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AS I LAY DYING: SHAPED BY FIRE TOUR POWERED BY HEART SUPPORT 6:30 p.m.

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JERRY SEINFELD Through Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.

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BAD BUNNY 8 p.m. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600. http://

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FLEETWOOD MAC: THE FINAL CONCERT 8 p.m. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-692-1300. http://t-

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HANS VAN DE BOVENKAMP EXHIBIT TRIBUTE Through Dec. 7, 10 a.m. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. 702507-3630. http://lvccld.org

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I WAS HAPPY THEN - EXHIBIT BY KRYSTAL RAMIREZ Through Feb. 2, 10 a.m. Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas. 702507-4010. http://lvccld.org

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FREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FEATURING VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS MARC-ANDRE FLEURY & MAX PACIORETTY 6 p.m. The Ice Rink, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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SIMPLE PLAN & STATE CHAMPS: WHERE I BELONG TOUR 2019 5:30 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600. http://mandalaybay.com

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE - BETWEEN RIVER AND RIM: HIKING THE GRAND CANYON 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012.

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MGMT 8 p.m. Pearl Theater, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. 702-942-7777. http://

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FLATLAND CAVALRY 8 p.m. Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-6935000. http://hardrockhotel.com LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC: SPOTLIGHT ON RACHMANINOFF 7:30 p.m. Troesh Studio Theatre, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://

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SELF PORTRAITS BY ZULLY MEJIA GALLERY EXHIBITThrough Feb. 9, 10 a.m. East Las Vegas Library, 2851 East Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas. 702-507-3500. http://lvccld.org

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RAY ROMANO & DAVID SPADE Through Nov. 23, 10 p.m. Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2019 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012.

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Through Dec. 1, times vary.

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MARIAH CAREY - ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Through Nov. 30, 8 p.m.

Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 866-227-5938. http://caesarspalace.

DATE SKATE: HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT ON ICE Through Dec. 30, times vary. The Ice Rink, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www.

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NEVADA STORYTELLING GUILD PRESENTS TELLABRATION 1 p.m. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas.

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SLAYER - THE FINAL CAMPAIGN 6 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-892-7575. https://

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ELIZA SHLESINGER 10 p.m. Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111.

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LAS VEGAS PIPE BAND PRESENTS CELTIC THANKSGIVING VII 4 p.m. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. 702507-3400. http://lvccld.org

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HANSON - WINTRY MIX LIVE AT HOUSE OF BLUES 6 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-6327600. http://mandalaybay.com

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MARQUEE MISTLETOE BALL WITH DJ CRESPO 7 p.m. The Ice Rink, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www.

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Grand, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.

844-600-7275. https://parkmgm.com A NIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS 5 p.m. The Ice Rink, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www.

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GARY ALLAN 8 p.m. Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000.

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GEORGE STRAIT: STRAIT TO VEGAS Through Dec. 7, 8 p.m. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-692-1300. http://t-

mobilearena.com

LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC - A BAROQUE HOLIDAY 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas.

702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM - THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD Through Dec. 8, times vary. Troesh Studio Theatre, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas.

702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com INTERSECT FESTIVAL FEATURING BECK, FOO FIGHTERS, KACEY MUSGRAVES, LEON BRIDGES & MORE Through Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 311 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. https://mgmgrand.com

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PAIRED: A CULINARY EXPERIENCE 7 p.m.

Red Plate, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www.

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ANDREA BOCELLI 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-892-7575. https://

mgmgrand.com

LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC - A CLASSIC HOLIDAY 2 & 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com

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LAS VEGAS BRASS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT 2 p.m. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. 702-507-3400. http://lvccld.org JADEN & WILLOW: THE WILLOW & ERYS TOUR 7 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600.

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GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 7 p.m. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-8622695. http://brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas

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OLD DOMINION: MAKE IT SWEET TOUR 9 p.m. Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. http://

hardrockhotel.com

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K. MICHELLE O.S.D. TOUR 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.

702-862-2695. http://brooklynbowl.com/

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MIX 94.1'S NOT SO SILENT NIGHT FEATURING GOO GOO DOLLS, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD AND MORE 6:30 p.m. The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. https://www.

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services, such as Myron Hensel tintype photography studio, Neon Cactus vintage clothing and stained glass, Onefortythree handmade furniture and lighting, Mike’s Recovery spa, The Noise Project hair salon, and The Tiny Bloom florist, to name a few.

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Mingle Las Vegas Super Sunday Jewish Food Festival Tivoli Village Sunday, November 3 Jewish Nevada hosted this (L-R) Jim Villela, Cantor Jessica Hutchings, Jolie Brislin, Cassidy Wertheimer, with Jeff & Melody & Emma Leibow.

complete re-invention of the Super Sunday Phone-a-thon, which included the famous JCC Kosher BBQ competition, and a newly introduced Jewish Food Festival. This year’s event was even more special as it “took over” Tivoli Village, showcasing Las Vegas’ best Kosher restaurants, a PJ Library Kid Zone, entertainment, and so much more. Generous event sponsors included Albertsons,

Marla Letizia and Hayim Mizrachi.

Kroger, and Balloons with a Twist. All in attendance had great fun and food, raising over $100,000 to service the needs of the Jewish community.

Ryan Sterling and Mike Murdock.

Rabbi Wyne and Josh Pianko.

Pop-up shop from Dinosaurs & Roses.

(L-R) Neal Katz, Michael Rosenblum, Jack, Andrea, Noah & Emma Behrens and Dax Schorr..

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Mingle The Las Vegas Philharmonic The Music of Danny Elfman The Smith Center Saturday, November 2

The Las Vegas Philharmonic sold out Reynolds Hall for their performance of Danny Elfman’s famous works from Edward Scissorhands, Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, The Simpsons and more. Patrons donned costumes in tribute to their favorite characters from the Elfman / Tim Burton collaborations. Batman, Spiderman, Beetlejuice, and Jack Skellington himself were all spotted enjoying the music and fun. Patrons were treated to specialty themed cocktails and mocktails along with live music in the lobby that recalled Elfman’s work in the band, Oingo Boingo. It was an all-out festive night, celebrating live music and the beloved work of the man himself.

Photos: Courtesy The Las Vegas Philharmonic

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some 550 local leaders at an event that raised nearly $5 million for the organization’s well-being and educational programs for Israeli soldiers, including a $4 million donation pledged by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson. The event, chaired by Dana Werner, Dr. Traci Grossman and Sigal Chattah, honored former Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Cherry

Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, announcing a $4 million donation.

(L-R) Dr. Traci Grossman, Dana Werner, and Sigal Chattah.

Gad Shimron (R) and Nasanete Kefli, whose life he saved.

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(R-L) Lt. Jerusalem, Henry Kronberg, Edye Goldberg and Cpl. Eliana.

and Yohan Lowie, CEO and Founder of EHB Companies as well as Chairman of the Israeli American Council in Las Vegas. Founder and National Chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Pastor John Hagee, was the guest of honor, and Chairwoman of CUFI Action Fund, Sandra Hagee Parker, emceed the event.

