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Volume 15, Issue 28 September 18-24, 2013 Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce Member

Dean: From accusations to freedomtomoreproblems By Las Vegas Tribune Staff As always, the newspaper gave telephone call. Back in 2005, Dean abandoned Tim Dean — a Las Vegas bail Dean the same opportunity as any- The female employee — who his business partner in El Salvador bondsman who spent several one else to tell his side of the story claimed to be a “big-mouthed Cu- when he went to arrest a predator months in jail when he was accused and published it on the front page. ban” — treated the reporter calling that had jumped bail with them and of conspiring to kill his business Now the Las Vegas Tribune has to some of her guff by saying that escaped to his native El Salvador. partner and then later wanted to learned that something is not going she is Cuban and knows “how to His then-partner told the newspa- become Sheriff of Clark County — quite right at that bail bond office break heads in a flash” — but was pers at his arrival back in the United may, once again, be up to no good. located on an obscure street in too afraid to give her real name. States that Dean did not move a fin- While he was at the Clark downtown Las Vegas. The reporter learned that while ger to free him and bring him back County Detention Center on But when we tried to contact all this telephone drama was tak- to the country. charges that he wanted to kill his Dean to give him the same oppor- ing place, Dean was sitting in the Las Vegas Tribune has learned business partner, and had not been tunity this time that we gave him office trying to learn “step by step” from an unreliable source that able to post bail, Dean called the seven years ago, when he was in the what was going on and suggested “something is going on at Dean’s Las Vegas Tribune several times county jail, he hid behind a big- to the “big-mouthed Cuban” to end place that does not sound right,” but and wanted to give his side of the mouthed female employee and the conversation by signaling with it was not at all clear what that story. never returned the newspaper’s Tim Dean his hand to cut off the call. might be. Dean’s bail bond company seems to have several “new cli- ents,” but it is not clear where they are coming from and how they Harris no longer a pimp picked his bail bond company out of all the companies listed on the Clark County Detention Center wall. — he is now a molester The source also mentioned that Dean and his staff may be pushing By Las Vegas Tribune Staff what was really a simple drug over- Clark County District Attorney. some of those “new clients” to re- If memory serves people right dose, as ruled by police investiga- Both Tabish and Murphy were sub- tain an attorney that is close to him; regarding the so-called “trial of the tors when Binion’s body was found sequently found not guilty after and if that is true, he may be put- year” of Sandra Murphy and Rich- in the living room of the home he appealing the jury verdict. ting the attorney in serious trouble ard Tabish for the overdose-murder shared with his long time live-in There was no record ever found with the State Bar because that is of casino mogul Ted Binion, the girlfriend, Sandra Murphy. on Metro’s adult entertainment li- not acceptable by the Bar under its prosecutor in the case, David Roger, At that time, the Las Vegas Tri- censes or in Metro’s work card sec- rules and regulations. went all out to make Sandy Murphy bune was the only newspaper in Las tion that Sandra Murphy was ever The Cuban “big-mouth” that into a stripper, at all costs. Vegas that believed in the inno- employed as a stripper in any of the answered the telephone when the It was convenient and important cence of the pair accused and found local adult clubs, but it was impor- newspaper tried to talk to Tim Dean for Roger to make Murphy appear guilty of Binion’s murder. That tant for Roger’s political career and may be jeopardizing his bail busi- to be a gold-digging stripper in or- guilty verdict opened the path for ambitions to make it appear she ness by not letting Dean know that der to win the case against her, for Ammar Harris the prosecutor to become the next was. the Las Vegas Tribune wanted to Now the story is reversed in the speak with him. trial of Ammar Harris, the alleged This newspaper has always been Doug Gillespie’s “cop tax” pimp that caused a tragic accident on Dean’s side, but that was when on the Las Vegas Strip when he shot he was accessible to tell his side of at another alleged pimp on the cor- the history behind the story, and to encounters another delay ner of Las Vegas Boulevard and have his story treated fairly by of- By Alexandra Cohen these cuts were. Flamingo Road and a taxi driver fering up the truth. Now, we don’t De Oro Media Group Commissioner Chairman Steve and passenger were killed as the know what to think. But we’re still and Natasha Minsky (See Cop Tax, Page 6) (See Harris, Page 5) open to his side of the story. Las Vegas Tribune It was business as usual Tues- day at the county commissioners meeting where Sheriff Doug Gillespie and the county commis- sioners were ready to take a vote on the “more cops” tax item until county commissioner Susan Brager spoke. In what appeared to be a com- bined effort to find another “legit” excuse to delay the vote one more time, Commissioner Brager dropped the ball with what ap- peared to be a compromise, giving Commissioner Steve Sisolak the sheriff more money, but with we have to. I think there is an op- taxpayers coming out with less. tion on the table that would prevent But whatever money the sheriff us from doing that.” gets is way more than what he de- Commissioner Brager said she serves because the sheriff has not would never support the sheriff’s shown any intention to cut down on .15-cent sales tax increase. the present budget. It’s a proposal, And Commissioner Steve however, that would have the sher- Sisolak said he won’t support any iff and taxpayers meeting halfway, tax hike to pay for more cops. suggesting Las Vegas police trim The sheriff is asking for a .15- their budget, but still leaving tax- cent increase. Commissioner Susan payers with more to pay. Brager proposed a .075-cent tax Sheriff Gillespie said the police hike Tuesday. She says that is department has already had to make enough to get Metro money. too many cuts. “When you start The sheriff told the commission- In what some were calling Mayweather’s toughest test in many years, he authored a clinic against Saul cutting more, you’re going to im- ers that his department “has already “Canelo” Alvarez as he rolled to a majority decision to unify junior middleweight world titles Saturday pact services more. But I don’t think made a substantial number of cuts night — on Mexican Independence Day weekend — at the sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena, where throughout the organization,” but the all-time gate record of $20,003,150 was set by the 16,746 in attendance. (Story and photos on Page 15) did not tell the board what or where ANALYSIS The Dark and Ugly Side of Metro’s Two Faces By Natasha Minsky unarmed citizens, the numerous discrimination in the workplace head-kickings, the patrol car thrill Las Vegas Tribune cover-up murders, the planting and complaints, sexual tryst misconduct ride to the Grand Canyon, the con- The range of Metro’s despicable destroying of evidence, the DNA activity — on duty in the workplace doned and tolerated mental patient and illegal activity and incidents is mistakes, the prosecutorial miscon- (8th floor, old city hall), false po- dumping, the condoned and staggering. Fortunately, the Las duct, bribery, drug use and sales, lice reports, the forgotten and mis- complicit $42 million Police Radio Vegas Tribune has a memory to ri- drunk driving police vehicle dam- placed police reports and com- Fraud Scam coupled with the $26 val a high-tech flash drive and is age, the numerous battery domes- plaints, the unreported self-inflicted million Radio Replacement Scam, more than willing to share that tic violence cases, malfeasance, gunshot wounds of officers, unre- the $200,000 electric police car stored-up information with all. hostile work environment incidents, ported and reported video-taped purchase failure, the gratuitous ce- Sheriff Doug Gillespie From the police shootings of unlawful employee termination, citizen beatings and groin stomps, (See Analysis, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 Prison phone call industry will fight new FCC rules lowering rates for inmates By Matt Sledge In the wake of the FCC’s deci- Huffington Post sion, Securus raised the fee it NEW YORK — The private eq- charges families to deposit money uity-backed prison phone call in- onto prisoners’ phone debit cards dustry is making plans to fight an over the phone from $7.95 to $9.95, FCC vote last month that will slash according to the Prison Policy Ini- long-distance rates for inmates. tiative, which pushed for the FCC After a decade of delay, the FCC rule change. voted 2-1 in August to set maxi- “I can’t think of a business that mum rates for collect and prison I use regularly that charges me a fee debit card calls. The new maximum to take my money,” wrote Peter rate for a collect call will be 25 cents Wagner, the executive director of a minute — still far above the aver- the non-profit group. “Generally, age for a traditional landline, but a companies absorb those costs be- serious reduction. cause they want my business. Be- cause this industry has its custom- ers locked in (pun intended), they don’t have to worry as much about TRIBUNE In an interview with The private equity firms handsomely, sions — critics charge they are es- competition.” Huffington Post, the CEO of the including Veritas Capital and an sentially kickbacks — that the VOL. 15, NO. 28 Smith said that the costly com- second-largest company in the $1.2 investment arm of Goldman Sachs, phone service providers pay to pris- missions keeping prison phone call FOUNDER billion a year industry said he will which jointly saw a reported three- ons as part of their contracts. Pris- prices high are already written into Rolando Larraz go to court to stop the still- year, 325 percent gain when they ons then use those commissions to his contracts with prisons, meaning unreleased rules if they are issued sold Global-Tel-Link in 2011. avoid asking their states for more the FCC’s caps will cut into the rev- PUBLISHER as described in an FCC press re- Securus itself was recently sold tax revenues. enues he expected to earn. AND lease. He also lashed out at the to private equity firmAbry Partners But Smith claimed that prison A FCC spokesman said the com- EDITOR IN CHIEF industry’s critics. in a reported $640 million deal. advocates and Democrats at the mission still has yet to publish the Rolando Larraz “What we’ve built for the cor- NeitherAbry nor Global-Tel-Link’s FCC were “embellish(ing)” the new regulations in the Federal Reg- rections industry is very secure and owner, American Securities, re- profitability of his business, and ister. Once they are published, the GENERAL MANAGER it helps solve tens of thousands of sponded to requests for comment. dismissed personal stories like rules will kick in after 90 days. Perly Viasmensky crimes a year, and it helps save The industry’s profits have been Forte’s. He also suggested prison- “Clearly we will file a lawsuit,” thousands of lives a year,” claimed made, critics charge, on the backs ers’ families should easily be able if the new top rates don’t take into PRODUCTION Richard Smith of Securus Tech- of poor, mostly black and Latino to pay what he charges, which ac- account commissions, Smith said. Don Snook nologies, pointing to technology his inmates. Prison reform advocates cording to his company’s calcula- If the new rates remain, he predicted MANAGING EDITOR company uses to detect prisoners have quoted rates as high as $17 for tions averages out to $34 per inmate higher local call fees and lower Maramis Choufani ordering hits over the phone. “All a single 15-minute phone call. per month. commissions for prisons. of that good work gets undone “It’s been times when she did “We see lots and lots of people “It isn’t an altruistic business. ASSOCIATE EDITOR when you paint us as bad guys who have to choose over paying for her (visiting) jail who have one cellu- It’s a business for profit, and com- Colleen Lloyd are making lots and lots of money, medication to talk to me, that re- lar, two cellulars, drive very nice mission is, for the last 20 years it’s and we’re just raping the friends ally does happen,” Ulandis Forte, a cars,” Smith said. “I’ve been in the been the vehicle that prisons and For advertising and families of inmates.” man convicted of murder whose booking areas, I’ve seen lots and jails have asked for so we can pay “It’s almost like throwing fire- grandmother was the lead plaintiff lots of visitors in the waiting areas, rates, deadlines them part of revenue for every call men and policemen under the bus; in a lawsuit over the sky-high phone and every single person has at least back to them,” Smith said. “That’s call 702-699-8100 it just isn’t fair,” Smith added. fees, said earlier this year. “I don’t one cellular.” just the business model.” The value of Securus debt blame anybody for putting me in the Las Vegas Tribune is published weekly at 820 E. Charleston dropped about two percent in the position I was in, wholeheartedly I Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada weeks after the FCC’s decision, accept my responsibility, but in do- 89104. suggesting the market foresees a ing so it was so unjust at the pain Main Number: modest but noticeable impact on the my grandmother had to go (702) 699-8100 company’s bottom line. The FCC’s through.” News desk: ruling will not impact local calls, Studies have found a link be- (702) 699-8111 which make up the bulk of the mar- tween prisoners’ contact with fami- Fax: (702) 696-0096 ket. lies back home and lower recidi- Website: After a decade-long period of vism rates. LasVegasTribune.com consolidation and mergers in the The FCC said prison phone All rights reserved. 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September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 CITY BEAT RTC seeks elementary and middle school studentsfor7thannualanti-graffitiartcontest Contest promoting anti-graffiti will display student artwork on transit vehicles valley-wide; Artwork due Oct. 17 Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. takes place from 9-10 p.m. Must N., Las Vegas, NV 89115. Location keep receipt and show it at the Sky Map: http://goo.gl/maps/1df3H Cafe to get pizza and drinks. Sign-Up: www.hagerty.com/ —Healthy Happy Hour — Stay drivingexperience happy, healthy and hydrated with * * * * * 60-minute jumps available for $12 7th Annual Safe Night (Hallow- Monday-Friday from 2-5 p.m. with een Program) Tuesday, October 1, the last happy hour jump taking 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Suncoast Hotel & place from 4-5 p.m. Casino. 9090 Alta Drive. Open to —Ultimate Dodgeball Drop-In the public. Nights — Home of Ultimate Expo features: 50 business ex- Dodgeball Championships where hibits, Face painting, Balloon art- the popular school-yard activity ist, Story time, live entertainment gets taken to the extreme, young and a costume contest for children and old alike are invited to partici- 12 years and under. Don’t forget our pate in Ultimate Dodgeball Drop- Chef’s Corner - serving tasty hot In Nights Tuesdays (ages 10-14) samples for everyone! Plus the first and Thursdays (ages 15+) from 6- 200 kids arriving will receive a 8 p.m. Purchase two hours of FREE Trick or Trick bag to collect dodgeball for $15 or one hour for their treats from all the businesses $7.50. Allows access to dodgeball exhibiting at the event! It’s Safe courts only. Night... for our children of Clark With more than 151 trampolines, County... the new Sky Zone Las Vegas is a The Regional Transportation Shield Foundation have teamed up struction on how to drive some of Free admission tickets are being 27,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art indoor Commission of Southern Nevada to continue the national awareness the most unique and iconic classic distributed at various locations trampoline park featuring wall-to- (RTC) invites local elementary and campaign and ongoing mobile tour cars on the road. Students will learn throughout Clark County (children wall active fun with a number of middle school students to submit teachingAmericans how to perform the lost art of operating a manual 12 years and under are admitted new features including: the ultimate artwork to participate in its 7th an- Hands-Only CPR to the beat of the transmission, on a closed-course. Free). 3-D play experience with a variety nual 2013 RTC Anti-Graffiti Art Bee Gees’ hit “Stayin’Alive.” Created to give young drivers For more info call - (702) 639- gravity-defying activities including Contest. This year’s theme is: Sudden cardiac arrest is a lead- the opportunity to experience dif- 6964 or visit our website - three Ultimate Dodgeball courts; a “Keep Southern Nevada Graffiti ing cause of death with nearly ferent genres of classic and antique www.pjproductionlive.com/ SkySlambasketball court; additional Free.” 360,000 out-of-hospital cases oc- cars, as well as foster interest in LVBNM.html Foam Zone lanes where guests can The RTC is challenging students curring every year in the United classics for future generations, the * * * * * bounce from trampolines into a pit valley-wide to create artwork that States. When a teen or adult has a Hagerty Driving Experience aims Jump for joy as Sky Zone Las of foam blocks; a Parents Lounge encourages Southern Nevadans to sudden cardiac arrest, survival de- to address several areas of concern Vegas, the creator of the world’s offering free Wi-Fi and Satellite TV; respect each other’s property and pends on immediately receiving regarding today’s youth: first indoor trampoline park, intro- a Mezzanine and SkyBox overlook- not devalue and deface it with graf- CPR from someone nearby, espe- —Lack of interest among teens duces three new specials. Guests ing the courts as well as a SkyCafe. fiti. cially since survival rates drop as to obtain their licenses (according can now keep their minds and bod- Additional special events and The grand prize winners’ art- much as 10 percent for every to a recent University of Michigan ies active and energized during Fri- classes are also available. Some work will be unveiled this Decem- minute that goes by without inter- Transportation Research Institute day Family Night, Healthy Happy blackout dates may apply. For com- ber during a special event hosted vention. The Bees Gees’ hit song study, only 46 percent of 17-year- Hour and Ultimate Dodgeball plete schedule and more informa- by the winning school. The top en- “Stayin’ Alive” has more than 100 olds in America have their driver’s Drop-In Nights. tion on Sky Zone Las Vegas, please tries will also be featured on an beats per minute, which is the rate licenses, a 33 percent decrease since —Friday Family Night — Fami- visit www.skyzone.com/LasVegas. RTC vehicle and other transit you should push on the chest dur- 1983). lies can challenge gravity without * * * * * amenities for up to one year. Crime ing Hands-Only CPR. —Today’s teens rarely have ac- challenging their budget with a spe- City Beat is a compilation of Stoppers has also donated 10 shel- “The iconic song’s beat is an cess to manual transmissions — cial Friday Family Night package news and views of our editorial and ter ads through Outdoor Promo- easy and fun way for people to re- more than 90 percent of new cars from 6-10 p.m. featuring four 60- writing team, along with reader tions to display the Top 10 pieces member the correct rhythm for CPR sold in the U.S. are equipped with minute jumps, four large fountain submissions and topics. Readers of art. chest compressions, and make them automatic transmissions. This trend drinks and four slices of pizza for are invited to suggest a local topic Artwork submitted for the con- feel more confident doing it,” said greatly affects the skill set required $60 (an $81 value). Last jump hour or any other items of interest. test must be an original concept, in Derek Cox, EMS Educator for Las to drive classic cars, which are com- color; no black and white, photog- Vegas Fire and Rescue. “If you be- monly equipped with manual trans- raphy or glitter will be accepted.Art gin Hands-Only CPR to the beat of missions. tools may include markers, cray- the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’ im- Closed course driving with clas- ons, colored pencils or paints. Stu- mediately on a teen or adult who sic cars such as Fords, Porsches, dents must submit artwork on an collapses from sudden cardiac ar- Chevrolets, and Dodges from the 11-by-17-inch landscape piece of rest, you can double or triple their 1920s through the 1970s. Three paper to be considered in the con- chances of survival.” 