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Contents January 2015 pg 8

5 Winter Exercise Myths Busted

pg 12

Boost Your Health With Meditation

pg 16

Detox Your Routine

pg 20

Cooking With Martha

pg 21

Farmers Market

pg 22

Events Calendar

pg 26

Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls

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Protect Your Personal Information Online

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Avoiding Medical ID Theft

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Tips For Reducing Expenses

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Palm Springs, California

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Selecting The Best Tires For Your Car

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Learning A Musical Instrument

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Why Your Pooch Should Eat Natural Dog Food

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Late Winter Decorating

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Editor Response

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Should you exercise outdoors when it’s cold outside? Some people enjoy the cold, crisp air and find a winter workout invigorating, but know how to do it safely. Here are five common winter exercise myths you should know about.

Auto Travel be replaced. Don’t depend on your thirst to When the temperatures drop, some people tell you when to drink. The cold temperatures take their cue from the bears and hibernate blunt thirst and you can end up dehydrated away, promising to return to their workout if you only drink when you’re thirsty. Use the when the temperatures heat up again. same hydration guidelines in the winter as you Combine inactivity and lack of sunlight, which would any other time of year. motivates some people to eat more to relieve Home Improvement & Lifestyle the winter blues, and it’s not surprising that people put on weight in the winter. Winter is Winter Exercise Myth: still a good time to work up a sweat, and you’ll Exercising Outdoors in the Winter Happy Holidays feel better if you keep up the intensity of your Increases Your Risk for Colds and Flu workouts. Don’t let these common winter exercise myths keep you from getting the Your mom probably told you to dress warmly most out of a cold weather sweat session.

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It’s true that people get sick more when it’s Winter Exercise Myth: cold outside, but that’s because they spend more time indoors where they can pass cold You Don’t Need to Drink As Much Happy Holidays and flu viruses back and forth more easily.

Water During a Winter Workout There’s no scientific evidence that getting chilled increases the risk for getting sick. On Hydration is just as important when the the other hand, if you work out in a crowded temperatures drop as it is when it’s warm gym where you’re in close contact with others, outside. When you head outdoors to work your chance of getting sick goes up. Exercising out in the cold, you’ll still sweat underneath outdoors in the winter may actually help by those extra layers of clothing. That means you’ll lose fluid and electrolytes that need to

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Winter Exercise Myth:

You Don’t Need to Wear a Sunscreen if You Exercise Outdoors in theFinancial Winter The sun doesn’t feel as intense in the winter, but don’t let that fool you. You can still accumulate sun damage that leads to skin cancer and prematurely aged skin when Auto Travel you exercise outside in the winter unless you protect your skin. UVB rays are less intense in the winter, but UVA rays that can penetrate more deeply are still a threat.

Protect your skin with a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that Home Improvement & Lifestyle blocks UVA and UVB rays even in the winter.

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Winter Exercise Myth:

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Don’t leave home for your winter run without your mittens.

Frostbite can happen quickly Happy Holidays when temperatures drop below freezing. Keep your hands covered by wearing gloves, and your feet protected by wearing thermal socks if you plan on exercising outdoors in low temperatures.

Keep your ears protected by wearing a stock cap or earmuffs.

Your face can develop frostbite too, so wear a mask that covers your face when the wind chill

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is low. Watch for signs and symptoms of frostbite such as numbness, tingling or changes in skin color. If you see them, head back home as quickly as possible, and slowly warm the area without rubbing the skin. You also have to worry about hypothermia where your body loses so much heat that it can’t maintain a normal core body temperature. On days where the wind chill falls below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, keep your workout indoors.

Winter Exercise Myth: HighIntensity Workouts Are Good in the Winter Since You’ll Sweat Less When the temperatures fall below freezing, do high-intensity workouts indoors and stick with lower intensity, steady-state cardio exercise outside. You’ll breathe more rapidly and deeply when you work out at a high intensity and the cold can irritate your lungs and cause you to cough. If you have asthma, stay indoors.

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• Regular practitioners of meditation enjoy greater immunity against ailments such as joint pain and arthritis.

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• Deep relaxation through meditation improves digestion, as well as memory power.

• Medical studies have found that stress affects male fertility and sperm count.

Constantly harried women may find it more difficult to conceive. The antidote to these problems is meditation, which can improve fertility in men and women.

• A research study found that practicing meditation helps patients overcome medical problems like constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

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Detox Your Routine Entertainment & Food Natural Alternatives to Everyday Health and Beauty Products Financial Health and beauty products are an essential part of our daily routine.

