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Volume 15, Issue 9 May 8-14, 2013

Newest Las Vegas Urban League CEO AppointmentCloudedinControversy

By Rolando Larraz in the list; he was not interviewed Overstreet was not certified. Las Vegas Tribune for the position. The conspiracy, leading to the In what appears to be an effort Another allegation in the case is selection of Kevin Hooks – whose to take over the Las Vegas Urban that Herman Lessard, Vice Presi- name was not on the list and who League affliate by the National Ur- dent of Affiliate Services, and the therefore did not even interview for ban League based in New York, a local affiliate Chair, Reverend D. the process as other candidates were press release was sent out in an Edward Chaney, Pastor of Second required to do – may have taken email last week announcing the ap- Baptist Chuch, conspired to deny place between February 15 and pointment of Kevin Hooks as the another candidate, E. Louis April 4 of this year. The three fi- new President/CEO. The press re- Overstreet, the opportunity to be nalists’ interviews for the position lease received in the newspaper’s selected to fill the position. were held on February 15. office on April 30 was too late for One of the applicants to the It is important to note that be- last week’s publication, but we President/CEO position, Louis fore Lessard and Hooks made con- learned that there is more to it than Overstreet, during a one-on-one in- tact with each other, Hooks was not what the community is being told. terview on Face The Tribune radio aware of the open position; that is According to sources in the West show, expressed his concern about why the community thinks that Las Vegas community, Reverend D. Everett Louis Overstreet expressed his concern about a conspiracy that a conspiracy that may have taken Lessard and Chaney conspired with Edward Chaney received a letter may have taken place involving Las Vegas Urban League Reverend D. place involving Las Vegas Urban each other to bring Hooks in as the from Herman Lessard, from the Na- Edward Chaney and the Vice President of Affiliate Service of the NUL. League Reverend D. Edward President/CEO of an organization tional Urban League, stating that Anthony Snowden told the Las Ve- The Las Vegas Tribune has Chaney and the Vice President of which some board members believe Kevin Hooks was the only quali- gas Tribune that he was told that learned that other members put their Affiliate Service of the NUL. did not even meet the advertised cri- fied candidate to the head the Las only the name Kevin Hooks was names in for the position and almost Overstreet contacted the office teria for the position, based on his Vegas affliate of the Urban League. submitted as being certified by the every one of them was better quali- of Congressman Steven Horsford limited education and background Also, in a telephone interview, national organization to take the fied to take the reins of the Las Ve- requesting that his office contact the experience when compared to per- position of President/CEO for the gas office. In fact, the name of office of Herman Lessard, who sons who went through the adver- My Point Las Vegas office. Kevin Hooks was not even included promised to provide a reason why tised application process. of View ImmigrationReformPromisesBorder By Rolando Larraz Before I start rambling this week, I want to take a few lines for Security, Republicans Saying Prove It a few personal items that I’d like to acknowledge – both publicly and The Senate immigration reform bill aims to apprehend 90 percent of potential border-crossers privately. in high-risk areas within five years after passage, but Republicans are questioning the plan. First I want to wish my dear friend Vilma Chiong a very happy By David Grant high-risk areas within five years birthday. Even if it is two days late, Christian Science Monitor after passage. I want her to know that she is on WASHINGTON —Senate con- If that level of control isn’t in my mind and in my heart as always. servatives in a hearing Tuesday place within five years, the bill au- Then I want to take the time to took aim at a key border security thorizes an additional $2 billion in wish all mothers a very Happy element of the immigration reform funding and requires a group of Mothers’ Day this coming Sunday. bill, peppering the leaders of fed- border-state elected officials and Unfortunately, I don’t have my eral agencies charged with securing community leaders to certify when mother with me to tell her how the nation’s borders to try to firm the border is secure. None of the much I love her, but I do have all up what, exactly, counts as a secure estimated 11 million undocumented her good memories and that is more border. people in the US will be allowed to than I can ever imagine. As a Senate committee begins obtain permanent residency without There are also those who have amending the bill this week, the a certified, secure southern border, been like a mother to me (names concern among senators such as the bill said. are not necessary) and those who Sen. Tom Coburn (R) of Oklahoma But Republicans aren’t con- meant a lot in my life, and these will likely become an even greater Sen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida arrives at the Senate chamber for a vinced that the Department of who have made my life wonderful, part of the immigration reform de- vote on Monday. One of the immigration bill’s authors, Senator Rubio Homeland Security can accurately and I wish the best to them. bate – and perhaps the shape of the has already acknowledged that the bill will face a tough road to passage confirm that 90 percent figure. Sev- And now the not-so-happy part final legislation – in the weeks to if the border security elements are not improved. (See Immigration, Page 5) of my personal items... This week come. my old friend Agustin Menendez The reform bill’s bipartisan Nevada Power Is Now would have been 89 years old. sponsors have vowed to pursue Agustin died a year ago last more Republican support for the month, and he is remembered by all measure. As they offer amend- Using Clever Sales Ploy of us who had the opportunity of ments, outspoken Republicans like knowing him because he was al- Senator Coburn are outlining ex- By Natasha Minsky Because, as many people believe, there may be ad- ways a very good friend, a good actly what it would take to get them Las Vegas Tribune ditional reasons for the company to try so hard to imple- father and a very good husband to on board. NV Energy,AKA Nevada Power, the company that ment the Smart Meter installation, including getting his wife of 65 years, Nelly. To pass an immigration reform provides power to Nevada residents, may be playing the courts on their side, now they switched their tech- * * * * * measure in the GOP-lead House, dirty with its customers while playing Good Samari- nique and are offering up to a fifteen percent saving Another sad note this week is the Coburn pointed out at Tuesday’s tan. For a very long time, NV Energy, AKA Nevada with a new Program Code, “mPowered.” death of lifelong bondsmanAubrey hearing, “we’re going to have to do power, has been trying hard to force its customers to “Just program your thermostat online and watch Butler, owner of Bingo Bail Bonds, a whole lot more on what is the defi- change their power meters over to the so-called “Smart your savings add up,” the flyer that has been placed on who died on Tuesday, May 7, after nition of a ‘controlled border’ than Meters” that many people see as two-edged swords. many doorknobs around the county informs the resi- his heart failed at age 89. what is in this bill.” Experts on consumer protection believe that the dents. Aubrey was from Oklahoma “If, in fact, we really want this Smart Meter can be used as a tool to spy inside the Lots of free stuff is given to the customers of NV City where he started his bail bonds to happen, we have to start address- customer’s home, checking how much water a house- Energy, AKA Nevada Power, like free intelligent ther- career before moving to Las Vegas ing this now,” the iconoclastic hold uses, how many times the refrigerator is opened, mostat, free professional installation, free web-based in 1990. Sooner and the committee’s top how long a person is in the shower, and even how many energy optimization service, and free online and mo- He started on Main Street with GOP member said. “And you can’t times the toilet is being flushed. bile access to the customer’s thermostat. the godfather of the bail bondsmen, have any false observations on this. Consumer protection agencies believe that if these A$299.00 value all free!All from the company that, Mike Taylor, at Black Jack Bail The political reality is the Ameri- records can be used under the law, then law agencies every time they lose a penny, wants to raise the rates Bonds, and for the last six years he can people want to know the may have a new tool for watching the inside of any and runs crying to the legislature asking to be allowed operated Bingo’s Bail Bonds at the border’s controlled.” house (spying) without telling anyone. to raise the price of the power bills. corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and To address such concerns, the Because of the overwhelming number of refusals – Efforts made to speak with someone at NV Energy, Bonneville. bipartisan Senate bill sets a target: people who do not want to have the Smart Meter in AKA Nevada Power, were unsuccessful after contact- Aubrey is survived by his wife The US will, with the help of $4.5 their residences – NV Energy, AKA Nevada Power, ing fourteen different departments all answered by of 45 years, Darling; two sons, billion in new border security fund- first tried to force people to use it, but threats of law- voicemail or other automated equipment. Kevin and Michael; three daugh- ing, turn back or apprehend 90 per- suits stopped them from strong-arming the courageous At press time, not one of the messages left at those ters, Judy, Patty and Trisha, and cent of potential border-crossers in customers. offices were returned. seven grandchildren. And now to the real life that we POLITICAL ANALYSIS all have to live, suffer and enjoy at the same time, as long as we are in this nasty, sometimes wonderful, Deadline Nears to Voice Opinion on Medicare world of confusion... By Marc Briggs ceived a packet in the mail or a tele- surance and doctors. CMS conducts The CAHPS survey is one of the I could say that the more I live Special to the Las Vegas Tribune phone message from the Centers for this annual survey to hear directly tools used to help achieve this goal. in this world, the more I love my Time is running out for Las Ve- Medicare & Medicaid Services from select beneficiaries about the Survey responses help the govern- dog because she is the most loyal gas Medicare beneficiaries to make (CMS) inviting you to participate quality of their Medicare coverage ment and insurers identify ways to and dedicated friend I have known. their voices heard on a critical topic in the Consumer Assessment of and the care they receive. better serve beneficiaries like you I am very lucky because I have – their health care. Healthcare Providers and Systems Both CMS and Medicare insur- and improve the quality of your some very bad enemies; I have a If you are one of the 263,600 Las (CAHPS) survey. This survey gives ance providers want to ensure you health care experience. few traitors around me as well as Vegas residents with Medicare cov- you a chance to rate your satisfac- are receiving the highest quality The deadline for this year’s sur- (See My Point of View, Page 2) erage, you may have recently re- tion with your Medicare health in- medical care from doctors you trust. (See Political Analysis, Page 5) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 Court rules employers can not be forced to display pro-union posters The Obama administration had mandated that businesses put up posters informing workers of their rights to organize in unions. A federal appeals court struck down the rule Tuesday. By Warren Richey never took effect, because lawsuits to be an unfair labor practice. Christian Science Monitor against it resulted in an injunction The First Amendment protects Afederal appeals court in Wash- against the posters. not just the right to speak, but also ington has struck down an Obama Critics see the measure as part the right not to speak, the judge administration rule that required of an aggressive effort within the said. The government may not dic- nearly 6 million businesses to dis- Obama administration to use the tate a message and then punish play posters announcing that their rulemaking authority of federal those who refuse to deliver it, he employees have rights to organize agencies to bypass congressional said. or join a labor union. inaction or opposition in key areas, Government lawyers had de- The rule, enacted in 2011 by the including immigration and health fended the notice requirement, say- National Labor Relations Board, care. ing the poster featured the speech said failure to display the notice in The judges said the poster rule of the labor relations board, not of the workplace and on a company’s violated a section of the National any employer. website would be deemed an unfair Labor Relations Act written to up- The provision was passed by the labor practice. hold the free speech rights of em- NLRB out of concern that Ameri- The three-judge panel of the US ployers to engage in an open, can workers may not be aware of Court of Appeals for the District of noncoercive exchange of ideas con- their rights in the workplace. The Columbia Circuit voted unani- President Obama stands behind AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka cerning labor relations and work- board expressed concern that mously on Tuesday to invalidate the before he speaks at the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting at the place issues. unions currently represent only 7.3 measure. Washington Convention Center in Washington in 2010. Trumka called That section of the statute said percent of the private workforce in Labor leaders said the decision a court decision in a union-related case Tuesday ‘absurd.’ in part: “The expressing of any the US. It also said that immigrants was a setback that would undermine seeks to fundamentally change the plaining wage and hour rights, views... whether in written, printed, and high-school students about to workers’ rights. Business groups way employers and employees health and safety and discrimination graphic, or visual form, shall not enter the workforce are not famil- hailed the opinion as an important communicate. The ultimate result laws, even emergency escape constitute or be evidence of an un- iar with labor laws. victory. of the NLRB’s intrusion would be routes,” he said. “The Court’s fair labor practice under any of the Trade associations and business “The poster rule is a prime ex- to create a hostile work environ- twisted logic finds that ‘freedom of provisions of the [Act], if such ex- groups complained that the poster ample of a government agency that ment where none exists,” said Jay speech’ precludes the government pression contains no threat of re- was one-sided, favoring unions. It Timmons, president of the National from requiring employers to pro- prisal or force or promise of ben- did not advise employees of their Association of Manufacturers, vide certain information to employ- efit.” right to decertify a union or their which challenged the rule in court. ees.” Senior Judge A. Raymond right to refuse to pay union dues in TRIBUNE AFL-CIO President Richard Mr. Trumka added: “This is ab- Randolph said in the main opinion a right-to-work state, they said. VOL. 15, NO. 9 Trumka denounced the decision. surd: when workers know their that the provision bars the labor re- Two of the judges said they “In today’s workplace, employers rights, the laws work as intended.” lations board from finding would go even further than Judge FOUNDER are required to display posters ex- Though the rule was enacted, it noncoercive speech by an employer (See Union Posters, Page 4) Rolando Larraz

PUBLISHER My Point of View AND (Continued from Page 1) around and tries to make a friend one from Cuba commits a crime, he can. Many people have told me I EDITOR IN CHIEF some back-stabbers, but I also have of his colleague at the paper, Jeff has to mention their nationality as don’t talk like I’m Cuban, I don’t Rolando Larraz a few loyal friends that make up for German, by telling German that his if it is going to hurt me or embar- act like I’m Cuban, and I don’t look articles scare the MOB and that he rass me. GENERAL MANAGER the bad ones. like I’m Cuban, so putting out the is like one of the untouchables. Three times in one month he Perly Viasmensky When someone lies to me, be- names of a few Cuban criminals trays me and stabs me in the back, I Please spare me! I remember wrote about the same Cuban that now and then does not affect me PRODUCTION look back and thank the good Lord when John Smith used to smile sar- has committed crimes in our city much. Don Snook for giving me patience to be able to castically when the name of the and each time he mentioned his But it may serve a purpose understand my enemies and to be competition used to come up in a nationality; but when a black man someday – if I want to play their MANAGING EDITOR able to appreciate those who are un- conversation when they were oppo- or a Mexican or a man from Mil- game of appearing racist – to label Maramis Choufani conditional friends to me – those site to each other in different news- waukee, USA gets arrested, he does them a discriminatory group in my who are loyal to me and who ap- papers. not mention race, place, or nation- capacity as the president of the ASSOCIATE EDITOR preciate my friendship. Where was John Smith when ality – he’s just “a man.” United Cuban Americans of Ne- Colleen Lloyd Sometimes I see when people do Jeff German was fired from the Las I am surprised that such a “per- vada, which I am. things intentionally, trying to hurt Vegas Sun? How many times did fect newspaper” as the Review- My name is Rolando Larraz, and For advertising me for no reason at all, just because John Smith ask Jeff German if he Journal thinks it can allow its writ- as always, I approved this column. rates, deadlines we have a difference of opinion or was OK, or if he needed anything? ers to get so close to that kind of * * * * * call 702-699-5434 disagree on one or another point of At least I have witnesses that I discriminatory behavior just so their Rolando Larraz is Editor in view. tried to find that little guy from Mil- children can play. Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His Las Vegas Tribune is published Take for example John Smith waukee to see if I could be of any I am very proud of my Cuban column appears weekly in this weekly at 820 E. Charleston from the Las Vegas Review-Jour- help to him, or if I could be of some heritage, but my companion is newspaper. To contact Rolando Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada nal. Normally he is the one doing help to the man that after several American, my newspaper is in En- Larraz, email him at: 89104. the kissing of the rear ends, but he decades of loyalty to the Greenspun glish, and my radio station is in [email protected] or Main Number: also has a few people that kiss his Family was thrown under the bus English, and my friends areAmeri- at (702) 699-8111. (702) 699-8100 rear end because he works for the to save a few dollars, just as they News desk: (702) 699-8111 alleged “most powerful and largest did with Jerry Fink and others. Fax: (702) 696-0096 newspaper” in our city. Jeff German and I have been on Website: John Smith is not used to people opposite sides since the Binion LasVegasTribune.com telling him how they feel because case, when he was taking orders All rights reserved. Statements, most people are afraid of the news- from the family of Ted Binion and opinions and points of view ex- paper that gives the appearance of following David Roger like a pup- pressed by the writers are their being such a powerful newspaper. pet, but I always believed that he own and do not necessarily rep- I have to agree with some of the had talent and could be someone if resent those of the publisher. people that are of the opinion that he became a little more independent Information, including prices the daily paper is a bad enemy to and walked away from these who and times, is considered correct have, and that is because they work used him for their own benefit. at the time of publishing but may change without notice. 