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During this unprecedented time, we’ve been working hard to provide you with the news you need to stay up to date on everything impacted in our community, but now we want to hear from you. What have you been doing while staying safe at home? Do you have suggestions for others? We’d like to share your stories and advice by publishing responses in Las Vegas Weekly. Simply go to lasvegasweekly.com/ stayathome.
SISOLAK EXTENDS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN Gov. Steve Sisolak on April 1 formally issued a stay-at-home order and extended the closure of schools, casinos and other nonessential businesses through April 30, mirroring the latest guidance from the federal government to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. On March 17, Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses closed for 30 days. Schools were initially ordered closed through April 6. The new directive “strengthens the imperative that Nevadans must not leave their homes for nonessential activities in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Sisolak said. The directive specifies that people will be allowed to leave their homes for essential services, such as grocery shopping and medical appointments. The order does not apply to the homeless population. Essential employees should continue working, making sure to take proper precautions such as frequent handwashing, staying home if they are sick and abiding by aggressive social distancing protocols, the governor said. –John Sadler
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK U.S. DEATH TOLL SURPASSES CHINA’S The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 on March 31, eclipsing China’s official count, as New York’s mammoth convention center started taking patients to ease the burden on the city’s overwhelmed health system. Worldwide, more than 800,000 people had been infected and more than 39,000 people had died, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Italy and Spain accounted for half the deaths, while the U.S. had around 3,550 at press time, eclipsing China’s official toll of about 3,300. DON’T FLUSH WET WIPES Wastewater management teams have noticed more personal and cleaning wipes in pipelines and in treatment facilities over the past several weeks. But according to the Clark County Water Reclamation District, even those labeled “flushable” are not meant to be flushed down the toilet and can result in clogged pipes. “We know personal wipes are popular and effective, but please throw them in the trash,” General Manager Tom Minwegen said March 30.
“We all wind up bidding up each other and competing against each where you now literally will have a company call you up and say, ‘Well, California just outbid you.’ It’s like being on eBay with 50 other states, bidding on a ventilator. How inefficient! And then FEMA gets involved and FEMA starts bidding. And now FEMA is bidding on top of the 50. So FEMA is driving up the price. What sense does this make?” –New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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AIRPORT EMPLOYEES TEST POSITIVE Two employees who worked at McCarran International Airport have tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, officials said March 30. Airport officials said they have no reasons to believe the employees had “prolonged” exposure to the traveling public. The work areas used by the employees have been sanitized with disinfectants, officials said. PASTOR ARRESTED IN FLORIDA Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne turned himself in to authorities March 30 afternoon in Hernando County. He was charged with unlawful assembly and violation of a public health emergency order. Bail was set at $500, according to the jail’s website, and he was released after posting bond. The church said it sanitized the building, and the pastor said on Twitter that the church is an essential business.
A customer picks up an order during a drive-thru Las Vegas Farmers Market on March 26 at Skye Canyon Park. Rod Huebert, owner of Las Vegas Farmers Market and his own Rod’s Produce Market, worked with several sites to convert the traditional farmers market into drive-thrus. The whole process takes just five to seven minutes once the customer pulls up to the order taker. And there’s a fairly extensive list to choose from, Huebert said. The market has 12 types of citrus, such as Cara Cara navels, blood oranges and mandarins. It also has greens like baby kale and red mustard greens, among many other produce items. The farmers markets are scheduled to operate once a week at three different locations: Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive: Wednesday, 2-7 p.m. Skye Canyon, 10115 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive: Thursday 2-7 p.m. Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive: Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For newcomers to his drive-thru markets, Huebert has some advice: “Just be patient. We are going as fast as we can.” –Nina King
COUNCILMAN HELPS HOSPITALS AND SHELTERS RECEIVE NEEDED GLOVES Like all government officials these days, Las Vegas City Councilman Brian Knudsen spends most of his time dealing with the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak, coordinating with local businesses about loans, unemployment benefits and other long-term measures to help mitigate the damage. On March 27, Knudsen took more immediate action, by acquiring more than 200,000 pairs of latex gloves and distributing them to local hospitals and shelters. Knudsen’s office purchased the gloves from Shetakis Foodservice at a discount, then spent the morning hitting more than 10 locations, like Valley Hospital and UMC of Southern Nevada, each of which received 50,000 pairs. The rest of the gloves were distributed to the Las Vegas Homeless Courtyard, SafeNest, Helping Hands and other homeless and assistedliving providers. “There is a tremendous need for all kinds of protective equipment— gloves, gowns [and] masks, in particular.” Knudsen said. “We did our part with the gloves. I wish there was more we could do, and we’re going to keep looking for more we can do. Gloves were one opportunity for us to jump in and help out.” –Mike Grimala
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appears to arrive. What we feel now is a shadow of how Syrians felt as their authoritarian leader laid waste to their homes and poisoned their children with chemical weapons, and no one on the planet would end the dictatorship and save them. Their lives were reduced to rubble and ruin and it could have been stopped, but no one bothered. This is how the Kurds felt when the U.S. abandoned them to slaughter after being our loyal allies. They did nothing wrong; they chose to befriend America and then lost everything simply because a simpleton in the White House wanted to cozy up to Russia and Turkey. This is how parents in Central America feel as they watch cartels obliterate the very idea of a civilized life. All they want is hope for their children to live decently and a little help that never seems to arrive. It’s how a mother in Africa feels watching her child starve, while on TV you see people eating all over the world. This is how it feels to be in a war zone. To have your way of life lost for no good reason. To see the world you love destroyed when all you needed was a little help. And it’s not just over there. It’s here, too. Some people in America know these feelings all too well. It’s how the poor in the U.S. feel, watching loved ones die just because they can’t afford a hospital stay. It’s the anxiety of Americans who, because of an illness or disability, have limited job opportunities and must rely on government supplements or community support. It’s the helplessness that victims of human traffickers feel. It’s how Native American communities have felt for generations due to systematically destructive federal policies. It’s how American children feel when they live in poverty or in neglectful or abusive environments. We will get to the other side of the crisis.
Things won’t be the same. They should not be.
Things won’t be the same. They should not be. We should learn how to prevent this next time. We should learn to elect leaders who are smart, capable and incorruptible, and who care about their nation more than they care about themselves. We should learn that our health care system needs an overhaul, and, yes, public health is a matter of both national security and economic security. We should learn to think in a long-range manner. But even though we will be different, we will persevere and be better off than most of the world. The next time you see suffering, though? The next time our leaders encourage us to ignore cries for help? The next time there is genocide, or famine or brutal suppression, or pointless suffering? Remember the way you feel now. This is how helplessness and injustice feel. And this is what it feels like to yearn that someone will offer a hand to help. That a generous spirit can lift people up and save a generation. When we get to the other side, let’s all be the people who care more about others. Who don’t turn a blind eye to cruelty and who offer hope and a hand of help. Most Americans don’t live in the reality that is daily life in much of the Third World and even in parts of the U.S.: instability, helplessness, pining for relief. We’re the ones who are helpless now. When we recover, let’s resolve to be better to our neighbors on the planet. We’ve all been there now and have felt at least a bit of the pain that afflicts so many in the world every single day. Let’s learn from it and grow larger hearts, hands eager to pitch in, and intentions to heal, not hurt. First, let’s heal ourselves. Then, let’s help heal others.
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One mask uses four cut pieces of fabric. Standard size pattern can be scaled up or down as needed.
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Share Village Las Vegas sharelasvegas.org 702-624-5792 Contactless dropoff: 50 N. 21st St.
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Salvation Army Southern Nevada salvationarmy southernnevada.org 702-870-4430 Contactless dropoff at 35 W. Owens Ave. Call 702-7015347 upon arrival and someone will retrieve your donation.
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he world sees Las Vegas as a place that’s been shut down. Photos of closed casinos, boarded-up bars and an empty Boulevard have gone viral. As if that’s all we are. The tourists might be gone, and thousands might be unemployed, but as the dust clears one truth remains: We are Vegas Strong. We have weathered storms in the past—September 11, the Great Recession, October 1—and every time Nevadans have come together for the greater good. Every time, we have risen as a better, stronger, more united community. The challenge we face during this global pandemic is unprecedented. No other disaster has shut the Strip’s doors or caused this many job losses. And, of course, there are the very real health dangers of this highly contagious novel virus. Yet we know the Vegas spirit of giving, of hosting, of sharing will help us through our time of need. It has before and it will again. But where to start? How to give? How to help? Las Vegas Weekly has compiled this giving guide as an outline for generosity. Despite all efforts to be exhaustive, this list does not cover every way to help. Think of it as a jumping-off point. Give, volunteer and donate any ways you can. And don’t be afraid to accept help yourself when needed. We’re all in this together.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE How to help the Valley’s hospitals and health care workers BY EMMA CAUTHORN Health care workers are at the front line of the pandemic, and getting them help and support is a nationwide priority. The most important thing everyone can do right now is to simply stay home. The more we’re able to flatten the curve in Southern Nevada, the less strained our health care system will be. Beyond that, many of the people we reached out to mentioned the need for giving blood, so get out there and donate. Lastly, everyone we reached out to is in need of personal protective equipment (PPE), which is in tremendous demand. If you have N95 masks, gloves, hand sanitizer or other protective goods to donate, find out how to do so for some of the Valley’s health organizations. Keep in mind, all health care providers are in need of PPE right now. If you’d like to donate to an organization that’s not on this list, reach out to it directly and see what it needs.
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VA L L E Y H O S P I TA L S ■ The Valley Health System includes Centennial Hills Hospital, Desert Springs Hospital, Henderson Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital, Summerlin Hospital and Valley Hospital. How to help: All six institutions are accepting a variety of donations, including PPE. Visit a hospital’s Facebook page to determine its specific needs.
GUARDIAN ELITE MEDICAL ■ Guardian Elite Medical is a non-emergency ambulance provider serving Las Vegas. How to help: Guardian Elite Medical is accepting donations for PPE supplies, including gowns and masks. It’s also looking for additional EMTs and medical assistants to help with screening. Direct donations to Guardian Elite Medical, 2830 Ferne Drive, Building E, Las Vegas, 89104; lasvegas ambulance.com.
M O U N TA I N V I E W H O S P I TA L SUNRISE H O S P I TA L ■ How to help: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital are accepting masks (specifically N95s, surgical masks and other medical-grade masks); disposable gloves; safety goggles (anti-splash goggles); eye shields; industrial soap; and antibacterial/ disinfectant wipes. 855-8153859.
SOUTHERN HILLS H O S P I TA L ■ How to help: Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is accepting N95 masks, gloves, hair caps and more. It’s also accepting food donations to help feed health care workers. Cyndi Lundeberg, director of marketing and communications, also says letters and notes from children have been dropped off, which the staff loves. 855-815-3859, Cynthia.Lundeberg @hcahealthcare.com.