We all have a favorite lotion or a shampoo that we swear by. However, it might be time sensitive skin on the face and neck. In fact, Auto Travel to rethink your loyalty to certain products, dermatologists sometimes recommend that especially if they contain a host of chemicals those with facial dermatitis discontinue use and irritants that might be doing more harm of their shampoo because of the irritating than good. Common additives in many brands ingredients. of body products are known to aggravate conditions like eczema and allergies, and some The common detergent and shampoo are even implicated in endocrine disruption ingredient, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), is Home Improvement & Lifestyle and cancer. a known skin irritant, especially for those

with eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. In To avoid the pitfalls of these possibly harmful, fact, the Medicines and Healthcare products Happy and usually unnecessary ingredients, opt out Holidays Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends of chemically derived beauty products and that people with these skin conditions avoid choose natural and organic alternatives. Three products containing SLS. Additionally, SLS can of the most common hygiene products, lotion, Happy Holidays be quite drying to hair and consistent use of toothpaste, and shampoo, are great places shampoos containing sulfates strips hair color to start detoxing your beauty routine. Read and promotes frizz and breakage, especially in on to find out what to look for, and what to curly hair.

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For many people, showering and bathing Long-term exposure to isopropyl alcohol and involves regular exposure to irritants. propylene glycol can strip hair of natural oils Shampoo, whether for the hair or body, often and moisture and leave it brittle and prone to contains harsh chemicals that can aggravate breakage. Foaming ingredients like cocamide skin and scalp conditions, especially the and lauramide DEA are known to irritate the

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skin and eyes, and have come under scrutiny for their carcinogenic potential.

Chemical and sulfate-free brands of shampoo are becoming more widely available in retail stores. These gentler shampoos are formulated with nourishing moisturizing ingredients and will help to repair the damage done by harsher products. Chemical free shampoos also aid in repairing damage caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure, pollution, and damage from styling products and heat styling.

Shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, and honey are a few of the ingredients often found in natural formulas. Reading product labels is the best way to make sure chemicals aren’t hiding in shampoos that claim to be natural.

Those looking for a homemade option will find an abundance of information about alternatives and recipes on natural hair care websites and forums. Coconut milk, aloe juice, and castile soap make frequent appearances in homemade shampoo recipes. Some people even abandon shampoo altogether in favor of the “no poo” method, which often uses baking soda to clean hair and apple cider vinegar to seal the hair follicle.

Moisturizer

Skin is the largest organ in the body and it functions as an important line of defense against a host of invaders. Environmental irritants like smoke, pollution, and allergens are kept at bay by your skin. In this protective effort, skin also absorbs much of what it is exposed to, so keeping it healthy is essential.

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Allergens and irritants like fragrance, lanolin, paraben, PEG, and alcohol are so ubiquitous in moisturizers and lotions that it seems nearly impossible to avoid them.

Even lotions advertised as safe for sensitive skin often contain these ingredients. The EU has banned many of these ingredients, but manufacturers in the United States continue to use them. To reduce exposure to irritating chemicals, toxins, and preservatives, using a natural moisturizer is essential. Many of these alternatives boast naturally high antioxidant and beneficial fatty acid content - features that would demand a high price in other commercially available skin creams.

Healthy, chemical and additive free alternatives are easy to find and are often far more effective in terms of their moisturizing and protective power. Natural oils can be used just like any other lotion on the face and body. Creams and lotions made from natural oils are available for purchase and customized homemade moisturizer is easy to make by melting and whipping oils together as desired.

Popular and relatively inexpensive options include coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, shea butter, beeswax and honey, and goat’s milk. Oils such as rose hip seed oil, which contains natural tretinoin (the active ingredient in Retin-A), jojoba oil, and argan oil are touted for their superior anti-aging, reparative, and moisturizing properties.

Many of the most powerful oils are effective in small amounts, which is a positive when considering their higher price.

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www.chapmanvaluecenter.com Downtown Motors (702) 271-0802 1716 Fremont St.

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www.eliteautodealerlv.com Findlay Cadillac (702) 558-2600 933 Auto Show Dr.

www.findlaycadillac.com Friendly Ford 1-888-349-1404 660 N. Decatur Blvd.

www.friendlyfordlv.com Henderson Hyundai (702) 628-9787 460 N. Boulder Hwy.

