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On Sept. 10, UNLV celebrates 60 years. Activities throughout the semester will pay tribute, and the community is invited to enjoy birthday cake at a student-led observance on Sept. 12, with a spirit rally and performances by school dance and music groups.
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noteworthy stories
beneath our valley
on the cover Tragedies call for engagement in the conversation about domestic violence.
The Cosmopolitan’s footprint is clearly visible on the Strip. Or is it? There are actually five parking levels in the “basement,” reaching down 50 feet into the earth. It’s one example of subterranean Las Vegas, and in five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on layers of underground interest ranging from utility lines to ancient geology.
the threat next to you
Nevada ranks high for the number of women who’ve suffered violent deaths at the hands of men. The Violence Policy Center reports that four out of five victims know their killers, and the majority are in intimate relationships. A rash of tragedies has the issue top of mind for the Las Vegas community, where awareness and action are needed.
another big boxing match
With sports fans still high on the excitement of the showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor, the pressure is on for another hyped fight years in the making. Can Saturday’s middleweight championship bout between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena stack up?
restaurants drive traffic
Trending in commercial real estate: restaurants as anchors in retail complexes. Experts have observed this in Las Vegas, where the draw of established chains is particularly strong. more VEGAS INC n Energizing Tivoli Village, P47 n Trends in the market, P48 n Vacancy rates and asking rents in Nevada, P49
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Free Will Astrology is now in The Sunday. more life n Millennials’ taste for rosé and lesser-known brands is changing the wine market, P28 n Get over being intimidated and make those butter-poached lobster rolls at home, P30
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Viva Mexican independence Las Vegas is a top destination for revelers observing the Sept. 16 holiday.
choices ahead for local schools 20 Tough With an estimated $60 million hole in the district’s budget, schools are scrambling.
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A case for alternative higher education The head of WGU Nevada sees on-demand programs feeding the new workforce.
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Democrats learning to lead from behind The Dems may not have the upper hand in Congress, but they’re starting to play smart.
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A competitor performs in The Legends Edition: Pole Classic Competition & Showcase. The sixth annual event took place Sept. 7 in the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. (Mikayla Whitmore/staff)
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News broke that Burning Man’s Sept. 3 closing fire was almost canceled after an attendee died the night before, falling into the flames of the signature “Man Burn.”
County commissioners voted to ban possession or advertisement of legal marijuana at McCarran International Airport, from mobile billboards to screens around baggage claim.
The Federal Aviation Administration determined that the Raiders’ proposed 65,000-seat stadium near the Strip would not be a hazard to aircraft.
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued to block President Donald Trump’s plan to end the program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
Sixteen years ago on this day, terrorists destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Observances will be held throughout the country.
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Points by which UNLV’s football team was favored in the Sept. 2 game it lost to Howard — believed to be the largest betting underdog to win outright in college football history.
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with daca rescinded, nevadans brace Under former President Barack Obama’s 2012 executive order Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), more than 800,000 people brought to the U.S. illegally as children have been granted temporary reprieve to remain in the country. About 13,000 live in Nevada, and several came forward to react to the Sept. 5 announcement that President Donald Trump would rescind Obama’s order. That means the Department of Homeland Security won’t
process any new applications for the program, and current “Dreamers” will see their legal stay revoked by 2019 unless Congress passes a law changing their outlook. “One second I feel strong and resilient, but then I feel worried,” said Kathia Sotelo, who was brought to the U.S. from her home state of Michoacán, Mexico, when she was 7 years old. “I got my DACA renewed in May, but there are so many people that will not get the chance to renew it.”
Attorney Michael Kagan joins activists at a Sept. 5 forum at the East Las Vegas Community Center to discuss what President Trump’s DACA decision means for the 13,000 Nevada participants. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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possible lawsuit Michael Bennett, a defensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks, said he might file a civil rights lawsuit against Metro Police. Bennett alleges that he was manhandled and threatened by Metro officers after fleeing what sounded like gunshots near the Cromwell in the wee hours of Aug. 27. The NFL player has hired an attorney to explore his options, while the local police union called his accusations “false” and “defamatory” and pushed for NFL brass to “take appropriate action” against Bennett.
Shriners Hospitals for Children signed a three-year extension to remain the sponsor of the annual PGA Tournament in the Summerlin master-planned community.
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Pat Skorkowsky, superintendent of the Clark County School District, gets a hug from Trustee Deanna Wright after the Sept. 7 announcement of his retirement during an event at Bracken Elementary. Skorkowsky will remain through the end of his contract in June. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
About the number of weeks earlier that Electric Daisy Carnival will happen next year. Instead of taking place in mid-June, the festival will be May 18-20 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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UNLV’s solar vision UNLV’s team in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon is packing up its 990-square-foot concept house, “Sinatra Living,” for its big day in Denver this October. More than 25 students worked on the home, which combines “accessibility and interior comfort with wireless integrated technology, automation and smart living features,” according to the university.
3-to-2 Vote by the Henderson City Council Sept. 5 lifting the moratorium on recreational marijuana sales, which could begin as early as October.
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WHAT LIES BENEATH
BELLAGIO LAKE (water shoots as high as 460 feet in the air)
THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS BASEMENT (resort is approx. 600 feet tall) The hip casino-resort has a much smaller footprint, 8.5 acres, than most on the Strip. As a result, the designers called for a much deeper basement in order to provide room for parking and other services.
BY THOMAS MOORE | STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas is sometimes criticized for being too shallow, for having too much glitz and not enough substance. But as is often the case, there is a lot going on beneath the surface. ¶ The Sunday spoke to utility companies, government agencies and geologists to get a peek at what literally lies beneath the surface of the Las Vegas Valley.
MOUNT CHARLESTON PEAK (elev. 11,916 feet)
Colors denote different types of rock that formed the valley over millions of years or were broken apart by fault lines.
There are five parking levels in the basement of the Cosmopolitan that reach down 50 feet into the earth. The hole excavated for the building as a whole, including the 1,472 micropiles installed to stabilize the soil and prevent water pressure from lifting the bottom slab, was 65 feet deep.
The lake is on average 7 feet deep but can be anywhere from 10-12 feet deep where the fountain structure sits. All of the infrastructure for the fountains and the lake lies on the bottom of the lake itself, not below it. There are a total of 1,214 water-emitting devices throughout the fountains.
RED ROCK CANYON (highest point is La Madre Mountain, elev. 8,100 feet)
LAS VEGAS VALLEY (elev. 2,030 feet.)
There are three basic aquifers, or zones of saturated permeable rock underneath the water table, in the Las Vegas Valley: they lie at 30 feet, 200-300 feet and as low as 1,000 feet below the surface.
GEOLOGY OF THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY In a cross-section view, the Las Vegas Valley looks like a bowl tilted on one side on the western edge at Mount Charleston and the Spring Mountains.
The layer of material on top of the “basement” is thinnest at the western edge of the valley at the base of the mountains, where it’s 300-600 feet deep.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN CLARK COUNTY *not to scale ROADS 3-6 inches of asphalt 10-16 inches of base (rock, sand and gravel) ■ ■
STRATOSPHERE FOUNDATION (1,149 feet tall above ground) The foundation sits 12-15 feet below grade and rests on a thick layer of caliche that is about 20 feet thick. *object widths are not to scale
SIDEWALKS 4 inches of concrete 5 inches of base (rock, sand and gravel) ■ ■
SEWER PIPES ■ 2-30 feet deep (in newer developments, must be a minimum of 5 feet deep) ■ Maintained by Clark County Water Reclamation District
ELECTRICAL LINES ■ ■
Minimum of 3 feet deep Maintained by NV Energy
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GAS PIPELINES 20 ft
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Minimum of 3 feet deep Maintained by Southwest Gas
WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE HIGH ROLLER (550 feet tall above ground) The footers are 20-by-30 feet wide and 12-15 feet long, and sit just below the surface.
WHAT’S BENEATH YOU? Utility companies in Southern Nevada urge everyone to call 811 before starting any project that involves digging. All listed depths are approximate and vary depending on the location. Also, the depths of utilities can change over time depending on what other people may have done.
4-24 feet deep Maintained by Las Vegas Valley Water District ■ ■
STORM DRAINS ■ 10-20 feet deep, along with flood basins up to 60 feet deep ■ Maintained by Regional Flood Control District
FRENCHMAN MOUNTAIN (elev. 4,000 feet)
COLORADO PLATEAU (avg. elevation 5,200 feet)
LAKE MEAD BASIN Lake Mead is considered “full” at 1,220 feet above sea level. CURRENT WATER LEVEL: 1,079 feet (as of July) There are two intakes supplying water to the valley. However, those intakes won’t function if the water level drops too low. That’s why the Las Vegas Valley Water District constructed a third intake. INTAKE 1: 1,050 feet | INTAKE 2: 1,000 feet | INTAKE 3: 875 feet
The deepest part of Lake Mead is 688 feet above sea level.
At its deepest point, just west of Frenchman Mountain, the eroded material is 2.5-3 miles thick.
PRECAMBRIAN BASEMENT COMPLEX Underground there is a much deeper basin, the bottom of which is a layer of bedrock, or “basement” of rocks, more than 100 million years old sitting below the entire valley. This basin is filled with material eroded off the mountains around the valley.
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’m going to tell you my story,” Rose Floyd said, striking up a conversation about her daughter with a cashier at a local thrift store. Floyd had noticed a table display of inspirational quotes related to the shop’s dedication to supporting women’s shelters, and she shared the source of her deep appreciation. Floyd’s 33-year-old daughter, Veronica Caldwell, and 18-year-old granddaughter, Yvonne Rose Reyes, were shot along with Reyes’ boyfriend, Cory Justin Childers, in a triple slaying linked to domestic violence. Blake Widmar, Caldwell’s 21-year-old husband, followed the trio out of an apartment and repeatedly pulled the trigger before taking his own life. Floyd’s story, the cashier said, inspired her not to return to the abusive relationship she’d just fled. Lifting up her blouse, the woman revealed scars from when her partner beat her “to a pulp” and dragged her across the asphalt. Floyd’s girls and Childers were three of the 33 homicides related to domestic violence in Metro Police’s jurisdiction in 2015 — about a quarter of all homicides investigated that year. Statistics on the greater issue in Nevada are grim. The Las Vegas-based Safe Nest shelter made roughly 30,000 contacts with victims in 2016, and Metro officers responded to more than 60,000 domestic disturbances. This summer, a rash of tragedies has put domestic violence top of mind for the community. July 10: People conducting a welfare check in the southwest valley made a grisly discovery. John Lunetta had shot and killed his 11-monthold boy, John, the boy’s mother, Karen Jackson, and the family dog before shooting himself. July 26: Tyler Knaub tied up and stabbed his estranged girlfriend, Cierra Cabrera, and their 4-yearold son, Nova, then stabbed himself to death. The woman’s mother rushed her daughter and grandson to the hospital, where the boy died. Aug. 3: Per his own confession, Brandon Hanson fatally stabbed Makayla Rhiner, whom he’d
dated briefly. Depressed over their breakup, he surprised her in the garage of her apartment building after vandalizing the vehicles of Rhiner’s boyfriend and mother. Sept. 6: Cynthia Alden died from a gunshot wound to the head in front of the North Las Vegas home she shared with boyfriend Toby Lara. Authorities later arrested Lara, who allegedly pulled the trigger during a fight. Six times from 1998 to 2014, Nevada ranked first in the nation for female deaths at the hands of men and was consistently in the top five, according to the Violence Policy Center. In the most recent report from 2014, four out of five victims knew their killers, and the majority of them were in intimate relationships. Pinning down concrete reasons for Nevada’s elevated numbers demands more research, said Safe Nest Executive Director Liz Ortenburger. But some experts point to the high number of transient residents in tumultuous circumstances in the Las Vegas Valley, which sees most of the state’s incidents. Hot summers also force people inside for longer periods of time, and patience can run thin (until this July, homicides involving platonic roommates were classified as domestic violence). Although heartbreaking losses dominate the dialogue about domestic violence, survivors, advocates, police officers and everyday people are working to curb the violence, and they are making progress. “I’ve seen incredible changes,” said Elynne Greene, manager of Metro’s victim services and human trafficking unit. “If we can catch it in the very beginning, and have that face-to-face conversation and offer resources, we have a real good chance.” nnn
Floyd began her journey toward advocacy in the dark moments of March 4, 2015, a day after she lost her heart. She and her daughter spoke at the same time every morning. The first missed call wasn’t alarming — perhaps she was in the shower — but violence, Con tinued on page 14
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence is not only physical (including sexual), but could involve psychological, emotional and economic abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. It’s a “pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.” It can happen to anyone. “There is a pattern to it, but unfortunately, even those patterns are hard to be recognized by close family members or friends,” said Liz Ortenburger, director of Safe Nest. According to the DOJ: Physical abuse includes hitting, pinching, biting, denying a partner medical care and forcing alcohol or drug substances upon them. Sexual abuse includes attempting to coerce sexual contact without consent. The behavior can include treating a partner in a sexually demeaning manner, and rape can occur even if the couple is married. Emotional abuse is when a partner undermines a person’s sense of self-worth or self-esteem, which can include constant criticism, namecalling and damaging one’s relationship with his or her children. Economic abuse is when a person makes or attempts to make a partner financially dependent, withholding access to funds or not allowing a person to work or go to school. Psychological abuse includes intimidation and threatening physical harm to oneself or a partner, children, the partner’s family, friends or pets, and forcing isolation.
