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The truth about Obama’s ‘Temporary Ebola Amnesty’ By Michelle Malkin Here’s the dirty open secret: When it rains, it pours. Just be- There’s nothing “temporary” about fore unveiling his colossal admin- TPS benefits. Under both Demo- istrative amnesty for millions of cratic and Republican administra- “undocumented” aliens and foreign tions, the program has become an tech workers on Thursday, Presi- endless, interminable residency dent Obama separately ordered up plan for unlawful border-crossers, to 8,000 more executive pardons visa over-stayers and deportation- and special work passes for evaders from around the world. Liberians, Sierra Leoneans, and TPS golden ticket-holders live Guineans illegally in this country. here, work here, travel freely and Strange, isn’t it? The same ad- are immune from detention or de- ministration that refused to enact portation. They are eligible to ap- travel bans from Ebola-plagued ply for an “adjustment of status,” West African nations to protect which puts them on the path to Americans is now granting “tem- green cards and eventual citizen- porary protected status” (TPS) to ship. West Africans on American soil so In theory, TPS is a short-term they don’t have to go back. humanitarian program built on It’s not really about public good intentions. The secretary of health, of course. It’s about politi- homeland security “may designate cal pandering and electoral engi- President Obama ordered up to 8,000 more executive pardons and special work passes for Liberians, Sierra a foreign country for TPS due to neering. Leoneans, and Guineans illegally in this country. The same administration that refused to enact travel bans conditions in the country that tem- from Ebola-plagued West African nations to protect Americans is now granting “temporary protected status” porarily prevent the country’s na- My Point (TPS) to West Africans on American soil so they don’t have to go back. (See Ebola Amnesty, Page 6) of View The Rhiannon Gonzales Story Continues: By Rolando Larraz Gonzales’ mother and Family Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington, DC and a member of Court Attorney Denise Gallagher the city council, died last week and the notice appeared in the news on By Rolando Larraz self and she would have told them because they did not incriminate who told her that he was busy and Sunday. His name will pass into Las Vegas Tribune she was getting help from family Gonzales. Moore did try to contact that she should just do her job — history, reminding everyone he was Part Four in a Series and the children’s fathers. She the accusing doctor, Jason Garber, (See Gonzales, Page 4) a four-term mayor who could have Gonzales had sent off for a copy added that they would be happy to added on another term if he would of her birth certificate so that she provide documentation if anyone have wanted to. could get a Nevada license on July wished to see it. Mayor Barry was loved by the 9, but the State of New Mexico, Denise Gallagher was not able majority of the citizens in DC; to where she was born, had been slow to make family court on August 22 many he was like a hero, their idol, in responding to that request. due to a death in the family. No one because he was a man that put the There was a copy of said request, from CPS showed up either. But people first, before anything. but it was not present in the court- Eugene’s attorney, Christopher Barry was 78 years old and room at the time of the assumption. Tilman, was there to inform every- leaves behind a wife and a son. The birth certificate did not arrive one elsepresent that Eugene had * * * * * until weeks later. passed his polygraph test. Family Why was I not surprised to see a So Gonzales remained incarcer- Court District Attorney Maria discrepancy in the reelection cam- ated, while her family continued to Cleveland stated that as soon as she paign of Judge Doug Smith? pay rent on an empty apartment. got the official paperwork saying as We warned our readers why they Apparently the CPS and LVMPD such, she would dismiss his case. It ought not reelect Judge Smith, but “angels of mercy” do not extend was agreed that he would partici- the dubious electoral system in our their consideration to the well-be- pate in the next court date sched- jurisdiction won the fight. ing of family pets, as Gonzales’ Shih uled for September 5 by phone, so By Las Vegas Tribune and RadioTribune.com editorial staffs On the night of November 4, I Tzu, Oreo, was left in the apartment he wouldn’t have to make another We believe that giving thanks should not be limited to one day a was stunned to learn that Judge alone for several days following her trip to Las Vegas. year, but in order to follow the traditional trend that business has cre- Smith had won the reelection bid arrest. August 27, preliminary hearing, ated in order to improve their sales before Christmas, we are taking the opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving’s Day. over his challenger, Christine August 19, Gonzales’ mother criminal court, both Piro and Rinetti Every week when this newspaper comes out, we offer commentary Guerci-Nyhus, who is well quali- and Family Court Attorney Denise ask for continuances. John Piro tells (positive or negative) and the opportunity for readers to review differ- fied, honest, fair and does not dis- Gallagher have a phone conversa- Gonzales’ mother that he is having ing opinions to help them balance out what they read in our articles. criminate. tion in which Gallagher states that difficulty getting ahold of Williams. Often, our commentary is far different from the commentary in the That is a good example of why no one really believed that Only Williams could place mainstream media. We always silently thank our contributors and our the Las Vegas Tribune does not en- Rhiannon hurt her baby on purpose. Gonzales in the front doorway of readers for the opportunity they grace us with to make a difference. dorse candidates anymore; we write She went on to say that she and the apartment, obstructed from This week we will double up on thanking you, our readers: we thank good articles about candidates Family Court District Attorney view of the bedroom, at the time you for the above-mentioned opportunity and for your support and whom we believe will do good on Maria Cleveland had agreed to that the accident occurred. patronage. We thank you for your criticism and for your difference of the job; we try to ignore the candi- change the charge language to read Gonzales’ mother then texts Will- opinion; but most of all we thank you for taking the time to study our dates that we know are not good for neglect, instead of abuse. Gonzales iams and gets a response. The re- differences of opinion and for reading the Las Vegas Tribune every the position they are running for was to plead no contest, agree to sponse states that she means no dis- week for whatever reason it is that you read us. because the less we mention their parenting classes and when com- respect but they have been in- To those who believe in us and come to us in their time of distress names, the less publicity we give pleted she would get her baby back. structed not to speak with anyone — when they think there is no light at the end of the tunnel — we not to those bad candidates, the better This was initiated under the as- regarding the case. Later, Gonzales’ only thank you for believing in us, but we also promise that we will be off the voters will be. sumption that the outcome of fam- mother runs into Brittany while with you all the way in your fight for justice in your efforts to turn Who would ever have thought ily court would have an impact on walking their dogs. Williams clari- wrong into right. that a judicial candidate that has the criminal case. As Gallagher ex- fies that the instructions came from To those faithful readers and supporters of this newspaper, we thank almost one hundred cases in the plained it, abuse was a felony but Paula Moore. Moore told them to you for your words of reinforcement and encouragement; we thank Supreme Court, including thirty- neglect could have been a misde- be prepared, as they may be called you for pushing us to the limits to expose corruption and keep our five that have already been re- meanor. in to testify against Gonzales. Wil- stories truthful and on track; we need you when we start to show signs versed, and others that have been Gallagher also mentioned that liams added that she was employed of hesitance, frustration or losing faith in what we are trying to do. given to other judges to handle be- CPS thought that Gonzales had by the School District and could not It is you, our readers, who give us the energy and determination to keep going; who inspire us to do better every week, and live by the cause of an obvious display of dis- been “turning tricks” to support afford to get involved in these types example we set out for truth to triumph. crimination in open court, could herself because she didn’t have a of situations. For all that and for many other reasons, we thank you all “out loud” possibly win another term on the job or public benefits. Mother com- Strangely enough, CPS was not this Thanksgiving instead of merely thanking you quietly, to ourselves. bench? mented that they should have just interested in the statements of THANK YOU ALL — AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING! * * * * * asked how she was supporting her- Pamela Isaacs or Remy Samuel Leave it to me to be right some- times, and when it comes to telling FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES it like it is, no one can do it better than me because I tell the truth al- What is done is done ways; even when I “lie,” I tell the truth. By Gordon Martines outgoing Sheriff Gillespie’s policies iff candidates refuted and con- injury traffic collisions has on the I have said many times that the There is no sense in crying over and procedures. For the rest of the demned this new policy, and safety of the whole community. daily newspaper may be the largest spilt milk. Collectively, we have community, that is not good news wanted it to go back to the old way All one needs to do is examine newspaper in the area, but not the elected to retain the same exact cor- and we will all pay dearly. of police officers responding to all one of the latest fatal shootings and most read newspaper. rupted police administration for yet Let’s take for example the non- traffic collisions. You don’t have to arrests that has occurred in the last Even their circulation is not the another four years, and then some. response of Metro officers to a non- be a law enforcement officer to re- week. This incident started out with largest because the Las Vegas Sun The new elected/anointed sheriff injury traffic collision. If I recall alize the dangerous effect that this a non-injury traffic collision that (See My Point of View, Page 2) has already stated that he endorses correctly, most if not all of the sher- new policy of no response to non- (See From the Desk, Page 6) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 Could Obama choose a woman as next Defense secretary? One name tops list. Michele Flournoy, viewed as a front-runner to replace Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, could affect key issues facing women in the military, from sexual assault to serving on the front lines of combat. By Anna Mulrine Former Secretary of Defense Christian Science Monitor Leon Panetta describes Flournoy as WASHINGTON — As specula- one of the “most critical advisers I tion heats up about who will replace had during my time as secretary,” Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel adding in his own memoir that she now that he has announced his res- was “at the core of the Pentagon’s ignation, the front-runner could mission.” very well be the first woman ever The selection of a woman to be to hold the job. America’s next Pentagon chief is an Michele Flournoy is one of the exciting prospect for organizations that advocate for women’s rights in the military. “She’s eminently qualified, by TRIBUNE all accounts, and incredibly well- VOL. 16, NO. 38 respected in the defense commu- nity. I think she’d be a formidable FOUNDER secretary,” says Anu Bhagwati, ex- Rolando Larraz ecutive director of Service Women’s Action Network. PUBLISHER “This would be a huge step for- AND ward, and I think it would send a EDITOR IN CHIEF very strong message to the Defense Rolando Larraz Department and to both allies and enemies abroad that women are to GENERAL MANAGER Perly Viasmensky be taken seriously.” That said, it’s not a given that a PRODUCTION Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has submitted Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense woman at the helm of the Depart- Don Snook his resignation to Obama less than two years after for Policy, viewed as a front-runner to replace ment of Defense would necessarily assuming the post. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. change Pentagon policy towards MANAGING EDITOR top names being floated as the next Though not a household name, Laden’s compound. women, says Ms. Bhagwati, who Maramis Choufani secretary of Defense, which has Ms. Flournoy is well-known and Mr. Gates writes in his memoir served as a Marine. policy analysts wondering how she widely respected in foreign and de- that he “quickly developed a very “We can’t assume that because ASSOCIATE EDITOR could change Pentagon policy as it fense policy circles. She also holds high respect for Flournoy,” when she is a woman that she has an ideo- Colleen Lloyd grapples with a number of issues the distinction of having been the they began working together. logical bent towards helping women,” she says, adding that she INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER that impact women, from sexual highest-ranking woman yet to serve It was Flournoy who helped to Kenneth A. Wegner assault in the military to allowing in the Pentagon, as the persuade Mr. Gates to support the hopes any policy changes Flournoy women to serve as infantry soldiers undersecretary of Defense for involvement of Special Operations might make that would impact For advertising on the front lines of combat. policy, which made her the No. 3 Forces in the bin Laden raid. (Gates women “would be because of her rates, deadlines Other names cropping up in official in the building, effectively says that he initially wanted to hit extensive policy experience, not her call 702-868-6398 Washington policy circles include outranking all of the US military’s the compound with a drone in- gender.” Sen. Jack Reed (D) of Rhode Island combatant commanders. stead.) “I would hope that she would Las Vegas Tribune is published (though some point out that, hav- As a result, Flournoy was former But after Flournoy pleaded the just look at the facts for women in weekly at 820 So. 7th Street, ing just won Senate reelection, he Defense Secretary Robert Gates’s case, along with the Pentagon’s in- combat, for reforming the military Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. might be reluctant to take a two- point person on all matters of telligence policy chief Michael justice system to help victims of Main Number: year job) and Ashton Carter, who policy, including Iraq, Afghani- Vickers, Gates changed his mind. sexual assault,” Bhagwati says, (702) 868-6398 served as deputy secretary of De- stan, defense budget wrangling, “There were no two people whose “and then do it because it’s the right News desk: fense from 2011 to ’13. and even the raid on Osama bin judgment I trusted more,” he writes. thing to do.” (702) 868-6397 Fax: (702) 696-0096 Website: My Point of View LasVegasTribune.net (Continued from Page 1) her because she was being used by tentions” and always have “some- is what is going to happen with the All rights reserved. Statements, publishes the same amount of news- a group looking to benefit their own thing to offer” that only benefits HOA trial: very few will do time opinions and points of view ex- papers, unless the daily does not friend, not her. them. and Leon Benzer will be walking pressed by the writers are their out of the courthouse all by him- own and do not necessarily rep- insert the Las Vegas Sun in all their That young lady told me that she That is the way the system resent those of the publisher. newspapers. was under the impression that I am works; and never forget the trial of self a free man because that is how Information, including prices Now Federal prosecutors con- friends with one of the attorneys Steve Cino and Bobby Panaro: justice works in Nevada. and times, is considered correct firm our opinion on the readership and I was very proud to remind her nineteen people were arrested, a My name is Rolando Larraz, and at the time of publishing but may of “the largest newspaper” in the in front of everyone in that cham- few went to trial and only three as always, I approved this column. change without notice. Las Ve- area when they propose that the ber that my friends are the people ended up doing time in a federal Rolando Larraz is Editor in gas Tribune assumes no re- HOA trial be moved out of the Las of Las Vegas, the truth, and the con- penitentiary because all the others Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His sponsibility for unsolicited Vegas jurisdiction because of the stitutional rights of all. “Just be- — or most of them — made deals column appears weekly in this manuscripts, transparencies or bad publicity the trial has received cause I am friends with him [the with the feds. newspaper. To contact Rolando other submitted materials. For from the media in Las Vegas. attorney], does not give him the In the justice system, in Las Ve- Larraz, email him at: return, please enclose a self- To begin with, it was not bad right to use you because you do not gas anyways, the more one talks the [email protected] or addressed stamped envelope. at 702-868-NEWS (6397) Las Vegas Tribune publicity; it was a real account of deserve it; you are a very good less time, if any, one does, and that published weekly by the the events that took place by a group young lady, and hard-working, and Tribune Media Group of greedy and ill-intentioned indi- a good attorney [like him] you do David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President viduals guided by that piece of trash not need, if he’s out to use you,” I Puerto Rican mob wannabe who told her. And the only reason that I Quote of the Week: likes to play the Godfather role, do not mention her name is because something that he will never actu- I did not ask her for permission to Tune in to ally be. mention her. The federal prosecutors told the Just because I may be friends court that the change of venue was with someone doesn’t mean that I RadioTribune not necessary because “The Re- am going to hide when they do view-Journal’s circulation covers something that hurts the commu- only a small portion of the more nity, and promoting a bad candidate www.RadioTribune.com than 2 million residents in the Las is not serving the community right. Vegas Valley and the majority of I have been of the opinion that Call-In Line (702) 983-0711 its stories will have been pub- the HOA trial is not going to go any- Tune in and listen to those who will tell you lished long before the trial, the where because the sleaze manipu- the truth, and nothing but the truth. You’ll Please Note: prosecutors wrote.” lator of the whole charade, Leon Although the Las Vegas Tribune We have been saying that for Benzer, will be able to work out a discover different personalities and hear is open to all and sundry opin- years and people think that it’s jeal- deal with the government and walk different opinions, but when it comes to the ions about what we publish, we ousy or envy but nothing is further out of the federal courthouse a free wish to inform all those who from the truth; we are very realistic man; con men have the ability to facts, you’ll always get the truth from us! choose to submit their opinions in our organization and are very make others believe “their good in- in writing to refrain from threat- well aware that we are only a ening anyone about whom an ar- weekly with a small circulation — ticle is written or the writer of but lots and lots of readers. Why? the article. In other words, any Because we are independent and we opinions containing threats will are not owned by anyone; as much not be published. We thank you as we appreciate and respect the few Open Mic for adhering to this policy. advertisers that we have, we are proud to say that our advertisers do not control our news department or with Gordon Martines MISSION our small team of investigators. What makes our newspaper dif- STATEMENT ferent than any other one is that we We search for the truth, em- do not lie and we defend the brace the truth, and print the truth. people’s rights at any cost. If we inadvertently print some- Not too long ago during a visit 11:00 a.m. thing that is not true, we will let to one of our judges’ chambers, a our readers know. We are open to young lady that we respect and ad- Tuesday and documented information to shed mire very much was upset with me Thursdays light on any issue of concern to first, and then with the newspaper our readers. We are of service to because we wrote something that on our community, and it is our in- she considered in bad taste. tention to serve our community I explained to her that what we RadioTribune.com the best way we can. wrote was in part our feelings for RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE EVERY WEEK! To receive a complimentary link to every new issue of the Las Vegas Tribune, please send an email to [email protected] and give us the email address where you would like your copy sent. We look forward to having you as a subscriber to our publication. Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 Could Obama choose a woman as next CITY BEAT Defense secretary? One name tops list. 29th Annual ‘Merry Christmas Las Vegas’ Michele Flournoy, viewed as a front-runner to replace Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, could affect key issues facing women in the military, from sexual assault to serving on the front lines of combat. Fundraising ShowWill Air Locally, Nationally By Anna Mulrine Former Secretary of Defense Christian Science Monitor Leon Panetta describes Flournoy as WASHINGTON — As specula- one of the “most critical advisers I tion heats up about who will replace had during my time as secretary,” Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel adding in his own memoir that she now that he has announced his res- was “at the core of the Pentagon’s ignation, the front-runner could mission.” very well be the first woman ever The selection of a woman to be to hold the job. America’s next Pentagon chief is an Michele Flournoy is one of the exciting prospect for organizations that advocate for women’s rights in “unselfie.” the military. This year marks the third install- “She’s eminently qualified, by ment of #GivingTuesday, a global all accounts, and incredibly well- TRIBUNE movement that began in 2012 as a respected in the defense commu- VOL. 16, NO. 38 simple way for individuals, fami- nity. I think she’d be a formidable lies and companies to come to- FOUNDER secretary,” says Anu Bhagwati, ex- gether to better their communities Rolando Larraz ecutive director of Service and celebrate the great tradition of Women’s Action Network. generosity. PUBLISHER “This would be a huge step for- “Our entire organization — vol- AND ward, and I think it would send a unteers, staff, program instructors EDITOR IN CHIEF very strong message to the Defense — are in full support of ‘Giving Rolando Larraz Department and to both allies and Tuesday’ and the message it brings enemies abroad that women are to GENERAL MANAGER on the heels of ‘Black Friday’ and be taken seriously.” Perly Viasmensky ‘Cyber Monday,’” said Ranna That said, it’s not a given that a Daud, executive director of After- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has submitted Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense woman at the helm of the Depart- PRODUCTION School All-Stars. “We love the his resignation to Obama less than two years after for Policy, viewed as a front-runner to replace ment of Defense would necessarily Don Snook ‘unselfie’ concept and invite Las assuming the post. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. change Pentagon policy towards Vegans to join us on December 2 MANAGING EDITOR top names being floated as the next Though not a household name, Laden’s compound. women, says Ms. Bhagwati, who to give back to the community by Maramis Choufani secretary of Defense, which has Ms. Flournoy is well-known and Mr. Gates writes in his memoir served as a Marine. supporting After-School All-Stars policy analysts wondering how she widely respected in foreign and de- that he “quickly developed a very “We can’t assume that because programs at schools throughout ASSOCIATE EDITOR could change Pentagon policy as it fense policy circles. She also holds high respect for Flournoy,” when she is a woman that she has an ideo- Colleen Lloyd Clark County.” grapples with a number of issues the distinction of having been the they began working together. logical bent towards helping Tony Sacca and the Las Vegas Young Entertainers have been invited four times to perform at the White House during the holiday season. On Tuesday, December 2, After- that impact women, from sexual highest-ranking woman yet to serve It was Flournoy who helped to women,” she says, adding that she INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER The 29th annual “Merry Christ- ing and outdoors by the Washing- —600 pounds of turkey “While we’re seeing the number School All-Stars students, staff, assault in the military to allowing in the Pentagon, as the persuade Mr. Gates to support the hopes any policy changes Flournoy Kenneth A. Wegner mas Las Vegas” fundraising live ton Christmas Tree during the holi- —750 pounds of mashed pota- of donations climb, we still have a volunteers and teachers will take women to serve as infantry soldiers undersecretary of Defense for involvement of Special Operations might make that would impact show will take place in the Railhead day season. toes long way to go,” said Nancy #unselfie photos at C.P. Squires For advertising on the front lines of combat. policy, which made her the No. 3 Forces in the bin Laden raid. (Gates women “would be because of her at Boulder Station on Sunday, Dec. Holiday shows will also be air- —350 pounds of corn bread Myster, CASA Foundation of Las Elementary with special messages Other names cropping up in official in the building, effectively says that he initially wanted to hit extensive policy experience, not her rates, deadlines 7, 2014, at 2 p.m. and will be taped ing in Pahrump, Lake Havasu and stuffing Vegas President. “We are hopeful in support of #GivingTuesday. Washington policy circles include outranking all of the US military’s the compound with a drone in- gender.” call 702-868-6398 for television before a live audi- on Retro TV and Soul of the South —22 gallons of giblet gravy that our generous community mem- A donation of $150 sponsors a Sen. Jack Reed (D) of Rhode Island combatant commanders. stead.) “I would hope that she would ence. The holiday-themed program networks across the country in 75 —700 pounds of butternut bers will think of the foster children student in an ASAS program, such Las Vegas Tribune is published (though some point out that, hav- As a result, Flournoy was former But after Flournoy pleaded the just look at the facts for women in will be hosted by the show’s cre- markets. squash while doing their holiday shop- as the popular Ballet Folklorico at weekly at 820 So. 7th Street, ing just won Senate reelection, he Defense Secretary Robert Gates’s case, along with the Pentagon’s in- combat, for reforming the military ator Las Vegas entertainer/TV host The Youth Foundation for the —22 gallons of homemade cran- ping.” C.P. Squires Elementary, for an en- Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. might be reluctant to take a two- point person on all matters of telligence policy chief Michael justice system to help victims of Tony Sacca and feature a stellar Performing Arts in association with berry sauce At the December 13 event, vol- tire school year. Donations of all Main Number: year job) and Ashton Carter, who policy, including Iraq, Afghani- Vickers, Gates changed his mind. sexual assault,” Bhagwati says, lineup of Las Vegas’ finest enter- the Showbiz Society a nonprofit —1,500 homemade biscuits unteers are enlisted to wrap toys, amounts are needed and appreci- (702) 868-6398 served as deputy secretary of De- stan, defense budget wrangling, “There were no two people whose “and then do it because it’s the right tainers. The performance is open to 501 (c) 3 organization that awards —1,500 butter cups pass out gifts and entertain the chil- ated and may be made through the News desk: fense from 2011 to ’13. and even the raid on Osama bin judgment I trusted more,” he writes. thing to do.” (702) 868-6397 the public for a $25 donation per grants and scholarships to Las Ve- —1,500 individual pumpkin dren and their families with Disney ASAS website, www.ASASLV.org Fax: (702) 696-0096 person to benefit The Youth Foun- gas Youth Entertainers in the per- crËme brulee princesses, face painting, food, or by calling (702) 770-7601. Website: My Point of View dation for the Performing Arts and forming arts. —1,500 pints of juice games and even a visit with Mr. & Three hours a day after school LasVegasTribune.net (Continued from Page 1) her because she was being used by tentions” and always have “some- is what is going to happen with the can be purchased by calling 702- * * * * * The meal will be served Thanks- Mrs. Claus. can change a child’s life. In America All rights reserved. Statements, publishes the same amount of news- a group looking to benefit their own thing to offer” that only benefits HOA trial: very few will do time 364-8669 or paying at the door, Thanksgiving dinner served giving Day, Thursday, November A full list of toy donation loca- today, 11.3 million children are opinions and points of view ex- papers, unless the daily does not friend, not her. them. and Leon Benzer will be walking which opens at 1:30 p.m. Reserva- to the homeless since 1965 27, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. tions is provided on our website. alone and unsupervised after pressed by the writers are their out of the courthouse all by him- school. In Nevada, the number own and do not necessarily rep- insert the Las Vegas Sun in all their That young lady told me that she That is the way the system tions are recommended. Thanksgiving traditions start in until 11:00 a.m. For more information on how to resent those of the publisher. newspapers. was under the impression that I am works; and never forget the trial of self a free man because that is how Over the past 29 years, Sacca has the kitchen. Catholic Charities of * * * * * participate in the toy drive, provide stands at nearly 100,000, and that’s Information, including prices Now Federal prosecutors con- friends with one of the attorneys Steve Cino and Bobby Panaro: justice works in Nevada. accumulated a series of holiday Southern Nevada will serve a tra- CASA Foundation a donation or volunteer please call where After-School All-Stars and times, is considered correct firm our opinion on the readership and I was very proud to remind her nineteen people were arrested, a My name is Rolando Larraz, and television specials that include such ditional Thanksgiving dinner to Annual Angel Tree 702.361.4216 or visit the website comes in. After-School All-Stars at the time of publishing but may of “the largest newspaper” in the in front of everyone in that cham- few went to trial and only three as always, I approved this column. stars as Charo, David Brenner, many homeless and vulnerable Toy Drive in full swing CasaFoundationLV.org. works to encourage students to be change without notice. Las Ve- area when they propose that the ber that my friends are the people ended up doing time in a federal Rolando Larraz is Editor in Gordie Brown, Lance Burton and men, women and children on Every child should get to expe- * * * * * successful in school and in life. gas Tribune assumes no re- HOA trial be moved out of the Las of Las Vegas, the truth, and the con- penitentiary because all the others Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His his identical twin brother Robert Thanksgiving Day. Approximately rience the joy of Christmas and that After-School All-Stars When ASAS works with students sponsibility for unsolicited Vegas jurisdiction because of the stitutional rights of all. “Just be- — or most of them — made deals column appears weekly in this Sacca and many more stars. Tele- 1,500 meals are expected to be is why the CASA Foundation of Las Las Vegas joins National for several years over the course of manuscripts, transparencies or bad publicity the trial has received cause I am friends with him [the with the feds. newspaper. To contact Rolando vision shows will air for six weeks served on this day. The Thanksgiv- Vegas hosts an Annual Angel Tree #Giving Tuesday movement their elementary and middle other submitted materials. For from the media in Las Vegas. attorney], does not give him the In the justice system, in Las Ve- Larraz, email him at: and be syndicated and air locally ing meal is made possible thanks Toy Drive each holiday season. The and asks locals to spend schools years, there is a higher like- return, please enclose a self- To begin with, it was not bad right to use you because you do not gas anyways, the more one talks the [email protected] or and nationally in more than 75 mar- to community donations. The toy drive will go through Decem- with a purpose lihood they will graduate and suc- addressed stamped envelope. at 702-868-NEWS (6397) ceed. Las Vegas Tribune publicity; it was a real account of deserve it; you are a very good less time, if any, one does, and that kets. 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Executive Chef Juan County, the help of the Las Vegas than 2 million residents in the Las is not serving the community right. mas Las Vegas” in 1986 when he Penate and his staff of 20 arrive at community is more important than Vegas Valley and the majority of I have been of the opinion that Call-In Line (702) 983-0711 moved to Las Vegas to engage the 2 a.m. to begin preparing: ever. its stories will have been pub- the HOA trial is not going to go any- Tune in and listen to those who will tell you holiday spirit and raise money for lished long before the trial, the where because the sleaze manipu- the truth, and nothing but the truth. You’ll the Youth Foundation for the Per- Please Note: prosecutors wrote.” lator of the whole charade, Leon forming Arts. Originally the show Although the Las Vegas Tribune We have been saying that for Benzer, will be able to work out a discover different personalities and hear was performed and filmed at the is open to all and sundry opin- years and people think that it’s jeal- deal with the government and walk different opinions, but when it comes to the Mt. Charleston Hotel for about nine ions about what we publish, we ousy or envy but nothing is further out of the federal courthouse a free years. 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Gonzales (Continued from Page 1) Williams and Gonzales were never bottom line, this kid was abused!” alone together, without her being Paula Moore’s job had been made present. exponentially easier with the September 12, Family Court, plethora of defamations she was presided by Honorable Judge Rob- provided by Kyrene Williams, the ert Teuton. Eugene’s charges were disgruntled babysitter; and aug- dismissed completely. The lan- mented by Dr Natalie Darro’s guage on Gonzales’ charges were askew corroborations, which in- changed from “abuse” to “while in cluded her jubilant conveying of a her care, this accident occurred,” new allegation of “shaken baby stipulated that she implement a plan syndrome.” Darro had been suffer- of action together with Child Pro- ing from a bruised ego ever since a tective Services and that Elgin was phone conversation with Gonzales’ to be placed with family. Every- mother, who was inquiring about thing as promised by family court their baby’s condition, the night of attorney Denise Gallagher. the accident. With such over-enthu- Gonzales’ criminal court attorney, siastic cohorts, one might under- John Piro, was also present at fam- stand why Moore would not bother ily court on September 12, 2013. to read all of the medical reports or September 13, Criminal Court, visit the scene of the accident for Gonzales’ Attorney John Piro ar- herself. rives with co-counsel, Ryan Bashor. One such hearsay was repeated Present are Gonzales’ mother, by CPS Investigator Paula Moore daughter Iyanna, Iyanna’s father to Gonzales’ attorney John Piro, Jamal and Grandmother Karla. Piro alleging that, per Kyrene Williams, has prepared another motion to ap- Gonzales and Williams had smoked peal to the judge, one more time, to crack together. It was obviously release Gonzales — either on her hearsay because Moore never in- own recognizance or house arrest cluded it in her own CPS reports or to lower her bail. In this motion against Gonzales. She simply he included the 10 character refer- passed the gossip along. Gonzales’ ence letters that had been sent to mother questioned Gonzales about CPS in July, plus a letter to Judge the allegation. Gonzales admitted Sullivan from Gonzales’ mother that she did know that Williams which included a cancelled check smoked pot and had instructed her to the NM Dept of Vital Statistics not to while babysitting, but that if requesting Gonzales’ birth certifi- she had any idea that Williams was cate, as exhibits. doing other drugs, she would never Next week: DA Dena Rinetti have let her watch her children. describes Elgin’s medical condi- Iyanna further substantiated that tion. November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Six years in, Obama gearing up to be a war president President Obama’s dismissal of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is the latest sign of the president’s growing hawkishness in the face of unresolved conflicts in the Middle East. By Dan Murphy that wanted the mission to be very Christian Science Monitor limited, focused solely on Al Barack Obama’s meteoric rise to Qaeda,” one American official said. the presidency probably wouldn’t But, the official said, “the military have been possible without his de- pretty much got what it wanted.” cision to stake out a strong position Meanwhile, the U.S. military against the Iraq War while still an role in Iraq and Syria is deepening. Illinois state senator in October The Pentagon is hoping to arm 2002. In a speech in Chicago that Sunni tribesmen in Iraq to fight the month he warned of “a dumb war. Islamic State, notwithstanding the A rash war. A war based not on rea- horror inside the Shiite government son but on passion, not on principle in Baghdad at the notion of arming but on politics.” a group of people it views as en- Mr. Obama’s position — out of emies of the state. Consider too that step with most of the US political Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of establishment at the time — helped the joint chiefs of staff, said earlier put him on the national radar. It this month he was considering rec- helped him land the keynote slot at ommending more troops for Iraq the Democratic National Conven- and may embed U.S. advisers with tion in 2004, and he campaigned for Iraq combat units. the presidency in 2008 promising So far this year, the U.S. has con- to end the, by then, deeply unpopu- ducted about 900 airstrikes in Iraq lar Iraq war. At the end of 2011 he and Syria. declared “mission accomplished” As the saying goes, sometimes on that promise. war is interested in you. And Now, with two years left in his President Barack Obama shakes hands with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during Hagel’s resignation Obama, at least for the moment, is presidency, Obama is positioning announcement at the White House on Monday. reciprocating. the U.S. for more war. His dismissal Together with our allies and the allow American troops to attack the of Secretary of Defense Chuck Afghan government, we have Taliban, the Haqqani network and Hagel today appears to be because agreed that this is the year we will other militants if intelligence re- the job the Nebraska Republican conclude our combat mission in vealed that the extremists were was brought in to do is no longer Afghanistan... America’s combat threatening American forces in the the task at hand. Mr. Hagel was mission will be over by the end of country. charged with bringing the Afghan this year. Starting next year, Af- The president’s order under cer- War to a close and to manage a ghans will be fully responsible for tain circumstances would also au- shrinking Pentagon budget. But securing their country. American thorize American airstrikes to sup- Obama is now fighting two wars in personnel will be in an advisory port Afghan military operations in all but name in Iraq and Syria, and role. We will no longer patrol Af- the country and ground troops to he recently authorized a far more ghan cities or towns, mountains or occasionally accompany Afghan expansive combat role in Afghani- valleys. That is a task for the Af- troops on operations against the stan for U.S. troops than anything ghan people.” Taliban. previously discussed. America’s top brass was never “There was a school of thought Hagel, an outsider among really happy about that, well aware Obama’s close and trusted confi- that the Taliban remained strong; dants like National Security Adviser many of them believe that more Susan Rice, is now likely to be re- counterinsurgency after 13 years of placed by someone he personally war could still turn the tide. trusts and who won’t chafe at what Obama’s surge of 30,000 troops critics of the president have de- into the country in 2010 was the last scribed as a micro-managing style. roll of the dice in this direction, and One of the rumored front-runners at the time he seemed determined among DC-based pundits is that there wouldn’t be any more. Michele Flournoy, who served as His position on Afghanistan has undersecretary of defense for policy clearly shifted, in part thanks to the between 2009 and 2012 and stud- collapse of huge portions of the ied international security at Iraqi Army in the face of the so- Harvard’s Kennedy School. called Islamic State earlier this year. Ms. Flournoy was also consid- If the Iraqi Army, built in a country ered a front-runner for the job two with greater wealth, better infra- years ago, when Hagel was even- structure, and dramatically higher tually picked as the less hawkish of literacy levels, could collapse in the the two options. face of a determined foe, what of But whomever he chooses, the Afghan one? Obama appears to have grown more The New York Times reports hawkish himself, and defense that Obama is now more inclined policy is going to reflect that. On to listen to the generals he sidelined Friday, the White House let it be four years ago than civilian voices known that the president had autho- of restraint: rized a direct combat role for U.S. The military pushed back, and troops in Afghanistan beyond the generals both at the Pentagon and end of this year, an about-face from in Afghanistan urged Mr. Obama to last May, when Obama said: define the mission more broadly to

NA Meeting Change The “Just For Today” meeting will be moving from the 51 Club to 206 South Texas Avenue, Henderson. First meeting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a campfire meeting, also on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Please spread the word. Remember we don’t use no MATTER WHAT! NA Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 Release of cell phone location tracking Ebola Amnesty (Continued from Page 1) tionals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country data raises First Amendment concerns is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.” Those condi- By Hannah Bloch-Wehba tions include hurricanes, environmental catastrophes, civil war, epidem- The Reporters Committee for ics and other “extraordinary and temporary conditions.” Freedom of the Press filed a brief In October, the White House extended TPS and employment permits Nov. 17, 2014, in an important case for an estimated 90,000 illegal alien Hondurans and Nicaraguans “for an assessing the constitutionality of additional 18 months, effective Jan. 6, 2015, through July 5, 2016.” Who warrantless acquisition of historical are these TPS winners? Well, they’ve been here since 1998 — when Hur- cell phone location data. ricane Mitch hit their homeland. That was 16 years ago. Their “tempo- In United States v. Quartavious rary” status has been renewed a dozen times since the Clinton adminis- Davis, a panel of Eleventh Circuit tration first bestowed it. Last October, the Obama administration extended TPS to an estimated judges held that the Fourth Amend- 3,000 Syrian illegal aliens; the status will be up for renewal next March. ment applies to requests for histori- At least 3,700 Liberians who have been here since 1991 on TPS won cal cell site location information. deferred deportations in September before securing renewed TPS this Prosecutors had obtained over two week. And several hundred Somalis remain in the country with TPS first months’ worth of historical location granted in 1991, along with some 700 Sudanese who first secured TPS information from Davis’s cell benefits in 1997. TPS for both the Sudanese and Somalis was extended in phone provider using a court order September and lasts until May 2016. issued under the Stored Communi- An estimated 250,000 illegal aliens from El Salvador first won TPS cations Act, which permits a court golden tickets after an earthquake struck the country in January 2001. to compel a service provider to turn Their latest extension was granted last May and lasts until March 2015. over subscriber records, but does In addition, 60,000 illegal alien Haitians received TPS after earthquakes not require the court to find prob- in their homeland in 2010. Their “temporary” status was renewed in March able cause. The Eleventh Circuit and extended “for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014, through granted rehearing en banc, and the Jan. 22, 2016.” Reporters Committee filed a brief nalists, many of whom were the tar- without a warrant undermines this As I’ve reported previously, TPS beneficiaries are supposed to pro- in support of the defendant’s posi- gets of “general warrants” for sedi- privilege “by permitting law en- vide proof that they arrived here on an eligible date, committed no more tion. tious libel. As a result, the Fourth forcement to ascertain the locations than two misdemeanors and no felonies, and maintained a continuous The Fourth Amendment ques- Amendment requires all searches to of calls and meetings and the iden- presence in the country. But the feds’ past experience with amnesties dat- tion in the case, the Reporters Com- be “reasonable” and limits the is- tity of any confidential sources ing back to 1986 shows that the programs are dangerously rife with un- mittee argued, is inextricably linked suance of warrants to cases in which whom the journalist has contacted checked document fraud. to First Amendment questions. War- there is probable cause. Abundant without satisfying the required safe- A homeland security source pointed out to me recently that the agency rantless acquisition of cell phone case law supports the premise that guards.” In addition, warrantless is still failing to check biometric records (or, even worse, ignoring them) location data is concerning because where First Amendment interests location tracking threatens to chill before granting immigration benefits to aliens who had been put into re- a record of where one goes, and for are at stake, the Fourth Amendment reporter-source relationships and moval proceedings but then gamed the system by using new, unvetted how long, lays bare the processes must be applied scrupulously. But impede news gathering. Numerous aliases. Moreover, after more than two decades, the federal government of investigative reporting and when location information is ac- reporters and representatives of still doesn’t have an entry-exit database in place to track legal short-term threatens to reveal confidential quired without a warrant, how media organizations have noted that visa holders. sources and methods. The data ac- judges weigh First Amendment in- awareness of the government’s use The dictionary informs us of the origin of the term “amnesty.” It comes quired in Davis’s case was precise terests is unclear at best. of subpoenas and metadata collec- from the Greek word “amnestia,” which means “to forget.” And that is enough that the prosecutor relied on The Eleventh Circuit recognizes tion have substantially intimidated exactly what America is suffering from when it comes to learning am- it in summation to place Davis at a qualified First Amendment privi- sources from speaking to the press. nesty history lessons. There is no such thing as a “temporary” pardon the scenes of the robberies he is lege that protects a reporter’s re- The Reporters Committee urged from immigration law-breaking. accused of committing. fusal to reveal the identity of a con- the Eleventh Circuit to take account Each new