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www.subaruoflasvegas.com Uncle Max’s Auto Sales (702) 259-3800 1115 S. Main St.

www.unclemaxsautosales.com United Nissan (702) 430-1263 3025 E. Sahara Ave.

www.unitednissan.com West Coast Auto Sales (702) 643-4800 1546 N. Nellis Blvd.

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Entertainment & Food Each month Martha will bring us a new recipe for a home cooked meal, and share her experiences making it.

A Nutritious and Delicious Financial Vegetable Medley with

Most people recognize that vegetables are a more healthy meal choice than meat, especially red meat, which we are advised to eatAuto rarelyTravel if at all. Most people also know about the five a day rule – eating at least five portions of different fruit and/or vegetables every single day, as recommended by governments and medical professionals.

This delicious one pot meal will supply all the healthy vegetable portions you need. Even dedicated carnivores have been known to give up meat for a day when this was on offer.

The recipe is versatile as well.

If you cook&itLifestyle regularly, you can ring the changes by Home Improvement substituting other vegetable favorites. You could also swap different types of canned beans.

If you want different pulses, just make sure you check the cooking times required.

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Roughly chop the onions, leeks and celery, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil sweat them in the oil in a large pan.

2 red onions Happy Holidays 2 leeks Cut the carrots, potatoes and parsnips into 2 celery stalks small pieces of equal size and add them to the 2 good sized carrots, or several small ones, Happy Holidays pan. peeled or scraped if necessary 2 sweet potatoes, peeled Stir fry it all for about 5 minutes.

2 parsnips, peeled Add the beans, tomatoes, herbs and stock, stir 2 tablespoons of red lentils well and bring to the boil.

1 large can of butter beans 1 large can of chopped tomatoes Add the lentils and simmer for 25 minutes.

2 bay leaves a handful freshly chopped mixed herbs, or a Chop and add the cabbage. teaspoon of them dried Continue to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

3 cups of vegetable stock (can be made with 2 stock cubes) Remove the bay leaves and ladle the stew into 1 small pointed cabbage. large bowls.

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Henderson Farmer’s Market and Country Fresh Farmer’s Market

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs

Thursdays & Fridays @ 9am-4pm Stop by the Henderson Farmers Market on Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, and the Country Fresh Farmers Market on Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Call 267-2171.

First & Third Saturday of Each Month @ 10am-2pm 9100 Tule Spring Rd. Las Vegas NV 89131

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Bruce Trent Park Wednesdays @ 2pm-6pm 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. Bruce Trent Park (Rampart & Vegas Drive) Las Vegas, NV 89102 Co-Sponsored by The City of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Gardens Park

Fresh 52 Market Times (Opens January 17) Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village 302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Sunday 8:30am-1pm at Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

The Green Chefs Farmer’s Market

Free Entrance to Springs Preserve on Market Day

Every Thursday @ 10am-3pm 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107

Every Thursday @ 2pm-6pm 10401 Gardens Park Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135 Not That Old And Loving It!

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Re-Animator The Musical Information: RE-ANIMATOR THE MUSICAL tells the bizarre story of Herbert West, a young medical student who has discovered a glowing green serum that can bring the dead back to life…with catastrophic results.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 6-18, 2015 Cost: $44

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An Intimate Evening with Diane Schuur

Information: Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. With a distinguished career that includes two Grammy awards, Schuur’s music has explored almost every corner of the 20th Century musical landscape.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 8-9, 2015 Time: 7pm Cost: $35-$59

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Celebration of the King's Life Location: Cannery Hotel & Casino; 2121 E. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-5700 Dates(s): January 9-10, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: $15 at Door

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Las Vegas Wind Quintet

Information: Enjoy an afternoon program of folk, light classical and

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woodwind favorites.

Location: Charleston Heights Arts Center; 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas Phone: 702-229-6383 Dates(s): January 10, 2015 Time: 2pm Cost: FREE

Masterworks III: Rising Star Information: Each season the Las Vegas Philharmonic showcases the talents of an internationally rising star.

Acclaimed for her passionate performances, and compelling command of her instrument, violinist Bella Hristova will perform Max Bruch’s romantic First Violin Concerto.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 10, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $26-$94

JANUARY 13 Mob Month 2015 - The Fix is in: Sports and The Mob Information: Despite numerous rules and regulations in place to prohibit corruption in sports, some players and officials are still tempted by the influence of organized crime. Now that internet gaming has been introduced to the mix, the risks are even greater for games to be "fixed." Join us as a panel of experts in the fields of sports betting, sports journalism, athletics and regulatory control will discuss the most prominent examples of corruption in sports & sports betting and how the Mob has been able to penetrate the sports world.

