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VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1

SIEGFRIED FISCHBACHER June 13, 1939 – January 13, 2021

“To make others believe what you want them to believe, you must first believe it yourself.”

REMEMBRANCE

Photo Credit: Facebook: Siegfried & Roy www.Facebook.com/SARMOTI

Siegfried Fischbacher, remaining partner of illusion duo Siegfried & Roy, Dies at 81 Siegfried Fischbacher, whose 50-year collaboration with Roy Horn created “Siegfried & Roy,” the most successful magic act in history, died last night at his home in Las Vegas from pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Siegfried was preceded in death by his performing partner, Roy, who died of complications from Covid-19, in May. Together, Siegfried & Roy rose from war-torn Germany to become world-renowned stars of stage, film and television,

combining their spectacular illusions with rare animals. Their four-decade run in Las Vegas included 14 years at The Mirage where they ushered in a new era of Las Vegas entertainment, setting unparalleled attendance and box office records. Siegfried Fischbacher was born in Rosenheim, Germany, on June 13, 1939. The purchase of a magic book as a young child set in motion a life-long love for the art of magic. Even after his performing days were finished, Siegfried could be found

daily at The Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage, creating wonderment for the fans with a simple coin trick and always taking time for a photo. Fate brought Siegfried & Roy together aboard the TS Bremen cruise ship in 1957. Working as a steward and entertainer, Siegfried enlisted Roy, the captain’s bellboy, to assist during his nightly magic show. After the show, Roy asked the question that changed both of their lives: “Siegfried, disappearing rabbits is ordinary, but can you FabLasVegas.com

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------make a cheetah disappear?” After a pause, Siegfried said, “In magic, anything is possible.” Unbeknownst to him – and the ship’s captain – Roy had smuggled his pet cheetah aboard the cruise to join the act. So began a 50-year entertainment odyssey, where Siegfried’s unique ability to create and perform complicated magic at lightning speed was the perfect complement for Roy, a perpetual dreamer with unmatched on-stage flair and a mystical connection to their beloved animal family. Their complementary skills created a live entertainment phenomenon unlike anything that came before and that continues to influence live entertainment everywhere to this day. And above all, it was their joy in bringing magic to their legions of fans that continuously drove them to create new and more magnificent illusions. “We did what we did out of love, not for success or money,” Siegfried once said. “We had a deep respect for each other. We literally raised each other: I created Roy and Roy created Siegfried.” Siegfried & Roy began in Las Vegas in 1967 as a featured act in notable Las Vegas revues “Follies Bergère,” “Hallelujah Hollywood” and “Lido de Paris.” They became headliners in “Beyond Belief ” at the New Frontier in 1981. But the duo became a Las Vegas “destination” of international renown when their precedent6 Fab Vegas

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setting, 14-year run at The Mirage began in 1990. The $30-million production – unheard of at the time – sold out the then-largest theater in Las Vegas history nightly. In their good vs. evil spectacle of lights, sound, and neverbefore-seen magic, the duo introduced the world to their extensive animal family – white tigers, white lions, leopards, jaguars -- even an elephant – that appeared and vanished with mesmerizing speed and panache. Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage became a must-see for all visitors to Las Vegas. Siegfried & Roy’s legacy lives on at The Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage. Funeral services will be private with plans for a public memorial in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (www. keepmemoryalive.org).

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LGBTQ+ VEGAS BOOK CLUB

Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, PhD. Assume this position. Feet up, head back, fingers laced over your belly. Eyes shut. Teeth unclenched. And there you are: ready for a nap – if you dare, if you have your work finished, if you can ignore the nagging feeling that there are things left undone, if you can stop feeling judged. Impossible? Not so, if you’ve read “Laziness Does Not Exist” by Devon Price, PhD. A 9-to-5 job sure would be great, wouldn’t it? You’re snorting now, aren’t you? Because you get to the office early, sprint all day, say “yes” to everything lobbed at you, leave work by the moon, stagger home, and fall into bed the second you get there. Price was that way, too, for most of their life. They say that their childhood was spent achieving more than most kids because both their parents insisted on it. That was happily do-able although after awhile, Price noticed that some of their classmates were labeled as “lazy” and “[l]azy kids didn’t have futures.” For centuries – in business, movies, and pop culture – we’ve quietly been led to believe “The Laziness Lie,”

