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in gunman’s hotel room EDITED NOT By The New York Times Staff LAS VEGAS — A gunman on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino rained a rapid-fire barrage on an outdoor concert festival on Sunday night, leaving at least 59 people dead, injuring 527 others, and sending thousands of terrified survivors fleeing for cover, in one of the deadliest mass shootings in Amer- ican history. Online video of the attack near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino showed the singer Jason Shooter Stephen Paddock My Point Aldean’s performance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, a three-day country music event, being inter- of View rupted by the sound of gunfire. The By Rolando Larraz music stopped, and as victims fell If I did it… bleeding, concertgoers screamed, Last Monday on my daily radio ducked for cover, or ran. “Get show, Face The Tribune, I stated down,” one shouted. “Stay down,” that OJ Simpson is now a half- screamed another. People running from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, while others laid flat on the ground, near way-free man, and after the show (See Massacre, Page 3) the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas after gunfire was heard on Sunday, October 1, 2017. someone tried to correct my state- ment thinking that I was wrong due to my so-called lack of knowing Judge William Kephart is reprimanded for the English language, but I gave him a little lesson on our judicial system that many Americans are publicly advocating Kirstin Lobato is guilty not aware of. First of all, OJ went to prison in By Hans Sherrer charged Kephart with five miscon- Ms. Lobato’s case has received Nevada because those managing Justice Denied duct violations for his comments national and international media his legal affairs on both sides of Special to the Las Vegas Tribune about Ms. Lobato’s case during attention. Her case is currently the aisle were looking for media District Court Judge William the interview. Kephart’s signed pending in the District Court with recognition for their own political Kephart has been publicly repri- admission to all the charges and an evidentiary hearing scheduled to career and believed that the jury manded by the Nevada Commis- his consent to a public reprimand begin on October 9, 2017. system would work as long as the sion on Judicial Discipline (NCJD) for his conduct was filed with the Ms. Lobato’s habeas petition is jury ruled as they wanted it to; also, after he admitted to publicly inter- NCJD on August 31, 2017. currently being handled by one of they are looking for the publicity fering in Kirstin Lobato’s habeas Kephart was one of Ms. Loba- Judge Kephart’s colleagues, Judge and the money that comes with corpus case during a television to’s prosecutors when she was con- Stefany Miley. The Commission that ruling. interview broadcast by KSNV victed in October 2006 of voluntary alleged in its charges, and Kephart It always has been my belief that News 3 in Las Vegas. During the manslaughter and other charges has now publicly admitted that if we are not going to respect and on-camera interview Judge Kephart related to the July 2001 homicide due to his public advocacy for accept the decision of the jury, we publicly advocated for her guilt, of homeless Duran Bailey in Las Ms. Lobato’s guilt, “there was or should not have a jury system and while in her pending habeas case Vegas. In May 2010 Ms. Lobato is a reasonable expectation that just place our fate in the hands of a she asserts she is actually innocent. filed a habeas corpus petition in the Respondent’s interview statements judge, who might or might not rule On May 9, 2017 the Nevada District Court that presented new could affect the outcome or impair the right way, depending on who Commission on Judicial Discipline KIRSTIN LOBATO evidence she is actually innocent. (See Lobato, Page 5) offers a bigger campaign donation. Las Vegas is the only city in this great nation to which people come Trump meets victims, first responders and on vacation and leave on proba- tion because the major part of the prosecutor’s office has “black robe officials in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico illness,” they all like to claim that By Jordan Fabian table between Puerto Rico Gov. end for her criticism of the federal at a National Guard base. “This they have a one hundred percent The Hill Ricardo Rosselló and first lady response efforts. governor did not play politics. He conviction rate. President Trump on Tuesday Melania Trump, repeatedly singled “He’s not even from my party, didn’t play it all. He was saying it One attorney once told me, “Ro- heaped praise on federal and local out elected officials and military but he started right from the begin- like it was and he was giving us the lando, if you plead guilty you walk, officials for their response to Hur- leaders both for their efforts and for ning appreciating what we did,” highest grades.” but if you are crazy enough to plead ricane Maria in his first remarks their praise of his administration. Trump said of Rosselló in remarks (See Puerto Rico, Page 6) not guilty, you do twenty-five years after landing on the storm-ravaged In his remarks on Rosselló, for making the prosecutor work”; island — but pointedly left out the Trump appeared to be taking a and that is the honest-to-God truth mayor of San Juan, with whom he’s veiled shot at San Juan Mayor as I learned during my nineteen been embroiled in a Twitter feud. Carmen Yulín Cruz, whom the years in covering the court system A jovial Trump, seated at a president attacked over the week- in Clark County. During the aftermath of the Pal- ace Station Casino episode during Trump vs. the NFL which OJ went to pick up some of By Brent Bozell stance (or kneel). his memorabilia, I was told by de- Townhall President Trump apparently lost fense lawyers, prosecutors and even The national media remain patience with this nonsense and sitting judges that OJ’s case was obsessed over President Trump’s tweeted: “If a player wants the priv- at most a gross misdemeanor and tweets, especially when they can be ilege of making millions of dollars most likely punishable by proba- interpreted as racially inflammato- in the NFL, or other leagues, he or tion; but after OJ was offered a deal ry. Liberal sports journalists spent she should not be allowed to disre- that would keep him behind bars for the summer hoping and wondering spect … our Great American Flag ten months and he refused to accept when the original national anthem (or Country) and should stand for it, he was sentenced to thirty-two kneeler, Colin Kaepernick, was the National Anthem. If not, you’re years for the same charges he was going to get another quarterback fired. Find something else to do!” offered ten months. How dare he job in the NFL. It never happened, Ka-boom. The left heard echoes President Donald Trump talks with residents as first lady Melania refuse the deal! so some (predictably) saw Rac- of racism and censorship, as well Trump, center, and U.S. Rep. and Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico I am using the title of the book ist America at work, punishing as flag-waving patriotism, actions Jenniffer Gonzalez, right, look on as the President visits areas damaged he wrote to head my column, but I Kaepernick for his courageous (See Trump vs NFL, Page 6) by Hurricane Maria in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Tuesday. want to add my own little change to that title. Instead of “If I did It,” FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES I would say, “If I were OJ” (I’m hoping that the Juice may read this column and listen to me; but Sanctuary City advocates are moronic political hacks as I have said many times before, By Gordon Martines with one valid reason not to coop- Can anyone visualize and com- try to assimilate and not re-victim- just because I talk with an accent For the life of me, I cannot erate with the Federal Government prehend any community that is ize anyone ever again? That would does not mean that I think with an understand how anyone could in deporting Illegal Criminal Aliens stupid enough to interject Illegal be nothing more than a pipe dream. accent). righteously believe that keeping and enforcing Federal Immigration Convicted Criminal Aliens back It has been proven time and time I have been in Las Vegas for Illegal criminal Aliens from being laws. Illegal Criminal Aliens are, by into any American communi- again that rehabilitation is a joke many years and I know how the deported is a good thing. definition, worthless and detrimen- ty, supposedly to live amongst and that these Illegal Convicted (See My Point of View, Page 2) Try as I may, I can’t come up tal to any community. law-abiding American people and (See From the Desk, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 NFL owners panic after three huge backlashes By The Horn editorial team Arizona Cardinals,” Breitbart dented move. (HORN NEWS) — The bil- reported. “Once the season starts, fans lionaire owners of NFL teams The NFL pays hundreds of mil- usually cannot cancel their sub- have been silent as hundreds of lions to athletes — and depends scriptions, but AT&T, which owns their players repeatedly disgrace on advertising revenue from their DirecTV, decided to change the the American flag and dishonor television broadcasts to pay for it. policy due to the sensitivity of the veterans. Advertisers have noticed the issue. The price of the package, Fans, however, haven’t been so downturn, too… and are heading which allows fans to get out-of- passive. There’s been an increas- out. market games, is about $280,” ingly hostile reaction by Americans 2. Advertisers fleeing ESPN reported. that are sick of anti-American, Long a cash-cow, advertisers National partner Hardwick liberal politics dominating Sunday and NFL partners are feeling the Clothes — America’s oldest suit football — and the news is getting heat from angry fans — and one- maker — has also pulled their worse and worse for NFL team by-one they’re starting to pull support. owners. their dollars out of the floundering After players took a “knee 1. Ratings Woes league. during the national anthem played 2016, when the protests started, ten significantly worse. After three first three weeks of last season, For example, thanks to immense before their games over the week- was the lowest-viewed season of weeks, Nielsen reports that ratings and have dipped to 15.77 million pressure, television provider Di- end, [CEO Allen Jones] said he is football in decades. for NFL games are down 11-percent this year. recTV has started offering fans through sponsoring the wardrobes This year, the ratings have got- across the board compared to 2016. The 2017 figures don’t include a full-refunds to customers that or advertising on stations that air “Nielsen said the games aver- this week’s Monday night game purchased their “NFL Sunday the National Football League,” aged 17.63 million viewers for the between the Dallas Cowboys and Ticket” package — an unprece- (See NFL Owners, Page 6) TRIBUNE My Point of View VOL. 19, NO. 31 (Continued from Page 1) ida home, but the Florida Attorney — the Florida Attorney General that parole, and do any number of other system here works from back in the General, Pamela Bundi, did not does not like OJ Simpson — where things to harass the parolee. FOUNDER sixties when a man was persecuted allow him to go back so he had no to go, and wait until she loses her Please, OJ, don’t give these Rolando Larraz by Sheriff’s Deputies in those days, choice but to stay in Nevada. job after someone runs against her people who conspired to destroy which is now called LVMPD ever However, If I were OJ, I would and wins. your life the pleasure of doing it PUBLISHER since the police and the sheriff find another city to move to, any I am glad that OJ is out, even if again; don’t give the Goldmans the AND merged because the Undersheriff city in New York like Buffalo, he is only a half-free man, because pleasure of seeing you back behind EDITOR IN CHIEF wanted to date the man’s wife. Rochester or New York; if he being on probation in Nevada is like bars; and most important of them Rolando Larraz In the late sixties I was given doesn’t like the cold weather, he going to hell and back because even all, don’t deprive your family of the opportunity of owning my own GENERAL MANAGER could go to Encino, Beverly Hills, if a person behaves and follows the being by your side again. Perly Viasmensky snack bar and two Mexican Sher- Westwood or even sunny San Diego rules and orders of the Parole De- I am glad that OJ is out and I iff’s Deputies (Lopez and Orduñes) in California, any place but Las partment, they can make a person’s wish him the best. MANAGING EDITOR did not like the name I gave to my Vegas, because with his money life miserable and multiply the My name is Rolando Larraz, and Maramis Choufani snack bar and they forced me out he can buy a nice home and live chances of having that probation as always, I approved this column. of business by harassing me until I very comfortably without the risk revoked. Rolando Larraz is Editor in PRODUCTION could not handle it any more. of being harassed by P&P officers These P&P officers have all Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. Don Snook But going back to OJ Simpson; and risk having his parole revoked. types of assistance that can make His column appears weekly in this after he did nine years for his gross But If I were OJ, before all that, a parolee’s life miserable; they can newspaper. 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Police officers advise people to take cover. Concert attendees administering first aid to a victim of the shooting. Massacre (Continued from Page 1) Video of the shooting captured —The police found the gunman, nine seconds of continuous rapid whom they identified as Stephen fire, followed by 37 seconds of Paddock, 64, dead in his room at silence from the weapon and pan- the hotel. Investigators were still icked screaming from the crowd. combing through Mr. Paddock’s Gunfire then erupted again in at background and searching his home least two more bursts, both shorter on Monday. than the first. —The Islamic State claimed that The police reported clearing out Mr. Paddock was one of its soldiers, the Mandalay Bay’s 29th floor and but did not provide any evidence of then working their way up to the its claim. The F.B.I. said there was 32nd floor. A police Twitter post no evidence so far that Mr. Paddock described reports of an “active had ties to any international terrorist shooter” near or around the Man- organization, and relatives said he dalay Bay casino. had not displayed strong political SWAT units swarmed the upper or ideological beliefs in their inter- floors of the Mandalay Bay, closing actions with him. in on the source of the shooting, a —Speaking at the White House, room on the 32nd floor where they President Trump condemned the found the gunman, the sheriff said. shooting as an “act of pure evil” “We believe the individual killed and called for the country to come himself prior to our entry.” together, saying, “Our unity cannot Video from the shooting showed be shattered by evil, our bonds can- Mr. Aldean, the final performer of not be broken by violence.” the night, running off the stage as The police found an arsenal the gunfire erupted. in the gunman’s hotel room Jake Owen, a country singer At least 23 firearms, including who was on stage with Mr. Aldean a handgun, were found in Mr. when the shooting began, told CNN Paddock’s hotel suite, according on Monday that it was like “shoot- to the Las Vegas Metropolitan ing fish in a barrel from where he Police Department. Some were was.” rifles equipped with scopes, said at all.” group has made at least two false he said. “This is not an exaggeration: Sheriff Joseph Lombardo of the “The fact that he had those kind claims, including for an attack on a He described Mr. Paddock as This shooting was going on for at Police Department, adding that Mr. of weapons is just — where the hell casino in Manila and a bomb plot at seeming like “a normal fellow, a least 10 minutes,” he added. “It was Paddock used multiple rifles during did he get automatic weapons?” Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. normal guy — nothing out of the nonstop.” the attack. he asked. Aaron Rouse, the F.B.I. special ordinary.” Concertgoers described hearing A federal law enforcement offi- Guests at the agent in charge in Las Vegas, said “As for what goes on in a per- round after round of gunfire. “Ev- cial earlier said there were at least Mandalay Bay are in shock that so far there was no proof that son’s mind, I couldn’t tell you,” eryone was running, you could see 20 rifles in the suite, along with The hotel was on partial lock- Mr. Paddock had links to any in- Mr. Sullivan said. “I know nothing people getting shot,” Gail Davis, hundreds of rounds of ammuni- down Monday. While guests were ternational terrorist organization. about him personally.” one of the witnesses, said. “I’ve tion, including two rifles outfitted allowed in the hotel through the Citing a “source,” the terror How did the never been that scared in my life,” with scopes and set up on tripods parking structure in the back of group’s Amaq news agency said shooting unfold? she added. “To have this happen, in front of two big windows. An- the complex, the exits to the Strip the assailant had “responded to calls The first reports of the shooting I can’t wrap my mind around it.” other official said that among the were closed. for targeting Coalition countries.” came at 10:08 p.m. local time. Offi- A hospital deals weapons were AR-15-style assault The casino floor was largely That phrase is a reference to a cers were overheard on police radio with the victims rifles. Both officials spoke on the empty, though a few gamblers famous 2014 speech by Abu Mu- channels reporting that they were The surge of patients at Sunrise condition of anonymity because played slots. Several guests napped hammad al-Adnani, a former Is- pinned down by gunfire. Shortly Hospital and Medical Center, with- they were not authorized to divulge on couches, some covered in towels lamic State spokesman, who called before midnight, the Las Vegas in walking distance of the concert, details of the investigation. and bathrobes they had been given for sympathizers around the world police reported that “one suspect was almost unthinkable. In the first Sheriff Lombardo said that Mr. overnight. to carry out violence in the group’s is down,” and soon after, the police hours, 90 patients arrived at the Poddock brought in at least 10 A bellman at the hotel said the name on the soil of countries in- said they did not believe there were Level Two trauma center, and by suitcases into his hotel room over gunman’s car was still in the valet, volved in the fight against ISIS. any more active gunmen. noon on Monday, the total was 180. a period of time. which had been shut down. In a second bulletin about the The Route 91 Harvest Festival Of those, 124 “met the criteria Sheriff Lombardo said that Mr. Melissa Ayala, 41, came to the Las Vegas shooting, Amaq said bills itself as “three days of coun- for trauma activation,” said Dr. Paddock fired through his hotel country music festival with four the attacker had converted to Islam try music on the Vegas Strip,” and Jeff Murawsky, the hospital’s chief room door at security guards, strik- friends from Orange, Calif. They months earlier. Sunday night’s performance was medical officer. They included ing one in the leg. The guard is still were drinking and laughing when The gunman recently the last of the festival. The site of patients with single and multiple alive, he said. SWAT officers went they heard what they thought was bought several weapons the concert, the Las Vegas Village gunshot wounds to the head, face, in after the guard was shot. fireworks. She did not realize it Christopher Sullivan, general and Festival Grounds, operated by chest, body, arms and, in one case, In addition to the weapons at was gunfire until a man near them manager of Guns & Guitars, a MGM Resorts, sprawls over 15 a finger. the hotel, the sheriff said the police was grazed by a bullet and fell to gun shop in Mesquite, Nev., said acres and has a capacity of 40,000 The less severely injured includ- retrieved 19 firearms, as well as the ground, blood coming from confirmed that Mr. Paddock had people. The festival’s website said ed those who fell or were pushed as explosives, several thousand rounds his neck. bought three guns at his shop — a this year’s three-day concert was they ran. By Monday afternoon, 16 of ammunition and “electronic de- “It seemed like rapid fire,” she handgun and two rifles — within sold out. patients had died, some on arrival vices” from Mr. Paddock’s home in said. “There was blood pouring the last year. All the purchases were Tenaja Floyd of Boise, Idaho, and others after being treated. Mesquite, Nev. everywhere.” legal and cleared routine federal said many of the people around Patients were sorted on arrival Who was the gunman? What about the ISIS claim? screening, Mr. Sullivan said. her in the concert crowd thought in the lobby of the emergency room Mr. Paddock, 64, was described The Islamic State claimed on “The man does not have a crim- at first that the sounds came from using a scale of one — most critical as a high-flying gambler who lived Monday that the gunman was “a inal history,” Mr. Sullivan said of fireworks, but “I knew immediately, — to five, a system used daily that in a quiet retirement community Soldier of the Islamic State,” but Mr. Paddock. that wasn’t fireworks.” She said Dr. Murawsky said helped in the and played golf. Officials said he the group did not provide any evi- Mr. Sullivan, who said he had her mother, Jennifer, threw her to emergency. A separate area at Sun- had no significant criminal history dence for its claim. The group has also been contacted by the F.B.I. the ground and lay on top of her rise was created for those whom the and drew little attention to himself. generally claimed violence carried and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobac- to protect her. As people started doctors deemed “unsalvageable.” Investigators are trying to piece out only by those directed by the co, Firearms and Explosives, would running out of the venue, she said, Still, Dr. Murawsky said, “our together his financial history to terrorist group, or else by assailants not provide detailed descriptions they thought they might be tram- trauma surgeons don’t feel like we search for clues that could help who were inspired by their ideolo- of the guns. “We have cooperated pled, so they decided to join the were ever in a situation where we determine what set him off. gy. However, in recent months, the with local and federal authorities,” rush to leave. weren’t able to do our best.” Details about Mr. Paddock’s career and livelihood were sparse, aside from observations by neigh- bors and family members that he routinely gambled large amounts of money. “He was a wealthy guy, playing video poker, who went cruising all the time and lived in a hotel room,” a brother, Eric Pad- dock, said. Mr. Paddock and his three broth- ers were raised by their mother, who told the children their father had died when in fact he was in prison, Eric Paddock said. Mr. Paddock’s father was convicted in 1961 of committing a series of bank robber- ies, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but escaped from La Tuna federal prison in Texas in 1968 and then became a used-car dealer and bingo parlor operator in Oregon. The family moved around the country, from Iowa to Tucson to Southern California, another broth- er, Patrick Paddock II, said. In an interview with CBS, Eric Paddock said that his brother Stephen was “not an avid gun guy Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Trump calls Las Vegas shooting an ‘act of pure evil’ By Jordan Fabian response to other violent incidents, come to a crashing end,” he told The Hill both at home and abroad. the National Rifle Association in President Trump on Monday He found himself in dire polit- April. “You have a true friend and condemned the mass shooting in ical straits in August after he said champion in the White House.” Las Vegas as an “act of pure evil” there was fault “on many sides” Democratic lawmakers none- and announced he would visit the after confrontation between white theless ramped up their demands grief-stricken city. supremacists and counter-demon- for stricter gun laws in the wake “We join together in sadness, strators in Charlottesville, Va., that of the shooting. They were joined shock and grief,” Trump said at left one woman dead. by former Rep. Gabrielle Gif- the White House. “It was an act of British leaders rebuked the fords (D-Ariz.), who was seriously pure evil.” president in June for criticizing the wounded during a 2011 shooting Trump said he would travel to mayor of London, who is Muslim, at a constituent event in her home Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet in the aftermath of terror attacks state. with first responders and victims’ that left seven people dead. Giffords said she is praying for families. The somber president “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded lawmakers to “find the courage it later told reporters he would spend in terror attack and Mayor of Lon- will take to make progress on the a “full day” there and called it a don says there is ‘no reason to be challenging issue of gun violence.” “very, very sad day for everybody.” alarmed!’” Trump tweeted at the Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), The president spoke just hours provide updates. An FBI official said there is time. The president had taken the who represents families of victims after the shooting at a country mu- The president spoke by phone “no connection to an international mayor’s comments out of context; of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, sic festival left at least 59 people Monday with Nevada Gov. Brian terrorist group” and DHS said he was asking Londoners not be called on Congress to “get off its dead and more than 520 injured. It Sandoval (R), Las Vegas Mayor there is no “specific credible threat alarmed at an enhanced police ass and do something” about gun was the deadliest mass shooting in Carolyn Goodman and Las Vegas involving other public venues in presence. violence. U.S. history. Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, accord- the country.” Trump on Monday made no Scalise, who like Giffords suf- Trump thanked first responders ing to White House press secretary Like his predecessors, Trump mention of new gun control laws, fered life-threatening wounds and police for reacting so quickly, Sarah Huckabee Sanders. has been forced to respond to sev- another break with former Pres- from a gunman, offered a different crediting them with saving many The Sunday night shooting sent eral mass shootings since becoming ident Barack Obama, who used response than the former Arizona lives. He also offered words of Trump scrambling to respond. The president in January. mass shootings to call for tougher lawmaker: he encouraged Ameri- comfort to families of victims, White House added the remarks He offered a similar, measured restrictions on firearms. cans to give blood to assist live-sav- telling them, “we are here for you to his schedule Monday morning reaction to a shooting this summer There is little indication that ing efforts. and we are praying for you.” and scrapped his appearance at a at a congressional baseball prac- Trump, who has repeatedly voiced “In the face of unspeakable evil, The president ordered flags to planned event on regulation. tice that left House Majority Whip support for gun-rights groups, our whole nation must respond with fly at half-staff at all federal build- First lady Melania Trump was Steve Scalise (R-La.) and four would back such a push. countless acts of kindness, warmth ings and military installations until expected to join him later Monday others wounded. “The eight-year assault on your and generosity,” Scalise said in a sunset Friday. He said the country on the South Lawn for a moment Trump has been criticized for his Second Amendment freedoms has statement. must remain unified in the face of of silence. such shocking violence. The president was briefed earlier “Our unity cannot be shattered in the day by aides. 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This includes helping families to 3343 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169 and that those agencies will nounced a motive. cover the cost of flying into Las Vegas or covering the 400 Shadow Lane, Suite 106, Las Vegas, NV 89106 From The Desk (Continued from Page 1) for which they were incarcerated — newspaper, the American public impunity, inside our borders. In God We Trust. Criminal Aliens — equipped with such as sex assault, child molesta- wants these Illegal Criminal Con- Hard choices need to be made * * * * * no skills, no education, no morals, tion, murder — these re-offenders victed Aliens deported and out of now, otherwise our country will Gordon Martines is a former no honor and no loyalty to this or and the entity that supports their our country, period. Failure to assist soon suffer irreparable damage LVMPD detective who has served any country — are continuing to integration back into our commu- the Federal Government puts any from which there is no return. in many capacities over his 39-year be predisposed to committing more nities should be sued and monies and all American Citizens at risk to Sanctuary City policies will only career in law enforcement. He was felony crimes when and if they are collected from the individuals that be victimized by parolees that are help prolong the destruction of a candidate for sheriff in 2002, released from prison, and that their set this tragedy into motion. No not immediately deported as per our country. Sanctuary City pol- 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the suddenly having a change of heart qualified immunity would protect Federal law. icies will only continue the past intention of bringing integrity and and becoming good American Cit- these elected individuals. In reality, which is now over- eight years’ efforts, by the Obama accountability back to the depart- izens is laughable. Our very own Sheriff Joe Lom- whelming, deportation is the one Administration, to keep us all ment, and filed a federal lawsuit It would not be a surprise that bardo has openly displayed his and only answer left to this immi- divided. We are all still waiting against LVMPD in 2011. Martines when our leaders, especially sher- displeasure toward the Federal gration problem and burden of a fi- for the prosecution of the traitors has appeared on “Face The Tri- iffs of each county in each State, Law regarding the Federal Immi- nancial anchor that has been around that were revealed and exposed, bune” radio show several times and openly and proudly affirm that they gration Laws as they stand and are the taxpayer’s neck for decades. from the Obama Administration. is currently the host of “Open Mic” support “Sanctuary City” concepts on the books. I personally believe This burden, along with our open This type of prosecution would on Tuesdays and Thursday at 11:00 of protecting the identities of re- he (Lombardo) has committed borders and the reluctance of our definitely bring back and help unite a.m. He contributes his opinions cently released Illegal Criminal political suicide in the up and leaders’ to support our Federal Im- the American public, which we so and ideas to the Las Vegas Tribune Convicted Aliens, there will be a coming election in 2018 with his migration Laws, creates a revolving desperately need. to keep the public informed and movement by advocacy groups to stand against assisting our Federal door that supports drug cartels, Remember to Keep your Faith, help improve policing in Las Vegas. set up funds to sue the entity or in- Government’s efforts to enforce kidnappers, and their soldiers to Keep your Gun, and they can Keep Gordon Martines can be contacted dividuals that support these Illegal immigration laws. I wonder what continue to ply their trade, all with their Change. via email at [email protected]. Alien Criminals when — not if — the real reason is? these criminals re-offend; but when Regardless of the fake polls they re-offend with the same crime published in the mainstream fake

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https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1634723793433487/ YOUR PRAYERS AND DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!! CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Zinke’s national monument modifications too modest By Thomas Mitchell about in the grease orchards, cas- ated a straw man argument about Frankly, Interior Secretary Ryan trated a calf or branded a steer, water rights without mentioning Zinke’s memo to President Trump driven a Euclid filled with ore or op- that the monument’s proclamation recommending modifications to a erated a jackhammer or a chainsaw includes language to protect them. few national monuments — includ- or cashed a pay check for doing so. Now we must recommit our effort ing the 300,000-acre Gold Butte Democrat Rep. Ruben Kihuen to protect these precious public National Monument in Clark Coun- of North Las Vegas, whose district lands in the courts and send a strong ty — is far too modest, but it has the includes Gold Butte, screeched message to Zinke and Trump to Democratic contingent of Nevada’s about Zinke’s modest memo, “This keep their hands off our monu- Washington delegation squealing decision will not only be detrimen- ments.” like a pig stuck under a gate. tal to Nevada’s economy and shared Democrat Rep. Jacky Rosen of Zinke recommended unspecified cultural heritage, but it is further Henderson claimed, “This rash de- changes to the Gold Butte boundar- proof that the monument review cision by the Trump Administration ies but totally ignored the massive process has been rigged from the will not only endanger Nevada’s 700,000-acre Basin and Range Na- start. Secretary Zinke promised natural beauty and chip away at tional Monument that straddles the that Nevadans’ voices would be our cultural heritage, but it will also border between Nye and Lincoln heard. Instead, we got half-hearted hurt our state’s outdoor recreation counties, even though members of Ryan Zinke visited National Monument Gold Butte in July. attempts to meet with stakeholders economy by eliminating jobs that the Congressional Western Caucus but the monument designation has self-styled environmental groups, and secret memos cooked up behind have contributed significantly to recommended reducing it to 2,500 instead been used to block use of drowning out local officials, ranch- closed doors, all when the outcome our local tourism industry.” acres — “the smallest area compat- vast landscapes. “It appears that ers, miners and loggers. was predetermined from the be- Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez ible,” as the law says, to protect the certain monuments were designated These environmental groups ginning. When it comes to altering Masto of Las Vegas has opposed re- Indian petroglyphs there. to prevent economic activity such and their Democratic cohorts are our monuments and impacting our ducing the footprint of any national The Interior Secretary noted as grazing, mining, and timber pro- dead set on protecting every inch livelihood, Nevadans deserve more monument. in his memo that the Antiquities duction rather than to protect spe- of barren dirt and rock from the than unofficial leaks and uncor- Republican Sen. Dean Heller Act of 1906 gave the president cific objects,” the memo observes. invasive non-native species known roborated reports. Secretary Zinke and Rep. Mark Amodei both op- authority to protect historic and He also noted that the public as mankind. should look Nevadans in the eye posed the designations of Gold prehistoric landmarks and objects comment process has been usurped Not that any of them has ever and give it to us straight, rather than Butte and Basin and Range. of scientific and historic interest, by well-organized, well-funded, worked as a roughneck or roust- hide behind the administration’s Heller said, “As a strong pro- continued shroud of secrecy.” ponent of states’ rights, the Obama Lobato Actually, his constituents in Administration’s decision to by- (Continued from Page 1) The five charges of misconduct hearing… Mesquite welcome the reduction, pass Congress and designate two the fairness of Ms. Lobato’s case,” against Kephart were: 1) Failing to 5. Respondent and the Commis- especially if it assures the town it national monuments in Nevada that will be decided by his col- “maintain the dignity of office and sion hereby stipulate to Respon- will have access to springs in the despite widespread disagreement league Judge Miley. avoid impropriety;” 2) “Failing to dent’s consent to public reprimand region that will be needed to supply at the local level is an example of Judge Kephart complicates Ms. comply with the law;” 3) “Failing pursuant to Rule 29. Respondent the growing community with drink- extreme overreach and the failed Lobato’s legal situation further be- to act at all times in a manner that stipulates to the following substan- ing water in the future. Washington-knows-best mentality. cause while with the DA’s Office, promotes confidence in the inde- tive provisions: Zinke’s memo specifically noted That is why I welcomed Secretary in 2010 he wrote and signed the pendence, integrity, and impartial- A. He agrees the evidence avail- that the water district has historic Zinke to Nevada to see first-hand State of Nevada’s opposition to ity of the judiciary and avoiding able to the Commission would water rights to six springs and five the impact of monuments designat- Ms. Lobato’s habeas petition that impropriety and the appearance establish by clear and convincing of those are within the Obama-des- ed under the Antiquities Act with no Judge Miley will be ruling on. To of impropriety;” 4) Failed at “per- proof that he violated the Code, in- ignated national monument bound- local input.” grant Ms. Lobato’s petition Judge forming judicial and administrative cluding Canon 1, Rule 1.1 and 1.2, aries. The memo further said that The monument designation does Miley would not only have to dis- duties competently and diligently;” and Canon 2, Rule 2.5 (A) and 2.10. there are four active grazing allot- nothing to add actual protection regard her fellow judge’s public and, 5) Making “public statement C. He stipulates to a public rep- ments in the area, though the proc- for the few petroglyphs and other declaration Ms. Lobato is guilty, on a pending or impending case.” rimand for violations of the Judicial lamation claimed there were none. artifacts that are located on the but she would have to specifically Kephart denied all the charges in Canons and Rules as set forth above Democrat Rep. Dina Titus of sites, but Zinke did recommend the rule against the State’s defenses his Response filed with the NCJD in paragraphs (1) (A) through (D). Las Vegas weighed in by declaring, president seek funding to actually on May 25, 2017. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED to her habeas claims authored by “Gold Butte’s opponents have cre- protect those artifacts. Kephart and his public written Kephart avoided a public hear- that Respondent is hereby publicly declarations that the claims Judge ing by admitting to all the charges reprimanded for violating the Code, Miley is ruling on are meritless and and consenting to a public repri- Canon 1, Rule 1.1 and 1.2; and should be denied. mand that was filed with the NCJD Canon 2, Rule 2.5 (A) and 2.10. Kephart was elected a Clark on August 31, 2017. The “Stipu- The “Stipulation And Order Of County District Court judge in lation And Order Of Consent To Consent To Public Reprimand” November 2014. Public Reprimand” signed by Judge against Judge Kephart is on the During the February 29, 2016 Kephart states in part: NCJD’s website. It can be read at: broadcast interview, Kephart’s 1. D. ...Respondent’s television www.tinyurl.com/y9rpnfqz. statements about Ms. Lobato’s case interview statements attested to his With the conclusion of Kephart’s included: “I stand behind what we belief that Ms. Lobato is guilty as case, the author of this article can did. I have no qualms about what he indicated that justice was done, publicly reveal that in April 2016 he happened and how we prosecuted although these comments directly filed the complaint with the NCJD this matter. I believe it was com- contrast with Ms. Lobato’s claim of about the television interview. The DO YOU NEED AN EDITOR? pletely justice done.” actual innocence, which is a subject outcome resulting from the NCJD’s Have you been embarrassed lately when someone pointed out The NCJD’s Formal Statement in the case. Therefore, there was investigation proves the complaint to you that you misspelled a word in your report or maybe had Of Charges filed in May 2017 or is a reasonable expectation that was valid. a whole sentence all messed up? Have you personally felt that states: Respondent’s interview statements Hans Sherrer is President of the you could’ve done a much better job on that manuscript but just “Respondent’s television in- could affect the outcome or impair Justice Institute aka Justice Denied didn’t have the time? terview statements attested to his the fairness of Ms. Lobato’s case. that conducted a post-conviction in- belief that Ms. Lobato is guilty as 2. Respondent admits to all the vestigation of Kirstin Lobato’s case. Why put off doing what you know you should have done before: he indicated that justice was done, allegations brought against him in The Justice Institute is based in call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, and document-doctor, although these comments directly the Charge of Misconduct of the Seattle, Washington and promotes she will fix what needs fixing by adding a little of this or that, contrast with Ms. Lobato’s claim of Formal Statement of Charges filed awareness of wrongful convictions, and taking out what shouldn’t have been there in the first place. actual innocence, which is a subject May 9, 2017, and paragraphs (1) and maintains the world’s largest in the case. Therefore, there was (A) through (D) as set forth above. database of exonerated persons. Its Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! or is a reasonable expectation that 3. Respondent agrees to waive website is: www.justicedenied.org. 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Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Trump: Puerto Rico has ‘thrown our budget a little out of whack’ By Jonathan Easley Katrina, which killed hundreds in New Or- The Hill leans, and Hurricane Maria, which has pro- President Trump on Tuesday noted the voked a humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. enormous cost associated with the hurricane “If you looked — every death is a horror, relief and rescue mission in Puerto Rico, but if you look at a real catastrophe like saying at a meeting with officials in San Juan Katrina, and you look at the tremendous hun- on Tuesday that the efforts had “thrown our dreds and hundreds and hundreds of people budget a little out of whack.” that died, and you look at what happened The president appeared in good spirits as here with really a storm that was just totally he went around the room praising officials in overbearing, nobody has seen anything like his administration and local leaders in Puerto this,” Trump said. Rico. When he arrived at Mick Mulvaney, “What is your death count as of this morn- the director of the Office of Management ing, 17?” he said. and Budget, Trump said in a jocular way “Sixteen people certified,” Rosselló re- that, “Mick is in charge of a thing called the Trump, center, with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and First Lady Melania. sponded. budget.” Trump singled out the governor of Puerto Carmen Yulín Cruz, who was also in the “Sixteen people certified versus in the “I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, but you’ve Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, for praising his ad- room. Cruz has been critical of the govern- thousands,” Trump said. thrown our budget a little out of whack ministration’s response and allowed Puerto ment’s relief efforts and Trump has feuded “You can be very proud of all of your because we spent a lot of money on Puerto Rico’s Republican resident commissioner, with her over Twitter. people, all of our people working together. Rico, and that’s fine,” Trump said. “We saved Jenniffer González-Colón, to speak. Later during the meeting, Trump com- Sixteen versus literally thousands of people. a lot of lives.” But he did not mention San Juan mayor pared the death counts between Hurricane You can be very proud.” Puerto Rico (Continued from Page 1) people are looking at that,” he told the U.S. island territory’s 3.4 mil- to the island’s $74 billion in debt, happened here with really a storm Cruz attended the briefing, but reporters. lion citizens remain without power, saying it might complicate federal that was just totally overbearing, sat far away from the president. Trump’s Puerto Rico visit is a adequate food and clean drinking budget requests for disaster relief. nobody has seen anything like this,” Trump did not mention her during test of his ability to play the role of water. Many citizens on the island “I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, Trump said. his remarks, even as he cast praise consoler in chief. have complained authorities have but you’ve thrown our budget a “What is your death count as of widely on other federal and territory The president has been deeply been slow to deliver relief supplies. little out of whack because we spent this morning, 17?” Trump asked. officials for their work, including critical of people who have ques- The president showed he will a lot of money on Puerto Rico, and “Sixteen people certified,” Ros- the island’s representative in Con- tioned the federal response efforts, stick with his freewheeling style, that’s fine,” Trump said. “We saved selló responded. gress, Jennifer González-Colón calling them “politically motivated even in a place facing a humani- a lot of lives.” “Sixteen people certified versus (R). ingrates” who aren’t doing enough tarian crisis. The president also compared the in the thousands,” Trump said. The two leaders did shake hands to help their communities. After making remarks, he fatality count from Hurricane Maria “You can be very proud of all upon Trump’s arrival in Puerto He also blasted the “poor lead- walked around a neighborhood to that of Hurricane Katrina, which of your people, all of our people Rico. ership ability by the Mayor of San damaged by the storm and shook killed thousands in 2005. working together. Sixteen versus Speaking at the White House Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, hands with local residents. “If you looked — every death literally thousands of people. You earlier Tuesday, Trump signaled he who are not able to get their work- “We’re going to work it out, is a horror, but if you look at a real can be very proud.” wanted to move past the spat. ers to help.” have a good time,” the president catastrophe like Katrina, and you The official death toll, however, “I think she’s come back a long On Tuesday, however, Trump told one resident, having posed for look at the tremendous hundreds has not been updated in nearly a way. I think it’s now acknowledged came face-to-face with survivors of a photo. and hundreds and hundreds of peo- week. Media reports estimate the what a great job we’ve done, and the Category 4 storm. A majority of Beforehand, he made reference ple that died, and you look at what number is higher than 16. Trump vs NFL (Continued from Page 1) 10 conservatives think Trump has excuses for the first black president: they always find distasteful and done more to divide the country “Of course, saying Obama is divi- exploitative. The media leapt all than unite it. Instead of bringing the sive isn’t quite the same as blaming over the controversy, which spurred country together, he has proved to him for failing to unite the country. cowardly NFL teams to make even be a provocateur.” Some might see Obama as divisive stauncher displays of contempt for Black Lives Matter rioters and just by the nature of who he is and/ the flag. So they knelt, or arrogantly their athletic supporters are some- or think he didn’t stand much of sat, or showboated by not coming how never the provocateurs. Tactics a chance to unite a very polarized out at all. like burning down buildings and country.” Fans everywhere responded by throwing rocks and urine-filled bot- The liberal media are shameless burning their jerseys in disgust. tles at the police aren’t questioned. hypocrites when they polarize the This is nothing but counter- They’re dismissed with journalistic country and then complain the productive for the NFL. Showy weasel words like “the protests country is polarized. They have protests during the national anthem were largely peaceful.” honored Kaepernick as some kind dishonor the military and insult this to honor police officers after five people of color.” He was oppressed Blame President Trump. It’s of “star-spangled” patriot and country and all who live here. NFL were shot dead at a Black Lives to the tune of $39 million over the always President Trump. President pushed his radical racial agenda. commissioner Roger Goodell, who Matter protest. last three years of his career. Mil- Obama was presumed to be a uniter, They have pressured the NFL and would have disciplined Kaepernick Kaepernick started this fight, in- lions of his supposed oppressors which is to say the media project- every other televised sports league for wearing green cleats, punted, as sisting, “I am not going to stand up were not. ed him as one. The polls said he to take liberal stands on everything did the owners. The NFL wouldn’t to show pride in a flag for a country But the media made it sound like wasn’t. Three years ago, the same from race to gun control to impos- even let Dallas add a helmet sticker that oppresses black people and Trump started this feud. “Insulter in ABC News/Washington Post poll ing transgender bathrooms. chief,” announced ABC’s Martha found 55 percent found Obama And when those leagues inev- Raddatz on “This Week.” Trump to be divisive, and 38 percent dis- itably see their ratings drop, the NFL Owners was “attacking freedom of speech agreed. ABC News buried that poll media will try to claim this loss of (Continued from Page 2) combined that showed up for the and star athletes.” Raddatz cited a in a dumpster. popularity has nothing to do with according to Times Free Press. Rams and the Chargers,” According new ABC News/Washington Post Instead they spun. They always politics … just as they do about 3. 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For more information and immediate response, call or email: (702) 902-5050 [email protected] October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Mass shooting rekindles gun debate By Katie Bo Williams law and in April, he told the NRA and Jordan Fabian “you have a true friend and cham- The Hill pion in the White House.” The national debate over gun House Majority Whip Steve violence was rekindled Monday Scalise (R-La.) on Monday refused after a gunman in Las Vegas opened to wade into the gun debate, just fire on an outdoor concert crowd, days after he returned the Capi- killing at least 59 and wounding or tol on crutches. Scalise suffered injuring more than 500 others. life-threatening injuries when he It was the deadliest mass shoot- was shot by a gunman who opened ing in U.S. history — and the sec- fire on a congressional baseball ond attack to earn the distinction in practice in June. On Monday, he a little over a year. called on “people across America In Washington, the reaction to to stand together in solidarity” and Sunday night’s killings felt eerily donate blood to help save victims’ similar to massacres that have lives. unfolded around the country, from A more immediate concern for the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., gun-control advocates is stopping to the campus of Virginia Tech in gun rights legislation that is moving Blacksburg, Va., and Sandy Hook in the House. They are opposing a Elementary School in Newtown, bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) that would allow more Conn. her letter to Ryan. the shooting, when some key facts Monday that little has changed on people to purchase gun silencers Almost immediately, Democrats At the White House, President remain unclear. Capitol Hill since a gunman mowed — or suppressors. renewed their calls for stricter Trump showed no appetite to en- “Today is a day for consoling the down 49 people in June 2016 at the “The crowd fled at the sound of gun laws. House Minority Leader gage in the gun debate. He instead survivors and mourning those we Pulse nightclub in Florida. gunshots,” 2016 Democratic pres- Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called on chose to focus on a message of lost,” press secretary Sarah Huck- Congress rejected a slate of idential nominee Hillary Clinton Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to unity and mourning. abee Sanders said. “There’s a time bipartisan gun control measures in tweeted. “Imagine the deaths if the establish a committee to study the A somber Trump called the and place for a political debate, but response to the Orlando massacre, shooter had a silencer, which the matter and bring background check shootings an “act of pure evil” and now is a time to unite as a country.” highlighting advocates’ failure to NRA wants to make easier to get.” legislation to the floor. said he would travel to Las Vegas Retired Navy Capt. Mark Kel- push through even modest reforms. But others claim such a measure Ryan ordered flags at the U.S. on Wednesday to meet with local ly, who rushed to Capitol Hill on At the time, House Democrats would have little bearing on mass Capitol to be lowered to half-staff in officials, first responders and vic- Monday with his wife, former Rep. staged a dramatic 26-hour sit-in on killings, since suppressors do little honor of the victims, stating, “The tims’ families. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), reject- the House floor to protest congres- to quiet gunfire from automatic whole country stands united in our Unlike his predecessor, Barack ed the notion that the immediate sional inaction — to little effect. weapons. shock, in our condolences, and in Obama, who used mass shootings aftermath of shootings are a bad Senate Democrats launched a 15- Much is still unknown about our prayers.” to call for tighter gun laws, Trump time for policy debate on prevent- hour filibuster that earned them the type of weapons the alleged But Pelosi and other Democratic made no mention of guns during his ing gun violence. votes on four relatively popular shooter, Stephen Paddock, used leaders Monday said prayers are public statements. “If not now, when?” he said. measures, all of which failed. in the massacre. Las Vegas Sheriff not enough. The Trump administration on Giffords was shot in the head Among those failed bills were a Joseph Lombardo said more than “We must respond to these Monday indicated it would be during a 2011 constituent event in pair of measures aimed at restrict- 10 rifles were found at the scene tragedies with courage, unity and “premature” to discuss new gun Tucson, and barely survived. ing sales to people on the federal of the crime. decisive action,” Pelosi wrote in laws in the immediate aftermath of Despite those calls, it appeared terrorism “watch list.” Experts say audio recordings Gun-control supporters were of the shooting indicate at least optimistic some Republicans might one gun he used was an automatic CBS executive fired after saying Las back it because the Orlando gun- weapon, but authorities have not man, Omar Mateen, had expressed confirmed that. Vegas victims didn’t deserve sympathy allegiance to the Islamic State in Paddock, of Mesquite, Nev., had Iraq and Syria (ISIS). no significant prior criminal histo- By Joe Concha The National Rifle Associa- ry. His shocked brother described The Hill tion (NRA), however, vigorously him to CBS News as “just a guy” CBS fired a legal executive opposed the measure, saying it who liked to drive into Vegas to Monday after she wrote on Face- could deprive innocent people of gamble — but “wasn’t an avid gun book that she was not “sympa- their Second Amendment rights. guy at all.” thetic” to the victims of the mass The powerful gun lobby argued “The fact that he had those kind shooting in Las Vegas. the attorney general has too much of weapons is just — where the hell “I’m actually not even sym- discretion over who goes on the list did he get automatic weapons?” an pathetic [because] country music — it requires a subject have only a emotional Eric Paddock asked. fans often are Republican gun “reasonable suspicion” of a terror Democrats said that’s exactly the toters,” former executive Hayley connection. concern they’re trying to address. Geftman-Gold wrote. In June of last year, Trump Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) At least 59 people were killed appeared to side with Democrats warned that Congress has “blood and more than 520 were injured on the issue. “We have to make on our hands” for failing to act in after a gunman opened fire at a sure that people that are terrorists the wake of the Pulse nightclub and country music festival in Las Vegas or have even an inclination toward Sandy Hook shootings. on Sunday night. “If they wouldn’t do anything address to the nation. terrorism cannot buy weapons, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), “This individual, who was with when children were murdered I “We join together in sadness, guns,” he said at the time. who represents Sandy Hook vic- us for approximately one year, vio- have no hope that Repugs will shock and grief,” Trump said at As president, Trump hasn’t tims, urged Congress to “get off its lated the standards of our company ever do the right thing,” wrote the White House. “It was an act of called for Congress to change the ass and do something.” and is no longer an employee of Geftman-Gold, who served as vice pure evil.” CBS,” the network said in a state- president and senior counsel of Trump said he would travel to ment Monday. strategic transactions at CBS. Las Vegas on Wednesday. “Her views as expressed on so- The post quickly went viral, with The suspected gunman has cial media are deeply unacceptable Geftman-Gold’s name and “CBS been identified as Nevada resident to all of us at CBS. Our hearts go Exec” both becoming top trending Stephen Paddock, according to Las out to the victims in Las Vegas and topics on Twitter. Vegas police. The 64-year-old took their families,” the network wrote. President Trump condemned the his own life, according to police, as The Daily Caller first flagged mass shooting on Monday morning, law enforcement closed in on his Geftman-Gold’s post Monday. calling it “an act of pure evil” in an hotel room. Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Terror experts puzzled by ISIS claim in Las Vegas attack By Katie Bo Williams regardless of how truthful/untruth- The Hill ful it is,” tweeted Rita Katz, director Less than 12 hours after a man of SITE Intelligence Group, which identified by police as Stephen closely tracks the group. Paddock opened fire on an outdoor “If ISIS verified as telling the country music concert, killing at truth, it will have pulled off what least 59 and perpetrating the dead- supporters & global jihadi move- liest mass shooting in modern U.S. ment will see as monumental history, the Islamic State in Iraq and achievement,” she said. Syria (ISIS) issued a statement that But, she continued, “If #ISIS puzzled terror experts. The group is lying, it will only lose credit by took credit for the attack on its those who already distrust it. To semi-official news agency, Amaq. brainwashed supporters, it won’t So far, there is no evidence even crack the bubble.” that ISIS was involved beyond the group’s own assurance that Paddock was “a soldier of the Ca- liphate.” The group later doubled down on its claim, saying Paddock converted to Islam months ago. The FBI has said it does not believe the attack was connected to an international terrorist group. And Paddock, at 64, does not fit have been merely inspired by the had an ISIS flag on his vehicle’s have consistently maintained there the profile of a young ISIS recruit. group’s ideology — not directed or dashboard. was no tie to terror. “This is, to say the least, very funded by ISIS leadership. In either But until recently, claims of re- Then, last month, the group strange,” tweeted Amarnath Am- case, the group will credit “a soldier sponsibility put out through official claimed it had placed bombs at arasingam, a research fellow at of the Caliphate.” channels were seen as reliable. Es- Charles de Gaulle Airport, spark- George Washington University’s The two attackers who killed 16 tablishing a reputation for making ing an evacuation. There were no extremism program. in the shooting in San Bernardino, easily disprovable claims could bombs and the evacuation was Historically, ISIS has not been Calif., in 2015 were claimed by undercut its credibility with its own unrelated to terrorism. arbitrary in the attacks it claims ISIS, even though they appeared supporters, so ISIS has carefully The sudden spike in spurious have been carried out by its sup- to have had no direct contact with safeguarded its authority. claims has led some terror experts An outreach porters. Experts who track the the group. That might be changing. The to speculate that it has gotten slop- group closely say that when it ISIS also sometimes declines to group has now made at least two pier as its territory has dwindled program to help comes to attacks in the West, if take ownership for attacks that turn false claims in the past few months. and the group’s focus has turned to ISIS is claiming responsibility, out to be linked to it. For example, In June, ISIS took credit for a launching attacks outside of Iraq the homeless to there typically was some kind of the group hasn’t claimed respon- deadly attack on a casino in Manila, and Syria. connection between the perpetrator sibility for the suspect in Canada the capital of the Philippines, claim- Close trackers of the group are help themselves. and the group. who rammed his car into a police ing that the shooter converted to dubious of the impact that the string The group does often claim barricade Saturday night and then Islam months before. But the attack of apparently false claims will have ChaplainSteven responsibility for attacks that may stabbed an officer, even though he later appeared to be a botched rob- on ISIS’s sway with its followers. bery by a gambling addict. Police “ISIS will benefit from its claim, StJohn.Com

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A governmentE big enoughditorials to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View It is what it is… What many have been expecting for some time just took place last Sunday night — a massive assassination as has happened in many cities in the U.S., but on such a high scale that it already has been labeled the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. It was just a matter of time before this would take place, but government officials and law enforcement entities are still in denial and insist that the massacre was not a terrorist act. As always happens after a national tragedy takes place anywhere, government officials, law enforcement agen- cies and elected officials start talking about the need to “fix the problem” and “make sure it does not happen again,” begging for donations and asking for prayers. They need to stop all that nonsense and start working for real, earning the money that the people of this great nation are paying them to serve the people; stop all those campaign speeches, grow up and act like the human beings Trump tells it like it is at the U.N. that they claim to be. By Thomas Mitchell regimes in North Korean, Iran and The New York Times editorial Venezuela, and he did not let Russia Officials in Nevada are professional politicians; they called the speech bellicose and said and China escape criticism. like to feed all that bull to everyone that likes to hear them it had a dark tone and focus. It com- “We must protect our nations, talk with the help of the paid-for media, appearing on pared the speech unfavorably to one their interests, and their futures,” television flanked by others who think alike, talking tough by a more humble President Obama Trump declared. “We must reject and with a false sense of sympathy, offering condolences in 2009 when many of the same threats to sovereignty, from the problems existed — without a hint of Ukraine to the South China Sea. We and prayers to the victims and touching the hearts of the recognition that Obama had failed to must uphold respect for law, respect ones left behind, asking for donations as they pass on their resolve any of those problems. for borders, and respect for culture, responsibility to the masses. The Los Angeles Times editorial and the peaceful engagement these Most casinos in Las Vegas hire former Las Vegas Metro- said the message was undermined by allow. And just as the founders of politan Police officers, detectives, captains, undersheriffs bombast, boastfulness, illogic and this body intended, we must work was needlessly offensive. “It was a together and confront together those and even sheriffs and former FBI agents for their Chief bizarrely bellicose message for an ThoMaS MiTchell who threaten us with chaos, turmoil, of Security, Director of Security and Chief of Corporate American president to send to an audience of world and terror.” Security, and now they claim that they are not able to leaders,” the paper opined. He pointed out that North Korea has shown con- prevent a terrorist attack. So President Trump’s speech to the United Nations tempt for other nations and its own people by starving, One does not have to be a Sherlock Holmes, a Magnum General Assembly was obviously a rousing success. imprisoning, torturing and killing them. “As president of the United States, I will always “If this is not twisted enough, now North Korea’s PI, Jim Rockford or any of those famous fake television put America first, just like you, as the leaders of your reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic investigators to see the writing on the wall; a man checks countries will always, and should always, put your missiles threatens the entire world with unthinkable in by himself asking for two rooms on the same floor, then countries first,” Trump told the assembly, which, de- loss of human life,” he said of the ruthless dictator he never leaves the room and doesn’t allow housekeeping spite the negative reviews of the liberal press, reacted dubbed the “Rocket Man,” who is on a suicide mission with applause. for himself and his regime. services for several days and no one finds it “out of the Yes, he pulled no punches when he talked about the ordinary”? (See Mitchell, Page 12) He brought guns, rifles, ammunition and who knows what else that was intended for death and destruction and Terrorism is terrorism no one saw or reported anything suspicious? What about those sophisticated cameras that hotel se- curity uses to persecute the hard working prostitutes that regardless of the label go to a room to earn an honest living? By Perly Viasmensky which said Stephen Paddock was a “soldier” who had Security piles up on a homeless man that tries to sneak The massacre here in Las Vegas Sunday night recently converted to Islam. in to get a few minutes of sleep in a warm place (four hotel during a country music festival was a diabolical act. Terrorism is terrorism, whether they want to call it security guards for one homeless man) while a nut case Something very difficult to believe is that author- international, national, local or domestic. Didn’t former ities, and especially the FBI, want us to believe that Senator Harry Reid call the followers of Cliven Bundy terrorist walks in with 25 rifles into his two hotel rooms there was no an act of terrorism involved in the mas- “domestic terrorists”? to kill fifty-nine concert-goers. sacre and want to treat us like retarded individuals, Some news reports claim that authorities state the Did any of these former law enforcement agents now feeding us just anything for fear tourism will stop case could never be charged as terrorism, international working as hotel or corporate security ever wonder why coming to Las Vegas. or domestic, since Paddock died at the scene and will a single man with no ordinary luggage needs two rooms? The man suspected and later proven to be the one never face criminal prosecution. who perpetrated the killing of 59 people and injuring Neither did Omar Mateen, the shooter at the Pulse The least they can do is check him out to see if he is 512 others was nothing but a terrorist, like any other nightclub in Orlando, Florida face criminal prosecution planning to set up a clandestine poker game or is getting who may have infiltrated this country and took up because he also died at the scene and yet his act was ready to set up a harem for people in the hotel, bypass- residence with the intention of causing death and labeled terrorism. ing the bellman who might usually be in charge of such destruction. In cases like this all precautions are never enough. What do they believe this man, Stephen Paddock, Stephen Paddock was seen in a car with an Asian arrangements? was doing in a hotel room alone with an arsenal and woman identified as Marilou Danley, believed to be How about the idea that maybe that man is setting a preparing the windows from where he was planning to a person of interest in the investigation according to stage to commit a terrorist act to kill as many innocent orchestrate the killings? Playing with himself? Please news reports. However, according to later reports she people as he can, right outside and below his windows, don’t insult our intelligence. is not thought to have been involved in the shooting. while they don’t have a clue as they revel in just having The FBI said it found nothing so far to suggest the Are authorities forgetting that the wife of Omar attack was connected to international terrorism, despite Mateen, the shooter of the Pulse nightclub, Noor a good time. a claim of responsibility from the Islamic State group, (See Viasmensky, Page 14) Oh no! That will never happen in Las Vegas! We have the best police, we have professional security personnel — but are they too busy chasing working girls (Las Ve- ON A PERSONAL NOTE gas name for prostitutes) or arresting people for smoking something other than cigarettes because they are supposed Las Vegas Attack: We will to come to our city to attend church services and go to Sunday school. not let it kill our spirit It is time to be realistic and accept the fact that what By Maramis girlfriend’s family members who happened in Las Vegas last Sunday is a terrorist act — There’s enough out there — on might have been told something or whatever type of terrorism any one likes to call it, but TV and on the Internet — about the observed something — anything — horrible massacre in Las Vegas this that could be a clue. terrorism nevertheless. past Sunday night, so we don’t need Fortunately in today’s world It is unfair that law enforcement, elected and govern- more details of all that horror. there is so much that can be found ment officials, by trying to protect our main industry, gam- At first we heard reports that Pad- in someone’s personal computer or ing, tourism and conventioneers, lie to our community by dock, the shooter, committed suicide, on social media. It may take a while pretending that everything is good and safe when it is not. then we heard that the FBI returned for authorities to find it all, or for it his fire and shot him through his ho- to come to the fore, but likely it will The people that live here and even those who visit our tel door. We heard that ISIS wanted be found. Perhaps an ongoing journal city have the right to know how safe they are and how to take credit for his actions, but we or blog of his day-to-day feelings safe our G-Men and local law enforcement personnel are also heard that we needn’t pay any or intentions, or even his desires. able to keep them — citizens or visitors, we all need to attention to that. Whether ISIS wants MaraMiS choufani Hopefully, he will have included the feel as safe as we can be. the credit or not, the shooter did the deed and would whys and wherefores of those intentions or desires in of course have to bear his own responsibility, if he his writings or videos. The media needs to start asking the right questions and had lived. Then we heard that his girlfriend, who was This shooter has apparently lived such a low-key life press the local and federal authorities with real questions out of the country, was a woman of interest, but that that there is barely anything known about him, at this and stop playing “friendsies” with the people that are lying comment soon turned into her not being a person of time, other than his father’s rather high-profile past of to our community. interest, which then once again had her back on the list. being a notorious bank robber who was on the FBI’s If anyone is afraid to use the right word let them be Fortunately there are family members who can most wanted list, and that he escaped from prison. He possibly help out with understanding his motive or couldn’t have been a great role model for his son, yet that ignorant, but we are not going to play that game; it the reasoning behind what he did, should they tell we don’t — again, at this time — have any details about was what it was, a terrorist act by enemies of this nation. the truth or be believable. And there are his live-in (See Maramis, Page 14) October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. The NFL and Luther Strange: A tale of two public relations disasters By Chuck Muth in the eyes of the fans by politicizing loss for President Trump despite the double-talk of these professional This NFL public relations the game and demonstrating total fact that the candidate he endorsed inside-the-beltway politicians. And disaster is actually pretty simple… disrespect for our flag and those lost. Instead, this was a “yuge” they won’t be fooled again. Players have the right to protest. who defend it. loss for the Washington, DC GOP There’s an old saying in Coaches have the right to bench Including service members who establishment — especially Senate conservative political circles coined them. Owners have the right to fire have lost their legs in battle and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. after the 1994 GOP takeover of them. The president has the right to are now UNABLE to stand for the Voters voted for the candidate Congress and the subsequent failure criticize them. And the fans have National Anthem. Or worse, have they KNEW would be far more to enact the Contract with America the right to boycott them. lost their very lives. supportive of the president’s platform Republicans ran on: It’s Seriously. What’s so complicated If you don’t want to stand for “drain the swamp” agenda over not enough to just elect more about this? Everyone is exercising the Star Spangled Banner, fine. Sit the candidate the president felt Republicans; you need to elect their rights in what remains the in the locker room until it’s over. obligated to endorse out of a sense better ones as well. freest country in the universe — But don’t drag your teammates, of loyalty — which we all know The Moore win in Alabama though the recent violence of alt- CHUCK MUTH your team, the NFL and especially Mr. Trump values highly. Trump demonstrates that just such a left protesters against free speech is he and these other highly-paid, the fans into your personal little supporters, the vaunted deplorables, reckoning is now upon us. Primaries making it less so by the day. ungrateful, spoiled pig-skinners do hissy fit. “got it.” are coming. That said, there’s no way the NOT have the right to use someone Now, speaking of PR disasters, And that is very bad news * * * * * NFL can win this one. They should else’s soapbox to air their views. some observations on the recent for a whole host of incumbent Chuck Muth is president of have lanced the boil a year ago The NFL fines players for GOP primary for U.S. Senate in Republicans in Congress — Citizen Outreach, a non-profit when Colin Kaepernick started this all manner of antics, including Alabama, where the outsider, Roy including Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake public policy grassroots advocacy whole insulting and offensive mess. “excessive celebrations,” in an Moore, defeated the insider, Luther and our own Sen. Dean Heller. organization and publisher of Ne- Yes, he enjoys - thanks to the effort to protect the image and Strange… Republican primary voters are vadaNewsandViews.com. He may very country he’s protesting against reputation of the league. But it Contrary to the fake news politically astute and well-informed. be reached by email at cmuth@ — the right to free speech. But allowed these same players to spit media’s narrative, this was NOT a They see through the spin and lasvegastribune.com. Massacre in Las Vegas — Why did this happen? By Mace yampolsky is not the case. President Trump More than 50 people were mur- on Monday condemned the mass dered, and at least 500 wounded, shooting in Las Vegas. “It was an when a gunman in a Las Vegas act of pure evil,” he said at the hotel opened fire on a crowd at a White House. Trump said he would country music festival late last Sun- travel to Las Vegas Wednesday day night. It was one of, if not the to meet with first responders and worst mass shooting in modern U.S. victims. The president thanked first history. Americans will be dealing responders and police for reacting with the aftermath of this horror for so quickly, crediting them with a long time to come. Little is known saving many lives. He also sought about the shooter, who is now dead, to offer comfort to families of vic- except his identity: He was Stephen tims. “We are here for you and we Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nev. are praying for you. Trump said the His motives, his connections, his FBI and Department of Homeland ideology, his accomplices — all Security are working closely with that remains to be learned. Inevita- local authorities to assist with the but love and wisdom and compas- ers sitting for the national anthem. MaCe yaMpoLsKy bly, this bloodbath will reopen the investigation and will provide sion toward one another.” From What Should We Do Now? endless debate over gun control, as exploiting the dead to advance a po- updates. memory, he quoted Aeschylus, I grew up in Boston. Boston’s it should. I will get on my soapbox litical agenda! It’s not that political On April 4, 1968, Robert F. who wrote 25 centuries ago of the Faneuil Hall — the original “cra- later. That is understandable and agendas don’t matter; democratic Kennedy was on his way to a cam- wisdom that pain and despair can dle of liberty” — is where Samuel appropriate. On Twitter and Face- self-government would be impossi- paign rally in Indianapolis when reveal. And Kennedy ended with a Adams formed the Sons of Liberty, book, on news websites and talk ble without them. But we shouldn’t he learned that Martin Luther King plea as poignant and relevant today and where Massachusetts colonists shows, there was an instantaneous be so consumed with politics that had been assassinated in Memphis. as it was in 1968: “Let us dedi- first met to protest the British Par- freshet of comments about gun con- we see nothing else when a tragedy Breaking the news to the largely cate ourselves to what the Greeks liament’s Tea Act. It was a favorite trol and white males and terrorism