Gad Shimron, former Mossad agent and author of “Mossad Exodus: The Daring Undercover Rescue of the Lost Jewish Tribe,” was the guest speaker at the gala. He was instrumental in Israel’s rescue mission “Operation Brothers,” which inspired the recent Netflix hit “The Red Sea Diving Resort.”

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A LAZY GIFT GIVER Lessons from the Coat My Mother Bought Me

By Erik Lewin

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et’s face it: the holiday season is a gift giving spectacular for those who celebrate Christmas.

But as an adult Jewish fellow, without kids, I hadn’t celebrated Hanukkah for many years.

Without an annual holiday to spur me to action, I’d grown lazy as a gift giver. It became clear that my sensitivity to the art of gift giving had long been

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blunted. Thus, the need to provide a gift, at any time, struck me as an afterthought, a duty to fulfill. For example, when invited to an event and people would say, “just bring yourself,” I actually took them at their word. When a gift was absolutely required, I tended to clumsily re-gift an unopened toaster, or succumb to the quick fix of wilted flowers from the market. It’s surprising that guests would continue to have me over at all!

As far as Hanukkah was concerned, if children were present, I’d happily give the traditional golden, chocolate coins, otherwise reserved as currency for hobbits. But that was it. I don’t imagine too many other people, Jewish or otherwise, were this inept in providing gifts. Actually, I fear this writing is starting to sound more like a confession!

When I was a little boy, I loved Hanukkah. We’d say the prayers and light the candles of the menorah. My mother would then play the Mickey Mouse Hanukkah record in our

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living room, and we’d dance to Mickey’s song renditions of the legend of Judah Maccabee. It may sound strange, but that collection of songs perfectly captured the holiday spirit waited impatiently each night to find the ne t gift to unwrap. It may have been a pair of socks, or a sweater I didn’t want to wear to school, but it hardly mattered.

The lessons learned about the Jewish plight, the miracle of the oil lasting, and sharing in this celebration with my mother was what really mattered.

Unfortunately, as the years went by and I grew into adolescence, we celebrated Hanukkah a little less each year. It had been a long time since the words of Mickey Mouse celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah echoed within me. I had all but lost the sense of the holiday season, much less given thought to the joy of giving.

But things would change.

A number of years ago, my mother and I were walking in New York City on a glacially numbing December evening. We reminisced about the old days, when I was her little boy, and when we joyously observed Hanukkah.

As fate would have it, we found ourselves in the city’s famous garment district and soon came across a small coat store. My mother suddenly announced she wanted to buy me a new coat. At that moment, the discharge from my runny nose had practically frozen on my face, so I didn’t object to the suggestion.

The store was quaint, with well-crafted, handmade coats, though empty of customers. A friendly, older European man invited us to see his shearling collection, a special type of coat known for being uite lu urious I didn’t realize how fortunate I was to be sizing up such an e uisite garment, made from the fur of well fed sheep, or other animal hair, from a faraway land. My mother was determined to find the right one, and as no one else was shopping in the store, we had the man’s complete attention. e eagerly measured and fitted me while tried on several coats. I felt uncomfortable, not sure that I necessarily wanted one of these lavish shearlings, but my mother was insistent. She twirled me around to her satisfaction, finally proclaiming one beige and tan coat the winner. When she said, “we’ll take it,” the elderly man’s pleading eyes almost teared, as if to say these two Jews had just saved Christmas! It was a pleasure to give the store a nice sale.

I wore the shearling coat that night. It made my mother beam to see me in it. The timing happened to coincide nicely with Hanukkah approaching, and in the winter cold, it felt like a true present. It looked pretty sharp on me, too, according to the girls at school!

I’d almost forgotten how nice it felt to acknowledge Hanukkah in some way.

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My mother passed away not long after that. I moved around quite a bit, alone and unsettled. I’d also lost track of the coat. It was a season of loss. Needless to say, it was a great struggle to protect myself from the harsher realities of life at that time.

When I reflect on these events, I certainly don’t bemoan losing the coat itself, as much as I liked it. I remember with gratitude how my mother thought of me that night in the garment district. It truly was the thought that counted; my mother wanted to give something lovely to her son, to literally provide me with comfort. The coat was a perfect protection for the elements, but it was my mother’s love that provided the real warmth.

I have tried to absorb this insight into my everyday affairs. It’s never about the gift itself, but rather the care, the depth of love shared. It needn’t be a grand purchase – it can take the form of almost anything.

To that end, even if I’m in a CVS nowadays, I might see an item think my fianc would appreciate noticed, for example, that she could probably use an electric massager for her sore neck – so I picked it up, along with my kittles y fianc was surprised and filled with gratitude when brought it home m also thankful that, to her credit, she values a well-meaning, if not humble offering.

This e ample may sound insignificant, or perhaps more meaningful if the gift was from say, Tiffany’s (sometimes it is), but I don’t think so. It was the thought of her that counted, especially in such an otherwise innocuous setting. It’s the effect of naturally considering others. In fact, the giving of gifts transcends the material, incorporating kindness and thoughtfulness in all forms. There is also no limit to days on the calendar for this – it is always time to be aware of the people we love. Moreover, such consideration may be extended to anyone with whom we interact.

I still don’t always give wonderful gifts on holidays; somehow, I’m still woefully inadequate at it. I don’t scour the stores on someone’s birthday for the newest digital device, nor do I possess such discerning taste as to be heralded as an incomparable gift giver. Yet, no matter what day it is, or wherever I may be, I am apt to consider, this would be perfect for a loved one. In this way, find, people stay close with me all the time.

These ideas are humbly offered as lessons learned by a reformed, lazy gift giver. The wisdom and beauty gleaned from my mother continues to last as miraculously as the oil itself, beyond the eight nights of Hanukkah. There is magic in each of us, in every encounter and challenge, if only we are receptive and courageous enough to partake of it.

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Holiday Credit Gluttony Why we spend more this time of year, and is it really worth it?

By Brian Sodoma

average amount of debt accumulated by 1,000 survey

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respondents was $1,230 during the 2018 holiday t’s no secret the holidays bring the urge to splurge for millions of Americans. Whether it’s guilt to put on that holiday party or buy that extra gift you really

can’t afford or the serendipitous pay-for-it-later mindset that grips many every year, the credit card bills that arrive in January continue to grow.

According to a December 2018 blog post on personal finance website

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season, up from $1,054 in 2017 and $1,003 in 2016.