infusion of indiscriminate, unskilled foreign labor begets Historically, the Fourth Amend- fidential source. But acquiring of the First Amendment implica- more of the same — all while backstabbing politicians bemoan stagnant ment was designed to protect jour- long-term location information tions of long-term location tracking wages, high unemployment and the beleaguered plight of American work- when deciding on the constitution- ers paying a steep price for D.C.’s bottomless “compassion” for the rest ality of this search. Oral argument of the world. From The Desk will take place on February 24, Michelle Malkin is the author of “Culture of Corruption: Obama and (Continued from Page 1) traffic section and was even pro- 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. his Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and Cronies.” easily evolved into a full blown moted to the position of traffic ac- shootout, whereby one person was cident investigator. critically injured or died. I wonder This traffic accident investiga- what would happen if one or more tor position really opened my eyes of the participants in the traffic col- to how corrupted the LVMPD re- lision would file a civil lawsuit ally was; in that, I saw firsthand against the police department for how other traffic accident investi- willfully not responding to the traf- gators were bribed and sweet- fic collision in the first place, and talked, to favor-paying defense at- thus, with their presence, possibly torneys’ clients, and manipulate avoiding an altercation between the those traffic accident reports and participants? I guess we will never screw the public over and over. This know until maybe the next alterca- practice was condoned and toler- tion incident happens, in yet another ated by the upper police adminis- non-injury traffic collision. From trators. my past experience, there are ap- I objected to this practice and proximately 40-50 traffic collisions tried unsuccessfully to correct this per 24-hour period in our commu- criminal act, and was forced to nity. If the current police adminis- leave the Accident Investigation tration is concerned about revenue, section after four years and go back the officers responding to a traffic to motorcycle traffic officer. collision can always issue a citation I eventually tested and was ac- or two to the at-fault driver, and still cepted into the Investigative Bu- make a tidy contribution to the city reau. Now the real corruption be- coffers, while taking the traffic ac- came evident; in comparison, the cident report. Traffic Bureau was nothing com- I recall when I was a motorcycle pared to the criminal wrongdoings policeman in the traffic section of I saw and heard whereby the Be heard anywhere the LVMPD. I was called into the LVMPD was complicit, and had a supervisors office to be repri- firsthand involvement in criminal manded for not writing enough ci- activity, cover-ups, theft, drugs, tations, during the monthly stat rape, murder... etc. I will be speak- in the world counting and quotas count submit- ing about that later. tals. I attempted to explain that my After spending 36 years of my shift consisted of 2300 hrs to 0900 life supporting, defending, and try- (only $50 per hour) hrs, Wednesday thru Saturday, and ing to make the LVMPD the abso- the unwritten quota of 10 citations lute most honorable, trustworthy in- per shift was difficult to attain, be- stitution in the country, I am now cause of the high volume of traffic fixated on making that happen, and accidents (injury and non-injury) will do whatever it takes to realize RadioTribune Special which pretty much always had a that goal. drunk driver attached to the traffic We cannot change history, but collision. I further explained that we can make the present and future 12 hours only $350 historically, I had one of the high- better. What is Done is Done. est number of drunk driver arrests IN GOD WE TRUST and one of the highest number of Gordon Martines is a former traffic accident reports taken, in the LVMPD detective who has served 20 hours only $600 entire traffic section. This explana- in many capacities over his 39-year tion was not sufficient for the career in law enforcement. He has (Payment due upon contract signing) bosses, and I was warned that my been a candidate for sheriff in 2002, position in the traffic motorcycle 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- section was probationary, and I tention of bringing integrity and ac- could lose my position if I didn’t countability back to the department, • Talk Shows • Infomercials • write more tickets. What a lovely and filed a federal lawsuit against quandary that was. LVMPD in 2011. Martines now Try as I may, I still was unable contributes his opinions and ideas • Community Involvement • to write the required number of tick- to the Las Vegas Tribune to keep the ets that my supervisors wanted me public informed and help improve to write, but somehow the number policing in Las Vegas. He has also • Business Promotions • of drunk drivers that I had arrested, appeared on the Face the Tribune seemed to offset the lack of tickets, radio program several times to and I was allowed to remain in the share his plan for a better LVMPD. • Political Agendas • • Marketing Promotions • www.RadioTribune.com 820 S. 7th Street • Las Vegas, NV 89101 For additional information Call John at (702) 772-8082 Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Release of cell phone location tracking Ebola Amnesty (Continued from Page 1) tionals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country data raises First Amendment concerns is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.” Those condi- By Hannah Bloch-Wehba tions include hurricanes, environmental catastrophes, civil war, epidem- The Reporters Committee for ics and other “extraordinary and temporary conditions.” Freedom of the Press filed a brief In October, the White House extended TPS and employment permits Nov. 17, 2014, in an important case for an estimated 90,000 illegal alien Hondurans and Nicaraguans “for an A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson assessing the constitutionality of additional 18 months, effective Jan. 6, 2015, through July 5, 2016.” Who DITORIALS warrantless acquisition of historical are these TPS winners? Well, they’ve been here since 1998 — when Hur- ricane Mitch hit their homeland. That was 16 years ago. Their “tempo- E cell phone location data. In United States v. Quartavious rary” status has been renewed a dozen times since the Clinton adminis- Davis, a panel of Eleventh Circuit tration first bestowed it. Our Point of View Last October, the Obama administration extended TPS to an estimated judges held that the Fourth Amend- 3,000 Syrian illegal aliens; the status will be up for renewal next March. ment applies to requests for histori- At least 3,700 Liberians who have been here since 1991 on TPS won cal cell site location information. deferred deportations in September before securing renewed TPS this Seeing through Prosecutors had obtained over two week. And several hundred Somalis remain in the country with TPS first months’ worth of historical location granted in 1991, along with some 700 Sudanese who first secured TPS information from Davis’s cell benefits in 1997. TPS for both the Sudanese and Somalis was extended in phone provider using a court order those “shadows” September and lasts until May 2016. issued under the Stored Communi- An estimated 250,000 illegal aliens from El Salvador first won TPS cations Act, which permits a court President Barack Obama finally came across with what golden tickets after an earthquake struck the country in January 2001. to compel a service provider to turn Their latest extension was granted last May and lasts until March 2015. he has been promising to all the immigrants in the coun- over subscriber records, but does In addition, 60,000 illegal alien Haitians received TPS after earthquakes try without official authorization from the government. not require the court to find prob- in their homeland in 2010. Their “temporary” status was renewed in March Finally, President Obama has taken pen in hand and put able cause. The Eleventh Circuit and extended “for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014, through cell phone to ear to do what he has been threatening the granted rehearing en banc, and the Jan. 22, 2016.” Reporters Committee filed a brief nalists, many of whom were the tar- without a warrant undermines this As I’ve reported previously, TPS beneficiaries are supposed to pro- people of this nation that he would do, despite the fact in support of the defendant’s posi- gets of “general warrants” for sedi- privilege “by permitting law en- vide proof that they arrived here on an eligible date, committed no more that his administration has deported more people than tion. tious libel. As a result, the Fourth forcement to ascertain the locations than two misdemeanors and no felonies, and maintained a continuous the last three administrations put together. The Fourth Amendment ques- Amendment requires all searches to of calls and meetings and the iden- presence in the country. But the feds’ past experience with amnesties dat- It all happened after this past election, when the out- tion in the case, the Reporters Com- be “reasonable” and limits the is- tity of any confidential sources ing back to 1986 shows that the programs are dangerously rife with un- mittee argued, is inextricably linked suance of warrants to cases in which whom the journalist has contacted checked document fraud. come was more surprising than most people would have to First Amendment questions. War- there is probable cause. Abundant without satisfying the required safe- A homeland security source pointed out to me recently that the agency expected. rantless acquisition of cell phone case law supports the premise that guards.” In addition, warrantless is still failing to check biometric records (or, even worse, ignoring them) Five million people are now blessed with the personal Sometimes a shadow is very bright! location data is concerning because where First Amendment interests location tracking threatens to chill before granting immigration benefits to aliens who had been put into re- presidential authorization to be in the country — regard- a record of where one goes, and for are at stake, the Fourth Amendment reporter-source relationships and moval proceedings but then gamed the system by using new, unvetted By Perly Viasmensky All they want is to come out of the shadow, but they how long, lays bare the processes must be applied scrupulously. But impede news gathering. Numerous aliases. Moreover, after more than two decades, the federal government less of the fact that Mr. Obama has said time and time Last week I was very impressed when a group of don’t take the time to educate their children as to how of investigative reporting and when location information is ac- reporters and representatives of still doesn’t have an entry-exit database in place to track legal short-term again that what he just did last week is illegal and it is up six people came to visit me. I say I was impressed to act in the world. Parents need to understand that threatens to reveal confidential quired without a warrant, how media organizations have noted that visa holders. to the legislators to decide and approve. because those people only stop by when they need a they can accept their children with all their faults, but sources and methods. The data ac- judges weigh First Amendment in- awareness of the government’s use The dictionary informs us of the origin of the term “amnesty.” It comes However, what many could not foresee is that the de- favor — never ever to wish me a Happy Thanksgiv- they need to educate them for living in the world. That quired in Davis’s case was precise ing, a Merry Christmas or a Happy New Year. They six-year-old child was wearing a $65 pair of shoes; terests is unclear at best. of subpoenas and metadata collec- from the Greek word “amnestia,” which means “to forget.” And that is mand will not stop with this November 20 executive or- enough that the prosecutor relied on The Eleventh Circuit recognizes tion have substantially intimidated exactly what America is suffering from when it comes to learning am- were like celebrating all the holidays of the year in something most American children cannot wear these it in summation to place Davis at a qualified First Amendment privi- sources from speaking to the press. nesty history lessons. There is no such thing as a “temporary” pardon der in place to allow a permanent stay to those who are just one night. days. the scenes of the robberies he is lege that protects a reporter’s re- The Reporters Committee urged from immigration law-breaking. not authorized to be in the country; the Latinos “on the One of them said, “Did you hear President Obama According to President Obama (and he brings this accused of committing. fusal to reveal the identity of a con- the Eleventh Circuit to take account Each new infusion of indiscriminate, unskilled foreign labor begets front lines” are already planning a strategy to include the is giving us amnesty? At least we can now come out up every time he speaks) a four-year-old girl arrived Historically, the Fourth Amend- fidential source. But acquiring of the First Amendment implica- more of the same — all while backstabbing politicians bemoan stagnant other seven million that have been left behind to com- of the shadow.” in this country at the age of four with just a dress, a ment was designed to protect jour- long-term location information tions of long-term location tracking wages, high unemployment and the beleaguered plight of American work- Let me go back and explain to everyone that I have doll and a cross in her hand. Okay, that was twenty- when deciding on the constitution- ers paying a steep price for D.C.’s bottomless “compassion” for the rest plete the 12, 15 or 20 million the government presumes nothing against illegal aliens; in fact, every one of two years ago and probably is the same dress Ameri- ality of this search. Oral argument of the world. are in the country without papers. those six people who stopped by my house are un- can parents — who, as Americans, are not living in From The Desk will take place on February 24, Michelle Malkin is the author of “Culture of Corruption: Obama and In his speech to the nation — and later, when he spoke documented. It just bothers me to hear the same story the shadow — need to buy in a second-hand store for (Continued from Page 1) traffic section and was even pro- 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. his Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and Cronies.” at the El Sol High School in Las Vegas — the president over and over — “coming out of the shadow.” their daughters today. easily evolved into a full blown moted to the position of traffic ac- What shadow are they talking about? All of those Another one of my visitors, a little bit more humble, shootout, whereby one person was cident investigator. said that while he prefers legislative action to fix our im- six people are employed; three of them at local hotels told me, “Now I can have my green card, because critically injured or died. I wonder This traffic accident investiga- migration system, the failure of House Republicans to (without proper documentation, but still employed), President Obama said that parents of American citi- what would happen if one or more tor position really opened my eyes bring up consideration of a Senate-passed Immigration so when I asked them about their shadow — because zens can be legalized and my two daughters are Ameri- of the participants in the traffic col- to how corrupted the LVMPD re- Bill necessitates his executive order. The president out- I believe they are walking around in bright sunlight can citizens.” lision would file a civil lawsuit ally was; in that, I saw firsthand — very arrogantly they said, “Well, that’s because our I was beginning to have a headache, more like a against the police department for how other traffic accident investi- lined three goals for his actions: to provide additional union is helping us.” migraine — that’s how strong my head was pumping. willfully not responding to the traf- gators were bribed and sweet- resources for law enforcement to help curb illegal border I assume if they are working in a local hotel, “their” “Honey, your daughters are six months and five fic collision in the first place, and talked, to favor-paying defense at- crossings; to make it easier for high-skilled and educated union is the Culinary Union. years old. How will you — or anybody else, for that thus, with their presence, possibly torneys’ clients, and manipulate immigrants to stay; and to “deal responsibly” with un- Another one was driving a brand new Ram, so I matter — expect those children to sign (they can’t even avoiding an altercation between the those traffic accident reports and documented immigrants who already live in this coun- asked, “Is that yours?” And very proudly he said, “Of print yet) any petition on your behalf?” participants? I guess we will never screw the public over and over. This course it is.” Being as nosey as I am, I asked him how I remember that once upon a time (according to know until maybe the next alterca- practice was condoned and toler- try. much it cost, and he said $35,000. the law) children needed to be 21 before they could tion incident happens, in yet another ated by the upper police adminis- Democrats were taken by surprise in November’s elec- He is also living “in the shadow,” so I wondered petition their parents. non-injury traffic collision. From trators. tion when Republicans took control of the House and the how he managed to buy a $35,000 truck. He explained “Well, the president said so, and my daughters, as my past experience, there are ap- I objected to this practice and Senate — as well as taking control in many State elec- to me that he paid $5,000 down payment and three American citizens, are going to petition me,” she said. proximately 40-50 traffic collisions tried unsuccessfully to correct this payments of $10,000 each. If President Obama doesn’t come out again and per 24-hour period in our commu- criminal act, and was forced to tions — because of the immigration game played by Hello! How many American citizens can spend explain the situation to all these people, we are going nity. If the current police adminis- leave the Accident Investigation Obama, Reid, Pelosi and many other Democrats; and that $10,000 nowadays every three months, and they are to have complete chaos. The president needs to ex- tration is concerned about revenue, section after four years and go back is what made the President take the action of by passing not living in the shadow? plain to these people that all they have to do now is the officers responding to a traffic to motorcycle traffic officer. the House and ignoring the law and the Constitution of There was another one, who came over with a child; compete with the American citizens for better-paying collision can always issue a citation I eventually tested and was ac- the nation they all represent and have sworn to protect the first thing that child did was to break a fifty-year- jobs. or two to the at-fault driver, and still cepted into the Investigative Bu- old vase and grab my small Maltese dog by the legs. (See Viasmensky, Page 8) make a tidy contribution to the city reau. Now the real corruption be- and defend. All three of them and their allies chose to coffers, while taking the traffic ac- came evident; in comparison, the ignore their promises to all those who claim to be “living ON A PERSONAL NOTE cident report. Traffic Bureau was nothing com- in the shadow” and had continued the game for the last I recall when I was a motorcycle pared to the criminal wrongdoings six years; now they hope that by making good their im- policeman in the traffic section of I saw and heard whereby the Be heard anywhere Should we be thankful for Justice, or the LVMPD. I was called into the LVMPD was complicit, and had a migration promises, they can correct their mistakes. supervisors office to be repri- firsthand involvement in criminal But it is not as easy as it sounds because many of those only for having the outcomes we want? manded for not writing enough ci- activity, cover-ups, theft, drugs, affected by the Democrats’ failure to make good on their By Maramis stances of any particular person’s tations, during the monthly stat rape, murder... etc. I will be speak- promise the right way, with the approval of the legisla- in the world Thanksgiving has virtually noth- death, or the person himself. counting and quotas count submit- ing about that later. tals. I attempted to explain that my After spending 36 years of my tors, know that the President’s decision last November ing to do with justice. There are al- Justice HAS to stand alone. If Jus- shift consisted of 2300 hrs to 0900 life supporting, defending, and try- (only $50 per hour) 20 is only a band-aid on a very serious and large injury ways those on either side of any case tice started “giving in” to loud out- hrs, Wednesday thru Saturday, and ing to make the LVMPD the abso- that cannot be cured with home remedies. who are thankful for a particular de- cries WITHOUT taking truth into the unwritten quota of 10 citations lute most honorable, trustworthy in- Others, the followers, are going to learn the hard way cision; that is, thankful for having it consideration, Justice will have lost go “their” way as opposed to going its meaning and its value. I under- per shift was difficult to attain, be- stitution in the country, I am now that the three musketeers (Obama, Reid and Pelosi) are cause of the high volume of traffic fixated on making that happen, and the other way. Justice, however, stand how those who feel that what- accidents (injury and non-injury) will do whatever it takes to realize RadioTribune Special not in a position to fulfill and ensure a complete immi- knows only one way, and it has noth- ever the latest outcry is against what which pretty much always had a that goal. gration reform; and now, while they are the minority in ing to do with emotion, those who seems to be the latest and even the drunk driver attached to the traffic We cannot change history, but both the House and the Senate, that “position” has less make the loudest outcry, or even last straw in a long string of events those who have ostensibly been hurt that are simply unacceptable on ev- collision. I further explained that we can make the present and future power than ever. 12 hours only $350 the most. Justice has to do with truth ery level might insist Justice go a historically, I had one of the high- better. What is Done is Done. MARAMIS CHOUFANI est number of drunk driver arrests IN GOD WE TRUST As long as it is not a law, the condescending and arbi- above all, softened, perhaps, as the certain way, but if all those who feel and one of the highest number of Gordon Martines is a former trary decision of the president to exercise his right to an situation may require, by mercy. But justice does not, that way truly want Justice, they must want true Jus- traffic accident reports taken, in the LVMPD detective who has served Executive Order may be null and void if those sitting on should not, and cannot support the untrue. That would tice, in EVERY incident of life, for everyone, every- 20 hours only $600 never be just, and is something for which no one should where, not just here and now. entire traffic section. This explana- in many capacities over his 39-year Capitol Hill do not vote to approve the order of the presi- ever be thankful. Justice by “command” of the masses is not justice tion was not sufficient for the career in law enforcement. He has (Payment due upon contract signing) dent, executive or not. bosses, and I was warned that my been a candidate for sheriff in 2002, Today, as we contemplate sitting down to a meal at all. Justice supported by the masses is a good and position in the traffic motorcycle 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- President Obama claims that the executive order is not at which we will possibly at least think thoughts of logical thing. True justice would stir up such comments section was probationary, and I tention of bringing integrity and ac- an amnesty but a temporary stay for those who are work- “thanksgiving,” we may possibly give a thought to as, “Let the truth be known!” rather than “We want could lose my position if I didn’t countability back to the department, • Talk Shows • Infomercials • ing their way to a better and brighter future. the many people in Ferguson, MO, and whether or justice for [name the person of your choice].” To lobby not they too will give thanks for their many blessings. for