sold in 2010 for $376,000.

15 million

Number of airline miles a Georgia student, Ryan Pickren, was awarded for participating in United Airlines’ Bug Bounty program, which rewards hackers for revealing security flaws in its website and pays 1 million miles per major flaw.

500 million

Number of Yahoo accounts that have been hacked. Yahoo confirmed that one of the largest security breaches of all time occurred on its site in 2014. Payment information was likely not stolen, but passwords and security questions likely were compromised.

Number of websites the people of North Korea are permitted to view. The websites were available to outside computers for a short time, and the surge of traffic overloaded the servers, crashing the North Korean internet.

$3 billion

Amount Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, philanthropist Priscilla Chan, have pledged to donate over the next 10 years to accelerate medical research.

$103.10

Average amount a U.S. television subscriber pays to a cable or satellite provider per month, a 40 percent increase over the past five years, according to Leichtman Research.

Shannon and Troy Wilkinson met overseas while working for the United Nations. The couple launched Axiom Cyber Solutions last year. (mikayla whitmore/staff)

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We are a Las Vegas-based cybersecurity company focused on providing affordable, automated, efficient and intelligent solutions to small businesses. What is your business philosophy?

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and no alarm? Many small businesses do not have a dedicated IT department, much less a cybersecurity expert on staff; it’s the nature of being small and nimble. Many of our customers work with managed service providers who are great IT generalists but, just like the medical practice, IT can be specialized and doesn’t necessarily include comprehensive cybersecurity services.

Address: 3077 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 300, Las Vegas Phone: 800-519-5070 or 702-857-7470 Email: info@axiomcyber.com Website: axiomcyber.com Hours of operation: 24/7; office open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Owned/operated by: Troy and Shannon Wilkinson In business since: 2015

Part of our mission statement is that if you find a job you love, you never work another day in your life. We believe in finding team members who share our passion for technology and cybersecurity, and we all work together toward our core goal: to protect America’s small businesses from cybercriminals. Why is it important for small and medium-sized businesses to have cybersecurity? What are the threats of not having security or an IT team?

Seventy-one percent of cyberattacks target small businesses, and the scary follow-up statistic is that 60 percent of small businesses successfully attacked go out of business within six months. Small-business owners frequently operate with the mindset that they are too small to be the target of an attack, but that’s simply not true today. As large corporations invest thousands, if not millions, of dollars in cybersecurity strategy and hardware, it’s the small businesses that are left vulnerable and without protection. Cybercriminals know it. Think of it like a burglar looking to break into a house. Is he going to pick the house with the sophisticated alarm system, dogs and bars on the window? Or is he going to pick the house that has glass windows, no screen door

Why do you think there’s a big need for this service in Las Vegas?

Hundreds of local businesses are at risk. One of our clients, Kangamoo Indoor Playground, was attacked within hours of bringing its system online on its opening day, and we were able to stop it. A small, independent children’s play place seems almost like the least likely type of business to be the target of a cyber attack, and yet it was threatened with one almost as soon as the doors opened. That could have been devastating. Imagine having to notify the first customers that their sensitive information had been stolen. How can Nevada improve its business climate?

Nevada has been doing a good job making our state attractive for businesses. Perhaps making R&D and business tax credits more accessible to small businesses would be something that could be improved. Luckily there are some organizations like Nevada Industry Excellence and the SBA that can help small businesses navigate those waters.

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Flexible workforce can benefit employers, temps

guest column: imble is the new normal. Just n Urgent needs. The same goes for roles joe franco as manufacturers have reyou can’t leave unfilled while searching for engineered production lines a full-time replacement. to react instantly to consumer n Planned absences. Temporary staff can demand, more and more finance and acquickly fill gaps due to maternity, paternity, counting organizations are adopting a flexible workforce — a medical or military leave. dynamic mix of full-time employees and temporary professionals — to best meet constantly fluctuating workloads. Why working as a temporary employee can benefit finance professionals When temporary professionals fit There are many ways serving in a temporary or project Before adopting a flexible workforce strategy, finance and role can be attractive, for example if: accounting organizations should do what they do best: run n You are new to the field, or want to expand in a new the numbers. But even without doing the math, it’s clear that direction. A temporary job offers you the chance to test the maintaining peak-level staff during slow times is an expenwaters before diving in. Acquire new skills without the pressive proposition. sures that come with full-time employment. And temporary professionals are not just for peak periods n Your job search is taking longer than you expected. A anymore. They fit in a variety of scenarios: stint as a temporary professional can provide needed cash between long-term employment and ensures that you avoid n Crunch times. With deadline-driven workloads and evholes in your resume. er-changing tax and other reporting requirements, demand fluctuates constantly, sometimes with surprising speed. n A full-time gig doesn’t fit with your lifestyle. Maybe you Temporary professionals can act as reinforcements for your need to juggle work and childcare. Maybe you want time core staff during these times. between gigs to work on personal projects. Or maybe you like to work hard, save up, travel, and then begin the process n One-time projects. By relying on temporary professionagain. als, you can quickly staff for special initiatives, especially Joe Franco is the Las Vegas branch manager for Accouthose requiring currently unstaffed skills. temps, a division of Robert Half, which provides businesses n Burnout reduction. You can protect the morale of fullwith finance and accounting professionals on a temporary and time employees by providing temporary support during temporary-to-hire basis. peak times.

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Business Academy gives students real-world edge

as Vegas is big enough for residents to enjoy the perks of living in a metropolitan area, yet small enough for them to feel they really belong to a community. We’re a growing city with endless possibilities for young professionals entering the workforce. However, one of the biggest challenges is breaking into that workforce and setting yourself apart from the mass of qualified people competing for the same position. As I navigated through law school, the Las Vegas Business Academy gave me the chance to peek into the minds of highly successful industry leaders and provided snapshots of how different industries work. LVBA offered me access most students don’t have, and most young professionals don’t see for years. Working alongside professionals who make Las Vegas tick allowed me not only to determine what I liked and disliked; it also opened many doors. And LVBA benefits businesses, as well, helping them find future employees or partners while giving back to students by providing them with real-world tools and insights.

