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December had the highest rates of cold and flu since 2008, even though flu season typically doesn’t peak until January or February, a Gallup poll found. Four percent of Americans reported being sick with the flu on any given day last month.
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NOTEWORTHY STORIES
ALL ABOUT THAT SAGE GROUSE
ON THE COVER Metro Police Officer Bobby Kinch (not pictured) has caused a stir with his Facebook posts. (Photo illustration)
The little bird that used to number in the millions across the American West has dwindled to fewer than 200,000. So is it an endangered species? Should it be? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the sage grouse and what’s being done to protect it.
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TRY TECH ON FOR SIZE These days, fashion accessories can do more than just enhance your look — they can track your fitness, sleep patterns and pets, help you share documents, and maybe even replace your cellphone.
FINDING THE LINE
When your uncle or old high school friend posts inflammatory or racist remarks on social media, that’s one thing. But when a Las Vegas Metro Police officer says he’s ready for a race war, red flags are raised. We examine the case of Bobby Kinch, who says his remarks on Facebook were taken out of context.
OLD-SCHOOL COMMITMENT
After seeing a player forced to sit out a year because he changed his mind about which school he wanted to attend, Bishop Gorman basketball star Stephen Zimmerman decided he would not sign a letter of intent. What’s in it for him, and what does it mean for universities if studentathletes would rather be taken at their word?
WHAT BLOGGING CAN DO FOR YOU
Business professionals weigh in on how starting a blog can help companies reach clients in ways that conventional marketing doesn’t. Plus: tips on how to start a blog, what sort of content to include, what tone to convey and how long each blog post should run.
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Welcome to Washington, Cresent Hardy For a new congressman, there is plenty to learn in the first few weeks on the job.
selection can be a trying process 20 Jury Southern Nevada presents some unique challenges to the judicial system when it comes to seating jurors.
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Strip club’s owner staying out of spotlight John Katsilometes talks with Steve Paik, who bought Club Paradise but is all too happy to remain behind the scenes.
LIFE
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Find the gym that fits your life If many people’s New Year’s resolutions are going to stick this year, they’re going to have to pick the right gym. There are many factors to consider.
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How lawmakers can best use their time During this year’s legislative session, there are three key areas that should be addressed for the well-being of the state.
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WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE
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UNLV and UNR players scramble to recover a loose ball during their game Jan. 7 at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNR won, 64-62, on a long-range shot with less than five seconds remaining. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
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Sheriff Joe Lombardo, 51, was sworn in as head of Metro Police, succeeding twoterm predecessor Doug Gillespie. Lombardo previously was assistant sheriff.
Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers and others launched a petition to put the question of whether to use public funds for a $200 million soccer stadium on the June ballot.
Wynn Resorts said Boston refused $1 million to offset the effects of a new resort the company is approved to build. Boston sued to try to stop the project until residents can vote on it.
Shake Shack celebrates its grand opening at New York-New York. This is the burger chain’s first West Coast outlet. The “Shack-a-palooza” dessert (3,320 calories) is $15.95.
Gov. Brian Sandoval will deliver a State of the State speech and release his budget request, which is expected to include proposals for bolstering education and health care funding.
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Drop in traffic deaths in Clark County in 2014. Last year, 170 people died in crashes in Clark County, compared with 190 in 2013.
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POLITICS
BATTERED AND BRUISED, REID COMES OUT FIGHTING Sen. Harry Reid missed the first week of Congress because his right eye was bloodied and smashed, his face swollen and bruised from broken bones, and his body stiff from three broken ribs. “I didn’t get this black eye by sparring with Manny (Pacquaio),” Reid joked in a video he released from his home in Washington, D.C. The injuries occurred when an exercise band snapped while Reid was working out at his home in Henderson. Doctors ordered Reid to stay home, but that didn’t keep him from sending a feisty statement to the new Republican-controlled Congress. “I have no intention of just rolling over,” he said.
BUSINESS
GADGETS GALORE LIFE
CAPTURING THE MOMENT
Giovani Perez of Chicago and Andria Rojas of Ontario, Calif., take a selfie as they ring in the new year during festivities on the Strip. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
BOWL BETS JAN. 6
Place your bets: The Super Bowl betting number will be released by Las Vegas oddsmakers after the AFC and NFC championship games Jan. 18.
JONES ENTERS REHAB UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones entered drug rehab after testing positive for the main metabolite of cocaine before his Jan. 3 victory against Daniel Cormier in UFC 182 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Jones was tested randomly Dec. 4 by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Benzoylecgonine isn’t banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency for out-ofcompetition use, so Jones wasn’t penalized or suspended before he defeated Cormier by unanimous decision.
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Body-monitoring earbuds? Robotic plant feeders? Whatever your need, there likely was a gadget for it somewhere on the showroom floor of the International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The massive international gathering brought together more than 150,000 people to pore over technology innovations presented by more than 3,000 exhibitors.
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LIFE
PREPARING FOR THE YEAR OF THE GOAT
Workers install a 950-pound Chinese dragon display at the Forum Shops at Caesars in celebration of Chinese New Year, which begins Feb. 19. This year is the Year of the Goat (or Ram or Sheep). (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Number of singlefamily homes in Las Vegas that are listed for sale but have no offers. That’s up 18 percent year over year, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.
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SAVING THE SAGE GROUSE BY AMBER PHILLIPS | GRAPHIC BY TROY OXFORD
The sage grouse lives in the plains of Nevada and 10 other states. But as the West burns from wildfires and people encroach on undeveloped land, the sage grouse’s habitat is shrinking rapidly. So the federal government has given Nevada and other western states an ultimatum: Come up with a plan to protect the sage grouse or the federal government will list the bird as an endangered species, which could put a dent in Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining in the bird’s habitat. Nevada lawmakers and state volunteers are working overtime to prove they can protect the sage grouse sufficiently on their own, but that’s easier said than done. “Even in the best scenario, habitat recovery may be a long, arduous and expensive proposition,” says a pamphlet from Nevada Partners in Flight, a group of state and federal agencies, conservationists and research organizations dedicated to protecting the sagebrush where birds live. Gov. Brian Sandoval created an expanded advisory council in 2012 to look into protecting the sage grouse. There also is a complex web of federal and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, local governments and researchers working on their own plans.
DWINDLING NUMBERS
A century ago, an estimated 16 million sage grouse roamed the landscape from the Dakotas to southwestern California. Now scientists say the birds number fewer than 200,000 across 11 states.
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ENDANGERED OR NOT?
The sage grouse’s health is a bellwether for many other animals that live in the same habitat. If the sage grouse isn’t doing well, it’s likely that more than 300 other species that rely on sagebrush, such as mule deer, pronghorn antelope and golden eagles, also are struggling to survive.
WHY LISTING IT AS ENDANGERED MIGHT BE A BAD IDEA The sage grouse roams such a large chunk of the West that conservation is tricky and varies widely state by state. Critics say listing the bird would hurt Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining, which netted Nevada $88 million in 2013. Others are concerned the federal government is listing the sage grouse solely to prevent energy development on public lands. Environmental groups such as Pew Trust and Western Values Project rebut that.
Sage grouse are picky eaters. Their diet consists mostly of sagebrush, although they also munch on insects and dandelions. Their sensitive stomachs can’t digest hard seeds like other birds.
Sage grouse face predators by air and land. Ravens, hawks and eagles catch the slow, noisy fliers, while coyotes, bobcats and badgers also prey on the mostly ground-dwelling bird. Even squirrels have been known to take bites out of sage grouse.
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WHY THE SAGE GROUSE SHOULD BE SAVED
Nevada sage grouse management areas In Nevada, the birds roam mostly on the sagebrush plains of Northern Nevada and avoid Clark County and Carson City. They have been found in 15 of Nevada’s 17 counties. There were about 85,700 sage grouse in Nevada in 2012, but that number dropped to fewer than 77,000 in 2013 because of drought.
Scientists track sage grouse using GPS radio collars. Researchers can ping the birds as often as every hour.
A limited amount of sage grouse hunting is allowed in Nevada. Wildlife officials say the birds that are hunted would die anyway because of loss of habitat and predation.
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Sources: Natural Resources Conservation Service; Nevada Department of Wildlife; Sage Grouse Initiative; Pew Charitable Trusts, Bureau of Land Management; Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Habitats, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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LIFE SPAN
The average life span of the sage grouse is 1 to 1 1/2 years, although some have lived for as long as a decade.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Sage grouse are about the size of large chickens. Males weigh 4 to 7 pounds, females 2 to 4 pounds.
LIMITED FLIGHT
Sage grouse can fly but only about as high as a small tree. And a downside of flying: Their wide wings create loud flapping noises that attract predators.
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Male sage grouse puff the feathers in their chests and push out two yellow air sacs in their throats to try to attract mates. The farther the sacs puff open, the louder the popping sound it makes, and the better the bird’s chances of mating.
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The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service launched a local partnership of ranchers, universities and conservation groups called the Sage Grouse Initiative.
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A joint California-Nevada coalition called the Bi-State Local Area Working Group, which formed in 2002, produced a comprehensive plan to protect the bird and its habitat in Nevada and California.
2013
The Nevada Legislature created a four-person Sagebrush Ecosystem Program to focus on saving the bird throughout the West. It reports to the governor’s advisory council.
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The governor’s council released a protection plan, but serious sticking points remain between the state and federal governments on whether that’s enough.
2015
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide separately in April whether the sage grouse should be listed as endangered in Nevada and California. It will propose a decision for all western states by September.
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FINDING THE UNRAVELING A DIFFICULT
CHARGE OF RACISM WITHIN THE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
LINE BY MIKE BLASKY | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
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More than a year ago, an angry man took to Facebook and asked whether a race war was needed to cleanse America and repair its moral values. Nothing about his comments was unique or noteworthy, especially on the Internet, where hatred and ignorance fester on message boards like cancer. Except this man was a Las Vegas police officer, sworn to protect and serve everyone. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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‘ “Thought I could make a difference, thought it would get better!. See the morale fabric of this Country get so trampled I wanna call it! GAME ON! I think we need a cleansing! Just me? What say you?”. — Bobby Kinch, on Facebook
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LET’S JUST GET THIS OVER! RACE WAR, CIVIL, REVOLUTION? BRING IT! I’M ABOUT AS FED UP AS A MAN (AMERICAN, CHRISTIAN, WHITE, HETEROSEXUAL) CAN GET!” That is one of several posts written by Metro Detective Bobby Kinch obtained by The Sunday. Kinch’s posts shocked and offended many of his fellow officers, who viewed them as unfiltered public expressions of racism. But what really angered officers about Kinch’s behavior — which eventually prompted an investigation by the Secret Service into threats against the president — was that Metro’s leadership did nothing about it. After a long internal investigation and a months-long suspension, Kinch is back on the job. The saga of what happened after the Facebook post touches on human tragedy, public safety and the challenges of knowing what is in a person’s heart versus what spews from his fingertips at a keyboard. It also illustrates the difficulty police departments face as they struggle to monitor their own staffs, deal with the public transparently and create an internal culture where problems can be addressed without bias. These things matter when you’re talking about people who carry guns, interact with the public in ways that require snap judgment and find themselves in potentially dangerous situations. The Sunday spoke to multiple officers with knowledge of the Kinch story, some of whom were upset about how the department handled its investigation. All of the officers asked to remain anonymous because they feared retribution by Metro’s administration for talking to the media without permission from their bosses. Kinch, however, isn’t afraid of talking. He defended his posts, claiming his comments weren’t intended to be racist. They were taken out of context by officers targeting him because of department politics and his outspoken nature, he said. “They have an ax to grind,” he told The Sunday.
THE STRANGE TALE OF DETECTIVE KINCH unfolded over almost a year. It
began as many unfortunate stories do — with a rambling post on social media. “It’s obviously coming to a boiling point! I say “F*** IT”! I’m ready now! Sooner or later, I would say sooner than later!” Kinch wrote (spelling out the profanity in his post). “Thought I could make a difference, thought it would get better! See the morale fabric of this Country get so trampled I wanna call it! GAME ON! I think we need a cleansing! Just me? What say you?” Kinch, a 21-year veteran at Metro, posted the comments around Christmas 2013. The Sunday obtained several screenshots of Kinch’s Facebook posts, taken by officers who wanted to preserve them. The posts have since been shared widely across the department. The detective often was intentionally provocative on Facebook, sometimes reverently arguing his position for days. A frequent target of Kinch’s outrage was President Barack Obama. Kinch’s posts on this day were particularly volatile — so much so, one officer compared the tone and rhetoric to another Las Vegas man who called for a revolution and a cleansing: Jerad Miller, who, along with his wife, Amanda, ambushed and murdered two of Kinch’s fellow officers in June. Kinch said his posts simply were misconstrued. He was writing in response to news reports, such as Connecticut’s strict gun-control laws, he said. He also was angry about a lack of prosecutions for crimes involving the “knockout game,” in which people try to knock strangers unconscious with a single punch. But he insisted his comments, no matter how his peers interpreted them, weren’t racist. His posts were about current events and intended for likeminded conservatives, veterans and constitutionalists, he said. They were intended to be abrasive; he wanted to start a conversation, he said. “I didn’t call for a race war,” Kinch said. “I said, ‘If there was going to be one.’ I didn’t want there to be one. That comment had nothing to do with a particular race. I said all races. That’s why it flies in the face of common sense to make that jump.” Local activists who reviewed the posts were skeptical of Kinch’s reasoning. “That’s evil. That’s incredibly scary,” said Laura Martin, a black advocate in
Las Vegas who works for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, after a reporter read her Kinch’s comments. Martin, who has studied racial and social injustice, wondered whether Metro ordered a mental evaluation or sensitivity training for Kinch. “There are a lot of good cops, but some of them have really bad attitudes (toward minorities),” Martin said. “They aren’t mentally there. It would be a service to the public if you don’t have a sociopath with weapons going into people’s houses and pulling people over.” Several of Kinch’s fellow officers who saw the Facebook posts quickly sensed Kinch was heading over a cliff. They begged him, via Facebook, to stop writing. “You’ve lost your mind. This may be the dumbest s*** you’ve ever posted. That’s saying a lot,” wrote Joe Giannone, a detective in Kinch’s squad. “Bobby, I’ve known you about twenty years and have a ton of respect for you. Please PLEASE do yourself a solid and don’t air things in this stupid thing called Facebook anymore,” Detective Bradley Nickell wrote. Nickell, Giannone and Kinch all worked together in Metro’s career criminal section, a unit that includes the department’s highly-specialized fugitive task force and repeat offenders program. Detectives in the section, along with officers in SWAT, come in frequent contact with the city’s most dangerous criminal suspects, some of whom are black. The only black detective in Kinch’s squad, Joe Winn, was particularly upset, sources said. The friction eventually spilled into the workplace, officers said, but the unit didn’t have a full-time sergeant supervisor at the time. Instead, the unit’s acting sergeant, who in rank was a peer of Kinch and Winn, ordered the detectives to keep politics away from the job. The acting sergeant also asked Kinch to delete his posts, sources said. Kinch said he explained himself to Winn and thought the controversy was done. “It was quashed,” he said. That should have been the end of it. But staking out homes and chasing fugitives can be long, boring work, and sources said Kinch couldn’t resist popping off to co-workers. The animosity bubbled to the surface a few months later. But this time, offi-
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Kinch’s comments were uncovered just as the nation’s focus honed in on race and policing, after controversial deaths of black men at the hands of police in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, leading to protests across the country.
cers went to the unit’s lieutenant with their accusations — and screenshots of Kinch’s Facebook posts. Lt. Clint Nichols, a longtime supervisor in Metro’s robbery/homicide bureau — and a black man — suspended Kinch immediately. NICHOLS HAD SEVERAL REASONS TO TAKE THE ACCUSATIONS SERIOUSLY.