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FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER Metro’s Family Justice Center, an interventional resource hub for people suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking, is slated to open in November. The center, retrofitted from a former Metro training facility at Mojave Road between Washington Avenue and Bonanza Road, is funded by Metro, grants and donations and envisioned as a safe, victim-centered environment. With multiple law enforcement and advocacy groups under one roof, the public’s access to services is expected to improve. It’s a model with proven success in other cities across the world, and the center will be the first of its kind in Nevada, said Elynne Greene, manager of Metro’s victim services and human trafficking unit. She added that one of the biggest roadblocks for victims is having to go to so many places to get their needs met, sometimes putting them in greater danger if they’re being followed or stalked. The Family Justice Center will provide social and criminal justice services, as well as safety planning. Addressing concerns that staff will conduct cursory screenings of those who enter, Greene said that it’s an effort to keep abusers out and ensure the safety of victims and their children. Information gathered will not be used for immigration purposes, nor is it used for that purpose when a victim contacts Metro about abuse.
after the second and the third, Floyd “somehow already knew.” An acquaintance reached out after seeing something on the news, walking near the police tape and saying, “I think it’s Veronica’s apartment.” Floyd called the police, and the Coroner’s Office confirmed the death. She remembers screaming, then hyperventilating. Paramedics helped calm her, but she was unable to speak. A monthslong crippling depression followed. She could not concentrate. She stopped eating and nearly landed in a hospital bed. “For me, losing my only daughter, my only granddaughter — they were the only children in my life. I had no purpose, so fighting to exist every day was a struggle,” Floyd said. “I had nothing to live for.” But slowly, she found a voice, and the strength to speak out in the hope her story would make a difference in someone’s life. Her efforts, including twice speaking in front of state legislators, helped push Veronica’s Law. Signed by Gov. Brian Sandoval on May 24, it “amends current law to ensure family members are timely informed of the death of a loved one by the appropriate authorities, and also provided the coroner’s report so that they know the cause of death.” Floyd could not identify her daughter’s body initially because those rights belonged to Widmar, who for several days survived his attempted suicide and legally remained Caldwell’s next of kin. This also was the reason Floyd didn’t hear about the shooting from authorities. “I was so passionate about making change in our state for others, because I don’t want anyone to ever hurt like I did,” she said. “I don’t want any other person to ever, ever have to feel the added trauma on top of the trauma of murder.” nnn
As of late August, Metro detectives have investigated 18 domestic violence-related killings this year. In some cases, friends and neighbors saw signs of trouble, while other tragedies seemed to come out of nowhere. Floyd does not believe her daughter’s murderer had been physically violent with her prior to the shooting, though she suspects there was emotional abuse. Stories from the victim’s coworkers seem to back that up, and Floyd laments that her daughter stayed silent. “What was going on over there, Veronica kept from me,” she said. “It really breaks my heart, because all she had to do was tell me.” Rarely do the pieces of the puzzle fit together neatly, said Lt. Dan McGrath with Metro’s homicide unit. “It’s unfortunate, when we go back and start talking to people after a real tragedy happened and (find out) that people knew little pieces,” McGrath said. “It’s such a difficult, challenging topic, because I don’t know that we’ll ever solve the problem. But we need to keep trying.” Metro spokesman Jay Rivera, who does outreach to the Hispanic community about the issue, said officers respond to domestic disturbances every day. There can be social, economic or religious reasons why a victim might not ask for help or leave, Rivera said. Within the Hispanic community, for example, he’s seen victims hesitate to report violence over the fear of immigration authorities. One emotion shared by every affected group is the desire
to keep families together, Rivera said. “Some of them are routine, and maybe they’re just arguing,” McGrath said of the calls that come in. “Cops get frustrated when they go to the same house, six, eight, 10 times, and they arrest the person three or four different times, and they get back together.” It’s a concern shared by prosecutors, Ortenburger said, explaining that many victims end up recanting or withdrawing statements against their abusers. One reason is love, Greene says. Or a couple might share a business or have children together, complicating an already thorny situation. There’s also the fear of being judged by family members and society, or crippling shame that they allowed themselves to get to that point. When a tragedy unfolds, Ortenburger said, observers tend to ask: Why didn’t she leave? “The question we should be asking is: Why does an (abuser) feel it’s OK to do whatever he did to the victim?” Altering that pattern could change how domestic violence is addressed, some advocates say. “Victim-blaming is a lot easier for us as a society, because blaming them is saying, ‘That’s never going to happen to me, so she or he should’ve left; they should have gotten help; they should have called the police,’ ” said Kristy Oriol, policy coordinator at the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. “It’s a lot harder to look at why we are allowing violence to occur, what in our community is empowering abusers to assert that control over the victims, and where we are failing when we’re only blaming victims and not looking at the structures that allow violence and oppression to exist.” Ortenburger likened enduring domestic violence to combat. “You’re really talking to someone who’s recovering from a war-zone scenario that was inside their home, (perpetrated) by the person who was supposed to love them the most in the world,” she said. “It really strips somebody down to sometimes unrecognizable levels from what they were before the violence began. I think understanding the psyche of a victim and where a victim is and what a victim might be going through, we all have to sometimes pause, take a deep breath and realize that the decisions that victim is making are the right decisions for them, hopefully with a supportive advocate by their side.” Greene stressed that sensitivity is crucial. You might think a friend is crazy to stay with an abusive spouse or lover, but saying so suggests he or she is stupid, which can shame the person into staying quiet when speaking out might be life-changing, or even life-saving. Police advise victims to contact them, and to stay committed to accepting help. Metro Police are required to make an arrest if there is any evidence of abuse. With the alleged abuser removed, officers provide guidelines to victims on what they can do, including filing for a temporary protective order. In the absence of immediate danger, advocates suggest that both victims and concerned loved ones consult with professionals before confronting an abuser. “The true highlight to our day is when we hear somebody on a hotline in crisis, and we’re able to get them into a shelter, they’re able to heal and then they’re able to leave that program ready to start a new chapter in their life,” Ortenburger said. “That’s what keeps us going, because if we just had the homicides and just had everything that the media portrays about domestic violence, this work would be crushing every day.”
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Firearm-related fatalities Of the 26 women killed in domestic violence-related incidents in Nevada in 2016, 18 died from gunshots — 70 percent — seven from stab wounds, and one from battery.
85 percent of the perpetrators who ended up taking their own lives shot themselves, and two of the suspects were prohibited federally from carrying firearms.
When guns are present in situations of domestic violence, the risk of homicide increases by 500 percent.
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Resources for those seeking help The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence leads trainings and workshops around the state through local programs, and the topics range from self-care for advocates to understanding teen relationship abuse. Those interested in learning about or supporting its mission, which extends to public policy, should visit ncedsv.org. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a comprehensive database of resources aimed at preventing and addressing domestic violence, separated into categories based on gender, age, ethnicity and other circumstances. Visit ncadv.org/ learn-more/resources.
If you are experiencing abuse or have witnessed suspicious behavior, you are encouraged to call law enforcement and service providers: n Emergency: 911 n Non-emergency: 311 n Metro Police: 702-828-3111 n North Las Vegas Police: 702-633-9111 n Henderson Police: 702-267-5000 n Crime Stoppers: 702-385-5555, crimestoppersofnv.com n Safe Nest: 702-646-4981, safenest.org n The Shade Tree: 702-385-0072, theshadetree.org
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RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDING According to the latest Status of Women in the States report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, more than 12 percent of girls and 9 percent of boys in high school in Nevada have already experienced physical violence in dating. “This is a community problem, and it requires the community to not only be involved in addressing domestic violence (but also) talking to their children about prevention,” Kristy Oriol, policy coordinator at the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, said of early intervention. “Until our community sees this as an issue and recognizes it as a public-safety concern, we’re just going to continue finding it operating in the margins. ... We have to educate people that when someone tells you that secret, you’re being a good friend to tell somebody or to get help for them, as opposed to being that bad friend that kept that secret until it’s too late.” Oriol sees missed opportunities to reach school kids with formal messaging, a sentiment echoed by McGrath. Domestic violence is a learned behavior, he said, and teenagers would benefit from more guidance on healthy dating, even though it can be an “uncomfortable” topic. Ortenburger said the issue is political and tough for the Clark County School District to navigate. “We continue to work quietly and consistently with the school district to allow us to provide relevant
education for the kids,” Ortenburger said. She added that she would like to see funds poured into research on drivers of higher rates of domestic violence here, in the interest of creating a national model for prevention. That’s a tall order, though, considering the funds available for directly supporting victims. Nevada allocates $25 from each marriagelicense fee to the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic Violence. That formula was established in 1991, when the wedding industry was booming. Since 2000, the marriage rate has dropped from 72 percent to 31 percent, so the “vast majority” of program funds come through the federal government and grants, Oriol said. On Sept. 16, 2015, the National Network to End Domestic Violence surveyed domestic violence programs across the U.S., with 100 percent of those identified in Nevada responding. They reported that in the 24-hour survey period, 334 people were served, though 108 requests were unmet — 69 percent of them for housing and emergency shelter. The report pointed to reductions or eliminations of local programs in the prior year, an ongoing issue underlined by the Shade Tree shelter for women suspending its transitional housing program in August, meaning 160 beds and additional spaces for pets are no longer available. The shelter is working to raise the more than $2 million needed to revive the program.
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RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF ABUSE
Metro officers are trained to spot evidence of domestic violence on any call, even when victims assure them nothing has happened. And casual observers can take cues. ¶ Victims might have an anxious demeanor around their abusers or a raspy voice, which may indicate having been choked. If a friend, neighbor or family member notices anything suspicious, authorities say, they should speak up even if they aren’t sure abuse is occurring. ¶ “You’re literally in the position where you can save someone’s life by simply picking up the phone and dialing 311 or 911 based on what you’re hearing or seeing,” Rivera said. “We’d rather respond to a call where they’re playing and it sounded violent than to respond to a call where somebody ended up getting killed and we come to find out that there’s no reports to 911 about domestic violence.” ¶ For individuals without law enforcement training, UC Davis Medical Center pinpoints warning signs that someone you know is in an abusive relationship, as well as guidelines for taking action.
PEOPLE BEING ISOLATED BY AN ABUSER MAY: 1 Be restricted from seeing family and friends 2 Rarely go out in public without their partner 3 Have limited access to money, credit cards or a car
PEOPLE BEING PHYSICALLY ABUSED MAY: 1 Have frequent injuries blamed on “accidents” 2 Frequently miss work, school
or social occasions, without explanation 3 Dress unseasonably to hide bruises or scars
PEOPLE ENDURING ABUSE GENERALLY MAY: 1 Seem afraid or anxious to please their partner 2 Go along with everything their partner says and does 3 Check in often with their partner to report their activities 4 Receive frequent, harassing phone calls from their partner 5 Talk about their partner’s temper, jealousy or possessiveness
PEOPLE BEING PSYCHOLOGICALLY ABUSED MAY: 1 Have low self-esteem, even if they used to be confident 2 Show major personality changes (from outgoing to withdrawn) 3 Be depressed, anxious or seem suicidal
HOW TO HELP A VICTIM
Supporting someone in an abusive relationship requires understanding and patience. While you shouldn’t wait for a potential victim to come to you, it’s vital to express concern and offer help without judging, blaming or pressuring. Instead of giving advice, listen and validate the person while pointing out resources that are immediately available. If you suspect a friend, loved one, neighbor or coworker is in this position, have a one-on-one conversation to share troubling things you’ve noticed. Even if he or she denies any abuse, stress that you’re there to lean on, as it may take some time for that person to evade an abuser’s attention or manipulation enough to open up. If you hear or see something worrisome in your apartment complex, neighborhood or office involving someone you don’t know, pay attention and don’t hesitate to call police emergency or non-emergency numbers or go to company leadership, depending on the situation.
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Mexican Independence Day
Las Vegas will be brimming with revelers this holiday weekend
By Chris Kudialis Staff Writer
It’s easy to overlook what this weekend’s Mexican Independence Day actually means with more than a dozen A-list Spanish-speaking Latino music acts and even more fiestas set to hit the Las Vegas valley for the holiday. Contrary to popular belief, Mexico did not gain its independence on Cinco de Mayo, or May 5. Instead, the country celebrates the occasion Sept. 16, honoring the day in 1810 that Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bells of his church in the small town of Dolores, Guanajuato, as a ral-
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the holiday in las vegas n At McCarran International Airport, 10 direct flights were added for the holiday last year from major airports in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, for a total of 41 commercial flights from the U.S. neighbors to the south. Mexican air carriers Aeromexico, Interjet, Magnicharters and Volaris brought more than 5,200 passengers to McCarran over the course of that weekend, and similar numbers are expected this year. “Mexican Independence weekend has developed into one more attraction that persuades people to find themselves in Las Vegas,” McCarran spokesman Chris Jones said. “It’s become a nice draw for the community, and it’s always great to see extra flights added for this or any other special event.”
lying cry for Mexican troops. The Cry of Dolores, known colloquially as “El Grito,” began an 11-year war with Spain that eventually resulted in the European nation recognizing Mexico as its own country in August 1821. “It’s a day of celebration for people in Mexico, the U.S. and Mexicans across the world,” said Peter Guzman, president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. In Mexico, celebrants convene annually before midnight in their communities’ main squares, where elected officials or leaders repeat Hidalgo’s “grito” (shout), for freedom. At sunrise, military and civic parades begin a day of celebration with fireworks, food and music. The Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over Napoleon III’s French army on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Though that battle only temporarily held off French forces who later took over Mexico City, the win was unifying because Mexican forces were outnumbered 2-to-1 by the
n The Las Vegas edition of El Grito will include a celebration at 8 p.m. Friday at the Forum Shops at Caesars, where Mexican Consul Alejandro Madrigal will join a mariachi band and folkloric dancers to kick off the holiday with the shout and celebratory ringing of a freedom bell.