justice in the name of the person you want to be write more tickets. What a lovely and filed a federal lawsuit against We all, in our daily life, know more than a few people quandary that was. LVMPD in 2011. Martines now It is so easy to understand the indignation of those victorious as opposed to learning the truth and having Try as I may, I still was unable contributes his opinions and ideas • Community Involvement • that are here without papers and we agree that the major- who totally and absolutely believe in something, and justice prevail, is virtually hoping that Justice can be to write the required number of tick- to the Las Vegas Tribune to keep the ity are hard-working and decent people that are trying to then — when it comes to that “something” being influenced: to go over to your side; to be manipulated ets that my supervisors wanted me public informed and help improve better themselves and their families; but the fact is that judged — to find that the judgment goes against ev- by the side that has the best coverage, the best press • Business Promotions • erything they believe in. But the very fact that there releases, the loudest voices, the most violence wait- to write, but somehow the number policing in Las Vegas. He has also they are not doing it the right way and they are laughing of drunk drivers that I had arrested, appeared on the Face the Tribune are at least two sides to the “something” means that ing in the wings if the decision goes against you; any- seemed to offset the lack of tickets, radio program several times to at all of us. there are people on the other side who also believe in thing to get your way. and I was allowed to remain in the share his plan for a better LVMPD. • Political Agendas • The President told the audience, among other things, something totally and absolutely. Perhaps the truth lies It would be so refreshing if, instead of focusing on “If you meet the criteria, you can come out of the shad- somewhere in between, but it must still be the main the color of those involved FIRST, people would look ows and get right with the law.” ingredient of justice. for the facts that constitute the truth of the matter. It is • Marketing Promotions • Be that as it may, Justice still stands alone. Justice a sad thing indeed that in 2014 race still seems to get We do not know what shadows the president is refer- is not, nor should it ever be, subject to those who can more attention and more emotional outcry than the ring to because almost everyone of those “living in the cry the loudest, or who can get the most people to facts in many a situation. www.RadioTribune.com shadow” has a job, a driver’s license, a bank account, rally ‘round their “cause.” We all probably know that Awaiting the presently-pending decision from the has bought a home or two and drives a new truck with we cannot judge the deceased by those who cry the Grand Jury, here is a question I propose to one and all: the flag of their country of origin — not the American loudest at the funeral, or by how many attend or don’t Which would you prefer? (a) To have the verdict go 820 S. 7th Street • Las Vegas, NV 89101 attend the service. In the old days, mourners were of- the way you want it to go, or (b) to know the truth? flag that gave them the opportunity to drive that new truck ten hired to show up to cry. Even the funeral service Now that you’ve answered that, bear in mind that For additional information — on the rear end mirror, and the name of their city or of someone who was not very well liked in life can be if you chose (a), you might never know where justice Call John at (702) 772-8082 state pasted in the rear window, not the city of Las Vegas, packed to the rafters if the person was either well lies. If you were brave enough to choose (b), you the state of Nevada or even the USA. known or famous, or known by virtue of some kind WOULD know, and true justice might well be found of media exposure. That is not to judge the circum- (See Maramis, Page 9) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Why Congress should close I got a gun, you don’t! the “Elton John Loophole” Bang bang, bye bye! By Chuck Muth ever, AM/FM radio sta- By Mace Yampolsky the roof and, shortly before OK, so I was in the tions are exempted from A rookie New York midnight, they entered the shower singing “Candle in paying such royalties and City police officer shot and eighth-floor stairwell to the Wind,” Elton John’s can use the property of killed an unarmed 28-year- walk back down. The lights award-winning tribute to artists, musicians and old man in a darkened were not working, making the late Marilyn Monroe. music companies without stairwell in Brooklyn late it nearly impossible to see, And although I personally their consent and without Thursday night, Novem- so both officers took out enjoyed the performance, providing compensa- ber 20, 2014, according to their flashlights. This I’m fairly certain — based tion.” the police. This is adapted makes sense; if you can’t on the consensus reviews “AM/FM radio has from a NY Times article of see, use your flashlights. of my family — that not a long been required to pay November 20, entitled, Officer Liang also drew soul on this planet would songwriters,” adds the Brooklyn Man Fatally his weapon, the police said. ever have even the slight- musicFIRSTcoalition, Shot by Police Was Un- At the same moment the est interest in listening to CHUCK MUTH “but have so far suc- armed.” MACE YAMPOLSKY officers started down the my rendition on the radio. ceeded in stiffing the artists who bring re- Police Commissioner William J. Bratton stairwell, Mr. Gurley and his girlfriend, Let’s face it, “Candle in the Wind” is Sir cordings to life — unequal treatment that said that the victim, Akai Gurley, was “a Melissa Butler, entered through a door on Elton’s song. Without Elton singing it, the simply makes no sense.” total innocent” and called the shooting “an the seventh floor, fourteen concrete steps song just isn’t the same. Sure, the lyrics are “For 80 years,” notes the AFL-CIO, “ra- unfortunate accident.” He was not engaged below the officers, It was unclear why, but great, but Elton made the song a hit. Radio dio stations in America have played hit in any activity other than trying to walk Officer Liang accidentally discharged his stations played the song because Elton per- songs over the public airwaves and made down the stairs, Mr. Bratton said. Mayor weapon and fired a single shot that struck formed it, not because Bernie Taupin wrote billions in advertising revenue without pay- Bill de Blasio was also quick to offer his Mr. Gurley in the chest.. How and why did it. ing musicians, artists and performers a condolences to Mr. Gurley’s family. “This he “accidentally discharge” his weapon? So you’d think John would receive roy- penny.” is a tragedy,” he said. The officer who shot According to the Beatles, “Happiness is a alties for performing the song every time So why is this issue now hitting public Mr. Gurley, Peter Liang, has been on the warm gun. Bang, bang; shoot, shoot.” it’s played on the radio, right? radar screens? force for less than 18 months and was still Maybe Liang liked the song, but don’t they Wrong. Because next year Republicans will be on probationary status. I think it is time to teach firearm safety in the police academy? Turns out that thanks to some quirk in in charge of Congress and there will be a revoke that probationary status; common The force of the blast sent Mr. Gurley the law, performance artists such as Ted resolution, misleadingly-named the “Local sense says you don’t shoot unarmed citi- tumbling down two flights of stairs, where Nugent, Pink Floyd and Jimmy Buffett Radio Freedom Act,” re-introduced. And zens. Ms. Butler knelt by his side. The officers, amazingly don’t get doodly-squat, while the passage of LFRA essentially means radio Officer Liang, 27, and his partner, who who briefly backed out of the stairwell, songwriter is compensated handsomely. broadcasters will be free to continue rip- was also new to the force, were patrolling found her by Mr. Gurley’s side trying to Something ain’t right about this. I mean, ping off the very performers who have the Louis H. Pink Houses in East New York save his life. Mr. Gurley was taken to can you imagine how much advertising a made them rich. on Thursday night, November 20, as part Brookdale Hospital where he was pro- radio station would get if I was singing In the past, many Republicans have co- of an effort to increase the police presence nounced dead. Following standard proto- “Piano Man” instead of Billy Joel? I can. sponsored this resolution. Hopefully now at the housing complex, which had been col, Officer Liang was relieved of his gun Squat. Nada. Zero. Zip. that the issue is getting more public atten- plagued by a spate of violence, including and his badge. Well, at least they finally Seriously. This is unbelievable. Indeed, tion, many of those Republicans will see two homicides. Well. this certainly in- did something right. I didn’t believe it. So I looked it up. And the light and withdraw their support. creased the police presence! The two of- As details about the shooting emerged, sure ‘nuff... Because heaven knows, the last thing ficers had taken the elevator to check out (See Mace, Page 10) “All other radio platforms for music — YOU want to hear is ME singing “Stair- satellite radio, Internet radio and cable ra- way to Heaven” on your car radio! dio — pay sound performance royalties to Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- copyright holders for the songs they sing,” reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots BEHIND THE MIKE Reps. Darrell Issa, John Conyers, Marsha advocacy organization. Chuck Muth may Blackburn and Melvin Watt wrote in a bi- be reached by email at partisan letter to their colleagues. “How- [email protected]. Coaches’ Wives Qualify for Sainthood By Michael A. Aun Beamer, former Texas Power of a Thankful Leader Over the years, I’ve A&M coach Dennis been privileged to meet Franchione, former Vir- By Doug Dickerson Be thankful for your past and get to know several ginia coach Al Groh and If a fellow isn’t thank- and where you have come coaches wives on a college former Florida coach ful for what he’s got, he from, but keep looking for- and professional level. It Ron Zook. isn’t likely to be thankful ward. occurs to me that being the One of his last accom- for what he’s about to get. It gives the present a wife of a high profile foot- plishments before his — Frank A. Clark purpose ball coach has got to be one death was negotiating A story is told of two When you develop a of the toughest jobs one Gary Peterson’s contract men who were walking thankful heart as a leader can have. at TCU. He also repre- through a field one day it helps give purpose to I actually got to meet sented professional when they spotted an en- your present. If you are Barbara Dooley when we coaches like Bill raged bull. Instantly they holding on to a hurt, or bit- shared the platform many Belichick as well as a darted toward the nearest terness from your past, years ago. She is the bride MICHAEL A. AUN number of high profile fence. The storming bull you won’t be effective as of Vince Dooley, the retired Head Coach players and assistant coaches, including followed in hot pursuit, a leader today. Let it go. of the Georgia Bulldogs, whom he guided Hall of Famer Harry Carson. and it was soon apparent DOUG DICKERSON You are right where you to a 1980 National Championship and the Craig would allow me to tag along with they wouldn’t make it. are for a reason. Your past experiences, mother of former Tennessee Coach Derek him when he attended professional games. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, good and bad, have prepared you for this Dooley. It was on these trips where I could meet the “Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for it!” time and place in your leadership journey. Barbara was one of the wittiest speak- coaches wives like Debby Clarke Belichick, John answered, “I can’t. I’ve never made You may not be where you want to be, but ers on the platform over the years. Her no- the now x-wife of Bill Belichick. Every a public prayer in my life.” then again, you are not where you once were toriety might have come from being the single one of them lived and died with the “But you must!” implored his compan- either. wife of Vince Dooley and the mother of agony of defeat and the glory of victory. ion. “The bull is catching up to us.” It’s as you understand your purpose and Derek Dooley. Make no mistake; her cre- You must be a special breed of cat to “All right,” panted John, “I’ll say the put it into context you can excel in your dentials on the platform were hers’ alone. prowl in those circles, which accounts for only prayer I know, the one my father used leadership skills. As you carry within you I became close to Barbara over the years. so many divorces among coaches. In nearly to repeat at the table: ‘O Lord, for what we a thankful heart and serve with humility you When my favorite team, the University of every situation, a wife is a distant second are about to receive, make us truly thank- can set the course for a bright future. South Carolina Gamecocks played the in the ranking order. You accept that when ful.’” It gives a hope for the future Georgia Bulldogs, I would always host her you marry a coach. With all of the pressures and demands When you learn the secret of a thankful in Columbia. She would sit with my fam- A coaches’ wife is married to two par- that are placed on leaders today it’s as im- heart it frees you as a leader. When you ily on the 50-yard line right in the heart of ties, the coach and the game. Most are sur- portant as ever to stop and give thanks. In learn to count your blessings instead of your some of the most die-hard Gamecock fans, rogate-mothers to the athletes her husband this season as we prepare to do just that, troubles, it will help you look at your some of whom were less than kind about mentors. It’s her job to prop them up when let’s examine why it’s important to you as troubles with a different attitude. You are her husband. they’re down. a leader to give thanks. not defined by your past and you are not Barbara always took this stuff person- Steve Spurrier’s wife, Jerri, wears many It puts the past in perspective the sum of your fears or your mistakes. You ally, but I would put my arm around her hats. Not only is she Steve’s childhood Every leader has a story to tell regard- have a solid grip on the present. You have and assure her that the expression fan sweetheart and wife, she’s a mother and a ing his or her journey. You’ve had ups and hope. comes from the word “fanatic.” We would grandmother and a surrogate mother to hun- downs, struggles, and sacrifices along the Your future is wide open and is predi- feed her before and after the game and treat dreds of athletes every single year. way. There were times you probably cated on being thankful for all the bless- her like family. She props them up when they’re down, thought about throwing in the towel. But ings you now enjoy. As you ponder these When Carolina hit the road to Georgia, calls their mothers to assure them, helps here you are. No, you haven’t “arrived” yet, and other blessings during this time of the Barbara would always host us in the them through surgery and assist them when but you are in a good place and in compari- year, do so with a renewed commitment to coaches’ suite where we were wined and they get into trouble. In some ways, her ear son to where you were, you are very not neglect this important area of your lead- dined with other coaches’ wives and VIP’s. is closer to the ground than her husband’s blessed. ership. What are you thankful for? After each game, she would host us at her because she is communicating with them It’s important to remember the past but Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- home along with all the good-givers to the on a motherly level. not to live there. The perspective you gain nist. He writes a weekly column for this Bulldog football program. This is almost saint-like, but Jerri doesn’t is in knowing that every trial and experi- newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, Barbara would always be a mess at ev- only help her husband’s players. She even ence along the way has prepared you for email him at ddickerson@ ery game. The next pre-game meal she reaches out to the wives of her husband’s this moment and for a bright future ahead. lasvegastribune.com. keeps down will be the first one. Being a fiercest competition, like Georgia’s Mark coaches’ wife is not easy. Being a coaches’ Richt, whose wife Katharyn suffered a bout mother is even harder. with cancer. Viamensky I also had the privilege of meeting a Coach Richt proudly said it was Coach (Continued from Page 7) they receive $300 for children not even liv- number of other high profile college and Spurrier and his wife Jerri who reached out If we really think about it they don’t even ing in this country). And also, complete medi- professional coaches through my attorney, to him and Katharyn first to offer prayers need to compete because they have already cal assistance. the late Craig Kelly, who died at the young and assistance. Coaches’ wives truly qualify relegated the American people to the lower Well, not so bad for living in a shadow. age of 56 from cancer. Craig was one of for sainthood. levels. There is no such thing as a shadow — Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager the most successful and yet lowest profile Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist they work in the best hotel/casinos in town, of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly sports agents in the business. and writes a weekly column for this news- they receive food stamps in a tremendous column in this newspaper. To contact Perly He represented South Carolina State’s paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him amount of money (when a senior American Viasmensky, email her at Willie Jefferies, Virginia Tech’s Frank at [email protected]. citizen in need receives $60 in food stamps, pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9

COMMENTARIESEditors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Leadership: Police vs. Fire By Norman Jahn The human-to-human misconduct save nothing). For example, fire tually act out and make the news? I am starting this column by stat- is possible in both police and fire commanders do not risk the lives I’m not making excuses for miscon- ing that I will make an attempt to services. of their firefighters to ‘save’ an duct and certainly not for criminal not mention the local police depart- Maybe members of the fire ser- abandoned building that is known conduct, but start paying attention ment — at least not by name. I re- vice just insulate/shield their prob- to be unoccupied. I really liked that to the news and keep track of the cently read the RJ report on how lems from the public better than the LIFE SAFETY goal and wish there police department ‘drama’ as com- the DA’s office closed the ‘whistle- police. So do police ‘snitch’ on was more focus on it in policing — pared to the fire department ‘drama’ blower’ complaint by a local police themselves and does the media re- as in life safety of all parties — not and consider whether a major con- lieutenant and sergeant. I had to ceive calls from jail staff, receive just the police! tributing factor might just be the think (once again), why is it that leaked booking photos or police Is higher quality administration LEADERSHIP (and oversight) of police seem to have so much reports, etc.? Do the police some- and management in the fire service the organization itself. ‘drama’ (have their ‘dirty laundry’ times like to ‘nail’ each other and the reason that there may be fewer FERGUSON FIASCO aired) as compared to fire depart- cause public humiliation? There are fire department problems in the One last point of view on the ri- ments? I can’t think of a firefighter arguments that can be made that the news? Let’s examine organizational oting that is about to break two ‘leaking’ information to the media NORMAN JAHN police department already sup- structure first. ‘City’ police depart- hours away in Ferguson, Missouri. when a co-worker gets arrested for I have also read about an occasional presses a large amount of informa- ments and ‘City’ fire departments If social problems and systemic DUI or making a report under DUI arrest, a firefighter soliciting tion, so if there is already a lot in are different than elected sheriff’s problems need to be addressed in that community, then ‘real’ resi- whistle-blower laws because a a prostitute, and a firefighter steal- the news then just imagine how departments. City department heads dents in the community should take pump or ladder didn’t work right ing pain killers. These incidents in- much ‘drama’ really exists. Another either report to a Mayor, City Man- action to deal with those problems. or because unsafe fire ground tac- volved fire department employees argument is that the police depart- ager, County Manager, City Coun- The ‘fiasco’ is when they try to use tics were being used. and they did make the news. I don’t ment is much larger than the fire cil or County Commission or even a ‘bad’ case to promote their cause. I started thinking about how po- remember too many stories about a department; so statistically, there a Public Safety Director who over- If people want to use a WHITE ON Las Vegas firefighter being arrested lice departments (at least the ones are more opportunities for negative sees both police and fire services. BLACK police shooting to rally for that I am familiar with) compare to for a domestic violence incident. stories. I don’t question for a moment social justice or for improvement in fire departments with regard to pub- The question that I have is, do Maybe we are dealing with an that a fire chief in Las Vegas is more social conditions, then they picked licized controversies, employee dis- firefighters BEHAVE better than issue of job satisfaction and com- susceptible to losing his job or be- the wrong case — Michael Brown cord, misconduct scandals, and police officers or is the media less pliance (vs. non-compliance) due to ing disciplined than the sheriff. I may not have had a firearm or tra- similar drama. likely to focus on their employ- firefighters working in a healthier think administrators in these agen- ditional ‘weapon’ in his possession, Police officers, firefighters, ment/former employment when environment. Maybe employees cies must be more responsive to the but his conduct was felonious from school teachers — they are all pub- things go bad?... believe in the fairness of the pro- needs of the community and real- the moment he shoved and intimi- lic employees and are in the ‘pub- It would be easy to blame the motional system in the fire service. ize that they are one member of the dated the ‘minority’ grocer and lic’ eye. They consistently get me- inequitable news coverage on the Maybe they can make complaints ‘team’ providing public services. walked out the store. dia attention when they are accused media... but comparing the level of and actually have their complaints They can’t just be bull-headed and It continued when he feloniously of serious misconduct or crimes, but ‘drama’ in the two types of agen- heard and investigated. Maybe arrogant because they will be held forced himself into the police the everyday gripes and grievances cies would only be a proper com- there is a difference in how the fire accountable. This could happen officer’s car and Officer Wilson’s involving these public employees parison if there was a comparable departments and police departments through negative votes on budget gun was discharged. His life ended do NOT always rise to the level of level of drama in each organization. are managed. requests or lack of support in other because of the actions that he took receiving media attention. The re- In other words, if fire departments I actually took a fire administra- areas. There is a system of formal — NOT because of his social con- ality is that public employees live simply don’t have as many inci- tion class at CSN because I knew (or informal) checks and balances dition and NOT because the police in a glass house and they should be dents of misconduct or employees that some small town police chiefs when you can be fired! A sheriff officer caused his life to be what it aware of the heightened focus on getting arrested, then is that because also oversee firefighters (they call can’t be fired; so ongoing and sys- was. Police have broad shoulders them and their conduct. Compare they are simply not involved in ugly them Public Safety Departments). temic problems that fester in an or- and now expect to have all