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Volume 16, Issue 42 December 24-30, 2014 lasvegastribune.com Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce Member

Obama opens ties with Cuba By Rolando Larraz a little premature at the present Las Vegas Tribune time. The White House announcement “We have to be realistic and re- last Wednesday of re-starting a re- member that if it was not for Fidel lationship with the communist gov- Castro taking over the country, Las ernment of Cuba brought up mixed Vegas would never have been what opinions among the Cubans living it is today,” stated Perly in the United States as well as Cu- Viasmensky, the General Manager ban-Americans and the nation as a of the Las Vegas Tribune and a Cu- whole. ban herself. Obama took the world by sur- After the 1959 communist take- prise when he told the world that over of the Cuban isle, the casinos he has communicated with the Cu- in Cuba were closed and vandalized ban government and was lifting by the Populists, and most expert some of the restrictions that the dealers working the casinos in Cuba embargo had put in place. were flown to the United States, to The United States imposed a Las Vegas, with the casino owners diplomatic, commercial, economic, and management operating on the and financial embargo on Cuba one island. year after Fidel Castro seized power Retired gaming executive Tony and one year before Barack Obama Alamo Sr., a Cuban, told the Las was born. President Barack Obama shaking hands with Raul Castro. Vegas Tribune that this decision President Barack Obama an- That was welcome news to ex- have long opposed. American community agrees with would only help the dictatorship it- nounced he would restore diplo- iles, but the president also agreed In Las Vegas, the Obama an- their disappointment. self and the members of the hierar- matic relations with Cuba after the to a swap of the three convicted nouncement took far too many Cu- Opening a relationship with chy. “There is no benefit whatso- communist regime led by Raúl Cuban spies who were responsible bans still remembering the Cuban Cuba could be a catastrophe to the ever to the Cubans in Cuba and the Castro freed American political for the deaths of three American crisis by surprise; they are feeling casino industry and the Nevada USA or the American people,” prisoner Alan Gross and other dis- citizens and one U.S. resident, the a great disappointment, to put it economy if casinos were to open on Alamo added. sidents. kind of deal stalwart Castro critics mildly, at hearing this, and the the island, even if talk of that sounds (See Cuba, Page 5) My Point Sarann Knight Preddy: Las Vegas of View early gaming pioneer remembered By Rolando Larraz By Parker Philpot In the 1970s, after owning other I guess that I was wrong when I Special to Las Vegas Tribune businesses, she began operating said that the Black community is Monday morning, the fond People’s Choice, a quaint neighbor- not united in Clark County; I should memory of one incredibly special hood tavern with a restaurant and not exclude the rest of the commu- woman was the topic of countless casino located in what is now called nity — the community as a whole phone calls, texts, emails, social the Historic Westside area near H — we are all out of touch. media postings and on-air conver- Street and West Owens. Her former Two police officers were killed sations. Sarann Knight Preddy, a place is still a topic of conversation in New York City while sitting in gaming pioneer and civic activist, amongst longtime residents who their patrol car, while another po- passed after a prolonged illness and reminisce about its significance to lice officer was killed in Florida; all hospitalization at the age of 94. the Black community and as a place three were killed by criminal po- She is as solid a part of local where Strip headliners and visitors lice-haters. gaming industry history as any of all races and ethnicities were All day Sunday CNN News re- other heralded, colorful, dazzling welcome to come and have fun. ported about the police killing, from pioneering legend that helped el- Sarann (pronounced Sara-Ann, morning to night, with all the se- evate Las Vegas past its troubled and she gently reminded others not quences of the event and the after- beginnings to a global travel desti- to shorten it to either Sara or Ann), math. nation. continued as a casino property Next day the local television She was the first Black Ameri- owner and worked tirelessly and newscasters repeated the CNN re- can woman in the world to hold a optimistically in hopes of resurrect- port that the audience had seen the full gaming license, thus enabling ing a renowned 1950s hot spot to day before — the morning broad- her to own and operate a casino in its former entertainment glory. She cast this morning, News Today, and a town that was a bastion of racial was widely known for her dedica- early news several times like noth- segregation which excluded nearly tion to the Historic Westside ing else could have happened in a all people of color as well as women community’s once-iconic Moulin 24-hour city like Las Vegas. from gaining power in its burgeon- Sarann Knight Preddy Rouge Hotel & Casino. She even- In June of 2014, two police of- ing gambling empire. July 27, 1920 - December 22, 2014 (See Sarann, Page 4) ficers in Las Vegas were ambushed while having lunch at a local pizza The Rhiannon Gonzales Story Continues: place by a husband and wife team with a radical mentality, but the media reported the incident and Judge Adair Sentences Gonzales went on with their “infomercials” By Rolando Larraz tals disproving the methods by as always. Part Eight of a Series which Gonzales’ accusers had ar- No one in the community pro- During Gonzales’ statement, she rived at their alleged diagnoses. He tested, no one in the community finds herself unable to speak after then presented Judge Adair with the showed a public outrage or senti- uttering the words “Your Honor, I packet of letters, remarking “even ment one way or the other, and I am guilty...” leaving the entire one from House Arrest — they again wonder why; what is wrong courtroom speechless, but Judge don’t do that for anyone!” Rinetti’s with us that we cannot get involved Adair halts Rinetti from comment statement to the news of a closed or act like a real community? and urges Gonzales to continue, CPS case was “CPS is always do- I understand that most people “...of allowing myself to be dis- ing that to me, Your Honor.” may have a sour feeling when it tracted and not protect my baby.” Judge Adair sentenced Gonzales comes to the police department or Deputy Public Defender John to 14 - 72 months in prison, then the cops, but their beef with them Piro reported that the CPS case had suspended the sentence and is not so bad as to cause them to been closed since November 15, awarded her probation instead; pro- kill any policemen, especially when that Gonzales was employed full bation not to exceed five years. She these police officers, the rank and time, had a Nevada driver’s license told Gonzales to adhere to the visi- file, are for the most part honest, with an established Clark County tation stipulations to be determined hard-working individuals who live residence, zero failures to appear, by her probation officer, but she in our community, maybe shop in and was working on reunification would allow communication with the same stores where we shop, with her baby, as she had completed Elgin and Iyanna early 2014 her baby via telephone, photos and perhaps go to the same barber or all of her CPS requirements. Piro will never, because it did not occur vertent harm that came upon her video conferencing. Gonzales must beauty shop where we go, and have further contended that although — that she intentionally harmed her baby. He addressed every medical complete parenting/anger manage- a family as good as any. Gonzales accepted the Alford Plea, child. He conceded that Gonzales point argued ad nauseam by Rinetti ment counseling, maintain lawful Killing a police officer is not that she had never conceded, and did take responsibility for the inad- by elaborating a plethora of rebut- (See Gonzales, Page 6) solving any problem and is not go- ing to help with the rules and regu- FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES lations of the administration; police officers are like military, one fol- Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine lows orders, not questions them. In most cases the administration By Gordon Martines taint, though knowledge of the facts type of police misconduct, let us to sniff out drugs but were mainly is responsible for the behavior of By definition, “Fruits of the poi- gained independently of the origi- examine the latest lawsuit filed by trained to react to a handlers cues, the officer on the street; the attitude sonous tree doctrine” means evi- nal and tainted search are admis- Officers of the Nevada Highway to mimic alerting to the presence of they might display during their shift dence which is spawned by or di- sible. Patrol Drug Dog Interdiction drugs. This practice has been oper- could be due to the stress and the rectly derived from an illegal search With that being said, the Squad. This lawsuit was originated ating for years and was the basis for heavy load the administration or illegal interrogation which is LVMPD is riddled with wrongful by K9 NHP Troupers in that the hundreds of illegal searches and places on them. generally inadmissible against the past criminal investigations and dogs that they were using to sniff confiscation of drugs, money, cars (See My Point of View, Page 2) defendant because of its original prosecutions. As an example of this out drugs were not actually trained (See From the Desk, Page 5) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio tries legal Hail Mary against Obama immigration plan President Obama’s critic-in-chief over illegal immigration, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Phoenix, is determined to stop the plan to defer deportation for millions of immigrants. By Lourdes Medrano “He’s really under the gun when Christian Science Monitor it comes to the federal oversight,” TUCSON, ARIZ. — For years, says Mr. Parraz. “He has been more Sheriff Joe Arpaio has made him- and more reined in, and boxed in, self an icon far beyond the sprawl- by the strength of that monitor and ing landscape of Arizona’s the federal judge.” Maricopa County through his cru- Moreover, Arpaio is having to sade against illegal immigration. fend off Washington, too. While But the hallmarks of his power previous administrations sanc- are diminishing, as a federal court tioned his ability to pursue and de- tain undocumented people, the case and the policies of Obama ad- Obama administration has stripped ministration both to shield millions him of his powers, accused him of of undocumented immigrants and discriminatory practices, and filed to target Sheriff Arpaio’s operations a lawsuit against him that’s mak- ing its way through the courts. Arpaio supporters like Buffalo Rick Galeener blame the federal TRIBUNE government, particularly the VOL. 16, NO. 42 Obama administration, for making it increasingly difficult for Arpaio FOUNDER to carry out his law enforcement Rolando Larraz duties. He can understand the sheriff’s frustration at seeing many PUBLISHER of the suspects he arrests and turns AND over to immigration authorities go EDITOR IN CHIEF Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio pauses as he answers a question at a news conference at Maricopa free instead of being deported, the Rolando Larraz County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona in this 2013 file photo. Phoenix retiree adds. directly take their toll. tive action to defer deportation for stitutional because it bypasses Con- Over the course of an eight- GENERAL MANAGER Last week, Arpaio was forced to about 5 million of the estimated gress. month period, Arpaio’s department Perly Viasmensky dismantle a unit that focused on ar- 11.4 million living in the country Arpaio has no legal standing to referred more than 4,000 arrestees resting immigrants who rely on illegally. bring such a lawsuit, says Paul to Immigration and Customs En- MANAGING EDITOR forcement (ICE) and “over 36 per- Maramis Choufani counterfeit IDs to work. The move Mr. Obama’s plan, which will be Bender, a constitutional law profes- was necessary to comply with a fed- rolled out early next year, grants sor at Arizona State University in cent keep coming back,” the law- suit claims. PRODUCTION eral judge’s decision in a 2013 work permits to parents of children Tempe. The courts have made it Don Snook class-action civil rights case, in who are legal residents or were born clear that the job of enforcing im- If implemented, Obama’s execu- which Arpaio’s immigration en- in the United States, and extends migration law rests with the federal tive action will make Arpaio’s job ASSOCIATE EDITOR forcement was found to violate the some protections for those who government, not local jurisdictions, more difficult, says Mr. Galeener. “It’s going to be a lot tougher Colleen Lloyd rights of many Latinos. Among came into the country before they he adds. because all he can do is concentrate other measures, the court appointed were 16. The president also has “Arpaio is not entitled to decide on criminal activity,” he says of the INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER a monitor to oversee day-to-day emphasized that deportations will who should be deported,” says Pro- Kenneth A. Wegner sheriff. “Well, regardless, if he operations at the sheriff’s depart- focus on criminals, not families. fessor Bender. “It’s not up to him.” picks up a criminal and they hap- For advertising ment. The action, Arpaio says, will But Arpaio is struggling to stay pen to be an illegal alien, guess rates, deadlines But true to Arpaio’s feisty spirit, harm his ability to do his job. relevant, says Randy Parraz, co- what? They’re going to get special he keeps throwing punches even as “Obama’s new amnesty program founder of Citizens for a Better Ari- call 702-868-6398 treatment.” he retreats. On Monday, a federal will greatly increase the burden and zona and a longtime critic of “It’s a joke,” he adds. “And Las Vegas Tribune is published judge in Washington is scheduled disruption of the sheriff’s duties,” Arpaio. that’s not the fault of Sheriff Joe. If weekly at 820 So. 7th Street, to take up a lawsuit Arpaio has filed states Arpaio’s suit, which argues The fallout from the class-action Sheriff Joe had his way, he’d put Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. against President Obama’s execu- that the president’s move is uncon- lawsuit has taken its toll. them all in jail.” Main Number: (702) 868-6398 My Point of View News desk: (Continued from Page 1) can we expect others to support us we will win, but otherwise they will sue is or what the reason may be, (702) 868-6397 I feel sorry for the death of the if we do not support them? win and we as a community, as a we need to have faith and hope that Fax: (702) 696-0096 Website: police officers killed during last Just because a judge is not fair group, as a family, will be the los- every one of us is able to have a LasVegasTribune.net weekend’s rampage, and I am sor- to me today, it doesn’t mean that ers. Merry Christmas tomorrow. All rights reserved. Statements, rier for the death of the two local he/she would not be unfair to you I am not writing like this because My name is Rolando Larraz, and opinions and points of view ex- police officers killed in Las Vegas as well tomorrow; an unfair judge I am influenced by the Christmas as always, I approved this column. pressed by the writers are their last June. does not discriminate against any- spirit, I have been insisting on that * * * * * own and do not necessarily rep- Yes, a police officer is a police one. philosophy for a very long time. Rolando Larraz is Editor in resent those of the publisher. officer regardless of the city or state A corrupted politician is going There is no reason why police Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His Information, including prices in which they are serving the com- to be corrupted until we all get him/ officers should be able to get away column appears weekly in this and times, is considered correct munity, but the police officers in her out of office and the sooner the with unnecessarily killing unarmed newspaper. To contact Rolando at the time of publishing but may Las Vegas were serving my commu- better. citizens, regardless of what level of Larraz, email him at: change without notice. Las Ve- nity, protecting my neighborhood, An abusive police officer is go- criminal the individual may be. [email protected] or gas Tribune assumes no re- sponsibility for unsolicited patrolling the parks in my area and ing to be an abusive police officer However, no matter what the is- at 702-868-NEWS (6397) manuscripts, transparencies or making sure that a safe speed was until we as a community make other submitted materials. 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Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio tries legal CITY BEAT Hail Mary against Obama immigration plan After-School All-Stars Las Vegas announces plans President Obama’s critic-in-chief over illegal immigration, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Phoenix, is determined to stop the plan to defer deportation for millions of immigrants. to mark 20th year of service in Southern Nevada By Lourdes Medrano “He’s really under the gun when Christian Science Monitor it comes to the federal oversight,” TUCSON, ARIZ. — For years, says Mr. Parraz. “He has been more Sheriff Joe Arpaio has made him- and more reined in, and boxed in, self an icon far beyond the sprawl- by the strength of that monitor and ing landscape of Arizona’s the federal judge.” Maricopa County through his cru- Moreover, Arpaio is having to sade against illegal immigration. fend off Washington, too. While But the hallmarks of his power previous administrations sanc- are diminishing, as a federal court tioned his ability to pursue and de- tain undocumented people, the case and the policies of Obama ad- Obama administration has stripped ministration both to shield millions South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vir- Laser therapy uses specific him of his powers, accused him of of undocumented immigrants and ginia, Washington, Wisconsin and wavelengths for therapeutic ben- discriminatory practices, and filed West Virginia. efits. Research shows that laser to target Sheriff Arpaio’s operations a lawsuit against him that’s mak- * * * * * therapy delivers targeted packets of ing its way through the courts. Las Vegas Cat Hospital energy directly to injured or sore Arpaio supporters like Buffalo educates pet owners about Rick Galeener blame the federal soft tissue, increasing metabolic feline laser therapy TRIBUNE government, particularly the activity within the cells. This im- VOL. 16, NO. 42 Obama administration, for making A Cat Hospital, a Las Vegas ani- proves cellular function and health, it increasingly difficult for Arpaio mal hospital that exclusively cares reducing inflammation and swell- FOUNDER to carry out his law enforcement for felines, has been working to ing that is associated with pain, as Rolando Larraz duties. He can understand the educate pet owners about feline la- well as stiffness and muscle spasms, sheriff’s frustration at seeing many The year 2015 marks the 20th special guests. period to include Festivus, Human ser therapy. Feline laser therapy is says Dr. Auge. PUBLISHER of the suspects he arrests and turns anniversary for After-School All- For more information on After- Light, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New a cutting-edge pain management She indicated a series of treat- AND over to immigration authorities go Stars Las Vegas (ASAS), which has School All-Stars 20th anniversary Year’s Day and the first half of and new injury treatment and is ments over several weeks delivers EDITOR IN CHIEF Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio pauses as he answers a question at a news conference at Maricopa free instead of being deported, the served tens of thousands of South- events, please visit asaslv.org January. It is illuminated at night. available at A Cat Hospital. The Las the greatest pain relief benefit and Rolando Larraz County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona in this 2013 file photo. Phoenix retiree adds. ern Nevada youth in its two-decade * * * * * This Las Vegas campaign is part Vegas cat hospital is a leader in fe- are all that is needed. directly take their toll. tive action to defer deportation for stitutional because it bypasses Con- Over the course of an eight- history. One of 15 chapters nation- RTC transit to operate on a coordinated nationwide program line care and one of the first local Cat veterinarian Dr. Heather GENERAL MANAGER Last week, Arpaio was forced to about 5 million of the estimated gress. month period, Arpaio’s department wide, ASAS was founded locally in alternate schedules during that began in 2009. From then to animal hospitals to offer feline la- Zamzow is also educating pet own- Perly Viasmensky dismantle a unit that focused on ar- 11.4 million living in the country Arpaio has no legal standing to referred more than 4,000 arrestees 1995 by Elaine Wynn as Greater Christmas and New Year’s now, 61 similar campaigns have ser therapy. ers about the benefits of feline la- resting immigrants who rely on illegally. bring such a lawsuit, says Paul to Immigration and Customs En- Las Vegas Inner-City Games, pro- holidays been launched in 38 states and the According to the veterinarians, ser therapy for a recent injury. MANAGING EDITOR forcement (ICE) and “over 36 per- Maramis Choufani counterfeit IDs to work. The move Mr. Obama’s plan, which will be Bender, a constitutional law profes- viding weekend sports programs for The Regional Transportation District of Columbia by laser therapy benefits include faster Dr. Zamzow said, “We recom- was necessary to comply with a fed- rolled out early next year, grants sor at Arizona State University in cent keep coming back,” the law- youth across the Las Vegas valley. Commission of Southern Nevada UnitedCoR. healing, reduces swelling and in- mend laser therapy for dental is- suit claims. PRODUCTION eral judge’s decision in a 2013 work permits to parents of children Tempe. The courts have made it In 2003, the organization trans- (RTC) will operate its transit sys- “The point of our national flammation, and provides pain re- sues, such as gingivitis and stoma- Don Snook class-action civil rights case, in who are legal residents or were born clear that the job of enforcing im- If implemented, Obama’s execu- formed its model to provide aca- tem on a Saturday schedule Christ- awareness campaign is to reach out lief for cats. The veterinary care titis, as well as treating abscesses, which Arpaio’s immigration en- in the United States, and extends migration law rests with the federal tive action will make Arpaio’s job demic and enrichment after-school mas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and to the millions of humanists, athe- team at A Cat Hospital recommends ear infections and staph infections.” more difficult, says Mr. Galeener. ASSOCIATE EDITOR forcement was found to violate the some protections for those who government, not local jurisdictions, programs throughout the school on a Sunday schedule Christmas ists and agnostics living in the laser therapy as an effective pain “With laser therapy, there is “It’s going to be a lot tougher Colleen Lloyd rights of many Latinos. Among came into the country before they he adds. year, becoming After-School All- Day, Thursday, Dec. 25. The Satur- United States,” explained Dr. Jason management option for arthritis, minimal need for pain medica- because all he can do is concentrate other measures, the court appointed were 16. The president also has “Arpaio is not entitled to decide Stars. day and Sunday schedules are set Heap, UnitedCoR national coordi- skin problems, and urinary pain. tions,” said veterinarian Dr. Brian on criminal activity,” he says of the INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER a monitor to oversee day-to-day emphasized that deportations will who should be deported,” says Pro- Today, ASAS operates in 13 dif- due to traditionally lower ridership nator. “Non-theists sometimes don’t Laser therapy is also used for treat- McAllister. “Additionally, we see Kenneth A. Wegner sheriff. “Well, regardless, if he operations at the sheriff’s depart- focus on criminals, not families. fessor Bender. “It’s not up to him.” picks up a criminal and they hap- ferent Clark County School District and less traffic on these days. realize there’s a community for ing a range of short-term ailments, treated cats feeling younger and For advertising ment. The action, Arpaio says, will But Arpaio is struggling to stay pen to be an illegal alien, guess elementary and middle schools, Additionally, the RTC will offer them, especially during the winter such as abscesses, ear infections, happier.” rates, deadlines But true to Arpaio’s feisty spirit, harm his ability to do his job. relevant, says Randy Parraz, co- what? They’re going to get special serving more than 5,500 low-in- free rides to locals and tourists from holiday season when they are over- staph infections, and dental issues A Cat Hospital has been provid- he keeps throwing punches even as “Obama’s new amnesty program founder of Citizens for a Better Ari- come and underprivileged students. New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. whelmed with traditional theistic (e.g., gingivitis). The hospital rec- ing feline veterinary care for 28 call 702-868-6398 treatment.” he retreats. On Monday, a federal will greatly increase the burden and zona and a longtime critic of “It’s a joke,” he adds. “And In Nevada, approximately 100,000 31, at 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. on New messages. So we hope our effort ommends laser therapy as an option years and has recently added laser Las Vegas Tribune is published judge in Washington is scheduled disruption of the sheriff’s duties,” Arpaio. that’s not the fault of Sheriff Joe. If school children are alone and un- Year’s Day. Riders should note that will serve as a beacon and let them for people who no longer wish to therapy treatment for pain relief. weekly at 820 So. 7th Street, to take up a lawsuit Arpaio has filed states Arpaio’s suit, which argues The fallout from the class-action Sheriff Joe had his way, he’d put supervised after school. Often re- various transit detours will be in know they aren’t alone.” give daily pain medications to cats. The hospital encourages cat own- Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. against President Obama’s execu- that the president’s move is uncon- lawsuit has taken its toll. them all in jail.” ferred to as the “danger zone,” the place on New Year’s Eve due to the Johnson added, “We would like “We want to educate cat owners ers to contact the hospital to find Main Number: hours between 3 and 6 p.m. are celebrations on the Las Vegas Strip. to encourage local atheists, agnos- about laser therapy for a new or re- out if laser therapy is the best treat- (702) 868-6398 My Point of View when children are most at risk of Transit service will operate on a tics, freethinkers, skeptics, secular- cent injury and pain management,” ment option for their pets. News desk: (Continued from Page 1) can we expect others to support us we will win, but otherwise they will sue is or what the reason may be, making poor choices and indulging Sunday schedule New Year’s Day, ists and humanists to stand up and said Las Vegas veterinarian Dr. To learn more about the benefits (702) 868-6397 I feel sorry for the death of the if we do not support them? win and we as a community, as a we need to have faith and hope that in risky behaviors such as drugs, Thursday, Jan. 1. be counted. If you are a Las Vegas Trish Auge. “We have had success of feline laser therapy or to sched- Fax: (702) 696-0096 alcohol, sex, violence and gang ac- Schedules and more information nonbeliever, know that you are not using laser therapy to ease pain. In ule an appointment, visit A Cat Website: police officers killed during last Just because a judge is not fair group, as a family, will be the los- every one of us is able to have a tivity. ASAS is the only provider of for all RTC transit routes are avail- alone.” many cases, chronic pain can Hospital online at http:// LasVegasTribune.net weekend’s rampage, and I am sor- to me today, it doesn’t mean that ers. Merry Christmas tomorrow. able at rtcsnv.com or in the RTC’s “Being visible is important to slowly sneak up on the cat and is All rights reserved. Statements, rier for the death of the two local he/she would not be unfair to you I am not writing like this because My name is Rolando Larraz, and free, comprehensive after-school www.acathospital.com/. opinions and points of view ex- police officers killed in Las Vegas as well tomorrow; an unfair judge I am influenced by the Christmas as always, I approved this column. programs in the Las Vegas valley, Transit Guide. Riders with ques- us,” Heap concluded, “because, in viewed as ‘just getting old.’ Often, * * * * * pressed by the writers are their last June. does not discriminate against any- spirit, I have been insisting on that * * * * * with a mission to keep children safe tions can call the RTC’s Customer our society, non-theistic people of- chronic senior cat issues are clues City Beat is a compilation of own and do not necessarily rep- Yes, a police officer is a police one. philosophy for a very long time. Rolando Larraz is Editor in and help them achieve in school and Service line at 702.228.RIDE ten don’t know many like them- the cat needs laser therapy for man- news and views of our editorial and resent those of the publisher. officer regardless of the city or state A corrupted politician is going There is no reason why police Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His in life. (7433). selves. The winter holiday season aging this pain. Signs to look for writing team, along with reader Information, including prices in which they are serving the com- to be corrupted until we all get him/ officers should be able to get away column appears weekly in this In celebration of their 20th An- * * * * * belongs to everyone, not just a few.” are decreased appetite, hiding, submissions and topics. Readers and times, is considered correct munity, but the police officers in her out of office and the sooner the with unnecessarily killing unarmed newspaper. To contact Rolando niversary, ASAS has announced a “Godless? So are we!” This campaign is the latest in a mood swings, and a stiff/sore are invited to suggest a local topic at the time of publishing but may Las Vegas were serving my commu- better. citizens, regardless of what level of Larraz, email him at: series of events beginning in Feb- These words, superimposed over nationwide effort to reach out to body.” or any other items of interest. change without notice. Las Ve- nity, protecting my neighborhood, An abusive police officer is go- criminal the individual may be. [email protected] or ruary 2015 to increase awareness of an image of the earth from space, non-theists. There have been simi- gas Tribune assumes no re- the non-profit’s programs and raise have appeared on a prominent bill- lar billboards, bus ads, conferences [email protected] sponsibility for unsolicited patrolling the parks in my area and ing to be an abusive police officer However, no matter what the is- at 702-868-NEWS (6397) critical funds to expand services to board in Las Vegas. This billboard, or Internet campaigns in Arizona, manuscripts, transparencies or making sure that a safe speed was until we as a community make promoting the Las Vegas Coalition Arkansas, California, Colorado, other submitted materials. 