Arena, where renowned Mexican boxer world’s strongest army. Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez will face undeWhile the Cinco de Mayo celebration feated Gennady “GGG” Golovkin in doesn’t extend beyond a day off from a hyped middleweight title fight estiwork in most cities across Mexico, it’s mated to bring as many as 80,000 fans celebrated with fervor here in the Unitto Las Vegas and $70 million to the local ed States by people of all nationalities. economy. As an entertainment destination This year’s Mexican Independence near Mexico, Las Vegas is a top spot for Day fight comes after Alvarez chose Dalboth holidays. The Las Vegas Convenlas over Las Vegas, which tion and Visitors Authortypically hosts a major ity does not track visitafight on the holiday weektion numbers specifically Read more end. Fighting on Mexirelated to Mexican IndeCanelo vs. GGG will headline the holiday; co’s Independence Day pendence Day, but last details on Page 34 from 2013 to 2015, Floyd year, hotel rooms reached Mayweather Jr. grossed 98.4 percent capacity between $13 million and $20 million during a three-day period that includagainst Andre Berto, Marcos Maided the holiday, That equates to about ana and Alvarez, according to figures 146,615 of 149,000 total hotel rooms reported to the Nevada Athletic Combeing occupied. mission. (Those figures do not include “It’s mind-boggling how the holiday earnings from pay-per-view sales.) and visitation here to Las Vegas contin“We’re obviously thrilled to get it ues to expand,” Guzman said. “But it’s as back this year,” said Bob Bennett, the simple as we’re a friendly, safe city, and commission’s executive director. “Boxit’s a bargain to come here.” ing belongs in the fight capital of the Perhaps the biggest event of the world on Mexican Independence Day.” weekend will take place at T-Mobile
n Texas Station will host a holiday celebration with a weekend of Grito festivities starting at 5 p.m. Friday and continuing into the night with mariachi music, arts and crafts, food samples and fireworks. A 14-hour continued party on Saturday will include a concert with Los Horóscopos de Durango, and events will conclude with a red-carpet event for celebrity Latino performers on Sunday. Events are free and open to the public.
EVEN MORE TO CELEBRATE The Sept. 16 holiday falls just one day after Central American countries El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica also celebrate the anniversary of their declared independence from Spain on Sept. 15, 1821. Thousands of natives from those five countries also visit Las Vegas in commemoration of the holiday, though together they do not near the number of Mexican tourists expected, said Peter Guzman, president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. “Las Vegas represents all Hispanics, and we’re happy to welcome them all.”
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Shortfall means more The district’s massive deficit leaves some school principals struggling to cover the basics By April Corbin Staff Writer
At the start of the school year, Elizondo Elementary School Principal Keith France didn’t have the budget to buy basic classroom supplies for his teachers. “I had to send home a list for parents to help us purchase items for teachers in the classroom,” France said. “Saying, ‘Buy supplies for our classrooms’ — I don’t ever do that. But we didn’t have a choice this year.” Unfortunately for Elizondo, and for all of more than 300 institutions within the Clark County School District, the situation is about to get a lot worse. CCSD recently revealed a massive budget shortfall. The central administrative office hasn’t released a grand total yet, but the most recent estimate was in the ballpark of $60 million. Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky (who announced on Sept. 7 that he will retire in June) sent a memo to district employees on Sept. 6 saying that CCSD does not
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plan on laying off teachers and hopes to “minimize (reductions in force) of support staff and administrators.” The Board of Trustees during its August meeting approved a $43 million budget cut to help address the deficit, though that approval came with no estimate of how many pink-slipped employees that actually equals. At the time, individual schools were expected to absorb approximately 72 percent of the cuts, while the central office would absorb the remaining. That fact, as well as confusion over how the district wound up with such a massive deficit in the first place, has led to contention and a public blame game among central office administrators, state officials, elected officials and union representatives. CCSD blames the deficit on an approximately $20 million loss in arbitration against the principals and administrators union and less-than-projected revenue coming in from the state, specifically in regard to full-day kindergar-
ten, special education expenses and the per-student funding formula. Nevada’s top educational official, State Superintendent Steve Canavero, says the finger-pointing upward is unjustified. He believes the district assumed it would receive money it was never promised from reimbursement funding sources designed for very specific purposes not related to primary budgets. Meanwhile, the Clark County Education Association is demanding a financial audit of the district, and the Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional-Technical Employees (the principals and administrators union) sent a scathing four-page letter to the Board of Trustees criticizing Skorkowsky’s handling of the budget. Over at Elizondo, France doesn’t have time for blame. He knows as much about the budget shortfall as the general public does right now. France and other principals have to wait until specific numbers for schools are finalized. Then, tough decisions have to be made, but unlike during previous budget shortfalls, those decisions won’t just be made by school administrators — at least in theory. As part of an ongoing state-mandated reorganization of the district, School
Organizational Teams comprising teachers, support staff and parents were created for each school to advise principals on site-based decisions. While any layoffs decisions might be restricted by collective bargaining agreements with the unions, some of the decisions on programming and necessary positions could be determined by SOTs. It could prove to be a weighty test of the relatively new concept within the district. Kaylea Huskey, a special education teacher at May Elementary School, says she feels supported by her school administration and SOT, but that the true damage has already been done at the district level. Part of the $43 million slash approved by the Board of Trustees in August included a $1.6 million reduction in special education support staff. That could mean losing facilitators and aides. Huskey says some special education teachers have two teaching aides because their students have severe behavior issues and require more one-on-one time. She is worried that district officials are looking only at pure numbers and not the circumstances of students. “Losing those second aides would mean tougher days,” she says. “They play vital roles in educating.”
There is no fat left to trim. We are past that. Resources we were once able to have, like different computer programs for the kids, all those things were already cut. We are bare bones.”
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tightening for schools Huskey, now in her third year of teaching, also is concerned about how these cuts and the increased stress they bring to school staff will impact morale and retention for newer teachers like herself. “I have been losing faith in the district as a whole,” she says, citing pay freezes and changing pay scales as other obstacles teachers have had to endure. “One (special education teacher) told me, ‘Does this mean I’m not going to get an aide? Because I really can’t do this by myself.’ ” Huskey adds, “I have a good group this year. I’ll be OK, I think.” France is among those trying to stay
optimistic. “No matter what happens with the district and the state and the money that’s coming down, I have already talked to my staff and we’ve made a commitment to do our best to move these kids — to make them ready for the next grade, for middle school, for life. Our personal views are left outside the door. We are here for one thing: That’s the kids.” That said, the difficulty of figuring out just how to do that is daunting. “There is no fat left to trim,” France said. “We are past that. We have had to trim a lot (in the past). Resources we
were once able to have, like different computer programs for the kids to help them learn, all those things were already cut. We are bare bones.” France knows layoffs and increased class sizes are inevitable at Elizondo because enrollment is down after a nearby charter school opened — meaning funding will be too, after the district’s count day — and while he is always worried about the morale of overworked teachers, he is most worried about the students and the timing of these cuts. “We are not going to be able to do (these cuts) until October,” he said.
“You will have kids who have bonded with each other and with teachers for two full months. They are going to get broken up and divided into classrooms where everyone has already bonded. They will be the odd kids out. It will be really hard for them to become part of that group because they came later.” France adds that he rarely approves requests for the mid-year transfer of a student because the downsides of being tossed into a new learning environment outweigh the potential good. Now, that seems inevitable.“It’s going to be a terrible year,” he says.
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Answer: When you’re in an accident with a driver who fails to produce proof of insurance at the scene, you need to call the police immediately. Having a police report on file might matter going forward, and they’re breaking the law by not having proof of insurance with them. Your situation is somewhat unique in that many uninsured drivers don’t come right out and admit it. Oftentimes uninsured drivers will say they don’t have their insurance card with them but do have valid coverage. It’s only after you attempt to file the claim that you eventually find out the other driver was uninsured. That said, many of these cases are pursued without a police report on file, so don’t panic if you don’t have one. Xenophon The next step is to call your insurance company Peters, ESQ. and alert them about the accident. Don’t file a claim against your own insurance, simply explain the situation so they have it on file. It’s also an opportunity to review your existing coverage and check to see if your policy includes uninsured/ underinsured motorist insurance coverage (UM/UIM).
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UM/UIM insurance is an additional layer of protection that you can add on to your standard policy. It can cover you (and your passengers) when you’ve been injured by an uninsured driver, or cover the remaining expenses when you’re injured by a driver whose liability limits are too low. UM/UIM insurance isn’t legally required in Nevada, but it can be hugely beneficial to have in the event of an accident with injuries. However, UM/UIM does not cover property damage so whether or not the accident produced injuries is key in these cases.
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If there were injuries … If there were injuries and you have UM/UIM insurance, you’ll be covered up to your coverage limit and can move on with your life. It’s when you don’t have UM/UIM insurance that things can get complicated. Med Pay/PIP insurance will also payout if you have it, and it’s possible your health insurance will cover you a bit too, but in many cases these types of insurance won’t cover the full amount needed. Whether the other driver was uninsured, underinsured or even if they have insurance but the claim was inexplicably denied, you should call a personal injury attorney to discuss. Even for minor (or seemingly minor) injuries, it’s important to ensure that you’re doing everything you can to protect yourself.
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The case for change WGU Nevada chancellor sees workforce needs driving evolution of higher ed By Ric Anderson | Staff Writer
Roughly 20 million Americans, a group the size of Florida’s population, are enrolled in college courses this year. That may sound like a lot, but not to Spencer Stewart. ¶ “That number needs to double,” said Stewart, the chancellor of WGU Nevada, “and it should have doubled yesterday.” ¶ Stewart said higher-education institutions overall have failed to meet employers’ need for a better educated workforce to keep up with transformational innovations in technology. The nation’s colleges and universities also have struggled to serve individuals whose jobs have been changed or eliminated, and need the tools to adapt. ¶ Enter WGU Nevada, established in 2015. Part of the Western Governors University system of nonprofit online institutions, created in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, WGU Nevada offers a nontraditional pricing system in its four accredited degree programs — teaching, IT, business and health. ¶ If you know WGU only as the school with commercials featuring a talking owl, you might be surprised to learn that it is the largest institution of its type in the world and produced 18,000 graduates last year. ¶ Last week, The Sunday sat down with Stewart to discuss higher education’s challenges, the needs of Nevada employers, how WGU Nevada is helping with the Clark County School District’s teaching shortage and more.
WGU Nevada n Established in 2015 by proclamation from Gov. Brian Sandoval n Offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees n Serves more than 2,400 students and has awarded more than 1,600 degrees
What is the biggest challenge for higher ed in terms of the workforce? There’s great disruption that’s taking place, and there’s a lot of anxiety in the marketplace. People are asking, “What will my job look like in five, 10, 15 years? Will I even have a job?” So it’s incumbent upon higher education to figure out how it takes its offerings to scale, how it changes its business model in order to help these individuals who will be displaced and who will need retraining. We have to think differently about how we deliver that. It used to be this notion that someone goes to college after high school, and for four years they get everything they need to serve them in their career. It’s not happening anymore. And so how does higher education change so that instead of becoming a one-off event, it becomes a lifelong event that walks hand in hand with that individual? The governors who started WGU had a threefold goal — to increase access, improve quality
and reduce cost. In their discussions, they decided that this needs to be a competency-based institution, which is built on the premise that instead of measuring seat time, we’re actually going to measure learning. Our tuition model is not one that is based on the credit hour. It’s a subscription-based model, where for a flat fee — $6,000 for a full academic year — it allows the student to learn as much as possible. This creates a wonderful incentive for students to learn as much as they can. I think it’s a key reason that our students, on average, graduate in three years with a four-year degree. A four-year degree for $18,000 all-in is a really good deal. Do you see the traditional university community making good moves? When you look at how higher education is doing in its core mission of producing graduates who can quickly add to industry and the growth of industry, a lot of executives will tell
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A lot of industry executives will tell you that higher education is not producing what we need. And so in turn, they’re
spending billions and billions of dollars a year to retrain what higher ed is producing.”
you higher education is not producing what we need. In turn, they’re spending billions and billions of dollars a year to retrain what higher ed is producing. But when you ask the chief academic officers (at universities) how they’re doing, they’ll tell you, yeah, we’re doing an excellent job. So to the slate of offerings — primary, associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate — with the way the economy is going, should we be thinking about alternative credentials? Does it really require what should be a four-year stint — because the average time to complete a four-year degree is roughly six years. How do we create new credentials that meet the demands of a new economy? And how do we deliver teaching and learning in perhaps an ondemand setting, an on-demand format? What needs are employers voicing? Public universities have the ability and luxury to have a wide degree of offerings, and as a liberal arts major I support that. For us, though, we’re much more narrow.
If you look in our College of IT, we’re looking at bachelor and graduate work in network administration, network security, cybersecurity, data analytics. In fact, those latter two programs are the last two within that college that we have launched, and we’ve seen incredible demand, particularly within the cybersecurity space. From a national perspective, with defense, and then from a corporate perspective, cybersecurity is an area that will quadruple within the next 10 years. Without a doubt. How do you contend with the perception that online degrees lack value? When the governors had this idea, the burden of proof was on them ... to prove that the product was as good as, if not better than, the gold standard. So every year, we have to assess that. We do comprehensive surveying of our graduates and the employers of our graduates. One is done through Harris and the other is done by Gallup. A few years
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ago, Gallup got into the business of assessing graduates, and they first did this in collaboration with Purdue, so it’s called the Purdue Gallup Index. And now we have a rich data source, because they’ve been interviewing graduates across the country. So now we’re able to have comparison studies between our graduates and all other graduates. When we first did this three years ago, Gallup came back to us and said we have to review our results because there is such a wide gap between the norm and how your graduates are scoring (the results in five categories were far above the norm). And in terms of employer satisfaction, over 90 percent say our graduates meet or exceed their expectations. So is there this perception that an online program is subpar? There used to be skepticism. Used to be. But the tide has turned. Study after study over the last few years ... show that the outcomes associated with an online program are as good as and in some cases are better than a traditional bricks-and-mortar degree.