■ How to help: MountainView Hospital is accepting some medical equipment but directing food donations to local food pantries and community distribution centers. 855-8153859, HTPG.COVID19Leads@ Healthtrustpg.com.
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ■ How to help: UMC is accepting donations of health care grade PPE in unopened containers, along with financial donations. 702-207-8228, UMCFoundation@umcsn.com. Funds can also be sent to UMC Foundation Inc., 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., #508, Las Vegas, 89102.
D I G N I T Y H E A LT H ■ How to help: Dignity Health and St. Rose Dominican Hospitals have temporarily suspended their volunteer program, but are accepting unopened boxes of N95 masks, isolation gowns and surgical masks. SRDHSupplies@DignityHealth.org, dignityhealth.org/las-vegas/ covid19-donations.
COMMUNITY AMBULANCE Community Ambulance is an emergency and non-emergency medical services ambulance company that serves Southern Nevada. ■ How to help: The support team at Community Ambulance is working to procure hand sanitizer and gowns for its EMTs and paramedics, and working with the American Red Cross for blood donations. Messages of support, letters and thank-you cards are some of the best ways to help this organization. Send correspondence or donations to Community Ambulance, 91 Corporate Park Drive, Henderson, 89074; gsimpson@ communityambulance.com.
AMR LAS VEGAS ■ American Medical Response Las Vegas provides emergency and non-emergency medical transport services for the Las Vegas metropolitan area. How to help: AMR is accepting donations of new, unused masks and other PPE approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Contact materials manager Jamie Ambrose at 702-384-3400.
S I LV E R S TAT E H E A LT H ■ Silver State Health Services provides affordable access to high-quality health care for underserved and impoverished populations in Southern Nevada. It has temporarily closed its clinic and has transitioned appointments to telemedicine until it has the proper equipment and safety guidelines. Silver State is contemplating opening a drive-thru testing site at its clinic location but requires proper PPE to do so. How to help: Donate N95 masks, face shields and surgical gowns. 702-471-0420.
CURE 4 THE KIDS F O U N DAT I O N ■ Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, a division of Roseman University of Health Sciences, is a nonprofit and community leader in research and the treatment of childhood cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The clinic is open and continuing to provide uninterrupted treatment to its patients. How to help: Grocery stores, retailers, restaurants and others wishing to support the clinic staff and families with donations of food, cleaning items or other necessities—including vital monetary donations—should call Karen Iglesias at 702-691-5702. For more, click on the “Ways to Help” link at cure4thekids.org.
PA L M E I R A H O M E H E A LT H ■ Palmeira Home Health provides customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues at home. Because many of its patients are elderly, adequate PPEs are invaluable. How to help: Palmeira is accepting donations of all PPE, including masks, isolation gowns, goggles and gloves, and is also in need of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. 702-259-4966, ext. 1100, donations@palmhh.com. (Photo Illustration)
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YOU CAN HELP FOOD RELIEF THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK ■ Three Square is working to create a “hunger-free community” in Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties. It’s a food bank and food rescue that provides ready-to-eat meals. How to help: Monetary donations and volunteers for its Coronavirus Emergency Food Fund. 702-644-3663, threesquare.org.
T H E S A LVAT I O N ARMY SOUTHERN N E VA DA ■ To remain nimble, the charity’s greatest need is money, which could feed and protect those in need and buy pandemic kits for the homeless and personal protective equipment for the staff. How to help: Monetary donations, pallets of bottled water, volunteers most needed for the weekend community meals. 702-870-4430, salvationarmysouthernnevada.org.
SHARE VILLAGE LAS VEGAS ■ Formerly known as Veterans Village Las Vegas, Share Village has expanded its food services to seven days a week to meet the “overwhelming number of requests.” How to help: Bottled water and nonperishable food items. Food pantry volunteers are needed daily, 10 a.m. to noon. Monetary donations. 50 N. 21st St., 702-624-5792, sharelasvegas.org.
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Chefs: Share recipes and how-to’s Fitness trainers: Stream workouts for the community IT professionals: Help set up technology for the community Bartenders: Create cocktail how-to’s DJs: Share music playlists and stream live performances Publicists: Share and promote local businesses Crafters: Conduct DIY classes on Zoom Social media mavens: Promote the arts and charities Financial experts: Advise struggling small businesses Construction workers: Offer remote help with home fix-it jobs Photographers: Give tips for taking great photos at home Anybody: Volunteer at food banks or other places of need (Photo Illustration)
SHELTERS SAFENEST ■ This nonprofit organization is dedicated to ending domestic violence in Clark County by way of its confidential domestic violence shelter. How to help: Monetary donations; grocery gift cards; in-kind donations. Also hand sanitizer/disinfecting wipes, gloves, paper towels, baby and personal hygiene supplies. Donation drops at 3900 Meadows Lane, 702-877-0133, safenest.org.
THE SHADE TREE ■ In response to the pandemic, the women’s shelter has launched a “Love Us From a Distance” campaign to raise money and essential items. How to help: Monetary and in-kind donations; gift cards. Also bottled water, nonperishable foods, N95 masks, disinfectants, latex gloves, pain relievers, hygiene and baby products, bedding, batteries. 1 W. Owens Ave., theshadetree.org.
LAS VEGAS RESCUE MISSION ■ This homeless shelter is providing bread and community meals to those outside the gate, but has suspended intake of new shelter guests and recovery program clients. How to help: Monetary donations; in-kind donations of water, food and hygiene supplies. 480 W. Bonanza Road, 702-382-1766, vegasrescue.org.
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RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS C AT H O L I C CHARITIES OF S O U T H E R N N E VA DA ■ Some services are suspended (the men’s day shelter); some have gone online-only (legal services); and others have been tweaked for safety (community meal is now to-go). So the best way to help as the situation rapidly changes is via monetary donations. How to help: Financial support. 702-3852662, catholiccharities.com/donate.
J E W I S H FA M I LY SERVICE AGENCY ■ This group helps Southern Nevadans with food and emergency assistance, senior services, counseling and adoptions. How to help: Nonperishable food donations, financial donations, volunteers to drop off food to seniors. 702-732-0304, jfsalv.org.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL S E R V I C E S O F N E VA DA ■ Monetary donations go toward bulk food purchases and other programs, such as the Heart of the City Senior Meal Program and Identification Recovery Services. How to help: Donations for the fully online DigiMart Food Pantry, monetary donations. 4323 Boulder Highway, 702-639-1730, lssnv.org/donate.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH ■ The church aims to feed 20,000 families this season. Central purchases food in bulk at a discount, so it seeks monetary help rather than food donations. How to help: Donations to its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. hopeforthecity.tv/givehope.
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ANIMAL RESCUES T h e A nima l Foundation n The animal shelter is encouraging folks to adopt a pet during the pandemic. How to help: Adopt or foster a pet, monetary donations, Amazon Wish List. 702-955-5910, animalfoundation.com.
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n Adoptions are suspended, but the foster program continues. How to help: Foster a pet, monetary donations for veterinary care of animals. 702-873-7722, nevadaspca.org.
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n This animal rescue group needs financial help to provide medical care for rescue animals. How to help: Monetary donations. 702-239-7986, home4spot.org.
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n This charity is helping those impacted by COVID-19 through its Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund. How to help: Financial donations. uwsn. org/COVID19.
n Provides food, rental, utility and other financial assistance to Boulder City residents (and stranded travelers) facing emergency needs. How to help: Financial and in-kind donations, volunteers. Needed items: Diapers, personal hygiene supplies, packaged food, sleeping bags, backpacks, blankets, hats, socks, underwear, clean plastic grocery bags with handles. 600 Nevada Way, 702293-0332, eabcnv.com.
Help of S out h e r n N e vada n This organization serves needy and homeless Southern Nevadans through rental assistance, a diaper bank, the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center and more. How to help: Financial donations, fulfill an Amazon Wish List. 702-369-4357, helpsonv.org.
Ho p e Lin k o f S out h e r n N e vada n This support network helps needy Henderson residents with food aid, rent and other services. How to help: Monetary donations, food delivery volunteers, personal hygiene supplies. 178 Westminster Way, 702-5660576, link2hope.org/donate.
n This rescue needs financial help to provide care for the dogs in the Pups on Parole prison training program. How to help: Monetary donations, pet supplies, pet fostering. 546 N. Eastern Ave. #175, 702-655-4800, hcws.org.
H e a r ts A l iv e Village n This pet rescue needs help stocking its pet food bank program, Kendall’s Kupboard. Shop at its tax-free charity pet supply store. How to help: Monetary donations, pet fostering, Amazon Wish List. 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. #4, 702-8700065, heartsalivevillage.org. – Information compiled by C. Moon Reed
There are so many pressing medical needs surrounding the pandemic, and the Valley’s blood supply is one of the most significant. Vitalant, one of the nation’s oldest nonprofit transfusion medicine organizations, saw many of its blood drives canceled in the wake of the shutdown. According to Sue Thew, who handles public relations in the Southwest region, 100 blood drives have been canceled in Southern Nevada since March 19. That’s a loss of nearly 2,700 blood donations. There’s a critical need right now for all blood types, and Thew wants to reassure donors that Vitalant has implemented every safety measure possible, from screening donors (only healthy, symptom-free folks should donate) to disinfecting surfaces in their facilities, to limiting the number of people donating at any time to assure social distancing. And for those worried that the coronavirus can be transmitted through blood transfusions, Thew says that’s not a cause for concern, as COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. Thew recommends making an appointment, but she doesn’t want people to get frustrated if they can’t get one right away. “Our resources are limited right now because of the cancellations, and we’re doing everything we can to keep up. But the coronavirus is going to be impacting blood supplies for many weeks to come,” she says. “So it’s very important that people make and keep appointments for this week, next week and for the weeks to come to make sure that we have an ample supply at all times. Because blood has a limited shelf life, we cannot collect everything today to meet the needs for all the future weeks.” To schedule a donation, go to bloodhero.com.
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EDUCATIONAL AID Clark County School District
ARTS AND CULTURAL ASSISTANCE
n CCSD is teaming with the Public Education Foundation to help underprivileged students acquire devices for distance learning while schools are closed. How to help: Monetary donations to the CCSD Technology Fund. kirsten.searer@thepef.org.
Communities in Schools of N e va da n This dropout-prevention program helps students with food, medical care, transportation and more. While schools are closed, this group is working to keep students learning. How to help: Financial donations. 702-550-3799, cisnevada.org.
Girl Scouts of S o u t h e r n N e va da n The Girl Scouts are seeking volunteers and financial help so that all girls can continue scouting, no matter their economic circumstances. How to help: Monetary donations. Volunteer drive April 1-June 30. 702-385-3677, girlscoutsnv.org.