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BALI HAI GOLF CLUB Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 Struggle to find burial site for Boston bombing suspect is ‘unprecedented’ The family of Tamerlan Tsarnaev continues to struggle to arrange for a burial, while the administrator of the One Fund Boston announces preliminary plans for distributing donations. By Mark Trumbull that the bombing aftermath pointed Christian Science Monitor to the virtues of law-abiding citi- No one who runs a cemetery, it zens owning guns. seems, wants to accept the body of “How many Bostonians wished Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan they had a gun two weeks ago?” Mr. Tsarnaev. LaPierre asked in a speech at the On Tuesday, Mr. Tsarnaev’s NRA annual convention in Hous- family continued its struggle to ar- ton. Referring to a day-long man- range for a burial. He died April 19 hunt when the younger Tsarnaev in a gun battle with police. was believed to be armed and seek- It’s an unusual situation, under- ing to escape capture, LaPierre said scoring that privately run cemeter- that “residents were imprisoned ies are under no obligation to take behind the locked doors of their all comers. own home, a terrorist with bombs “The whole situation is unprec- and guns just outside.” edented,” said David Walkinshaw, Some others say the Boston a spokesman for the Massachusetts events make the case for tighter Funeral Directors Association. The control of firearms, citing news re- state of Massachusetts does not own ports alleging that Tamerlan its own cemeteries, he said, and the Tsarnaev used an unregistered gun federal government has cemeteries to kill one police officer and shoot only for veterans, thus excluding at others. Tsarnaev. Quest for burial. More than 100 More on that in a bit. In other people in the United States and recent news related to the marathon Canada have offered burial plots for bombings: the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, said Victims fund. On Tuesday, the Worcester funeral home director administrator of a fund for victims Peter Stefan. But officials in the cit- of the April 15 bombings held a ies and towns where the sites are second and final public hearing on located have said no. how the charitable funds will be The city manager in Cambridge, Protesters gesture outside the Graham, Putnam, and Mahoney Funeral Parlors in Worcester, Mass., Monday, dispersed. where Tsarnaev lived, has urged his May 6, where the body of slain Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is being prepared for With the fund having more than family not to ask to have him bur- burial. Funeral director Peter Stefan has pleaded for government officials to use their influence to convince $28 million paid or pledged as of ied there because the attention a cemetery to bury Tsarnaev, but so far no state or federal authorities have stepped forward. Monday, the largest awards – to in- would make it difficult for residents dividuals or families – will total as – including proceeds from a ben- in the kitchen of your mom,” pub- evidence from Tsarnaev’s dorm trying to get back to their lives. much as $1 million or more, said efit concert in Boston May 30. lished a couple of years ago by Al room after they knew their friend Tsarnaev’s mother, Zubeidat Kenneth Feinberg of the One Fund July 4 previously a target. The Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s was wanted by the Federal Bureau Tsarnaeva, told The Associated Boston. surviving suspected Boston Inspire magazine. It was also repub- of Investigation. Press in a phone interview that she Priority will be given to families bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, told lished earlier this year in a glossy NRA’s perspective. National wants to bury Tamerlan in her na- of those killed in the attack, as well interrogators that he and his brother brochure entitled the “Lone Rifle Association chief executive tive Dagestan, but that Russia is not as people who lost limbs or are di- considered setting off their bombs Mujahid Pocketbook.” Wayne LaPierre argued Saturday allowing her to bring back the body. agnosed with permanent brain dam- on July 4, then shifted their plans College-friend suspect out on age, the attorney said Monday in to the earlier date of the Boston bail. A 19-year-old Massachusetts releasing a draft protocol. Among Marathon, US officials have said. resident accused of lying to federal the factors still to be weighed: The Fourth of July holiday is investigators was freed on $100,000 whether some funds will go to especially big in Boston, when bail Monday. people whose injuries did not result throngs of people line the Charles Robel Phillipos, a friend of in spending a night or more in a River for a fireworks show (accom- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, will be under hospital, and whether payments will panied by Boston Pops music) that the custody of his mother and must be “means-tested,” such as by giv- is nationally televised. wear a GPS ankle bracelet, US ing larger amounts to people who How bombs were made. Some Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler lack insurance. investigators believe the bomb de- ordered in federal court in Boston. The fund is receiving contribu- signs came at least partly from an In addition to Mr. Phillipos, two tions from donors around the world article titled “How to build a bomb other friends are charged with ef- forts to impede the investigation – Union Posters including removing a backpack of (Continued from Page 2) Randolph and declare that the NLRB is without any legal authority to force employers to display such signs in the workplace. The federal labor relations law “simply does not authorize the Board to impose on an employer a freestanding obligation to educate its em- ployees on the fine points of labor relations law,” wrote Judge Karen Henderson in a concurring opinion joined by Judge Janice Rogers Brown. Judge Henderson said although federal agencies enjoy broad rulemaking powers, the NLRB went beyond its authority in enacting the new rule. The so-called poster rule was not “necessary and proper,” to carry out the congressionally-enacted provisions of the labor relations act, she said. “Such general rulemaking authority, although facially broad, does not mean that the specific rule the agency promulgates is a valid exercise of that authority,” she wrote. “An agency... is bound not only by the ultimate purposes Congress has selected, but by the means it has deemed appropriate, and prescribed, for the pursuit of those purposes,” Henderson added. Trumka noted that all three judges on the panel had been nominated by Republican presidents. “The Republican judges of the DC Circuit con- tinue to wreak havoc on workers’ rights,” he said. The case is National Association of Manufacturers v. National Labor Relations Board (12-5068). May 8-14, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Immigration (Continued from Page 1) eral senators asked witnesses at the hearing: How can DHS credibly estimate how many people are trying to cross the border? Moreover, they added, why, exactly, is the bill staking so much on a seemingly arbitrary number? Asked why 90 percent was the appropriate figure for a safe, secure America, US Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher said, “Basically it’s because... it’s an ‘A.’ If you’re going to set a goal for border security and national security, anything less than, at a minimum, 90 percent would be untenable in terms of a goal.” In addition, what vexes those like Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky is not any particular number but that the legislation doesn’t specify much of anything to get to the 90 percent threshold. What the bill does require is for the secretary of Homeland Secu- rity to lay out two plans: one for general border security and one spe- cifically on border fencing, in order to reach a 90 percent apprehen- sion rate over the next half-decade. If those fail, the committee of bor- der state eminences must make the call. “I don’t know what happens if the commission doesn’t do any- thing,” said Senator Paul, who asked earlier this week that the Home- land Security Committee be allowed to amend the bill, after it passes Sandra Ruiz, aunt of Gina DeJesus, talks about her visit with Gina on Tuesday in Cleveland. Gina DeJesus the Senate Judiciary Committee, where it currently resides. and two other women who went missing separately about a decade ago were found in a home just south of Sen. Tom Carper (D) of Delaware, the Homeland Security downtown where they had been kept captive. committee’s chairman, said he would look into the matter. Paul compared the bill to President Obama’s signature health-care law, in the sense that it has nearly 2,000 references to issues that a Police ask how women cabinet secretary (in this case, usually of the Department of Homeland Security) will have to decide in the future. Why isn’t Congress making the rules, Paul questioned. “We don’t write bills around here,” he added, with some scorn. inClevelandkidnapping “We should write the bill. We should write the plan.” Mr. Fisher and others said that the bill’s funding and comprehen- sive approach to the immigration issue would allow authorities to shore up efforts that have, alongside changing economic conditions on both wentundetectedsolong sides of the Rio Grande, produced a net flow of no illegal immigration in recent years. “I think because of the work-site enforcement, because of the tech- The news that three women – Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and nology deployment, because of the streamlining of immigration laws, Michelle Knight – were held in a Cleveland home for about a if you put all of that together, our ability to have better control of the borders, I think, will also improve,” said David Heyman an assistant decade shocked neighbors, who said they didn’t notice anything. secretary for policy at the Department for Homeland Security (DHS). “And so we’re confident that it’s the right formula.” By Allison Terry Another neighbor said he never worked as a school bus driver but Senate GOP sponsors, too, say that the bill’s border security provi- Christian Science Monitor saw women or girls at the house, did not have details about the dura- sions could be strengthened – and must be for the bill to pass. Cleveland police on Monday and there was no indication that tion of his employment or whether “The federal government’s failure to enforce the law in the past has night arrested three brothers in con- people were being held against their he left voluntarily or was fired. left people with little confidence in its ability to do so in the future,” nection with kidnapping and hold- will – only Castro doing “average” It’s unknown whether Castro al- said Sen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida, in a statement. “That is why in ing captive three women for the past things. legedly gained the three women’s order for this bill to become law, it will have to be improved to bolster decade – a situation that left neigh- “He just comes out to his back- trust through his job as a bus driver, border security and enforcement even further and to limit the federal bors wondering why they had not yard, plays with the dogs, tinkering said Cleveland Deputy Police Chief government’s discretionary power in applying the law.” noticed suspicious activity. with his cars and motorcycles, [and Ed Tomba at the press conference While Coburn lauded DHS for producing better border security Suspect Ariel Castro owns the goes] back in the house,” Charles Tuesday. data “than what we’ve ever had before,” he added that conservative house where Amanda Berry, Gina Ramsey, a neighbor, told WEWS- “That’s up to the girls to tell us,” support for the bill won’t turn on data – but it may very well hinge on DeJesus, and Michelle Knight were TV Monday. “There’s nothing ex- he said. “We still don’t know; that how effective lawmakers think those changes will be. held captive for about 10 years un- citing about him. Well, until today.” is one of the great unknowns right “The question is whether or not [the changes are] adequate, be- til Ms. Berry escaped Monday But Mr. Perez said he now real- now. We anticipate getting that in- cause if we had 98 percent control and the 2 percent [left uncontrolled] evening and called 911, Police izes that Castro did display some formation from the ladies, not the were terrorists, we wouldn’t think that was control,” he said. Chief Michael McGrath said at a odd behavior – such as stopping at suspects.” news conference Tuesday morning. home for only 10 minutes or an The Castro family grew up in the Mr. Castro’s brothers – Pedro hour – and he speculated that the same west side Cleveland neighbor- Castro and Onil Castro – were also suspect owned other property, hood and knew the DeJesus fam- arrested, though they do not live at which police are investigating. ily, Julio Castro told CNN. the house. The FBI collected evidence from Mr. Tomba said that the police Berry identified Ariel Castro as the crime scene throughout the and FBI are interviewing members her captor in her frantic 911 call night, and the next step will be to of the Castro family, but they are Monday evening, according to the piece together 10 years of logisti- not at liberty to release any infor- call transcript. Police say they be- cal information, Mr. McGrath said mation gained from those conver- lieve they have the right people in at the news conference. sations. custody, but the investigation could There is no evidence in city da- He said the police are working take many weeks. tabases that anyone living near the with the prosecutor’s office to file “We have several unanswered house called authorities about sus- charges within 36 hours from the questions,” said Cleveland Mayor picious activity, city Public Safety suspects’ arrest. Frank Johnson at a press conference Director Martin Flask told the Tuesday. “Why were they taken? Cleveland Plain Dealer. There are How were they taken?And how did also no code violations on the house they remain undetected in the city or calls made to the fire department. of Cleveland for this period of Police visited the house twice in time?” the past 15 years: In 2000, Castro Neighbors on Seymour Avenue called the police to report a fight, on the west side of Cleveland are but no arrests were made, and po- surprised that the women were lice visited the house in 2004 be- found in the house of Castro, a nice cause, as a school bus driver, Castro guy who attended neighborhood left a child unattended on the bus. barbecues and offered kids rides on No one answered the door, and po- his four-wheeler. lice said there was no criminal in- “I’m not the only one on the tent. block that feels ashamed to know Castro’s uncle, Julio, who owns that we didn’t notice anything,” a grocery store half a block from Juan Perez, who grew up two the house on SeymourAvenue, said houses down the block, told Castro worked as a school bus WEWS-TV Monday night. “I driver. mean, I feel like my head’s low, I Cleveland Metropolitan School work at a school, I work with kids... District spokesperson Roseann I have a heavy heart right now.” Canfora confirmed that Castro Political Analysis (Continued from Page 1) vey is quickly approaching. If you were chosen to receive the survey this year, please take the time to provide your feedback before May 29. Re- grettably, only 45 percent of selected Medicare beneficiaries responded to the CAHPS survey in 2012. As policymakers continue to debate Medicare issues, the CAHPS sur- vey is an important opportunity to make your voice heard and to become part of our nation’s efforts to strengthen our healthcare system. I encour- age Las Vegas Medicare beneficiaries to take the time to share their expe- riences to help improve health care quality. Marc Briggs is the Regional Vice President of UnitedHealthcare Medi- care & Retirement in Las Vegas. Serving nearly one in five Medicare beneficiaries, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is the largest business dedicated to the health and well-being of seniors and other Medi- care beneficiaries. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 A Day on Which to Remember Mothers By Maramis Mothers, just like other kinds of people, come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, and some – as we probably all know – are not even all that lovable. And yet, even some of the lovable mothers in the world have their days in which they certainly feel less than loving, and act in accordance with how they feel. But Mothers Day is not about the perfect mother. It’s not about mothers who never yell or disagree with their children or tell them what not to do along with what they should do. Anyone who has been lucky enough to have a mother during his or her growing-up years, and then has been even more fortunate to have that mother during their adult years, gets to more fully appreciate just what is so special about mothers. In the old days – whenever they were – people generally used to Dr. Robert Tait First in Nevada to honor their mothers simply because they were the vehicles through which new life came into this world, and because they were gener- ally the first, and sometimes the only, teacher that the children had. OfferNew,Patient-specificOption Mother-love was always a special kind of bond, even if the mother in question was not a model mother. It must be somewhat sad for those who lost their mother at an early age, or for those who experi- in Total Knee Replacement enced something far removed from the love that they would have wanted from their mother. But the good news is that although we Special to the Las Vegas Tribune patients innovative, effective treat- might have only one biological mother, there are any number of Dr. Robert J. Tait, a board certi- ment options that return them to a mother-figures we could have in our life who love us and inspire our fied orthopedic surgeon who spe- life of freedom and fulfillment.” love for them. cializes in hip, knee, and shoulder Unlike traditional TKRs, the Many, many years ago, Pat O’Reilly wrote a poem for his mother, arthritis and other painful disorders iTotal personalized knee replace- and we can only assume he felt great love and admiration for her. We at the Orthopaedic Institute of ment process starts well before sur- should never have to wait for Mothers’ Day to tell our mothers how Henderson and resides as chief of gery with a CT scan of the patient’s we feel, or to let her know we appreciate her. And remembering that staff of St. Rose Dominican Hospi- knee, followed by a design process there are no guarantees in life, speaking up now might be a good tals – Siena Campus, is the first in that models the shape and size of idea, since we never know how long our own mother will be with us. the state to offer the ConforMIS the implant. These scans serve as This may be a good time to share that poem with our readers, iTotal G2 Knee Replacement Sys- the base for both patient-specific since it is short and to the point. And we hope that his words will tem, the only 100 percent custom- instruments and implant, making resonate with many of our readers as they think of, or remember, ized total knee replacement (TKR) for a more efficient surgery and their own mothers. system on the market. The iTotal is eliminating the sizing and position- the first FDA cleared TKR system ing compromises common with tra- A WONDERFUL MOTHER for patients living with osteoarthri- ditional off-the-shelf knee replace- tis of the knee where the actual knee ments that may lead to a less than By Pat O’Reilly implants, not just the cutting guides, optimal outcome. The iTotal ap- God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; are specifically designed and manu- DR. ROBERT J. TAIT proach not only prevents many of factured to match the individual ing performed annually. Traditional the side effects that can be associ- He made her smile of the sunshine, patient’s anatomy. NFL Hall of TKR implants are typically avail- ated with traditional TKRs, but also And he molded her heart of pure gold; Famer Tom Mack, 69, was one of able in six or seven sizes. During provides the potential for faster re- In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, Dr. Tait’s first patients to receive the the procedure, the surgeon selects covery, enabling patients to return In her cheeks, fair roses you see; implant in his right knee. His thir- a standard off-the-shelf implant that to their active lifestyles as soon as God made a wonderful mother, teen years with the Los Angeles most closely matches the patient’s possible following the surgery. And He gave that dear mother to me. Rams (now the St. Louis Rams), original knee size and makes the never missing a game, took a toll necessary adjustments, cutting a on the professional athlete’s knees patient’s healthy bone and tissue as along with osteoarthritis. needed, during the surgery. “I was in constant pain before I “Studies have shown that 1 in 5 had my surgery. I couldn’t find a patients with a total knee replace- happy medium and was always in ment system are not satisfied with pain,” said Tom Mack. “After re- the results of their surgery due to ceiving my iTotal knee, I was only issues such as off-the-shelf implant in the hospital for a few days be- shapes that do not match the fore I was back on my feet. Now I patient’s anatomy resulting in re- can bend and turn with no problem sidual pain and functional limita- or pain and I can return to the golf tions, and a knee that does not feel course without worrying about my natural,” said Dr. Tait. “The iTotal knee.” patient-specific approach is a sim- Osteoarthritis of the knee is pler surgical technique compared to caused by the breakdown and even- traditional total knee replacements. tual loss of cartilage of one or more The result is a nearly perfect fit to joints and is a leading cause of dis- the shape and load-bearing