2013 Ford performance vehicles test. In fact, Hands-Only CPR has will also be available for young The deadline for artwork is been shown to be equally as effec- adults to drive. Thursday, Oct. 17 by 5 p.m. It can tive as conventional mouth-to- WHEN: Saturday, September be mailed or hand-delivered to the mouth CPR, and people are more 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Classroom and RTC Administrative Office, 600 S. likely to feel comfortable perform- drive sessions; Classic vehicles and Grand Central Parkway, Suite 350, ing it.ADecember 2012 study pub- Hagerty representatives available Las Vegas, NV, 89106; Attention: lished in the journal, Circulation before/after event. Aileen Pastor. Full entry details can found that chest compression-only WHERE: Las Vegas Motor be found at rtcsnv.com. More in- CPR keeps more people alive with formation is also available through good brain function after having a Aileen Pastor via email at sudden cardiac arrest. [email protected] or by phone at The AHA’s Hands-Only CPR 702-676-1735. tour will make a stop in Las Vegas In its 7th year, the annual RTC for an interactive training event Anti-Graffiti Art Contest, the RTC September 18-21, 2013 to teach is partnering with the Southern residents this easy-to-learn CPR Nevada Graffiti Coalition, Las Ve- method. The event locations and gas Metropolitan Police Depart- details are as follows: ment Graffiti Investigation Section, —Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11:00 Crime Stoppers, Outdoor Promo- a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Freemont Street tions, Vector Media Las Vegas, and Experience, 4th Street and the Clark County School District. Freemont Street in front of Slotzilla The RTC is the transit author- —Thursday, Sept. 19, 10:00 a.m. ity, transportation planning agency to 2:30 p.m., City of Henderson, and regional traffic management 240 S. Water Street, in front of City agency for Southern Nevada. The Hall RTC’s vision is to provide a safe, —Friday, Sept. 20, 11:00 a.m. to convenient and effective regional 2:00 p.m., Findlay Volkswagen, transportation system that enhances 983 Auto Show Drive, Henderson mobility and air quality for citizens —Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m. and visitors. The RTC encourages to 2:30 p.m., AndreAgassi College residents and visitors to use alter- Preparatory Academy, 1201 W. nate commute modes to help reduce Lake Mead Blvd. Multi-purpose traffic congestion, clean the air and Room improve the quality of life in South- All events are open to the pub- ern Nevada. RTC transit service lic. carried nearly 60 million passen- “Far too many people die each gers last year and is one of the most year from sudden cardiac arrest, and efficient transit systems in the na- we are determined to help over- tion. For more information on the come this public health crisis by RTC, visit rtcsnv.com or use your teaching Las Vegas residents the mobile device to access the RTC’s two simple steps of saving a life,” Ride Tracker, a GPS-based, mobile said Mike Murphy, President and website that enables transit riders General Manager, Anthem Blue to easily see when buses are due to Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada. arrive. “We’re proud to support theAmeri- * * * * * can Heart Association’s Hands- Only CPR campaign because we know this program will help im- prove survival rates among out-of- hospital cardiac arrest victims and give bystanders the confidence they need to save a life.” * * * * * Do you know the two simple The Hagerty Driving Experience steps of Hands-Only CPR? Then Powered by Ford is partnering with you’re ready to help save a life. The local classic car owners to provide American Heart Association and today’s youth, ages 15-25, a rare op- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue portunity to receive hands-on in- Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 Obama: Deficits falling at fastest Analysis (Continued from Page 1) rate since WWII. Is that really true? lebrity helicopter ride (not to mention the previous $50,000 helicop- ter engine burn-up failure on the ground, the soon-to-be-condemning In a speech marking the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis, of the County Jail because of previous construction flaws and greasi- ness; and now, the infamous “Sidewalk Chalking Power Wash Scan- President Obama claims credit for cutting the deficit in half. But dal. one reason it fell so fast is that it shot up so high in the first place. Yes, we remember it all and would be more than happy to share. Those incidents and so much more are in the memory banks and By Peter Grier files of the Las Vegas Tribune and will be readily available on a regu- Christian Science Monitor lar basis, just in case the community forgets when Metro asks for WASHINGTON — President more money to continue their folly under this present and corrupted Obama on Monday boasted that police administration and its leadership. during his time in office the US Our $42 million sheriff now has the cojones to ask for more money budget deficit has been cut in half. to support his criminal enterprise at the expense of this work- and In remarks commemorating the income-starved community. When is enough going to be enough? fifth anniversary of the onset of the Are we that ill-informed or are we just plain ignorant enough to financial crisis of 2008, Mr. Obama keep going along with the sheriff’s charade? What transparency? What cited the deficit reduction as a sign accountability? What common sense? What honor? Good God! When of progress for an economy that’s still struggling towards full recov- are we going to stand up to this obvious shake-down with the threat of ery. less police protection if we don’t cough up some more money to fi- “Our deficits are now falling at nance our own eventual and imminent destruction? the fastest rate since the end of The above abuses of authority are nothing new; it is just that they World War II. I want to repeat that. were not addressed properly at the time that they occurred, and were Our deficits are going down faster allowed to fade away without anyone being held accountable — in- President Obama speaks about the economy in the South Court cluding the daily newspaper. The Sidewalk Chalking incident has re- than any time since before I was Auditorium on the White House complex, Monday. born,” said Obama. ceived more news coverage than the $42 million Police Scam, and nomic factors rather than systemic Nor does it do anything about the When you put it that way it the price tag for that Sidewalk Chalking incident was boosted up to reforms in the federal budget,” debt piled up during the recession’s sounds pretty impressive, doesn’t $1,500 to make it a gross misdemeanor for utilizing a county power writes the Concord Coalition’s worst years. The debt is the nation’s it? But is that true? washer, where a water hose and a stiff broom would have worked just Steve Winn. accumulated red ink; the deficit is as well and usually does. Strictly speaking, yes. The defi- Looking ahead, CBO now the amount of red ink Uncle Sam In reality, our esteemed DA Wolfson is probably now mentally cit is falling as rapidly as it has in projects that the deficit will con- runs up each year. maxed out with trying to prosecute the “Sidewalk Chalkers,” while decades. Consider the figures for tinue to narrow until fiscal 2016, When the president proclaims this year alone: Last week the Con- when it will again begin widening, that the deficit is shrinking at the the rest of the community is being daily raped by the street criminals gressional Budget Office reported as more and more baby boomers fastest rate in decades, that’s the and the 400 plus criminal street gangs, or having the regular citizens that, through the first 11 months of retire and become eligible for Medi- same as saying that the speed at getting their heads kicked in on video by the local police. fiscal 2013, the budget deficit was care and Social Security. which the nation is rolling back- We foresee a city or county ordinance being produced to prohibit down 35 percent from the compa- That means the nation’s fiscal wards has decreased dramatically, the use and possession of “sidewalk chalk” by persons 8 years old or rable period of 2012. problems are far from solved. The wrote Keith Hennessey, director of older without proper authorization and permits. That’s a pretty steep decline. core challenge involves trimming the National Economic Council We are wondering if the Sidewalk Chalkers just made hopscotch “The federal budget deficit has federal health-care costs enough to under President Bush, in May. designs on the sidewalk, rather than word accolades, if they would fallen faster than we expected a few bend the curve of ever-rising Medi- “That is not something you have been cited and arrested; sounds like a First Amendment issue years ago,” wrote CBO director care and Medicaid expense. should boast about. You’re sup- being formulated here. Doug Elmendorf on his blog. “The fundamental federal bud- posed to boast when things are get- We at the Las Vegas Tribune hope that the County Commission But as Mr. Elmendorf and other getary challenge has hardly been ting better, not when they’re getting takes everything into account when they decide on whether to up the experts point out, one of the reasons addressed,” writes CBO chief worse more slowly,” wrote Mr. tax fees on the community for more money for more police, maybe it is falling is because it shot up so Elmendorf. Hennessey. even for more “Sidewalk Chalk Police” and Celebrity Police Heli- high in the first place. As the finan- copter Pilots. cial crisis devastated the economy, One quickie idea is to not buy any more police “tasers” (they don’t tax revenues fell. Spending on un- work and are unreliable), and also make someone more accountable employment insurance and other for “proper” maintenance on all the patrol cars; and then maybe some government recovery programs of that saved money could be used to buy practice ammunition for the rose. In 2008, the deficit was about cops, since it is obvious they need the practice. If this were done, $458 billion. In 2009, it rocketed there would not be any need to increase the tax burden if these two up to $1.4 trillion. It stayed above expenditures were looked at a little more closely. the trillion dollar mark for 2010 We hope that the community takes the time to examine the past through 2012. record of this Police Administration and to make a more informative As the economy has gradually and intelligent selection when electing a new Sheriff of Clark County recovered, those cyclical expenses have receded. Tax revenues have in 2014. A person’s character is vitally important. risen modestly along with the slowly rising GDP. The FY 2013 shortfall should end up at around $642 billion, according to the CBO. The sequestration automatic budget cuts have also cut spending. However, the January fiscal cliff deal which locked in the Bush-era tax cuts largely offset these savings, according to the Concord Coalition, a budget watchdog group. “This year’s lower deficit can be largely attributed to short-term eco- September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Navy Yard shooting: What to do about attacks on U.S. military on home soil? Monday’s horrific Washington Navy Yard shooting, which killed 12, is the third attack in four years on U.S. military installations at home. Active-duty or former military men were behind all three cases. By Anna Mulrine trist — who had been promoted to Afghanistan. Bombmaking and ex- Christian Science Monitor major before his conviction stripped plosives documents were later WASHINGTON — Countless him of his rank — was sentenced found on his computer. Mr. Melaku, questions remain unanswered about to death for the 2009 massacre of a native of Ethiopia, enlisted in the the terrible slaughter of 12 people 13 people at the military base in U.S. military in 2007 and became a Monday morning at the Washing- Fort Hood, Texas. Nidal Hasan, a naturalized US citizen in 2009. ton Navy Yard in the nation’s capi- Muslim American, has said his His family said his behavior tal by a 34-year-old former Navy shooting was meant to prevent U.S. changed after he joined the Ma- electrician, whom authorities have troops, who were about to deploy rines. Melaku himself told investi- identified asAaronAlexis. But what toAfghanistan, from killing Taliban gators he was radicalized in 2003, is clear is that U.S. military instal- leaders and fighters upon their ar- after the start of the Iraq war. In lations — and the people who work rival. January, a federal court sentenced there — are increasingly being tar- In 2010, the FBI investigated a Melaku to 25 years in prison. geted inside the nation’s own bor- series of shootings at Marine Corps Monday’s attack on U.S. mili- ders. facilities and the Pentagon in the tary personnel took place at the Monday’s attack, in which all Washington, D.C., metropolitan Naval Sea System Command’s those killed worked for the military, area. Shots were fired overnight headquarters, a workplace for more is the third in four years. The Pen- into windows of the Pentagon, re- than 3,000 people responsible for tagon, which is less than 5 miles cruiting centers, and the National buying and maintaining the Navy’s from the navy yard, immediately Museum of the Marine Corps. No ships and submarines. stepped up security “not out of a Navy Yard workers, evacuated after the shooting, are reunited with loved one was injured in these shootings. The headquarters, known as specific threat, but as a proactive, ones at a makeshift Red Cross shelter at the Nationals Park baseball In June 2011, the FBI arrested a NAVSEA, has a $30 billion-a-year precautionary measure,” said Pen- stadium near the affected naval installation in Washington, Sept. 16. 22-year-old Marine reservist, budget, about one-quarter of the tagon press secretary George Little. What prompted the suspect to Support Squadron (VR) 46, he Yonathan Melaku, after he was dis- Navy’s annual spending, according Defense officials, moreover, are open fire at the navy yard before worked on the electric systems of covered inArlington National Cem- to a U.S. Navy spokesperson. moving to evaluate protective mea- 8:30 Monday morning is unclear, Navy airplanes, and by December etery with spray paint and a plan to NAVSEA employs some 60,000 sures that could be taken in the and the alleged gunman died at the 2009 had achieved the rank of avia- deface the tombstones of U.S. military service members, civilians, longer term at other military instal- scene. The attack does not appear, tion electrician’s mate 3rd Class. troops who had served in Iraq and and contractors around the country. lations in the region. however, to be an act of terrorism, More recently, he was reportedly “It’s a shooting that targeted our say Department of Homeland Se- employed by a private defense con- military and civilian personnel,” curity officials. tractor. President Obama said Monday at Still, Eleanor Holmes Norton, At MedStar Washington Hospi- the White House. “They know the the District of Columbia’s delegate tal Center, where some of those in- dangers of serving abroad, but to- to Congress, said, “We’ve not had jured in the shooting were being day they faced the unimaginable a day like this” in Washington since treated, U.S. military physicians violence that they wouldn’t have the 9/11 terrorist attacks. who rotate through the trauma cen- expected here at home.” Mr. Alexis served in the U.S. ter to keep their skills sharp while Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Navy from May 2007 to January not at war are attending to their fel- offered his sympathies for “the vic- 2011, most of that time in Fort low U.S. troops, a hospital official tims of this outrageous act of vio- Worth, Texas, according to a bio told reporters. lence, their families, and all those sheet the Navy released late Mon- The tragedy comes less than a affected by today’s events.” day. Attached to the Fleet Logistics month after a U.S. Army psychia- Harris (Continued from Page 1) taxi exploded when one of thecars hit the gas tank of the taxi. The prosecutors now have to find reasons to pile up charges against Harris to make him a convicted felon before the murder trial begins next month. The prosecution claims that he sexually assaulted a woman in the shower while she was staying with him, but they couldn’t charge him because the alleged victim disappeared; now, all of a sudden, the woman magically reappeared. First of all, people may wonder why a woman who was assaulted once would stay to be assaulted again — and maybe again and again, with no apparent intention to run from her assailant. With the help of the mainstream media that apparently follows orders of what to report and what to publish, the woman who just a couple of weeks ago was a stripper is now what Channel 13 News referred to as “a young lady.” But what the public has not been told and the jury will never be al- lowed to know is that the “young lady” that Channel 13 refers to is Har- ris’ main lady, a known prostitute that earned five figures a month for Harris. As Judge Valerie Vega did with evidence in the Kirstin Lobato trial — evidence that Lobato was not in Las Vegas when the murder she is now paying for occurred — the prosecutors are working very hard now to hide from the jury that “the young lady” sitting in court helping to build a case against Harry is not an altar girl, and either the police or the prosecutor or both may be holding some dirty laundry that belongs to her. She is a well known prostitute who is very familiar with the vice unit, and they with her, and she may even very well have trick-rolled some of her clients into bringing the money to Harris, perhaps with the blessings of law authority; but now is it’s time to pay the price. The community must be made aware that criminals are allowed to be criminals as long as they are willing to “cooperate” with investigators and repeat (testify to) whatever is good for the investigators.