S t . J u d e ’ s Ra n c h for Children n St. Jude’s is a safe haven for abused and neglected children. How to help: Monetary donations, fulfill an Amazon Wish List, coffee partnership with Frankly Good Coffee (Hope Blend). 702-294-7100, stjudesranch.org.
P r o j e c t RE A L n This nonprofit educates K-12 students about the law. How to help: Monetary donations, community partners, downloadable book. 702-703-6529, projectrealnv.org.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES American Civil Liberties Union N e va da n From incarcerated youths to ICE detainees, ACLU Nevada is “defending our rights” during COVID-19. How to help: Monetary donations and volunteers (attorneys, translators and more). 601 S. Rancho Drive #B-11, 702-366-1226, aclunv.org/ donate.
N e va da L e g a l Services n Offering low-income Nevadans assistance with legal issues, such as unemployment benefits, housing assistance, SNAP and other needs related to COVID-19. How to help: Volunteer attorneys to answer legal questions from the public. 702-386-0404, nlslaw.net.
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Check in on domestic abuse victims b y L e s l i e V e n tu r a Since most Las Vegans are required to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, one segment of the population faces another risk: being quarantined with their domestic abuser. Liz Ortenburger, CEO of local nonprofit Safe Nest, says 100,000 domestic violence calls were made to Metro last year. Based on that data, she estimates 50,000 households experienced domestic violence last year, and that roughly 40,000 households are currently quarantined with an abusive partner. It’s “typical for domestic vio-
lence victims to feel isolated in normal circumstances, and now here we are in this unprecedented time,” she says. If you fear that a friend or loved one is experiencing domestic violence while quarantined, Ortenburger suggests small acts of kindness to let them know they’re not alone—things like “dropping off a plate of cookies (while social distancing), dropping off notes or calling the house.” Ortenburger says not to allude to the fact that you think something is going on, just use “simple check-ins” to remind them that people care.
If you are experiencing domestic violence yourself while quarantined, Ortenburger has different suggestions. “If you are in a domestic violence relationship and there’s a gun in the home and your batterer is losing his or her job, there’s an added layer of job-loss stress, and your chances of homicide are escalating,” she says. The same goes if the victim has been strangled in the past. If you find yourself in any of these situations, Ortenburger says “it’s time to get out of that relationship, and it is time for you to get safe.” She rec-
ommends calling or texting the Safe Nest 24-hour hotline to see what the next step of action should be. If you find yourself being victimized, Ortenburger advises the victim try to get away from enclosed spaces, such as the kitchen and bathroom, where there is greater access to weapons and hard surfaces. Lastly, Ortenburger says Safe Nest opens its doors to all domestic violence victims, including people in the LGBTQ community, immigrants, men, children and pets. “We have multiple options for sheltering,” she said.
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Ways to help keep the arts afloat n Buy gift certificates for future shows. n Buy music from local bands on Bandcamp.com. n Purchase art from local artists and crafters, directly or through Etsy. n Support musicians and performers by watching (and paying for) online streams, as through StageIt.com. n Help your favorite artists/performers/ musicians by promoting their work on your social media channels and recommending them to friends. n Simply give a monetary donation.
n T i pJ a r LV Tip Jar (tipjarlv.godaddy sites.com) points readers to the Vemno handles of food servers, bartenders and other hospitality workers put out of work by the shutdown.
n V e g a s P B S & N e v a d a P u b l i c R a d i o ( K NPR )
The Writer’s B l o ck B o o k S h o p
The Downtown bookstore, coffee shop and event venue is still conducting online and phone sales, offering free curbside pickup and shipping for orders over $20. How to help: Read! Also, proceeds from audiobooks from libro.fm go to Writer’s Block. 519 S. 6th St. #100, 702-550-6399, thewritersblock.org.
The Neon Museum
Pincushion
performing arts groups & venues n A Public Fit Theatre Company (apublicfit.org) n Broadway in the Hood (broadwayinthehood.org) n The Lab LV (thelablv.org) n Las Vegas Little Theatre (lvlt.org) n Majestic Repertory Theatre (majesticrepertory.com) n Nevada Conservatory Theatre (unlv.edu/nct)
n The Playhouse/Poor Richard’s Players (theplayhouselv.com) n The Smith Center (thesmithcenter.com) n Super Summer Theatre (supersummertheatre.org) n Theatre in the Valley (theatreinthevalley.org) n Vegas Theatre Company/ Cockroach Theatre (theatre.vegas) n Vegas Theatre Hub (vegastheatrehub.com)
Music
Dance
n Bunkhouse Saloon (bunkhousedowntown.com) n Foundation to Assist Young Musicians (thefaym.org) n Henderson Symphony Orchestra (hendersonsymphony.org) n Las Vegas Philharmonic (lvphil.org) n Opera Las Vegas (operalasvegas.com) n Vegas City Opera (vegascityopera.org) n Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (lvyao.org)
C u lt u r e V e n u e s & A r t s A d v o c a t e s
n Molodi: Extreme Body Percussion (molodilive.com) n Nevada Ballet Theatre (nevadaballet.org) n Contemporary West Dance Theatre (lvdance.org)
n Eat More Art Vegas (eatmoreartvegas.com) n Grouchy John’s Coffee (grouchyjohns.com) n Nevada Humanities (nevadahumanities.org)
RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS n Tip as well as you can afford. n Order meals from local restaurants. n Resist the urge to hoard supplies. n Protect others and yourself. Don’t cheat the lockdown. These rules are here for a reason. n Check on your elderly/ sick neighbors. Even a friendly phone call helps. n Offer to deliver groceries to your neighbors/friends/family in need. n Start local: See if your HOA or apartment building is doing anything to help residents, then pitch in where there’s a need. n Say hi to your neighbors. n Be extra nice to the grocery store clerk. n Be extra patient with your children. n Got an extra roll or toilet paper? Offer it to a friend! n Arrange FaceTime playdates for children. n Organize a virtual happy hour with old friends. Everybody is available right now. n Don’t hide your feelings. It’s an uncertain time. Express yourself and be honest. You’ll be surprised to find that you’re not as alone as you think. n Be kind and others— and to yourself.
Art Galleries & LOCAL Artists n Abbie Paulhaus, illustrator (abbiepaulhus.com) n Alpha Voyage Gallery by PTG (privatetechgroup.com) n The Arts Factory (dtlvarts.com/arts-factory) n Barrick Museum of Art (unlv.edu/barrickmuseum) n City Lights Art Gallery (citylightsartgallery.com) n City of the World Art Gallery (cityoftheworldlasvegas.org) n Clay Arts Vegas (clayartsvegas.com) n Core Contemporary Gallery (corecontemporary.com) n Dray Studio & Gallery (draystudio.com)
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n Happy Earth Market (happyearthmarket.com) n Joseph Watson Collection (josephwatsonart.com) n Jerry Misko, artist (jerrymisko.com) n Las Vegas Artists Guild (lvartistsguild.org) n Las Vegas Oddities (lasvegasoddities.com) n Left of Center Art Gallery (leftofcenterart.org) n Mary Felker Art and Design (etsy.com/shop/MaryOnAdventures) n The Neon Museum (neonmuseum.org)
n Pincushion sewing shop & creative workspace (pincushionlv.com) n Priscilla Fowler Fine Art (priscillafowler.com) n Lisa Dittrich’s Random Alchemy Art Gallery (randomalchemy.com) n Recycled Propaganda (recycledpropaganda.com) n Sin City Gallery (sincitygallery.com) n Wonderland Gallery by Kat Tatz (wonderlandgallery.com) – Information compiled by C. Moon Reed
(The Smith Center/Courtesy; The Writer’s Block by Miranda Alam/Special to Weekly; Pincushion and the Neon Museum by Wade Vandervort/Staff; Nevada Ballet Theatre by Virginia Trudeau/Courtesy
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How to apply for and receive federal coronavirus emergency funds
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By Ric Anderson he $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will place about $300 billion directly into Americans’ pockets, provide $377 billion worth of assistance to small businesses, and both expand and extend unemployment benefits, among other outcomes. While details on the rollout of the aid are still being determined in some cases, here’s an early look at how individuals and businesses can obtain relief funding. Direct payments to individuals and families
The CARES Act provides $1,200 in direct government payments to individuals making up to $75,000, and $2,400 to married households making up to $150,000, with an additional $500 cash payment per child. It applies to people who obtain their incomes through Social Security and benefit programs, and also to people who make zero income. The caps apply to filers’ adjusted gross income, a figure derived by subtracting certain deductible payments made during the year (for student loan interest, contributions to individual retirement accounts or health savings accounts, moving expenses for activity military members, health insurance premiums for self-employed people, and more) from gross income (all of the money that comes in, including wages, dividends, capital gains, business income, alimony, etc.). The value of the payments decreases after the income caps of $75,000 (individual) and $150,000 (married), with the payment amount reduced by $5 for every $100 of income above those levels. It phases
out completely for individuals earning more than $99,000 and for joint filers with no children earning more than $198,000. The IRS will use 2018 and 2019 tax returns (whichever is the most recent on file) to determine levels of payments. Direct deposit information and addresses on those returns will be used to provide electronic payment or checks. For those who haven’t filed 2018 or 2019 returns, the best bet is to file a 2019 return immediately, which can be done online at irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-yourfederal-taxes-for-free. Unemployment compensation
The relief package extends unemployment benefits to independent contractors for the first time. Those covered include gig economy workers, freelancers and others who are self-employed. Additionally, workers who quit their job for coronavirus-related reasons can qualify for benefits, which applies not only to those who contracted the virus but those who were forced to leave work to care for family members and did not have leave benefits. Lawmakers extended state-level unemployment insurance by 13 weeks and added a $600 weekly payout to the state-level compensation. To file for unemployment insurance in Nevada, visit the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation at ui.nv.gov, or phone its unemployment hotline at 702-486-3293. Be aware, however, that the office has been inundated with applications in recent weeks—a record 98,298 for the week ending March 21—and officials are asking the public for patience in receiving customer service. The unemployment office is adding staff to its call centers and is training current employees to contend
with a backlog of phone messages and emails, while also trying to streamline the application process through the use of new technology. (The department’s offices are closed.) But applicants are advised to file online to avoid long waits on the phone. Before logging on, filers should gather several pieces of information, such as: ■ Their Social Security number and identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. ■ Names, addresses, phone number(s) and dates they worked for their previous two employers; and a list of corporate names of all employers for whom they have worked in the past 18 months. ■ If not a citizen of the United States, their alien registration number and expiration date. ■ If discharged from the military in the past 18 months, a copy of their DD-214. ■ For those who have worked for the federal government in the past 18 months, a copy of their SF-8 or SF-50.
