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Seventy percent of U.S. employees are disengaged at work, costing the country $500 billion in lost productivity every year, a Gallup Poll survey found. Disengaged employees are more likely to miss work, steal or drive customers away.
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NAVIGATING THE PERMIT PROCESS
ON THE COVER Living a healthier lifestyle is about more than just improving your diet and exercise routine.
So you want to add a room on to your house. Or put in a pool. You’re going to need a building permit. But how do you get one, and how much does it cost? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the process of obtaining necessary permits, and explain what home improvements you can make without one.
YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER HEALTH
How many calories should you eat in a day? And how many should you burn? What’s are healthy sleep patterns? Do you know how to perform CPR? Or how to avoid or treat injuries that aren’t sports-related? We’ve compiled a basic primer to help you live a healthier lifestyle .
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Customer-service experts discuss the importance of creating an emotional connection between your customers and your brand. They also share advice on building and maintaining a loyal customer base, such as training employees and making smart hiring decisions.
MORE LOCAL/WORLD NEWS is on to make the best electric car 20 Race Southern Nevada has several power players trying to revolutionize the way we drive.
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County-union impasse nearing an end A third-party arbitrator soon will decide how issues of longevity pay and wage increases will be handled between Clark County and SEIU Local 1107, which represents thousands of public-sector workers.
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Sports wagering evolving here, nationally A new law allows businesses to place bets in Nevada, and some experts say it’s a matter of time before books open across the country.
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Has UNLV done enough to distance itself from the Confederacy? Remarks made by Sen. Harry Reid in the wake of a shooting in South Carolina sparked a conversation about the university’s Hey Reb! mascot.
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Former Findlay Prep and UNLV basketball star Christian Wood was considered a first-round prospect by some in the industry, but he wasn’t selected in either of the NBA Draft’s two rounds. Where he winds up now may depend largely on how well he performs in the NBA’s Developmental League.
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NEWS
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WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE
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Monsoon season brought heavy rains July 6, when flash flooding hit Las Vegas and led to problems inside the Linq parking garage. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)
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Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin said the basketball team could leave for Las Vegas if Wisconsin doesn’t pay $250 million help build a new downtown arena.
The Clark County Commission approved a name change to part of Industrial Road to honor Sammy Davis Jr. The street intersects Frank Sinatra Drive and Dean Martin Drive.
Ground was broken on the first home at Ascaya, a luxury community atop the Henderson mountains. The mansion will have six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
The foundation was poured for Henderson Hospital, a 142-bed facility that will anchor the new Union Village health care complex. The hospital is slated to open in fall 2016.
The Las Vegas City Council will decide whether to revoke three convenience store licenses belonging to a man charged with selling an illegal synthetic form of marijuana.
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Single-family homes listed for sale in the valley with no offers at the end of June, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. That’s up 4 percent from both May and June 2014.
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Number of players who entered the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio, which has a prize pool of $60,348,000. The top nine will finish the tournament in November.
The Republican ticket for the 2016 election is taking shape. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck announced July 6 he would run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Harry Reid. Two days later, state Sen. Michael Roberson threw his hat in for Heck’s now-open seat in Nevada’s Congressional District 3.
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Conor McGregor stretches during a training session at the MGM Grand leading up to his scheduled July 11 bout with Chad Mendes at UFC 189. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
BURNING UP THE CHARTS “Radioactive,” the massively popular single from local rock band Imagine Dragons, hit diamond status after selling 7.7 million copies.
GOLDEN GAMING MERGER The state Gaming Control Board approved a merger between Golden Gaming, which runs the PT’s tavern chain, and Lakes Entertainment, a Minnesota casino company. The merger will give Golden Gaming control of a casino in Maryland and make the company a publicly traded entity called Golden Entertainment. The Nevada Gaming Commission still needs to give final approval.
MGM UNLOADS RENO RESORTS For the third time, MGM Resorts International has rid itself of casinos it acquired after merging with Mandalay Resort Group in 2005. The company is selling Silver Legacy in Reno and Circus Circus Reno. MGM Resorts already sold Railroad Pass and Gold Strike in Southern Nevada.
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5-MINUTE EXPERT
The county processes 40,000 to 50,000 permits each year. The vast majority are requested by contractors.