And it’s not only credit cards people are reaching for when it comes to gift buying. It turns out that holiday debt accumulates through a variety of means. The report presented an interesting debt spread: •

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In addition, 62% of respondents said they feel stressed by the amount they spent and 49% said it will take them fi e months or longer to pay off the shopping sprees The holiday season is also a time of year where e en those who ha e undergone credit counseling put

aside their dri e for discipline, says Thomas it sche, a spokesperson for oney anagement nternational, a credit counseling ser ice with offices in as egas “We do typically see a decline toward the end of the year and lift early in the ew ear, he says e try to gi e people tips to na igate this time of year, but think there s a lot of people trying to keep up with the oneses or keep up with their own historical le el of celebrating or gift gi ing There really is a lot of psychology that goes into gift gi ing this time of year www.davidlv.com | 31

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How ‘mental bookkeeping’ fails us The holiday season brings excitement, but also its share of psychological stresses that reduce self-control.

Factor into that socio-demographic pressures and poor money management skills and it’s a recipe for debt accumulation, says Nadia Pomirleanu, a UNLV associate professor of marketing.

“Recently, even personality traits such as conscientiousness, neuroticism, extraversion have been linked to holiday spending,” the professor adds.

She also says “mental bookkeeping” is something that plagues certain consumers. It’s a fallible means of controlling expenses that sometimes allows people to justify frivolous spending.

Pomirleanu gives the example of a person making the decision to not buy basic cable for the past few years. At a savings of, say, $35 per month for several years, tremendous money has not been spent, the mental bookkeeper asserts, so that sa ings ustifies suddenly buying a new couch for the living room or an extravagant holiday gift for the family of equal value to the savings accumulated. This time of year, mental bookkeepers may leverage these past savings, accumulated over time, to justify a compulsive purchase today.

“Consumers can get creative to get around their own rules of spending, especially when expenses can be classified in different, sub ecti e categories, like food and or entertainment. Or when we look at some costs and interpret them as benefits, omirleanu e plains She suggests consumers implement “precise rules and precise spending categories, established in advance, in which to classify…spending. If these are clear a-priori, then it will be easier to control over-spending.”

Overcoming guilt and pressure Guilt has always been a great motivator to spend money, especially during the holidays. According to the 2018 Bankrate Holiday Gifting Survey, more than two in fi e shoppers percent feel pressured to dig deeper into their pockets than they’re comfortable with. More than half percent of respondents with children felt pressure to overspend. More than half of those with incomes between $50,000 and $75,000, considered middle income, felt pressured to overspend, too. All this guilting has people feeling less cheery too, as 13 percent of all surveyed said they were willing to skip or boycott gift-giving altogether, if they could. o, ditch the guilt and put a debt less future first, says imberly almer, a personal finance e pert for NerdWallet.

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“Instead of feeling like you ‘should’ buy something for someone, consider making something instead, or giving them a card or homemade item like baked goods. Then, they will know you care, you won’t feel guilty, and your budget won’t be strained,” she offers.

Nitzsche says drawing names for gifts with groups instead of buying for everyone can help. Be honest about your financial situation with yourself and your family, he adds. Since the Great Recession, he believes people are more understanding if friends and loved ones living on a tight budget.

“I say give the gift of time spent together or other things that are not going to drain resources,” he says. “I think a lot of people understand the fact that a lot of us don’t want to give out of guilt, so they won’t think poorly of us.”

Plan now for next year Nitzsche says it may be too late to plan for this year, but a quick analysis of last year and this year’s spending can help you budget for the 2020 holiday season. He and Palmer recommend earmarking a small portion of each paycheck for the coming year.

“One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to go into the new year without additional credit card debt,” Palmer adds. “Start saving for gifts as soon as possible, and then only spend the money you have already put aside.”

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Throughout the coming year, keep your financial house in order, too. Use cash as much as possible and get a handle on your credit card balances before the next holiday season, Palmer adds. Set a goal to minimize or eliminate credit card debts entirely, if possible.

Some people use credit cards for cash rewards or travel points, too. Those cards are only valuable if you are able to pay off the card with no, or minimal, interest expense, Nitzsche explains.

“It’s amazing to me how people will have some of these cards almost maxed out, paying 100s in interest every month. But they’re reluctant to close them because they don’t want to lose the rewards…If you’re not paying it off every month, you’re likely losing money,” he says.

If your spending habits are out of line, you may need to take some drastic measures, Nitzsche says. Some clients will crease cards so they cannot get them through credit card machines. For those who shop online extensively, disabling apps that allow for one-click shopping may also be required.

“These decisions give you a little more time to consider the purchase, especially with online shopping,” he says.

“You can ask yourself if you really need it. There’s a good chance it may just be an impulsive buy.”

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Taste

Sumptuous Summerlin Northwest Hotels’ Eateries Attract Locals and Visitors Alike

By Greg Thilmont

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as Vegas’ soaring skylines are glowing with multi-storied billboards proclaiming “Amazing Food Here!”

Since the 1950s, the famous Strip has been home to

swanky restaurants in a kaleidoscope of cuisines. It’s a mile long world class destination for lo ers of fine food

ikewise, the neon lit edifices of

owntown as

Vegas have also offered notable dining for decades, and in recent years, the funky zone has become a darling of foodies.

But, there’s a third skyline that doesn’t often get the same level of culinary attention as these two districts—it’s the shining hotel towers of Summerlin.

That’s right. Punctuating the sky above a verdant palm tree filled plateau, with the gorgeously serrated ridges of the Spring Mountains as a stunning backdrop, Rampart Casino, Suncoast, and Red Rock Resort are gastronomic destinations for locals and visitors alike.

In major Las Vegas resorts, there’s a tried-andtrue formula for epicurean amenities: a classic steakhouse, a romantic Italian nook, and an upscale Asian establishment. Next comes a good old informal American diner. From there, eatery offerings expand out to meet the demographic tastes of different hotel clienteles nd yes, there are definitely buffets, too we’ll get to them in a bit.)

Summerlin’s hotel juggernauts follow this winning formula. Some call them “local casinos,” but they’re

Top left: Hawthorne Grill’s Gnocchi, Top right: Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles’ Robata.

Bottom from left to right: Interiors of Hawthorn Grill, Market Place Buffet, Spiedini Italian Ristorante and Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles.

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so much more than that limited description. So let’s take a look at Southern Nevada’s tastiest suburb.

Explore the Rampart The first ma or hotel de elopment on as egas west side, Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, rose up in

with a lo ely, panish

ission style design,

and it s one of the most erdant secrets in town to this day t s a oy to walk around the foliage filled grounds, and the hotel is a fa orite of golfers n recent years, the resort has upped its culinary game

awthorn rill, with

al fresco seating ad acent to gurgling ponds, features fine steaks like rime ew ork trip topped by a supple arnaise amid an elegant menu with highlights including crab sweet potato gnocchi o en roasted salmon with

farro and haricots erts and olorado rack of lamb with saut ed spinach, eggplant caponata, and pine nuts t also offers a fun unday a brunch n the talianate arena, piedini has been a gastronomic secret for years, with specialties including chicken limone with capers, butter sauce, and capellini pasta beef short rib ra ioli with creamy mar oram sauce and eal truffle gla e and classic eal arsala with mushrooms adiating a warm ambiance, it continues to be a dinner draw for ummerlinites and beyond ecently opened, the stunning ade sian itchen oodles offers astounding acific im culinary e periences like agyu beef, grilled o er binchotan charcoal with bone marrow and yu u butter blanc, as well as hinese fa orites like roast duck with fi e www.davidlv.com | 35

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spice seasoning, hoisin sauce, and steamed buns in an impressive architectural scene.