Phone: (702) 699-8111 Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 Search and rescue intensifies amid Colorado flood; death toll rises to 7 A break in the weather allowed search and rescue operations to resume Monday in flood-stricken parts of Colorado. Seven people have died; 1,253 are unaccounted for. For many, air-lifts are the only way out. By Amanda Paulson ones we’ve got to look for,” he said. Christian Science Monitor Even as search and rescue op- BOULDER, COLO. — Boul- erations resume, state and county der, Colo., residents got a welcome officials are beginning to survey the sight Monday morning: A little be- extent of the damage and to priori- fore 10 a.m., the sun poked through tize rebuilding and cleanup — in- the clouds, clearing the way for a cluding getting some major roads major rescue operation, with more passable again. than 1,000 people being deployed So far, some 14,500 people have by air and on foot, to help evacuate been evacuated from flooded areas, the stranded and to search for the and the state has said at least 1,500 1,253 still unaccounted for. residences were destroyed and Seven deaths are confirmed so some 17,500 were damaged. The far, but that number may rise, offi- state Department of Transportation cials warn, as efforts intensify to said 20 state bridges were destroyed find missing people. and 30 more need repair. But the Through Monday morning local broader figure — taking into ac- time, hundreds of Colorado Na- count county, city, and private tional Guardsmen and active-duty bridges that were damaged — is Army soldiers from the Fourth In- between 80 and 100, Colorado Gov. fantry Division had rescued nearly John Hickenlooper said in an inter- 2,200 people and about 500 pets. view with NBC News on Monday. Although operations were largely at “Today we continue to be fo- a halt Sunday, because of heavy rain, rescuers saved 80 people Nevada Task Force 1 team members preparing to leave Las Vegas to aid Colorado flood victims last week. cused on the search and recovery, through ground operations, says Lt. and 14 adults who had been cloth; placing a large, light-colored comparing the data with informa- and that’s our highest priority..., but James Goff of the Colorado Na- stranded at an outdoor education cloth or sheet on their roofs; wav- tion from shelters, emergency re- even as we’re doing do that, it’s not tional Guard. center in Jamestown, one of the ing flares; using mirrors to reflect sponse evacuations, and other too early to be planning what the “Right now, we’re trying to get mountain towns hardest hit by the sunlight; or lighting safe signal sources,” the office said in a release. recovery is going to look like,” our priorities together for flights,” flooding and now unreachable by fires, and to have a “go bag” with The number of people listed as Governor Hickenlooper said Mon- says Goff, noting that the Guard has road. essentials prepared to take with “unaccounted for” has been fluctu- day in a press conference with 19 helicopters ready to resume op- Evacuation by air became the them. ating, and officials emphasize that FEMA’s Mr. Fugate. erations in the foothills west of best option after washed-out roads Meanwhile, finding the hun- those people are not necessarily The light drizzle that fell over Boulder. By late Monday morning, and bridges left thousands of people dreds of people still unaccounted considered to be “missing.” Boulder through Monday morning Blackhawk and Chinook helicop- in the hills and canyons west of for remains a top priority Monday, Often, when people get dis- pushed the precipitation total to a ters were crisscrossing the skies Boulder — many without electric- according to the Boulder Office of placed suddenly, “they’re OK, they yearly record. More than 30 inches above Boulder, transporting ity, or with flood-damaged homes Emergency Management. Five don’t think anybody is concerned of moisture have fallen in Boulder stranded residents out of the moun- — with no other quick way out. teams of detectives from the Boul- about them,” said FEMAAdminis- to date, breaking the previous an- tains. Authorities are asking stranded der County sheriff’s office are “go- trator Craig Fugate during a press nual record of 29.93 inches, set in Among those air-lifted out over residents to signal to passing heli- ing out in the field, going door-to- conference Monday, as he urged 1995 — with more than three the weekend were 85 fifth-graders copters by waving a light-colored door as the situation allows, and people to call in and let authorities months left in the year. know they are safe. “That will help Nearly 15 inches of that total fell Cop Tax the governor’s team focus on the last week. (Continued from Page 1) Commissioner Sisolak wants no million fiasco involving radios that Sisolak spoke to the media on Tues- increase at all. Commissioner were a danger to the rank and file day morning, before the meeting, Brager supports coming to middle when they did not do the job they explaining what the Las Vegas Tri- ground. Commissioner Tom Collins were supposed to do, and a helicop- bune has been saying for a long wants the full increase. ter ride given to a Guns ‘N’ Roses time, that the sheriff’s public infor- “We allocate a budget to Metro. guitarist, Sisolak ended his com- mation office has more officers than Metro has to learn to live within ment as a real public servant say- it needs and a civilian boss that does [its] budget. We cannot continue to ing he can’t help but question not belong in there, giving the im- raise taxes and put these increases Metro’s use of funds. pression that there could be a lot of on the backs of people when we are Commissioners will weigh all of political support payback. giving raises,” Sisolak said. these options at another meeting “As the Sheriff of Clark County, Citing examples such as a $42 October 1. I’ve got a huge amount of respon- sibility, as well as my organization, to provide a level of safety to, not only the people who live and work here, but the people who visit here; and I believe this sales tax increase would assist us in doing that,” Gillespie said. However, County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak did not ap- pear at all pleased with yet another sales tax increase on the people. Whatever the commissioners decide, spending at Metro will be under the microscope.

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Open 24/7 702-369-6736 Licensed, Bonded, Insured • NV #758973 September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 EDITORIALS A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Sheriff Gillespie’s House of Glass Sheriff Douglas Gillespie keeps insisting the crime in Clark County is way down, and every time he opens his mouth he reminds us of the fact that he is “doing a good job as Sheriff” and of course “the crime is down” in what new Las Vegans call “the Valley,” something they seem to insist on calling our city. It really does not matter anymore because he already has given the constituents in Clark County the good news that he no longer wants the job of crime boss. Maybe after the end of his official reign, the population in the Clark County Detention Center will also go down when the crime rate really goes down. Maybe, before he goes, Sheriff Gillespie will be able to explain to the community why the county jail is so over- crowded if crime is down. Perhaps Sheriff Gillespie can explain to this commu- Justice may be “blind,” but judges nity why — in only one short week — “his” newspaper has published more than a dozen reports of crime, making must keep their eyes wide open him look like a liar despite his arrogant statements to the By Perly Viasmensky to figure out what he wanted to do with his life.” The contrary. Many times we wonder what might be worse: a attorney also said that Jackson needed to be released —Man shot in robbery near Boulder Highway. prosecuting attorney who wants to win a case at any from house arrest because he needs to take care of his —Gunshot victim identified, suspect charged because price, even at the expense of an innocent person, or a elderly grandparents and that his wife is expecting their he did not try to run. defense attorney who wants to win a case for the price second child and he needs to move freely to be with —Wife’s death a homicide, husband ruled suicide. paid by a defendant who is out to fool the court to a her. —Shotgun blast proves fatal in roommates’ argument. very great extent. Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez recently released Jack- On August 19, 2007, a shooting took place in front son from the confines of house arrest and he is now —Two indicted in beatings at Canyon Springs High. of Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Restaurant at 3555 free on $250,000 bail. —Police looking for victims in alleged real estate Las Vegas Blvd. South, inside the Flamingo Hotel and These are the times when I wish I could be a scheme. Casino, which started with a fight between feuding mindreader to find out what these judges have in place —Three indicted on charges related to mobile home fire. gangs. of brains. —Suspect in child pornography case escapes house ar- Four innocent bystanders — three of them tourists And with all due respect to Mr. Pitaro, I wonder if rest. — were injured by the gunfire. One of them was a he could tell us who was taking care of Jackson’s sup- —LV police officer responds to call, gets wounded by young woman, Brittany O’Dale, who was in Las Ve- posed elderly grandparents while he was running from gas celebrating her bachelorette party when she was state to state, enjoying his life, making love to his girl- gun. shot in her leg by a bullet shot by Robert Jackson. friend (now his wife) and procreating children; and how —Bomb threats phoned in to Kmart, Dollar General Jackson was identified as the shooter by Eric Pratt, his release seems justified while Brittany O’Dale, who Stores. who testified before a grand jury that he witnessed continues to suffer pain as a result of her injury from These are just a few briefs that Sheriff Gillespie’s news- Jackson, who was wearing a green, collared shirt, fire Jackson’s irresponsible shooting into the crowd, and paper prints to give the impression that they also are doing into the crowd. who now has a titanium rod from her knee to her ankle, a good job in the community. According to investigators the green shirt was re- has had to pay thousands of dollars in ongoing medi- covered from a trash can and Jackson’s DNA was cal bills, and has even seen her marriage fail. Some of these crimes have been solved thanks to good found on the shirt. How can these judges allow anybody to fool them police work, but the fact remains that crimes have existed Jackson was arrested in Chicago, Illinois and ex- with the statement that Robert Jackson was not aware and still exist, while the Sheriff misleads the community tradited to Las Vegas almost three months ago. Dis- there was a warrant for his arrest when his case had by saying that crime is down. trict Judge Linda Bell set his bail at $1 million. Judges been featured on “America’s Most Wanted” five times There are also other crimes with larger headlines, such have lowered his bail several times as the case has and he was named in the U.S. Marshals’ 15 most wanted as “FBI target committed suicide,” and others that are not lingered in the courts since his arrest in 2011. fugitives? Oh yes, Jackson was too busy traveling and Finally he was put under house arrest, which in- making children. publicized by the Sheriff’s newspaper, apparently the only cludes a monitoring bracelet and a 6 p.m. curfew. Jackson’s trial has been delayed three times and is newspaper we may now have. During his time on the lam, Jackson lived in New now set for June 2014. I can feel the frustration of the While the Sheriff and his newspaper play games with York, Florida and Washington, and changed his name. Clark County prosecutors and hope they don’t have to the members of this community, insulting their intelligence At the time of his arrest, he claimed that his name was see this case fall through the cracks with the blessing and diverting their attention from more important issues, Sa-El and that he had diplomatic immunity because of some judges. those issues continue to affect everyone. he was a member of the Moorish Nation, a religious The names of those judges should be remembered group based in Chicago. next year during their reelection campaigns. Why doesn’t Sheriff Douglas Gillespie release the ban Jackson’s defense attorney, Tom Pitaro, who we Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the on “his” newspaper and allow it to report on the federal have to admit is a very good attorney, said in court Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this lawsuit filed by Detective Gordon Martines that includes documents that Jackson was unaware there was a war- newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at him and fourteen of his high-ranking staff for many rea- rant for his arrest and he was moving around “trying pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. sons and violations of the law? Can Sheriff Gillespie explain to the voters in Clark ON A PERSONAL NOTE County why “his” newspaper has not reported one word on such an important issue as the one that is taking place in the Federal Courthouse? Mutually Beneficial Arrangements: Can Sheriff Gillespie explain to the Clark County com- munity why he so abruptly decided to announce that he is From Fairy Tales to Real Life not going to seek a third term as sheriff and just give up all By Maramis form by her kindness. that power and control he so much enjoys? Once upon a time, there was a What is generally not noticed, or Amongst all of the past and present criminal cover-ups beautiful princess who was so lovely perhaps is deliberately downplayed, that have yet to be resolved, we can list: the lies, to look at that the sun itself took spe- is that it is her father who wants her disinformation, complete falsehoods, malicious prosecu- cial pleasure in shining upon her face. to take this prince to be her husband tions, civil rights violations, wrongful terminations, crimi- She lived in her father’s palace near and companion, even though she a deep, dark forest that sheltered an might already be finding herself very nal coercions, nepotisms, conspiracy to commit murder, old stone well, which was so deep attracted to his charming good looks. conspiracy to commit continual criminal offenses, covered one could never see the bottom. And therein we have several ex- up police employee domestic violence offenses, covered The princess loved to sit by the amples of the concept of a mutually up police employee narcotics offenses, participation in and well in the cool shade and play with beneficial arrangement:between the conspiracy associated with the HOA Scandal, manipula- her favorite toy, a golden ball. One princess and the frog, in order for her tion and coercion of city and county business licenses, mis- day when she was playing, the ball to get her ball back; between the prin- fell from her hand and tumbled into MARAMIS CHOUFANI cess and her father, for her to stay in handling and attorney collusion of worker compensation the well. The princess cried bitterly at its loss. his good graces; between the frog and the princess, for cases etc., etc. “What’s the matter?” came a croaky voice from him to feel justly compensated for completing his end The Sheriff cannot deny that he has been running this nearby. of the bargain; and between the frog-prince and the community with an iron fist, making this community afraid “Oh, it’s you!” said the princess to the talking frog. princess, to take advantage of the circumstances in of the police — creating a police state similar to that in a When the princess explained what was wrong, the which they found themselves, even if initiated by, and country where even the dictator’s own force of men and frog told her he knew just what to do to get her ball with the nudging and blessing of, the king. back, but first she had to promise something in return. And so they found themselves to be a couple and women are afraid of the retaliation if they speak their mind. “Anything,” she replied. “You can have my jewels presumably lived happily after, even though we never It is very important to this newspaper to reassure the or even the crown upon my head.” did get to read any stories about what happened after community that contrary to the label that Sheriff Douglas “All I want,” the frog said, “is for you to be fond of the princess married the prince. Gillespie tries to place on us of being an anti-police news- me and let me be your playmate. Let me sit by your Then along comes real life. There are very few paper, nothing is further from the truth. side, share your dinner, and sleep in your bed... then I princes and princesses out there in real life, and even This newspaper is anti-police CORRUPTION, and we will go down the well and fetch your ball.” fewer princes who have been turned into a frog by a are very well aware that our police department is among The princess agreed, thinking the frog would never wicked fairy — especially one who additionally tacks really be the companion of a human being. on to that spell the proviso that there’s only person who the best in the country and that the only thing damaging As the story goes along, we find that her father, the can ever break that spell — and even then, it must be the integrity and reputation of the rank and file is the ad- king, insists that she keep her promise to the frog, no done in a very particular way. ministration. matter what. With great distaste for being a slimy But while there are plenty of “ordinary” and/or We have to remember what a New York Police Depart- creature’s friend, she lives up to her word. But in the beautiful women and “ordinary” and/or wealthy men ment detective once said: “Police corruption cannot exist end — as if we, the readers, didn’t know what was who are hoping to find each other in this far-from-fairy- unless it is at least tolerated by higher levels in the depart- coming — we discover that the frog is really a prince tale-fantasy kind of real world (that might be the good who was put under a spell by a wicked fairy and only news), meeting just the right person and feeling the ment.” the princess herself could return him to his princely (See Maramis, Page 9) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Year of the Weird laws By Mace Yampolsky state and individuals may (GOP) Woman I know I have written not capture and use water By Chuck Muth Dr. Robin Titus is al- about goofy laws in the to which he/she does not Republicans only have most a shoe-in to replace past, but it has been a have a right. (I wonder if one woman in the state moderate Assemblyman while so here are some you can open your mouth?) Senate, Barbara Cegavske, Tom Grady in the District new ones. New Laws passed in June and she’s termed out after 38 seat in Lyon County. Alabama — State code 2009 eradicate this law. this year. In the Assembly, Lisa Krasner has an allows only five (5) min- Connecticut — No the GOP only has two excellent shot at knock- utes for one to vote. hanky-panky allowed in women — conservative ing off moderate Assem- Source: Section 17-9-13 of Connecticut.Aperson who Michele Fiore and moder- blyman Randy Kirner in Alabama Code commits any unnatural and ate Melissa Woodbury. the GOP primary next Arkansas — Arkansas lascivious act with another But that situation could year for his strongly Re- drive-ins aren’t very con- person commits a misde- change dramatically next publican District 26 seat venient, thanks to this MACE YAMPOLSKY meanor of the second de- year. in Reno. law... No person shall drive a motor vehicle gree, punishable as provided in s. ??? It is While Cegavske will CHUCK MUTH Jill Dickman is a long- onto the premises of a drive-in restaurant illegal for unmarried couples to commit leave, it is well-known that Senate Minor- time GOP activist in Reno who has a great and leave the premises without parking lewd acts and live together (who would ity Leader Moderate Mike Roberson is sin- shot at knocking off incumbent Assembly- such motor vehicle, unless there is no un- complain?) Source: 775.082 or s. 775.083 gularly intent on anointing a woman can- man Skip “Union Label” Daly, the only occupied parking space available on the Illinois — A state law requires that a didate to replace her, any woman, no mat- Democrat currently representing a GOP- premises. Source: Code 1961, ?? 