Location: Clark County Library; 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-3458

Dates(s): January 13, 2015 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: FREE

JANUARY 14 Internet 101 for Seniors Information: Use the Internet to access a world of information.

Learn how to use the Internet securely so you can browse for information about antiques, travel, hobbies, books, stocks, people and much more.

Location: Centennial Hills Library; 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-6301 Dates(s): January 14, 2015 Time: 10am-12:30pm Cost: Registration Required

UNLV Jazz Concert Series: Joe Williams Every Day Foundation Jazz Sextet Information: This series highlights the best student musicians from UNLV's Jazz Studies program. Each month you'll hear different ensembles performing various styles of jazz, from mainstream to contemporary, to vocals or big band.

Co-sponsored by UNLV’s Department of Jazz Studies.

Location: Clark County Library; 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-3459 Dates(s): January 14, 2015 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Cost: FREE

JANUARY 15 Tango Buenos Aires - Song of Eva Péron Information: "Swirling, fast-paced tapestries of movement," proclaims the Washington Post! One of the most authentic and uncompromising tango performance groups, Tango Buenos Aires presNot That Old And Loving It!

ents "Song of Eva Péron," a dance and musical journey through the life of the great Argentinean working class hero.

Location: UNLV Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall; 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas Phone: 702-895-2787 Dates(s): January 15, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: $75, $55, $40, $25 Discounted tickets are available for seniors, military members, the differently abled, all students, UNLV Faculty and Staff, and UNLV Alumni.

JANUARY 16 The Power of Story: Karla Huntsman and Rochelle Hooks Information: Story has the power to entertain, teach, and inspire. Come along with Karla and Rochelle as they take you on an entrancing journey to explore many varied types and styles of story – story with music, story with dance, the traditional folktale and personal tales to shake up your thinking and open your heart.

Location: Lloyd George US Courthouse; 333 Las Vegas Blvd. 89101 Phone: 702-229-6511 Dates(s): January 16, 2015 Time: 12pm Cost: FREE

Gary Puckett Information: Gary Puckett was born to be a musician. He played in a number of local bands while attending college in San Diego before deciding to make music his sole focus. Puckett's unmistakable signature voice has garnered six consecutive gold records and multiple top ten Billboard hits, including "Young Girl," "Woman Woman," and "Over You." Location: Golden Nugget, 129 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas Phone: 1-866-946-5336 Dates(s): January 16, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: Call For Prices Not That Old And Loving It!

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Celebration of Asian Arts & Culture Information: Experience the thunder of Kaminari Taiko drumming, the Chinese tradition of the Lion Dance, and the exhilarating beauty in the dances of Thailand.

Location: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas Phone: 702-229-6383 Dates(s): January 17, 2015 Time: 2pm Cost: $10/advance $15/door

CCSD Honor Bands Concert Information: Secondary music education program featuring high school honor bands.

Location: UNLV Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall; 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas Phone: 702-895-2787 Dates(s): January 17, 2015 Time: 3pm Cost: FREE

SOUL Men Starring Spectrum Information: Spectrum, Las Vegas’ own award-winning soul and R&B quartet returns to Cabaret Jazz.

The group boasts four incredible singers, who combine their voices and dexterity to create the angelic harmonies and deft choreography that has become their trademark.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 17-18, 2015 Time: 7pm 17th, 3pm 18th Cost: $37-$40

Ira Glass: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host Information: This American Life host Ira Glass has been working with Monica Bill Barnes & Company to invent a show that combines two art forms that – as Glass puts it – “have no business being together – dance and

radio.” The result is a funny, lively and very talky evening of dance and stories that brought down the house in its first test run at Carnegie Hall.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 17, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $29-$99

JANUARY 18 Exploring Your Family's History: Genealogy Series Information: Join us for a monthly workshop on search techniques, expert advice, database overviews and other resourceful genealogical recommendations on your quest to uncover the mysteries hidden in your family's forgotten past.

Location: Sahara West Library; 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-3631 Dates(s): January 18, 2015 Time: 1pm-3:30pm Cost: FREE

JANUARY 20 Mob Month 2015 - The Great Debate: Is The Mob Still in Las Vegas?

Information: It's been almost 70 years since mobster Bugsy Siegel opened the doors to the Flamingo and helped usher in an era when organized crime families from the East Coast and Midwest skimmed the major casinos on the Strip and Downtown for countless millions.