are employees just Las Vegas is a numbers who are city under coneasily replaceable? stant development. People will work We have seen an extremely hard for increase in startups you if you invest in over the past few them. years downtown LVBA invests after Zappos came in in its students. I and rejuvenated the appreciated being area. However, much guest column: able to hear my can still be done. daven cameron mentors’ personal We need to find new stories, where they ways to support started and how far small businesses they’d come. I don’t and entrepreneurs think I met anyone who was handed so starting a business is feasible for a business or just fell into a position anyone who wishes to do so. as vice president or chief financial ofI cannot speak for all young ficer. Each one started at the bottom, professionals, but what seems to learned the industry, worked hard be a trend is finding a company and sacrificed a great deal. I admire that offers a work-life balance. You that. It mirrors LVBA’s vision and hear a lot about how millennials commitment to offering students are looking for different incenprofessional experience that isn’t tives than previous generations. possible in the classroom. We want to work hard, no doubt As a millennial, I don’t subscribe about it, but we also want to be able to the idea of entitlement, and I to enjoy some of the fruits of our don’t think I’m alone. A significant labor while we are still young. So, number of millennials enter the does the job provide the option to market with an excessive amount of work from home at times? Flexible student-loan debt. People don’t want vacation hours? Does the culture to spend their lives working at a job of the business give the impression they don’t like simply to pay off debt that it cares about the employee, or

they incurred for the sole purpose of securing a job. The aim of LVBA is to alleviate these issues for students, allowing them to join the workforce debt-free. That said, millennials see employment a bit differently. The expectation of young professionals, specifically millennials, has changed from past generations. Employers expect them to be educated, the more degrees the better. And once on the job, millennials are expected to further pay their dues as the generation before has done. What used to be an entrylevel position now often requires a degree. Right or wrong, the expectations for young professionals have increased. At the end of the day, we all want to find purpose in what we do and to be valued for our work. This goes back to investing in the employees, ensuring they have the skills necessary to succeed while feeling that their work is valued. Daven Cameron is a recent graduate of the Las Vegas Business Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides selected college students financial aid and mentoring to encourage future business leaders in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas rich in skilled mentors, rare opportunities

rowing up in Las Vegas, you get this false sense of reality. You become accustomed to fivestar five-diamond resorts, worldrenowned restaurants, a 24-hour lifestyle and access to seemingly limitless opportunities. It isn’t until you leave that you begin to understand just how much Las Vegas has to offer. Las Vegas provides the opportunity to succeed. Young professionals can be mentored by incredibly successful individuals. It has this feel of a big city, but maintains such a small, close-knit community. You have the ability to dream big and realize your dreams. All it takes is the drive and commitment to create your own success story. The Las Vegas Business Academy realized this and decided to invest in the future of young professionals. LVBA helped further my dream of earning my Juris Doctor with financial support for my last year of law

ways by the lessons school. The program it has taught, such casts a wide net as public speaking, across the Las Vegas creating personal Valley and finds relationships, how mentors who have to communicate been successful in a properly and carry variety of prominent myself at a variety of industries. Through professional functhe program, we gain tions. It teaches you an “all-access pass guest column: the meaning of hard to Las Vegas.” We brooke luna work and keeps you can pick the brains humble. of these individuWhat I found als and understand common among their success stories all of my mentors is that being the — what it took to get where they are, smartest or the most talented is how they have made a difference helpful, but the willingness to work in our valley, what struggles they hard is even more important. When encountered and what advice they you make a commitment, you do can provide. everything in your power not just to The Las Vegas Business Academy’s meet expectations, but to surpass program is not easy. Our mentors them. Through the LVBA program, I constantly push us and mold us. created relationships, built a supLVBA requires drive and commitport system and network and learned ment that is required to succeed. This many helpful and useful practices. program has helped me in so many

Many people view millennials as entitled, ready to move onto another job opportunity when it comes knocking. However, LVBA humbled me and showed me that hard work and dedication are needed to succeed, not only as an employee but as a future employer. As an aspiring professional and as a millennial, I understand that I still have much to learn. It is important that an employer is willing to teach and challenge me. I strive to become someone whose focus is not to further her own career, but to work as part of a team in furthering the success of the business. At the same time, it is important to have an employer and career that make going to work enjoyable each day. Brooke Luna is a recent graduate of the Las Vegas Business Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides selected college students financial aid and mentoring to encourage future business leaders in Las Vegas.

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Ainsworth Game Technology opens headquarters in Las Vegas By Danielle Birkin Special to vegas inc

The Mirage volcano, designed by Don Brinkerhoff, ushered in a wave of audacious free attractions on the Strip. (staff file)

Creator of Mirage volcano inducted into Hall of Fame By THOMAS MOORE staff writer

If the success of Las Vegas can be attributed to the spectacular escapism of the megaresorts, then Don Brinkerhoff can claim at least some of the credit for the city’s growth. Brinkerhoff, a landscape architect and founder of Lifescapes International, created the exploding volcano in front of the Mirage, which opened in 1989, arguably the Strip’s first modern megaresort. The volcano was the first of several projects Brinkerhoff did for Steve Wynn. He built dozens for other resort companies on the Strip and around the world. For his work, Brinkerhoff, along with four other gaming industry leaders, was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame at an invitation-only event as part of the Global Gaming Expo. The other inductees were gaming technology executive John Acres; Lyle Berman, co-founder of Grand Casinos Inc.; Redenia Gilliam-Mosee, the first black woman to serve as vice president in the casino industry; and Indian gaming pioneer Richard “Skip” Hayward, who was involved with the development of Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. There have been 90 inductees since the American Gaming Association created the honor in 1989 to recognize people “who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the industry.” Initially, Hall of Fame members were primarily casino owners and executives. But the list grew to include entertainers, politicians and even celebrity chefs. Brinkerhoff said he was excited about the award because “it means people have noticed our work, and we all depend on acknowledgement for our satisfaction.” But he said the award is also bittersweet because of the recent death of architect Joel Bergman. Bergman, who died Aug. 24 at age 80, designed both the Mirage and Treasure Island. “We’d done many projects together over the years, both when he was with Steve and later when he was on his own,” Brinkerhoff said.