of soci- this to the casino employee who situations as often as police offic- I also was certified as a Firefighter ganization which has lost hope can etal problems blamed on them... works conference set-up and gets ers? in Michigan in 2003. In fact, I just eventually show up in the form of even the mental health crisis that arrested for drunk driving and does In defense of police officers, saw an old email informing me of negative conduct by employees. ends in many deaths on the streets. not make the news — unless there they are far more likely to make the my score on the state exam. My in- Does the City of Las Vegas (or Police can also start to publicly ac- was a fatality or serious accident news because of use of force, citi- structor told me I had one of the Clark County) have an HR Depart- knowledge when they have screwed drawing attention to the incident, zen complaints, and problems that highest scores in the state. Study- ment that is different than the ‘in- up and when they need to improve. but NOT the individual. arise due to their interaction with ing for the written and practical house’ HR at the police depart- Police departments all across the Anyone could search Las Vegas members of the public. A building exams was hard work. Equally, if ment? Is there a broader, more ob- U.S. should be learning lessons newspapers, even for just the last does not complain or file a lawsuit not more difficult, than the aca- jective, and more professional fo- from the Ferguson shooting and this year, and see multiple stories about about the fire department not extin- demic rigor of the police academy. cus in city and county organizations should include improved tactics for ‘drama’ within the police depart- guishing the fire quickly enough — I also had firefighting and Hazmat because their futures don’t depend initial approach, use of back-up, ment. An officer was recently ac- neither does a car, after a car fire. training as a loss prevention officer on a sheriff who can direct person- and (when possible) balancing the cused of possession of child por- Inanimate objects don’t complain. in an industrial security setting. I nel departments to take action or not severity of the crime and the need for immediate apprehension with nography and a ‘retired’ detective Fires don’t gripe and complain. It was a member of the fire brigade/ to take action? Do city and county the level of force used. The ‘game was accused of trying to extort a is possible that victims of traffic Emergency Response Team. I HR personnel feel that they must changer’ for me was the physical local physician. Just these two ex- accidents might complain about learned a lot about how other pub- contribute to the ‘campaigns’ of evidence of a shot fired IN Officer amples show that even RETIRED how the firefighters and EMTs lic safety agencies operate and had their supervisors to stay in good Wilson’s car. This case was not a officers receive scrutiny from the handled their wrecks. It is possible an interest in improved working graces? matter of social justice — it was a media. I’m not saying it should not that fire departments could face li- relationships when I was the Emer- I have not reached any conclu- matter of a criminal’s actions. ability for car crashes with their rigs happen. I always knew police were gency Management Coordinator for sions but I think these issues need Norm Jahn is a former LVMPD held to a higher standard. It is just due to speeding or other negligence. a Las Vegas area sheriff’s depart- further examination. If employees lieutenant, who has also served as something that has caught my at- It is possible that a firefighter may ment in the mid-1990’s. see ongoing and unresolved prob- a police chief in Shawano, Wiscon- tention. The sheer number of sto- even get into trouble for ‘hitting on’ I liked learning about incident lems in hiring/firing, training, pro- sin, and has nearly 25 years of po- ries/scandals can’t be ignored! a member of the opposite sex that priorities in the fire service (Life motion, and performance evalua- lice experience. Jahn now contrib- In comparison, I do recall read- he/she meets while on a call for ser- Safety, Incident Stabilization, Prop- tion systems, then does this cause utes his opinions and ideas to help ing about the overtime ‘scandal’ vice. It is even possible that a para- erty Conservation). I like the risk them to have poor morale, to lose improve policing in general, and in with the fire department that medic might be accused of using assessment concepts in the fire ser- pride in their careers and them- Las Vegas in particular, through his County Commissioner Steve his/her position to take advantage vice (risk a lot to save a lot, risk a selves, to feel a sense of hopeless- weekly column in the Las Vegas Sisolak attended to. Over the years of a vulnerable patient or victim. little to save a little, risk nothing to ness every four years and to even- Tribune. Maramis (Continued from Page 7) another vehicle involved, everyone contrary... that of holding peaceful come out of it. that led to the scenario that brought on the side that you have already knows that the inebriated driver non-violent demonstrations. They No life is ever lived in vain, so I about the beginning of the shoot- aligned yourself with. Lesson: contributed to his or her own death. insist on expressing their anger by would suggest that no life goes out ing episode that led to his death. So, Never be afraid to know the truth It may not be the time to talk to the destroying or looting their own lo- in vain either. If other young people WHEN CAUGHT, SURRENDER. — unless of course you’re afraid parents or friends about driving cal stores, leaving the store-owners can learn some obvious lessons DON’T TRY TO ESCAPE OR of the truth. while intoxicated when it first hap- with empty shelves and broken busi- from Michael’s tragedy, and not try FIGHT WITH THE POLICE. I am always on the side of jus- pens, but at some point, in order to ness lives, perhaps never to open to sugarcoat them into looking like Therefore, stealing, arrogance, tice; but even if I might ever want save other young people from go- up again. One woman even said what they are not, good can and will smugness and bravado, coupled some mercy, I would never want ing down that same tragic road, the that she believes they will not re- come out of this, not just for with refusal to surrender to an of- that mercy at the cost of someone horrors and dangers of drunk driv- build, and Ferguson will be a ghost Ferguson, but for Anywhere, USA. ficer upon request, led to Michael’s else suffering injustice for me to ing must be discussed. We must town now. Yet will anyone bring up The lessons? First, stealing death, just as not believing he was have it. address how people contribute to those vandals on charges or hold something even as small as a couple too drunk to drive, wanting to keep Ah, the decision just came in. their own demise. them accountable for those delib- of cigarillos, is still stealing and is up with his friends by downing as Even with the detailed description (Apparently people are now erate acts of hurting innocent shop- not right. If Michael had not done many drinks as they did, and de- of the facts on which the decision throwing things at the police and/ keepers? Have they honored that, it would not have been an is- manding that the designated driver was made, questioners asked, or their vehicles and attempting to Michael or his mother’s wishes in sue for calling the attention of the give him back the keys, coupled ‘What’s wrong with the law?” im- set a police car on fire. It reminds any way at all, or are they just per- police officer to himself and his with his own smug ego of believ- plying that the verdict was all me of those who rally against abor- sonally profiting from this whole friend. So, DO NOT STEAL. Sec- ing he was “fine,” were all contrib- wrong, while others asked, “How tion by setting abortion clinics on tragic mess! Although Michael’s ond, since Michael already had that uting factors to the death of some is this justice?” Did they not hear fire. The arsonists might not even parents were disappointed in the “I’m more important than you” at- intoxicated young man who thought everything that prosecutor Robert know if anyone is inside, and might verdict, perhaps at some point they titude, as evidenced by the way he he was too cool to die. McCulloch just said? They may not not care if they “accidentally” may yet be open to see the justice shoved someone at the store where While we are being thankful for like the verdict; they may wish it killed a doctor known to perform in the Grand Jury’s decision. One he stole the cigarillos, it is easy to all the many blessings of our life, would have gone the other way, but abortions — since first and fore- can only wonder if any of the pro- see that he could carry that smug- let’s not forget to remind those we based on the facts — including the most, they must express how they testers tonight will ever come to see ness to the street and refuse to get love to always do the right thing, to unchanging and unchangeable feel. Now canisters of tear gas or that justice was done, according to out of the middle of the road when obey the simple requests of the po- physical evidence — would they smoke are being thrown to disperse the facts the jury had at hand.) asked to do so by the police officer, lice, and to fight any battles AFTER really have wanted the Grand Jury the crowds. Some have taken to Several of those who spoke to- instigating a confrontation that did they’re safely away from a situa- to come to a verdict that contra- looting and pouring lighter fluid on night spoke about needing changes not need to be. So, YOU ARE NOT tion where no one ends up a win- dicted their own conclusions? Is several police cars. There are oc- to the law, and about not wanting MORE IMPORTANT THAN ner. Perhaps that way everyone in THAT what they would want casional chanters who want to fur- Michael to have died in vain. They THOSE IN YOUR WAY; and, Ferguson and everywhere else will changed — to have conclusions ther the belief that Michael was in see Michael as some kind of sym- OBEY THE POLICE WHEN have more to be thankful for come swayed by public pressure rather the stance of surrendering when he bol for justice in Ferguson. Does THEY ASK YOU TO MOVE. next year. THANKSGIVING than based on solid evidence? was shot. And the violence esca- that mean they prefer justice that Then, when it became obvious to BLESSING TO ALL! Perhaps it is time to talk about lates: all this, the throwing of bricks can be influenced? Justice does not the officer that he was the cigarillo Maramis Choufani is the Man- how Michael Brown contributed to and bottles and the setting of at need Michael’s death to make thief, and needed to be appre- aging Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- — notice I am not saying caused least one police car on fire, as well things better in Ferguson. Michael hended, instead of stopping and bune. She writes a weekly column — his own death. Just as when a as several of their own Mom and did not sacrifice his life for that surrendering to the officer, and in this newspaper. To contact young drunk driver loses his life Pop shops, in spite of Michael’s “cause,” or for any cause; but even keeping the charge to the theft, Maramis, email her at while driving, even if there was mother’s expressed wishes to the so, perhaps some good will yet Michael created another situation [email protected]. Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 Holding Clark County District Attorney accountable for just prosecutions By Thomas A. Nagy safety and a deterrent to future elected to the office of district at- ing to her memory. Turner began to tion. I showed Cynthia photos of Part 21 in a Series hardships for potential victims of torney by a wide margin. Having protest and answered, “This is all Judge Lippis. She asked me, “And There are stipulations that come crime. We rely on people who be- been subjected to a season of ad- wrong! I’ve done nothing wrong.” who is that?” with every job, and being a district tray public trust placed in them, and vertisement overkill for months Within seconds, Albregt answered After explaining that it was attorney in the State of Nevada those criminals govern themselves leading up to the election, I can’t for Turner, “Your honor, my client Judge Lippis, Turner said, “Oh, no. comes with its fair share of those while they enrich themselves at our recall a single ad for his opponent. pleads no contest.” Turner was That’s not the woman I saw that day. stipulations. Fortunately, the role of expense. We now rely on people, Yet, every time I witnessed his stunned. Trying to recover her She’s not the person who treated me district attorney is defined by laws including Clark County District countenance on television I was senses, Turner asked, “What just so contemptuously. Not even losing that are intended to disburse justice Attorney Steven Wolfson, who use aware that if every voter knew what happened?” The woman on the the weight would give her the fa- in a fair and even-handed way. Un- the authority of office to squash we know about Wolfson he would bench replied by leaning over the cial features I saw.” fortunately for all citizens and resi- pleas and petitions for justice while have no chance whatsoever of be- edge of the high table and scowled; After flipping through a few dents of Nevada, and by extension, proclaiming themselves to be the ing elected. As my brother-in-law displaying a contemptuous, threat- other pictures of judges in Clark the rest of this once-great nation, the sole arbiters of justice. in Israel has ironically stated, “Tell ening manner that convinced County, Turner said, “That’s the Clark County district attorney’s of- Other writers for this publica- me who your friends are, and I’ll Turner she was quite determined on hostile face I saw leaning over the fice has not been performing up to tion, the Las Vegas Tribune, have tell you who you are.” The com- a single outcome, as biased as a table at me. Who is that?” We were standards required by justice and recently reported practices of staff pany that Wolfson keeps might best person could be in those circum- looking at a picture of Judge Jackie defined by state and federal laws. members of the district attorney’s be condensed, no disrespect in- stances. Glass. Carefully examining several In simple terms, breaking laws office that are violations of law. tended, in the form of his wife, What had just happened was that more photos of Jackie Glass deep- makes a person a criminal. Most of Prosecutors lie to obtain convic- former Clark County district court Albregt had negotiated a plea deal ened Turner’s conviction that Glass us break laws, so most of us are tions. Prosecutors initiate charges judge Jackie Glass. that Turner had rejected repeatedly had substituted for Lippis that technically criminals. In religious against persons known to be inno- On March 23, 2006, Cynthia over the previous ten months. In morning. The prosecutor had been venues it is said that everyone is a cent of crimes and sometimes drop Turner had a court appointment in chambers, without Turner’s con- a rookie, less than a year out of law sinner; in secular terms we readily those charges when, according to Clark County justice court to face sent, Albregt had cut a deal to avoid school and unaware of what was accept the equivalent that everyone Steven Wolfson, the fact of a charges that she had conspired to Cynthia Turner going to trial. While taking place, we hope. But Albregt is a criminal — a lawbreaker at one person’s innocence “cannot be steal from her former employer, Albregt was whispering to her had to know that something incred- time or another. overcome” with trickery perpe- New York-New York Hotel and harshly in muffled tones to “just ibly wrong had been planned and We rely on public employees in trated by prosecutors. In other Casino. During the night of April write a check for $500 and be executed that day. He partook will- the district attorney’s office to ad- words, deceit and lying by politi- 14-15, 2005, it was alleged, Turner quiet,” Turner was suppressing a ingly. Laws were broken. A sitting minister justice to the best of their cally ambitious prosecutors do not had conspired with her son, the late desire to tell the judge that she was judge had participated in a decep- abilities in the most judicious man- always succeed in obtaining desired Jason Turner-Shenker, to cheat at a being railroaded. The judge on the tion that is so rare that I’ve been ner possible. We consider this a results. roulette table at which she was deal- bench had leaned forward and unable to find a description for it in matter of public interest, public Recently Steven Wolfson was ing. Details of this incident are re- threatened Turner with contempt of legal terms. Obstruction of justice ported in a blog by Shannon Snow, court charges moments before. Ev- and obstruction of due processes of found here: http:// eryone in the small room, except law come to mind. Mace jrshenkertrust.blogspot.com. The Turner, was obviously in a hurry to Cynthia Turner had no intention (Continued from Page 8) only problem for the MGM-owned get this matter closed and disappear. of pleading guilty to charges for Mr. Bratton faced questions about why an officer would be on patrol with casino and Nevada Gaming Control The two men to the side witnessed which she was absolutely certain of his weapon drawn when there was no clear threat. “We leave that deci- Board (NGCB) agents who con- the charade in silence, sitting her innocence. At that time she had sion as to when to take a firearm out to the discretion of the officers based spired to make a pair of false ar- against a wall a man’s-width apart. not yet made a connection between on what they are encountering or believe they may encounter,” Mr. Bratton rests was that there was a hidden No words were said as Turner the plea her son had entered perti- said. “There’s not a specific prohibition against taking a firearm out.” agenda behind those arrests. handed the check to a bailiff, fol- nent to similar charges and his sud- Well, there should be one against shooting unarmed citizens. He added, “As in all cases, an officer would have to justify the cir- Operating with a philosophy lowed by Albregt rushing her out den death. The meaning of cumstances that required him to or resulted in his unholstering his fire- obviously shared by the district of the room as briskly as possible. Albregt’s words, “This is for your arm.” Tony Herbert, a community advocate in East New York, said that it attorney’s office, that “the end jus- Outside that courtroom, Turner own good, trust me!” had escaped was not unusual for police officers to patrol with their guns drawn. “Hon- tifies the means,” NGCB agents unleashed a bit of fury at Albregt, Turner. That her entering a plea of estly, I’d probably do the same thing if I’m walking into a dark staircase,” made arrests that required manufac- demanding to know just what had not guilty to those charges would he said. “You want to be prepared for the worst if you feel the environ- ture of false and exceedingly weak happened. “Didn’t you look at the have resulted in her own death did ment is threatening.” You want to be prepared, but not draw down unless “evidence” that had no chance of tape?” Turner yelled at Albregt. not cross her mind at that time, and there is a real threat of death or substantial bodily harm: that’s what the prevailing in court. Less than She was referring to a video tape not for years to come. But Albregt self-defense statute in Nevada says. twelve hours after Jason Turner supplied by NY-NY Casino that had knew much more than he ever let Janice Butler, whose cheeks were streaked with tears, said her sister plead not guilty to charges against been spliced together. Some seg- on, including who the unidentified was in the building and grieving and was unable to speak to reporters. him, the young man was murdered ments were of spanning a room, men in that court’s side room were, Even when the lights are working, the stairwell at the housing projects is in his home. We have every reason some were zooming in and out on and perhaps who they reported to. so dark at night that anyone standing in it appears as a silhouette, accord- to believe, supported by sufficient persons throughout a casino floor, On reflection, Turner believes that ing to residents. factual evidence, that there is a di- and each part was from a different Albregt knew enough to fear them. The stairwells are fitted with fluorescent lights, they said, but the rect connection between that not camera angle. Not the slightest bit Since we know now that in 2006 burned-out bulbs are seldom replaced, and the few that work are dim. guilty plea and its subsequent trial of video evidence of anyone cheat- Judge Jackie Glass was married to Mattie Dubose, a resident, yelled at the building superintendent Friday in district court and the fact of his ing was to be seen, let alone by ei- then Clark County councilman morning, as employees of the New York City Housing Authority furi- death. A trial with a fair and vigor- ther Jason or Cynthia Turner. Steven Wolfson, we know more ously worked on the stairwells. “You see how dark our staircases are! ous defense would have necessar- Albregt told Turner to be quiet, lest about Wolfson than was known This is ridiculous,” she said. “The staircases from eight down are dark. If ily exposed the conspiracy behind she be overheard. He acted like a when Mary Beth Scow maneuvered you want to walk in them, you need an escort.” (Because the police might Jason’s arrest, the manufacture of man in intense fear until he hur- him into the district attorney’s of- be there!) false evidence, involvement of riedly dragged Turner outside the fice. Perhaps Scow knew nothing The Police Department is still dealing with the fallout over the death NGCB agents and MGM’s New building and parted from her with of Glass substituting for Lippis in of Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who died after a confrontation with York-New York Casino manage- a loud dramatic gesture. As they hit the Turner case. Then again, per- the police in July, and sought to diffuse tension on Friday by both naming ment in machinations that led to two the steps of the courthouse at 200 haps she has known, and has been the officer in the shooting — which is unusual — and noting repeatedly arrests and involvement of others Lewis Street, Albregt rushed away. a medium for a favor owed to the that the victim was blameless. Well, at least they are owning up to what yet unnamed in a conspiracy to Turner called after him, and he kept Wolfson-Glass team. Wolfson’s happened, but that still doesn’t excuse it. What are the policies regarding make false arrests that ultimately walking. She raised her voice to ex- sudden candidacy for the district use of force? Maybe they need to be re-examined. ended in murder. claim, “Albregt!” Without so much attorney desk was a surprise to It was handled much more swiftly than in the case of Mr. Garner, when details about his death were made public only after a video sur- Just four days shy of six months as the courtesy of turning to look at many, after all, and so was the out- faced. Mr. Garner, who was unarmed and being arrested under suspicion after Jason Turner-Shenker entered Turner, Albregt threw his hands up come of the Clark County commis- of illegally selling cigarettes on a street corner, died after being placed in his fateful plea of not guilty, in the air and said quite loudly, “I sion vote that put him into the top a chokehold by a police officer trying to wrestle him to the ground. Cynthia Turner was to have her am no longer your attorney!” He prosecutor’s seat, head of “the larg- A grand jury on Staten Island is deciding whether or not charges should opportunity to enter a plea pertinent walked away without saying an- est law firm in the state of Nevada.” be brought against any of the officers involved .But the episode has raised to her related yet quite dissimilar other word. Wolfson has won an election. So questions about the use of force by the police and led the commissioner charges. She was scheduled to ap- After she related this story at what? His most intimate associates, to call for sweeping reforms. pear in Judge Lippis’ courtroom in least a third time, I asked Turner if including his wife, invite the harsh- About a month after Mr. Garner’s death, the shooting of an unarmed Justice Court on March 23, 2006. she was certain that Lippis was sit- est of suspicions for past deeds. black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo.,sparked violent Her attorney, Daniel Albregt, asked ting on the bench that day. Her de- Present and future deeds will be protests and prompted a national discussion over police tactics. The resi- her to arrive at least half an hour scription of the judge present in the cause for yet greater concern and dents there remain on edge, so much so that the National Guard has al- early. She waited outside the court- small chamber was quite vivid. It critical scrutiny if Wolfson’s char- ready been called in to quell any unrest. On Monday, November 24, the room on a bench facing its double didn’t seem to be Lippis, based on acteristic moral ambiguity contin- Grand Jury declined not to indict officer Darren Wilson, 28, for firing six doors. Albregt poked his head out her detailed physical description of ues. shots in an August confrontation that killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. of a side chamber near the entrance. the woman on the bench. Nothing This story will continue in future “I think when people see a tragedy, of course it pains them and it re- He gestured secretly for her to ap- she described gave an impression segments of the Turner-Shenker minds us that we have a lot of work to do,” Mr. de Blasio said. Still, he proach. She did so, and was of an ordinary arraignment or court story. Next week: How Clark said each of the recent deaths involving the police, from Staten Island to whisked into the room roughly by proceeding. It appeared to be more County Coroner Michael Murphy Ferguson, had its own dynamics and he warned against linking them all Albregt, who had barely opened the pertinent to a secret session rather has abused his office and obstructed together. The shooting on Thursday in Brooklyn, he said, appeared to be door widely enough for the very than an open court session. The fact justice. a “tragic mistake.” Really? We thought it was just some rookie cops par- petite Turner to enter. She passed that Albregt was furtive and seemed * * * * * ticipating in a rite of passage. two mysterious men to the side of intent that no one peer into the small Thomas A. Nagy is the author of Charles Barron, a former New York City councilman who was re- the room as Albregt hurried her side chamber also raised suspicion, Cannabis Consumer Handbook cently elected to the State Assembly, arrived at the Brooklyn building forcefully toward a judge’s bench. as he’d been careful not to open the available at Amazon.com, and the Friday morning to speak with residents, and said it would take more than She stood by Albregt’s side as a door wide enough for a passerby to blog ReGeneration at an apology to ease the concerns of the community. woman with pinned back black hair, peek inside. “I’ll never forget her blogspot.com. Email direct at: “People are outraged; this is happening all over the country; people no makeup and a stern look asked face,” Turner asserted with convic- [email protected]. have no respect for black life,” he said. “I want to hear the justification Turner quickly, “How do you for this one. We’re going to fight for justice with this one just like they plead?” are in Ferguson.” Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, 625 Strangely, Turner has no recol- South Sixth St., Las Vegas, NV 89101; He can be reached at: Phone 702- lection of being asked how she 385-9777 or fax 702-385-300. His website is located at: plead to specific charges. No www.macelaw.com. charges were read to her, accord-