For relaxed dining, the Promenade Cafe offers comfort food from Belgian waffles and corned beef hash with eggs to Cobb salads and calf liver with onions. Need to fuel up before hitting the links? Stop by the Clubhouse Deli for a turkey club or a pastrami sandwich.

Indulge at the Suncoast Notable from a distance for its shining, gold-toned windows, Suncoast was the second “locals” resort to rise above Summerlin’s manicured landscape. For bigshouldered beef cuts like 40 day dry-aged Creekstone Farms prime rib and delectable seafood like Chilean seabass with bok choy and white miso, the romantic

glow of SC Prime Steakhouse & Bar is a must (ask for a window seat overlooking the shimmering north-to-south tableau of Viva Las Vegas). For flavors from Florence to Sicily, Salvatore’s is a friendly nook for stuffed artichokes, spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna, and chicken piccata.

For some Chinese zing, step into the brightly decorated Peng Zu for fragrant delicacies including curry chicken clay pot, fi e spice roast duck, and the unforgettable house noodle bowl.

In the diner category, dig into amazing flapjacks at Du-par’s—even for dinner. The new 90 NINETY Bar + Grill features gastropub-style eats and mixology—the huge pretzel with beer-cheese fondue and stoneground mustard is a head-turner. Longtime neighborhood fave Brigg’s Oyster Co. serves up hot and cold seafood

Top left: SC Prime Steakhouse & Bar’s Miso Sea Bass, Top center: 90 Ninety Bar + Grill’s Giant Pretzel, Top Right: Peng Zu Asian Cuisine’s Singapore noodles.

Bottom from left to right: Interiors of SC Prime Steakhouse & Bar, 90 Ninety Bar + Grill, Salvatore’s, Peng Zu Asian Cuisine and DuPar’s Restaurant & Bakery.

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with aplomb (hey there $1 oyster Thursdays). For a cheeseburger, a hearty beer, and a touchdown, get sporty at The Game. And, for hearty matzo ball soup, step into the Bagel Corner Deli & Bakery.

Astounding Eats at Red Rock The newest vacation megalith in Summerlin, Red Rock Resort has been a staycation destination for a dozen years going strong. It’s a gorgeous construction that blends the natural beauty of the stony Southwest with artistic modern architectural flourishes. And, even though it’s the youngest kid on the Summerlin resort block, it’s also the biggest. It’s nearly a small city, and that means myriad options for delectable dining.

Few experiences are as super-Vegas as a steak dinner,

and T-Bones Chophouse delivers the meaty goods.

Starters include spicy Bigeye tuna tartare with artichokes, avocado, and calamansi vinaigrette as well as sherryinfused French onion soup. The Caesar and wedge salads are impressive, as is the tomato Caprese plate. For a toothsome splurge, knife into a huge Chateaubriand or a bison ribeye with grilled asparagus and creamed spinach on the side. Much to the delight of fans of upscale Italian cuisine, Terra Rossa recently returned to the property and serves up Old World specialties like Margherita pizza, risotto primavera, and an astoundingly huge veal Parmesan. For Japanese delights, the evocative Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill transports diners with handcrafted sushi and entrées like fried chicken with wasabi-hinted honey and oxtail fried rice. www.davidlv.com | 37

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This trio is just the start at sprawling Red Rock Station.

For gastropub-style snacking, pour back some cold ones and dig into plates of charred shishito peppers and Buffalo chicken lollipops at friendly Hearthstone Kitchen.

For casual Asian eats, vegetable pad Thai and beef chow fun are on the list at 8 Noodle Bar. For truffle fries, a lamb burger, or Korean beef street tacos, head to the boisterous Yard House. If downhome dining is on your mind, then the Texas-style beef brisket with greens and beans on the side at music filled ucille s mokehouse is calling Finally, sit back and relax with the wide-ranging menu at the popular rand af , There you ll find e erything from a California omelet with veggies and goat cheese to crispy fish and chips with coleslaw

More Summerlin Dining to Enjoy

inally, it s time to talk buffets the uintessence of as Vegas dining. They’re perfect for gathering with family and friends to experience a wide assortment of different dishes. Recently, Rampart Resort opened its remarkably upgraded Market Place Buffet. Highlights include outdoor patio seating and Hawaiian-themed Wednesday dinner service. St. Tropez Buffet in Suncoast is a reliable option, and is known for its affordable specials, especially for seniors. And you can’t talk Summerlin spreads without mentioning the Feast Buffet at Red Rock Resort; it’s immense and the offerings span the globe. Of course, at all three of these eateries, long lines can be a challenge, especially on weekends and holidays; visiting during the week can often mean less waiting.

Another gourmet option available at Summerlin’s three

Top left: T-Bones Chophouse’s Porterhouse steak, Top center: Terra Rossa Italian Cuisine’s Veal Ravioli, Top Right: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill’s Omakase.

Bottom from left to right: Interiors of 8 Noodle Bar, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, T-Bones Chophouse, Terra Rossa Italian Cuisine and Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar.

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major resorts—especially in the festive holiday season— is private dining. These curated experiences are excellent for family and business gatherings, and are offered at Hawthorn Grill, Spiedini, Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles, SC Prime Steakhouse & Bar, T-Bones Chophouse, and Terra Rossa.

There’s also quick eats ready to be scarfed down at these entertainment megaplexes, especially for folks stopping by to take in a movie or bowl a few frames. At Rampart Casino, there’s a nice Starbucks with a leafy patio out back

Branching Out (Nearby) Summerlin’s dining scene is steadily expanding. Many options are anchored nearby to these three hotel resorts, making them ideal for exploring on a staycation.

Rampart Casino and Suncoast are just across Rampart Boulevard from the eye-catching Tivoli Village, a shopping and restaurant destination designed like a picturesque Italian community. Right now, some of the biggest foodie buzz in the Las Vegas Valley is centered on Ada’s, a fantastic pizza-and-pasta establishment that

for lounging in the Mojave Desert sunshine. At Suncoast,

also serves some of the most delicious housemade ice

you can grab an ice cream sundae at Java Vegas. And Red

cream in the American Southwest. Echo & Rig is a lively

Rock features an extensive food court with options ranging

place for steaks and cocktails. El Dorado Cantina is

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Top: Ada’s @ Tivoli Village Bottom from left to right: Interiors of Ada’s and Honey Salt @ Rampart Commons.

pours local craft beers for thirsty Summerlinites. And, on weekends, the covered patio at Leone Café is a place to take in a bustling social scene.