Australia-based slot manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology celebrated the opening of its sprawling North American headquarters Sept. 30 in Las Vegas. Located along the 215 Beltway near South Jones Boulevard in the valley’s emerging gaming-technology corridor, the $40 million, 291,000-square-foot facility — where groundbreaking occurred in October 2014 — includes office, warehouse and manufacturing space. It dwarfs the company’s former 45,000-square-foot digs near Decatur Boulevard and Badura Avenue. “We’ve been growing over the past few years in North America, and we really wanted to send a message to our customers as well as to the Las Vegas community that we are here to stay,” said Mike Trask, the company’s director of marketing. “Las Vegas is the world headquarters of gaming and a place our customers frequently visit. Financially, it’s a tremendous place to do business, and logistically, the location is easy to access from McCarran International Airport.” Trask said the company employed 180-200 people at the complex, including computer programmers, software developers, engineers,

graphic artists and animators, with about half of the space designed for manufacturing. “The building is world-class in terms of construction, and it’s also very energy-efficient, because it’s the right thing to do (for the environment) and best for business as well,” Trask said. Although employees began moving in at the end of the company’s 2016 fiscal year on June 30, Trask said the official launch was strategically planned to follow the annual Global Gaming Expo, Sept. 27-29. “G2E is the Super Bowl of the gaming industry, a massive trade show that takes over the town, so we were excited to invite our customers from Las Vegas and around the world to our grand opening,” said Trask, adding that the company showcased several innovative slot cabinets and almost 140 new games at its booth at the convention. This includes its recently introduced A600 cabinet line. More than 50 titles were shown on the A600 or A600 Slant Top. Ainsworth also debuted the A640 cabinet, which features a 40-inch, high-definition LCD screen and a variety of licensed content such as “King Kong,” “The Magnificent Seven Reloaded” and “Three Amigos Ride Again.”

Group against stadium proposal because it ‘contains unacceptable level of risk’ By jackie valley staff writer

A local group of faith-based and nonprofit organizations has aired concerns about the stadium plan that it says would privatize the profits and socialize the risks. Outside a Las Vegas school and church, members of Nevadans for the Common Good recently outlined their objections to a $750 million public contribution to the stadium construction. “We have studied the stadium plan, and we have concluded that it is a bad deal,” the group’s president, Marta Poling Schmitt, said. “We are not opposed to the building of a stadium; however, we are opposed to this stadium plan because it contains an unacceptable level of risk for the residents of Clark County.” Gov. Brian Sandoval intends to call a special legislative session this month to consider tourism-related improvements, including construction of the estimated $1.9 billion stadium project put forward by Las Vegas Sands Corp. In September, an advisory committee recommended a plan that involves

a $750 million public contribution and no profit-sharing provision. Under the proposed plan, Clark County would issue up to $750 million worth of general obligation bonds, and that money would be paid back via a 0.88 percent increase to the county hotel room tax in the gaming corridor. Members of Nevadans for the Common Good say the use of general obligation bonds leaves taxpayers on the hook to cover payments if room taxes prove insufficient. Room tax revenue could easily drop, members said, if the country experiences another recession. When visitor volume dipped during the most recent economic downturn, room tax collections followed suit — falling roughly $66 million from 2007 to 2009, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The group also took issue with the bond length, saying it would cost millions more in interest, and the touted economic benefits of a stadium. Some of the economic impact predictions were built on the assumption that the stadium would host 46 events a year, which Schmitt called “rosy speculation.”

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Gaming industry’s expanding reach a theme at G2E By thomas moore Staff Writer

If this year’s Global Gaming Expo was about any one thing, it was the gaming industry’s expansion beyond the political, geographical and demographic barriers it faces. Total revenue (commercial and tribal combined) for the industry in 2015 was up almost 8 percent over a pre-recession high, said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, in a stateof-the-industry news conference. Industry leaders want to maintain that momentum. After recapping the industry’s growth and success, Freeman highlighted the positive relationship the AGA has with tribal gaming. Freeman Matt Wilson, left, Aristocrat senior vice president of global gaming operajoined National Indian Gaming As- tions, greets country music star Tim McGraw during the unveiling of a Tim sociation Chairman Ernest Stevens McGraw-themed slot machine at the Global Gaming Expo. (steve marcus/staff) Jr., the first time the leaders of the cabetting nationwide by inviting two barrier the industry wants to oversino industry’s two key sectors shared proponents from the U.K. to speak. come: the almost-nationwide prohithe G2E main stage, to outline their Rick Parry, founder of the Premier bition on sports betting. common goals. This year’s G2E also League and chairman of a sportsNationwide legalization could allow featured at least seven educational betting integrity panel in the U.K., gambling in almost every state, but it sessions dedicated to aspects of tribal and David Forrest, an economics proalso could remove some demographic gaming. fessor at the University of Liverpool barriers given the appeal sports has Tribal gaming helps the industry’s Management School, discussed the across generational divides. geographic reach in states that allow benefits of legalizing sports betting. Sports betting is legal in the United casino gaming only on Indian reserFreeman concluded by predicting Kingdom, and Freeman bolstered the vations. sports betting would be legal across AGA’s argument for legalized sports Freeman devoted time to another

the U.S. within five years. But sports betting isn’t the only tool gaming is using to reach people it hasn’t reached before. Across the exhibition floor, various gaming companies were touting skillbased casino games that are similar or, in some cases, identical to games millennials already play on their smartphones and gaming consoles. Gamblit Gaming exhibited two new casino games that add wagering to titles that already have been successful. Gamblit’s “Into the Dead” has been downloaded more than 60 million times. Another title, “Catapult King,” has been downloaded more than 35 million times. Gamblit officials hope to introduce “gamblified” versions of the games to Las Vegas casino floors early next year. Darion Lowenstein, an avid videogamer and chief marketing officer for Gamblit Gaming, said none of his friends gambled during the various trips he’d made to Las Vegas over the years. “But we all grew up playing Super Nintendo and other games,” he said. “We’re all used to skill-based gaming.” “Into the Dead” was aimed at that demographic, Lowenstein said, specifically 25- to 40-year-old males.

