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Volume 15, Issue 14 June 12-18, 2013 Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce Member

LasVegasBlackCommunity SufferingLackofLeadership

By Rolando Larraz from their Clark County Commis- All of them are Black Ameri- inquest, Las Vegas Tribune re- “Abuse and murders of Black Las Vegas Tribune sioner, Lawrence Weekly, and never cans. minded the board how lucky they citizens are only tolerated in a city Assemblyman Steve Brooks was had a response — yea or nay — to During a county commission were to be public figures in a city like Las Vegas,” we pointed out to betrayed and stabbed in the back by their request; they were completely meeting last year, addressing the where the Black community has no the board of commissioners, unlike some members of his own race and ignored by their elected official. changes regarding the coroner’s leadership. in other cities where the commu- organization who wanted him out nity would be up in arms when of that organization and out of the abuses and injustices happen. Un- Nevada Legislature. fortunately, Las Vegas Blacks seem Nakia Woodson was deprived of to be leaderless. running her own business — which When the spokesperson asked was up for a renewal — in the area where the Black leaders in Las Ve- in which she lives, by her Council- gas are, he did not know that former man, Ricki Barlow. When she went city councilman Frank Hawkins to renew her business license, was seated in the audience with the Councilman Barlow denied her President of the Police Protective right to operate her business where Association, Chris Collins. she had been for the first period of The Police Protective Associa- her license, forcing her to close and tion is the police union that repre- denying her right to probate for her sents the police officers that are in- family. volved in abuse, mistreatment and The Jones family asked for help Ricki Barlow Lawrence Weekly Frank Hawkins (See Black Leaders, Page 6) My Point UrbanLeagueFiascoLingersOn of View By Rolando Larraz By Natasha Minsky ban League decided to ignore other Las Vegas Sentinel-Voice, the Las Vegas Tribune applications after the final appli- first and largest Black-owned and - It was very sad to learn that St. The saga of the Urban League cants were interviewed for the po- operated newspaper in Nevada, has Joseph’s Catholic School is closing continues, and has now reached a sition and hire a young California been distributed at the church for its doors for good, as of last Friday, new low for pettiness, since the vic- transplant with no work history in the last three decades, as it has also because there is no money to sup- tim in this case was forced to file a Las Vegas, who was not part of the been distributed to the majority of port that oldest school in our com- 10-day demand preceding a filing application process and did not the business locations in the pre- munity. in small claims court. even apply for the job. dominantly black West Las Vegas. The school, which is part of the Recently, Louis Overstreet, the The controversy was aired on the During an interview with the Las St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic man in the center of this discrimi- radio show, “Face the Tribune” and Vegas Tribune newspaper, Louis Church parish, in which each build- nation drama with the Las Vegas on Ramon Savoy’s Black Power Overstreet regrettably stated that ing is as old as any other, had been Urban League, was forced to send radio show, resulting in the Chair- Chaney would have to rank in the the school of choice for many chil- a 10-day demand after the Board, man of the Board of the Las Vegas top five of the most petty people he dren of some of the more promi- following orders from its chairman Urban League — D. Edward has ever met. nently important and wealthy fami- of the League, refused — or just E. Louis Overstreet Chaney, who is also the pastor of Chaney must be concerned with lies of our community. ignored — his repeated requests for stated on the application form he the Second Baptist Church — ban- the legal consequences in this case, A letter penned by Administra- the return of the personal papers and filled out when he applied for the ning Savoy’s Las Vegas Sentinel- but maybe now he’ll be a little more tor Father Dave Casaleggio and books that he authored, and which position of President/CEO of that Voice from the church for allowing careful when making any claims, as Principal James Machinski ex- were presented as part of the for- organization. Overstreet to speak about the mat- in telling the truth and nothing but plained very clearly the sad reality mal application requirement, as The Board of the Las Vegas Ur- ter on his show. the truth. of why the school succumbed to fi- nancial disaster: “This decision was the result of a painstaking, months- JudicialSelectionProcessTaintedbyJustices’ long review of enrollment numbers, financial capability, as well as plant and facility needs.” FraudCoveruptoBenefitLawyer’sNomination Many people are wondering why the school did not notify the Nevada Supreme Court Justices Abused Power To Cover Up Evidence of Fraud community of the closing and per- By Perly Viasmensky Judges Gloria S. Sanchez and haps the money could have been Part Three of a Three-part Series Sandra L. Pomrenze conspired, un- raised to keep the school open. Eighth Judicial District Court der color of law, with Mr. I don’t know Principal Judge, Bryce C. Duckworth, was Duckworth, Smith Larsen & Machinski, but I think I know Fa- the first attorney appointed to the Wixom, Dr. Louis Mortillaro, and ther Dave fairly well, and I know family court in 2008 by the Nevada her ex-husband, Charles Giampa, to how many wealthy people in our Judicial Selection Committee. His interfere with her parental rights. city will do anything and everything nomination is being criticized by a The case against the defendants for Father Dave. mother and self-represented liti- depicts a deceitful scheme to All he would have to do is sit in gant, who was falsely labeled fraudulently conceal two psychia- his office and start making phone “vexatious” to the Nevada Supreme trists’ evaluations in a motion on calls to all those wealthy people that Court to benefit his nomination as parent-child issues depriving her of he knows and start collecting tons a family court judge. notice to discredit Ms. Giampa’s of money. In May 2008, Mr. Duckworth status as primary custodian. Further, Many of those wealthy people, applied for the position to fill the she was shocked to learn that with- like the Chairman of the State Re- vacancy of the Eighth Judicial Dis- Judge Gloria Sanchez Judge Sandra Pomrenze out her knowledge, defendants con- publican Party, Michael McDonald, trict Court. In his application for ap- bons, three attorneys appointed by one of three recommended finalists cealed the children away from her has in the past borrowed money pointment, he says he spent 100 the Nevada State Bar Association, whose names were forwarded to to live without parental supervision from Father Dave before Mc percent of his time on family and and three non-attorneys appointed Gov. Gibbons, who made the final in the Country Club Towers to pre- Donald himself became wealthy juvenile matters. by Gov. Jim Gibbons, who is not decision. vent her from having any contact enough to be driving around town The Judicial Selection Commis- related to Chief Justice Gibbons. In 2010, Victoria Giampa filed with them. in a limousine of his own with an sion included Nevada Supreme Other lawyers considered Mr. a civil rights complaint in state court In 2012, she filed a second civil (See Redress, Page 6) Irish 1 license plate. Court Chief Justice Mark W. Gib- Duckworth well-skilled, and he was claiming Nevada family court However, there I go again, with my paranoia and my suspicious FROM THE DESK OF JACOB STUART mind, as Elvis Presley once sang, creating doubt in most people’s Another Daughter of Las Vegas Lost in the Desert minds. I believe that a wealthy down- By Jacob N. Stuart “media” in Las Vegas used an ef- It was from a family member of town tycoon, or wannabe tycoon, Special to the Las Vegas Tribune fortless excerpt from The Associ- Vanniesa. To be brutally honest, I is interested in that property located In May of 2012, Vanniesa ated Press, giving us the illusion was nervous. I knew I wrote an ar- in a prime real estate corner of our Caroline Fernandez wrote to a per- they gave a damn. ticle about her in The Las Vegas city and that is why the closing of son on Yahoo who was insecure Last week I woke up with a cruel Informer a couple days ago, but the school has been kept under about her life being too “small.” She hangover. My head felt like it was why would that result in an e-mail wraps, in secrecy, concealed from responded by saying, “...Good or being knocked around by a tennis from a close family member? I the public. bad, life is great, everyday above racket. Then, some degenerate at a thought. I quickly re-read my ar- In my humble opinion, whoever the ground is a good day.” This past collections agency was calling, ask- ticle, assuring myself I didn’t say is behind this decision of closing the month, May of 2013, Vanniesa was ing for my money. “It’s too early anything wrong. I then opened up school – most likely for profit – may buried underground, after she was for this twaddle,” I said, “...it’s not the letter and here is what it said: “I have an ulterior motive and soon we brutally murdered in her apartment even noon yet!” Since my phone read your story and it is the only may see the construction trucks less than two miles off the cel- was already in front of me, I story that I can read without feel- raising a new “something” in that ebrated Las Vegas Strip. You prob- scrolled though my e-mails and ing contempt for the person that corner that isn’t an educational in- ably lack a lot of information re- found an interesting — to say the wrote it. I want to say thank you (See My Point of View, Page 2) garding this story, as most of the very least — message in my inbox. Vanniesa Caroline Fernandez (See Jacob Stuart, Page 5) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 Morning-After Pill: How Politics of Plan B Has Changed for Obama In a change of course, the Obama administration has cleared the way for Plan B One-Step to become easily available to women and girls of all ages. Social conservatives are furious. By Linda Feldmann Liberals slammed the president Cecile Richards, president of the Christian Science Monitor for, as they saw it, putting politics Planned Parenthood Federation of WASHINGTON — After 14 over science, since the FDA had America, hailed Monday’s an- years, the legal battle over access concluded that the morning-after nouncement. to Plan B — emergency contracep- pill was safe for use by women and “This is a huge breakthrough for tion — has ended. The Obama ad- girls of all ages. But Obama was access to birth control and a historic ministration announced late Mon- running for reelection, and not in- moment for women’s health and day that it is dropping its effort to terested in giving Republicans an equity,” Ms. Richards said. “The limit sales of the most common easy talking point that would read FDA’s decision will make emer- morning-after pill, in the face of ju- something like this: “President sup- gency contraception available on dicial opposition. ports morning-after pill for 11-year- store shelves, just like condoms, Soon, women and girls of all olds.” Now safely reelected, Obama and women of all ages will be able ages — not just those age 15 and can let social conservatives have to get it quickly in order to prevent older — will be able to buy the drug that press release. unintended pregnancy.” over the counter without restric- Opponents of emergency contra- The battle for public access to tions. The drug is designed to pre- ception object to the pills on the Plan B started in 1999, when the vent pregnancy up to 72 hours af- A Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive box is seen in this photo. grounds that they can cause an early FDA approved it for prescription ter unprotected sex. The Obama administration announced late Monday that it is dropping abortion (a point that supporters of use. In February 2001, the Center The decision came after a string its effort to limit sales of the most common morning-after pill. the pills dispute). But their use by for Reproductive Rights filed a of legal defeats, most recently last be an uphill climb in court to limit In December 2011, Health and underage girls is especially trou- “citizen petition” with the FDA on Wednesday, when the US Court of access to the controversial pills. The Human Services Secretary bling, opponents say, because they behalf of more than 70 medical and Appeals for the Second Circuit re- issue could well have ended up in Kathleen Sebelius took the unprec- make it easy for men to take advan- public health organizations to make fused to delay part of a lower-court the US Supreme Court, putting the edented step of blocking the Food tage of girls without the risk of Plan B available over the counter. judge’s order to make the pill avail- Obama administration in the un- and Drug Administration’s plan to pregnancy. Girls need access to sup- The ensuing decade, under both able over the counter to people of comfortable position of arguing for approve the sale of Plan B One-Step portive adults and medical care, not Presidents Bush and Obama, was all ages. restrictions strongly opposed by a over the counter without age restric- a pill, say abortion foes. marked by internal struggles at the The handwriting was on the core constituency — groups that tions. In public remarks, President “Irresponsibly removing the im- FDA over the drug, as well as ac- wall, and the Justice Department support broad reproductive rights. Obama supported Secretary portant opportunity for a health- cusations of politicization. apparently concluded that it would “There was no imaginable pos- Sebelius’s decision, citing his per- care provider to identify and inter- In April of this year, federal sible political gain for them in con- spective “as a father of two daugh- vene in cases of abuse, and giving Judge Edward Korman — a Reagan tinuing to fight this,” says David ters.” a potentially life-ending drug to appointee — ordered the FDA to Garrow, a law professor at the Uni- “I think it is important for us to young girls without any under- make Plan B available to women TRIBUNE versity of Pittsburgh and expert on make sure that we apply some com- standing of the medical implica- and girls of all ages without a pre- reproductive issues. “Anybody who mon sense to various rules when it tions, unnecessarily exposes them scription, calling efforts to prevent VOL. 15, NO. 14 would agree with them in oppos- comes to over-the-counter medi- to risk,” says Charmaine Yoest, that action “arbitrary, capricious, ing this already opposes them on cine,” Mr. Obama told reporters at president and CEO of Americans and unreasonable.” FOUNDER everything else.” the White House. United for Life. In his ruling, Judge Korman ex- Rolando Larraz pressed disappointment in Sebelius, saying the availability of a drug PUBLISHER My Point of View AND should be determined by the FDA, mogul. keep that part of Las Vegas history EDITOR IN CHIEF (Continued from Page 1) not a federal judge. Rolando Larraz stitution. How about Piero’s owner, Fred alive. “The motivation for the Perhaps Zappo’s is one of those Glassman? Yes, I know that Freddy I have to agree with parents that secretary’s action was obviously GENERAL MANAGER materialistic groups behind the Glassman doesn’t like to let his are wondering why they were not political,” the judge wrote, referring Perly Viasmensky closing of St. Joseph Catholic money go so easily, but if Father notified sooner of the financial di- to her December 2011 decision. “It School with the blessing of many Dave asked, he most likely would lemma. was an election year decision that PRODUCTION city officials and Zappo’s follow- have pitched in. The closing of the school with- many public health experts saw as Don Snook ers. And Ted Jones? I am not sure if out informing the public and the a politically motivated effort to On Zappo’s website, part of its the king of the automobiles is that parents of the financial woes leaves avoid riling religious groups and MANAGING EDITOR mission statement says, “We are a close to Father Dave, but one of the question open as to why Father others opposed to making birth con- Maramis Choufani group of passionate people commit- Father Dave’s closest friends works Dave and Principal James trol available to girls.” ted to helping to transform Down- for Ted Jones selling Mercedes Machinski – and even the school In its press release Monday night announcing the change of stance ASSOCIATE EDITOR town Las Vegas into the most com- Benz and he could have made the board – said not word one instead Colleen Lloyd toward Korman’s April 5 order, the munity-focused large city in the connection for the good priest who of reaching out to the parents and FDA said it has asked the maker of world...” is well liked by everyone. the entire community, including its Plan B One-Step to submit a For advertising Well maybe, only maybe, they The more names I mention the new neighbor, Zappos. rates, deadlines “supplemental application” seeking will live up to their mission state- more I believe that someone with My name is Rolando Larraz, and approval of the one-pill product to call 702-699-5434 ment and want to transform Down- lots of clout is in the middle of this as always, I approved this column. be made available over the counter town Las Vegas to include the transaction. I would hate to find out * * * * * Las Vegas Tribune is published without any restrictions. school where its employees can that Father Dave himself is in- Rolando Larraz is Editor in “Once FDA receives that supple- weekly at 820 E. Charleston drop off their children on their way volved in this manipulation to de- Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada mental application, the FDA intends to work. stroy such a landmark in our be- column appears weekly in this 89104. to approve it promptly,” the agency loved city. Main Number: Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh once newspaper. To contact Rolando said. (702) 699-8100 said that he wants employees to in- I have nothing but respect and Larraz, email him at: Eventually, generic versions are News desk: teract with each other, building per- admiration for Father Dave. I have [email protected] or expected to be available, also with- (702) 699-8111 sonal relationships at work and out- received communion from Father at (702) 699-8111. out restrictions. Fax: (702) 696-0096 side of work as well. Dave on many, many occasions and Website: Hsieh recently moved his head- would be very disappointed if he is LasVegasTribune.com quarters from Henderson to down- involved in such a despicable and All rights reserved. Statements, town Las Vegas in the old Las Ve- horrible manipulation. opinions and points of view ex- gas city hall only a few blocks from I met Father Dave many years pressed by the writers are their the now closed St. Joseph’s Catho- ago while visiting an inmate at High own and do not necessarily rep- lic School. Is that a mere coinci- Desert Correctional Center where resent those of the publisher. he used to visit and guide the in- Information, including prices dence? or is it my suspicious mind and times, is considered correct working overtime? mates in that facility. Since then, I at the time of publishing but may I was wondering why million- have followed Father Dave to ev- change without notice. Las Ve- aire casino tycoon Michael ery church where he offers his ser- gas Tribune assumes no re- Gaughan, who attended the now vices. sponsibility for unsolicited defunct school, did not mobilize his I think God did the right thing manuscripts, transparencies or team of experts and political back- when he made me a very poor man other submitted materials. 