capabili- ability in the U.S. TKR is one of ties of a person’s own knee while the standard treatment options, with addressing the drivers of patient dis- more than 600,000 procedures be- satisfaction. I strive to deliver my Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 May 8-14, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 A Day on Which to Remember Mothers By Maramis EDITORIALS Mothers, just like other kinds of people, come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, and some – as we probably all know – are not even A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson all that lovable. And yet, even some of the lovable mothers in the world have their days in which they certainly feel less than loving, and act in accordance with how they feel. But Mothers Day is not about the perfect mother. It’s not about Our Point of View mothers who never yell or disagree with their children or tell them what not to do along with what they should do. Anyone who has been lucky enough to have a mother during his or her growing-up years, and then has been even more fortunate to have that mother during Lies, betrayal their adult years, gets to more fully appreciate just what is so special about mothers. In the old days – whenever they were – people generally used to and more Dr. Robert Tait First in Nevada to honor their mothers simply because they were the vehicles through Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “betray” as: which new life came into this world, and because they were gener- ally the first, and sometimes the only, teacher that the children had. 1. To fail or desert in time of need. 2. To mislead. OfferNew,Patient-specificOption Mother-love was always a special kind of bond, even if the mother The most famous betrayal in history might well be when in question was not a model mother. It must be somewhat sad for Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. Unfortunately, betrayal has those who lost their mother at an early age, or for those who experi- continued to rear its ugly head down through the ages; in Total Knee Replacement enced something far removed from the love that they would have wanted from their mother. But the good news is that although we even today, in any number of ways, it’s perpetrated by Special to the Las Vegas Tribune patients innovative, effective treat- might have only one biological mother, there are any number of people who have ulterior motives or are sometimes egged Dr. Robert J. Tait, a board certi- ment options that return them to a mother-figures we could have in our life who love us and inspire our on and intimidated by third parties. One example of fied orthopedic surgeon who spe- life of freedom and fulfillment.” love for them. cializes in hip, knee, and shoulder Unlike traditional TKRs, the present day betrayal could well be the Benghazi scandal, Many, many years ago, Pat O’Reilly wrote a poem for his mother, arthritis and other painful disorders iTotal personalized knee replace- wherein our military troops were delivered up to the en- and we can only assume he felt great love and admiration for her. We at the Orthopaedic Institute of ment process starts well before sur- should never have to wait for Mothers’ Day to tell our mothers how emy and left to die. Henderson and resides as chief of gery with a CT scan of the patient’s we feel, or to let her know we appreciate her. And remembering that Unimaginable betrayal can even come from a friend or staff of St. Rose Dominican Hospi- knee, followed by a design process there are no guarantees in life, speaking up now might be a good tals – Siena Campus, is the first in that models the shape and size of partner who has always been seen as honest and forth- idea, since we never know how long our own mother will be with us. the state to offer the ConforMIS the implant. These scans serve as right, of unimpeachable integrity, and who has proven This may be a good time to share that poem with our readers, iTotal G2 Knee Replacement Sys- the base for both patient-specific since it is short and to the point. And we hope that his words will himself to be a cherished and trusted friend over time. tem, the only 100 percent custom- instruments and implant, making resonate with many of our readers as they think of, or remember, Yet in the hour of need, the unthinkable may happen: the ized total knee replacement (TKR) for a more efficient surgery and their own mothers. friend can betray his partner. Betrayal can be done by Tamarlan Tsarnaev: Gone, but not buried system on the market. The iTotal is eliminating the sizing and position- the first FDA cleared TKR system ing compromises common with tra- A WONDERFUL MOTHER revealing some truth that should not be revealed, by out- By Perly Viasmensky ied the bodies (or pieces of the bodies) of the terrorists for patients living with osteoarthri- ditional off-the-shelf knee replace- and-out lying, or by remaining silent when the truth needs Authorities are now facing the dilemma of what to of September 11, 2001? Maybe they buried them next tis of the knee where the actual knee ments that may lead to a less than By Pat O’Reilly to be told. “Sins of omission,” as they say, or remaining do with the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the Boston to one of our relatives and the government never told implants, not just the cutting guides, optimal outcome. The iTotal ap- God made a wonderful mother, marathon bomber. It is perfectly understandable be- us a thing. A mother who never grows old; silent, can be just as damaging as the “sins of commis- are specifically designed and manu- DR. ROBERT J. TAIT proach not only prevents many of cause many families, especially the parents of the little Ruslan Tsarni met with the funeral director and pre- factured to match the individual ing performed annually. Traditional the side effects that can be associ- He made her smile of the sunshine, sion.” boy killed during the explosion, don’t want his body pared to wash and shroud in sheets the body of his patient’s anatomy. NFL Hall of TKR implants are typically avail- ated with traditional TKRs, but also And he molded her heart of pure gold; The one who is betrayed will always be astonished, buried on the same grounds with their innocent little nephew according to the Muslim tradition, but he in- Famer Tom Mack, 69, was one of able in six or seven sizes. During provides the potential for faster re- In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, shocked, overwhelmed and even saddened by the fact that boy. sists that he should be buried in Cambridge where he In her cheeks, fair roses you see; Many years ago, I met a very dedicated funeral di- lived for the last 10 years of his life. Dr. Tait’s first patients to receive the the procedure, the surgeon selects covery, enabling patients to return one’s friend, one’s partner, could ever do such a thing. implant in his right knee. His thir- a standard off-the-shelf implant that to their active lifestyles as soon as God made a wonderful mother, rector, a man I highly admired and respected, Richard This is not a case of winners or losers. The man teen years with the Los Angeles most closely matches the patient’s possible following the surgery. And He gave that dear mother to me. It’s no wonder that many people find it hard to trust oth- Clark. He said a funeral director should always follow committed a horrible, horrible crime, one that no Rams (now the St. Louis Rams), original knee size and makes the ers in general, when one’s own longtime friend or partner the teachings of the Bible, which says a dead body American would ever forget as happened with 9/11, never missing a game, took a toll necessary adjustments, cutting a has turned against him, whether for profit, to protect his should be washed, dressed and put in a safe place. and that is a constant reminder to all of us of what a on the professional athlete’s knees patient’s healthy bone and tissue as own reputation or job, or because he was coerced into There is nothing safer, according to Mr. Clark, than a fanatic terrorist can do to our people. sealed casket. Still, he is deceased and his family should be al- along with osteoarthritis. needed, during the surgery. doing that deed by some authority who convinced him it “I was in constant pain before I “Studies have shown that 1 in 5 Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s wife, who was very “con- lowed to bury him, but not in Cambridge as his uncle had my surgery. I couldn’t find a patients with a total knee replace- was the “right” thing to do. verted” to the Muslim religion, dressed in ridiculous insists. happy medium and was always in ment system are not satisfied with Everyone enjoys their personal friendships, and feels outfits, washed her hands like Pontius Pilate, and threw He should be prepared and shipped back to his coun- pain,” said Tom Mack. “After re- the results of their surgery due to blessed to have such friends. However, many discover the responsibility of the burial back on the uncle, try where he lived the first 16 years of his life. Back to Ruslan Tsarni. his mother, who had a great influence over the young ceiving my iTotal knee, I was only issues such as off-the-shelf implant the true value of their friends when the chips are down, in the hospital for a few days be- shapes that do not match the Funeral director and owner of Graham, Putnam and man and his brother. fore I was back on my feet. Now I patient’s anatomy resulting in re- so to speak, because it is precisely then that we need to be Mahoney Funeral Home in Worcester, Massachusetts, At least in his country, they can be sure that they can bend and turn with no problem sidual pain and functional limita- able to count on our friends to do what needs to be done. Peter Stefan, said he hasn’t been able to find a cem- can put his body to rest in a safe place. Nobody can or pain and I can return to the golf tions, and a knee that does not feel This newspaper, along with confirmed police sources, etery in Massachusetts willing to take the body. The predict what might happen if he is buried in our soil. course without worrying about my natural,” said Dr. Tait. “The iTotal heard and witnessed an astonishing betrayal of a friend funeral home has also been subjected to disturbing There is a big difference between believers and fanat- phone calls and demonstrators outside the place call- ics, but we also have our share of fanatics. knee.” patient-specific approach is a sim- right here is Las Vegas, during a recent legal deposition. Osteoarthritis of the knee is pler surgical technique compared to ing him un-American. This is something we need to If it is any consolation to the family, at least this caused by the breakdown and even- traditional total knee replacements. A police officer who had been partners with another po- accept and admit, as a funeral director it is his duty to dead young man can be sent home, contrary to his tual loss of cartilage of one or more The result is a nearly perfect fit to lice officer for a very long period of time, and who knew attend to a body brought to him. brother, who is going to be here forever and ever and joints and is a leading cause of dis- the shape and load-bearing capabili- his partner was wrongfully and maliciously attacked in a Would a funeral director who deeply cares about very possibly isolated, because he is one person no- the profession he or she has chosen refuse to embalm body wants in their close vicinity... unless President ability in the U.S. TKR is one of ties of a person’s own knee while variety of ways by co-workers, and who also knew the the standard treatment options, with addressing the drivers of patient dis- or prepare the body of one regarded to be of ill repute, Obama decides to ignore his crime and deport him more than 600,000 procedures be- satisfaction. I strive to deliver my physical damage it was causing and had caused his part- such as a drug czar, fearing the reprisals it can bring back to his country in order not to embarrass this ex- ner – including heart surgery and a possible medical dis- from other drug cartel bosses? I don’t believe so; there tremist young man’s Muslim friends and relatives. ability retirement – looked the questioning attorney in the are different kinds of criminals, and they all someday Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the eye and betrayed his longtime partner by not telling the die. Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this This is not a matter of beingAmerican or un-Ameri- newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at truth. can. Do we actually know where the government bur- pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. The look on his face told everyone in attendance that he was telling a lie, but that didn’t seem to matter; he ON A PERSONAL NOTE betrayed his partner and friend, and by so doing, would forever be viewed as a modern-day Judas. Justicefor Jodi, One Way or the Other From now until time no longer matters, that Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer will know that – just like Ju- By Maramis the jury to come to a decision that It is rather fascinating, if not goes against everything they have das Iscariot, who tried to return the thirty pieces of silver downright strange, to watch Jodi’s come to believe during the presenta- he took in payment for betraying Jesus – his betrayal of videotaped interview from 2008 tion of all the evidence. When I say his friend and partner can never be taken back so that all while behind bars and in her prison “force,” I mean that in the same sense can be made whole again. He has branded himself a liar, garb, regarding her arrest for Travis’s as a lawyer “forces” a witness to an- murder. She had had a chance to fix swer a question even if it does not and it is tattooed on his heart. Every time he looks in the her hair, apply her makeup, and ready actually reflect the truth according to mirror he will see the reflection of a Judas, and his friend herself for the interview. She had not the person who must answer the ques- will forevermore be saddened by the fact that his partner yet admitted to killing him, and no tion. Legal rules and procedures are betrayed him in his hour of need. doubt gave what she would say a lot not as easy to deal with as one might of thought. imagine – and yet they must be The hard lesson learned here is that trying to surround What struck me the most were her obeyed. (I suppose I am suggesting yourself with like-minded people doesn’t always hold up, comments about what she would MARAMIS CHOUFANI that if you want a better verdict, per- especially in a crisis. In this case, having faith that your have to answer for, to God himself, in something re- haps you need to have better wording to convene the friend is like you in that you both had an indomitable will sembling “the Judgment” on Judgment Day that all intention of the admonitions to the jurors!) that could not be shaken, broken, or caused to bend over humans ostensibly will go through. She made several Yet putting the particulars of such admonitions to comments about things that would be brought up in the jurors aside for a moment, there is something else or cave in, was misplaced, and it would take more than a that Judgment, as it were, and about which she was that I must address. If we in this country are such stick- moment to figure out what went so wrong. either ashamed or embarrassed, but she made it quite lers for justice – and by that I mean truly getting the The consequences from that event are ongoing. We may plain that she would not have to worry about answer- verdict and the sentence that best matches the crime, if never know what exactly causes a friend to turn on a friend, ing for killing Travis. In other words, she was telling indeed that is what we’re going for – then how is it everyone that she was guilty of many things, but NOT that those outside of the jury box are determined to try or a partner on a partner, especially by lying, but we do of killing Travis. the defendant and come to a verdict before the trial is know it is not confined to any one career field, or type of Seeing that interview in light of what we have since over, and would be happy to “hang” the defendant on job, or type of person. Betrayal can be suffered by any- come to know, it is fascinating to watch her face as one or two shreds of evidence that are not even con- one, if there is sufficient reason for the betrayer to go she made those statements. She apparently is very good clusive, at least as far as one of the debating lawyers is over to the other side. at lying. She didn’t twitch or stutter or look nervous. concerned ? And how is it that so many people are The interviewers asked all the right questions, and she ready to lash out verbally and physically, and riot in Honesty – especially when it counts most, if not all the – of course – had all the “right” answers. the streets, when a verdict that does not match what time – should be an ordinary thing. Who would want to So, ever since she has admitted to killing Travis, they think it should be is rendered? (Doesn’t the very work side-by-side with a person whose words could not it’s basically been about the whys and wherefores of nature of a jury trial imply that it can go either way, or be trusted and whose actions could not be counted on to that killing during this very long and expensive trial. even one of several ways? Haven’t we, the American I totally get it that the Prosecution has to prove the People, decided that trial by jury is a good and neces- do the right thing? And if anyone should ask such a per- case against her, and that “all” the Defense has to do sary thing if we, the American People, want to have son, “Are you telling the truth?” how is his answer to be is to show reasonable doubt, but I think there’s some- the best chance at justice? And don’t we turn such trusted, since the liar will of course say “Yes.” That is thing else of grave importance that enters into the ver- matters over to our courts for that very reason? If all what liars do. dict; something that may often get lost in the shuffle we want is to decide on our own who is guilty and who This newspaper and editorial staff would like to remind of closing remarks. is not, then why bother with the trial process? [I think I myself have been on three juries, and was the fore- we can recall in centuries gone by how such “justice” everyone that there is not enough money in the world to man (I don’t like the word “foreperson” so I never use was administered.] So why do mobs of people demand take the place of your integrity, nor to replace what you it) of one jury; and granted, none were murder trials, that the verdict go their way?) will have lost when once you betray a friend. but the point I have to make is still valid. Sometimes There are several jury cases in recent years that fall the very instructions that are given to the jury “force” (See Maramis, Page 9) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 VIEW POINTS Editors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Dave for Nevada drags Who says Federal Judges me into CCRP chair fight don’thaveasenseofhumor? By Mace Yampolsky the meaning of By Chuck Muth Muth, and that was dur- A Strip club dispute has “gentleman’s club,” he de- Dave McKeon — ing the Lincoln/Reagan led a federal judge to wax fines “gentleman.” He a.k.a., “Dave for Nevada” Dinner in February. Dave philosophical, quote a adds, however, that “the — decided to bring me is happy to see her follow 1960s song, make frequent term is loosely used in this into his challenge to Clark his example.” use of double entendres, context.” County GOP Chairman What a load of sheep and enlighten his readers Biery says volunteers Cindy Lake on Friday, and dip. about “Miss Wiggle,” “To have performed site visits thus invited this response... First, technically bare, or not to bare, that is of the clubs in question. He In an email titled speaking Chairman Lake the question,” writes U.S. suggests, however, that “Lead, follow, or get out of didn’t actually re-register District Judge Fred Biery they “would have enjoyed the way,” “Dave for Ne- me; it was Jeri Taylor- of San Antonio, who was far more the sight of Miss vada” wrote in the third Swade. But Lake’s chair- previously in the news. He Wiggles, truly an exotic person about himself: manship was a big reason authored a document en- MACE YAMPOLSKY artist of physical self-ex- “Dave Leads, Cindy Fol- CHUCK MUTH for my returning to the titled the “Non-Kumbaya order (“I don’t pression even into her eighties, when she lows.” fold, so for argument’s sake, let’s give her expect the parties to hold hands and sing performed fully clothed in the 1960s at San “Dave for Nevada” then went on to brag credit. “Kumbaya”). But, in his latest literary ef- Antonio’s Eastwood Country Club. Miss about registering 100 Republicans in 27 As such, my re-registration occurred fort, he offered an opinion denying a pre- Wiggles passed Oct. 14, 2012, at the age of days which, if my math is correct, now puts well BEFORE “Dave for Nevada” went on liminary injunction to a Strip club challeng- 90.” Republicans 151,688 behind the Democrats his wild, 27-day GOP registration spree. So ing a sexually-oriented business law and Biery concludes the plaintiffs are un- in Clark County instead of 