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Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! [email protected]. 702-706-6875. November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 Obama violates constitution by issuing an executive order on immigration By Frank de Varona cess and offered words of concilia- stitution by ignoring and bypassing Conclusion In a nationally televised address tion, he expressed little regret or a the Congress. This should not sur- Legal immigration is very posi- President Barack Obama an- sense that he needed to change prise anyone since recently The tive for our nation. Our current im- nounced that he will use executive course. New York Times wrote three edito- migration system is broken and action on immigration to protect Obama is playing with matches, rials recommending lifting the em- needs major reform. Obama should about five million undocumented Susan Ferrechio wrote in an article bargo against Cuba unilaterally have sealed the border completely immigrants from deportation. entitled “Boehner: Obama is going through executive action, even and then worked for a bipartisan im- Ignoring Republicans in Con- to burn himself on immigration,” though it violates the Helms-Bur- migration reform law in Congress. gress and the will of the American which was published in The Wash- ton law, which would be another By not sealing the border and people, who voted against his failed ington Examiner on November 6, violation of the Constitution. granting amnesty, millions of domestic and foreign policies as 2014. She explained that Speaker Brian Hughes wrote an article people will continue to enter our well as his constant violations of the of the House John Boehner, Repub- entitled, “Obama calls immigration borders illegally. Obama knows, as Constitution in the November 2014 lican from Ohio, said that the ulti- action legal, not amnesty,” which do the Marxist unions, that the great mid-term election, he decided to mate lesson of the election was that was published in The Washington majority of these undocumented move ahead with unilateral action FRANK DE VARONA both parties should do more to work Examiner on November 20, 2014. immigrants, once they become citi- on immigration. many law-abiding poor immigrants together. Speaker Boehner called on The reporter explained that Presi- zens, will vote forever for the Obama’s executive order will have also entered illegally into our Congress to quickly pass an emer- dent Obama stated the following: Democratic Party. Thus, there defer deportations for roughly five country to seek a better life and they gency request for funding to com- “I know some of the critics of this would no longer be a need for million undocumented immigrants do not threaten our national secu- bat Ebola, and wanted to ask con- action call it amnesty. Well, it’s not. Obama’s followers to commit elec- whose children are American citi- rity. They simply jumped the line gressional authorization for the Amnesty is the immigration system tion fraud as in the past. The Demo- zens or permanent residents. Under ahead of the millions of immigrants military campaign in Iraq and Syria. we have today — millions of people cratic Party will become similar to the president’s plan, the parents who have been patiently waiting for Speaker Boehner warned Presi- who live here without paying their the PRI in Mexico and rule for must have lived in the United States legal approval in their home coun- dent Obama to drop his plans to use taxes or playing by the rules, while many years. for at least five years to receive tries to come to the United States. executive authority to curb depor- politicians use the issue to scare President Obama is not above work permits. One illegal immigrant entered tations of illegal immigrants. He people and whip up votes at elec- the law. He is an out-of-control Obama’s executive actions will three times without being pros- said the following: “If he continues tion time. Had the House of Repre- criminal president. According to the create a major confrontation with ecuted as a felony. The fourth time to go down this path of taking ac- sentatives allowed that kind of a bill separation clause of the Constitu- Republicans in Congress over the he entered California, he murdered tion on his own, it’s inviting big a simple yes-or-no vote, it would tion, the Congress writes our laws, limits of his executive powers. Un- a police officer. Obama has irre- trouble. He’ll poison the well, and have passed with support from both not the president. Obama has en- der the presidential executive fiat, sponsibly released from prison there will be no chance of immi- parties, and today it would be the gaged in an unprecedented power the Obama administration will ex- thousands of hardened criminals gration reform moving in this Con- law. But for a year and a half now, grab that ignores the Constitution, pand a program that granted certain who had entered illegally into our gress.” Speaker Boehner likened Republican leaders in the House rejects common sense, and ignores Dream Act-eligible immigrants a country and many of them commit- President Obama’s planned move to have refused to allow that simple the will of the American people. reprieve from deportation, stating ted additional crimes. Obama com- playing with matches, warning, vote.” Obama’s use of executive orders that minors who arrived in the na- mitted criminal negligence and got “He’s going to burn himself if he Republicans stated that Obama to unilaterally grant amnesty to mil- tion before 2010 would not face away since Congress took no ac- continues to go down this path.” will regret going it alone on immi- lions of undocumented immigrants deportation. tion. Susan Ferrechio explained that gration. Brian Hughes wrote that must be stopped. This unconstitu- Previously, Obama limited such Obama left out of his15-minute Speaker Boehner said voters in the Republicans accused the president tional action should not and cannot protections to young immigrants speech that during the first two nation signaled in midterm elec- of killing any hopes of bipartisan stand. Congress needs to act to de- who arrived in the country before years after his election of 2008, the tions that they oppose the compromise on immigration. fend the Constitution and reject this 2007. Democratic Party had control of president’s plan to take executive House Speaker John Boehner stated illegal amnesty plan. The simple The federal government will be- both Houses of Congress. Obama action on immigration policy. Vot- the following: “Instead of working fact is that our Constitution has gin taking applications from un- could have passed any immigration ers, Boehner said, “don’t want the together to fix our broken immigra- been under serious attack since documented immigrants in the reform law that he wanted without president to act on a unilateral ba- tion system, the president says he’s Obama took power in January spring of 2015. a single Republican vote as he did sis.” acting on his own. That’s just not 2009. Ironically, Obama stated previ- with ObamaCare. Obama had This blanket amnesty would how our democracy works. The President Obama and his agen- ously more than 25 times that as promised Latinos during the presi- cover millions of undocumented president has said before that he’s cies, cabinet members, and White president, he had no authority to dential campaign of 2008 that dur- immigrants in the United States, not [a] king and he’s not an em- House czars have been violating change the immigration laws of the ing the first year he would imple- according to Congresswoman peror, but he’s sure acting like one. and continue to brazenly violate the nation. He said over and over that ment immigration reform, but he Michele Bachmann, who said that And he’s doing it at a time when Constitution. Congress needs to file it is the Congress who needed to failed to deliver. the amnesty would include illegal the American people want nothing a lawsuit against Obama in federal do immigration reform. Obama President Barack Obama has no Islamic terrorists as well. more than for us to work together.” court, which eventually will reach said he was not an emperor and that intention of working compatibly Bachmann said that this would be The reporter pointed out that the Supreme Court. the United States is a nation of laws. and effectively with the Republi- exactly what Obama and his han- Senator Rand Paul, Republican The nine justices of the Supreme Of course, he is a liar who will say cans in Congress. The president has dlers want. from Kentucky, said the following: Court need to rule on the legality and do whatever he wants for po- never acted in a bipartisan manner. At a news conference held on “President Obama is not above the of these dictatorial executive orders litical reasons. Obama is more than It has always been his way or the November 6, 2014 involving pro- law and has no right to issue execu- and reverse this unconstitutional an emperor, he is a dictator! highway. Obama has never reached amnesty Hispanic groups and the tive amnesty. His actions blatantly overreach by the executive branch. He acts omnipotent at home across the aisle. He has ignored the two Marxist controlled unions — ignore the separations of powers Failure to act will destroy the rule while being impotent with our en- fact that Congress is the branch of the AFL-CIO and the Service Em- and the principles our country was of law in our nation. emies abroad. Obama blamed, as government authorized to change ployees International Union — de- founded on. I will not sit idly by Already some Republican gov- usual, the Republicans in Congress the immigration laws as well as any mands were made to provide am- and let the president bypass Con- ernors have stated that they will file for the failure to enact immigration other laws of our nation. nesty to more than seven million gress and our Constitution.” a lawsuit to stop Obama’s execu- reform and thus he was forced to Senator Mitch McConnell, Re- undocumented immigrants through A major challenge Obama faced tive orders. act unilaterally. publican from Kentucky who is in an executive order. is convincing the American public Congress can also use the power The fact that Obama has allowed line to become the Majority Leader On the same day an editorial in of the legality of his actions — he of the purse and not fund this un- tens of thousands to enter our bor- in the Senate in January of 2015, The New York Times, titled “Deci- said it is a matter of prosecutorial constitutional executive action. ders over the last six years, endan- warned President Obama not to act sion Time on Immigration,” stated discretion. Many recent polls have Congress may also consider im- gering our national security, never on immigration on his own. Sena- the following: “Now the election is shown that most Americans are peaching this lawless president who came-up in his cynical speech. tor McConnell stated, “It’s like over, and the only thing to say to opposed to Obama using [his] ex- has contempt for our laws and the Hundreds, if not thousands of ter- waving a red flag in front of a bull.” the president is: Do it. Take execu- ecutive orders to legislate in viola- Constitution. rorists, have penetrated our south- President Obama is determined tive action. Make it big. He must tion of the separation clause of the * * * * * ern border with impunity. Thou- not to let the massive defeat of the not give in to calls to wait.” Constitution. Aware of that politi- Frank de Varona is an educator, sands of unaccompanied minors, Democratic Party consume what is This editorial in the pro-Obama cal reality, Obama [travelled] to Las historian, journalist, and interna- drug cartel members, and gang left of his presidency and his legacy. newspaper is outrageous and irre- Vegas, Nevada on November 21, tionally known expert on politics, members from Latin America have Although Obama congratulated sponsible since it recommended 2014 to promote his immigration economics, foreign affairs and na- also arrived illegally. Of course, Republicans on their election suc- that the president violate the Con- efforts. tional security issues. Top 10 lies from Obama’s nullification speech By Daniel Horowitz vidual has to be afforded the oppor- ineligible under public charge laws. unilaterally abolishing the Secure “The one [a president] can con- tunity to present themselves and Yet, at the same time, because the Communities program, the only fer no privileges whatever; the apply for status. There is no way bureaucracy will be flooded with successful interior enforcement other [the king] can make denizens that those who were here for less applications of illegals, and those program left after he abolished of aliens, noblemen of commoners; than five years will be deported and are the applications that will be pri- 287g state-federal cooperation in can erect corporations with all the there’s no way the new people rush- oritized, those families who came 2012. At a time when we are facing rights incident to corporate bod- ing the border and overstaying their here legally will have to wait longer threats from Islamic terror and ies.” — Alexander Hamilton in visas will be repatriated. to be united. Again, there is no deadly diseases, this invitation to Federalist 69 Lie #5: Deport Felons. RE- longer an incentive to enter the le- the world will present a security Make no mistake about it. ALLY? Obama claims he is going gal immigration process. nightmare. Obama’s illegal amnesty will not to focus on deporting felons. Yet, Lie #7: They have to pay taxes Lie #10: Scripture tells us, we just apply to 5 million individuals. he has done the opposite. 36,000 to stay. REALLY? Aside from the shall not oppress a stranger. NOT It will apply by default to all 12-20 convicted criminal aliens were re- absurd notion that they would turn QUITE. It’s great to see him quot- million illegals in the country as leased last year; 80,000 criminal someone away for not paying taxes, ing the Bible for once... nice try. well as the millions more who will DANIEL HOROWITZ aliens encountered by ICE weren’t almost every one of these illegal There are different variations of now come here to enjoy the perma- they get Social Security cards, they even placed into deportation pro- immigrants lacks a high enough this verse throughout the Bible, but nent cessation of borders and sov- are going nowhere. So yes, this is ceedings; 167,000 criminal aliens income to incur a net positive tax each one uses the Hebrew word ereignty. permanent. And yes, they will be who were ordered deported are still liability. Hence, by paying taxes, he “Ger” to describe what Obama Lie #1: Every President has able to get green cards, which puts at large; and 341,000 criminal actually means they will collect re- translates as “stranger.” A Ger is a Taken Executive Action on Immi- them on an automatic path to citi- aliens released by ICE without de- fundable tax credits! convert to Judaism. gration. NO. No other president has zenship: “We are reducing the time portation orders are known to be Lie #8: Background Checks. The commandment was not re- ever issued an amnesty of anywhere that families are separated while free and at large in the US. Again, HUH? Just the thought of a crimi- ferring to people who illegally mi- near this scope, created it out of thin obtaining their green cards. Un- this is cessation of deportations for nal background check on people grate to a nation state. And more im- air, or built it upon a prior execu- documented immigrants who are everyone. They are leaving no ille- coming from the Third World on a portantly, it is downright offensive tive action instead of a statute. And immediate relatives of lawful per- gal behind. lawless program is a joke. But the to Americans to insinuate that not in the case of President Eisenhower, manent residents or sons or daugh- The GOP campaigned on stop- reality is that Obama has already granting them benefits is tanta- his executive action was to deport ters of US citizens can apply to get ping Obama. Will they? Watch done this with DACA, and 99.5 mount to oppression, especially 80,000 illegal immigrants. a waiver if a visa is available.” now... the bureaucracy will be percent of applications were ap- given the fact that they have been Lie #2: Illegal Immigrant Cross- Lie #4: Only 5 Million: Make flooded with applications of proved, including those of crimi- the biggest recipients of our gener- ings are Down. NO. Actually, this no mistake about it! REALLY? illegals, and those are the applica- nals. ous legal system. is the third straight year that border Obama’s illegal amnesty will not tions that will be prioritized, those Lie #9: Cracking Down on Ille- Moreover, if there is oppression crossings have gone up, not to men- just apply to 5 million individuals. families who came here legally will gal Immigration at the Border. taking place it is to the American tion the entirely new wave from It will apply by default to all 12-20 have to wait longer to be united. HUH? Obama promises to beef up taxpayer and worker and those who Central America. million illegals in the country as There is no longer an incentive to resources at the border. But as suffer from gangs like MS-13. Lie #3: It does not grant citizen- well as the millions more who will enter the legal immigration process. we’ve seen over the past few years, * * * * * ship or the right to stay here per- now come here to enjoy the perma- Lie #6: Don’t deport families. what good are more agents if they Daniel Horowitz is an American manently. NO? Under the royal nent cessation of borders and sov- OH? Obama is playing the family are explicitly intimidated into turn- defense attorney who has repre- edict, the work permits can be re- ereignty. Given the numerous op- card. It works like this: people are ing a blind eye... [T]here is no sented several high-profile clients newed every three years; and most tions for people to become eligible encouraged to come here illegally, promise to build a fence or imple- including talk show host Michael likely, they will be renewed at the for amnesty, ICE and CPB will be Obama grants them amnesty, then ment a visa tracking system, so any Savage and is a frequent commen- same 99.5 percent acceptance rate restricted from enforcing the law their relatives all get to come, even talk of enforcement is an insult to tator in the media on criminal cases as DACA applications. And once against anyone because each indi- though they would otherwise be our intelligence. Moreover, he is in the news. Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT ‘Raiding the Rock Vault’ moved to the Tropicana By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman on the Red Carpet and during show “Raiding the Rock Vault,” at the Tropicana Hotel, brings the history of rock to appreciative audiences. “Raiding” features the rock eras with their mega- video screen and a cast of band members who origi- nally appeared in some of the most famous rock groups in America. We watch as the eras roll by from the 60’s to the 80’s with most of the songs that the fans love. The videos make the eras and songs come alive with actual footage of these performances. This high energy show covers most of rock music’s highlights and runs two hours. Raiding the Rock Vault’s grand opening party was held in the Tropicana’s lounge. The whole cast of Raiding walked across the red carpet as well as American Idol Jasmine Trias (On Tour), Ben Stone (On Tour), Marin Wade, America’s Got Talent Murray SawChuck (Planet Holly- wood), Chloe Crawford (Fantasy) and many other celebrities repre- senting the local hotel shows. Guests were brought continuous (Toto), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Robin McAuley (rock vocalist nist featuring Show and Dining re- 6491. SUGGESTIONS: Do you servings of some of their delicious Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep known mostly for his work in views, Travel, Health, Spas, Luxury, have a favorite singer, comedian, cuisine during the party. Purple), Mickey Thomas (Starship), McAuley Schenker Group, Survi- Spas, Fashion, Automobiles and magician, hypnotist, ventriloquist, Mylo Carbia (Zohar Films) an- Jon Anderson (YES), members in- vor and GIrish rand Prix), Howard more. Sandy is talk show host of the group, variety act, production show nounced her marriage will be held clude Paul Shortino (rock singer Leese (Heart’s guitarist whom he Las Vegas Today Show programs or any other entertainer in Las Ve- the next day in Las Vegas. and musician who has sung with played with for 22 years. After leav- and discover the Ultimate Vacation gas? Please let us know your choice Some of the cast members in- Rough), Doug Aldrich (guitarist ing he immediately became the gui- travel specials. If you want to sug- and you may win free show tickets clude Paul Shortino (Cutt/The Cutt known for his work with tarist for The Paul Rodgers Band/ gest topics for articles, if you would or other prizes. Call the reason for and Quiet Riot.), Bobby Kimball Whitesnake and Burning Rain), Bad Company). 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Raiding the Rock Vault appears Friday-Wednesday, 9 pm, Thursday Dark, at the Tropicana Theater, in the Tropicana Hotel, 3801 Las Ve- gas Blvd. South, corner Las Vegas Boulevard South and Tropicana. * * * * * Award winning Sandy Queen of the Horror Films, producer Mylo Carbia (Zohar Films) Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- announced her wedding to be held the next day in Las Vegas.