Spencer Stewart, the chancellor of WGU Nevada, thinks the new economy must be supported by new degree programs. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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why are autoimmune diseases on the rise? Common, life-threatening, difficult to diagnose and incurable — autoimmune diseases are as mysterious as they are dangerous. More than 80 different autoimmune diseases have been identified, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that 23.5 million Americans are affected. The What is American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) an autoimmune estimates that number is closer to 50 million Americans, citing disease? An autoimmune disease describes a incomplete data contributing to the NIH estimate. ¶ Regardcondition wherein the patient’s immune system attacks part of their own body. less of the discrepancy, both agencies report that the prevaUsually, a healthy immune system is able to lence of autoimmune disease is rising. ¶ “There are so many discern the difference between the self and the non-self—attacking only foreign invaders, such triggers for autoimmune disease, including stress, diet, lack as germs. In the case of autoimmune disease, of exercise, insufficient sleep and smoking. Anything that the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues as it would with a harmful virus or causes chronic inflammation in the body can eventually lead bacteria. This causes inflammation in the area targeted and different to the development of an autoimmune disease, which could associated symptoms. be one reason they’re are becoming increasingly common,” said Ryon Parker, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Parker Medical and internal medicine physician at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. ¶ While there is still much to be discovered about autoimmune diseases, managing inflammation and understanding the warning signs can help. Symptoms Because there are so many different autoimmune diseases — all affecting different parts of the body with varying symptomatic consequences — each specific disease comes with its own unique symptoms. However, most autoimmune diseases have a few common traits. Inflammation: Swelling, pain, redness and heat are all common symptoms of autoimmune disease which tend to be concentrated on the body part(s) affected. Flare-ups: Many autoimmune diseases get better or worse depending on specific triggers, including stress and diet, causing “flare-ups” in symptoms.
Autoimmune disease and women The AARDA reports that women account for 75 percent of all patients with autoimmune diseases. While there are no definitive answers to why this may be, it’s speculated that women may have more sophisticated immune responses which contributes to overactivity and/or female sex hormones that may influence inflammation.
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Diagnosing autoimmune disease Autoimmune diseases are notoriously difficult to identify and many patients suffer for years without a medical diagnosis. “With so many autoimmune conditions out there, it can take a skilled clinician to properly diagnose them. Most can be diagnosed with a blood test looking for the presence of specific antibodies but the doctor has to know which tests to order,” Parker said. For patients who think they have an undiagnosed autoimmune disease, Parker recommends they ask their doctor about an ANA (antinuclear antibody) test, which can strongly indicate whether it’s an autoimmune disease or something else entirely. He also suggests patients ask about CRP (c-reactive protein) and/or a ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) test, both of which can detect inflammation within the body.
Causes and risk factors It’s currently unknown what causes autoimmune diseases, but it’s thought to be a combination of genetic factors and environmental influences. “The immune system is so complex, we haven’t even begun to fully understand it,” Parker said. While many people develop autoimmune disease without any identifiable cause, risk factors include being a woman of childbearing age, having a family history of autoimmune disease, being exposed to certain environmental irritants and being of certain races/ethnic backgrounds.
Manage your stress The immune system is very sensitive to stress, which can cause all types of disease. “Stress is a fight or flight response. Overstimulating stress hormones will weaken the immune system over time and leave people vulnerable,” Parker said. Managing stress is one of the best things anyone can do to boost their immune system and protect themselves against the development of disease.
Early/mid-life onset: Most autoimmune diseases appear in a person’s teens through early 30s. Most people aren’t born with an autoimmune disease; the disease develops and adapts over time. Fatigue: Extreme or chronic fatigue are common symptoms, likely because of the energy exerted by the immune system fighting against the body.
common autoimmune diseases Rheumatoid arthritis: Immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation, swelling and pain. Alopecia areata: Immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss and baldness. Type 1 diabetes: Immune system attacks the pancreas and cells that produce insulin. Lupus: Immune system attacks various tissues within the body, commonly affecting the joints, lungs, blood cells, nerves and kidneys. Multiple sclerosis: Immune system attacks the nerve cells.
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Wine gets its name in two ways — for the grape used to make it, or from the region where it was made.
THE GRAPE GENERATION SEPT. 10- SEPT. 16
BY CAMALOT TODD | STAFF WRITER
The “Mad Men” generation had three-martini lunches, and millennials are showing a strong taste for wine. In fact, they’re on the verge of toppling baby boomers as the most grape-loving group, according to the Wine Market Council. Its latest report showed the younger set is consuming more wine overall and gaining in terms of volume per sitting. ¶ Jason Smith, executive director of wine for MGM Resorts, said that while there was no specific data on what or how much millennials are drinking when they visit Las Vegas, “what we do know is, they’re drinking lots of wine.” ¶ The Wine Market Council also found that millennials don’t play favorites and are willing to try just about any wine regardless of the region it came from or the stereotypes surrounding it. High-frequency millennial drinkers are open to bottles from Chile, Greece, South Africa and other places with emerging viticultural reputations. They see products from lesser-known havens like Cahors, France, as more authentic, said Joe Phillips, director of wine education and trade development at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. ¶ Phillips said choosing a good bottle can be an intimidating prospect with so many varieties on the market, but by talking to your friends or a local sommelier, you’ll gain the confidence to experiment. “We’re seeing the progress that comes with such high quality and diverse products,” Phillips said of the millennial effect on the wine business. “Now’s a great time to be 21.”
Millennials are the largest generation in American history, according to Goldman Sachs data, and by 2020, more than a third of American adults will be millennials, according to a Brookings Institute report. The Pew Research Center says there are 75.4 million American millennials, compared with 74.9 million American baby boomers and an estimated 65 million Gen Xers.
WHO COUNTS AS A MILLENNIAL?
There’s no exact date range for the millennial generation, but the Pew Research Center says it encompasses any person born after 1980 who came to age in the new millennium. Other organizations such as the New York Times report that millennials are born after 1980 but before 2000. Some even divide millennials into two groups: Young Millennials (those in their early 20s) and Old Millennials (those now entering their 30s). Some suggest the cutoff date should be 1995, and a new generation called the iGen or Generation Z would emerge.
Millennials are less likely to buy wine from California, historically the most popular region among American consumers.
“Rosé wasn’t big in Las Vegas, but that’s changed,” Smith said. “I think they like it because it’s festive and fun and not overly serious.”
Millennials are “open to new experiences, new regions and new grape varieties,” Smith said. “When you’re young, you like to try new things.”
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MILLENNIALS LOVE WINE, AND IT’S CHANGING THE MARKETPLACE
MILLENNIALS THINK PINK
Somewhere along the line, rosé evolved from basic to basic necessity for millennials. It isn’t summer without an Instagram picture of a glass by the pool captioned eloquently with #roséallday or #yeswayrosé. Consumption of the sparkling pink wine is increasing steadily. Exports from Provence, France, a key source of rosé for the U.S. market, have been in the double digits for more than a decade. And France and the U.S. account for more than half of all annual consumption of rosé.
KEEPING WINE FRESH
Ever wonder which wine to drink with your spider roll, chimichangas or green curry? Hello Vino has you covered. The free app also lets you scan bottles for info (helpful at restaurants), keep track of favorites, find wines that match your preferences and order them. For food pairings, all you need to do is click on the image of what you’re about to eat, like a slice of cheese pizza, and it’ll give you a list of options based on other reviewers and your personal tastes.
SIPPING IN THE SOUTHWEST SANDERS FAMILY WINERY
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Just a 45-minute drive from the Strip, the Sanders winery is a quick getaway in Pahrump. Founded in 1988, it offers free tastings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
This winery about an hour from Las Vegas is slated to hold a grape-stomping competition on Oct. 7-8. The competition includes two people per team, and winners will be determined based on the amount of juice they produce.
The family-owned vineyard about four hours from Las Vegas offers tastings, winery and vineyard tours as well as yoga and hoopdancing classes. It also hosts the Titled Earth Festival, scheduled for June 22-23.
775-727-1776, sanderswinery.com
775-751-7800, pahrumpwinery.com
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Wine’s No. 1 frenemy is oxygen. That’s because bacteria is naturally present in the liquid, and it needs oxygen to grow. Once wine and oxygen connect, the bacteria become active. Initially, that’s ■ TIP 1 Pour the wine a good thing into a smaller — it’s known container, as the wine which reduces “opening up,” the amount which improves of oxygen it’s its flavor and exposed to. aroma. However, ■ TIP 2 the longer the Put the wine wine is exposed in the fridge. to oxygen, the The low more the bactemperature teria consume will slow the sugar and down the alcohol. That’s degradation bad, because in caused by the process the oxygen. microorganisms turn those materials into acetic acid, the main compound in vinegar, which gives the wine an unpleasant or downright bitter taste. The chemicals and bacteria in the wine depend on the composition of the soil used to grow the grapes. While most wines contain similar elements, the ratio of them to each other results in the different tastes.
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lobster roll Sept. 10- sept. 16
Recipe provided by The Palm Restaurant at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Lobster doesn’t have to be intimidating for the home chef. Boiled, baked, steamed or grilled, there are a number of easy ways to bring lobster to the table. The lobster roll is one of the more accessible routes to impressing a lunch crowd, and most of the ingredients can be prepared well ahead of time.
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for butter-poached lobster
Six 6 oz lobster tails
3 lb salted butter
for lobster salad
3 oz lobster, diced
1 oz celery, finely diced
1 oz seeded cucumber, finely diced
1 oz mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch of salt and black pepper
1. Cut shell down the center, not through the meat. Pull the sides of the shell to expose the meat, then gently detach and pull meat from shell. 2. Snip the belly of the lobster down the center to prevent the tail from curling, then cut the tail in half. 3. Melt butter slowly to a simmer. 4. Add lobster meat to melted butter and poach for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Stir constantly. 5. Remove lobster meat from butter, then drain and allow to cool at room temperature. 6. Once cooled, dice. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
pinch of fresh tarragon, minced
1. In a bowl, mix lobster meat, celery, cucumber, mayonnaise and lemon juice. 2. Season with salt, black pepper and tarragon, and refrigerate until needed.
additional Ingredients + directions
to assemble roll 5 oz lobster salad
/2 oz baby arugula
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1. Brush butter on the roll and toast roll lightly under a broiler. 2. Add baby arugula and top with lobster salad.
1 hot dog roll
This method of preparing the roll is referred to as New England Style.
PRO TIP: Save the leftover butter from poaching the lobster to use in other recipes, such as lobster biscuits.
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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.
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Age: 1-year-old males Breed: Agouti mix and English spot bunnies Description: This bonded pair is playful and loves to explore. Every room is a new adventure for these two. Adoption fee: $40 for the pair
Age: 4-year-old female Breed: American rabbit Description: Lady Grey is a polite sweetheart. She is quiet and kind and is looking for a peaceful home with a family to love her. Adoption fee: $20
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Age: 6-year-old neutered male Breed: Mixed breed Description: Nugget is a short dog who needs short walks. He is quiet and will love your couch as much as you do. Take him home and find a new Netflix buddy. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 17-year-old female Breed: Akita Description: This beautiful girl needs a family with whom she can live out her twilight years. Best if she is the only dog in the home because she is very loyal and affectionate to the family. Adoption fee: $75
Age: 11-year-old male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: This sweet boy is young at heart, very playful and is guaranteed to greet friends and family at the front door. He is fascinated with catnip and will roll in it for hours. Adoption fee: $20
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Knockout guaranteed?
Alvarez has 34 knockouts in 50 career fights, and for once, he won’t go into a matchup considered the more powerful puncher. Golovkin has 33 knockouts in 37 career fights, and is known for being boxing’s most devastating hitter. But Golovkin did settle for a unanimous decision in his last fight, a win over Daniel Jacobs in March where he looked a little less dangerous. That’s given fans of Alvarez, who is a slight underdog at plus-125 going into the bout, confidence that their hero can finish the fight. Golovkin vs. Alvarez feels like the rare boxing match where both sides are fully convinced their surest path to victory is through a knockout.
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Can Canelo vs. GGG stack up to Mayweather vs. McGregor? By Case Keefer | Staff Writer
For someone who says he didn’t watch the bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor last month, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya sure has a lot of opinions on it. Often in lieu of discussing his own mega-fight, Saturday’s middleweight championship bout between Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena, De La Hoya spent the past several months trashing Mayweather vs. McGregor. He didn’t ease up after Mayweather’s 10th-round TKO win over McGregor, despite saying he was too busy promoting to catch any of the action. “Canelo probably would have knocked (McGregor) out in one or two rounds,” De La Hoya told MMAFighting.com. “Canelo is a knockout guy; he’s a guy who’s not going to trick people into making a fight last longer than it should last.” De La Hoya stood by his conviction that pitting a rookie boxer coming over from mixed martial arts against an all-time great like Mayweather was a “disgrace” and an “embarrassment” — and those were two of his nicer words. The whole campaign has put a great deal of extra pressure on Alvarez vs. Golovkin. Mayweather vs. McGregor reportedly broke the pay-per-view sales record by garnering nearly 5 million buys, and drew generally positive reviews afterward. Alvarez vs. Golovkin, therefore, has a lot to live Pay-per-view card begins at 5 p.m. from T-Mobile up to three weeks later. Arena, with the main event None of the involved parties are shying from the expected to commence at high expectations. approximately 7:30. “This is a fight boxing can be proud of,” Golovkin Tickets: $700-$20,000 on said. “It’s boxing’s biggest fight. It’s a fight for history.” secondary market such as Golovkin’s side — he’s promoted by K2 Promotions, StubHub as opposed to Alvarez’s Golden Boy — was more rePay-per-view: $69.99 strained in bashing Mayweather vs. McGregor. They standard definition, $79.99 high definition only shared subtle knocks, such as referring to the Alvarez matchup as a “true fight.” Tarnishing a different fight has worked in relieving some of the criticism surrounding how long it took to book Alvarez vs. Golovkin. Boxing fans have demanded the showdown between the undefeated, 36-year-old Golovkin and the once-beaten, 27-year-old Alvarez for years. It started being seriously discussed nearly two years ago, after Alvarez beat Miguel Cotto in November 2015, but both fighters competed three more times before agreeing to terms to face each other. Golden Boy took heat for the delay, as Alvarez even vacated his WBC title last year when the sanctioning body named Golovkin his mandatory challenger. “The last two years, I lose interest, because after every fight Golden Boy said, ‘No. OK, maybe next fight,” Golovkin told HBO. De La Hoya said he was merely biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to pit two of the best boxers in the world against each other. It’s hard to argue against demand for Alvarez vs. Golovkin currently being at its highest, with T-Mobile Arena selling out in days and the pay-per-view expected to easily surpass the coveted 1 million-buy threshold. With the way it has been promoted, the real question is whether Alvarez vs. Golovkin can deliver a better fight than Mayweather vs. McGregor. “On Sept. 16, they will know what two pure boxers will be demonstrating and showing,” De La Hoya said. “You’ll find out what a boxing match is.”