takes place. In the first jolting mo- black audience, the normally hy- wrote so many years ago: to tame venue of abolitionist leaders like and the presumed partisan leanings ments after so terrible a crime, rac- per-partisan Ted Kennedy had the the savageness of man and make Frederick Douglass and William of the shooter. ing to score political points should grace and good judgment to rise gentle the life of this world. Let us Lloyd Garrison in the years before What can We Do? not be anyone’s priority. above politics. “You can be filled dedicate ourselves to that, and say the Civil War. It was where John There is a time for everything, I was concerned that Trump with bitterness, and with hatred, a prayer for our country, and for our F. Kennedy closed his successful and the immediate wake of a ghast- would come out and say there are and a desire for revenge,” he told people.” But how difficult is that? It presidential campaign on Election ly mass murder is a time for tears lots of good people that carry au- his listeners. But “what we need in certainly downplays and minimizes Eve in 1960 — and where his and silence and prayer — not for tomatic weapons. Thankfully that the United States is not hatred… the controversy over the NFL play- (see Mace, page 14) Dangers of leftist courts defying Trump travel ban Larry Klayman warns of ‘unchecked power never intended by the Constitution’ By Larry Klayman threats our soldiers are fighting check, or records can be corrupted. Trump’s executive order should The U.S. Supreme Court Mon- overseas.” Freedom Watch filed Trump’s executive order is have made clear that the problem day afternoon canceled oral ar- a “Friend of the Court” brief in fully authorized by the law under was the inadequate information to gument in the troubling legal the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8 U.S. Code § 1182(f) and his role screen out dangerous visitors from challenges by “sanctuary states” to 9th Circuit in support of Trump’s as commander in chief and head of harmless ones. Failing to emphasize President Donald Trump’s “travel actions. foreign policy. Yet liberal lawyers and document this invited attacks ban” executive order. Hearing was But while working to imple- and judges claimed that because in the courts. scheduled for Oct. 10 in the appeals ment his agenda, President Trump they imagine Trump to be a bigot The Supreme Court was also set of Trump, President of U.S., et al. v. is discovering the new reality of (because they say so), the lawful to address the concept that anyone Int’l Refugee Assistance, et al. and modern American government: actions of the commander in chief in the world now has rights under Trump, President of U.S., et al. v. Judges and lawyers increasingly therefore can be overturned by the our Constitution, so that all of the Hawaii, et al. think that the courts run the country, courts. The courts now assert the world’s 7 billion people are entitled President Trump issued a proc- not the president or the Congress. power to commandeer and nullify to come to the United States at will. lamation (rather than an executive For decades and indeed a century, the power of the presidency. Liberal lawyers and judges decided order) on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, we have allowed judges to usurp Trump’s statements about Is- that foreigners can bootstrap the announcing the permanent version more and more power. They have lamic terrorism on the campaign right to enter the country because Larry KLayMan of his travel restrictions put in place grabbed raw, unchecked power trail are being twisted to suggest the feelings of a U.S. citizen might by his Department of Homeland Non-Muslim countries like North never intended by the Constitution. hatred of all Muslims. Yet as re- be hurt, or some small group of Security. The White House issued Korea are covered, whereas only The expansion of the judicial role ported by CNN, when town-hall left-wing professors want to invite a Fact Sheet and a Q&A document. about six Muslim countries are on is reaching dangerous levels. That attendees asked whether Trump a Palestinian terrorist to speak to Thereupon, the high court’s the list. is why as early as 1994 I founded would consider putting a Muslim a brown-bag faculty lunch. Under order directs that “The parties are Trump is fighting to “Make Judicial Watch and — after a run in his Cabinet or on his ticket, he this new theory, the entire planet directed to file letter briefs address- America Safe Again.” He was for U.S. Senate — also founded respond: “Oh, absolutely, no prob- has rights under our U.S. Consti- ing whether, or to what extent, the elected in part to reverse the reck- Freedom Watch. lem with that.” tution. The Supreme Court pushed Proclamation issued on September less foreign policies of Presidents Trump had originally suspended The Supreme Court was set to back in partially lifting an injunc- 24, 2017, may render cases No. Barack Obama and Bill Clin- visitors — on a temporary basis — decide whether off-hand comments tion, but that question was to be 16-1436 and 16-1540 moot.” This ton. The establishment’s attitude from seven “failed states,” which as a private citizen running for heard Oct. 10. is now the second time lawsuits of favoring foreigners ahead of happened to be Muslim, whose office should replace the official The lawsuits will be back again, against Trump’s efforts have been American citizens allowed Islamic chaotic or corrupt governments deliberations of a government offi- and the issues will eventually return made irrelevant by Trump’s updates terrorists to enter and remain in the cannot provide reliable screening cial informed by government pro- to the Supreme Court. But what to the policy. country despite red flags and kill information to keep out potential cesses. Where Trump as president needs to be asked is why the courts The new, now-permanent en- nearly 3,000 Americans on Sept. terrorists, in his Jan. 27, 2017, exec- developed tightly focused orders to are supervising and overturning the hanced vetting and screening pro- 11, 2001. Our nation was placed utive order “Protecting the Nation comply with the law, his unofficial actions of the commander in chief cedures are tightly focused on the at risk by the likes of Obama Sec- from Foreign Terrorist Entry into loose talk as a candidate was held and president established by our specific problems of obtaining retary of State Hillary Clinton and the United States,” 82 Fed. Reg. by activist judges to represent the Constitution. information to determine which Secretary of Homeland Security 8,977. “real” reason for his executive or- Larry Klayman is a former Jus- temporary visitors or immigrants Janet Napolitano. Then FBI Director James Com- ders and the careful design of the tice Department prosecutor and are safe and which are threats. Dif- Trump announced upon signing ey confirmed in congressional testi- order is a mere ruse. the founder of Judicial Watch and ferent procedures apply to different his original executive order: “We mony that it is impossible to screen Trump’s team is slowly learning Freedom Watch. His latest book is countries based on the actual chal- want to ensure that we are not ad- visitors because dysfunctional that they not only have to do the “Whores: Why and How I Came to lenges that apply to each country. mitting into our country the very countries lack records for us to right thing but do it in the right way. Fight the Establishment.” Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Government Regulations and Individual Freedoms By José Azel job-killing effects of regulations. Montreal city councilor Bonoit There is more to regulations. LaDouce has proposed a new law Regulatory policy imposes the requiring all dogs in that Canadi- judgment of a small group of an city to understand commands regulatory wise men over a pro- in both English and French. The cess of voluntary exchange that councilor explained that the law is reflects the needs and preferences necessary to counter the “untenable of the population at large. In a free chaos” at public parks when dogs market economy, every voluntary understand commands in only one exchange guides resources to their language. LaDouce’s proposal highest value use. Thus every requires all dogs in the city to regulation that impedes voluntary learn at least 80 commands in both exchanges reduces the effectiveness languages as attested by a city em- of resource use. Regulatory policy the coercive force of regulations to not succeed in business by harming ployee who would administer a test should be viewed with extraordi- restrict the voluntary decisions of or mistreating customers. to certify the dogs’ bilingual com- nary suspicion and used frugally. individuals and businesses. This is not to suggest that reg- prehension. South Florida cities Effective and appropriate reg- Regulations shifts responsibility ulations are always unnecessary. are considering similar legislation José Azel ulations are necessary in a market from individuals and businesses — Policies that seek to protect children requiring all dogs to be bilingual their behavior while under-valuing system and inherent to the rule of where responsibility belongs — to and those unable to make reasoned in Spanish and English commands. external situational factors. Oddly, law. Unfortunately, most of the reg- the government. Absent a coercive judgments are clearly defensible, Seriously, the original Montreal we take the opposite view when ulations promulgated by legislative regulatory environment, businesses but regulations that aspire to protect story was intended as satirical, and I evaluating our own behavior. For and administrative bodies do not would compete for customers by individuals from themselves under- made up the South Florida connec- example, according to my wife, if meet the appropriate and necessary developing, and fiercely protect- mine the very concepts of personal tion (I think), but the story serves to I have an automobile accident it is criteria. It is not that lawmakers are ing, an impeccable reputation for responsibility. illustrate the exponential growth of because I am a bad driver (disposi- evildoers, as most new regulations product quality. Accepting responsibility for our paternalistic regulations at all levels tional); if she has as an accident it is are advanced with the sincere belief Commerce is a self- interested own lives is a moral and intellectual of government. Over the past three because it was raining and visibility that they are in the public interest. pursuit that encourages and rewards achievement. It is a celebration of years, the Code of Federal Regula- was poor (situational). Lawmakers seek to enact regula- selfish behavior. It does not follow, our individual freedoms. Parody- tions alone has increased by 11,327 Underlying the motivation for tions to improve safety in consumer however, that business is about ing Don Quixote’s quip to Sancho pages to over 169,000 pages. many paternalistic regulations are products, to assure the efficacy of harming, or exploiting customers. Panza: Allow the dogs to bark, and Paternalism embodies the view the twin mythical convictions that pharmaceutical drugs, and count- In a free enterprise system, profits in any language. that other people cannot be trusted most individuals make bad deci- less other reasonable goals. result from creating superior value, José Azel left Cuba in 1961 as a to make good decisions impelling sions when allowed to think for It is hard to argue against such not from exploitation. Demoniz- 13 year-old political exile in what government regulators to step in. themselves, and that businessmen, noble objectives, but the attempt to ing the profit motive implies the has been dubbed Operation Pedro Curiously, we rarely demand that acting out of greed, endanger the realize them via regulations is often absurdity that business losses are Pan — the largest unaccompanied government make decisions about gullible public by cutting corners a counterproductive and a parlous admirable. child refugee movement in the his- our lives. It is only other people that to make an extra buck. Regrettably, journey that threatens our personal Unlike regulations, markets do tory of the Western Hemisphere. cannot make good decisions. Social political rhetoric caricaturizes reg- freedom with myriad restrictions. not cause escalating bureaucracies He is currently dedicated to the in- psychologists label this cognitive ulatory policy, ignoring its serious Government regulators, perpetrat- and inefficiencies. On the contrary, depth analyses of Cuba’s economic, bias as an “attribution error,” where ethical concerns; Democrats warn ing an attribution error, assume the competitive markets lead to inno- social and political state, with a we emphasize the internal charac- of the wholesale evils of deregula- worst of the internal characteristics vation, customer satisfaction and keen interest in post-Castro-Cuba teristics of a person in explaining tion and Republicans emphasize the of market participants and initiate declining prices. After all, one does strategies. ON THE HOLMES FRONT Soros sues President Trump over tweets By Frank Holmes Sloan, said she founded CREW These were original, paper It took some work, but liberals after being inspired by Hillary documents that had one-of-a-kind have done it: They’ve officially Clinton and her hope to “beat the writing on each page. Once they found the most ridiculous non-scan- GOP at their own game.” were shredded, they were lost to dal in presidential history. Liberals, Its first director and vice presi- history forever. backed by leftist billionaire George dent was Mark Penn, the Clinton’s Was Tom Blanton outraged? Did Soros, are suing President Donald pollster. he demand justice? Trump for deleting his Twitter CREW’s partner in the new He told S-CPAN, “We still don’t messages! lawsuit, NSA head Tom Blanton, know that whole story.” Like everyone on social media, covered up for Hillary, too. Obama’s sealed records. the president has erased messages “Using a private server…is a ter- Neither organization said a peep for spelling or other reasons. After rible practice,” Blanton said. “The about the president’s secrecy about the Alabama Senate race this week, problem is that everybody does it.” everything: his college behavior, he deleted tweets endorsing Luther Actually, I’m pretty sure no his grades, even his legal last name. Strange over Justice Roy Moore, candidate in presidential history has This court case is just their latest the “Ten Commandments judge,” ever done that, Tom. stab at protecting George Soros’ who won the Republican nomina- Sandy Berger toadies, attacking his enemies, and tion (and will make a great senator). That’s why they jumped on He was a hired gun to drive peo- shreds documents. turning America into a wasteland. Betting on the wrong horse President Trump literally from the ple telling the truth about Hillary off Remember Bill Clinton’s former Let’s hope judges delete this might be embarrassing, but Trump’s very beginning. On January 21 — the Internet. national security official shoved lawsuit. enemies want to make his actions the day after he was inaugurated The L.A. Times reported that its documents inside his pants, then * * * * * illegal. — they pounced on the president whole purpose was to “find and took them home and shredded Frank Holmes is a reporter for In June two left-wing legal for deleting a tweet where he mis- confront social media users who them? The Horn News. He is a veteran groups, both funded by George spelled the word “honored.” An post unflattering messages about the Those reports could have shed journalist and an outspoken con- article accusing Trump of breaking Democratic front-runner.” Soros, sued President Trump over light on how America missed the servative that talks about the news the law appeared in Marie Claire on But then, CREW was always a that was in his weekly article, “On the deletestorms. warning signs before 9/11 — and January 22. Hillary front. Its founder, Melanie how we could avoid doing it again. The Holmes Front.” Citizens for Responsibility and Listening to them, you’d think Ethics in Washington (CREW) and correcting spelling is practically a the National Security Archive claim form of treason! Mitchell that scrubbing tweets violates the The fact that Trump retweeted Presidential Records Act of 1978. the message minutes later doesn’t Why? Because the president’s matter to them. 280-character messages are official They don’t care about preserv- presidential documents. ing records: They care about smear- “By deleting these records, the ing Trump as a criminal. White House is destroying essential The left-wingers want Ameri- historical records,” said CREW Ex- cans to hate Trump just a little bit ecutive Director Noah Bookbinder. less than they hate America. “Presidential records are at risk,” And if Trump broke the law, whined Tom Blanton, director of then they can have him impeached the National Security Archive. — which is their only real goal: Give me a break! kicking out the first president to Everything about their lawsuit is fight back in decades and go on with misleading, including their names. turning America into a second-rate CREW has no ethics, and the socialist, globalist country. “NSA” is not a government agency. How do I know these groups But the fact is that all of Trump’s don’t really care about free speech presidential tweets are officially and presidential record-keeping? preserved forever — even the ones Look at all the ways they’ve cov- Trump doesn’t want to save on his ered up real scandals when their Twitter feed. left-wing friends were in power. “On Twitter, the White House Hillary’s private e-mail automatically archives ‘tweets’ server — and the from official White House ac- real deletestorm. counts, ‘direct messages’ sent to The former leader of CREW or from official White House ac- sued the Obama administration counts, and ‘mentions’ (tweets from to find out every e-mail address Trump seemed to relish telling off rival nations whose diplomats were seated within a stone’s throw of him other users to official White House associated with Hillary Clinton, (Continued from Page 10) He also warned the U.N. members that the United accounts,” according to the White including private ones. The State Trump called the Iranian nuclear deal brokered by States is fully aware that it bears a disproportionate House privacy policy. Department lied and said she didn’t Obama the worst, most one-sided deal ever entered burden, noting there are 193 countries in the U.N., but Like everything else Trump says use an unofficial e-mail account. into by the United States. the U.S. pays 22 percent of the entire budget. or does, his tweets are recorded, Suddenly, CREW’s leader was As for Venezuela, Trump singled out the root cause Trump concluded his tell-it-like-it-is speech with a saved, and usually distorted and out-the-door and a man named of its economic collapse under the dictatorship of stirring call to action, “So let this be our mission, and criticized by the media. David Brock became chairman of Nicolas Maduro. let this be our message to the world: We will fight to- The whole thing is nearly as the board. “The problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has gether, sacrifice together, and stand together for peace, ridiculous as the seven people When the truth about Hillary’s been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been for freedom, for justice, for family, for humanity, and who are suing President Trump homebrew e-mail server came to faithfully implemented,” the president said to a round for the almighty God who made us all.” for blocking them on Twitter. A light, Brock didn’t sue. He didn’t of applause, despite the fact the L.A. Times called The liberal media is going to criticize Trump no Soros-funded legal center filed that appeal. He didn’t even issue a press this a gratuitous insult and a simplistic denunciation matter what he says, and he too often deserves crit- lawsuit, too. release. of socialism likely to offend many countries. “From icism for popping off. Perhaps he should give more Seeing a pattern? Coincidentally, during the 2016 the Soviet Union to Cuba to Venezuela, wherever true speeches like this one and send fewer Tweets. These groups are so desperate presidential election Brock ran a socialism or communism has been adopted, it has Thomas Mitchell is a former newspaper editor to “get” our president that they will pro-Hillary PAC, called “Correct delivered anguish and devastation and failure. Those who now writes conservative/libertarian columns for do anything, grasp at any straw, to the Record.” It spent $9.7 million who preach the tenets of these discredited ideologies weekly papers in Nevada. You may email Mitchell at hound him out of office and put an- “defending” Hillary from attacks only contribute to the continued suffering of the people [email protected]. He blogs at http://4thst8. other Obama or Clinton in his place. (you know, the truth). who live under these cruel systems.” wordpress.com/. October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 Hillary slammed for nasty Vegas message The Horn editorial team of gunshots. Imagine the deaths She also told Americans it (HORN NEWS) — Twice failed if the shooter had a silencer, which wasn’t enough to be filled with presidential candidate Hillary Clin- the NRA wants to make easier to grief, and said they should seize the ton isn’t known for her positive get. — Hillary Clinton @Hillary- opportunity to attack her historic public image — but Monday she Clinton rivals in the NRA — went too far. Of course, anyone with experi- Our grief isn’t enough. We can Hillary’s opportunistic tweet ence with firearms knows that the and must put politics aside, stand following the massacre in Las presence of a flash suppressor or up to the NRA, and work together Vegas that left 58 dead and over silencer wouldn’t have helped the to try to stop this from happening 500 wounded didn’t just disgust gunman hide. again. — Hillary Clinton @Hil- conservatives. Unlike what Hillary thinks, this laryClinton Across the political spectrum, isn’t the movies. Hillary’s thoughtless politicizing critics almost universally agreed: According to The Blaze’s Dana the death of 59 Americans at the It’s time for Hillary to stop talking. Loesch, it’s like trying to muffle a hand of an insane gunman drew Instead of simply offering her jackhammer with a pillow. immediate rebuke. thoughts and prayers to the victims Suppressors only reduce by a Appallingly stupid, and entirely or asking for unity and support few decibels, still same decibel level irrelevant, Mrs Clinton She knows during this time, Hillary did what She immediately attacked the you—the victims, those who lost as a jackhammer. — Dana Loesch nothing about firearms, and even she does best — she used the mas- Second Amendment and the Na- loved ones, the responders, & all @DLoesch worse, she doesn’t care. — Buck sacre to further her own political tional Rifle Association — affected by this cold-blooded mas- Hillary wasn’t satisfied with just Sexton@BuckSexton aims. Las Vegas, we are grieving with sacre. The crowd fled at the sound spreading misinformation, though. Amen. If Washington fails to fix America’s debt crisis, states will take action By Joel Griffith of GDP in 1991 to a low of under and Jonathan Williams 17.4 percent of GDP in 2000. Im- The Hill opinion contributors portantly, during these nine years A combination of substantial of spending restraint, GDP grew by reductions in the rate of spending 41 percent. This annualized rate of growth along with a faster growing more than 3.8 percent growth was economy spurred by genuine tax re- nearly twice pace of the Obama form is needed in order to avert fis- recovery. In other words, for every cal disaster in the coming decades. $1 of annual growth during the Congress may be unwilling to act. Obama recovery, the growth rate For that reason, state legislators experienced in the decade ending in from across the country gathered 1991 would have generated nearly earlier this month in Arizona to dis- $2. Unfortunately, after bottoming cuss an “Article V” convention to out in 2000, federal spending began pass a balanced budget amendment an upward march culminating with to the U.S. Constitution. For years, the federal government spending the American Legislative Exchange 24.4 percent of the annual economy Council has supported such an in 2009. The cumulative impact of amendment to place meaningful this nearly constant overspending limits on federal profligacy. Fed- has resulted in the suffocating debt eral borrowing is already diverting load. capital from productive economic Many politicians from both ventures. And the continued failure 1993, debt as a share of GDP had 1945 to 1947. In fact, the surge in percent of GDP at the end of 1980 parties pay lip service to the debt to take action endangers the pros- more than doubled to 64 percent. debt during the recovery exceeded to 7.6 percent of GDP in 1986 but fail to make the tough deci- perity of future generations as well. For the next 14 years, an interlude the surge throughout the Great before gradually declining again. sions. Over the past 15 years, this The bipartisan threat to this na- of relative fiscal sanity returned, Recession. This recovery, though Even during the military buildup tendency was evidenced by the tion’s economic health evidenced as debt gradually declined to about prolonged, has proved tepid, total- following 9/11, defense spending Medicaid expansion with bipartisan itself again recently in Washington. 