NAVIGATING THE PERMITTING PROCESS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA BY BRIAN DEKA STAFF WRITER
One Clark County homeowner wants to install a water softener. Another is replacing windows. ¶ Only one of them needs a building permit. Do you know which one? ¶ In Southern Nevada, even small homeimprovement projects might require building permits. That’s because faulty installations can cause fires, floods or other safety TIP hazards. Also, if work is Be prepared for done without a permit, delays. Applications for simple projects can people who try to sell be processed in less their homes might be than two hours, but the process for bigger forced to make costly projects can take repairs. ¶ Municipal days or weeks. officials try to prevent that by helping residents with the permit process. Clerks who work at local building departments are happy to walk homeowners through the process. ¶ Still, Ronald Lynn, director of Clark County’s Department of Building and Fire Prevention, described the process as incredibly complex and not designed for the average homeowner. The county recommends homeowners choose a licensed contractor to do the work and handle the permit. ¶ For homeowners who have the expertise to handle the project themselves, here is a look at the process.
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I HAVE A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO DO. DO I NEED A PERMIT? Rules can vary depending on where you live, but here is a basic overview of the types of projects that require or don’t require a permit.
NO PERMIT REQUIRED
PERMIT REQUIRED
■ Painting and wallpapering ■ Replacing existing doors and windows ■ Clearing stoppages or repairing leaks without altering existing plumbing ■ Replacing lighting or plumbing fixtures ■ Replacing floor coverings, cabinets or molding
■ Room conversions, patio construction and additions ■ Fences and block walls ■ Water heaters and water softeners ■ Pools and spas ■ Play houses and sheds ■ New electrical outlets and fixtures
WHERE DO I NEED TO GO? Residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City should file for a permit at their city’s building department. People who live in unincorporated areas of Clark County should file with the county.
HENDERSON 240 S. Water St., Henderson 702-267-3600 cityofhenderson.com/buildingfire-safety/home Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
NORTH LAS VEGAS
4701 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas 702-455-3000 clarkcountynv.gov/depts/ development_services/pages/ default.aspx Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 170, North Las Vegas 702-633-1536 cityofnorthlasvegas. com/departments/ communitydevelopment/ buildingsafety.shtm Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday
LAS VEGAS
BOULDER CITY
333 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 702-229-6251 lasvegasnevada.gov/faces/home/ building-and-safety Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
401 California Ave., Boulder City 702-293-9282 bcnv.org/163/building-division Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
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I NEED A PERMIT. HOW DO I FILE FOR ONE? The process may differ slightly by municipality, but here are the general steps you must take to get a building permit:
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Get an application: They are available online or at the building department. Fill it out and gather any supplemental documents, such as architectural plans.
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Fill out the basic paperwork before visiting the building department.
TIP You will get in and out of the building department faster if you arrive early in the morning. The permit process takes longer after the office gets busy about 10:30 a.m.
Submit your application: Bring your completed application to your municipality’s building department (see location information on page 10). A clerk will enter the information into an electronic system and give your application an identification number.
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Zoning plan examination: Staffers will examine your plans to ensure they conform with development codes and the end result will fit aesthetically in the neighborhood. Some neighborhoods have special development reviews, as well.
Building plan examination: Engineers will look at the structural and architectural specifics of your plan to make sure everything is up to code. They might make recommendations, such as adding more steel rebar. The goal is to agree about how the plan will be executed so there are fewer problems during the inspection process.
Verification and payment: Staffers will verify ownership of the property in question and, if needed, direct you to other agencies for additional steps. Clerks also will calculate the fees owed and take payment.
TIP Check city or HOW MUCH county websites WILL IT COST? for fee calculators Permit fees vary based on and other basic information. municipality, square footage and type of construction. Typical permit costs for Clark County: Water heater or water softener: $54 Pool construction: $400 to $600 (plus sanitation fees) Patio cover: $150 to $300
People who live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association should run their plans by their HOA before seeking a permit.
DID YOU FORGET TO PAY? Every May, Southern Nevada building departments offer an amnesty program that waives penalties on self-disclosed residential construction work done without permits. Homeowners pay normal fees for permits, inspections and plan reviews but not penalties.
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TIP Once the permit is issued, check the information for accuracy.
TIP If a permit is about to expire and work hasn’t reached the next stage of inspection, you can request an extension.
Source: Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet is one that: n Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products n Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts n Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars
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Examples of foods with empty calories: Doughnuts, sugarsweetened cereals, pizza, ice cream, soda, energy drinks.