Casino crimes vary from sophisticated to slapstick By thomas moore Staff Writer

They are the types of criminal activities usually seen only in movies about Las Vegas: stacks of $100 bills hidden in walls, special contact lenses used to see invisibly marked cards, hacked casino computer systems and outright grab-and-run thefts. But as a packed room at the Global Gaming Expo proved, cheating, theft and fraud are very real issues for the gaming industry. Thousands of gaming insiders gathered at G2E late last month to network and learn about the gaming industry’s latest technology and trends. Extra chairs had to be brought in as James Taylor, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s deputy chief of special investigations, described the scams and the scammers who target Nevada’s casinos. Taylor said the purpose of his talk,

“Scams, Cheats and Black Lists: Current Fraud and Casino Crimes,” was to tell the audience about some of the cheating trends and crimes the Control Board has seen and “maybe open your eyes to some of the things we face here.” One of Taylor’s first examples involved a high roller named Zhenli Ye Gon and resulted in a $2 million fine the Control Board approved this year against Las Vegas Sands Corp. In 2007, Drug Enforcement Administration and Mexican authorities raided Ye Gon’s home in Mexico City and found more than $200 million stashed inside the walls. Ye Gon has been accused of supplying the illegal drug cartel in Mexico with material to make meth and also of money laundering. The Control Board’s complaint involved Sands’ failure to file a Casino Suspicious Activity Report about Gon. “The man was living at the Vene-

tian at the time,” Taylor said. “Looking into his actions here, we found he had bought a home with some of his proceeds. We seized his car and his house. Looking at all the records, we were able to document a $120 million loss he had at different casinos. And we found that he had $75 million wired to casinos.” Gaming crimes aren’t always quite so international or spectacular. Taylor showed video of one suspect distracting customers as they collected their winnings from ticket-in, ticket-out kiosks in Las Vegas casinos. The video showed the suspect distracting the customer with one hand, while grabbing the customer’s ticket with the other hand behind his back. Taylor said the suspect would be added to the List of Excluded Persons, people barred from entering casinos, a decision likely sealed when the board found he used the same technique to

steal winnings from the father of a Gaming Control Board employee. Of course, the sophistication of the cases varies. After raiding one suspected cheat’s Las Vegas home, investigators found playing cards marked with ink that could only be seen by someone wearing special contact lenses and glasses, Taylor said. They found the glasses and lenses, as well. In another case, Taylor showed a video screen grab of a person crawling through a casino cage window next to a security guard. The guard was clueless to the crime occurring less than a few feet from his post. Because the incident was so blatant and absurd, the image drew laughs from the room of gaming pros. But the photo, along with videos of brazen thefts and cheats, helped Taylor show the audience the range of crimes the Nevada Gaming Control Board investigates.

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Quality above cost is company’s foundation as the helicopters swoop guests through the Grand Canyon, land at the bottom of the gorge and fly over the Strip — all in one tour. With the company celebrating its 20th anniversary, Greg and his wife, Brenda, have been reflecting on its modest beginnings and roots in his childhood. Rochna’s father was an airplane mechanic, and they often separated parts together after school. “When you’re a mechanic, you’re always dirty, but then I would see the pilot walk out with his white shirt, start up the aircraft with a beautiful girl on his arm and fly off,” he said. “I told my dad, ‘I don’t want to be a mechanic; I want to be a pilot.’ ” Rochna and many of his high school friends joined the Army and piloted helicopters in Vietnam. After a long career serving his country, Rochna wasn’t done piloting. He ventured into the touring business as a pilot for a company in Hawaii. Flying a tour group through the mountains of Maui when his engine failed, Rochna was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp. “I stayed so calm while landing the helicopter that they thought it was part of the tour,” Rochna said, laughing. Shortly after, he and Brenda moved to Las Vegas, where there was plenty of competition in the field but nothing like the visions of grandeur swirling through their minds. “I had the first vertical window-covering company in Las Vegas, and when we decided to start the helicopter company up, I sold it to get enough money for a down payment on a helicopter,” Brenda Rochna said. Next, they needed a name. “I was at a lawyer’s office, and they wanted me to sign a noncompete statement. I was already starting up this company so I said, ‘There’s no way I’m signing that.’ He looked at me and said, ‘What are you, some kind of maverick?’ ” Greg Rochna said. “I replied, ‘As a matter of fact I am, and that’s the name of the company I’m about to start.’ I got up and walked out.” From the beginning, the Rochnas decided they weren’t going to cut corners. They would do things their way, the best way they could. Brenda answered phones, scheduled tours and worked the register while Greg mopped the floors, hosed off the helicopters and flew the tours. Greg

Workers take care of one of Maverick’s 47 ECO-Star 130s. (courtesy of anthony pecchi)

Maverick by the numbers 5 consecutive Diamond Awards from the Federal Aviation Administration n 7 consecutive Concierge Choice Awards from Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association n 6 years as the exclusive helicopter operator for Las Vegas Motor Speedway n 21 helicopters used to fly to Electric Daisy Carnival n 47 helicopters in the fleet n 82 windows overlooking McCarran International Airport’s runways in the new Las Vegas Boulevard flagship terminal n 84 pilots n 412 total employees n 1,500 Pilot in Command hours new Maverick pilots are required to have n 200,000 passengers flown last year n 400,000 total flight hours logged since the company’s inception n 2 million passengers flown during 20 years of operation n

Popular tours Tours range from the $124 Vegas Strip — an aerial experience of Las Vegas Boulevard, day or night) to the top-selling Wind Dancer Tour — a three-hour, $544 jaunt over the Hoover Dam and through the Grand Canyon before landing at the bottom and flying over the Strip upon return. For $644 per person, the Maverick Rafting Tour adds a raft adventure down the Colorado River.

would even pick up customers from their hotels and drive them to the terminal. “When they came to market with their one helicopter, they came with the VIP approach,” said Bryan Kroten, Maverick’s vice president of marketing. “They didn’t try to undercut anyone with prices, or do the 99-cent shrimp cocktail approach. They went the opposite direction, with a boutique company with quality service and the best maintenance and safety standards.” There are plenty of cheaper options when it comes to helicopters, but the Rochnas chose to invest more than $85 million over the past 20 years in quiettechnology helicopters. The choppers seat seven and have wrap-around windows for maximum external visibility during flights. After each helicopter is purchased, Rochna said, Maverick puts in $500,000 in upgrades before it leaves the ground. Unlike many touring companies at the time, the Rochnas wanted all of their helicopters to be equipped with air conditioning and headsets with microphones for everyone on board. That way, guests could talk to each other and the pilot throughout the flight without having to scream over the roar of the engine. “Brenda called me one time when we had only been in business for a few months. She got a package in the mail that was just three brass screws for the engine. It cost $23,000,” Rochna said. “She couldn’t believe it, and I looked at her and said, ‘Aviation isn’t cheap.”