151,788. in reality, it’s “Dave for Nevada” who is “SOB regulation” to use Biery’s acronym. likely to prevail under precedent uphold- At that rate, “Dave for Nevada” should following Chairman Lake’s example, not The ordinance allows clubs to avoid ing similar ordinances favoring businesses be able to single-handedly wipe out the the other way around! stringent regulations if dancers wear bikini that clothe their dancers in more rather than Democrats’ advantage — providing they But more importantly, anyone running tops rather than pasties. Biery explains the less fabric. But, everyone says less is more. completely stop voter registration them- for chairman who thinks “voter registra- legal argument in his opinion entitled, “The The opinion ends this way: “The request selves — in just over 1,516 months! tion” is the most important thing a chair- Case of the Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Bikini for a preliminary injunction is denied. But, look... I’m happy “Dave for Ne- man should do these days is woefully mis- Top v. the (More) Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Should the parties choose to string this case vada” is out there registering Republicans. guided — and that should cause any GOP Pastie.” out to trial on the merits, the court encour- However, that’s one of the things a good Central Committee member to seriously “Plaintiffs clothe themselves in the First ages reasonable discovery intercourse as GOP activist is supposed to do. So this is question if “Dave for Nevada” is really Amendment seeking to provide cover they navigate the peaks and valleys of liti- kinda like a dentist patting himself on the ready for prime time as the Big Kahuna. against another alleged naked grab of un- gation, perhaps to reach a happy ending.” back for brushing his teeth twice a day! Frankly, voter registration should be constitutional power,” Biery writes. “Plain- Nuff said. –Mace “Dave for Nevada” then went on to criti- WAY DOWN on the list of priorities... and tiffs, and by extension their customers, seek Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board Certified cize Chairman Lake for not personally reg- I’ll prove it. an erection of a constitutional wall sepa- Criminal Law Specialist, 625 South Sixth istering as many Republicans as he did over There was an election just last month rating themselves from the regulatory St., Las Vegas, NV 89101; He can be the last 27 days (which, by the way, I sus- for a Las Vegas city council seat. The three- power of city government.” reached at: Phone 702-385-9777 or fax pect was a funded project, not strictly vol- way race pitted an incumbent Democrat In footnotes, Biery references the 1960 702-385-300. His website is located at: unteer). union boss vs. an extremely credible and bikini song and, for those wondering about www.macelaw.com. “Chairwoman Cindy Lake appears to viable Republican businesswoman (vs. have only registered 1 Republican, Chuck (See Chuck Muth, Page 9) In a Cave with a Bear on BEHIND THE MIKE UniversalCure...W-D40 a Sunny Day: Lessons By Michael A. Aun with half Apple Cider for Leaders in a Jam The next shopping cart Vinegar and two drops of By Doug Dickerson way that seemed right at I get at my local Wal-Mart dish washing liquid; mix Circumstances don’t the moment. One climbed that rolls straight will be the well. You will find those make a person; they reveal a tree and the other ran first one. Why is it that flies drawn to the cup him or her. — Richard into a cave. Now instead some truths are universal? and gone forever! Carlson of being united in strength Perhaps the good folks at Want to get rid of The story is told of two they are divided in weak- Wal-Mart might want to ants? Put small piles of hunters who came across ness and have multiplied break out the W-D 40. cornmeal where you see a bear so big that they their problems. By doing Life offers us some uni- ants. They eat it, take it dropped their rifles and their own thing they lim- versal truths. W-D 40 is home and can’t digest it, ran for cover. One man ited their options. good for nearly everything. so it kills them. It may climbed a tree while the Sticking together and It’s the duct tape of the take a week or so, espe- other hid in a nearby cave. working together is a cleaning and lubrication cially if it rains, but it The bear was in no hurry Leadership 101 principle. world. MICHAEL A. AUN works and you don’t to eat, so he sat down be- But when you consider Another universal truth is the definition have the worry about pets or small chil- tween the tree and the cave DOUG DICKERSON the predicaments you can of a dumbwaiter... one who asks if the kids dren being harmed! to reflect upon his good fortune find yourself in when you ignore it then it would care to order dessert. Lemon juice works as a natural house- Suddenly, and for no apparent reason, makes the reminder worth repeating. John And feedback is the inevitable result hold cleaner. You can use lemon juice or the hunter in the cave came rushing out, Wooden said, “It’s what you learn after you when the baby doesn’t want to eat the squeeze a lemon directly on kitchen or bath- almost ran into the waiting bear, hesitated, know it all that counts.” And in this case it strained carrots. room surfaces, and wipe them with a wet and then dashed back in again. The same can make the difference between sitting A full name is what you call your child cloth to remove the sticky residue. For thing happened a second time. When he atop a tree as a meal-in-waiting for a bear when you’re mad at them. stains and really dirty areas, mix in some emerged for the third time, his companion and using your leadership skills to your Grandparents are the people who think vinegar and water with the lemon juice. in the tree frantically called out, “Woody, advantage. Play it smart and stick together. your children are wonderful, even though You can remove water stains, soap are you crazy? Stay in the cave till he Consider the big picture. In the heat of they’re sure you’re not raising them right. scum, and limescale naturally with lemon leaves!” “Can’t,” panted Woody, “there’s the moment the hunters did what they Hearsay is what two year olds repeat juice. Use a lemon, water, and vinegar mix- another bear in there.” thought was best. We all do. But unfortu- when anyone mutters a dirty word. ture for tough stains on your shower walls It’s certainly not uncommon as a leader nately they failed to keep the big picture in Independence is how we want our chil- or tub. To remove odors from garbage dis- to be in tight spots from time to time. Like mind. Ultimately, it was not the bear they dren to be for as long as they do everything posals, you can drop in leftover lemon peels the two hunters you can find yourself in a could see that was the problem but instead we say. rub lemon juice into cutting boards that bear jam that can alter the course of your it was the one in the cave they didn’t see at A puddle is a small body of water that have retained strong odors or stains, and day in a hurry.And when you take into con- first. draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes clean with soap and water. sideration the way stress impacts your team Having a clear understanding of the big into it. For the fridge, pour some lemon juice members then it is important as a leader to picture of your organizational mission and A showoff is a child who is more tal- on a sponge or cloth and place it in the put it all in perspective. values is an essential element of your lead- ented than yours. fridge until the smell goes away. Research conducted by ership. It’s through the prism of the big pic- Sterilization is what you do to your first Use an unpeeled cucumber to erase pen businessknowledgeresource.com cited ture that the smaller ones are put into con- baby’s pacifier by boiling it. By the time and crayon marks OR... use WD-40! some of the top causes of stress at work text. Don’t allow your immediate short term your last baby is born, their pacifier is Out of WD-40? Use a cucumber to sot that include: no appreciation, no feedback problem to change your long term view. cleaned by blowing on it and wiping it with the squeaky door. good or bad, unclear policies and no sense Run in the right direction. Out of fear saliva. Garden pests don’t like cucumbers. of direction, random interruptions, and lack the hunters ran. One ended up in a cave The top bunk is where you should never Use lemon or cucumber to polish fau- of control to name a few. If these causes or and the other in the top of a tree. Each had put a child wearing Superman jammies. cets. any other infringe on the daily demands of a perspective that was created by the di- A two minute warning is when the For wax build-up on leather furniture, your leadership then the necessity for per- rection they ran and where they stopped. baby’s face turns red and it begins to make rub with stale beer and then wash with spective will be even greater. While their problem (the bear) was station- those familiar-grunting noises. saddle soap. We learn from the example of the hunt- ary their approach was scattered. Since this column makes absolutely no Use white wine on a red wine spill. It ers four lessons to consider when you find Moving in the right direction is essen- sense, I might just as well offer you some neutralizes it. yourself up a tree, in a cave, or otherwise tial to solving the challenges you face as a tips you can use. Want a fog-free mirror? Use shaving stressed out by the demands of your job. leader. Having everyone on the same page Tip number one, overhaul your linen cream... let it set for a few minutes until Don’t panic. The first mistake the hunt- is important. While differing perspectives cupboard. Store a complete bed linen set almost evaporated... wipe off. OR... use ers made after discovering the bear was to are valuable they will not do you any good inside one of their own pillowcases and WD-40! drop their rifles and run. They immediately if you are not working in harmony. there will be no more hunting through piles Remove scuff marks with a toothbrush gave up any leverage they had by making It’s as you refuse to panic that you suc- for a match. and non-gel toothpaste. Or.... use WD-40! a hasty decision based upon their assump- ceed. It’s as you stick together you win big- Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord Also, if you’ve discovered that your tions. ger battles. It’s as you consider the big pic- labels. teenage daughter has washed and dried a When your first inclination as a leader ture that you stay focused on your mission. Flexible vacuum... to get something out tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, satu- is to panic without gathering all the facts And it’s as you run in the right direction of a heat register or under the fridge add an rate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re- you place those around you in compromis- you solve the right problems. empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap wash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! ing positions. Not every problem is as bad Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flat- Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist as it may appear at first glance and if you nist. He writes a weekly column for this tened to get in narrow openings. and writes a weekly column for this news- stay calm under pressure you can make newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, Say goodbye to Fruit Flies... to get rid paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him smarter decisions. email him at ddickerson@ of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it at [email protected]. Stick together. Each hunter reacted in a lasvegastribune.com. May 8-14, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 Lt. Walters Investigation: Whitewash? By Norman Jahn Another current lieutenant wrote to have led up to that? Yes – they had Michelle may have left Metro in Devastation! That is what I felt me, ”Yup, something or someone to go to the station and ‘clear’ his frustration because she did not get when I received a text message pushed him over the edge!” Any- personal workspaces. They even to transfer out of her academy in- about the Walters family tragedy one who asks will find dozens and ‘broke in’ to his desk... Hmm— was structor position to the location that back in January. I was really rattled dozens of current and former mem- anything ‘removed’ by Doug’s she had been promised. Now this and had to take a walk to settle bers of the LVMPD that find this bomb boys? What was that ‘picture’ is starting to sound a little bit more down. I immediately felt a sense of entire situation to be inexplicable. on his desk all about? There was like the LVMPD that some people guilt. (Yes, Duh-G, Charles, Todd, One person wrote that Lt. Walters apparently a ‘handwritten note’ and KNOW! et al. I felt very guilty!) was ‘boiled in his own juices’ – this, other information that a relative There was some discussion Guilt is a common human emo- in reference to how the LVMPD provided to Internal Affairs (Cpt. about the expense of fertility treat- tion for some of us who have the treated him. Jones and Lt. Steiber). Well folks, ments years ago and also about pos- capacity to go through some intro- From the feedback that I have is there something that the ‘report’ sibly short-selling the family home. spection and think, WHAT IF? received, no news supervisors want should have contained that would I know what it is like to have two What could I have done (or not to take the matter any further than be explanatory or of value to the full time jobs/incomes and then done) that could have helped avert NORMAN JAHN the initial story. One reporter inter- citizens in Las Vegas? Maybe that have this abruptly cut in half (or what I think is probably the great- few short days does not mean that viewed me on the phone about would have slammed the LVMPD, more than half). There is nothing est (work-related) tragedy in the this was not a huge event in the his- ‘warning signs’ for a story that was so the plan was to blame it all on definitive about possible financial history of the LVMPD! Why would tory of the LVMPD. If you are con- going to be done, but it ended up the prescription drug problem and struggles/immediate urgency that I feel guilt along with devastation tent to accept only the ‘Incident not broadcasting and it was totally a crazy lieutenant... more conve- can push some over the edge. There about the overall tragedy? Because Report,’ then you are truly pathetic. shut down once people listened to nient, wouldn’t you say? is no mention of life insurance or Lt. Hans Walters had the honor and On the other hand, if you know that the audio. Apparently the damage They found cell phones, a cam- beneficiaries or even who might get integrity to stand up for me and do there is more to this investigation done by the 9-1-1 audio and the era, and computer records at work (or never receive) all of the money the right thing when we were both and you are reviewing important ‘wife on painkillers’ was enough to and at home...but there is no com- in the Public Employees Retirement targeted by Sheriff Gillespie’s as- information that could be revealing, put this matter to rest. Astounding! ment on any of the ‘findings’ from System (police pensions) for Hans sassins. Oh yes...they ended up tar- then at least admit it and fight the I learned that the media had actu- a review of this evidence. Evidence and Michelle. geting more people than just Lt. media requests. I’m not even sure ally started requesting the report the was impounded...including 11 If Hans was planning on this to Walters and me. anymore as to who is trying to fool day after the crime. Look back to “steno” notebooks that I know Hans unfold and he had not intended to I had also sent Lt. Hans Walters whom. what Sheriff Gillespie knew (or was always writing in. I even told shoot Max, then what was supposed several emails in the last few The report that I was sent looks should have known) back then and the detective (Hosaka) about these to happen? The Incident Report in- months of his life; one was sent like an ‘incident LOG’ rather than that there was possible information notebooks and he told me they dicates that he shot Max because Max had seen him shoot Michelle approximately 10 days before his an investigation report. I didn’t see on the reason for the crime on a 9- found them. I thought that maybe – as if this was not supposed to be death. I sent him another around it as a link or as part of a story on 1-1 recording.. He wouldn’t have they were at his home. We had sub- witnessed! Was Max to be left Christmas to remind him of what Channel 8 TV or other media loca- had to release it until HPD was poenaed these items for my hear- alive? How would he have escaped had happened to my career and to tions that often upload copies of ready, but he could have provided ing and Hans brought at least one a burning house? ask why he didn’t testify about what actual police reports. Is the report some assurance to the people of Las of them last May. When I read the There is information from really happened with Cpt. Fasulo. being suppressed and only ‘summa- Vegas. He said, ‘reserve judgment’ report, I learned that they were Michelle’s brother/family. The re- The text that I received reported that rized’ by our friends in the media? – but he certainly could have lis- found in his work desk. Somebody port suggests that Hans was shar- Hans Walters had gone ‘wacko’and I’m sure you don’t release all 9-1-1 tened to the 9-1-1 audio and given else must have told them about ing the challenges he was facing shot his family and set his home on audio records, but this one has mas- some preliminary information. Hans’ notebooks. He kept them as with her family, but maybe not in- fire. I didn’t know if he was barri- sive impact on the listener and it There is more to the story that religiously as some people keep a forming his own family about an- caded or not. I actually wondered was released – how convenient and isn’t being told here, TRANS- diary. if he would get on the phone and PARENCY-PRETENDERS! A news story indicated that there other back surgery that was planned what a powerful distraction! How in February. Where is the informa- try calling anyone or if he had sent do you and your ‘boys’ avoid any Sheriff Gillespie and those who were “dozens of interviews with any emails or other electronic mes- could have helped and who should police, firefighters, neighbors, rela- tion from the Walters family? The accountability for this tragedy by report seems to indicate that infor- sages. We don’t know any of these crossing your fingers that everyone have helped are going to be held tives and co-workers.