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Besides, they usually Only 15 percent of U.S. active-duty service members approve of President Obama’s job as commander- The military dictatorship made with the people that [were] ex- sino and the Monte Carlo Resort & anything thin, and the logic behind add, Fidel will die soon.” no concession at all in exchange for ecuted in Cuba by the military dic- Casino during his 38-year career in the embargo looks ever weaker. It But others strongly believe that in-chief, according to an annual Military Times survey. What’s behind American troop dissatisfaction? all the changes in favor of every- tatorship, it is a sad day for the gaming industry. has failed to dislodge the Castro the embargo failed to dislodge the By Husna Haq has never been a very popular com- among the troops.” vice members were satisfied with raise the for the troops next year,” thing the Castro’s demanded. This America,” says Alamo. It is easy for those who have not regime of either Fidel or, since Castro regime because the embargo Christian Science Monitor mander-in-chief among troops, but Why? their quality of life in 2009. This writes the publication, attributing it is how the USA rewards 55 years Alamo started his casino career suffered communist control in their 2006, his brother Ral. Indeed, by was never enforced by the U.S. gov- If President Obama’s approval these numbers reflect a record low Obama’s sinking popularity year, that figure dropped to 56 per- in part, to sequestration. “[That’s] of suffering by the Cubans in Cuba at the Circus-Circus and later over- own country to express solidarity enabling the island’s rulers to ernment and Cubans themselves ratings have slipped with the gen- for Obama. His first year in office among the troops can be traced to a cent. the second straight year of such a and 2.5 million people all over the saw the operations of Mandalay and agree with the present admin- present themselves as the victims support the Castro regime with the eral population, they have plum- he enjoyed a relatively high 35-per- number of factors: budget cuts, fall- One reason: More than half of raise, constituting the two smallest world. Resort Group’s newest venture — istration about the embargo. of hegemonic bullying, it has excuse that they were only sending meted to record lows within one cent approval rating. ing troop morale, frustrations over American troops believe they are annual increases in the 41-year his- “In addition to over 200,000 the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The Economist newspaper edi- shored up support for Cuba abroad money and goods to their families. segment of the population: the U.S. Compare that to his approval the Obama administration’s foreign underpaid today. In 2009, 87 per- tory of the all-volunteer force.” dead in Cuba and attempting to He was also responsible for the op- torialized in its April 5, 2014 issue: and given an excuse for totalitari- Las Vegas Tribune has reported military. rating in the general population, policy, gay and gender equity ini- cent of service members rated their Events in Iraq, Afghanistan, and anism at home. America’s allies on many occasions that Cubans bor- Only 15 percent of active-duty which is far higher, though still tiatives within the military, and U.S. pay and allowance as good or ex- the rise of the Islamic State, have think the embargo is counter-pro- row money from American loan service members approve of Mr. slumping: In the most recent CNN/ political leaders in general. cellent; today, just 44 percent do so. also led some in the military to chal- From The Desk ductive at best, vindictive at worst. companies and buy jewelry before Obama’s job as commander-in- ORC poll, Obama had a 44 percent According to the Military Times’ For good reason, reports the lenge Obama’s foreign policy. (Continued from Page 1) sions have occurred against lice administration of the LVMPD. “Why has America continued traveling to their native country to chief, according to an annual Mili- approval rating among Americans. poll, troops are more unhappy un- Military Times. His decision to remove all troops and the arrest of drug traffickers. Simpson and should be rectified, I have indirectly and directly tried with it [the embargo]? Politics. For look wealthy and impress the old tary Times survey, and more than “One thing is clear,” writes the der Obama than they were under “Congress just approved, at the from Iraq in 2011 helped lead to the Unfortunately, the use of these immediately. to correct these wrongdoings, both decades Cuban exiles in the swing neighborhood while leaving their half — 55 percent — say they dis- Military Times. “He is a deeply previous commanders-in-chief. request of the Pentagon and the rise of the militant group ISIS, ac- phony drug dogs also included and Again, I am sure that another internally and externally, during my state of Florida have supported it, hardworking dollars and high- approve of his job. The president unpopular commander in chief Some 91 percent of active duty ser- White House, a 1 percent basic pay (See Troops, Page 6) originated with the LVMPD, who nightmare is in the making, in that 36 years of loyal law enforcement and have made sure that the (mainly priced loans in the hands of the arranged for the purchase of these the infrastructure that permitted this service to the community and to my Republican) politicians who repre- same government that oppresses phony drug dogs, through the rela- injustice against Simpson to have beloved police department. Rest sent them enforce it strictly. And their countrymen. Sarann tives and associates of high-rank- occurred in the first place is now assured, I will continue my quest even if others in Congress privately Some people are wondering (Continued from Page 1) others feel welcome and appreci- ing police administrators. trying to figure out a way to smooth to get rid of the cancerous infections think the embargo is loopy, few, what ulterior motive may be behind tually became part owner of the ated. The civil rights fighter and This lawsuit has been ongoing this over and quietly rectify that that have become embedded within especially on the right, want to look Obama’s move to bow to the en- world-famous hotel-casino from social justice-seeker was evident in for approximately two years and matter without too much media at- the very bowels of the past and as if they are soft on the “commu- emies in the Caribbean Island. 1985 until its final closing in the her peaceful, straight-talking, war- has since disappeared from the pub- tention. I predict that Simpson will present police administration. There ’90s. rior-woman spirit. lic eye and media. I can only imag- eventually be released from prison is way more to expose and re-ex- The “Rouge” was the first ra- Never one to be superficial her- ine the nightmare, in wrongful ille- on a phony medical diagnosis, so amine, so stay tuned. cially integrated nightclub in Las self, she was admired by those who gal prosecutions for drug traffick- as to live his remaining days on IN GOD WE TRUST Vegas. It originally opened in 1955 frequently commented that she Executive Office ing and possession cases, that the earth in seclusion, and everyone Gordon Martines is a former and closed before its first anniver- looked amazingly youthful through legal system must be experiencing will forget what has happened. LVMPD detective who has served sary. Its ornate walls and seating her fifties, sixties, seventies and because of all the illegal searches Just to wet your whistle, another in many capacities over his 39-year areas were once filled with cultur- beyond. She remained that way and based on faulty probable cause de- example of wrongdoing is the 2007 career in law enforcement. He has For Rent ally diverse audiences enjoying wore her inner beauty more pro- rived from these phony drug dogs. beheading murder of LVMPD Of- been a candidate for sheriff in 2002, great jazz, blues and Doo Wop leg- nounced than her fine outward, un- But what does it matter the cost? ficer Kevin Scott Dailey, whereby 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- ends, and Sarann, who decades later blemished appearance. The poor taxpayer suffers the bur- the LVMPD, Henderson PD, and tention of bringing integrity and ac- Includes conference room, became a part owner, was a part of She always wore hats—elegant, den to pay off the defendants, quiet the Clark County Coroners Office countability back to the department, utilities and Internet. that heyday. decorative, expressive and stylish the court system and judges, and is complicit in the commission and and filed a federal lawsuit against In the early 1990s, she helped a ones. One of the hats that befitted derive some type of settlement with cover-up of this egregious murder LVMPD in 2011. Martines now Furnished or unfurnished. group that worked to have the prop- her life well was the cap she wore the litigants so that all this goes of a fully commissioned police of- contributes his opinions and ideas erty make it onto the U.S. National while receiving her honorary doc- away quietly and without too much ficer, denying him any type of to the Las Vegas Tribune to keep the $600 per month. Register of Historic Places. To her torate from the University of Ne- fuss or notoriety. criminal homicide investigation, public informed and help improve disappointment and the dismay of vada, Las Vegas. Another example of this type of media publication, or his Constitu- policing in Las Vegas. He has also For more information, many, the vacant landmark (all but The archives at UNLV, racks at misconduct is in the O.J. Simpson tional Civil Rights. appeared on the Face the Tribune its massive neon sign, the signature PBS and shelves at libraries in case. I have personal knowledge of The rule of law appears to mat- radio program several times to call (702) 699-8100. Moulin Rouge name in metal script) Clark County hold numerous re- this case since I was the Detective ter not to the past and present po- share his plan for a better LVMPD. ultimately met with a tragic, fiery cordings, books, news articles and that arrested Simpson at the Palms Sarann Knight Preddy, center, joins neighbors at a 2008 press conference concerning the closure of F St. demise in 2009. memorabilia chronicling her Hotel and Casino. Prior to taking (File photo courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal) Perhaps publicly she was most lengthy list of accomplishments and Simpson into custody, I activated a notably associated with her efforts contributions, and even controver- sonal responsibility. will remain an undeniable part of dren, great-grandchildren, nieces digital tape recorder in my under- to revive the Moulin Rouge, but sies, as she spoke out against local In a 2008 show of support for Las Vegas history. and nephews among many others. cover police vehicle to record any those who were lucky enough to see injustices since the time of her ar- the Historic Westside community, Her funeral service will be A full-day, community event at spontaneous statements made by her life force and grace close up in rival in the 1940s. Her message was she stood alongside neighbors to handled by Palm Mortuary and is which she was to be honored is still Simpson. This recording was very action knew her best for openness, a call to all for community self-de- protest the building of a concrete scheduled for 11 a.m., December scheduled to take place this Satur- fruitful in that he admitted totally elegance, beauty, charm, wit, wis- termination, economic develop- wall on F Street at West Bonanza, 31, at Second Baptist Church, lo- day at the City of Las Vegas — West his involvement and the involve- dom, and a certain way of making ment, fair treatment, pride and per- which was designed to redirect traf- cated at 500 Madison Ave.; the Las Vegas Arts Center as part of its ment of all the others in the inci- fic but essentially would block off viewing, however, will be private, seasonal celebrations. For informa- dent occurring at the Palace Station, the neighborhood from the main according to a family spokesperson. tion on the commemorative event, involving Robbery, Burglary, and arterial and encroaching business She is survived by a son, grandchil- call 702-229-4800. Kidnapping of the two memorabilia development in nearby downtown. dealers. Simpson also made threats She was active in her home to my life, but apologized profusely church, Second Baptist Church, and a few minutes later, still inside the assisted members of countless other police car, while still en route to faith-based congregations. As a police headquarters, and on tape. community activist, she helped I prepared an arrest report, an whomever she could. As a friend, officer’s report, booking sheet, and as so many will bear witness to, this his Miranda Rights card, after se- writer included, she was, and al- curing Simpson inside an interro- ways will be, a symbol of strength gation room and handcuffing him through adversity, a paragon of to a metal pole, to await further pro- poise under pressure, and a person cessing. of unparalleled passion. Unfortunately, Simpson’s celeb- Her legacy is multifaceted. Her rity status had a profound and dis- legendary, long life and milestones appointing effect on some of the other detectives, uniformed person- nel, and upper police administrators who later responded to the police headquarters. One would possibly think that royalty had graced every- one merely with their presence, and thus Simpson was afforded perks and privileges that were ordered by the police administration at taxpay- ers’ expense. As far as I was con- cerned, he was just another thug that Sarann Knight Preddy receives an honorary doctorate from UNLV. was caught, and should have been (Photo by Marty Frierson) treated like everyone else is treated. Notwithstanding all that, later on, progressing to trial, no subpoe- nas were ever issued to me or the other detectives that were involved in the arrest of Simpson. Neither were any of the reports (Arrest Re- port, Officers Report, Booking Sheet, or Miranda Rights Card) or the digital recording submitted to the court for trial and examination. By the way, this was one of the longest and most expensive crimi- nal trials in Clark County History. These submitted reports were omitted or destroyed by the police administration and District Attor- neys Office. This omitted evidence is called Exculpatory or Inculpatory evidence, and when this evidence is omitted from the court intention- ally, that is a Constitutional civil rights violation (Due Process) against the defendant. Understand that there is no love lost between Simpson and me, but I am truly a DDOO YYOUOU NNEEDEED AANN EEDITOR?DITOR? really big fan of the Constitution of Have you been embarrassed lately when someone pointed the United States of America and out to you that you misspelled a word in your report or maybe The Bill of Rights, and also a life- had a whole sentence all messed up? Have you personally time member of Oath Keepers. felt that you could’ve done a much better job on that manuscript For those of you who are won- but just didn’t have the time? dering, yes, I notified the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Of- Why put off doing what you know you should have done before: fice, the Attorney General’s Office, call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, and document-doctor, the U.S. Attorney’s office, and also she will fix what needs fixing by adding a little of this or that, Simpson’s new defense team of and taking out what shouldn’t have been there in the first place. these evidence omissions. I have also testified on record and under Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! oath, during legal depositions in [email protected]. 702-706-6875. June 2013, pursuant to my 2011 Federal Lawsuit, that these omis- Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Obama’s popularity falls to record low among U.S. troops Cuba (Continued from Page 1) cross the corridor of death together eration of the Luxor Hotel & Ca- “Five decades of use will wear nist” Castros. Besides, they usually Only 15 percent of U.S. active-duty service members approve of President Obama’s job as commander- The military dictatorship made with the people that [were] ex- sino and the Monte Carlo Resort & anything thin, and the logic behind add, Fidel will die soon.” no concession at all in exchange for ecuted in Cuba by the military dic- Casino during his 38-year career in the embargo looks ever weaker. It But others strongly believe that in-chief, according to an annual Military Times survey. What’s behind American troop dissatisfaction? all the changes in favor of every- tatorship, it is a sad day for the gaming industry. has failed to dislodge the Castro the embargo failed to dislodge the By Husna Haq has never been a very popular com- among the troops.” vice members were satisfied with raise the for the troops next year,” thing the Castro’s demanded. This America,” says Alamo. It is easy for those who have not regime of either Fidel or, since Castro regime because the embargo Christian Science Monitor mander-in-chief among troops, but Why? their quality of life in 2009. This writes the publication, attributing it is how the USA rewards 55 years Alamo started his casino career suffered communist control in their 2006, his brother Ral. Indeed, by was never enforced by the U.S. gov- If President Obama’s approval these numbers reflect a record low Obama’s sinking popularity year, that figure dropped to 56 per- in part, to sequestration. “[That’s] of suffering by the Cubans in Cuba at the Circus-Circus and later over- own country to express solidarity enabling the island’s rulers to ernment and Cubans themselves ratings have slipped with the gen- for Obama. His first year in office among the troops can be traced to a cent. the second straight year of such a and 2.5 million people all over the saw the operations of Mandalay and agree with the present admin- present themselves as the victims support the Castro regime with the eral population, they have plum- he enjoyed a relatively high 35-per- number of factors: budget cuts, fall- One reason: More than half of raise, constituting the two smallest world. Resort Group’s newest venture — istration about the embargo. of hegemonic bullying, it has excuse that they were only sending meted to record lows within one cent approval rating. ing troop morale, frustrations over American troops believe they are annual increases in the 41-year his- “In addition to over 200,000 the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The Economist newspaper edi- shored up support for Cuba abroad money and goods to their families. segment of the population: the U.S. Compare that to his approval the Obama administration’s foreign underpaid today. In 2009, 87 per- tory of the all-volunteer force.” dead in Cuba and attempting to He was also responsible for the op- torialized in its April 5, 2014 issue: and given an excuse for totalitari- Las Vegas Tribune has reported military. rating in the general population, policy, gay and gender equity ini- cent of service members rated their Events in Iraq, Afghanistan, and anism at home. America’s allies on many occasions that Cubans bor- Only 15 percent of active-duty which is far higher, though still tiatives within the military, and U.S. pay and allowance as good or ex- the rise of the Islamic State, have think the embargo is counter-pro- row money from American loan service members approve of Mr. slumping: In the most recent CNN/ political leaders in general. cellent; today, just 44 percent do so. also led some in the military to chal- From The Desk ductive at best, vindictive at worst. companies and buy jewelry before Obama’s job as commander-in- ORC poll, Obama had a 44 percent According to the Military Times’ For good reason, reports the lenge Obama’s foreign policy. (Continued from Page 1) sions have occurred against lice administration of the LVMPD. “Why has America continued traveling to their native country to chief, according to an annual Mili- approval rating among Americans. poll, troops are more unhappy un- Military Times. His decision to remove all troops and the arrest of drug traffickers. Simpson and should be rectified, I have indirectly and directly tried with it [the embargo]? Politics. For look wealthy and impress the old tary Times survey, and more than “One thing is clear,” writes the der Obama than they were under “Congress just approved, at the from Iraq in 2011 helped lead to the Unfortunately, the use of these immediately. to correct these wrongdoings, both decades Cuban exiles in the swing neighborhood while leaving their half — 55 percent — say they dis- Military Times. “He is a deeply previous commanders-in-chief. request of the Pentagon and the rise of the militant group ISIS, ac- phony drug dogs also included and Again, I am sure that another internally and externally, during my state of Florida have supported it, hardworking dollars and high- approve of his job. The president unpopular commander in chief Some 91 percent of active duty ser- White House, a 1 percent basic pay (See Troops, Page 6) originated with the LVMPD, who nightmare is in the making, in that 36 years of loyal law enforcement and have made sure that the (mainly priced loans in the hands of the arranged for the purchase of these the infrastructure that permitted this service to the community and to my Republican) politicians who repre- same government that oppresses phony drug dogs, through the rela- injustice against Simpson to have beloved police department. Rest sent them enforce it strictly. And their countrymen. Sarann tives and associates of high-rank- occurred in the first place is now assured, I will continue my quest even if others in Congress privately Some people are wondering (Continued from Page 1) others feel welcome and appreci- ing police administrators. trying to figure out a way to smooth to get rid of the cancerous infections think the embargo is loopy, few, what ulterior motive may be behind tually became part owner of the ated. The civil rights fighter and This lawsuit has been ongoing this over and quietly rectify that that have become embedded within especially on the right, want to look Obama’s move to bow to the en- world-famous hotel-casino from social justice-seeker was evident in for approximately two years and matter without too much media at- the very bowels of the past and as if they are soft on the “commu- emies in the Caribbean Island. 1985 until its final closing in the her peaceful, straight-talking, war- has since disappeared from the pub- tention. I predict that Simpson will present police administration. There ’90s. rior-woman spirit. lic eye and media. I can only imag- eventually be released from prison is way more to expose and re-ex- The “Rouge” was the first ra- Never one to be superficial her- ine the nightmare, in wrongful ille- on a phony medical diagnosis, so amine, so stay tuned. cially integrated nightclub in Las self, she was admired by those who gal prosecutions for drug traffick- as to live his remaining days on IN GOD WE TRUST Vegas. It originally opened in 1955 frequently commented that she Executive Office ing and possession cases, that the earth in seclusion, and everyone Gordon Martines is a former and closed before its first anniver- looked amazingly youthful through legal system must be experiencing will forget what has happened. LVMPD detective who has served sary. Its ornate walls and seating her fifties, sixties, seventies and because of all the illegal searches Just to wet your whistle, another in many capacities over his 39-year areas were once filled with cultur- beyond. She remained that way and based on faulty probable cause de- example of wrongdoing is the 2007 career in law enforcement. He has For Rent ally diverse audiences enjoying wore her inner beauty more pro- rived from these phony drug dogs. beheading murder of LVMPD Of- been a candidate for sheriff in 2002, great jazz, blues and Doo Wop leg- nounced than her fine outward, un- But what does it matter the cost? ficer Kevin Scott Dailey, whereby 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- ends, and Sarann, who decades later blemished appearance. The poor taxpayer suffers the bur- the LVMPD, Henderson PD, and tention of bringing integrity and ac- Includes conference room, became a part owner, was a part of She always wore hats—elegant, den to pay off the defendants, quiet the Clark County Coroners Office countability back to the department, utilities and Internet. that heyday. decorative, expressive and stylish the court system and judges, and is complicit in the commission and and filed a federal lawsuit against In the early 1990s, she helped a ones. One of the hats that befitted derive some type of settlement with cover-up of this egregious murder LVMPD in 2011. Martines now Furnished or unfurnished. group that worked to have the prop- her life well was the cap she wore the litigants so that all this goes of a fully commissioned police of- contributes his opinions and ideas erty make it onto the U.S. National while receiving her honorary doc- away quietly and without too much ficer, denying him any type of to the Las Vegas Tribune to keep the $600 per month. Register of Historic Places. To her torate from the University of Ne- fuss or notoriety. criminal homicide investigation, public informed and help improve disappointment and the dismay of vada, Las Vegas. Another example of this type of media publication, or his Constitu- policing in Las Vegas. He has also For more information, many, the vacant landmark (all but The archives at UNLV, racks at misconduct is in the O.J. Simpson tional Civil Rights. appeared on the Face the Tribune its massive neon sign, the signature PBS and shelves at libraries in case. I have personal knowledge of The rule of law appears to mat- radio program several times to call (702) 699-8100. Moulin Rouge name in metal script) Clark County hold numerous re- this case since I was the Detective ter not to the past and present po- share his plan for a better LVMPD. ultimately met with a tragic, fiery cordings, books, news articles and that arrested Simpson at the Palms Sarann Knight Preddy, center, joins neighbors at a 2008 press conference concerning the closure of F St. demise in 2009. memorabilia chronicling her Hotel and Casino. Prior to taking (File photo courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal) Perhaps publicly she was most lengthy list of accomplishments and Simpson into custody, I activated a notably associated with her efforts contributions, and even controver- sonal responsibility. will remain an undeniable part of dren, great-grandchildren, nieces digital tape recorder in my under- to revive the Moulin Rouge, but sies, as she spoke out against local In a 2008 show of support for Las Vegas history. and nephews among many others. cover police vehicle to record any those who were lucky enough to see injustices since the time of her ar- the Historic Westside community, Her funeral service will be A full-day, community event at spontaneous statements made by her life force and grace close up in rival in the 1940s. Her message was she stood alongside neighbors to handled by Palm Mortuary and is which she was to be honored is still Simpson. This recording was very action knew her best for openness, a call to all for community self-de- protest the building of a concrete scheduled for 11 a.m., December scheduled to take place this Satur- fruitful in that he admitted totally elegance, beauty, charm, wit, wis- termination, economic develop- wall on F Street at West Bonanza, 31, at Second Baptist Church, lo- day at the City of Las Vegas — West his involvement and the involve- dom, and a certain way of making ment, fair treatment, pride and per- which was designed to redirect traf- cated at 500 Madison Ave.; the Las Vegas Arts Center as part of its ment of all the others in the inci- fic but essentially would block off viewing, however, will be private, seasonal celebrations. For informa- dent occurring at the Palace Station, the neighborhood from the main according to a family spokesperson. tion on the commemorative event, involving Robbery, Burglary, and arterial and encroaching business She is survived by a son, grandchil- call 702-229-4800. Kidnapping of the two memorabilia development in nearby downtown. dealers. Simpson also made threats She was active in her home to my life, but apologized profusely church, Second Baptist Church, and a few minutes later, still inside the assisted members of countless other police car, while still en route to faith-based congregations. As a police headquarters, and on tape. community activist, she helped I prepared an arrest report, an whomever she could. As a friend, officer’s report, booking sheet, and as so many will bear witness to, this his Miranda Rights card, after se- writer included, she was, and al- curing Simpson inside an interro- ways will be, a symbol of strength gation room and handcuffing him through adversity, a paragon of to a metal pole, to await further pro- poise under pressure, and a person cessing. of unparalleled passion. Unfortunately, Simpson’s celeb- Her legacy is multifaceted. Her rity status had a profound and dis- legendary, long life and milestones appointing effect on some of the other detectives, uniformed person- nel, and upper police administrators who later responded to the police headquarters. One would possibly think that royalty had graced every- one merely with their presence, and thus Simpson was afforded perks and privileges that were ordered by the police administration at taxpay- ers’ expense. As far as I was con- cerned, he was just another thug that Sarann Knight Preddy receives an honorary doctorate from UNLV. was caught, and should have been (Photo by Marty Frierson) treated like everyone else is treated. Notwithstanding all that, later on, progressing to trial, no subpoe- nas were ever issued to me or the other detectives that were involved in the arrest of Simpson. Neither were any of the reports (Arrest Re- port, Officers Report, Booking Sheet, or Miranda Rights Card) or the digital recording submitted to the court for trial and examination. By the way, this was one of the longest and most expensive crimi- nal trials in Clark County History. These submitted reports were omitted or destroyed by the police administration and District Attor- neys Office. This omitted evidence is called Exculpatory or Inculpatory evidence, and when this evidence is omitted from the court intention- ally, that is a Constitutional civil rights violation (Due Process) against the defendant. Understand that there is no love lost between Simpson and me, but I am truly a DDOO YYOUOU NNEEDEED AANN EEDITOR?DITOR? really big fan of the Constitution of Have you been embarrassed lately when someone pointed the United States of America and out to you that you misspelled a word in your report or maybe The Bill of Rights, and also a life- had a whole sentence all messed up? Have you personally time member of Oath Keepers. felt that you could’ve done a much better job on that manuscript For those of you who are won- but just didn’t have the time? dering, yes, I notified the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Of- Why put off doing what you know you should have done before: fice, the Attorney General’s Office, call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, and document-doctor, the U.S. Attorney’s office, and also she will fix what needs fixing by adding a little of this or that, Simpson’s new defense team of and taking out what shouldn’t have been there in the first place. these evidence omissions. I have also testified on record and under Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! oath, during legal depositions in [email protected]. 