25- man’s female companion shall call him ter how under-qualified said woman might majority district. 156?25-158 Sec. 18-54. Sounding of horns “master” while out on a date. (This will go be when compared to the impressive po- Rumors continue that moderate Assem- at sandwich shops. No person shall sound over like a pregnant pole vaulter.) The law litical resume of Assemblyman John blywoman Melissa Woodbury of the horn on a vehicle at any place where does not apply to married couples. In Zion, Hambrick, who is very interested in the seat Henderson might make a run for state Con- cold drinks or sandwiches are served after It is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, and highly deserving of a shot at it. troller, or even just retire outright. If so, 9:00 p.m. Source: Code 1961, ? 25-74 or other domesticated animals a lighted ci- Similarly, in the Senate District 9 race conservativeAmy Groves, who unsuccess- California — In Los Angeles, it is not gar. against incumbent Democrat Justin Jones, fully ran in 2010 in a huge D-majority dis- legal to bathe two babies at the same time Indiana — In Indianapolis, no horse Roberson is also trolling for a woman can- trict, has property in District 23 and is seri- in the same tub. In Riverside, kissing on shall be driven or ridden on any street in didate and may have settled on Becky Har- ously considering running there. the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips the city at a speed in excess of ten (10) miles ris — a failed Assembly candidate in 2012 And Victoria Seaman, also an unsuc- with carbonized rose water (I guess Evian per hour. Source: Code 1975, ? 29-5 who doesn’t even live in the district but is cessful candidate in 2010, told me Friday won’t cut it!) is against the local health or- Iowa — In Ottumwa, it is illegal for any able to move there. And there’s also Mari night she intends to run to replace Demo- dinance. In Walnut, no person shall wear a man, within the corporate city limits, to St. Martin, who ran for that seat last year crat incumbent Assemblyman William mask or disguise on a public street without wink at any female with whom he is “un- and might want to give it another go. Horne, who is termed out of his District 34 a permit from the sheriff. Source: 17-32 acquainted.” Meanwhile, a number of promising con- seat in Las Vegas. Mask or disguise-wearing. In Walnut, it Kansas — In Topeka, servers are for- servative women are stepping up to the plate And I’m sure there are others yet to shall be unlawful for any person to fly bidden to serve wine in teacups. (The in state Assembly races and could signifi- come. above an altitude of ten feet above the French salute you!) cantly boost the roster of members of the So not only could the GOP caucuses ground, or near any electrical conductive Kentucky — A female shall not appear fairer sex. become more conservative for the 2015 public utility wires or facilities, any kite or in a bathing suit on any highway within this Assemblywoman Michele Fiore is likely session, it’s likely to look a lot better, too! balloon which has a body or any parts, tail, state. Section 1376m-1, 1376m-2 Re- to hold onto her seat despite rumored ef- Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- string or ribbon. Source: 17-1 Kite flying pealed: January 1, 1975 forts by some moderates in her caucus to reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots restricted Louisiana — In Mansfield, anyone field a primary challenger against her in the advocacy organization. He may be reached China — According to a law in China, caught wearing sagging pants that expose District 4 race in Las Vegas. at [email protected]. you must be intelligent to go to college. underwear will be subject to a fine of up to Guess the guy who wrote this did NOT go $150 plus court costs, or face up to 15 days to college. in jail. A court later overturned the law, de- Colorado — Colorado Water Laws pro- claring it unconstitutional. In New Orleans, BEHIND THE MIKE hibit the use of rain barrels or any methods Fire Code outlaws the cursing of to catch rain for use. They claim the rain firefighters while they are in the perfor- Medical Advice has already been legally allocated to the (See Mace, Page 9) By Michael A. Aun Sir William has never My lovely daughter in had a chance to meet my law, Jessica, is in her fourth daughter-in-law but I’m 5RulesoftheBlameGame year of medical school and sure he’d come away will shortly begin her resi- finding that Jessica is an By Doug Dickerson complex. The point being; dency. She’s currently intelligent and thought- A good leader takes a don’t dwell too long on working in various hospi- ful person, a trait that little more than his share of who messed up but rather tals in the Philadelphia many physicians don’t the blame, a little less than channel your energies on area. possess. I feel she would his share of the credit. — what to do next. People who pursue treat the patient, not the Arnold H. Glasow Attack bad attitudes. medicine can be guaran- disease. John Killinger tells a In order to coalesce teed several things beside I’m not quite sure story about the manager of team members around a huge student loan repay- with Sir William meant a minor league baseball new culture of excellence ments. First, the process is but he also said “A phy- team who was so disgusted and move past a blame difficult and demanding. MICHAEL A. AUN sician who treats himself with his center fielder’s game mentality you must My wife Christine is a nurse. My son Chris- has a fool for a patient.” performance that he or- address bad attitudes. topher is also a Registered Nurse, staffing In the end, there are very few medica- dered him to the dugout “Your attitude, not your an emergency room in Orlando. tions that exist that are better than hope. and assumed the position aptitude, will determine As difficult as the process is for doctors One of the greatest gifts physicians can af- himself. DOUG DICKERSON your altitude,” stated Zig and nurses, it’s not lost on them that they ford patients is hope. Woody Allen once The first ball that came into center field Ziglar. Bad attitudes will ground your or- should always look for the humor of their quipped “I’m not afraid of death. I just don’t took a bad hop and hit the manager in the ganization and will be the single greatest profession. want to be there when it happens.” mouth. The next one was a high fly ball, challenge to your leadership. The work of Christopher often tells me about the wild Hospitals tend to be scary places for a which he lost in the glare of the sun and it your team will be a reflection of their atti- and crazy stuff he faces in his ER. So many lot of us, either because of the stuff that bounced off his forehead. The third was a tudes.Attack bad attitudes, keep yours posi- uninsured people use the ER as their per- goes on inside or the bill that follows a stay. hard line drive that he charged with out- tive, and change your culture. sonal doctor, and they can’t be turned away. Groucho Marx once joked that “A hospital stretched arms; unfortunately, it flew be- Manage mistakes wisely. They expect you to put your stroke victim bed is a parked taxi with the meter run- tween his hands and smacked his eye. Fu- The way you mange mistakes can pay on hold while you care for the scratch on ning.” rious, he ran back to the dugout, grabbed great dividends but it all depends on how their pinky finger. Of all the talents I would hope my doc- the center fielder by the uniform, and you handle it. Rather than demoralizing the Christopher, who we nicknamed “Gutt,” tors would have, the greatest would be their shouted, “You idiot! You’ve got center field offender with a wrong response why not tells me that he has come to the realization ability to listen and empathize with my so messed up that even I can’t do a thing use the opportunity to do something con- that he’ll touch anything as long as he has problems. I’m not there for a social visit. with it!” structive? As a leader, how you handle the gloves on. Jessica actually did a tour of duty Most patients will diagnose themselves The coach in the story reminds us of the mistakes of others speaks volumes about at Christopher’s ER in east Orlando, the if the doctor asks the right questions. I type of culture we live in. The blame game what’s most important to you. Those who city’s busiest. would also hope that they will exercise is easy to play and in the end really serves blame belittle. Be a leader who encourages After watching House, Grey’s Anatomy some restraint. Sometimes I think I’m per- no meaningful purpose. But as a leader if and turns the mistakes into something posi- and a handful of other medically related sonally keeping the pharmaceutical firms you want to grow, move your organization tive. programs on television, you note that there in business. As a patient, I don’t see medi- forward, and create a culture of excellence Examine motives. is more humor in it than you might imag- cine strictly as science; it is also art. it’s going to require a different mindset in Understanding the blame game begins ine. The secret of great doctoring (known order to pull it off. Here are my five rules with identifying the motives for blaming Knock-knock jokes are common. only to their spouses and still hidden from of the blame game that can help you navi- others. Possibilities might include profes- Knock-Knock. Who’s there? HIPPA. the general public) is that most things get gate your way forward. sional jealousy, subtle expressions of bul- HIPPA who? Sorry, I can’t tell you that. better by themselves. In the end, laughing Begin with yourself. lying, deflection off of one’s own insecuri- Humor is the fuel that drives the engine is the cheapest medicine of all and that’s In a “blame others first” culture this is ties, etc. By examining the motives of those of getting through a medical education. By why it’s so critical to find humor in the where you are set apart as a leader. The ten- caught in playing the blame game card you the time medical students finish one semes- workplace. dency is to find someone to be the “fall guy” can learn a lot about the inner workings of ter of study, much of what they learned last Three pieces of advice for not just doc- when things go south, but the leader steps your organizational dynamics and patterns. semester is now obsolete. That’s why it’s tors but also patients: 1- Never be afraid to up and takes responsibility. When you As a leader you need to have a handle on critical to keep the ax sharpened. say what’s in your mind. 2- Never be afraid shoulder the responsibility as the leader you what is taking place in order to correct it. Christine used to regale me with stories to do what’s in your mind. 3- Never take demonstrate that you are with and for your Playing the blame game is too easy. about how she and the other first year nurses life advice from a facebook status. team not just in the good times but also Leading up is hard. Your leadership will always got the short end of the stick, In the end, perhaps Edward Everett Hale when the chips are down. A good leader rise when you rise up and do the right thing. whether it was working all holidays to hav- said it best. “In the name of Hypocrites, takes personal responsibility for his orga- If you want a better way forward then stop ing to do the graveyard shift because they doctors have invented the most exquisite nization. with the blame game. were at the bottom of the medical food form of torture ever known to man: sur- Look for solutions. What do you say? chain. vival!” Once responsibility has been taken it’s Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- Sir William Osler was quoted in Women Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist then time to move beyond “who to blame” nist. He writes a weekly column for this in Medicine (1968) that there are three and writes a weekly column for this news- and work on solutions. This can be as newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, classes of human beings; men, women and paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him simple as diagnosing a poor communica- email him at ddickerson@ women physicians. at [email protected]. tion problem or perhaps something more lasvegastribune.com. September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Power: To The Protégé or Progeny By Norman Jahn or all ‘guys’ in general? I was a of a new rank between lieutenant part of the good old boys system Former Sheriff Bill Young was member of the LVMPD for over 21 and deputy chief. The union is call- these days. I think they want to have on the Jon Ralston show on a re- years. I don’t think you will find ing for the end of the “good ole their actual qualifications and mer- cent Friday. He explained how he anyone who will describe me as one boy” system and says instead to its considered; it should not be who was not planning to run for the of- of the ‘good old boys’... Many of choose proven strong leaders for you know — it should be what you fice again (there was some specu- the current and former members of appointed ranks: “During the past, know! lation from a prior interview that he the LVMPD will have their own some people have been promoted One day, an officer who I might want to retrieve the power he opinion of who belongs to the ‘good through what some call the ‘good worked with told me that he heard had when he ran Metro). He said old boys system’ and this is prob- ole boy’ system (i.e. friends of the that I was once a ‘rising star’ and a he had confidence that current as- ably not unusual in any organiza- Chief), resulting in some being pro- ‘golden child.’This was a reference sistant sheriff Joe Lombardo would tion. It might be just part of human moted without regard to their ex- to my first career at Metro. I never soon be making the decision to de- nature to realize that people in perience or length of time in a lead- felt that I was in the Moran clique, clare his candidacy. Young said he POWER want to maintain their ership position.” People tend to the Keller clique, the Young clique, had total confidence in Lombardo... positions in the existing organiza- want to avoid being classified as (See Jahn, Page 10) isn’t that what we were told when NORMAN JAHN tional structure. If we perceive that Young handed the job to Doug careful notes of every statement we don’t fit into that group, then we Gillespie during the 2006 election? Young made, and they were put to don’t think we are a ‘good old boy’ Maramis I didn’t hear the phrase, “he gets a credibility check, we would see even though we are male. The (Continued from Page 7) it” during the Ralston interview. why it is a good thing that Young is group with the power is more like connection may be far more difficult than it ever was for a princess to Maybe I missed it. This is the de- not running. He called me a liar and the most powerful ‘tribe’ on a SUR- make nice to a frog (that would be the not-so-good news). scription that Young and the ‘good a fraud when he commented on my VIVOR television show. If we are Then along comes SeekingMillionaire.com and old boys’ use when they are not ar- column several weeks ago; but in power we want to take care of SeekingArrangement.com. Just a couple of the several relatively new ticulate enough to describe the when I made everyone aware that I our own and maintain that power. websites for those who wish to meet up with the person of their choice. qualifications and merits of the per- still have the actual emails that were Dictionary.com defines a good Dating websites have been around for quite some time now, and those son they are praising. Or maybe generated back then, he may have old boy as: a male who embodies seeking an opportunity to meet someone have many options at their there aren’t very many actual quali- realized that his memory has faded. the unsophisticated good fellowship fingertips. The key word though is “opportunity,” since there are no fications and merits for the person, What did I ever do to Bill Young to and sometimes boisterous sociabil- guarantees that anyone a seeker would be interested in would neces- so they don’t have that much to ar- have him call me these things? ity regarded as typical of white sarily be interested in them. Of course it would feel like “rejection” all ticulate. One way or another, if There was also a recent story males of small towns and rural ar- over again, but at least it would be a more or less private rejection, and Lombardo decides to run for sher- about whether we should even have eas of the South. A second defini- possibly even allow you, the one being rejected, to reevaluate what iff, we should learn just what it is an elected sheriff in Las Vegas. It tion is: a person who belongs to a might make you less than desirable. It could be worth a try. that makes him qualified to be the would require a change in the law network of friends and associates But “dating,” some might think, is not the right word to use for Clark County Sheriff. If someone in Nevada to find another way to with close ties of loyalty and mu- some of these websites. Some might feel they should come right out describes to you that this or that find a leader for the LVMPD, so that tual support. Other definitions in- and call them SeekingPartner websites. Maybe, from the woman’s point person should be the next sheriff by is probably not going to happen for clude: preservation of social elites of view, some men might just want to go straight for that kind of rela- saying “He gets it,” that is merely years. There probably is a better in general... and... when used as a tionship and bypass the whole dating thing. No romance; no court- code for “He is one of us.” way to find a leader... but we live pejorative... someone who engages ship; no falling in love; no niceties. They meet, they see that the other Young also criticized Assistant in a democracy and the head of in cronyism among men who have is passable and likable enough, and they arrange to get married. That’s Sheriff Ted Moody for the circum- county law enforcement has been a known each other for a long period that. They both get what they want: a spouse. A partner for life. Maybe stances of his departure. I guess his sheriff all the way back to early of time (Good Ol’ Boy Network). a stepmother or stepfather for their children. Maybe someone to keep abrupt resignation complicated the times. Voters are not always fully It is this negative interpretation them from feeling so lonely. In any regard, they get married or coupled. entire plan that those in power had informed. Money can buy political (cronyism) that is what we need to End of story. put in place. Moody had been in the office. The influence of consultants, avoid in the selection of the next But what about all those others who feel they have a whole lot good old boys group for many advertising firms, and the power of sheriff. This is important because more to offer than most of the so-called “ordinary” people on most of years, but now they’re going to the hotel/casino industry are much the sheriff can ‘appoint’ any of the those websites? What about men who feel they have so much they can vilify him? That is sad! Young used more likely to select — not elect — current captains to higher positions offer a woman, but they’d expect the woman to offer them back a the word ‘orchestrated’ (or some- the next sheriff. Voters by the thou- (Deputy Chief, Assistant Sheriff, whole lot too? What about women who feel they are more beautiful thing to that effect) when he de- sands will turn out and the votes and Undersheriff). He (or she) will and sexy