His department was just a few years removed from intense scrutiny of its deadly force policies by the federal government, prompted by several controversial shootings in 2010 and 2011. And a Las Vegas Review-Journal investigation revealed, in part, that Metro officers shot blacks at a higher rate than other races. The department responded to the controversy by making sweeping changes to its policies, and the number of shootings has decreased in the three years since. But Kinch’s comments were uncovered just as the nation’s focus honed in on race and policing, after controversial deaths of black men at the hands of police in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, leading to protests across the country. Several officers said, while they don’t believe Metro has an extraordinary problem with racial bias, one officer could destroy the department’s credibility. “What if Kinch shot somebody after saying that stuff, and it got out? You think Michael Brown was bad. This would be worse. You can’t keep (Kinch)
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on the streets,” a Metro officer said. Cal Potter, one of Nevada’s most prominent civil rights lawyers, said he always believed race was a huge issue at Metro. He has sued Metro more than a dozen times over the past decades, winning million-dollar judgments for clients. “They’ve had all these unarmed shootings, and too many of them are black,” Potter said. “My clients are all black.” Potter said Metro couldn’t tolerate Kinch’s type of behavior. That’s how systemic problems are created. “These are the root problems of why people are killed,” Potter said. “This officer’s psychological profile should have been exposed at the time of his hiring, but it wasn’t.” Instead, the internal affairs diversity section reviewed the comments, but because Kinch didn’t specifically identify a race or issue a threat, officials couldn’t determine a racial element. Not everyone at Metro was satisfied with that resolution. If Kinch didn’t violate the policy on race, was the policy strong enough? “It didn’t sit well with a lot of people,” said one high-ranking official with knowledge of the case. “It exposes some weaknesses we have in holding cops accountable.” This raises a critical difference between the national debate with respect to police and race and what happened here in Las Vegas: police officers themselves, from the lower ranks to the detectives and supervisors, were actively in-
volved in trying to address the situation and urging higher ups to take action. ADDING TO THE CONCERNS AMONG KINCH’S FELLOW OFFICERS, another
problem surfaced before internal investigators finished their inquiry. Investigators received a photo of Kinch, apparently taken at his birthday party, of the detective pointing a handgun at a collectible plate of Obama, a gag gift from friends who knew Kinch disliked the president. Deputy Chief Gary Schofield, the former head of Metro’s internal affairs bureau, immediately notified the Secret Service’s watch desk in Washington, D.C., telling them a highly-trained officer in Las Vegas with access to weapons could be a threat to the president, sources said. By the next morning, federal agents were preparing subpoenas to detain Kinch and raid his Las Vegas home, sources said. “It was about to be a disaster. We had 30 minutes until doors were being kicked in,” an official with knowledge of the case said. Investigators scrambled to find Schofield, who had the day off from work, or a member of Metro’s executive staff. Former Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie, who didn’t know about Schofield’s call to the capital, was notified about an hour before federal agents obtained subpoenas. Gillespie was able to mitigate the situation and slow down the federal
probe, preventing an embarrassing scandal from becoming public, sources said. Gillespie, who left office at the beginning of the year, didn’t return a message seeking comment. Neither did new Sheriff Joe Lombardo. Kinch eventually was interviewed by Secret Service agents, who said they determined he wasn’t a credible threat to the president. Kinch said he couldn’t go into details about the incident and wouldn’t say whether he pointed a gun at a picture of the president. He said he had to keep quiet because of a pending internal investigation at Metro — initiated by him. He filed a complaint because the photo in question was taken by his squad’s union rep, Kinch said. The rep, whom Kinch refused to name, held onto the picture for more than a year before trying to use it to ruin him, Kinch said. “Why would a guy take a picture if he thought there was anything inappropriate?” Kinch asked. “Wouldn’t he be compelled to immediately report it? He didn’t do anything for 14 months.” Kinch said his union rep was angry because of department politics. The issue? Kinch said he called for an emergency meeting of the union after several of its top executives, including former District Attorney David Roger, were caught by television cameras at Lombardo’s primary election party. Roger, the union’s general counsel, shouldn’t have been at Lombardo’s party, Kinch said. The union had overwhelmingly supported underdog candidate Larry Burns, and Kinch and several others felt the executives were undermining the membership to scuttle the endorsement of Burns. Kinch argued the executives should CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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be fired, and that ticked off some people, he said. Kinch’s union rep came forward with the photo days after Kinch complained, he said. “Somebody went to somebody,” Kinch said. Chris Collins, executive director of Kinch’s union, agreed that Kinch made enemies at the department. “No doubt he’s not a popular guy,” Collins said. But Collins never thought there was a racial element to the incident. At the same time, however, he never saw Kinch’s “race war” posts on Facebook. “He doesn’t like the president’s politics,” Collins said. “He’s entitled to his beliefs.” At least one source said Kinch now must notify the Secret Service of his whereabouts whenever the president visits Las Vegas; other sources said the scrutiny of Kinch never rose to that level. Kinch downplayed the incident. He said the Secret Service cleared him immediately. KINCH, BY MANY ACCOUNTS, HAS BEEN A GOOD OFFICER and detective
without much baggage in his personnel file during his two decades at Metro. “I never received a bad evaluation,” Kinch said. “In my entire career, I had no suspensions.” But tragic events in Kinch’s personal life may have permanently altered the detective’s views, sources said. In June 2007, Kinch’s elderly mother died after a robbery near Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Avenue in North Las Vegas. The 75-year-old woman, Josephine Mascola, left her assisted living home about 2:30 a.m. in a motorized wheelchair. She was independent, Kinch said, and likely was headed to the store or a casino. She was robbed and managed to alert employees at a convenience store but died from an underlying medical condition before she could identify anyone. Her death was ruled a homicide, but investigators uncovered almost no details about the robbery. No witnesses
came forward, and because authorities didn’t know exactly where the incident occurred, they never had a crime scene to investigate. The loss of Kinch’s mother devastated him but also made him a better detective. Kinch now could empathize with victims of crime. “I’ve walked in their shoes,” he told a newspaper in 2007. But sources said Kinch disappeared in his job, blaming his mother’s death on the black gangs that controlled the streets. There was no evidence, however, that his mother’s assailants were black or even affiliated with a gang. North Las Vegas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon said detectives never received a suspect description. The case remains cold. Kinch was transferred out of the gang unit and sent back to patrol because his superiors worried he was more interested in retribution than doing his job, sources said. “Everybody liked Bobby,” one officer said. “But whatever happened to his mother affected him to the point where I’m not sure he should be on the street interacting with citizens.” Kinch acknowledged that he believes a black gang killed his mother, despite the lack of evidence. He conducted his own investigation, independent of North Las Vegas Police, and found a black gang leader had been identified in a similar case not far from where he believed his mother was attacked, he said. “As a cop, you don’t get paid to believe in coincidences,” he said. But he challenged the notion that he was booted to patrol, an assignment that comes with less pay and prestige, because he was too deep into his mother’s case. He already had left the gang unit before he discovered the race of his mother’s alleged killer, he said. Many at the department sympathized with Kinch after his mother’s death. But tragedy isn’t grounds for bigotry, police activists said. If Kinch is suffering, he needs professional help before returning to police work, Martin said. “It’s scary to think that without evi-
dence, he assumes black people murdered his mother,” Martin said. “One of the things we advocate is that officers go through consistent, periodic mental evaluations. They get them when they’re hired, but they never go through them again.” INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS AND OFFICERS’ PERSONNEL FILES aren’t pub-
lic record in Nevada, but Kinch confirmed he received a written reprimand — the lowest form of department discipline — for breaking the agency’s social media policy. That surprised many officers, who said they expected the detective to be removed from the street or even fired. It isn’t clear who suggested a written reprimand as punishment, but it likely wasn’t Kinch’s lieutenant. Nichols, according to sources, sent a five-page memo to his superiors outlining the reasons Kinch could no longer work as an officer. He also refused to allow the detective back in the career criminals section. Instead, Kinch was transferred to the robbery section, another of Metro’s prestigious detective jobs. By remaining in the same bureau, Kinch was able to maintain the extra pay and benefits afforded by his previous assignment, sources said. Nichols declined to comment about the Kinch case, citing internal investigations. But he and other officers were disappointed by the outcome, sources said. “We had a chance to do the right thing,” an officer said. “It would have been the easiest thing in the world to say (to people), ‘Look, you’re upset with what’s going on in Ferguson? Well, we had an officer here that did this crap, and we fired him. But we dropped the ball.” Martin said she understands why officers at Metro are afraid to speak out publicly against their bosses. But that makes it harder for the agency to keep an open, honest dialogue with the community. “In the activist community, we deal with people who always refer to police as pigs or something that derogatory,
and we don’t condone that,” Martin said. “But people feel that type of anger because there are good cops out there, but they never call out the bad cops. If I was a Metro officer, I’d be calling out people publicly, my sheriff publicly. “Would you want to work with someone like that?” Martin asked. “I wouldn’t be able to.” Kinch said he doesn’t feel his comments were a mistake. He does regret not providing proper context, he said. And to those who assume he’s a racist? “That’s pretty retarded,” he said. Kinch allowed that private citizens likely would be fired for writing the same things he did on Facebook. “If somebody took that out of context, they might,” Kinch said. “I know another thing about life and especially about Metro. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” Kinch said he doesn’t hold grudges against the co-workers who turned him in, or Nichols, who suspended him. “I would probably do the same thing if I was him,” Kinch said. But he wishes they would have dug into his background or spoken to him. Kinch said he has dated black women and has never been the subject of a citizen complaint. But Nichols never interviewed him before he wrote the memo to Metro’s executive staff. You can’t just assume someone’s guilty before you have all the evidence, Kinch said. Lawyers defending suspects Kinch arrested soon could have a chance to test the detective’s credibility in court. Metro’s robbery section, in a tactic that’s apparently common in police departments nationwide, assigns cases by a suspect’s race. Some detectives investigate primarily white, Hispanic, Asian or black suspects. Police say it’s easier for officers studying faces to recognize facial features from one ethnic group. Kinch, according to sources, although still on desk duty, was assigned primarily to investigate minority suspects.
Kinch’s posts shocked and offended many of his fellow officers, who viewed them as unfiltered public expressions of racism. But what really angered officers about Kinch’s behavior — which eventually prompted an investigation by the Secret Service because of threats against the president — was that Metro’s leadership did nothing about it. (FILE)
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Welcome to Washington BY AMBER PHILLIPS STAFF WRITER
Congratulations, Cresent Hardy, you’re a member of Congress. You survived months of grueling campaign work and an election no one thought you could win. ¶ Now, the hard part begins. There are two offices in two states to set up, a staff to hire, ethics rules to learn and underground tunnels to find. ¶ So for the new Republican representative for North Las Vegas and central Nevada — and anyone else who has wondered — here’s a primer on how to set up a congressional office. STEP 1
Hire staff The campaign staff that guided Hardy to victory might seem like an obvious fit to help him navigate Washington, D.C. But Washington insiders convinced the former assemblyman he needed staff with more experience in the Capitol. So Hardy hired a chief of staff who has worked on Capitol Hill for almost two decades, including most recently running the office of retired Rep. Buck McKeon, RCalif., former chair of the House Armed Services Committee. The chief, Alan Tennille, will take the lead in hiring the rest of the crew. Hardy’s office will have about 15 full-time staffers and three part-time staffers in Washington and Nevada, with a budget of about $1 million. Hardy plans to take a slightly unusual approach with his hires in Nevada. The goal, he and Tennille said, is to beef up constituent services. It’s a politically smart move. Establishing an experienced local team that can help people in District 4 navigate the federal bureaucracy should endear Hardy to voters. New members have little time to build a strong rapport with constituents if they want to get reelected.
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STEP 2
Pick an office and decorate it Well, two offices actually. Days after being elected, Hardy traveled to Washington for a weeklong new-member orientation. At the end came an office lottery. Hardy’s name was called early among the pool of 52 congressional newbies, and he got his first pick: a fourth-floor office in the historic
YOU BREAK IT, YOU BUY IT Gone are the days of ousted members destroying desks and smashing computers. Congress passed a law in the ’90s that holds outgoing members liable for damage to their offices.
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(The other two office buildings “kind of remind me of hospital environments,” he said.) Almost immediately he went to an office in the Capitol’s basement to pick a layout. Design experts helped him flip through pages of floor plans suggesting where to put his desk and copier and which staff should sit together. The furniture in his office is in good condition, so he won’t have to pick out anything new. Hardy also approved the existing drapes and curtains. Personal decorations will come later. (Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., wanted to hang a mounted elk head in his first House office but it was too wide to fit through the door.) Tennille said Hardy plans to spend a minimal amount to frame official documents as his career develops. Back home in Nevada, Hardy will keep former Rep. Steven Horsford’s district office in North Las Vegas City Hall. He’ll use the same furniture, too. Hardy also set up a two-bedroom apartment about 15 minutes from the Capitol that he’ll share with fellow Nevada Republican, Rep. Mark Amodei.
Furniture from congressional workrooms is shuffled in the hallway of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington as elected officials move in and out of offices. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)
STEP 3
Learn the rules Official stationery must have the member’s name and district but can’t include a state seal. Official websites can’t mention the member’s party or advocate for any cause. Official travel is reimbursable but not if campaign work takes place. And don’t even think about taking a fancy vacation from a lobbyist. There are dozens of pages of rules for federal lawmakers to live by. Hardy will rely mostly on his chief of staff to advise about what can and can’t be done. When in doubt, Hardy’s Rolodex will include the direct extension for the House Ethics Committee. Hardy said “these ethics laws are good, solid ethics laws — as long as people live by them.”
STEP 4
Learn the secrets of the Capitol During orientation, Hardy got a tour of the Capitol and its underground tunnels and subways. He can get from his office to the House floor entirely underground. He also learned the eight doors that lead to the House floor, and which offer the best chance of sneaking out undetected by reporters.
KEEPING THE CAPITOL SAFE When Hardy and Tennille drove up to the Capitol gates for the first day of orientation, security guards peered in, then waved the car past. At metal detectors inside the Capitol, police ushered Hardy around. Just days after the election, the entire Capitol Hill police force already had memorized Hardy’s face and those of his congressional classmates. Just to be safe: After his swearing-in Jan. 6, Hardy received a lapel pin to identify him as a member of Congress.
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Jury selection can be a trying process Southern Nevada can be a challenging place to find the right mix of jurors BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER
Twenty jurors got an early Christmas present in midDecember: dismissal from what could have been a yearlong trial. On the day opening arguments were to begin for a massive civil trial involving the defective Harmon Hotel, a settlement was announced between MGM Resorts International and contractors squabbling over who was responsible for the $500 million mistake. The jurors’ civic duty was over before testimony began. But their brief appearance in the courtroom had been months TOGLIATTI in the making. Jury selection alone took six weeks. In Clark County, finding a jury can be tricky. Finding a jury for a trial that’s expected to last months or even a year can be nearly impossible. The difficulty stems from Las Vegas’ 24-hour economy, large population of snowbirds, large number of non-English-speaking residents and transiency of the community. “It’s harder for the court system to nail people down,” said Greg Hurley, senior knowledge management specialist at the Center for Jury Studies. Clark County District Court pays jurors $40 a day, more than courts in many jurisdictions nationwide but still far less than a full day’s work on minimum wage, the Center for Jury Studies found. A trial that lasts a few weeks or even a few days could hamper a person’s ability to pay their bills. State law prohibits employers from firing or threatening to fire someone because of jury duty, but companies aren’t required to pay employees while they serve as jurors. “No judge on earth wants to force someone to serve on a jury for a prolonged period of time and not be able to make ends meet,” Clark County District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti said.
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In a city filled with bartenders, dealers and dancers working around the clock, the court also must consider sleep. Several years ago, the Nevada Legislature added a clause to its jury laws that bars employers from making people work swing or graveyard shifts on top of jury duty — a common scenario that caused problems in the courtroom. “Nothing is worse than a juror falling asleep during a trial,” Togliatti said. District Court clerks use NV Energy records to summon jurors randomly. During the 2013-14 fiscal year, 9,166 criminal cases and 18,759 civil cases were filed in Clark County District Court, but only about 1 percent — 260 cases — had a jury trial. Another 52 cases had bench trials decided by a judge, and 87 were short trials, which are expedited. Most last only one day. The longest civil trial in Clark County District Court in 2014 lasted 37 days, and the lengthiest criminal trial lasted 14 days. That’s why the prospect of a yearlong trial in the Harmon case drew attention. Jury services sent summonses to 6,000 Clark County residents. How did attorneys try to find the right mix of men and women? The court sought to pluck prospective jurors with the least amount of personal, professional or financial hardship — often people who are retired, unemployed, will get paid by employers during jury duty or are self-employed with flexible schedules, Togliatti said. At the same time, attorneys and judges work to ensure the jury reflects the community at large. “One of our jobs is to make a record of minority versus not minority as far as a particular panel,” Togliatti said. “You have to get a good cross-section of the community.” That can include judges, prosecutors and court employees, too. In 2003, Togliatti was chosen as a juror for a civil liability case involving a plaintiff who slipped and fell in a casino restroom.
ALL ABOUT JURY SELECTION IN CLARK COUNTY
How are jurors selected? District Court clerks use NV Energy records to summon jurors randomly.
Prospective Clark County jurors must: n Be citizens of the United States n Be residents of Clark County n Have no felony convictions, unless civil rights were restored n Understand English
If you serve on a jury or are excused, you will not be called again by the same court for at least 18 months. Why is it hard to find jurors here? n large number of non-English-speaking residents n transiency of the community
n 24-hour economy (making it hard to find jurors available at the necessary times)
USAGE OF JURIES
n large population of snowbirds (people who live here only for the winter months)
Of those, only about
1 PERCENT
had a jury trial.
There were
9,166
27,925 CASES
filed during the 2013-14 fiscal year in Clark County District Court.
Jury trial (260 cases)
CRIMINAL
18,759
Bench trial (52 cases)
CIVIL Short trial (86 cases) The rest were dismissed or settled with plea deals.
“No judge on earth wants to force someone to serve on a jury for a prolonged period of time and not be able to make ends meet.” CLARK COUNTY CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE JENNIFER TOGLIATTI
JUROR COMPENSATION How much are jurors paid? Clark County District Court pays jurors $40 a day.
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How are jurors protected under state law? n Employers cannot fire or threaten to fire someone because of jury duty n However, companies are not required to pay employees while they serve as jurors n Employers cannot make people work swing or graveyard shifts on top of jury duty
The longest civil trial in Clark County District Court in 2014 lasted 37 days, and the lengthiest criminal trial lasted 14 days.