“ This is a answers from the Incident Report ACCOUNTABLE! This includes bunch of crap. The vast majority of mation was obtained over the phone is so stupid that they will just ac- from Wyoming many days after the that was released. cept a ‘vanilla’ report and not dig the Employment Diversity Section the names of ‘interviewees’ in the I thought about whether there because both Hans and I reported Incident Report were first respond- incident. Of course, it would be deeper or demand answers? very sensitive and difficult to speak was something that I may have Are you all made of Teflon? This discrimination and harassment to ers (police and fire personnel who done or something that I may have EDS. The accountability could also had nothing more to say than what to the family under these circum- question includes a question that I stances. It might be even more dif- put in those emails that could have extend to Internal Affairs and La- they did at the scene that day). They have after seeing a CAD screen of ficult (even for an HPD detective) contributed to his actions. My bor Relations. Lt. Walters was had nothing to offer except some a curious (possible domestic vio- to obtain information if the family emails were harsh and I sent them forced to put information in more eyewitness information of Hans’ lence) incident at an Assistant was bitter about Metro. Yes, it is because I was upset with the man than one Statement of Complaint last moments and statements he Sheriff’s residence last week). How possible that they were aware of the that I had respected for his strength against me that was not accurate/ made. Did anyone remember the do you so successfully suppress in- drama over the prior two years! It and commitment to Truth and Jus- truthful. Review-Journal article where a formation... or make it look like the is possible that they were very bit- tice. Hans was a professional... but I read nothing on whether the neighbor named Brewer (?) said he HPD is taking a conservative ap- ter about the demeaning treatment he was not truthful in my arbitra- Police Employees Assistance Pro- heard a male voice yell, “I did not proach to the release of informa- and lack of respect shown to Hans. tion hearing in May of last year. He gram provided information or do this”? When I read that during tion? Did Hans Walters transfer to the did not respond to many questions whether they were even contacted the first or second day after this in- Do you have actual ‘hit’ men or Enterprise Area Command (EAC) because he was clearly under pres- messengers that can threaten or by HPD. If a mental health counse- cident, it was very perplexing. voluntarily? I know that he told me sure from Cpt. Fasulo and the Metro harm us (the cowering and cow- lor is going to be listed in the Inci- When I brought it up to the detec- that Cpt. McCarthy had talked Mafia that wanted my job. He tes- ardly media folk and current and dent Report by name, then I won- tive he told me it never happened – ‘sh*t’ about the two of us in Janu- tified under oath for approximately former employees) if we ask hard der why detectives would not at at least if I am remembering cor- ary of 2011 (when we were explor- three hours and I had never seen questions, stand up against you, and least mention that they covered all rectly. Well, Mr. Brewer... step up ing the possibility of working to- anything like it. I’m pretty sure that refuse to sign your gag orders? A of the bases; that they at least ‘in- and tell us more: Did detectives gether at EAC), so he abruptly Labor Attorney “Tricky” Nick comment in a story on Attorney quired’ about any support given to ever talk to you? changed his mind and stayed at the Crosby had never seen Walters like Amesbury in the news today indi- Lt. Walters and his family. The re- From reading the report they Convention Center Area Com- this either. Crosby had questioned cated that a group was sent to Cali- port does address the mental health talked to a lieutenant at EAC who mand. I had a chance to work for Walters in at least one prior hear- fornia to threatenAmesbury. I don’t counseling that both Hans and his was ‘given’ an item by Lt. Walters Hans once again at the supervisor’s ing. At times he demonstrated total doubt that you and your ‘gang’ are wife were receiving. I’m not sure and offered another item. I guess ‘bump,’ so I transferred too, and we resignation. He repeatedly an- capable of anything right now. You if that should have been released they are suggesting this was the giv- would end up working for the swered, “Whatever you say,” or “I have a tremendous amount at stake because of medical ing away stage of suicide and pre- ‘prince’: Cpt. Todd Fasulo. Fasulo don’t recall,” and gave similar an- – and it is NOT your legacy or the confidentiality...it might be more planning. They talked to a police said we had a ‘clean slate,’ but swers which were all recorded by a possibility that they will name a important to list things like the friend of the Walters family – an ended up carrying on with the ‘em- court reporter that I had to pay for. building after you (even if you hold medications that may have contrib- officer who would run marathons ployee carnage’ that Cpt. Charles I pointed his testimony out to him the office for 12 destructive years). uted to the incident – you know, with Michelle. They talked to me Hank had started. and reminded him of the facts (us- I first learned that a ‘report’ on those that can cause suicidal and (after I called them and waited a Did Hans Walters feel he could ing extensive email records which the Walters incident had been re- homicidal ideations! week or two). I’m not sure why the handle an abrupt shift change at En- clearly documented our actions and leased to the media when a TV re- I complained to a newspaper re- one paragraph (from a phone call terprise Area Command? Sleep our feelings while he was being porter called me because she saw porter who wrote that Michelle was that must have lasted close to an deprivation, coupled with a chal- harassed by Cpt. Charles Hank and my name in one paragraph of the shot in the eye; she wasn’t! The re- hour) showed up in an Incident lenging home environment, can Cpt. Todd Fasulo). He warned me report. She wanted to interview me port indicates that she was actually Report. I offered the possibility that cause major problems. If Hans had that Cpt. Fasulo was out to get me. about ‘warning signs and preven- shot above the eye. I really don’t Lt. Walters had a father who had to come home and try to sleep in He put this in writing in one of his tion.’ I then emailed a newspaper care what clothing everyone was committed suicide. I seemed to re- the daytime because he worked all 11 “steno” notebooks found during reporter who got back to me to talk wearing... The important facts are call that information coming from night, and had to worry about get- the supposed investigation. To this about the Incident Report that he the circumstances leading up to the Lt. Walters while we were spend- ting Max to and from school, and day... I feel guilty because of the had written about. He actually sent incident and what the tormentors ing time talking (at coffee or on the also worry about his wife, then he possibility that I pushed a man who me the PDF of the report so I could were doing to Hans for at least two Harmon/I-15 overpass while work- may have experienced a pile of frus- had already been pushed too far. read it. I knew that this was not an years while he was a lieutenant. ing graveyard). No verification was trations and overreacted to it all. We Sheriff Gillespie: What the hell ‘investigative report’ and the top of I just about flipped over when I ever provided on this topic one way all lose our patience and good judg- are you and your captains made of? the report actually read INCIDENT read that the ARMOR(Bomb or the other. Could family members ment when we work graveyard. In The investigation report completed REPORT. Squad/Terrorist Incident Respond- or death records establish that Hans’ fact, drowsy driving/functioning by the Henderson Police Depart- I could not bring myself to lis- ers team) ended up treating Lt. Hans father had killed himself or NOT? while sleep-deprived is now consid- ment and released along with a 9- ten to the audio. A friend of mine Walters’ locker and desk as if he At what age might this have hap- ered just as bad as drunk driving. 1-1 audio last week is nothing more who retired from the LVMPD after were a possible terrorist. I wonder pened – if it happened? I thought Was Hans Walters restricted in than a WHITEWASH! I would un- 30 years (as a lieutenant) told me what day this was in respect to the this was an important (non-Metro) having an opinion or speaking out derstand if this was just the version he couldn’t even sleep the night he day of the incident? I wonder who aspect to the investigation. or even replying to me or others? I given to the media because they listened to the audio. Apparently, it came up with this idea? Did they The report indicates that Hans know that there were ‘gag’ orders don’t know any better...but DON’T was pure horror! How could a man really think Hans wanted to harm was married once, but his first wife out there. Was he ordered to send YOU CARE to determine what shoot his wife and then his own his coworkers or do damage to his left him for another member of the my emails to Kelly Sweeney or caused one of your officers to com- child and calmly explain that be- police station? WOW...what may LVMPD. The report indicates that Mike Snyder in Labor Relations? I mit a ‘double murder’? They do cause his son saw what happened know that he wrote one to them that psychological autopsies in the mili- he had to shoot him too? If the son Maramis he sent to me inadvertently. I know tary and as a part of other ‘real’ in- had not seen it, what would have (Continued from Page 7) that Detective Hosaka asked me, vestigations because some people been the next step in the plan? Or into that category of displeasing the masses, and perhaps causing distur- “Who is Kelly Sweeney?” but I was want to prevent these tragedies. Just was Hans Walters pushed over the bances in the streets: the cases of O.J. Simpson and Casey Anthony are never told the relevance. because the media frenzy lasted a edge and totally out of control? just two of them. Even if we watched the trials on TV, we were not the I’m still devastated and there are appointed jurors. They were all duly chosen, duly present during the trial, so many more questions about the Chuck Muth duly cautioned and admonished to treat the testimony in a certain way, Incident Report. Can we at least (Continued from Page 8) Facebook. and knew how to deliberate according to the “rules of the game” for reach- have some media members ask for ALL of the different reports that some yahoo). Like I said, the GOP’s problem ing their verdict. were prepared? Even if they just list The Republican businesswoman isn’t voter registration as much as And yet, not only has “the man on the street” come to his conclusion voter turnout. Voter registration is regarding the guilt of Jodi Arias way before the Prosecutor’s last words the overall investigation documents only need about 3,000 votes to win. and then refuse to release informa- just a simplistic, standard throw- were spoken, so did I. How in the world, I asked myself, could it ever be There were over 18,000 regis- tion, we will at least have more than away line used by Republicans who self-defense past a couple or three stab wounds – and wouldn’t they have tered Republicans in the district. a pathetic little Incident Report that have no idea or no plan to do what had to all be in his chest as opposed to his back? The Republican businesswoman I would not show as an example of really needs to be done to win elec- lost! Yes, I’m afraid I’m as guilty as anyone in seeing Jodi’s first-degree a ‘double-murder and suicide’ in- tions. Why? guilt here, but I still put stock in the trial by jury system and await the vestigation to any of my criminal Because there weren’t enough If “Dave for Nevada” has a case verdict as I write this. And if they all decide that – thanks to her defense justice students or to anyone for that Republicans registered to vote? to be made that Chairman Lake attorney’s clever pulling of that defense rabbit out of his hat – she is not matter. NO! should be ousted and replaced in guilty of first degree murder, I will understand how they had to hand The only thing that will be more Because her campaign manager July with “Dave for Nevada,” down that verdict. But the good news is that she is in for some sentence devastating and unproductive than didn’t get the Republicans who “Dave for Nevada” is going to have that will keep her behind bars for some period of time, if even on Death the Incident Report is if everyone were already registered to the polls! to do better than boast of doing what Row. And during that time, she may come to a whole different awareness just closes the books and accepts the In addition, Harry Reid didn’t he’s already supposed to be doing of what she will have to answer for on Judgment Day. WHITEWASH! If anyone does not “steal” his election against Sharron and complaining that Lake suc- The funny thing is, Jodi, that during that Judgment, you won’t be able think this investigation has ob- Angle two years ago. He beat her ceeded in getting me to rejoin the to create any story or fake your way through it for a better outcome. The scured/concealed/ignored/avoided by doing the hard, grassroots work GOP. Truth will already be known, and all you’ll have to address is what you important information that will end to get-out-the-vote on Election Day. * * * * * intend to do about it, such as admit what you did, examine your heart to up protecting the Gillespie ‘regime’ They went to people’s homes and Chuck Muth is president of Citi- see if you really feel terrible about it, apologize to Travis, and throw your- and the upcoming election, then workplaces and dragged them to the zen Outreach, a non-profit public self on the mercy of your God. there is some swampland in Las polls. policy grassroots advocacy organi- Maramis Choufani is the Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Tribune. Vegas that someone wants to sell Our folks did some robo-calls zation. He may be reached at She writes a weekly column in this newspaper. To contact Maramis, email you and you will be ready to snap and “Liked” each other on [email protected]. her at [email protected]. that up too! Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 As NRA meets, Great Gun Debate intensifies America’s culture war Both sides in the debate over gun policy are indulging in stereotypes and name-calling, fueled by a distrust bred from previous culture war fights. As the NRA convention continues this weekend, are red and blue America really so far apart? By Patrik Jonsson Take an essay in The Daily Beast Christian Science Monitor last week, in which Bronx-born Outside and inside the NRA con- culture critic Lee Siegel used the vention in Houston this weekend, gun rights fight as one reason for Americans will witness a central the South to “Go ahead, secede al- clash over the future of the Second ready!” Amendment. With secession, a “red-state na- To proponents of stricter gun tion, giddy with new mobility, control, some of whom will protest could make the 1958 Chevy its of- outside the convention hall on Sat- ficial car... [and] it could arm all of urday, “common sense” proposals its citizens, and thus relieve itself such as expanded background of the financial burden of maintain- checks on gun buyers could imme- ing law enforcement for its citi- diately improve safety in a country zens,” he wrote. The North, he where handguns are involved in added, could be unshackled from its about 30,000 deaths a year, two- Bible-crazed, knuckle-dragger an- thirds of them suicides. chors, to venture forth to establish But to many of America’s gun the America envisioned by the en- owners, some 70,000 of whom have lightened: “Universal health care. also flocked to Houston, any mea- No guns. Strong unions... high rev- sure of additional federal gun con- enues from a fair tax structure... In trol is tantamount to a Trojan horse short, a society on a par with most in a broader culture war – a way not of the rest of the industralized only to suppress gun rights, but also world.” to conduct a sneak attack on atti- On the other side is the depic- tudes, viewpoints, and a lifestyle National Rifle Association members bow their heads in prayer before the start of the Annual Meeting of tion of New York Mayor Michael that they hold dear, all in the name Members in Houston, Texas on May 4. Organizers expect some 70,000 attendees at the 142nd NRA Annual Bloomberg, cofounder of Mayors of “gun safety.” Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, which began on Friday and continues through Sunday. Against Illegal Guns and a major That cultural divide seems only Governor Perry yelled “Welcome to “We are in the process of showing new gun laws that have been en- funder of the gun-control campaign, to be growing, as NRA members Texas!” before conflating dislike of them that. And we intend to con- acted since the school shooting in as Mr. “Nanny State.” As Ms. Palin gather this weekend and as Vice guns with dislike of people who like tinue.” Newtown, Conn., in December: At said Friday, he and others like him President Joe Biden vowed Friday guns: “You can almost set your In recent years, the red-blue po- least a dozen Southern and Mid- are “bitterly clinging to the notion to try again on expanded back- watch for how long it takes for litical divide has appeared to deepen western states eased gun restric- that the government must control ground checks. people who hate guns, who hate gun amid differences on issues such as tions, while New York, Connecti- the people in all aspects of life.” Each side seems intent on play- owners, to start a new campaign” abortion, immigration, same-sex cut, and Colorado strengthened gun It’s much too early to tell ing up the indignity of the other’s after a mass shooting, he said. marriage, and even taxes. Gun controls. whether political vilification over position – some indulging in name- On the pro-gun-control side, policy is the latest issue to reinforce But among the actual citizenry, gun control and gun rights, so on calling and flame-throwing – per- meanwhile, a public “shaming cam- stereotypes crafted by those earlier the divide over guns is not as deep display around the NRA conven- haps with an eye to rousing their paign” is under way to dress down cultural flash points. as the activists and politicians paint tion, will pull the electorate one way political allies ahead of the 2014 senators who in April voted against “The point is that the red/blue it to be, polls indicate. Yes, majori- or the other heading into next year’s midterm elections, when control of certain gun-control measures. political split doesn’t get in the way ties in the West and Northeast fa- midterms. But whenever policy Congress will be at stake. In New Hampshire, Erica of gun control. Rather, the cultural vor more gun controls, while ma- becomes so entwined with emo- The upshot is a debate that in- Lafferty, daughter of slain Sandy divide over guns is a driver of the jorities in the South and Midwest tions and cultural identity, common tensifies regional splits and serves Hook Elementary School principal country’s red/blue political split,” do not. But asked by Pew whether ground can become maddeningly to exacerbate the red/blue political Dawn Hochsprung, chastised Sen. demographic analyst Dante Chinni they favor gun rights, only 50 per- elusive, students of US history sug- divide, say some analysts. KellyAyotte (R) for her vote against wrote last month in The Wall Street cent of Midwesterners said yes, as gest. At the NRA convention, the the legislation. “You had men- Journal. did 49 percent of Southerners. A The dynamics of “tying guns to message to gun owners so far has tioned, that day you voted, owners “Where guns are concerned, Pew poll, moreover, also found that the identity of the country sort of been that they and their values are of gun stores that the expanded [Americans] live in different places only about 1 in 5 Americans is ac- becomes a way to avoid debating under siege. Former Republican background checks would harm,” and different realities.” tually angry about the Senate vote who we are and what we will do as vice presidential candidate Sarah Ms. Lafferty said during a town hall It’s true that in the South and the in April not to expand background a society, and how we will deal with Palin told convention-goers Friday meeting in Warren, N.H. “I am just Midwest there are more guns per checks. certain kinds of problems,” Carole that “the lamestream media just wondering why the burden of my capita and a larger share of the Still, to see the activists on ei- Emberton, a historian at the Univer- plain doesn’t get you.” The NRA’s mother being gunned down in the populace favors gun rights than in ther side try to one-up each other sity at Buffalo, The State Univer- new first vice president, James Por- halls of her elementary school isn’t the West and the Northeast. Those in the stereotypes battle is to behold sity of New York, told the Monitor ter, noted that the political clash more important than that.” regional divides are apparent in the a completely different reality. earlier this year. over gun control is a “cultural fight Other gun control activists have on the 10 guarantees,” a reference been less reserved, characterizing to the Bill of Rights that makes up their opponents on the issue as “gun the first 10 amendments to the US nuts.” Constitution. Senators who voted against gun In a video preceding his remarks control “need to know they have de- at the NRA convention, Gov. Rick fied the will of the people, and that Perry (R) of Texas fires an assault their cold calculation that there is rifle, then takes his finger off the more intensity on the gun-nut side trigger, removes a magazine, and is wrong,” Cliff Schecter, a liberal gives a John Wayne glare past the strategist who advocates tougher camera. 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EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Maga- zine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. Dear EarthTalk: What exactly derwater electric fence constructed are Asian carp and why are they to keep them out has not worked as such a big problem lately? — Lori well as hoped, and policymakers are Roudebush, Portland, OR reviewing other options now. Seven species of carp native to Friends and neighbors of the Asia have been introduced into Great Lakes are particularly con- United States waters in recent de- cerned about the impact Asian carp cades, but it’s four in particular— could have on the region’s $7 bil- bighead, black, grass and silver— lion/year fishing industry. In 2009 More than 90 percent of U.S.