702-706-6875. June 2013, pursuant to my 2011 Federal Lawsuit, that these omis- Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 Troops (Continued from Page 4) that erode deep-seated traditions cording to some military experts, and potentially undermine good who see Obama as a weak leader order and discipline.” in foreign policy. The rise of ISIS But Obama has reason not to forced Obama to return U.S. troops take the nosediving approval rating to the region, another unpopular too personally: It turns out his un- decision among troops. When asked popularity among troops comes whether the U.S. should send a with falling support for and trust in large force of combat troops back both major political parties. to Iraq to fight Islamic State mili- According to the poll, nearly half tants, 70 percent of survey respon- of active duty service members sur- veyed said they believe both the Re- dents said, ‘No.’ publican and Democratic parties Similarly, the report found have become less supportive of troops were unhappy with the out- military issues. Only 12 percent come of the wars in Iraq and Af- said both parties “have the armed ghanistan, for which they blame forces’ best interests at heart,” ac- their commander-in-chief. cording to the Military Times. “The percentage of troops who The report found U.S. troops, feel the war in Afghanistan ulti- like the general population, are in- mately will be viewed as a success creasingly frustrated with has taken a nosedive since 2007,” gridlocked congressional politics. writes the Military Times. “Simi- As Army Sgt. 1st Class Gregory larly, only 30 percent of respon- Pettigrew told the Military Times, dents feel the eight-year Iraq War “It seems like all the [congres- was a success. sional] debate now is completely “The pessimism about Iraq is A soldier photographs Vice President Joe Biden as he speaks to troops at Fort Campbell, Ky., Friday, May 6, disconnected from reality. They especially understandable; troops 2011. President Barack Obama and Biden came to Fort Campbell to address soldiers who have recently don’t really seem to care about how have spent years listening to senior returned from Afghanistan. their decisions impact us.” leaders tell them Iraq was emerg- later, both notions turned out to be institution unused to social up- policies and attitudes can be jar- ing as a stable democracy, its army spectacularly wrong.” heaval, including allowing gays to ring,” concludes the report, adding, a reliable ally in the fight against Obama has also pushed through openly serve in the military, end- “To his critics, his moves amount Islamic extremism. Just a few years major social changes in a traditional ing the ban on women in combat to heavy-handed social engineering troops, and cracking down on sexual assault and harassment. Gonzales “For Obama’s supporters, the (Continued from Page 1) cultural changes he’s overseeing are full time employment, submit to substance abuse evaluation and any coun- on a level with President Truman’s seling deemed necessary by her probation officer and may also be placed 1948 order that desegregated the on house arrest at the discretion of her probation officer. Adair then al- military and put it at the forefront lowed her to visit with her baby in the hallway that day. The fees and of the national push for racial equal- restitution amount stood as recommended. In the hallway, many strang- ity,” writes the Military Times. But From the Staff and Management of ers who were present in the courtroom acknowledged their own joy for for some in the U.S. military, the the outcome and wished Gonzales and her baby well. wave of changes to deep-seated The Post Office Dena Rinetti was visibly angry and told John Piro that he “better hope she doesn’t get in any trouble.” Rinetti would never speak to Piro again, other than the unavoidable. Gonzales reported to Nevada Dept of Public Safety Parole and Proba- tion on January 24, 2014. She was told that she needed to wait for a call from her probation officer to schedule their first appointment. When her new probation officer, R. Willis, did contact her on February 5, he told her to report immediately or he would violate her. Willis did not allow Gonzales to have any form of communication with either of her two chil- dren. At their first meeting he took her phone and looked through it, find- ing many photos of her children, particularly of her baby, that she had been sent from family, foster parents and CPS caseworker throughout this period. Willis threatened to put her in violation for having had any kind of communication with her children. He then placed her on house arrest. For the first week of transition between one house arrest depart- ment and the other, she was wearing, and paying for, two house arrest monitors. Finally, LVMPD House Arrest received the paperwork to re- move their monitor. The Nevada Department of Public Safety Parole and Probation house arrest cost is based on a sliding scale according to income. Gonzales was paying $129.22 a week, plus $30.00 a month for the probation officer plus other fees and expenses. On February 26, Willis had Gonzales sign a Restitution Schedule Agreement, promising to pay $1,675.00 a month until her restitution amount was paid in full. This agreement was to com- mence on February 1, 2014. Willis continued to do random home searches and drug-tested Gonzales every time she reported for an appointment. Gonzales was also not allowed to utilize any of the free resources that she had done the footwork to obtain for herself, such as the counseling that she so terribly needed. Willis told her that anything she needed she had to go through THEIR people, then laughed and said that they were NOT free. She was referred to Hope for Prisoners, a re-entry program that also does work with many who are on probation, but her calls were never returned. Willis threatened to violate her if she was lying, but was able to verify with another probation officer that this was indeed the case. So, Gonzales had to do without any therapy for the trauma that she, too, Be heard anywhere had endured. To fulfill the substance and abuse stipulation of her probation, Gonzales met with Nevada Department of Public Safety Substance and Abuse Coun- selor Edie Kline every other week. Gonzales had noticed that the amount of restitution was the exact same amount as the hospital bill. She men- in the world tioned this to Edie Kline on one such session and wondered aloud if she should apply Elgin’s medical benefits which had been applied for by CPS to cover that purpose exactly. Kline encouraged her to give it a try. So she (only $50 per hour) did. Gonzales went in person to the University Medical Center cashier to give Elgin’s Medical Insurance number, which left a $300.00 balance, which she also paid. When she showed up at Kline’s office for her next appointment, she noticed that Kline did not appear all that pleased to see RadioTribune Special her receipt from the hospital showing a zero balance. On March 17, Edie Kline would receive an email from Iyanna’s pater- nal grandmother Karla, expressing her concern for the 12-year-old daughter’s need to see her mother, asking her to please consider allowing 12 hours only $400 a visit. Kline never responded to the email, although she did mention having received it to Gonzales during one of their sessions. Gonzales’ previous house arrest situation had accommodated her work schedule. This new Parole and Probation scheduled appointments at hours 20 hours only $600 that Gonzales would have to miss work for. By not working a complete 40-hour work week, Gonzales was no longer eligible to receive her com- (Payment due upon contract signing) missions from AGR Group. In the letter to Judge Adair in January from her employer AGR Group, Gonzales had been referred to as a top pro- ducer. Now some of her paychecks were as low as $143.00. She was no longer receiving any help from her family. 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A governmentE big enoughDITORIALS to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Cuba is still a communist country What could the President have been thinking when he decided to slap not only the Cuban community but the American people in the face by bypassing Congress and kissing the Castro brothers’ boots when he eased the al- leged embargo imposed on that communist country fifty years ago? President Obama ignored all the suffering of those Cu- bans that had to leave their country to start a new life here; he ignored all the people assassinated by the Castro re- gime and all those who suffered other violations of human and civil rights committed against the Cubans, plus the expropriation of all the American businesses and proper- ties taken by the communist country. The so-called embargo did not work because of a few details left out by the U.S. government — like allowing the Cubans exiled here to send money and goods to the island and to keep going back and forth after they arrived Pope Francisco may have here under political asylum. The US government allowed American citizens to cir- become comrade Francisco cumvent the embargo by traveling to the enemy country By Perly Viasmensky in this country which I consider my own; this country via a third country and by not making stronger efforts with Oh, God, 2014 is not even over and lots of things where my family and I came looking for freedom, other allied countries to stop visiting and doing business are happening in this lousy year; not very good things, never ever for financial gain, because we lived a very with the communist country of Cuba, an open enemy of but they’re still happening. wealthy life in Cuba. That’s why I never consider Should I start by thanking Mr. Obama for his early myself an immigrant, but a political refugee. this nation. Christmas present? Honestly, I believe I have been During those 55 years I not only lost my native In all fairness, President Obama only has been in charge very good all year long and never expected a bag of country, I lost my grandmother who never had the for the last six years; Bush, Clinton, Bush, Reagan, Carter, coal as a present from anyone. To say I am furious is opportunity to see one of her sons again. I lost my Nixon, Johnson and the creator of the embargo, Kennedy, not enough; my heart is torn to pieces. mother who always wanted to return to Cuba. are equally guilty of the malfunction of the embargo. To receive news of President Obama restoring re- I promised my grandmother that I would never put lations with communist Cuba, especially in the month foot in Cuba until the day the country was free of evil. President Obama has been playing games with the Mexi- of December, when we Christians are celebrating the Still, some years ago when my uncle who was more cans living in the country undocumented for years using birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, is like receiving a dag- than a father to me was in the last days of his life, I immigration promises as a political pawn; now he turns ger deep in our hearts. decided to break my promise to my grandmother and his attacks on the Cubans who have built a new life in this As a Catholic, to know that the head of the Catho- requested a visa to Cuba to see him for the last time. country by bowing to a common enemy, offering all kinds lic Church, Pope Francisco, has been dealing behind All I wanted was to give him a last kiss, but the Cuban closed walls for eighteen months with President government gave me a slap on the face when they de- of benefits and opportunities and getting NOTHING in Obama and the hyena of a communist country to re- nied me a visa and told me that I was a person “non- return. store relations between the two countries without the grata” in Cuba because I left the country in 1959, with- Raúl Castro has made it very clear that Cuba does not knowledge of his congregation, makes me wonder if I out considering the fact that I was a child without any have the intention of changing anything, including the com- have been practicing the wrong religion. say. munist regime that ignores human rights, freedom of opin- These actions make me very sad, because I was Forget about personal issues, President Obama born into the Catholic faith, the Sisters of the Com- needs to remember that it was the Cuban people who ion, freedom of information and freedom of expression. pany of Mary educated me, and I attended a Catholic made Miami an international port. Miami was just a We believe that President Barack Obama should recon- University, and I never thought that I’d have to deal ghost town until Cubans arrived. sider his position of helping the present Cuban regime to with the actions of a Socialist Pope. The Cuban people in Cuba did not only suffer from stay in power and take a step forward by deciding what he I still remember when my spiritual counselor, a hunger, destruction, betrayal, abuse, killing of inno- wants to be: the Commander in Chief of the best country Jesuit Priest, told me years ago, that by the year of cent people, and loss of life at sea, there are also Cu- 2009 the whole world would be communist. At the ban people away from the country who have suffered in the world, or a puppet of the Castro brothers and the time I told him, “Please, Father, you are getting old many losses as well. communist world. and you have no idea what you are talking about.” President Obama has just stabbed our hearts one My good old spiritual counselor is now dead, but I more time and has just inserted into our thoughts that And so this is Christmas... am sure he is now turning in his grave if he can see we are about to experience the feelings of socialism what is going on in our world and our church. and communism once again in our lives. You do not have to be Christian to celebrate Christmas. It was a very cold morning in 1959 when I left my Merry Christmas everybody!!! Christmas, the holiday, is for everyone who enjoys seeing beautiful island of Cuba, believing what others told Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the — and participating in — goodwill toward men, goodwill me that it was a short absence, that we would return Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this toward all. It’s for those who like the festiveness of the in a month or so. It has been 55 long years with no newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at season, and want to decorate their home or their office space return. Hey, don’t take me wrong, I found happiness pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. with something to carry the festive note along; and it’s for those who enjoy the coming together of friends and fam- ON A PERSONAL NOTE ily and coworkers and strangers alike to share a meal or a snack or a drink or a cookie. It’s about feeling and show- Christmas Sadness in NYC ing a little (or a lot) more love; it’s about sharing and car- ing and doing it without reservation; it’s about old tradi- and Throughout the Nation tions being passed down and starting up new traditions By Maramis ceptable of ways. His friend, who that will bring people together. And this season of the year If the Christmas season cannot chose to go into work that would fur- is the perfect time to look up those old Christmas-related diminish the feelings of hate and rage ther the reality of peace, was very movies, fix yourself a cup of eggnog or tea, and settle in in a person’s heart, of wanting to kill disheartened at discovering that some for a feel-good hour or two with one of those charming perfectly innocent people who did of the so-called leaders in the peace nothing to hurt them except by be- movement thought nothing of classics such as Miracle on 34th Street or It’s a Wonderful ing associated with a profession in “achieving peace” through inciting Life. which certain individuals may have riots against those they felt were the Christmas is also for those who like to focus on some- overstepped their job description and cause of violence due to police abuse, thing other-worldly, even if it’s only once a year; some- inflicted harm above and beyond the and accusing whole groups of people thing that makes them think of the grander plan, a higher need to do so, then there is no time when it was only a few within such at all when such people would let groups that were the actual trouble- power, maybe a real live baby of history who came to dis- those feelings go. makers. cover that he was actually born as both a son of man and Once upon a time there was a MARAMIS CHOUFANI Disenchanted as they were, they the Son of God. Yes, that’s quite a thought to consider, happy little boy who lived in a big city. His best friend, stuck with it, doing the best they could under their even only once a year! similar in many ways to himself, also lived in that very trying and difficult circumstances. Christmas, the holiday, does not belong to any one group city, and the boys spent most of their time playing As the years went by, the police officer felt embar- together and having long conversations about what rassed to be associated with those who were seen as — and it very definitely does not exclude anyone in any they’d do when they grow up. bad cops, yet he did all he could to keep to his oath to group — even while Christmas, the holy day, more or less One of the boys wanted to be a cop while the other uphold the principles he had sworn to uphold, and to seems to “belong” to those who believe that that baby, the one had hopes of being some kind of activist for peace. struggle through, no matter what, for the good of his one most people call Jesus, really and truly was the Prom- Everyone seemed to think the first boy’s choice was community and his hometown. In the same way, his ised One, the Son of God. We naturally believe that all of far too dangerous a profession to go into, considering friend struggled to keep the peace wherever and when- they lived in a harsh area and that would be where the ever those in the community started to raise their voices us will get to know the truth behind our own individual young man wanted to stay and work. No one thought and their fists against those they perceived to be the beliefs (no matter what we believe in) once we pass over much of the second boy’s choice, except to say some- enemy, as if they were all one voice against their one to the other side, but it is rather a happy thing for those thing like, “Good luck making a living with that!” all-encompassing nemesis — the police. who choose to accept that Jesus came to earth as a helpless As they grew up, they went their way, each fol- Those in the crowd who never really used their little babe, passing through all the experiences as humans lowing the path they had chosen. The one who chose ability to think things through started to go along with police work found it very difficult to be around cer- all those who were flat-out against the police in gen- do, and came into the fullness of his wisdom while on earth tain of his fellow officers who seemed to have lost eral. They joined their voices and their rage with those in order to share it with all those around him, and for all touch with their humanity, with looking for the best who rallied against the police-at-large: They cursed time. way to handle a situation in order to diffuse it and them, threw things at them, overturned their cars, and So whether you only appreciate the twinkling lights, the cause the least amount of damage or harm. Yet he stuck created havoc in the streets. As the craziness spread to pretty trees, the friendly get-togethers, or the presents ex- with it because, as he reasoned, if all those who felt as other cities, the mindless followers chanted right along he did left the force, what they would be left with with the leaders, “What do we want?” and gave the changed between loved ones, let Christmas into your hearts. would be a cadre of cops bent on showing their power answer they were conditioned to give, “Dead cops!” It is for one and all. and throwing their weight around in the most unac- (See Maramis, Page 10) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. King John’s Confucius say crazed Premature Ejection country have thin skin... By Mace Yampolsky Korea’s 14.5 million. By Chuck Muth she has agreed to a repay- Confucius say crazed Granted, Sony doesn’t Assembly Speaker- ment plan with the IRS country have thin skin and have any nuclear weapons, elect John Hambrick ad- and has been making pay- no sense of humor (even but where would those vised via press release yes- ments as agreed? though they like Dennis sneaky North Koreans drop terday that he was remov- If so, on what basis did Rodman! Go figure!). those bombs anyway? To- ing Republican Assembly he come to those guilty- North Korea is p.o.’d be- kyo, NYC, Silicon Valley? Caucus Majority Leader until-proved-innocent cause the movie “The In- Just say no! What are they Michele Fiore as Chair- conclusions? terview” cast their not-so- going to do? Sic Dennis man of both the all-impor- But the real howler in fearless leader in a less Rodman on you!? Make tant Taxation Committee the statement was than flattering light. Re- you produce a movie about AND as Majority Leader Hambrick’s claim that ally? Don’t they watch his philosophy of life? without consulting with Fiore’s interviews on Saturday Night live? They Open a can of whoop**s his caucus in advance. Tuesday “have left our skewer everyone! You MACE YAMPOLSKY on Sony’s butt? Looks like he got a little CHUCK MUTH caucus further divided.” don’t see the US Government cyber-hack- Sony was hit by hackers Nov. 24, 2014. ahead of himself. Oh, puh-lease. ing NBC (Granted, the NSA listens to ev- A glowing red skeleton appeared on Hambrick’s unilateral decision was Ladies and gentlemen, Moses couldn’t eryone and checks their email, but cyber- screens throughout the Culver City, Calif.- made after Fiore did a series of media in- unite these people. All the king’s horses and hacking? There is a line that even the most based Sony subsidiary. The hack appar- terviews on Tuesday in which she explained all the king’s men can’t put this Humpty secretive, most esoteric, clandestine, cryp- ently was in response to the planned re- that her businesses ran into trouble with the Dumpty caucus together again. In fact, tic, closemouthed, uber spooks won’t cross; lease of “The Interview,” which featured IRS due to embezzlement by a former em- Hambrick’s move only made a bad situa- right, big brother?) James Franco and Seth Rogen as tabloid ployee. She said she made repayment ar- tion worse. Before I get going on my righteously TV journalists. As they prepare to travel to rangements with the IRS and has been mak- Leave aside the fact that he looks totally indignant rant, remember this is North the secretive North Korea, they’re recruited ing payments of $5,000 a month to settle ridiculous and indecisive by removing Korea. The same country that tells their by the CIA to assassinate Kim. Tuesday, the liens. Fiore from Taxation... then the next day citizens every four years that they won the December 16, 2014, the hackers, who call So what’s the problem? LOTS of people putting her back on Taxation... then a couple world cup! They also think their supreme themselves the Guardians of Peace, posted have run-ins with the IRS. And as one of days later taking her off Taxation... and who leader is a god. And it is decreed that no a message threatening a 9/11 type attack them — experiencing that absolutely hell- knows what’s going to happen today? one can have a name that is similar to the on theaters that showed the movie. ish nightmare first hand — let me tell you THE REAL AGENDA name of their dictator Kim Jong-un, and The hacking has had other, massive re- it’s experience worth having in a Chairman Look, we all know what’s really going those that have the name Jong-un (which percussions for the media giant. Almost 38 of the Taxation Committee! on here. is a common Korean name for both men million files were stolen and doled out on But back to the press release. Hambrick The establishment moderate Republi- and women) must get a new name. Could file-sharing websites. Files included the said he found her explanations about the cans want a billion dollar tax hike in the you imagine the upheaval this would have screening versions of five Sony films, the IRS liens “unacceptable.” Not that the cau- coming session. caused (not to mention the run on birth cer- script to the most recent James Bond cus found her explanations about the IRS And the last thing they want running the tificates) if President Lyndon Johnson said movie, embarrassing e-mails between stu- liens unacceptable. He, personally. show in the Assembly Taxation Commit- this? (Huh, so what am I supposed to call dio executives, salary data and personal Judge. Jury. Executioner. tee is a conservative who has signed the myself, Vern? Johndaughter?) What if your information about Sony staff. And for the life of me, I don’t know how Taxpayer Protection Pledge promising the name was Johnson Johnson? (Remember During the three weeks since the attack, he came to that conclusion. people of Nevada that she’ll “oppose and in Catch 22 there was Major Major! And I an ongoing question has been “Why?” His- Is he saying she lied about having had vote against any and all efforts to increase know someone named Sugar Cane [for torically, hackers have either stolen intel- an employee embezzle from her company taxes.” real!] who has a sister Candy Cane and a lectual property as part of an industrial es- with the money that was supposed to be That’s the same Tax Pledge, by the way, Dog Hurri [Cane] and a parrot Nova pionage campaign or grabbed personal data paid to the IRS? that Hambrick initially refused to sign when [Cane]. But I digress.) to sell. An attack that merely posted mate- Is he saying she’s lying when she says (See Chuck Muth, Page 9) Sony makes billions more than North (See Mace, Page 11)

Three Leadership Lessons from BEHIND THE MIKE Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Failure is Under Rated By Doug Dickerson and with unique gifts. It is By Michael A. Aun Toastmasters Interna- Then all the reindeer not in the similarities that I recently penned an ar- tional speaking world. I loved him as they shouted we stand out, but in our ticle titled “Success is Over could not accept that my out with glee, Rudolph the differences. The gifts and Rated.” My good friend own stupidity caused me Red-nosed reindeer, you’ll talents you bring to the Kevin W. McCarthy, an to lose. That was unac- go down in history! — table of your business or author and internationally ceptable. Robert L. May organization may not look known speaker, jotted me So the next year I be- For many years, the like anything else in your a note saying that he gan the arduous task of story goes, Montgomery company, but that is your passed it on to his kids. He competing all over again, Ward department store in gift. As you embrace and went on to suggest that I winning the Club Com- Chicago purchased and celebrate those gifts, oth- write a follow-up article, petition, the Area Com- gave away coloring books ers will also come to ap- titled “Failure is Under petition, the District as a promotional during the preciate what you have to Rated.” So here goes! Competition and the Re- Christmas season. In 1939, offer. Kevin is the author of a gional Competition. I company executives DOUG DICKERSON We all face number of “On-Purpose” MICHAEL A. AUN found myself sitting on wanted to do something that would both opposition; ignore it. books ranging from personal leadership to the dais along with eight other contestants reduce costs and be new and different. Rudolph faced opposition because he business. “The On-Purpose Person” and from around the world in Vancouver, Brit- To help with the new project they turned was different. There will always be an ele- “The On-Purpose Business Person” are his ish Columbia, Canada one year to the day to Robert L. May, a 34-year old Montgom- ment of people who will oppose you not books that describe how best to apply the later. ery Ward copywriter who was known to based on your appearance as in the story, unique approach to living your life and My mind wasn’t really focused as it dabble in children’s limericks and stories. but because you have a different perspec- doing your work with a purpose. should have been. My wife had delivered His creation was a short story written in tive; a different attitude, and you bring an Since I have a wealth of experience at twins only one week prior to my scheduled rhyming verse and differed from the ver- optimistic mindset to the challenges your failing at things in life, I find it easy to talk speech and I was seriously considering not sion known today. The original Rudolph organization faces. about how failure tends to mould you into even going to Vancouver. With a handful lived in the woods with his loving parents When you embrace that which causes a better person. The old tried and true ex- of aunts, a mother and a mother-in-law all far from the North Pole. you to stand out you are on your way to the pression “Failure is the process by which ohhhing and ahhhing over my twin sons, I May’s story became an immediate suc- top. Others can ridicule you or join you but we succeed” has a basis in truth. Dolly couldn’t even get seat time with them. My cess. Montgomery Ward gave away 2.4 the choice is theirs. Regardless of the op- Parton once remarked “You can’t have the wife banished me from the house, telling million copies of the story in 1939 and by position you face, never surrender what is rainbow without the rain.” me to go to Vancouver... but don’t come 1946, despite wartime paper shortages; over unique about you and your God-given abili- One of my most profound failures came home without the trophy. No pressure there. 6 million copies had been distributed. Faced ties. when I was 28 years old. I was competing I believe it was the defeat in Toronto that with large medical bills because of his Your moment to shine will eventu- for the World Championship of Public provided the thrust for the victory in wife’s battle with cancer, May asked Mont- ally come; welcome it. Speaking for Toastmasters International in Vancouver. I often tell my audiences today gomery Ward officials if he could have the It is in your daily faithfulness in the little Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I was so sure that “You have to go through Toronto to get to copyright to Rudolph turned over to him. things that you prove yourself. Even though I had delivered the kind of speech that could Vancouver. You must experience defeat The company agreed and that same year the Rudolph faced opposition from the others, win. before you’ll ever appreciate victory.” story was published commercially. he didn’t allow their negativity to defeat I didn’t even place. In fact, I was dis- That was but one of the many defeats I May also asked his brother-in-law, him. In the moment of crisis when Santa qualified for going eight seconds over my learned from in my life. I got my clock songwriter Johnny Marks, to adapt his ba- needed a go-to Reindeer, Rudolph was allotted time limit. You cannot exceed 7 cleaned when I ran for the House of Repre- sic story idea to music. When Marks was ready. Armed with his natural giftedness minutes and 30 seconds. I had practiced the sentatives in 1980. I learned that it’s cheaper done, one singer after another, including and positive attitude, he navigated the team speech hundreds of times and knew it was to buy a politician than it is to be one (just Bing Crosby, declined to record the song. of fellow reindeer to a successful comple- well within the time frame. What I didn’t kidding). Finally, in 1949, Gene Autry accepted and, tion of the Christmas mission. account for was a standing ovation right in I have tried and failed at a number of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer shot to Your moment of destiny will come one the middle of the speech... which lasted business ventures and partnerships in my the top of the charts. Autry’s version is now day and it may not happen the way you eight seconds. life. For every setback, I learned a dozen the second best selling Christmas song of expected. Open your eyes to all the possi- So there I was, about to receive the ways “not to do something.” And usually it all time, surpassed only by Crosby’s White bilities that your leadership can provide. As championship trophy when I learned I had boiled down to what my friend Kevin W. Christmas. you remain faithful your big moment will been disqualified for time. Later in the day McCarthy speaks and writes about: I didn’t From the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed come. I was in the Toronto International Airport approach the challenge with a purpose. Reindeer, come leadership lessons that are This Christmas season, celebrate your about to return to South Carolina, where I To be on-purpose in your life could be still applicable today. Here are three lead- gift as a leader, rise above your opposition lived at the time. I sat on my “pity pot” the most valuable life lesson you’ll ever ership lessons that will serve you well re- and stand ready to embrace your destiny. (my suit case) and had a “pity party” as if I learn. But usually it’s learned on the heels gardless of the season. As you do, you will have a greater under- were the Mayor of “Pity City”... as my of a resounding defeat or setback. Welcome We all have natural gifts and standing of just how special the season can plane taxied off without me. It was that very to the real world. Failure is under rated. It abilities; embrace them. be. moment that I realized that I wasn’t going could be the most valuable learning tool Rudolph was the object of scorn by the Merry Christmas! to win the championship that year. I sud- you’ll ever master. other reindeer who mistakenly thought that Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- denly became “on-purpose” in my ap- Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist because he was different from the others nist. He writes a weekly column for this proach to the competition. and writes a weekly column for this news- he didn’t have anything to contribute. newspaper. Emaii Doug Dickerson at I could accept that I was only ninth best paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him We all come in different shapes, sizes, ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. out of the nine regions representing the at [email protected]. December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9