which has three main facets: we are only worth what we can accomplish; our feelings and limits can’t be trusted; and we can’t ever do enough. These beliefs, once absorbed, can cause health problems, burnout, relationship problems, and more through overwork and under-confidence. In their job as a teacher, Price sees it all the time. In combatting The Laziness Lie, Price says to realize that overwork doesn’t deserve a badge of honor. Re-frame your idea of “lazy” through compassion; they point out, for instance, that surviving homelessness is hard work. Listen to your body: taking care of yourself is absolutely not “lazy,” and taking time off is essential to your health. Remember that “you can work only so much,” physically and mentally. Get off social media and turn the news off sometimes. And “stop fearing [your] inner ‘laziness,’” Price says. Do it, and you can “build [a] healthy, happy, wellbalanced” life. Weekends are good. Binge-watching your favorite TV show: good.

“Laziness Does Not Exist”: likewise good. With a clarion call tailor-made for new work-at-homers who can no longer leave work at work, author and social psychologist Devon Price gives readers plenty of reason to kick back and put their feet up sometimes, showing that doing so can actually enhance productivity. There’s an abundance of illustrative stories here with compassion featured strongly, for self and for women, marginalized workers, BIPOC, and LGBTQ workers; in that, Price shows how deep the word “lazy” goes and why it’s so wrong. Readers are then offered ideas, including exercises, that can help undo the damage of the word and its associated meanings – it’ll take work, no pun intended – and hidden reasons why waiting really isn’t an option. Not just for the overachiever, this book should sit on the desk next to every home printer and cubicle keyboard. Find “Laziness Does No Exist,” stretch, take a comfortable seat, and you’re in a good position to enjoy.

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Electronic music icons Byron Stingily and Marshall Jefferson return as Ten City Forming in 1987 as a Dance Music band, Ten City broke the mold of the ubiquitous solo DJ set up of the time, releasing dance classics such as “That’s TheWay Love Is” and “Devotion” along the way. Now in 2021, Byron Stingily (Lead singer & Songwriter) and renowned electronic music producer Marshall Jefferson reform as Ten City, presenting their first new music in 25 years. In keeping with their original and authentic sound ‘Be Free’ is bursting with their signature style. Packed with funky bass guitar licks and bright horns, the perfect hybrid of house and disco. Always using their own instrumentation, Ten City have never sampled keeping true to their soulful, disco and deep house roots.

“Be Free encompasses the spirit of Dance and House Music! Many times people focus on our differences but Be Free speaks to how we are more alike than different. It is a song about respecting and appreciating our differences!” - Byron Stingily With the sole intent of uplifting people, ‘Be Free’ has an underlying message of inclusivity. Stingily’s lyrics remind us that we are all alike, that we all deserve freedom and we deserve to be respected. House music since its inception has always brought people together, created in the Latino, Black and LGBTQ+ scenes in early Chicago it always set out to unify, a message that is particularly significant for our time and reinforced by Stingily

and Jefferson. Having released their first album ‘Foundation’ in 1989, Ten City are best known for their singles ‘Devotion’, ‘Right Back To You’ and ‘That’s The Way Love Is’ which peaked at #8 in the 1989 UK charts and #1 in the US Billboard Charts making them international household names and breaking them out of Chicago. Releasing their first new music in 25 years, Ten City reemerge at a time when the world needs uniting more than ever; hoping to heal the divisions and create a new chapter. Now signed to Ultra Music, which presents a fitting home for this release, preserving their sound and helping share their important message. FabLasVegas.com

Handwashing

at Home, at Play, and Out and About Germs are everywhere! They can get onto your hands and items you touch throughout the day. Washing hands at key times with soap and water is one of the most important steps you can take to get rid of germs and avoid spreading germs to those around you.