Just up a scooch on Rampart Boulevard from Tivoli Village, Rampart Commons holds a trio of much-loved eateries. Flower Child brings on healthy eating with bowls and wraps brimming with ingredients like hummus, Brussels sprouts, quinoa, organic tofu, and grilled chicken.

North Italia draws droves of pasta and wine lovers. And locally owned Honey Salt is famed for its savory monkey bread and buttermilk fried chicken sandwich.

Next to Red Rock Resort, Downtown Summerlin offers a wide tableau of dining options. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill plates astounding dishes like Chinese chicken salad, smoked salmon pizza, and braised beef short ribs with

polenta. The cheeseburger is out-of-this-world good, too.

The newest restaurant on the block—True Food Kitchen— is an excellent option for the keto and paleo crowds, as its menu abounds with ingredients like beets, cauliflower, smoked tempeh, and chicken sausage. Makers & Finders specializes in exuberant Latin cuisine, like butternut squash tacos and chicken tinga empanadas, along with outstanding coffee creations. There are dozens of additional choices beyond this notable trio sprinkled throughout the palm tree-lined promenades of the attractive neighborhood gathering place.

There’s much more to savor throughout Summerlin than these options above, and it’s worthwhile to discover new eateries that aren’t close to hotels (hint: check out La Strega Trattoria, Ohlala French Bistro, and Eat). Happy exploring!

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Fetal Alcohol Don’t Drink and Carry

By Paul Harasim

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ix-year-old Anthony Caliendo smiles as he watches his mother cradle his 3-month-old brother, Giovanni, in her arms. “I’m his big brother,” he says proudly as Alison Caliendo lifts her little one onto her shoulder so she can gently burp him.

The boys’ father, Terry Caliendo, beams as he watches his family from the kitchen of their northwest Las Vegas home.

Standing outside at the window, a family dog looks on.

It is the kind of scene Norman Rockwell loved to paint – everyday Americana with all its charm and warmth.

It is also a slice of their family life that Alison and Terry Caliendo admit doesn’t at all suggest what they have e perienced o er the last fi e years Management of Anthony’s erratic behavior, which manifests itself in conduct ranging from rages and taking things that are not his to impulsivity and problems telling the truth, has been at the forefront of the Caliendos’ lives.

He was forced to leave every childcare center where his parents placed him. His behavior towards other children, including screaming and hitting, coupled with his inability to nap and refusal to follow directions, made it difficult for him to be in any childcare setting.

Earlier this year, the Caliendos received a formal diagnosis for Anthony from the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Solutions.

The foster child they took in at 7-months-old, who they came to love so much that they adopted him, has a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) — a condition caused by the effects of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Alcohol exposure can damage some parts of the brain, while leaving other parts unaffected.

The couple shared their story with DAVID magazine, hoping to raise public awareness about FASD, which ckerman officials say affects more than , children

in Clark County, making it more prevalent than autism.

Alison Caliendo, who holds a doctorate in public affairs from UNLV, is the founder of Foster Kinship, which provides resources and support to individuals raising the children of relatives, while her husband Terry works from home as an IT consultant. The Caliendos, including Anthony, appeared recently at an Ackerman Center public symposium on FASD. “FASD is a completely preventable disability,” says Alison. “It is so unfair to the child, and there is no cure.”

While pregnant with Giovanni, she was in an online

Above: (L-R) Anthony, Giovani, Alison and Terry Caliendo.

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social group with other women due at about the same time. She was upset to learn from other women that they were told by their doctors that an occasional drink was OK during pregnancy. “This was appalling to me…I have been told ‘Zip it and let us sip it,’ as women put their own need for a glass of wine over the science surrounding FASD. It is sickening and OB-GYNs must stop telling women it is OK to drink a little here and there. It is not OK.” Dr. Colleen Morris, a clinical geneticist at the Ackerman Center, says studies show no amount of alcohol use is known to be safe for a developing fetus.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that developing babies lack the ability to process or metabolize alcohol through the liver or other organs, so the embryo or fetus has the same blood alcohol concentration as the mother.

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Whether the drink is beer, wine, or a shot of liquor, makes no difference.

The Institute of Medicine reported: “Of all the substances of abuse, alcohol produces by far the most serious neurobehavioral effects in the fetus.” Studies have concluded it isn’t possible to determine what the exact effects of a certain amount of alcohol will be on a fetus – each experience of a woman and her fetus will be different.

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) reports FASD affects around 40,000 infants each year, more than spina bifida, udden nfant eath yndrome , cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy combined. Research shows 2-5 percent of U.S. school-age children are affected.

“This disorder makes a good argument for planned pregnancies and birth control,” says Dr. Julie Beasley, Ackerman’s Clinic Director and a child psychologist.

Beasley says the effects of FASD include abnormal facial characteristics growth deficits brain damage heart, lung and kidney defects; hyperactivity and behavior problems; attention and memory problems; poor coordination and motor skill delays difficulty with judgement and reasoning; and learning disabilities.

Both Beasley and Morris say only the most severe form of FASD, where a facial characteristic is involved, has sparked much public attention. Yet they also point out that fewer than 10 percent of individuals with FASD have the associated distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip.

“That’s the tip of the iceberg,” says Morris. “We’re talking about people who look totally normal, but many experience lifelong behavioral, intellectual, neurological, and mental health challenges.” She says most children with are unidentified or are misdiagnosed, largely because they present no characteristic physical features of the disorder. She adds it’s possible for a child or teen with FASD to have normal intelligence but the social maturity of someone half their age.

Unfortunately, many young people with FASD run into trouble with the law. Studies show 35 percent of individuals with FASD have been in jail or prison.

Because their social judgement is impaired, Morris stresses they are vulnerable to coercion by others.

“They’re very impulsive, don’t think things through, and subsequently are very easy to manipulate,” says Beasley.

Clark County Juvenile Court Judge William Voy, in attendance at the Ackerman symposium, said early diagnosis and management of the disorder is paramount. While there is no cure for FASD, researchers have found early intervention services can help reduce some of its effects and may prevent some secondary disabilities. Voy said children with FASD have ended up

in the juvenile system as early as age 10.

At the Ackerman event, State Sen. James Ohrenschall was recognized for passing a bill allowing clinics to pay for non-federal expenditures to screen and treat individuals with FASD up to age 21 through Medicaid and the Children’s Insurance Program, allowing more children to be helped.

The Caliendos, aware before adopting Anthony that his birth mother used drugs and alcohol during pregnancy, have done all they can to get help for Anthony early. He was evaluated by the Ackerman Center’s Morris at 18 months. She suspected FASD but because of his age, there could be no definiti e diagnosis. Right after his recent sixth birthday, however, the diagnosis was made.