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June 12-18, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 CITY BEAT Retired Generals Helping Students are a team effort and our achieve- Restoration/Preservation $25 Mil- ments over the past decade are only lion - $75 Million, during APWA’s made possible by the amazing work 2013 International Public Works of the entire elections team.” Congress & Exposition Awards Lomax agreed, saying, “Over Ceremony in Chicago, Illinois dur- the last 15 years, Joe’s leadership ing August 25-28, 2013. and experience have been key to our The APWA Public Works ability to successfully conduct elec- Projects of the Year awards are pre- tions. Moreover, I do not believe sented annually to promote excel- there is anyone in the country who lence in the management and ad- knows more about the voting equip- ministration of public works ment we use than Joe. I leave here projects, recognizing the alliance confident the department is in very between the managing agency, con- good hands.” tractor, consultant and their coop- Lomax is one of only 10 people erative achievements. This year, appointed last week by President APWAselected projects in five cat- Obama to the Presidential Commis- egories: Disaster/Emergency, Envi- sion on Election Administration. ronment, Historical Restoration, Gloria’s appointment is sched- Structures, and Transportation. uled to be ratified by the County “This was a unique project in Commission June 18. that it involved extensive work to * * * * * bring the building back to its origi- The City of Las Vegas’ Public nal historical features,” said Jorge Works Project, The Mob Museum, Cervantes, the city’s Public Works was recently named a 2013 Public Director. “The work was done with Works Project of the Year by the an eye toward ensuring the American Public Works Associa- building’s history and architecture tion (APWA). is preserved for generations to The City of Las Vegas Public come.” Works Department, as the Manag- * * * * * ing Agency; and APCO Construc- City Beat is a compilation of tion, the Primary Contractor; as news and views of our editorial and well as Westlake Reed Leskosky, writing team, along with reader From left to right: Retired Air Force Major General Thomas Cutler, Sen. Roger N. Kahn and retired Air the Primary Consultant; will all be submissions and topics. Readers Force Major General William Henderson read to 4-year-olds at Kinder Care, inside St. Johns Lutheran presented with the national Project are invited to suggest a local topic Church, 915 Federal in Saginaw, Michigan. of the Year Award for Historical or any other items of interest. As students graduate from high tions for customers to make trans- school across Nevada, retired mili- actions without going to a DMV tary leaders emphasize quality pre- office. In addition to online ser- K’s impact on national security. vices, the agency now has 46 self- Recognizing that 75 percent of service kiosks across the state in all young Americans are unable to DMV offices and partner locations. join the military, in large part be- DMV started the kiosk program in cause they do not have a high 2003 and now conducts more than school diploma or cannot score 500,000 transactions per year at the highly enough on the military’s kiosks. entrance exam to be allowed to Partner locations include serve, retired generals of Mission: Albertson’s, Scolari’s, AAA, Uni- Readiness from Nevada will release versity of Nevada Las Vegas and the a new report showing that the University of Nevada Reno. DMV Administration’s state-federal early has 28 partner locations. education proposal could lead to DMV launched its web services 15,000 more high school graduates in 2000, conducting only 2,584 in Nevada and $1.5 billion in eco- transactions on the web that first nomic benefits for the state. year. The retired generals are mem- Last fiscal year (2012), DMV bers of Mission: Readiness, the conducted 773,535 transactions nonpartisan national security orga- online. In that same fiscal year, the nization of 350 retired generals and agency conducted 4.2 million trans- admirals calling for smart invest- actions in offices around the state ments in America’s children to ad- and another 2.1 million transactions St. Valentines Day massacre wall at the mob museum. dress the fact that military service by mail. is out of reach for an estimated 75 “We are committed to using the percent of all young Americans be- advances in technology available to tween the ages of 17 and 24, pri- us to make the DMV experience as marily because they are too poorly efficient as possible,” said Dillard. educated, are overweight, or have * * * * * serious criminal records. * * * * * In less than a month, more than 21,000 Nevada residents have taken DMV’s offer to create an online account on the state’s MyDMV web portal. Launched on May 9, MyDMV puts all of the most com- mon DMV transactions in one place, making it more convenient for motorists to renew a driver’s li- cense, vehicle registration or ID card. For the first time, customers are able to make a change of ad- dress online. “People like the change of ad- JOSEPH P. GLORIA dress feature,” said DMV Director Longtime Election Department Troy Dillard. “In the past they administrator Joseph P. Gloria has would have to come into the office been named Registrar of Voters, to make that change and now, with County Manager Don Burnette an- an account, they can do it from the nounced recently. comfort of their own home or of- Gloria has been with the County fice. We are seeing an average of Election Department for 18 years, 775 accounts created every day,” he most recently managing logistics, added. scheduling and personnel involved Address changes (12,167) have in the acquisition of more than 350 been the most popular transactions Election Day polling places and with registration renewals (7,039) more than 90 early voting sites. This being the second most popular required working collaboratively transaction. with many public agencies and pri- Dillard said MyDMV account vate entities to ensure successful holders will soon be able to go elections. green by receiving registration re- Gloria also managed the inven- newal notices by email. Later this tory of the County’s voting com- summer, participating vehicle own- puter system, which includes more ers will receive a 60-day advance than 12,500 pieces of equipment, notice for registration renewals. representing an investment of more After the 60-day email notice, ac- than $20 million. Gloria supervised count holders will receive remind- the popular early voting program as ers at 30 days and 15 days to renew well as the Election Day hotline for their registrations. In addition, ac- triaging any problems and chal- count holders will be able to obtain lenges that arose. a driver history printout, update in- “Joe has been an important part surance information, check the sta- of the elections team for 18 years tus of a license or registration or and I am confident Joe will do a order a duplicate license, ID or reg- great job as we continue to move istration. the election process forward,” In order to register, customers Burnette said. will need a Nevada driver’s license “The Clark County election pro- or ID card, their date of birth, so- cess is recognized as a national cial security number and valid leader, as evidenced by [departing email address. registrar] Larry Lomax’s recent ap- Signing up is easy and free at pointment to the Presidential Com- www.dmvnv.com/mydmv. mission on Election Administra- DMV is actively pursuing op- tion. Running successful elections Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 State Department may have covered County Recorder Conway up sex and drug scandals,report says LaunchesNewTechnologyto The State Department is under fire after an internal Enhance Customer Service Special to the Las Vegas Tribune memo has surfaced that claims investigations into The County Recorder’s Office is continuing its efforts to provide efficient customer service through the use of emerging technologies employee misbehavior were called off or manipulated. by releasing a new mobile site. Users are able to access the Recorder’s By David T. Cook Office mobile site by using their Android, IOS, most smart phones and Christian Science Monitor tablets. WASHINGTON — The US “Our goal is to create digital experiences that connect our custom- State Department may have cov- ers to all of our services,” said Recorder Debbie Conway. “By offering a mobile site, we are providing the customers the ability to search for ered up illegal and inappropriate a document anytime, from anywhere. In addition, customers are able behavior concerning sex and drugs, to order recorded documents, have access to news alerts, fees and to according to a report by CBS News provide feedback. The recently launched mobile website is designed citing a draft memo from the to help customers search for and order copies of recorded documents department’s inspector general’s in Clark County. office. Recorder Conway expects the majority of users of the mobile site An internal memo obtained by will be realtors, mortgage companies, surveyors and appraisers who John Miller of CBS News said there need information while on the go. The feature will also benefit the were eight examples where an in- general public if someone needs to access and order a copy of a docu- vestigation of misconduct was in- ment and they are not near a computer. Payments may be made by fluenced, manipulated, or called off, using a credit card. the network reported on the “CBS In addition, using kiosk technology, the Clark County Recorder’s This Morning” broadcast. Office is bringing its information and services to citizens when they Misconduct cited in the memo, want it, in ways that make sense to them. the network said, included allega- As local governments continue to experience tight budgets and re- tions that a State Department secu- The State Department claims ‘not all allegations are substantiated.’ duced staffing, the Recorder’s Office turned to a marriage certificate rity official engaged in sexual as- within their ranks,’” the site said. CBS said that two hours after kiosk to alleviate the pressure on employees in an attempt to keep pace saults on foreign nationals hired in Mr. Miller, who previously was contacting the State Department with customer demands. Beirut, that members of Secretary an assistant director of the Federal about Fedenisn’s charges that “in- Vastly improved technology and a much wider range of capabilities of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Bureau of Investigation, inter- vestigators from the State have allowed the Recorder’s Office Marriage Certificate Kiosk to play security detail engaged prostitutes viewed Aurelia Fedenisn, a former Department’s Inspector General a larger role in tech-based offerings. while on official trips abroad, and investigator with the State showed up at her door.” “Our goal is to find ways to allow the customer to complete trans- that an underground drug ring op- Department’s inspector general’s That triggered this response actions without having to wait in line,” said Recorder Conway. “The vast improvements in kiosk technology have given us an opportunity erated in near the US embassy in office. from Human Events. “The State to introduce a self-service that, in the past, required employee assis- Baghdad and provided State De- Ms. Fedenisn, who worked in Department might have been lax tance. We will be able to offset or move more transactions from our partment contractors with drugs. the State Department for 26 years, about investigating and exposing front-line staff and to improve efficiencies.” said the IG uncovered various cases these nefarious activities, but it In its report, CBS quoted the The Web-based application kiosk will deliver information and ser- State Department as saying it would of wrong doing “some of which springs into action with the speed vices in the most efficient and appropriate way. “not comment about specific alle- never became cases.” She added, and ferocity of a panther when it’s The kiosk is a freestanding, interactive multimedia system used to gations of misconduct, internal in- “we were very upset. We expect to time to pounce on a whistleblower.” provide recorded marriage certificate information with a search fea- vestigations, or personnel matters. see influence, but the degree to It is not clear how much politi- ture and enables a customer to purchase certified copies of the docu- Not all allegations are substanti- which that influence existed and cal impact the CBS report will have. ment. ated.” The statement continued: “It how high up it went was very dis- The story of the alleged State De- Benefits to Customer goes without saying that the Depart- turbing.” partment misdeeds will have to The very nature of kiosks allows the Recorder’s Office to meet spe- ment does not condone interference In one case CBS cited, State compete with wall-to-wall coverage cific citizen expectations: with investigations by any of its Department investigators from the of recently revealed government —Speed: Kiosks remove unnecessary wait time. employees.” Diplomatic Security Service were surveillance programs. —Convenience: Citizens do not have to be computer savvy, be- The charges come as the depart- told to stop investigating the behav- “Our current attention span cause the kiosk doesn’t require any particular training to use and step- ment continues to be under fire ior of a US ambassador who was makes it unlikely that the State by-step instructions are provided. Payments may be made by using a from congressional Republicans suspected of meeting with prosti- Department’s alleged misdeeds will major credit/debit card. concerning the drafting of talking tutes in a public park. Fedenisn said be front page news, but the story —Precision: The citizen immediately receives a certified copy of points about a September 2012 at- it was likely that hostile intelligence certainly has plenty of rather atten- the marriage certificate that he or she wants and needs. tack on a US diplomatic post in services were aware of such alleged tion-grabbing details,” Slate ob- One of the key functions of the Recorder’s Office is to provide cer- Benhgazi, Libya, that claimed the activities and that they presented “a served. “Perhaps the most troubling tified copies of marriage certificates to the public. The marriage cer- life of four people, including the serious risk to the United States part of the report isn’t the alleged tificate kiosk enhances the ability to deliver vital services to custom- American ambassador. Critics be- government.” The ambassador was misconduct itself but the possibil- ers, while reducing transaction costs. Not only does the marriage cer- tificate kiosk bring convenience to customers who use it, but it also lieve the talking points, delivered summoned to Washington but was ity of the subsequent attempts to eases traffic within the Recorder’s Office. on Sunday talk shows by UN Am- allowed to return to his post. keep it under wraps.” bassador Susan Rice, were modi- fied for political reasons. The conservative website Hu- man Events was quick to link the CBS report and the Benghazi con- troversy. “The spirit of Benghazi went far beyond the lies and obfus- cations pumped out by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her top people, according CBS News, which has ‘uncovered documents that show the State Department may have covered up allegations of ille- gal and inappropriate behavior June 12-18, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Jacob Stuart (Continued from Page 1) instructed on how and where to person driving the “Greyhound” for the way you portrayed the story. drink it. Interesting. But why aren’t bus out of here. She also loved writing and I know Hispanic girls in their 20’s, or girls —Never make small talk with this is something she would of ap- from all races and ages for that out-of-towners while playing black- preciated. Once again, thank you matter, being targeted and taught jack. They are only motivated by from the bottom of my heart.” how to protect themselves from making “big” money, unlike locals It took me by surprise at first. obsessive men? According to Say who are worried about paying rent After finding representation as a No Unite, over 70 percent of for their studio in the desert. screenwriter, receiving awards, and women will be physically or sexu- —Lastly, NEVER trust a news- seeing some of my “low-budget” ally assaulted by a man in their life- paper that uses another newspaper scripts brought to screen, I felt no time. There are also more deaths as a reference when covering a fulfillment in screenwriting any- among women 15-44 due to vio- beautiful girl being murdered! more. I found that powerful, real lence than cancer. Cancer is one of I’ll be the first to say that it’s scripts are no longer being bought. those diseases that unfortunately easy to get “lost in the lights” of this Only mainstream inane films are has to be fought by experienced city. But if we aren’t careful, we — being produced. So, I took up jour- medical professionals. But violence especially younger women — will nalism. I found a lot of self-fulfill- against women? Come on, that is find ourselves in front of a differ- ment from it, but I soon began to something that people like you and ent type of light: the pearly gates wonder if anyone was reading my I can stop. Donating a few cents of Heaven. And although Heaven work. Well... apparently someone here and there or marching in a pa- sounds like a refuge from this did. Maybe the art of journalism rade isn’t going to fix anything. It’s twisted world, it’s still sad to think isn’t dead! about spreading awareness in the about all the “good” Vanniesa could OK, so here we go. If you press! The close family member, have done on earth before it was her Google Vanniesa Caroline who comes from a family where “appropriate” time to go. But pick Fernandez, here is what you will privacy is appreciated, wanted one up any newspaper across the world, find from our “trustworthy” news- thing: “We just wish that there was ANY newspaper, and below that papers: a way to raise awareness to help tiresome column about what —Vanniessa was 18 young girls recognize the signs of Lebron James “tweeted,” you will —She was Hispanic an obsessed person, so that they can find in the far corner a notice about —She was murdered by a 29- tell someone and speak up if they at least one girl who was murdered year-old male (although some feel threatened.” It sounds like a last night. And it will list her name newspapers said he was 40!) Vanniesa Caroline Fernandez relaxing in her back yard. simple and painless request, right? and the murderer’s name, and that’s —Her death was ruled as a ho- to her, including her innocent and the family. There were no signs of I didn’t want to say it to him, but it! Instead of living by the “What micide. sweet 3-year-old sister, who will no bad behavior on his part, at least to I’m not optimistic. Why? Because Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” But, after speaking to a close longer have a big sister to play with. the average eye. the media is too caught up in Kim mentality, let’s use Vannesia’s story relative, her boyfriend, and doing —She was enrolled at UNLV’s —It became clear he had been Kardashian’s baby and that Presi- to save another girl’s life, even be- my own research — which any Medical Program and had aspira- obsessing over her for three years. dent Obama was caught with lip- yond the edge of this diminutive monkey could do — here is what I tions of being a doctor, hoping to —Vanniesa decided to move out stick on his collar. desert. Because, folks, if we aren’t REALLY found out: save people’s lives — but unfortu- on her own at the age of 18. Although I’ve lived in four states careful, Vanniesa will never be res- —Vanniesa was a graduate of nately saving lives is a tough busi- —When the murderer came to in the past six months, and I’ve only urrected, but buried... forgotten, lost Del Sol High School. She graduated ness these days. her apartment on that dreadful Fri- been here in Las Vegas for three in this endless desert... a year early, due to her impeccable —She had an amazing voice, yet day afternoon, he didn’t just shoot weeks, here are three things I have You can follow Jacob N. Stuart grades. was very humble about it. her; he stabbed her multiple times learned and will live by: at https://www.facebook.com/ —She was not only the daugh- —She and her boyfriend had in the head... and then he shot her. —Never trust anyone driving a JacobNStuartGonzoJournalist or ter of a caring dad, but of Las Ve- planned out their whole life to- But being a coward, and one sick $300,000 vehicle, unless it’s the http://twitter.com/JacobNStuart. gas — being born here, and unfor- gether, hoping to tie the knot when and demented reptile, he also shot tunately dying here. they both felt it was right. himself point blank in the head. —Her family meant the world —The murderer was a friend of But here’s what was considered breaking news in Las Vegas, ac- cording to the mainstream press: ‘Sleep with my Fathers’ Indio beer. This Mexican-brewed By Robert Morrison beer, which has been banned in the Special to the Las Vegas Tribune U.S., is coming to Las Vegas — but On turning 60, George Washington wrote in letters to friends: “The three years ago I had one too many time is not far distant when I must sleep with my Fathers.” I was a history of these beers in Mexico, and trust student reading those words. My professors told me that Washington lacked me, it’s not that good. Sorry, I di- Thomas Jefferson’s “peculiar felicity of expression.” Even though I was gress. It’s being targeted to Hispan- studying at Mr. Jefferson’s university, I found it hard not to feel the beauty ics in their 20’s, and they are being of Washington’s words. “Sleeping with my Fathers” was Washington’s poetic way of describ- ing his own impending death. I read them rather more literally. They re- minded me of my own father coming home day after day from his carpenter’s job. He would sit with me in our family’s TV room and tell me wonderful stories of his seagoing days. He had sailed to 47 countries before, during, and after World War II and he was a fount of knowledge about the wider world. Sometimes, our story hour would turn into wrestling on the TV room floor. Pop would then tell me about the need to defend myself from neigh- borhood bullies and teach me some self-defense moves. Not infrequently, we would fall asleep on that floor. We would only awaken when my mother would come in and yell, “Les, take a bath and come to supper.” My father always smelled of sweat and sawdust. It was an honest, sweet scent. Pop was proud of his work. He could drive nails faster and more accu- rately than any man I’ve ever known. And he often worked high atop construction sites, as sure-footed as a Mohawk. His hammer would tap out a steady rhythm: “pop, POP, pop.” It was rare that a nail required more than three swings of his hammer. Pop would only intervene in coming-of-age fights if the toughs ganged up on me, or if one of them threatened me with a knife. Then, he would march over to the gang leader’s house and tell his old man to come out. Pop would tell that father that if his son used a weapon or ganged up, he would “knock his block off.” He never had to back up his words with his fists. In those happy days, even the toughs had fathers in the home. It’s painful for me to read every weekend the reports of murders in our inner cities. Emergency Rooms in our major cities see too much of the “rod and gun club” casualties. More than two-thirds of the teen murder- ers in our prisons are fatherless young men. Liberal politicians and press lords focus on race, poverty, education, or other indicators, the so-called “root causes” of urban homicides. They want to target more federal programs to those mean streets. As if those streets don’t have targets enough. Rarely do the pols and pundits acknowledge fatherlessness. My blue- collar neighborhood was no garden. I often had to fight. But there was a limit to the violence. Fathers like mine enforced that limit. There’s another factor to consider when dealing with the sources of violence: religion. In their now classic study, “Who Escapes? The Rela- tion of Church-Going and Other Background Factors to the Socio-Eco- nomic Performance of Black Male Youths from Inner-City Poverty Tracts,” Richard B. Freeman and Harry J. Holzer showed how some young men avoided entrapment in a host of destructive behaviors and attitudes. Church-going was then seen (1985) as a protection for vulnerable youth. The work of Family Research Council’s Marriage and Religion Research Institute powerfully reinforces the Freeman and Holzer’s conclusions. When I first read those words of George Washington, that sweet refer- ence to sleeping with his Fathers, my professors did not point out that those words were taken straight from Scripture. “So David slept with his Fathers and was buried in the City of David” (1 Kings 2:10, KJV). Washington’s readers would instantly have recognized the reference. For some years, it eluded me. Did that Bible reference also escape my learned teachers? We are coming to the point — and may already have passed it — when Americans will no longer recognize what it means to sleep, or to wake, with our fathers. As Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker acerbically writes, Father may be the new F-word. The French understand what is at issue in the new laws abolishing mother and father in their legal code. “Everyone needs the love of a mother and a father,” said a 10-year-old marcher in one of their recent, massive Paris street demonstrations.As if he had uttered an obscenity, the YouTube video of the boy’s comments has since been removed. Now that I have passed that meridian that George Washington called “the grand climacteric,” 60 years, I can affirm his words. I can appreciate what it means to sleep with our Fathers. I’m grateful for my own father, and for our country’s Founding Father. In speaking thus from Scripture, Washington was a model father and protector, a good and wise Ground- ing Father. Robert Morrison is a senior fellow at the Family Research Council. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 Redress (Continued from Page 1) dispute the evidence, it illustrates a der. “It’s unlawful to treat self-rep- rights complaint in the United broader problem in how judges are resented litigants differently and States District Court of Nevada selected in the State of Nevada. sanction me for refusing to back claiming the defendants interfered Mr. Duckworth’s nomination down from Mr. Duckworth’s abu- with her seeking redress by ob- raises questions about whether the sive tactics,” she added. structing her claims of a fraudulent Nevada Supreme Court should be Ms. Giampa criticizes the Su- change of custody, which prevented held accountable for questionable preme Court justices for accepting her from obtaining a remedy in state conduct related to its failure to dis- the arguments of Mr. Duckworth. court. close his misconduct and pending “I was being targeted in part be- A federal judge dismissed her litigation when seeking an appoint- cause of my willingness to chal- complaint and she appealed the rul- ment as a family court judge. lenge corrupt court practices, and ing to the Ninth Circuit Court. After emerging unscathed from to stop me from exercising my right But after years of disappoint- a recent federal court decision in to speak out against judicial fraud. ment and the deep pain she carries April 2013, Mr. Duckworth and the Justice Gibbons abused his power for the loss of her children — a loss judiciary no doubt feel above the of office by refusing to scrutinize that can never be remedied — she law. But the court’s decision not Mr. Duckworth’s fraudulent filings is determined to continue her quest only highlights how Mr. Duckworth of a change of custody to benefit to seek justice and now spends time and the judges got away with the him - a potential judicial candi- preparing a brief to the Ninth Cir- fraud, it casts light on how the su- date.” cuit, confident that she will be al- preme court justices downplayed She accuses the Supreme Court lowed to proceed with her case on the fraud by not addressing it. for encouraging the other courts to the merits. Nevada Supreme Court: block off every avenue to seek re- Ms. Giampa casts doubt on Mr. A failure to scrutinize to dress by affirming Judge Duckworth’s honesty and says he benefit a judicial candidate Pomrenze’s void order. So, instead was not fully forthcoming in his ap- Ms. Giampa maintains Nevada of investigating her complaints, Barbara Vucanovich 1921-2013 plication to the judicial selection Supreme Court was complicit in de- which might have enabled her to committee. priving her due process. Initial ac- have a last chance at parenting her Silver State Loses Although some analysts have cusations of violations of due pro- children, her complaints were met described the open nomination as a cess could be checked against Judge with resistance from an entrenched watershed event, one that could in- Pomrenze’s order if a judge chose court culture, tolerant of fraud com- Great Statesman fluence other appointments in the to conduct research - an easy task mitted by its own brethren: “To the future, Ms. Giampa was skeptical for law clerks. But all of the judges extent appellant challenges any or- By Perly Viasmensky about the first transparent process, chose not to do so. That is how the ders regarding child custody, we Las Vegas Tribune given the Nevada Supreme Court’s judicial system works. hold that any such challenge is moot Barbara Vucanovich died last Monday in Reno after a brief ill- resistance in publishing self-repre- There was no getting around the as the children in question are now ness. She was 91. sented litigants’ opinions disallow- unfair treatment, said Ms. Giampa. adults.” Born in Camp Dix, N.J., Ms. Vucanovich was raised in New York ing them the opportunity to set pre- No one judicial official could refute Ms. Giampa challenged the Su- State and moved to Reno in the late 1940s. cedent and refusing to allow e-fil- what she was saying about the preme Court’s order stating, “It cre- She was better known to the people of Nevada as the “Lady of ing, all under its banner trumpeting fraudulent orders changing custody ates law when no such law exists. Firsts.” “Equal Access to Justice.” Clearly, and the violations of due process. It has no authority on changing so- The first woman member of Congress from Nevada, and the first the Nevada Supreme Court does not Court orders confirm that the child ciety and creating a definition that female to represent the Second Congressional District. When she was live up to its own motto. custody case was rife with corrup- does not exist and which my chil- elected Republican Conference Secretary, she became the first Neva- Despite Mr. Duckworth’s stellar tion involving attorneys, a psychia- dren and I are stuck with. Judge dan to serve in a leadership position in the House. Barbara Vucanovich legal background, the legal trist, and at least two judges. Sanchez and Mr. Duckworth delib- served on the defunct Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, im- community’s praise of his appoint- The justices had known about erately and intentionally inflicted portant to Nevada because it decided public policy on resource is- ment as a potential candidate was the fraud since 2005 when Ms. their damage on my children when Giampa filed her first emergency sues, such as mining. tempered by Ms. Giampa’s criti- they were minors as defined by the cism of him for leaking confiden- appeal. In 2009, when the Nevada She also served on the Appropriations Committee and chaired its Best Interest of the Children stat- tial information when he posted an Supreme Court finally responded to Subcommittee on Military Construction. The future of the Fallon Naval utes.” application on the Nevada Supreme Ms. Giampa’s claims, they faulted Court documents also paint a Air Station and Nellis Air Force Base was one of her many particular her for a failure to provide sufficient Court’s website for wide dissemi- bigger picture of Mr. Duckworth interests. She served on the staff of US Senator Paul Laxalt before documentation in her original peti- nation and unauthorized viewing to that would have a far bigger impact assuming a newly created congressional post that encompassed 16 of tion. Ms. Giampa expressed disbe- the public, according to an affida- on litigants’ and parents’ rights and Nevada’s 17 counties — practically the whole state, except for Las vit filed with the court. lief at these claims; and her version, that would chill the average litigant Vegas and Henderson. Barbara Vucanovich served seven terms from The judicial selection commis- based on the court docket, differs and parent from appearing in court 1983 to 1997, the second longest of any Nevada member of the House. sion specifically asks for the appli- significantly from what the justices to face him. Ms. Vucanovich campaigned for her seventh term in Congress by cant to list by case name and date ruled. “I attached Judge Pomrenze’s In his reply brief, Mr. attacking the Clinton administration, saying she wanted to fight its the most significant cases ,“not in- March 28, 2008 order which clearly Duckworth spewed forth caustic tax proposals, including levies on gambling. It was during her final cluding cases pending in which you shows the court did not apply the remarks, which was no surprise, but term that she was elected as Republican conference secretary, one of have been involved,” the descrip- Ninth Circuit’s four-part analysis does provide insight into his arro- four party leadership positions. tion of the case, the parties, and the when it declared me vexatious, and gance: “Pursuant to NRS 129.010 Clark County District Court Judge Jessie Walsh, who before en- importance of the case to the can- 37 exhibits. Judge Pomrenze’s or- and NRS 125A.035, the district tering the political arena herself worked for Barbara Vucanovich, didate. der is the evidence,” stated Ms. court no longer has jurisdiction Ms. Giampa filed an emergency Giampa. expressed her sadness saying, “Our state and country have lost a true over... [the children] in light of their injunction with the supreme court But the justices’ ruling is com- statesman and patriot in Barbara Vucanovich. We’ll mourn her pass- emancipation... her arguments are to stop Mr. Duckworth from dis- plicated by a battle between a self- ing, but take comfort in knowing that she is with her beloved George.” absurd and frivolous. The district seminating such confidential infor- represented litigant exposing judi- “Nevada has not just lost a good and honest politician, but a really court no longer has the jurisdiction mation without seeking permission cial fraud and siding with a lawyer great lady,” said Las Vegas Tribune Editor, Rolando Larraz. to order the children to visit with from the court in violation of the slated to become a candidate for a The title Lady of Firsts apparently runs in the family of Barbara Victoria, to have them live with her, Vucanovich, and is a legacy she leaves to her survivors. Her daughter application process which prohib- judicial vacancy: “...while the lim- ited information in the belatedly or to participate in any of their im- Patricia (Patty) Cafferata was the first woman elected to constitu- ited such disclosure on cases that were still pending before the court. submitted appendix indicates that portant life decisions.” tional office in Nevada when she was elected state treasurer in 1982. At the time Mr. Duckworth mailed the district court may not have fol- The three court justices — When she was appointed district attorney of Esmeralda County to fill his application into the Commission lowed the proper procedure for de- Michael Cherry, Nancy Saitta, a vacancy, she became the only woman and one of only three people on Judicial Selection, Ms. Giampa’s claring petitioner to be a vexatious Mark Gibbons - ruled against Ms. to serve as district attorney of three Nevada counties — Lincoln, case was still pending in family litigant, there is insufficient infor- Giampa and awarded Mr. Lander and Esmeralda. court. In that same month, she filed mation before this court to justify Duckworth $1,500 in sanctions, Barbara Vucanovich is survived by daughter Patricia Dillon an ethics complaint against him our extraordinary intervention,” the now totaling more than $15,000, Cafferata and son-in-law Dr. Treat Cafferata of Reno; son Kenneth with the State Bar of Nevada. Court justices ruled. court records would show. Dillon, Jr. and daughter-in-law Sandra Dillon of Reno; son Tom Dillon documents would reveal that in “The bar for justice is raised be- Nevada Supreme Court shielded and daughter-in-law Catherine deTar Dillon of Statesville, N.C.; 1998, Mr. Duckworth had asked the yond reach for a self-represented Mr. Duckworth from judicial re- daughter Susan DillonAnderson and son-in-law Grant “Butch”Ander- court to seal the parties’ case. litigant and it is impossible to show view to benefit him for an appoint- son III of Reno; brother Stephen Farrell of Reno; 13 grandchildren While Mr. Duckworth was in the clear evidence of fraud when the ment to the Eighth Judicial District and 19 great-grandchildren. process of seeking an appointment justices turn a blind eye,” said Ms. Court. on the bench, Ms. Giampa was in Giampa. The victory of Mr. Duckworth’s the process of filing an appeal with The one of many appeals may nomination is due in part to Chief Black Leaders the supreme court based on a rul- have ended in early 2008, but the Justice Gibbons, who embraced ing from Judge Pomrenze, in March adjudication process, including Ms. him for an appointment as a family (Continued from Page 1) the state, so before we get to taking of 2008, who denied Ms. Giampa Giampa seeking a final order from court judge. Gibbons was the same murder of all the folks (of any color) the stand we really have to think due process when the court declared Judge Pomrenze, continued until justice who knew of Ms. Giampa’s that suffer from oppression of the about what an appropriate case her vexatious. the end of 2009. According to the pending writ involving fraud, criti- law. would be and juxtapose that to how Before the supreme court had an Supreme Court docket sheet, Mr. cal information which might have This week, while the jury selec- the state presents its case,” he said. opportunity to respond, Mr. Duckworth had not withdrawn as adversely affected the judicial se- tion for the George Zimmerman trial “It’s my suggestion that the state Duckworth immediately removed counsel of record until November lection process if the disclosure of was taking place in a Florida court- doesn’t have a case.” the confidential information from 2008. fraud naming Mr. Duckworth had been presented before the panel. house, a large group of Blacks were In another media report from the website. Justices made serious errors: Justice Gibbons was also one of ranting, yelling and demanding jus- Florida, Trayvon Martin’s father According to court documents, A failure to protect children the justices who knew of and ig- tice for one of their own, the 17- talking to the media in an empty from 2004 to 2009, Mr. Duckworth Controversy over the fraud is- nored Ms. Giampa’s complaints year-old alleged victim in the case, courtroom told the reporters that the started using his legal talents for his sues were finally going to be ad- dressed. that her children’s education was in Trayvon Martin, without knowing family is asking for prayers and client (Charles Giampa) by com- mitting fraud. He devised a scheme Mr. Duckworth made his argu- jeopardy while living without pa- if justice is going to be served or appealed for peace. and intended to defraud Ms. ments in his opening brief in 2008 rental supervision in the Country not. “We ask that the community Giampa — who says he was quite criticizing Ms. Giampa for filing a Club Towers. But despite those In Las Vegas, Trevon Cole was continue to stay peaceful as we successful in taking advantage of frivolous motion — an abusive tac- complaints, the court documents killed mafia-style, naked in the bath- place our faith in the justice sys- her, a self-represented litigant — by tic meant to further stigmatize her reveal, the justices put the room of his modest apartment. Later tem,” said the father, Tracy Martin, filing fraudulent documents and as vexatious. He asked the justices children’s welfare at risk by failing on, a war veteran was assassinated speaking to reporters in an empty fabricating orders against her finan- to sanction her for violating Judge to hold Mr. Duckworth accountable inside his car. There were no pro- courtroom. cial interests. A local attorney, who Pomrenze’s pre-filing order, which as a favor to him - a nomination to tests, no demonstrations, and no re- He said the family was relieved spoke anonymously, told the Las ordered Ms. Giampa to seek per- the Eighth Judicial District Court. percussions in either case, on behalf that the trial was beginning, and Vegas Tribune that Duckworth mission before filing any docu- Ms. Giampa’s case should stir of the two dead men and in support later added: “We ask that you con- probably decided to go rogue be- ments. “Mr. Duckworth filed a con- outrage by the public around the of their families. tinue to pray for Trayvon and our fore becoming a ‘made’ judge. He tempt motion to set me up,” she world as the Nevada judiciary and Inside the courthouse on Mon- family.” also stated that Duckworth grew up stated. its lawyers were complicit in pro- day, hundreds of potential jurors met We ask people to remember that in the family court system, which Ms. Giampa said that the justices tecting the judges and lawyers com- George Zimmerman before filling “justice” decided before the trial be- was in the business of making should not have sanctioned her, be- mitting fraud revealing pervasive out questionnaires for the lawyers, gins is not justice, and that peace money off clients willing to battle cause filing a reply to a contempt corruption in its courts. To say noth- who were there to pick a panel that can only be true peace when it over custody of their children. motion would not be considered in ing of hurting the children and their will decide if he’s guilty of second- comes from the truth. While the court orders do not violation of a court’s pre-filing or- mother. degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. The process is ex- pected to last two weeks. According to media reports, Zimmerman’s brother, Robert Zimmerman, told reporters he’s worried about the ability to find a jury that will give the former neigh- borhood watch volunteer a fair shake, especially since the judge decided against a private selection process. “In this country, the burden is on June 12-18, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 EDITORIALS A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View What is the purpose ofwhistle-blowing? There is no doubt in our minds that this country has a well-deserved reputation for “leaks.” Our history records many of which we are aware. Due to space limitations, we are going to limit our- selves to just a few of those historic leaks, which have perhaps made the United States a laughing stock in the eyes of its citizens, if not the world, and have perhaps even put us in danger in some cases. The irony is that whenever a “leak” comes to light, it was not supposed to have happened. And when there is “no leak,” that is when it should have happened. Better late than never? Not when it comes One of the earliest leaks in U.S. history played a key role in stoking the tensions between Great Britain and to becoming a necessary whistleblower the American colonies. Benjamin Franklin leaked letters By Perly Viasmensky Department, the Attorney General’s Office, or the by the loyalist Thomas Hutchinson, recommending a I have been following with great interest the news Medical Board — not that the Medical Board was go- stronger British presence in Boston. Hutchinson was of the whistleblower former CIA worker, Edward ing to do much, because that organization normally forced out of the colonies. Snowden, who allegedly disclosed top secret national protects their members, regardless of the situation; but Back in 1961, before some of us were even born, there security programs. at least, had they called, it would be on record that Mr. Snowden reported to some news media that he they did in fact inform someone when the scandal ex- was what has since come to be known as The Bay of Pigs disclosed secret documents because innocent citizens ploded. invasion, when the media in the United States was in- deserve to know who is being investigated. He also Dr. Dipak Desai and one of his nurses are standing forming the enemy — Fidel Castro and company — that stated that the public should have the power to decide trial in District Court on more than two-dozen charges, whether or not they are willing to sacrifice their pri- including murder and criminal neglect of patients. there was an invasion coming his way backed by Ameri- vacy to the surveillance state. Apparently, Dr. Desai is also facing charges of theft can forces with the blessing of United States officials. Thinking about the now-closed Endoscopy Center and insurance fraud in Federal Court. Before the invaders arrived in Cuba, Fidel Castro and of Southern Nevada on Shadow Lane in Las Vegas — Personally, I condemn Dr. Desai for his inhumane company were already waiting for those invaders — all once owned by Dr. Dipak Desai and three other doc- practices, but I don’t praise the parade of former em- tors — tied to the hepatitis C outbreak in 2007, I won- ployees now testifying against him in court, either. Cubans but one — because Cuba’s government had al- der if people will choose to think of the well-being of If they can now sit on the witness stand and testify ready been alerted by the liberal press in the United States. others, or if they’ll think it’s not worth it to be a that he was cheap, wanting to save every penny from The consequence was that several hundred Cuban pa- whistleblower. every angle, that he performed procedures that required triots were taken by the communist forces of Fidel Castro. It is a shame that in a place where 70 colonoscopies 20 to 30 minutes in 5 minutes and inflated the amount and upper endoscopies were performed on a daily ba- of time to defraud insurance companies, that the pro- All of them were sentenced to prison — among them a sis in the name of greed — procedures that destroyed cedure room was filthy, and many other things — they Las Vegas Jurist by the name of Waldo De Castroverde so many lives and caused the death of at least one — are as guilty as Desai. They talk about those things — and later traded for food in an agreement with the there was not one honest person who decided to come behind his back, but none of them had the integrity to forward with information for the benefit of the public, denounce that wrongdoing in the open — most impor- communist neighbor. until now; now that immunity has been granted to many tantly, the doctors who partnered with him. Were they Early on the morning of June 17, 1972, several bur- long-time employees. Having a whistleblower back afraid of his bad temper? That is no excuse, since they glars were arrested inside the office of the Democratic then could have avoided the heartbreak now of know- also drank from that same well. National Committee (DNC), located in the Watergate ing that one is infected with an incurable disease. Many of the nurses and technicians stopped work- At the beginning of 2008, the Southern Nevada ing when the authorities closed the center; until then, building in Washington, D.C. This was no ordinary rob- Health District had to send notices to almost 40,000 they never complained about the conditions of the bery: the prowlers were connected to President Richard patients informing them that they may have been ex- place. They were just conspirators in the same crime. Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught posed to Hepatitis C and HIV (the virus that causes Money, money, money is always the name of the AIDS) for unsafe injection practices and the adminis- game for the greedy. while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret docu- tration of the anesthesia medication propofol that might I believe Edward Snowden did the right thing by ments. have exposed patients to the blood of other infected letting the American people know what the govern- This incident would not have been more than a bur- patients. ment was doing to all of us. glary call to the police unless someone within one party Partner doctors, nurses and gastrointestinal techni- If the partners and employees at the Endoscopy cians that have been employed for as long as three Center of Southern Nevada had known how to wear chose to leak what must have been confidential informa- and four years and were well aware of the shoddy their pants and had stood up for all those patients, the tion to members of the opposite party to the media. medical practices and unsafe conditions of the center story would have been completely different. Thomas A. Drake was a senior executive at the Na- kept silent and forgot the oath they took to care for Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the tional Security Agency for seven years. When his efforts people, to not do any harm, and certainly to not put Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this them in a position that could lead to a sure death. newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at to alert his superiors and Congress to what he saw as None of them had the integrity to call the Health pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. illegal activities, waste and mismanagement at the NSA led nowhere, he decided to take his allegations to the press. ON A PERSONAL NOTE Although he was cautious — using encrypted e-mail to communicate with a reporter — his leak was discov- Passing away ought to ered. Last year the government indicted Drake under the Espionage Act. If convicted, he could face up to 35 years have some significance in prison. The Drake case loomed as the biggest leak prosecu- By Maramis To All: Mom passed away about 2 It probably is a safe bet that one a.m. this morning at age 97. No ser- tion case since the trial of Daniel Ellsberg four decades of these days you will “pass on,” vices. ago. “pass away,” “pass over,” or simply That’s right. No personal note or Today, the case of the CIA employee-turned- die. And it’s also probably a safe bet call to a single relative. No personal whistleblower should not be cause for surprise nor alarm that as it stands now, you might be note or call to a single friend. No per- to anyone; as far as we know, he has not divulged any hoping that someone will remember sonal note of any sort saying some- you after you’re gone, or at least care thing kind or comforting to hear about confidential high security level information. that you lived... and/or died. the deceased, or offering those who The 29-year-old man who was earning a very good Would it really shock anyone to will feel the loss a way to say their salary and enjoying a comfortable life gave up all that to know that there are people who se- final goodbyes. The relative in this alert the American public to what an alleged “transpar- cretly — or even openly — root for particular real-life example just noted someone to die, mainly to get at their her mother’s passing like she might ent” government is doing behind everyone’s back. inheritance? Of course, while lick- MARAMIS CHOUFANI add a “P.S.” at the end of a note to It is one thing to spy on the enemies of the American ing their chops over the money that they’ll be able to her hairdresser or grocer. She might just as nonchalantly people and enemies of this country, but it is quite another spend once they get it in their hot little hands, they have added the words that others have already seen for this government to spy on its own people. might also have other reasons for wishing away their written on her heart: “She passed away, finally; and well-off relative way before it’s time: Perhaps taking good riddance — after all, she was old enough and Even those who consider Edward Snowden a traitor care of Mother was just too big a chore. Maybe taking had nothing to live for anyway; and I sure don’t want will have to accept the fact that he gave up all his ben- care of Father was cutting too deeply into their inher- to bother with any services, which will just take up my efits and wealth in order to follow his beliefs and keep itance. And it’s always possible, of course, that some time and cost money I don’t want to spend. So that’s his loyalty to the people of the United States. of those lingering relatives who don’t have the com- that. Edward Snowden is not a disgruntled employee com- mon courtesy of knowing when to depart may simply We probably know there are cultures that celebrate be annoying. But when you’re old and sick and don’t the passing away of one of their own. They understand ing forward after being fired to start talking about his even know for sure if you’ll be cared for, or how, or the nature of death as being a necessary escape from former employer and exposing all the wrongdoing that by whom, it might not make you the most pleasant the confines of the material body to allow the person he knew about while he was employed by the company. auntie or uncle or mom or dad to be around. to move on to something much better. It’s like a gradu- We believe that the citizens of this country are entitled One would think that at the very least a relative on ation of sorts. They gather round and pretty much cheer this side of that situation could pretend to care. As in, the person on toward a happier state of affairs. But as to know what the government is doing. No one is in fa- “I’ll miss you when you’re gone,” or “Is there any- much as they might celebrate the “passing over,” or vor of divulging top secret information to outsiders who thing I can do for you?” Imagine (if you possibly can) “passing away,” they do not wish or desire the person are most likely enemies of this country’s freedom and having your only child ignore you in your last days, to leave as soon as possible. They do not “push” the democracy. But we can’t allow our own government to except to treat you with that “hurry up and die already” person toward that edge of departure. And they do not be the enemy. attitude. Imagine not even being allowed to have your celebrate the fact that they are no longer here. They friends over to cheer you up and cheer you on because celebrate that they are now going there. That is a big We hope that our fellow Americans realize there are it’s an inconvenience and it might extend your life difference. always three sides to every story. And when the govern- somewhat, and we can’t have that!And as a final blow Considering the impermanent nature of life itself ment is involved, most likely there are far more sides to your dignity, imagine that when you finally do slip and the fact that we’re all in this together by ourselves, than three. off into that final resting place in the great beyond, all think about how you might feel should you find your- your friends and relatives are notified in this fashion: (See Maramis, Page 9) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Sandoval Launches “Big Will Nevada reduce the Lie” Re-Election Campaign drunk driving legal limit? By Chuck Muth ails our public schools, By Mace Yampolsky 16,000 arrests for driving The “Big Lie” is a pro- the governor forced him The National Transpor- under the influence, which paganda technique em- out after just a year on the tation Safety Board re- includes individuals with braced by the communists job. cently recommended that alcohol or drugs in their in which the offending Worse, although the states lower the legal limit system. If the state does party tells a whopper so governor campaigned on for drunk driving in an ef- adopt the lower legal limit “colossal” that the public the only true reform we fort to curb car accidents for drunk driving, more would refuse to believe haven’t tried yet, univer- caused by drunk driving. drivers could find them- anyone “could have the sal school vouchers, his Specifically, the NTSB selves facing DUI or DWI impudence to distort the lame voucher bill in the wants Nevada and other charges in Nevada. truth so infamously.” last legislative session states to lower their blood But, no one has factored The audacity of Nevada never even got a hearing, alcohol concentration in the costs. The police will Gov. Brian Sandoval’s and his convoluted busi- from .08 to .05. undoubtedly cite many early re-election campaign CHUCK MUTH ness tax credit program Nevada’s governor said MACE YAMPOLSKY more drivers. This will take propaganda certainly falls into that cat- this session never got out of Senate Finance. that he wants to work with law enforcement a toll on the already overtaxed police de- egory, but fortunately for the governor the The fact is, this governor has refused to and the Department of Public Safety to see partments. In addition to the additional time Nevada Legislature passed a law this ses- fight for school vouchers and has invested if the state should adopt the lower standards. involved for all of these arrests, we must sion making it illegal to fire anyone for no political capital whatsoever into mak- He said that he wants to make sure Nevada factor in court costs and overtime for the being a communist. (Although I’m not sure ing them a reality. “Better Schools” is noth- roads are safe but they need more informa- graveyard shift officers that need to come the law applies to voters.) ing but cheap talk and hot air. tion about the proposal and the impact it to court. While the increased DUI prosecu- In any event, the slogan “Better Schools, As for “No New Taxes” — oh, puh- would have on drunk driving accidents be- tions will be a boon for most criminal law No New Taxes,” rolled out in the closing lease. fore they take any further action. practitioners, the toll on the system will days of the legislative session, is a demon- In 2011, Gov. Sandoval broke his word Many safety organizations support low- certainly have an adverse financial impact strable whopper on both counts. and slammed us with $1.2 billion worth of ering the drunk driving threshold to .05, on the already depleted county coffers. The On Thursday, the Las Vegas Review- new taxes by re-imposing the 2009 tax saying that it will reduce the number of car courts already are loathe to hold court past Journal reported that “less than 19 percent hikes that we were promised would be accidents caused by drunk drivers. They 5 p.m. so they don’t have to pay overtime. of Clark County high school students “temporary.” point to reports that found many accidents This practice causes undue delays in resolv- passed the Algebra I spring semester exam He then doubled-down and again re- are caused by drivers who were not legally ing cases because of the extra court dates in 2012” and “not even half of eighth-grad- imposed that same $1.2 billion worth of over the .08 drunk driving limit but were that are necessitated. ers passed the pre-algebra exam.” Worse, new taxes this year... in addition to some still impaired and were unsafe behind the Do we really need this? only half of elementary and middle school $60 million worth of new taxes disguised wheel. What is next – zero tolerance? If you students “earned the minimum score for as “fees.” While there is a lot of support for the have ANY alcohol in your system, you are grade-level proficiency on the state’s read- Oh, and let’s not forget the sole reason proposal, opponents of lowering the .08 automatically convicted of driving under ing, writing and science tests.” Gov. Sandoval called the Legislature back legal limit cite several concerns. One of the the influence? Guess it all depends on your definition into special session this month was for the biggest opponents of lowering the drunk I don’t think this is a good idea. I still of “better.” purpose of passing a new sales tax hike on driving legal limit is the American Bever- believe one is innocent until proven guilty. In fact, Gov. Sandoval hasn’t made the Clark County residents and tourists for the age Institute. They argue that lowering the Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board Certified schools better; he’s just done what every so-called “more cops” program. limit will not reduce hardcore drunk driv- Criminal Law Specialist, 625 South Sixth liberal before him has done — dump more Better schools? No new taxes? Why not ers from offending again, and it will only St., Las Vegas, NV 89101; He can be money into our “failure factory” schools throw in “The check is in the mail”? result in more people being arrested for reached at: Phone 702-385-9777 or fax instead of boldly reforming education as he Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- DUI. I agree. 702-385-300. His website is located at: promised. Indeed, after appointing a truly reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots In 2011, Nevada police had more than www.macelaw.com. reform-minded state schools chief, who de- advocacy organization. He may be reached clared that more money wouldn’t fix what at [email protected].

BEHIND THE MIKE Are You In Over Your Head? By Doug Dickerson Until everyone is on If you’re going through the same page as it relates Any Excuse Will Do hell, keep going. — Win- to your values you will By Michael A. Aun — Irving was absent ston Churchil never carry out your pri- There was a time when yesterday because he A story is told of a group orities. If managers and I actually thought I had a missed his bust. of friends who went deer leaders are feeling the ten- clue about how to commu- —Please excuse hunting and paired off in sion of competing priori- nicate with my grandchil- jimmy for being. It was twos for the day. That night ties then it’s time to revisit dren. After all, I’m hip... or his father’s fault. one of the hunters returned your values in order to get so I thought. Turns out that —I kept Billie home alone, staggering under the to the root of the problem. I don’t have the foggiest because she had to go weight of an eight-point Values are the glue that idea how kids communi- Christmas shopping be- buck. binds you together and cate today. cause i don’t know what “Where’s Harry?” he without them you will al- My four year old size she wear. was asked. “Harry had a ways have tension. grandbabyAva was over to —Please excuse stroke of some kind. He’s DOUG DICKERSON Organizational priori- the house recently, propped jennifer for missing a couple miles back up the trail,” In disbe- ties should complement, not be in conflict. up on my bed enjoying car- school yesterday. We for- lief the others replied, “You left Harry lay- Not even the best corporate leaders will be toons on the television as I MICHAEL A. AUN got to get the sunday pa- ing there and carried back the deer?” able to execute their plans successfully if was packing for a road trip. I made the hor- per off the porch, and when we found it “Well,” said the hunter, “I figured no one the company’s priorities are not in harmony rible mistake of standing in front of the TV monday, we thought it was sunday. was going to steal Harry.” with its values and embraced by everyone. for a precious moment. —Sally won’t be in school for a weak That humorous story sets up a not so When competing agendas and egos inter- “DOOR!” she exclaimed. I asked if she from Friday. We have to attend her funeral. funny real life scenario involving the state fere with what’s best for the company then heard the doorbell. “No, you need to open —My daughter was absent yesterday of mind of many corporate leaders in there will be problems. the door so I can see the television,” i.e. because she was tired. She spent the week- today’s workplace. Everyone has priorities as it relates to move your body out of the line of view. I end with marines. Writing in Forbes, Susan Adams opined individual performance. That being said, guess this is the new terminology for get- —Please excuse Jason for being absent about a recent Booz & Co. survey that re- those priorities should not run contrary to ting the old man out of her way. yesterday. He had a cold and could not vealed that “many corporate leaders are not the overall values and priorities of the or- Parents are just as bad with their com- breed well. able to keep their priorities straight. They ganization. They should complement it. If municating skills. Here are a few zingers —Please excuse mary for being absent are also pursuing strategies they don’t be- you don’t fully embrace your core values actually written by parents to the school on yesterday. She was in bed with gramps. lieve in, and many of their strategies fail to then you will never fully execute your pri- behalf of their children. Spellings have been —Gloria was absent yesterday as she build on the things their companies are es- orities. Why? Priorities flow out of values. left intact. was having a gangover. pecially good at, compared with competi- Organizational communication should —My son is under doctor’s kare today —Please excuse brenda. She has been tors. It’s like everything that can go wrong give clarity, not lend to confusion. The life- for a sour trout. sick and under the doctor. already has gone wrong for them.” blood of your organization is clear commu- —Jerry missed school because he was —Maryann was absent december 11- More than 3,500 managers from around nication –on all levels. Many of the con- at his grandma’s and he couldn’t remem- 16, because she had a fever, sorethroat, the world took part in the Booz survey. Here cerns expressed by the survey respondents ber how to get to school from her house. headacke and an upset stomach. Her sister is a sampling of the results: can be traced back, and in part attributed —Mike didn’t do his homework last was also sick, fever an sore throat, her —A majority, 64 percent, said their big- to, poor communication. If the lines of com- night because his pencil broke and we do brother had a low grade fever and aked all gest frustration was having too many con- munication are not open and clear it makes not own a pencil sharpener. over. I wasn’t the best either, sore throat flicting priorities. keeping priorities straight much more dif- —Please exkuce lisa for being absent and fever. There must be something going —54 percent said they don’t believe that ficult. she was sick and i had her shot. around, her father even got hot last night. both employees and customers understand Tony Robbins said, “To effectively com- —Dear scool: please ecsc’s john being —Please excuse Lupe. She was having their strategy. municate, we must realize that we are all absent on jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and also problems with her ovals. —Only 33 percent said they thought the different in the way we perceive the world 33. —Please excuse Tyler. He was with me. company’s “core capabilities” support their and use this understanding as a guide to our —Please excuse Gloria from jim today. —Please excuse Frank. He had (diahre) company’s strategy. communication with others.” This is a great She is administrating. (dyrea) (direathe) (die rear)... the runs. —Just 21 percent said all their busi- point to consider going forward. Wise lead- —Please excuse roland from p.e. for a —Johnny can’t go to school because his few days. Yesterday he fell out of a tree and whoremoans are raging. nesses “leverage their core capabilities.’ ers will make every effort possible to com- misplaced his hip. —My daughter missed school yester- —Only 20 percent said they think their municate core values clearly so that they —John has been absent becaws he had day because it was “take your daughter to company has a “right to win” in all mar- are known and embraced internally, and as too teeth taken out of his face. work” day. Since I don’t have a job, I made kets where it competes. a result known and appreciated by your cus- —Carlos was absent yesterday because her stay at home and do housework. From these findings we get an idea as to tomers. he was playing football. He was hurt in the —Please exkuse Ryan’s absents from why so many corporate leaders feel the way The challenges of corporate leadership growing part. skool. he smoked two much wead and was they do and the need for strong leadership are as complex as they’ve ever been. But —Megan could not come to school to- extreamly tired. to correct it. The issues are complex and in the search for solutions we must not be day because she has been bothered by very You couldn’t make this stuff up even if the solutions are varied. If you feel like you our own worst enemy by engaging in ap- close veins. you tried. are in over your head then here are three proaches that are self-defeating. —Chris will not be in skool cus he has The age old goodies “my grandma died” solutions worth considering. Values should be clear. an acre in his side. or “my dog died” or “my dog ate the home- Organizational values should be Priorities should be mutual. —Please excuse ray Friday from school. work” just don’t work, so why not ask your shared, not sacrificed. At the heart of your Communication must be clear. He has very loose vowels. moron mother or your deadbeat father to business is a set of values that define who What do you say? —Please excuse Lesli from being absent write an axkuse 4 you. you are, the product you deliver, the cus- Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- yesterday. She had the s**ts. Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist tomers you serve, and how you will con- nist. He writes a weekly column for this —Please excuse tommy for being absent and writes a weekly column for this news- duct your affairs. It’s the creed of your busi- newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, yesterday. He had dyareah and his boots paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him ness that transcends ‘what’ you do and an- email him at ddickerson@ leak. at [email protected]. swers the question of ‘why.’ lasvegastribune.com. Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 June 12-18, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 CaptainTodd:Metro’sTruthfulnessGOD! By Norman Jahn was an important aspect of the case. sions and conflicts in our personal of certain investigators at Internal Who made ‘Captain Todd’ the But, the officer in the car clearly lives allow Captain Todd to judge Affairs, the bureaucrats at Labor ‘Truthfulness God’ at Metro? How knew that he was ‘solo’ and if he us? Not only does he judge us, but Relations and Metro ‘Legal,’ and many careers has he been allowed needed assistance on any call (es- he condemns us because he holds their labor attorney (who the sher- to destroy because of his personal pecially a dangerous call) he was the power to sway his own super- iff regularly praises for presenting VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. opinion, his personal morals, and fully trained to know that he needed visors; investigators at Internal Af- cases and ending careers. Captain his personal values about an to request backup. Officer WG did fairs rubber stamp employees at Todd has a huge advantage. He ben- officer’s conduct? Yes — if Cap- deserve to have corrective action Labor Relations and eventually efits from use of the half-billion tain Todd feels that he has lost con- taken because of his poor decision paint people in the worst possible dollar budget of the LVMPD and is fidence in your ability to supervise, to make the phone calls to dispatch light — to support another ‘badge’ apparently given freedom to target Sandoval Launches “Big Will Nevada reduce the if he expresses that he cannot trust (two different times), but is this that he has taken from a good em- officers and issue their career ‘death an officer, or if he believes that con- worthy of termination? He also did ployee! penalty.’ He even gets away with duct in question ‘brings the police report incorrect information to dis- WG ended up being fired. He speculating that an officer might do Lie” Re-Election Campaign drunk driving legal limit? department into public discredit,’ patch and should have faced some then took his case to an arbitrator something bad in the future and the then he recommends termination NORMAN JAHN By Chuck Muth ails our public schools, By Mace Yampolsky 16,000 arrests for driving level of discipline. (one who is apparently enthralled arbitrator is insane enough to put and is then supported by the Metro officers have input incorrect or in- The “Big Lie” is a pro- the governor forced him The National Transpor- under the influence, which Does this bad decision in regard with Captain Todd). He lost his ar- this language in the written deci- Termination Machine (see below). accurate ‘status’ information on the to a personal problem/domestic ‘is- bitration and has now pretty much sion. Maybe we should start call- paganda technique em- out after just a year on the tation Safety Board re- includes individuals with Captain Todd also gets to define mobile car computer for years (for sue’ (not domestic violence) mean been given a career death penalty. ing these ‘speculation termina- braced by the communists job. cently recommended that alcohol or drugs in their VALUES (or at least use the word various reasons). They may have that he is not trustworthy to go to Why such a severe penalty? Be- tions’? Yes — it is indeed possible in which the offending Worse, although the states lower the legal limit system. If the state does “integrity”) to his advantage. He intentionally failed to check out for court in the future? Does this deci- cause everyone that Captain Todd that a court proceeding could take party tells a whopper so governor campaigned on for drunk driving in an ef- adopt the lower legal limit can claim that an officer lacks char- coffee, not given their correct loca- sion make him no longer valuable really wants to fire is charged with place where discipline would be re- “colossal” that the public the only true reform we fort to curb car accidents for drunk driving, more acter and integrity... he can con- tion, or may not have actually ar- to the LVMPD and support kicking some form of a TRUTHFULNESS vealed to a defense attorney. Yes, it would refuse to believe haven’t tried yet, univer- caused by drunk driving. drivers could find them- vince the Preterm nation Board that rived at a location when they press him into the ‘trash pile’ of former violation. He labeled it as ‘untruth- could be possible that in a career anyone “could have the sal school vouchers, his Specifically, the NTSB selves facing DUI or DWI an officer did not ‘demonstrate re- their status button. They may even Metro officers? ful’when WG called in to show his an officer will violate rules and poli- impudence to distort the lame voucher bill in the wants Nevada and other charges in Nevada. morse’ and convince the Board that ‘clear’ when they are still at lunch In order to aggravate the conduct status was at work rather than hav- cies and possibly even get involved truth so infamously.” last legislative session states to lower their blood But, no one has factored the officer was ‘not truly sorry’and (officers are given up to 60 minutes to the level of a termination case, ing the headache of explaining that in serious misconduct. But do we The audacity of Nevada never even got a hearing, alcohol concentration in the costs. The police will suggest that showing “no emotion, for lunch breaks). Nobody has ever the LVMPD colluded and created he was on a vacation night and fire them now for something that Gov. Brian Sandoval’s and his convoluted busi- from .08 to .05. undoubtedly cite many change in demeanor, tone of voice been fired over this (and thousands all kinds of examples of what could didn’t want babysitting responsi- has not yet even occurred? early re-election campaign CHUCK MUTH ness tax credit program Nevada’s governor said MACE YAMPOLSKY more drivers. This will take propaganda certainly falls into that cat- this session never got out of Senate Finance. or inflection” is an indicator that an of these incidents have never even have happened. They even said that bilities. It is fairly easy to embel- The ‘target’ of the Machine is at that he wants to work with law enforcement a toll on the already overtaxed police de- officer is bad. He can even get deep egory, but fortunately for the governor the The fact is, this governor has refused to been investigated). These are ‘tech- if there had been a traffic accident lish and termination cases can be a huge disadvantage — especially and the Department of Public Safety to see partments. In addition to the additional time into off-duty and personal conduct Nevada Legislature passed a law this ses- fight for school vouchers and has invested nical’ violations and do involve the and the emergency responders were contrived (my termination is one when the union (PPA or PMSA) if the state should adopt the lower standards. involved for all of these arrests, we must (child care and custody and proper same false reporting or deception sion making it illegal to fire anyone for no political capital whatsoever into mak- not able to locate two officers they example of this). The power of a decides that they will not aggres- He said that he wants to make sure Nevada factor in court costs and overtime for the support and parenting) and judge an and they occur dozens of times ev- being a communist. (Although I’m not sure ing them a reality. “Better Schools” is noth- would have had to spend unneces- sustained ‘truthfulness’ charge sively fight the case and take it to roads are safe but they need more informa- graveyard shift officers that need to come individual for how he carries on his ery shift at Metro. Under normal the law applies to voters.) ing but cheap talk and hot air. sary time searching for the body of gives the LVMPD the ultimate the courts. The unions (also known tion about the proposal and the impact it to court. While the increased DUI prosecu- relationship with the mother of his circumstances, if a problem is de- In any event, the slogan “Better Schools, As for “No New Taxes” — oh, puh- the missing officer! It is nice that sledgehammer. Ever since Sheriff as employee associations for collec- would have on drunk driving accidents be- tions will be a boon for most criminal law child. tected, it is handled informally — No New Taxes,” rolled out in the closing lease. they are so concerned about the Bill Young implemented the ‘You tive bargaining) once recruited new fore they take any further action. practitioners, the toll on the system will When did the LVMPD start de- by the first line supervisor. days of the legislative session, is a demon- In 2011, Gov. Sandoval broke his word welfare of their employees, isn’t it? Lie - You Fly’policy, there has been members by the promise to provide Many safety organizations support low- certainly have an adverse financial impact ciding on how we should get along The deception of WG was dis- strable whopper on both counts. and slammed us with $1.2 billion worth of I’m being sarcastic here, but I’m abundant room for subjectivity and, an attorney to officers who find ering the drunk driving threshold to .05, on the already depleted county coffers. The with our family members or how covered by a supervisor who just On Thursday, the Las Vegas Review- new taxes by re-imposing the 2009 tax also trying to point to a serious in- when nobody has the sense to con- themselves in trouble. The reality saying that it will reduce the number of car courts already are loathe to hold court past our private relationships should be happened to see that the officer was Journal reported that “less than 19 percent hikes that we were promised would be consistency when I point out that if sider what is really going on in these these days is that they may or may accidents caused by drunk drivers. They 5 p.m. so they don’t have to pay overtime. conducted? Why has nobody showing up (on the computer) in a WG had been arrested for domes- of Clark County high school students “temporary.” matters, the employee loses and the not support an officer (often de- point to reports that found many accidents This practice causes undue delays in resolv- stopped him? If he wants to judge police unit with his normal partner. tic violence, he would still have his administration wins. Every member pending on whether the officer is passed the Algebra I spring semester exam He then doubled-down and again re- are caused by drivers who were not legally ing cases because of the extra court dates people, then he should go to law As this was being investigated the job. If he had been arrested for of the LVMPD has engaged in mi- ‘special’ in one way or another). So in 2012” and “not even half of eighth-grad- imposed that same $1.2 billion worth of over the .08 drunk driving limit but were that are necessitated. school and become a judge where officer was contacted and learned DUI, he would still have his job. nor misconduct or violated some why would anyone pay nearly ers passed the pre-algebra exam.” Worse, new taxes this year... in addition to some still impaired and were unsafe behind the Do we really need this? he will be limited by the law on the that his actions were now known to YES — many members of Metro rule at one time in their career. It is $1,000 per year in dues when the only half of elementary and middle school $60 million worth of new taxes disguised wheel. What is next – zero tolerance? If you books and where both sides will be the department. During the overall have been arrested after being vio- virtually impossible to perform in return on this investment is so un- students “earned the minimum score for as “fees.” While there is a lot of support for the have ANY alcohol in your system, you are adequately represented and where investigation, the officer admitted lent with their wives or significant the field and not make some bad de- certain? grade-level proficiency on the state’s read- Oh, and let’s not forget the sole reason proposal, opponents of lowering the .08 automatically convicted of driving under perjury is punished! that he had done this one other time others. Many have also been ar- cisions or errors — even when it is And who made the ‘deal’ to set ing, writing and science tests.” Gov. Sandoval called the Legislature back legal limit cite several concerns. One of the the influence? Where does this all come from? several months prior. He admitted rested for DUI incidents; in fact, due to sleep deprivation or acciden- the maximum discipline (short of Guess it all depends on your definition into special session this month was for the biggest opponents of lowering the drunk I don’t think this is a good idea. I still Fasulo has been involved in many (told the truth about) what he had some have been arrested multiple tal violations. demotion or termination) at a mere of “better.” purpose of passing a new sales tax hike on driving legal limit is the American Bever- believe one is innocent until proven guilty. recent terminations. I’ll explain one done and he knew that it was wrong. times and it is well known that the Consider the language below in 40 hours? The range of options of In fact, Gov. Sandoval hasn’t made the Clark County residents and tourists for the age Institute. They argue that lowering the Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board Certified incident in this column. A police He was deceptive to the LVMPD, LVMPD and Captain Todd put one the final arbitration decision for corrective action that could be used schools better; he’s just done what every so-called “more cops” program. limit will not reduce hardcore drunk driv- Criminal Law Specialist, 625 South Sixth officer (WG) who once worked for but had only intended to deceive the of these multiple offenders back to WG. The summary of the written to address misconduct or errors is liberal before him has done — dump more Better schools? No new taxes? Why not ers from offending again, and it will only St., Las Vegas, NV 89101; He can be me was recently fired after a Pre- mother of his child. His decision to work. Does Captain Todd lose trust decision included a reference that now extremely limited. An officer money into our “failure factory” schools throw in “The check is in the mail”? result in more people being arrested for reached at: Phone 702-385-9777 or fax Termination Hearing. What egre- deceive her is NONE OF THE in officers who make the news for WG’s chain of command (sergeant might get a 40-hour suspension for instead of boldly reforming education as he Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- DUI. I agree. 702-385-300. His website is located at: gious misconduct brought this on? LVMPD’s business! DUI’s and Domestic Violence ar- and lieutenant) supported the of- a drunk driving arrest and then stay promised. Indeed, after appointing a truly reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots In 2011, Nevada police had more than www.macelaw.com. The short story is that he had an ap- He had NO discipline for the six rests? Are they ‘tarnished’ because ficer and trusted him to work with out of trouble for many years. Then, advocacy organization. He may be reached reform-minded state schools chief, who de- proved night off (vacation) and years he worked for the LVMPD. of their conduct?Are they no longer them in the future. They realized the officer might fail to properly clared that more money wouldn’t fix what at [email protected]. wanted to spend the night with By the time Internal Affairs had of any value to the LVMPD because that corrective action was necessary handle evidence (i.e., forget an im- friends instead of babysitting for the done their investigation (which in- they have brought the police de- but they did not believe he should portant item in the trunk of his po- mother of his child. She is a Metro volved a significant omission — not partment into public discredit? This lose his job. The arbitrator gave lice car at the end of the shift.) This Are You In Over Your Head? employee. While she was at work, even interviewing the mother of the is a classic phrase that we often see Captain Fasulo’s position more ‘mistake’ could result in a termina- BEHIND THE MIKE she had the ability to check on child and taking no action against in these matters. But it only applies weight and wrote the following: tion because the officer already has By Doug Dickerson Until everyone is on whether he was at work—or not. If her for using department resources to some officers and not ‘special’ “The aspect adverse to the a 40-hour suspension. There is more If you’re going through the same page as it relates he was not working, they were sup- to check on the work status of a co- members of Metro, like wife-beat- Grievant is the fact that his captain to this mess known as the “Disci- hell, keep going. — Win- to your values you will Any Excuse Will Do posed to be sharing babysitting du- worker), this was blown up into a ing commanders and drunk drivers doesn’t trust him to go back out on plinary Matrix,” but the point be- By Michael A. Aun — Irving was absent ston Churchil never carry out your pri- ties. On the night in question (which termination case. WG deserved to of all sizes and shapes. Remember, the street as he believes he lacks ing made here is that individual of- There was a time when yesterday because he A story is told of a group orities. If managers and lead to WG’s termination), his work face corrective action. The LVMPD some are even allowed to apply for honesty. It is noted that the Griev- ficers could conclude that their best I actually thought I had a missed his bust. of friends who went deer leaders are feeling the ten- ‘status’ did not show him to be implements progressive corrective medical retirements... and live hap- ant has maintained his deceit and interests have been SOLD OUT by clue about how to commu- —Please excuse hunting and paired off in sion of competing priori- working as a police officer at the discipline... when they feel like it pily ever after. deception to his girlfriend...This agreements between the unions and nicate with my grandchil- jimmy for being. It was twos for the day. That night ties then it’s time to revisit Convention Center Area Com- — but not in WG’s case. His head Captain Todd currently works impacts upon the issue of charac- the Sheriff! dren. After all, I’m hip... or his father’s fault. one of the hunters returned your values in order to get mand. The mother started to inquire needed to be chopped off because with (and has worked for) many ter and integrity which is precisely Yes, Captain Todd is so good at so I thought. Turns out that —I kept Billie home alone, staggering under the to the root of the problem. about his whereabouts (she sent that is how Captain Todd wanted others who have engaged in more the issue which Fasulo was con- this that he was recently named a I don’t have the foggiest because she had to go weight of an eight-point Values are the glue that him a text message as I understand). this to be handled. egregious conduct who have not cerned [about] and upon which he deputy chief. It is very difficult for idea how kids communi- Christmas shopping be- buck. binds you together and In order to avoid having to explain The LVMPD and their ‘hired lost their jobs. He has also worked based his recommendation to ter- me to use that title in the same sen- cate today. cause i don’t know what “Where’s Harry?” he without them you will al- why he was not at work, he made a gun’ (Attorney Nick Crosby) came around others who had personal minate Grievant.” Grievant testi- tence with Todd Fasulo because he My four year old size she wear. was asked. “Harry had a ways have tension. bad decision; he called in on the up with all kinds of horrible de- problems that have extended to fied that he has had ‘trust issues’ has abused his rank to target his grandbabyAva was over to —Please excuse stroke of some kind. He’s DOUG DICKERSON Organizational priori- phone and asked to be logged-in to scriptions of the officer’s conduct work. He has worked with people with his girlfriend so he lied to her own employees. The reward of a the house recently, propped jennifer for missing a couple miles back up the trail,” In disbe- ties should complement, not be in conflict. show that he was at work. This ‘lie’ to support the termination and get who don’t rise to his high level of and lied to the Department to de- promotion to an even higher rank up on my bed enjoying car- school yesterday. We for- lief the others replied, “You left Harry lay- Not even the best corporate leaders will be lasted for maybe an hour or two the result they wanted — bluff the integrity (multiple marriages after ceive her. Fasulo had trust issues is troublesome...even with the role toons on the television as I MICHAEL A. AUN got to get the sunday pa- ing there and carried back the deer?” able to execute their plans successfully if until he logged off, which would arbitrator! Of course, it is important messy divorces). Isn’t there likely with Grievant and was apprehen- that Captain Todd played (related was packing for a road trip. I made the hor- per off the porch, and when we found it “Well,” said the hunter, “I figured no one the company’s priorities are not in harmony update the computer to show that for officer safety for everyone to to be ‘trust’ or ‘deception’ issues sive of what Grievant would do if to the Hans Walters tragedy) he still rible mistake of standing in front of the TV monday, we thought it was sunday. was going to steal Harry.” with its values and embraced by everyone. he was no longer in service. know whether there is one officer when a person is married 3, 4, 5, 6 he wanted to deceive the Depart- gets promoted? The Whitewash re- for a precious moment. —Sally won’t be in school for a weak That humorous story sets up a not so When competing agendas and egos inter- To put this in proper context, in a police car or two officers. This (or more) times and still maintains ment on some future occasion. He port from the HPD has skipped over “DOOR!” she exclaimed. I asked if she from Friday. We have to attend her funeral. funny real life scenario involving the state fere with what’s best for the company then their supervisory or even adminis- was concerned about Grievant’s the contents of the apparent suicide heard the doorbell. “No, you need to open —My daughter was absent yesterday of mind of many corporate leaders in there will be problems. trative position with the LVMPD? integrity in challenging situations, note, records that should have been the door so I can see the television,” i.e. because she was tired. She spent the week- today’s workplace. Everyone has priorities as it relates to Captain Todd has been allowed a very different issue than his abil- obtained and reviewed from move your body out of the line of view. I end with marines. Writing in Forbes, Susan Adams opined individual performance. That being said, LLETTERSETTERS TTOO TTHEHE EEDITORDITOR to impose his private ‘morals’ and ity as a police officer. It is concluded Walters’ office, computers, phone, guess this is the new terminology for get- —Please excuse Jason for being absent about a recent Booz & Co. survey that re- those priorities should not run contrary to the LVMPD “Values” statement that it would not be appropriate to etc. Even more importantly, Lt. ting the old man out of her way. yesterday. He had a cold and could not vealed that “many corporate leaders are not the overall values and priorities of the or- into the equation. LVMPD employ- overturn that judgment ... The Hans Walters kept detailed notes in Parents are just as bad with their com- breed well. able to keep their priorities straight. They ganization. They should complement it. If Every citizen should fear the IRS ees are required to follow Rules & Grivance is denied and the termi- the steno notebooks that he main- municating skills. Here are a few zingers —Please excuse mary for being absent are also pursuing strategies they don’t be- you don’t fully embrace your core values When Marx and Engels wrote Committee (HW&M) oversees the Regulations and to comply with the nation of Grievant is sustained.” tained. There were supposedly 11 actually written by parents to the school on yesterday. She was in bed with gramps. lieve