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County brings wish list to Carson City Among requests for state lawmakers is action against private hospitals’ transferring of patients BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER
It’s so common for private hospitals to ship uninsured patients to public hospitals, there’s a slang term for what prompts the transfers: “negative wallet biopsy.” It means staff determined the patient can’t pay for care and therefore must be transported to a public hospital, which by law can’t turn people away. For Clark County officials, though, such transfers are no joke. And they want the state Legislature to do something about them. As part of their wish list for the upcoming session, county officials are asking Nevada lawmakers to enact stricter rules about how local hospitals transfer patients, to curb private hospitals’ practice of transferring uninsured or underinsured patients to University Medical Center. The measure would help UMC, which is publicly funded, reduce its operating costs by absorbing fewer losses from treating uninsured patients. The request is among seven pieces of legislation being pushed by Southern Nevada city and county governments for the upcoming session. Another 10 bill draft requests have been submitted by county and city government associations. More bills will be put forward by legislators once the session begins. Local government lobbyists are optimistic about the outcome with Sen. Pete Goicoechea and Assemblyman John Ellison at the helm of the government affairs committees in their respective chambers. Goicoechea served for 15 years as a Eureka County commissioner, while Ellison spent eight years as an Elko County commissioner, meaning they are familiar with the challenges and needs of local governments.
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HERE’S WHAT VALLEY GOVERNMENTS WANT FROM THE LEGISLATURE THIS SESSION: MORE AUTONOMY One of the most persistent conflicts between state and local governments is over the concept of home rule. Several states, including Nevada, give nearly all major decision-making authority to the state government, a situation that long has frustrated local governments. Part of the complaint is that because the Legislature meets only every other year, local governments can be hamstrung making decisions while waiting months or more for state approval. Senate Bill 29, put forward by the Ne vada Association of Counties, would carve out space for more local autonomy when decisions have to be made about public health and safety. Jeff Fontaine, the association’s executive director, said the bill is a good starting point for expanding local authority because it focuses on a narrow section of the law. Two other, more expansive home-rule bills also have been filed with the Senate and Assembly government affairs committees. In addition, North Las Vegas is pushing for more control with a pair of bills — Senate Bill 71 and Assembly Bill 64 — that would allow the city to amend its charter without legislative approval and enable the city council to make decisions previously left to the county commission.
MONEY State and local governments also clash about how to split the bill when it comes to providing services, with local officials bemoaning unfunded mandates passed down from the state. Two bills — Senate Bill 16 and As-
sembly Bill 10 — put forward by the Nevada Association of Counties aim to increase the share the state pays for pre-sentencing investigations for criminals, used to determine jail or prison sentences, and for providing legal representation for indigent criminal defendants, which costs Clark County tens of millions of dollars a year.
HOSPITAL HELP Senate Bill 33, put forward by Clark County, would give UMC’s governing board the ability to meet behind closed doors when discussing strategy and business decisions. The bill would reduce public transparency, but officials argue it’s needed to keep sensitive information away from competitors.
PUBLIC RECORDS FEES Local governments want to add wording to Nevada’s public records law to ensure costs are covered when fulfilling large records requests. The proposed law allows for governments to charge 50 cents per page for electronic records, a nod to the fact that most government records are stored electronically and can be
transmitted by email or CD. The rate is the same local cities and counties can charge for physical copies. Governments also will be able to charge a fee “equal to the actual cost required for an employee” to fulfill the request. Both of the charges would apply only for large records requests that result in more than 25 pages returned or more than 30 minutes of staff time to fulfill.
WHO CAN PUT BILLS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE? ENTITY
MIN. POP.
NO. OF BILL DRAFT REQUESTS ALLOWED
County
700,000
4
School district
700,000
2
City (large)
500,000
3
City (small)
150,000
2
State association of cities or counties
N/A
5
Incumbent Assembly member
N/A
10
Newly elected Assembly member
N/A
6
Incumbent senator
N/A
20
Newly elected senator
N/A
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RETURN
FINAL AMOUNT
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)
4,445%
$45,452
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN)
1,277%
$13,765
American Express (AXP)
861%
$9,613
Ford Motor (F)
833%
$9,327
MGM Resorts International (MGM)
773%
$8,725
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
698%
$7,984
Home Depot (HD)
557%
$6,565
Walt Disney (DIS)
545%
$6,447
Nike (NKE)
434%
$5,343
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
396%
$4,958
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT)
333%
$4,325
General Electric (GE)
315%
$4,149
Southwest Gas Corp. (SWX)
293%
$3,925
Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD)
280%
$3,795
Microsoft (MSFT)
265%
$3,647
Kroger Co. (KR)
262%
$3,615
International Game Technology (IGT)
167%
$2,667
McDonald’s (MCD)
114%
$2,144
Wal-Mart (WMT)
107%
$2,072
ExxonMobil (XOM)
68%
$1,683
$40,000
$30,000
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The stock market hit its lowest point during the Great Recession in March 2009. Companies around the globe struggled, and many in Las Vegas teetered on the edge of bankruptcy or collapsed. Residents faltered, too, but people with foresight and money to invest saw opportunity in the pain. And their gamble paid off. If you had invested $1,000 in the following companies at the lowest dip of the recent stock market crash, you’d have, at worst, booked a nearly 70 percent gain and, at best, realized profits of more than 4,000 percent.
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Numbers are based on stock prices at close of day March 9, 2009 and Dec. 19, 2014; adjustments made for splits and dividends.
$20,000
$10,000
Initial investment of $1,000 in March ’09
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Unlike many in his industry, Club Paradise’s new owner prefers to be out of the spotlight
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teve Paik isn’t trying to make a name for himself. He’s not trying to be the face of something, and he won’t be seen as the figurehead of anything. The new owner of Club Paradise would rather you not know who he is. Asked to pose for a photo to help promote the club’s official reopening, the head of the operation politely declined. “No, I really don’t want to be known in this industry,” said the slender man born in Seoul, South Korea, whose family moved to Philadelphia just two days before the U.S. bicentennial. “I try not to be so out front. I am in this business to make a living, not to socialize.” He carries this philosophy in an industry where self-promotion is seen JOHN as both an art form and a KATSILOMETES necessary evil. But one can understand why Paik comes off as so demure. His father was an educator and minister. His cousin David Oh is the first Korean member of the Philadelphia City Council. His family founded the first Korean-American church in Philadelphia. He’s a member of a swanky country club whose members might not applaud one of their friends operating a strip club in Las Vegas. Quietly, Paik has become a successful businessman, an American success story, though he made his money in an industry that characteristically is naughty, dirty and — especially in Vegas — cutthroat. He operates adult clubs near Atlantic City and Philadelphia, making a good enough living to have traveled around the world. He took his wife and children, who attend private school, to the World Cup in Brazil last year and to the London Olympics in 2012. Paik bought Club Paradise from Sam Cecola, who on a recent day happened to be in the club and appeared to have the run of the place, though he no longer has money invested in it. Cecola flew in from Chicago for the opening and was working in an undefined capacity writing a news release about all the celebrities and sports stars who visited the club over the years. Cecola points proudly to that star-studded history, but under his tenure, Club Paradise shut down in June after a raid by Metro detectives and IRS agents acting on reports of credit card fraud and other violations. That word — fraud — is key to Paik’s purchase of Club Paradise. He’d asked Cecola 4 1/2 years ago about buying the place, and Cecola put up a number that made Paik wince. But years later, Paik found coverage online of Cecola’s trouble at the club and sent an email that read, “Sam, seems like your circumstances have changed. Maybe I can be of help to you.” Today, Paik promises to operate Club Paradise with class and integrity, and hopes to fill the 197-capacity venue with people who can spend moderately.
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The marquee for Club Paradise on Paradise Road, across from the Hard Rock Hotel, advertises its reopening under new owner Steve Paik. Below, a worker readies the venue. (JOHN KATSILOMETES/STAFF)
“I don’t need the few customers who are going to spend a lot of money,” Paik said. “I’d rather see a lot of people enjoying themselves with a small amount of money.” Paik plans to track credit card receipts painstakingly, since that was a factor in the club’s closure last summer. And he needs to enter the knife fight with limo and taxicab companies who bring customers to strip clubs but charge high per-customer fees. Limo companies can demand as much as $90 per head, even though the aver-
age club customer spends only about $60 per visit. Paik is learning, fast, how to operate in that culture. “If everybody else is doing it, paying limo and taxi guys, I have to do it,” Paik said. “It’s unavoidable.” Asked what his imprint will be at Club Paradise, Paik speaks with the precision of a CEO: “I intend to provide a good service and a fun environment where customers can come in and enjoy without spending a fortune.” For Paik, that’s as close to brazen as you’ll get.
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In the not-so-distant past, technology that could fit in your pocket was exciting. These days, it’s all about technology you can wear on your body. ¶ From 3-D glasses to fitness tracker bands to a watch that rivals your iPhone, more and more wearable tech is seeping into everyday life. ¶ Here’s a look at some of the most popular wearable gadgets on the market today: FITBIT FLEX
TAGG GPS PET TRACKER
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Most fitness trackers work the same way, tracking steps, distance traveled, minutes active and calories burned. The FitBit Flex does all that, while also connecting to free software that tracks diet, sets personal goals and congratulates you for a job well done. This upgraded version of the original FitBit also has a better snap-on wristband, and its software automatically tracks sleep patterns.
GOPRO HERO4 SILVER $399.99 / GoPro.com This is the first GoPro product to feature a built-in touch display. Now you can control the camera, play footage and adjust settings by tapping the screen and swiping. The camera features a recording capability of 30 frames per second, for higher resolution.
Attach this device to your dog or cat’s collar, define a safe zone around your home, and receive instant text and email alerts if your pet leaves the zone. A GPS in the collar shows where Fido or Fifi is in real time. Added bonus: You’ll receive notifications if the weather gets too hot or cold for your pet, and the tracker can monitor his or her fitness and activity levels while you are away.
APPLE WATCH $349 / apple.com Coming to Apple.com this year, this sleek watch works like a mini iPhone attached to your wrist. You can download apps, listen to music, access GPS and track your daily fitness. You also can talk to friends and send text messages. Plus, it looks sharp.
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EPSON MOVERIO BT-200 SMART GLASSES $699.99 / Epson.com These aren’t designed for consumers, but they have the potential to change the way many people do their jobs — doctors, retailers, pilots, repair technicians, construction workers. The glasses are equipped with a front-facing camera, and unlike Google Glass, each lens of the BT-200 has its own display. They are ideal for, say, displaying a set of 3-D blueprints in front of a construction worker or diagramming the human body for a surgeon in training.
FLASH DRIVE CUFF LINKS JAWBONE UP24 $129.99 / Jawbone.com Having trouble sleeping? Don’t feel like exercising? The Jawbone Up24 can help. The wireless wrist band tracks sleep patterns and the number of steps you take and reminds you to move when you’ve been inactive too long. The Jawbone also features a smart alarm, which wakes you at the ideal part of your sleep cycle.
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$100 per pair / Cufflinks.com These may be the perfect accessory for people who share a lot of documents or photos. The 4GB USB flash drive disguised as cuff links makes it possible to keep files on hand at any moment. And they are stylish. Finishes include white, gunmetal, silver and gold.
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FIND THE GYM THAT FITS YOUR LIFE BY JACKIE VALLEY | STAFF WRITER
Another frosted Christmas cookie? No problem. ¶ One more frothy cocktail? Hand it over. ¶ An extra scoop of grandma’s butter-soaked mashed potatoes? Of course. ¶ If this sounds familiar, don’t despair. The holidays are meant for indulgence — that’s why we have New Year’s resolutions. ¶ Among the most popular? Ambitious and enthusiastic vows to shed pounds, eat fewer carbohydrates and tone floppy muscles. ¶ Here’s the catch: Accomplishing such feats takes more than a verbal declaration. For many, it means joining a gym. And finding a gym that suits your fancy can be an undertaking, given the plethora of options available in the Las Vegas Valley. ¶ So before you sign on the dotted line, consider the following tips from Pete McCall, a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise. THE SOCIAL SCENE LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Convenience matters. Be realistic about how far you’re willing to drive to the gym. If you’re more likely to exercise right after work, consider finding a gym near your office or workplace. Otherwise, stick closer to home. It’s amazing how much of a burden driving an extra five minutes can feel like over time. “It can be the most beautiful gym in the country, but if it’s not near you, you’ll find excuses not to go,” McCall said.
THE PIGGY BANK FACTOR Monthly gym fees can range from $10 to more than $100 for a single person and several hundred for a family. Figure out what you can afford ahead of time. McCall compared it to choosing a restaurant: If you’re looking for a quick bite and don’t care much about variety, find a cheaper place. A richer experience, however, will mean forking over more money. “Not all gyms are equal,” McCall said. If you want spa-like amenities or a wide range of classes, be willing to dig deeper into your pocket. No matter the choice, though, paying a membership fee should be good motivation to go.
Try to get a sense of the gym’s clientele. If you go often enough, the gym can become a great social outlet, so choose a place frequented by the type of people you might enjoy getting to know. Some gyms cater to the young, single crowd, others to families. “That’s why group fitness programs are so successful,” McCall said. “You’re there with friends and meet new people.” And don’t necessarily dismiss a gym popular among co-workers. Chatting up your boss during a spinning class might improve your office relationship, McCall said.
KID-APPROVED If you have young children, squeezing in workouts can be difficult. But it can be more attainable if your gym offers child care. Do your homework first, though. Are the child-care employees state-certified and trained? Do they separate babies and toddlers from older children for safety? Ask about costs and schedules, too. The benefits of a gym membership can extend to older children as well. Find out what classes and activities are offered for children and teens and the age minimum for using workout equipment.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Hate the thought of working out with a ceiling over your head but can’t get motivated to go for a solo run? You’re not alone. That’s why outdoor group exercise classes are becoming increasingly popular, McCall said. Boot Camp Las Vegas is one example. Hourlong classes are offered at multiple parks across the valley.
SPOT CHECK Take tours of the gyms you’re considering. Keep an eye out for dust or dirty surfaces. If the owners don’t keep the place clean, the exercise equipment could be in disrepair, too. While you’re there, ask about classes offered, costs to attend them and certification of personal trainers and instructors. Knowledgeable trainers can help you reach your fitness goals more quickly without injury, McCall said.
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ONLINE INFORMATION As more people strive to achieve healthy lifestyles in addition to rock-hard abs, gyms are taking notice and launching blogs with recipes, weight-loss tips and workout plans. Such online perks can add value to a gym membership. Gym hunters should consider whether membership comes with post-workout engagement opportunities, McCall said. “Are they giving me resources outside the gym that I can use?” he said.
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and even roosters. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Dynamo (A817865)
Ash (A819346)
William of Orange
Luna
Age: 13-month-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Dynamo is a playful, friendly pup who will roll over for belly rubs. He can sit on command and would love to learn more tricks and obedience skills. Adoption fee: $105
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Ash can be a little cautious, but go slow with him, and he’ll welcome your attention and affection. He would love a forever home without dogs. Adoption fee: $80
Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Lionhead mix rabbit Description: William of Orange is a friendly, robust youngster who was rescued after being abandoned at a school. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Luna is a 5-pound angel who wants to know what a loving home feels like. She is shy and does best with adults and calm dogs. Adoption fee: $75
Major (A815677)
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Dauphine
Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Major likes children and cats, and he can run, jump and play for hours. Give him some patience and guidance, and he’ll reward you with a lifetime of love. Adoption fee: $155
Breed: Female shorthair rabbit Description: Prefer pocket pets to dogs or cats? Give Zelda a home. This cute girl is sure to hop her way into your heart once you meet her. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 13-year-old spayed female Breed: Lynx point Siamese Description: Pearl relishes curling up for catnaps in your lap or at your feet. She seeks a quiet home where she will get plenty of affection. Adoption fee: $20
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Dwarf mix rabbit Description: Dauphine is fascinated by everyone and everything. Let her explore indoors by using baby gates to shield her from electrical cords and other dangers. Adoption fee: $25
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Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Frisky is more than just cute — he’s smart, sweet and friendly, too. He knows how to sit, walks well on a leash and enjoys being around people. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Brent is looking for a long-term relationship. He is friendly, affectionate and a great listener. Adoption fee: $80
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Bully retriever mix Description: Chance warms up beautifully when he knows he can trust someone. He is house trained and compatible with cats. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Disco is a gentleman looking for a stable, loving forever home. He still believes in human kindness and just wants to be adored. Adoption fee: $30
ANIMAL FOUNDATION 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their name indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
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BIG MAN ON CAMPUS Stephen Zimmerman, who is 7 feet tall, is ranked No. 10 in the class of 2015 by Rivals.com and is being recruited by UNLV, Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky and UCLA.