How can washing your hands keep you healthy? Germs can get into the body through our eyes, nose, and mouth and make us sick. Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent sickness. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.

Handwashing helps prevent infections for these reasons: People often touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without realizing it, introducing germs into their bodies. Germs from unwashed hands may get into foods and drinks when people prepare or consume them. Germs can grow in some types of foods or drinks and make people sick. Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, such as door knobs, tables, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.

What is the right way to wash your hands? 1. Wet your hands with clean running water (warm or cold) and apply soap. 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. 3. Scrub all surfaces of your hands, including the palms, backs, fingers, between your fingers, and under your nails. Keep scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice. 4. Rinse your hands under clean, running water. 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. CS 280522A

When should you wash your hands? Handwashing at any time of the day can help get rid of germs, but there are key times when it’s most important to wash your hands. • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating food • Before and after caring for someone who is sick • Before and after treating a cut or wound • After using the bathroom, changing diapers, or cleaning up a child who has used the bathroom • After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing • After touching an animal, animal food or treats, animal cages, or animal feces (poop) • After touching garbage • If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy

What type of soap should you use? You can use bar soap or liquid soap to wash your hands. Many public places provide liquid soap because it’s easier and cleaner to share with others. Studies have not found any added health benefit from using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients when compared with plain soap. Both are equally effective in getting rid of germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

How does handwashing help fight antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria resist the effects of an antibiotic – that is, germs are not killed and they continue to grow. Sicknesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be harder to treat. Simply using antibiotics creates resistance, so avoiding infections in the first place reduces the amount of antibiotics that have to be used and reduces the likelihood that resistance will develop during treatment. Handwashing helps prevent many sicknesses, meaning less use of antibiotics.

Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent

1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and

1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.

For more information and a video demonstration of how to wash your hands, visit the CDC handwashing website:

www.cdc.gov/handwashing

COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE

Cashman Center to Offer Appointment-Only Vaccinations Wednesday-Sunday Next Week Clark County and Southern Nevada Health District officials announced that next week’s schedule of operations at the Cashman Center COVID-19 vaccination site in downtown Las Vegas will be Wednesday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 7. The site, located in Exhibit Hall B of Cashman Center, 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd., is operating 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday this week. Appointmentonly, first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered based on available supplies to people age 70 and older, and other individuals currently eligible to receive the vaccine in the health care workforce, public safety and security, and frontline community support groups. Appointments can be 16 Fab Vegas

booked online via the vaccine distribution page of the Health District’s website at www. SNHD.info/covid. COVID-19 vaccine clinics operated by Clark County and the Health District offer the vaccine on an appointment-only basis to ensure everyone who comes to a clinic receives the vaccine. “I want to thank the Health District, our Fire Department, the Nevada National Guard, our local cities and pharmacies and all our community partners for the work they have done to expand our capacity to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the public as more supplies become available,”. said Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commission Chairman and Vice Chair of the Southern

Nevada Health District Board of Health. “Dealing with a pandemic of this worldwide scale is a monumental undertaking and we ask for the public’s continued patience. Our goal is to ensure that vaccinations will be available to anyone in our community who wants them. We will get there as the supply of vaccine being delivered to our state increases.” Clark County, the Health District and partnering agencies are expanding efforts to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to prioritized populations of the public based on available vaccine supplies and U.S. Center for Disease Control recommendations and updated state guidelines.

Officials stress the need for people in priority groups to book vaccine appointments online through the Health District’s website and to arrive at their scheduled times to ensure efficient operations at the vaccination sites and to maximize delivery of available vaccine supplies. A list of people currently eligible to receive the vaccine is available on the website as well as other locations offering appointments. People who are in priority groups to receive vaccinations are encouraged to check the website often for updates and appointments that may become available at various sites. Some sites only offer appointments to people in specific priority groups. Due to a limited supply of vaccine received once a week, a limited number of appointments are available at each site generally two to three days in advance. People using walkers, wheelchairs and other assistance device are encouraged to bring these items with them so they will be comfortable during their appointments. People also are asked not to book appointments at more than one site. Clark County currently has the infrastructure in place to administer more than 100,000 vaccines each week. The ability to do so is dependent on the allocation of vaccines received and the availability of community resources to support related operations. “We are working with our available resources to make sure people who are eligible to receive the vaccine have every opportunity to do so,” said Dr.