in, and many of their strategies fail to then you will never fully execute your pri- the Communist Manifesto in 1848, IRS and is considering proposals to Policies & Procedures of the The Metro Termination Machine of them located when the ARMOR behalf of their children. Spellings have been —Gloria was absent yesterday as she build on the things their companies are es- orities. Why? Priorities flow out of values. LVMPD... but when did bad deci- wins again because of the collusion Unit broke into his desk/locker for left intact. was having a gangover. they presented ten steps necessary fix our tax system. Recent abuses pecially good at, compared with competi- Organizational communication should to destroy any free enterprise sys- demand the replacement of the IRS whatever reason. Did they really —My son is under doctor’s kare today —Please excuse brenda. She has been think that Lt. Hans Walters had cre- tors. It’s like everything that can go wrong give clarity, not lend to confusion. The life- tem and replace it with Commu- and it’s 70,000+ pages of regula- Maramis for a sour trout. sick and under the doctor. ated a danger or was willing to do already has gone wrong for them.” blood of your organization is clear commu- nism. Step number two is to estab- tions. Kevin Brady (a ranking mem- —Jerry missed school because he was —Maryann was absent december 11- More than 3,500 managers from around nication –on all levels. Many of the con- (Continued from Page 7) damage to someone at work? If so, lish a heavy progressive or gradu- ber of HW&M recently wrote, at his grandma’s and he couldn’t remem- 16, because she had a fever, sorethroat, the world took part in the Booz survey. Here cerns expressed by the survey respondents self faced with a more or less short amount of time left — perhaps be- just how much rage may he have ated income tax. At that time, this “Americans shouldn’t fear the ber how to get to school from her house. headacke and an upset stomach. Her sister is a sampling of the results: can be traced back, and in part attributed cause of an advanced age, or a severe illness, or some other health or life had due to ‘work’ problems and country did not have an income tax. IRS.” I disagree. Every citizen —Mike didn’t do his homework last was also sick, fever an sore throat, her —A majority, 64 percent, said their big- to, poor communication. If the lines of com- challenge — and those around you are giving you what feels like “the how come the end of the story (so It took 65 years for the progressives should fear the IRS and should have night because his pencil broke and we do brother had a low grade fever and aked all gest frustration was having too many con- munication are not open and clear it makes bum’s rush.” Think of how you would feel sensing that; or even worse, they think) comes with the release not own a pencil sharpener. over. I wasn’t the best either, sore throat to sell it to the American people. feared it 100 years ago. The Marx- flicting priorities. keeping priorities straight much more dif- knowing that, and still have to look into the faces and eyes of those so of a 911 audio from the day of the —Please exkuce lisa for being absent and fever. There must be something going Back then, it was hard to realize the ists knew then it would grow into —54 percent said they don’t believe that ficult. wishing you away. event and nothing more than an In- she was sick and i had her shot. around, her father even got hot last night. dangers it brought to this nation. the monster it is today. I agree with both employees and customers understand Tony Robbins said, “To effectively com- We depart this earth but once, and no matter how many friends we’ve cident Log—certainly not a profes- —Dear scool: please ecsc’s john being —Please excuse Lupe. She was having Today, we can see why Marxism the remainder of Mr. Brady’s article their strategy. municate, we must realize that we are all had along the way, death is still a solo endeavor. The friends of our youth, sional report on a double-murder absent on jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and also problems with her ovals. considers it a necessary tool to bring promoting the Fair Tax. —Only 33 percent said they thought the different in the way we perceive the world even if fresh and alive in memory, are likely not at our bedside. The friends and suicide by a police lieutenant 33. —Please excuse Tyler. He was with me. down any productive nation and Roy Newsom company’s “core capabilities” support their and use this understanding as a guide to our of our adult life, over our long and winding journey, are also probably not with over 20 years of service to the —Please excuse Gloria from jim today. —Please excuse Frank. He had (diahre) turn it into a Socialist State. PO Box 5124 LVMPD and his community! company’s strategy. communication with others.” This is a great at our side, at least not day and night, and cannot always be there to cheer She is administrating. (dyrea) (direathe) (die rear)... the runs. The House Ways and Means Granbury, TX 76049-0124 Yes, the Lt. Hans Walters fam- —Just 21 percent said all their busi- point to consider going forward. Wise lead- us up or on as we prepare for that final journey. But those who are our so- —Please excuse roland from p.e. for a —Johnny can’t go to school because his ily and METRO tragedy is con- nesses “leverage their core capabilities.’ ers will make every effort possible to com- called loved ones, our family members in one way or another, are usually few days. Yesterday he fell out of a tree and whoremoans are raging. National Security and the National Debt nected to some of the terminations —Only 20 percent said they think their municate core values clearly so that they “stuck” with us by default — if we are even lucky enough to have any misplaced his hip. —My daughter missed school yester- Nuclear threats made by North deficit spending, and adopt budgets of LVMPD employees under the company has a “right to win” in all mar- are known and embraced internally, and as family members around to care for us and make our final days a little —John has been absent becaws he had day because it was “take your daughter to Korea—followed by terrorism in that will pay down the national debt last two commanders at the Con- too teeth taken out of his face. work” day. Since I don’t have a job, I made kets where it competes. a result known and appreciated by your cus- easier and more pleasant with a kind word from their loving heart. Boston—demonstrate the need for and looming entitlement shortages. vention Center Area Command. It —Carlos was absent yesterday because her stay at home and do housework. From these findings we get an idea as to tomers. Well, folks, not every relative has a kind word for the dearly depart- why so many corporate leaders feel the way The challenges of corporate leadership a strong defense. If we let the na- It would help if we sell rainforest does not look like anything will he was playing football. He was hurt in the —Please exkuse Ryan’s absents from ing, or even a loving heart! Not everyone who has the opportunity to be change with the ‘morals police’ and they do and the need for strong leadership are as complex as they’ve ever been. But tional debt get to the point where owners the expertise for harvesting growing part. skool. he smoked two much wead and was that person at the bedside, so to speak, makes the event of leaving this life the ‘selective enforcement’ of to correct it. The issues are complex and in the search for solutions we must not be all revenue is consumed by interest the rainforests much more profit- —Megan could not come to school to- extreamly tired. easier, softer, or more gentle for the one passing on. Yet it is 100 percent Metro rules and policies. Cops the solutions are varied. If you feel like you our own worst enemy by engaging in ap- payments and entitlements, we will ably and sustainably (perhaps for a day because she has been bothered by very You couldn’t make this stuff up even if free to be kind. It is 100 percent free to be gentle. It is 100 percent free to working under these conditions are in over your head then here are three proaches that are self-defeating. be at the mercy of such nations as lease or share, at least for some close veins. you tried. make the event more of what you would want your own event to be like, should be very cautious and tread solutions worth considering. Values should be clear. North Korea and Iran (maybe even- term). This is discussed at —Chris will not be in skool cus he has The age old goodies “my grandma died” when it is your turn. lightly. I’d suggest that they start Organizational values should be Priorities should be mutual. tually China). We will also be more www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm. (For an acre in his side. or “my dog died” or “my dog ate the home- In the end, it is really far more about the ongoingness of how we have practicing their golf game because shared, not sacrificed. At the heart of your Communication must be clear. vulnerable to terrorists getting subsistence farmers, see —Please excuse ray Friday from school. work” just don’t work, so why not ask your treated others and how they have treated us; yet if we are ever able to get that seems to be the best way to get business is a set of values that define who What do you say? nukes, as we would no longer have www.rainforestsaver.org. And the He has very loose vowels. moron mother or your deadbeat father to that lesson — if we even get it at the so-called deathbed of our own mother ahead and get ‘connected’ to the you are, the product you deliver, the cus- Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- the deterrent of being able to trace need for firewood can be reduced —Please excuse Lesli from being absent write an axkuse 4 you. — better late than never. current power structure and be a yesterday. She had the s**ts. Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist tomers you serve, and how you will con- nist. He writes a weekly column for this such weapons to their country of by working with Solar Cookers In- Passing away ought to have some significance. valuable member of the Gillespie —Please excuse tommy for being absent and writes a weekly column for this news- duct your affairs. It’s the creed of your busi- newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, origin. We must write to our elected ternational.) Maramis Choufani is the Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Tribune. regime. yesterday. He had dyareah and his boots paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him ness that transcends ‘what’ you do and an- email him at ddickerson@ officials about all this. Sincerely, She writes a weekly column in this newspaper. To contact Maramis, email What has happened to the leak. at [email protected]. swers the question of ‘why.’ lasvegastribune.com. We should urge them to stop Alex Sokolow her at [email protected]. LVMPD and when will it end? Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 Mars discovery: Rock reveals science of planet’s watery past A rock analyzed by the rover Opportunity has signs of clay-mineral composition, hinting at abundant fresh water — perhaps a habitable environment — in Mars’past. By Mark Trumbull our entire mission,” said Squyres, Christian Science Monitor who is based in Ithaca, N.Y. “The In a small rock, planetary sci- composition tells us about the en- entists are reading important evi- vironmental conditions that altered dence of once-abundant water on the minerals.” Mars. The finding isn’t the first evi- The rover Opportunity has ex- dence to emerge that Mars, now amined a rock on Mars that dates seen as a “hostile” place lacking in back to a distant era when the Red protective atmosphere, once had Planet had plenty of water — and conditions hospitable to life. possibly an atmosphere with clouds Back in March, NASA reported and rain. important findings from drilling “A lot of water moved through done by a more advanced rover, this rock,” said Steve Squyres of Curiosity. Cornell University, principal inves- Minerals in that rock sample tigator for the Opportunity mission, “speak of abundant standing water, run by NASA’s Jet Propulsion conditions neither too acidic or too Laboratory. alkaline for life, and the minerals The rock, given the name that would have provided a ready “Esperance” by scientists, has a energy source for microbes, if any combination of elements that indi- had been there,” according to a cate a clay-mineral composition, Christian Science Monitor account formed in a watery environment. of that discovery. “This is water you could drink,” In contrast to the newer Curios- Mr. Squyres said, referring to a ity, Opportunity’s longevity is part neutral, non-acidic composition This image provided by NASA shows a rock that the NASA Mars rover Opportunity recently examined. The of the intrigue behind the latest evi- like fresh water on Earth. six-wheel, solar-powered rover is leaving its current location in Endeavour Crater and headed for a new spot dence of a watery past on Mars. That’s important because such ahead of the next Martian winter. Opportunity has chugged for- neutral water and a substantial sur- tions that are favorable for harbor- existed in Mars’ relatively early his- “The Esperance results are some ward far longer than scientists ex- rounding atmosphere are condi- ing life. Those conditions may have tory, several billion years ago. of the most important findings of pected, and is now nearing the 10- year mark in its exploratory mis- sion. It used a rock abrasion tool, Ancient mega-flood on spectrometer, and microscopic im- ager to examine the rock Esperance at an area of the planet called Cape Red Planet revealed in 3D York. Now Opportunity is trekking to a place called Solander Point, The discovery shows that a major underground where researchers hope to use a channel generated by an ancient mega-flood is large exposed cross-section of geo- logical layering to learn about twice as deep as thought, and sheds light on how stages in the planet’s environmen- water shaped the surface of Mars, scientists say. tal history. By Charles Q. Choi a planet other than the Earth,” lead Much about the Martian past re- SPACE.com study author Gareth Morgan, a ge- mains a mystery. Radar scans of Mars have re- ologist at the Smithsonian’s Na- “There are signs that in the dis- vealed the first 3D look at water- tional Air and Space Museum, told tant past, billions of years ago, Mars carved channels buried beneath the SPACE.com. was a much more inviting place,” Red Planet’s surface, researchers The researchers found the chan- NASA said in 2011 as the space say. nels of Marte Vallis were at least agency was launching new mis- The discovery shows that a ma- 230 feet deep, making them at least sions to the planet. “It appears that jor underground channel generated twice as deep as thought. in its youth, Mars was a place that by an ancient mega-flood is twice “That shows previous ideas of This image provided by NASA and taken by a camera aboard NASA’s could have harbored life, with a as deep as thought, and sheds light erosion, of how much water have Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the equatorial plains region known thicker atmosphere warm enough on how water shaped the surface of gone through Marte Vallis, have as Elysium Planitia on Mars. Using a radar instrument aboard the for rain that formed lakes or even Mars, scientists added. been underestimated,” Morgan spacecraft, scientists made a 3-D map of flood channels below the surface seas.” Mars today is cold and dry, with said. “There was more significant of Mars, apparently created by past flooding. The findings were reported The exploring since then appears most of its water locked in polar ice flooding than before thought, and online in the journal Science. to be bearing out that view. caps, and researchers think its sur- it’s interesting to think of where this face has been largely barren for the water might have come from dur- past 2.5 billion years. However, ing this relatively dry period.” channels crisscrossing its surface By mapping the buried channels, hint that waters once flooded the researchers discovered the ancient Red Planet’s surface. gigantic floods that probably cre- The largest of the channels en- ated Marte Vallis apparently origi- graved into Mars within the past nated deep underground from a 500 million years belong to the 600- now-buried portion of fissures mile-long Marte Vallis system. known as Cerberus Fossae. Probing Marte Vallis could offer “The source of the floodwaters hints on a time otherwise thought suggests they originated from a of as cold and dry. deep groundwater reservoir and However, Marte Vallis lies in may have been released by local Elysium Planitia, an expanse of tectonic or volcanic activity,” Mor- plains along the Martian equator. gan said. This area is the youngest volcanic Marte Vallis is similar to more region on Mars, and massive vol- ancient systems of channels on canism throughout the past several Mars. The gargantuan floods that hundred million years has covered generated these channels may also most of its surface with lava, bury- have briefly radically changed the ing evidence of its recent history, Red Planet’s climate just as giant including the source and most of the floods of Arctic water have on length of Marte Vallis. Earth. Learning more about Martian Now, using the shallow radar floods could provide information onboard the Mars Reconnaissance on key parts of that world’s history, Orbiter, scientists have scanned researchers said. beneath the surface of Elysium “There’s also evidence of chan- Planitia. nels buried by lava or other sorts of Their data helped generate a 3D materials in other areas on Mars, reconstruction of Marte Vallis, re- and we’d like to apply the same sort vealing many details that lava flows of radar studies to those,” Morgan buried long ago. said. “This is the first time we’ve been The scientists detailed their find- able to see buried flood channels on ings online in the journal Science. June 12-18, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 How do Americans feel about NSA surveillance? Ambivalent When terrorists strike, intelligence agencies are faulted for failure to ‘connect the dots.’If that’s what the NSA is trying to do with its mass surveillance of phone records and Internet use, how do Americans feel about that? By Brad Knickerbocker enough to tip off the FBI to investi- James Hohmann’s piece on Christian Science Monitor gate further? Shortly after that trip, Politico.com. Every time foreign-influenced Tamerlan began posting YouTube “Privacy is sort of like the defi- attackers successfully strike the videos exhorting jihad. cit: In the abstract, voters rate it a United States — the mass shoot- Connecting the dots is exactly serious concern,” Mr. Hohmann ing at Ft. Hood, the Boston Mara- what the National Security Agency writes. “But drill down, and they thon bombing — government says it’s trying to do with the now- don’t want to cut the entitlements agencies are faulted for failure to revealed programs vacuuming up that balloon federal spending — or “connect the dots.” billions of bits of “mega-data” on end programs that have prevented Why weren’t US Army Maj. telephone calls and Internet use. terrorist attacks. Especially if Nidal Hasan’s e-mail contacts with How do Americans feel about Americans don’t believe their own radical clericAnwar al-Awlaki (the this? computers and phones are being American-born imam later killed in With the latest revelations just monitored, they are willing to give a US drone attack in Yemen) seen days — in some cases, hours — old, the government a long leash.” as reason enough to possibly head it’s too soon to know for sure. A Pew Research survey in 2011 off Hasan’s killing 13 people at the But since the terrorist attacks of found that only 29 percent favored Army post in Texas? 9/11, the public has been generally “the U.S. government monitoring Why weren’t the Tsarnaev supportive of national security ef- personal telephone calls and brothers’ possible links to radical forts — sometimes finding those emails” in order to curb terrorism. Islam — including older brother more important than any concern But Pew found in another poll that Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s six-month trip about privacy and other things dear 47 percent are more concerned gov- to Russia, where he spent consid- Barack Obama gestures at a press conference Friday in San Jose, Calif. to civil liberties advocates. ernment policies “have not gone far erable time in the Islamic repub- Speaking about the NSA collecting phone records, the president said “Voters give government leeway enough to adequately protect the lics of Chechnya and Dagestan — “Nobody is listening to your telephone calls,” just numbers and duration. to snoop” reads the headline on (See Surveillance, Page 12) PRISM: What’s behind this NSA surveillance tool that’s lurking about your Facebook page? The PRISM program has been sucking up what most people would think of as personal information on Google, Facebook, Skype, and other Internet providers. What’s up with the NSA’s secret surveillance effort? By Brad Knickerbocker Tool for Resource Integration, Syn- Christian Science Monitor chronization, and Management.” PRISM. Its code name sounds Not much James Bondian about like something out of a James Bond that... or maybe there is. novel. Cold, hard-edged, geomet- As the Guardian reported Satur- ric and geological, spelled all-caps day, “A far fuller picture of the ex- but not an acronym — at least not act operation of PRISM, and the one intelligence officials reveal other surveillance operations publicly. brought to light, is expected to It’s the super-secret program to emerge in the coming weeks and surreptitiously sweep the Internet months.” for audio, video, photographs, One more mystery to be solved: emails and web searches from nine Why was Twitter not included in the major US Internet providers — nine Internet providers listed Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, above? Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, USA Today’s Scott Martin YouTube, andApple — in hopes of speculates on two explanations for detecting suspicious behavior that Twitter’s absence. begins overseas and may be tied to “Twitter has a history of non- terrorism. compliance and fighting informa- “Super-secret,” that is, until this tion requests against its users,” he past week, when the Washington writes. Post and Britain’s Guardian news- “As we’ve said many times be- paper pulled back the curtain on this fore, Twitter users own their massive surveillance effort Tweets,” Twitter spokesman Jim spawned in the wake of the 911 ter- Reem Dahir takes a peek at fiancee Abraham Ismail’s laptop as they chat at a Starbucks cafe in Raleigh, Prosser is quoted as saying. “They rorist attacks. N.C. The young couple understands the need for surveillance to prevent terrorist attacks, but they worry the have a right to fight invalid govern- So what do we know now about government went too far by secretly gathering phone data from millions of Americans. ment requests, and we stand with PRISM? Here’s how the Washing- help keepAmericans safe. Does that own citizens and people in other its own anonymous intelligence in- them in that fight.” ton Post reports its genesis: mean the secret program’s exposure countries,” reports the Associated siders, and it notes some backtrack- “Another explanation for “PRISM was launched from the could have the opposite result? Press. ing on the original stories. Twitter’s absence is that the bulk of ashes of President George W. In his remarks on the revelations “Caution: Oh brothers, it is a We haven’t heard the end of its data — aside from direct mes- Bush’s secret program of warrant- Friday, President Obama echoed great danger revealing PRISM, the PRISM, which CNET chief politi- sages — is publicly available in the less domestic surveillance in 2007, intelligence experts — both inside greatest American spying project,” cal correspondent Declan form of tweets,” Martin writes. after news media disclosures, law- and outside the government — who wrote one member. McCullagh says is simply an un- “That separates it from the likes of suits and the Foreign Intelligence predicted that potential attackers “A highly important caution for classified data processing tool used Yahoo and Google, which house Surveillance Court forced the presi- will find other, secretive ways to the Internet jihadis... American in- for other intelligence purposes as years of personal emails and data dent to look for new authority,” the communicate now that they know telligence gets information from well and standing for “Planning on people.” Post reported Thursday. “Congress that their phone and Internet records Facebook and Google,” wrote an- obliged with the Protect America may be targeted. other. Act in 2007 and the FISA Amend- An al-Qaida affiliated website Meanwhile, questions are being ments Act of 2008, which immu- on Saturday warned against using raised about the initial reporting on nized private companies that coop- the Internet to discuss issues related NSA surveillance of personal data. erated voluntarily with US intelli- to militant activities in three long CNET, the tech media website, gence collection.” articles on what it called headlines a long piece Friday “No Meanwhile, the story continues “America’s greatest and unprec- evidence of NSA’s ‘direct access’ to unfold. edented scandal of spying on its to tech companies.” CNET quotes The Guardian on Saturday pub- lished another slide from the 41- slide National Security Agency (NSA) PowerPoint presentation which details PRISM and its opera- tion. “The slide details different meth- ods of data collection under the FISA Amendment Act of 2008 (which was renewed in December 2012),” the Guardian reports. “It clearly distinguishes PRISM, which involves data collection from serv- ers, as distinct from four different programs involving data collection from ‘fiber cables and infrastructure as data flows past.’” “Essentially, the slide suggests that the NSA also collects some in- formation... from cable intercepts, but that process is distinct from PRISM,” according to this report. In other words, PRISM isn’t the only tool sucking up what most people would think of as personal information. Ideally, PRISM was designed to

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By Brad Knickerbocker the specific methods the govern- Mr. Greenwald said. “The only Christian Science Monitor ment uses to collect communica- thing being damaged is the cred- The explosive revelations about tions can obviously give our en- ibility of political officials and the nation’s super-secret electronic emies a ‘playbook’ of how to avoid the way they exercise power in intelligence gathering organization detection,” he said. the dark.” — so secret its acronym was nick- The “crimes report” filed by the Greenwald also said he may named “No Such Agency” — has NSA now goes to the US Justice have more than one source feeding brought major push-back from the Department for investigation and him secrets, which are likely to re- Obama administration. possible prosecution. It comes at a sult in more revelations. Top officials are defending the time when the Justice Department Meanwhile, Congress seems National Security Agency’s data- — including its politically belea- likely to add the latest reports about gathering program involving bil- guered Attorney General Eric PRISM and other intelligence gath- lions of phone and Internet records, Holder — has been under fire for ering to its efforts to balance na- going so far as to declassify some what critics say is an overly-aggres- tional security with civil liberties information, including the exist- sive and inappropriate effort to fer- related to personal privacy. ence of the PRISM program. ret out leakers in cases involving the “My main concern isAmericans They’re rebutting some of the Director of National Intelligence James Clapper listens to testimony at Associated Press and Fox News. don’t know the extent to which they claims made in press reports about a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in March. He says recent “They’ve really got immediate are being surveilled,” said US Sen. NSA activities even as some news leaked reports about secret NSA data gathering have caused “huge, huge, major leaks that sort of put Mark Udall (D) of Colorado, also sources are pulling back from what grave damage to our intelligence capabilities.” the AP story and the Fox and speaking onABC Sunday. “We hear initially was asserted in some of British news publication the Guard- someone who, for whatever reason, [James] Rosen things in a complete this term metadata, which has to do those reports. ian. has chosen to violate a sacred trust different light. Those look relatively with when you make calls, where And in a move that may have “For me, it is literally — not for this country. And so I hope minor, while these are huge,” Ted you make calls to, who you’re talk- major implications for national se- figuratively — literally gut-wrench- we’re able to track down whoever’s Boutrous, a media lawyer who has ing to. I think that’s private infor- curity and First Amendment rights ing to see this happen because of doing this, because it is extremely represented journalists caught up in mation, and I think if the govern- — both of which in turn have the the huge, grave damage it does to damaging to, and it affects the leak inquiries, told Politico.com. “I ment is gathering that, the Ameri- potential for political battles in- our intelligence capabilities,” Di- safety and security of this country.” have very little doubt that they will can people ought to know it, we volving unusual alliances — the rector of National Intelligence In a statement Saturday, Clapper conduct an aggressive investiga- ought to have a discussion about it, administration has begun criminal James Clapper told NBC News’s spoke of “reckless disclosures,” “a tion.” and frankly, I think we ought to re- proceedings aimed at finding the Andrea Mitchell Saturday night. rush to publish,” and “significant The Washington Post says its open the Patriot Act and put some leaker who blew the whistle in pro- “I think we all feel profoundly misimpressions that have resulted source was a “career intelligence of- limits on the amount of data that the viding highly-classified informa- offended by that,” Mr. Clapper said, from the recent articles.” ficer” who was driven by “firsthand National SecurityAdministration is tion to the Washington Post and the speaking of the leaker. “This is “Disclosing information about experience with these systems, and collecting.” horror at their capabilities... to ex- Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Surveillance pose what he believes to be a gross US Senator Rand Paul (R) of Ken- intrusion on privacy.” tucky said, “I’m going to be seeing (Continued from Page 11) poll taken after the Boston Mara- dia, plus much wider use of e-mail Speaking on ABC’s “This if I can challenge this at the Su- country,” while only 32 percent said thon bombing, 78 percent of people and Internet searches — the kind Week” Sunday, Glenn Greenwald preme Court level.” they were more concerned the gov- said surveillance cameras were a of thing the NSA now has under — who broke the story in the “I’m going to be asking the ernment has gone “too far.” good idea. A CNN poll taken a constant surveillance. Guardian and has been fighting Internet providers and all of the “I wouldn’t want to minimize month later showed the same sup- These days, too, distrust of gov- government secrecy and intrusive- phone companies; ask your custom- the concern over privacy at all be- port for cameras...” ernment may be wider and deeper ness in his opinion columns — re- ers to join me in a class-action law- cause it’s definitely there. But at the But there’s a big caveat here: — from tea party activism to cur- butted intelligence director suit,” Sen. Paul said. same time, especially in the wake People were asked in the recent rent Obama administration “scan- Clapper’s statements. On the other hand, both House of Boston and the constant threat CNN poll if they would allow “ex- dals” involving Benghazi, IRS she- “The only thing we’ve endan- Intelligence Committee Chairman people are feeling... protection is panded government monitoring of nanigans, and secretly obtaining the gered is the reputation of the people Mike Rogers (R) of Michigan and foremost,” Carroll Doherty, associ- cell phones and email to intercept phone records of Associated Press in power who are building this mas- Senate Intelligence Committee ate director of the Pew Research communications” to catch sus- and Fox News journalists. sive spying apparatus without any Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D) Center for the People and the Press, pected terrorists. Fifty-nine percent “It’s important to recognize that accountability who are trying to of California stress the importance told Politico. “In this general said no. you can’t have 100 percent security hide from the American people of tracking down and prosecuting tradeoff, when push comes to Similar polls back in 2006 (when and also then have 100 percent pri- what it is that they are doing,” he any leakers. shove.... more people consistently similar revelations about the NSA vacy and zero inconvenience,” said. “There is no national security “Taking a very sensitive classi- since 9/11 said protecting the coun- were emerging), got pretty much President Obama said the other day. harm from letting people know that fied program that targets foreign try is a greater concern than restrict- the same results. Phone surveillance “I think the American people un- they are collecting all phone persons on foreign lands, and put- ing civil liberties.” records, that they are tapping into ting just enough out there to be dan- John Dickerson at Slate takes a targeting specific individuals or derstand that there are some trade- the Internet, that they are planning gerous, is dangerous to us,” Rep. similar line, headlining his piece groups was OK; anything seen as a offs involved.” massive cyber attacks both foreign Rogers said on ABC. “It’s danger- “Why Americans Don’t Fear the fishing expedition netting vast Just where the balance of those and — and even domestic.” ous to our national security and it NSA.” amounts of data — including from trade-offs now sits will be impor- “These are things that theAmeri- violates the oath of which that per- “Polls suggest that people often the unwary and innocent — was tant as officials and lawmakers can people have a right to know,” son took.” support measures to catch terrorists not. work their way through today’s rev- that infringe on civil liberties,” he What’s changed since then? elations about government surveil- writes. “In a New York Times/CBS A vast expansion in social me- lance. 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KEN WALTHER, FORMER CIA AGENT, IS OUR SPEAKER During his career with the CIA, Ken spent seventeen years serving on overseas assignments and his work led him to visit 102 countries. Twenty years of experience overseas, with the CIA and military, allowed Ken to experience a variety of cultures, languages and operational activities. He built many relationships with persons of all strata ranging from heads of State to low level agents and unsavory characters from the dark side of the equation. This exposure to a cross section of humanity was extremely valuable in being able to communi- cate and convince certain personalities to commit themselves and even risk their lives for the overall good. Ken retains some fluency in French and Spanish. with conversational familiarity in Mandarin, Thai, German, Swedish, and Swahili. Living for extended periods in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Europe were building blocks in a succession of intelligence operations against a variety of targets to include: Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Espionage, Counter-Narcotics, Counter-Intelligence and Arms Interdiction. Ken will discuss a contro- versial topic that addresses the Terrorism that is seldom recognized for what it is: Radical Islamic Terrorism worldwide and their protected status through Politically Correctness that is killing many parts of the Western World, including France, the UK, Holland, many African States and most importantly, the USA. Refusing to recognize the root of Terrorism will insure their success.

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By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman There is something new in the field of entertainment. House concerts (home shows) are a sign of the 21st Century. I heard several celebrities men- tion they had appeared in these ven- ues. Does that mean we can enjoy a concert in somebody’s home? Of course famous celebrities have performed at private concerts for corporations and large busi- nesses but usually not in people’s homes. This was my first house concert and I didn’t know what to expect. Joe and Sandie Marroso greeted me at the door and I joined the guests in the living room. Their family and friends excit- edly awaited the songstress known by one name Callaghan. We could hear Callaghan’s me- lodious voice as she rehearsed up- stairs. With the release of singer- songwriter Callaghan’s debut al- bum “Life in Full Colour,” she be- gan her Across America tour from Boston to San Francisco. She appeared in a hosted house concert every night for 28 shows. Tonight’s program included a host-prepared dinner with the show. Sandie and Joe Marroso were the hosts of the Home Show. Joe Marroso is in the cactus garden with their daughter.

The guests filled their plates Getting to know the celebrity is with shrimp cocktail, pulled pork priceless. and chicken sandwiches, sushi, In this informal setting, the fresh fruit, an assortment of cook- guests can actually speak to celeb- ies and other goodies. rities and ask questions. Just add more chairs to a living This was such a pleasant room-setting and voilá you have a evening, an interlude with friendly concert. people instead of at an impersonal Instead of a stage with spot lights nightclub. there were lamps and room lights. It doesn’t take a person named Callaghan sang while accompa- Romney to afford a house concert. nying herself on the keyboard and Hosting house concerts requires Callaghan performed at the Home Show in Las Vegas. guitar. a home or room holding from as little as 25 to 100 people. Some hosts collect a nominal charge from their guests while oth- ers pay the entire amount. The entertainment costs depend on the celebrities’ popularity. A Playboy model, musicians or tomorrow’s stars would be more reasonable. The stars, cast and participants of reality shows charge fees to ap- pear at parties and events. Then there are the mega-stars who request a private jet, food and extras. The house concerts are different and so personal. Whether you want to attend a house concert or are an entertainer interested in performing, see their websites for the calendar of events. Visit www.houseconcerts.com, www.concertsinyourhome.com or www.callaghansongs.com. SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a favorite comedian, singer, produc- tion show, magician, group, or en- tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? Just let us know about your favor- ite and you may win free show tick- ets or other prizes. Send the name of your favorite, reasons for your choice, name, e-mail address, and telephone number to: P. O. Box #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136. For information or any questions, please call Sandy Zimmerman at 731-6491 or email her at [email protected]. June 5-11, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Dean, Frank and Sammy are back This Week in Las Vegas

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Bill Fayne and Friends will perform “The GoldenAge of Movies” at the Suncoast Showroom July 20 and 21. “The Golden Age of Movies” will recreate some of the most fa- mous, beloved songs and dances from legendary movies including “The Wizard of Oz,” “Singing in case its stars and stripes with a spe- the Rain,” “There’s No Business cial free performance at Palms Ca- Like Show Business,” “Annie Get sino Resort, June 14 at 9 p.m. Your Gun,” “Easter Parade” and Guests are invited to join the “Silk Stockings.” guys from America’s hottest male The show will feature the music revue at Moon Nightclub for a of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole meet-and-greet after the show. Porter, George Gershwin, Irving The sizzling show, produced by Berlin, Lerner & Lowe and will re- SPI Entertainment, makes fantasies member song and dance favorites come true as the cast of homegrown spanning 40 years of the movie mu- men takes audiences on a wild ride sical greats including Fred Astaire, through the land of the free and the Gene Kelly, Cyd Charise, Debbie home of the brave. production Reynolds, Judy Garland, Lena leaves little to the imagination. Horne and Ethel Merman. Originating from the VH1 real- Joining Fayne in the musical JOANNE WEAVER SHOOTS ity show “Strip Search,” American event are George DeMott, Anne “NATURE BOY” MUSIC Storm has performed in Las Vegas Martinez, Tara Palsha, JamesAllen, VIDEO IN THE DOMINICAN for eight years and has been fea- Gret Menzes and many more. 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The concept The current cast, which has been touring around the country, includes Mike Kelly, Terry Cress, Tommy Gainer, CodyAnders, Justin Kurtis, By Mike Kermani light up the stage in the same man- Andrew Maghni and Jon Las Vegas Tribune ner with swaggering talent, song, Baburchak. Drinkin’-Singin’-Swingin’”– a dance and comedy. Guests can pick up their compli- Salute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Michel has been doing celebrity mentary tickets at The Pearl Box Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin will impersonations since he was 7- Office inside Palms Resort Casino. appear at Sun City MacDonald years-old. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show Ranch, in the ballroom, on Satur- He has worked at many major will begin at 9 p.m. day, June 15 at 7 p.m. Las Vegas Strip hotels, performed Guests are invited to join the The show stars Sebastian with philharmonic orchestras, and men of American Storm at Moon Anzaldo as Frank Sinatra, Kenny performed in dozens of comedy Nightclub, the sexy, sultry venue on Jones as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Rick clubs and theaters all over the top of Palms’ Fantasy Tower for a Michel as Dean Martin. world. post-show meet-and-greet. This high-energy original pro- Michel has shared the spotlight For more information onAmeri- duction will make you feel like with Rich Little, opened for com- can Storm, visit www.American- you’re actually experiencing the ics such as Bobby Collins, John Storm.com, magical spontaneity that legendary Pinette, Rita Rudner and George * * * * * icons Sinatra, Davis and Martin Wallace, appeared on the original brought to the stage. “Tonight Show,” and played a This light musical comedy trib- schizophrenic killer on ute transports audiences back to the “Baywatch.” days when great swaggering talent, Sun City MacDonald Ranch is ANI DiFRANCO APPEARS AT album is a collection of Joanne’s song, dance and comedy ruled the located at 2020 Horizon Ridge, in THE HARD ROCK unique, psychedelic renditions of stage. This show is timeless! Henderson. Tickets: $25. Call 270- Self-described “little folk eight classic standards from the 40s, Veteran performer Rick Michel 7000, MacDonald Ranch Tickets. singer,” Ani DiFranco brings her 50s and early 60s and is available has been touring nationally with his For more information about soulful sound to Hard Rock Live on iTunes and CD Baby. popular show, “Drinkin’-Singin’- “Drinkin’-Singin-Swingin’.” Visit Las Vegas, located inside of Hard Director, choreographer and cre- Swingin’” — a Salute to Frank SinatraDavisMartin.com for more Rock Cafe on the Strip Friday, Oc- ative director John Byrne (Florence Sinatra-Sammy Davis, Jr.-Dean information. BILL FAYNE & FRIENDS: tober 18.. + The Machine, Mariah Carey, No Martin. * * * * * “THE GOLDEN AGE She has been creating her unique Doubt, Norah Jones) will be direct- Just like the three legendary FREE SHOW-AMERICAN OF MOVIES” sound for over 20 years. She has ing and shooting the “Nature Boy” icons, each have solo careers and STORM AT PALMS RESORT In a journey through an iconic written hundreds of songs, played video, which Bryne describes as “a when then appear as a threesome American Storm is set to show- time in music and movie history, thousands of shows, and has cap- highly narrative and surrealistic tured the hearts of her legion of piece that follows Joanne on a mys- fans. tical and magical adventure through She has collaborated with fellow the colorful and exotic locations of folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock the Dominican Republic.” and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musi- A surprise ending unfolds to cians, poets, pop superstars, story- transcend the viewer and carry the tellers and even a martial arts leg- message of what the Interstellar end. Songbook album is all about. DiFranco diverted away from The concept for the video aligns the major labels system in the early with the powerful and dramatic “in- ‘90s, opting to release her music on terstellar” vibe of the album. her own terms. Byrne and his video crew will The indie artist has been called be collaborating and featuring lo- “fiercely independent” (Rolling cal natives of the island as they par- Stone), “inspirational” (All Music ticipate both on and off camera in Guide), “the ultimate do-it-yourself the production of this video. songwriter” (The NewYork Times), The local Town of Sosua DR and etc. several property owners have of- When it comes to her label, fered the team total access to film Righteous Babe Records, the in their lush and incredible locations singer/songwriter/guitarist sur- - places that have never been seen rounds herself with positive, like- on screen before. In addition, minded people, who have the same Weaver has been invited to perform stance on complete artistic freedom. her album live at the famous ocean- Over the course of more than 20 front Voodoo Lounge in DR’s albums Ani has never stopped nightlife capital of Cabarete. evolving, experimenting and test- On Saturday June 8, at 10pm ing the limits of what can be said Joanne will take the stage at the and sung which is evident on her Voodoo Lounge and present Inter- latest release, Which Side are You stellar Songbook live. Stay tuned as On? (2012). the story unfolds! (You can see the The Hard Rock Live Las Vegas video at this free link. http:// is located at 3771 Las Vegas Blvd www.joanneweavermusic.com/ S. (Across from Monte Carlo) music/# Tickets are $34.50 in advance * * * * * and $38 day of show. Tickets go on Mike Kermani is an entertain- sale Friday, June 14th at 10 a.m. ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- Tickets can be purchased at the bune newspaper. He writes a weekly Hard Rock Cafe Box Office or at column in this newspaper. To con- ticketweb.com. tact Mike Kermani, email * * * * * mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / June 12-18, 2013 DynamiteDuoatItalianAmericanClubJune30