Celebrities along the Red Carpet — (Left) Murray SawChuck (Planet Hollywood), Chloe (Fantasy); (Right) American Idol Jasmine Trias and Ben Stone (Singer/Magician) November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 Voodoo Daddy’s Wild Party at Orleans This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

Hello Cruel World.” The latest in- stallment focuses on family with “The F Word, How to Survive Your Family.” Ticket prices start at $59.95 plus taxes and fees for general admis- sion. To purchase tickets please visit the Casino Box Office adjacent to the front desk, call 702-386-2507 or visit plazahotelcasino.com/enter- tainment/louie-anderson. By Mike Kermani “The Mac King Comedy Magic the Red Rock Hotel. * * * * * Las Vegas Tribune Show” has delivered non-stop * * * * * TIVOLI VILLAGES’ EVENTS Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will laughs and dazzling magic to audi- IN DECEMBER bring their trademark big band ences of all ages at Harrah’s Las Located 15 minutes from the Las sound to The Orleans Showroom on Vegas since 2000. “I’m pleased to Vegas Strip, Tivoli Village offers a December 29 and 30 for “Big Bad extend my great run at Harrah’s for shopping, dining and entertainment Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swing- four more years,” said Mac King. experience with a pleasant outdoor ing Holiday Party.” “To be able to continue performing atmosphere. In addition to a long Following the paths of big band at this amazing venue and make PLAZA HOTEL PRESENTS list of unique boutiques and entic- leaders like Glenn Miller, Benny people laugh every day is a great LOUIE ANDERSON LIVE! ing restaurants, visitors can enjoy a Goodman and Duke Ellington, Big feeling.” Additionally, Plaza Hotel and variety of unique and family- Bad Voodoo Daddy’s brassy, up- King was named Magician of the Casino is proud to present Louie friendly monthly events. beat sound has been embraced both Year by The Magic Castle, “Enter- Anderson LIVE! As one of the most Work out Wednesday by older fans nostalgic for the mu- tainer of the Year” by the Las Ve- versatile and successful comedians at Lorna Jane sic of their youth and by legions of gas Weekly 2004 “Readers Choice in the world, Emmy award winner Head over to Lorna Jane, the younger fans enamored of the el- Awards,” and is a Guinness Book Louie Anderson shares his child- iconic Australian and global leader egance and sophistication of the of World Records holder in 2004 for hood ups and downs as one of 11 of women’s active wear, for a spe- Big Band era. “The World’s Longest Game of children from Minnesota, and his cial day of fitness workshops. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy arrived Telephone.” new LIVE show takes center stage. The day will feature different on the music scene in 1993 with King, one of today’s brightest Louie Anderson LIVE! is appropri- fitness instructors specializing in their legendary residency at the and most talented magicians, takes BUCKY COVINGTON JOINS ate for all ages and timed just right Zumba, Pilates, Barre, Spin and Brown Derby Nightclub in Los the stage twice daily, Tuesday LINE-UP OF COUNTRY for all at 7 p.m. Wednesdays Bootcamp classes that will lead a Angeles. In 1996, the band rock- through Saturday, at Harrah’s Las PERFORMANCES DURING through Saturdays. 20-minute demo for each session. eted to fame after performing “You Vegas Casino & Hotel. “The Mac WRANGLER’S ANNUAL From the beginning Louie Participants will receive healthy & Me and the Bottle Makes Three King Comedy Magic Show” is per- NATIONAL FINALS RODEO crafted comedy routines that rang treats and promotions on Lorna (Tonight)” and “Go Daddy-O” in formed at 1 and 3 p.m. in the Show- Chart-topping former American true for his early club audiences Jane merchandise. The Work-Out the hit movie, “Swingers.” room Theatre. Idol contestant Bucky Covington while reducing them to helpless fits will be held December 17, at 10:30 Since then, Big Bad Voodoo * * * * * joins the Las Vegas line-up of coun- of laughter. Johnny Carson invited a.m.-7 p.m., complimentary. Daddy’s music has been featured in ULTIMATE SKILL try performances during Wrangler’s Louie to make his national televi- Complimentary Live Music at the countless films and television CONVENTION annual National Finals Rodeo for a sion debut on “The Tonight Show” La Casa Cigars Lounge shows, including “Despicable Me” A truly unique event is coming special one-night engagement in the in 1984 and the rest is history. “The Enjoy live music every Tuesday and “Family Guy,” and has even to the Riviera Hotel this December iconic Plaza Hotel and Casino Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” through Saturday during the month been used for Olympic gymnastic 26th thru Jan 2nd. 18 unique skill showroom Saturday, December 13, “The Late Show with David of December at La Casa Cigars and figure skating routines, includ- events will converge to form 2014. Letterman,” “The Late Late Show Lounge. Sit back, relax, and enjoy ing Carly Patterson’s 2004 gold SkillCon, the ultimate skill conven- Covington is best known his for with Craig Ferguson,” “Comic Re- a flavorful cigar while sipping on medal gymnastics routine. The tion. The highest level of object three consecutive top ten hits “A lief,” as well as Showtime and HBO one of your favorite drinks from group has performed at high pro- manipulation including Flair Different World,” “It’s Good To Be specials have all elevated Anderson 8:30 p.m. to midnight. 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Doors open at 9 pm with Bueller’s Day Off” and most re- Christmas and New Years Day. The “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Martial Arts, Badminton and showtime at 10 pm. General Admis- cently co-starred on the ABC prime live music is complimentary at 8:30 “Live with Regis” and “Late Night Cornhole will be on display sion tickets are on sale now for time reality show SPLASH. pm. with Conan O’Brien.” To date, Big throughout the week. $30.00 (+P/H) and advance VIP w/ In 1995 Anderson put his cre- * * * * * Bad Voodoo Daddy has released ten Attendees will experience exhi- Meet/Greet are also available for ative energies to work on the Sat- Mike Kermani is an entertain- studio albums, including a Christ- bitions, competitions, workshops, $50.00 (+P/H). To order tickets and urday morning award-winning ani- ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- mas album, “It Feels Like Christ- panels, keynote speakers, and semi- hotel packages, visit mated series “Life with Louie.” His bune newspaper. 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In games, tea sets and pop culture January, he celebrates a historic 15 products for children and adults. years at Harrah’s, making him the Downtown Summerlin’s Shop- longest running magician working ping Center is located off Charles- at the same hotel. ton and Festival Plaza Drive, behind Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014

ductees Ann and Nancy Wilson first THE IMPROV AT HARRAH’S: showed the world that women can NOV. 25–30 rock when their band, Heart, The world-famous Improv at stormed the charts in the ’70s with Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic running comedy club on the Las Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On” Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to and so many more. Not only did the showcase young comedians, as well Wilson sisters lead the band, they as bring in big names, has attrib- wrote the songs and played the in- uted to its longevity and success. struments too, making them the first Each week, The Improv show- women in rock to do so. Heart con- cases some of the funniest and tinued topping the charts through freshest faces in comedy, creating the ’80s and ’90s with huge hits like a show that is always unique and “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What definitely funny. The comedians About Love,” “If Looks Could who will perform Nov. 25-30 are: New Jazz Venue Kill,” “Never” and a string of other Vince Morris: Vince Morris hits that showcased the sisters’ uses his charismatic charm and By Jerry Fink Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Ho- Yes Album , Close to the Edge and enormous talents as musicians and twisted humor to challenge contro- Las Vegas Tribune tel. “The Mac King Comedy Magic Tormato , all of which received singers. versial issues. Morris has been fea- Check out Scullery, 150 Las Show” is performed at 1 and 3 p.m. platinum certification. The band’s Through the years, Heart has tured on shows such as, “The Late Vegas Boulevard (southwest corner in the Showroom Theatre. album, 90125 featured the single, sold more than 35 million albums, Late Show” with Craig Kilborn and of Ogden and 6th Street), for great Tickets start at $29.95 plus tax. “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” which performed sold-out arena shows Comedy Central. Some may recog- jazz in Back Room Jazz. Most Tickets may be purchased by call- reached number one on the Bill- worldwide, and found their way nize him from the HBO series, “Sex shows begin at 7:30 p.m. ing 855-234-7469 or by visiting board Hot 100 chart and achieved into the soundtrack of American life and the City.” Morris has also been Dates of performances are: www.harrahslasvegas.com. triple-platinum certification, the through radio, motion pictures, tele- showcased at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival and U.S. Dec. 2 — Gary Anderson Quin- * * * * * band’s most successful album to vision and associations with Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, tet LACE UP! CAESARS CHA- date. branded sponsors. Today, songs Colorado. Dec. 9 — Toscha Comeaux LET RETURNS TO THE Outside of Yes, Anderson has made famous by Heart are heard in Brian McKim: Brian McKim is Quartet HEART OF THE STRIP released a number of successful every aspect of contemporary cul- a 30-year veteran of the stand-up Dec. 17 — New York saxophon- Caesars Palace Las Vegas will solo studio albums, including Olias ture. comedy circuit who has appeared ist Vincent Herring turn the heart of the Las Vegas Strip Of Sunhillow , which reached num- Nearly 35 years after their first on numerous network and cable Jan. 6 — John Abraham — into an ice skaters’ paradise once ber 47 on the Billboard Pop Albums big hit, the sisters were back in the television shows. Along with his Steven Lee Project again with a real ice skating rink chart, and Change We Must , which Billboard Top 10 in 2010 with Red wife, fellow comedian Traci Skene, Jan. 13 — Ronnie Fabre Trio this holiday season. Guests will be peaked at number eight on the Bill- Velvet Car and a Top 5 DVD “Night he edits the acclaimed comedy Jan. 20 — The Young Lions able to ice skate over the iconic board Top Classical Crossover at Sky Church”. In 2012, Fanatic website SHECKYmagazine.com. Jan. 28 — The Hot Club of Jazz Caesars Palace fountain, the Strip- chart. In 2011, Anderson released continued Heart’s current chart suc- McKim was a semifinalist on * * * * * facing promenade that overlooks the critically-acclaimed album Sur- cess debuting in the Billboard Top NBC’s reality stand-up series “Last KEVIN LEPINE HYPNOSIS the Las Vegas Boulevard now vival & Other Stories. 25 and spawning two hit singles Comic Standing” and has been fea- UNLEASHED CONTRACT through Jan. 11. * * * * * “Fanatic” and “Dear Old America.” tured in the New York Underground EXTENDED Ninety-minute skating sessions ‘HEART’ TO PERFORM AT The group also released a compre- Comedy Festival, the Las Vegas Dubbed the “Rock Star of Hyp- are available daily from 11 a.m. to HOUSE OF BLUES hensive CD box set entitled Strange Comedy Festival, the Calgary nosis” due to his fast paced energy, 11:30 p.m. Skate rentals are avail- House of Blues Las Vegas at Euphoria , filled with rarities and FunnyFest and the Detroit Laughs Kevin Lepine’s Hypnosis Un- able for $5 per session; each 90- Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino previously unreleased treasures that Festival. leashed is still going strong after minute session costs $20 per per- proudly announces a special three- met with acclaim from critics and Traci Skene: Traci Skene has two years and 600 shows. In rec- son. This year guests can also pur- night string of performances by fans alike. made herself known as a veteran ognition of his popularity, Hooters chase an extended pass and/or rent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in- In September 2012, Ann and professional comedian and author. Casino Hotel has extended Lepine’s the entire rink for a private party or ductee Heart . The intimate shows Nancy released their first-ever She has created her own online contract into 2015. event. will run Dec. 5–7, 2014 at 8 p.m. memoire “Kicking & Dreaming: A standup comedy website. Skene has Rated one of the top performers * * * * * Tickets start at $55 for general ad- story of Heart, Soul and Rock and been featured on “Last Comic in Las Vegas by Trip Advisor re- HOUSE OF BLUES mission standing and $59.50 for Roll,” spending several weeks on Standing” and is a regular on US viewers and Yelp Elite alike, Lepine CONTINUES SUPPORTING reserved seating, plus applicable the New York Times bestseller Weekly’s “Fashion Police.” takes audiences on a hilarious ride LOCAL CHARITIES fees, and go on sale Friday, Aug. chart. That same year, the duo were Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 for an evening of side splitting com- What began as a celebration for 15 at 10 a.m. This is an 18+ show. awarded a star on the Hollywood p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. edy and astonishing hypnosis, guar- the 20th Anniversary of the House Tickets may be purchased on- Walk of Fame and in December Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus anteeing audiences will encounter of Blues brand continues as the site at the House of Blues box of- they learned that 36 years after the applicable taxes and fees) for VIP out of the box experiences without Foundation Room welcomes back fice, located inside Mandalay Bay; release of Dreamboat Annie , Heart tickets that include special seating, the humiliation factor. the Happy Anniversary Hour — online by visiting had been inducted into the Rock and an Improv t-shirt and post-show The show in the Night Owl this year looking at hosting 22 HouseOfBlues.com/LasVegas, Roll Hall of Fame. meet-and-greet with the comics. Showroom at Hooters Casino Ho- charitable events to celebrate 22 Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com As a fitting finale for an extraor- Special two-for-one tickets are also tel begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays years of the House of Blues brand. or via phone by calling 800-745- dinary year, Ann and Nancy were available for locals for the 10 p.m. through Sundays. For tickets, visit This event features Happy Hour 3000. A CITI and fan club presale asked to perform “Stairway to show. Tickets are available at https://hooters-web.vegas.com/ events December 2014–January starts Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m.; Heaven” as the finale to the 2012 Harrah’s Box Office 702-369-5223 kevinlepine.html or call (702) 739- 2015 that will benefit 22 unique M life, House of Blues and Live Kennedy Center Honors tribute to and online at the website 9000 local non-profit organizations. Nation presale begins Wednesday, Led Zeppelin. In addition to visibly www.harrahslasvegas.com. * * * * * These events run from 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. For VIP seat- moving Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jerry Fink is an entertainment PIA ZADORA RETURNS until 8 p.m. and are open to the pub- ing, please contact the VIP Services and John Paul Jones, their rendition columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune TO PIERO’S lic, with a portion of the proceeds Team at 702-885-4570 or via email brought the entire Kennedy Center newspaper and writes a weekly col- Pia Zadora is back at Pia’s Place benefitting the corresponding char- [email protected]. audience to its feet. umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email inside Piero’s! In recovery from a ity. Patrons are encouraged to come Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in- * * * * * him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. recent accident, Zadora was anx- out and support the charities of their ious to return to Pia’s Place and, in choice while celebrating the begin- the spirit of the holiday season, has ning of the holiday season. Guests added some of her favorite classic must be 21 years of age and older. holiday songs into her repertoire Dress code enforced. See corre- during her shows. Zadora, her mu- sponding link below each charity to sical director Vincent Falcone and RSVP for event. her band, put their twist on tradi- * * * * * tional favorites — and even Santa ICONIC ROCKER JON himself stops by each night for a ANDERSON RESCHEDULES little Jingle Bell Rock! No cover; PERFORMANCE AT must be 21 with valid I.D. BOULDER STATION WHERE: “Pia’s Place” inside Iconic rocker Jon Anderson has Piero’s Italian Cuisine, 355 Con- postponed his performance sched- vention Center Drive uled for Saturday, Nov. 22 at Boul- WHEN: Zadora will perform on der Station, due to laryngitis. The the following Friday and Saturday performance has been rescheduled evenings, beginning at 9 p.m. for for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m. the remainder of the year: Nov 21 at The Railhead inside Boulder Sta- and 22; Dec 5 and 6; Dec 12 and tion. 13; Dec 19 and 20 — and a special Tickets purchased for the Nov. New Year’s Eve show! 22 performance will be honored for * * * * * rescheduled date. If needed, refunds COMEDIAN-MAGICIAN MAC will be available at the original KING EXTENDS FOUR point of purchase. Guests who pur- MORE YEARS chased tickets online or via phone Las Vegas headliner Mac King will receive an email notice from announces “The Mac King Comedy Ticketmaster. Magic Show” has been extended Tickets for the Jan. 17 date are for four more years at Harrah’s Las available for $19, $25, $35 and $45 Vegas. King’s contract extends plus tax and applicable fees and are through 2019, which will give him available for purchase today. Doors 19 years at the hotel. In January, he open at 6 p.m. and guests under 21 celebrates a historic 15 years at must be accompanied by an adult. Harrah’s, making him the longest Tickets can be purchased at any running magician working at the Station Casinos Reward Center and same hotel. The Fiestas, by logging onto King was named Magician of www.sclv.com/concerts or through the Year by The Magic Castle, “En- Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or tertainer of the Year” by the Las www.ticketmaster.com. Vegas Weekly 2004 “Readers Jon Anderson is one of the most Choice Awards,” and is a Guinness recognizable voices in progressive Book of World Records holder in rock, as the lead vocalist and cre- 2004 for “The World’s Longest ative force behind the legendary Game of Telephone.” King, one of band Yes. With Yes, Anderson today’s brightest and most talented helped produce 17 studio albums, magicians, takes the stage twice many of which achieved gold cer- daily, Tuesday through Saturday, at tification or higher, including The November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 HEALTH LIFESTYLES The Top 10& Greatest Hits Anniversary Celebration By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman I was invited to Sushi Roku’s 10th anniversary celebration to taste the Greatest Hits from their new Ultimate 10 menu. Just hearing Greatest Hits and Ultimate 10 menu made the invita- tion even more welcome. Knowing that these were the most popular dishes throughout the years added to the evening. The Sushi Roku experience be- gan with sitting in the large com- fortable square booths. Their un- usual 180 degree design was per- fect for couples, families, friends and small groups when they put two booths together. Gary Min, Assis- tant Manager, feels, “I call the booths the most comfortable seats in the house. Try not to sleep after finishing the meal.” Small plates are great for an ap- petizer or to sample a few of their Greatest Hits for a meal. The Filet Mignon-wrapped as- paragus surprises guests because this is an entirely different way to Filet Mignon-Wrapped Asparagus serve a filet. The thinly sliced filet skewers, 2-1/2 ounces each, for a it is Tofu. With the tasty mushrooms Sushi Roku is located in the Fo- views, Travel, Health, Spas, Luxury, mignon was wrapped-around six total of 5 ounces. The Kobe beef and soy-based sauce, the tofu steak rum Shops, at Caesars Palace, 3500 Spas, Fashion, Automobiles and pieces of jumbo asparagus. were prepared with black pepper makes quite a meal for vegetarians Las Vegas Boulevard South, on the more. Sandy is talk show host of the The asparagus was crunchy in sauce. and everyone. There are thee types corner of Flamingo Road. For in- Las Vegas Today Show programs contrast to the tenderness of the fi- These “Happy” Kobe cattle are of mushrooms — Enoke, Oyster formation, call (702)-733-7373 or and Discover the Ultimate Vacation let. The 2-1 ounce filet is placed pampered with Saki massages and and Shitake with pieces of peppers visit www.sushiroku.com travel specials. If you want to sug- on the top of a very hot rock which much care. They are the same as the on top. The Tofu steak is cooked in * * * * * gest topics for articles. For infor- keeps the steak warm and sizzles Japanese Kobe cows and the pub- a large plate which is brought to the Award winning Sandy mation or to ask any questions when the server brings it to the lic knows the meat is premium and table keeping the food warm. Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- about Sandy’s articles, call (702)- table. The look and the sizzle make have a lot of marbling. The cattle The five-ounce Chilean Sea nist featuring Show and Dining re- 731-6491. this very inviting. Accompanied by eat corn and other special feed with- Bass was grilled then finished in the a sweet soy Mirin sauce, the Asian out insecticides as the farmers fol- oven and served on a bed of sautéed touch to complete the dish. low the traditions. spinach. For a luxurious addition, The O-so-tender American Kobe Sushi Roku’s large Tofu Steak the truffle Miso glaze on the crispy beef “Robata-Yaki” arrive on two “Toban-Yaki” looks like a steak yet onions provided even more flavor.