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We both have the power to win by knockout,” Alvarez said. “That’s what makes a great fight, and I think that’s what makes it an attractive fight for the fans.”
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Mystery point multipliers Date: Sundays in September Information: Earn up to 50x points. Mystery giveaway Date: Mondays in September Information: Earn 100 points to win a mystery prize of up to $100; earn an additional 500 points to receive food voucher worth up to $15. Earn 100 Points, Get $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points to receive $5 in play.
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ongressional Democrats are talking tough on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), demanding a standalone vote on the DREAM Act and threatening to commit the legislative version of harassment if the vote doesn’t happen. That’s good. And overdue. Democrats have howled about the agenda of President Donald Trump and the Republican establishment, but too often they’ve offered few or no suitable alternatives to awful initiatives like the GOP’s health care bills and Trump’s request for border wall funding. Complaining and obstructing aren’t enough. Americans demand leadership in D.C., regardless of which party is in the majority in Congress. The Democrats don’t have much of a stick, but their response to Trump’s decision to wind down DACA is an example of how to lead from behind. Instead of merely decrying Trump — which they’ve done loudly, as was warranted — they’ve used the move as an opportunity to spark support for
lasting legislation and provide relief to the 800,000 people facing possible deportation if DACA is discontinued. They’ve also worked with immigration activists to develop a persuasive argument as to why Trump is wrong on the issue. First, they’ve explained that Dreamers had no choice in being undocumented: They were born outside the U.S. and were brought here as children. As a result, many of them have little if any connection to the places where their parents came from. The children were raised in American communities, went to American schools, grew up with American friends and were steeped in American culture. Even Trump has suggested that uprooting them is unfair and cruel. The Democrats also have helped expose despicable falsehoods told by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in announcing Trump’s wind-down. Dreamers do not “put our nation at risk of crime, violence and terrorism” and have not cost hundreds of thousands of Americans their jobs. In reality,
Dreamers must have a nearly spotless record to be eligible for protection, and it was grossly unfair for Sessions to suggest they’re swooping in from other nations to steal jobs from American citizens given that most of them have been in the country most of their lives. The truth is there are social and economic benefits to allowing Dreamers to stay here. No wonder that Trump, after hearing the backlash from his order, has already indicated he’d revisit DACA if Congress can’t come up with a fix. But meanwhile, Democrats already notified Republican leadership that short of a standing vote on the DREAM Act, they would logjam the session by attaching versions of it to unrelated bills. Doing so would likely be a death-knell for conservative bills, so the tactic should get Republicans’ attention. Now, Democrats need to apply their aggressive, constructive and proactive approach on DACA to other issues. Their “Better Deal” platform, which they announced in July, isn’t enough.
In too many cases, its policies are merely warmed-over ideas, like a massive infrastructure investment (which Trump also proposed), raising the minimum wage to $15 (splendid idea, but nothing new) and providing tax credits to employers for establishing retraining and apprenticeship programs (see minimum wage). The Better Deal is fine, but it’s just a start. As shown by defeats on health care, the border wall and other issues, Trump and the Republicans are deeply wounded politically and are ineffective as leaders. It’s time for the Democrats to press for wider immigration reforms, better health care, renewable energy development and environmental protections that have been dismantled by Trump, as well as other issues where Americans expect progress. DACA is showing them how. For the Democratic Party to rebound from its disastrous election of 2016, it needs to take the current momentum and run with it.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 “The Jungle Book”: Broadway in the H.O.O.D takes the stage in its immersive version of the classic Disney tale brought to life through song and dance. 3 p.m., $15 for youth/$29 general admission, Troesh Theatre at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000, broadwayinthehood. org or thesmithcenter.com. Las Vegas Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show: There will be more than 24,000 handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, woodturnings, art and photography, specialty foods, clothing, décor and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free for ages 12 and under/$4 for youth/$7 for seniors and military with valid I.D./$9 general admission (tickets valid for re-entry all weekend), Cashman Center, 925-392-7300 or harvestfestival.com. Downtown Wedding Showcase: Join the Atomic Style Lounge, Glitter & Grace Las Vegas Wedding Concierge Service and EGLetters for a party and peruse the talents of Las Vegas’ best wedding professionals. 1-4 p.m., free, Atomic Style Lounge, 1237 S. Main St., 702-329-0770. Wetlands Park senior golf cart tour: Don’t let mobility challenges prevent you from enjoying all the Clark County Wetlands Park has to offer. Learn about the history and wildlife of the Wetlands Park and visit scenic overlooks of the Las Vegas Wash. Space is limited. Advance signup required. 8:30-10:30 a.m., free, Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, 702-455-7522 or clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11 “Cartooning the Presidency — A Cartoon Retrospective by Mike Smith”: Look back at some U.S. presidential administrations during this exhibition of selected works from the archives of award-winning editorial cartoonist Mike Smith, whose political cartoons have been featured daily in the Las Vegas Sun since 1983 and appear weekly in The Sunday. 1-5 p.m., free, Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. First St., Suite 190, 702-800-4670 or nevadahumanities.org. *Also: 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through Sept. 27 Sensory storytime: Attend a special storytime for children with autism
spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues or other developmental challenges. Open to children birth through 5 years old. 10-10:30 a.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252 or hendersonlibraries.com.
seum.org. *Also: Signing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 Asian experience luncheon: Seniors ages 50 and older are treated to Asianinspired foods and will take a virtual tour of many Asian countries. Advance registration required by Sept. 11. Must have current city of Las Vegas senior programs membership. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454.
Art explorations — art therapy: Engage in therapeutic art-making experiences by working with a variety of art materials in a fun and friendly environment. Reservations requested. 4-5:30 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702 or louruvosocialserv@ccf.org. Mondays with Michele: Meet with Ward 6 Councilwoman Michele Fiore to discuss issues of interest. No appointment needed. Noon-6 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-5463. Train Your Brain ... Change Your Life: Your brain is the most important muscle you will ever train. Dr. Don Posson shares his experience and understanding of good brain health with topics covering a broad range of biological, psychological, social and spiritual areas, all centered on safe, effective and life-enhancing brainhealth strategies. Las Vegas Neurofeedback Center, 6867A W. Charleston Blvd, 702-850-0033, 702-518-2424, lvneurofeedback.com or andersonxbox@live.com.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 Maryland Parkway Transit Oriented Design District presentation: Join Clark County Comprehensive Planning to learn about what is in store for the Maryland Parkway Transit Oriented Design District. Planners are looking for public input. 3-6 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center theater, 3130 McLeod Drive, 702-427-4245.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 Harrah Hotel College’s 50th birthday celebration: Join UNLV to kick off the yearlong celebration of the 50th birthday of the iconic William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Come enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and cake, compliments of the Hakkasan Group. Share in the celebration all year long by using the hashtag #50NeverLookedSoGood. 6-8 p.m., free, Herringbone at the Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-895-1052 or margaret.hausbeck@unlv.edu.
Happy Birthday B.B. King: Celebrate the legend’s birthday at this senior event open to ages 50 and older. Advance registration required by Sept. 12. 1-3 p.m., $4, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125. Comedian Louie Anderson will perform stand-up this Friday at Red Rock Resort. (AP Photo)
“Alt-Truth: Can Reality Survive the Era of Trump?”: Brookings Mountain West invites you to this presentation by Brookings Fellow in Governance Studies Jonathan Rauch. The ability of citizens, media representatives and public officials to distinguish objective truth from opinion depends on social conventions that accept a claim as knowledge only if it is tested by critical third parties. 6-7 p.m., Greenspun Hall auditorium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-0088 or william. brown@unlv.edu. Roaring ’20s luncheon: Seniors ages 50 and older, enjoy a homemade meal and a live performance of music from the Roaring ’20s. Advance registration is required. 11:30 a.m., $8, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702. 9-11/POW MIA Remembrance Day luncheon: Honor fellow Americans during this event open to seniors ages 50 and older. Advance registration required. Must have a city of Las Vegas senior programs membership. 11:30 a.m., $5, Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 Wiseguy Speaker Series and Book Signings — “Last Don Standing”: Author Larry McShane chronicles the deadly reign of Ralph Natale, the last great Mob boss of Philadelphia and the first Mob boss to turn state’s evidence. 7 p.m., free for museum members or with museum admission, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734 or themobmu-
University Forum — Human Curiosity: The UNLV College of Liberal Arts’ University Forum lecture series presents “Human Curiosity,” a talk by Mario Livio, an internationally known astrophysicist and best-selling author. 7-9 p.m., free, Robert L. Bigelow Physics Room 102 at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3401 or liberalarts@unlv.edu.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 Louie Anderson: Named by Comedy Central as “one of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time,” Anderson’s career has spanned more than 30 years. This is an all-ages show, but those under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult. 8 p.m., $45, Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-797 7130, stationcasinosevents.com or louieanderson.com. *Also: Saturday, Sept. 16 45th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival: Enjoy a taste of Greek culture while supporting local nonprofit organizations. 3-11 p.m., $7-$12, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 El Camino Road, 702-221-8245 or lasvegasgreekfestival.com. *Also: Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, and noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys have forever changed America’s musical landscape by redefining what pop songs can be. 7:30 p.m., $29 and up, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com. Miguel Bosé: Propelled by his famous family and their friends, in
LIFE 1971, Bosé started a career as an actor, participating in various movies. He brings his Spanish pop new wave music to Las Vegas in this all-ages show (those under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult). 8 p.m., $60-$179, Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, 702-9443200, stationcasinosevents.com or miguelbose.com. Downtown Cultural Series — Las Vegas Percussion Collective: Mark Hispanic Heritage Month with a Caribbean-style trio that plays salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata, bolero and Latin jazz. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-229-2787 or artslasvegas.org. Leroy Sanchez – Elevated World Tour 2017: Leroy Sanchez’s whirlwind journey from his bedroom in Albechuco, Spain, to global You Tube superstardom began as a whimsical lark in 2007. 8 p.m., $20 and up, Toyota Yard at Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458 or topgolf.com/us/las-vegas. Frankie Avalon: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and entertainment legend brings guests a night full of his chart-topping hits. 7:30 p.m., $50 and up, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointcasino.com/entertainment/showroom. *Also: Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 George Benson: The R&B/funk legend redefined the world of jazz by garnering the first platinum jazz album in 1976. This is an all-ages show, but those under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult. 7 p.m., $20-$45, Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, 800-745-3000, stationcasinosevents. com or georgebenson.com.
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CapRock Partners acquired two multi-tenant industrial parks, an acquisition that spans 203,134 square feet and comprises two properties, 4350 Arville and 3021 Valley View. Taylor Arnett is the acquisition manager focused on the Las Vegas market. WestCorp Management Group opened 2one5 Apartment Homes, owned by Nevada West Development, at 7960 Rafael Rivera Way. About 600 Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada volunteers revitalized 12 homes in honor of National Rebuilding Day. Volunteer teams included people from Aqua Plumbing LLC, Leadership Henderson 2017; Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital; NV Energy; Capital One; Chase Bank; Wells Fargo; National Title Co.; UNLV; Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals; United States Air Force; Las Vegas Firefighters; Gensler; Southwest Gas; The Raymond Group; and SherwinWilliams.
Pat Warren and Project Administrator Robyne Ousman. Cook’s primary responsibility is managing current and future large projects. Plutchak heads project completion schedules, budgets, and oversees the scope of plans and specifications. Warren streamlines jobsite operations from schedule execution and subcontractor supervision to punch list coordination and project close-out. He also facilitates inspections, does logistics on materials and building layout, and conducts meetings with site owners and sub-contractors. Ousman’s duties involve insurance tracking, overseeing project budgets and closeout documents. Bruce Follmer is leading Cornerstone Company’s health care property team. Isaiah Henry is the CEO of Seabreeze Management Co..
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Agora Realty and Management acquired an 84,208-square-foot retail center, located at 49004970 E. Tropicana Ave. The center was acquired by Agora for $7.1 million.
Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects’ offices, part of phase one of Southend on Water, are open at 314 S. Water St., Henderson. Southend on Water is a 20,000-square-foot redevelopment project that includes office space, retail and housing.
Jack Woodcock is the 91st recipient of the National Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award.
DC Building Group is the general contractor remodeling Habit Burger Grill at Fashion Show Mall. The firm also is expanding and renovating the office of Naqvi Injury Law. DC Building is Cook plutchak redeveloping the site and facade of the Rampart Commons retail center at the northwest corner of Charleston and Rampart boulevards. Recent hires at DC Building Group include Project Director Mike Cook, Project Manager Ryan Plutchak, Superintendent
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The Howard Hughes Corp. is building a campus for Aristocrat Technologies. Located in Summerlin, the 180,000-square-foot campus is on the corner of Hualapai Way and the 215 Beltway and includes two three-story, tilt-up concrete structures of approximately 90,000 square feet each. The project architect is Ed Vance & Associates Architects; interior architect is HOK; and the general contractor is Martin-Harris Construction. David Jewkes is Avison Young’s managing director, brokerage operations, in Las Vegas.