than average women and want a man who can appreciate scribed how Moody used the will be tallied... but how will they have the power to promote and cre- that — one who will not expect them to get married, to give up all Roston/Use of Force incident to make their decisions? ate a significant new power struc- their glamour to have children and become “ordinary housewives”? separate himself from the current When the term ‘good old boys’ ture — or keep the current good old Why shouldn’t those kinds of people be able to cut to the chase to find administration and how he led a or ‘good old boys system’ is used boys in place. each other? group of Use of Force Board mem- in conversation, do people realize There has been recent discussion Well, whether or not they could before, they can now. Enter Bran- bers to resign all at once. If I took that it does not apply to just males in Dallas, Texas about the creation don Wade and his visionary websites geared for those who are pre- dominantly young, beautiful and sexy, or very wealthy and eager to Mace share it with “the right person.” It all came to my attention last week when Brandon’s public rela- (Continued from Page 8) gal to eat in the street in residential 70-4-208. Unlawful importation of tions manager, Leroy, emailed me a press release: mance of their duties. Source: Sec. neighborhoods, and the only bev- skunks — Penalty. You must be- I thought you’d be interested to know that Las Vegas ranks 9th for 74-2 erage you can drink on the beach is lieve in God to be elected into of- the most eligible millionaires in the country. Maryland — In Baltimore, it is water in a clear plastic bottle. In fice. You also are not permitted into Of the over 316 million people that live in the US, only 9 million illegal to take a lion to the movies. Ocean City, It is illegal for men to office if you were in contendant in are actual millionaires. Of these 9 million wealthy, only a fraction are (What about to a play?) go topless in the center of town. In a duel. Source: Tennessee Consti- single and looking for long-term relationships. Minnesota — Many munici- Staten Island, You may only water tution — Article IX SeekingMillionaire.com decided to separate the “Clooneys” from palities in Minnesota (including your lawn if the hose is held in your Vermont — In Montpelier, no the “Prince Charmings” by polling over 100,000 of its own million- Anoka County) still have a Va- hand. In Staten Island, it is illegal law was violated when 42 cyclists aires and asking for their intentions in dating. grancy Law on the books that for a father to call his son a “fag- rode through Vermont’s capital na- The site discovered that 89,503 millionaires are marriage-minded makes it a misdemeanor for a per- got” or “queer” in an effort to curb ked on May 14, 2009. The Barre- and looking for a long-term commitment, with 664 eligible million- son, with ability to work, who is “girlie behavior.” (Hated it!) Montpelier Times Argus reported aires residing in Vegas. This would be an interesting statistic to share, without lawful means of support, New York City — You may not that Vermont has no ban on public especially to the local women who are still looking for their “happily- and does not seek employment, and smoke within 100 feet of the en- nudity. Disrobing in public is a ever-after.” is not under 18 years of age. (Be- trance to a public building. Women crime, but the cyclists disrobed be- It sounded like something I might investigate — for the good of the ware, college students!) may go topless in public, provid- fore venturing out and would not local women still seeking their “happily-ever-after” — so I made an Mississippi — A state law pro- ing it is not being used as a busi- be charged. Source: http:// appointment through Leroy to talk to Brandon and find out what his hibits the seduction of a female over ness. It is illegal to have permit www.wptz.com/news/19749434/ particular websites were all about. And so he educated me. the age of eighteen by promised or dancing in an establishment that detail.html SeekingMillionaire.com and SeekingArrangement.com are only two pretended marriage. Source: ? 97- sells food without a cabaret license. West Virginia — If any person of his controversial sites. But let’s be fair here: Brandon Wade is not 29-55. Codes, 1892, ? 1298; It is illegal for a woman to be on who has arrived at the age of dis- responsible for the desires in the hearts or the thoughts in the minds of Nebraska — It is not legal for a the street wearing “body hugging cretion (What age is that? Some those who use his websites. He recognized something in people that tavern owner to serve beer unless a clothing.” Citizens may not greet people never get there!) profanely was there long before he showed up on the scene; he just decided to nice kettle of soup is also brewing. each other by “putting one’s thumb curses or swears or gets drunk in capitalize on it. (Brandon himself is married, even though he writes an Nevada — In Reno, It is unlaw- to the nose and wiggling the fin- public, he shall be fined by a jus- advice column for seekers on his websites.) ful for any person to carry on, con- gers.” tice one dollar for each offense. There are many out there in “SeekingSomeoneLand” who always duct or maintain any marathon North Carolina — It is illegal Source: ?61-8-15. Profane swearing felt attracted to wealth in particular (both men and women) and those dancing or marathon walking. to hold more than two sessions of and drunkenness; penalty. It is ille- who seem to prefer avoiding the commitment of marriage, Brandon Source: Code 1966, ? 11.12.130 bingo per week, and those sessions gal to taunt someone for not accept- Wade websites or not. So while traditionalists may find his websites New Jersey — In Bergen may not exceed 5 hours each ses- ing a challenge for a duel. Actual: more than controversial, remember that this is still a free country (for County, Blue Laws are still in ef- sion. Source: ? 14-309.8. If any person posts another, or in the most part) and no one who finds money and youth and beauty and fect. The only retail outlets permit- Ohio — In Oxford, It is unlaw- writing or in print uses any re- sexiness too superficial for use in finding their choice of a partner, for ted to be open on Sundays are gro- ful for a woman to appear in public proachful or contemptuous lan- whatever purpose, can simply not check his websites out. cery stores and liquor stores. while unshaven. This includes legs guage to or concerning another, for Brandon’s mother once suggested to him, when he was much New York — It is against the and face. In Youngstown, you may not fighting a duel, or for not send- younger and still feeling nerdy and very alone, that if he made money law to throw a ball at someone’s not run out of gas. Source: Young- ing or accepting a challenge, he and was kind and generous, the women would come. Well, apparently head for fun. (How about if you are stown City Ordinances, Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, his mother was right. Having money and being generous with it is a just angry?) A license must be pur- 331.44 I hope no foreign women and, upon conviction, shall be con- big attraction for many people. chased before hanging clothes on a visit! fined in jail not more than six So whether any woman reading this is looking for a wealthy man clothesline. A fine of $25 can be Oklahoma — It is iIlegal to months, or fined not exceeding one to whom she can offer all her youth and beauty and sexiness (in a levied for flirting. This old law spe- have a sleeping (if he’s awake, it is hundred dollars. Source: ?61-2-24. mutually beneficial arrangement of some kind), or some beautiful man cifically prohibits men from turn- OK!) donkey In your bathtub after Taunting for nonparticipation in feels he can offer all he has to some very wealthy woman, maybe ing around on any city street and 7 p.m. duel; penalty. State code deems it they’ll both find just what they’re looking for on one of Brandon’s looking “at a woman in that way.” South Carolina — There’s no unlawful for any person to have in sites. On the other hand, as Brandon well knows, there may always be A second conviction for a crime of place for fun... It is unlawful for a his possession or to display any red people who will continue to believe in the fairy tale-like fantasy of this magnitude calls for the violat- minor under the age of eighteen to or black flag. Source: West Virginia finding true love — perhaps even right under their nose — if they can ing male to be forced to wear a “pair play a pinball machine. Source: 20- Code 61-1-6 only recognize it. Maybe those people will get married, or maybe they’ll of horse-blinders” wherever and 7-8915 Wacky, but still the law of the choose an informal, ongoing loving relationship for the rest of their whenever he goes outside for a Tennessee — It is unlawful for land. — Mace days. stroll. (WILBURRRRRRRRRR.) any person to import, possess, or * * * * * So whether one is looking for love (in all the wrong places?), or In Carmel, a man cannot be seen in cause to be imported into this state Mace J. Yampolsky is a Board looking for something else (on one of Brandon’s websites?), maybe public while wearing a jacket and any type of live skunk, or to sell, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, the end of their particular story will one day read: pants that do not match (beware of barter, exchange or otherwise trans- 625 South Sixth St., Las Vegas, NV “And they lived happily ever after.” the fashion police!). In Greene, dur- fer any live skunk, except that the 89101; He can be reached at: Maramis Choufani is the Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- ing a concert, it is illegal to eat pea- prohibitions of this section shall not Phone 702-385-9777 or fax 702- bune. She writes a weekly column in this newspaper. To contact nuts and walk backwards on the apply to bona fide zoological parks 385-300. His website is located at: Maramis, email her at [email protected]. sidewalks. In Ocean City, It is ille- and research institutions. Source: www.macelaw.com. Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 What was behind Venezuela’s deadly oil refinery explosion? One year after Venezuela’s Amuay Refinery explosion the government points to foul play, while critics say state-run oil company is deteriorating. By Andrew Rosati Christian Science Monitor CARACAS, VENEZUELA — Authorities say foul play was in- volved in the deadly gas explosion that tore through Venezuela’s larg- est oil refinery last year. The blast claimed at least 40 lives, displaced hundreds of families and caused an estimated $1.7 billion in damages. “I have the conviction that it was an act of sabotage by factors exter- nal to our refinery, our industry,” said Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) president and petroleum energy minister, Rafael RamÌrez, upon releasing a 117-page report of a state-sponsored investigation last week. The report indicates that in- tentionally-loosened bolts in a gas pump caused a leak that led to the ensuing blast. Prior to the probe’s release, op- position lawmakers decried the tragedy at the Amuay Refinery as “completely avoidable,” citing a recent report by Profesionales del Petróleo, an oil industry group. While the disaster is being dragged further into Venezuela’s bitter political strife, industry ob- servers say the Aug. 25, 2012 ex- plosion is more likely a symptom Large plumes of smoke rise from the Amuay refinery as national guards soldiers watch near Punto Fijo, Venezuela, Aug. 25, 2012. A huge of the overall deterioration at explosion rocked Venezuela’s biggest oil refinery, killing and injuring dozens. PDVSA. Despite increased invest- and Gas Producers, a global forum, tage also the cause of falling pro- According to official OPEC data, goals by 2019. ment and a burgeoning staff, the found PDVSA the most dangerous. duction?” the flow of Venezuelan crude has “One wonders where the money frequency of accidents and reliance Pointing to the continued occur- Lifeblood of the economy slowed to 2.8 million barrels a day is going,” says Balza. on refined oil products is stoking rence of fires, spills, and equipment Oil remains the lifeblood of the in 2012 from a high of from 3.1 Besides its energy endeavors, fear of mismanagement in this oil failures, José Bodas, general secre- Venezuelan economy, accounting million barrels a day in 1998. PDVSA also sponsors various gov- rich South American nation. tary of Venezuela’s Federation of for 95 percent of its exports and “The only thing they’ve man- ernment social programs and par- “Safety is ... part of running a Oil Workers Union, says “each ac- about 20 percent of its gross domes- aged to achieve is verifying that we ticipates in food production and business in this inherently high risk cident has its own origin. The over- tic product. PDVSA has been striv- do indeed have the world’s largest cultural initiatives. Ramírez stresses industry “ says Jorge Piñon, energy all commonality we’re seeing is the ing to boost its output to 6 million proven oil reserves,” says Ronald the need for social responsibility in analyst and LatinAmerican special- lack of maintenance [and] invest- barrels a day since 2005, and as of Balza, an economics professor at the oil industry, but he fears such ist at the University of Texas at ment, and the incompletion of se- 2007 it had allocated $78 billion to both the Central University of Ven- programs, “distort the primary ob- Austin. “PDVSA has lost sight of curity regulations.” reached the target by 2012. ezuela and Andrés Bello Catholic jective of the company, which is the that.” Despite calls for increased safety Staff levels have also swelled. University.As of last year, company production of energy.” Most dangerous and new funding initiatives, “things Mr. Ramírez of Gente de Petróleo data indicates that PDVSA has Critics are quick to highlight that According to company data, the remain the same,” says Mr. Bodas. highlights company data showing spent more than $74 billion toward Venezuela is now importing from state owned oil company PDVSA “We still haven’t seen the political staff growth from about 69,000 its state goal, and has only certified the U.S., with whom it maintains registered 519 accidents, causing will,” to change, he says. workers in 2001, to nearly double that the country possesses oil re- strained relations. According to the 3,400 employee injuries and 24 Given the rash of accidents at the staff today, with over 145,000 serves of 297 billion barrels. U.S. Energy Information Adminis- deaths last year. In a recent report PDVSA facilities, critics remain employees. “We still lack the technology to tration, Venezuela imported some comparing PDVSA to its regional skeptical of claims of subversion. But even with the injection of get it out of the ground,” says Mr. 3.3 million barrels of oil products state-owned counterparts — “We’ve heard sabotage before,” billions of dollars and the addition Balza. from the U.S., including gasoline Mexico’s Pemex, Colombia’s says Eddie Ramírez national coor- of thousands of employees, the state The company has since an- in June. Ecopetrol, and Brazil’s Petrobras — dinator of Gente de Petróleo, a civic energy monopoly’s production has nounced an additional $266 billion “The clock is ticking for The InternationalAssociation of Oil association. “One has to ask is sabo- continued to sputter in recent years. to reach previous set production PDVSA,” says Piñon. Jahn (Continued from Page 9) the sheriff’s office? If one of these PROGENY means a descendant or mance — not friendships. amples of successful leadership that or the Gillespie clique. Employees two is elected, will they represent offspring, as a child, plant, or ani- I look back at the names and can be validated. are entitled to have their own per- ‘change’ and improvement for the mal... something that originates or faces from the Sahara Saloon and Does Nevada have a qualified ceptions about what they experi- future, or keep the status quo and results from something else. I don’t realize that many of them would (POST Certified and resident of ence and when you hear the com- just switch office chairs? think I want to see a protégé or a later become Sheriff, Assistant Clark County) person in the Las ment ‘He can do no wrong,’ or (at This is all about POWER. Power progeny as the next sheriff of Clark Sheriff, and Deputy Chief. They Vegas Valley or even in the entire Metro) ‘He was in SWAT,’ this is the ability to do or act, the capa- County Nevada. held the highest positions in the state that can step up and try to save means that the individual is per- bility of doing or accomplishing I saw the development of the LVMPD before they retired and Metro from the failing public trust? ceived to be part of the IN-group. something, political or national current leadership at the Sahara some of them are not yet retired. * * * * * When these perceptions are not strength, might, the possession of Saloon years ago. During my rookie Do we need to find a way to get Norm Jahn is a former LVMPD monitored (or even discussed be- control or command over others, days in field training, we would a true professional with new ideas lieutenant, who has also served as cause of fear and intimidation), it authority; ascendancy: power over visit that business after work be- and the credibility of a proven ca- a police chief in Shawano, Wiscon- can lead to decreased morale and men’s minds. I’m most worried cause it was so close to the police reer in law enforcement leadership, sin, and has nearly 25 years of po- be an extremely negative factor in about the last sentence. Do we re- station. We would sit around and or will we settle for a protégé (or lice experience. Jahn now contrib- the organization. Just ask the next ally need ‘authority and ascen- talk, drink, and we would actually worse yet, the progeny) of the cur- utes his opinions and ideas to help cop you see if he feels his (or her) dancy’ and is this election going to share stories about what we were rent system? improve policing in general, and in future is bright because they are on be about ascendancy — merely facing in our quest to become per- I want to hear about educational Las Vegas in particular, through his the right ‘team.’ I may exaggerate moving pieces on the game board? manent LVMPD officers. The rook- achievement, recency of training, weekly column in the Las Vegas when I use the term ‘cosa nostra,’ Do we need a ‘protégé’ of a prior ies were required to be at a sepa- education, and experience — ex- Tribune. but I think things have gone way sheriff, or will we get stuck with one rate table from the Field Training too far in the LVMPD. I can just of his ‘progeny’? A PROTÉGÉ is Officers or Supervisors. We might about hear them say, “It is ‘our defined as a person under the pa- have been better off going to our thing’and don’t you dare mess with tronage, protection, or care of some- own place for ‘choir practice’ be- us!” one interested in his or her career cause maintaining our indepen- So... should Joseph Lombardo or or welfare. I don’t like a few words dence should have been a priority. Ted Moody (the two highest-rank- in that definition either (patronage We should have ‘made it’ or ing members of Metro) compete for or protection). The definition of ‘dropped out’ based on our perfor- “A COMMITMENT TO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES” DOES YOUR COMPANY WANT OPPORTUNITIES TO BID ON NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NDOT), CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OR SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES? Well, here’s your opportunity! Contact the Valley Center Opportunity Zone (VCOZ) Peter Guzman, Executive Director 300 N. 13th Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702/384-8269 –phone 702/384-1182 VCOZ has entered into a consultant agreement with NDOT to provide estimating, bidding, and submittal assistance to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 Adding the bloom to the flower The beautification of the F.I.O.R.E.