enjoyed watching him on television a Rising Star and for the next six or in film to hear his life story in a years performed throughout all of wildly entertaining format.” New England. Liebman has been a “Terry Bradshaw: America’s regular on “The Late Show with Favorite Dumb Blonde... A Life in David Letterman” and has appeared Four Quarters” will put Bradshaw on “The Tonight Show with Jay center stage along with a cast of Leno.” She has also been seen on singers and musicians. Tickets start- “The Daily Show,” HBO’s ing at $49.99 are now on sale and “Women of the Night,” “Comic may be purchased by calling Strip Live,” “VH1 Stand-Up Spot- 702.792.7777 or 800.963.9634 or light” and MTV’s “Half Hour Com- visiting www.mirage.com. edy Hour.” Bradshaw brings his quick wit Don Barnhart:Award-winning and comedic timing to film roles, comedian Don Barnhart is one of as a sports analyst and in frequent the top comedians working today. By Jerry Fink prices are as follows: General ad- —Chris Coleman - Bass Guitar/ guest appearances on “The Tonight Barnhart has appeared on TV and Las Vegas Tribune mission $16; students with a valid Vocals Show with Jay Leno.” The charis- in films as well as headlining the Genevieve and Mark Giovi, un- ID, Nevada residents, military, and —John Wedemeyer - Guitars matic athlete will entertain audi- top comedy clubs in Las Vegas. He der the direction of Bill Fayne, will seniors $13; children 12 and under —Giloh Morgan - Keyboards/ ences with stories from his child- is also a favorite at the top comedy perform at the Italian American enjoy free admission when accom- Piano/Vocals hood in Louisiana, the journey be- clubs across the country and cruise Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., at 8 panied by a paying adult; additional —Kevin Cloud - Drums hind his four Super Bowl rings and ships around the world. In 2010, p.m., June 30. Tickets are on sale children $12. Taxes and fees not —Lenny Lopez - Percussion/ his stint as a toupee model, among Don Barnhart received the Interna- for $15.For information call 457- included. Vocals other anecdotes. The two-time Su- tional Performing Artist’s “Bob 3866. ABOUT ‘50 GREATEST —Reggie Gonzalez - Vocals per Bowl MVP and four-time All- HopeAward” for his continued ser- On Thursday, June 20, crooner PHOTOGRAPHS OF Learn more about these great Pro will wow audiences as he inte- vice performing and producing Nikolas Mastrangelo will perform NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’ performers on EarlTurner.com! grates his singing abilities into the comedy shows for the troops sta- at the Mad Greek, 8565 W. Sahara, Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at Be sure to get your tickets early untold tales of his life on and off tioned overseas. Barnhart has been (Sahara and Durango) from 7-10 The Venetian presents 50 Greatest for the best seats. You don’t want the field. Bradshaw’s performances performing and producing comedy p.m. Call 702-242-7669to make Photographs of National Geo- to miss this performance! will include quirky and sentimen- shows for the troops since his first your reservations early. graphic , a comprehensive explo- To avoid convenience fees, stop tal video clips plus a few surprise USO tour back in 1992. Mark Giovi and Nik will be back ration of National Geographic’s by the Box Office between Noon - guests. Jann Karam: Jann Karam is a at the Mad Greek on Tuesday, July most iconic images. The exhibition 8:00 p.m.daily. * * * * * comedian, actor and writer whose 9, for a show featuring Broadway showcases some of the * * * * * THE IMPROV numerous T.V. credits include tunes. magazine’smost-remembered and INITIAL DETAILS FOR 2013 AT HARRAH’S: stand-up appearances on “Late * * * * * celebrated photographs from its VANS WARPED TOUR JUNE 11 — JUNE 16 Show with David Letterman,” “The ‘50 GREATEST 125-year-old history, such as Steve ANNOUNCED The world-famous Improv at Tonight Show” and HBO’s “Young PHOTOGRAPHS OF McCurry’s unforgettable “Afghan The 2013 Vans Warped Tour Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- Comedians Show.” In addition to NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC’ Girl,” Nick Nichols’ image of Jane heads back to Las Vegas with a running comedy club on the Las playing one of Jerry’s girlfriend’s THANKS TEACHERS Goodall and chimpanzee, Thomas show Friday, June 28 at 11 a.m. at Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to on “Seinfeld,” Karam has guest- WITH FREE ADMISSION Abercrombie’s incomparable view the Silverton Casino Hotel 3333 showcase young comedians, as well starred on “Norm,” “Mad About IN JUNE AND JULY of Mecca, and many more. For Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, as bring in big names, has attrib- You,” “Politically Incorrect with As school lets out for summer, some photographs, visitors can see NV. Headliners Hawthorne uted to its longevity and success. Bill Maher,” “Dr. Katz” and more. 50 Greatest Photographs of Na- the “near frames” taken by the pho- Heights, Motion City Soundtrack Each week, The Improv show- Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 tional Geographic in Imagine Ex- tographer: the sequence of images and Chiodos add to the years of cases three of the funniest and p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. hibitions Gallery at The Venetian made in the field before and after impressive lineups. Tickets start at freshest faces in comedy, creating Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus Las Vegas invites teachers to enjoy the perfect shot. Documentary vid- $24.50 and are available at http:// a show that is always unique and applicable taxes and fees) for VIP their vacation with free admission eos throughout the exhibition tell warpedvegas.eventbrite.com. definitely funny. The comedians tickets that include special seating, to the gallery during the months of the stories behind these renowned Other bands set to perform in- who will perform June 11 — June an Improv t-shirt and post-show June and July. Educators will be in- photographs and the photographers clude Sleeping With Sirens, Never 16 are: meet-and-greet with the comics. spired by this comprehensive ex- who shot them. Shout Never, Black Veil Brides, Wendy Liebman: Wendy Special two-for-one tickets are also ploration of National Geographic’s Tickets are on sale on at The Bring Me The Horizon, Anarbor, Liebman has been performing her available for locals for the 10 p.m. most iconic and recognized photo- Venetian box office or through its VersaEmerge, Forever The Sickest uniquely timed style of stand-up show. Tickets are available at graphs, including Bruce Dale’s cap- Website http://www.venetian.com/ Kids, The Summer Set, blessthefall comedy since 1984. Liebman got Harrah’s Box Office (702-369- tivating photo of a Plane Tail in Las-Vegas-Entertainment/Special- and many more. More bands will her start in stand-up by enrolling in 5223) and online at the website Flight; Thomas Abercrombie’s in- Events/50-Greatest-Photographs/. be announced each Friday on the a class called “How to be a Stand- www.harrahslasvegas.com. triguing photograph of a woman * * * * * Warped Tour website. Up Comedian” at the Cambridge Jerry Fink is an entertainment shopping in Kabul, Afghanistan; For the entire lineup and addi- Center for Adult Education. She columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune and Kevin Schafer’s playful photo tional information, visit began performing open-mic nights newspaper and writes a weekly col- of Amazon River Dolphins in Bra- www.vanswarpedtour.com. at Boston clubs including Stitches, umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email zil. Latest tour info can also be The Comedy Connection and Catch him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. “Teachers play an incredible role found on Twitter https:// in society and this is our way of twitter.com/VansWarpedTour or at saying ‘thank you,’” said Tom http://smashmagazine.com Zaller, CEO and President of Imag- * * * * * ine Exhibitions.”We hope this gal- TERRY BRADSHAW: lery inspires them the same way AMERICA’S FAVORITE they inspire their students every DUMB BLONDE... day.” Ready, set, hike! Hall of Fame During their visit to the gallery, NFL quarterback, actor and televi- teachers can receive more informa- sion personality Terry Bradshaw is tion about 50 Greatest Photographs combining comedy, storytelling and of National Geographic’s field trip EARL TURNER & FRIENDS singing in his all-new stage produc- program. For the excellent offer of — UNPLUGGED! tion “Terry Bradshaw: America’s $9 per student (minimum of 20 stu- Come and see a new and differ- Favorite Dumb Blonde... A Life in dents), young minds will be taken ent side of Earl Turner on Father’s Four Quarters.” The show will pre- on a journey that can’t be found in Day weekend, June 15th and 16th, miere Friday, June 28 and Saturday, the classroom. at the Suncoast Showroom at 7:30 June 29 at the Terry Fator Theatre To receive free admission, edu- p.m. at The Mirage Hotel & Casino at cators must show relevant identifi- Tickets are available by calling 7:30 p.m. nightly. cation indicating their school or dis- the Suncoast Box Office at 702- “Terry Bradshaw is a unique tal- trict to the Imagine Exhibitions 636-7075or online at ent,” said Producer and Director Gallery’s box office. 50 Greatest www.suncoastcasino.com. Anita Mann. “He is hilarious, a Photographs of National Geo- Earl will be joined by a full cast great singer and he has a larger- graphic is open daily for a limited for these two performances. than-life magnetism. 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A Life in David Letterman” and has appeared Photos by Tribute Show Four Quarters” will put Bradshaw on “The Tonight Show with Jay “Drinkin’- Singin’- Swingin’ — center stage along with a cast of Leno.” She has also been seen on Salute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy singers and musicians. Tickets start- “The Daily Show,” HBO’s Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin” is dif- ing at $49.99 are now on sale and “Women of the Night,” “Comic ferent from all of the other shows. may be purchased by calling Strip Live,” “VH1 Stand-Up Spot- Rick Michel, explained, “The 702.792.7777 or 800.963.9634 or light” and MTV’s “Half Hour Com- other shows have a 1960s vibe. I visiting www.mirage.com. edy Hour.” wanted to do something different. Bradshaw brings his quick wit Don Barnhart:Award-winning “There are no limitations to what and comedic timing to film roles, comedian Don Barnhart is one of these three superstars would do if as a sports analyst and in frequent the top comedians working today. they were alive today. By Jerry Fink prices are as follows: General ad- —Chris Coleman - Bass Guitar/ guest appearances on “The Tonight Barnhart has appeared on TV and “They are the Kings of Cool, the Las Vegas Tribune mission $16; students with a valid Vocals Show with Jay Leno.” The charis- in films as well as headlining the legendary Icons of Entertainment. Genevieve and Mark Giovi, un- ID, Nevada residents, military, and —John Wedemeyer - Guitars matic athlete will entertain audi- top comedy clubs in Las Vegas. He “What songs would Frank der the direction of Bill Fayne, will seniors $13; children 12 and under —Giloh Morgan - Keyboards/ ences with stories from his child- is also a favorite at the top comedy Sinatra sing? perform at the Italian American enjoy free admission when accom- Piano/Vocals hood in Louisiana, the journey be- clubs across the country and cruise “Which impressions would Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., at 8 panied by a paying adult; additional —Kevin Cloud - Drums hind his four Super Bowl rings and ships around the world. In 2010, Sammy Davis, Jr. perform? p.m., June 30. Tickets are on sale children $12. Taxes and fees not —Lenny Lopez - Percussion/ his stint as a toupee model, among Don Barnhart received the Interna- “Sammy has never sang rap, for $15.For information call 457- included. Vocals other anecdotes. The two-time Su- tional Performing Artist’s “Bob Frank never sang country and Dean 3866. ABOUT ‘50 GREATEST —Reggie Gonzalez - Vocals per Bowl MVP and four-time All- HopeAward” for his continued ser- never sang Rock n’ Roll. On Thursday, June 20, crooner PHOTOGRAPHS OF Learn more about these great Pro will wow audiences as he inte- vice performing and producing “But they do in this show. is a Tramp, Get me to the Church am I,” “Hey, There” and more. Nikolas Mastrangelo will perform NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’ performers on EarlTurner.com! grates his singing abilities into the comedy shows for the troops sta- “And we also include songs they on time,” “New York, New York,” “I get to do the Godfather and at the Mad Greek, 8565 W. Sahara, Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at Be sure to get your tickets early untold tales of his life on and off tioned overseas. Barnhart has been have never sung together. “You make me feel so Young” and Rodney Dangerfield during my (Sahara and Durango) from 7-10 The Venetian presents 50 Greatest for the best seats. You don’t want the field. Bradshaw’s performances performing and producing comedy “It’s a fun show. of course, “My Way” during the big stand-up routine. p.m. Call 702-242-7669to make Photographs of National Geo- to miss this performance! will include quirky and sentimen- shows for the troops since his first “Dean performs the classic fa- finale. “There is some current stuff so your reservations early. graphic , a comprehensive explo- To avoid convenience fees, stop tal video clips plus a few surprise USO tour back in 1992. vorites “Everybody loves some- “It’s a lot of music, close to a we can all have a laugh and tap our Mark Giovi and Nik will be back ration of National Geographic’s by the Box Office between Noon - guests. Jann Karam: Jann Karam is a body,” “That’s Amore,” “Kick in total of 35 songs. toes to the music. at the Mad Greek on Tuesday, July most iconic images. The exhibition 8:00 p.m.daily. * * * * * comedian, actor and writer whose the Head,” and “Sam’s Song.” “There is a medley that we go “We each do our own individual 9, for a show featuring Broadway showcases some of the * * * * * THE IMPROV numerous T.V. credits include “Sammy sings “Mr. Bo jangles” round-robin singing 9 songs in 11 stuff then we come together in the tunes. magazine’smost-remembered and INITIAL DETAILS FOR 2013 AT HARRAH’S: stand-up appearances on “Late and “Candy Man” with impressions minutes. middle of the show and have a lot * * * * * celebrated photographs from its VANS WARPED TOUR JUNE 11 — JUNE 16 Show with David Letterman,” “The of James Brown, Stevie Wonder “Other numbers include “Fly me of fun,” Michel concluded. ‘50 GREATEST 125-year-old history, such as Steve ANNOUNCED The world-famous Improv at Tonight Show” and HBO’s “Young and others. to the Moon,” “Strangers in the The cast includes: Sebastian PHOTOGRAPHS OF McCurry’s unforgettable “Afghan The 2013 Vans Warped Tour Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- Comedians Show.” In addition to “Frank’s numbers include “Lady Night,” Volare,” “What kind of fool Anzaldo as Frank Sinatra, Kenny NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC’ Girl,” Nick Nichols’ image of Jane heads back to Las Vegas with a running comedy club on the Las playing one of Jerry’s girlfriend’s THANKS TEACHERS Goodall and chimpanzee, Thomas show Friday, June 28 at 11 a.m. at Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to on “Seinfeld,” Karam has guest- WITH FREE ADMISSION Abercrombie’s incomparable view the Silverton Casino Hotel 3333 showcase young comedians, as well starred on “Norm,” “Mad About IN JUNE AND JULY of Mecca, and many more. For Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, as bring in big names, has attrib- You,” “Politically Incorrect with As school lets out for summer, some photographs, visitors can see NV. Headliners Hawthorne uted to its longevity and success. Bill Maher,” “Dr. Katz” and more. 50 Greatest Photographs of Na- the “near frames” taken by the pho- Heights, Motion City Soundtrack Each week, The Improv show- Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 tional Geographic in Imagine Ex- tographer: the sequence of images and Chiodos add to the years of cases three of the funniest and p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. hibitions Gallery at The Venetian made in the field before and after impressive lineups. Tickets start at freshest faces in comedy, creating Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus Las Vegas invites teachers to enjoy the perfect shot. Documentary vid- $24.50 and are available at http:// a show that is always unique and applicable taxes and fees) for VIP their vacation with free admission eos throughout the exhibition tell warpedvegas.eventbrite.com. definitely funny. The comedians tickets that include special seating, to the gallery during the months of the stories behind these renowned Other bands set to perform in- who will perform June 11 — June an Improv t-shirt and post-show June and July. Educators will be in- photographs and the photographers clude Sleeping With Sirens, Never 16 are: meet-and-greet with the comics. spired by this comprehensive ex- who shot them. Shout Never, Black Veil Brides, Wendy Liebman: Wendy Special two-for-one tickets are also ploration of National Geographic’s Tickets are on sale on at The Bring Me The Horizon, Anarbor, Liebman has been performing her available for locals for the 10 p.m. most iconic and recognized photo- Venetian box office or through its VersaEmerge, Forever The Sickest uniquely timed style of stand-up show. Tickets are available at graphs, including Bruce Dale’s cap- Website http://www.venetian.com/ Kids, The Summer Set, blessthefall comedy since 1984. Liebman got Harrah’s Box Office (702-369- tivating photo of a Plane Tail in Las-Vegas-Entertainment/Special- and many more. More bands will her start in stand-up by enrolling in 5223) and online at the website Flight; Thomas Abercrombie’s in- Events/50-Greatest-Photographs/. be announced each Friday on the a class called “How to be a Stand- www.harrahslasvegas.com. triguing photograph of a woman * * * * * Warped Tour website. Up Comedian” at the Cambridge Jerry Fink is an entertainment shopping in Kabul, Afghanistan; For the entire lineup and addi- Center for Adult Education. She columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune Kenny Jones as Sammy Davis and Kevin Schafer’s playful photo tional information, visit began performing open-mic nights newspaper and writes a weekly col- of Amazon River Dolphins in Bra- www.vanswarpedtour.com. at Boston clubs including Stitches, umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email Jones as Sammy Davis, Jr, and Rick * * * * * zil. Latest tour info can also be The Comedy Connection and Catch him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Michel as Dean Martin. Award winning Sandy “Teachers play an incredible role found on Twitter https:// Rick Michel has been a master Zimmerman has been involved in in society and this is our way of twitter.com/VansWarpedTour or at impressionist for over 40 years. producing television programs, TV saying ‘thank you,’” said Tom http://smashmagazine.com He has shared the stage with commercials, and travel specials Zaller, CEO and President of Imag- * * * * * Rich Little, Mickey Rooney, John for 28 years. Sandy is a syndicated ine Exhibitions.”We hope this gal- TERRY BRADSHAW: Byner and Sherman Hemsley, and show and dining reviewer, travel lery inspires them the same way AMERICA’S FAVORITE opened for comics Rita Rudner and writer, professional photographer they inspire their students every DUMB BLONDE... George Wallace. and talk show host of the Las Ve- day.” Ready, set, hike! Hall of Fame Rick discussed his other show. gas Today Show and Discover the During their visit to the gallery, NFL quarterback, actor and televi- “I also portray Frank Sinatra in the Ultimate Vacation travel specials. teachers can receive more informa- sion personality Terry Bradshaw is “Sinatra Forever” show composed For information or questions about tion about 50 Greatest Photographs combining comedy, storytelling and of a 24-piece orchestra with more Sandy’s columns, contact Sandy of National Geographic’s field trip EARL TURNER & FRIENDS singing in his all-new stage produc- than half of the musician’s were Zimmerman at P. O. Box #750211, program. For the excellent offer of — UNPLUGGED! tion “Terry Bradshaw: America’s former members of Frank Sinatra’s Las Vegas, NV. 89136. $9 per student (minimum of 20 stu- Come and see a new and differ- Favorite Dumb Blonde... A Life in orchestra. There are 12 strings and SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a dents), young minds will be taken ent side of Earl Turner on Father’s Four Quarters.” The show will pre- a 12-piece big band. favorite inn, hotel, or resort in the on a journey that can’t be found in Day weekend, June 15th and 16th, miere Friday, June 28 and Saturday, The “Drinkin’-Singin’-Swingin’ United States or around the world? the classroom. at the Suncoast Showroom at 7:30 June 29 at the Terry Fator Theatre — Salute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Why does it appeal to you? 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