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“I need to trust them, and in the same way, they need to trust us. So if our relationship isn’t strong enough that they trust Stephen is going to honor his commitment without signing, then it’s not a good situation.” — LORI ZIMMERMAN
BY TAYLOR BERN STAFF WRITER
igh school basketball player Isaac Hamilton had his college choices narrowed down to UCLA, UTEP and UNLV. On Nov. 16, 2012, the fi ve-star guard from California went on national television and picked the University of Texas, El Paso, a huge get for the Miners and coach Tim Floyd, who as an assistant at UTEP coached Hamilton’s uncle more than 30 years ago. Shortly after the announcement, Hamilton signed a national letter of intent. But eight months later, Hamilton changed his mind and wanted to enroll at a school closer to home. His signature on the letter of intent forced him to sit out a season. He’s now a sophomore at UCLA in his first year of college eligibility, having lost the first year because of the contract he signed with UTEP. Such a bind, and the one-sidedness of letters of intent, are why another five-star player the Rebels are recruiting, Bishop Gorman senior center Stephen Zimmerman, won’t sign one. “It had a big impact,” Lori Zimmerman, Stephen’s mother, said of Hamilton’s ordeal. “We were already discussing not signing, and that became our example of, ‘Look what happens. This is why we’re not doing it.’ ” Hamilton’s story isn’t unique. Every season, players try to get out of signed letters of intent, and schools won’t let them. Although most schools generally grant players a release when there’s a coaching change — that’s how freshman Jordan Cornish landed at UNLV after signing with Tennessee — programs occasionally invite bad press trying to make recruits honor letters of intent. Squabbling often results when a player signs early with a smaller program then tries to get out of the deal when bigger programs take interest. The Zimmermans took those problems off the table entirely by announcing in the fall that Stephen would sign a scholarship agreement when he announces his decision but not a letter of intent. A scholarship agreement guarantees a player a scholarship but allows him to change his mind before the season and go to another program. On the other hand, once a letter of intent is signed, a school must agree to release a player from the agreement. If it doesn’t and the player chooses another school anyway, he has to sit out at least a year at the other program. “The more I educated myself about the letter of intent and discussed it with Stephen, it
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Stephen Zimmerman joins other fans taking in UNLV’s game against Arizona on Dec. 23 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Zimmeran, a senior at Bishop Gorman High School, has not yet decided which college to attend. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
didn’t seem worth it,” said Lori Zimmerman, who handles media for her son. “I would see kids that tried to decommit, and it was a huge hassle.” Zimmerman isn’t the first player to refuse to sign a letter of intent during the recruiting process. But it’s rare, and he might be the most high-profile example. Universities hold the upper hand and can pressure players to sign the letters by warning that their spots could go to other recruits unless they sign. UNLV, Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky and UCLA, the remaining suitors for Rivals.com’s 10th-ranked player in the class of 2015, are willing to save a spot for the 7-footer, even if it means he could change his mind and enroll elsewhere in August, leaving the program in a lurch. “I need to trust them, and in the same way, they need to trust us,” Lori Zimmerman said. “So if our relationship isn’t strong enough that they trust Stephen is going to honor his commitment without signing, then it’s not a good situation.” At least one coach wasn’t happy with the family’s decision and during an in-home visit with the Zimmermans, brought an example of a national letter of intent filled out, Lori Zimmerman said. NCAA rules don’t allow coaches to comment on specific recruits, but speaking in general about an athlete not signing, UNLV coach Dave Rice said he doesn’t have a problem going after a players in those situations if
the relationship is solid. “Recruiting is about trust,” Rice said. “I want guys who want to be part of our program, so I trust when there’s a commitment that’s made, a player is going to honor that commitment. Just like when I offer a scholarship and the player chooses to take it, they can trust me that the scholarship is going to be there for them.” When Hamilton decided he wanted to stay in California, citing a sick grandmother, Floyd refused to release him. “He had two choices: one, not to sign the letter of intent, or two, to file an appeal,” Floyd told the El Paso Times in July 2013. “I’m not releasing him. We have made our schedule based on having Isaac. People have bought season tickets based on our having Isaac. It’s too late. He can appeal, and we’ll wait to see what happens. If he is allowed out, we might as well not even have letters of intent.” Floyd’s comments drew negative reactions across the country. With the public increasingly rallying against the NCAA, many wondered why the system all but forces players, many of whom are minors, to sign binding legal documents. Stephen Zimmerman’s decision isn’t expected until at least March, after the state high school basketball tournament. His choice could affect future high-profile recruits. Since he chose door No. 1, how many will follow?
The signing experience of UCLA student Isaac Hamilton in 2013 contributed to Zimmerman’s decision not to sign.
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CASINO PROMOTIONS PLAZA 10x points Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 10x points on reel slots. 50-plus slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m. Information: Best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000.
SOUTH POINT Seniors 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to Club Card members age 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second entry by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200. Point multipliers Date: Jan. 19 Information: 5x points on reel slots; players who receive 1,000 base points will receive $15. 2x points on video poker; players who receive 1,000 base points will earn $6. Drawings during football playoffs Date: January Information: The South Point Poker Room will give away $100 during every quarter of all pro playoff games. One poker seat will be selected randomly each quarter for the chance to win $100. The player must be seated to win.
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Information: The $108,000 Hot Seats Slots will award a MyGeneration Boarding Pass member (players 50 and older) $100 in slot play every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Players must be playing slots or video poker and have their card inserted at time of play to qualify. Also, every Wednesday in January, the $72,000 Bingo Bonus will award a bingo winner $25 in slot play plus his or her cash winnings on each game during each session. Free slot tournament; bowling specials; and discounts on dining, bingo and bowling when paying with points.
WILDFIRE 50-plus senior Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Boulder, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and Barley’s Information: Earn drawing tickets to win free slot play; 6x point multipliers; dining and bowling specials.
ALIANTE Aliante Armada kiosk game Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: Guess the location of 12 ships on a kiosk game board. Receive one free hit daily. Earn 150 reel points, 500 video poker points or $10 rated average bet per hour to receive additional hits, up to three per day. A “miss” wins drawing entries; a “hit” wins prizes, including free slot play, dining and resort credits, point grants and more; each sunken ship wins a bonus prize. The first person to sink the entire fleet wins $10,000. Other players who sink the fleet win up to $1,000 in free slot play. $70,000 Aliante Armada drawings Date: Saturdays in January Information: Ten names will be called, two people will play. Hits win from $100 in free slot play to $3,500. Other guests will receive $250 in free slot play. On Jan. 31, there will be drawings at 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 p.m. Ten names will be called, with two people at each drawing earning a chance to play the Aliante Armada game. First place wins $5,000 in free slot play; second place wins $3,000 in free slot play; all other winners receive $500. $5,000 Hot Seat Battle Rounds Date: January Information: All carded slot players qualify. On random days, guests will be picked to participate in the Aliante Armada Game. Mobile madness Date: Tuesdays in January
Information: Qualified guests will receive a message via the Aliante mobile app to swipe at a kiosk for a bonus prize. Prizes are free slot play up to $1,000. $2,500 50-plus slot tournament Date: Jan. 12 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Play in a free three-minute slot session. Top 25 scores will share $2,500 in free slot play. Open to all Aliante Players Club members 50 and older. Prize is Right Spin and Win promotion on 50-plus Play Day Date: Mondays in January Information: Earn 50 slot points and spin to win up to $500 in free slot play and other prizes. For Aliante Players Club members 50 and older. January multipliers Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 5x multiplier on video poker and 10x on all reels. Sweatshirt giveaway Date: January Information: Earn 600 video poker points, 300 reel points or $10 rated average bet for two hours on table games and receive a sweatshirt. One per guest while supplies last. Limited to the first 5,000 guests.
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$10 to $50 in free slot play. Win up to 15X slot points Date: Tuesdays through Jan. 27 Time: 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Information: Receive a pull tab at player services for 2X to 15X. Maximum of one pull tab per member per day; prizes are not transferable. Multiplier is valid for slot points earned. Big Game Square Showdown Date: Through Feb. 1 Information: Receive one Big Game Square for every dealt blackjack with a minimum bet of $25. One prize of $250 to $1,000 in chips will be awarded during each quarter of the Super Bowl. Takeaways and Giveaways drawing Date: Through Feb. 1 Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 2,000 base points. Drawing will be one hour after the Super Bowl. Five winners will be randomly selected to win prizes including $100 in free slot play or one of two signed football jerseys. $20,000 Shaken Not Stirred slot tournament Date: Jan. 23-25 Information: Fee is $49. Prizes of $100 to $10,000 in free slot play awarded for first through 11th place. Winners announced Jan. 25. Includes special drawing; earn one ticket for every 500 base points; six winners will get $500 in free slot play. Bring a friend Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: Bring a friend to join the loyalty club; both the existing and new member will receive $10 in free slot play.
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Electronic extravaganza Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 500 base points. Prizes include $50 to $500 in free slot play, a 60-inch LED Smart TV, Blu-ray Disc players, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 and a Kindle Fire HDX. Drawings at 8 p.m.
Point multipliers Date: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in January Information: Earn 12x points on select reels and video reels every Monday except Jan. 19; earn 7x points on select reel and video reel machines and 3x points on select video poker machines every Thursday; earn 10x points on select reels and video reels and 4x points on select video poker machines every Saturday.
Senior Thursdays Date: Thursdays in January Information: For loyalty club members 50 and older. Slot tournament at noon; blackjack tournament at 2:30 p.m.; 5x slot points; $5 free match bet.
Table games hot seat Date: Sundays through Thursdays in January Time: 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: One table game player will be selected randomly every hour to win a $25 promotional chip.
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RAMPART CASINO Point multipliers Date: Mondays in January Information: Resort Rewards players earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. Bonus Point Day Date: Jan. 21 Information: Summerlin and Summerlin Elite Resort Reward members earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. $100,000 Keep It Or Risk It Date: Fridays and Saturdays in January Information: Forty winners each weekend will have a chance to accept a guaranteed $500 cash or risk it for a chance to draw to win up to $10,000 cash. One hour of $10 table play or 100 base points earn one entry in the weekly drawings. Drawings at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earn 10x entries Mondays through Thursdays. $25,000 free hot seat drawings Date: Thursdays in January Information: Loyalty card members can win up to $200 in free slot play in each random drawing. Winner drawn every 25 minutes for slot players and on the 45 of each hour for table game players. Drawings from 2 to 8 p.m.
be one $2,000 winner, four $500 winners and five $200 promo chip winners. $5,000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day candy bar giveaway Date: Jan. 19 Information: Loyalty card members who earn 50 base points will receive a free candy bar; 100 bars will contain $50 free slot play hidden inside. 50-plus party Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 free slot play bonus on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200; a complimentary kiosk swipe if they earn 50 points and a second swipe if they earn 500; a bingo coupon for a free small rainbow pack in the electronic units for their next visit (minimum buy-in is required); and $5 lunch at buffet. In addition, they can play one free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round). The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. The top prize is $1,000; a $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round. $6,500 Galleons of Gold midmonth drawing Date: Jan. 14 Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members who earn a base of 2,000 points in a calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawings, where 10 winners at each drawing will share $6,500.
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Saturday Point Fever – The 1,000,000 Point Giveaway Date: Saturdays in January Information: Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Participants also can earn entry multipliers at the kiosks every day. Players must activate virtual drawing tickets at kiosks beginning 10 a.m. each Saturday. The virtual drawing will take place each Saturday with 10 players winning 100,000 points each week.
BINION’S $2,000 blackjack tournament Date: Fridays Information: Throughout the week, guests on the casino floor can qualify to play in blackjack round from 6 to 8 p.m. The top three winners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.
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Winter warm-up giveaway and drawing Date: Through Jan. 30 Information: For every 1,000 base points earned each week, guests will receive a gift or entry into a $20,000 cash drawing. Earn up to two gifts each week and keep playing for drawing entries. From Jan 26-30, receive a drawing ticket for every 500 points earned. The $20,000 Big Cash Drawing will take place at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 30. Five people will win cash prizes. The top prize is $10,000. Winners must be present to win.
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Free Play Frenzy for jackpot winners Date: January Information: Loyalty card players who win a $200 jackpot or higher on a slot machine, video poker nickel ma-
Earn and win dining credit Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January Information: Earn 100 points Jan. 13-15 for a tall Starbucks beverage. Earn 500 points on Jan. 27-29 for a $20 dining credit voucher. Rock ’n’ roll swipe and win kiosk
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CLUB FORTUNE Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Cash prizes.
HOOTERS 5x points Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Information: Club members receive 5x points on select slot machines.
VENETIAN AND PALAZZO Progressive poker variant Date: Ongoing Information: Players at Caribbean stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and three-card poker can make an optional $5 side bet for a progressive jackpot.
RIVIERA Weekly slot tournament Date: Saturdays Time: 1-5 p.m. Information: First entry is free, with additional entries per 500 points earned that day. First place is $1,000 in slot play. Top 20 players win slot play prizes, which must be used within 24 hours. Winners must pick up prizes between 6 and 11:59 p.m. the day of the tournament.
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How lawmakers can best use their time in Carson City
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n Jan. 5, Gov. Brian Sandoval was sworn in for a second term and, with his trademark optimism, declared that the state’s best days were yet to come. The question, though, is how the state moves on to achieve its best days. The governor will outline his vision Jan. 16 in a State of the State speech. Lawmakers will convene next month in Carson City for a 120-day legislative session. Here are three key areas they should consider to help Nevada move forward: EDUCATION n $10,559: National Fact: In 2014, the Annie average per-pupil E. Casey Foundation ranked spending in fiscal Nevada’s education system the year 2011 worst in the nation. n $8,527: Nevada’s Nevada’s struggling schools spending per pupil are hardly a secret. Look at any in 2011 legitimate ranking for educan 40 percent: tion, and you’ll find Nevada Share of Nevada near the bottom. students who The debate over how to fix failed to graduate our schools has been boiled on time in 2011-12 down to reforms versus funding. The reality is that it will take both. To its credit, Nevada has taken key steps toward improving education with reforms and an emphasis on STEM — science, technology, engineering and math —
education as a way of preparing the workforce. Those and other efforts need to continue. But don’t forget about money. Although school critics complain about the amount Nevada spends on education, it’s important to note the state spends below the national average per pupil. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT n 6.9 percent: NeFact: The Tax Foundation vada’s unemploysays Nevada has the third-best ment rate tax climate in the nation. n 45th: Nevada’s For nearly a century, Nevada national unemeconomic development officials ployment rate have trumpeted the state’s ranking, the sixth low taxes as a key to economic worst in the nation development, yet the tax rate alone hasn’t brought businesses rushing to the state. Over the past few years, Nevada has taken a more methodical approach, using a plan spearheaded by the Brookings Institution and Brookings Mountain West at UNLV. The result is a more strategic effort and targeted recruitment of businesses that could be a great benefit to the state. Nevada has seen its unemployment rate, once the worst in the nation, dip, but there still is more to do. The Legislature needs to continue to support such efforts by continuing to provide targeted tax incentives to bring key businesses here and fund grants to spur research and development. Support of higher educa-
tion, to develop an educated workforce, also is critical. TAXES n $2,518: State Fact: The state Legislative government tax Counsel Bureau found total gov- revenue per capita ernment spending per capita in in 2013 2011 was the third-lowest in the n 28th: Nevada’s nation, at $4,858, well below the national ranking national average of $6,445. for state governDuring the election, many civic ment tax revenue and political leaders campaigned per capita against a ballot initiative that would have created a business margin tax, saying it would be better to handle tax reform in the Legislature. The margin tax lost, so the upcoming session will be lawmakers’ chance to deal with tax reform. The Legislature, not the ballot box, is indeed the appropriate place to handle tax policy. However, lawmakers over the years have been reluctant to deal with it, and the result is the state has a system that doesn’t work. Small businesses complain about unfair rates and regulations, while major retailers and big businesses can escape virtually tax-free. Politicians and interest groups argue about tax rates and the amount of revenue the state pulls in, but there is general agreement the system is antiquated and in need of reform. The governor and Legislature should take on the politically risky task of tax reform. It is long past due.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Hawaii Fest: Explore Hawaiian culture on the second day of this celebration featuring island-style food, handmade crafts, live bands and hula performances. Noon-8 p.m., free, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., dlvec.com. *Also: 4-8 p.m. Friday and noon8 p.m. Saturday.