Las Vegas Tribune staff writer years ago when entertainer Nelson Ridiculous Events. From this, rule very seriously and will not dent and, until very recently, that A local non-club club is reaping Sardelli and a few friends decided F.I.O.R.E. was born. waiver. It is suggested that all non- would have been a quick encapsu- the benefits of its new member- it was time for a non-club club. A Like any organization, this non- member members have low expec- lation of their non-member mem- ship... non-membership member- club with no agenda, no purpose, organization has strict rules. All tations and a great attitude and bership. ship, that is. no affiliations of any kind; just a members must be Italian or Non- sense of humor. Also, every man While The Non-Club Club Confused? Well, it all began nine group of Fun Italians Organizing Italian. The non-club club takes this who joins is immediately a presi- F.I.O.R.E. presidents have been meeting once a week for the past nine years, women were not in- cluded, except on special occasions, such as various holiday parties — including, but not limited to, St. IRS Day. Enter the Bloom Recently, First Ladies have be- come welcome and active non- member members of this unique non-club club. So from its humble beginnings, with non-meeting meetings, in vari- ous private event spaces around town, the Non-Club Club F.I.O.R.E. has grown to an impressive group of locals who now meet monthly at The Italian American Club (which is an actual club, not to be confused with the non-club club). To be a part of this non-club club you need to be invited by a current non-member member... and you might want to find one you know as F.I.O.R.E is gearing up for their next big event — their Annual Hal- loween Party, Saturday, October 25. For more information about this ridiculously fun non-group group, From This.... please visit, http:// From This.... nonclubclubfiore.com and be sure to check the “About us” page. To This.... Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013

SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: EarthTalk, c/o E – The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; [email protected]. E is a nonprofit publication. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/sub- scribe; Request a Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. American girls and boys are going through puberty earlier than ever, though the reasons are unclear. Many believe our widespread exposure to synthetic chemicals is at least partly to blame. Dear EarthTalk: What is the desert: “We reached the old wolf in York residents’ struggle against tion on the film and features his- the earliest, at around age nine, new documentary film A Fierce time to watch a fierce green fire pollution buried beneath their Love torical photos of some of the scenes while Caucasian and Hispanics Green Fire about and what does dying in her eyes. Canal neighborhood in the 1970s. and events depicted in it. Anyone start on average at age 10. the title refer to? — Gloria I realized then and have known Act three is all about Greenpeace who wants to find out more about One culprit could be rising obe- Howard, Washington, DC ever since that there was something and efforts by Captain Paul Watson the makings of the modern environ- sity rates. Researchers believe that A Fierce Green Fire is a new film new to me in those eyes, something to save whales and baby harp seals, mental movement should be sure to puberty (at least for girls) may be documenting the rise of the mod- known only to her and to the moun- as told by Van Jones. Chico Mendes see A Fierce Green Fire. triggered in part by the body build- ern environmental movement from tain. I was young then and full of and Brazilian rubber tappers take * * * * * ing up sufficient reserves of fat tis- the 1960s through the present day. trigger-itch; I thought that because center stage in Act four, as narrated Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that sue, signaling fitness for reproduc- It premiered at last year’s Sundance fewer wolves meant more deer, that by Isabel Allende, in their fight to American kids are going through tive capabilities. Clinical pediatri- Film Festival and will be playing no wolves would mean hunters’ save their Amazon rainforest. puberty earlier today than in pre- cian Robert Lustig of Benioff at select theaters across the coun- paradise. But after seeing the green Lastly, Act five focuses on Bill vious generations, and are there Children’s Hospital in San Fran- try beginning in September 2013. fire die, I sensed that neither the McKibben, as told by Meryl Streep, any environmental causes for this? cisco reports that obese girls have Educators, environmental groups wolf nor the mountain agreed with and the 25-year effort to address the — Paul Chase, Troy, NY higher levels of the hormone leptin and grassroots activists also will be such a view.” foremost issue of our time: climate Research indicates that indeed which in and of itself can lead to showing the film at small and large Kitchell’s film shows how this change. Americans girls and boys are go- early puberty while setting off a events from coast to coast over the passage and other writings were in- Intertwined within these main ing through puberty earlier than domino effect of more weight gain course of the fall. Written and di- strumental in raising awareness stories are strands including the ever, though the reasons are unclear. and faster overall physical matura- rected by Mark Kitchell, Academy about the importance of wise stew- struggle for environmental justice, Many believe our widespread ex- tion. Award-nominated director of Ber- ardship of the natural environment getting “back to the land,” and posure to synthetic chemicals is at Some evidence suggests that keley in the Sixties,A Fierce Green and as such played a crucial role in sustainability efforts in the devel- least partly to blame, but it’s hard “hormone disrupting” chemicals Fire (the film) is based on the 1993 the re-birth of the environmental oping world. The film ends on an to pinpoint exactly why our bodies may also trigger changes prema- book of the same name by environ- movement in the 1960s. optimistic note, driving home the react in certain ways to various en- turely. Public health advocates have mental journalist Philip Shabecoff. Featuring five “acts,” each with point that environmentalism is re- vironmental stimuli. been concerned, for example, about The phrase “a fierce green fire” its own central story and character, ally about civilizational change and Researchers first noticed the ear- the omnipresence of Bisphenol A refers to a longer passage in one of the film depicts a central environ- bringing industrial society into bal- lier onset of puberty in the late (BPA), a synthetic chemical in the seminal environmental books of mental conflict of each decade since ance with nature and that each of 1990s, and recent studies confirm some plastics, because it is thought the 20th century, 1949’s A Sand the 1960s. The first act, narrated by us can make a difference with a the mysterious public health trend. to “mimic” estrogen in the body and County Almanac. In the famous Robert Redford, focuses on David little effort. A 2012 analysis by the U.S. Cen- in some cases contribute to or cause “Think Like a Mountain” section of Brower and the Sierra Club’s battle Those interested in seeing the ters for Disease Control and Pre- health problems. BPA is being that book, author Aldo Leopold re- to halt dams in the Grand Canyon film should check out the schedule vention (CDC) found that Ameri- phased out of many consumer lates his experience as part of a in the 1960s. Act two, narrated by of theatrical releases at the film’s can girls exposed to high levels of items, but hundreds of other poten- predator extirpation team that Ashley Judd, tells the story of Lois website, afiercegreenfire.com. The common household chemicals had tially hormone disrupting chemi- shoots a wolf in the New Mexico Gibbs and other Niagara Falls, New website also features more informa- their first periods seven months ear- cals are still in widespread use. lier than those with lower expo- Dichlorobenzene, used in some sures. “This study adds to the grow- mothballs and in solid blocks of ing body of scientific research that toilet bowl and air deodorizers, is exposure to environmental chemi- also a key suspect in triggering cals may be associated with early early puberty. It is already classi- puberty,” says Danielle Buttke, a fied as a possible human carcino- researcher at CDC and lead author gen, and studies have linked pre- on the study. Buttke found that the natal exposure to it with low birth age when a girl has her first period weight in boys. The U.S. Environ- (menarche) has fallen over the past mental Protection Agency (EPA) century from an average of age 16- has recently made screening 17 to age 12-13. Dichlorobenzene for hormonal ef- Earlier puberty isn’t just for fects a priority. girls. In 2012 researchers from the Parents can take steps to reduce American Academy of Pediatrics our kids’ so-called “toxic burden”: (AAP) surveyed data on 4,100 boys Buy organic produce, hormone- from 144 pediatric practices in 41 and antibiotic-free meat and dairy states and found a similar trend: and all-natural household cleaners. American boys are reaching pu- And keep the dialogue going about berty six months to two years ear- healthy food and lifestyle habits so lier than just a few decades ago. kids learn how to make responsible, African-American boys are starting healthy choices for themselves.

Anew film by Academy Award-nominated Mark Kitchell, based on a 1993 book by Phil Shabecoff, documents the rise of the modern environmental movement from the 1960s through the present day. Pictured: Lois Marie Gibbs and other Niagara Falls, New York residents’ struggle against pollution buried beneath their Love Canal neighborhood in the 1970s. September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 ENTERTAINMENT Home Shopping Network Produced Earth, Wind and Fire’s Concert By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman unless otherwise indicated The legendary Earth, Wind and Fire appeared in the Venetian The- ater at the Venetian Resort Las Ve- gas. This concert was different from their others because it was produced by the leading multichannel retailer Home Shopping Network Live events. The HSN took a new direction as partners with the Venetian as an active participant in the event. Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, founding members of Earth, Wind and Fire were cel- ebrating their new release titled Now, Then & Forever, marking the first album in almost a decade. This CD as well as Venetian resort pack- ages were sold during the television show’s commercial breaks. The first hour was broadcast live on HSN TV for both the television audience as well as the show’s au- dience. Following the show, the au- dience was rewarded with an addi- tional half-hour which also streamed live across HSN’s digital platforms. The Songza Music streaming service offered a special Earth, Wind & Fire/ HSN playlist for subscribers during the week preceeding the show. These events are an exciting way to promote an artist’s latest CD’s while providing the artist’s fans with a live television broadcast and a concert. EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson These live concert tapings began ment, inspiration, personalities and with the debut of Michael Bolton’s industry experts to provide an en- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: tirely unique shopping experience. A Tribute to Hitsville U.S.A. At HSN, customers find selections The series of HSN Live concerts in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/ has provided some of the most spec- Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and tacular shows with Lionel Richie, Electronics. HSN broadcasts live to Rod Stewart, Tony Bennett, Josh 95 million households in the US in Groban and others. HD 24/7 and its website — Before the show, the red carpet HSN.com - is a top 10 most traf- featured many of Home Shopping ficked e-commerce site, featuring Network’s celebrities and : Special more than 23,000 product videos. guest David Foster (singer, HSN, founded 35 years ago as the songwriter and producer), Yolanda first shopping network, is an oper- Hadid Foster (The Real House- ating segment of HSN, Inc. wives of Beverly Hills-BRAVO), For information about the Home special guest Andy Sheldon (Chief Shopping Network, call (800) 284- Creative Officer, HSNi & General 5757 or visit http://www.hsn.com. Manager of HSN Productions), * * * * * HSN Hosts Brett Chukerman and SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a Callie Northagen, Barry Summers Sandy Zimmerman interviewed favorite comedian, singer, produc- (President-Rock Fuel Media), Heidi celebrities along the red carpet. tion show, magician, group, or en- Daus (Jewelry Designer), and (Photo by Holly Sewall) tertainer appearing in Las Vegas? Damien Smith (Manager of Earth, The Venetian Resort & Casino Just let us know about your favor- Wind & Fire), Marc Bujnicki is located at 3355 South Las Vegas ite and you may win free show tick- (HSN, Director Live Events). Boulevard. For information, call ets or other prizes. Send the name Charles Bennett (CEO of (702)-414-1000 or visit http:// of your favorite, reasons for your Zymol) made a special presentation www.venetian.com/ choice, name, e-mail address, and of the LifetimeAchievementAward The HOME SHOPPING NET- telephone number to: P. O. Box to Wind, Earth and Fire’s Verdine WORK is a leading interactive mul- #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136. White. Jay Dran Lewis (Founder tichannel retailer, offering a curated For information or any questions, and CEO of Warrior Instruments.) assortment of exclusive products please call Sandy Zimmerman at built a custom-made instrument as and top brand names to its custom- 731-6491 or email her at a gift for Verdine. ers. HSN incorporates entertain- [email protected]. The Venetian Resort presents a line-up of entertainment. Resident production shows Rock ofAges and Special Guest David Foster (Songwriter, Singer & Producer) and his Smokey Robinson’s Human Na- wife Yolanda Hadid (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on BRAVO) ture, Soul to Soul and more.