“We have received every type of support available,” says Alison Caliendo. That includes assistance from Nevada Early Intervention Services, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist (who supervises Anthony’s medication). “Luckily, we fought for Medicaid during the adoption process, or we’d be completely broke from the expenses,” Terry Caliendo adds. t his elementary school, where he is in the first grade, Anthony follows an individualized education program (IEP) that maps out what teachers and service providers will do to help him learn as effectively as possible.

“The biggest issues we have are he is socially/ emotionally about half his chronological age,” Alison says. “He is impulsive and struggles to follow directions.”

In order to help their son, the Caliendos have taken training showing the importance of: consistent routines, limited stimulation, concrete language and examples, multi-sensory learning (visual, auditory, and tactile) stable households, environments free of violence, and empathetic parental and family supervision. Terry Caliendo says that training, coupled with therapy and his son’s maturation, cut down on the screaming/ biting/throwing outbursts of rage by his son that, in the past, have left dad with black eyes, bruises, and scratches. Anthony’s banging of his own head against a hard surface has also largely stopped.

Caliendo regularly takes Anthony to the library and reads with him every night. “He’s reading far ahead of his grade level,” he says. “He’s very smart.” Unfortunately, e en with his son on medication for attention deficit hyperacti ity disorder, aliendo says it s difficult for his son to stay in his seat at school.

In a blog, Caliendo, who says he’s received enough training to get a street version of a master’s degree in behavioral modification, has written of his parenting challenges.

“I had him in indoor soccer for a while, but he wouldn’t follow the group. All the other kids would be running up and down the field, doing whate er the coach told them to do, and my son would be off on the side, throwing the

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Above: Anthony Caliendos on his trapeze/swing.

cones (or whatever training props were available) at the kids on the field, or spinning in circles and banging his head against the side wall.”

What do the Caliendos see as Anthony’s future?

“We are hopeful that we can transition him into adulthood, his mother says ut we are aware that he may be with us until his 30s and his emotional age catches up a bit with his chronological age. We are prepared to support him as long as we...need to.” hen nthony met a isitor recently, he was unfailingly polite, saying e cuse me when he walked

by and agreeing to show how he uses his computer and trape e swing in his bedroom like doing this, he said, grinning With structure so important to Anthony’s life – changes create a high le el of an iety and subse uent acting out – the Caliendos aren’t taking family trips or throwing parties. That doesn’t bother them. e re in lo e with the kid, Terry aliendo says e s a tough kid, but we lo e him ut there s no reason other kids have to have his challenges. It’s simple: Don’t drink when you’re pregnant.” www.davidlv.com | 45

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Volodymyr Zelensky How a Jewish TV Host, Comedian, and Actor Became the President of Ukraine

By Anna Romanenko

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n New Year’s Eve, my family and I gathered at my parent’s home in Kyiv to celebrate as we entered the new 2019. 2018 turned out to be uite intense for me had finished my master’s degree and my brother got married. I was going to move to another country to continue my studies, so even before it started, I already had many personal plans for 2019.

For other Ukrainians, 2019 was also important, as the presidential elections were scheduled this year. In a difficult time for the country, that had begun in , everyone was waiting for a new president, hoping to change the situation. Five minutes before the New Year, filling glasses with champagne, my family and were in a good mood, ready to watch the president’s New Year’s greetings and celebrate. However, instead of the traditional greetings, there appeared on the screen the famous Heeeere’s Volodymyr!

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comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, who congratulated the

when it struck midnight, and the rest of the night, instead

whole country, stressed the importance of change,

of rejoicing in the New Year and congratulating friends

and then announced that he would participate in the

and family, each of us were discussing what we had

presidential election.

just heard and what should now be expected from the

No one initially understood whether it was a New Year’s

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upcoming year.

joke or whether Zelensky really had decided to become

I have known Volodymyr Zelensky since I was three.

president. Deep in these thoughts, we completely missed

Literally. There were no TV shows or Ukrainian movies

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without him. He was the Ukrainian super-star! He was a TV host, comedian, and actor, even winning our version of Dancing with the Stars. His entertainment company produces almost 70 percent of all content (movies, TV series, cartoons, TV shows) available on TV. I really liked him, and my family always watched all the programs and movies with him.

A characteristic feature of his comedic performances was that he and his team were the first in our country to openly, and satirically, criticize and ridicule all Ukrainian politicians. For that, everyone (except politicians) loved him. He often played the role of the incumbent president in his sketches. And more recently, for three seasons he played a schoolteacher who accidentally becomes president of Ukraine on Sluga Narodu (Servant of the Nation), the highest rated Ukrainian TV show. His on-screen hero, Vasyl Holoborodko, is an honest, intelligent president who acts in the interests of the state and stabilizes the country and, thanks to him, Ukraine becomes a leading country in Europe. It is interesting to note that the premiere of the final season took place after the first round of elections and a few weeks before the final ote ow, when watch his official presidential speeches on TV, I still get the feeling that I am watching another series with him, so similar are his present speeches with those used in the show.

The whole election campaign seemed like a joke for everyone…and probably for him as well. His political agitation was unusual. Unlike other candidates, he did not have political advertisements on TV, but then again, the TV constantly showed movies full of his participation. He did not meet with potential voters, but instead travelled with his comedy team to perform in concerts all across the country. He refused to come on the political talk shows, saying that his tour was pre-scheduled, unlike a political debate. He presented his team and program of actions ia acebook, selfies recorded on his phone, and he had a blog with sports training. Everyone talked about him, but none of the candidates took him seriously. owe er, half the citi ens of the country did fter the first round, he was leading the vote count and so progressed to the second round.

Despite our love and enjoyment of Zelensky’s work, neither I nor anyone in my family voted for him. My father, for example, was strenuously opposed to him, which often caused quarrels with colleagues, some of whom he still is not talking with. As a lawyer and a political expert, my father did not understand the people who voted for Zelensky. The statements of the future president caused him indignation because of their illogical meanings, and a complete ignorance of the simplest laws of the country, its political structure, and the duties of the president. He advised Zelensky’s supporters, who voted for him solely because of his role as a strong-willed and intelligent president on the screen, to go and be treated by Hugh Laurie just because he was a convincing on-screen doctor! hen the election finally happened, the record turnout of people under the age of 30 who supported Volodymyr elensky confirmed his campaign was effecti e, but , fitting in the demographic at 23, was not in their count. When all my friends, and most of the people of my age, were delighted with Zelensky, I tried to convince them not to be. www.davidlv.com | 49

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Nevertheless, it was impossible.

In order to maintain good relations with friends, we introduced a rule – not a word about politics. Thanks to that, I still have friends. They supported him, saying that he is nice and it would be fun to have a president with a sense of humour, who behaves like an ordinary citizen. At the time, for me, such a vote “for fun” was unacceptable. I was shocked by his communication with citizens, in which he used slang, abusive words, and acted as a showman, not a politician about to become president. Furthermore, I felt it was not wise to entrust the management of the state to a person only because of his personal qualities. Yes, Zelensky has a law degree, but he has never worked in his specialty. He deliberately avoided political questions because he did not know the answer to the simplest of them. For me, as a person with a degree in political science, it was ridiculous watching his absurd actions, while my peers admired his jokes and openness, and perceived him as “one of theirs.”