Jewish Film Festival: The 14th annual Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival continues, with contemporary global Jewish cinema for the entire community. On Sunday, watch “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” at 1 p.m. followed by “The Farewell Party” at 3:30 p.m. $10, Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road, lvjff.org. *Also: Through Jan. 25.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12 NV Energy solar workshop: Considering investing in a rooftop solar system? Representatives of NV Energy’s SolarGenerations program will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity and share consumer tips and resources. 12:30 p.m., free, Clark County Government Center Commission Chambers, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 866-786-3823. House-flipping workshop: A free, two-hour workshop for beginning investors and real estate agents. Learn how to get started finding, fixing and flipping houses. Registration required. 6-8 p.m., free, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, 112 S. Water St., flippingworkshops.com, 323-365-1004.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Sunset Garden Club monthly meeting: Join the Sunset Garden
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UNLV jazz concert series: Enjoy a performance by the Joe Williams Every Day Foundation Jazz Sextet, part of a series that highlights student musicians from UNLV’s jazz studies program. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Walk with a Doc: Join UMC physicians at Springs Preserve for a free nature walk and health talk. 9:30-10:30 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
The Wisdom of Dreams: Join author and astrologer Cathy Pagano as she explores the meaning of dreams. 1 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3964. Music with the Classic Touch: A program of classical and popular pieces to celebrate the coming of the new year, co-sponsored by the Nevada Chamber Symphony. 3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
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Club for “Urban Wildlife in Our Backyards,” presented by Doug Nielson of the Southern Nevada Department of Wildlife. Noon-2 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, conference room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-4927252. Blood donation: The American Red Cross encourages eligible people to become regular donors. 3-7:30 p.m., Paradise Church, 2525 Emerson Ave., redcrossblood.org. *Also: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Findlay Cadillac, 993 Auto Show Drive; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Veritas Apartments, 3370 St. Rose Parkway. Stroke and brain injury support group: For survivors of strokes and brain injuries. Receive encouragement and resources from other survivors. Spouses, partners and caregivers welcome. 3-4 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Hospital, conference rooms 1 and 2, 6900 N. Durango Drive, 702-629-1309. Mystery book club: Discuss “The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins. 6:15-8 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, conference room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252. Sports and the Mob: Experts in sports betting, sports journalism, athletics and regulatory control will discuss corruption in sports and sports betting and examine how the Mob penetrated the sports world. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library,
1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Learn to create, edit and format simple spreadsheets, perform calculations, save, print and open files. Participants must have basic computer skills. Class size is limited to 12 and is first come, first served. 10-11:30 a.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252. “The Issue of Driving: The Balance of Independence and Public Safety”: Dr. Lisa Rosenberg, of Touro University Nevada, will lead a discussion about driving and older adults with early cognitive impairment. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055
Rehab job fair: The Hard Rock Hotel’s beach bar is hiring model cocktail servers, model bartenders, promotional models, barbacks, VIP hosts, lifeguards, cashiers, food runners, cabana attendants, retail workers and security officers. Wear swim attire and bring a resume. Applicants must be 21 or older. 2-6 p.m., Body English Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road, 702-693-5555. *Also: Friday. Art at the Café: The Art of Travel exhibit brings together the viewpoints of a photographer, jewelry designer and mixed-media artist. Free, Rachel’s Kitchen, 9691 Trailwood Drive. *Also: Through January.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Healthier living class: Designed for people with chronic illnesses and family caregivers, each session in the six-week course will offer tips and tools to help enhance health and well-being. Registration required. 12:30 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702.
Cash for College FAFSA workshop: Fill out a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid experts will be available to help and answer questions. 6-8 p.m., free, Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex, Building C, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
Winter Art Festival: The festival will include a reception, contest awards and art exhibition with paintings, sculptures and mixedmedia pieces. 5 p.m., free, Stone Soup Art Gallery at North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
Healthy weight loss and membership drive: Integrated Weight Loss Program and the Women’s Council of Realtors will celebrate the new year with an evening of food, cocktails, raffle prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will go to the Shade Tree shelter for homeless and abused women and children. 6 p.m., $200-
“Bug”: “Homeland” star Tracy Letts’ play tells the story of a middle-aged cocktail waitress haunted by her son’s disappearance and her burgeoning relationship with a Gulf War veteran plagued by nightmares. 8 p.m., $20, Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First Street, Suite 110 *Also: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22-24,
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Partners in Policymaking: Learn about issues and policies related to disability and how to build productive partnerships between people with developmental disabilities, family members and policymakers. Classes are once a month through August; applications are now being accepted online. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, nced.info/pip. Making the Transition from Studio Art to Public Art: Designed for artists thinking about entering the field of public art. Artist Mary Lucking will review artist portfolios and discuss submissions, contracts, timelines, budgets, working with contractors and managing your project. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Botanicals and Beyond: What Would Nature Do?: What do a cocklebur, termite mound and
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 18: Living the Dream: Where Do We Go From Here?: Honor and celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with performances by Trinity Academy of Arts, the West Las Vegas Arts Center Performance Ensemble and others. 2 p.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989.
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Donna Alderson, SIOR
Randy Broadhead, SIOR
Michael De Lew, SIOR
Dan Doherty, SIOR
Michael Dunn, SIOR, CCIM
Art Farmanali, SIOR
David Frear, SIOR
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Brad Peterson, SIOR
Curtis Sanders, SIOR
Jason Simon, SIOR
Ryan Martin, SIOR, CCIM
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Blogging can help businesses connect with clients in ways that conventional marketing doesn’t BY DANIELLE MCCREA | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
The Hot Dogs Adopt-a-thon wasn’t your average business promotion. The first-time Animal Foundation event featured pick-your-price adoption fees and more than 250 dogs who needed homes. ¶ Meghan Scheibe needed a way to get the word out. The foundation had just relaunched its website, and Scheibe, the shelter’s marketing and public relations manager, had a blog she could press into service to engage the pet-loving community. BLOGGING, CONTINUED ON PAGE 54
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Scott Muelrath, president of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce; and Patrick Duffy, president of the Las Vegas Art Museum board, on whom they would like to meet, their favorite pickup lines and the modern invention they can’t live without.
Four young entrepreneurs from Las Vegas, inspired by the culture of the West Coast but with little experience in the fashion industry, beat the odds to launch and maintain their brand of gear, which they bill as “luxury meets street.” TALKING POINTS Valley schools can’t keep up with tech sector, P49
THE NOTES Philanthropy, P46
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Largest conventions in 2015, P60
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HOLIDAY SEASON GOOD TO STATE’S SMALL-BUSINESS EMPLOYEES Nevada was among the U.S. states with the highest December increase in small-business employment. The state’s small-business employment index rose 0.3 percent during the last month of 2014, according to Intuit QuickBooks’ December Small Business Indexes. Nationally, businesses with fewer than 20 employees recorded a 0.1 percent increase in employment. Nevada was joined at the top by Oregon, Virginia and Washington. Every state except Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts showed gains in employment. Data was collected from
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The Las Vegas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored local philanthropists at its 23rd annual philanthropy awards luncheon. Honored were Victoria Fertitta, outstanding philanthropist; Debra Mills, President’s award for service to AFP; Jordan Coppert, outstanding youth in philanthropy; Art Marshall, outstanding volunteer fundraiser; Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, outstanding foundation; Lynn Etkins, outstanding fundraising professional; Russ Kost III, lifetime achievement award. The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation awarded three grants worth $9,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs in Nevada. The Southern Highlands unit received $5,000; the Elko unit received $3,000; and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Truckee Meadows, Fernley Intermediate School received $1,500. The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, a nonprofit pediatric cancer outpatient treatment facility, received a $245,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to expand a long-term follow-up clinic for childhood cancer survivors.
tributed more than $455,000 to 35 nonprofit organizations statewide during the third quarter of 2014. Grants were awarded to 16 Southern Nevada organizations, including the Nevada State College Foundation, Teach for America, the Solar Electric Power Association, HELP of Southern Nevada and United Way of Southern Nevada. Southern Nevada McDonald’s owners donated more than $30,000 to 60-plus local educators. The money will pay for a teaching garden, robotics starter kit and silver mining camp learning experience.
Three high school students were honored by the Public Education Foundation and Montblanc in a “Write About an Adventure” creative writing contest. First place went to Tristan Graney (third from right), a junior at Nevada Learning Academy, who received a Montblanc Meisterstuck fountain pen and a $500 scholarship. Second place went to Frank Aguilar (second from left), a freshman at Basic High School, who received a $100 gift card to Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian/Palazzo. Third place went to Daniel Mallory (fourth from left), a junior at Green Valley High School, who received a $50 gift card to the Grand Lux Restaurant at Venetian.
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel offered veterans 1,500 free vacations and thousands of free tickets to an Orlando Predators arena football game.
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Shine for a Superhero 5k race and walk raised more than $196,000. More than 2,000 people participated.
The Call of Duty Endowment and MGM Resorts International are supporting the “Boots To Business” veteran transition assistance program. The endowment selected the program to receive the 2014 Seal of Distinction Award, which comes with an initial $30,000 grant and operational advice and support. MGM Resorts International pledged $250,000 to the Nevada Military Support Alliance to help build the state’s first Fisher House for military families. CenturyLink will give away $35,000 in grants to Clark County for technology in classrooms. The Henderson Police Officers’ Association Charitable Foundation donated $5,000 for SAFE House’s sixth annual “Run for Shelter” 5K
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Joseph Miller, Fisher Industries Nevada area manager, and Mike Scronce, Fisher Industries Nevada operations manager, were named “Honorary Playmakers” by the Clark County Department of Family Services for their help on the KaBOOM! playground project at Childhaven. Underprivileged children and families affiliated with After-School AllStars Las Vegas, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada received free Thanksgiving dinner during the 24th annual Turkey Gobble at Piero’s Italian Cuisine. Chefs and employees prepared 400 pounds of turkey, 1,100 pounds of potatoes, 2,000 rolls and 300 pies for 1,200 guests.
United Nissan representatives and Forman Automotive Group owner Don Forman donated $5,000 to Three Square Food Bank from a test-drive fundraiser, enough to provide about 15,000 meals.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada received $10,000 from Mark Curry, founder of MacFarlane Group. The money will be used to provide health and wellness programs.
The “Live Your Passion” Benefit and Concert, presented by Hyundai, raised more than $250,000 for the Lili Claire Foundation. Co-sponsored by Warner Bros. Television, the event included a poker tournament chaired by Jason Alexander and concert hosted by comedians Caroline Rhea and Aisha Tyler.
Employees from M&M’S World and Ethel M Chocolates joined forces to help Habitat for Humanity. Last year, Mars employees donated almost 70,000 hours of time to support organizations worldwide. run and 1-mile walk. Tronox donated $1,000. Fisher Industries donated $500.
Nevada Public Radio’s fall membership campaign surpassed its goal of funding 30,000 meals More than for Three $7,000 Square was raised Food for local Bank. Sixty animal percent shelters and of people who became rescues at members the Family, or renewed Fur & Fun Festimemberships val. Sponsored Among the winners at the Family, selected the Fur & Fun Festival was Ali Olsen’s by Las Vegas “social good” dachshund, Sofie, dressed as Hot Diggity premium, “Snifferella.” Dachshund funding 38,910 Club & Rescue, meals for the a Halloween agency. costume contest raised more than The NV Energy Foundation con$2,000.
Convoy of Hope stopped at the Champion Center of Las Vegas to provide $1 million in free goods and services, including more than 35,000 pounds of groceries, haircuts, dental checkups, family portraits, health services, job and career services, a childrens carnival and more. Arizona Charlie’s employees assembled about 60 Thanksgiving food boxes for families in need. A yearlong “pay it forward” campaign by Matt Smith Physical Therapy continued over Thanksgiving with local schools and students giving gifts to other schools and students. Sewell Elementary School received more than 800 “rainbow loom” bracelets, mostly made by students at Hayden Elementary School. Three at-risk schools started an outdoor garden classroom thanks to a $20,000 grant from Keep Las Vegas Beautiful. The money is being used at Vegas Verde Elementary, Gibson Middle and Matt Kelly Elementary schools.
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14 QUESTIONS, 14 WORDS FOR 2014 As 2014 wound down, we asked prominent Nevada businesspeople to answer 14 questions in 14 or fewer words. In this issue and for the next two weeks, we present their responses.
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SCOTT MUELRATH, PRESIDENT, HENDERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
What modern invention can you not live without? Screw-top wine bottles (also known as Stelvins). If you could meet anyone — living or dead — who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask? Legendary fly fisherman Lee Wulff. What was his greatest adventure? Name your favorite television series and why? “SportsCenter” or “Regular Show,” which I watch with my son. Mindless entertainment. What moral values are essential for a successful career? Honesty. Integrity. Treat others as you would want to be treated. How do you define happiness? Family. How do you defuse stress or tension? Fly fishing. Preferably amongst a robust Callibaetis hatch. What is your favorite pickup line?
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What’s your next class? Worked on my wife. Any guilty pleasure(s)? Wine. What is your most embarrassing public moment? Numerous. But probably still yet to come. What words best describe the city you live in? Boulder City: Quiet, simple and quaint. Small town atmosphere. What is the most difficult task you accomplished last year? Picking new exterior colors for our house. Nearly ended my marriage. What is the most important topic for the Nevada legislature to address during the 2015 session? K-12 education. Any regrets this past year? Never slowing down. What is your top priority moving into 2015? Slow down.
PATRICK DUFFY, PRESIDENT, LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM BOARD
What modern-day invention can you not live without? Toilet.
Any guilty pleasure(s)? Giving gifts and watching the joy in their eyes, myself included!
If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask? Golda Meir. Can you please drill some sense in them?
What is your most embarrassing public moment? Never have any ... I just create a joke and laugh my way through it.
Name your favorite television series and why? “Bewitched.” I escaped childhood while dreaming I was Endora.
What words best describe the city you live in? True to who we are ...
What moral values are essential for a successful career? Real authenticity to self and those around you.
What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year? Still working on it ... Getting to know me better.
How do you define happiness? Embracing your faults and celebrating your strengths ... Sharing that with others.
What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session? Remember, you can and perhaps should be replaced if you can’t negotiate solutions.
How do you defuse stress or tension? Turn an error/fault into a great laugh at your expense.
Any regrets this past year? None.
What is your favorite pickup line? No line needed ... Just an interested look does it.
What is your top priority moving into 2015? To rid society of the need to overuse the word “awesome”! I mean ...
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BY THE NUMBERS
2.67 PERCENT
Drop from last year in Nevada gaming revenue for the fiscal year that began July 1, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
58
Number of applications for medical marijuana dispensaries denied by the Clark County Commission, continuing a battle with the state over which businesses will be allowed to operate.
610
Number of seats at the redesigned Buffet at Excalibur.
$90,000
Amount the U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently took in for selling 5 acres in the south valley to the Nevada Housing Division — a 95 percent discount on the appraised value of $1.8 million.
$641,000
Amount online poker generated in November in Nevada, according to the state Gaming Control Board. Ultimate Poker, one of Nevada’s three poker sites, announced in mid-November it was shutting down.
$35 MILLION
Price paid by Wynn Resorts to buy property on a contaminated site along the Mystic River in Everett, Mass., to build a $1.6 billion casino.
$43.2 MILLION
Amount Allegiant Travel Co. says it’s taking as a noncash impairment charge on its Boeing 757 aircraft, which comprise a small portion of its fleet.
$47.4 MILLION
Amount Nevada collected in taxes for November revenue, a 5.16 percent decline from last year.
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The Revive Brand Co. is owned and operated by, from left, Amanda Appling, Medin Gebrezgier, Cesar Santos and Jonathan Santos. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
Commitment to community Describe your business.
We design and manufacture backpacks, duffle bags, laptop sleeves and stash pouches. The selection offered is simple and stylish while designed to be high quality. The products we offer range in price from $45 for classic backpacks to $85 for duffle bags. Our products are sold online and in the LVCK store at Container Park.
REVIVE BRAND CO. Address: 7260 W. Azure Drive, Suites 140-626, Las Vegas 89108 Phone: 702-824-1892 Email: medin@revivebrandco.com Website: revivebrandco.com Hours of operation: 24 hours a day Owned/operated by: Jonathan Santos, Cesar Santos, Medin Gebrezgier, Amanda Appling In business since: 2011
Who are your customers?
Mainly high school and college students. But there are many folks who are developing a certain skill or talent, such as artists, BMX riders, videographers or other entrepreneurs, and pursuing these people is crucial to the survival and growth of this brand. They provide the most word-of-mouth marketing for us, and they evangelize the brand message to others. Our customers are forward thinkers who like separating themselves from the pack and leading. What makes your business unique?
What makes Revive Brand Co. unique is our commitment to the growth and development of the community we live in. By supporting our customers who have some kind of ambitions or dreams, we engage them. This gives them a sense of ownership when it comes to our products that they may not feel when they purchase other bags. Many companies make the same claim, but it’s probably on the far outskirts of their overall marketing plan. With Revive, this is central to our method. We started this business when we were 19 and 20 years old. When starting a business with little to no money, it forces the owners to find creative and innovate ways to generate
sales and sustainability. What is your business philosophy?
Our philosophy is to listen to our customers. Engage them. Finally, respond with quality products that are an extension of them. This means that we are more tedious when it comes to our design process. From the first sketches to the final touches of the manufacturing process, we try to keep our ears and minds open to the needs of our customers. What’s the most important part of your job?
Research, research, research. Finding the right color schemes, patterns and materials is hard work. It is especially hard when you don’t have a huge staff to source for these items and your own plant to develop them. What is the best part about doing business in Southern Nevada?
There is a ton of growth in the city and it has no end in sight. New shopping malls and attractions are built almost every week, it seems. We also get a ton of support from College of Southern Nevada President Michael Richards and Dean Marcus Johnson, and our mentor, professor Kevin Raiford. CSN has a great program called the Business Incubator, which started in 2011 and we were a part of. What have you learned from the recession?
During a recession, opportunities pop up that would not be there otherwise. Things that cost a fortune when the economy was good may be affordable or even cheap. Staying aware and alert during these times helps you be in position to recover faster or thrive afterward.