Jay Dran Lewis (Left), Founder & CEO of Warrior Instruments, and Charles Bennett (Right), CEO of Zymot, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award and a custom made guitar to Verdine White (Center) Home Shopping Network Hosts: Brett Chukerman & Callie Northagen Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 JudithHillopeningforJoshGrobanatMGMGrand This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

Tickets are $20 per person and The Whispers gained national available for purchase online at attention with their 70s albums, www.showtix4u.com. The event is “One For The Money,” “Open Up at the Summerlin Library and Per- Your Love,” and “Headlights,” and forming Arts Center, 1771 Inner scored their first platinum album in Circle Drive. 1980 with the self-titled album * * * * * “The Whispers.” HALL OF FAME GROUP AT The group consists of brothers EASTSIDE CANNERY Walter and Wallace “Scotty” Scott, Celebrating their 50th anniver- as well as Nicholas Caldwell and sary as a group, acclaimed R&B act Leaveil Degree. All but Degree are The Whispers appear at the Eastside founding members of The Whispers Events Center at Eastside Cannery with a history spanning five de- Casino & Hotel, 5255 Boulder cades of success. Highway, at 8:30 p.m. September Tickets start at $14.95 and can 28, 2013. be purchased online at The Whispers are members of www.eastsidecannery.com. For both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame more information, call the Eastside (inducted in 2003) and the Cannery box office at (702) 856- SoulMusic Hall of Fame at 5470. Soulmusic.com (2012). * * * * * Classic songs “And The Beat Mike Kermani is an entertain- Goes On” and “Rock Steady” ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- reached the top of the R&B charts, bune newspaper. He writes a weekly and The Whispers’ extensive cata- column in this newspaper. To con- log includes 13 hits that soared to tact Mike Kermani, email the top 10 on the R&B list. mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com

By Mike Kermani Showroom/Theater of the Year: Broadway show tunes from Jekyll Las Vegas Tribune The Show atAgua Caliente Casino; & Hyde, Aida, Once, Next To Nor- Judith Hill is opening for Josh Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino mal, Wicked, The Secret Garden, Groban at MGM Grand Garden Las Vegas; and The Wolf Den at while also incorporating pop mu- Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Mohegan Sun. sic to help tell a story about the joys October 13. Arena/Amphitheater of theYear: and woes of relationships. Judith’s musical journey has Mohegan Sun Arena; MGM Grand Michael Vojvodich — Director brought her to a part in the critically Garden Arena; and Thunder Valley and Instructor of Broadway Bound, acclaimed film 20 Feet From Star- Casino Resort Amphitheater. the musical theater program at Stu- dom (“You gasp at the ecstatic con- Entertainment Executive of the dio One’s Summerlin Dance Acad- vergence of lung power and spirit.” Year: Tom Cantone, Mohegan Sun; emy that focuses on teaching chil- — New York Magazine), which Robyn Smith, Hard Rock Hotel & dren music, choreography, and per- came out on June 14 and tells the Casino Biloxi; and David Swift, formance technique from Broad- true story of the backup singers be- Pala Resort & Casino. way shows. hind some of the greatest musicians Independent Talent Buyer of the Michael’s extensive resume of of the 21st century. She is now re- Year: Brian Knaff, Talent Buyers leading roles includes Jesus Christ cording her debut solo release due Network; Candace Mandracia, Live Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, Little out later this year... Nation; and Michael Scafuto, The Shop of Horrors, A Little Night You might know the former M&M Group. Music, West Side Story, and Grease. Michael Jackson backup singer Booking Agent of the Year: Jeff Alex Cheney — Entertainment from her powerhouse performances Howard, APA Talent & Literary Manager for Caesars Entertainment on NBC’s The Voice, which had Agency; Steve Levine, ICM Part- and Vocal Director for Broadway everyone from The Wall Street ners; and Craig Newman, APATal- Bound, Alex is a former dancer in Journal and Rolling Stone to the ent & Literary Agency. Bally’s Jubilee! And has performed Los Angeles Times and thousands Comedian of the Year: Rita for Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, of fans rooting for her: Rudner, George Wallace and Ron Opryland Productions, and Louise “[Judith Hill] has pipes, experi- White. Mandrell. ence, style...” — The Wall Street Musical Artist of the Year: For- He also spent almost six years Journal eigner, The Oak Ridge Boys and at sea as a singer/dancer and pro- “Seasoned, soulful sound.” — Rick Springfield. duction manager for Stiletto Enter- Rolling Stone Entertainer of the Year: Ronnie tainment and Holland America You can hear Judith belt it on Dun; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Motley Line. On stage, he’s portrayed lead- Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Crue. ing roles in She Loves Me, The The Whispers Wants” here: https:// Currently appearing at The Plaza Magic Flute, and Sound of Music. w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / Hotel & Casino at 7:00 p.m. Amanda Hope Terrill — Tal- watch?v=VMOCtUP9_Vc Wednesdays through Saturdays, ent Coordinator for Caesars Enter- * * * * * awards host Louie Anderson made tainment and singer for St. Thomas his national television debut on The Moore Catholic Community, Tonight Show Starring Johnny Amanda’s involvement in local the- Carson and the rest is history. atre throughout the past decade in- The Tonight Show with Jay cludes working for PS Productions, Leno, The Late Show with David Huntsman Entertainment, Broad- Letterman, The Late Late Show way Bound, and Las Vegas Little with Craig Ferguson, Comic Relief, Theatre, and performing for Signa- as well as Showtime and HBO spe- ture Productions’ All Shook Up, cials have all elevated Anderson to Little Shop of Horrors, and Sound a household name. of Music. Anderson has guest-starred in Melissa Riezler — Locally numerous sitcoms, television dra- known for her role as former ‘Anna’ mas and feature film roles in Com- of Signature Productions’ 2009 pro- ing to America opposite Eddie duction of The King and I, Murphy, the classic Ferris Bueller’s Melissa’s extensive resume in- Day Off and most recently co- cludes over six years of perform- Louie Anderson starred on the ABC prime time re- ing for Walt Disney World with CASINO ENTERTAINMENT ality show Splash. Disney Productions and leading AWARDS AT G2E Tickets for the public are avail- roles in Las Vegas shows including IN PLAZA HOTEL able for purchase at the Plaza Box Annie,Sound of Music, and Oliver! The Casino Entertainment Office adjacent to the front desk or Julian Lam — Winner of the J. Awards at G2E will be presented call 702-386-2507. More informa- Huntzinger Concerto Competition Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2013, at 7:00 tion on G2E, the Global Gaming in 2004 and 2005, Julian Lam has p.m. in the historic showroom at the Expo is available at http:// developed an impressive musical JoyfulParties Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main www.globalgamingexpo.com/. skill set over his 15 years of work- Street, Downtown Las Vegas. A * * * * * ing as an accompanist and piano celebrity red carpet reception at LAS VEGAS PERFORMERS teacher. 6:00 p.m. in Zbar will precede the COME TOGETHER After being instructed by Dr. awards show. Rudy Foundation is proud to Mykola Suk, professor of Univer- Guaranteed! Hosted by Emmy award-win- announce its new fundraising pro- sity Nevada, Las Vegas and Dr. ning comedian LouieAnderson, the gram for the arts, MUSICAL FU- James Giles, professor of North- Casino Entertainment Awards at SION FUNDRAISERS (MFF). western University, he earned both Corporate, private, cruises, G2E is the only awards program MFF presents its first story-tell- a Bachelor and Master of Music that honors outstanding entertain- ing showcase, “Life Is a Cabaret: A degree in piano performance from schools, hospitals, libraries, ers, executives and venues in the Story about Relationships,” featur- UNLV. casino entertainment industry. ing local directors, educators and Karen Langford — Technical festivals, birthdays, The Casino Entertainment performers from Las Vegas’ most Director of Broadway Bound, Awards at G2E are an official event celebrated productions. Karen’s experience ranges from of the Global Gaming Expo, the MFF adds a twist to the tradi- lead vocalist for a Top 40s cover holidays... many different world’s largest annual gathering of tional cabaret by bringing different band to a committed involvement casino entertainment professionals, styles of music together into one in technical stage work for Signa- characters. Affordable. which is expected to attract 25,000 production to tell a story. ture Productions and P.S. Produc- attendees to the Sands Expo and Each MFF cabaret will tell a tions. Call “Vegas Best Party” Convention Center on Sep. 23-26, unique story and inspire audiences Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 2013. with a new message. “Life Is a p.m and Sunday, September 22 at 2 at 702-956-7333 Award nominees include: Cabaret” will focus primarily on p.m. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 JudithHillopeningforJoshGrobanatMGMGrand MayweatherdefeatsAlvarezbymajoritydecision

By Pete Allman history of boxing. The paid gate Las Vegas Tribune alone was 20 million and the pay- Photos by Tom Donoghue per-view is reported to have been This Week Floyd “Money” Mayweather 100 million. Among the many ce- lived up to his expectations on Sat- lebrities who attended this fight urdays WBC/WBAChampion fight were Denzil Washington, Jack in Las Vegas against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at Nicholson, Magic Johnson, Lizzy The MGM Grand Garden.Alvarez, Caplan, Rosie Perez, LL Cool Jay, of Guadelupe, Mexico (43-2, 30 Don Chendle, Lil Wayne and Jus- tin Beiber. By Mike Kermani KO’s) said Mayweather took him out of his game plan and that he Semi Main Event Danny Garcia couldn’t catch him with the right vs Lucas Matthysee Danny Garcia (27-0, 16KO’s) of shots. For Mayweather (45-0, 26 Tickets are $20 per person and The Whispers gained national Phildelphia surprised Lucas KO’s), it was another payday. available for purchase online at attention with their 70s albums, Matthysee (35-3-ind, 32KO’s) of Mayweather showed he could trade PETE ALLMAN www.showtix4u.com. The event is “One For The Money,” “Open Up Argentina, with his excellent speed punches with Alvarez by using his mention having Alvarez on the at the Summerlin Library and Per- Your Love,” and “Headlights,” and and far better boxing skills than his jab and countering with rights to his ropes in the 7th. forming Arts Center, 1771 Inner scored their first platinum album in opponent. Garcia winning the jaw and body. Judge Craig Metcalfe of Canada Circle Drive. 1980 with the self-titled album WBA/WBC Super Lightweight scored it 117-111 in favor of * * * * * “The Whispers.” Alvarez, on the other side of the title won by unanimous decision. Mayweather, while Dave Moretti of HALL OF FAME GROUP AT The group consists of brothers coin, felt by eating well and putting Matthysee, a power hitter, didn’t Las Vegas had it 116-112 for EASTSIDE CANNERY Walter and Wallace “Scotty” Scott, on the extra weight before the fight, have the accuracy to make his hits he would have the advantage. It Mayweather. CJ Ross had it a draw Celebrating their 50th anniver- as well as Nicholas Caldwell and count. His game plan had changed didn’t help him though, especially at 114-114. Showtime punch stats sary as a group, acclaimed R&B act Leaveil Degree. All but Degree are after his right eye was closed from when he had to catch Mayweather showed that Mayweather landed 46 The Whispers appear at the Eastside founding members of The Whispers the lightning speed of Garcia in the in the early rounds with strong body percent of his 232 punches out of Events Center at Eastside Cannery with a history spanning five de- early 5th round. shots. He was no match for 505, while Alvarez landed 117 of Casino & Hotel, 5255 Boulder cades of success. Calos Molina vs Ishe Smith Mayweather’s experience and his 526 punches. That’s 22 percent Highway, at 8:30 p.m. September Tickets start at $14.95 and can Carlos Molina (22-5-2,6 KO’s) speed. compared to Mayweather’s 46 per- 28, 2013. be purchased online at won a 12-round IBF Jr. Middle- Mayweather showed his domi- cent. Of the power punches, The Whispers are members of www.eastsidecannery.com. For weight title from Ishe Smith (25-6, nance throughout the rounds, espe- Alvarez landed 232 to 11KO’s). The scores were 117-111 both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame more information, call the Eastside cially in the 5th and 7th where he Mayweather’s 175. for Monlina, 116-112 for Smith, (inducted in 2003) and the Cannery box office at (702) 856- connected strong rights and This was without question the 116-112 Molina. Carlos Molina SoulMusic Hall of Fame at 5470. straight-forward punches, not to biggest pay-per-view fight in the won by split decision. Soulmusic.com (2012). * * * * * Classic songs “And The Beat Mike Kermani is an entertain- Goes On” and “Rock Steady” ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- reached the top of the R&B charts, bune newspaper. He writes a weekly and The Whispers’ extensive cata- column in this newspaper. To con- log includes 13 hits that soared to tact Mike Kermani, email the top 10 on the R&B list. mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com

By Mike Kermani Showroom/Theater of the Year: Broadway show tunes from Jekyll Las Vegas Tribune The Show atAgua Caliente Casino; & Hyde, Aida, Once, Next To Nor- Judith Hill is opening for Josh Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino mal, Wicked, The Secret Garden, Groban at MGM Grand Garden Las Vegas; and The Wolf Den at while also incorporating pop mu- Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Mohegan Sun. sic to help tell a story about the joys October 13. Arena/Amphitheater of theYear: and woes of relationships. Judith’s musical journey has Mohegan Sun Arena; MGM Grand Michael Vojvodich — Director brought her to a part in the critically Garden Arena; and Thunder Valley and Instructor of Broadway Bound, acclaimed film 20 Feet From Star- Casino Resort Amphitheater. the musical theater program at Stu- dom (“You gasp at the ecstatic con- Entertainment Executive of the dio One’s Summerlin Dance Acad- vergence of lung power and spirit.” Year: Tom Cantone, Mohegan Sun; emy that focuses on teaching chil- — New York Magazine), which Robyn Smith, Hard Rock Hotel & dren music, choreography, and per- came out on June 14 and tells the Casino Biloxi; and David Swift, formance technique from Broad- true story of the backup singers be- Pala Resort & Casino. way shows. hind some of the greatest musicians Independent Talent Buyer of the Michael’s extensive resume of of the 21st century. She is now re- Year: Brian Knaff, Talent Buyers leading roles includes Jesus Christ cording her debut solo release due Network; Candace Mandracia, Live Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, Little out later this year... Nation; and Michael Scafuto, The Shop of Horrors, A Little Night You might know the former M&M Group. Music, West Side Story, and Grease. Michael Jackson backup singer Booking Agent of the Year: Jeff Alex Cheney — Entertainment from her powerhouse performances Howard, APA Talent & Literary Manager for Caesars Entertainment on NBC’s The Voice, which had Agency; Steve Levine, ICM Part- and Vocal Director for Broadway everyone from The Wall Street ners; and Craig Newman, APATal- Bound, Alex is a former dancer in Journal and Rolling Stone to the ent & Literary Agency. Bally’s Jubilee! And has performed Los Angeles Times and thousands Comedian of the Year: Rita for Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, of fans rooting for her: Rudner, George Wallace and Ron Opryland Productions, and Louise “[Judith Hill] has pipes, experi- White. Mandrell. ence, style...” — The Wall Street Musical Artist of the Year: For- He also spent almost six years Journal eigner, The Oak Ridge Boys and at sea as a singer/dancer and pro- “Seasoned, soulful sound.” — Rick Springfield. duction manager for Stiletto Enter- Rolling Stone Entertainer of the Year: Ronnie tainment and Holland America You can hear Judith belt it on Dun; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Motley Line. On stage, he’s portrayed lead- Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Crue. ing roles in She Loves Me, The The Whispers Wants” here: https:// Currently appearing at The Plaza Magic Flute, and Sound of Music. w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / Hotel & Casino at 7:00 p.m. Amanda Hope Terrill — Tal- watch?v=VMOCtUP9_Vc Wednesdays through Saturdays, ent Coordinator for Caesars Enter- * * * * * awards host Louie Anderson made tainment and singer for St. Thomas his national television debut on The Moore Catholic Community, Tonight Show Starring Johnny Amanda’s involvement in local the- Carson and the rest is history. atre throughout the past decade in- The Tonight Show with Jay cludes working for PS Productions, Leno, The Late Show with David Huntsman Entertainment, Broad- Letterman, The Late Late Show way Bound, and Las Vegas Little with Craig Ferguson, Comic Relief, Theatre, and performing for Signa- as well as Showtime and HBO spe- ture Productions’ All Shook Up, cials have all elevated Anderson to Little Shop of Horrors, and Sound a household name. of Music. Anderson has guest-starred in Melissa Riezler — Locally numerous sitcoms, television dra- known for her role as former ‘Anna’ mas and feature film roles in Com- of Signature Productions’ 2009 pro- ing to America opposite Eddie duction of The King and I, Murphy, the classic Ferris Bueller’s Melissa’s extensive resume in- Day Off and most recently co- cludes over six years of perform- Louie Anderson starred on the ABC prime time re- ing for Walt Disney World with CASINO ENTERTAINMENT ality show Splash. Disney Productions and leading AWARDS AT G2E Tickets for the public are avail- roles in Las Vegas shows including IN PLAZA HOTEL able for purchase at the Plaza Box Annie,Sound of Music, and Oliver! The Casino Entertainment Office adjacent to the front desk or Julian Lam — Winner of the J. Awards at G2E will be presented call 702-386-2507. 