Rochna said Maverick holds to that approach, with the strictest maintenance standards in the industry. “The Federal Aviation Administration came here for an inspection and asked me what one thing I would do to make the company safer,” Rochna said. “I just laughed at them and said, ‘If I found one thing safer, I’ve already done it.’ ” But the helicopters are only part of what makes a touring company special; a pilot can make or break a tour for guests. “I never thought the company would get even close to this big,” said Joe Munoz, 43, the third pilot hired by Maverick. “Back then, the pilots washed our own helicopters and we did everything. We slowly just increased helicopters and then because of our reputation, we kept getting bigger through word of mouth.” Munoz has flown helicopters for 24 years, but his piloting duties were recently dialed back after he was promoted to director of operations. He wouldn’t dream of leaving the company, he said. “It’s nice working for the Rochnas because it takes a lot of stress off of the pilot,” Munoz said. “It’s easy to attract quality employees with the best equipment.” Maverick now has 84 pilots based at five terminals — Las Vegas (at McCarran International Airport), Henderson Executive Airport, Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon West Rim and its latest, Maui, Hawaii. Rochna not only bought out the touring company he used to work for in Hawaii; he also purchased the land where he made that emergency landing. He stopped flying the tours about three years ago but still flies in his personal time. Brenda flies as well, and the two will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next February. “We didn’t have outside investors,” Rochna said. “Every dime we made went back into the helicopters. That’s how we ended up like this, because we all worked hard and paid our bills. We just knew how to run a business, and that’s the key to success.” Maverick has soared above anything the Rochnas imagined, and they want to keep flying higher. the goal is to expand the fleet to 100 helicopters. “It’s so exciting,” Rochna said. “That’s the problem. We’re not ready to retire yet because this is too much fun.”

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Calendar of events MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Roseman University & Liberty Mutual Scholarship Golf Tournament Time: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $60 for dinner only; $775 for a single golfer Location: Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 11111 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-802-2870 Network with professionals and community leaders.

ticket includes a cocktail and raffle ticket Location: Private room above Cabo Wabo Cantina at Planet Hollywood (Miracle Mile Shops), 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 160, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Network with beauty and health industry professionals. Learn about skin and health technology from NuCerity and meet the company’s founders.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Bring-It: North Las Vegas Entrepreneurs Club Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $150 Location: 7495 W. Azure Drive, conference room, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This program is geared toward helping attendees integrate and apply all of the tools, insight and learning gained throughout the program to their own businesses.

Metro Chamber Fall Neighborhood mingle series Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.; also Oct. 6 Cost: Free Location: Vegas PBS, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas (Oct. 6 at Nordstrom Rack at Downtown Summerlin, 2310 Park Center Drive, Las Vegas) Information: Visit lvchamber.com Connect and build relationships with fellow Las Vegas Metro Chamber members.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Nevada Broadband Provider Workshop Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Grant Sawyer Building, Room 5100, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with technology and education professionals while learning about the upcoming recommendations submitted by the Nevada Broadband Task Force and additional long-haul mapping initiatives to support education.

Large Vision Business Network mixer Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 Over 1,000 people are expected to attend this networking event featuring 50 exhibits. There will be a children’s trick-or-treat program to encourage family attendance and celebrate Halloween. The Philantrepreneur Foundation Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-577-7369 This workshop will cover training needed for nonprofits to be successful in management and funding. Rolling in the USA 2016 Tour Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free to attend; $5 VIP

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-209-3967 Brian Rouff, managing partner of Imagine Communications, will present “Company Culture for Fun and Profit” as part of the Roadmap to Suc-

cess workshop series. Philantrepreneur Foundation network breakfast Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $10 Location: Winchell’s Pub and Grill, 5445 N. Simmons St., North Las Vegas Information: Visit philantrepreneurfoundation.org Listen to guest speakers and build professional relationships. There will be an Ask an Expert question session. Nosco VIP Vista Suite Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; also Oct. 7 Cost: Free Location: Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Attendees can take a break from the SupplySide West show floor and join Nosco representatives to discuss printed packaging trends, sustainable label solutions, decorative effects and product diversion. Meetings will be hourly.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Leadership Advance “Meet the Class” mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3825 Connect with the newest members of the Leadership Advance community and current alumni members at their annual mixer. The event is for class of 2017 students, alumni and guests.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 International Association of Administrative Professionals California / Nevada branch event Time: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Cost: $160 IAAP members; $180 nonmembers Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email kelli.nelson@iaap-hq.org Keynote speakers and seminars will help you enhance your professional image and better manage your work flow.

Conventions

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Wedding MBA Convention

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 4-5

3,500

Rodan & Fields Convention

MGM Grand

Oct. 4-8

14,500

Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Assistants National Conference

Rio

Oct. 4-7

1,000

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Annual National Institute Meeting

Caesars Palace

Oct. 5-7

500

InsureTech Connect

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 5-6

1,000

Episcopal Diocese of Nevada Annual Convention

Plaza

Oct. 6-8

210

International Baking Industry Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 8-11

22,000

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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES Oct. 4 2 p.m. Sale of artificial ice skating rink Clark County, 604240 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov

Oct. 6 2:15 p.m. Playground safety surfacing replacement at Cesar Chavez Park, Joe Shoong Park, Laurelwood Park and Paul Meyer Park Clark County, 604220 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 5 p.m. Professional services for real property management 2017-2018 Clark County, 604166 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

Oct. 10 2 p.m. Low-voltage conduit/cable installation University Medical Center, 2016-15 April Reynolds at april.reynolds@ umcsn.com 2 p.m. Release of medical information and copying services University Medical Center, 2016-10 Kristine Sy at kristine.sy@umcsn. com

Oct. 12 2 p.m. Trauma building cooling tower replacement University Medical Center, 2016-13 Ashley Kordestani at ashley.kordestani@umcsn.com

Oct. 14 2:15 p.m. Las Vegas Boulevard from St. Rose Parkway to Silverado Ranch Boulevard Clark County, 604083 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

Oct. 21 3 p.m. Dietitian and menu planning services for the Department of Juvenile Justice Services Clark County, 604251 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Moapa Valley community mural Clark County, 604228 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Muddy River Logandale levee