54 percent of GDP in 2001 then ing just 18.6 percent real growth at only rose from 3.8 percent of GDP congressional support under Presi- At the urging of President Trump, gradually increased to around 63 a historically sluggish annualized in 2000 to a peak of 5.6 percent of dent Bush and the Affordable Care Congress lifted the federal debt percent of GDP once again by the rate of roughly 2.2 percent. This GDP in 2010. Likewise, tax cuts Act entitlement enacted with only ceiling for the next three months. end of 2007 as the Great Recession debt load now amounts to more are not to blame. Following the Democratic congressional support Within hours, the official accumu- commenced. Throughout those 14 than $61,000 for every man, woman first of the Reagan tax cuts going under President Obama. It’s about lated debt rose by more than $300 years, GDP surged by 55 percent. and child in America. Pundits often into effect in late 1981, federal time for our elected officials in billion, to exceed $20 trillion for During the Great Recession, which blame defense spending and tax re- tax receipts only fell slightly as a Washington come together to attack the first time in U.S. history. For ended in 2009, the federal debt ductions for the current debt levels. percentage of GDP, from 18.1 per- the most significant threat to our decades, politicians from both exploded past 80 percent of GDP, Neither are to blame. Rather, a lack cent in 1980 to 17.3 percent in the national economic health: $20 tril- political parties have saddled the a level unseen since the immediate of spending discipline and foresight final year of Reagan’s second term. lion of debt. If Washington doesn’t nation with a debt load akin to gen- aftermath of World War II. But created this fiscal havoc. Defense Receipts were remarkably stable at come up with real solutions to our erational servitude. But it wasn’t during the eight years of the Obama spending, another popular culprit, an average of 17.1 percent of GDP federal debt, expect state-based always this way. Following the recovery, the situation actually was not a driver of this expansion, from 1980 to 2016, while spending efforts like those being discussed in successful but extremely costly worsened. By the end of 2012, more either. As a percentage of GDP, has averaged 20.3 percent of GDP. Arizona to continue to gain traction. efforts to win World War II, total than three years into the recovery, defense spending plummeted from In 2016, the numbers were nearly * * * * * public federal debt as a percentage total public debt as a percentage 43 percent during World War II to identical. Joel Griffith is director of the of gross domestic product (GDP) of GDP reached record peacetime less than 8 percent by 1948. Meanwhile, federal spending as Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force at steadily declined from nearly 120 highs, exceeding an entire year’s After 1969, defense spending a percentage of GDP in the post- the American Legislative Exchange percent of GDP to just under 31 worth of GDP. never again exceeded 10 percent World War II era first eclipsed 20 Council. Jonathan Williams is vice percent of GDP by 1974. By the end of 2016, debt stood of GDP. In fact, even during the percent in 1980 and remained above president of the Center for State But beginning in 1982, debt at nearly 106 percent of GDP, a buildup during the Reagan era, 20 percent until 1994. Spending Fiscal Reform at the American levels began to surge. By the end of level unrivaled only by the years defense spending rose from 6.3 actually declined from 21.4 percent Legislative Exchange Council. Spineless Republicans on the Hill are weighing down the Trump administration By Ned Ryun tially passed around transcripts of within his administration that the The Hill opinion contributor unmasked conversations with the investigations will be done or he With some of the major 2016 people’s’ name in the transcripts, will find others to do the job. In storylines of the “Russia hacked the which would be in violation of NSA regards to the GOP majorities, with election story,” biting the dust, it’s and FISA protocol? the latest debacle on health care, time to have a conversation about In May on Fox and Friends, I there are many wondering what is other 2016 stories, from the fairy- said that Trump should demand use or point of having majorities tale of Russian-Trump campaign certain actions by government in the House and Senate with such collusion, to Hillary Clinton’s email agencies because quite frankly his massive incompetence on display? server, to James Comey and Loretta voters and base are demanding As for the media, there are Lynch’s manipulation of that inves- these things: President Trump limited expectations: most are just tigation, and the Obama Adminis- should direct Attorney General opinionists acting as journalists, far tration’s unmasking scandal. Sessions to reopen the investigation more intent on driving their own I said this spring on MSNBC into Hillary Clinton’s email server false narratives aligned with their that Russian collusion was a fairy- and the Clinton Foundation’s’ ap- worldview than they are with any- tale that the Left puts itself to sleep parent illegal use of donor funds for thing relating to facts or the truth. with in hopes that they’ll wake personal gain and the allegations of The media has been acting like up and find Hillary in the White its pay-to-play schemes with Russia the opposition party, with its false House. Or as President Trump has and other countries while Hillary narrative on Russia nothing but a described it, a hoax. And yet many also failed to find anything. national security apparatus for po- was Secretary of State. — smokescreen to obscure the poten- of the spineless Republicans on the Thus far, there is no evidence litical purposes on the part of Dem- The President and Congress tial, and I think real, crimes of the Hill have been absolutely complicit that the President or his staff co- ocrats. When it is all said and done, should also fully investigate the Clintons, the Obama administration in the media’s attempt to tie and ordinated with Russia or any for- the Obama Administration’s abuse members of the Obama National and the Democrat leadership. weigh down the Trump adminis- eign government to influence the of the national security apparatus Security teams who unmasked Time for Trump to act. Enough tration to this fiction of Russian outcome of the election. And I’m to target the Trump campaign will dozens of sources and wiretapped of the Clinton book pity-tour or collusion. willing to bet very good money make Nixon and Watergate look dozens more for apparently nothing fanciful stories about Russia and Any objective person who takes that there never will be any evi- like amateur small ball. What Dem- more than political purposes. Final- Trump and fake anti-health care more than five seconds on the mat- dence of collusion between Trump ocrat’s have likely done is ironically ly, the President should demand an reform protests on Capitol Hill. ter would step back and ask him- and Russia. The great irony is that Putin-level stuff when a party in investigation into the obstruction Let’s finally put the attention where self: with a bureaucracy that leaks Mueller and his team will likely get power weaponizes government of justice involving Debbie Was- it deserves. Maybe it’s time for our like a sieve that’s had fifty extra indictments in their investigation institutions and policies against its serman Schultz, the DNC and the own real protests when Americans holes punched in it, don’t we think based on evidence that had nothing political opponents. Obama DOJ. take to the streets to demand real there would have been something to do with collusion, but deal with Has anyone actually come up Americans who were on the action, real investigations and by now? With a national security financial crimes unrelated to the with a good explanation for why winning side of last year’s election bringing corrupt officials to justice. apparatus that clearly despised election, and alleged obstruction United Nations Ambassador Sa- have watched the reform narra- * * * * * Trump, don’t you think Clapper in an inartful effort to cover up mantha Power needed to make over tive driven by President Trump Ned Ryun is a former presiden- and Brennan would have succeeded unrelated crimes. 260 unmasking requests in 2016 swamped — pun intended — by tial writer for George W. Bush and in finding something and pushed Yet, — there is mounting ev- alone? Or why Director of the Na- inaction on the part of the adminis- the founder and CEO of American it out? And forget our intelligence idence of obstruction of justice, tional Security Council Susan Rice tration, GOP majority and the me- Majority. You can find him on Twit- agencies: foreign countries have collusion, and illegal use of the and her deputy Ben Rhodes poten- dia. Trump needs to inform people ter@nedryun. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Reinstate the ban on assault weapons to prevent mass killings By Rev. Robert Moore banned such weapons since 1991, of New Jerseyans who wanted to nearly 2/3 reduction in shootings Our thoughts and prayers go and they were banned nationally keep the ban urgently contacted with assault weapons. out to the nearly 600 victims and from 1994-2004. Tragically, the their NJ Senator. We can seek to pass a National their families of the largest mass national ban had a sunset clause What followed was the closest Assault Weapons Ban again. We shooting in US history last Sunday after ten years, so it automatically thing I’ve ever seen to a legislative need to press to have it introduced night in Las Vegas. The mass expired when then President George miracle: not a single NJ Senator and voted on before the 2018 carnage made that city into what W. Bush refused to seek its renewal. voted to rescind the ban! When Congressional elections. In the can only be described as a war zone. New Jersey’s Assault Weapons the Senator who represented our 2006 midterms, the Coalition for But our response needs to include Ban is a good basis for the feasibility district, who supported the NRA, Peace Action, of which Ceasefire more than prayers and moments of of a renewed national ban. In 1993, was asked why he voted to keep the NJ is a Project, helped make the silence. We need to act to prevent after the NRA had helped elect an ban, he said it was because he got Iraq War a litmus test issue, and more mass shootings, which are anti-assault-weapons ban majority 2,000 phone calls and 90% urged the majority of those elected were now occurring at an average of in the NJ legislature in 1991, large keeping the ban. opposed to that war. more than one per day. majorities voted to rescind New The fact that we were successful Readers interested in learning The weapons of choice for Jersey’s Ban. Then Governor Florio in breaking the NRA’s stranglehold more or getting involved in such mass shootings are known vetoed the rescission, and a vote to in New Jersey at least partly such an effort are urged to visit as assault weapons. They were REV. ROBERT MOORE over-ride that veto easily succeeded inspired the successful effort the peacecoalition.org and click the designed for the battlefield, which automatic weapons in which a in the NJ Assembly. next year to pass the National Ceasefire NJ icon on the right. is the only place they should be single pull of the trigger can spray Three weeks later, a vote was Assault Weapons Ban. Despite that * * * * * allowed. They can rapidly fire bullets with no pause. scheduled in the NJ Senate. We in fact that, unlike the New Jersey The Rev. Robert Moore is bullets as fast as the shooter can The hopeful news in taking Ceasefire NJ mobilized intensively Ban, that included a grandfather Executive Director of the Princeton- pull the trigger. They were easily on such a monumental but urgent in the faith community and clause, reputable studies showed based Coalition for Peace Action, adapted by the shooter to become challenge is that New Jersey has elsewhere. Many of the 70 percent that the National Ban resulted in a of which Ceasefire NJ is a Project. Mace (Continued from Page 11) and could not levy taxes, when not by a long shot. One way or If that is the case then they should one to help? What would you do? brother Ted opened his own un- the states engaged in internecine another, Americans have been con- be banned also. I believe in the 2nd The jury said that they would shoot successful presidential campaign trade wars, and when thousands of tending for better than two centuries Amendment, but what legitimate back and acquitted my clients. 19 years later. angry farmers fomented rebellion in over the best way to balance state purpose does an automatic weapon The self-defense privilege is not Dominating the west wall of Massachusetts. At the time, George and federal power. The relationship serve? None in my opinion. absolute. You must stop shooting Faneuil Hall’s main chamber is Washington — the young nation’s between Washington and the states I hate guns. I’ve looked at the when the threat is neutralized. In George P.A. Healy’s dramatic paint- greatest hero — described himself has been colored by the Civil War wrong end of a gun three times. a situation where the gun-toting ing, “Webster Replying to Hayne.” as “mortified beyond expression” and the 14th Amendment, by the Once, I was robbed in a bar in aggressor, runs away or falls to the It depicts Massachusetts Senator that Americans, having won such a admission of new states and the di- Garden Grove Ca. by two people ground or drops his weapon, the Daniel Webster, one of the great hard-fought war for independence, rect election of senators, by federal with Nixon masks. Twice in Rio, threat has been neutralized. I had a orators in American history, speak- were making themselves look “ri- civil rights laws and the acceptance once in a dispute with a cabbie. case in which a former correctional ing from the floor of the Senate diculous & contemptible in the eyes of judicial supremacy, by the vast The second time I wandered onto a officer emptied a 15-shot semi-au- chamber during the “nullification” of all Europe.” expansion of federal spending and military embankment. That one was tomatic handgun into someone that crisis of the late 1820s. Southern Knee Jerk Reactions the even vaster expansion of federal on me. Maybe I’m naïve, arrogant was unarmed. The last five shots leaders had insisted that states had Can Be Dangerous regulation. Now Trump takes issue or just stupid — but, if I can’t talk were in the back. He said that he the right to nullify federal laws of The answer to the crisis, Madi- with ANYTHING that interferes someone out of shooting me, I de- was taught to always empty the which they disapproved; Webster son concluded, was a much stronger argued forcefully that they did not, central government. Is that what we with what he wants to do, however serve to die. clip. But the experts disagreed. He and that the integrity of the national need today? When a convention arbitrary, capricious, or incendiary. I believe in the right of self-de- was convicted. What’s next? I don’t union took precedence over any was called in Philadelphia to revise Is Gun Control The Answer? fense. In Nevada, there is no duty know. But I think there should be state’s demand for autonomy. the Articles of Confederation, he Why does a private citizen need to retreat. If you are in reasonable stricter gun control laws. The speech portrayed in the proposed that Congress be given an automatic weapon? Target shoot- fear that someone could cause death * * * * * Faneuil Hall painting has often a “federal negative” — the right ing, hunting, collecting? I don’t or substantial bodily harm, you may For more information regarding been called the most eloquent to strike down any law passed by know. Why doesn’t the Federal react with deadly force. Even if the Nevada laws, or if you feel your speech ever delivered in Con- a state legislature. In the end, of Government ban them entirely. It gun is not real. If it looks real you rights have been violated, please gress, and its ringing final words course, that didn’t happen: The con- is my understanding that semi-au- still may react with deadly force. call Mace Yampolsky & Associates. appear on the frame: “Liberty and vention instead wrote a brand-new tomatic weapons can easily be I’ve won two murder cases on a Call or text us at (702) 385-9777. Union, now and forever, one and Constitution — one that greatly modified to full automatic (machine self-defense theory. What would We are available 24/7 for emergen- inseparable.” the United States strengthened the central govern- guns) according to my friends that you do if they were shooting at you? cies. If you need help, CALL NOW was governed in accordance with ment, but also reserved key pow- are knowledgeable about weapons. No place to run, no place to hide, no before it is too late. We can help! the Articles of Confederation: the ers exclusively to the states. That years when Congress was weak wasn’t the last word on the subject, Viasmensky (Continued from Page 11) A top legal executive at CBS, Hanley Geftman-Gold, Salman, was very much informed of her husband’s said she is not even sympathetic for the victims of the LETTER TO THE EDITOR actions? That a federal prosecutor at a hearing in U.S. shooting at a country music festival at Mandalay Bay District Court in Oakland, California said that Noor in Las Vegas Sunday night. Salman participated in scouting the Pulse nightclub, This woman, Hanley Geftman-Gold, has very little Message from our Muslim as well as City Place and the Downtown Disney com- respect for human lives when she has the stupidity to plex in Orlando, days before the shooting attack. Even write on Facebook: “I’m actually not even sympathetic community leader though a California federal judge at the beginning of to country music fans [who] often are republican gun the investigation claimed Noor Salman poses little toters.” regarding the shooting risk to the public. For the first time in a very long time I had to agree The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA mourns the lives lost and Where is Noor Salman today? Awaiting trial, ac- with CBS when they announced that the woman has stands in solidarity with our fellow Americans. We reject the meritless cused of helping her husband carry out the massacre been fired. claim from Daesh that Islam has anything to do with this atrocity. In a time on June 12, 2016. Her trial is scheduled to begin in CBS released a statement that brought peace to where Pew and Baylor report that 62 percent of Americans do not know March 2018; jury summonses were supposed to be our hearts, because we care deeply for the ones who a Muslim and Muslims are the most feared group in America, claims like sent out this past September. She could face life in lost their lives and their families, and the hundreds of these risk a lot of lives as we brace for someone to retaliate against people prison if convicted. others injured by a senseless terrorist attack on our city. who “look Muslim.” Whenever senseless violence tears at the fabric of We all know what happens when we assume. It The CBS statement read; “This individual, who our nation, I find solace in what His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the is too early in the case and investigation for the FBI was with us for approximately one year, violated the Khalifa of Islam, teaches: “Rather than erecting walls that keep us apart, to assume Stephen Paddock’s companion, Marilou standards of our company and is no longer an employee we should build bridges that bring us closer together.” Danley, was not involved in the shooting, or at least of CBS. Her views as expressed on social media are One of these bridges being built across America is based on a Quranic has had knowledge of Paddock’s plans to kill several deeply unacceptable to all of us at CBS. Our hearts and Jewish teaching which says that saving an innocent life is like saving thousand innocent American citizens. go out to the victims in Las Vegas and their families.” all of mankind. Ahmadi Muslims are lining up to donate blood to save Las We are living in an era of evil, insensitive and igno- Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the Vegans and residents in their own cities. With these good works, we also rant people. Many of them don’t even realize that it is Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and that God gives strength to much better to stay quiet and look stupid than to open newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at the deceased victim’s families and friends. — Salaam Bhatti your mouth and show that you really are, in fact, stupid. pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. Maramis (Continued from Page 11) things if Eric ever came to visit or to stop and cancel his intention. As background checks, wouldn’t it still — from whatever the threat may whether or not Stephen had any started a conversation about guns we have all learned from just such have sparked a little bit of suspicion be — are not the issue. If we have inclinations to take after his father. or shooting or the like. Some might behaviors we have seen in the past, to see how MANY weapons he the right to do so, than doing so Maybe because Stephen seemed to say none of that — how many guns those who have become radicalized bought, whether or not he passed should not be the issue. The issue be so bland in his own background he had or why he did what he did and have literally joined the ranks those background checks with his comes up when those who have is the reason why someone had to — matters; that it was just the deed of all terrorists as one (there is no relatively unblemished past? And been diagnosed as — or simply dig up the background on his father, that matters. But I would disagree. age limit, nationality, nor appar- if there was a national registry or are — mentally unbalanced, or to at least give his oldest son a touch Reasons matter very much. Those ently any other restriction for those record, how could nobody have depressed with unstable tendencies of the dark side. who live in a mentally different who somehow become enamored noticed, cared, or done some inquir- (and it’s not for me to state what His younger brother Eric, who world cannot be judged by the same of gravitating toward the dark and ing into the collective purchases of that means); or when those who was interviewed after it was dis- criteria used for those who are, strangely compelling magnetism of this buyer?) are known to be violent and threat- covered that his sibling was the or pass for, normal, as generally what we call “radical terrorism.” Consider, for example, just as ening, or those who buy assault deranged (my word) individual judged by those professionals who Generally, those who have joined people who want to collect and use weapons as opposed to ordinary responsible for the shootings, make a study and practice of such their ranks are not at all afraid to more pain pills than their doctor guns — simply managing to get couldn’t offer any explanation for things. Of course knowing such die for their beliefs and will more has prescribed for them (whether certain weapons into their hands what his brother had done; he even differences in the mental state of or less happily die going ahead with for suicide, murder, or even so- — do so for their own nefarious stated that he hoped when they did the shooter, as in this case, won’t their plans of death and destruction. called ordinary self-medicating) purposes that end in the death of an autopsy on him that they would do much to alleviate the pain and It is what they must do. can merely go to another doctor and others and the devastation of whole discover a brain tumor or something suffering at his hands, and of course We have heard it said that ISIS use a fake name, or go out of town communities or worse. to at least partially account for his can do nothing to bring back the wanted to take credit for this mas- to avoid tracking, or get them from Stephen Paddock is dead. That actions. Who’s to say we wouldn’t dead, yet just knowing any killer sacre. Well, perhaps the credit can some other source, those who want means one less terrorist in the have similar feelings or thoughts if had severe mental challenges — be theirs, even as the deed still be- and “need” many assault weapons world. Yet who set him on his Steve were our brother? Brain dam- and “there, but for the grace of longs to the shooter. And regarding can find a source. But at least if path, and are there others to take age changes who we are and even God, go I” — perhaps we can find all the guns he had, I’m sure that we had tracking connecting all the his place? No matter. We must not what we do. Perhaps some doctor a way to get past the fruits of that for someone who wants to collect states, and could trust the sellers let that thought overtake us. Let’s will come forward who had treated man’s horrid or deranged thought all the guns he can get, legal or of the weapons to not let anyone live our lives as though we can rise him, or at least examined him, and processes. not, there are several ways to get slip through the requirements and above any terrorist act, because we offer some insight into his behavior. Maybe he was recently radi- around this problem. Something record-keeping stages to purchase must. Whether or not Eric’s statements calized — or as some of us would I’m not sure about is why there is no such weapons — perhaps by offer- Maramis Choufani is the Man- about his brother are true also say, brainwashed into the severe national registry that keeps track of ing a generous bribe — we might aging Editor of the Las Vegas remain to be seen. Eric said his beliefs and behaviors and so-called how many assault weapons a per- have fewer such horrendous situa- Tribune. She writes a weekly col- brother wasn’t much on guns, so ideations of some radical group — son has been buying. (If Paddock tions as we recently suffered. umn in this newspaper. To contact either he was trying to cover up for and if that is indeed so, at the time bought all his assault weapons at Those who buy and use guns, Maramis, email her at maramis@ Steve, or Steve was great at hiding of his attack, he was beyond hope legitimate places, and passed all the or keep them only for protection lasvegastribune.com. October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 EntErtainmEnt ‘Hard Rock Goes Bonkerz’ with comedian Carla Rea By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman filmed during the show The live all-comedy show “Hard Rock Goes Bonkerz” has arrived at the Hard Rock Café on the strip! Headliner Carla Rea takes you on a hilarious ride with what she calls “Observational Humor”. Carla explains, “Everything I say in my show is true!” Carla must really watch people because her observations are exact- ly as she sees them and right to the point. She is an observer who can tell the humor in situations. I really enjoyed Carla’s act as she is very personable, even joking about herself at times. Carla’s act brings funny situa- tions, one after another with maybe a slight pause to give the audience a moment to stop laughing. They say Carla Rea delivers the laughs, she does more than that because Carla demonstrates that people are funny. When Carla performs, the audience is mesmerized. Along with headlining shows, Carla has become a member of the media appearing on 96.3 KKLZ ra- dio’s Morning Show, NBC affiliate, in Las Vegas. Her first DVD “Find- ing the Funny”, and will record her second DVD soon. “Hard Rock Goes Bonkerz” headliner Carla Rea said, “Everything in my act is true!” With Carla Rea’s background, formed with Ray Romano, Brad J. 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Headliner Carla Rea explained, she uses “Exaggerated Observation” to tell her stories. “Hard Rock Goes Bonkerz” comedian Lou Magelowitz.