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Call “Vegas Best Party” Convention Center on Sep. 23-26, unique story and inspire audiences Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 2013. with a new message. “Life Is a p.m and Sunday, September 22 at 2 at 702-956-7333 Award nominees include: Cabaret” will focus primarily on p.m. Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 “Pia’s Place” opens September 19 niversary year with a new musical comedy, taking up the cultural blud- geon of reality TV, and they bring it to Provincetown after a five-year Cape Cod hiatus. In this brilliant reality TV mash-up, we find Rachel, Winnie, Trixie and Trampolina in the jungle, trying their best to score at challenges that involve singing, dancing, dating, dieting and, of course, large insects. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 26-27, 2013 at 3 p.m. to arrive in stores and at all DSPs Saturday, Oct. 12-13, 2013 at 8 Ticket prices start at $39 on May 7. p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at 3 Symphony Park Under the Influence sees the ac- p.m. Zoppe —An Italian Family Cir- claimed a cappella group Ticket prices start at $35 cus reimagining a selection of their all Cabaret Jazz In 1842, Napoleone and time favorite songs alongside many SOUL MEN Starring SPEC- Ermengilda Zoppe founded Circo of the superstar artists and undis- TRUM Zoppe near Venice, Italy and their puted music icons that made them SPECTRUM, Las Vegas’ own, vision lives on as Zoppe, a tradi- famous. Produced by Mark Kibble award winning, Soul/R&B vocal tional one-ring European circus. — a founding member of the leg- group returns home from national Join the Zoppe family on their jour- endary a cappella group Take 6 and and international touring schedules ney to an enchanted, thrilling world one of Straight No Chaser’s pri- for one of their rare Vegas appear- far from our digital age — to a mary influences — the album in- ances. The group boasts four in- world of acrobatics, equestrian cludes unprecedented collabora- credible singers, each with the voice showmanship, canine capers, tions with some of popular music’s of a solo artist, who combine their clowns and lots of audience partici- best and brightest — including Phil voices and dexterity to create the pation. Always charming, often Collins, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, angelic harmonies and deft chore- thrilling, Zoppe is an intimate, in- Dolly Parton, Rob Thomas, Seal ography that have become trade- volving experience. In their 600- and Jason Mraz — as Straight No By Jerry Fink Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and marks of Spectrum. They were seat tent, no one is more than 25 Chaser put their distinctive and in- Las Vegas Tribune George Gershwin. voted Best of Las Vegas in 2005 and feet from the ring! imitable spin on songs known and Consummate performer and Las Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 at 7:30 2006, received the Las Vegas Liv- Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31- loved the world over. Vegas resident Pia Zadora joins p.m.; Pre-concert conversation 6:45 ing Legends Award in 2009 and Nov. 2, 2013 at 7 p.m.; Saturday- Under the Influence is heralded forces with another notable main- p.m. were awarded a star on Las Vegas’ Sunday, Nov. 2-3, 2013 at 2 p.m.; by the new single, “I Want You stay, Piero’s Italian Cuisine, with Ticket prices start at $26 Walk of Stars in 2012. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 at 5 p.m. Back” featuring Sara Bareilles. A the opening of “Pia’s Place,” a Reynolds Hall Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, Ticket prices start at $25 for companion video for the inventive space long known as the Monkey Sister Act 2013 at 7 p.m. Adults and $12.50 for Youth take on the Jackson 5 classic — as Bar. Opening September 19, Zadora Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Ticket prices start at $33 * * * * * well audio clips for an array of ad- will perform in the intimate room Stage Entertainment and Troika En- Cabaret Jazz STRAIGHT NO CHASER TO ditional album tracks — are stream- Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve- tertainment, “Sister Act” tells the Danny Wright “Reflections” SHARE THEIR “INFLU- ing now at the official Straight No nings indefinitely beginning at 9 story of disco diva Deloris Van Danny Wright debuts “Reflec- ENCE” Chaser YouTube channel, located at p.m. Cartier’s journey in protective cus- tions”, an intimate cabaret-style A cappella superstars Straight www.youtube.com/sncmusic. At “Pia’s Place,” the chanteuse tody after witnessing a murder. concert at The Smith Center’s el- No Chaser hit the road on a North The tour marks a milestone for reunites with legendary Sinatra pia- Stuck in a convent and disguised egant Cabaret Jazz showroom, in American Fall Tour with the only Straight No Chaser as they feature nist and musical director Vincent as a nun, she finds herself at odds which he shares the touching sto- west coast dates landing the group the return of founding member Falcone rounding out a quartet. with both the rigid lifestyle and an ries behind the melodic works on at The Pearl Concert Theater inside Steve Morgan, who rejoins the Zadora will showcase her versions uptight Mother Superior. The hilari- his brilliant new double album, Palms Casino Resort Show dates group after the departure late last of standards such as “The Lady is a ous comedic musical was nomi- “Reflections.” Celebrated around and times are Sept. 26 through Sept. year of Ryan Ahlwardt. Fans can Tramp,” “Old Black Magic,” and nated for five Tony Awards and the the world as the Healer of Hearts, 28 at 8 p.m., with an additional meet the newest/oldest member of “All of Me,” as well as a variety of Associated Press says, “In a word, Danny’s accomplished piano per- matinee on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Tick- SNC at Straight No Chaser’s offi- timeless classics. divine. This is a musical that hits formances and sophisticated com- ets start at $43.50, plus any addi- cial YouTube channel, “I have always loved Piero’s and all the right spots, achieving some- positions are rooted in the classics, tional service fees. www.youtube.com/sncmusic. I’m excited to become a part of their thing close to Broadway grace.” yet inspired by real people and The weekend residency will of- For more information, please family and share my music with Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 15-20, events in his life. fer fans the chance to come together visit www.sncmusic.com, their guests,” said Zadora. “Piero’s 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sun- Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2 for three days of concerts and spe- w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / is the quintessential establishment day, Oct. 19-20, 2013 at 2 and 7:30 and 6 p.m. cial events as a part of “The Chaser StraightNoChaser, twitter.com/ that exudes old Vegas charm.” p.m. Ticket prices start at $30 Summit.” Packages including tick- SNCmusic, and the website Pia Zadora performs in “Pia’s Ticket prices start at $26 Cabaret Jazz ets to all four concert events and www.myspace.com/sncmusic. Place” at Piero’s Italian Cuisine, Reynolds Hall Betty Buckley starring in “The three nights of hotels at the Palms Doors at the Pearl will open at 7 355 Convention Center Drive, on A spirit of fearless exploration Vixens of Broadway” Casino Resort will be available p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve- separates the Kronos Quarter from Betty Buckley brings “The Vix- through Ticketmaster. “The Chaser the matinee, doors will open at 1 nings starting at 9 p.m. beginning all others. They do not simply play ens of Broadway” to the Smith Cen- Summit” concert events will offer p.m. and show time is 2 p.m. The September 19. A cover of $30 in- music. They create atmospheres of ter which highlights some of fans the first opportunity to preview Pearl Box Office is open daily from cludes two drinks. Must be 21 and rich emotion. They conjure up pow- Broadway’s most popular shows the music that will be featured in noon until 7 p.m. with extended over with a valid ID. erful experiences that never quite celebrating the second female leads. the “Under The Influence North hours on select event days. The * * * * * fade from memory. And now, the Song selections will include hits American Tour” which officially Pearl is now on Twitter. ART VARGAS’ VINTAGE illustrious and Grammy-winning from “Chicago,” “Evita,” “Com- begins Oct. 16. Follow @PearlatPalms for con- VEGAS LIVE! quartet will appear at The Smith pany,” “Oklahoma” and “Into the Atlantic Records recording cert announcements and event in- Vargas takes you back to the Center to premiere a special new Woods.” Buckley will also perform group Straight No Chaser has an- formation. Golden era of Las Vegas, in this work from Philip Glass, alongside songs from Jerry Herman’s “Dear nounced details of their upcoming * * * * * fabulous 90 minute show beginin moving works from Laurie Ander- World” in which she just starred in “Under The Influence NorthAmeri- Jerry Fink is an entertainment ning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 son, Bryce Dessner of The Na- the London Premiere earlier this can Tour.” The dates celebrate the columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune at the CasaBlanca Resort Mesquite. tional, and composer Clint Mansell. year. upcoming release of the acclaimed newspaper and writes a weekly col- Tickets: http:// Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at 7:30 Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, a cappella group’s eagerly awaited umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email mesquitegaming.com/ad-vargas/ p.m. 2013 at 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, new album, Under the Influence, set him at jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Swingin the Music that defined Ticket prices start at $26 the Golden era. Las Vegas show- Reynolds Hall man Art Vargas brings to life Vin- Broadway legend Audra tage Las Vegas through exciting McDonald returns to the concert song & dance performances remi- stage after four seasons on the hit niscent of the legendary stars of ABC television series “Private Vintage Vegas. With the Swingin’ Practice,” and after winning a Swank Set band, featuring the record-tying fifth Tony Award for Fabulous Vargas girl and Special her unforgettable performance in Guest Laura Shaffer. Acclaimed as “The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.” one of Vegas’ best performers, Art Joined by a jazz ensemble, the two- Vargas represents Vegas Golden Era time Grammy Award winner will like no other, experience authentic perform an intimate evening of fa- vintage Vegas performance in this vorite show tunes, classic songs swingin’ show, featuring the music from the movies, and original of: Bobby Darin, Louis Prima & pieces written especially for this Keely Smith, Frank Sinatra, Peggy extraordinary artist who is at the Lee, Cab Calloway, and Elvis. height of her expressive powers. * * * * * “Ravishing of voice and Olympian SMITH CENTER OCTOBER of stature, she’s an overwhelming SHOW LISTINGS presence,” said The New York Reynolds Hall Times. World Blues featuring Taj Jazz Roots “Ladies of Jazz” fea- Mahal, Vusi Mahlasela and Deva turing Dee Dee Bridgewater and Mahal with Fredericks Brown The Mosaic Project consisting of “World Blues” is a celebration Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza of American blues music’s global Spalding, Gretchen Parlato, Gerri influence, as seen from three very Allen and Tia Fuller diverse points of view and three in- Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 at ternational points of origin. An- 7:30 p.m. chored by iconic folk-blues legend Ticket prices start at $26 Taj Mahal, the evening will also Cabaret Jazz feature the soulful South African Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with blues of guitarist/vocalist Vusi Billy Stritch Mahlasela and the more modern Called “the gold standard of rock and roll perspective of open mic nights” by the Wall Street Fredericks Brown, a band featuring Journal, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is Taj’s daughter, Deva Mahal, who a cool cabaret night-out. Led by hails from New Zealand. musical director Billy Stritch, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at 7:30 showbiz superstars hit the stage p.m. alongside up-and-comers, serving Ticket prices start at $26 up jaw-dropping music and general Reynolds Hall razzle-dazzle. Las Vegas Philharmonic — Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013 at 9:30 POPS I — Dancing & Romancing p.m. Inspired by Fred Astaire & Gin- Ticket prices start at $20 ger Rogers, “Dancing & Romanc- Cabaret Jazz ing” is a toe-tapping, heart-pound- The Kinsey Sicks in “America’s ing celebration of 1930s Broadway Next Top Bachelor Housewife Ce- and Hollywood with energetic per- lebrity Hoarder Makeover Star formances by Joan Hess and Kirby Gone Wild” Ward conducted by Stuart Chafetz. “The Kinsey Sicks,” America’s The orchestra will perform lush ren- Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop ditions of songs by Irving Berlin, Quartet, is celebrating its 20th an- Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2013 September 18-24, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 “Pia’s Place” opens September 19 niversary year with a new musical comedy, taking up the cultural blud- HEALTH LIFESTYLES geon of reality TV, and they bring it to Provincetown after a five-year Cape Cod hiatus. 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I’m excited to become a part of their thing close to Broadway grace.” yet inspired by real people and The weekend residency will of- For more information, please family and share my music with Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 15-20, events in his life. fer fans the chance to come together visit www.sncmusic.com, their guests,” said Zadora. “Piero’s 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sun- Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2 for three days of concerts and spe- w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / is the quintessential establishment day, Oct. 19-20, 2013 at 2 and 7:30 and 6 p.m. cial events as a part of “The Chaser StraightNoChaser, twitter.com/ that exudes old Vegas charm.” p.m. Ticket prices start at $30 Summit.” Packages including tick- SNCmusic, and the website Pia Zadora performs in “Pia’s Ticket prices start at $26 Cabaret Jazz ets to all four concert events and www.myspace.com/sncmusic. 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Baked Crab Dip Short Rib Pot Roast in Oven Dish The Plan Check Kitchen & Bar Creates Unique Cuisine By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman The Plan Check Kitchen & Bar serves classic American cuisine with a Japanese influence. You can expect generous portions and unique dishes. When ordering their oysters on the half shell, the server asks, “How many do you want?” These oysters are much larger than the ones served at other res- taurants. Each oyster measures around 3-to-5 inches long, it is simi- lar to eating two or three oysters in one. Their interesting Japanese Yuzukosho cocktail sauce was pre- pared with Chile peppers to add a zing to the oysters. The Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit. Another appetizer that sounds intriguing with a Japanese touch is the baked crab dip topped with dy- namite sauce, masago, charred to- mato and nori with toast. Masago are small crunchy or- ange eggs (roe) from the capelin fish (salmon family). Nori is the Japanese name for paper-thin sheets of edible dried seaweed used to wrap sushi and rice balls. Oysters on the Half Shell The short rib pot roast entrée is The Plan Check Bar offers an recipe is different with its mixture For information, call (310) 288- For information or questions about cooked with wine for about six to impressive collection of spirits in- of Yuzu, mango, vanilla cream and 6500 or visit the website any of Sandy’s columns, contact eight hours until it is tender then cluding American Bourbon (9), lemon. www.plancheckbar.com. Sandy Zimmerman at (702)-735- served in a hot iron skillet. American Rye Whiskey (15), Rum Open: Sunday-Wednesday: Award winning Sandy 6974. SUGGESTIONS: What is There is also bone marrow, a (5), Vodka (3), Gin (6), Agave (8), 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday: Zimmerman has been involved in your favorite hotel, inn, bed-and- turnover pie and sweet and sour Japanese Whiskey (22), Japanese 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday & producing television programs, TV breakfast Inn or resort in Las Ve- mirepoix. Flights (6), Canadian Whiskey (2), Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–Midnight. commercials, and travel specials gas or anywhere in the world? Let Mirepoix is used to season Ire whiskey (6), Bourbon & Whis- The Plan Check Kitchen and Bar for 28 years. Sandy is a syndicated us know the reason for your choice, sauces and stews as well as for a key (24) and Scotch Whiskey (16). is located at 1800 Sawtelle Boule- Show and Dining Reviewer, travel your name, telephone number, bed on which to braise meats or They also serve Cocktails (9), vard in west Los Angeles. This writer, professional photographer email and you may win free show fish. Draft beer (8), Bottled Beer (18) neighborhood is named the Little and talk show host of the Las Ve- tickets or other prizes. Please send With several flavors in one dish, and Wine (10). Osaka area because of all the Japa- gas Today Show and Discover the your information to: P.O. Box you can mix your taste choices. Even their house-made soda nese restaurants there. Ultimate Vacation travel specials. #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136.

Plan Check Bar & Restaurant serves American Cuisine with a Japan influence. The Appetizers include Stuffed Mushrooms, Cheese, Meats and Dips.