Fermin Leguen, Acting Chief Health Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District. “As our vaccine supplies and access to resources expand, we will be able to scale up our operations to more people. In the meantime, we can assure people that we continue to receive vaccine shipments each week, and everyone who wants to get vaccinated will be able to do so.”

Get a flu shot to help reduce potential impacts on the local health care system as the community continues to deal with increased COVID-19 caseloads.

As of January 26, there have been 107,190 COVID-19 vaccines administered in Clark County. The first vaccines were distributed on Dec. 14, 2020. To date, the Health District has received 96,375 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for distribution in Clark County.

Consult these resources for help dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic:

Updated information about COVID-19 vaccines and other resources are available on the Health District’s COVID website pages. Other resources include the state of Nevada’s NVHealthResponse.nv.gov website, which includes the state’s recently updated COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook, and Immunize Nevada’s website, which offers vaccination distribution information for every county in Nevada at https://www. immunizenevada.org/ county-specific-covid-19vaccine-plan. Health officials encourage people to keep doing the recommended actions that help reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wear face coverings in public and among people who don’t live in the same household.

Maintain at least 6 feet social distancing per person from non-household members. Limit private gatherings to fewer than 10 people from no more than two households.

Nevada 2-1-1 – Provides resource referrals to those in need of social service support. Southern Nevada Health District INFO Phone Line – (702) 759-INFO (4636), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, for general questions about COVID-19. Esta En Tus Manos – Spanish COVID-19 outreach effort: https://estaentusmanosnevada. com/. Visit www.SNHD.info to Book Appointments at Available Sites Next week’s operation schedule for the Cashman Center’s COVID-19 vaccination site is Wednesday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 7. Appointments for seniors and others in priority vaccination groups can be scheduled online at www. SNHD.info/covid: https:// www.clarkcountynv.gov/ news_detail_T28_R249.php

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SÍNTOMAS DE LA ENFERMEDAD DEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 Los pacientes con COVID-19 han presentado enfermedad respiratoria de leve a grave. Los síntomas* pueden incluir

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Consulte a un médico si presenta síntomas y ha estado en contacto cercano con una persona que se sepa que tiene el COVID-19, o si usted vive o ha estado recientemente en un área en la que haya propagación en curso del COVID-19.

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*Los síntomas pueden aparecer de 2 a 14 días después de la exposición.

DIFICULTAD *Symptoms may PARA RESPIRAR appear 2-14 days after exposure.

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SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms* can include

COUGH

Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.

FEVER

*Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

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Information for Teens: Staying Healthy and Preventing STDs If you choose to have sex, know how to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? STDs are diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. These include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, and HIV. Many of these STDs do not show symptoms for a long time. Even without symptoms, they can still be harmful and passed on during sex.

consider before having sex. It’s okay to say “no” if you don’t want to have sex. •

If you do decide to have sex, you and your partner should get tested for STDs beforehand. Make sure that you and your partner use a condom from start to finish every time you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex. Know where to get condoms and how to use them correctly. It is not safe to stop using condoms unless you’ve both been tested for STDs, know your results, and are in a mutually monogamous relationship.

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The surest way to protect yourself against STDs is to not have sex. That means not having any vaginal, anal, or oral sex (“abstinence”). There are many things to

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• The surest way to protect yourself against STDs is to not you’ve been you have sex with have sex. Thattreated), means notifhaving any vaginal, anal, or someone who has anThere STD. oral sex (“abstinence”). are many things to consider before having sex. It’s okay to say “no” if you don’t want to What happens if I don’t treat an STD? have sex.