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For businesses and nonprofit organizations
For starters, know the different kinds of assistance available. The list includes: ■ Economic Injury Disaster Loans. These lowinterest loans provide up to $2 million to cover business expenses that could have been met had the coronavirus outbreak not occurred, such as payroll and operating costs. The for-profit interest rate is 3.75%, and the nonprofit rate is 2.75%, amortized up to 30 years. Deferment is automatic and is granted for up to a year, and there are no requirements for collateral. In addition, the CARES Act established a new Economic Injury Emergency Advance program that provides an emergency advance of up to $10,000 to small businesses and private nonprofits within three days of applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan. The advance is deducted from the loan proceeds, but if the loan is declined, the advance does not have to be repaid.
■ Small Business Debt Relief Program. For six months, the SBA will cover loan payments for recipients of three different kinds of non-disaster SBA loans. The three loans are: 7(a) loans (which provide for a variety of business needs), 504 loans (which are tailored toward expansion and modernization) and microloans (which provide up to $50,000 and are aimed at small-business startups). Congress made $17 billion available for the relief program, which applies not only to existing loan holders but to new borrowers who take out loans during a six-month period that started when President Donald Trump signed the coronavirus emergency funding package March 27. ■ Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The coronavirus emergency funding package recently approved by Congress includes $349 billion for these loans, which are a version of the SBA’s 7(a) loans. Employers who maintain their payroll at the same level as before the coronavirus
outbreak can petition for loan forgiveness. If any portion of the loan is unforgiven, it’s amortized over 10 years at a 4% interest rate. Meanwhile, PPP loans offer a number of attractive features such as no SBA fees, deferrals of six months to a year and no prepayment fees. The loans are retroactive to mid-February and will be available through June 30. As with Economic Injury Disaster Loans, there are no requirements for collateral. Unlike for the other types of loans, however, the rollout for applications has not yet occurred. The Trump administration had said it will be set up April 3. ■ An employee retention tax credit is available for businesses that are not eligible for the PPP or choose not to participate in it. Any business that has been forced to fully or partially suspend operations, or has seen a significant drop in revenues, is eligible for a 50% credit for wages paid to furloughed or reduced-hour employees. As with the PPP program, the rollout has yet to occur.
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How to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Economic Injury Emergency Advance ■ Determine your eligibility. The loans and advances are available to all businesses with 500 employees or fewer, along with independent contractors, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses, 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(19) veterans organizations and tribal businesses and nonprofits. In addition, waivers have been granted for businesses and franchise holders with more than 500 employees spread across multiple locations—for example, 2,000 employees working in five different offices. ■ To start the application process, visit sba.gov/ disaster. Make sure to have documentation of your business’s three-year ave\rage annual revenue on hand. ■ To request an Economic Injury Emergency Advance, first apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and then request the advance within three days, also at sba.gov/disaster. ■ For questions or assistance on the loans and advance, contact the SBA’s Las Vegas office at 702388-6611 or email the Nevada SBA district director, Joseph Amato, at Joseph.Amato@sba.gov. To apply for the three loans covered by the Small Business Debt Relief Program: ■ For a 7(a) loan, it’s important to determine which of several different versions of loan is best for your business. Information is available by visiting
sba.com and doing a keyword search for “types of 7(a) loans.” From there, businesses can apply for a 7(a) loan with a bank or a mission-based lender. SBA offers a free referral service tool called Lender Match, accessible at sba.gov/lendermatch. ■ For a 504 loan, applications must be made through a certified development company, a nonprofit corporation that promotes economic development. According to the SBA’s online search tool, the local option is the New Ventures Capital Development Co., 626 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas. Contact information: newventurescdc.com or 702-382-9522. ■ Microloans are delivered through mission-based lenders who can also provide business counseling. The SBA lists the regional lender for Nevada as Phoenix-based Prestamos CDFI, which operates a Southern Nevada office at 4070 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas. Contact information: prestamosloans.org or 702-207-1614. More information on the PPP ■ Who’s eligible? The same as above for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. ■ How much funding is available? Up to $10 million. Businesses that were operating as of February 15 and continue to operate through June 30 can receive a maximum amount equal to 250% of their average monthly payroll costs through June
30. Those that were not in business can receive up to the average of their monthly payroll costs between January 1 and February 29. ■ What can loans be used for? Employee salaries; payroll costs; costs related to continuation of health care benefits; rent; utilities; and interest on debt obligations incurred before the covered period. ■ Who will provide PPP loans? The majority of lenders. Contact your local lender, or go to sba. gov/disaster starting this week for a list of participating lenders. Federal officials are expecting the list of lenders to grow as the funding becomes available, so the list will be updated on an ongoing basis. ■ What’s the process of obtaining forgiveness? Businesses must apply through their lender. The application requires documentation verifying the number of employees on payroll and average monthly payroll between February and June last year; documentation verifying payments on mortgage obligations, lease obligations and utilities; and certification that the documentation is accurate. For more information assistance for businesses, visit the SBA’s Las Nevada office at sba.gov/offices/ district/nv/las-vegas, or call the office at 702-3886611.
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The pleasures of analog Re-ground yourself with these tech-free throwback activities By Genevie Durano
f you’re old enough to remember life before Wi-Fi—and that’s the majority of us born before 2000—you might recall the way days then seemed so unhurried, hours stretching infinitely before us, our brains blissfully free of memes and status updates. Consider that modern appendage called the smartphone, which entered our lives in 2007 and is now such a part of us that we suffer full-blown panic attacks when we don’t feel its rectangular sleekness in our hands. But it wasn’t always so. Once upon a time, we engaged in analog activities (back then, we just called them “activities”), and we did them without letting the world know we were doing them. But this is no Luddite screed. Technology has improved our lives in innumerable ways. Digital connectivity has made our networks closer and larger at the same time, and few of us would opt out of this brave new world. The reality we’re living in right now was beyond the scope of our imagination just a month ago, and while we have access to the best (and the worst) the internet has to offer, now’s also a good time to rediscover the pleasures of an analog life. These activities require no bandwidth, just your presence. Give them a try, and try to resist doing an Instagram story about it.
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Mention multiplayer games and your kids might think Call of Duty or Fortnite, but bust out board game classics like Scattergories, Scrabble and Pictionary and they’ll be hooked for hours. For the younger set, Apples to Apples and Telestrations will be a hit, while the immersive worlds of Dungeons & Dragons or The Settlers of Catan will have your teens staying up late into the night, without a blue light in sight.
You know why stamps say “Forever”? Because letter writing never goes out of style. There’s something so personal and heartfelt about receiving an actual handwritten letter in the mail, and getting one today feels like a holiday miracle. Just a century and a half ago, letter writing was so in vogue, J. Willis Westlake wrote a book on epistolary etiquette titled How to Write Letters. Go write a letter to someone you love. They’ll feel less alone in this time of social distancing.
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Journaling
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Speaking of letter writing, now’s a good time to brush up on your penmanship. Sure, we can tap out novellas on our iPhones, but who these days still knows how to use cursive? Most school-age children certainly don’t, even though studies have shown that putting pen or pencil to paper is beneficial for early literacy and spelling proficiency. Once you’ve mastered cursive, take it up a notch and learn calligraphy. Then when the lockdown ends, join the Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes, a group dedicated to preserving and fostering the beautiful art of penmanship.
We’re living through a once-in-a-lifetime event. Find a notebook and jot down your feelings. These are anxious times, and putting your thoughts on paper will alleviate a lot of that anxiety. If nothing else, chronicling this time in your life will serve as an interesting record you can look back on once we come out the other side. Someday, you and your loved ones will hardly believe there was a time when folks hoarded toilet paper.
There are many passionate groups out there dedicated to fiber arts, from embroidery and quilting to knitting and crocheting, traditions that go back hundreds of years. If you’re lucky, you might have a handmade heirloom that’s been passed down from your forebears in the form of a quilted blanket or a beloved knitted sweater. Create your own heirlooms now that you have the time. What you make today will have a story to tell generations from now.
Put away the tablet and read that book that’s been sitting on your shelf forever. There’s an unparalleled pleasure in holding paper in your hands, turning the pages impatiently as you race from one chapter to the next. Reading is a transformative experience, and reading a physical book grounds you in the here and now. It requires nothing of you except your undivided attention, and it rewards you with a glimpse into worlds untold.
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Survival songs Vegas punk band No Red Alice ‘pours its heart’ into its new music By Leslie Ventura f you ask singer Sal Giordano when No Red Alice really formed, he’ll tell you it was two years ago, more or less. He says the band’s outdoor show at Beauty Bar—part of Punk Rock Bowling 2018— marked its first live gig together. The “first hurrah,” as Giordano explains it. “That was us.” But don’t let Giordano fool you. The singer and guitarist has been writing and performing under the name No Red Alice since as far back as 2012, after his previous punk band, The Core, broke up. “It was kind of like being single for a while,” Giordano says. “I [could] do this any time I want, play with my friends and have a good time.” The trio just released its first EP, Don’t Be Here After Dark, on March 13. “Starting off acoustically was great, but this is what it was meant to be—a three- or
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four-piece rock ’n’ roll punk thing,” Giordano says. No Red Alice had a release party scheduled for Longtime No Red Alice listeners will recall “Still March 13, but all of its shows have been put on hold Cursed” and “Marry Me!” which appear on a 2017 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When nonessential demo, though both songs have been entirely rebusinesses were ordered to close statewide, Giordano recorded for DBHAD. “Got a heart and it’s a fist/If performed during a Facebook Live session, and the home is where the heartbreak lives/I’m singer says he might do more online NO RED ALICE packing up and heading west/To go find acoustic gigs while Nevada’s shutdown facebook.com/noredalice love and happiness away,” Giordano continues. instagram.com/noredalice sings on “Still Cursed,” with his bandAs for the EP, which was recorded at spoti.fi/3am8VF1 noredalice.bandcamp.com mates chiming in on the chorus for the Digital Insight studios with producer ultimate emo anthem. Lazer Lavin, Giordano says it captures In 2015, Giordano ended up playthe band “pouring our heart out to ing in now-defunct Vegas outfit Eliza Battle, joining you as a group. It has a lot to do with the loss of my drummer Chris Berg and guitarist Chris Bitonti— parents, the loss of my friends to drugs, a lot of hardtwo members who now complete No Red Alice’s ship and trying to overcome it,” Giordano says. “Just lineup. surviving.”