American KOBE Beef Skewers “Robata-Yaki” Chilean Seabass with Truffle Miso Glaze

Tofu Steak “Toban Yaki” (left photo)

Banana Flambe (right photo) Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014

EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Maga- zine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. Dear EarthTalk: How can I ant but not “perfumey” scent and have a greener, healthier laundry low price. room? — Billie Alexander, Topeka, Another way to green the laun- KS dry room is to lose the fabric soft- While there are many ways to ener. Mainstream varieties, whether Using “greywater” from sinks, showers and washing machines to irrigate outdoor gardens is a great way to green one’s laundry room, one dryer sheets or liquid, contain increase the productivity of backyard ecosystems while reducing household water use by as much as 30 place to start is with detergent. harmful chemicals like benzyl ac- percent. Pictured: A backyard†garden watered with residential greywater. Luckily, in 2009 the federal gov- etate (linked to pancreatic cancer), model will help reduce your to the group, a typical U.S. single the process. ernment phased out phosphates, benzyl alcohol (an upper respira- household’s electricity consump- family home can reduce water use A more comprehensive system harsh chemicals that help break tory tract irritant), ethanol (linked tion. And if you live in a place with by as much as 30 percent by install- can draw wastewater from sinks, down minerals and loose food bits to central nervous system disor- a mild and often sunny climate, ing some kind of greywater recla- showers and tubs, too—and then during the wash cycle, because their ders), limonene (a known carcino- ditch the dryer altogether and hang mation system while simulta- filter and distribute it to backyard presence in waste water causes al- gen) and chloroform (a neurotoxin your clothes to dry outside. neously reducing pollution into landscaping via a drip irrigation gae blooms in downstream water- and carcinogen). Many dryer sheets * * * * * nearby water bodies by filtering out network. Getting such a system pro- ways. But mainstream detergents also contain tallow, a processed Dear EarthTalk: I know that contaminants locally. Capturing fessionally installed can run up- still often contain the surfactant form of beef or mutton fat. some large buildings filter some of and reusing greywater can also be wards of $5,000. nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE), “You can avoid these health their wastewater to irrigate exte- part of the battle against climate Either way, once the greywater which researchers have identified risks, the animal fat and the waste rior landscaping. Is there an af- change, given that you’ll be help- diversion system is in place, you’ll as an endocrine-disrupting estrogen simply by using vinegar to soften fordable way to do this at home? ing grow plants that sequester at- need to be careful about what goes mimic, meaning exposure to it can your clothing,” reports Josh — Bill P., Salem, OR mospheric carbon dioxide while down the drain, given how it might cause reproductive and other hu- Peterson of The Discovery Now that solar panels are so reducing demand on a regional affect the plants and soils right out- man health problems. Bleach, a cor- Network’s Planet Green. “Add 3/4 commonplace on rooftops across wastewater treatment facility that’s side. “In any greywater system, it rosive chemical known to burn skin cups of vinegar to your final rinse the country, reusing so-called likely powered by fossil fuels. is essential to put nothing toxic and eyes on contact and damage cycle and your clothes will come greywater — that is, the waste wa- The simplest way to get into down the drain — no bleach, no lungs when inhaled — and which out soft.” And since vinegar “is lu- ter from sinks, showers, tubs and home greywater reuse is to install a dye, no bath salts, no cleanser, no can react with ammonia to produce dicrously inexpensive when com- washing machines — for landscape “laundry-to-landscape” system that shampoo with unpronounceable toxic gases — is also a common pared to fabric softener,” consum- irrigation may be the next frontier sends washing machine wastewa- ingredients, and no products con- ingredient in detergents. ers can save money and the planet in the greening of the American ter outside via a diversion tank and taining boron, which is toxic to Sarah van Schagen tested and at the same time. home, especially if you live in an hose that can be moved around to plants,” adds Greywater Action. reviewed six leading eco-friendly Of course, swapping out that old arid region where water use is re- irrigate specific sections of the yard. For more information on install- detergents for Grist Magazine. To water-hogging, energy-gulping stricted. In fact, reusing your Equipment costs for such a set-up ing a greywater reuse system your- qualify for consideration, each washing machine for a new model graywater may be the only way to max out at $200, but labor and ex- self, check out the resources section needed to be “free and clear” of that meets federal EnergySTAR keep your lawn and garden healthy pertise may tack on another few of Greywater Action’s website, dyes and perfumes and also “con- standards will save lots of electric- without taking more than your fair hundred dollars. where you’ll find diagrams, writ- centrated” in order to save water, ity and water. EnergySTAR certi- share of the community’s precious Handy homeowners can do ten instructions and even videos to packaging and extra carbon emis- fied washing machines use about 20 freshwater reserves. much of the work in setting up such make the job go smoother. Those sions from transport. The contes- percent less energy and 35 percent “Using water from sinks, show- systems themselves, though those more inclined to hire a professional tants included detergents from less water than regular washers, and ers and washing machines to irri- without much home repair or can browse through listings of Earth Friendly Products, Biokleen, also have greater capacity so it takes gate plants is a way to increase the plumbing experience might at least qualified installers across the coun- Mountain Green, Planet, Seventh fewer loads to clean the same productivity of sustainable back- consult a professional. Greywater try. And if you want to see how it’s Generation, and All. Each did a re- amount of laundry. Their sophisti- yard ecosystems that produce food, Action suggests one way to reduce done first-hand, sign up to attend spectable job getting clothes clean cated wash systems flip or spin clean water and shelter wildlife,” costs is by digging trenches for di- one of Greywater Action’s one-day and smelling fresh, with most per- clothes through a stream of water reports Greywater Action, a Cali- version pipes and mulch basins workshops on how to install a forming just as well as mainstream and rinse them with repeated high fornia-based non-profit dedicated to yourself — or enlist friends who greywater catchment and diversion brands. Seventh Generation Free & pressure spraying instead of soak- educating and empowering people want to support the effort and learn system in a residential setting. Clear was the overall winner for its ing them in a full tub of water. Like- to use water sustainably. According about residential greywater reuse in * * * * * combination of eco-friendly ingre- wise, replacing an older clothes dients, good stain fighting, pleas- dryer with a newer EnergySTAR

Three steps to a healthier, greener laundry room: Use natural, nontoxic detergents free of harsh chemicals, dyes and perfumes; lose the fabric softener in favor of vinegar; and swap out your old equipment for EnergyStar rated appliances that are more energy-efficient and will save money over time. November 26-December 2, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 What You Need Best Ways to Avoid To Know Holiday Weight Gain By Dr Nina Radcliff By Sidney Wilson With the holiday season ap- Revealing Embarrassing proaching, many of us find our- selves surrounded by festive food Health Problems and the subsequent concern of By Dr. Nina Radcliff weight gain. Studies have shown that the typical American may gain I recently took care of a patient with advanced colon cancer. For over two to seven pounds over the six- a year, she had noticed blood on her toilet paper after making a bowel week holiday season. movement, but she was too embarrassed to bring up “those types” of We may also find it harder to things. It wasn’t until she became critically ill from a tumor completely maintain our exercise program with blocking her intestines that she was taken emergently to the hospital. The all the holiday parties, shopping and blood she saw over the past year was a warning sign that she had cancer. travel. In addition, many people Had she not been embarrassed, her story could have been very different. have much more stress during the Many of us see our physician once a year and may find it difficult to holiday period, which can result in open up about very personal and sometimes what some perceive as em- overeating as a “feel good” re- barrassing health problems. But, by keeping a tight lip in front of our sponse. doctor, we are doing ourselves a huge disservice by not dealing with the The best way to avoid gaining issue and, in some instances, possibly harming our health. Hemorrhoids weight over the holidays is to eat in moderation, keep a consistent Sidney Wilson It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans will experience symptom- exercise program and try these 10 the dip), fruit or rye crackers. If you your program for the busy holidays. atic hemorrhoid disease at some point during their lives. But many suffer tips to avoid holiday weight gain. do host a party have plenty of wa- Do what you can, but keep it up, in silence. Less than one-third of those with hemorrhoids seek treatment! 1. Stick to a regular routine with ter and low-calorie snacks avail- trying new fitness activities and Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal that result from an sleep and exercise. Many times able. cross training to keep things fresh increase in pressure. This can result from straining or sitting on the toilet feeling tired or stressed is mistaken 6. Eat slowly. It takes about 20 and fun. Seek out a professional to for a long time to make a bowel movement, during pregnancy due to the for hunger. minutes for the stomach to register help you with your program if you increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area from the fetus, 2. Watch your alcohol intake. a “full” sensation and signal the need motivation. or from being overweight. Alcoholic beverages contain brain that it’s had enough. Slow 10. Always remain positive. If Typically we experience itching, rectal pain, or streaks of bright red “empty calories,” offering little to down and listen to your body. you do have a “bad” day, don’t blood on toilet paper after straining in order to make a bowel movement. no nutritional value and contribut- 7. Set goals and keep a food di- worry or stress about it. Just get A diagnosis of hemorrhoids can usually be confirmed with a history and ing to excess weight gain. Try hav- ary. Plan your weekly food intake back on track the next day. physical exam. However, in some cases, rectal bleeding may be a sign of ing a seltzer with a lime twist or a and calorie count to include those Maybe this can be the year your a more serious problem (cancer) and it may be necessary to perform a glass of water between alcoholic holiday treats or Christmas cook- New Year’s resolution doesn’t in- study known as a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to find the source of the drinks to help cut calories and re- ies in your diet — in moderation, clude dropping those extra holiday bleeding. main well hydrated. of course. Don’t totally avoid pounds. If I can help you in any way In the majority of cases, hemorrhoids can be successfully treated with 3. Eat a small, healthy meal be- sweets and holiday food; just plan with your fitness please let me dietary changes such as drinking more water and eating more fiber to fore party time. It’s a common mis- for it and eat more fruit and veg- know and I would be happy to help decrease straining during bowel movement. In some instances, surgery conception that you will lose etables during the week to allow for you in any way that I can. may be needed. Bladder Leaks weight by skipping meals. The truth this. With this plan you can also Sidney Wilson is a Las Vegas- is your metabolism slows down avoid the guilty feeling afterward based celebrity fitness trainer and Many of us feel that with age, we start multitasking: laughing, sneez- causing you to store body fat if that can add to your stress level. lifestyle coach dedicated to provid- ing, coughing and urinating, all at the same time. Unlike wrinkles, an calories are too limited for too long. 8. Eat protein. Quality protein ing his clients with the tools needed inevitable part of aging, incontinence does not have to be. Because of the Another negative result is that you includes lean meats, seafood, to “Get Vicious.” Through rigorous anatomic structure of a woman’s urinary tract, combined with our unique are more likely to binge later at chicken, turkey, eggs, yogurt and workouts and extensive nutrition experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, it is more common night resulting in greater weight low-fat cheeses. Protein will help coaching, Sidney trains clients at in women. Approximately 10 percent of all women have regular inconti- gains. you feel full and control your ap- The Get Vicious Training Center nence; 20 percent of women over the age of 75 years experience daily 4. Don’t stand by the food at the petite. located at 5693 South Jones Blvd. urinary incontinence; and at least 50 percent of women have experienced party. You will be less likely to par- 9. Try to stay consistent with Suite 103, Las Vegas, NV 89118, or incontinence at some time in their lives. take in unconscious snacking all your workout routine. Don’t fall remotely around the world through The majority of bladder control issues are a tale of “too much or too night if you instead move, mingle prey to the excuse that you’ll get his website www.sidneywilson.com. little” muscle activity. When bladder muscles are too active — known as and socialize with friends. back on track after New Year’s Day Sidney can be contacted at: urge incontinence — there can be a strong urge to go to the bathroom 5. If you’re hungry at the party, or when the weather warms up [email protected] or 646- even when you have little urine in the bladder. On a different note, when reach for the vegetables (without again. You may need to modify 226-6359. the muscles are too weak — known as stress incontinence — it can result in loss of urine when sneezing, laughing, or coughing. In some instances, prostate problems or nerve damage can be the culprit. SOCIAL SECURITY AWARENESS Treatment options range from simple exercises to medications, spe- cial devices, or surgeries. Depression No more errands; stay Despite our ability to put a man on the moon, advances are still slow when it comes to accepting mental illness. Although approximately one in 10 Americans will experience symptoms of depression every year, over home for the holidays 80 percent of them do not receive any specific treatment for it. Due to the stigma, we are often hesitant to bring it up with our doctors. By Daryll Wadlington —Use our benefit planners to to reach us by phone, you can call This precludes treatment and can delay returning joy back to our lives. Social Security Operations help you better understand your us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. We Another factor that arises in men is that the “typical” signs of depression Supervisor in Las Vegas, Nevada Social Security options as you plan can answer specific questions from — sadness, crying — are typically manifest as anger, irritability, physical Let’s face it, the last thing you’re for your financial future; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through pain, insomnia, stress, anxiety, and aggression. If you are experiencing going to want to do during this holi- —Request a replacement Medi- Friday. Generally, you’ll have a any of these, make sure to discuss them with your doctor. day season is another errand. care card; and shorter wait time if you call during Remember, your doctor is on your team. And rest assured that they are You’ve hung the lights, plugged —Apply for Extra Help with the week after Tuesday. also bound by ethical and legal concerns regarding your privacy. Creat- them in, and were frustrated when your Medicare prescription drug We can provide information by ing a supportive, open, honest rapport and relationship with your doctor you realized you needed to replace plan costs. automated phone service 24 hours will guarantee that you receive the best medical care and that your treat- one little bulb to make the entire Looking for more Social Secu- a day, and you can use our auto- ment is personally catered to your individual needs. string work. That’s a trip to the rity information? The website has mated response system to report a * * * * * store. You opened the cranberry everything you need to know about new address or request a replace- Dr. Nina Radcliff is dedicated to her profession, her patients and her sauce to discover it was mislabeled the Social Security program. Infor- ment Medicare card. community, at large. She is passionate about sharing truths for healthy, and you’re holding a delicious can mation is available on subjects If you are deaf or hard of hear- balanced living as well as wise preventive health measures. She com- of pink salmon. That’s another trip. ranging from how to get a Social ing, you may call our TTY number, pleted medical school and residency training at UCLA and has served on And you thought this holiday sea- Security number for a newborn to 1-800-325-0778. Skip your trip to the medical faculty at The University of Pennsylvania. She is a Board son would be easy. When it comes how to apply for veterans’ benefits. the Social Security office so you Certified Anesthesiologist and a member of the American Society of An- to taking care of Social Security Keep in mind that during the have time to pick up that can of esthesiologists where she serves on committees for Young Physicians and business, it is easy. You’ll find that holiday season, your wait time may cranberry sauce. Stay warm and Communications. Author of more than 200 textbook chapters, research www.socialsecurity.gov makes it be longer if you call or visit a local cozy, and get convenient service by articles, medical opinions and reviews; she is often called upon by media easy to stay home and get that one Social Security office. If you need going to www.socialsecurity.gov. to speak on medical, fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle topics im- last thing done. You can check off pacting our lives, today. much of your Social Security busi- ness quickly and securely from your Will claiming spousal home using your computer or tab- let (which you might have un- benefits after 66 affect my wrapped early). At the Social Se- curity website you can: retirement benefit at 70? —Create a my Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff account, which enables you to: Special to the Las Vegas Tribune 1. obtain an instant, personalized Social Security may be your largest or one of your largest assets. estimate of your future Social Se- How you manage it, by deciding which benefits to collect and when, curity benefits; can make an absolutely huge difference to your lifetime benefits. 2. verify the accuracy of your And those with the highest past covered earnings have the most to earnings record—your future ben- gain from maximizing their Social Security. efit amounts are based on your earn- Today’s question asks if claiming a spouse’s benefit after full re- ings record, so it is important to tirement age will lower a retirement benefit not claimed till 69 or 70. make sure your earnings are re- The answer offers advice concerning what to do immediately and corded properly; when to file for the retirement benefit. 3. change your address and Question: My husband retired at 65 and applied for Social Secu- phone number, if you receive rity in August. I am 67, still working part time and waiting to apply monthly Social Security benefits; for Social Security. The Social Security representative suggested I 4. sign up for or change direct apply for spousal benefits, which I did. It was my understanding that deposit of your Social Security ben- applying for the spousal benefits over age 66 would not affect my efits; and benefits when I retire at 69 or 70. Is this correct or should I not have 5. obtain estimates of the Social applied? Security and Medicare taxes you’ve Answer: Yes, you should immediately apply for a full spousal paid. benefit (half your husband’s full retirement benefit) and, if you can, —Apply for retirement, disabil- wait until 70 to collect your own retirement benefit. Depending on ity, spouses, and Medicare benefits; your work record, your total check at age 70 may rise since you’ll get —Check the status of your ben- the larger of either your age-70 retirement benefit or your full spou- efit application; sal benefit. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / November 26-December 2, 2014 PLACES TO GO QUICK GETAWAYS The Ermitage Hotel blends the historic and modern By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Ermitage Spa & Hotel The Ermitage Wellness Spa & Hotel is a special place where the staff are waiting to pamper you. The spacious reception hall (lobby) has a touch of old world charm. Its impressive two-story high panoramic ceiling wall-to-wall windows provide both a dramatic view in the day and romantic at night. You see the pool, pond, gar- dens and mountains from almost every public room and guest rooms. Couches are next to a large fire- place with flickering fire during cold evenings. Walking into the glamorous dimly lit One Million Stars Cock- tail Lounge, the neon lighting stands out. A pianist plays as his music an be heard throughout the first floor’s public rooms as well as upstairs at the spa. The original hotel was built in 1955 with a recent addition of two buildings in 2011, they kept the buildings in the traditional Swiss Chalet-style as the Ermitage is lo- cated in a small village. Stefan Walliser, Director of the Ermitage Hotel, proudly mentioned that his family crest can be traced back 500 years and another part of his lines are from Hannibal. The Ermitage Wellness-&-Spa Hotel is in the village of Schonried ov Gstaad. Stefan discussed the Ermitage baths, the relaxing rooms, massage Award winning Sandy and you may win free show tickets choice, name, e-mail address, and Hotel, “We are the only 5-star ho- and treatment. Their Goat Milk Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- or other prizes. Send the name of telephone number to: P. O. Box tel with ski- and ski-out. There are Massage is traditional to the Alpine nist featuring Show and Dining re- your favorite, reasons for your #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136. 50 kilometers of ski slopes on the area. views, Travel, Health, Spas, Luxury, left and 110 kilometers on the right The swimming pool, squash Spas, Fashion, Automobiles and of the hotel. We are connected with court, tennis, beach volley ball and more. Sandy is talk show host of the three different valleys and guaran- complimentary mountain bikes Las Vegas Today Show programs tee snow.” keep guests busy. and Discover the Ultimate Vacation They have a theater which Cows are important to the local travel specials. If you want to sug- schedules Academy Award and economy. When checking-into the gest topics for articles, if you would other films for adults and children. hotel, they gave me a carved like to be reviewed, for information The Ermitage Hotel is the offi- wooden cow. You will see around or to ask any questions about cial summer hotel of the Menuhin 60 cow pictures around the hotel. Sandy’s articles, call (702)-731- Festival (Das Offizielle Menuhin The Ermitage Wellness-&-Spa 6491. SUGGESTIONS: Do you Festival). Hotel is in the village of Schonried have a favorite singer, comedian, Their emphasis is on wellness ov Gstaad. magician, hypnotist, ventriloquist, with a spa which covers more than For more information visit the group, variety act, production show 3,000 square meters. Guests can website www.ermitage.ch. or any other entertainer in Las Ve- enjoy the sauna, 10 different steam * * * * * gas? Please let us know your choice

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Reception Hall — Lobby