-grown corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and canola are derived from seeds that worry ecologists, biologists, the states of Michigan, Minnesota, genetically engineered by Monsanto and other companies to resist pests. Some safe food advocates believe fishers and policymakers alike. In- Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin that, instead of reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides, GE seeds are having the opposite effect in what troduced in the southeast to help filed suit in federal court against the has become a race to keep faster and faster developing “superweeds” and “superbugs” at bay. control weeds and parasites in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and jumping over. The Asian Carp Re- Monsanto and other companies that have worked for the EPA, advised aquaculture operations, these fish Chicago’s Metropolitan Water Rec- gional Coordinating Committee has supply the majority of the nation’s the U.S. Department of Agriculture soon spread up the Mississippi lamation District seeking measures funded DNA monitoring in poten- crop seeds can continue to produce and served on President Obama’s River system where they have been to prevent Asian carp from moving tially affected water bodies GE products regardless of any po- Advisory Committee for Trade crowding out native fish popula- through the Chicago Area Water- whereby researchers can determine tential court orders stating other- Policy and Negotiations,” reports tions not used to competing with way System into Lake Michigan. whether the troublesome fish are wise. Opponents of GE foods be- the group Food & Water Watch. such aggressive invaders. The While a federal district court dis- present just by the biological foot- lieve that giving such companies a “The prevalence of Monsanto’s di- carps’ presence in such numbers is missed the lawsuit last December, prints they leave behind. Individu- free reign over the production of rectors in these highly influential also compromising water quality it could resurface in a future appeal. als can do their part by not trans- such potentially dangerous organ- positions begs a closer look at how and killing off sensitive species Regardless of whether the states porting fish, bait or even water from isms regardless of judicial chal- they’re able to push the pro-GE such as freshwater mussels. can keep the Mississippi and Great one water body to another, and by lenge is a bad idea—especially agenda within the government and Asian carp are hardy, lay hun- Lakes systems segregated, Asian draining and rinsing boats before given how little we still know about influence public opinion.” dreds of thousands of eggs at a time carp are expected to keep spread- moving them between different the biological and ecological impli- “The judicial review process is and spread into new habitat quickly ing throughout other parts of the water bodies. cations of widespread use of GE an essential element of U.S law and and easily. To wit, they can jump U.S. through river systems that con- * * * * * crops. serves as a vital check on any Fed- over barriers such as low dams. nect up with the Mississippi directly Dear EarthTalk: What is the Today more than 90 percent of eral Agency decision that may Also, flooding has helped the fish or otherwise. Federal researchers “Monsanto Protection Act” and the corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar negatively impact human health, expand into previously unattainable estimate that even if Asian carp are why are environmentalists so up- beets and canola planted in the U.S. the environment or livelihoods,” water bodies. And fishers using kept out of the Great Lakes, they set about it? — Rita Redstone, Mil- is derived from seeds genetically reports Food Democracy Now! young carp as live bait have also could affect freshwater fisheries in waukee, WI engineered by Monsanto and other “Yet this provision seeks an end-run facilitated the fish’s spread, as have as many as 31 states representing The so-called Monsanto Protec- companies to resist pests and thus around such judicial review by pre- boats going through locks up and some 40 percent of the continental tion Act is actually a provision (of- increase yields. Aviva Shen of the emptively deciding that industry down the Mississippi. U.S. ficially known as Section 735) ThinkProgress blog reports that, can set its own conditions to con- The federal government’s In the meantime, state and fed- within a recently passed Congres- instead of reducing farmers’ use of tinue to sell biotech seeds, even if a Aquatic Nuisance Species Task eral agencies are monitoring the sional spending bill, H.R. 933, toxic pesticides and herbicides, GE court may find them to have been Force considers the Asian carps to Mississippi and its tributaries for which exempts biotech companies seeds are having the opposite effect wrongfully approved.” be nuisance species and encourages Asian carp and testing various bar- from litigation in regard to the mak- in what has become a race to keep Another concern of safe food and supports “active control” by rier technologies to prevent their ing, selling and distribution of ge- faster and faster developing advocates now is getting the gov- natural resources management further spread. For instance, the netically engineered (GE) seeds and “superweeds” and “superbugs” at ernment to require food makers to agencies. Federal and state govern- National Park Service is collaborat- plants. bay. With Congress and the White list GE ingredients clearly on prod- ments have spent millions in tax ing with the state of Minnesota’s President Obama signed the bill House refusing to regulate GE uct labels so consumers can make dollars accordingly to prevent the Department of Natural Resources to and its controversial rider into law crops, the court system has re- informed choices accordingly. “Not carp from making their way into the construct new dams that are high in March 2013 much to the dismay mained a last line of defense for only is [GE] labeling a reasonable Great Lakes, but an elaborate un- enough to prevent Asian carp from of environmentalists. It means that those fighting the widespread adop- and common sense solution to the tion of genetic engineering—until continued controversy that corpo- now, that is, thanks to H.R. 933. rations like Monsanto, DuPont and Monsanto isn’t the only seed Dow Chemical have created by sub- company heavy into genetic engi- verting our basic democratic neering, but it is the biggest and rights,” adds Food Democracy most well-known and spends mil- Now!, “but it is a basic right that lions of dollars each year on lobby- citizens in 62 other countries ists to keep it that way. Critics point around the world already enjoy, in- out that the company has spent de- cluding Europe, Russia, China, In- cades stacking government agen- dia, South Africa and Saudi cies with its executives and direc- Arabia.” tors. “Monsanto’s board members * * * * *

First introduced in the U.S. Southeast to control weeds and parasites in aquaculture operations, Asian Carp soon spread up the Mississippi River system where they have been crowding out native fish, compromising water quality and killing off sensitive species such as freshwater mussels. Pictured: A pair of silver carp in Shedd Aquarium’s Invasive species exhibit. Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 May 8-14, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 ENTERTAINMENT DanielDay-Lewis’FilmsbeforeHebecameFamous By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos supplied by BBC Home Entertainment After all of the glitter and excite- ment of the Academy Awards, the public were thrilled to see their fa- EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss vorites win. What about the early and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Maga- life and works of the winners? zine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: The BBC Home Entertainment [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ has made it possible to see a num- subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. ber of Daniel Day-Lewis’ early made-for-television films, to expe- Dear EarthTalk: What exactly derwater electric fence constructed rience Daniel as a young man. Now are Asian carp and why are they to keep them out has not worked as you can compare the growth and such a big problem lately? — Lori well as hoped, and policymakers are depth of his acting. Roudebush, Portland, OR reviewing other options now. The BBC Home Entertainment Seven species of carp native to Friends and neighbors of the searched their archives for three of Asia have been introduced into Great Lakes are particularly con- his rare films and recently released United States waters in recent de- cerned about the impact Asian carp them into the “Daniel Day-Lewis cades, but it’s four in particular— could have on the region’s $7 bil- Triple Feature” collection. Each of bighead, black, grass and silver— lion/year fishing industry. In 2009 More than 90 percent of U.S.-grown corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and canola are derived from seeds the film’s plots was different pro- that worry ecologists, biologists, the states of Michigan, Minnesota, genetically engineered by Monsanto and other companies to resist pests. Some safe food advocates believe viding Daniel an opportunity to fishers and policymakers alike. In- Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin that, instead of reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides, GE seeds are having the opposite effect in what show his versatility and to apply his troduced in the southeast to help filed suit in federal court against the has become a race to keep faster and faster developing “superweeds” and “superbugs” at bay. talents. control weeds and parasites in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and jumping over. The Asian Carp Re- Monsanto and other companies that have worked for the EPA, advised Daniel began his film career in aquaculture operations, these fish Chicago’s Metropolitan Water Rec- gional Coordinating Committee has supply the majority of the nation’s the U.S. Department of Agriculture “How Many Miles to Babylon?” soon spread up the Mississippi lamation District seeking measures funded DNA monitoring in poten- crop seeds can continue to produce and served on President Obama’s (1982). He portrayed Alex Moore, River system where they have been to prevent Asian carp from moving tially affected water bodies GE products regardless of any po- Advisory Committee for Trade a young man controlled by his crowding out native fish popula- through the Chicago Area Water- whereby researchers can determine tential court orders stating other- Policy and Negotiations,” reports wealthy domineering mother. Even tions not used to competing with way System into Lake Michigan. whether the troublesome fish are wise. Opponents of GE foods be- the group Food & Water Watch. Alex’s father was not able to stand such aggressive invaders. The While a federal district court dis- present just by the biological foot- lieve that giving such companies a “The prevalence of Monsanto’s di- up to her. carps’ presence in such numbers is missed the lawsuit last December, prints they leave behind. Individu- free reign over the production of rectors in these highly influential “Babylon” was set in Ireland Daniel Day-Lewis as Alex in ‘How Many Miles To Babylon?’ Wealthy Alexander Moore and working-class Jerry Crowe are childhood friends also compromising water quality it could resurface in a future appeal. als can do their part by not trans- such potentially dangerous organ- positions begs a closer look at how during WWI. and in 1914 find themselves in the same Army unit — Alex as an officer and Jerry as a private. They still remain close, however, until Jerry is and killing off sensitive species Regardless of whether the states porting fish, bait or even water from isms regardless of judicial chal- they’re able to push the pro-GE Time after time the class system court-martialed for desertion, and Alex is put in charge of the firing squad. such as freshwater mussels. can keep the Mississippi and Great one water body to another, and by lenge is a bad idea—especially agenda within the government and kept interfering with Alex’s life. moment in Alex’s life as they rode known this feeling. Daniel Day-Lewis’ Triple Feature tion show, magician, group, or en- Asian carp are hardy, lay hun- Lakes systems segregated, Asian draining and rinsing boats before given how little we still know about influence public opinion.” Living in his families’ mansion, horses, went swimming and dreamt When Alex’s mother found out included: “Dangerous Corner” tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? dreds of thousands of eggs at a time carp are expected to keep spread- moving them between different the biological and ecological impli- “The judicial review process is there was an obvious barrier with of the future. It didn’t matter that about their meetings, she forbade (1983) and “The Insurance Man” Just let us know about your favor- and spread into new habitat quickly ing throughout other parts of the water bodies. cations of widespread use of GE an essential element of U.S law and the servants. The lower-class villag- the two young men each repre- them to see each other again. (1986). ite and you may win free show tick- and easily. To wit, they can jump U.S. through river systems that con- * * * * * crops. serves as a vital check on any Fed- ers had their own interests. sented different strata and ways of Alex’s mother forced him to en- The Academy Awards are hon- ets or other prizes. Send the name over barriers such as low dams. nect up with the Mississippi directly Dear EarthTalk: What is the Today more than 90 percent of eral Agency decision that may Since Alex’s mother wouldn’t life. They were friends! list in the army even though he ored at the Palm Hotel’s Brendan’s of your favorite, reasons for your Also, flooding has helped the fish or otherwise. Federal researchers “Monsanto Protection Act” and the corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar negatively impact human health, allow him to attend school, he had One evening Alex walked over didn’t want to kill anyone. Fate con- Theaters every year with red car- choice, name, e-mail address, and expand into previously unattainable estimate that even if Asian carp are why are environmentalists so up- beets and canola planted in the U.S. the environment or livelihoods,” no chance to make friends and took to the village and saw the people tinued to affect them when Jerry pet events. For information, contact telephone number to: P. O. Box water bodies. And fishers using kept out of the Great Lakes, they set about it? — Rita Redstone, Mil- is derived from seeds genetically reports Food Democracy Now! solace by walking around their singing and dancing around a camp was assigned to the same company. Variety, the Children’s Charity. Visit #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136. young carp as live bait have also could affect freshwater fisheries in waukee, WI engineered by Monsanto and other “Yet this provision seeks an end-run property. Fate brought Alex to the fire. The difference was evident. Continuing their friendship and the websites www.onalv.org or For information or any questions, facilitated the fish’s spread, as have as many as 31 states representing The so-called Monsanto Protec- companies to resist pests and thus around such judicial review by pre- river where he saw Jerry swimming The villagers knew how to enjoy a meetings as before, this time a www.varietysn.org. please call Sandy Zimmerman at boats going through locks up and some 40 percent of the continental tion Act is actually a provision (of- increase yields. Aviva Shen of the emptively deciding that industry in the nude.Alex immediately shed simple evening of letting them- class-conscious major began start- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a 731-6491 or email her at down the Mississippi. U.S. ficially known as Section 735) ThinkProgress blog reports that, can set its own conditions to con- his clothes and joined him. selves go, to spontaneously join in ing trouble. favorite comedian, singer, produc- [email protected]. The federal government’s In the meantime, state and fed- within a recently passed Congres- instead of reducing farmers’ use of tinue to sell biotech seeds, even if a Their friendship was a shining the festivities. Alex had never Other films included in the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task eral agencies are monitoring the sional spending bill, H.R. 933, toxic pesticides and herbicides, GE court may find them to have been Force considers the Asian carps to Mississippi and its tributaries for which exempts biotech companies seeds are having the opposite effect wrongfully approved.” be nuisance species and encourages Asian carp and testing various bar- from litigation in regard to the mak- in what has become a race to keep Another concern of safe food and supports “active control” by rier technologies to prevent their ing, selling and distribution of ge- faster and faster developing advocates now is getting the gov- natural resources management further spread. For instance, the netically engineered (GE) seeds and “superweeds” and “superbugs” at ernment to require food makers to agencies. Federal and state govern- National Park Service is collaborat- plants. bay. With Congress and the White list GE ingredients clearly on prod- ments have spent millions in tax ing with the state of Minnesota’s President Obama signed the bill House refusing to regulate GE uct labels so consumers can make dollars accordingly to prevent the Department of Natural Resources to and its controversial rider into law crops, the court system has re- informed choices accordingly. “Not carp from making their way into the construct new dams that are high in March 2013 much to the dismay mained a last line of defense for only is [GE] labeling a reasonable Great Lakes, but an elaborate un- enough to prevent Asian carp from of environmentalists. It means that those fighting the widespread adop- and common sense solution to the tion of genetic engineering—until continued controversy that corpo- now, that is, thanks to H.R. 933. rations like Monsanto, DuPont and Monsanto isn’t the only seed Dow Chemical have created by sub- company heavy into genetic engi- verting our basic democratic neering, but it is the biggest and rights,” adds Food Democracy most well-known and spends mil- Now!, “but it is a basic right that lions of dollars each year on lobby- citizens in 62 other countries ists to keep it that way. Critics point around the world already enjoy, in- out that the company has spent de- cluding Europe, Russia, China, In- cades stacking government agen- dia, South Africa and Saudi cies with its executives and direc- Arabia.” tors. “Monsanto’s board members * * * * *

First introduced in the U.S. Southeast to control weeds and parasites in aquaculture operations, Asian Carp soon spread up the Mississippi River system where they have been crowding out native fish, compromising water quality and killing off sensitive species such as freshwater mussels. Pictured: A pair of silver carp in Shedd Aquarium’s Invasive species exhibit. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 JudyBayley’sTheaterPresents“Urinetown”

By Marianne Donnelly Special to the Las Vegas Tribune This show’s premise couldn’t be funnier: In near-future time, de- cades of drought have led to cata- strophic water shortages, and pri- vate toilets have been outlawed.An evil corporation, Urine Good Com- pany, has taken over managing the water supply by charging people for urinating at public “amenities,” such as number 9 run by Ms. Pennywise (Joan Sobel). Reminiscent of the historically important, “The Cradle Will Rock,” (whose premise is authorities and corporations versus the oppressed) this show’s script’s major charm is evoking elements (parody) of other well known American plays clev- erly using stage movements, facial gestures, song signatures, and some lines, to bring them to mind. I may have missed some but you’ll see finger-snapping from “West Side Story,” desperation-chorus from “Les Miserables,” and a new addi- tion, a nod to Gangnam Style danc- ing, among others. See how many you can spot! Bobby Strong (Jordan Bondurant) liberates the poor who scramble for enough money to piss legally. Jade Payton as Hope Cladwell, center, sits tied in a chair during the group number “Snuff That Girl” during a dress rehearsal of “Urinetown.” His old Man (Scott Hale) dies in from loving father to calloused au- out the story. flawless. Music Direction added members can get the words! Per- mythical Urinetown for having to thoritarian representing profit by Costumes resonated with each just the right note, by Christopher haps “a beat” after the first time you pee on the street. Little Sally (Paris any means. His daughter, Hope character (Alexandra Lambert). Lash. say each characters’ name will help McCarthy) asks the questions that Caldwell (aptly named and played Scenes moved smoothly through Each actor seemed perfectly cast the audience as well... a note I never provoke the audience’s respective by Jade Payton), is the pivot of set-rotations (Shannon Moore). with strong even performances by tire of sharing. I thank them all for attention. Caldwell B. Cladwell struggle for the necessaries of the Lighting seemed perfect (Kurt all. A near-capacity house whistled a fun evening. (Nate Bynum), CEO of UGC, per- poor versus the greed of the Com- Jung), and both Direction and Cho- and cheered throughout the show. Remaining shows at the Judy sonifies the hard transformation pany. Various other characters fill reography by Tim Bennett were I do always wonder about clear Bayley Theatre are May 9,10, and speech and unmuddy sound at ev- 11 at 8 p.m. and May 12 at 2 p.m. ery venue I go to, so I will say it Tickets $20-30, w/some dis- again: keeP those ConsonanTs clear counts. Visit www.nct.unlv.edu or and PuncheD so older audience call 702-895-ARTS.

Paris McCarthy as Little Sally and Adam Kozlowski as Officer Lockstock rehearse “Urinetown” at UNLV.