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DISTANCE DJING VEGAS MAINSTAY DJ FRANZEN THROWS A NIGHTLY DANCE PARTY ONLINE
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BY BROCK RADKE DJ D-Nice’s “Club Quarantine” virtual dance parties might be the most resounding cultural phenomenon of the COVID-19 era so far, attracting hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram Live and garnering the Bronx-born artist attention from the likes of Oprah and Michelle Obama. DJs have been spinning live online for a long time, but his funky, soulful sets, streaming from his LA home, carry a different meaning these days. “I’ve known D-Nice for a long time, and his first record was definitely in my first crate when I [started],” says Las Vegas’ own DJ Franzen, the Bay Area transplant who’s been captivating crowds at the resident DJ at Drai’s Nightclub for five years. “It’s like a big chatroom or party line, and the great thing is everybody on there is keeping it positive. You’ve got people connecting and reconnecting, just because it’s a DJ playing music. It really got me inspired.” Franzen took to IG Live for a quarantined set of his own on March 22, and he’s been doing it every night since, spinning hip-hop and R&B favorites for thousands of viewers. Even Drake checked in for a chunk of Franzen’s stream. “There are so many DJs doing it now, it’s like having different radio stations on at the same time, and people are just going from one to another,” he says. “And I think it’s refreshing, because some people have never heard some of these songs, or at least not in a long time. We’re reminding them how good this music is.” Franzen says he has received messages asking for his Cash App info
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so followers can send tips, but he’s turned down donations, even though the DJs who make their living on the Vegas nightclub circuit are without income during the shutdown, and Drai’s furloughed its entire staff. “I really do it for the love of music and just to share my song selections with the people that appreciate it,” he says. “The other night I was on for seven hours. There were people there with me that started at 6:15 p.m. and didn’t get off until almost 1:30 in the morning. I don’t know the last time I DJed for seven hours straight.” These online music parties might be the closest thing to the Vegas experience DJs and clubbers can get while social distancing mandates are in effect, which raises even more questions about the future. What will the Strip nightlife scene look and sound like when the pandemic has been quelled and the clubs reopen? Will those of us dancing along to these social media sets be eager to return to the actual venues, or will this temporary paradigm cause a shift in the culture? Franzen says he’s thinking about merging the live online and live IRL dynamic, imagining going live from Drai’s and taking his Vegas hip-hop party to the world. “You know what’s crazy? I’ve had some people tell me [how they] don’t really go out, but now they want to, now they want to come to Vegas and go to Drai’s,” he says. “It’s those people who maybe go out once a year and now you’re a changed person because of all this. It’s crazy to think about what type of effect music has on people, especially in tough times.”
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SLOW FOOD WITH MORE TIME TO SPEND IN THE KITCHEN, TURN YOUR FOCUS AWAY FROM WHAT’S FAST BY GENEVIE DURANO ext year, the fast food chain concept will mark 100 years on the American culinary landscape—traced back to the moment White Castle opened its second outpost in Wichita, Kansas. In the ’40s and ’50s, fast food giants like McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell got their foothold, spurred by the ascendance of car culture. Today, fast food has given rise to its cousin, fast casual. Convenience is key for these restaurants, rendering homemade meals a quaint concept. After all, who has time to actually prepare something from scratch? Well, now we do, during this unprecedented time
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in our history when many of us have been advised to—or are wisely opting to—shelter in place. We now have an opportunity to make food at home the way it should be made: slow and deliberate, requiring patience. Some things take longer to make than others, but the rewards are many, including improved digestive health. “I’ve been in the industry for 36 years, and everybody right now is used to, ‘Fast food’s gotta be faster, the microwave’s gotta be faster.’ … And the quality depletes from that,” says Chef James Ojeda of Mediterranean restaurant Bok Bok Chicken. “But when we are patient, if we can get back to that kind of mindset of just waiting a little longer for a better product, that’s where we’re going to find the quality.”
At Bok Bok, everything is made from scratch, from the hummus to the salads to the pickled turnips that accompany each meal. Those turnips alone—the recipe has been handed down through generations—require at least 24 hours to pickle. Pickling and brining goes back centuries and spans cultures. Canning, a method of preserving food that gives it a much longer shelf life, was once a way of life for many Americans (your grandparents probably had jars of pickles and various root vegetables in the basement). Fermenting, which humans have been doing since the Neolithic age, is another method that takes time but produces some of the best-tasting foods we enjoy—think sourdough bread, sauerkraut, kimchi, cheese, wine
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and more—that are also chock full of probiotics, beneficial microorganisms that help maintain a healthy gut and aid the immune system in fighting viruses, fungi and pathogens. Sandra Aboujaoude, owner of La Belle Terre Bakery and Cafe, wants people to understand how the food they eat impacts how they feel. The bread we buy in stores, for example, is laden with preservatives to make them last longer, but those additives aren’t friendly to our digestive system. “I’ve had several of my customers come to me and say, ‘I’m gluten-intolerant, but I can eat your bread and I don’t have any stomach issues. Why is that?’ And I explain to them the whole process,” Aboujaoude says. “The flour needs to sit with the
water and ferment and start breaking down before you can work it, and then you let it sit longer. Let it break down again. And you repeat this process six to eight times before you actually form it and bake it. During this process, the flour molecules are getting fermented or broken down, they’re getting processed with the water. And that’s what’s making it so easy to digest for people.” All that is achievable at home, too, but it means letting go of the idea that food should be fast, that it has to come packaged and shelf-stable forever. We have little control of what’s going on in the larger world, but in our kitchens, we have so much say in how our bodies feel. Give it a little time. These days, that’s one thing we all seem to have.
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Food Takeout & Delivery Guide Downtown / Central The Blind Pig 4515 Dean Martin Drive 725-214-4474 app.theblindpignv.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Bocho DowNtown Sushi 124 S. 6th St. #150 702-750-0707 bochosushi.com n Sushi Delivery (In-house, DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Buca di Beppo Multiple locations bucadibeppo.com n Italian Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 3925 Paradise Road 702-745-5224 delfriscos.com n Steakhouse Curbside pickup
Dona Marias Tamales 910 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-382-6538 donamariatamales.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
El Dorado Cantina 3025 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Drive 702-722-2289 eldoradocantina.com n Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
Every Grain 1430 E. Charleston Blvd. everygraintogo.square. site n Chinese Curbside pickup
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 6515 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-407-0019 flemingssteakhouse.com n Steakhouse Curbside pickup
Fogo De Chao 360 E. Flamingo Road 702-431-4500 fogodechao.com n Brazilian Delivery Curbside pickup
Garagiste Wine Bar 197 E. California Ave. #140 702-954-3658 garagistelv.com n Wine bar Curbside pickup
The Guilt Free Glutton 955 Grier Drive #D2 702-915-7124 theguiltfreeglutton.com n Healthy/Meal prep Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations greensandproteins.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
Gyro Time 5239 W. Charleston Blvd. 702-878-6393 gyrotime.com n Mediterranean Curbside pickup
Master Kims Korean BBQ 6825 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #110 702-701-8828 masterkimslv.com n Korean barbecue Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub)
McMullan’s Irish Pub 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. 702-247-7000 mcmullansirishpub.com n Irish pub Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Mothership Coffee Roasters 1028 Fremont St 725-735-4539 mothershipcoffee.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Naked City Pizza 4608 Paradise Road 702-722-2241 nakedcitylv.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates)
The Palm 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #A7 702-732-7256 thepalm.com n American Curbside pickup
Panchos Vegan Tacos Multiple locations panchovegano.com n Mexican-Vegan Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Pizza Rock 201 N. 3rd St. 702-385-0887 pizzarocklasvegas.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations rachelskitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
Sunrise Coffee 3130 E. Sunset Road 702-433-3304 sunrisecoffeelv.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Vesta Coffee Roasters 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd. 702-685-1777 vestacoffee.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Henderson 8 Kitchen 2560 St. Rose Parkway #150 702-840-8066 8kitchenlv.com n Hawaiian/Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, ChowNow, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Big B’s Texas BBQ 3019 St. Rose Parkway #130 702-260-6327 bigbztexasbbq.com n Barbecue Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Blaze Pizza 673 Mall Ring Circle 702-847-7974 blazepizza.com n Pizzeria Delivery Curbside pickup
Café Lola 10075 S. Eastern Ave. #109 702-840-3362 ilovecafelola.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Carlito’s Burritos 4300 E. Sunset Road #A5 702-547-3592 carlitosburritos.com n Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
The Cupcakery 9680 S. Eastern Ave. 702-207-2253 thecupcakery.com n Dessert Delivery (Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Diced Prep Henderson 10890 S. Eastern Ave. #108 702-820-8624 dicedkitchen.com n Healthy/Meal prep Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 43 S. Stephanie St. #100 702-463-7860 dickeys.com n Barbecue Delivery Curbside pickup
Emilio’s Pizza Bistro 639 N. Stephanie St. 702-564-6262 emiliospizzabistro.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
The Great Greek Grille 1275 W. Warm Springs Road #160 702-547-2377 thegreatgreekgrill.com n Greek Delivery Curbside pickup
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations greensandproteins.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
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Griddlecakes 9480 S. Eastern Ave. 702-360-3636 griddlecakeslv.com n Breakfast Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Hashbrown 3145 St. Rose Parkway #120 702-405-9752 hashbrownlv.com n Brunch Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Jesse’s Pizza 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway 702-898-5635 jessespizza.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Juan’s Flaming Fajitas 16 S. Water St. 702-476-4647 juansflamingfajitas andcantina.com n Mexican Curbside pickup
Kitchen Table 1716 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway #100 702-478-4782 kitchentablelv.com n American Delivery
Le Paris Brest Café 9550 S. Eastern Ave. #110 702-592-1811 leparisbrestcafe.com n French café Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
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Manila BBQ 4500 E. Sunset Road #14 702-909-5621 manilabbq.com n Barbecue Delivery Curbside pickup
Monta Chaya 9500 S. Eastern Ave. 702-405-9649 monrestaurantgroup.com n Asian Curbside pickup
Mothership Coffee Roasters 2708 N. Green Valley Parkway 702-456-1869 mothershipcoffee.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Pasta Shop Ristorante 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway 702-451-1893 pastashop.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
Paymon’s Mediterranean Café 8955 S. Eastern Ave. 702-333-4622 paymons.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant 9530 S. Eastern Ave. 702-407-1188 pinkaow.com n Thai Delivery
Pinches Tacos 2550 St. Rose Parkway 702-476-4888 pinchestacos.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations rachelskitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
The Steamie Weenie 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway #130 702-333-1383 steamieweenie.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
North Amazing Thai 3000 W. Ann Road #109 725-222-8289 amazingthainv.com n Thai Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Big Dog’s Brewing Company 4543 N. Rancho Drive 702-645-1404 bigdogsbrews.com n Brewery Curbside pickup
Saga Pastry + Sandwich 10345 S. Eastern Ave. #100 702-260-0860 sagapastry.com n Sandwich Shop Delivery (UberEats, Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Stella’s Pizza 10890 S. Eastern Ave. #108 702-675-8150 stellaspizzalv.com n Pizzeria Delivery Curbside pickup
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations greensandproteins.com n American-Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
Gyro Time 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 702-658-9729 gyrotime.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Ichi Ramen House 7920 W. Tropical Parkway #170 702-570-7373 ichiramenhouse.com n Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Uber Eats)
Kapuna Cafe 3231 N. Decatur Blvd. #122 702-395-1400 kapunacafe.com n Hawaiian Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
KoMex Fusion 633 N. Decatur Blvd. #H 702-646-1612 komexfusion.com n Korean/Mexican Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Mezzo Bistro and Wine 4275 N. Rancho Drive 702-944-8880 mezzobistro.com n Italian Bistro Delivery (In-house, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pizza Place 3231 N. Decatur Blvd. #104 702-331 5858 pizzaplacelv.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
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Food Takeout & Delivery Guide Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations rachelskitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
TSP Bakery 6120 N. Decatur Blvd. 702-331-9265 tsplv.com n Bakery Delivery Curbside pickup
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
YourWay 6121 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #110 725-214-4445 yourwayrestaurant.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
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South / Southeast Big Jerk 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. 702-427-5267 bigjerkcaribbean.com n Caribbean Curbside pickup
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-736-4939 bootleggerlasvegas.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Foodie Fit Multiple locations 702-881-4311 foodiefitmeals.com n American/Healthy Delivery
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations greensandproteins.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
Master Kim’s Korean BBQ 6825 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #110 702-701-8828 masterkimslv.com n Korean Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub)
Panchos Vegan Tacos Multiple locations panchovegano.com n Mexican-Vegan Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
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Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Parsley Modern Mediterranean Multiple locations eatparsley.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
n To get your restaurant listed, email details to restaurants@gmgvegas.com.
Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations rachelskitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
Sin City Sushi 8790 S. Maryland Parkway 702-982-2113 facebook.com/ sincitysushi2 n Sushi Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, ChowNow, Uber Eats)
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
The Cuppa 9275 W. Russell Road #170 702-778-7880 thecuppacoffeebar.com n Coffee shop Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates)
Cured & Whey 6265 S. Valley View Blvd. 702-429-3617 curedandwhey.com n Specialty Curbside pickup
Divine Cafe 333 S. Valley View Blvd. 702-253-1400 divineeventslv.com n Café Delivery
Southwest Bambinos East Coast Pizzeria 2555 S. Durango Drive 702-242-2266 bambinospizza702.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Big B’s Texas BBQ 6115 S. Fort Apache Road #110 702-844-8206 bigbztexasbbq.com n Barbecue Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Donna Italia 7770 Duneville St. 702-291-2112 donnaitalia.com n Pizzeria Delivery
Founders Coffee 6410 S. Durango Drive #100 702-916-4442 founderscoffeeco.com n Coffee Delivery (Postmates, Uber Eats)
Fruits & Roots 7885 W. Sunset Road 702-202-0922 fruitsnroots.com n Healthy café/Juice bar Delivery Curbside pickup
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Kobashi Ramen & Curry 8239 Dean Martin Drive #110 702-331-6233 kobashilv.com n Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub)
Graffiti Bao 7355 S. Buffalo Drive 702-323-6033 graffitibao.com n Asian Curbside pickup
Locale Italian Kitchen 7995 Blue Diamond Road 702-330-0404 localelv.com n Italian Delivery
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations, greensandproteins.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
Griddlecakes 6085 S. Fort Apache Road 702-891-8918 griddlecakeslv.com n Breakfast Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Hedary’s Mediterranean 7365 W. Sahara Ave. #K 702-873-9041 hedaryslasvegas.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
Hummus Bowls Multiple locations hummusbowls.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
Jason James Pizza Bistro 8680 W. Warm Springs Road #100 702-478-9098 jasonjamespizzabistro. dineloyal.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Mama Birds Kitchen 10550 Southern Highlands Parkway #140 702-570-6135 mamabirdsk.com n Southern Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Master Kim’s Korean BBQ 7036 S. Durango Drive #100 702-823-3111 masterkimslv.com n Korean Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, ChowNow)
Matcha Café Maiko 3400 S. Jones Blvd. #3 702-247-1779 matchalv.com n Café Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Mr. Mamas Breakfast 5693 S. Jones Blvd. #106 702-220-9224 mrmamaslv.com n Breakfast/Lunch Delivery Curbside pickup
The Fat Greek Mediterranean Bistro 4001 S. Decatur Blvd. #34 702-222-0666 thefatgreeklv.com. n Greek/Mediterranean Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
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Fukuburger 7365 S. Buffalo Drive #A 702-684-6161 fukuburger.com n Fast casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
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Oming’s Kitchen 5180 Blue Diamond Road #105 702-722-3171 omingskitchen.com n Phillipine Curbside pickup
Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Paradise Place 7365 W. Sahara Ave. #B 702-834-8188 paradiseplacelv.com n Jamaican Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Parsley Modern Mediterranean Multiple locations eatparsley.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pinches Tacos 9205 W. Russell Road #190 702-818-4208 pinchestacos.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
Senza-Gluten Free Bakery 9640 W. Tropicana Ave. #119 702-354-1305 senzaglutenfree.com n Bakery Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, ChowNow, Uber Eats)
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Tres Cazuelas 3355 Spring Mountain Road #35 702-370-0751 trescazueles.com n Latin Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Zest Bistro & Bar 10670 Southern Highlands Parkway #10 702-202-2448 zestbistro.vegas n Bistro Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
west 595 Craft & Kitchen 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd. #100 702-586-1050 595craftandkitchen.com n American Delivery (Postmates)
Aces & Ales 2801 N. Tenaya Way 702-638-2337 acesandales.com n Bar and grill Curbside pickup
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Foodie Fit Multiple locations 702-881-4311 foodiefitmeals.com n American/Healthy Delivery
Forte Tapas 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd. #806 702-220-3876 barforte.com n European/Tapas Delivery Curbside pickup
Fukuburger 3429 S. Jones Blvd. 702-262-6995 fukuburger.com n Fast casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Grape Vine Café 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #120 702-228-9463 grapevinevegas.com n Italian/Wine Delivery
Hummus Bowls Multiple locations hummusbowls.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
La Belle Terre Bakery & Café 8390 W. Sahara Ave. 702-685-7712 lbtbakery.com. n Bakery Delivery
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Food Takeout & Delivery Guide Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant 1974 N. Rainbow Blvd 702-638-2746 pinkaow.com n Thai Delivery
Lamaii 4480 Spring Mountain Road 702-238-0567 lamaiilv.com n Thai Delivery Curbside pickup
Macaroni Grill 2001 N. Rainbow Blvd. 702-648-6688 macaronigrill.olo.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Parsley Modern Mediterranean Multiple locations eatparsley.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Partage 3839 Spring Mountain Road 702-582-5852 partage.vegas n French Delivery
Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations RachelsKitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2001 N. Rainbow Blvd. 702-648-6688 macaronigrill.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Viet Noodle Bar 5266 Spring Mountain Road #106 702-750-9898 vietnoodlebarlv.com n Vietamese Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Weera Thai 3839 W. Sahara Ave. #9 702-873-8749 weerathai.com n Thai Delivery Curbside pickup
Weera Thai 4276 Spring Mountain Road #105 702-485-1688 weerathai.com n Thai Delivery Curbside pickup
Summerlin Anna Marie’s Italian Cuisine 10170 W. Tropicana Ave. #144 725-605-3800 annamariesitalian cuisine.com n Italian/Pizzeria Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Boba King 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. #123 702-268-8130 n Boba Delivery Curbside pickup
Bonanno’s NY Pizzeria 2020 Park Centre Drive 702-476-6726 bonannosnewyork pizzeria.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Buca di Beppo Multiple locations bucadibeppo.com n Italian Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Buldogis Gourmet Hot Dogs 2291 S. Fort Apache Road #102 702-570-7560 buldogis.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Café Lola 4280 Hualapai Way 702-766-5652 ilovecafelola.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
The Cheesecake Factory 750 S. Rampart Blvd 702-951-3800 thecheesecakefactory.com n American Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Chicago Brewing Company 2201 S. Fort Apache Road 702-254-3333 chicagobrewinglv.com n Brewery Curbside pickup
The Cracked Egg Multiple locations thecrackedegg.com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Cupkates Bakery 400 S. Rampart Blvd. #130 702-439-3266 cupkateslv.com n Bakery Delivery Curbside pickup
Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar 9785 W. Charleston Blvd. 702-570-7000 domdemarcos.com n Italian/Pizzeria Delivery Curbside pickup
n To get your restaurant listed, email details to restaurants@gmgvegas.com.