Clark County, 604087 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

Oct. 28 3 p.m. Artists to paint utility boxes in northwest valley - Zap 9: Zapped on the Way to Lone Mountain Clark County, 604212 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions $5,150,000 for 44,791 square feet, industrial 3020-3060 Walnut Road, Las Vegas 89115 Landlord: Trident Pacific Real Estate Group Landlord agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $4,800,000 for 37,483 square feet, industrial 4050 Mesa Vista, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Mesa Vista Property LLC Landlord agent: Greg Tassi of CBRE Tenant: JMH Properties Tenant agent: Mike Hillis, SIOR, of Avison Young $338,150 for 22,846 square feet, industrial 3060 Walnut Road, Suite 150-180, Las Vegas 89115 Landlord: Trident Pacific Real Estate Group Landlord agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: Aviel Electronics, Connectors Plus, & Mil-Interconnect Tenant agent: Lisa Hauger of Sun Commercial Real Estate $201,705 for 3,500 square feet, office 8080 W. Sahara Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Sahara Plaza Landlord agent: Cassie CataniaHsu, Jodi Gilbert and Dylan Weber of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: Brad Peterson of CBRE Tenant agent: Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada $90,142 for 1,094 square feet, office, for 60 months 1840 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 111, Las Vegas 89104 Landlord: JS Park Sahara Landlord agent: Salina Ramirez, CCIM, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Nevada, Department of Administration, Public Works Division Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$52,821 for 940 square feet, office, for 40 months 2298 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 215, Henderson 89052 Landlord: Horizon Ridge Professional Center Landlord agent: Scott Donaghe of Avison Young Tenant: Doulas of Las Vegas Tenant agent: None

office Address: 301 N. Pecos Road, Suite E, Henderson Owner: Judd J. Balmer

License type: General retail sales Address: 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 2, Las Vegas Owner: Dental Alliance

Jun Sheng Xia License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jun Sheng Xia

Legal Medical Liens License type: Business support Address: 4 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Legal Loans

$51,282 for 1,540 square feet, office, for 48 months 2625 S. Rainbow C-106, Las Vegas 89146 Landlord: Rainbow 2625 Landlord agent: Barton Hyde of Avison Young Tenant: Titan Real & Estate & Investment Tenant agent: None

K.R. Hansen, Ltd. License type: Professional services Address: 5440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 206, Las Vegas Owner: Kevin Hansen

Leinaala Keehu License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Leinaala Keehu

Leinaala Keehu License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2315 E. Mesquite Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Leinaala Keehu

Life Is Beautiful License type: Professional promoter Address: 701 E. Bridger Ave., Suite 400, Las Vegas Owner: Life Is Beautiful

$41,467 for 1,245 square feet, office, for 36 months 5185 Camino Al Norte, Suite 120, North Las Vegas 89031 Landlord: Leroy James Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Elie Taylor Insurance Agency Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Ideal Community Management License type: Management or consulting service Address: 5785 Centennial Center Blvd., Suite 210, Las Vegas Owner: Raynie White Images By Edi License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 7380 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 124, Las Vegas Owner: Edina Dibusz Jessica M. Castronovo License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Jessica M. Castronovo Jettie Houser-Dobiesz License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jettie Houser-Dobiesz JMC Community Services License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2441 Tech Center Court, Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: JMC Community Services JSH Enterprises License type: Real estate firm Address: 720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 128, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph S. Hutchings Judd J. Balmer, Esq., Ltd. License type: Law firm or law

Keepsake Crystals License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D24, Las Vegas Owner: Eran Hill

Luxe Urbane Events License type: Office services Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 236, Las Vegas Owner: Luxe Urbane Events & Design

Kings Towing License type: Towing service Address: 4701 E. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Kings Towing

LV Pool Service and Repair License type: Trucking Address: 980 American Pacific Drive., Suite 111, Henderson Owner: Aegis Services

Kipling 5507 License type: General retail sales Address: 855 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1580, Las Vegas Owner: Nautica Retail USA

Maintenance First License type: Contractor Address: 6277 Elvido Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose

KME Architects License type: Professional services Address: 5588 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owners: Emanuele Arguelles and Melvin Green

Mammoth Electric License type: Contractor Address: 170 E. Liberty Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Lynne MacVean

Koeller Nebeker Carlson & Halu License type: Professional services Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 600, Las Vegas Owners: William Haluck, Robert Carlson, Keith Koeller and William Nebeker Kreative Auto Refinishing License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3100 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Kreative Enterprises Lanmor Services of Nevada License type: Contractor Address: 5010 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite E, Las Vegas Owner: Kip Cunningham Las Vegas Film Festival License type: Management or consulting service Address: 124 S. Sixth St., Suite 236, Las Vegas Owner: LVFF Las Vegas Glove Factory

Maribel’s Cleaning Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maribel Avila Marisa Thomason License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Marisa Thomason Match Tuff License type: Sporting goods Address: 2081 Alyssa Jade Drive, Henderson Owner: Match Tuff Maya Elite Maintenance License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 9619 Scrub Jay Court, Las Vegas Owner: Fidencio A. Hilerio and Cassandra Grant Mercurial Forte License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jennifer Seay

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Records and Transactions Modern Artistic License type: Photography studio Address: 16 Cool Days Ave., Henderson Owner: April Bridges Mold and Moisture Inspections License type: Real estate Address: 5300 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite B-42, Las Vegas Owner: Edward Martin MW Consulting Professional Counseling Services License type: Professional services Address: 4550 W. Oakey Blvd., Suite 104A, Las Vegas Owner: Mike Waller My Pink Hare License type: Gross revenue Address: 1535 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 115, Henderson Owner: Esther Rodriguez N.R. Handyman Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nicolas Reyes-Simon Neil Michael Geist License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Neil M. Geist New Horizons Learning Group License type: Instruction services Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 250, Las Vegas Owner: KML Enterprises Career Development New Image Barber License type: Cosmetology Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 7D, Las Vegas Owner: Randall M. Benefiel Norr, A Michigan General Partnership License type: Professional services Address: 150 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 1300, Las Vegas Owners: John Polsinelli, Victor Smith, Gary Maeda and Peter Dubin Orthopedic Motion License type: General retail sales Address: 653 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 507, Las Vegas Owner: Brittany Stryker Outsource Consulting Services License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jacqueline Crozier-White Pacific Home Loans License type: Professional services Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Shawn Nevin and Dean Lob Paragon Life License type: Consulting