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By Mike Kermani

www.springspreserve.org. “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” He * * * * * has appeared on HBO’s “Def Com- edy Jam,” BET’s “S.O.B.: Socially Offensive Behavior” and has filmed several comedy specials, including “D.L. Hughley: Goin’ Home,” “D.L. Hughley Live,” “Shocked & Appalled” and the HBO special “D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic.” Additional television and film credits include “Inspector Gadget,” “Scrubs,” “Scary Movie 3,” “Soul Plane,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “Glory Daze.” Last July his one- hour special, “Reset,” premiered on Showtime and later this year Hughley will co-host a new game show on TBS, “ Trust Me, I’m a By Mike Kermani ops, mixology lessons and other Game Show Host.” Las Vegas Tribune surprises! HUGHLEY AT ORLEANS On radio, he is currently a The Venetian and The Palazzo The Masquerade – A Cavalcade Las Vegas—Comedian, actor, weekly contributor to the nationally Las Vegas will come alive with the of Carnevalean Characters: Join in writer and radio personality D.L. syndicated program, “The Tom fantasy, food, fun and romance of the fun with our elaborately cos- Hughley will bring his popular Joyner Morning Show.” Italy during CARNEVALE, a three- tumed masked characters, celebrat- standup act to The Orleans Show- LastAugust, he released his first month celebration of the summer ing the romance, mystery and art- room, June 14 and 15. humorous book, “I Want You to festivals of Italy, May 27 through istry of the historic Venice festival. Hughley, well-known for his Shut the F— Up: How the Audac- Sept. 8, 2013. Based on the highly Cocktails Unmasked – A Sum- role in the film “The Original Kings ity of Dopes is Ruining America. successful premier in 2012, the fes- mer of Mixology at The Venetian: of Comedy,” has entertained mil- Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are tival will be expanded to feature Your nightly opportunity to try lions over the course of his career, available starting from $39.95 plus 300 experiences throughout the something new! Every week, we with appearances on daytime, tax and convenience fees. Tickets summer, including many exclu- will spotlight a new spirit, and will prime-time and late-night televi- can be purchased at any Boyd Gam- sively for The Venetian and The present a new mixed drink every sion, as well as film and radio. He ing Box Office, by calling Palazzo guests and Grazie mem- night for you to sample free of was most recently seen on the 16th 702.365.7075, or by visiting bers. charge. Ever wish you had a chance season of the ABC hit “Dancing www.orleanscasino.com. CARNEVALE is inspired by the to sample. with the Stars” alongside dancing * * * * * PRISCILLA numerous festivals that grace the Seven Ways to Serve a Rum partner Cheryl Burke. Mike Kermani is an entertain- QUEEN OF THE DESERT small villages and towns of Italy Cocktail? Seven ways to make a On television, Hughley was the ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- throughout summer. The grandest Margarita? You’ll have a chance! Other Carnevale fun: Live mu- producer and star of “The bune newspaper. He writes a weekly of them all –Venice’s Light of Venice – A 3D Light sic, Poolside concerts, Wine Hughleys,” which ran on ABC and column in this newspaper. To con- CARNEVALE – was born in 1162, Projection Fantasy: The façade of tastings, Winemaker’s dinners, UPN from 1998 through 2002, and tact Mike Kermani, email and is heralded as one of Europe’s The Venetian is the canvas for a 3D Table game lessons, Ping pong was also a series regular on NBC’s mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com greatest celebrations of art, food fantasy of light and music, featur- lounge, Carnevale cocktails, Photo and culture. ing state-of-the-art digital mapping ops, Cooking schools, Synchro- In that tradition, wonder and rev- technology. nized swimming demos, Horticul- elry will surround guests at The Ve- Veni, Vidi, Vino – The Carnevale ture tours; Sidewalk chalk art, Fash- IN THE NEXT netian and The Palazzo resorts, with Wine Walk – If every time you ion showcases, DeepStack poker activities that center around enter- drink red wine, you end up getting tournament, and Celebrity appear- tainment, art, fashion, games, a cab… this is the activity for you! ances; F.I.O.R.E. MEETING sports, music and wine. From vi- This is your chance to stop and Comedy shows featuring Joan sual spectacles to themed charac- smell the rosé! Grab a map and ex- Rivers, Rita Rudner, TimAllen, and THURSDAY, ters and unexpected surprises plore the best “by the glass” Italian David Spade and Wheel of Fortune around every corner, guests will be wines of The Venetian and The tapings. wrapped up in the pageantry that is Palazzo. Special Weekends: Sammy MAY 9, 2013 CARNEVALE. The Neon Olympiad – Party Hagar Beach Bum Rum Weekend “The magic of CARNEVALE is Like it’s 1988! — Join our VJ at with barbecue by Emeril Lagasse never knowing what unexpected the Bourbon Room every night, to (June 8-9); George Clooney’s LEGENDARY surprise is around the corner,” said participate in an ‘80s-inspired party. Casamigos Tequila Weekend with John Caparella, president and chief Participate and you can win festival by Wolfgang Puck (dates operating officer of The Venetian, Carnevale prizes. TBD); FIJI Weekend in Paradise STEVE The Palazzo and Sands Expo. Dance Through the Decades – featuring the finer things in Vegas “CARNEVALE offers the perfect ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s live on stage! (dates TBD); Red Bull Extreme place unmask your inner artist, ad- — Nowhere on the planet can you Weekend (dates TBD); Passion for ROSSI venturer, foodie and romantic.” enjoy the best music of the ‘60s, Cabernet Weekend (July 25-26); “Passaporto di CARNEVALE ” ‘70s, and ‘80s through live musical Curtis Stone Up-Close & Personal WILL BE OUR will be included with overnight theater… in one place! Weekend (July 26-27); A Taste of stays throughout CARNEVALE Enjoy smooth harmonies of ‘60s Eataly Weekend featuring Mario GUEST featuring special discounts and en- Motown in HUMAN NATURE, the Batali and Joe Bastianich (dates tertainment specials valued at more groovy tunes of the ‘70s in TBD); Italian Sommelier Compe- SPEAKER than $1,000, including retail offers PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE tition Weekend (Aug. 29-31); Giro from resort restaurants, spa, and DESERT THE MUSICAL, and the D’Italia Weekend (dates TBD); The Grand Canal Shoppes. anthems of the ‘80s in ROCK OF Havana Nights Weekend (dates http://thelegendarysteverossi.com/ The Passaporto is an exclusive AGES LAS VEGAS. TBD); World’s Largest benefit to resort guests. During National Geographic 50 Great- Bachelorette Party Weekend (July YOU WOULDN’T WANT CARNEVALE, members of Grazie, est Photos: The Venetian Imagine 19-21); Ping Pong Challenge Week- The Venetian and The Palazzo’s Gallery features a special exhibition end (dates TBD); For more infor- TO MISS THIS ONE. premier loyalty program, can con- with the story behind the 50 great- mation on CARNEVALE, please tinue to earn valued Status Points est photos from the photographers visit venetian.com/carnevale or STEVE ROSSI IS A MASTER ENTERTAINER with all suite charges by linking a of National Geographic. palazzo.com/carnevale. Grazie account to suite reserva- As a special bonus for * * * * * AND HIS TALK WILL ENLIGHTEN, tions. Carnevale, the gallery will feature ICE CREAM FESTIVAL ENTHRALL, ENGAGE AND AMUSE YOU. Special Fun and Activities: a photo display of photos from Bring the kids for scoopfuls of Guests visiting during Venice’s Carnevale, taken by pho- fun at the family-friendly Springs IT WILL BE ONE OF THE CARNEVALE will enjoy a calen- tographers of the prestigious maga- Preserve’s Ice Cream Festival May dar of special events, activities and zine. 11. “MOST FUN FILLED” MEETINGS promotions, including nightly en- Sushi, Sake, and Samba: On Fri- Sweet treats and yummy eats NON CLUB CLUB tertainment spectacles. Daily events days, join the chefs of Sushi Samba will be on the menu as the Springs IN THE HISTORY OF OUR . will include: as they demonstrate how to make Preserve hosts its annual all-you- Ciao Bella – The Carnevale sushi. Later Friday night, stop by can-eat Ice Cream Festival, Satur- PLEASE RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Welcome Reception: Join us for a the restaurant for a spectacular day, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. TO [email protected] nightly reception in your honor fea- evening of sushi, sake and samba – The family-friendly event will turing live music, character photo a special late-night event. feature stations serving ice cream OR [email protected] sundaes and novelties and root beer WE ARE EXPECTING FANS, floats, with entertainment for all FRIENDS AND DEVOTEES ages including airbrush tattoos, a photo booth, pony rides, family AS ALWAYS, WE WILL HAVE A GREAT bingo, and a bubble play station. Admission is $8 for adults and BUFFET, LIVE MUSIC, 50/5O DRAWING $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Chil- AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF dren age 4 and younger are admit- ted free. Springs Preserve members WIDOWS OF FORMER PRESIDENTS receive half off admission. Guests also will receive half-off admission ARE OUR GUESTS to all Springs Preserve museums IT ALL HAPPENS AT THE and galleries with paid admission to the Ice Cream Festival. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB The Springs Preserve Ice Cream Festival is made possible through 2333 EAST SAHARA AVENUE the generous support of NV Energy and MGM Resorts International. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 11:00 AM For more information and to pur- HUMAN NATURE chase tickets, visit FOOD IS SERVED AT NOON Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 Foundation Raises Over $225,000 And Locates Homes For More Than 40 Dogs By Jery Fink The Grammy Foundation, which 1980s for a rad trip down memory Las Vegas Tribune provides funds for high school lane. On Sunday, April 28, local ce- music programs to help keep mu- Date: Monday, May 27 lebrities, philanthropists and sup- sic education alive. In addition, the Time: 1 p.m. Doors; 2 p.m. porters gathered at the Orleans band will make a donation to the Show Arena for TheAnimal Foundation’s school’s choir program. Event Info: Spend this Memo- largest annual fundraising event, the Tickets are $24.95, $37.95, rial Day at Sway Pool Lounge with 10th Annual Best In Show,” pre- $49.95, $59.95 and $74.95 plus tax all the other parrotheads and enjoy sented by Zappos.com The Ameri- and applicable fees and go on sale Adventures in Parrotdise. Do the can Kennel Club-style dog show Friday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Doors original parrothead, Jimmy Buffett, was hosted by entertainment legend open at 7 p.m. and guests under 21 proud relaxing by the water and sip- Clint Holmes and successfully must be accompanied by an adult. ping on a cold margarita. 21 or older and party just as big. definitely funny. The comedians found forever homes for all 52 con- Tickets can be purchased at any with valid ID. * * * * * who will perform May 7 – 12 are: testants while raising more than Station Casinos Reward Center and Maggie Rose CRAZY HORSE III GEARS Michael Kosta: Michael Kosta $225,000 for the organization. The Fiestas, by logging onto Date: Saturday, May 18 UP FOR RETURN OF FAMED is a former professional tennis Guests were welcomed with a www.sclv.com/concerts or through Time: 6 p.m. Doors; 7 p.m. ‘RELOADED’ PARTY player turned comedian. Kosta live performance by the cast of Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Show Crazy Horse III will host another regularly appears on “The Tonight Tony award-winning musical Mil- www.ticketmaster.com. For com- Admission Cost: $19.99; in- night of debauchery and gift card Show,” has his own stand-up spe- lion Dollar Quartet who performed plete tour details, visit cludes two drinks, $15; without giveaways at its famed ‘Reloaded’ cial, “Comedy Central Presents: hit show tunes including renditions www.foreigneronline.com. drinks party on Wednesday, May 22. The Michael Kosta,” and was chosen to of “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, * * * * * Venue: Sway Pool Lounge industry night celebration will also host the backstage live show at the “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley and BROADWAY MEETS Event Info: Country up-and- feature a complimentary open bar “63rd Annual Emmy Awards.” more. Clint Holmes was joined by HOLLYWOOD comer Maggie Rose takes the out- from 9 until 11 p.m. Kosta has performed at the “HBO local news personalities who pre- The 2013 Super Summer The- door stage at Sway Pool Lounge at Current Crazy Horse III card Comedy Festival” and the “Just For sented a variety of categories fea- atre opens its 38th season with two Silverton Casino Hotel on Saturday, holders in attendance will receive Laughs Festival” in addition to turing incredible shelter dogs. Pre- performances of “Broadway Meets May 18 at 7 p.m. Country artist an additional $50 on their existing making regular radio appearances senters included KVVU’s John Hollywood” on *Friday, May 17th Maggie Rose is set to become the card, while their guests and indus- on “Bob and Tom Radio” and “The Huck, KLAS’ Denise Valdez, & Saturday, May 18th at the Spring hottest new voice in country mu- try members will receive a new $50 Playboy Comedy Channel” on XM/ KTNV’s Beth Fisher, KSNV’s Mountain Ranch State Park. Spring sic. With two singles, “I Ain’t Your gift card. The cards are valid for Sirius radio. Gerard Ramalho, and Univision’s Mountain Ranch is located 10 miles Mama” and “Better,” on current beverage purchases at both Crazy Ahmed Bharoocha: Ahmed Leticia Castro. The female present- west of 215 on Charleston. rotation and rising, Maggie Rose Horse III and Posh Boutique Night- Bharoocha discovered his passion ers were accompanied onstage by BROADWAY MEETS HOL- melodic voice and catchy songs are club. for entertaining at a young age two dashing gentlemen from LYWOOD: A look at some of the taking Nashville by storm. Rose’s The gentlemen’s club will give while making home movies with his Chippendales. Also in attendance hits from past Super Summer The- debut album “Cut To Impress” was away $500 in Diamond Dollars to older sister and his best friend. In was Mayor Carolyn Goodman who atre musicals that have appeared released last month to rave reviews two lucky patrons at midnight and college, Bharoocha quickly made a donated to The Animal Foundation both on stage and the silver screen. and is available now. 21 or older 1 a.m., redeemable for lap dances name for himself in the Boston earlier in the week as part of This mini-concert will provide our with valid ID. from Crazy Horse III’s exquisite comedy scene and became Comic Nevada’s Big Give. audience with a glimpse into “back- Summer Zumba-Thon to benefit entertainers. in Residence at the Comedy Studio Longtime supporter of The Ani- stage life” during the creation pro- Three Square Food Bank Recently named “Best Club in in Cambridge. In 2009 Bharoocha mal Foundation Holly Madison cess. As our performers begin to Date: Friday, May 17 the West” at the 2012 Exotic Dancer was selected to perform in the presided over the Special Needs arrive for their final rehearsal, the Time: 5:30 p.m. Doors; 6:30 Awards, Crazy Horse III features “Great American Comedy Festi- category, which featured two stage takes shape, the lights are set p.m. hundreds of gorgeous female enter- val,” the “Boston Comedy Festival” unique tripod dogs seeking adop- and the cast is finally ready for this Admission Cost: $5, plus 5 tainers, three tantalizing stages, a and the “Seattle Comedy Festival.” tion. The new mom wowed in a season’s Opening Night. Produced canned food items main room framing an enormous In 2010 he won the Magners Com- colorful floral dress and strappy by United Production Works. Venue: Sway Pool Lounge dance platform, hookah service and edy Festival. Bharoocha is also a pink Charlotte Olympia shoes —Two night only, Friday May Event Info: Zumba-Thon is a an opulent VIP room. Crazy Horse co-founding member of the online propped by mini poodle heels. 17th and Saturday, May 18th high-energy party where attendees III is a lavish destination that of- sketch group “Uncle Mustache” Backstage, the blonde bombshell —Parking opens at 5 PM; will get an incredible workout, but fers nightlife and dancing as well John Crist: John Crist’s unique posed for photos with contestants Meadow seating opens at 6 PM have too much fun to even notice. as some of the best sushi in the city. brand of stand-up comedy comes from the Puppy Parade category —Show starts at 7:30 PM The two-hour Zumba class will be Guests may take advantage of the highly touted as the winner of the while greeting fans. Siegfreid and —Rated PG taught by a variety of popular in- mega club’s complimentary trans- 2012 “Denver Improv’s Got Laughs Roy also stepped on stage where Guests are encouraged to throw structors while the music pounds in portation, pending availability, by Competition,” winner of the 2012 they were honored for their stead- down a blanket, or bring/rent a chair a nightclub atmosphere. Thanks to calling 702-673-1700. More infor- “Loonees Comedy Competition” fast commitment to animals of all in general-admission grass seating the pool, Summer Zumba-Thon mation is available on the website and finalist of the 2012 “Comedy sizes and species as well as their where many share a picnic dinner, will incorporate Aqua Zumba. at www.CrazyHorse3.com, on Works New Faces Contest.” Crist’s vast contributions to The Animal and enjoy the outdoors before set- There will be giveaways, door Twitter and Instagram imaginative, clean comedy makes Foundation’s community mission. tling in under the stars for some prizes, photo-ops and energetic @CrazyHorse3LV and on him a crowd favorite at comedy The Cinderella story of the day super theatre. music and instructors. To join the Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ clubs, corporate events and was the successful adoption of Purchase your tickets online party, attendees must bring $5 and CrazyHorse3LV . The 40,000+ churches across America. Chance, a Shih Tzu mix and Spe- through our “print at home” option five canned food items to help square-foot venue is located min- Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 cial Needs contestant, who under- at ShowTix4u.com/ Advance sale Three Square Food Bank, who fight utes away from the Las Vegas Strip, p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. went a generously donated surgery tickets are $8 per person. to end hunger in Nevada. No water just a few blocks west of I-15 on Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus by Dr. David Mason of Las Vegas Park entrance after 5 pm is free bottles or outside food or beverages Russell Rd. applicable taxes and fees) for VIP Veterinary Specialty Center. The with show ticket. Parking lot opens permitted. Must be 21 or older with * * * * * tickets that include special seating, surgery corrected a genetic condi- at 5 pm. Meadow opens at 6 pm. A valid ID. THE IMPROV AT an Improv t-shirt and post-show tion in Chance’s hind legs and re- limited number of tickets are avail- Spurs & Spades Party Pit HARRAH’S: MAY 7 - 12 meet-and-greet with the comics. stored him back to official “tripod” able at the gate the night of the show Date: Every Friday and Saturday The world-famous Improv at Special two-for-one tickets are also status with full use of three legs. A for $12. Time: 7 p.m. Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- available for locals for the 10 p.m. local family bid on Chance and The Super Summer Theatre Venue: Casino Floor running comedy club on the Las show. Tickets are available at welcomed him into their home at 2013 Season includes The Music Info: Beginning at 7 p.m. the Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to Harrah’s Box Office (702-369- the conclusion of the event. Man (June 12-29), How to Succeed Spurs & Spades Party Pit is rock- showcase young comedians, as well 5223) and online at In addition to the fifty-two con- in Business Without Really Trying ing with country and pop hits all as bring in big names, has attrib- www.harrahslasvegas.com. testants with new homes, The Ani- (July 10-27), Legally Blonde The night long with food and drink spe- uted to its longevity and success. Jerry Fink is an entertainment mal Foundation successfully found Musical (August 7-24) and The cials along with model dealers, Each week, The Improv show- columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune forever homes for 128 animals as Producers (September 5-21). For table games and other exciting en- cases three of the funniest and newspaper and writes a weekly col- part of the Best In Show Adoption more information, call tertainment! The Party Pit is the freshest faces in comedy, creating umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email Weekend, which offered discounted 702.594.7529. See you at the certain to be the place to win big a show that is always unique and him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. adoption fees on all dogs over two Ranch. years and all cats over one year. * * * * * * * * * NIK AT NITE MAYOR GOODMAN GREETS Nik will be back at the Mad THE PHAT PACK WITH Greek for a special show on Tues- THUMBS UP! day, May 14 from 7-10 p.m. This Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman time, he will be joined by the lovely and her husband, former Mayor and profoundly talented Naomi Oscar B. Goodman attended THE Mauro on vocals. Naomi and Nik PHAT PACK in the showroom at will be joined by a great trio and the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in some special guests (more about downtown Las Vegas. The that to come). For now, please mark Goodmans greeted THE PHAT your calendars for May 14 and ad- PACK after the show with thumbs vanced reservations are highly rec- up, raves of “Terrific!” and wishes ommended. that this new downtown show The Mad Greek is located at: would have a long life! 8565 W. Sahara, Las Vegas NV THE PHAT PACK re-opened at 89117 For reservations call: 702- the Plaza Hotel & Casino on March 242-7669 13th, 2013, receiving rave reviews, * * * * * standing ovations, and named The SILVERTON CASINO HOTEL Best Of Las Vegas 2013 - Best All ANNOUNCES MAY Around Performers by the editors ENTERTAINMENT AND of The Las Vegas Review Journal EVENT LISTINGS THE PHAT PACK plays every Silverton Casino Hotel is the Wednesday - Sunday at 5PM in the perfect place for great music, deli- showroom at the Plaza Hotel & cious food and an escape from the Casino, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas NV. Tickets are available through Strip. Please find a list below of the the Plaza Box Office by calling upcoming headliners and events at 702-386-2507 or by visiting Silverton Casino Hotel. Tickets can www.PhatPackShow.com be purchased at Silverton Casino * * * * * Hotel, by calling 702-263-7777 or LAS VEGAS ACADEMY TO by logging onto the website PERFORM WITH www.silvertoncasino.com. FOREIGNER AT SUNSET Poolside Concert Series: “Party STATION IN LAS VEGAS Like It’s $19.99!” Multi-platinum rockers For- Admission Cost: $19.99; in- eigner are returning to Las Vegas cludes two drinks, $15; without with a special performance at the drinks Sunset Amphitheater inside Sunset Venue: Sway Pool Lounge Station on Saturday, May 11 at 8 Date: Saturday, May 11 p.m. During the performance, stu- Time: 6 p.m. Doors; 7 p.m. dents from the Las Show Vegas Academy’s renowned Event Info: The Whip Its kick choir program will join the band on- off summer covering popular tunes stage to perform the classic hit “I from the ‘80s by the pool and rock Want to Know What Love Is.” the crowd with just a hint of Las Vegas Academy students naughty. Channeling quirky will also sell Foreigner CD/DVD hitmakers Devo, The Whip Its play sets with proceeds going towards all the best dance music from the Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 May 8-14, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Foundation Raises Over $225,000 And Locates Homes For More Than 40 Dogs By Jery Fink The Grammy Foundation, which 1980s for a rad trip down memory HEALTH LIFESTYLES Las Vegas Tribune provides funds for high school lane. On Sunday, April 28, local ce- music programs to help keep mu- Date: Monday, May 27 lebrities, philanthropists and sup- sic education alive. In addition, the Time: 1 p.m. Doors; 2 p.m. porters gathered at the Orleans band will make a donation to the Show & Arena for TheAnimal Foundation’s school’s choir program. Event Info: Spend this Memo- largest annual fundraising event, the Tickets are $24.95, $37.95, rial Day at Sway Pool Lounge with 10th Annual Best In Show,” pre- $49.95, $59.95 and $74.95 plus tax all the other parrotheads and enjoy See Frank Sinatra’s booth sented by Zappos.com The Ameri- and applicable fees and go on sale Adventures in Parrotdise. Do the can Kennel Club-style dog show Friday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Doors original parrothead, Jimmy Buffett, was hosted by entertainment legend open at 7 p.m. and guests under 21 proud relaxing by the water and sip- By Sandy Zimmerman Clint Holmes and successfully must be accompanied by an adult. ping on a cold margarita. 21 or older and party just as big. definitely funny. The comedians Las Vegas Tribune * * * * * found forever homes for all 52 con- Tickets can be purchased at any with valid ID. who will perform May 7 – 12 are: Photos by Sandy Zimmerman CRAZY HORSE III GEARS Michael Kosta: testants while raising more than Station Casinos Reward Center and Maggie Rose Michael Kosta unless otherwise indicated $225,000 for the organization. The Fiestas, by logging onto Date: Saturday, May 18 UP FOR RETURN OF FAMED is a former professional tennis P. J. Clarke’s name has been Guests were welcomed with a www.sclv.com/concerts or through Time: 6 p.m. Doors; 7 p.m. ‘RELOADED’ PARTY player turned comedian. Kosta highly honored since 1885 and live performance by the cast of Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Show Crazy Horse III will host another regularly appears on “The Tonight throughout the years, their custom- Tony award-winning musical Mil- www.ticketmaster.com. For com- Admission Cost: $19.99; in- night of debauchery and gift card Show,” has his own stand-up spe- ers are always assured of a truly lion Dollar Quartet who performed plete tour details, visit cludes two drinks, $15; without giveaways at its famed ‘Reloaded’ cial, “Comedy Central Presents: hit show tunes including renditions www.foreigneronline.com. drinks party on Wednesday, May 22. The Michael Kosta,” and was chosen to regal dining experience. of “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, * * * * * Venue: Sway Pool Lounge industry night celebration will also host the backstage live show at the Part of the allure of P. J. Clarke’s “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley and BROADWAY MEETS Event Info: Country up-and- feature a complimentary open bar “63rd Annual Emmy Awards.” Las Vegas Chophouse is their more. Clint Holmes was joined by HOLLYWOOD comer Maggie Rose takes the out- from 9 until 11 p.m. Kosta has performed at the “HBO uniqueness. Dennis McCartney, the local news personalities who pre- The 2013 Super Summer The- door stage at Sway Pool Lounge at Current Crazy Horse III card Comedy Festival” and the “Just For General Manager, explained, “P. J. sented a variety of categories fea- atre opens its 38th season with two Silverton Casino Hotel on Saturday, holders in attendance will receive Laughs Festival” in addition to Clarke’s has a lot of history. turing incredible shelter dogs. Pre- performances of “Broadway Meets May 18 at 7 p.m. Country artist an additional $50 on their existing making regular radio appearances Our Side Car has an exact rep- senters included KVVU’s John Hollywood” on *Friday, May 17th Maggie Rose is set to become the card, while their guests and indus- on “Bob and Tom Radio” and “The lica of Frank Sinatra’s booth in the Huck, KLAS’ Denise Valdez, & Saturday, May 18th at the Spring hottest new voice in country mu- try members will receive a new $50 Playboy Comedy Channel” on XM/ New York restaurant. Frank Sinatra KTNV’s Beth Fisher, KSNV’s Mountain Ranch State Park. Spring sic. With two singles, “I Ain’t Your gift card. The cards are valid for Sirius radio. loved the booth so much and hated Gerard Ramalho, and Univision’s Mountain Ranch is located 10 miles Mama” and “Better,” on current beverage purchases at both Crazy Ahmed Bharoocha: Ahmed when people were sitting in it that Leticia Castro. The female present- west of 215 on Charleston. rotation and rising, Maggie Rose Horse III and Posh Boutique Night- Bharoocha discovered his passion he bought it. That’s his piece of real ers were accompanied onstage by BROADWAY MEETS HOL- melodic voice and catchy songs are club. for entertaining at a young age estate but now our customers are two dashing gentlemen from LYWOOD: A look at some of the taking Nashville by storm. Rose’s The gentlemen’s club will give while making home movies with his allowed to sit there. Chippendales. Also in attendance hits from past Super Summer The- debut album “Cut To Impress” was away $500 in Diamond Dollars to older sister and his best friend. In The light fixtures are shipped was Mayor Carolyn Goodman who atre musicals that have appeared released last month to rave reviews two lucky patrons at midnight and college, Bharoocha quickly made a from old churches and old subways donated to The Animal Foundation both on stage and the silver screen. and is available now. 21 or older 1 a.m., redeemable for lap dances name for himself in the Boston around New York. earlier in the week as part of This mini-concert will provide our with valid ID. from Crazy Horse III’s exquisite comedy scene and became Comic The walls are filled with pictures Nevada’s Big Give. audience with a glimpse into “back- Summer Zumba-Thon to benefit entertainers. in Residence at the Comedy Studio of celebrities, athletes, and VIP’s Longtime supporter of The Ani- stage life” during the creation pro- Three Square Food Bank Recently named “Best Club in in Cambridge. In 2009 Bharoocha who had been to the New York P. J. mal Foundation Holly Madison cess. As our performers begin to Date: Friday, May 17 the West” at the 2012 Exotic Dancer was selected to perform in the Clarke’s. This was “the spot” in presided over the Special Needs arrive for their final rehearsal, the Time: 5:30 p.m. Doors; 6:30 Awards, Crazy Horse III features “Great American Comedy Festi- New York. category, which featured two stage takes shape, the lights are set p.m. hundreds of gorgeous female enter- val,” the “Boston Comedy Festival” Every piece of furniture we have Replica of Frank Sinatra’s Booth unique tripod dogs seeking adop- and the cast is finally ready for this Admission Cost: $5, plus 5 tainers, three tantalizing stages, a and the “Seattle Comedy Festival.” tion. The new mom wowed in a season’s Opening Night. Produced canned food items main room framing an enormous In 2010 he won the Magners Com- is interesting. The handcrafted cen- The customers know they are get- P. J. Clarke’s Las Vegas Chophouse colorful floral dress and strappy by United Production Works. Venue: Sway Pool Lounge dance platform, hookah service and edy Festival. Bharoocha is also a tury-old Phoenix Bar was previ- ting fresh oysters, they don’t get any is located on the first floor of the pink Charlotte Olympia shoes —Two night only, Friday May Event Info: Zumba-Thon is a an opulent VIP room. Crazy Horse co-founding member of the online ously part of the Rothschild Estate fresher. We go through so many Forum Shops, at Caesars Palace. propped by mini poodle heels. 17th and Saturday, May 18th high-energy party where attendees III is a lavish destination that of- sketch group “Uncle Mustache” and the marble-topped Raw Bar daily there is no middle man just Visit www.pjclarkes.com. Backstage, the blonde bombshell —Parking opens at 5 PM; will get an incredible workout, but fers nightlife and dancing as well John Crist: John Crist’s unique was from someone’s home in Italy.” direct from the purveyor to us. It * * * * * posed for photos with contestants Meadow seating opens at 6 PM have too much fun to even notice. as some of the best sushi in the city. brand of stand-up comedy comes Executive Chef Joseph “JB” only takes two days and the oysters Award winning Sandy from the Puppy Parade category —Show starts at 7:30 PM The two-hour Zumba class will be Guests may take advantage of the highly touted as the winner of the Boyer keeps up their successful tra- are on our table. That is unbeliev- Zimmerman has been involved in while greeting fans. Siegfreid and —Rated PG taught by a variety of popular in- mega club’s complimentary trans- 2012 “Denver Improv’s Got Laughs ditions and quality of their food. He able meal for $1 an oyster. It’s a producing television, TV commer- Roy also stepped on stage where Guests are encouraged to throw structors while the music pounds in portation, pending availability, by Competition,” winner of the 2012 especially enjoys getting involved ball!” cials, and travel specials for 28 they were honored for their stead- down a blanket, or bring/rent a chair a nightclub atmosphere. Thanks to calling 702-673-1700. More infor- “Loonees Comedy Competition” in their famous Raw Bar. As P. J. Clarke’s motto says, “Its years. Sandy is a syndicated Show fast commitment to animals of all in general-admission grass seating the pool, Summer Zumba-Thon mation is available on the website and finalist of the 2012 “Comedy “J. P. Clarke’s is the number one classic P.J.’s with a Vegas touch. and Dining Reviewer, travel writer, sizes and species as well as their where many share a picnic dinner, will incorporate Aqua Zumba. at www.CrazyHorse3.com, on Works New Faces Contest.” Crist’s oyster buying restaurant in Las Ve- Sinatra would approve. We think professional photographer and talk vast contributions to The Animal and enjoy the outdoors before set- There will be giveaways, door Twitter and Instagram imaginative, clean comedy makes gas. Our daily Happy Hour menu, you’ll like it too.” show host of the Las Vegas Today Foundation’s community mission. tling in under the stars for some prizes, photo-ops and energetic @CrazyHorse3LV and on him a crowd favorite at comedy from 3-6 PM, offers $1 per oyster P. J. Clarke’s atmosphere of el- Show and Discover the Ultimate The Cinderella story of the day super theatre. music and instructors. To join the Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ clubs, corporate events and and there is a huge following. Ryan egant dark hardwood paneling was Vacation travel specials. For more was the successful adoption of Purchase your tickets online party, attendees must bring $5 and CrazyHorse3LV . The 40,000+ churches across America. and Eric shucked 2,000 oysters to- reminiscent of the old world early information or questions about Chance, a Shih Tzu mix and Spe- through our “print at home” option five canned food items to help square-foot venue is located min- Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 day. When I join them, it’s enter- steakhouses. Sandy’s columns, contact Sandy cial Needs contestant, who under- at ShowTix4u.com/ Advance sale Three Square Food Bank, who fight utes away from the Las Vegas Strip, p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. taining for our customers to watch. For information, call 434-7900. Zimmerman at (702)-731-6491. went a generously donated surgery tickets are $8 per person. to end hunger in Nevada. No water just a few blocks west of I-15 on Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus by Dr. David Mason of Las Vegas Park entrance after 5 pm is free bottles or outside food or beverages Russell Rd. applicable taxes and fees) for VIP Veterinary Specialty Center. The with show ticket. Parking lot opens permitted. Must be 21 or older with * * * * * tickets that include special seating, surgery corrected a genetic condi- at 5 pm. Meadow opens at 6 pm. A valid ID. THE IMPROV AT an Improv t-shirt and post-show tion in Chance’s hind legs and re- limited number of tickets are avail- Spurs & Spades Party Pit HARRAH’S: MAY 7 - 12 meet-and-greet with the comics. stored him back to official “tripod” able at the gate the night of the show Date: Every Friday and Saturday The world-famous Improv at Special two-for-one tickets are also status with full use of three legs. A for $12. Time: 7 p.m. Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- available for locals for the 10 p.m. local family bid on Chance and The Super Summer Theatre Venue: Casino Floor running comedy club on the Las show. Tickets are available at welcomed him into their home at 2013 Season includes The Music Info: Beginning at 7 p.m. the Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to Harrah’s Box Office (702-369- the conclusion of the event. Man (June 12-29), How to Succeed Spurs & Spades Party Pit is rock- showcase young comedians, as well 5223) and online at In addition to the fifty-two con- in Business Without Really Trying ing with country and pop hits all as bring in big names, has attrib- www.harrahslasvegas.com. testants with new homes, The Ani- (July 10-27), Legally Blonde The night long with food and drink spe- uted to its longevity and success. Jerry Fink is an entertainment mal Foundation successfully found Musical (August 7-24) and The cials along with model dealers, Each week, The Improv show- columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune forever homes for 128 animals as Producers (September 5-21). For table games and other exciting en- cases three of the funniest and newspaper and writes a weekly col- part of the Best In Show Adoption more information, call tertainment! The Party Pit is the freshest faces in comedy, creating umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email Weekend, which offered discounted 702.594.7529. See you at the certain to be the place to win big a show that is always unique and him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. adoption fees on all dogs over two Ranch. years and all cats over one year. * * * * * * * * * NIK AT NITE MAYOR GOODMAN GREETS Nik will be back at the Mad THE PHAT PACK WITH Greek for a special show on Tues- THUMBS UP! day, May 14 from 7-10 p.m. This Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman time, he will be joined by the lovely and her husband, former Mayor and profoundly talented Naomi (Photo by P.J. Clarke’s) Oscar B. Goodman attended THE Mauro on vocals. Naomi and Nik PHAT PACK in the showroom at will be joined by a great trio and the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in some special guests (more about downtown Las Vegas. The that to come). For now, please mark Goodmans greeted THE PHAT your calendars for May 14 and ad- PACK after the show with thumbs vanced reservations are highly rec- up, raves of “Terrific!” and wishes ommended. that this new downtown show The Mad Greek is located at: would have a long life! 8565 W. Sahara, Las Vegas NV THE PHAT PACK re-opened at 89117 For reservations call: 702- the Plaza Hotel & Casino on March 242-7669 13th, 2013, receiving rave reviews, * * * * * Desserts: Bread Pudding and Cheese Cake standing ovations, and named The SILVERTON CASINO HOTEL Best Of Las Vegas 2013 - Best All ANNOUNCES MAY Around Performers by the editors ENTERTAINMENT AND of The Las Vegas Review Journal EVENT LISTINGS THE PHAT PACK plays every Silverton Casino Hotel is the Wednesday - Sunday at 5PM in the perfect place for great music, deli- showroom at the Plaza Hotel & cious food and an escape from the Casino, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas NV. Tickets are available through Strip. Please find a list below of the the Plaza Box Office by calling upcoming headliners and events at 702-386-2507 or by visiting Silverton Casino Hotel. Tickets can www.PhatPackShow.com be purchased at Silverton Casino * * * * * Hotel, by calling 702-263-7777 or LAS VEGAS ACADEMY TO by logging onto the website PERFORM WITH www.silvertoncasino.com. FOREIGNER AT SUNSET Poolside Concert Series: “Party STATION IN LAS VEGAS Like It’s $19.99!” Multi-platinum rockers For- Admission Cost: $19.99; in- eigner are returning to Las Vegas cludes two drinks, $15; without with a special performance at the drinks Sunset Amphitheater inside Sunset Venue: Sway Pool Lounge Station on Saturday, May 11 at 8 Date: Saturday, May 11 p.m. During the performance, stu- Time: 6 p.m. Doors; 7 p.m. dents from the Las Show Vegas Academy’s renowned Event Info: The Whip Its kick choir program will join the band on- off summer covering popular tunes stage to perform the classic hit “I from the ‘80s by the pool and rock Want to Know What Love Is.” the crowd with just a hint of Las Vegas Academy students naughty. Channeling quirky will also sell Foreigner CD/DVD hitmakers Devo, The Whip Its play sets with proceeds going towards all the best dance music from the East and West Coast Oysters are shucked fresh daily at the Raw Bar. (Photo by P.J. Clarke’s) Black Pot Pei Mussles from the Raw Bar. (Photo by P.J. Clarke’s) Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 8-14, 2013 PLACES TO GO QUICK GETAWAYS Enjoy luxury boutique hotel in downtown Los Angeles By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos supplied by Luxe City Center Hotel The Luxe City Center Hotel is like a jewel in the heart of down- town LosAngeles. With the attitude that only the best is good enough for their guests, the Luxe City Cen- ter is a luxury boutique hotel dedi- cated to their guest’s comfort and enjoyment. After the Luxe City Center spent millions of dollars for renovations and improvements, the design- driven results are amazing. From the moment guests walk into the lobby, they can expect touches of luxury with every step. The high ceiling provides a partial view of the FigOly Restaurant and bar. At the reception desk, guests will immediately notice the remark- able digital art, a flowing artist’s rendition of one of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. With a mix of technology and art, this is truly a sensory experience. The colors change while the clouds move across the country scene. Their en- hanced version of this exceptional painting creates the feeling of “liv- ing” art. SANDdesign, the LA interior With the addition of technology, Vincent Van Gogh’s painting is a “living” sensory experience. design firm, utilized warm walnut relax and just think of themselves. room is special. favorite vacation destination? Is it favorite destination, send the rea- woods and muted tones with crys- They may want to dine at the As a leading international bou- Las Vegas, or a city in the United sons for your choice, your tele- tal and platinum finishes for an up- FigOly Restaurant for a few hours, tique hotel brand, the Luxe City States or in another country? Do phone number, e-mail address and scale urban residential atmosphere. sip a cocktail at the bar, watch Center boasts of being recognized you like to enjoy the beach, relax at you may win free show tickets or Such luxury is usually reserved sports or escape to one of the luxu- for its distinct individuality and a spa, or prefer an adventure in the other prizes. P. O. Box #750211, for suburban resorts. rious guest rooms or suites. personality. The Luxe brand epito- wilderness? Please let us know your Las Vegas, NV. 89136. The friendly concierge and staff The Luxe City Center’s 162 mizes exceptional design, unique are ready to answer the guest’s rooms and 16 suites are divided into style, and a sense of place. questions and provide services. Superior/Deluxe king and double The Luxe City Center is located The Luxe City Center mixes so- rooms along with Executive king at 1020 S. Figueroa Street, on the phistication with comfortable sur- and Platinum suites. corner of Olympic Boulevard, in roundings where guests can transi- It doesn’t matter which accom- downtown Los Angeles. tion from their busy schedules to modations the guests choose, every SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a

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