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On Conor Shine’s lasvegassun.com story “Clark County rejects marijuana applications, setting up battle with state”: The whole purpose of a state agency overseeing the privileged license process is to keep the local politics out of the process. We are setting such a bad example for this new industry. — TTTNow On Conor Shine’s lasvegassun.com story “Fixing a rotating door of CEOs at UMC”: You can bring in the chief executives of Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins and the Cleveland Clinic and pay them a king’s ransom. It will change nothing, because the government work ethos remains. — BuskinTederodemowitz
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innovations, the sky’s the limit for Las Vegas’ he earth is rumbling in Las Vegas, potential as a tech development hot spot. and not just on those rare occasions But we’re limiting them — and by extension, we experience an earthquake. our state’s economic growth — because of our Our budding technology sector education system. is doing ground-shaking stuff. Here’s a tiny As pointed out in a recent report by sampling: Brookings Mountain West, Nevada is in need n Banjo, a web startup, mines posts on other of STEM (science, technology, engineering and social media sites to detect in real time events mathematics) workers. We’re not producing happening worldwide, from minor car crashes RIC enough from our schools to meet the needs to riots and plane crashes. The site’s creators ANDERSON of our innovators. And for all but the most say they know about news before anyone else on optimistic Nevadans, the state’s track record the planet, except those witnessing it firsthand. on education funding offers little hope we can n MedWand, developed by Dr. Samir Qamar of make the investment needed. Las Vegas, measures heart rate, body temperature, blood We are entering the 2015 legislative session with a oxygen and other vital signs, and features a camera that $162 million budget shortfall, and in November a GOP surge can capture video from the ears, throat and eyes. The data brought to power many legislators who champion keeping are transmitted through a secure online connection to a government spending in check. So the prospects of making physician, who can assess a patient’s health and determine strides in STEM education seem even dimmer. whether he or she needs to make an office or hospital visit. The Republican lawmakers who stormed to power need n Gohunt.com provides Western big-game hunters all to remember their promises to improve the state’s economy the information they need to schedule and carry out a and should keep the Brookings report in the forefront of successful excursion. their minds as they head to Carson City. That’s just a tiny sampling. Tech is exploding in Las Spending more now on education may hurt, especially Vegas, for reasons that include geography (we’re kind of given the budget situation, but if we have any hope of an affordable suburb to Silicon Valley) and infrastructure turning our budding tech industry from a ripple to a boom, (we’re at the crossroads of a vast network of fiber optics). it’s an investment that needs to happen. Based on the brilliance of the people behind these
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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com column “Pro hockey could have trickledown effect in Las Vegas”: Private money, so why not? It’s a lot better than the silly soccer stadium. — Hillarya On John Katsilometes’ lasvegassun. com story “Events boss: 40 million visitors is not enough”: Until casinos become nonsmoking, large medical and public health conferences will continue to shun Las Vegas. — ClaraBarton
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$43 million Tesla payoff has believers — and critics BY KYLE ROERINK STAFF WRITER
More often than not, Lance Gilman wears a cowboy hat. “I feel naked without it,” he said. “I’ve always worn a hat, and I always will. Maybe they will bury me in one.” But Gilman, 70, always takes off his hat for Gov. Brian Sandoval. And for reasons that go well beyond common etiquette, both men have good reason to tip their caps to each other. The Nevada Department of Transportation board, of which Sandoval is a member, approved $43 million in October for a project that will help reimburse Gilman and his partners for building USA Parkway, the transportation corridor of Gilman’s TahoeReno Industrial Center. The money will pay for improvements to the existing six-mile stretch of USA Parkway and buy land from Gilman and his partners so NDOT can extend the road by 12.5 miles. When completed, the work will connect Interstate 80 to U.S. Highway 50 and help traffic flow more smoothly in the greater Reno-Sparks area. In addition, the board approved $70 million for other construction costs related to the project. Proponents of the project say it’s aimed at reaping Nevada’s economic development potential and was fueled by Tesla’s decision to build its $5 billion battery gigafactory there. Gilman played an instrumental role in landing Tesla, which became a political triumph for Sandoval — proof that the state could attract a major employer under his watch. But critics say the road project is a boon for Gilman and bust for the state. nnn Gilman is a tenacious Storey County commissioner, a multimillionaire and real estate tycoon known for owning a brothel and developing TRIC, touted as the world’s largest industrial park. It hosts such businesses as Wal-Mart, FedEx and PetSmart. The state’s $1.3 billion deal with Tesla wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Gilman and his two partners: Don Roger Norman and William Roger Norman. Free of charge, they dished Tesla nearly 1,000 acres to build its factory at TRIC. That set off a chain of events that led to the funding from the state, giving Gilman and his partners some-
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rial roadways. The roadway will save time for employees who work in the industrial center and live in Stagecoach, Yerington, Dayton and Carson City, allowing them to cut I-80 out of their commute, according to NDOT. Currently, I-80 is the only way to access the industrial center. Without the parkway, there’s no direct way to travel north-south on U.S. 95 toward Las Vegas, Los Angeles or Phoenix. Truckers and employees have to drive dozens of miles east or west before entering the roadway. USA Parkway will guide drivers headed south from the center onto U.S 50, which is a few miles from U.S. 95. Critics of the project don’t doubt Nevada will benefit from the road. Lance Gilman is the developer who helped Nevada land Tesla Motors. Gilman and his But considering the size of his taxpayer-sponsored payoff, they quespartners gave Tesla nearly 1,000 acres for free. In return, the state promised to build a road connecting Interstate 80 and U.S. 50. (KYLE ROERINK/STAFF) tion if Gilman’s play was rooted in altruism. The state got “snookered” on this take the risk at building the center in thing they’ve wanted for more than deal, said Paul McKenzie, executive the first place.” 15 years: a completed, state-funded secretary-treasurer of the Building At the NDOT board meeting in USA Parkway. and Construction Trades Council of October, Sandoval said there was a In the early 2000s, Gilman lobbied Northern Nevada/AFL-CIO. “critical need” for the state to finish lawmakers in Washington D.C. and He called the $43 million a misuse. USA Parkway. Carson City for it. He lobbied so hard “Normally when you build a road “It will reduce commute times,” in 2001 that former state Sen. Mark like this, it is primarily for a commuSandoval said. “And I don’t want to Amodei wrote a resolution urging the nity benefit,” McKenzie said. “This underestimate that in any way for the state to contribute money to the road. will make (Gilman’s) industrial park individuals that are going to be workBut Gilman didn’t get it. more valuable. It will make the proping out at TRIC. It means something Instead, he and his partners inerty that he hasn’t sold more valuto be home for dinner. … It means vested more than $60 million of their able. He is the primary benefactor of something not to be sitting in your own money to build part of it. More the road.” vehicle for hours upon hours.” than 5,000 trucks and other vehicles access the six-mile, four-lane road evnnn nnn ery day. After NDOT finishes its work Today, the industrial center covers Gilman is a crafty businessman in 2017, USA Parkway will be a state166 square miles, comprising 65 perwho has calculated million-dollar maintained road that carries Tesla cent of Storey County. Small portions deals on napkins. He built a Harleybatteries to the rest of the world. of the property also sit in Lyon and Davidson store. He bought a brothel Gilman got the state payoff because Washoe counties. on eBay. Tesla was a convincing anchor tenBefore Tesla, there were 166 comHis office on USA Parkway is 20 ant. The company’s namesake and panies and 14 million square feet of minutes away from downtown Reno. futuristic polish promised the arbuildings. Sewer, electricity and othIt is laden with maps. They sit on a rival of more blue-chip job creators er utilities come pre-installed. Storey conference table, stand on an easel and government revenue generators. County has streamlined its process and hang on walls. They demarcate Since mid-September, Gilman said for obtaining building permits and cartographic views of the Western he’s lined up at least 10 big-name other bureaucratic requirements. U.S., Nevada and — most importantly companies vowing to make a home at With the price of the existing por— local roadways. the industrial park. tions of USA Parkway included, GilAs he sat at the table, Gilman used Gilman and his partners sold propman and his partners invested $87 them to explain why USA Parkway erty to the state at a discounted $4 a million of their own money to start was more than a windfall. Behind foot to extend and improve the existthe park. They spent the money withhim, a steady flow of semi-trailers ing roadway. Other property at his out a single credit line, Gilman said. rolled on the road. industrial center is going for up to Gilman speaks about the site in Supporters of the USA Parkway ex$12.50, he said. rapid bursts, like an auctioneer at a pansion say the incomplete roadway NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon sale barn. creates a bottleneck of traffic that said the project would collectively “You can buy a site from me right permeates throughout the state. benefit Gilman and Nevada. now. You can buy an acre. You can buy NDOT says the completed project “We can’t argue the developers 1,000 acres. You will have all your will benefit the 30,000 daily drivers from the industrial center are going sewer, power, water, gas and your who use I-80 and U.S. 50 by reducing to have some money in their pockroadways. It’s all in,” he said. emissions and decongesting arteets,” Malfabon said. “But they did
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Beal Bank’s LV headquarters tiny, but deposits pack a punch BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER
Beal Bank USA’s headquarters in Summerlin is as plain and suburban as they come. It’s a strip-mall storefront, just two doors from a Domino’s Pizza and near a Hallmark store and McDonald’s. It’s no ordinary branch, though. It holds about $2.2 billion in deposits, one of the largest stockpiles of any bank branch in Southern Nevada. Beal is far from a household name, but its business is based in large part on savings accounts. “Instead of spending money on branches that you don’t need,” Beal says on its website, “we’d rather pay you a higher rate on your deposits.” With the Federal Reserve holding interest rates near zero since the economy crashed, savings accounts offer tiny returns around the country. The average interest rate nationally on a oneyear certificate of deposit is just 0.27 percent, down from about 10 percent in 1984, according to Bankrate.com. Beal’s rates are higher than the national average but not huge. Recently, for accounts with at least $1,000 deposited on Day 1, the bank was offering 1.06 percent on a one-year CD. Deposits with Beal have dropped, but profits are up. The lender, with some 20 other locations nationally, had $2.4 billion in deposits as of Sept. 30, down 22 percent from a year earlier. However, it earned $388 million in net income from loans through Sept. 30, up 6.7 percent yearover-year, according to filings with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Beal Bank USA was founded by 62-year-old billionaire Andy Beal in 2004. He already knew Las Vegas. At 21, he was winning at the blackjack tables, but was 86’d from casinos for counting cards, according to a profile by the Dallas Morning News. Spokesman Jim Chambless answered some questions via email. Edited excerpts: What sort of customers does the bank serve in Las Vegas? Our customers include traditional purchasers of retail CDs and other savings products at our branches; financial institutions that purchase CDs through listing services; and brokers, who purchase CDs on a larger scale. Beal has made very large loans to very prominent businesses in Las Vegas, but we do not share this information about our customers, even if public.
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Beal has an unusually large amount of deposits in its local branch. Is that because of its interest-bearing savings accounts or some other reason? Our deposits are exclusively in interest-bearing savings products, primarily certificates of deposit. Some portion of our current total is
sourced through wholesale channels and includes brokered deposits. The majority of our other deposits come from traditional retail branch customers. How have the low interest rates affected Beal and its customers?
The interest-rate environment has affected our customer base because of lower returns on their deposits. We anticipate that some may have sought higher investment returns, while accepting greater risk. Further, the rates have increased competition for deposits from customers seeking the security of CDs.
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Pat Casale isn’t a doctor, but he spends his days working with the sick and uninsured. The Las Vegas health insurance broker was tireless in his efforts to aid Nevadans during 2013’s disastrous rollout of CASALE Nevada Health Link, the online insurance marketplace selling health care plans offered under the Affordable Care Act. Casale worked with state officials in multiple agencies, as well as the Governor’s Office, to ensure his clients were covered. Consumers — some with life-threatening diseases — came to him to enroll for insurance but were thwarted by faulty enrollment software built by Xerox, the tech contractor for the health link. Others paid for insurance but didn’t receive coverage.
Casale went on television. He appeared in newsprint. He screamed at bureaucrats and Xerox officials to get his clients coverage. In the current open enrollment period — which started in mid-November and ends in February — the situation is different for Nevada Health Link and Casale. The state ditched Xerox and plugged into a new IT system run by the federal government. And Casale is signing up customers without suffering spikes in his blood pressure. Casale spoke with VEGAS INC about what insurance brokers do, the latest open enrollment period and not getting paid. Compared with last year, what’s the biggest difference you’ve seen in open enrollment? The computer system is working. I get people enrolled in less than 30 minutes. People are getting the plans I expect them to get. The state didn’t put out an estimate for how many people
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would enroll in plans offered on the exchange. What’s your best guess? All said and done, in the end of February, between 40,000 and 44,000 on the high end. Thirty-two thousand to 36,000 on the medium end, and 30,000 on the low end. Do brokers charge consumers for using their services to enroll for health care plans offered under the Affordable Care Act? Not at all. The average consumer may not know how an insurance broker can help them enroll for subsidized plans offered under the Affordable Care Act. What’s your main role? My main role is to ensure the client buys the best plan for them and maximizes tax credits offered. Because of the faulty Xerox software, insurance companies didn’t pay you and other Ne-
vada insurance brokers for your services during the first open enrollment. You’re in a classaction suit to recoup damages. What’s the latest? We are starting to get some of the money. Insurance companies are paying us going forward. But we lost time and money. For the first six months of the last enrollment, we didn’t get paid for a lot of services. I estimate that I lost at least $25,000 to $30,000. It’s the first time in my career that I didn’t get paid for work. If I wrote a life insurance policy and the commission is $1,000 when that policy gets issued, I get paid. With health insurance, you get paid at a month-to-month rate. (Last) year, that didn’t happen. You’re originally from New York. What brought you to the desert to broker insurance? The broker part wasn’t part of the plan. I came to Nevada because the state allows you to be able to own a home and offers a favorable tax system. The American dream was here.
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A Pacific Northwest grocery chain is entering Southern Nevada with the purchase of seven Albertsons and Vons stores. Haggen, based in Bellingham, Wash., is buying the groceries as part of a 146-store acquisition in the western U.S. that stems from a merger-related selloff, the company said. The portfolio sale is expected to close early this year, and Haggen plans to convert the stores to its own brand throughout the first half of 2015. Haggen said it planned to keep the stores’ management teams, and all employees of the acquired groceries “will have the opportunity” to work for Haggen. Haggen majority owner Comvest Partners, a West Palm Beach, Fla., investment firm, would not disclose the purchase price. The deal, subject to Federal Trade Commission approval, is a major growth spurt for Haggen. The grocer has 18 stores and 2,000 employees in Washington and Oregon.
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If the sale goes through, the company will operate 164 stores and employ a workforce of more than 10,000 employees, with new locations in Nevada, Arizona and California. Albertsons owner Cerberus Capital Management reached a deal last spring to buy Vons owner Safeway Inc. for about $9 billion. The sale is expected to close in January. Albertsons had 32 stores in Southern Nevada and Vons had 14 around the time the deal was announced. Those companies said they would sell 168 stores nationally to four buyers to land FTC approval of the merger. Haggen was the only one to get locations in Nevada. Haggen will acquire the following stores in Southern Nevada: n Vons: 1031 Nevada Highway, Boulder City; 7530 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas; 1940 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas; and 820 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. n Albertsons: 2910 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson; 575 College Drive, Henderson; and 190 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson.
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After three consecutive monthly declines, Nevada gaming revenue increased slightly in November compared with the year before, the state reported. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said casinos won $876.3 million in November, a 0.04 percent increase from the same month the previous year. But gaming revenue for the fiscal year, which began July 1, is still down 2.67 percent. On the Strip, where a huge chunk of the state’s total is generated, gaming revenue dropped 4 percent from last year to $508.3 million. Baccarat revenue there declined 1.1 percent to $127.6 million. The numbers told a better story for the rest of Clark County. Downtown Las Vegas gaming revenue rose to $42.8 million, a 12.76 percent
increase from the same time last year. North Las Vegas and the Boulder Strip, meanwhile, recorded substantial increases of 37.62 percent and 20.68 percent, respectively. Laughlin and Mesquite saw smaller increases of 12.77 percent and 7.03 percent, respectively. Overall, Clark County’s gaming revenue was up just shy of 1 percent from last year. Washoe County gaming revenue, on the other hand, dropped 0.16 percent. In Reno, casinos won $43.1 million, a 0.57 percent decrease compared to the year before. Online poker pulled in just $641,000. One of Nevada’s three original online poker sites, Ultimate Poker, announced it was shutting down in mid-November. The state collected $47.4 million in taxes on November’s revenue, a 5.16 percent decrease from last year.