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Exec: Story of America is the evolution of retail By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | Staff Writer
Najla Kayyem is senior vice president of marketing for Pacific Retail Capital Partners, an operator of large open-air centers and enclosed malls throughout the nation, with more than $1.2 billion in retail assets under management, including Tivoli Village. Are there any recent developments at Tivoli Village? Tivoli Village is a gathering place for the community and boasts a collection of carefully curated retailers, restaurants and entertainment options. Pacific Retail Capital Partners has been brought in for active management and leadership to shift focus, evolve the offerings, drive new business and better position the asset for growth. Opening this fall: Hamptons, a restaurant serving modern American cuisine; Canter’s, a world-famous delicatessen; and a highly acclaimed Mexican restaurant. We are pursuing opportunities with developers for multifamily, hospitality and entertainment uses. How many people are on your team, and what is your management style? I manage about 20 marketing executives throughout the country under the PRCP umbrella. My management style is direct, authentic and relentless. I am a pacesetter. I set high performance standards for myself and the team and epitomize the behavior sought from others. The term “lead by example” comes to mind. Communication is key. I employ a zero-excuse policy. I expect my team to ask questions if they don’t know and meet the deadlines they set for themselves. Before joining PRCP, you were CEO of SICFIT, a lifestyle fitness brand and social network. How did that experience shape you? Leading a progressive startup taught me to get comfortable with the unknown, and that growth and innovation happen when you take risks. I learned to fail fast and move on from temporary defeat. Being nimble and agile allowed me to pivot and redirect my energy and resources as new opportunities came to play. The biggest takeaway was that complacency is a disease. Even when things are good, it’s important to motivate yourself to constantly evolve and change. It’s the only way to get ahead. That same principle pertains to the ever-changing retail landscape. You have to innovate or you risk not being relevant. Tell us about your previous background in commercial real estate, and how the market has changed over time. I’ve been in the commercial real estate space as a marketing executive for close to 20 years, working for firms such as The Related Companies, Caruso Affiliated and Westfield. I was responsible for launching and marketing some of the largest mixed-use developments and landmark projects in the nation, including Westfield Century City, The Grove, The Americana at Brand and The Grand in Los Angeles, Westfield San Francisco Centre in Northern California and CityNorth in Phoenix. Over the years, I have had my hands on more than
Najla Kayyem has launched notable mixed-use developments around the country. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
50 shopping centers or mixed-use entities across the country. I have seen it all from the days of the development boom to the financial crash. The story of America is the history and evolution of retail. It’s the recycling of thoughts, experiences, programs and collections that have surfaced throughout the years. What works today might not work tomorrow, but might work again next year. The current shift is with digital — specifically mobile. We need to be where the customer’s attention is, and that is predominately within their mobile activity. Mobile devices become engagement tools on property and facilitate a transaction or interaction. We’ve also seen a resurgence of customer service. Those who invest in human capital will have an edge. A good salesman knows how to sell, and a better one motivates customers to return. What is the best advice you’ve received? Cross-train and learn it all to become more valuable; know numbers — metrics don’t lie; you don’t ask, you don’t dance — don’t be afraid to ask for what you want; your network is your net worth; and insert yourself — don’t be afraid to speak up in a meeting. What has been your most exciting professional project? The redevelopment of Westfield San Francisco Centre. The award-winning, half-billion-dollar historical preservation project is a landmark. A recent execution was a series of carefully curated murals featuring world-renowned artists prominently
displayed on the façade of Eastridge in San Jose, Calif. The energy and excitement around the shopping center changed immediately, and we were reminded how art can transform perceptions, fuel urban revitalization and become an economic stimulus. What is the future of American malls? Retail is evolving, but good real estate never goes out of style. ... Humans are social online and in person. We need to give people something they can’t have online — a place and a platform to connect, spend time together, engage in eureka moments and be entertained. People will always buy stuff. Shopping is America’s No. 1 hobby, but the ways in which purchases are being made are evolving. Retailers need to stay relevant, or they should go away. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I like mentoring and connecting people. Passion breeds passion in others, and it will amaze you how as you begin to let your energy shine, others truly will feel liberated to do the same around you. I want to be engaged in opportunities to develop my skills, take on interesting challenges, work with people I can really learn from and be surrounded with some of the most revolutionizing thinkers in the industry. What are some things that people might not know about you? I was a semifinalist on “The Apprentice.” I read at least two books a month. I make shoe contact before eye contact.
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On Mick Akers’ story “Ceremony for UNLV medical school’s inaugural class marks progress”: With the need for doctors in Nevada, I hope they all stay here to practice. I hope that future classes will be even larger. — Nancy Pirsig On April Corbin’s story “Who gets to decide when the golf course can shut down?”: Badlands golf course is private property; homeowners knew there was never a guarantee of a lifetime golf course. It’s in their sales agreement. (Former Las Vegas Councilman) Bob Beers pointed this out to the homeowners and was defeated, but that still doesn’t change the facts. Private property is private property. For government to control, that makes it government property. Is that what we want? — MAR100Z On Jesse Granger’s story “Local Whole Foods shoppers welcome the fruits of an Amazon-run grocery store”: I always figured there was a reason for its higher prices, such as better quality or being organic. But then I found the exact same jar of curry sauce was a dollar or two cheaper elsewhere. I don’t mind paying extra for superior products, but not for the same ones. — 360dunk
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guest column: market vacancy rate peaked at about 17 he Great Recession caused many stephen m. miller percent in early 2011 and fell to just below 7 changes in the U.S. economy. percent in the second quarter this year. The Employment growth, after a retail market vacancy rate peaked at about slow start, recovered nicely and 11.5 percent in the third quarter of 2010 and continues today. The lack of labor produchas fallen to about 8 percent now. Finally, the office market tivity growth, however, led to slower-than-usual growth in vacancy rate peaked at nearly 25 percent at the end of 2011 real gross domestic product during the recovery. This caused and has fallen to slightly above 19 percent. many analysts to refer to the post-Great Recession as a “new The industrial market vacancy rate has returned to a level normal.” The Southern Nevada commercial real estate marexperienced in the pre-Great Recession period. Both the kets also experienced a pronounced jump in vacancy rates. retail and office market vacancy rates, though, remain at An unanswered question for these markets is whether they double their typical vacancy rates. will recover to the typical vacancy rates enjoyed before the Interestingly, there is a link between the recovery of the recession or to some “new normal” as a result of the severe vacancy rates and the asking rents on the office, retail and downturn. This is an important issue for developers who are industrial real estate. That is, the asking rents fell from their planning to add to the stock of commercial real estate here. peaks to the current rates by about 19, 26 and 43 percent for The five years prior to the recession, vacancy rates in the office, retail and industrial markets, respectively. Southern Nevada commercial real estate markets averaged What are the takeaways? First, developers, when penciling over about 6.75, 3.5, and 9 percent in the industrial, retail out plans for a new piece of commercial real estate, should and office markets, respectively. These averages hide moveconsider some sensitivity analysis to different vacancy rates ments. The industrial market vacancy rate rose from about in the project under consideration. Second, further reduc5.25 percent in the beginning of 2001 to about 10.25 percent tions in vacancy rates in retail and office markets probably at the end of 2002 and then fell to 3.5 percent by the end of will occur when the asking rents match the fall in rates 2006. The retail market vacancy rate moved between 3 and experienced in the industrial market. 4 percent. Finally, the office market vacancy rate moved Stephen M. Miller is an economics professor and director between 8 and 10 percent. of the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNLV’s Since the recession, vacancy rates have averaged about Lee Business School. 11.5, 10 and 23 percent in those markets. The industrial
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Automated screening lanes being tested By Mick Akers Staff Writer
McCarran International Airport is the midst of a 90-day trial of automated screening lanes in Terminal 3. Three state-of-the-art scanners were installed in the terminal, which houses all international carriers. The goal of placing the new scanners is to increase security while speeding up the screening process for travelers, transportation officials said. “This is the next generation,” Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lorie Dankers said. “We’re innovating and automating the passenger-screening process.” TSA employees still assist passengers through the screening area. PasTravelers use new automated screening lanes at the security checkpoint in sengers are scanned and supervised as Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport on Aug. 31. (Mikayla Whitmore/staff) their luggage goes through the system. TSA employees received an 8-hour the front of the line. to each bin. The tags provide additiontraining course as well as on-the-job al accountability of a traveler’s carryn Automatic diversion of any carrytraining for the new screeners. on property as they move throughout on bags that may contain a prohibited The new units include: the screening process. item. The diversion sends the item to a separate conveyer belt. That allows n Stainless-steel countertops den Cameras that capture images other bins containing other travelers’ signed specifically to allow several of the contents of each bin and are belongings to continue through the passengers to place their items in bins linked next to the X-ray image of a screening process uninterrupted. simultaneously. carry-on bag’s contents. The new security scanners are a byn Automated conveyor belts that n Bins that are 25 percent larger product of the TSA’s Innovation Task transport bins into the X-ray machine than bins in place at other screening Force, which began 18 months ago. Its tunnel and return the bins to the front areas in the airport. The larger bins goal is to re-envision the entire transof the security checkpoint. That elimcan accommodate roll-aboard bags. portation security system and to betinates the labor of stacking and movn Unique Radio Frequency Identiter integrate all of its components. ing the bins from the end of the line to fication (RFID) tags that are attached
“This will increase security effectiveness, while reducing friction to the traveler,” said Steve Karoly, TSA acting assistant administrator for the Office of Requirements and Capabilities analysis. “By automating some of the manual processes carried out by the TSA office and the passenger, TSA can focus on security and the passenger can move swiftly through the checkpoint.” The scanners are 65 feet long and hold 40 trays per unit. Before the end of the trial, McCarran officials will extend the units to 75 feet and will decide which length they prefer before they make the decision to purchase them, according to Chris Jones, chief marketing officer for the airport. After the trial, McCarran will likely move to replace the security scanners in Terminal 1 with the automated version. “Safety and security is always our top priority for our customers here,” Jones said. “Closely behind safety and security is customer service. That’s why we’re so excited about these automated screening lanes.” McCarran is the sixth airport in the country to use the lanes, joining Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Newark (N.J.) Liberty International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas debuts expansion By Thomas Moore Staff Writer
The Golden Gate opened its latest addition on Sept. 1, a 5,000-square-foot expansion to replace a gritty downtown alley previously separating the casino from the gift shops to the east of the property on Fremont Street. Local dignitaries and executives from other downtown casinos attended the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony. The expansion also lengthened Golden Gate’s outdoor bar on Fremont Street along the front of the property. Derek Stevens, the Golden Gate CEO, said the idea to take over the alley and expand the casino came after he and his brother/partner, Greg Stevens, had finished purchasing several properties across the street from the Golden Gate. “We saw this alley here and it was
a dirty alley and we thought, ‘OK, we could do something better,’” he said. “And we were able to work with the city and get that done and as soon as we knew we could get that done we started the design process and got that going.” The expansion adds 91 slot machines to the casino floor to give the property 400 machines. The upgrades also include opening the wall between an older section of the casino and the new area for an employee dining area. The expansion is not the only project the Stevens brothers are working on. They are also in midst of demolishing those structures they purchased across the street from the Golden Gate to clear the way for a new downtown resort. Stevens said he is still determining the theme and motif for the new A look at the new expansion of the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in downtown property. Las Vegas. (Chris De Vargas/staff)
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Chains’ draw ‘exceptionally strong here’ leased more than a quarter of that space for the first local location of its brand of arcade and pizza entertainment. As major bricks-and-mortar retailers struggle in the e-commerce era, restaurants serve as new anchors for shopping centers searching for ways to lure customers inclined to let Amazon do the walking. Most will not occupy the large space in a major center like John’s, but reliable quick-service and fast-casual restaurants still provide a reason for cars to stop. “I do think you’re hitting on a trend,” said Adam Malan, director of brokerage with Logic Commercial Real Estate. “The fundamentals of prior cycles in real estate would have the anchors and junior anchors as the main draw to bring in customers, and then you’d have restaurants and supporting shop space and retailers that would occur around those anchors. That’s what drove traffic. “With the struggles we’re seeing in anchors and junior anchors, often it’s a hot sexy new restaurant that comes to the pad that brings more people in. Restaurants are extremely active, probably the most active user group in retail.” That activity follows customer demand: in 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that restaurant sales surpassed grocery store sales for the first time in American history. Industry experts anticipate that gap will widen in future years, according to a 2016 report from real estate brokerage CBRE. “We’re finding that a lot of our interest that we have in our retail properties really does stem from food and beverage,” said Jennifer Ott, executive vice president for retail with ROI Commercial Real Estate. “We’re seeing a lot of service, experiential and entertainment as well.” A prime restaurant location can fetch rent significantly above the local market average, Ott said. “If I get a really nice 2,500-squarefoot end cap that you can put a patio on, my first call will be to a restaurant tenant,” Ott said. “Odds are, I’ll be able to get $2.50 or $2.75 (per square foot.)”