Dona Marias Tamales 3205 N. Tenaya Way 702-656-1600 donamariatamales.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Echo & Rig 440 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-489-3525 echoandrig.com n Steakhouse Curbside pickup
El Dorado Cantina 430 S. Rampart Blvd. #110 702-333-1112 eldoradocantina.com n Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 8721 W. Charleston Blvd. 702-838-4774 flemingssteakhouse.com n Steakhouse Curbside pickup
Flower Child 1007 S. Rampart Blvd 702-507-2545 iamaflowerchild.com n American/Healthy Delivery (In-house, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Foodie Fit Multiple locations 702-881-4311 foodiefitmeals.com n American/Healthy Delivery
Frankie’s Uptown 1770 Festival Plaza Drive #190 702-228-2766 frankiesuptown.com n Italian Delivery (Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Greens and Proteins Multiple locations greensandproteins.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, ezCater, DoorDash, ChowNow) Curbside pickup
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 750 S. Rampart Blvd. #7 702-479-1351 grimaldispizzeria.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
Hamptons LV 440 S. Rampart Blvd. #180 702-916-148 hamptonslv.com n American Curbside pickup
Honey Salt 1031 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-445-6100 honeysalt.com n American/Organic Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Hummus Bowls Multiple locations hummusbowls.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
Island Fin Poke Co. 8780 W. Charleston Blvd. #103 702-444-4240 islandfinpoke.com n Hawaiian/Poke Curbside pickup
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Jamms Restaurant 1029 S. Rainbow Blvd 702-877-0749 jammsrestaurant.com n American Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant 9340 W. Sahara Ave. #106 702-671-0005 khouryslv.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
Kona Grill 750 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-547-5552 konagrill.com n American/New Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Lola’s 1220 N. Town Center Drive 702-871-5652 lolaslasvegas.com n Southern Curbside pickup
North Italia 1069 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-507-0927 northitalia.com n Italian Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Marché Bacchus French Bistro 2620 Regatta Drive 702-804-8008 marchebacchus.com n French Curbside pickup
OhLala French Bistro 2120 N. Rampart Blvd. #150 702-222-3522 ohlalafrenchbistro.com n French Delivery Curbside pickup
Mark Rich’s New York Pizza and Pasta 11710 W. Charleston Blvd. #15 702-363-7272 markrichsnypizza.com n Italian/Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Panchos Vegan Tacos Multiple locations panchovegano.com n Mexican-Vegan Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Panera Bread Multiple locations panerabread.com n American Delivery Curbside pickup
Paymon’s Mediterranean Café 8380 W. Sahara Ave. 702-804-0293 paymons.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pressed Juicery 410 S. Rampart Blvd. #135 702-333-0609 pressedjuicery.com n Juicery Delivery Curbside pickup
Public School 702 1850 Festival Plaza Drive 702-749-3007 psontap.com n Italian Delivery (Grubhub, Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Rachel’s Kitchen Multiple locations rachelskitchen.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
SAMBALATTE Raising Cane’s Multiple locations raisingcanes.com n American Curbside pickup
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Rooster Boy Cafe 2620 Regatta Drive #113 702-560.2453 roosterboycafe.com n Café Curbside pickup
Sabatino’s Pizza 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. #122 702-459-7437 sabatinospizzalv.com n Pizzeria Delivery Curbside pickup
Sambalatte 750 S. Rampart Blvd. #9 702-272-2333 sambalatte.com n Coffee shop Curbside pickup
Siena Italian Authentic Trattoria & Deli 9500 W. Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 sienaitalian.com n Italian Delivery (Grubhub, Bitesquad) Curbside pickup
Sultans Grill 1910 Village Center Circle #7 702-838-3221 sultansgrilllv.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Teriyaki Madness Multiple locations teriyakimadness.com n Asian Delivery (Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Trattoria Reggiano 2020 Park Centre Drive 702-749-6966 trattoria-reggiano.com n Italian Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Tropical Smoothie 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. #121 702-331-7083 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com n Smoothie Delivery Curbside pickup
Wolfgang Puck Players Locker 10955 Oval Park Drive 702-202-6300 wolfgangpuck.com n Italian/American Curbside pickup
East Aces & Ales 3740 S. Nellis Blvd. 702-436-7600 acesandales.com n Bar & Grill Curbside pickup
Insomnia Cookies 4480 Paradise Road #475 702-623-5508 insomniacookies.com n Cookies Delivery Curbside pickup
La Costa De Sol 2208 S. Nellis Blvd. 702-457-5255 n Salvadorean Curbside pickup
Siegel’s Bagelmania 855 E. Twain Ave. #120 702-369-3322 bagelmanialv.com n Bagels/Breakfast Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, ChowNow, Uber Eats)
Taco Y Taco 3430 E. Tropicana Ave. 702-307-1571 tacoytacolv.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash)
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HOME It might be the perfect time for a home improvement project By Nina King f you’re practicing social distancing (and really, who isn’t?), that likely means more time at home, and maybe more free time. And what’s the thing we always say we’ll get to when we have more free time? Home improvement. At press time, Nevada hardware stores and nurseries remained open during the shutdown. So let’s begin. Once you’re finished replacing air filters and the batteries in your smoke alarms, here are five relatively easy projects, whether you’re a crafter, a complete menace with tools or somewhere in between.
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Generally, this means unscrewing one shower head and screwing in another. Use an adjustable wrench to get it started; it should unscrew easily after that. Wrap Teflon tape (also called plumber’s tape) around the joint, screw on the new head and tighten well with a wrench to avoid leaks. You can replace either the shower head or both the head and the arm (the same general principles apply).
You’ll probably need to block off a couple of days for this to allow enough drying time. If possible, choose a paint specifically meant for a high-humidity area (semi-gloss is best). Tape off mirrors, vanity, toilet, tub and trim with a good, easy-to-remove painter’s tape. Remove decor and electrical plates. Priming first is recommended; otherwise you might need to paint twice to even out the color. Turn on the fan or open the windows (paint fumes are stinky and can cause irritation to mucus membranes). Wait the recommended time between coats, replace decor and electrical plates and voila! … a new bathroom.
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Install vinyl plank flooring
There are two types of vinyl plank flooring, a peel-and-stick version and a click-and-lock version. Both are water-resistant, making them good for bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, as well as main living areas. For both, you’ll need a
Allison Streater waters her raised bed home garden. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
utility knife to score and cut planks (and for clickand-lock, a rubber mallet and block help). These installations can be finished in a day over existing flooring for small areas, although larger areas might take a day or two longer. Carefully measure the area in which you’ll be installing, and add 20 percent to that (mess-ups are inevitable).
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Paint the kitchen cabinets with chalk paint
Chalk paint was popularized during the 1990s by Annie Sloan, who developed it to paint furniture. Today, Home Depot sells several brands. Pick up a gallon, plus wax and a wax brush to finish it off, and you’ll probably be able to do the whole kitchen in a couple of days. The glory of chalk paint is that you don’t have to sand or strip. Cabinets in pretty good shape might just need a light cleaning with soap and water. Tape around the cabinets, and start painting with a soft brush. You’ll need to apply multiple coats, but this paint dries so quickly, you’ll be able to repaint in minutes. Wax it by working a small amount evenly all over the surface and into crevices. Let cure a day and add another coat of wax, then buff with a soft cloth. The waxing is pretty important, as it will help protect cabinets from staining. Chalk painting and waxing will create fumes, so make sure the area is well-ventilated.
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Plant a garden
One popular method popularized by author Mel Bartholomew is called square foot gardening, whereby a small plot is divided into equal squares, and each one is planted with a separate type of vegetable or herbs. This works well for either existing raised beds or new ones you make yourself. One easy method is to buy four planter blocks and insert 2-inch-wide-by-6-inch-tall wooden boards between the slots. Fill with soil to about an inch from the top. You’ll need several bags of garden soil and potting mix, depending on the size of the bed. Two feet wide is the minimum, but don’t make it more than four, since you want to be able to reach each plant area without stepping into the bed. Mark off the bed in squares and plant with compatible species (a quick web search will help you figure that part out). If you can’t build a raised bed, try planting at least 10-inch-wide containers with vegetables, and group them closely to emulate the concept.
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WILLIAM HILL HAS TURNED TO EVERYTHING FROM SUMO TO TABLE TENNIS TO KEEP SPORTS BETTING GOING BY CASE KEEFER hortly after all the major professional and collegiate American sports leagues announced cancellations or postponements due to the coronavirus, Nick Bogdanovich called a staff meeting with a simple message to impart. “Put on your creative caps, and search the world to see what’s out there,” Bogdanovich, U.S. director of trading for William Hill, told his bookmaking team. “We’re going to book anything we possibly can.” William Hill didn’t have to look too far at first. Nevada’s largest sportsbook operator elevated offerings that typically filled the bottom of its betting boards—Mexican and Australian soccer, Aussie rules football—to the centerpieces of its daily wagering menus. When those leagues eventually shut down, too, new ideas became a necessity. Bogdanovich and his staff have since begun booking the likes of Japanese sumo wrestling, Russian chess, Belarusian hockey and Nicaraguan soccer. But one new market has stood out above the rest. “Russian table tennis has been pretty popular,” Bogdanovich says. “There are a zillion matches a day, so a bet here, a bet there, a bet here adds up. I’ve been pretty astonished by
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the amount of tickets on Russian table tennis.” No one is betting in person, given Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mandate to shut down casinos and other nonessential businesses. Some sportsbooks even opted to close mobile wagering, leaving their apps dormant until more mainstream games restart. Most operators left the apps running but with options limited to futures, like odds on teams to win the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup. William Hill and, to a lesser extent, Circa Sports, appear to be the only bookmakers attempting to go forward with niche offerings. As Bogdanovich explains, his company is in a uniquely feasible position to do so. William Hill U.S.’ parent company is based out of the United Kingdom, where sports betting is more advanced in terms of betting options. For the most part, adding new sports stateside is as easy as taking the opening lines from William Hill’s London headquarters.
It takes some extra work to monitor the betting action from there, but it’s not as if Bogdanovich has assigned a sportsbook director to scout the backhand of topranked Russian table tennis player Kirill Skachkov. “[With] all of this stuff, we’re leaning on the U.K., especially the Russian table tennis and sumo,” Bogdanovich says. “Finding information on that stuff is very difficult.” Another hurdle: getting approval from state gaming commissions for all the new options. Bettors in Nevada have the entirety of William Hill’s board available, given the state Gaming Control Board’s experience and familiarity, but options are more limited in Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey and West Virginia, states where the company also has its app up and running. The Gaming Control Board recently reapproved wagering on esports, prompting William Hill and Circa to immediately post lines on a CounterStrike tournament with plans for more in the future. Bogdanovich says William Hill dabbled in esports previously but drew minimal volume when it was up against the likes of the NFL and NBA.
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“We have a guy in-house who’s fairly familiar with esports, so we feel pretty good with it,” Bogdanovich says. “We’ll see how it goes now that it’s the only game in town. There will be more eyes on it. We should definitely find some bets.” Posted betting limits for most of the new sports are $1,000, though Bogdanovich says he’s staying flexible, especially with soccer. Premier soccer leagues in both Nicaragua and Belarus have continued to play and are listed on the William Hill app. “We don’t want to go too crazy, but our soccer people understand soccer,” Bogdanovich says. “People love soccer, and we have a built-up soccer business as it is.” One place where William Hill is getting little to no business is the NFL, the sport that typically rules sports betting. Bogdanovich has stayed active in adding season-long NFL bets, such as odds to win divisions and over/under win totals, but it hasn’t attracted much action thus far. He says he suspects it’s a combination of gamblers not wanting to tie up money for eight months and them wondering if the season will even take place. Bogdanovich adds that he posted the odds just as much for publicity and as something for people to talk about. In that way, the NFL lines are similar to the sumo and table tennis matches they now sit alongside. It’s not as if William Hill has really boosted its profit margins with results like Takanoshō Nobukai upsetting Shōdai Naoya on the final day of the Haru Basho sumo tournament. “We’ve been a very, very small winner overall,” he says. “I’m extremely pleased with how many tickets have been written, but as far as dollars to the bottom line, it’s very slim.”