By the 1980s, most of the hotel/casinos had turned from Mob run enterprises into themed megaresorts owned and operated by prominent corporations. But did the skim ever stop? Is the Mob still in Las Vegas and if so, where is the money going? A panel of guest speakers comprised of journalists, politicians, historians and law enforcement will discuss those very January 2015

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questions as they probe for answers in a roundtable debate.

Location: Clark County Library; 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-3458 Dates(s): January 20, 2015 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: FREE

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Information: One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 20-25, 2015 Cost: $28-$119

JANUARY 21 Senior Law Series: Estate Planning Basics Information: Receive an overview of estate planning and advice on how to avoid probate. Following the seminar, registered participants will have 15 minutes of free legal counseling by a licensed attorney.

Location: West Charleston Library; 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146 Phone: 702-507-3964 Dates(s): January 21, 2015 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: FREE

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas Information: Jersey Boys conduc-

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tor Keith Thompson hosts this monthly musical showcase that features original music from some of Las Vegas’ best composers and songwriters, and performed by some of the best performers and musicians from the Vegas Entertainment and Theatrical communities. The informal showcase is always diverse, eclectic and extremely entertaining and features a very high caliber of musicianship and artistry.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 21, 2015 Time: 10:30pm Cost: $20-$25

JANUARY 23 Tony Desare’s Night Life Information: Acclaimed vocalist/pianist/composer Tony DeSare presents Night Life, a postmodern version of the classic, elegant New York night club show of the 1950s brought to life at The Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 23-24, 2015 Time: 7pm Cost: $39-$49

1964 The Tribute Information: Named "The Best Beatles Tribute on Earth" by Rolling Stone Magazine, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe since the early '80s. 1964 recreates an early '60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, onstage banter and an accuracy that is unmatched by any other tribute band.

Location: Golden Nugget; 129 East Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV

89101 Phone: 866-946-5336 Dates(s): January 23, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: CALL

Lights Out - Tribute to Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons Location: Cannery Hotel & Casino; 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Phone: 702-507-5700 Dates(s): January 23-24, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: $15

JANUARY 25 TJ – Sinatra and much more 50's & 60's Location: Eastside Cannery; 5255 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122 Phone: 702-856-5300 Dates(s): January 25, 2015 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: $10 At Door

JANUARY 26 Yoga Flexibility and Balance Class Information: Jumpstart your way to a healthier you! Not only will you improve your flexibility and strength, but you will gain tools for creating a more balanced lifestyle.

During the class, you will increase flexibility and strength, along with improving circulation and alignment through Meridian Stretching.

Learn to relax and shift your focus away from busy thoughts through Brain Wave Vibrations, recharge your body and clear your mind through deep breathing exercises and postures, rebalance your body through the meditative practice of Ki Gong and learn other valuable techniques and exercises.

Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. As with any new exercise program, it is advised to consult with your doctor before Not That Old And Loving It!

participating in this yoga class.

Location: Sahara West Library; 9600 West Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117 Phone: 702-507-3631 Dates(s): January 26, 2015 Time: 4:30pm-6:15pm Cost: FREE

JANUARY 27 UNLV Chamber Music Series: 20th Century Masterworks Information: The UNLV Chamber Music Series presents members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic performing twentieth century masterworks, including pieces for wind instruments by Poulenc, Françaix, Loeffler and Martinu.

Location: UNLV; Dr. Arturo RandoGrillot Recital Hall, located inside Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas Phone: 702-895-2787 Dates(s): January 27, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $25

the case.

Location: Clark County Library; 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: 702-507-3458 Dates(s): January 27, 2015 Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: FREE

JANUARY 28 David Perrico - Pop Evolution Information: David Perrico – Pop Evolution twenty-piece band transforms poplar songs from all genres to produce a one-of-a-kind sound experience.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 28, 2015 Time: 10pm Cost: $15-$30

JANUARY 30 An Evening With Burt Bacharach

Mob Month 2015 - Our Kansas Information: One of the world’s City Connection and Screening most acclaimed, award-winning composer/songwriters, Burt of Gangland Wire Information: Kansas City, Missouri was a hub for organized crime as mob bosses skimmed millions of dollars from Las Vegas casinos to bankroll the crime families across America. In his new documentary Gangland Wire, filmmaker and former police officer turned lawyer Gary Jenkins will describe the rise and fall of Kansas City’s River Quay district and the investigation which exposed Mafia influence over the Teamsters International Union and Las Vegas casinos. During his tenure with the Kansas City Police Department, Jenkins was assigned to this investigation from 19781980 and includes archival and personal photos in the film along with several interviews with historians, witnesses and key personnel from Not That Old And Loving It!