Address: 11579 Cantina Terlano Place, Las Vegas Owner: Paragon Life Pedro’s Auto Body & Mechanic License type: Automotive garage Address: 208 W. Wyoming Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Pedro Salvador Maldonado Picanha Steak Truck License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Street Dogs Venezuelan Style Pictures on Wood License type: General retail sales Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite E11, Las Vegas Owner: Alisa Geysimonyan Pizza House and Bakery License type: Food services or cafe Address: 6475 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: NNB Partnership Predictive Leadership Solutions License type: Business support Address: 3275 N. Fort Apache Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Edward Robusto Premier Youth Sports License type: Professional promoter Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shala Ives Pretty Girls Rock-Vegas License type: General retail sales Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite D10, Las Vegas Owner: Pretty Girls Rock Princess Party Magazine License type: Management or consulting service Address: 61 N. Pecos Road, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Princess Party Prochoice Business Services License type: Automated teller operator Address: 4708 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Forefront Prospects Purrfect LV License type: Professional promoter Address: 6340 McLeod Drive, Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: Purrfect LV Rainbow Handbags License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites D14 and C21, Las Vegas Owners: Sarra Marria Hoyos De Ojeda and Jose Ojeda Cortes Rainmaker Coaching License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Frances Vanhouten

Redrock International Consulting License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Giorgio Accolti-Gil Restoration Hardware License type: General retail sales Address: 340 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Restoration Hardware Rio Stone Tile License type: Contractor Address: 1810 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jose M. Avila-Rios and Omar Avila Rios Royalty One Enterprises License type: Mortgage lending Address: 2420 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Royalty One Enterprises RW Handyman Professionals License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 2810 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite E51, Las Vegas Owner: R & W Renovations Mary-Catherine Ryan License type: Psychic arts Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Mary-Catherine Ryan Samantha A. Dinitto License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Samantha A. Dinitto Alejandro Sanchez License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 6770 Lagalla Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Alejandro Sanchez Sarah Dhaemers License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Sarah M. Dhaemers Sartini Gaming License type: Gaming restricted Address: 1941 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Golden Route Operations Sean Nealon License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Sean Nealon Sew In Style License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H51, Las Vegas Owner: Sew In Style Shelley D. Krohn License type: Professional services Address: 510 S. Eighth St., Las

Vegas Owner: Shelley D. Krohn Shi Yan Sun License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shi Yan Sun Shiming Zhang License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 6502, Las Vegas Owner: Shiming Zhang Silent Partners License type: Professional promoter Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Scott Merrin and Maria Merrin Silver State Tax & Multi-Services License type: Business support Address: 1805 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Iris Hondermann Sister Treats License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sally J. Defabio and Susan Wishard Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 8400 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Sparkly Tees License type: General retail sales Address: 7350 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: The T-Shirt Guy Speed It Up License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Speed It Up Star Loan Centers License type: Nondepository lender Address: 6433 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jonathon D. Amos Step It Up Fitness License type: Instruction services Address: 871 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 7, Las Vegas Owner: Step It Up Fitness The Bar @ Trails Village License type: Restaurant Address: 1916 Village Center Circle Suites 6-8, Las Vegas Owner: S2W The Bubblegum Gallery License type: Instruction services Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 207, Las Vegas Owner: Leslieann Farrell

The D License type: Banquet or event establishment Address: 22 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Drock Gaming The House at Hassett License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1067 Hassett Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Zeus1 Investments Tint Tech Window Films License type: Miscellaneous Address: 2906 Evening Storm Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Edgar Zepeda Together We Can License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 715 N. Tonopah Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Rosalind Brooks Tony Marc’s Eats License type: Food services or cafe Address: 6700 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Sefia Entertainment Top Nails License type: Cosmetology Address: 4640 Meadows Lane, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Top Nail Town Center Grocer License type: Automated teller operator Address: 1571 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Town Center Grocer 102 TTI Group License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: The TI Group Turmeric Flavors of India License type: Restaurant Address: 700 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: 777 Ethnic Dining Concept Corp.

BUILDING PERMITS $4,919,097, commercial - new 3730 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Larson & Associates Building C $1,450,000, tenant improvement 9950 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $1,000,000, residential - custom 671 Palisade Rim Drive, Henderson Five Star Properties Collection $497,494, tenant improvement 6170 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas

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Records and Transactions Tradewinds Construction $443,950, tenant improvement 937 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $242,150, tenant improvement 450 N. Stephanie St., Suite 231, Henderson United Insurance Company America $236,823, single-family dwelling 421 Bosco Di Fiore St., Las Vegas Toll South LV $230,008, commercial - remodel 1075 American Pacific Drive, Suite D, Henderson Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance $220,000, tenant improvement 1050 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Global Management & Construction $213,205, residential - custom 270 Sutton Hills Place, Henderson D R Horton

904 San Laurent Court, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $183,373, residential - production 912 San Laurent Court, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $178,580, single-family dwelling 9706 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities Of Nevada $176,886, residential - production 813 Horizon Canyon Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada $173,115, residential - production x2 909 and 920 San Laurent Court, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $170,509, residential - new 4017 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton

4021 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton $148,699, single-family dwelling 12261 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada $148,661, residential - production x3 900, 908 and 916 San Laurent Court, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $147,245, commercial - alteration 2696 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Kalb Industries Of Nevada $145,834, residential - production 2454 Amatrice St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $145,000, commercial - remodel 170 N. Stephanie St., Suite 145, Henderson Henderson Beltway

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$102,194, townhouse - production 2250 Perugia Point Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

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$101,751, residential - production x4 1118, 1119, 1124 and 1125 Bradley Bay Ave., Henderson D R Horton $100,475, residential - production 2212 Via Zoran, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $100,475, residential - production 3136 Cartanda Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $100,003, commercial - remodel 101 Via Vin Santo, Henderson LLV Golf Recovery Acq

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$165,032, rehab 1204 Stormy Day Ave., North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada

$141,287, residential - production 406 Giocoso Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$115,298, single-family dwelling 10612 Kennedy Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$201,173, residential - production 809 Horizon Canyon Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$160,000, commercial 825 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Richardson Construction

$140,170, single-family dwelling 9933 Bristlecone Skye Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$113,617, residential - production 277 Legno Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

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$200,951, residential - production 817 Horizon Canyon Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada

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$140,000, tenant improvement 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Market Contractors

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$96,261, townhouse - production x2 2255 and 2257 Lambro St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$139,172, residential - new 7194 Steubling Glen St., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$110,563, commercial - addition 3330 E. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Air Liquide Industrial U.S.