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Local businesses brace for the coronavirus’ long-term impact
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aria Bailey isn’t one to overreact if things don’t go according to plan. “I’m good in a crisis,” said Bailey, owner of a Henderson-based small web development, social media and marketing company called Success City Online. “I fall apart later.” But the coronavirus pandemic is a crisis of unparalleled magnitude. On March 17, Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered all Nevada casinos and nonessential businesses closed for 30 days. “None of us have been through something like this before,” Bailey said. “It’s day-to-day with everyone,” she continued. “My choice is to remain positive and push through this every day. We’re going to get through it. There is hope.” Bailey said she’s lucky her employees can work from home. “We already had what I called ‘pajama day,’ where they could work from home. Now, that’s basically every day,” she said. While Bailey said she hasn’t lost any clients yet, she knows internet advertising will not be top of mind for most of those clients for a while. Still, Bailey, who doubles as president of the Water Street District Business Association, said she’s keeping a positive attitude. “I think we were as well-positioned for this as well as we could have been,” she said. “I know there are other businesses not in that same position, but this community is going to rally and pull through this together.” Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, said some members are applying for federal economic disaster loans through the Small Business Administration. They
can also get funds under the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $2 trillion stimulus package passed by congressional lawmakers, which will distribute $350 billion to small businesses of 500 or fewer employees to fund payroll costs. Under the program, loans can be partially forgiven if companies keep their employees and pay them at least 75%
of their prior-year compensation. Emergency aid for the casino industry had not been passed at press time, however. And when a Las Vegas tourism industry that has an economic impact of nearly $58 billion annually comes to a halt, there’s a chain reaction that hits small businesses, too, she said. “We will come out of this,” Sewald said. But right now, “it’s difficult. I talked to owners of a local coffee company, and they can’t get access to their finances because people aren’t working at the accounting firm they use,” she said. At Freed’s Bakery in Henderson, business has slowed, though people are still picking up curbside orders and getting local deliveries. “We’re following the regulations and guidelines,” said Max Freed, a third-generation owner of the shop. “We’re all in this situation together, which maybe makes it more bearable. This is unprecedented and weird. Everyone, globally, is in the same boat.” Since the 1950s, Freed’s has been specializing in desserts, but the global pandemic has changed even that. Freed said the bakery has shifted to making more bread. “It’s something that’s more practical, and people can freeze fresh bread and use it at a later time,” Freed said. “We just wanted to look at what we could do to fit this scenario better.”
Maria Bailey, owner of Success City Online (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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VegasInc Notes Jennifer Stevens was named College of Southern Nevada’s Regents’ Scholar by the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents. Stevens is a single mother of two who’s studying biology. She has maintained a 3.73 GPA while working full time. The award includes a $5,000 cash stipend, and is based on academics, leadership, service contributions and the recipient’s potential for continued success. In addition to the Regents’ Scholar award, the board also honored two CSN professors: Mark Wherry, director of vocal music, was awarded the Creative Activities Award and Cris Aguilar, a surgical technology instructor, was awarded the Teaching Award. The International Gaming Standards Association announced its new board of directors, including Roman Czubak, Novomatic AG, who was reelected chair; Earle G. Hall, CEO of Axes.ai, was elected as vice chair; and Paul Burns, senior manager strategic gaming de-
velopment at the Atlantic Lottery Corporation was elected as treasurer. Returning board members include Adrian Marcu, vice president of architecture for International Game Technology; Nimish Purohit Sr., director of technical compliance at Aristocrat Technologies; Simon McKeown, technical compliance manager, Microgaming; and Syed Hussain, chief information officer, State of Oregon Lottery. And joining IGSA’s board are Bala Kuthyar, vice president of engineering at Scientific Games, and Martin Pedak, director of technical compliance at Playtech. Monia Kazemeini, a UNLV Ph.D. candidate and Las Vegas Business Academy scholarship recipient, received the Inaugural College of Engineering Scholar Award given to a graduate student who published in the top technical journals in their fields. Kazemeini also received the Roy G. Post Award recognizing extremely accomplished and driven students in
the radioactive waste field who excel inside and outside of their academic role. Harsch Investment Properties promoted Steven Nemer to assistant vice president of leasing and Amanda McCauley to vice president Nemer of operations and leasing. Nemer joined Harsch in 2016 in the managerin-training program and is now responsible for overseeing the leasing in McCauley the company’s North Las Vegas portfolio, which encompasses 4 million square feet of flex-industrial space. McCauley has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, working in both residential and commercial real estate. She joined Harsch in 2013 and is responsible for the leasing and management of the entire Las Vegas portfolio, totaling over 10 million square feet. Sholly Walker of EXIT Realty Number One received the com-
pany’s #1 Realtor Award. NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, honored Southern Nevada chapter executive director Katrina Bruce with Bruce the Outstanding Contribution by a Chapter Executive award for a large chapter. Bruce was recognized for success in education, special events, membership, legislative advocacy and leadership. Erica Aulino and Breanna Lara of Colliers International Las Vegas earned their Accredited Commercial Manager certificate from the Institute Aulino of Real Estate Management, an international association for the advancement of real estate management. Aulino and Lara, both in the property Lara management
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division at Colliers, completed several courses that cover the fundamentals of commercial property management and ethics to obtain the certification. Jeff Dalton, branch manager at Primary Residential Mortgage, was named a 2019 Top Originator by Mortgage Executive Magazine. The Dalton national publication recognizes the top 1% originators in America annually. Nigro Construction completed multiple medical projects at the San Martin Medical Center, including significant tenant improvements for Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy and the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Surgery. PureStar, provider of laundry services and linen management to the hospitality industry, appointed Gail Mandel as executive chair of its board of directors. Mandel has more than 25 years of management and financial experience in the hospitality industry and serves as managing director of Focused Point Ventures, a business advisory and consulting services firm.
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“LOBBY GROUP” by frank Longo
horoscopes week of April 2 by rob brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “If all the world’s a stage, where the hell is the teleprompter,” asks aphorist Sami Feiring. You are the least likely of all the signs to identify with that perspective. While everyone else might wish they could be better prepared for the nonstop improvisational tests of everyday life, you tend to prefer the “naked spontaneity” approach. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian author Knut Hamsun was 25, a doctor told him the tuberculosis he had contracted would kill him within three months. But Hamsun lived to the age of 92. There’s an equally erroneous prophecy affecting your life. A certain process or phenomenon that seems to be nearing an end may reinvent or resurrect itself, going on to last for quite some time. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remember what you were thinking and feeling around your birthday in 2019. Were there specific goals you hoped to accomplish between then and your birthday this year? Were there bad old habits you aimed to dissolve and good new habits you proposed to instigate? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to take inventory of your progress in projects like those. CANCER (June 21-July 22): I can’t swim. Why? There was a good reason when I was a kid: I’m allergic to chlorine, and my mom wouldn’t let me take swimming lessons at the local chlorine-treated pool. Since then, the failure to learn is inexcusable, and I’m embarrassed about it. Is there an equivalent phenomenon in your life? The coming weeks might be an excellent time to meditate on how to correct the problem. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is William Shakespeare the greatest author who ever lived? French philosopher Voltaire called him “an amiable barbarian.” Russian author Leo Tolstoy claimed he had “a complete absence of aesthetic feeling.” Enjoy your own idol-toppling and authority-questioning activities in the coming weeks. You have license to be an irrepressible iconoclast. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Jack Ma is China’s richest person and one of the world’s most powerful businessmen. He co-founded Alibaba, the Chinese version of Amazon. He likes his employees to work hard, but also thinks they should cultivate a healthy balance between work and life. In his opinion, they should have sex six times a week. The coming months could be a very erotic time. But please practice safe sex in every way imaginable.
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ACROSS 1 Hero-worship 8 Not — (fair to middling) 13 Gave a prize to 20 Big name in cassette tapes, once 21 Bad booze 22 “Wouldn’t It Be —” (“My Fair Lady” song) 23 Start of a riddle 26 Came after that 27 Violin master Mischa 28 Library no-no 29 Aflame 32 “Every day — new day” 33 ETs’ craft 34 Brief tussle 36 Riddle, part 2 44 Not wholly 45 “Cool” moola amount 46 Bottom 47 Pro-school gp. 48 “Hi, Don Ho!” 49 Tease in fun 51 Store window info: Abbr. 52 Smear all over 55 Riddle, part 3 57 — -bah (big wheel: Var.) 58 Reach as far as 59 On the Beach novelist Shute 60 Jimmy Dorsey hit 62 More furtive 63 Uncle Moses novelist Sholem 66 Riddle, part 4 69 Gen — (millennials) 70 Rental for relocation 72 Flip out 73 Feudal toilers 75 Novelty 77 Miniver’s title
78 Riddle, part 5 82 Moon of Neptune 83 Be the victor 84 Sci-fi sage 85 Lasso part 86 Suffix with east 87 “Oh, really?” 89 Country singer Tillis 90 Charge to run a promo 91 End of the riddle 97 Firebug’s crime 98 Possible reply to “Are you sure?” 99 “That’s the guy!” 100 Calendar spans: Abbr. 101 Tehran native 104 Candle parts 106 Dominion 109 Riddle’s answer 115 Barbuda’s partner island 116 — two (a few) 117 Books filled with maps 118 Most sharp 119 Spacek of 3 Women 120 Pedicure target DOWN 1 Pal, to Pierre 2 Dict. lookup 3 Thurman of Kill Bill 4 Ear feature 5 Make — for it (take off) 6 Tautness 7 Alibi, e.g. 8 Like many horse hooves 9 Reaction to a punch 10 Optimistic 11 Leopardlike animal 12 — McAn (big name in footwear) 13 Format of AP
Radio Network 14 “Alas!” 15 Lemmon/Wilder comedy 16 Take hold again, as a plant 17 Three, in Munich 18 Yale alumni 19 Bit of force 24 Try, as a case 25 Turkish VIPs of old 29 Wash gently against, as the shore 30 Novelist Calvino 31 Dice toss 33 Infantry division 35 1990s fitness fad 37 Tom Cruise’s role in Mission: Impossible 38 Get — start (not begin on time) 39 “Sure, put me down for it” 40 Not in the country 41 Neck and neck, scorewise 42 Fix at the vet’s 43 Eva, Magda and Zsa Zsa 49 Objects 50 Middle name of Emerson 51 Rhino’s pair 53 Canon camera series 54 Under oath legally 56 Roman 106 57 Odists, e.g. 58 Swiss canton or its capital 60 Reject rudely 61 Lay new turf on 63 Her niece is Dorothy Gale 64 Shepherd once of The View 65 Sounding like a crow 67 Bad blood
68 Prefix with cuspid 71 Zodiac feline 74 Italian handbag brand 76 Pouty states 78 Shed feathers 79 Composer Carmichael 80 On the move 81 Many minors 83 Hot dog, informally 84 Rural assent to a woman 88 Feline in competitions 89 Ailment with red spots 90 Confess about 92 Submit, as homework 93 Emergency room sorting 94 Waikiki wear 95 “Alas!” 96 Bites lightly 101 Out of Africa writer Dinesen 102 Bit of Viking writing 103 Poker post 105 Corp. money handlers 106 “Climb — Mountain” 107 Make mad 108 Israeli statesman Abba 110 Frat letters 111 Calendar spans: Abbr. 112 Onetime foe of the USSR 113 Waikiki wear 114 Immigrants’ class, in brief
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