“Hard Rock Goes Bonkerz” MC comedian Warren Durso. Headliner Carla Rea opened her show, “It’s comedy, we’re here to have fun!” Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 Award-winning New York burger joint Black Tap announces opening at the Venetian Las Vegas one Double Platinum certification, three Juno Awards, two Polaris Prize nominations and a GRAMMY nomination. They have performed on some of the world’s biggest stag- es, from the 2015 Oscar Telecast to major festivals, such as Coachella, Lollapalooza and Glastonbury. Their current album, Love You to Death, is the follow up to 2013’s Heartthrob, which contained “Clos- er” — a multi-format hit that has been certified Gold in the U.S. and Double Platinum in Canada. cial,” “Late Night with David Let- Ian (vocals, guitar) as well as Mike This is an all-ages show; those terman,” “World’s Greatest Magic,” McKee (drums) and Grant Emerson under 21 must be accompanied by A&E’s “Mindfreak,” as well as a (bass). an adult game show called “Ruckus,” which Ermie summons the Greek gods * * * * * RED ROCK RESORT he co-created with Merv Griffin. to earth. Headlining over 100 shows By Mike Kermani cer of The Venetian, The Palazzo In 2001, Johnathan stopped each year and a regular on the fes- Las Vegas Tribune and Sands Expo. “Black Tap, with touring and took up residency at tival circuit since forming in 2009, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer its mind-boggling burgers and the world-famous Golden Nugget, Delta Rae’s larger-than-life perfor- will open its newest location this inventive shakes, will certainly be taking Las Vegas by storm and mances have earned coveted spots winter at The Venetian, bringing a destination for Las Vegas visitors breaking box office records. Not at Bonnaroo, Tortuga Music Festi- award-winning burgers and viral and locals alike, and will nicely since The Rat Pack had anyone val, Austin City Limits, Hangout milkshakes to the Las Vegas Strip. complement the remarkable collec- done the numbers Johnathan did. Fest, VOODOO and Lollapalooza. The opening marks Black Tap’s tion of restaurants at The Venetian He was given one of the most lu- They have received national first expansion in the U.S. beyond and The Palazzo.” crative deals ever signed in Vegas, attention with features in NPR, its four New York locations. Black Tap Las Vegas is slated and for 13 years he was one of the Washington Post and New York “Black Tap is all about three to open winter 2017. For more biggest draws on The Strip. Times in addition to multiple late things — delicious All American information on Black Tap, please This is an all-ages show; those night performances and inclu- burgers, out-of-this-world Cra- visit www.blacktapnyc.com or under 21 must be accompanied by sion in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. zyShakes, and craft beer,” says follow Black Tap on Facebook and an adult Now signed to Big Machine Label Black Tap co-owner Joe Isidori. Instagram at @blacktapnyc. Delta Rae Group’s imprint The Valory Music “We can’t wait to bring our take on * * * * * Venue: Rocks Lounge Co., Delta Rae will bring their PALMS CASINO RESORT The Amazing Johnathan the classic American luncheonette Genre: Country intriguing sound to Country radio to the Strip.” Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 with their new single, “A Long And Since opening in New York’s at 7 p.m. Happy Life.” The band will also hit SoHo neighborhood in 2015, Black Ticket Prices: $5 plus tax and the road this summer for a 50-date Tap has received worldwide ac- applicable fees for general admis- headline tour. claim for its burgers and signature sion. Ticket revenue will go directly This is an all-ages show; those CrazyShakes. The restaurant is to the Susan G. Komen Foundation under 21 must be accompanied by . helmed by Michelin starred chef as part of Project Pink an adult. Joe Isidori and lauded restaurateur Artist Info: Six-piece band Mike Kermani is an entertain- and nightclub developer Chris Delta Rae hails from Durham, NC. ment writer for the Las Vegas Barish. Isidori is a seasoned Las Liz Hopkins and Brittany Holljes Tribune newspaper. He writes a Vegas chef, having earned his cov- front the robust group with sultry weekly column in this newspaper. eted Michelin star while serving as harmonies rounded out by Holljes’ To contact Mike Kermani, email Executive Chef of DJT. A Vegas brothers Eric (vocals, piano) and mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com hospitality veteran, Barish is be- hind some of the most successful Evanescence Venue: Rocks Lounge nightclubs and restaurants in the Venue: The Pearl Genre: Comedy/Magic country including Light, Martini Genre: Rock Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 & Park, Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill Date: Saturday, October 14, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 8 p.m. and Gordon Ramsay Steak. 2017 at 8 p.m. Ticket Prices: $45 plus tax and “Las Vegas is a second home to Ticket Prices: $45, $65, $75 applicable fees for general admis- me, making this opening incredibly and $95 plus applicable fees for sion special,” says Barish. “The Vene- reserved seating Artist Info: The Amazing Johna- tian is the perfect home for Black Artist Info: Founded in Little than is an eccentric entertainer Tap and we’re thrilled to be part- Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/ whose bizarre humor and un- nering with their incredible team pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben scripted antics have earned him to bring Black Tap to even more Moody, worldwide recognition as the most people around the world.” Evanescence released their original and successful comic Black Tap Las Vegas will be debut full-length album Fallen in magician in history. His career has located adjacent to The Venetian 2003, which sold more than 17 spanned 35 years, entertaining two Poker Room, and will feature million copies worldwide and land- generations of fans. patio dining that overlooks the ed the band two Grammy Awards. The Amazing Johnathan has per- resort’s scenic outdoor canals. The Their sophomore album, The Open formed for two presidents and has burger and beer joint will offer a Door, was released in 2006 and appeared on hundreds of television casual vibe reminiscent of a clas- sold more than five million copies shows, including Comedy Central’s sic American luncheonette with worldwide. Their most recent al- “One Night Stand,” “Lounge Liz- a distinctly New York feel. The bum, Synthesis, is scheduled for a ards,” “Premium Blend” and his menu will feature Black Tap’s craft late 2017 release. own one-hour special, “Wrong on burgers including the All-American This is an all-ages show; those Every Level.” He has also appeared Burger and the award winning under 21 must be accompanied by on HBO’s “Young Comedians Spe- Greg Norman Burger, with wagyu an adult. beef, house buttermilk-dill, blue cheese and arugula; Black Tap’s signature chicken items like the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and award-winning Spicy Korean BBQ wings toasted with sesame seed and scallion and served with butter- milk-dill dressing; and a variety of sides including hand cut fries and crispy Brussel sprouts. Black Tap’s famous CrazyShakes menu will include the original Cotton Candy strawberry shake with a blue and pink pearl chocolate rim, a pink lol- Tegan and Sara lipop, rock candy, whipped cream Venue: The Pearl and cotton candy, and newcomer Genre: Pop the Bam Bam Fruity Pebbles shake, Date: Saturday, October 21, with a fruity pebbles rim and rice 2017 at 8 p.m. krispy treat, a strawberry pop tart Ticket Prices: $39.50, $59.50, and a nerds rope. $69.50 and $79.50 plus applicable “We are thrilled to be the first fees for reserved seating out-of-state home for the most Ins- Artist Info: Twin sisters born in tagrammed restaurant in New York Canada, Tegan and Sara have sold City,” said George Markantonis, over one million albums, and have president and chief operating offi- received seven Gold certifications, October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Martin Mancuso performing at Casa de Amore founder and UNLV alumnus, Tim Haughinberry. “These students are the future business leaders in Las Vegas, and BACK BAR is proud to support their education.” BACK BAR USA first established a scholarship program with UNLV in 2016. The 2017/2018 BACK BAR USA scholarships will continue to be awarded to students in UNLV’s Hospitality Management program with requirements that include full-time enrollment in the Geisendorffer, Dave Richardson Honors College, current residency and Frank Leone along with young in Nevada, completion of at least 60 up-and-comers Otto Ehling and credits and a minimum grade point Patick Hogan. average of 3.40. Joining them, Angelo Stokes on When BACK BAR USA drums and Dave Ostrem on bass. scholarship candidates are Dan Falcone will emcee with selected, students will meet with a short memorial to his father Haughinberry, and chief executive Las Vegas music legend Vincent officer, Flor Bernal, also a UNLV Falcone, conductor for Sinatra. The alumna. concert will be held in his honor. More information about Charleston Heights Art Center the scholarships and eligibility is located at 800 Brush St (North requirements is available by of West Charleston Blvd. between contacting the Honors College Decatur and Jones). Scholarship Committee of the Admission is $20 general and University of Nevada, Las Vegas $17 for LVJS Members. Chef Hubert Keller at 702.895.3011 or via the website For more information call 702- ECF’s mission of providing at www.unlv.edu. 229-ARTS. full college scholarships and * * * * * * * * * * mentorship opportunities to gifted, but underprivileged, Clark County high school seniors who are passionate about pursuing a career in the food, beverage and hospitality industry. By Jerry Fink attraction. This year’s event will feature Las Vegas Tribune The second annual festival a dine-around, tempting silent Premier musician Martin takes place Saturday, Oct. 7 from auction and memorable after- Mancuso, “the man with the singing 3 to 7 p.m. at the not-for-profit’s party — all complemented by saxophone,” will perform from 7 6300 West Oakey Campus, with Cuban flavors, cigars, dancing and p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, ample free parking available in the beverages. Guests are encouraged at Casa De Amore’s Tiki Bar, 2850 adjacent CSN lot. to don their finest Havana-chic E. Tropicana Ave. OktOVerfest is sponsored attire. Mancuso will perform songs by local distributors Bonanza, More than any other area charity from The American Songbook and Southern Glazer’s and Johnson focused on student academic and by Elvis, Frank Sinatra and The Brothers, collectively offering career development, ECF provides Beatles, to name just a few. event-goers 25 unique beers to valuable personal connections * * * * * sample, ranging from Angry and one-on-one support to its Orchard to Worsteiner. scholarship recipients. They receive Tickets are available for not only up to $48,000 toward purchase online at OVEvents.com tuition, books and other fees, but for $45, or can be purchased day-of Pepe Jimenez also participation in the Future at the gate for $50. LOTS OF JAZZ Leaders of Hospitality Program. In Must be 21 or over to attend. OUT THERE THIS MONTH this program, each student is paired Proceeds from all of Opportunity American Jazz Initiative, which with a board member, who serves Village’s events, including keeps its fingers on Las Vegas’ as a mentor and provides real-life OktOVerfest, benefit the more jazz pulse, highlighted several jazz guidance, support and assistance than 2,000 adults with intellectual performances this month, including with job and internship placement disabilities served by Opportunity Tuesday nights at The Space, 3460 upon graduation. Past ECF scholars Village annually. Cavaretta Court (for details call have gone on to careers such as * * * * * 702-903-1070): director of hotel operations at Caesars Palace, director of financial planning and analysis for New . York-New York Hotel and casino JIM BELUSHI COMING TO and hotel administrative manager LAUGH FACTORY at The Venetian. Jim Belushi is a performer, not “Once again, we look forward just an actor, comedian, singer — CHATEAU NIGHTCLUB to giving the industry and the but a performer. Now just put all & ROOFTOP TO community an exciting reason to these qualities together, and you HOST AWESOME 80S support these deserving students,” have a heck of a show. Belushi THROWBACK PARTY said Michael Kennedy, board will be appearing at the Laugh Because “girls just wanna have chairman, ECF. “For one night Factory inside the new Tropicana fun” and we all want to “fight each year, M.E.N.U.S. guests can Las Vegas, beginning Friday, Oct. for our right to party,” Chateau enjoy not only the best of our 6 through Sunday with tickets Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris city’s culinary scene, but also a ranging from $44.95 to $59.95 for Las Vegas will host a throwback chance to honor our most esteemed VIP seating, with booths priced at Halloween bash starting at 9 p.m. industry leaders — as well as $69.95. on Friday, Oct. 13. rousing entertainment. We look Showtimes for this special The ‘80s-themed party will be forward to this year being our most engagement is 8:30 p.m. co-hosted by Everything 80s, a memorable yet.” * * * * * Las Vegas-based Meet-Up group. About Hubert Keller OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE Guests are encouraged to dress in Classically trained by France’s KICKS OFF FESTIVE FALL their best ‘80s attire. top chefs, Frenchman Hubert Keller EVENT SEASON SATURDAY, Chateau will host a DJ to spin the is now one of America’s most widely OCT. 7, WITH 2ND BACK BAR founder and UNLV alumnus, Tim Haughinberry. best throwback hits with everything recognized and acclaimed chefs. ANNUAL OKTOVERFEST BACK BAR USA TO —Oct 10, Michelle Johnson from “Thriller” to “Dead Man’s His empire includes restaurants: OktOVerfest to Feature 25+ AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS sings “Essentially Ellington.” Party.” The rooftop nightclub will Fleur by Hubert Keller (Las Vegas) Beers to Try, Traditional German THROUGHOUT THE YEAR —Oct. 17, Toscha Comeau offer shareable 50-ounce pitchers of and Burger Bar (Las Vegas, San Fare, Music and Fun, All Marketing, consulting and and Charles MacNeal reprise their Jungle Juice, a flavorful fruit potion Francisco). Benefitting Southern Nevadans design firm, BACK BAR USA, will tribute to Lester Young and Billie made with Midori Melon Liqueur, Chef Keller has won numerous with Intellectual Disabilities award scholarships to University Holiday they call “Lester and the Tuaca Brandy and Cruzan Coconut awards, including the James Opportunity Village commences of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lady.” Rum, mixed with fresh orange and Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: its growing fall events lineup students throughout the 2017-2018 —Oct. 24, Pepe Jimenez returns pineapple juice and topped with California” and has been elected with OktOVerfest at the Magical academic year. with his Latin Explosion a sweet slice of pineapple, priced to the Foundation’s prestigious Forest, promising the 21+ crowd “UNLV continues to provide A major gathering of jazz at $30. Who’s Who in Food and Beverage. an afternoon of beer, traditional an exceptional education in the pianists takes place at 2 p.m., Guests may elevate their Food and Wine magazine tapped German food, DJ’d music, exciting hospitality industry, as well as Saturday, Oct. 28, at The Charleston experience with lavish VIP booths him as one of the Ten Best Chefs contests and other fun festivities unparalleled local resources for Heights Art Center.There will be six with bottle service on the Chateau in America, and Restaurant & within the long-standing holiday students,” said BACK BAR pianists, including Joey Singer Uli rooftop, featuring panoramic views Institutions gave him its Ivy Award. of the Las Vegas Strip by calling Chef Keller is also known for 702.776.7777. his performance as a judge on * * * * * Top Chef as well as for his grace- EPICUREAN CHARITABLE under-pressure performance as a FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES contestant in the first season of HONOREE HUBERT Top Chef Masters on Bravo. Chef KELLER AND HEADLINER Keller was as well a resident judge EVERCLEAR FOR M.E.N.U.S. on Top Chef Just Desserts. Chef EVENT OCT. 13 Keller’s own cooking show, Secrets The Epicurean Charitable of a Chef, airs on PBS. Chef Keller Foundation (ECF) announces is also known for his generosity Chef Hubert Keller as its honoree and support for a wide range of and Everclear as the headliner educational, charity and community for the upcoming Mentoring and events around the country. Educating Nevada’s Upcoming Cookbooks include “Cuisine of Students (M.E.N.U.S.) event, its Hubert Keller,” “Burger Bar” and largest annual fundraiser, to be held “Souvenirs — Memoirs, Stories at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s and Recipes from My Life.” Paradise Pool on Friday, Oct. 13, * * * * * from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jerry Fink is an entertainment Showcasing more than 50 columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune of Las Vegas’ top restaurants, newspaper and writes a weekly col- chefs, mixologists and beverage umn. To contact Fink, email him at distributors, the event supports jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 HealtH& lifestyles Enjoy Authentic Bavarian cuisine in Las Vegas By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Hofbrauhaus The Hofbrauhaus prides itself on their authentic Bavarian menu, just as you would eat in Munich, Germany. And what a great menu. You’ll find all your German favorites and if you are not familiar with German cuisine the friendly wait staff will explain any of the recipes. The famous crisp, golden-brown Potato Pancakes, Dinner only, (Kartoffelpuffer) is served with smoked salmon. Try one of the Hofbrauhaus’ German snacks to begin your meal. The Bavarian Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat) goes further than just a salad with its tasty sausage, sliced Swiss cheese, onions and rye bread. If you’re not hungry this could be a light meal. The Brie Cheese Specialty (Obatzda) offers the creamy tex- ture of cream cheese and the Brie, whether it is mild, flavorful or nutty, and crunchy onions topped with a freshly baked pretzel Cold-Cut Platter (Brotzeitteller) includes Pork roast, Black Forest smoked ham, sliced cold cuts, cheese, pickled gherkin, rye bread & butter, served with onions and mustard. This could also be an ap- petizer platter to share for a couple, family or friends. The Hofbrauhaus makes their own Giant Pretzel Combo (Riesen- brezen) served hot at your table another dish for sharing especially with Obatzda cheese, sweet mus- tard and onion mustard. You can dip the pretzel into each of the Obatzda cheese and sauces, to have creamy, sweet or tangy tastes. I just like to eat pretzels by themselves! The giant Pork Sausage Sand- wich (Riesenbratwurst) is served on French bread with sauerkraut and onion mustard. Their giant pork and beef Ba- varian-Style Hamburger (Riesen- fleischpflanzerl) brings the tastes of pork and beef into a very different Talk Show Host/Columnist Award-Winning Sandy Zimmerman is standing in front of the beer keg hamburger! that the cast of “Tanked” just tapped during their Oktoberfest ceremony. The Breaded fried golden brown contests, prizes and the celebrity other in the 16th century. umnist Sandy Zimmerman is a you have a fave comedian, singer, Chicken breast Sandwich (Schnit- keg tappings still scheduled every Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 Show and Dining reviewer as well musician, hypnotist, ventriloquist, zelsemmel) is one of the choices weekend, Friday and Saturdays a.m. to 11 p.m. as travel, health, luxury living, specialty act, production show or with chicken. until October 31. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to cars, spas and more. Sandy is talk any other entertainer? 