COMMENTARIESEditors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. POLICE LEADERS: Promoted Policemen, Politicians, or Pretenders? By Norman Jahn tion requirements are also set and cure) promotional systems. Of a ‘promoted policeman.’ I’ve often listened to what is said Metro is finally requiring more and course, any system can be compro- POLITICIANS about police chief candidates when more college to qualify to compete mised and there have been ‘cheat- The next category of police chief a community is conducting a search for promotion at each rank. At each ing scandals’ in most every police would be described as a politician. for a new leader. I’ve studied how higher rank there normally is a department in America at one time These are the folks that can blend chiefs are selected for nearly 20 higher expectation and greater cre- or another. in with elected officials and man- years. One of the phrases that is dentials are demanded. Here is an example of what can agers and get things done. Joe used (when the union or the vocal The LVMPD requires competi- happen when strong ‘relationships’ Lombardo will need to have some members of the department actually tive promotions up to the rank of are more powerful than integrity. ‘political’ skills if he is going to get like and support the choice) is, “He captain. After that, Sheriff Gillespie I’ve heard from several sources that budget increases or More Cops sup- is a cop’s cop.” can ‘appoint’ whoever he wants — the questions on the LVMPD ser- port. Street cops use derogatory That is used as a term of endear- so long as they have reached the geant promotional written exam are terms when describing their lead- ment. But is it also a code phrase rank of captain. We always used to exactly the same this year as they ers and one of them is ‘politician.’ that describes the ‘competitive figure that you had to make it on were last year. Everyone has that It is true that many former po- qualifications’ of candidates? Is the your own up to captain and then you one ‘friend’ that they confide in, but lice ‘officials’ jump into politics. community going to get a PRO- had to be a ‘buddy’ of the sheriff to they forget that secrets get repeated. Stavros Anthony was a Metro po- MOTED POLICEMAN as the new advance any further. This does not If this is true and everyone gets the lice captain and is now a member chief or someone who has the quali- NORMAN JAHN always happen in municipal police ‘notice,’ it may reduce the rigor of of the City Council. Richard fications and skills that far exceed with the Phoenix police chief when departments. Some of them actually the testing process, but at least it is Perkins stayed in politics after he the local ‘cop’ or tenured sheriff’s he lost his job for standing up to the advertise for command ranks by fair. If only certain ‘buddies of the left the Henderson Police Depart- deputy? powerful union. LEADERSHIP looking outside their organizations. regime’ who have consumed the ment. Stan Olsen and Dave Kallas A ‘cop’s cop’ is a term used to takes courage. Losing your job does They seek the ‘best and the bright- Kool Aid about ‘relationship-build- became lobbyists. I don’t recall all describe an individual that thinks not mean that you weren’t a leader; est’ and often do not want to be ing” get it, then it is entirely unfair. of the names and places but this like a street cop, acts like a street I viewed it as a badge of honor be- burdened by in-house issues and Metro has an Office of Human happens in many cities. cop, and views the role of the po- cause of the circumstances (trying drama. Many new police chiefs are Resources and a Civil Service Bill Bratton from NYPD (for- lice like a street cop. Descriptions to serve the public instead of our- allowed to bring in assistants and Board that are supposed to oversee merly NYPD and LAPD) would be that are used include; “He was a selves). this certainly could help to trans- promotions — among other things. called a ‘politician’ by many cops cop’s cop; he never forgot his roots, PROMOTED POLICEMEN form a department (or reform it). I But what if they are just a rubber because he is so refined and rubs never forgot those people who A promoted policeman could be found out the hard way as a 36-year- stamp for the sheriff? Rules can be elbows with politicians all of the helped him along the way and never described as a police officer who old police chief in Shawano, Wis- changed to the benefit of your ‘bud- time. He is standing right next to forgot those people he worked has been promoted to sergeant, lieu- consin. The department was in des- dies’ and then they can keep climb- his mayor (Bill De Blasio) during with.” “He never forgot that he was tenant, captain, assistant chief, or perate need for change, but I was ing ranks. much of the turmoil in recent a police officer, the guy out on the police chief in most municipal de- on an island because the next high- The LVMPD also now has an weeks. Lots of street cops hate De street, in the rain and the cold.” partments. The rank structure var- est ranking member of the depart- internal review board so some pro- Blasio for ‘throwing them under the When you are the chief and the rank ies in different departments, but in ment had also wanted to be the po- motion hopefuls will never stand a bus’ and they probably don’t like and file support you (maybe even the LVMPD the highest three ranks lice chief. They hired this ‘outsider’ chance. I can’t believe the unions (or understand) the role that Bratton like you) this popularity does not are assistant sheriff, undersheriff from Las Vegas and it didn’t go over have allowed this because there was must play. Anyone studying mu- always translate into effectiveness and sheriff. Of course, the top dog well. once ‘outside’ oral board members nicipal police leaders (sheriffs can and what is best for the COMMU- is elected by the voters and that just So why is it likely that being and no internal review board. I am be a different beast) will realize that NITY. Some cops will respond, “It happened in Clark County in No- ‘buddies with the sheriff’ is going certain that I earned every promo- there are many different personali- isn’t about the community — it is vember. to get you appointed to an even tion that I ever had at Metro (ser- ties and they run the gamut from about a chief taking care of his Debates (and probably a few higher rank than captain? Common geant 1987, lieutenant 1992, and north to south and from west to east own.” fistfights) over police promotions sense dictates that there will be a sergeant again in 2007). Nobody (i.e., Daryl Gates, Bernard Parks, We see it happening more and have been taking place for decades. comfort level between buddies. told me what to study or gave me Willie Williams in LAPD and Lee more. The police union tactic of tak- In some police departments promo- Friendships rather than credentials any ‘inside’ information that may Brown, Raymond Kelly, and Ber- ing a vote of no-confidence to put tions are based on seniority. This are going to be important and em- be rampant these days. I’m of the nard Kerik in NYPD). the police chief (often a new one) could mean whoever took up space braced rather than balancing the opinion that the promotional pro- While the term ‘cop’s cop’ is a in his (or her) place. Who is sup- the longest would get the next pro- YES MEN with independent think- cess was much more objective and term of endearment (from the posed to be running our police de- motion. This is obviously not a ers, innovators, and dissenters. secure when I experienced it than troops), the term ‘politician’ is most partments — the unions or the ap- good method. In other departments Kevin McMahill and Todd Fasulo it is now. Some of those who would often used in a derogatory manner. pointed leader? there are more formal systems that are being promoted by Sheriff be called a ‘cop’s cop’ will never There are at least two different per- Suffice it to say that a ‘cop’s cop’ could be called merit-based promo- Lombardo, who we all know, is just be allowed to proceed beyond the spectives here. Elected officials is NOT always the best person to tions. Minimum qualifications are filling the seat for Doug Gillespie. internal review if they refuse to sell appreciate when the police leader be put in a position of leadership. set for time in grade (how much I don’t believe buddy promotions their souls to the regime. has the maturity and sophistication There must be a transition into the experience you must have before can happen so much (if ever) in the Bottom line: The leadership to work with them instead of being role that is essential for modern qualifying — at Metro it’s currently military and obviously not in mu- skills, experience, and qualifica- a battering ram and being bull- police chiefs and a good example six years on the job to take the nicipal police departments where tions needed to lead modern police headed. They may find this to be of this is what happened last week sergeant’s exam). Minimum educa- there are more structured (and se- departments are rarely to be held by (See Norm Jahn, Page 10) Chuck Muth (Continued from Page 8) story on this brewing brouhaha by the caucus, how can Hambrick They’re after EVERY conserva- by the governor, lobbyists and do- he first ran for the Assembly... but which appears in a recent Las Ve- single-handedly and unilaterally tive. nors who presently control the GOP signed in the next campaign after gas Review-Journal column. remove her? Who’s he think he is, But here’s where it gets really establishment in Nevada and is his primary opponent signed it... “The appointments are also a Kim Jung-un? embarrassing. willing to do their bidding to curry and then went on a local public af- plus for (Gov. Brian) Sandoval, EXPOSING THE After the secret decision to re- their favor. fairs TV program — since can- who is expected to seek increased TAX LIEN LIE move Ellison became known, He’s made himself look more celled — the very day after his elec- funding levels for education when Still not convinced that this is a Hambrick got some blowback. like Pee Wee Herman than Stormin’ tion as Speaker-elect and “pulled a he presents his budget... Sandoval War on Conservatives hidden by a So what did he do? Norman Schwartzkopf. Roberson” by saying he would will need the support of Republi- slight-of-hand attack on Fiore’s fi- What he always does. BREAK OUT THE break it to vote for the governor’s cans and Democrats to get the two- nances? He reversed himself AGAIN and MUSICAL CHAIRS tax hike proposal. thirds vote needed to raise new tax Sit down and be prepared to put Ellison back on as Speaker Pro Indeed, Hambrick has so embar- So he was against the Tax Pledge revenue.” have your delusion completely, to- Tem! rassed himself and irreparably dam- before he was for it. And now is ILLOGICAL LOGIC tally shattered once and for all. Good. Grief. aged his reputation by demonstrat- against it again. Check. Now get this further absurd ex- When Hambrick first announced ANDERSON’S ing all the leadership resolve of a But back to Fiore... planation that Hambrick gave the that he was removing Fiore as Taxa- WHOPPER bowl of Jello that, frankly, he needs NOW PLAYING LEFT FIELD RJ for removing Fiore and replac- tion Chairman, he also announced For his part, Anderson — who to step down as Speaker-elect. Did Hambrick remove her as ing her with Anderson... that he was removing freshman with Hambrick’s move got back the Because if he thinks selling out chair of the Tax Committee because “Anderson was originally conservative Republican Assem- job Fiore took from him in a cau- the conservative members of his of her situation with the IRS? No. elected the majority leader and I blywoman and Tax Pledge signer cus election a little over a week ago caucus and siding with the moder- She was removed because she’s an believe the majority of caucus Victoria Seaman from the Taxation — told the RJ that “Speaker ates means the moderates won’t outspoken, unapologetic conserva- members were correct in this.” Committee, as well. Hambrick did what he thought best now pursue the “nuclear option” tive who is seen as a roadblock to Oh, dear Lord. So if this was really all about to unite the caucus and bring an end and displace him on February 2nd, the coming Sandoval tax hike. By this insane course of logic, Fiore’s tax liens, then why kick to the internal strife.” he’s sadly mistaken. Period. Assemblyman Ira Hansen was Seaman off the Tax Committee with Hoo-ahh! What a whopper! Hambrick has, unfortunately, What evidence to back up that originally elected Speaker-elect by her? Seaman has no tax lien issues Anderson’s nose must be about ten- shown himself to be both weak and opinion? Just look at who a majority of caucus members, so with the IRS. foot long this morning after that unreliable. Why would Democrats Hambrick appointed to replace Hambrick should be removed now No, by kicking Seaman off the one! want to deal with someone whose Fiore... and Hansen put back in that posi- Tax Committee along with Fiore, Removing Fiore as both Chair- decisions blow with the wind when For the Majority Leader posi- tion? Hambrick revealed that it was all man of Taxation and as Majority they can gang up and install a true tion, Hambrick didn’t tap another Hmmm... about getting rid of conservatives, Leader has only further divided the tax-hiking moderate Republican conservative member of the caucus. On the other hand, once Ander- not tax liens. It was plain as day. caucus, not united it. instead? No, he tapped moderate Assem- son gave up his position as Major- OK, now get this... Removing Fiore as both Chair- What? blyman ity Leader to run unsuccessfully Not only did Hambrick remove man of Taxation and as Majority You want to know how to reach Paul Anderson, who is not a against Hambrick for Speaker-elect, Fiore as Majority Leader, but he Leader has only made the internal Mr. Hambrick? signer of the Taxpayer Protection Fiore ran for the Majority Leader also — secretly — without telling strife worse, not better. Well, according to his campaign Pledge and voted last year to ex- position and was elected by a ma- his caucus — and without telling This was a stupid move, period. website — which reads, “It is im- tend the “sunsets.” jority of caucus members. the public — removed conservative Even if the decisions hold up — perative that I have your feedback And to replace Fiore as chair of As Hambrick knows full well. Assemblyman John Ellison from and there’s no guarantee they will, so I can best represent you in the the Taxation Committee — and this He was one of those who voted for the position of Speaker Pro Tem and since Hambrick had no authority to legislature” — here’s how to weigh one is truly unbelievable — her! replaced him with liberal Republi- unilaterally undo an election — in… Hambrick appointed a FRESHMAN So what Hambrick is really say- can tax-hiking Assemblyman Lynn Hambrick has shown himself to be Email Hambrick direct at: moderate, Derek Armstrong, who ing here to his colleagues is... “The Bug Man” Stewart! completely incapable of providing [email protected] has yet to spend so much as a single “You elected me and you elected Ellison has no tax lien problem the steady, unwavering leadership (Cell Phone: 702-499-6169) day in the Legislature and has never Michele. But Paul isn’t happy with with the IRS. So, then, why did necessary to serve as Speaker of the Just trying to help! even cast a legislative vote, let alone losing to me and losing his position Hambrick screw him, too? Assembly for the 2015 session. * * * * * chaired a committee meeting. to Michele. So instead of letting the Come on, people! How much His decisions are apparently Chuck Muth is president of Citi- And — you guessed it — caucus decide, I’m just going to clearer can it get? based upon the opinions of the last zen Outreach, a non-profit public Armstrong also has refused to sign unilaterally undo Michele’s election The Republican establishment person he talks to. policy grassroots advocacy organi- the Tax Pledge. and give Paul back his old job.” isn’t out to get Fiore over those tax So you can’t take his word to the zation. Chuck Muth may be reached If you’re still a doubting Tho- It’s good ta be da king! liens. The tax liens are a smoke bank. by email at the following address mas, consider this excerpt from a Seriously. If Fiore was elected screen. Plus, Hambrick is clearly cowed [email protected]. December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 Cynthia Turner teaches us the true meaning of Christmas By Thomas A. Nagy Weapons have changed in the cen- United States, or other nations in accused of adultery. “Let he who of office sincere oaths. Part 25 of a Series turies since a dying Herod ruled in this world. has not sinned cast the first stone” The same concept applies to all Our time, and this year of 2014, Palestine, yet results are too often In Roman Provinces at the time to carry out that sentence. Romans, others named previously in this se- have much in common with Pales- the same: judgments are too swift of Christ’s birth soldiers were em- Greeks and Judeans practiced their ries. Those administrators at tine at the time of the birth of and fatal for those suspected of ployed primarily to protect assets faith more assiduously than we do Temple Sinai and the Shenker Yeshua ben Joseph, whom we have crimes. of privileged wealthy families. That today, in much higher percentages Academy would need to experience come to call Jesus Christ. In those In Ferguson, Missouri the Wil- should seem familiar. The same is of respective populations, yet the a rebirth comparable to “entering days a brutal Roman Empire domi- son-Brown case became instantly true today, with corporate assets behavioral result was comparable to this world anew” without becom- nated a diverse cultural mix of famous around the globe. This fol- taking precedence over protections our secular society today. ing a fortress designed and pur- peoples in the Holy Land, a cross- lowed other infamous cases of per- given to poor and disadvantaged Justice cannot occur as a deriva- posed to preserve privilege or ex- roads of many cultures sharing versions of justice, and was in turn folk. tive of an amoral secular society. clusivity, and more concerned with critical trade routes from east to followed by new circumstances in For decades this imbalance has Justice cannot occur when there being a school of morality and wis- west and from north to south. in- which those who are armed and become increasingly obvious. In- is hatred or a sense of revenge. It is dom. Lieutenant Steiber and Detec- creasingly in our time of this 21st empowered to enforce laws for the justice in our society grows with not a “thin line” between justice and tive Gillis and various other offic- Century since the celebrated birth good of all of us are suspected of each passing year. It has become revenge, but rather a broad “demili- ers of the court, lawyers and judges of humble circumstances, those abusing power and perverting jus- impossible to ignore. A din rises on tarized zone” between the two. tasked with meting out justice but who impose order in our society are tice. streets of our cities on occasions Anyone who foments hatred in rarely do, all these would have to accused of brutal, sometimes fatal, The brutality of Roman police such as those prompted by officer- his or her heart cannot also reason- be reborn to the spirit of their oaths, aggression. and its nearly complete lack of ac- involved killings in Ferguson and ably seek justice. That person in- and to perceive this world and their In Roman days it was commonly countability forms a model for New York City, but for a majority evitably seeks revenge, not justice. respective roles in it “in a new accepted that criminals would be present-day squadrons of battle- of cases outrage is silent. It is like starting on a fifty-yard line light.” Each must be guided by that put to death rather swiftly by domi- ready police taking to the streets in We have come to a point of ac- in a football game; one goal repre- new light of wisdom and hope rep- nant blade-wielding soldier-police. Ferguson and other cities in the cepting injustice throughout our sents justice while the opposite end resented by the Star of Bethlehem. society, at every level, as easily as represents vengeance. Perhaps the lesson of that Gos- Norm Jahn we have welcomed a nearly com- Yeshua was born into this world pel Star is that simple: those who (Continued from Page 9) plete transition to a secular society. because humankind had lost its per- follow its light become wise along the case more with a ‘cop’s cop’ who has not gained all of the additional This is because secularism and in- spective in too many ways; among their journey toward it; being wise experiences and skills necessary to lead the largest police departments. justice are intricately intertwined. those perspectives, that Justice is an is not a prerequisite to seek its light. They would like to view the police chief as a colleague rather than some- A couple of years ago in my blog aspect of God, not mankind. Jus- Justice is the Wisdom of God. It one who is difficult to work with. ReGeneration (http://thomasanagy. tice is a perfect balance between cannot be attained without ac- It is ironic that Larry Burns and Joe Lombardo recently had to be ‘poli- blogspot.com) I wrote on this tran- judgment and mercy, thus it re- knowledging and seeking God’s ticians,’ as the term can be used, because they had to run for sheriff. Nei- sition to an amoral society, and its quires a perfect and merciful Judge. Wisdom. ther of them may actually have had the political skills necessary to navi- dangers. No human is perfect. To understand the meaning of gate the Las Vegas City Council and County Commission — at least not As followers of this series know, Cynthia Turner hopes that jus- Christmas we need to understand right away. Municipal police leaders need the skills right away. Cynthia Turner has been pursuing tice, for her son’s murder, will be that the old and present ways of this Over the weekend the police chief in Phoenix got fired. This is an an elusive Justice for the murder of meted out by imperfect human be- world are inadequate to attain jus- example of how police chiefs are held accountable (the termination of her son, Jason R. Turner-Shenker, ings who have taken power within tice. Christ was born into a world Daniel Garcia may or may not have been justifiable) as compared to an in 2005. In fact, Cynthia seeks a the State of Nevada, Clark County darkened by injustice that had be- elected sheriff who can do just about whatever he wants to do (i.e., Joe moral outcome in an amoral world or federal jurisdictions. To seek jus- come institutionalized in both secu- Arpaio in Maricopa County, Arizona). through entirely secular means. Her tice is certainly a moral quest, one lar Roman administration and reli- Garcia got fired by a city manager. Just how long would Sheriff quest intersects with the essence of that we should all pursue in our own gious hard-heartedness. In our Gillespie or any of his predecessors have lasted if they could be hired and the birth of Christ at the time and pathways, our allotted time and present the same hard-heartedness fired by a mayor or city manager? It is highly possible that they would place in which that occurred. space. exists everywhere that secularism not even get an interview for police chief in many municipal police de- The Gospels are simply “good However, for Turner to attain and amorality dominate. partments. How would Gillespie fare if a police commission or a public news.” Those that relate our Christ- justice will first require a “new We must never give up though. safety director was responsible for the oversight of the police chief? I Mass story tell us that in the midst birth” for all those named thus far To be resigned is to allow hatred have met and personally know some very successful police chiefs who of an amoral, brutal Roman Empire in this series, or those who retain and selfishness to increase as can- have navigated the ‘rapids’ in multiple departments and have national was born One who was without sin, power in pertinent venues. It would cers in society, as negativity feed- reputations as police leaders. I guess what I didn’t do is ask them how One who was pure of heart and in- require that Clark County Coroner ing on negativity. This is not what they survived and listen to their advice! corruptible, and One who was des- Michael Murphy would be reborn God has wanted for humanity, al- Daniel Garcia was hired in Phoenix after a career with the Dallas Po- tined to teach human beings a new to possess a pure heart dedicated to though this is what we have ac- lice Department. He was what is known as an ‘outsider’ and this causes way of life. Here was to be a light seeking justice as God intends it to cepted too readily by demanding an significant problems. Garcia was ‘embattled’ over contract negotiations, in the midst of unfathomable dark- be. The same applies to his succes- amoral, secular society. a pending vote of no confidence (which can actually be an indicator that ness. sor. The same is true of District At- Cynthia Turner strives to attain your police department is becoming more professional) and other issues. People of the Roman Empire torney Steve Wolfson; he would justice for the murder of her son He spoke out when he was told (by his ‘civilian’ supervisors) to not speak were actually more religious than have to be reborn to possess a pure Jason in this unyielding, amoral and out. Basically, he asked for some job security, a two-year contract (for people of this generation. Worship heart devoted to a fair and equitable self-serving society. That she has him) so he had the stability to continue to make changes he felt were of their pantheon of gods, too many administration of justice. He would not yet attained this noble goal is necessary. The powerful union (probably a big campaign contributor and to name, included brutality and have to seek the Wisdom of testament to a problem that we all endorser like Las Vegas police unions) was trying to humiliate him and death as a matter of routine. Even Solomon, however elusive that may face, in Las Vegas, in Ferguson, remove him with a vote of no confidence and other actions. It isn’t even pious, religious Judeans executed be to attain. For each man, they Missouri, in New York City, and in a fair fight when the union members have so much influence and the new law violators immediately, com- would have to pray for Divine Wis- a thousand other cities and villages chief is not even from the community, but this is what it is going to take, monly by stoning a person to death dom to penetrate their heart and around this globe. We demand no more often than not, to have true change. by the hands of a mob. This is de- minds so that true justice might be moral fortitude in those we em- Garcia basically asked, “Does the police chief or the union run this picted in the gospel describing the administrated in Clark County. That power to dominate our lives. We department?” He was fired for insubordination (I was, too... Captain Todd attempt to stone to death a woman would make their respective oaths (See Nagy, Page 11) False-ulo, who is now going to be an Assistant Sheriff, jumped two ranks since firing me). An insubordination termination does not mean that his Maramis actions were not based on his principles. He may have been serving the (Continued from Page 7) Then one day, right before been killed that day. greater good (the community) and not sucking up to politicians or bow- If anyone got in their way — well, Christmas, the police officer friend Violence continues to breed ing down to the union. Of course the ‘suits’ claim that they can’t expect too bad. The “ragers” had to rage; was involved in a situation that re- more violence; and misunderstand- regular police officers to follow orders if the chief doesn’t. Another false the incensed protesters insisted on quired force to stop a perpetrator ing breeds the kind of mob mental- narrative! What is most important is that Garcia took a stand and does not having free rein to protest, and all from doing additional harm to oth- ity that leads to even more violence. appear to have been a PRETENDER — which is the most base and dis- those so-called “demanders-of-jus- ers. Two store clerks had been killed Without engaging rational thought, gusting type of police leader and will be the last classification that I ad- tice” felt free to demand justice in in cold blood during an attempted all we get is a different version of dress in this column. their own way, even if in their quest robbery. Backup was called. Some- what used to be called lynching, as Below is an excerpt of Garcia’s comments regarding recent develop- for it they destroyed the very thing one who was watching the event in: “We, the mob, believe we’re ments in Phoenix: they sought. take place misread what was going right and everyone else is wrong; “The union actions have hurt the department’s image in our commu- Those who took up that mind- on and shot the police officer in or- therefore, since we can’t expect jus- nity’; they have damaged the reputation of our officers in this organiza- less demonstration of following- der to “save” the apprehended per- tice through the system, we’ll take tion,” said Garcia. the-leader probably thought they petrator, who had killed the two justice into our own hands and do Could the same thing be said about the police unions (PPA and PMSA) were doing something good in sup- clerks inside the building, out of what must be done... even if we in Las Vegas? Look at the role that the PPA played in the recent election port of those who suffered at the sight of those watching what was must do it alone, as vigilantes.” — some believe the PPA somehow sabotaged Larry Burns and their of- hands of overzealous or simply in- going on. The peace activist hap- And so it was on that particular fice-holders will be well-received by the Lombardo administration. Look competent police officers, without pened to be nearby. He heard the Christmas morning. There were at the role the PPA played in the discontinuation of the coroner’s inquest giving a thought to how they were commotion and immediately five families who had to face that proceedings and what Metro officers are required to answer (or not) after hurting the innocent, the blame- headed toward it. As he rushed over day and all the rest of their lives use of deadly force. Look at how the PPA ‘hired’ Bryan Yant — they free, the very officers who have toward the downed officer, he saw without their loved ones, all be- really didn’t hire him but both the PPA and Doug Gillespie had to be devoted their lives to helping their it was his long-time friend. By- cause of one man who had it in his involved in the transfer. community, and all the innocent standers were still giving verbal heart to steal, and then to kill, and PRETENDERS bystanders who would get caught support to the now long-gone per- one man who thought he would do There are too many pretenders in policing. They are the types of people up in such mob mentality. petrator who obviously took advan- a “good” thing in general for Black that get promoted because they are golfing buddies or they worked in K- In spite of all that, and despite tage of the situation and got away. men caught up in an “unjust tussle” 9 with the sheriff years ago. They neglected development of their profes- the added danger that had attached Within minutes of the fatal wound- with the police, unknowingly al- sional skills (formal education, etc.) until it became an impediment to itself to being both a police officer ing of the officer, two more shots lowing a known murderer to go on their own careers. They critiqued and judged others who chose a different and a peace activist, the two friends rang out down the street. The es- to kill twice again. career path or who had different aspirations. These are the types of people surged on, doing the best they could caped perpetrator had struck again. If Christmastime does not offer that the street cops will say ‘changed’ when they got promoted because Up to that point, two store clerks pause for reflection on all those they were not true to themselves. You can be a ‘cop’s cop’ and make the under their own circumstances. were killed during an attempted deeds done in the name of justice transition to being a police chief and be true to yourself. This may alien- Then one day they heard the news holdup, and the police officer who ate many of your former peers but it does not mean you should be con- on TV: two police officers shot in that ended up causing untold mis- had apprehended the perpetrator demned. the head. Killed. Just for being cops. ery to those in the path of the reck- outside the store was shot dead by Pretenders have the ‘stars and bars,’ but often they did not earn them Now it wasn’t just the work that less and mindless ragers and per- a protester of police violence who in the traditional way (through hard work, performance, and achieve- a police officer did that was dan- petrators of that useless and out-of- ment). I listed the names of many current captains in the LVMPD who I gerous: it was dangerous to just didn’t know what was going on, but control violence and harm to oth- know and have worked with in the past. How do the more senior (and wear the uniform; being a cop was who was filled with rage toward any ers, than what season will? What seasoned) members of the LVMPD feel when the ‘New Kids On The being a target. Yet the young man person wearing the uniform. day will it all end? When will the Block’ (and they know who I mean) are promoted past them in total dis- who chose police work stuck with As more police officers arrived “ragers” and would-be “do- respect for their career contributions? I know how it feels to believe you it, danger and all. And the young on the scene, some to investigate the gooders” for their own cause real- are held in contempt and disdain by the Gillespie regime... but I sleep a man who chose peace felt needed other shots and some to handle the ize that they are simply creating whole lot better than I would have if I was still a member of the LVMPD more than ever. original situation, the crowds had more problem situations and more who had to conform to their self-serving system! One day they met for lunch, dis- to be moved back and were asked sadness in families everywhere? If you are a ‘true’ police leader you are not ONLY a leader in your cussing what they could possibly do to go home; after all, it was Christ- Peace on earth and goodwill to- police department, you are also a leader in the community, and your area to change things for the better. They mas Eve, and they didn’t need to ward men... and let it begin with of responsibility is public safety and TRUST. And by the way, you don’t had the same desire to protect their fill their heads with something that each and every one. have to achieve rank to be a professional and a police leader, which is the community and keep the peace. could possibly spoil Christmas for * * * * * only reason that the LVMPD seems to be surviving these days. Children looked up to them. Their them for years to come. Many went Maramis Choufani is the Man- Norm Jahn is a former LVMPD lieutenant, who has also served as a friends who really knew them home, but a few ran to see what had aging Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- police chief in Shawano, Wisconsin, and has nearly 25 years of police looked up to them. Their fathers happened down the street. As bune. She writes a weekly column experience. Jahn now contributes his opinions and ideas to help improve were proud of them. They believed feared, those shots did represent in this newspaper. To contact policing in general, and in Las Vegas in particular, through his weekly in what they did, and they did it more dead bodies. And they were Maramis, email her at column in the Las Vegas Tribune. well. both cops. Three policemen had [email protected]. December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 December 3-9, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 Mace Cynthia Turner teaches us the (Continued from Page 9) against groups it disagreed with, cyber-attack on Sony Pictures, the that so far does not exist: Deter- to the damage and threats Sony has rial, much of which could have been including South Korean media out- entertainment company announced rence for cyber-attacks on the dealt with. “Having said all that, sold for large amounts of money on lets and banks. While making the it was pulling the film, ‘The Inter- United States, from North Korea or yes, I think they made a mistake,” the black market, is unprecedented. film, Sony representatives met with view.’ “The comedy about journal- other actors. Obama said. “We cannot have a true meaning of Christmas After entering and copying much Assistant Secretary Daniel Russell ists who score an interview with The US has always said, “We society in which some dictator of the Sony network, the hackers of the Bureau of East Asian and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un don’t negotiate with terrorists.” (I someplace can start imposing cen- By Thomas A. Nagy Weapons have changed in the cen- United States, or other nations in accused of adultery. “Let he who of office sincere oaths. released malicious software, or Pacific Affairs and other State De- was scheduled for a Dec. 25 release. guess it should be amended to say sorship here in the United States,” Part 25 of a Series turies since a dying Herod ruled in this world. has not sinned cast the first stone” The same concept applies to all malware, that infected Sony’s com- partment officials to discuss U.S. Sony Pictures has no further release “...unless they don’t like our mov- he said. “Because if somebody is Our time, and this year of 2014, Palestine, yet results are too often In Roman Provinces at the time to carry out that sentence. Romans, others named previously in this se- puters and was extremely destruc- policy in Asia, State Department plans for the film,” according to a ies.”) “Do we stop releasing every able to intimidate folks out of re- have much in common with Pales- the same: judgments are too swift of Christ’s birth soldiers were em- Greeks and Judeans practiced their ries. Those administrators at tive. Its job was not just to erase files spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. She statement from the company. Sony movie that people anonymously say leasing a satirical movie, imagine tine at the time of the birth of and fatal for those suspected of ployed primarily to protect assets faith more assiduously than we do Temple Sinai and the Shenker but to destroy them,” said Tom did not detail their conversations. also removed any mention of the not to release?” filmmaker Judd what they [will] start doing when Yeshua ben Joseph, whom we have crimes. of privileged wealthy families. That today, in much higher percentages Academy would need to experience Kellermann, a computer security Psaki would not confirm reports movie from its website by Wednes- Apatow, who launched Franco’s they see a documentary that they come to call Jesus Christ. In those In Ferguson, Missouri the Wil- should seem familiar. The same is of respective populations, yet the a rebirth comparable to “entering expert with Trend Micro. This sort that Robert King, the U.S. special day afternoon, December 17. But and Rogen’s careers on his 1999- don’t like or news reports that they days a brutal Roman Empire domi- son-Brown case became instantly true today, with corporate assets behavioral result was comparable to this world anew” without becom- of behavior hadn’t been seen much envoy for North Korean human according to some news reports on 2000 TV series “Freaks and Geeks” don’t like.” December 23, Sony will allow nated a diverse cultural mix of famous around the globe. This fol- taking precedence over protections our secular society today. ing a fortress designed and pur- since the 1990s, when “script rights, relayed messages to Sony and directed the Rogen-starring Even worse, Obama said, “imag- some theaters to show “The Inter- peoples in the Holy Land, a cross- lowed other infamous cases of per- given to poor and disadvantaged Justice cannot occur as a deriva- posed to preserve privilege or ex- kiddies” copied computer programs about the movie. King “did not “Knocked Up,” told the Tribune ine if producers and distributors and view.” roads of many cultures sharing versions of justice, and was in turn folk. tive of an amoral secular society. clusivity, and more concerned with they didn’t actually understand and view the movie and did not have from his Los Angeles office. “To- others started engaging in self-cen- I think it is high time we hack critical trade routes from east to followed by new circumstances in For decades this imbalance has Justice cannot occur when there being a school of morality and wis- used them merely to wreak havoc.” any contact directly with Sony,” she morrow it could be ‘Don’t release sorship because they don’t want to back. Sony should set forth a re- Pepsi.’ It could happen to every offend the sensibilities of somebody west and from north to south. in- which those who are armed and become increasingly obvious. In- is hatred or a sense of revenge. It is dom. Lieutenant Steiber and Detec- Back then, we saw this a lot, people said. Psaki said the department had ward to the hacker that can screw business. It’s not even a show busi- whose sensibilities probably need creasingly in our time of this 21st empowered to enforce laws for the justice in our society grows with not a “thin line” between justice and tive Gillis and various other offic- jumping in, messing up a network no credible information to support up the government of North Korea ness question.” Jimmy Kimmel said to be offended. That’s not who we Century since the celebrated birth good of all of us are suspected of each passing year. It has become revenge, but rather a broad “demili- ers of the court, lawyers and judges and jumping out, but there was no these threats against theaters show- financial gain. It was just ‘Ha ha, ing the film. the worst: missile guidance, traffic that we should feature Kim Jong- are. That’s not what America’s of humble circumstances, those abusing power and perverting jus- impossible to ignore. A din rises on tarized zone” between the two. tasked with meting out justice but lights, kimchee fermentation plants. look what I did!’ “Kellermann said. Hours after an announcement Un in every new movie. Then what about,” he said. What’s next, the who impose order in our society are tice. streets of our cities on occasions Anyone who foments hatred in rarely do, all these would have to Make it a contest like American North Korea has been suspected that U.S. authorities determined would they do? Shut down the en- thought police? Do we all need to accused of brutal, sometimes fatal, The brutality of Roman police such as those prompted by officer- his or her heart cannot also reason- be reborn to the spirit of their oaths, Idol: America’s got Hackers! Get all of employing hacking attacks North Korea was behind the recent tire motion picture industry? get a politically correct lobotomy aggression. and its nearly complete lack of ac- involved killings in Ferguson and ably seek justice. That person in- and to perceive this world and their those techno nerds from MIT, CAL “The North Koreans are prob- so that we don’t offend anyone? In Roman days it was commonly countability forms a model for New York City, but for a majority evitably seeks revenge, not justice. respective roles in it “in a new Tech and those other super-smart ably tickled pink,” said Jim Lewis, You can’t please everyone, so you accepted that criminals would be present-day squadrons of battle- of cases outrage is silent. It is like starting on a fifty-yard line light.” Each must be guided by that technical schools to compete every a senior fellow with the Center for might as well please yourself. In the put to death rather swiftly by domi- ready police taking to the streets in We have come to a point of ac- in a football game; one goal repre- new light of wisdom and hope rep- LLETTERETTER TTOO TTHEHE EEDITORDITOR week. You could have Stephen Strategic and International Studies. words of Voltaire, ‘I [might] disap- nant blade-wielding soldier-police. Ferguson and other cities in the cepting injustice throughout our sents justice while the opposite end resented by the Star of Bethlehem. Hawking and the heads of Apple “Nobody has ever done anything prove of what you say, but I will society, at every level, as easily as represents vengeance. Perhaps the lesson of that Gos- and Microsoft be the judges. You this blatant in terms of political ma- defend to the death your right to say Norm Jahn we have welcomed a nearly com- Yeshua was born into this world pel Star is that simple: those who Open letter to Congress from could also throw Simon Cowell in nipulation. This is a new high.” it.” (Continued from Page 9) plete transition to a secular society. because humankind had lost its per- follow its light become wise along there now and then to stir things up: “With the Sony collapse, So why don’t you put on your the case more with a ‘cop’s cop’ who has not gained all of the additional This is because secularism and in- spective in too many ways; among their journey toward it; being wise “My 3-year-old daughter could America has lost its first cyber-war. big boy panties, North Korea? experiences and skills necessary to lead the largest police departments. justice are intricately intertwined. those perspectives, that Justice is an is not a prerequisite to seek its light. Cuban political ex-prisoners screw things up worse than you! This is a very, very dangerous pre- Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board They would like to view the police chief as a colleague rather than some- A couple of years ago in my blog aspect of God, not mankind. Jus- Justice is the Wisdom of God. It Distinguished members of the Senate and House of Representatives: You call yourself a hacker? I’ve cedent,” said former Republican Certified Criminal Law Specialist, one who is difficult to work with. ReGeneration (http://thomasanagy. tice is a perfect balance between cannot be attained without ac- First of all, our congratulations for your support in trying to establish seen better hacking when my cat House of Representatives speaker 625 South Sixth St., Las Vegas, NV It is ironic that Larry Burns and Joe Lombardo recently had to be ‘poli- blogspot.com) I wrote on this tran- judgment and mercy, thus it re- knowledging and seeking God’s democracy and freedom for the long-suffering people of Cuba. It is in- coughed up a hairball!” Newt Gingrich in a Twitter post.. 89101; He can be reached at: ticians,’ as the term can be used, because they had to run for sheriff. Nei- sition to an amoral society, and its quires a perfect and merciful Judge. Wisdom. conceivable to us that President Obama and his team had accepted the Federal law enforcement offi- I’ll tell you it is a scary time when I Phone 702-385-9777 or fax 702- ther of them may actually have had the political skills necessary to navi- dangers. No human is perfect. To understand the meaning of conditions of tyrant Castro without extracting any political, economic or cials believe the attacks originated am on the same page with Newt! 385-300. His website is located at: gate the Las Vegas City Council and County Commission — at least not As followers of this series know, Cynthia Turner hopes that jus- Christmas we need to understand civic concessions. Neither the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of outside North Korea, but they have Obama said he was sympathetic www.macelaw.com. right away. Municipal police leaders need the skills right away. Cynthia Turner has been pursuing tice, for her son’s murder, will be that the old and present ways of this Human Rights, nor the Fundamental Liberties (liberty of expression, of determined that the actions were Over the weekend the police chief in Phoenix got fired. This is an an elusive Justice for the murder of meted out by imperfect human be- world are inadequate to attain jus- assembly, of the press, of opinion, of association) were part of the agree- sanctioned by North Korean lead- example of how police chiefs are held accountable (the termination of her son, Jason R. Turner-Shenker, ings who have taken power within tice. Christ was born into a world ment. It also omitted any mention of economic liberties (free trade, right ers. President Obama decided not to tip his hand about how the United Daniel Garcia may or may not have been justifiable) as compared to an in 2005. In fact, Cynthia seeks a the State of Nevada, Clark County darkened by injustice that had be- to own property), cultural liberties (availability of books) or labor liber- RadioTribune Lineup States would respond to the Sony elected sheriff who can do just about whatever he wants to do (i.e., Joe moral outcome in an amoral world or federal jurisdictions. To seek jus- come institutionalized in both secu- ties (right to form and join unions). cyber-attack, but he left no doubt Arpaio in Maricopa County, Arizona). through entirely secular means. Her tice is certainly a moral quest, one lar Roman administration and reli- In reality, this rapprochement will only help the military, the repres- he would do something. His state- Garcia got fired by a city manager. Just how long would Sheriff quest intersects with the essence of that we should all pursue in our own gious hard-heartedness. In our sors, the members of the party, the collaborators and the committed. They ment that “we will respond propor- Face The Tribune Gillespie or any of his predecessors have lasted if they could be hired and the birth of Christ at the time and pathways, our allotted time and present the same hard-heartedness will be the lucky recipients. No benefit will trickle down to the ordinary citizen. The Cuban catastrophe after the Marxist-Leninist experiment only tionally and we will respond at a Face the Tribune is heard every Monday through Friday at 12 noon, fired by a mayor or city manager? It is highly possible that they would place in which that occurred. space. exists everywhere that secularism place and time we choose” left the succeeded in transforming Cuba from one of the most advanced and de- hosted by Rolando Larraz. not even get an interview for police chief in many municipal police de- The Gospels are simply “good However, for Turner to attain and amorality dominate. North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, veloped countries in the Americas to one of the most underdeveloped and For the last five years “Face The Tribune” has been the premier show partments. How would Gillespie fare if a police commission or a public news.” Those that relate our Christ- justice will first require a “new We must never give up though. guessing about whether the United poor for interviews with politicians, civil service workers, government offi- safety director was responsible for the oversight of the police chief? I Mass story tell us that in the midst birth” for all those named thus far To be resigned is to allow hatred States would seek to use economic The Cuban regime, presided over by the Castros and the communist cials and activists, and a voice for those everyday citizens who needed to have met and personally know some very successful police chiefs who of an amoral, brutal Roman Empire in this series, or those who retain and selfishness to increase as can- sanctions or some kind of counter- air their legal grievances. The Las Vegas Tribune newspaper has been a have navigated the ‘rapids’ in multiple departments and have national was born One who was without sin, power in pertinent venues. It would cers in society, as negativity feed- party, has kept, is keeping and will keep the Cuban people under control, attack for its action. He also said part of the Las Vegas community for over 18 years and is the only inde- reputations as police leaders. I guess what I didn’t do is ask them how One who was pure of heart and in- require that Clark County Coroner ing on negativity. This is not what terror and fear. The many years of property theft and seizure of assets there was no evidence that another pendent newspaper in Clark County. they survived and listen to their advice! corruptible, and One who was des- Michael Murphy would be reborn God has wanted for humanity, al- without compensation, of murders, of thousands of executions, of tens of country, including China, aided “Face The Tribune” was established as a voice for the people of Las Daniel Garcia was hired in Phoenix after a career with the Dallas Po- tined to teach human beings a new to possess a pure heart dedicated to though this is what we have ac- thousands of political prisoners, of hundreds of dead bodies in the Florida North Korea in conducting the at- lice Department. He was what is known as an ‘outsider’ and this causes way of life. Here was to be a light seeking justice as God intends it to cepted too readily by demanding an Straits, of the exile of 15 percent of the Cuban population cannot be for- tack. Vegas and is the only news platform where judges, city councilmen, local significant problems. Garcia was ‘embattled’ over contract negotiations, in the midst of unfathomable dark- be. The same applies to his succes- amoral, secular society. gotten. The “restrictions” and “isolationism” were NOT imposed by the He made it clear that the United businessmen and women, as well as Mr. or Ms. Local Citizen, can voice a pending vote of no confidence (which can actually be an indicator that ness. sor. The same is true of District At- Cynthia Turner strives to attain United States; they were imposed by the Castros to the people of Cuba as States could not allow a destructive their opinions and share the issues that pertain to Las Vegas. your police department is becoming more professional) and other issues. People of the Roman Empire torney Steve Wolfson; he would justice for the murder of her son part of the communist system for the establishment and maintenance of attack, designed to intimidate, stand The show’s host, Rolando Larraz, has been a journalist in Clark County He spoke out when he was told (by his ‘civilian’ supervisors) to not speak were actually more religious than have to be reborn to possess a pure Jason in this unyielding, amoral and totalitarian power. without a national response. Oth- for over 50 years. He has been a fixture in the community and a highly out. Basically, he asked for some job security, a two-year contract (for people of this generation. Worship heart devoted to a fair and equitable self-serving society. That she has In our name, as well as in the name of those “without voice” (the erwise, he said, it would encourage respected publisher who has covered local news and events in Las Vegas him) so he had the stability to continue to make changes he felt were of their pantheon of gods, too many administration of justice. He would not yet attained this noble goal is people of Cuba), receive our support, respect and admiration. other countries to sabotage docu- since the mid-’60s. necessary. The powerful union (probably a big campaign contributor and to name, included brutality and have to seek the Wisdom of testament to a problem that we all Thank you very much. mentaries, “or news reports they For stories and information not available anywhere else in Las Vegas, endorser like Las Vegas police unions) was trying to humiliate him and death as a matter of routine. Even Solomon, however elusive that may face, in Las Vegas, in Ferguson, José A. Jiménez, Chicago, IL don’t like.” And he said he had no tune into “Face The Tribune” Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon. remove him with a vote of no confidence and other actions. It isn’t even pious, religious Judeans executed be to attain. For each man, they Missouri, in New York City, and in Eduardo Ochoa, North Bergen, NJ. doubt that future attacks on the a fair fight when the union members have so much influence and the new law violators immediately, com- would have to pray for Divine Wis- a thousand other cities and villages Guillermo Estévez, Rutherford, NJ. United States were “going to be Open Mic chief is not even from the community, but this is what it is going to take, monly by stoning a person to death dom to penetrate their heart and around this globe. We demand no E-mail: [email protected]. sophisticated” and will do harm. He more often than not, to have true change. by the hands of a mob. This is de- minds so that true justice might be moral fortitude in those we em- Phone: (201) 867-6211, WEB: ueppc.com was attempting to create something Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m., Gordon Martines hosts Garcia basically asked, “Does the police chief or the union run this picted in the gospel describing the administrated in Clark County. That power to dominate our lives. We “Open Mic,” a popular RadioTribune show. The Anti-Corruption Coali- department?” He was fired for insubordination (I was, too... Captain Todd attempt to stone to death a woman would make their respective oaths (See Nagy, Page 11) tion of Nevada is the base for and theme of “Open Mic.” False-ulo, who is now going to be an Assistant Sheriff, jumped two ranks Nagy Gordon Martines was a career police officer with 39 years of on-the- since firing me). An insubordination termination does not mean that his (Continued from Page 10) Miracles do happen. This is one ter all things, the greatest gift one job experience. Past cases involving Kevin Daley, Trayvon Cole and a Maramis expect an amoral judge to provide of the meanings of Christmas. can give after Love. actions were not based on his principles. He may have been serving the (Continued from Page 7) Then one day, right before been killed that day. billion dollars worth of missing taxpayer money are discussed in depth a moral outcome, which is justice. Hard-heartedness can be softened * * * * * greater good (the community) and not sucking up to politicians or bow- If anyone got in their way — well, Christmas, the police officer friend Violence continues to breed and at length on the show. We elect officials who tell us that a by love, especially in that all love Thomas A. Nagy is the author of ing down to the union. Of course the ‘suits’ claim that they can’t expect too bad. The “ragers” had to rage; was involved in a situation that re- more violence; and misunderstand- Martines spent 12 years as a Los Angeles police officer before moving moral standard is irrelevant to their is divine, emanating from God. For Cannabis Consumer Handbook regular police officers to follow orders if the chief doesn’t. Another false the incensed protesters insisted on quired force to stop a perpetrator ing breeds the kind of mob mental- here and resuming his police career in Las Vegas, retiring from the Las oaths of office and administration this reason I ask that everyone pray available at Amazon.com, and the narrative! What is most important is that Garcia took a stand and does not having free rein to protest, and all from doing additional harm to oth- ity that leads to even more violence. Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after 27 years of service. The of their duties. We overlook the who prays for Cynthia Turner and blog ReGeneration at appear to have been a PRETENDER — which is the most base and dis- those so-called “demanders-of-jus- ers. Two store clerks had been killed Without engaging rational thought, amount of corruption and cover-ups by executive officers witnessed by obvious incongruities of these sup- her quest for justice and Light in blogspot.com. Email direct at: gusting type of police leader and will be the last classification that I ad- tice” felt free to demand justice in in cold blood during an attempted all we get is a different version of Martines inside the department led to his decision to contest the good ol’ positions until a member of our this darkened world. Prayer is, af- [email protected]. dress in this column. their own way, even if in their quest robbery. Backup was called. Some- what used to be called lynching, as boy’s club and run for Clark County Sheriff three times against what he family, or a neighbor, or someone Below is an excerpt of Garcia’s comments regarding recent develop- for it they destroyed the very thing one who was watching the event in: “We, the mob, believe we’re knew were almost insurmountable odds. who matters to us personally is ments in Phoenix: they sought. take place misread what was going right and everyone else is wrong; “Open Mic” carries the voice the LVMPD does not want you to hear, “The union actions have hurt the department’s image in our commu- killed, and we then seek justice that Those who took up that mind- on and shot the police officer in or- therefore, since we can’t expect jus- yet it is always there, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on nity’; they have damaged the reputation of our officers in this organiza- can only come through a moral and less demonstration of following- der to “save” the apprehended per- tice through the system, we’ll take www.radiotribune.com. Tune in! tion,” said Garcia. equitable process. the-leader probably thought they petrator, who had killed the two justice into our own hands and do Face the Could the same thing be said about the police unions (PPA and PMSA) The story of Christmas is many were doing something good in sup- clerks inside the building, out of what must be done... even if we Talking While Black in Las Vegas? Look at the role that the PPA played in the recent election things, rich in symbolism and deep port of those who suffered at the sight of those watching what was must do it alone, as vigilantes.” — some believe the PPA somehow sabotaged Larry Burns and their of- meaning. It is the story of love, of a hands of overzealous or simply in- going on. The peace activist hap- And so it was on that particular Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a.m. A’esha Goins and fice-holders will be well-received by the Lombardo administration. Look mother for her newborn son, and the competent police officers, without pened to be nearby. He heard the Christmas morning. There were Derek Washington cover the local issues in Las Vegas’ Black community, at the role the PPA played in the discontinuation of the coroner’s inquest same woman who understood the giving a thought to how they were commotion and immediately five families who had to face that Tribune as well as the importance of family and education. “Talking While Black’s” proceedings and what Metro officers are required to answer (or not) after meaning of sacrifice. Mary knew hurting the innocent, the blame- headed toward it. As he rushed over day and all the rest of their lives hosts focus on Black people and the necessity of keeping Black dollars in use of deadly force. Look at how the PPA ‘hired’ Bryan Yant — they that being obedient to the Will of free, the very officers who have toward the downed officer, he saw without their loved ones, all be- the Black community. Topics cover race relations between Blacks, His- really didn’t hire him but both the PPA and Doug Gillespie had to be God meant that her sacrifice would devoted their lives to helping their it was his long-time friend. By- cause of one man who had it in his Face the Tribune is heard panics and Whites, as well as jobs and Black business. involved in the transfer. inevitably be great, but that this community, and all the innocent standers were still giving verbal heart to steal, and then to kill, and “Talking While Black” discusses local Las Vegas news, events, reli- PRETENDERS world would be enlightened by the bystanders who would get caught support to the now long-gone per- one man who thought he would do every Monday thru Friday gion, finance and the latest happenings in predominantly Black areas of There are too many pretenders in policing. They are the types of people Gift of her Son, the Prince of Peace. up in such mob mentality. petrator who obviously took advan- a “good” thing in general for Black Las Vegas. And you don’t have to be Black to tune in! that get promoted because they are golfing buddies or they worked in K- That Son was destined to die young, In spite of all that, and despite tage of the situation and got away. men caught up in an “unjust tussle” 9 with the sheriff years ago. They neglected development of their profes- as was Jason Turner. To bring light at 12 noon the added danger that had attached Within minutes of the fatal wound- with the police, unknowingly al- sional skills (formal education, etc.) until it became an impediment to into the darkness of this world re- itself to being both a police officer ing of the officer, two more shots lowing a known murderer to go on their own careers. They critiqued and judged others who chose a different quires great sacrifice and obedience Face the Tribune is hosted and a peace activist, the two friends rang out down the street. The es- to kill twice again. career path or who had different aspirations. These are the types of people to the Will of God. surged on, doing the best they could caped perpetrator had struck again. If Christmastime does not offer that the street cops will say ‘changed’ when they got promoted because Justice cannot be attained any by Rolando Larraz. under their own circumstances. Up to that point, two store clerks pause for reflection on all those they were not true to themselves. You can be a ‘cop’s cop’ and make the other way. were killed during an attempted deeds done in the name of justice transition to being a police chief and be true to yourself. This may alien- Then one day they heard the news holdup, and the police officer who ate many of your former peers but it does not mean you should be con- on TV: two police officers shot in that ended up causing untold mis- had apprehended the perpetrator demned. the head. Killed. Just for being cops. ery to those in the path of the reck- outside the store was shot dead by Pretenders have the ‘stars and bars,’ but often they did not earn them Now it wasn’t just the work that less and mindless ragers and per- a protester of police violence who in the traditional way (through hard work, performance, and achieve- a police officer did that was dan- petrators of that useless and out-of- ment). I listed the names of many current captains in the LVMPD who I gerous: it was dangerous to just didn’t know what was going on, but control violence and harm to oth- Open Mic know and have worked with in the past. How do the more senior (and wear the uniform; being a cop was who was filled with rage toward any ers, than what season will? What seasoned) members of the LVMPD feel when the ‘New Kids On The being a target. Yet the young man person wearing the uniform. day will it all end? When will the Block’ (and they know who I mean) are promoted past them in total dis- who chose police work stuck with As more police officers arrived “ragers” and would-be “do- with Gordon Martines respect for their career contributions? I know how it feels to believe you it, danger and all. And the young on the scene, some to investigate the gooders” for their own cause real- are held in contempt and disdain by the Gillespie regime... but I sleep a man who chose peace felt needed other shots and some to handle the ize that they are simply creating whole lot better than I would have if I was still a member of the LVMPD more than ever. original situation, the crowds had more problem situations and more M-W-F at 8:00 a.m. who had to conform to their self-serving system! One day they met for lunch, dis- to be moved back and were asked sadness in families everywhere? If you are a ‘true’ police leader you are not ONLY a leader in your cussing what they could possibly do to go home; after all, it was Christ- Peace on earth and goodwill to- with A’Esha Goins and police department, you are also a leader in the community, and your area to change things for the better. They mas Eve, and they didn’t need to ward men... and let it begin with 11:00 a.m. Derek Washington of responsibility is public safety and TRUST. And by the way, you don’t had the same desire to protect their fill their heads with something that each and every one. have to achieve rank to be a professional and a police leader, which is the community and keep the peace. could possibly spoil Christmas for * * * * * Tuesday and Covering what’s happening in the only reason that the LVMPD seems to be surviving these days. Children looked up to them. Their them for years to come. Many went Maramis Choufani is the Man- Thursdays Norm Jahn is a former LVMPD lieutenant, who has also served as a friends who really knew them home, but a few ran to see what had aging Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- Las Vegas Black Communities police chief in Shawano, Wisconsin, and has nearly 25 years of police looked up to them. Their fathers happened down the street. As bune. She writes a weekly column on experience. Jahn now contributes his opinions and ideas to help improve were proud of them. They believed feared, those shots did represent in this newspaper. To contact policing in general, and in Las Vegas in particular, through his weekly in what they did, and they did it more dead bodies. And they were Maramis, email her at RadioTribune.com RadioTribune.com column in the Las Vegas Tribune. well. both cops. Three policemen had [email protected]. Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Obama in violation of the Constitution re-establishes relations with Cuba By Frank de Varona years have shown that isolation has Cuban intelligence service, the Bear Witness Central not worked. It’s time for a new ap- DGI. On December 17, 2014, Presi- proach.” Obama stated in a televi- —Secretary of State John Kerry dent Barack Obama unilaterally re- sion from the White House that his will review Cuba’s designation as established diplomatic relations action will “begin a new chapter a state sponsor of terrorism. In with Cuba in violation of the among the nations of the Americas” 1982, Cuba was designated as a Helms-Burton law and the Consti- and move away from a “rigid policy state sponsor of terrorism. tution. The surprise announcement that is rooted in events that took —By relaxing regulations, the came at the end of 18 months of place before most of us were born.” flow of travel, commerce, and in- secret talks behind the backs of Obama has violated the Consti- formation between the United Congress and the American and tution since he assumed power in States and Cuba will be facilitated. Cuban people. January 2009. He is a lawless presi- Certain items that supported the In June 2013, Obama sent two dent who has committed more Cuban private sector will be al- White House officials, Benjamin J. crimes in six years than any other lowed to be exported, including Rhodes and Ricardo Zúñiga, to president in history. Obama’s uni- certain building materials and agri- meet in secret with Cuban officials lateral and shameful actions with culture equipments. Certain tele- and begin negotiations. Nine meet- respect to Cuba are just the latest communication items in Cuba will ings were held, most of them in in a series of unilateral actions that be allowed to be exported. Compa- Canada, which has diplomatic re- Obama announces his new policy on Cuba from the White House. he has taken without consent of nies will be allowed to establish lations with Cuba. Once again, been devoured by sharks while des- prisoners, and freedom of speech? Congress and in violation of the infrastructure. Licensed American Americans were left in the dark perately trying to cross in rafts and Where are its promises of real eco- separation of powers of the travelers will be able to import $400 while the corrupt and deceptive small boats the dangerous Straits of nomic change for the people? branches of the Constitution. worth of goods (including $200 in Obama administration decided to Florida. The brutal regime has at- Where are its open, honest elec- Last month, Obama announced tobacco and alcohol). help the anti-American terrorist and tacked boats trying to escape from tions? What will be done about its he would grant temporary amnesty —United States institutions will corrupt oppressive Cuban regime. the Island prison that is Cuba kill- association with and support of ter- to almost five million undocu- be able to open accounts at Cuba’s To minimize criticism, Obama’s ing many freedom-loving Cubans. rorist organizations or regimes? mented immigrants and announced financial institutions. Travelers to announcement was made after Con- The worst tragedy occurred on Senator Marco Rubio calls Obama a dreadful agreement by which the Cuba would be allowed to use gress had adjourned for the Christ- July 13, 1994. A boat carrying over “the single worst negotiator we United States would cut carbon American credit and debit cards. mas holidays. Pope Francis encour- 50 people trying to escape at night have had in the White House in my emissions while China promises to United States entities in third coun- aged the negotiations. Unfortu- just a few miles from Havana was lifetime.” cut them in the future. Obama is the tries will be allowed to engage in nately, the Pope did not demand, as discovered and it was rammed by Obama is under the illusion that worst and weakest negotiator in his- transactions and meetings with Cu- neither did Obama, that the tyrant three Cuban coast guard ships. The increasing commerce in Cuba tory and his deal with the oppres- ban individuals in third countries. Raúl Castro respect human rights, inhume naval personnel used large would bring democracy and respect sive and sanguinary communist dic- —There will be no limits with hold free and fair elections, and re- hoses to drawn those trying to es- for human rights. All that Obama tatorship of Cuba is just the latest respect to remittances being sent to lease all political prisoners. cape while desperately begging for needs to do is look at the example of these outrageous agreements. close relatives in Cuba. The day that Obama made the mercy. A total of 37 people died, of China. When the United States The United States will ease re- However, a formal end to the abominable announcement of nor- including 10 children. I met a man and the West began to trade with strictions on remittances, travel, and embargo has not occurred. The Cu- malizing relations with the tyranny who lost 10 members of his family, China and build factories and re- banking while Cuba will allow ban Liberty and Democratic Soli- that has oppressed the Cuban including his grandchildren. He was search and development centers, more Internet access and release 53 darity Act of 1996, also known as people for 56 years, the price of a a speaker at a meeting of the Junta the Helms-Burton law, requires barrel of oil was $55.93. The Ven- Patriótica Cubana. We were com- Cuba to hold free and transparent ezuelan communist regime cannot memorating the worst crime com- elections, abolish its secret police, survive unless the price of a barrel mitted by the bloody dictatorship at respect human rights, and free all of oil is at least $130. The commu- sea. All of us in the audience cried political prisoners. The measures nist regime receives 94 percent of as we heard the brutal assassination announced by Obama will allow the its income from oil exports. Since of the family of this unfortunate administration to increase the the price of oil is expected to con- man. Just two days before Obama’s United States ties with Cuba before tinue being very low in 2015 and shameful announcement, another it approaches Congress to request beyond, as the result of increased boat was similarly attacked and the lifting of sanctions. For ex- oil production in the United States, rammed killing one man while the ample, lifting all restrictions on Venezuela is about to go bankrupt. rest were taken to jail. travel, including for tourists, would Communist Cuba depends on At this time, there are tens of require removal of the Helms-Bur- the free oil that it receives from Ven- thousands of former political pris- ton law. ezuela to survive. It was for this oners, such as myself, who live in Discussions between U.S. and reason that the Cuban dictator Raúl the United States. We feel betrayed Cuban officials will continue into Castro started an aggressive cam- and abandoned by Obama as he uni- the next year. Obama will attend the paign in the United States with laterally restored relations with the April 2015 summit of the Organi- communist officials of the Obama inhumane communist Cuba. Senator Marco Rubio, Republican from Florida, promised to block zation of American States serving administration, as well as commu- Cuba will continue to work with President Obama’s future ambassador in Havana. as the largest public forum during nist members of Congress and other enemies of the United States, such which helped that country to be- Cubans identified as political pris- which the two sides can meet. useful idiots, to lift the embargo and as Venezuela, Russia, China, Iran, come the largest economy in the oners by the United States. Al- Obama will again shake the bloody to be recognized diplomatically. and North Korea. Barack Obama world, they were under the illusion though whatever is left of the em- hands of, and perhaps embrace, the The Cuban tyrant knew that with- has sold out the Cuban people in that this country would become a bargo will continue, the president tyrant Raúl Castro. It is important out the help of the United States the their quest for freedom and democ- democracy. Today China is a totali- called for an “honest and serious to remember that when Raúl Castro communist regime would also go racy. The Cuban people have been tarian dictatorship where human debate about lifting” it, which came down from the Sierra Maestra bankrupt and that a change of gov- fighting for 56 years to establish rights are being violated constantly would require an act of Congress. mountains and captured the second ernment could possibly take place democracy and a constitutional and that has become a serious threat Of course, the Republican major- largest city of Cuba, Santiago de in Cuba. Republic in Cuba that would re- to our national security. The same ity in Congress will not lift what- Cuba, he shot many people with- Barack Obama, who has ad- spect human rights. Indeed, Decem- thing will happen in communist ever is left of the Cuban embargo. out a trial in order to implant terror mired Fidel Castro for many years ber 17, 2014 is a day that will live Cuba if the United States strength- There will be 54 Republicans in the among the Cuban population. Raúl together with his preacher of 20 in infamy! ens the bloody regime. Senate and 247 Republicans in the Castro is a murderer. years of the United Church of Christ Obama did not complain when Obama, if he wanted to bring House of Representatives to oppose Raúl Castro spoke on Cuban in Chicago, Jeremiah Wright, and communist Cuba sent a ship full of democracy to Cuba, could have the lifting of whatever is left of the television at the same time that his many communist friends, finally heavy weapons, including several sought regime change in Cuba. embargo. However, Obama will do Obama was speaking to the nation. achieved his dream of helping the MiG aircraft, in violation of the Obama could have left the Cuban everything possible to undermine Prior to the appearances of the two communist regime of Cuba. Obama arms embargo of the Security regime to go bankrupt when Ven- what is left of the embargo through leaders, Obama and Raúl Castro stated in his speech that he did not Council of the United Nations. ezuela no longer could provide free more executive orders, or a new and held a 45-minute telephone conver- want “the sanctions against Cuba to Obama did not complain when the oil and thus provoke an internal re- easier form of violating the Consti- sation. The bloody Cuban dictator push the island into an abysm.” Cuban Occupation Army assassi- volt. In the meantime, Obama could tution, executive memos. stated the following: “We have been Obama forgets that the one that nated and tortured students and oth- have protected the courageous The White House took several able to make headway in the solu- pushed Cuba into the abysm was ers who peacefully demonstrated in peaceful opponents in Cuba, who major steps as part of their “New tion of some topics of mutual inter- the communist dictatorship of Cuba many cities in Venezuela. Obama are beaten up, jailed, and tortured Course on Cuba”: est for both nations. President and not the United States. did not complain when Russia an- by the secret police of the regime. —Diplomatic relations will be Obama’s decision deserves the re- By recognizing Cuba and par- nounced that it plans to build mili- But Obama has decided to pursue a re-established, including a U.S. spect and acknowledgment of our tially destroying the Cuban em- tary and naval bases in Cuba. None policy of helping and keeping the embassy in Havana, and a Cuban people. This in no way means that bargo, Barack Obama has thrown a of these will change by assisting the Castro brothers in power and sim- embassy in the United States. Un- the heart of the matter has been re- lifesaver and given oxygen to the Cuban dictatorship to improve eco- ply hope that changes ensue in der Obama’s plan, the Castro dic- solved. The economic, commercial, Cuban dictatorship that now will be nomically. Quite the contrary, it will Cuba. It simply will not work. tatorship will be able to open an and financial blockade, which able to continue to jail opponents, make Cuba a stronger nation to con- President Obama stated the fol- embassy in Washington, D.C., causes enormous human and eco- assassinate and shoot freedom-lov- tinue to act against the interests of lowing in the White House: “We which will function as a major base nomic damages to our country, ing Cubans, and continue to oppress the United States and threaten our will end an outdated approach that of spying operations in addition to must cease. Progress made in our 12 million people. security. Cuba has biological weap- for decades has failed to advance its United Nations mission. The so- exchanges proves that it is possible Obama ignored the fact that Fi- ons and cyber warfare capabilities. our interests, and instead we will called Cuban Interests Section cur- to find solutions to many prob- del Castro pleaded with Nikita It also has served as a center to spy begin to normalize relations be- rently operates as Castro’s embassy lems.” Khrushchev to launch a surprise on our nation. Cuba has shipped all tween our two countries... These 50 in Washington and is a front for the (See Political Analysis, Page 13) nuclear attack upon the United type of drugs to our nation work- States during the 1962 October ing with Colombian drug cartels. Missile Crisis. Obama is unaware Cuba has sent people to steal mil- or does not care that Fidel Castro lions from Medicare and once they may have been involved in the as- are discovered are given asylum sassination of President John F. back in Cuba. Kennedy. Lastly, Obama is unaware As usual, Obama gave away the or does not care that the sadist and store. The Cuban regime will be serial killer, Ernesto “Che” strengthened and the Cuban people Guevara, shot over 2,000 children will continue to suffer. There is and men in the first few months of nothing in Obama’s deal with Cuba 1959 when he was placed in charge that would further democracy and of the La Cabaña prison in Havana. human rights in that unfortunate Later, when Che came to speak at island. Obama did not demand that the United Nations, he planned with the Cuban dictators Fidel and Raúl Cuban terrorists in New York City Castro free all political prisoners, to blow up the Statue of Liberty and respect human rights, or hold free other places, but fortunately the FBI and transparent elections. discovered the plot and was able to Barack Obama decided that it stop it. was time to appease another brutal The bloody dictatorship in Cuba dictator by opening up relations has shot or assassinated more than with Cuba after a fifty-year em- 14,000, jailed over 300,000, and is bargo. This is another bad deal for responsible for the deaths of over America. Where are Cuba’s conces- 80,000 Cubans who have drawn or sions on human rights, political Pope Francis played a vital role in the rapprochement. December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 Political Analysis The Role of The Council David Rockefeller [BG, TC, and of Foreign Relations (CFR), CFR] — Honorary member of the the Bilderberg Group (BG), Council of the Americas and one of and the Trilateral the most powerful individuals in Commission (TC) in our nation and the world. Obama’s new Cuba policy Richard Feinberg [BG and CFR] On May 19, 2014, 46 powerful — Former White House Official on business people, former politicians, Latin America and professor at the and government officials, among University of California in San Di- them 17 Hispanic (mostly Cuban ego. Americans) wrote an open letter to Dan Glickman [BG and CFE] — the president requesting to end the Former Secretary of Agriculture embargo. This letter was rejected by and former congressman from Kan- anti-communist Cuban Americans sas. in the United States and by almost Lee Hamilton [BG, TC, and all of the opponents of the tyranny CFR] — Former chairman of the in Cuba. Among this group are 15 House of Representatives Foreign individuals who belong to the three Relations Committee and Intelli- powerful organizations that are so gence Committee. FREED: (from left to right) Gerardo Hernández, Antonio Guerrero, and Ramón Labañino are three Cuban influential in the United States and Jane Harman [TC and CFR] — spies released by President Barack Obama in exchange for the return of prisoner Alan Gross. Hernández the world, the Council of Foreign Former United States representa- was given two life sentences for conspiring to shoot down the small airplanes flown by four Americans of Relations (CFR), the Trilateral tive. Cuban descent working for Brothers to the Rescue. Commission (TC), and the John Negroponte [TC and CFR] (Continued from Page 12) down, said the following as she Obama’s normalization of relations Bilderberg Group (BG). — Former Deputy Secretary of The exchange of Alan Gross cried: “I feel that I have been with the bloody, oppressive, mur- This is why a secret and well- State and former Director of the for the three Cuban spies slapped in the face by the president. derous, narco-trafficking, state coordinated campaign went on for National Intelligence Agency. Even worse than the exchange I feel that the justice system of the sponsor of terrorism, Cuban com- several months which involved Ambassador Thomas Pickering of the five high-ranking Taliban United States has suffered a big munist dictatorial regime, Senator multiple editorials in The New York [BG, TC, and CFR] — Former from Guantánamo for an American blow.” Of course, she was abso- Marco Rubio stated that the Times and other newspapers con- Under Secretary of State for Politi- sergeant who abandoned his post in lutely right! president’s irresponsible deal only trolled by these powerful elitist cal Affairs. He participated in the Afghanistan, was the exchange of Criticism of Obama’s illegal serves to legitimize the decades of globalists demanding an end to the Benghazi cover-up when he was Alan Gross, an American who had actions with respect to the human rights atrocities, including embargo, releasing the three re- appointed by Secretary Clinton to committed no crime in any civilized Cuban communist regime the murders of hundreds, if not maining spies, and restoring diplo- a panel and the conclusion favored nation and had been held as a hos- Republicans, along with a senior thousands, of political dissidents, matic relations with Cuba. It was Clinton. tage in prison for over five years in Democratic senator, denounced the by the Castro regime. Manjares all about money, without regards to Susan Segal [CFR] — President Cuba. Alan Gross, a foreign aid rapprochement with the bloody dic- wrote that Senator Rubio stated the the immense suffering of the Cu- and CEO of Americas Society/ contract worker, was imprisoned by tatorship of the Castro brothers as following: “Obama not only has ban people. They know that what Council of the Americas. the Castro regime for trying to help appeasement. Republican lawmak- American blood on his hands be- Obama did will help the tyranny to Anne-Marie Slaughter [TC and members of the Jewish community ers, who will take control of the cause of his weak and failed foreign remain in power for years to come CFR] — President and CEO of in Havana to communicate with the Senate as well as the House next policy in the Middle East, but now with Raúl Castro’s very powerful New America Foundation and outside world. The innocent Alan month, made clear that they would you can add the blood of all those son, Coronel Alejandro Castro, former Director for Policy Planning Gross was traded for the three re- resist lifting the 54-year-old trade victims of the Castro regime, and waiting to take over. All the multi- of the Department of State. maining spies left in jail in the embargo. Senator Marco Rubio and from the victims in other countries nationals want is to increase their Admiral James Stavridis [CFR] United States. This represented a two other potential Republican can- that the Castro’s have influenced profits using the slave labor in — Former Head of the Southern major victory for the Cuban com- didates for president joined in the and propped up. One of these coun- Cuba, a country 90 miles from the Command of the United States from munist regime since for a number criticism. Senator Ted Cruz of tries is Venezuela, where Cubans U.S. How horrible and disgusting! 2006 to 2009, former Supreme Al- of years the Cuban dictator called Texas called it a “very, very bad have stood with Chavez and, now All of these individuals want to lied Commander de NATO from these spies “heroes” and demanded deal,” while former Governor Jeb Maduro’s thugs, to silence the free- make Cuba the China of the Carib- 2009 to 2013, Dean of Fletcher that they be released from prison in Bush of Florida said it “undermines doms of the Venezuelan people.” bean by building factories in the School at Tufts University. the United States. Alan Gross ar- the quest for a free and democratic Senator Marco Rubio expressed Island where workers receive sal- Alan Stoga [CFR] — President rived at Andrews Air Force Base in Cuba.” the sentiments of many Cubans in ary of $20 a month and there are no and Founder of Zemi Communica- Maryland. As a former political Democratic Senator Robert the United States and in Cuba who unions or any other human rights. tions and Vice President of Ameri- prisoner, I am delighted that Alan Menendez of New Jersey, the out- support democracy by stating the The fact the workers in Cuba are cas Society. Gross returned home. going chairman of the Foreign Re- following: “The entire policy shift oppressed and exploited by the Strobe Talbott [TC and CFR] — The “Cuban five” were affiliated lations Committee, who has always is based on the illusion — in fact, bloody dictatorship is of no concern Brookings Institution, former with the Cuban intelligence service been a strong supporter of the Cu- on the lie — that more commerce to the multinational corporations Deputy Secretary of State. and the “Wasp Network,” whose ban embargo, said the following: “It and access to money and goods will that want to move into the Island to Arturo Valenzuela [CFR] — purpose included penetrating U.S. is a fallacy that Cuba will reform translate to political freedom for the maximize profits. Former Assistant Secretary of State military facilities and transmitting just because the American president Cuban people. Cuba already enjoys These multinationals that built for Western Hemisphere Affairs and information about the operations of believes that if he extends his hand access to commerce, money and factories in China did not care about professor of government and inter- the facilities and layouts to Cuba, in peace, that the Castro brothers goods from other nations, and yet the oppressed Chinese workers and national relations at Georgetown and infiltrating Cuban-American suddenly will unclench their fists.” the Cuban people are still not free. their miserable wages nor about University. groups. One of the “Cuban five,” Democratic Senator Bob They are not free because the re- environmental violations of that Alexander Watson [CFR] — Gerardo Hernández, was convicted Menendez, who is Cuban-born, re- gime — just as it does with every nation. However, now that China is Assistant Secretary of State for to life imprisonment in a trial in acted to Obama’s announcement by aspect of life — manipulates and much stronger economically and Western Hemisphere Affairs. Miami of conspiracy to commit saying the following: “It is an ex- controls to its own advantage all militarily, the dictator Xi Jinping is George Weiksner [CFR] — Vice murder in the deaths of four Ameri- tremely dangerous precedent. It in- currency that flows into the island. demanding higher salaries for the President of Credit Suisse. cans of Cuban descent who were vites dictatorial and rogue regimes More economic engagement with Chinese and more concessions from The Council of members of Brothers to the Rescue. to use Americans serving overseas the U.S. means that the regime’s the multinationals. Cuba offered a Foreign Relations The four were shot while in the as bargaining chips. I fear that grip on power will be strengthened unique opportunity. With the Cuban Daniel Estulin wrote The air in their small propeller planes today’s actions will put at risk the for decades to come — dashing the economy seriously at risk due to the Bilderberg Group (2009), a book in international waters by two Cu- thousands of Americans that work Cuban people’s hopes for freedom imminent bankruptcy of Venezuela, that has been translated into 48 lan- ban MiGs after a spy alerted Cuba overseas to support civil society, and democracy.” Cuban dictator Raúl Castro wanted guages and sold in over 67 coun- of their plans. One airplane es- advocate for access to information, Secretary of State John Kerry to mend fences to the United States tries. He discussed the three pow- caped. Fidel and Raúl Castro gave provide humanitarian services, and said that he would be the first Sec- to save his brutal regime. erful organizations that have been the order to assassinate the pilots promote democratic reforms.” retary of State to travel to Cuba and Brazil invested $980 million to already mentioned: the Council of while flying in these planes. This Senator Marco Rubio called that the Obama administration was make the port of Mariel one of the Foreign Relations (CFR), the Tri- horrendous crime, however, has Obama “the single worst negotia- looking to build an embassy on the best in the world with modern gi- lateral Commission (TC), and the been unpunished and now obvi- tor we have had in the White House island. A major problem for Obama gantic cranes, rail, etc. to accom- Bilderberg Group (BG). ously forgiven by the traitor who in my lifetime.” Of course, he was and Kerry is that in January 2015 modate large containers ships. Ev- The Council of Foreign Rela- lives in the White House. right since Obama did not receive there will be 54 Republican sena- erything was prepared for the tions is a think tank. Its website Cuban American members any meaningful concession from tors. Any ambassador to Cuba will change of U.S. policy towards explains the following: “The CFR of Congress and the families the Cuban dictatorship. The United need confirmation by the Senate. Cuba. is dedicated to increasing America’s of the assassinated pilots of States gave Cuba what it wanted Senator Rubio said, “Not only will The following are the most pow- understanding of the world and con- Brothers to the Rescue and received nothing in return! I vote against it, but I reserve the erful individuals in our nation who tributing ideas to U.S. foreign poli- expressed outrage Javier Manjares posted in Shark right to do everything within the are a part the elitist groups (some cies. The Council accomplishes this From left to right, former Con- Tank on December 18, 2014 the rules of the Senate to prevent that belong to the three groups) and who mainly by promoting constructive gressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Cu- strong criticisms of Senator Marco sort of individual from ever even were responsible for the measures close debates and discussions, clari- ban dissident Iris Tamara Pérez, Rubio. Responding to President coming up for a vote.” taken by Obama: (See Political Analysis, Page 14) Senator Marco Rubio, and U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen address reporters during a press conference in Miami on December 18, 2014. They were joined by relatives of the four Brothers to the Rescue pilots who were killed when the two Cu- ban MiGs shot down their planes in 1996. Asked about a poll that suggests that support for the embargo has diminished, Senator Marco Rubio, an embargo supporter, said the poll does not tell the whole story. Sena- tor Rubio stated the following: “First of all, on issues of deep prin- ciple — such as human rights, dig- nity and democracy — that we should take our cues from a poll? Secondly, we have a poll every two years in this state. It’s called ‘elec- tions.’ As far as I can tell, every one of our members of Congress who has been elected in those districts agrees with my position — and I with their position — on this issue.” I know several of the relatives of the Cuban Americans who were assassinated in response to the or- der given by Fidel and Raúl Castro. Like them, I am outraged at the ac- tions of the traitor who lives in the White House for releasing the three spies. During the press conference, From left to right, former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Cuban dissident Iris Tamara Pérez, Senator Marco Rubio, and U.S. Representatives Miriam de la Peña, mother of one Mario Díaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen address reporters during a press conference in Miami on December 18, 2014. They were joined by of the young pilots who was shot relatives of the four Brothers to the Rescue pilots who were killed when the two Cuban MiGs shot down their planes in 1996. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 Political Analysis (Continued from Page 13) debts of Third World countries. The fying world issues, and publishing inner circle of the Trilateral Com- the Foreign Affairs magazine.” mission, as with the Council of For- Other writers describe the CFR as eign Relations and the Bilderberg the invisible government of the Group, has as its main objective to United States. achieve a one world socialist gov- Colonel Edward M. House, who ernment. The New World Order was the chief advisor and the power wants the United Nations to imple- behind the throne of President ment the world government but it Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to will be controlled by the rich pow- 1921, was one of the founders of erful elite from these three organi- the CFR in 1921. According to zations. Estulin, Colonel House was a Conclusion Marxist and wanted a one-world The illegal and unilateral move government. He supported the cre- to normalize relations with the ty- ation of the Federal Reserve Bank, rannical communist regime of Cuba (which is not federal and has no re- is being compared to treason serves and is a banking cartel) and throughout the country by Ameri- the passing of the 16th Amendment cans of Cuban descent. The mea- to the Constitution, which intro- sures taken by the White House will duced the graduated income tax. prolong the military dictatorship Colonel House also wrote the plan and will enrich the communist re- for the League of Nations. From the gime. It will give oxygen to the very beginning, the members of the worst dictatorship and the most CFR wanted to form a one-world bloodthirsty regime of the Ameri- government with a centralized glo- cas. Recognizing Cuba diplomati- bal financing system. It attracted cally and lifting the embargo on capitalists, socialists, opportunists, Cuba unconditionally will only pro- and some idealists. key politicians, owners of the me- One International Identity. All government. long the suffering of the Cuban The Rockefeller and the dia, presidents of the European national identities must be elimi- The Trilateral Commission people. Obama is responsible in Carnegie foundations financed the Union, presidents of the World nated to establish one set of univer- The Trilateral Commission (TC) history for having betrayed the de- organization. All members were Bank and the International Mon- sal values. was founded in 1973 by David fense of human rights and funda- sworn to secrecy. Even though top etary Fund, chairmen of the Federal Centralized Control of the Rockefeller, former secretary of mental freedoms of the Cuban executives from all major newspa- Reserve Bank and presidents of People. Using mind control meth- State Henry Kissinger, and former people. Obama has betrayed the pers and magazines and later tele- European central bankers, secretary ods, they plan to direct humanity to National Security Advisor internal Cuban resistance and op- vision channels participated in the generals of NATO, important cabi- obey their wishes. Zbigniew Brzezinski. The TC has ponents of the communist tyranni- meetings, no one reported about net members, and military leaders. A Zero-Growth Society. In a about 350 members from Europe, cal regime. what took place and what decisions Like the CFR, the BG meetings are post-industrial period, zero growth Asia, and the Americas who want Far from advocating measures were reached. secret. will be necessary to destroy to foster a closer cooperation be- and sanctions against the Castro Estulin wrote that one of the ear- All U.S. presidents since progress. U.S. and Canadian indus- tween these three continents. regime aimed at its demise, Obama liest critics of the CFR was the Eisenhower have belonged to the tries will be moved to poor Latin Former presidential candidate and has given oxygen to keep its tyr- mayor of New York City, John F. BG global ruling class or have sent American countries to use slave la- Senator from Arizona, Barry anny. Obama did not demand that Hylan, who stated in a speech in representatives to the meetings. bor, such as is being done in Cuba Goldwater, who previously had Cuba’s regime respect each of the 1922 the following: “The real men- David Rockefeller, the billionaire today. criticized the CFR, said the follow- rights recognized in the Universal ace of our republic is the invisible banker and former president of the A State of Perpetual Imbalance. ing about the TC: “David Declaration of human rights, of government, which, like a giant oc- Council of Foreign Relations, was They will manufacture constant cri- Rockefeller’s newest international which Cuba is a signatory, as a step topus, sprawls its slimy length over one of the founders of the ses to keep the people under duress cabal is intended to be the vehicle to normalize diplomatic relations. our city, state, and nation. At the Bilderberg Group. He later founded and bring about apathy. Again, as for multinational consolidation of Obama did not demand the disman- head is a small group of banking the Trilateral Commission. He has in Cuba, where people are con- the commercial and banking inter- tling of the repressive apparatus of houses generally referred to as in- always advocated for a global gov- stantly looking for food and being ests by seizing control of the politi- the minions of the Cuban State Se- ternational bankers. This little co- ernment. In his book, Memoirs told that the United States is about cal government of the United curity (secret police) used to repress terie of powerful international (2003), he stated the following: to invade them or that rich Cubans States.” the Cuban people. Neither did he bankers virtually runs our govern- “Some even believe we are a part are coming back to take away their Anthony Sutton’s book, entitled demand that Castro hold multi- ment for their own selfish ends.” of the secret cabal working against homes and enslave them. Trilaterals over America (1995), party general free elections and es- The CFR is located in the Harold the best interests of the United Most Cubans hate the regime but concluded that the TC’s real objec- tablish a rule of law that guarantees Pratt House on the corner of Park States, characterizing my family very few try to overthrow the most tive is to collaborate with the CFR legal stability and democracy in Avenue and 68th Street in New and me as internationalists and of horrible and oppressive tyranny of and the BG to establish policies re- Cuba. York City. The building was do- conspiring with others around the the Americas that has lasted 56 garding the implementation of a one It is sad that Obama will help the nated by the widow of an heir to world to build a more integrated years. Some writers think that the world government. In the first few tyrannical communist regime of the Standard Oil Rockefeller for- global political and economic struc- Cuban regime was installed by years, the TC issued six position Cuba, which has increased repres- tune. There are over 4,000 members ture-one world, if you will. If that’s these powerful organizations as a papers which were later incorpo- sion on the island, violated the arms who belong to the CFR. However, the charge, I stand guilty, I am model for Latin America. No one rated in a book titled Triangle Pa- embargo against North Korea, only a small group of an inner circle proud of it.” has explained why David pers. maintained an army of occupation is in charge of this organization. From the creation of the BG, Rockefeller has flown to Cuba so Estulin cited Gary Allen’s book, in Venezuela, and supported hench- Members of CFR have included various members of the Rockefeller many times to meet with the bloody The Rockefeller File (1976), which men who have killed and tortured several former U.S. presidents: family and their allies and the dictator Fidel Castro. stated the following: “If the Tri- young people protesting peacefully Herbert Hoover, Dwight D. Rothschild dynasty in Europe have Centralized Control of All Edu- angle Papers are any indication we in cities of Venezuela. It is shame- Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ri- been the most powerful force of the cation. Indoctrination will be imple- can look for four major thrusts to- ful the silence of Obama in response chard M. Nixon, Jimmy Carter, organization. Baron Edmond de mented in schools and universities ward world economic controls.” to the constant violations of the George H. W. Bush, and Bill Rothschild has been a most active to erase the past and the lessons of Allen described that the TC would communist regimes of Cuba and Clinton. However, the presidents member of the BG. These two fami- history regarding constitutional first, pursue a new world monetary Venezuela. who do not belong to the CFR, as lies, European monarchs, and a rights, liberties, and freedom. Many system; second, raid or steal U.S. Even worse is the silence of well as those who do, name CFR small group of very wealthy indi- think that Obama’s Common Core resources and wealth to share with Obama to the agreement of Cuba members to their most important viduals determine who will be in- curriculum for all public school stu- Third World countries; third, in- and Venezuela with Russia with re- cabinet positions (such as the sec- vited to participate in the BG meet- dents is being pushed by globalists crease trade with communist coun- spect to naval and military bases retaries of State, Defense, and Trea- ings. including its biometric invasion of tries; and last, use the energy crisis located so close to our nation that sury). All presidents have also ap- There are about 130 participants privacy that reminds this writer of to gain international control. they will seriously endanger our pointed CFR members to the Joint in these meetings, of which about George Orwell’s book, 1984. The Estulin wrote that since the pub- national security. Chiefs of Staff , the CIA, and other 80 are regulars such as Henry new Advanced placement U.S. his- lication of Allen’s book, the U.S. Instead of recognizing Cuba and important White House positions, Kissinger. Many of Obama’s advi- tory presents a distorted vision of has sent billions of dollars in tech- removing the embargo, Obama such as director of the National Se- sors, cabinet members, and impor- our past and trashes our Founding nology to China and Russia and has should impose tough sanctions curity Council. tant White House officials are Fathers. Our best and brightest stu- heavily subsidized and forgiven against Cuba and Venezuela. The CFR membership is made Bilderbergers, such as Obama’s dents will leave that course believ- up of former ambassadors, cabinet godfather, George Soros, Zbigniew ing that our nation is evil. officers, bankers, CEOs of multi- Brzezinski, Hillary Clinton, Robert Centralized Control of All For- national corporations, industrialists, Gates, Timothy Geithner, Janet eign and Domestic Policies. This high ranking armed forces officers, Napolitano, Susan Rice, Paul objective has been done with pre- media owners and editors and im- Volcker, and James Jones. Approxi- vious U.S. presidents and is cur- portant reporters, university presi- mately 2/3 of the participants come rently being done with President dents and key professors, Supreme from Europe and the rest from the Obama. The president is pushing Court justices, federal judges, United States and Canada. vigorously for the approval by the think-tank leaders, wealthy Wall Promising politicians are invited Senate of a series of U.N. treaties Street investors, and entrepreneurs. and interviewed by the BG, such as that are harmful to our nation since A very powerful member who has the governors of small states, they take away our sovereignty, lib- served as president of the CFR is Jimmy Carter of Georgia, and Bill erties, and wealth. David Rockefeller. Clinton of Arkansas. If these poli- Empowering the United Na- The Bilderberg Group ticians support the one world gov- tions. This has been done slowly for The Bilderberg Group (BG) was ernment objective of the BG, then many years. founded in 1954 by Polish-born Jo- the BG gives them enormous finan- Expansion of NATO and the seph Retinger to promote a greater cial support and, with the estab- Western Trading Bloc. This has understanding between Europe and lished media owned by them, mas- been going on as the European the United States. The organizers sive positive coverage to make Union incorporated Eastern Euro- met at the Hotel Bilderberg for a them presidents. Of course, after pean and Mediterranean nations. three-day meeting in Oosterbeek, Carter and Clinton were elected, Now Obama is negotiating a trade Netherlands and that is why it re- they staffed their administrations pact with Europe and many Asian ceived that name. with CFR, TC, and BG members nations. This should alarm all A founding member was Ger- and they consulted with BG con- Americans. man-born ex Nazi Prince Bernhard, stantly on domestic and interna- One Legal System. The U.N. husband of Queen Juliana of Hol- tional matters. International Court of Justice would land. During the first meeting, very The most powerful individuals become the sole legal system of the powerful individuals from the on the planet, such as David world. United States and Europe decided Rockefeller, are members of these One Socialist Welfare State. The that the group would decide all is- three organizations. The Americans BG envisions the creation of a so- sues regarding the political and eco- who participate in the BG, CFR, cialist one world government where nomic policies that their nations and TC meetings with head of na- obedient slaves will be rewarded would follow. They also decided tions and high government officials and non-conformists will be exter- the strategies they would follow for are in violation of the U.S.’s Logan minated. ruling the world and eventually cre- Act that prohibits elected leaders to The Europeans have long sup- ate a planetary one government. meet in private with influential ported the concept of giving up the Since 1954, the Bilderbergers business and banking executives to sovereignty of their individual na- have met annually in different cit- debate and design public policy. tions as they formed the European ies in Europe, Canada, and the According to Daniel Estulin, au- Union. President Obama, as he United States. The members of the thor of The Bilderberg Group stated in Berlin during the 2008 BG have represented the wealthy (2009), the major objectives of the presidential campaign, believes that elite of the Western World: bank- Bilderbergers to achieve a one- “he is a citizen of the world.” ers, industrialists, financiers, prime world government under them are Obama agrees that we need to ministers, presidents, monarchs, the following: move toward a world socialist Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Political Analysis (Continued from Page 13) debts of Third World countries. The fying world issues, and publishing inner circle of the Trilateral Com- the Foreign Affairs magazine.” mission, as with the Council of For- Other writers describe the CFR as eign Relations and the Bilderberg the invisible government of the Group, has as its main objective to United States. achieve a one world socialist gov- NTERTAINMENT Colonel Edward M. 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Court justices, federal judges, United States and Canada. vigorously for the approval by the think-tank leaders, wealthy Wall Promising politicians are invited Senate of a series of U.N. treaties Street investors, and entrepreneurs. and interviewed by the BG, such as that are harmful to our nation since A very powerful member who has the governors of small states, they take away our sovereignty, lib- served as president of the CFR is Jimmy Carter of Georgia, and Bill erties, and wealth. David Rockefeller. Clinton of Arkansas. If these poli- Empowering the United Na- The Bilderberg Group ticians support the one world gov- tions. This has been done slowly for The Bilderberg Group (BG) was ernment objective of the BG, then many years. founded in 1954 by Polish-born Jo- the BG gives them enormous finan- Expansion of NATO and the seph Retinger to promote a greater cial support and, with the estab- Western Trading Bloc. This has understanding between Europe and lished media owned by them, mas- been going on as the European the United States. The organizers sive positive coverage to make Union incorporated Eastern Euro- met at the Hotel Bilderberg for a them presidents. Of course, after pean and Mediterranean nations. three-day meeting in Oosterbeek, Carter and Clinton were elected, Now Obama is negotiating a trade Netherlands and that is why it re- they staffed their administrations pact with Europe and many Asian ceived that name. with CFR, TC, and BG members nations. This should alarm all A founding member was Ger- and they consulted with BG con- Americans. man-born ex Nazi Prince Bernhard, stantly on domestic and interna- One Legal System. The U.N. husband of Queen Juliana of Hol- tional matters. International Court of Justice would land. During the first meeting, very The most powerful individuals become the sole legal system of the powerful individuals from the on the planet, such as David world. United States and Europe decided Rockefeller, are members of these One Socialist Welfare State. The that the group would decide all is- three organizations. The Americans BG envisions the creation of a so- sues regarding the political and eco- who participate in the BG, CFR, cialist one world government where nomic policies that their nations and TC meetings with head of na- obedient slaves will be rewarded would follow. They also decided tions and high government officials and non-conformists will be exter- the strategies they would follow for are in violation of the U.S.’s Logan minated. ruling the world and eventually cre- Act that prohibits elected leaders to The Europeans have long sup- ate a planetary one government. meet in private with influential ported the concept of giving up the Since 1954, the Bilderbergers business and banking executives to sovereignty of their individual na- have met annually in different cit- debate and design public policy. tions as they formed the European ies in Europe, Canada, and the According to Daniel Estulin, au- Union. President Obama, as he United States. The members of the thor of The Bilderberg Group stated in Berlin during the 2008 BG have represented the wealthy (2009), the major objectives of the presidential campaign, believes that elite of the Western World: bank- Bilderbergers to achieve a one- “he is a citizen of the world.” ers, industrialists, financiers, prime world government under them are Obama agrees that we need to ministers, presidents, monarchs, the following: move toward a world socialist B&B Burgers & Beer entrance Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 17-23, 2014 Bob Anderson becomes Frank Sinatra in biggest tribute ever This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

the 65,000 square foot venue into a ment’s Las Vegas properties one-of-a-kind live concert and For a guide to all, please visit party. Further welcoming 2015, the http://www.totalrewards.com/las- year kicks off with DJ duo AD- vegas/things-to-do/events/new- VENTURE CLUB on Jan. 1 and years-eve.html. For additional in- multi-talented performer The formation about The Cromwell visit Weeknd performs Jan. 2. Boasting www.TheCromwell.com. unmatched rooftop views of the Las * * * * * By Mike Kermani Vegas Strip and surrounding valley RING IN THE NEW YEAR’S Las Vegas Tribune and perched 11 stories high atop AT TIVOLI VILLAGE Conceptualized by an all-star The Cromwell, Drai’s will light up Tivoli Village is encouraging creative team, FRANK has been the new year via Azalea’s concert patrons to ring in the New Year re- called the most authentic re-enact- as well as with shows high in the sponsibly by providing guests com- ment of a Frank Sinatra concert sky with a 360-degree view of the plimentary transportation home ever performed on stage. The show legendary Strip Fireworks Extrava- within a 10-mile radius. Guests who is produced and directed by ganza. use the car service will be driven Stephen Eich and stars Bob Ander- 3. Celebrity Chef Giada De home in style in a luxurious town son the most revered singing im- Laurentiis and her Namesake car. To book transportation guests pressionist in the world. It features Eatery can visit the valet stand located in a lush 32-piece orchestra under the GIADA at The Cromwell will front of Vasari between 8 p.m. on direction of Sinatra’s former musi- celebrate its first New Year’s on the Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. cal director Vincent Falcone. second floor of the boutique hotel, Thursday, Jan 1. With the help of Hollywood’s overlooking the sure to be packed In addition to the complimentary leading makeup artist Kazu Tsuji, corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas transportation, select Tivoli Village Anderson takes on the appearance Blvd. restaurants will also offer dining of Frank Sinatra. His prowess for Guests will enjoy a pre fixe and cocktail specials that will sat- assuming the persona and vocal menu complete with a selection of isfy your appetite as you countdown styling’s of this legendary artist is technical skills to take on this chal- when it comes to The Cromwell. specialty dishes including antipasti, the final seconds to the New Year. the major component of this pro- lenge. Like Sinatra, his jazz oriented Set to celebrate its first New Year’s Braised Wagyu Short Rib with Enjoy Cantina Laredo’s special duction. The original orchestrations sense of time is flawless. His dic- Eve, The Cromwell is perfectly Barolo Reduction and Crispy three-course New Year Celebration of Sinatra’s music catalog per- tion and intonation are perfect, his situated at the corner of one of the Confit Potatoes, Chocolate prix-fixe menu. Visit the website formed with the same musical in- resonance and tone are amazingly busiest and most iconic intersec- Fettuccini with Pancetta and Peas, www.cantinalaredo.com. strumentation will bring it all to life. close to that of Sinatra. As an actor tions in the city - the corner of Fla- Spaghetti with Champagne and Don’t miss your chance to in- Anderson as Sinatra stylishly leads he has no peer when it comes to re- mingo and Las Vegas Blvd. The Caviar, among additional items. To dulge in Kabuki’s refreshing take us through the intimate execution creating the greatest nightclub per- Cromwell is positioned right in the book your GIADA New Year’s Eve on a traditional cocktail, the Tokyo of his craft, with chilling perfor- formers of all time and is unani- heart of all the action. Imagine be- dinner or for additional informa- Mule. Only available through Dec. mances of the man who transcends mously endorsed by his subjects. ing at the 50-yard line of the famous tion, please contact 702-731-7778 31, this special off-menu concoc- all generations. Go to: bobanderson.com, for a com- and bustling Las Vegas Strip - di- or LVCityWideRestaurant tion features New Amsterdam The 90 minute production de- plete presentation of his work. rectly across from Caesars Palace [email protected]. Vodka, ginger beer, lime and mint picts FRANK in three distinct ar- Stephen Eich, Producer/ Direc- and kitty-corner to the dazzling 4. Incomparable Celebratory and is only offered at Kabuki Japa- eas of his music; the recording stu- tor, is a producer, director, manager, Bellagio fountains. The pulse of the Cocktails by Master Mixologist nese Restaurant locations. dio, television specials, and per- and teacher with over 32 years ex- Strip on New Year’s Eve is perfectly Salvatore Calabrese www.kabukirestaurants.com. sonal appearances. The elegant set perience in both the commercial and palpable from this ideal hotel Bringing a new meaning to the Let your taste buds travel around portrays to the audience an earlier not-for-profit professional theatre. 2. The Only Roof-Top Hot lobby bar experience, toast to the the world with a special 12-course time when glamorous nightclubs Trained a director, he is an all Spot: Drai’s Nightclub + Iggy New Year at Bound by Salvatore. prix-fixe dinner served with a com- were in their heyday. This quintes- around theatre professional. Azalea World-renowned bartender, plimentary bottle of wine or cham- sential salute to the greatest singer From 1979 to 1995, he was the Drai’s Nightclub and global Salvatore Calabrese’s more than pagne. Guests will also enjoy a DJ of the 20th Century will contribute Managing Director of Chicago’s musical sensation Iggy Azalea are thirty years of experience shines and live music. Visit to sustain his enormous popularity, Steppenwolf Theatre Company teaming up to create the Strip’s big- with perfectly executed classic www.thecrepelasvegas.com. as well as the music of The Great where he produced over 125 pro- gest New Year’s Eve party and live cocktails, never-before-seen * * * * * American Songbook of which he ductions including the 1990 Tony concert event on Dec. 31, 2014. As espresso cocktails and signature Mike Kermani is an entertain- made so famous. Award — winning Best Play, “The 2014 hits its final note, Azalea will creations. ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- “This show will give genera- Grapes of Wrath.” Eich produced take to Drai’s center-stage for a full 5. In addition to The bune newspaper. He writes a weekly tions of music lovers around the Steve Martin’s award-winning concert turning the accplaimed Cromwell, there are exciting New column in this newspaper. To con- world a chance to leave this high- “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at nightlife venue into the apex for Year’s Eve happenings going on tact Mike Kermani, email tech world behind and travel back Steppenwolf before taking it to Los New Year’s Eve revelers, altering throughout Caesars Entertain- mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com to a time circa 1970 to experience Angeles’ Westwood Playhouse, then an evening unlike any other today. to New York, Chicago, San Fran- For those who yearn for a sophisti- cisco and England as well as a Na- cated Vegas music experience — at tional Tour. the site where the Rat Pack earned Mr. Eich was co-producer of its fame — FRANK- THE Paul Simon’s Broadway musical SINGER THE SONGS is the show “The Capeman”, and produced two to attend.” — John Caparella Presi- concerts at Carnegie Hall in New dent and chief Operating Officer, York featuring the National Voices The Venetian The Palazzo and of Puerto Rico and so much more. Sands Expo. Vince Falcone, Musical Direc- “I have been in the entertain- tor, was the house piano player at ment business for almost 40 years Caesars Palace when he first met performing in the finest venues all Frank Sinatra. Bill Miller was con- over the world. In all that time, I ducting the orchestra for Sinatra and can’t recall anyone ever telling me Falcone was playing piano. Later they didn’t like the music of Frank Falcone was offered the position of Sinatra. I wouldn’t expect the av- Musical Director, Conductor and erage listener to understand the in- Pianist for Mr. Sinatra. Falcone be- tricacies of his singing... they just came a close friend and musical liked what they heard. I know how advisor. They worked together for great Frank Sinatra was and play- nearly a decade. Falcone was also ing this iconic legend was a hum- the musical director for entertain- bling and monumental experience. ment legends, Tony Bennett, Jack I tried desperately to avoid carica- Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Anka, ture. I wanted everything to be as Robert Goulet, Andy Williams and close to reality as possible. The size Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. and quality of the orchestra, the * * * * * original arrangements, the set, the REASONS TO RING IN THE sound, the lighting and everything NEW YEAR AT THE else had to be exquisite. I commis- CROMWELL LAS VEGAS sioned one of Hollywood’s leading LET THE COUNTDOWN makeup artists Kazu Tsuji, to turn BEGIN...At The Cromwell, the me into Frank Sinatra. His work is Strip’s newest (and only free-stand- extraordinary. As a result... the ing) boutique hotel resort, your big complete production will be out of Las Vegas New Year’s Eve can now the ordinary and unprecedented in be had in an intimate, sophisticated today’s world of entertainment.” — and stylish setting without missing Bob Anderson any of the action-packed fun. With- Bob Anderson... not only graces out a doubt, New Year’s Eve in Ve- the Las Vegas Casino Legends Hall gas is the ultimate party paradise, of Fame, where he performed on and what better way to ring in the the Las Vegas Strip for 28 years, New Year than at the center of the he has over 100 national and inter- famed Las Vegas Strip? Need more national television appearances to convincing? Here are five more rea- his credit and commands the most sons you should bid adieu to 2014 prestigious concert venues through- and welcome the New Year at The out the world. Anderson is known Cromwell Las Vegas. and respected by his peers as a sa- 1. The Cromwell is at the Cen- loon singer in the league of Sinatra ter of the Action and Bennett, and the only artist per- As they say, location is every- forming today with the complete thing and that certainly stands true December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Red Mercury brings two shows to Riviera Margaritaville at Flamingo Las Ve- gas will not only feature specialty menus but guests will be able to take in the best views of the fire- works in the city to ring in the New Year. Restaurant Guy Savoy will serve a pre fixe menu complete with signature favorites including Col- ors of Caviar, Foie-Gras “Bitter In- fusion,” Venison Tourte with Wild Mushrooms and Périgueux Jus and the rich All Black dessert. With a tainment. With hints of the past and for more than 15 years. Now she panoramic view of the entire Strip a flair for the future, Rose. Rabbit. brings her most spectacular show skyline, guests at VooDoo have the Lie. sets a new precedent for the ever to Planet Hollywood Resort & premier spot to watch fireworks go night. It’s an experience that blurs Casino in Las Vegas. “Britney: off across the entire city. At the the lines between restaurant, bar, Piece of Me” is a celebration of one heart of the New Year’s Eve cel- club and live entertainment while of the most illustrious careers in ebrations, Margaritaville is offering adhering to no standard model, fol- music history, boasting more than a variety of party packages, all By Jerry Fink mances all over the U.S. and is the lowing no written rules. Come 20 worldwide smashes from one of which promise more than a good Las Vegas Tribune only Las Vegas-based show with when you want. Leave when you the most iconic artists ever to grace time. For reservations, please call The Rat Pack is Back and MJ national touring companies and the wish. Grab a drink. Snack or dine. the stage. Presented in the fully-re- 702-731-7286. LIVE is moving from the Rio to the recipient of an award from the Con- Let the night take the lead. Rose. constructed The Axis Powered by Guests can toast to the New Year Riviera, debuting March 2. gress of the United States. Rabbit. Lie. opens at 5:30 p.m., Monster at Planet Hollywood Re- not only with champagne but Red Mercury Entertainment, The Rat Pack is Back will be Tuesday to Saturday and features sort & Casino, the show features the unique champagne cocktails at owned by venture capitalist Darin performed nightly at 6:30 p.m., be- live music and entertainment. The largest indoor immersive stage pro- FIZZ at Caesars Palace . For $125 Feinstein and former Caesars and ginning Monday, March 2. Guests food and beverage is curated by jection in the world, creating the per person, guests can enjoy a 3 AEG Live entertainment executive must be 18 age or