One of our biggest fears was that Zelensky, as president, could end Ukraine as an independent state.

With 15% of Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, the war with whom has lasted since 2014, the president could not be a street man. Especially when, as a comedian, he entertained Putin and Russia’s high representatives at shows and concerts. Therefore, the Russians did not take him seriously either, and were glad that there would be a leader in Ukraine with whom they would be able to pursue a profitable policy and sei e half the country s territories e ertheless, as we say in kraine , ne tak stalosya,yak hadalosya or “Not so happened as it seemed”) Surprisingly, for all of his opponents and for me as well, Volodymyr Zelensky quickly moved to action. Since taking office in ay, he has completely changed the parliament e did not surrender to ussia, dismissed many officials who have done nothing useful in recent years, and began to forge relations with European countries. He also signed into law and repealed a number of decrees, which until now had not been seen in Ukraine.

He has already set several records. He became the youngest he is and most highly rated president in the years of independence of kraine about of the voters supported him). Furthermore, he was born into a Jewish family. This fact turned Ukraine into the only country outside of Israel in which the president is a Jew. Even though he is not practicing, he does not hide his ewish origins but he doesn t talk about it, either Some of his actions are strange for a conservative society: he has reconstructed the presidential administration in an open space format and held a “meeting at the market,” press conference at the yi ood arket, where he talked with ournalist for 14 hours. He even became famous overseas after a

transcript of a telephone conversation between himself and The President of the United States became public.

Surprisingly, Zelensky is coping well with the duty of protection of Ukrainian interests in the world and retaining the international image of the state.

Now, according to various sociological surveys in kraine, r resident has e en more support from citizens because he is doing what he promised during the election. However, close friends of the President say that he is tired. He did not expect the amount of duties

Saluting President Vlodymyr Zelensky. No, this is not the TV show.

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and, honestly, thought it would be more like on the show.

He’s confessed to his friends that if someone had told him earlier how it is to actually be president, he would never have taken that step. Reportedly, he also misses his comedian career, which is why goes to almost all of his former team’s concerts.

A year ago, I would never believe that we would have Volodymyr Zelensky as President – that his portrait will hang in all government institutions alongside national symbols. Yes, he still has no political experience and

some of his statements are still contradictory and illogical, but he has one feature that distinguishes him from all fi e of the pre ious presidents of kraine, and for which I personally respect him: His genuine desire for positive change in the state. And the fact that no matter what, he acts only in the interests of the state, even if they are contrary to his own. Therefore, he now personally exceeds my expectations. I hope that it will continue to be so. And if it does, come next election, I might join my friends and actually vote for him. www.davidlv.com | 51

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Makes Perfect Scents Who Knows What the Nose Knows?

By Jaq Greenspon

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f the ďŹ e basic senses, contend smell gets the short end of the stick ure, taste is probably lower, but not by much and really, that s only because taste is actually combined with smell ee, sight accounts for a high percentage of our sensory input, while hearing and touch are running a close second and third well,

close to each other, but still distant from sight Then you ha e smell in fourth followed uickly by taste lato, the ancient reek philosopher, started this trend or him, sight and sound were e erything and he belie ed smell was relegated to foul odors and perfume should only be used by prostitutes Then again, lato probably wasn t much fun on a date t s an odd thing to think about, really, but then, as we head into the holiday season, maybe not so much

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See, I don’t know about you, but it seems that every year since my bar mitzvah someone, somewhere, has gotten me a cologne after sha e set for the holidays t first, thought it was a rite of passage, a “now you are a man, you should smell like one.” Then, as I got older, I tried not to take offense, thinking that whoever got it for me didn’t particularly like the way I smelled and was hinting at some sort of self-improvement. Older still, and I realized neither of those things was probably true. Instead, it was a last

minute, grab something off the display rack as you try and get through the mall unscathed kinda gift. And that made me feel a bit better, but the thing is, we really should be paying attention to things like our scent. And those kinds of gifts shouldn’t be a throwaway, I had to get you something so I got you this, but a thoughtful indicator of your wellbeing and what you truly think of the intended recipient.

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Dr. Rachel Herz, neuroscientist and internationally recognized expert in the psychological science of smell, breaks it down this way: “Odors are volatile molecules; they float in the air. When we breathe, air enters the nostrils and is swept upward into the nasal passages, where odor molecules settle on a mucous membrane called the olfactory epithelia. The olfactory epithelia contains olfactory sensory neurons, small nerve cells covered with cilia that protrude into the mucus that coats the nasal epithelium. These cilia, which are actually the dendrites of olfactory neurons, have odorant receptors on their tips.” You with me so far? Basically, when you smell something, it’s because a microscopic piece of that thing has landed on the inside of your nose.

While that may seem a little icky, think about it like this: when it comes to smell, we’re pretty far down the chain. We, as humans, have between 300-400 different types of scent receptors, duplicated and multiplied so we can have as many as 20 million olfactory receptors covering that epithelia in our nostrils. Mice, on the other hand, have about 1000 different types of receptors, while bloodhounds have 200 million receptors over all. To put it bluntly, we don’t smell so good.

And yet…we seem to always come back to scent,

almost as a default, for a number of things. Holladay Saltz, a noted parfumer and scent memory collector, explained in a recent TEDx Talk why scent is such a powerful tool for memory recall. “What happens when we smell something our brains process this in a really unique way,” she said.

“Instead of going to the cerebral cortex, which is where we process language and judgment, smells go to the limbic system. This is where we store long term memories and emotions and this is why it’s really hard to identify the name of a smell immediately when you smell it. And it’s also really our memories, that are triggered by smell, are really powerful because they’re long-term emotional memories.” She then goes on to explain how companies use that knowledge in marketing, that Tide detergent outsells its nearest competitor by a margin of two to one, and that Procter & Gamble, who make it, claim a “big part of its appeal is a citrus, fruity, and floral experience. These are not random components. The smell of citrus strongly correlates to cleanliness; sweet, fruity smells increase feelings of comfort; and floral scents evoke maternal love and care. So this is a powerful combination of factors that they’re hitting on here.”

Dr. Herz agrees. “Of all our senses, olfaction is especially predisposed to become associated with emotional

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meaning because of its neuroanatomical relationship with the amygdala-hippocampal complex, critically involved in forming and remembering emotional associations.”

This explains why people are more likely to give money or volunteer time to charities if the room they’re in when they are asked smells like the citrus of cleaning products.

Of course, this makes me wonder about Tide Pods and the recent trend of eating them. Surely, they can’t actually taste good, right? They don’t have a delightful flavor? But then, there is a large association between smell and taste, which, it turns out, is not the same as flavor. I should probably clarify that distinction. See, taste is the fi e basic sensations picked up by your tongue – the four you remember from grade school salty, sour, sweet, and bitter ecently, a fifth was added, umami, which is kind of the nebulous catch all for anything savory. Flavor, though, that’s something else. la or is all of those fi e things in combination plus smell.