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October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 A new and deeper meaning to the expression “The Show Must Go On” “Describe the Night” in Houston while Hurricane Harvey raged A first hand account of directing under pressure By Giovanna Sardelli Women in Theater On Tuesday, [August 29, 2017], I began packing my bags, which was unexpected since I had ar- rived in Houston, TX only a week earlier to begin rehearsals on the World Premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s “Describe The Night.” Hurricane Harvey had been raging since Saturday and on Tuesday we’d taken advantage of a brief break in the near constant rain to walk GIOVANNA SARDELLI down to the Alley Theatre. What alternate performance space at the greeted us was a heartbreaking University of Houston and that the sight of waist high floodwater and show would be opening on sched- an alarm sounding from a door that ule. How in the world had they had had been breached and from which time to make all that happen while water was pouring into the theater. also dealing with their own personal We were completely unprepared hurricane related issues?! We were for what greeted us because only shocked and grateful beyond belief. a block away there had been no Forgive the hyperbole, but it truly visible flooding. felt like a miracle that the show It had been a whirlwind of a would be happening at all. week, as it always is when you Now the fun began. We had one launch a new play in a new city. day to redesign the show from a We were already acutely aware of theater in the round performance the brief rehearsal period we had to a thrust stage. We lost all of for this epic play when the weather our automation and several of our reports started rolling in and there larger set items. The Alley itself lost was talk of cancelling rehearsal for all of their props to flood damage. a day or two. On Friday, when the Anything that had been preserved magnitude of Harvey was clear, re- for our show was carried down 16 hearsal was cancelled for Saturday flights of stairs because there wasn’t and Sunday. On Sunday, rehearsal any electricity to run the elevators. was cancelled until Tuesday. On Tim Mackabee, our set designer Tuesday, rehearsal was cancelled… was in tech for another show so we indefinitely. spent his dinner break on a phone There is nothing like being stuck conference making the necessary in a hotel during a hurricane for cast changes. Lap Chi Chu, lighting bonding. I mean, avoid it if possible designer, had to do a completely and stick to theater games and trust different plot since we now had to exercises, but if it is unavoidable, rely on what the University could then know you’re really going to provide. see the kind of people with whom I have never created in such a you are working. It turned out, I was frenzy and with such a desire to with people who are as generous make sure we delivered a product and thoughtful as they are talented. that was worthy of all this extra Over the weekend, everyone had time, energy, and the investment volunteered at least one day at the from the theater. We couldn’t get Red Cross shelter near the hotel. our entire cast back together until “Describe the Night” on the Alley’s Marquee. Photo by Giovanna Sardelli Wednesday, when the hurricane the Saturday of that week because thru prior to tech, it was for a staff respect and admiration for the staff NOTE: “Describe the Night” had passed and we were left with a one person had wisely left town of people whom we all knew were and supporters of the Alley Theater. can be seen next in NYC in a lim- taunting, trickling rain, Rajiv and with her one-month old son, anoth- creating art in the midst of some Additionally, I have gained per- ited engagement at Atlantic Theater I, along with cast member Stephen er was without power, and it took serious personal issues. We were spective about what constitutes a Company; performances begin Stocking, decided to take a walk another a day to figure out a route blown away by their dedication tragedy or a crisis when putting on November 10 through Sunday, down to the Alley to see how bad to travel that avoided all the flooded and their support. We were all gal- a show — if it ain’t a hurricane, it December 24, 2017. the damage was. The Alley build- road ways. vanized into action. isn’t worthy of the worry. * * * * * ing itself looked like a critical care We moved our rehearsals to The circumstances from Harvey To quote an African Proverb: Giovanna Sardelli has staged patient with tubes sticking out the 55th floor of an empty office forced us all to ask what was abso- Smooth seas do not make skillful Rajiv Joseph’s Off-Broadway world of every orifice — pumping out building that became the temporary lutely essential to the story telling. sailors. While I’ve left Houston, my premieres of Huck & Holden, water and guck. Standing in front rehearsal hall and costume shop What was the absolute best way to thoughts and prayers are with the Animals Out of Paper, All This of the building we saw Ten Eyck for the Alley. 8 days later, we went maximize the time we had? people for whom the devastation Intimacy and The Leopard and The Swackhamer, Dean Gladdon, Butch into tech. How do I most empower the from Harvey is something they will Fox, as well as the world premiere Mach, and Ray Inkel (the General I’ve directed under pressure — actors to tell this remarkable and deal with for a long time to come. of Archduke at The Mark Taper Manager, Managing Director, or at least I thought I had — but challenging story while I honor that I am grateful that we could Forum and the West Coast premiere Board President, and Production nothing like this. It was utterly we are moving at a pace that makes provide audiences with a measure of Guards at the Taj at The Geffen Manager respectively). Standing exhausting, overwhelming at times, summer stock seem luxurious? of distraction and that I have left Playhouse, which received the 2017 amidst all that devastation, they told but always exhilarating. When we We have forged new, deep Houston with more skills than with Ovation Award for Best Production us that they had already secured an presented our one and only run friendships, and I have a profound which I arrived. of a Play. As many of the costume pieces were locked in a building to which we no longer had access, Amy Clark had to get creative since the color palette had to be altered completely. Something beautiful was born from all that chaos. We have a production about which we are all proud and that we believe is extraordinary, regardless of the circumstances under which it was created.

Jeffrey Bean as Isaac, Todd Waite as Nikolai, and Liv Rooth as Yevgenia in Alley Theatre’s Jason Babinsky as Vova in Alley Theatre’s World Premiere of World Premiere of “Describe the Night” by Rajiv Joseph. Photo: by Lynn Lane “Describe the Night” by Rajiv Joseph. Photo by Lynn Lane. Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 4-10, 2017 CITY BEAT Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to help maintain a diverse supply ern Glazer’s and Johnson Brothers, stories, Dorothy and her dog Toto collectively offering event-goers are caught in a tornado’s path and 25 unique beers to sample, ranging end up in the merry old Land of Oz. from Angry Orchard to Worsteiner. Here they meet some memorable Tickets are available for purchase friends and foes and journey to online at OVEvents.com for $45, meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. or can be purchased day-of at the Rehearsals will begin Oct. 11 gate for $50. Must be 21 or over to and there will be seven perfor- attend. Proceeds from all of Oppor- mances Dec. 1-10 at the Charleston tunity Village’s events, including Heights Arts Center. Call 702-229- OktOVerfest, benefit the more ARTS (2787) for more information. than 2,000 adults with intellectual Visit www.artslasvegas.org for disabilities served by Opportunity information on the Rainbow Com- Village annually. pany Youth Theatre. About Opportunity Village * * * * * Seven families who were deter- mined to give their children with disabilities the best lives possible founded Opportunity Village in 1954. Now, more than 60 years later, Opportunity Village is one of the most recognized and respected organizations of its type in the United States. Nevada’s largest employer of The American Red Cross urges 10/14/2017: 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 The Dummkopfs, the Alphorn Trio people with disabilities, Opportu- eligible donors of all races and p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, featuring master alphorn artist Tony nity Village serves more than 2,000 Nevada Bans ethnicities to give blood to help 1730 North Pecos Road Brazelton, and accordion virtuoso individuals annually, providing Destructive Commercial ensure a diverse blood supply for North Las Vegas Hubert Gall, as well as dancing by vocational training, employment, Reptile Collection patients in need. 10/4/2017: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Las Vegas Bavarians. habilitation and social recreation The Nevada Board of Wildlife Some blood types are unique to Skyview YMCA, 3050 E Centennial Refreshments will be available programs and services that make Commissioners voted to ban the certain racial and ethnic groups, so Pkwy for purchase. Feast on German their lives more purposeful and commercial collection of reptiles. a diverse blood supply is important 10/6/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., potato pancakes, potato salad, interesting. The ban is in response to advo- to meeting the medical needs of Lowe’s, 2570 E Craig Rd. sauerkraut, bratwurst, sausages, Opportunity Village citizens — cacy by the Center for Biological an increasingly diverse patient How to donate blood apple strudel, pretzels and a variety individuals who were previously Diversity, dozens of scientists and population. Simply download the American of beers. considered unemployable — work hundreds of supporters. Patients who need repeated Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit Free parking will be available at Opportunity Village’s Employ- Until today Nevada has allowed transfusions, like 11-year-old redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- at the city parking garage directly ment Resource Centers and in jobs the unrestricted take of reptiles for Tymia McCullough who has sickle RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to across the street from the festival. throughout the community, collec- private profit, causing declines in cell disease, must have blood that is make an appointment or for more Oktoberfest is presented by the tively earning wages amounting populations of lizards and snakes matched very closely. Patients are information. All blood types are city of Las Vegas in partnership to more than $3.7 million in 2016. such as the chuckwalla and des- less likely to have complications needed to ensure a reliable supply with the German-American Social They are hard-working and diligent, ert-horned lizard. The new regu- from blood donated by someone for patients. A blood donor card or Club of Nevada. For more infor- proudly paying taxes and happily lations instruct the Department of with a similar ethnicity. driver’s license or two other forms mation, visit www.artslasvegas.org leading more fulfilling lives. Wildlife to cease permitting com- Donors of all racial and ethnic of identification are required at or germanamericanclubnv.com, or Primarily a self-funded organi- mercial collection, and establish backgrounds, as well as all blood check-in. Individuals who are 17 call 702-229-ARTS (2787) or 702- zation, Opportunity Village gener- regulations for a permanent ban. types, are needed to help patients years of age in most states (16 with 649-8503. ates the majority of its operational “This is a huge victory for wild- fight sickle cell disease, alpha parental consent where allowed * * * * * funding through its employment life and the people of Nevada,” thalassemia and other illnesses. by state law), weigh at least 110 contracts and fundraising efforts said Patrick Donnelly, Nevada Make an appointment to give pounds and are in generally good such as the Magical Forest and state director with the Center. “Our blood by downloading the free Red health may be eligible to donate Great Santa Run, saving Nevada remarkable snakes and lizards have Cross Blood Donor App, visiting blood. High school students and taxpayers more than $37 million been exploited for commercial redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800- other donors 18 years of age and annually. profit for too long. This bold and RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To younger also have to meet certain * * * * * forward-thinking action by the help reduce wait times, donors are height and weight requirements. commission will ensure our pre- encouraged to make appointments Blood and platelet donors can cious reptiles are protected from and complete the RapidPass online save time at their next donation by such destructive exploitation.” health history questionnaire at using RapidPass to complete their Commercial collectors have re- redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. pre-donation reading and health moved almost half a million reptiles Upcoming blood donation history questionnaire online, on Opportunity Village kicks from Nevada’s public lands over opportunities thru Oct. 15 the day of their donation, from off festive fall event season the past 30 years. This has resulted Henderson a computer or mobile device. To on Saturday, October 7 with in localized population declines, 10/5/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., get started and learn more, visit 2nd annual OktOVerfest prompting the Nevada Department Mercedes of Henderson, 925 Auto redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and at the Magical Forest of Wildlife to seek new regulations Show Drive follow the instructions on the site. Opportunity Village commences from the commission. 10/7/2017: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Volunteers needed its growing fall events lineup with Almost 50 scientists — includ- Inspirada Community Association, Another way to support the OktOVerfest at the Magical Forest, ing professors from the University 2000 Via Firenze lifesaving mission of the American promising the 21+ crowd an after- of Nevada-Reno, Nevada State 10/14/2017: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Red Cross is to become a volun- noon of beer, traditional German College and Harvard University Black Mountain Stake Day of teer transportation specialist and food, DJ’d music, exciting contests — submitted a letter this week to Service - Gymnasium, 400 S. Water deliver lifesaving blood products and other fun festivities within the the commission expressing support Street to local area hospitals. Volunteer long-standing holiday attraction. for a complete ban. Citing climate Las Vegas transportation specialists play a The second annual festival takes Rainbow Company Youth change, disease and other global 10/6/2017: 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., very important role in ensuring an place Saturday, October 7th from Theatre Auditions threats to reptiles, the scientists en- American Red Cross Southern ample blood supply for patients 3 to 7 p.m. at the not-for-profit’s Saturday, Oct. 7 couraged the full ban to protect Ne- Nevada Chapter, 1771 E. Flamingo in need by transporting blood and 6300 West Oakey Campus, with The city of Las Vegas invites vada’s “unique reptile community.” Rd. Ste 206B blood products. For more informa- ample free parking available in the aspiring actors and actresses ages 8 “Scientists and reptile enthusi- 10/7/2017: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., tion and to apply for a volunteer adjacent CSN lot. to adult to audition for roles in the asts around the world are breathing Electrical Workers Union #357, 808 transportation specialist position, “We had so much fun last year Rainbow Company Youth Theatre a sigh of relief today,” said Don- North Lamb Blvd. visit rdcrss.org/driver. with OktOVerfest in 2016 that we musical production of “The Wizard nelly. “The Wildlife Commission 10/8/2017: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., * * * * * had to bring it back, and it’s sure to of Oz” Saturday, Oct. 7. Auditions stepped up and did the right thing. St Francis De Sales Parish, 1111 City of Las Vegas celebrates be another highlight of the season,” will begin promptly at 1 p.m. at Nevada harbors some of the most Michael Way Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 7 said Opportunity Village President Charleston Heights Arts Center, remarkable reptilian diversity in the 10/8/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oktoberfest is returning to and CEO Bob Brown. “At our located at 800 S. Brush St. There world, and this move helps ensure Whole Foods - West Lake Mead, downtown Las Vegas Saturday, wonderful events like OktOVerfest, is no cost to audition. that our lizards and snakes will be 7250 West Lake Mead Blvd. Oct. 7, 3 to 9 p.m., with live Ger- HallOVeen and the Magical Forest, 10/10/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., A prepared song is recommend- here for future generations.” man music, dancing, traditional we have a whole lot of fun, build Marnell Companies, 222 Via ed; actors will be taught a dance * * * * * food, beers and children’s activities. awareness in our community, and Marnell Way combination. The acting portion of City Beat is a compilation of The event is free and open to the most importantly, help create bet- 10/11/2017: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 302 the audition is improvisation. Par- news and views of our editorial public on Centennial Plaza at the ter, brighter futures for Southern Carson, 302 E Carson Ave, Ste 330 ticipants will be divided into groups and writing team, along with reader Historic Fifth Street School, locat- Nevadans with disabilities.” 10/13/2017: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and all will sing, dance and act. submissions and topics. Readers ed at 401 S. Fourth St. Bring the OktOVerfest is sponsored by Findlay Honda, 7494 W. Azure In this charming musical based are invited to suggest a local topic family to enjoy entertainment by local distributors Bonanza, South- Drive on the popular L. Frank Baum or any other items of interest. October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 Being present: Why it matters to your leadership By Doug Dickerson “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” — Henry David Thoreau One of the great challenges in leadership today is having leaders who are present in the moment. It’s a struggle for many leaders. In fact, when was the last time with inten- tionality you set aside even a small amount of time just to appreciate the moment and reflect? Healthy leadership is essential to your success. But what happens when the pace of your leadership DoUg DICkErsoN is greater than your ability to be why being present matters to your present in the moment? What is leadership. the tipping point between activity You can put your past and action that does more harm in perspective than good? Why does being pres- In order to effectively know ent matter? Here are a few reasons where you are and where you are

going, it helps to put your past in leader as anything else you do. If you. Being in the moment is all perspective. What knowledge and your priorities are out of balance about leadership at the moment. skills have you picked up along the then the decisions you make will You can lead way is working? What do you need have consequences you hadn’t more effectively to let go of? What changes do you planned for. Ultimately, being present in the need to make today to make for a Only being present in the mo- moment is about more effective better tomorrow? ment can you see what corrections leadership. It’s about giving of Only being present in the mo- you need to make with your prior- yourself without all the distractions ment allows you the opportunity to ities. It’s when you are present you that come with priorities that are out reflect in such a way as to appreci- can make adjustments. of order and by being disconnected ate the moment and put your past You can reconnect from your people. in perspective. with your people Being present in the moment You can put your A leader not present in the can be a challenge. Our minds are priorities in order moment is not the leader his or racing and thinking of a dozen other It’s when you are present in the her people need. The unintended things that need our time and atten- moment that you can evaluate your consequences can be irreparable if tion. I get it. But all you have is this priorities and put them in order. No not careful. The graph below high- moment. And in this moment, you leader intentionally sets out to mess lights the communication issues can do something that will impact up their priorities but it happens. employees have with their leaders. your leadership in a positive way. Being present in the moment is Take a look at how many com- Be present. as much of a priority for you as a plaints there are on the list that * * * * * could be avoided if only the leader Doug Dickerson is a syndicated were present in the moment among columnist. He writes a weekly col- BEHIND THE MIKE his or her people. umn for this newspaper. To contact Being present in the moment Doug Dickerson, email him at Nothing Like High School Football puts you where your people need ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. By Michael A. Aun found traversing up and down the As the world’s oldest ball boy, I field. Where the ball goes, I go. enjoy the privilege of chasing down Dr. McKeon was so excited to incomplete passes and catching see me that he introduced me one- point-after-attempts in the end by-one to all the coaches and med- zone after St. Cloud High School ical staff prowling the sidelines. has scored. Thanks to T.J., my reputation was I use the word “catching” loose- growing as with each new introduc- ly. The fact is I have never caught tion. I finally told him “T.J. you’re a PAT or wayward kickoff attempt overcooking the grits here!” in the end zone. Sadly, the closest Usually, I get hostility on op- I came showed up on statewide ponent’s sidelines, many of whom television. I completely humiliated think I may be signaling to the St. myself while falling flat on my face Cloud coaches. Notwithstanding attempting to catch a kick during the fact that I have no idea what the St. Cloud-Lake Nona game their signals are… I have all I can three years ago. MICHAEL A. AUN do to hold on to two footballs and The announcers spent three min- left a void in the Bulldog schedule, to keep them dry. utes doing multiple replays on my which in laymen’s terms means you By the fourth quarter, I had even humiliating fall, throwing in such have to travel to another school to been introduced to some of their wise cracks as “Take the gloves get a gig. players, one of whom I actually back” and “I’d demand a refund Lake Wales is one of several consoled after he missed a lengthy if I were you!” Sadly, the gloves Polk County powerhouses like field goal attempt at the end of the were on to protect my hands as I past National Champion Lakeland. first half. had carpel tunnel surgery on each When St. Cloud plays on the road Like so many great high school only week’s earlier. (Losers’ limp in Polk County, the officials always programs, Friday night football is in play here). put us ball boys on the home team a rite of passage. In some cases, it Even my wife couldn’t resist. sidelines so that the chain crews is the high point of the life of some It took Christine about 15 seconds can move freely up and down the of these kids. to phone me on my cell telling visitor side lines, thus minimizing Lake Wales takes it to a new lev- me to “Get off the field… you’re the traffic on each side. el, even dressing its band members embarrassing your whole family!” The bad news is I never get to in kilts as they play their bagpipes Embarrassment aside, there is no chat with my son Cory during those to Highlanders’ music. other place I’d rather be than down games, but the good news is that I have attended Super Bowls and on the field with my son Cory, one I get to hear what the opposition countless college football games of the St. Cloud, FL coaches. coaches are saying to their players. from Notre Dame to Nebraska to St. Cloud recently opened their It happens that the Lake Wales’ Miami following the USC Game- latest season at Lake Wales, Florida team doctor is an old friend, T. J. cocks over the years. I’ll take a to face the Highlanders. We were McKeon. The McKeon’s are long good high school venue over any supposed to open with a team from time clients of my insurance prac- pro or college game every day of California at Disney’s Wide World tice and have hired me on occasion the week. of Sports, but that deal fell through to speak in their community to such Michael Aun is a syndicated Sundays from 12.30 to 2 p.m. at a late date. groups as the Boy Scouts. columnist and writes a weekly col- Please call 702-706-6875 We have played other games at Ball boys are supposed to shad- umn for this newspaper. To contact for information that same venue against Colorado ow the sideline ref at the line of Michael Aun, email him at maun@ teams. The last minute cancellation scrimmage. I can generally be lasvegastribune.com. Get Your Book Published With