“Landing a user like (Starbucks), that draw and the customer following they bring will probably do as much as any for our efforts in leasing junior big box and anchor vacancies ... Flat out — I have an email from a broker of another national tenant restaurant, ‘Is Starbucks there for sure? Because if they are, we’re interested.’ ” — Adam Malan, Logic Commercial Real Estate
Colliers International reported that for the second quarter of 2017 in Southern Nevada, the average asking rate for retail leasing was $1.36 per square foot. The strength of the restaurant segment shows no sign of weakening either. CBRE reports that in 2015, food and beverage service sales bested their pre-recession peak by 37 percent. Restaurants have outperformed every other retail category since 2008, and represented a sector-leading 15 percent of core retail sales in 2015, narrowly outpacing grocery stores (14 percent) and department stores (12 percent). National Restaurant Association research predicts restaurant spending to climb to $799 billion in 2017. That would be a 4.3 percent jump from 2016 for an industry that employs one out of every 10 employees in the U.S. “There are a lot of the smaller centers going toward restaurants,” said Jay Heller, principal of Heller Companies, a local real estate development firm. “I think it drives the traffic there more, and I think the rents too.” Established brands such as Starbucks, Raising Cane’s, Cafe Rio, Five Guys and In-N-Out offer stability and a likelihood of paying higher rents for brokers, with tested appeal and significant corporate backing that minimizes the risk of failure. Beyond their gravity, the familiarity of those names plays particularly well in Southern Nevada. “I don’t think that draw toward chains is unique, but it’s exceptionally strong here as it relates to other
markets,” Ott said. In particular, the Frappuccino shines brightly — Starbucks guarantees steady traffic through a shopping center seven days a week, particularly during the operating hours of most retailers. Malan represents Starbucks in Southern Nevada, where the coffee chain has added a dozen stores in the past two years and has another two dozen in various stages of leasing and development. “Landing a user like that, that draw and the customer following they bring will probably do as much as any for our efforts in leasing junior big box and anchor vacancies,” Malan said. “Flat out — I have an email from a broker of another national tenant restaurant, ‘Is Starbucks there for sure? Because if they are, we’re interested.’ ” Beyond coffee and burgers, Heller sees retail centers prioritizing experiences over goods, including the social aspect of dining that e-commerce cannot replace. “Certainly there’s been a trend with restaurants being more of a lure for traffic to centers where they’re replacing the bricks-andmortar traditional anchor stores,” Heller said. “In a broader sense, it’s more of a cause from internet and ecommerce. We’re even seeing a generation shift from millennials and the one-click ordering, from oneclick to knock on the door. Retail centers are looking for that draw. Those are certain things that you can’t really get over the internet. If it’s an experience or a value — some type of experience: dining, entertainment or some type of a value
store as an anchor or an attraction.” Millennials eat out more frequently than previous generations, but spend less than their parents when they do. CBRE reports people from 25-34 years old spent an average of $2,921 per year on food outside the home as of 2016. That lags behind the 35-54 demographic, which shells out about 14 percent more on average because of increased disposable income. As all age groups extend their spending on restaurants, some in the retail industry offer words of caution about riding the trend too far away from established fundamentals in growth. A recent report by the International Council of Shopping Centers titled “The Successful Integration of Food & Beverage Within Retail Real Estate” offers a moment of pause in heated restaurant expansion. “More restaurants and bars do not necessarily equate to success for shopping centers, as this huge expansion in space allocation comes with opportunities (e.g., increased shopper traffic and sales) but also risks (e.g., oversupply),” the report reads. “But overall, F&B can now act as an anchor.” That goes not just for centers attempting to backfill for departed K-Mart and Sports Authority stores, but for new developments as well. Heller points to smarter retail growth tied to nearby residential development, emphasizing that pre-leasing spaces often is needed to secure construction loans in the post-recession environment. Quick-service or fast-food restaurants like Malan’s clients fit that need. “A lot of your pre-leasing right now is coming from restaurants,” Malan said. “Those are the ones that are aggressive right now, that are willing to commit.” The CBRE report concludes “for landlords, the key to success in widening restaurant offerings involves curating a unique and diverse offer that caters specifically to the intended customer base, while mitigating the risk of lower-credit and independent tenants through careful selection and openness to innovative lease structures.”
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Society for Marketing Professional Services Las Vegas 10th annual Public Works Roundtable Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members; $75 for nonmembers Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com Hear from multiple municipalities on upcoming opportunities for architecture, engineering and construction firms.
CSN Fall 2017 Career Fair Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: June Whitley Student Lounge, CSN’s North Las Vegas campus. Information: Call 702-651-4700. The open forum gives job applicants the opportunity to meet recruiters, learn about job openings and gather detailed employment information. Applicants should dress in interview attire, bring résumés and be prepared for immediate interviews. Organizations planning to attend include Allegiant Air, Ameriprise Financial, Apple, Boyd Gaming Corp., CCSD, FedEx Ground, Lowe’s, MGM Resorts International, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Station Casinos and Wolfgang Puck.
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Strategic Analytics Summit 2017 Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: $599.95 Location: Las Vegas Market, 475 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit strategicanalyticssummit.com This conference emphasizes the importance of data and its potential impact on a business’ bottom line and profitability. *Also: Thursday, Sept. 14
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 Healthcare Happy Hour Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free for physicians; $25 for Las Vegas HEALS members in advance; $30 for members at the door; $50 for nonmembers Location: Dignity Health Medical Pavilion, 800 N. Gibson Drive, Henderson Information: Call 702-952-2477, visit lasvegasheals.org or email events@lasvegasheals.org Presented by Dignity Health, Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Quest Diagnostics, this month’s event is in honor of the grand opening of the Dignity Pavilion. Come dressed in a touch of glam to connect and socialize with decision makers and celebrate the health care community. Business Power Luncheon — Leading the Way in Education Time: 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $55 for elected officials and Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce members; $70 for nonmembers Location: Strip View Pavilion at Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: ContactNicole Neal at 702-5863851 or nneal@lvchamber.com The Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes Thom Reilly, the new chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, and Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky for insights into K-12 and higher education in Southern Nevada, including priorities for the next few years and their vision for the future of education and workforce development in Southern Nevada.
Conventions expected Show Location Dates attendance
Sans Institute — Network Security 2017
Caesars Palace
Sept. 10-17
1,200
ISSA / Interclean North America 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sept. 12-14
16,000
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show — 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sept. 12-15
6,000
International Vision Expo West 2017
Sands Expo and Convention Center
Sept. 14-16
23,000
Interbike Expo 2017
Mandalay Bay
Sept. 20-22
25,000
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES None to report
BID OPPORTUNITIES Sept. 12 2:15 p.m. Mountain’s Edge Park: adult ballfields and site improvements Clark County, 604549 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Sept. 15 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial services at Cora Coleman Senior Center & Robert “Bob” Price Recreation Center Clark County, 604589 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Sept. 21 2:15 p.m. Roof replacement for Fire Station No. 31 and Fire Station 65 Clark County, 604580 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Winchester Cultural Center expansion Clark County, 604534 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $16,650,000 for 64,698 square feet, retail 4115, 4145, 4165, 4175 and 4195 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas 89147 Seller: Grand Flam Shops Capital Management Seller agent: Rob Ippolito and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Knight Frank Buyer: Grand Canyon Center Buyer agent: Did not disclose $16,000,000 for 232 units, multifamily residential 4485 Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Seller: Pennwood Partners Seller agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International Tenant: Tablerock Capital Tenant agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International $8,950,000 for 51,834 square feet, office 4955 S. Durango Drive, Las Vegas 89113 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial
Buyer: WJA Properties and Gold Pac Capital Buyer agent: Tina Taylor and Ryan McCullough of Marcus & Millichap $5,097,000 for 16,126 square feet, retail 7591-7595 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas 89128 Seller: PWREO Buffalo and Washington Seller agent: Joe Bonifatto of Colliers International Buyer: Steven Mutnick Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,750,000 for 25,952 square feet, office 1750 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors Seller agent: David Scherer and Michael Hsu of Newmark Knight Frank Buyer: Laborers’ International Union North America, Local 872 (LIUNA, Inc.) Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,237,625 for 19,125 square feet, industrial 4480 Calimesa St., Las Vegas 89115 Seller: NLV Sagebrush Seller agent: Sean Zaher of CBRE Buyer: 777 Corporate Relocation Buyer agent: Dan Doherty, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International $1,625,000 for 7,620 square feet, retail 3930 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Chris Cunning of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,000,000 for 12,694 square feet, industrial 2765 and 2769 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas 89115 Seller: MCA Lamb Seller agent: Sean Zaher of CBRE Buyer: Dillard 170 Buyer agent: Did not disclose $750,000 for 1.01 acres, land South Decatur Boulevard and West Teco Avenue, Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Decatur and Sunset Investments and Kenneth Yvonne Gragson Family Trust Seller agent: Scott Gragson and Robert Torres of Colliers International Buyer: Vandrey Properties Buyer agent: Mike DeLew and Greg Pancirov of Colliers International $507,760 for 6,347 square feet, industrial 2737 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas
89115 Seller: NLMCA Lamb Seller agent: Sean Zaher of CBRE Buyer: D. Peacock Enterprises Buyer agent: Michael Levin of Signature Real Estate Leases $1,742,400 for 71,083 square feet, industrial 4490 Nexus Way, Las Vegas 89115 Landlord: PHI Northgate Buildings 1 & 2 LLC Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Southern Nevada Teamsters Local 631 Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas $1,558,934 for 13,126 square feet, office 1210 Valley View Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Valley View 4 Landlord agent: Laramie Bracken of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: State of Nevada Department of Administration, Public Works Division Tenant agent: Did not disclose $911,545 for 30,000 square feet, industrial 4700 Mitchell St., North Las Vegas 89081 Landlord: GSC Industries Landlord agent: Bryan Houser of Albright Callister & Associates Tenant: Gist Specialties Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas $737,000 for 4,883 square feet, office 4670 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Colonial Plaza Office Center Landlord agent: Tanner Peterson of CBRE Tenant: Bensym Tenant agent: Barton Hyde of Avison Young $662,099 for 7,975 square feet, retail 1010 Stephanie Street, Suite B, Henderson 89014 Landlord: Cooga LLC Landlord agent: Laramie Bracken and Brenda Olson of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: GSCP Holdings Nevada Tenant agent: Did not disclose $260,604 for 1,800 square feet, retail 7425 S. Durango Drive, Suite 103, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: DM Rhodes Ranch Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: CLJ LLC dba Me Gusta Tacos Tenant agent: Did not disclose
$175,354 for 6,000 square feet, industrial 3955 W. Mesa Vista Ave., Suite A4, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Mesa Vista Business Center Landlord agent: Spencer Pinter of Colliers International Tenant: Silver Lining Advertising Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas $54,742 for 1,200 square feet, retail 3711 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite G, Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Valley View 4 Landlord agent: Bob Miller of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: Fernando Ortega, Marco Munoz and Emma Montoya Tenant agent: Did not disclose $44,700 for 2,470 square feet, industrial 3230 Polaris Ave., Suites 21 and 33, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Equus Business Center Landlord agent: Sean Simon, Tom Wagener and Joe Muvuna of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: 3D Laser Art Tenant agent: Did not disclose $41,580 for 3,850 square feet, retail 9175 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 178, Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: Real Equities Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Gina Lynn Sferra and Mike Tarantino Tenant agent: Stacy Debie of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services $20,220 for 1,080 square feet, industrial 3401 W. Sirius Ave., Suite 34, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Equus Business Center Landlord agent: Sean Simon, Tom Wagener and Joe Muvuna of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: Joseph Muvuna Tenant agent: Did not disclose $20,220 for 1,080 square feet, industrial 3110 Polaris Ave., Suite 12, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Equus Business Center Landlord agent: Sean Simon, Tom Wagener and Joe Muvuna of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Tenant: J & K Home Improvements Tenant agent: Did not disclose
Address: 4430 E. Alexander Road, Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Bailey and Son Enterprises Balance Your Life Concierge Services License type: Personal services Address: 2333 Cordelia St., Henderson Owner: Valerie Buchanan Bally Technologies License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 6650 El Camino Road, Las Vegas Owner: Bally Gaming Bangkok 9 License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased producy on-sale Address: 663 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Bangkok 9 Bangkok 9 License type: Restaurant Address: 663 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Bangkok 9 Barnum Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 101 W. Chaparral Drive, Henderson Owner: Dennis Barnum Barry & Son License type: Property maintenance Address: 5004 Dancing Lights Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Barry & Son Batteries + Bulbs License type: Miscellaneous Address: 1381 W. Sunset Road, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: HND Battery & Bulb Battle Born K9 License type: Miscellaneous Address: 1031 Secluded Acres Court, Henderson Owner: Battle Born K9 BCFWC License type: General retail sales Address: 10000 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Beautiful Bones Orthopaedics License type: Medical office Address: 944 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Owner: Laura Bruse, M.D.