As Dr. Herz points out, “You distinguish the flavor of a cold cup of coffee from a glass of red wine only by smell, not taste.” This explains why absolutely nothing tastes good when your nose is stuffed during a cold. Again, smell has far more importance than we give it credit for Which brings us back to the holiday gifts. See, A British bath fi ture website, howersTo ou co uk, working with

Fragrantica.com, have come to the wonderfully obvious idea that scents, like anything else we wear to adorn ourselves and make us feel better and more attractive, should be changed with the season. “As we say goodbye to the fresh citrus of summer fruits and hello to the woody aroma of conkers and russet leaves,” they point out, “we prepare to change up our personal fragrance, too.” Like fine wines, the scents we should turn to as the nights get longer, ha e specific bou uets and notes nd they did it in the most scientific way possible a reader sur ey So anything with a hint of orange, lemon, or grapefruit is right out after Labor Day, at least for personal use cleaning products, you re still good nce eptember hits and school starts, you’ve got to start thinking along different lines. According to the data, it seems you probably shouldn’t be wearing Apple or Pomegranate after Labor Day as these are amongst the least popular autumn notes. They’re still on the list, at numbers six and seven respectively, but you can do better.

So if those are on the no-no list, what makes the top of the yes-yes? Vanilla and amber. Vanilla, sure, I get that.

What’s not to love about “a sweet, warm, and comforting odor?” But amber as number two? Honestly, I didn’t even know amber had a smell, but evidently, “amber is known

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as a sweet resinous odor, imbued with coziness and warmth.” Nice.

These are followed by plum in third place, caramel in fourth, and walnut in fifth nterestingly, all of these seem to be completely different odors, allowing for a wonderful ariety in changing up your day to day scent f you re looking for a succulent and sweet, fruity odor you ll find that in plum notes and accents aramel will pro ide a scent that is sensual, rich and buttery, while walnut, naturally, gi es off a woody odor infused with oil-rich nuts.”

Then there are the accords ccords are like a secondary or underlying odor, like when you go to a wine tasting and the sommelier asks if get the hint of some fla or or other n utumn, then, Tobacco and weet accords are also popular, bringing to mind fresh baked pies and a grandfather s pipe

ith all that information, then, it s no wonder that Tobacco Vanille, by Tom Ford, is the most popular unisex fragrance for autumn nd in fact, on pages of this maga ine, you ll find a nice collection of autumnal and winter fragrances which could easily make your gift list, either gi ing or recei ing ou see, it really is something which should take care and thought hen you gi e someone a particular scent for the holidays, it should carry the same importance as any special purchase, anything you e labored o er in the decision making nd if you re still in the position of ha ing to get a stranger something, go for a gift card t least then they ll be able to pick a scent which speaks to them hate er you do, though, if you re choosing a smell for someone special, a oid the pumpkin spice Trust me on this one.

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By Lynn Wexler The Christmas holiday has evolved into an enchanting amalgam of European traditions, at the heart of which lies the magic of Santa Claus – a mythological fulcrum upon which are wistfully hung the hopes of children and grownups alike for dreams fulfilled and better days to follow The lore of a modern day figure, free of stress and strife, whose sole occupation is to deliver the promise of joy and relief, is capti ating The idea of anta, and the power of faith, suffuses the music, stories, décor, and movies of the Christmas season, enjoyed by many from di erse cultures and religions i ty three year old (nee over two-thousandyears-old) Santa Kris Kringle is devoted to keeping the magic ali e The concept of anta being a legitimate occupation of any jolly old citizen who happens upon an unattended sleigh might seem illusory, but it s as real as the magic he brings Having attended one of the three professional Santa schools in the country, anta ris ringle s belief in the legend suspends the mundane and inspires wonder in those he encounters, both during the Christmas season and beyond hen the world seems bleak, anta ris ringle s trained hearty laugh, lush beard, hefty demeanor, groomed suit, and twinkling eyes aim to open hearts to the possibilities of magic

Do you have a real name? go by my legendary names anta laus, aint icholas, ris ringle, ather hristmas, or, simply, anta

Where and when were you born? y legend traces back to around in atara, near yra in modern day Turkey was a monk and went by the name t ickolas y birthday is celebrated on ecember th, considered to be a lucky day to make large purchases or get married e e ol ed through the centuries and have since lived in many places and adopted many cultures n particular, became the ritish figure of ather hristmas in the s and the utch figure of interklaas in the s y garb through the ages has matched the clothing of the time

How did you become known as the gift-giver? s aint ickolas, was re ered for my piety, kindness, and generosity hen inherited great wealth, decided to tra el the countryside helping the poor and the sick ne of my best known stories at the time was the large dowry I gave to three poor sisters so they could get married Their father was going

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n piscopal minister in named lement larke Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his daughters called An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, more popularly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas e portrayed me as a portly figure, with the supernatural ability to fly through the air from house to house on hristmas e in a miniature sleigh pulled by eight reindeer to lea e presents for deser ing children t was his idea enter and e it homes through the chimney n , political cartoonist Thomas ast depicted me as a cheerful fellow with a full white beard, elaborate red suit trimmed with white fur, black belt and boots, and holding a sack laden with toys ast had me mo e to the orth ole, set up a workshop, hire el es, and marry rs laus

You said eight reindeer. I thought there were nine.

The most famous reindeer of all was born o er a hundred years after his eight flying counterparts n ,a copywriter from Montgomery Ward clothing store named obert ay wrote a poem adding to oore s epic tale t told about a young reindeer, udolph, who was teased by the others for his shiny red nose ne hristmas e, the fog was so thick that anta worried he would not be able to deli er his load of presents ut a liability turned into an asset when udolph sa ed hristmas by leading anta s sleigh with his glowing red nose

How do you manage to be Santa all year long?

I like to make people smile all the time, not just once a year isit hospitals, senior homes, eteran centers, birthday parties go where m needed ha e several Santa suits - the patriotic Santa, tuxedo Santa, workshop anta and ha e anta ests for when m casual n , was selected by Time com as one of the country s top ten antas hat s your fa orite part about being anta eeing the wonder in children s eyes, reminding us to be more tuned into the magic that happens when you belie e nd the stories little girl asked for supplies for her school classroom i el es and showed up at school, not only with a ton of paper, pencils, etc, but original hand-made wooden toys for each of the kids, and the teacher, from a non profit organi ation here in as egas called Toys ids as egas They re olunteer toy makers from the heart They sur i e on donations and thri e on the oy of gi ing

Can you share some of the questions you get asked?

Well, a news reporter asked when it was a good time to tell children that m not real answered, hy would we e er want to lie to children o o o anta ris ringle can be reached at santa santa Toys ids as egas can be reached at https toys kidslas egas org

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