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Much has been made recently of Carnegie Mellon professors re- Money expert Clark Howard about the importance of protecting leased a study showing that SSNs says the best way to protect your your personal information in the af- could be guessed with surprising Social Security number is by freez- termath of the Equifax data breach. accuracy. ing your credit, which is the main Among your most private data, is Combining information about safeguard against identity theft. your Social Security number, which the area code, group number and “Credit freezes are one of the is assigned at birth to all Americans. serial number of particular SSNs most effective ways for consumers The unique nine-digit Social allowed the researchers to pinpoint to protect themselves against identi- Security number (SSN) has become identities with startling accuracy. ty theft — and this goes for anyone a coveted way to guarantee gov- “In a world of wired consumers, at any time,” he says in his online ernment benefits and universally it is possible to combine informa- Credit Freeze Guide. identify us all individually. But tion from multiple sources to infer The guide offers detailed in- where did the number come from? data that is more personal and structions on how to freeze your How did it originate? sensitive than any single piece of credit with the three major cred- In the midst of the Great De- cards, which were used in the early meant to track work histories and original information alone,” said it-reporting agencies, Equifax, pression, the need arose for the years. contributions to the U.S. pension project lead Alessandro Acquisti, a Experion and TransUnion. government to provide a system Serial Number — The serial system, but things have changed researcher in the Carnegie Mellon As data breaches become com- that buoyed the American family number is made up of the last quite a bit in more than seven CyLab. monplace, consumers can take even as unemployed people looked four digits of the SSN. “The se- decades. SSNs are now used for How can you protect your comfort in knowing that there are far and wide for work. Trying to rial number represents a straight identification purposes on mostly Social Security number? ways they can protect themselves turn the tide on the destitute state of numerical series of numbers from all official documents, including The threat of identity theft has and their personal information. For the U.S. worker, President Franklin 0001–9999 within each group,” the tax returns to driver’s licenses, bank made protecting your Social Securi- better or for worse, we are left with D. Roosevelt signed the Social agency says. One serial number accounts and more. ty number a No. 1 priority. Thieves the Social Security number system Security Act into law in 1935. One you’ll never see is 0000, which is Critics have said that the United can unlock untold riches — not until something better comes along. year later, Social Security numbers not assigned. States should switch to a national only by cleaning out your bank The Social Security Administra- were born. What are Social Security identity card system, popularized accounts, but generating new lines tion said that more than 450 million Right after its inception, it numbers used for? in much of Europe. The fear is of credit for ungodly amounts — by original SSNs have been issued as proved ideal for tracking the earn- When the government devised that hackers will eventually crack getting their hands on your SSN. In of 2008, meaning that nearly every ings of U.S. workers as well as the Social Security number, it was the code on the nine-digit Social that sense, your SSN is the door to legal resident in America has one. determining government benefits. But such a gigantic undertaking didn’t start smoothly, according to the Social Security Administration. How the Social Security According to the Center for Disease Control, number became so important to Americans one in three seniors will suffer a fall this year! First of all, employers were tasked with deducting taxes from workers’ wages. The swift imple- mentation of payroll tax deductions in January 1937 meant government had to quickly hire and train work- ers as well as acquire facilities and devise a public education plan for Americans. Soon, bureaucratic red tape tem- porarily slowed the Social Security process, with some wondering why A PERFECT SOLUTION FOR: the government didn’t just use peo- Arthritis and COPD sufferers ple’s names and address as the chief ü identifiers. 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It’s not country’s trust in credit bureaus; it just SSNs that are available on the also most certainly killed the use dark net; many sites offer “fullz” of SSNs for security and identity packages that bundle complete authentication. dossiers of personal information The nine-digit SSN has been including birth dates, credit card used for this purpose for years. and banking account numbers, and Typically, the last six digits of a mailing addresses. Sometimes they SSN are used because the first three even package the SSNs of all mem- digits correspond to where in the bers of a family, Hamerstone said. U.S. you were born. Don’t give out your SSN For a security mechanism, it was just because someone asks an easy default, “but that number According to the Social Secu- is now, thanks to Equifax, pretty rity Administration, you are not much obsolete to things other required to give out your SSN than [receiving] Social Security except to employers and financial [payments],” said Ira Rheingold, institutions, which use them for tax executive director of National reporting purposes. Association of Consumer Advo- Social Security numbers have become the most common de facto security feature for a litany of things. (See Woff-Mann, Page 24) cates. To consumer advocates like Rheingold, that’s probably not a bad thing, since it probably should never have been used for that pur- pose. “Anyone who uses that for security is crazy,” he said. The Social Security Adminis- tration told Yahoo Finance that the purpose of the number is to report earnings and track benefits. “It was not intended to serve as a personal identification document,” said Dar- ren Lutz, an agency spokesperson. The Administration does not en- dorse any other use of SSNs. Social Security numbers are everywhere and extremely unsecured Thinking about the 143 million SSNs floating around on a hacker’s server reminds us of how easily these numbers can be surfaced. SSNs have been widely accessi- ble for a number of years, mostly because so many companies and organizations request the number, or at least a part of it. “Think about how many times you’ve had to provide your SSN,” said Alex Hamerstone, governance, risk, and compliance practice lead at TrustedSec. “Every time you go to a new doctor or start a new job, when you apply for a home, car or student loan, when you set up utility services — the list goes on and on.“ Furthermore, some Departments of Motor Vehicles would use SSNs as driver’s license numbers. Col- leges sometimes used SSNs as student IDs, and would even post them publicly. Hamerstone recalls his university doing this. “We’ve been really bad at se- curing SSNs for decades, and now that all of this data is being stored online, the problem is becoming significantly worse,” he said. “The bottom line is that the authenti- cation-by-SSN model that we’ve relied upon since the 1940s is es- sentially broken.” It’s easy to buy Social Security numbers on the dark web “Many people would be sur- prised at just how easy it is to pur- chase SSNs online,“ said Hamer- stone. According to Hamerstone, many of these sites even offer customer service. “With just a little know- how, anyone can go to the dark web and buy SSNs and other personal information just as easily as they would order a toaster from Amazon. com,” he said. The level of stolen data that can

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Suppose you Again, this is an estimate based cluding your personal retirement had planned to work an additional on your future estimated earnings, goals. With multiple factors affect- ten years before retiring, but now but it provides you with planning ing your decision, sometimes it’s you are considering moving that numbers. difficult to see the big retirement up to the end of this year. How These three calculators will meet picture. can you determine how much the almost everyone’s pre-retirement Social Security secures your difference in dollars in the monthly planning needs. But, wait, there’s today and tomorrow by offering a benefits will be? You can create more. Use the Life Expectancy webpage of calculators to help you one estimate with your projected Calculator for a rough estimate plan your Social Security retirement earnings through this year and an- of how long you might live. The benefits. You can access our online other including the next ten years. Retirement Age Calculator deter- calculators at www.socialsecurity. These are estimates, but they will mines your full retirement age and gov/planners/benefitcalculators. give you an approximation for each shows the differences when benefits html to get started planning. retirement age to help you make are taken early. The Early or Late differences in benefit amount if you rity account at www.socialsecurity. Visit our calculator page and your decision. Retirement Calculator can show the file early or wait until later to start gov/myaccount. benefits. You can use the Benefits With our calculators doing all for Spouse Calculator to find out the number crunching, we make the How did they do it without computers? how your spouse’s benefit changes big picture easier to see. The road By Barbara Duckett if taken early. You can access all of to retirement is in the viewfinder Social Security Public Affairs these at www.socialsecurity.gov/ and you have your resources ready. Specialist in Las Vegas planners/benefitcalculators.html. Now that you know which calcu- More than 85 percent of Ameri- Another great planning tool is lator to use, you can start figuring can homes have some sort of com- the Social Security Statement. Get your best retirement option for a puter. Millions of people rely on yours today with a my Social Secu- calculated retirement. computers daily to access, formu- late, and store information. People use computers for everything from sharing family pictures to shopping to banking and paying bills. But, we haven’t always been able to count on the convenience of the computer to make our lives easier. How did Social Security, one of the world’s largest “bookkeeping operations”, manage to keep re- cords of our nation’s workers before the District of Columbia had floors more about the history of Social we had computers? How did we sturdy enough to support the ev- Security at www.socialsecurity. match workers with their earnings? er-increasing load. These weighty gov/history/index.html. We used a process called the considerations led to Social Se- “Visible Index” that used tiny, curity getting its first large-scale bamboo strips wrapped in paper computer, an IBM 705. Starting that were inserted into metal panels. in 1956, the 705 was tasked with The panels could be flipped back handling most of the accounting and forth to view the information functions for the agency. It was on each side. Clerks had to look at still humming when it was replaced each strip to find the exact Social by a later generation of computers Security number for a specific per- in 1961. son. In 1959, when Social Security Back in 1937, there were only began converting information to about 26 million American work- microfilm, there were 163 million ers; but today, Social Security pro- individual strips in the Visible cesses 260 million worker’s annual Index. wage reports. We have changed The workers’ names were filed over time to meet the challenges alphabetically by surname using of recording worker’s earnings a phonetic pronunciation code to correctly. Today, you don’t need ensure consistent filing. There were a clerk or a visit to a local Social hundreds of thousands of people Security office to check your own with the same surname. How did information. That’s right. You can the staff meet the challenge? By check yours now by either using knowing the system. Clerks famil- your existing my Social Security ac- iar with the Index could locate a count or by setting one up at www. specific record within 60 seconds. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The Index took about 24,000 Changing to meet challenges is square feet of floor space and was just one of the ways we secure your extremely heavy. No building in today and tomorrow. You can read Woff-Mann (Continued from Page 23) tification system needs to be put “Giving the number is voluntary in place to replace the SSN. That even when asked for the number new system would also need to be directly,” the SSA’s Lutz said. He secured and will likely face similar noted that if requested, the Admin- challenges. istration suggests that consumers But new technology like block- ask why and how the number is chain could provide a solution. needed, what happens if they refuse Estonia, for instance, has estab- to provide it, and whether there’s a lished a digital identity system for law requiring them to give it. its citizens. For now, though, it is “The answers to these questions important to practice good credit can help people decide if they want hygiene and utilize AnnualCred- to give out their SSN,” Lutz said. itReport.com on a regular basis. “The decision is theirs. However, Experts recommend pulling one they should know that refusing to credit report every four months to give the number might mean doing make sure nothing fishy is going on. without the purchase or service for Ethan Wolff-Mann is a writer which the number was requested.” at Yahoo Finance. Follow him on 1-888-918-1625 The obvious problem with this, Twitter @ewolffmann. Confidential however, is that now another iden- tip line: [email protected]. STOP paying too much for your medications. Our international prescription service can save you up to 85% off retail prices on your prescriptions. Call Now: 844-892-9569

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PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED All pricing subject to change without notice. Prices shown are for generic equivalent if available. October 4-10, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 meaning mental rest. The goal is injury. However, there does appear What is Chronic Traumatic to avoid tasks that require concen- to be a greater risk with increasing Encephalopathy (CTE)? tration or complicated thinking so age, a history of prior concussion, A degenerative brain disease that What You that the brain has the opportunity to and in women. Of note, the gen- has been associated with repetitive heal. Experts recommend limiting der discrepancy may be because impacts to the head, regardless school or work schedules as well women are more likely than men of whether those impacts cause Need To as technology (emails, texting, to attain medical care. Most cases concussions or not. CTE has been watching television, social media). of PCS resolve within 3 months but shown to cause a myriad of nega- And, too, until the signs of the there are some where symptoms tive symptoms including depres- concussion have resolved, it is last longer, known as persistent sion, memory loss and dementia, Know confusion, and behavioral and critical to avoid: post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). By Dr Nina Radcliff —Activities that can cause How is post-concussive personality changes. The problems further head injury such as biking, syndrome diagnosed? can arise years after the blows to the climbing, horseback riding, and With a thorough neuropsy- head have stopped. Each of us — parents, coaches, skateboarding (to mention just a chological examination, often athletes, administrators, teammates, Concussions, few) performed by a neurologist (a spectators, families and friends — —Alcohol doctor specializing in the brain and play a role in creating a culture —Bright lights and loud sounds nervous system). In addition to at- of concussion safety (and getting that can overstimulate the brain taining a history of the injury, your Heads-Up the professional help needed) for Discuss with your healthcare doctor will also get a thorough his- By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD encouraging, and advocating that ourselves and for those we cherish provider when you should resume tory of any illnesses, medications, — Be vigilant!! Head injuries and concussions they get care when needed. light activity and intellectual and family and social history, and will This article is for general in- continue to ignite a firestorm among It is always wise to contact your social activities—they are an im- perform a physical examination formation only and should not be the public — but with good reason primary care provider if you believe portant part of healing and should with a focused neurological exam. used for the diagnosis or treatment as there needs to be more attention you have had a concussion, even be reintroduced gradually. Gen- Depending on the findings, he or of medical conditions and cannot to the facts. if you feel “fine” or “okay.” Your erally speaking, recovery may be she may order further testing such substitute for the advice from your Bottom line, concussions from healthcare provider may want you slower among older adults, young as an MRI of the brain, or neuro- medical professional. Dr. Nina has contact sports is a growing concern to come in for a check-up and can children, and teens as well as those psychological testing which can used all reasonable care in com- amid accumulating evidence of provide instruction on things you who have had a prior concussion. pick up subtle signs or symptoms piling the current information but how the injuries can affect a per- should start right away to facilitate What is post-concussive that are not immediately obvious. it may not apply to you and your son’s brain over time. recovery, including taking time off syndrome (PCS)? This sort of testing also establishes symptoms. Always consult a doctor A recent study published in the from school or work. The majority of people recover a baseline to then determine if there or other health care professional journal, Translational Psychiatry, In rare cases, a person with a from symptoms experienced at is improvement with treatment and for diagnosis and treatment of found that playing tackle football concussion may develop a bleed the time of the injury. However, time. medical conditions. before the age of 12 doubled the or a blood clot that is life-threat- for some, they can last for several odds of having problems with ening. Seek emergent medical care days, weeks, and months, and pos- regulating behavior, apathy and if you witness the following: loss sibly even longer. This is known as executive functioning later in life, of consciousness; headache that post-concussive syndrome (PCS). and tripled the odds of suffering gets worse and does not go away; There is still a lot that is un- symptoms of depression. Wow!! weakness, numbness or decreased known about PCS. Even the di- — These are sobering statistics coordination; repeated vomiting agnostic criteria varies. However, that are certain to give concern for or nausea; slurred speech; seizure; what experts do agree on is that serious review. unusual behavior; confusion, rest- PCS is the onset of neuropsycho- And there is a growing body lessness, agitation; and, in children, logical symptoms typically within 7 of evidence that repeated impacts, if they will not stop crying or are in- to 10 days after a head trauma. And, both those that cause concussions consolable, or will not nurse or eat. according to the Centers for Disease and those that don’t, can wreak hav- How is a concussion Control and Prevention (CDC), oc on the brain, leading to dementia diagnosed? symptoms typically include: and neurological problems later in At this time, there is no gold —Emotional: anxiety, irritabili- life that can persist long after any standard when diagnosing a con- ty, labile mood, depression initial symptoms have faded. cussion—symptoms can vary and —Physical or somatic: head- I am not an anti-football (or there is no definitive blood test or aches, visual problems, dizziness, impact sport) evangelist but I join study (MRI or CT scan). Instead, noise/light sensitivity, nausea with others in the belief that impact it is based, in large part, on the —Sleep disturbances sport’s long-term success hinges on doctor’s clinical judgment and —Thinking or cognitive: diffi- moving more urgently toward safe- the patient’s or witness’s history culty with concentration, memory ty—for the sake of all age groups of the events. In other words, it is issues, decreased processing speed, and especially at the youth level. subjective. fatigue Ultimately, I join with other How is a concussion treated? The severity of symptoms var- medical professionals who view Fortunately, most can undergo ies greatly—mild, moderate, se- high impact sports much the same treatment at home and have a quick vere—and recognizing them may way that people used to view smok- recovery (however, some may be difficult and even missed. And, ing—that they weren’t harming require hospitalization). Research research suggests that the risk of their bodies if they only smoked shows that the primary treatment developing PCS does not appear to one cigarette a day, or if they is rather simple: “cognitive rest,” be related to the severity of the head smoked filtered cigarettes. Of course, now we know that any amount of smoking is tremendously unhealthy, no matter how robust the cigarette filter might be. The same is being shown to be true for high-impact sports — and there is real ethical concerns as we examine the medical health facts. We all ADVANCED need to gain a greater awareness about concussions and their poten- HEARING AID tial risks — and proper care actions as we steady our stance today, and for future generations. TECHNOLOGY What is a concussion? $ A type of traumatic brain inju- For Less Than 300 ry—or TBI—that occurs when the brain gets shaken, jarred, bounced, “I was amazed! 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