Business licenses
Beaver Interiors License type: Miscellaneous Address: 7836 Silver Plateau Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Beaver Interiors
Bailey’s Sweeper Service License type: Property maintenance
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Records and Transactions nance Address: 2003 Darla St., Henderson Owner: Beck Burner Service Ben Bridge Jeweler License type: Drug/department/ variety store Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2621, Henderson Owner: Ben Bridge Jeweler Berg’s Beads License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Gail Berg Bertie’s Blooms License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Bertie Hill Best Beauty Nail & Salon License type: General retail sales Address: 8800 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 21, Las Vegas Owner: Best Beauty Best Buy Mobile #2933 License type: Electronics sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2417, Henderson Owner: Best Buy Stores Best Mattress License type: General retail sales Address: 1211 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 150, Henderson Owner: Best Mattress Best Nails & Spa License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite F, Henderson Owner: Best Nails & Spa II Bevco License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1959 Whitney Mesa Drive, Henderson Owner: Bevco Bevi Beverages License type: Liquor wholesale/ import Address: 901 American Pacific Drive, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Bevi Beverages Bies Diet License type: Internet sales Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Karsten Bie Jensen
Address: 4200 W. Russell Road, Suite 112, Las Vegas Owner: Dean Duchene Bikini Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 4755 W. Nevso Drive, Suite 16A, Las Vegas Owner: Bailbonds.com Inc. Bio-One Henderson License type: Property maintenance Address: 388 Via Sonador, Henderson Owner: Crime Scene and Hoarding Clean-Up of Southern Nevada Bio-One Las Vegas License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: James Herold Biodermis License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1820 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: NV Biomedical Bistro Pizza License type: Restaurant Address: 55 S. Gibson Road, Suite 112, Henderson Owner: TYKB LLC BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse License type: Restaurant with bar Address: 9520 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson Owner: Chicago America Holding Black Mountain Research License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1869 Desert Forest Way, Henderson Owner: Fred C. Dilger III Black Sheep Ink License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 18 Colleton River Drive, Henderson Owner: James Hanson Blue Sky Enterprise License type: Instruction services Address: 1791 Valenzano Way, Henderson Owner: Blue Sky Enterprise Blue Sun Office Suites License type: Executive suites Address: 701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Blue Sun Office Suites
nance Address: 519 Scenic Terra Drive, Henderson Owner: Mike Runyon
Address: 1720 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Nicole Kim
Bobs Transmission & Auto License type: Automotive repair Address: 253 Elliott Road, Suite 15, Henderson Owner: Robert Salamone
Brody Enterprises License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 37 Daisy Meadow Terrace, Henderson Owner: Brody Enterprises
Bonnie’s Floral Boutique License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 117 W. Atlantic Ave., Henderson Owner: Bonnie Williams
Brookside Senior Home Care License type: Group care facility Address: 1134 Galangate Ave., Henderson Owner: Brookside Senior Care Homes
Bordelove & Associates License type: Accounting firm Address: 3005 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Scott Bordelove
BTB Products License type: Automotive repair Address: 121 Corporate Park Drive, Henderson Owner: JSL Group
Born and Raised Henderson License type: Tavern — liquor Address: 10050 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson Owner: Town Lounge Henderson
Bug Eye Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 2510 E. Sunset Road, Suites 5-11, Las Vegas Owner: Bug Eye Pest Control
Born and Raised Henderson License type: Restaurant Address: 10050 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson Owner: Town Lounge Henderson Bowlology License type: Restaurant Address: 5635 Centennial Center Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Healthy Kitchen NV 4 Brandon Tresik License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Brandon Tresik Brenda Bisgard License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: BB Got Homes LLC Brenda Moreno Ramirez License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Brenda Ramirez Brendon Walker Insurance Agency License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 4027 E. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Brendon Walker Insurance Agency
Big Ern’s Essentials License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 300 W. Promenade Blvd., Suite 1147, Las Vegas Owner: Big Ern’s Essentials
Bluefin Aquatics License type: Instruction services Address: 1165 Sandy Ridge Ave., Henderson Owner: Robert Hommel
Brent Bornemeier License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1485 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 109, Henderson Owner: Bold Bodywork
Bigfoot Garage Cabinets License type: General retail sales
BLZ Services License type: Property mainte-
Brighton Laboratory License type: Laboratory
Build-A-Bear Workshop License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1621, Henderson Owner: Build-A-Bear Workshop Buon Gusto Ristorante License type: Restaurant Address: 2642 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite A2, Henderson Owner: KME dba Buon Gusto Ristorante Buon Gusto Ristorante License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased producy on-sale Address: 2643 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite A2, Henderson Owner: KME dba Buon Gusto Ristorante Buzy Bee Cleaning Service Llc License type: Property maintenance Address: 1122 Casady Hollow Ave., Henderson Owner: Buzy Bee Cleaning Service By Design, Marlene Friedmutter & Associates License type: Designer or decorator Address: 109 Royal Troon Court, Henderson Owner: Marlene Friedmutter C & M Cleaning License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Miguel Carranza C Cigarettes Cheaper License type: Product sales including tobacco
Address: 732 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: Marwan George and Gomana Kheraiaa Cadence Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 122 Pettswood Drive, Henderson Owner: Gilbert Medina Cafe Katan License type: Restaurant Address: 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson Owner: Shoshana Segelstein Cakes and Caviar License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 322 Abbington St., Henderson Owner: Kenya McCampbell Cakes on the Move License type: Restaurant Address: 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Owner: Darlene Davidson Callister Law License type: Professional services Address: 330 E. Charleston Blvd., Suites 100-101, Las Vegas Owner: Callister Law Camco License type: Real estate sales Address: 2260 Corporate Circle, Suite 410, Henderson Owner: Complete Association Management Company Camilla Rose Soap Shop License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 8157 Stassen St., Las Vegas Owner: Raquel Rose Cannapunch of Nevada License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2917 E. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Green Cross Nevada Capital Tint License type: Automotive accessories Address: 149 N. Gibson Road, Suite A, Henderson Owner: Capital Tint The most recent building permits for the cities of Henderson and Las Vegas were not available by the publication deadline. Regarding business licenses, only a portion appear in the print edition of VEGAS INC, and only those that are printed in the magazine appear on our website. To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/ subscribe.
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Category: Commercial property owners (Ranked by total commercial square footage as of Aug. 1)
Year est.
Total commercial property sq. ft.
Total local properties
Percentage of office
Percentage of retail
Percentage of industrial
Prologis 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1250 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-891-9504 • prologis.com
1998
9,100,816
62
0
0
100
Jeff Foster, vice president/market officer
2
Harsch Investment Properties 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite K101 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-362-1400 • harsch.com
1995
9,100,000
33
9
6
85
John Ramous, senior vice president/regional manager for Las Vegas
3
Majestic Realty 4050 W. Sunset Road, Suite H Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-896-5564 • majesticrealty.com
1994
5,000,000
44
25
7
68
Rod Martin, senior vice president
4
EJM Development 7140 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-597-1852 • ejmdevelopment.com
1994
3,300,000
23
8
1
91
Susan Wincn, vice president of Nevada properties
5
Weingarten Realty 860 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 10 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-259-7900 • weingarten.com
1995
2,100,000
12
0
100
0
Carina L Roper, senior leasing director
6
Juliet Companies 8375 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-368-5800 • julietcompanies.com
1986
1,669,303
12
5
59
36
John Stewart, principal
7
American Nevada Company 2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 330 Henderson, NV 89074 702-896-6353 • americannevada.com
1972
1,478,196
23
81
16
3
Phillip Ralston, president
8
Impact Development 3275 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 105 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-363-4788 • impactlv.com
1986
468,926
7
37
63
0
Jeff Susa, broker/owner
9
TNP-NV 302 E. Carson Ave., Suite 330 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-951-9900 • tnpre.com
2011
450,000
4
53
47
0
Mala Zheleznyak, vice president
Firm
1
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ARIES
TAURUS
March 21-April 19 You’re half-intoxicated by your puzzling adventures — and half-bewildered. Sometimes you’re spinning out fancy moves, sweet tricks and surprising gambits. On other occasions, you’re stumbling and bumbling and mumbling. Are you really going to keep up this rhythm? Your persistence in navigating through the challenging fun could generate big rewards. Like what, for example? Like the redemptive transformation of a mess into an asset.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22 In Japan there’s a candy called The Great Buddha’s Nose Snot. Each piece consists of a rice puff that resembles the Buddha’s nose filled with bits of brown sugar that symbolize snot. The company assures customers that the treat brings them good luck. Be earthy and irreverent about your own spiritual values. You’re in position to humanize your relationship with divine influences, to develop a more visceral passion for your holiest ideals, to translate your noblest aspirations into practical, enjoyable actions.
SCORPIO
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
There was a time when not even the most ambitious explorers climbed mountains. In the Western world, the first time was in 1492, when Antoine de Ville ascended to the top of Mont Aiguille, using ladders, ropes and other props. You have a kinship with de Ville. Embark on a big adventure that would involve you trying on the role of a pioneer. This feat wouldn’t necessarily require strenuous training and physical courage. It might be more about daring creativity and moral courage.
US
When Roger Hodge worked for Harper’s, he gathered quirky facts and assembled them into long sentences that had a nutty poetic grace. An example: “British cattle have regional accents, elephants mourn their dead, nicotine sobers drunk rats, scientists have concluded that teenagers are physically incapable of being considerate, and clinical trials of an ‘orgasmatron’ are underway in North Carolina.” Hodge is a worthy role model for you. Be curious, miscellaneous and free-flowing.
LIBRA Let’s meet in the woods after midnight and tell each other stories about our origins, revealing the secrets we almost forgot we had. Let’s sing the songs that electrified our emotions all those years ago when we first fell in love with our lives. We’ll feel the earth turning on its axis, and sense the rumble of future memories coming to greet us. We’ll join hands, gaze into the dreams in each other’s eyes, and dive as deep as we need to go to find hidden treasures.
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Generosity works best when the recipients are free to use it any way they see fit. In the coming weeks, however, I’m making an exception: Be specific about the way you’d like your gifts to be used. As an example of how not to proceed, consider the venture capitalist who donated $25,000 to the University of Colorado. All he got in return was a restroom in a campus building named after him. If you give away $25,000, make sure you at least get a whole building named after you.
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CO N TAC T
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May 21-June 20 James Loewen wrote “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong.” He said, for instance, that during the Europeans’ invasion and conquest of the continent, it wasn’t true that Native Americans scalped white settlers. In fact, it was mostly the other way around: Whites scalped Indians. Apply Loewen’s investigative approach to your past. Uncover hidden, incomplete and distorted versions of your history, and correct them.
Sept. 10- sept. 16
VIRGO Will a routine errand take you on a detour to the suburbs of the promised land? Will you worry you’re turning into a monster, only to find the freakishness is just a phase that you had to pass through on your way to unveiling some of your dormant beauty? Will a provocative figure from the past lead you on a productive wild-goose chase into the future? These are possible storylines I’ll be monitoring as I follow your progress in the coming weeks.
SAGITTARIUS Now that you’re getting a taste of what life would be like if you ruled the world, I’ll recommend a manual. It’s called “How To Start Your Own Country,” by Erwin Strauss. (Get a free peek here: tinyurl.com/YouSovereign.) You could study it for tips on how to obtain national sovereignty, how to recruit new citizens, and how to avoid paying taxes to yourself. (P.S.: You can make dramatic strides toward being the boss of yourself and your destiny even without forming your own nation.)
GEMINI
April 20-May 20 “Free your mind and your ass will follow,” sings funk pioneer George Clinton in “Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts.” What’s the best way to free your mind? Clinton advises you to “Be careful of the thought-seeds you plant in the garden of your mind.” The ideas you obsess on will eventually grow into the experiences you attract into your life. “Good thoughts bring forth good fruit,” he croons. This is the best possible counsel for you to receive right now.
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Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Science fiction proposes that there are hidden alternate worlds alongside the visible one — perhaps accessible with the right knowledge or luck. Even if these hypothetical places aren’t literally real, they serve as an excellent metaphor. Most of us are so thoroughly embedded in our own niche that we are oblivious to the realities that other people inhabit. Tap into those alternate, parallel, secret, unknown or unofficial realms. Wake up to the rich sources that have been so close to you, but so far away.
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Feb. 19-March 20 I’m always in favor of you cultivating a robust relationship with your primal longings. But I’ll be rooting extra hard for you to do that during the next eleven months. I hope you will dig deep to identify your primal longings and figure out all the tricks and strategies you will need to fulfill them. Here’s a hint: Define your primal longings with as much precision as you can, so that you will never pursue passing fancies that bear just a superficial resemblance to real things.
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ACROSS High-fiber cereal ingredient 1 8 Thwacked 15 Something imperative 20 Endorse 21 Many a quaint cabin 22 “The Gypsy” singer Shore 23 Tree anchors growing in a groundwork? [Asimov-Haley] 25 Split in two 26 Lyric poems 27 — chi 28 Dirtier, as a chimney 30 Headland 34 Awful review 36 Actress De Mornay after marrying “Star Trek” ensign Harry? [du Maurier-Kipling] 39 Egg-shaped instrument 42 Defeat in cleverness 45 Lays (down) 46 Dear granny? [MorrisonZola] 48 Indulges fully 50 Belle of a ball 51 Butler’s girl 53 Knight’s tunic 58 Livy’s “to be” 61 Geller of the paranormal 63 Small, thin part of a beach hill? [Herbert-Levin] 67 Government financial assistance 69 — News (Utah paper) 72 Elliptical 73 Laughter syllables 74 Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” for the film “The Sting”? [Doctorow-Rand] 77 Long of film 78 Boise locale 80 Related compounds 81 Wielded, as power 83 Distress after a really deep sleep? [Cook-King] 85 Eminent lead-in 86 Gives help to 87 Neighbor of Norway 88 Biblical queendom 92 Woolen cap 94 Nash of funny poems 98 President Grant is gabby? [Joyce-Benchley] 103 Blood type, informally
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47 “— do not!” 49 Dancer in Matthew 52 “Be — and help me” 54 ROY G. — 55 1972 Jack Lemmon film 56 Made tighter, as a knot 57 Horrors 58 Moral code 59 Eye makeup 60 Bagel variety 62 Former TV host Philbin 64 Some vases 65 Mesh 66 Thin air 68 Start of a cry from Juliet 69 Gucci alternative 70 Awards for Tina Fey 71 Recognize 75 Philosopher Lao- — 76 Phillips — Academy DOWN 79 Harbored 1 Clumsy type 82 Kind of plane engine Of yore 2 84 Engaged, as a car engine Mr. Capote, briefly 3 85 Ballet step Singer Folds 4 89 Lean-to’s kin Total change 5 90 Roy Wood’s rock gp. Very little 6 91 51-year senator Robert Memo tablet 7 93 Equine beast — -mo 8 95 It includes a snare — Blanc (Alps peak) 9 96 Mag. team 10 Home to Taj Mahal 97 — Valley, San Francisco Groups in church robes 11 99 Lazed about 12 “Kitchy —!” 100 Comic Gasteyer 13 Lifesaving pro 101 Faux hair 14 Pie, e.g. 15 Not standing, as a com- 102 Maritime “Mayday!” 103 Business workplace mittee 104 — Marcus (retailer) 16 Sporty two-seaters 105 Accessory for an iPod 17 Not typical of 18 “Don’t waste your breath!” 106 Oily matter 108 Am unable to 19 Heat units 111 Reformer Ralph 24 “Life — cabaret” 113 Native metal 29 Eight-player bands 117 “The Elder” of Rome 30 Kernel holder 118 Andy Taylor’s tyke 31 Strikeout star 120 Greek letters 32 Good friend 121 Quick drink 33 Ate away at 124 Africa’s Amin 35 Actor Beery 125 Quick swim 37 Printers’ widths 126 HP products 38 Ewe’s cry 127 Artist Yoko 40 “So — heard” 128 Gimlet liquor 41 Space cloud 129 Arm of Israel 43 One, to Juanita 130 Tchr.’s org. 44 Road coater
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