Bacharach, helped define the music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Now the three-time Academy Award winner and eight-time Grammy winner will perform with his band of three singers and seven musicians some of his greatest hits.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 30, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $29-$125

Herman's Hermits Information: Originally called Herman & The Hermits, Herman's Hermits emerged onto the music scene in 1963. Their first hit was a cover of Earl-Jean's "I'm Into Something Good," which reached

number one on the UK Charts and number 13 in the U.S. Additional hits include "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am." Location: Golden Nugget; 129 East Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: 866-946-5336 Dates(s): January 30, 2015 Time: 8pm Cost: CALL

JANUARY 31 Benjamin D. Hale - A Night Of Cosmic American Music Information: Benjamin D. Hale currently starring as Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet, presents a Night of Cosmic American Music. Benjamin draws from the best of Country, Blues, Gospel and Folk and blends them into his own spicy musical gumbo. Backed by a stellar band and featuring special guest vocalists, this is an event not to be missed.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 31, 2015 Time: 5pm & 8pm Cost: $29-$45

JACKIE EVANCHO Information: Platinum-selling, 14year-old vocal sensation Jackie Evancho returns with her her third studio album, Awakening, and coinciding international tour. Awakening signals some new directions for Evancho.

Without foregoing the beautiful and lush classical-crossover compositions for which Evancho has become famous, she also extends her stylistic reach with contemporary material.

Location: The Smith Center; 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-749-2012 Dates(s): January 31, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $24-$129 January 2015

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Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls

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know there is an estate plan or where to find We have the opportunity to help people plan the documents. Make sure the person who ahead, so their plan accomplishes their goals. is named to make decisions knows you have We also see what happens when people do not documents and where the originals can be plan at all, do not plan properly, or do not follow Home Improvement & Lifestyle located. through. A good estate plan usually consists of a trust or will, a power of attorney for assets and a power of attorney for health care.

Here Happy Holidays Titling of Assets. are some common estate planning pitfalls and After you create a trust, it is important that how you can avoid them. assets you want to pass according to the trust be titled in name of the trust. If you created Happy Holidays Selecting Agents. your trust a long time ago, now is a good time to make sure that all of your assets that can be When you plan ahead, you are able to select titled in trust are titled in trust. who will make medical decisions for you when Happy Holidays you cannot make your own decisions. You also choose who will manage your assets. No one Beneficiary Designations. knows better than you about the strengths Certain assets do not go into a trust, such as and weaknesses in your family. You might love IRAs. Check how your beneficiary designations all your children equally but there may be one are made. If you name as beneficiary someone or more children that you would never want who is now deceased and there is no contingent to be in charge of your money. You might beneficiary, then that asset must go through also have someone in your family who is more probate. If you name someone as beneficiary likely to stir up trouble than to make things and you do not want them to receive assets go smoothly. A well-thought-out estate plan outright, but rather through the special terms takes such matters into consideration. in your trust, then you need to change the beneficiary designation to your trust.

Safeguarding Documents.

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for unpaid bills. Turning over such detailed contact information can give the provider the same protection without putting your identity at risk.

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dramatically. However, when buying perishable items, only buy what you can use. If you end up throwing it away, you’ll just be wasting your money.

Take advantage of cash-back offers and point redemption programs.

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Find a no-fee bank account.

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The most common approach to buying an instrument is to pay what you can comfortably afford.

Buying the best instrument within your budget is a great start, and you will appreciate the quality further down the line. You want to keep your instrument for many years, so don’t compromise on quality. If you can’t afford a new instrument, there are many second-hand bargains available.

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The easiest way to set off on the right track is to find a teacher.

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It makes sense that dogs receiving optimum nutrition (in addition to a clean and loving home) tend to be better adjusted than dogs deficient in key vitamins and minerals from an inadequate diet.

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Moving on to the The Holidays are gone but long, cold winter next alterable days still remain. After all signs of reds and element, you will greens have been removed from the house, Happy Holidays find that it is even late winter calls for a warm, cozy interior. more easier to Spend the last few months of winter in the change the fabrics warmth of your homes with these simple, late to reflect your winter decorating touches. moods and styles.

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