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It all started with a tweet. Late last year, Las Vegas-based poker journalist Marco Valerio received a message from Ultimate Poker, the online poker website that recently shut down. It was cashing out his outstanding balance of 18 cents. Valerio found the paltry cashout amusing. So he shared it with his 7,000 Twitter followers. When he realized others were getting similar messages, however, he had a thought: What if they pooled the tiny amounts together and donated the total to charity? It might not be much, but it could make a small difference in the lives of some. Then professional poker player Danielle Andersen chimed in. She agreed to match donations up to $500. Andersen had a personal connection to the cause — she was a sponsored player for Ultimate Poker. “It felt sort of like a parting gift from me,” she said in an interview. And so what’s now called the Simple Act of Poker Kindness, tracked by the Twitter hashtag #SAPK, began to snowball. Andersen described it as an organic movement that evolved primarily through social media. “There was no real advertising; we did no real media push,” she said. “It’s not like we had a team of people putting this together. It just kind of caught on.” Like Andersen, others in the poker community began to throw in their support on Twitter, with some committing to more than just a small check from Ultimate Poker. Poker player Melissa Burr was one of those. She said she’d donate $1 — and then raised it to $2 — for everyone who retweeted her announcement. What Valerio and others in the poker community did is not unique to #SAPK. During the social media fundraising blitz, Valerio found out New Jersey poker player Billy Vogel had been gathering holiday donations from poker players for five years. Valerio decided that some of the money raised through #SAPK would go to help Vogel’s efforts, though much of it would remain earmarked for a local Las Vegas organization. #SAPK, in turn, got a mention and a logo at the toy drive Vogel helped with in Atlantic County, N.J. In the end, #SAPK raised about $3,360. Valerio said about $2,560 went
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to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City and the rest to Global Medical Relief Fund, an organization Vogel supports through his fundraising. Valerio said he’s open to doing the fundraiser again in the future. “I’m very moved, actually, by the demonstrations of kindness and be-
nevolence that I saw from so many of these individuals,” he said. “We’ve tapped into a giving spirit. I think the social media engine we’ve uncovered that can power contributions is one worth looking into.” He also emphasized how he hoped the fundraiser would counteract negative perceptions about poker
players, who aren’t always seen as the giving type. Andersen echoed that sentiment. “We get kind of a bad rap for being gamblers or whatever,” she said, “but I would actually say the poker community in general has some of the most generous and honorable people you would find in your entire life.”
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‘Think of the blog as a central piece of your brand’ The approach worked. One hundred forty animals found homes that day, including 127 dogs. Since that June 2013 event, the foundation’s blog has featured dozens more posts written by animal experts sharing the benefits and pitfalls of adoption and animal fostering, lists of breed traits, safety tips and more. The blog offers the foundation — a nonprofit organization that operates a shelter, adoption center, spay-and-neuter clinic and low-cost surgery center — a way to engage with the community. “We want to be a community resource for people who have pets or who are looking to get one,” Scheibe said. “We want to provide people an opMILES portunity to engage and learn more about everything we do.” Whether your business is a pet-adoption nonprofit, a boutique hotel or a mom-and-pop pizza shop, a blog can be an inexpensive tool to give you a voice and help you get the word out about what you do. Lauren Levin is vice president of integrated marketing at SBE, the parent of company of SLS Las Vegas. Levin started SBE’s blog in March, several months before SLS opened. The results have been positive, she said. “Think of the blog as a central piece of your brand,” Levin said. “Be engaging, and your readers will feel a part of that brand.” Zach Miles is executive director of economic development and technology transfer at UNLV’s Division of Research and Economic Development. Miles has worked with more than 100 startups over more than a decade. He has seen blogs successfully test market fit, push promotions and build brand recognition. “You can engage a huge community quickly,” said Miles, who also works as director of the Nevada Small Business Development Center at UNLV. “You can use a blog to be a sounding board for ideas, a lowcost research-and-development tool that lets you pivot quickly.” Here are seven tips for business blogging.
The Animal Foundation uses its blog to promote upcoming events. This post was published in June 2013 in advance of the Hot Dogs Adopt-a-thon.
DON’T SPAM “It’s an absolute no-no to always talk about yourself,” Levin said. SBE’s blog is about more than hotel promotions. For example, writers have examined Art Basel, a Miami Beach art event (SBE has a hotel there) and top Las Vegas karaoke bars (none of which is in SLS). BE A LITTLE ZANY “You can drive a lot more buzz if you’re ‘out there’ as far as your voice, but make sure you’re not aggressive,” Miles said. “You don’t want to bring antagonism to your site.” In a world where click-bait is king, a catchy headline can make engagement soar. But you don’t want to risk the integrity of your brand for a few extra shares. BE CONSISTENT Having a blog (and keeping busy on social media) lets customers know your lights are on. Not only can regular blogging drive search engine optimization, it can build a regular audience that returns to your site because it knows something new will be available. Levin posts five or six times a week, or more if there’s a big event to promote. TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW If you sell skateboards, talk about the best skating spots in your city. Use your expertise to your advan-
TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR BLOG OFF THE GROUND Don’t have a blog yet? Here’s what you need to get started. FIND YOUR VOICE Before you start publishing, decide on the tone of your blog. Do you sell life insurance and want a serious tone to put your customers at ease? Or does your brand market to teens who enjoy jokes and memes?
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CHOOSE TALKING POINTS Figure out what your brand can speak about to gain credibility. SBE’s five talking points are food, drink, art, design and travel, and the blog aims to serve as a “lifestyle guide” for customers. Once you’ve decided on topics, create an editorial calendar and write sample posts to show stakeholders. Plan how often you’ll post and whom your writers will be.
tage. If you’re feeling ambitious, forge partnerships with known industry experts and get them to guest post. TEST YOUR IDEAS Use your blog to test new products. Blogging, combined with social media, is a perfect format for low-cost research and development. Float new ideas or products to see how your followers respond. BE SHORT AND SWEET Blogging is not a long-form essay. You want to be entertaining but also make your point before your reader clicks away. Goal No. 1: Make your post interesting enough that people share it on social media. “Your blog needs to be easy to engage with,” Miles said. “Think about the most memorable interactions you have in a day.” Blog like you text, Miles suggested. “People get their point across quickly in an amusing, engaging way,” he said. SHOW, DON’T TELL People love something to look at. Photos on Facebook receive 53 percent more likes than text alone, a 2012 study by Hubspot found. So include photos, memes, gifs and videos in your blog posts. A picture can get your message across in seconds. Reading text requires a much longer investment.
REACH OUT AND PARTNER Create a social plan. Build partnerships with industry leaders who can promote your brand. SBE, for example, works with guest bloggers, such as chef Jose Andres, who have a large number of social media followers. A post authored by an industry leader or recognizable name and shared to his followers can go viral, increasing visibility of your brand dramatically and bringing an avalanche of hits to your site.
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Information: Visit naiopnv.org UNLV Third Annual STEM Summit Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Stan Fulton Building Ballroom, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: RSVP to 702-895-1345 Panelists will discuss retention and recruitment, working with federal entities, how to use programming opportunities and approaches for recruiting minorities in STEM and health sciences. Program continues 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast: “Strategic Planning for Your Business – Why You Need to Do It” Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members; $45 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins
Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Bruce Ford, an executive at City National Bank, is the featured speaker.
Society for Marketing Professional Services luncheon: Economic Outlook 2015 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members;
The Southern Nevada chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies present a panel discussion about Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate market and a look at national real estate trends.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce: Foundations for Success Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost: Free, for Henderson Chamber members only Information: RSVP to Nancy Aquino at 702-9927200 ext. 0 or naquino@hendersonchamber.com Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Brian Mell, assistant marketing manager of BannerView.com, will discuss search-engine optimization and social media and explain elements crucial to companies that want to compete online.
Location: Roseman University College of Medicine, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-641-5822 Chamber members and their employees can learn about health care topics.
Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins; RSVP by Jan. 20 Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 David Dassow, director of the Las Vegas Marketing Association, will be the featured speaker.
League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley monthly meeting Time: 9:30 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m. presentation Cost: $20 breakfast with reservation; $5 admission Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, Las
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Asian Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Henderson Chamber of Commerce new member briefing Time: 8-9 a.m. Cost: Free Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo
for nonmembers Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvacc.org Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will speak.
Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson
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For new members looking to increase their organization’s visibility through member benefits.
Urban Chamber of Commerce coffee mixer Time: 9-10 a.m. Location: Coffee, Tea or Me? Espresso Bar, 2600
“The Great American Business Mixer” Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Blue Martini, Town Square, 6593 Las
W. Sahara Ave., Suite 121, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-648-6222 or email info@ urbanchamber.org Guests will receive complimentary coffee.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 “Forecast 2015 Southern Nevada’s Commercial Market Recovery: Are We There Yet?” Time: Registration begins 7:30 a.m.; program ends 11:30 a.m. Cost: $80
St., Las Vegas Information: Contact Kelly Lavigne at 702-8950936 or klavigne@aianevada.org Now that the Interstate 11 corridor connecting Las Vegas and Phoenix is a reality and the Nevada Department of Transportation designated U.S. 95 a proposed route between Las Vegas and Interstate 80, what will come for growth and development in Southern Nevada?
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Henderson Chamber of Commerce Roadmap to Success: “The Amazing Secrets to Networking in the Chamber” Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce policy committee meeting: Insurance Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce,
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce policy committee meeting: Health care Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free; RSVP request-
American Institute of Architects Las Vegas January membership meeting Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for AIA members;
Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys January luncheon and CLE: Ethics in 2015 Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $32 for members;
Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email info@snawa.com or visit snawa.org Dennis Kennedy of Bailey Kennedy will present a one-hour ethics seminar.
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$50 for nonmembers (includes lunch) Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com Journalist Jon Ralston will moderate a discussion about the economic outlook for 2015.
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-641-5822 Explore issues relevant to health, property and casualty insurance, and how each affects Nevada’s business community.
Information: Visit dannyvegaslive.com Network with local business leaders and entrepreneurs in a friendly, professional environment; geared toward getting name and brand exposure.
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BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $8,200,000 for 73,455 square feet, retail Craig Valley Plaza, 4180-4280 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Seller: Omninet Craig LLC Seller agent: Charles Moore, Marlene Fujita Winkel and Ashley Kolaczynski of CBRE Las Vegas Buyer: Marker Craig LLC Buyer agent: Jeff Chain of Millennium Commercial Properties $7,506,450 for 69,173 square feet, office building and eight residential homes 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89146 Seller: CMA Industries LLC and Solutions Holdings LLC Seller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: STORE Capital Acquisitions LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $5,200,000 for 57,359 square feet, retail 3640 Swenson St., Las Vegas 89169 Seller: 820-860 Twain LLC Seller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and
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Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: Swenson Properties LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $5,000,000 for 100,095 square feet, retail 202-209 S. Decautur Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Wells Fargo care of Situs Holdings Seller agent: Joe Bonifatto of Colliers International Buyer: Brixton Capital Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,890,000 for 15,118 square feet, industrial 6655 and 6659 Schuster St., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: CPI Six LLC and CPI Seven LLC Seller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: Premium Produce LLC Buyer agent: Justin Michaels of The Cornerstone Co. $1,325,000 for 7,000 square feet, retail 2010 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89156 Seller: 2010 E. Lake Mead LLC Seller agent: David Frear and Pat Marsh of Colliers International Buyer: Carmar LLC Buyer agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. $600,000 for 2.3 acres, land Olsen Street and Eagle Rock Road, Henderson 89011 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Blue Bell Creameries LP Buyer agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International $455,000 for 4,744 square feet, industrial 3985 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas 89120 Seller: Joyce LaGrange Seller agent: Suzette LaGrange, Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: CIRTAP LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $125,000 for 2,400 square feet, industrial 2147 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Seller: CXA Corp. Seller agent: Chris Lexis and Joe Leavitt of Avison Young Buyer: Jose Ramon Topete and Leticia Topete Buyer agent: Martha Arriola of General Realty
LEASES $6,642,000 for 64,795 square feet, retail for 144 months Rainbow Promenade, 2051 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Landlord: CW Capital Asset Management Landlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison Young Tenant: Hobby Lobby Stores Tenant agent: Bill Dunbar of Dunbar Commercial $5,502,000 for 40,013 square feet, retail for 120 months Rainbow Promenade, 2051 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 51E, Las Vegas 89108 Landlord: CW Capital Asset Management Landlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison Young Tenant: American Multi-Cinema Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,895,957 for 25,254 square feet, industrial for 65 months 1181 Grier Drive, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: The Realty Associates Fund IX, LP Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: U.S Telepacific Corp. Tenant agent: Mike Dunn and Paula Lea of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce $1,087,700 for 11,515 square feet, office for 63 months 6830 W. Oquendo, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Sanmar Investments LLC and Healthinsight Corp. Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $388,800 for 4,800 square feet, retail for 60 months 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suites 123126, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Teepee Development LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Studio Salons Tropicana LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $348,618 for 3,648 square feet, retail for 60 months 3882-3836 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas 89107 Landlord: Earl M Morimoto Trust Landlord agent: Justin Michaels and Elmore Bacon of he Cornerstone Co. Tenant: Great Clips Inc. Tenant agent: Mike Dunn and Paula Lea of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce $195,465 for 2,075 square feet, retail for 66 months 450 E. Silverado Ranch, Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: Silverado Partners LTD
Re and Michael D Tarandy Revocable Trust Landlord agent: Todd Manning and Dan Hubbard of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Sang Im Lee, Alan Harmon Lee and Lillian Hyojin Tenant agent: Stacy L. Inness of Bershire Hathaway Home Services $86,862 for 1,188 square feet, office for 40 months 9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 112, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Beltway Development Group LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Kindred Nevada LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose
Bianca Plaza, 2967 Industrial Road, Las Vegas 89109 Landlord: Leonardi Properties Inc. Landlord agent: Lauren Tabeek of Voit Real Estate Services Tenant: AAA Finger Prints Tenant agent: RG Boniella Real Estate $29,640 for 2,016 square feet, industrial for 24 months 2907 Meade Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: JRW Services LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES $56,484 for 4,000 square feet, industrial for 24 months 3210 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Pebble Stone Coatings Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $54,168 for 2,280 square feet, office for 24 months 1081-1091 S. Cimarron Blvd., Las Vegas 89145 Landlord: CIMM81 LLC Landlord agent: Pete Janemark of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Aristotle Electric LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $45,072 for 1,963 square feet, industrial for 36 months 3021 Rigel Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Desert Sun Entertainment LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $41,184 for 4,832 square feet, industrial for 12 months 3206 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Affinitylifestyle.com Tenant agent: Did not disclose $39,714 for 1,182 square feet, retail for 39 months 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 114, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Teepee Development LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Luxurious Living LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $31,904 for 622 square feet, retail for 40 months
A2 Auto Repair Business type: Automotive garage Address: 1721 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: William Mananquil Adams House Apartments Business type: Apartments Address: 305 N. 10th St., Las Vegas Owner: Gateway LV LLC Adriana’s Tax Services LLC Business type: Business support Address: 929 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas Owner: Jorge Vidaurre Adrianna Wechsler Zimring Business type: Professional medical services Address: 7341 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Adrianna Wechsler Zimring Advantage Massage Business type: Massage Address: 7380 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Lisa Agnew Alex Mejia Business type: Real estate Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Alex Mejia American Crane Business type: Rental Address: 3756 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Owner: Bobstar Enterprises Amerigas Propane Ltd. Partnership Business type: Express delivery service Address: 4420 McGuire St., Las Vegas Owner: Amerigas Propane Inc. Anaya & Anaya LLC Business type: Rental property Address: 3545 Rio Robles Drive, Suite A, North Las Vegas Owner: Anaya & Anaya LLC
Angelo’ Business Address 103, Las Owner: Z
Ann Eva Business Address Las Vega Owner: C
Barbara Business Address Suite 100 Owner: B
Beaute S Business Address Ave., No Owner: R
Boy Mee Business Address son Owner: B
Bratton Business Address Parkway Owner: B
Brooksto Business Address Suite 191 Owner: B
Century Business phone Address Las Vega Owner: K
Charnel Business Address 60, Las V Owner: N
Chase In Business Address Suites 7 Owner: J
Chase In Business Address 120, Las Owner: G
Citrus A Business Address Vegas Owner: O
Collette Business Address Las Vega Owner: C
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Records and Transactions Angelo’s Pizza Kitchen Business type: Restaurant Address: 5861 W. Craig Road, Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Zardana LLC
Cricket Wireless Business type: Retail Address: 1020 W. Owens Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Wireless & Beyond NV LLC
Erin Camp Business type: Real estate Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Erin Camp
Ann Evans Creative Costumes Business type: Sales Address: 5025 Blue Rose St., North Las Vegas Owner: Charlotte Miller-Evans
Crosby & Fox LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 710 S. Eighth St., Las Vegas Owner: David M. Crosby
Events With A Twist LLC Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 233 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer K. Colacion
Barbara Kay Snyder Business type: Real estate Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Barbara Kay Snyder
CS Autohaus LLC Business type: Automotive sales Address: 3170 Polaris Ave., Suite 34, Las Vegas Owner: Curt Schmalz
Beaute Supplies On The Go Business type: Beauty supplies Address: 1323 Reverend Wilson Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Rosario Deniz
Culichi Sushi Business type: Restaurant Address: 2462 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: Culichi Inc.
Boy Meets Universe Business type: Education retail Address: 2733 Tarbert St., Henderson Owner: Boy Meets Universe Ltd.