Some curable STDs can be dangerous if they aren’t treated. For example, if left untreated, CS287360A chlamydia and gonorrhea can make it difficult— or even impossible—for a woman to get pregnant. You also increase your chances of getting HIV if you have an untreated STD. Some STDs, like HIV, can be fatal if left untreated. What if my partner or I have an incurable STD? Some STDs, like herpes and HIV, aren’t curable, but a doctor can prescribe medicine to treat the symptoms. If you are living with an STD, it’s important to

tell partner before youyouhave sex. partner Although • Ifyour you do decide to have sex, and your should get tested for STDs beforehand. Make sure that you and it may be uncomfortable to talk about your your partner usehonest a condom from start to finish every STD, open and conversation can help time you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex. Know where to your partner make informed decisions to get condoms and how to use them correctly. It is not protect his or her health. safe to stop using condoms unless you’ve both been STDs, knowwho your results, and are them? in a mutually If Itested havefor questions, can answer monogamous relationship.

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their reproductive health.information? Talk to your doctor or nurse Where can I get more

about regular cervical cancer screening, and chlamydia

CDC and gonorrhea testing. You may also want to discuss

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risks, like not using a condom or having sex with someone

Teen youPregnancy normally wouldn’t have sex with. https://www.cdc.gov/ teenpregnancy/teens/ index.htm

CDC-INFO Contact Center 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Contact wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/ ContactUs/Form HealthFinder.gov STD Testing: Conversation Starters https://healthfinder.gov/ HealthTopics/ Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/ hiv-and-other-stds/std-testing-conversationstarters American Sexual Health Association Sexual Health and You http://www.iwannaknow.org/ teens/ sexualhealth.html FabLasVegas.com

STD (SEXUALLY TRASMITTED DISEASES) INFO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES INFO, TESTING & RESOURCES WHAT IS A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex.

WHAT IS HIV? HIV is a virus that attacks the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system.It is usually spread by anal or vaginal sex or sharing syringes with a person who has HIV. The only way to know you have HIV is to be tested. Everyone aged 13-64 should be tested at least once, and people at high risk should be tested at least once a year. Ask your doctor, or visit gettested.cdc.gov to find a testing site. Without treatment, HIV can make a person very sick or may even cause death. If you have HIV, start treatment as soon as possible to stay healthy and help protect your partners.

Nevada is the fifth highest state in the United States for rates of new HIV diagnoses and is #1 in Syphillis *According to CDC HIV Surveillance Report, 2017 and the CDC Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report, 2017 released in 2018

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STD TESTING RESOURCE SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT ADDRESS: 280 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107 HOURS: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.* *The clinic opens at 9:00 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month. The following services are offered at the Sexual Health Clinic: 1.

Diagnosis and treatment of active or suspected cases of:

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Chlamydia

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Gonorrhea

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Syphilis

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HIV

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Trichomonas (females only)

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Bacterial Vaginosis (females only)

Free condoms and instruction on how to safely use them (both male and female condom)

Follow-up bloodwork

High-risk behavior counseling

HIV Nursing Case Management

Injection series for syphilis medication

Partner notification

Referrals by private physicians

Sexual assault follow-up

10. Test results and couseling Clients seeking treatment at the Sexual Health Clinic should know that the Health District is required to report cases involving assault or abuse to appropriate agencies. HIV Testing: HIV antibody testing is a simple blood test performed by a trained professional. This procedure is strictly confidential. Counseling regarding the meaning of the test and its result take place before the actual testing to ensure you understand HIV infection and the testing procedure. HIV testing procedure: Blood Test – Blood drawn from a vein is tested for HIV antibodies. This test is available at the Sexual Health Clinic (280 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107 ), Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call (702) 759-0702 for more information. If you have questions, contact the clinic by phone at (702) 759-0702 or by email at SexualHealth@snhd.org.

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www.afanlv.org Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) provides support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada. AFAN works to reduce HIV infection through prevention and education to eliminate fear, prejudice and the stigma associated with the disease.