older. MJ Live world-class partner Coastal Luxury most cutting-edge concert experi- hour premium open bar, a cham- Carlos Reynoso, inspired the will be performed nightly at 8:30 Management. Guests can make din- ence ever produced. On New Year’s pagne toast at midnight and passed moves. p.m. beginning Monday, March 2. ner reservations via opentable.com. Eve, Britney Spears will perform at hors d’oeuvres. MJ LIVE I co-produced by Guests must be five years of age or * * * * * 9 p.m. The first LGBTQ nightclub in a Feinstein and Dick Feeney, and The older, and children age 12 and un- RING IN 2015 WITH GIADA at The Cromwell will casino on the Strip, Liason at Rat Pack is Back is produced by der are free with every paid adult CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT celebrate its first New Year’s on the Bally’s Las Vegas, will have a Feeney. ticket. LAS VEGAS second floor of the boutique hotel, hosted bar until 12:30 a.m. with a The shows will end their Rio run Tickets for both shows at Riviera New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is overlooking the sure to be packed $50 cover charge. Haus of Edwards Feb. 22 and a little over a week later opening March 2 will go on sale at a bucket list item for which Caesars corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas will host the night’s festivities while debut at the 950-seat Versailles The- a later date. For more information, Entertainment spares no expense. Blvd. With designated seatings guests dance to beats by Nick Ayler ater for performances seven-nights- visit www.MJLiveShow.com, Guests will experience the best in throughout the evening beginning and Brynn Taylor. VIP table reser- per-week. www.RatPackIsBack.com or dining and entertainment, as well at 5 p.m., guests will enjoy a pre vations are available. “It’s an exciting opportunity to www.Ticketmaster.com. as breathtaking views of world-re- fixe menu complete with a selec- Cabaret Lounge and Napoleon’s be working with the iconic Riviera * * * * * nowned firework displays. tion of antipasti, Braised Wagyu at Paris Las Vegas will both open since last year contributing our ex- THE RIVIERA WELCOMES Two leading ladies of the Strip, Short Rib with Barolo Reduction doors at 7:30 p.m., offering guests pertise to broaden the property’s en- 2015 WITH FREE Britney Spears and Olivia Newton- and Crispy Confit Potatoes, Choco- a variety of entertainment as well tertainment options and to help cre- PERFORMANCE BY John, are ready to ring in the New late Fettuccini with Pancetta and as party favors and momentous ate new experiences for both locals GEORGE BUGATTI Year with fans. Olivia Newton- Peas, Spaghetti with Champagne champagne toasts at midnight. and tourists in the entertainment The renowned Riviera Hotel & John “Summer Nights” at Fla- and Caviar, among additional items. If Planet Hollywood Resort & capital of the world,” said Feinstein. Casino is proud to usher in 2015 mingo Las Vegas takes guests on a A special champagne toast will take Casino is your destination of “We’re thrilled for MJ LIVE and with a free performance from musical journey through the iconic place with guests at the stroke of choice, start by enjoying the enter- The Rat Pack is Back to become a singer, songwriter and celebrated artist’s illustrious career featuring midnight. tainment offered at Extra Lounge part of the Riviera’s entertainment pianist George Bugatti. Held inside hits from her early years, as well Serendipity 3 , Rao’s and Old beginning at 6 p.m. Afterwards, lineup on the famed Las Vegas the intimate Le Bistro Lounge lo- some of her favorites from Grease. Homestead at Caesars Palace, and head over to The Playing Field, Strip,” said Feeney, a 40-year en- cated in the heart of the casino floor, Favorites and hits from her other Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las which will offer a champagne toast tertainment industry veteran who Bugatti’s performance will take movies, including Xanadu, keep the Vegas will also be featuring spe- for each time zone in the continen- also owns the Flying Elvi skydiv- place from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 room dancing, while new songs cialty menus as well as stunning tal U.S. with no cover charge. From ing team from Honeymoon in Ve- a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, from her recent Billboard hit album views of New Year’s festivities. there, continue the fun at Heart Bar gas. “We’ve had a great two and a 2014. Grace and Gratitude warm the Reservations must be made by con- , which will have a live DJ and party half year run at the Rio with much Discovered by the legendary hearts of the entire audience. Olivia tacting 702-731-7778 or favors for guests. critical acclaim, so both of these Steve Allen while performing at the Newton-John will perform at 7 p.m. LVCityWideRestaurantGroupSales Jerry Fink is an entertainment popular and top-notch theatrical Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, on New Year’s Eve. @Caesars.com. columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune production tribute shows will con- George Bugatti was born in Brook- Legendary pop icon, Britney VooDoo Steakhouse at Rio All- newspaper and writes a weekly col- tinue to entertain thousands of visi- lyn, NY, where he honed his skills Spears has captivated the world Suite Hotel & Casino, Restaurant umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email tors from around the world.” as a classical pianist at both the with show stopping performances Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace and him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. MJ LIVE is the number one prestigious High School of Per- Michael Jackson tribute show in the forming Arts and The Juilliard world showcasing the energy, ex- School. citement, spectacle and pure joy of Recently, Bugatti performed as this legendary superstar and his music supervisor for the film docu- music. Experience this awesome, mentary and Off-Broadway hit critically-acclaimed stage produc- show “Surviving Mommie Dear- tion with its powerful sound, spec- est,” staring Christiana Crawford, tacular lighting and visual effects daughter of Joan Crawford and au- that takes you back to when the thor of “Mommie Dearest.” King of Pop ruled the charts — George Bugatti will perform along with the Michael Jackson Wednesday, December 31, 2014 tribute artist’s spot-on breathtaking from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. at impersonations, performed by ro- the Le Bistro Lounge inside the re- tating impersonators Justin Dean, nowned Riviera Hotel & Casino. Jalles Franca and Tony Kouns. Sing No cover charge and guests must along to many of Jackson’s biggest be 21 years or older. For more in- hits presented on all one stage, in- formation, please visit cluding “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat www.RivieraHotel.com. Find It,” “Dangerous,” “Smooth Crimi- Riviera Hotel & Casino on nal,” “Black & White,” “Thriller,” Facebook and follow on Twitter . “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” * * * * * and many more. MJ LIVE also in- TRIO OF COMICS AT LAUGH cludes a Jackson 5 segment (“I’ll FACTORY Be There,” “I Want You Back”) A trio of comedians will take complete with Afro wigs and cos- over the stage at the Laugh Factory tume design inspired by Soul Train. the week of Monday through Sun- Feel the energy from the mega-tal- day (Dec. 29-Jan 4, 2015), includ- ented team of dancers, the three- ing New Year’s Eve inside the New piece live band on stage, as MJ Tropicana Hotel, with Adam Ray LIVE captures the spirit of the headlining what is sure to be a famed superstar. “Madcap” night of zingers. Voted “Best Tribute Show” in Assisting Ray will be, Sandy the 2014 Best of Las Vegas Poll by Danto, who never holds back on the staff of the Las Vegas Review- any subject that comes into his Journal, The Rat Pack is Back fea- mind, and hosting the evening is tures classic music and skits hon- Las Vegas resident, Penny Prince. oring the original bad boys of Las Show times are 8:30 and10:30 p.m. Vegas — Frank Sinatra, Joey * * * * * Bishop, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean THE COSMOPOLITAN OF Martin. Relive the days when Las LAS VEGAS Vegas’s most famous entertainers ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS put the town on the map with their Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga music, comedy, style and pure cool. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m.; Doors The stellar cast of Vegas entertain- at 7 p.m., Tickets: Prices starting at ers, complimented by some of the $125 finest musicians in the city from the Eric Church nine-piece Lon Bronson Orchestra, with special guest Halestorm share the smooth sounds of the leg- Friday, Jan. 16 & Saturday, Jan. endary performers singing all the 17, 8 p.m.; Doors at 7 p.m., Tick- golden hits, including “My Way,” ets: $65 - $75 GA; Reserved prices “That’s Amore,” “What Kind of starting at $95 Fool Am I,” “Luck Be a Lady,” Billy Idol “Mr. Bojangles,” and “New York with special guest Broncho New York, ” along with many other Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m.; Doors great songs from the era. The cast at 8 p.m., Tickets: $50 GA; Re- is played by actors who portray dual served prices starting at $55 roles, including Frank Sinatra Rose. Rabbit. Lie. (Brian Duprey), Dean Martin Rose. Rabbit. Lie. at The Cos- (Drew Anthony), Sammy Davis, Jr. mopolitan of Las Vegas is a mod- (Kyle Diamond) and Joey Bishop ern supper club where cocktail cul- (Mark Cohen). The Rat Pack is ture and culinary repertoire com- Back is in its 16th year of perfor- bine with spontaneous live enter- Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 HEALTH LIFESTYLES Healthy eating& is good for your body

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Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ flavors, preservatives and added subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. trans fats or high-fructose corn Dear EarthTalk: Do you have editor” for publication in a local syrup. any tips for helping me get my kids newspaper, creating a backyard These are not just regular meals involved in environmental protec- wildlife sanctuary, encouraging but many of them could compete tion advocacy? — Jeanine Black, teachers and schools to undertake with restaurants for their taste, high Environmentalists hail biochar, a form of charcoal derived from baking biomass, as a savior of soils damaged Charlotte, NC projects that help local wildlife, and by agricultural overuse and pollution that can sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide in the process. quality and exciting ingredients. There’s no time like the present spreading the word via social me- Their “Salmon-on-a-cedar to teach kids to respect their envi- dia. ronmental leaders around the world. 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Examples include organiz- then be used as a soil amendment adjacent to it, biochar... will allow restaurant but without the waiters. for their kids, and should act re- on, real-world opportunities to learn ing a local e-waste recycling drive, to help restore tired, compromised you to remediate soils,” says The “Grab & Go” meals are or- sponsibly. And most schools today about the issues and develop skills asking schools and businesses in the farmland, not to mention contami- Shearer. He adds that biochar also ganic made by Wild Oats and avail- incorporate issues of sustainability that can help them become lifelong area to refrain from using noxious nated industrial sites, all the while makes for an excellent filtration able at Fresh & Easy stores. into their curricula. But kids who leaders in addressing them. Another chemicals for landscaping, and co- taking carbon dioxide out of the at- medium: “We know that activated There are not many “Grab and want to do more can sync up with leading youth environmental group ordinating carpools to reduce traf- mosphere. A liquid by-product of charcoal has been used for millen- Go” items on the market and not one of any number of nonprofits is Tree Musketeers, which empow- fic-related greenhouse gas emis- the biochar production process can nia as a filter mechanism, and so usually USDA certified organic as focused on getting young people ers kids to use innovative ap- sions. Likewise, kids can learn a lot also be converted into a carbon- there is discussion in the biochar these two companies offer. involved with volunteering and ad- proaches in launching their own by finding a local green group and neutral “biofuel” that can displace community that maybe the first step One surprise, instead of Spa- vocacy on behalf of the environ- environmental campaigns where volunteering to help canvass for other carbon intensive fuels. is we’ll use it as a filtration media, ghetti and Meat Balls, they have ment. they live. Through its Young Execu- funds, clean-up a beach or water- Farmers can layer biochar into and then we’ll move to agriculture Spaghetti and Beet Balls for veg- One of the best places to start is tive program, the group provides way, or lobby local officials to take their fields where it becomes part as the cost of production of biochar etarians. The meatless meat balls Youth for Environmental Sanity resources to help kids learn the sustainability into account. Indeed, of the soil matrix and helps retain comes down.” are made with mushrooms, brown (YES!), a nonprofit that runs a na- practical, logistical and personal our common future may well de- water and essential agricultural nu- As far as environmentalists are rice and beets served with spaghetti tional speakers’ and workshop tour skills to lead environmental actions pend on it. trients like nitrogen, phosphorous concerned, the greater the demand and Marinara sauce. around the U.S. and beyond as well and spread the word about the need * * * * * and potassium. “You can basically for biochar the better, given the fact A great example of a gourmet as summer camps devoted to teach- to live more sustainable lifestyles. Dear EarthTalk: What is think of it as a soil reef upon which that it is a potent storage mechanism meal is their Chipotle Beef, tender ing kids how to take action on be- Yet another nonprofit vehicle biochar and how can it help reduce abiotic and biotic phenomena hap- for carbon dioxide that would oth- juicy boneless chuck meat prepared half of the environment. The group that helps kids get active is my carbon footprint? — William pen,” says David Shearer, CEO of erwise head into the atmosphere with garlic, thyme, onions, rose- also runs JAMs, bringing together SustainUS, which focuses on sus- Jarvis, Bethlehem, PA Full Circle Biochar, one of a hand- and contribute to climate change. mary and red and green jalapenos. “young changemakers” from local tainable development. Its Agents of Biochar is a naturally occurring, ful of U.S. based biochar start-ups “The carbon in biochar resists deg- The “Grab & Go” meals are organic made by Wild Oats and Fresh & Easy. Chicken can become a gourmet communities to brainstorm ideas Change program sends youth del- fine-grained, highly porous form of working to commercialize the age- radation and can hold carbon in meal with their Organic Honey We offer some foods they would for solutions to local, national and egations to United Nations confer- charcoal derived from the process old “technology.” Farmers like the soils for hundreds to thousands of Dijon stuffed Chicken Breast. It is not find anywhere else. Our international environmental prob- ences on climate change, sustain- of baking biomass—and it’s been fact that using biochar can lower years,” reports IBI. “We can use this their added touch that makes the Smoothie Kit is easy, all you do is lems. The YES! website features able development, women’s issues associated with fertile soils for their water and fertilizer bills as simple, yet powerful, technology to meals so good and so fast. take the fruit add ice, follow instruc- information on a wide range of en- and biological diversity—and its some two thousand years. “Biochar well as yield more and better qual- store 2.2 gigatons of carbon annu- Wild Oats Apple Walnut tions and put them in a blender.” vironmental topics as well as vid- Lead Now Fellowship trains and is found in soils around the world ity agricultural products — leading ally by 2050. It’s one of the few Chicken Salad with Balsamic The USDA Organic double eos focusing on organizing and coa- supports young people in becom- as a result of vegetation fires and to better market performance over- technologies that is relatively inex- Vinaigrette sauce, Grilled Chicken, Chocolate Cookies were real lition building around shared envi- ing leaders in advancing sustainable historic soil management prac- all. “This is really a hedge for farm- pensive, widely applicable and Apples, Cranberries and Lettuce is chocolaty with a crunch to them, ronmental goals. development. tices,” reports the International ers,” reports Shearer. “It really helps quickly scalable. We really can’t as tasty as it is healthy. they are not soft like the usual cook- Another great resource is the Last but not least, Biochar Initiative (IBI), a trade them manage their financial risk afford not to pursue it.” The meals are prepared in dif- ies. The small packets are good to Center for Biological Diversity’s TakingItGlobal is an international group representing the world’s bur- and it helps them manage risk into * * * * * ferent sizes for one person, couples, take without carrying the whole Generation Wild program, designed network of young people working geoning biochar industry. “Inten- families and groups. box. Visit the websites: to help kids learn about and help to tackle global environmental chal- sive study of biochar-rich dark Brendan Wonnacott, spokesman www.wildoats.com and protect local wildlife. The lenges. Its Digital Youth Engage- earths in the Amazon has led to a for Fresh & Easy explained, “It’s www.freshandeasy.com program’s website offers kids tips ment, Global Education and Social wider appreciation of biochar’s not just providing salads and meals, Award winning Sandy on things like how to write an ef- Innovation programs focus on cre- unique properties as a soil en- we do all the preparation ourselves Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- fective and compelling “letter to the ating the next generation of envi- hancer.” so all you have to do is heat and nist featuring Show and Dining re- serve. views, travel, health, luxury and This makes everything easier for more. Sandy is talk show host of the you to put the dinner in front of your Las Vegas Today Show programs family. and Discover the Ultimate Vacation We bring in a variety of prod- travel specials. If you want to sug- ucts for people who are looking to gest topics for articles, for informa- Wild Oats Apple Walnut Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette sauce, indulge themselves like waffles tion or to ask any questions about Grilled Chicken, Apples, Cranberries and Lettuce. imported from Belgium topped Sandy’s articles, call (702)-735- with strawberries and cream. 5974.

Roast Beef Sandwich filled with cheese, peppers and more. Teen activists in Newton, Massachusetts show their true environmental colors at a presentation for the non- profit Green Decade/Newton.

Customer Their “Salmon-on-a-cedar plank” is ready to place in the oven. Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 24-30, 2014 December 24-30, 2014 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 What You Need PLACES TO GO New Year and a New You To Know QUICK GETAWAYS By Sidney Wilson By Dr Nina Radcliff There’s a reason why everyone from movie stars and financial moguls to school teachers and Beyeler Museum: Great Art, the nurses use personal trainers: The benefits of working with a personal My New Year’s trainer is one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and fitness. In fact, the Beauty of Nature and Great Cuisine benefits of personal training has Resolutions By Nina Radcliff, MD proved so effective that it has By Sandy Zimmerman also serves Gluten-free and Lac- Happy new dreams spread worldwide. Today, personal Las Vegas Tribune tose-free meals. Happy new days trainers are used by people of all Photos by Sandy Zimmerman This atmosphere would be great Happy new desires fitness, age and economic levels — unless otherwise indicated for parties in the summer. Happy new ways and from all over the world — to Switzerland offers many inter- The cook uses produce fresh Happy new year help make lifestyle changes those esting museums especially the from the market and a choice of four Happy new you people couldn’t achieve by them- Beyeler Museum at Berower Park, different daily specials in addition selves. How do you know if hiring As we enter into our next year, 2015, “We will open the book. Its in Basel. Our introductory guided to its seasonal dishes a la carte. a personal trainer is the right choice pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book tour showed us rooms with Gauguin Visit www.fondationbeyeler.ch/ for you? Consider the following is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Entering and other great works of art and in- en/Museum/Restaurant things a personal trainer can do: into the new year brings excitement, reflection, and hope that are often cite into the artists as well as many Award winning Sandy 1. Improve Your Overall embodied by our New Year’s Resolutions. Unfortunately, many people’s surprises. Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- Fitness. Sidney Wilson resolutions go “in one year and out the other.” In fact, only 8 percent of Berower Park’s setting was per- nist featuring Show and Dining re- In a recent survey, studies show such as arthritis, diabetes or obesity. doorway to new personal growth people actually achieve their resolutions. Let’s draw out a clear map to fect for walking or dining before or views, travel, health, luxury and the primary reason people hire per- A personal trainer can help you with experiences. Many personal train- reach our destination so we do not get lost. after seeing the museum. more. Sandy is talk show host of the sonal trainers is to get professional these or other issues, including low- ers provide mind-body activities, Fuel A historic site, the Restaurant in Las Vegas Today Show programs assistance to improve cardiovascu- back pain, rehabilitation from in- such as yoga or tai chi sessions. Ann Wigmore stated: “The food you eat can be either the safest and Berower Park was built in the eigh- and Discover the Ultimate Vacation lar health, strength, flexibility, en- jury and pre/post-natal training. A Your personal trainer may help you most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” There is teenth century. travel specials. If you want to sug- durance, posture, balance and co- personal trainer can work with your uncover new insights about your- much truth to that. Exotic sports cars exemplify this concept. If we owned When you walk by the lake and gest topics for articles, request for ordination. A personal trainer can physician, physical therapist or self or find potential you didn’t re- a Ferrari, we would pump only the top of the line fuel—no preservatives, first see the restaurant from the trail, a review, for information or to ask monitor your progress and fine- other health care provider to plan a alize you had. nothing fake or artificial. Let us view our bodies as a Ferrari and food as that is the outside patio but you any questions about Sandy’s ar- tune your program as you go, help- safe, efficient program that will 9. Benefit From the Buddy our fuel. Food provides vitamins, nutrients, and energy to sustain us. This should enter the dining room and ticles, call (702)-735-5974. ing you work your way off plateaus. speed your recovery or enable you System. year, let’s make wise choices about what we eat, because our Ferrari’s take a look at the pictures and inte- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a 2. Reach or Maintain a to reach your health goals. What could be better than mak- performance depends on it. rior. The Restaurant’s Entrance favorite singer, comedian, hypno- Healthy Weight. 5. Find the Right Way to ing a commitment to regularly meet Exercise In the front, the restaurant’s ar- patio looking at their lunch menu. (also called Gruyère de Comté) is a tist, vocal group, specialty act, Body fat reduction, weight re- Work Out. with someone who will provide you With our long list of things-to-do, exercising often gets pushed down a chitecture and design looks like a The Mediterranean/Swiss menu French cheese made from un-pas- spectacular production show or duction or management, body shap- You will learn the correct way with individualized attention and few numbers, and, in some instances, dropped altogether. Let’s try to put scene from a film of that time. suggested a Swiss wine pairing for teurized cow’s milk in the Franche- other entertainer in Las Vegas? ing and toning can all be achieved to use equipment, and appropriate support? physical activity in the number one or number two position by incorpo- Amid trees, sculptures and na- each meal and I was surprised to Comté region of eastern France. Please let us know and you may win with the aid of a qualified personal form and technique for cardiovas- 10. Would you Like Some Help rating it into our daily routine. It may not be possible to dedicate hours ture all around us, we sat on the see one California wine, Halter My shrimp on skewers and a free show tickets or other prizes. trainer, who can help you set real- cular work and free-weight training. or Know Someone that Does? for gym workouts, but we can find at least 15 minutes in our day to take Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, from salad was healthy and for guests Send the name of the entertainer, the istic goals and determine safe strat- 6. Stop Wasting Time. Please feel free to call me or our Ferraris out for a drive. So, whenever possible, take the stairs instead Paso Robles, California. This was with diets. reasons for your choice and your egies, all while providing the en- Get maximum results in mini- email me at anytime and I would of an elevator, stand up or walk during phone calls, or stretch or do push- suggested for their veal sausage The restaurant is happy to pro- telephone number. Information is in couragement you need. mum time with a program designed be more than happy to help you ups during commercial breaks. Studies have shown that short bursts of with onion sauce and homemade vide more than just its menu and the paragraph above. 3. Learn to Stick to It. specifically for you. Workouts that with anything that you need. physical activity have a cumulative benefit. Rosti (Swiss potatoes). Sticking with well-intentioned use your strengths and improve on Sidney Wilson is a Las Vegas- The 4 “A’s” — Avoid, Alter, Adapt and Accept One interesting dish I have not plans is one of the biggest chal- your weaknesses are efficient and based celebrity fitness trainer and “Stress is the trash of modern life. We all generate it. But if we don’t seen before, poached egg on an lenges exercisers face. Qualified effective. lifestyle coach dedicated to provid- dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake our lives.” Finances, apple and onion confit with cheese personal trainers can provide mo- 7. Learn New Skills. ing his clients with the tools needed parenting, family, health, work/life balance, and the state of the world gratinated bread. tivation for developing a lifestyle Want to improve your tennis to “Get Vicious.” Through rigorous today have made it difficult for our ancient stress response to keep up. Their beef stew, grandmother- that places a high priority on health game, learn to ski, become an in- workouts and extensive nutrition This year let’s put into effect a plan to Avoid unnecessary stress, Alter the style, sounded like our comfort and activity. A personal trainer can line skater, golf like a pro, better coaching, Sidney trains clients at way we communicate and make decisions, Adapt to the stressor, and Ac- foods. The stew was prepared with help you brainstorm ways to over- your weekend basketball game or The Get Vicious Training Center cept the things we cannot change. wine from Jura and served with come your biggest obstacles to ex- get ready for your bathing suit? An located at 5693 South Jones Blvd. Sleep Tagliatelle and vegetables. ercise. individualized program can im- Suite 103, Las Vegas, NV 89118, or Not having a good night’s sleep can make even the best of us morph Tagliatelle (“to cut”) is a traditional 4. Focus on Your Unique prove your overall conditioning and remotely around the world through into the Incredible Hulk. Let’s make a commitment to maintain great sleep type of pasta from Emilia-Romagna Health Concerns. develop the specific skills you need. his website www.sidneywilson.com. hygiene in 2015. It will improve our mood, decision-making abilities, and Marche, regions of Italy. In a recent survey, studies show 8. Enhance Your Mind, Body Sidney can be contacted at: and overall health. In 2015, let’s plan to remain our Dr. David Banner self They offered the classic beef tar- that 50 percent of personal trainers’ and Spirit. [email protected] or 646- by continuing to make our ZZZ’s a priority, then it’s bye bye, Lou “Hulk” tar, a tasty mixture of finely clients have special medical needs, A personal trainer can act as a 226-6359. 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Switzerland offers many inter- The cook uses produce fresh esting museums especially the from the market and a choice of four Beyeler Museum at Berower Park, different daily specials in addition in Basel. Our introductory guided to its seasonal dishes a la carte. tour showed us rooms with Gauguin Visit www.fondationbeyeler.ch/ and other great works of art and in- en/Museum/Restaurant cite into the artists as well as many Award winning Sandy surprises. Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- Berower Park’s setting was per- nist featuring Show and Dining re- fect for walking or dining before or views, travel, health, luxury and after seeing the museum. more. Sandy is talk show host of the A historic site, the Restaurant in Las Vegas Today Show programs Berower Park was built in the eigh- and Discover the Ultimate Vacation teenth century. travel specials. If you want to sug- When you walk by the lake and gest topics for articles, request for first see the restaurant from the trail, a review, for information or to ask that is the outside patio but you any questions about Sandy’s ar- should enter the dining room and ticles, call (702)-735-5974. take a look at the pictures and inte- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a rior. The Restaurant’s Entrance favorite singer, comedian, hypno- In the front, the restaurant’s ar- patio looking at their lunch menu. (also called Gruyère de Comté) is a tist, vocal group, specialty act, chitecture and design looks like a The Mediterranean/Swiss menu French cheese made from un-pas- spectacular production show or scene from a film of that time. suggested a Swiss wine pairing for teurized cow’s milk in the Franche- other entertainer in Las Vegas? Amid trees, sculptures and na- each meal and I was surprised to Comté region of eastern France. Please let us know and you may win ture all around us, we sat on the see one California wine, Halter My shrimp on skewers and a free show tickets or other prizes. Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, from salad was healthy and for guests Send the name of the entertainer, the Paso Robles, California. This was with diets. reasons for your choice and your suggested for their veal sausage The restaurant is happy to pro- telephone number. Information is in with onion sauce and homemade vide more than just its menu and the paragraph above. Rosti (Swiss potatoes). One interesting dish I have not seen before, poached egg on an apple and onion confit with cheese gratinated bread. Their beef stew, grandmother- style, sounded like our comfort foods. The stew was prepared with wine from Jura and served with Tagliatelle and vegetables. Tagliatelle (“to cut”) is a traditional type of pasta from Emilia-Romagna and Marche, regions of Italy. They offered the classic beef tar- tar, a tasty mixture of finely chopped raw meat mixed with spices and herbs often served with onions, capers. A country-style Terrine (dish) of salted meat and comté cheese was a nice combination especially the unique taste of the cheese. Comté

This historic eighteenth century Restaurant is adjacent to the Beyeler Museum at Berower Park, in Basel. (Photo by the Beyeler Museum)