Dax Jones Business type: Insurance Address: 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Dax Jones
Bratton Enterprise LLC Business type: Websites Address: 1349 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 316, Henderson Owner: Bratton Enterprise LLC
Dischbein Motor Sports Business type: Automobile garage Address: 2926 Brookspark Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Dischbein Motor Sports
Brookstone Stores Inc. No. 990 Business type: Retail Address: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 191, Henderson Owner: Brookstone Stores Inc. Centurylink Communications LLC Business type: Public utility telephone Address: 6700 Via Austi Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Kay C. Buchart Charnel Spa Business type: Cosmetology Address: 820 Rancho Lane, Suite 60, Las Vegas Owner: Nelly Scheer Chase Insurance Agency Inc. Business type: Insurance Address: 1990 Village Center Circle, Suites 7 and 8, Las Vegas Owner: James Cecil Chase Insurance Agency Inc. Business type: Insurance Address: 761 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Gregory Quental Citrus Apartments Business type: Apartments Address: 60 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas Owner: Omninet Southwest LP Collette’s Consultants Business type: Professional services Address: 325 S. Third St., Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: Collette Putnam
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Doty Originals Business type: Trucking Address: 4718 Magic Peak Court, Las Vegas Owner: Luanne Strauser Dynamic Fit Club Business type: Miscellaneous Address: 720 Center St., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Raul Villavicencio-Robles and Roxana Bello-Cisneros EBL Landscape LLC Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: 2010 Stanley Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Esteban Ballinas El Pueblo Tax Services Business type: Business support Address: 5636 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: El Pueblo Tax Services Inc. Eldorado Valley Development Company Inc. Business type: Consulting business for land development Address: 145 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Owner: Eldorado Valley Development Company Inc. Elegante Banquet Hall Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 3020 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Bonanza Mojave LLC
Eyebrows R Us Business type: Office services Address: 5861 W. Craig Road, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Marketing Gurus Inc. Fix8 Fitness Café & Grill Business type: Restaurant Address: 650 E. Horizon Drive, Suite 1, Henderson Owner: Fix8 Fitness Restaurant LLC Furniture World Business type: Retail Address: 300 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: RJV Consulting Inc. Gabriel Garcia Business type: Real estate Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Gabriel Garcia Gillett Construction LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 980 American Pacific Drive, Suite 106, Henderson Owner: Gillett Construction LLC Glenn K. Smith Business type: Real estate Address: 614 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Glenn K. Smith Grosvenor Tax Services Business type: Bookkeeper Address: 6416 Bright Morning St., North Las Vegas Owner: Richard Grosvenor Hejmanowski & McCrea LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 520 S. Fourth St., Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Malani L. Kotchka Ipswich Clambake LV Business type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Ipswich Clambake LLC JUSTICE International Church Of Deliverance Business type: Office services Address: 1532 H St., Las Vegas Owner: Delores Collins Jasam Cleaning Services Business type: Janitorial Address: 27 Sunny Day Ave., North Las Vegas
Owner: Nancy Hernandez JBT LLC Business type: Online sales Address: 149 N. Gibson Road, Suite D, Henderson Owner: JBT LLC Johnny’s Mattresses & Furniture Business type: Mattresses and furniture sales Address: 1419 N. Boulder Highway, Suite B, Henderson Owner: John and Melinda Leake Kandace Fischer Business type: Real estate Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Kandace Fischer Kaules Fine Art Business type: Photography Address: 341 Faulkner Court, Henderson Owner: Stanley Kaules
BUILDING PERMITS $20,000,000, tenant improvement-detention facilities 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center $20,000,000, tenant improvement-detention facilities 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center $20,000,000, tenant improvement-detention facilities 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center $2,400,000, tenant improvementmedical offices 888 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas SR Construction $2,200,008, commercial-new 360 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Cambridge Builders Inc./Republic Silver State Disposal
280 N. Gibson Road, Henderson Youngblood Architecture $434,726, wall fence-block or retaining 9724 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas Frehner Masonry Inc. $425,000, tenant improvementcasino banquet hall demolition 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas The Penta Building Group Inc. $350,000, tenant improvementnursing homes 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Hospitality Renovation Service $248,342, residential-new 9732 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $227,781, residential-new 9627 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $186,273, residential-new 8900 Kenzie Cove St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $186,257, residential-new 803 Via Serenelia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $186,257, residential-new 877 Via del Cerchi, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $185,647, residential-new 12241 Olivetta Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $180,427, residential-new 9733 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $175,008, residential-new 3281 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $173,448, residential-new 2815 Shining Sun Way, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $173,448, residential-new 2816 Grand Helios Way, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$806,756, commercial-addition 4335 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas Bixby Land Co.
$169,732, residential-new 881 Via del Cerchi, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$704,322, fire protection 3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Vegas Valley Fire Protection
$167,685, residential-new 12220 Olivetta Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$630,430, commercial-alteration 2542 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd./ Silver Nugget Gaming $580,592, commercial-remodel
$167,685, residential-new 350 Evante St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $163,189, residential-new 185 Elk Cove Court, Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
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Records and Transactions $162,302, residential-new 1949 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $160,472, residential-new 2827 Shining Sun Way, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,142, residential-new 2823 Shining Sun Way, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $158,900, tenant improvementassembly hall 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite E, Henderson Trident Construction Corp./Brentwood Horizon Ridge LLC $158,404, residential-new 3636 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas JF Shea Co. Inc. $157,019, residential-new 346 Evante St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $152,067, commercial-remodel 2475 Village View Drive, Suite 200, Henderson Nevada General Construction/Resort at Green Valley Ranch $150,000, tenant improvementnursing homes 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Layton Construction Co. Inc. $143,616, residential-new 192 Leaf Tree Ave., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $142,396, residential-new 2323 Bonate Sorro St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
William Lyon Homes Inc. $122,500, mechanical-HVAC 9900 Isaac Newton Way, Las Vegas Rocky Mountain Mechanical Inc. $122,407, residential-new 8909 Kenzie Cove St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $117,368, residential-new 5012 Alejandro Way, Lot 10, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $114,671, residential-new 2819 Shining Sun Way, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $113,865, residential-new 10748 Knickerbocker Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $113,728, residential-new 802 Via Serenelia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $113,728, residential-new 873 Via del Cerchi, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $113,173, residential-new 3115 Paladi Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $113,173, residential-new 3113 Paladi Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $107,731, residential-new 5008 Alejandro Way, Lot 9, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc.
$100,000, fire protection 3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Vegas Valley Fire Protection $100,000, fire protection 3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Vegas Valley Fire Protection $100,000, tenant improvementassembly hall 220 N. 14th St., Las Vegas Rafael Construction Inc. $99,747, residential-new 5634 Bishop Flowers St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $99,747, residential-new 5630 Bishop Flowers St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $99,435, residential-new 3927 Deluge Drive, Las Vegas Ryland Homes $94,297, residential-new 9037 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $94,297, residential-new 9036 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $94,297, residential-new 9040 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $90,495, residential-new 5845 Radiance Park St., North Las Vegas JF Shea Co. Inc. $90,000, residential-new 5664 Bishop Flowers St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $70,000, tenant improvementoffices 9010 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Tucker Construction $60,000, commercial-nightclub or restaurant tenant improvement 4420 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Davaco $59,940, retaining wall 2771 Sacred Court, Henderson Hirschi Masonry LLC/Greystone Nevada LLC $58,824, residential-new 5668 Bishop Flowers St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $54,326, commercial-remodel 1205 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson LM Construction Co. LLC/Warm Springs Promenade LLC $50,000, residential-utility structure 5038 E. Monroe Ave., Las Vegas Cimarron Development Inc. $49,988, solar 2621 Cliff Lodge Ave., North Las Vegas Renewable Energy Electric $48,221, solar 11533 Sleepy Heaven Place, Las Vegas Summerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC $47,624, residential-addition 9704 Killymoon Ave., Las Vegas Reliabuilt Construction Co.
$40,000, pool and/or spa 7721 Twin Tails St., Las Vegas Elizabeth Velasquez $39,287, solar 1925 Crown Lodge Lane, North Las Vegas US Renewable Energy Development $39,275, solar 1723 Leonard Lane, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $37,368, perimeter retaining wall 1095 College Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton Inc. $36,195, solar 34 Diamond Circle, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $36,000, commercial-remodel 10940 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Henderson Legend Construction & Development $35,000, tenant improvementoffices 601 S. 10th St., Suite 205, Las Vegas Alan Jeskey Builders Inc.
CONVENTIONS Association of Fundraising Distributors & Suppliers Annual Convention & Trade Show 2015 Location: Paris Las Vegas Dates: Jan. 11-16 Expected attendance: 700 Manheim Sales Meeting 2015 Location: Red Rock Resort Dates: Jan. 12-16 Expected attendance: 700
$141,198, residential-new 10747 Hammett Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC
$107,296, residential-new 189 Elk Cove Court, Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$140,919, residential-new 12225 Argent Bay Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$107,296, residential-new 188 Leaf Tree Ave., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$90,000, residential-new 5660 Bishop Flowers St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$138,306, residential-new 8869 Kenzie Cove St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$106,000, commercial-remodel 490 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Galileo Galleria LLC/Galleria Commons
$90,000, residential-new 5663 Balsam St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$46,272, solar 1212 Moselle Court, Las Vegas Renewable Energy Electric
$137,784, tenant improvementstore 620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas Affordable Concepts Inc.
$103,442, residential-new 9032 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC
$90,000, residential-new 5667 Balsam St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$132,996, residential-new 6991 Comiskey Park St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$102,527, residential-new 3179 Biccari Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$46,000, fence 6729 Fast Brook Court, North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC/Pardee Homes Nevada
$89,105, residential-new 9041 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC
$132,764, residential-new 3640 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas JF Shea Co. Inc.
$102,355, residential-new 5717 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$86,662, residential-new 5849 Radiance Park St., North Las Vegas JF Shea Co. Inc.
$41,861, solar 6485 Gazania St., Las Vegas Summerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC
Army Navy Military Expo 2015 Location: Rio Dates: Jan. 18-20 Expected attendance: 3,000
$125,553, residential-new 5004 Alejandro Way, Lot 8, North Las Vegas
$101,600, residential-new 9033 Savvy Seam Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC
$85,942, residential-new 7566 Whitman Colonial St., Las Vegas
$40,000, pool and/or spa 12279 Lost Treasure Ave., Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools and Spas
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$46,690, pool and/or spa 1084 Jesse Harbor Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $46,362, solar 9717 Highridge Drive, Las Vegas Renewable Energy Electric
$45,436, solar 601 Edgebrook Drive, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp.
Promotional Products Association International Expo 2015 Location: Mandalay Bay Dates: Jan. 13-15 Expected attendance: 20,000 International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Wide World of Sales Meeting Location: Paris Las Vegas Dates: Jan. 13-17 Expected attendance: 500 Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show 2015 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Dates: Jan. 14-16 Expected attendance: 4,000
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International CES cesweb.org
160,000
Jan. 6-9
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week semashow.com
140,000
Nov. 3-6
National Association of Broadcasters nabshow.com
98,000
April 13-16
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show shotshow.org
67,000
Jan. 20-23
International Builders’ Show buildersshow.com
55,000
Jan. 20-22
Las Vegas Market - Winter 2015 lasvegasmarket.com
50,000
Jan. 18-22
Las Vegas Market - Summer 2015 lasvegasmarket.com
50,000
Aug. 2-6
World of Concrete 2015 worldofconcrete.com
48,000
Feb. 3-6
ASD Las Vegas March 2015 asdonline.com
46,000
March 1-4
ASD Las Vegas August 2015 asdonline.com
44,000
Aug. 2-5
2015 Pack Expo Las Vegas packexpolasvegas.com
43,000
Sept. 28-30
Super Mobility Week supermobilityweek.com
40,000
Sept. 9-11
Nightclub and Bar Show 2015 ncbshow.com
39,000
March 30-April 1
JCK Annual Trade Show jckgroup.com
37,500
May 29-June 1
RECon 2015 icsc.org
34,000
May 17-20
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS Annual Meeting 2015 aaos.org
33,000
March 24-28
National Hardware Show 2015 nationalhardwareshow.com
30,000
May 5-7
National Association of Convenience Stores Inc. Annual Meeting & Exposition 2015 nacsonline.com
30,000
Oct. 11-14
Cosmoprof North America cosmoprofnorthamerica.com
27,000
July 12-14
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4100 PARADISE ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89169
(702) 733-7000 www.SilverSevensCasino.com
FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s
FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s
Wine, well or domestic beer
Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE
*Expires 1/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1550.
*Expires 1/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1560.
3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
(702) 395-0492 www.pteglv.com
(702) 633-0901 www.pteglv.com
(702) 395-0492 www.pteglv.com
(702) 633-0901 www.pteglv.com
FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s
FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s
Wine, well or domestic beer
Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE
*Expires 1/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD ONLY. Settle to 1550.
*Expires 1/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD ONLY. Settle to 1560.
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8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. LAS VEGAS, NV 89141
8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
(702) 837-0213 www.pteglv.com
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(702) 837-0213 www.pteglv.com
(702) 227-9793 www.pteglv.com
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FREE Bloody Mary or Mimosa
FREE Drink On Us at House of Blues Crossroads Bar
and $5 OFF adult ticket to Gospel Brunch at House of Blues.
Buy one drink and get the second FREE.
*Subject to availability. Must present coupon when booking Gospel Brunch ticket; to get a drink ticket for free Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Not valid on holidays. Management reserves all rights. Expires 1/31/15.
*Good for one domestic beer, well drink or house wine, valid at the bar only. Must present this coupon when ordering drink. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offifer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Management reserves all rights. Expires 1/31/15.
HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
(702) 632-7600 www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas
(702) 632-7600 www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas
Get 10% OFF Any Purchase Over $30
One Week of Free Unlimited Yoga/Pilates Classes
Bring this coupon and get 10% off your purchase of $30 or more in the HOB Company Store
*Limit one per customer. New students only. Valid for any yoga or pilates class. Must call ahead for class reservation.
*Offer not valid on sundry items, CD’s, Santana Musical Instruments or Artwork. May not be used in conjunction with any other offers. Expires 1/31/15.
HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S. LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
FIT 4 QUALITY OF LIFE (FIT4QOL) 6210 ANNIE OAKLEY DR. #103 LAS VEGAS, NV 89120
(702) 632-7600 www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas
(702) 530-3484 www.fit4qol.com
Player Special at Both Locations. Daily 8:00am - 2:30pm
FREE Lunch with $20 Max Coin Play *Must be a player to redeem. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) free offer per person. Expires 1/31/15.
1350 E TROPICANA AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89119
4755 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD LAS VEGAS NV 89102
(702) 739-8676 (702) 876-4733 www.crownandanchorlv.com
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Buy 1 Get 1 Free Draft Beer
*Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Not valid on holidays or during special events. Expires 3/31/2015.
LOCATED CENTER STRIP AT THE LINQ UNDER THE WHEEL
(702) 862-BOWL www.BrooklynBowl.com
1/9/15 9:34 AM
$
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$5 FREE Slot Play for New Members
725 S RACETRACK RD. HENDERSON, NV 89015 (702) 566-5555 www.clubfortunecasino.com
LOGO HERE
Must become a Player Rewards Card member to redeem. Existing Player Rewards Card Members do not qualify. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free slot play offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) New Member free slot play offer per person and Player Rewards card. Group #5260. Valid 1/11/15–1/17/15.
Per Carton of Cigarettes — NO LIMIT — Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101 (702) 366-1101 Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124 (702) 645-2957 www.LVPaiuteSmokeShop.com
2 FREE
Reg. $30.
for Neck and Back Pain By appointment only and requires patient evaluation. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/24/15
NO ADDITIONAL TAX ON THE PAIUTE RESERVATION
$10 Off Christmas Tree Removal and Clean Up
L.A.S.E.R. Therapy Sessions 200 E. HORIZON DRIVE, SUITE A HENDERSON, NV 89015 (702) 329-9907
*Cannot be used to purchase Marlboro, Misty, KOOL or Pyramid. NO LIMIT on any other brand of carton purchased. Must be 18 years of age or older. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Limit one discount given per customer per day. Must present this coupon for redemption. Cannot be redeemed for cash. No photocopies accepted. COUPON EXPIRES 1/31/2015 COUPON CODE: TS SERVING LAS VEGAS SINCE 1978
(800) 468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com
*Limit one per household. Includes on-site removal of tree, clean-up of pine needles, and drop off to designated recycling location. Service available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the Christmas Tree Recycling program season. Customers can call 1-800-468-5865 (1-800-GOT-JUNK) 24 hours a day to schedule a pick up, or book online at 1-800-GOT-JUNK
Buy one regularly priced beverage and get the second one half off
Buy one regularly priced beverage and get the second one half off
*Must be 21 or over and present valid NV ID. Limit one per person. Management reserves all rights. Expires 1/31/15.
*Must be 21 or over and present valid NV ID. Limit one per person. Management reserves all rights. Expires 1/31/15.
9821 S. EASTERN, LAS VEGAS, NV 89123 IN THE TARGET SHOPPING CENTER NEXT TO DISCOUNT TIRE
2312 E. CRAIG RD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
(702) 431-5484 www.dochollidayslv.com
(702) 399-1599 www.mulliganslv.com
GRAND OPENING!
One Free Order of Fried Pickles with purchase of regular priced entrée.
Buy one regularly priced beverage and get the second one half off
*Dine in only. Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes holidays and special events. Management reserves all rights. Not including tax or gratuity. One voucher per guest per visit.
*Must be 21 or over and present valid NV ID. Limit one per person. Management reserves all rights. Expires 1/31/15.
3850 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SO., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
955 GRIER DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119 SOUTH OF SUNSET AT PARADISE & GRIER
(702) 597-7991 www.dickslastresort.com
(702) 462-2431 www.paradisepublv.com
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