$96,261, townhouse - production 2256 Perugia Point Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$138,680, residential - production 334 Inflection St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$108,805, disaster 205 N. 18th St., Suite A, Las Vegas Kalb Construction Co.

$88,775, residential - production 672 Bollons Island St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek

$134,483, single-family dwelling 12287 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

$108,486, residential - new 321 Tyler Texas Place, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$88,609, townhouse - production x2 2251 and 2253 Lambro St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$130,305, residential - new 4016 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton

$108,411, residential - new 2102 Roundtop Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes

$130,000, tenant improvement 197 E. California St., Suite 300, Las Vegas Edward Homes

$107,296, residential - production x2 1122 and 1123 Bradley Bay Ave., Henderson D R Horton

$80,569, townhouse - production 2252 Perugia Point Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$103,232, single-family dwelling 12266 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas

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$213,205, residential - custom 311 Lookout Ave., Henderson D R Horton

$200,119, residential - production 284 Via Della Fortuna, Henderson Century Communities Nevada $194,000, tenant improvement 630 S. Third St., Las Vegas Design Builders $190,000, disaster 5121 Amethyst Creek Court, Las Vegas Advantage Builders Of Nevada $189,101, single-family dwelling 9718 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

$157,399, single-family dwelling 9694 Treeline Run Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities Of Nevada $156,881, single-family dwelling 9926 Rams Leap Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $156,757, residential - model 293 Crimson Edge St., Henderson D R Horton $156,369, residential - production 848 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson D R Horton

$186,367, residential - production 721 Coastal Lagoon St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek

$155,618, residential - new 7117 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$184,538, residential - production 810 Horizon Canyon Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$153,031, single-family dwelling x2 9927 and 9978 Shadow Landing Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$183,373, residential - production

$151,404, residential - new

$129,039, residential - new x2 2413 and 2416 Gala Haven Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of

$116,927, single-family dwelling 11814 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$100,000, tenant improvement 301 Fremont St., Las Vegas Tre Builders $100,000, tenant improvement 3270 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas Accelerated Construction $99,894, residential - new 5729 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings

$88,609, townhouse - production 2254 Perugia Point Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

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Across 1 Nest item 4 Funny Mort 8 Casual top 14 Cape, e.g. 19 British lav 20 Jai — 21 Its capital is Roma 22 Berry of “The Call” 23 * Group for motorists 25 * Turn a profit, say 27 Jogging pace 28 Scheming 29 Drench 30 On the other side of 31 * “La Vie en Rose” singer 34 * Amass wealth 38 Aug. hours 39 Bonn “one” 40 Nail file materials 42 As dry as — 47 — -Man defense 48 “Rugrats” father 49 Baddie’s look 51 Son of Eve 52 * 2009 R. Kelly song 56 * Stay calm 58 10,000,000 ergs 59 Lend support 60 Tip sheet statistics 63 Compares 64 Askew 65 Guevara the guerrilla 66 Greek diner menu item 67 Lushes 68 * Fulfill, as a promise 71 * What you don’t need a return ticket for 76 Only 77 Skew 79 Cat paw part 80 Speed test 81 Crucial arteries 84 — noire 85 D.C. VIP 86 Like tapestries 87 * “No noise allowed” Amtrak area 89 * Kids’ chemistry set, e.g. 92 Fed. of Brezhnev 93 Deliver an address 96 Walk- — (small parts) 97 Chemical ending 98 Nuclear trial, for short 100 Run-of-the-mill

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102 “Inc.” relative 103 Start for marital 106 * 13th-century pope 108 * General Mills cereal 111 Cascade Range peak 115 — kwon do 117 Squirmy fish 118 With 104-Down, cure concocted by Mom 119 * The mineral citrine, e.g. 123 What the first and last letters of 13 answers in this puzzle proceed through 125 Lowest point 126 Lift 127 Printer’s unit 128 Chemical ending 129 Gives applause 130 Capital of 95-Down 131 Harper of Hollywood 132 Seaport of Scotland DOWN 1 Highly happy 2 Pumpkins, e.g. 3 “Get busy!” 4 Body pouch Pumpkin pie ingredient 5 6 Cart off to the jailhouse 7 Tripoli’s land 8 Quirky mannerisms 9 Moe or Larry 10 Impedes 11 — du Diable 12 — de Oro 13 Frat letter 14 Mambo relative 15 Actor Bert 16 Roll topper 17 Sad cry 18 Adidas rival 24 Slugger Mel 26 Tic- — -toe 32 Fling 33 Regaled 35 Element #50 36 Smells nasty 37 “Ahh, OK” 41 Post-rain dirt 43 Swimming specialty 44 Woodwind instrument 45 Gas in lights 46 Pipe elbows 47 Leisure suit fabrics

48 Recoiled (from) 50 Add ammo 52 Des Moines’ state 53 Wait secretly 54 Western lake 55 Happiness 57 Feel for 58 Clog 61 Let go of 62 Put on 65 Big name in old video game consoles 66 Itty-bitty biter 67 Football Hall of Famer Lynn 69 Butting beast 70 Be in debt to 72 Foil relatives 73 Shankar with a sitar 74 “Law & Order: SVU” actor 75 Ballpoint, e.g. 78 In medias — 81 Blue-green 82 Force to go 83 Go skyward 84 “Well done, diva!” 85 Raw power 86 George of “Cheers” 88 Saudi, e.g. 90 Turning tooth 91 Bean trees of India 94 Fifth of fifty 95 African country 99 Teaches one-on-one 101 2009 James Cameron film 102 Sobieski of Hollywood 103 Great fear 104 See 118-Across 105 New Hampshire prep school 107 Unedited 109 Bodily pump 110 “— -ching!” 111 Align, briefly 112 Get well 113 Alan of TV and film 114 Tiny mistake 116 Poet Pound 120 Sine — non 121 Increases 122 Ulna’s place 124 Royal Navy inits.

without repeating. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)

The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the

target numbers in the top-left corners. Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

For answers to this week’s puzzles, go to Page 41

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