Broccoli (1 cup boiled, 5.5 ounces) 55 calories, 0.6 grams of fat
A GUIDE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH
VEGETABLES Spinach (1 cup raw, 1.1 ounces) 7 calories, 0.1 grams of fat
The ancient poet Virgil once said “The greatest wealth is health.” And indeed, good health is a key foundation for happiness. ¶ But achieving a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. It’s easy to stay out late, skip the gym or indulge in a second helping of dessert. ¶ Even people who have committed to living clean can suffer injuries or find themselves in an emergency situation. Would you know what to do? Here, we’ve put together a guide to help you live healthier — from eating better to sleeping more restfully to being able to save a life. ¶ Also, scattered throughout are commonly believed health and wellness myths we’ve debunked.
Carrots (1 cup raw, 4.5 ounces) 52 calories, 0.3 grams of fat
Doctors recommend 20 to 30 percent of an adult’s daily caloric intake come from fat.
PROTEIN
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Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture; National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Atlantic salmon (4 ounces) 233 calories, 14 grams of fat
Avocado (1 ounce) 45 calories, 4.2 grams of fat
HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED? Calorie requirements vary based on a person’s age, weight and level of physical activity, but there are basic guidelines that can help determine how many calories to consume. There also are established limits for how many of those calories should be empty calories, meaning they come from solid fats and added sugars. Here are general guidelines for how many calories a person with less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily should consume each day. Physical activity increases calorie needs, so if you are more physically active, you’ll likely need more total calories and have a larger limit for empty calories. Daily limit for empty calories
Daily calorie needs, children
Daily calorie needs, females
Daily calorie needs, males
The limit for empty calories is higher for toddlers because younger children have lower nutrient needs.
Children 2-3 years 1,000 135
Children 4-8 years 1,200-1,400 120
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Girls 9-13 years 1,600 120
Boys 9-13 years 1,800 160
Girls 14-18 years 1,800 160
Boys 14-18 years 2,200 265
Women 19-30 years 2,000 260
Men 19-30 years 2,400 330
Women 31-50 years 1,800 160
Men 31-50 years 2,200 265
Women 51+ years 1,600 120
Men 51+ years 2,000 260
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Six-inch Subway Italian B.M.T. sub on wheat bread 410 calories, 16 grams of fat
Medium apple (7 ounces, 3 inches diameter) 93 calories, 0.4 grams of fat
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TIPS TO MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE WEIGHT AND HEALTHY BODY EXERCISE Gaining, maintaining or losing weight is a matter of balancing energy in (calories consumed) and energy out (calories burned). More energy in than out will result in weight gain; more energy out than in will result in weight loss. EAT IN Prepare your own meals so you can monitor exactly what goes into your food. Avoid packaged or processed foods and opt instead for fresh ingredients.
Banana (medium, 7 inches long) 105 calories, 0.4 ounces of fat
BE AWARE OF PORTION CONTROL The average blueberry muffin 20 years ago was 1.5 ounces and had 210 calories. A blueberry muffin today, on average, is 5 ounces and has 500 calories. MAKE SMART CHOICES WHEN EATING OUT Choose boiled, baked, roasted or grilled items over fried foods. Ask for a low-calorie dressing on the side. Drink water or unsweetened tea. Skip dessert or share a single portion with a friend.
Raspberries (1 cup, 4.3 ounces) 64 calories, 0.9 grams of fat
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To work off one serving of raspberries, you’d need to do ... 18 minutes of walking 7 minutes of jogging 5 minutes of swimming 10 minutes of cycling
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AVOID EATING AT NIGHT Try to eat dinner early in the evening and fast for 14 to 16 hours until breakfast the next morning. Studies have shown that giving your digestive system a long break each day can help regulate weight.
One serving of fettuccine alfredo (about the size of a fist) 1,165 calories, 66.1 grams of fat
DAIRY Nonfat latte (12 ounces) 100 calories, 0 grams of fat
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DRINK LOTS OF WATER Water helps flush your body of waste and toxins. People also commonly mistake thirst for hunger. Staying well hydrated can help you eat less.
Egg (1 large, hard boiled) 78 calories, 5.3 grams of fat
Roasted chicken breast, without skin (4.2 ounces) 142 calories, 3.1 grams of fat
MYTH: YOU SHOULD POOP AFTER EVERY MEAL How often you defecate is not as important as the consistency of your stool. If you stool appears healthy (like a sausage, smooth and soft, with or without cracks), don’t be overly concerned about how often you use the toilet. Most people poop one to three times a day. Constipation is defined as having fewer than three stools per week. To improve bowel health, eat foods high in fiber, stay hydrated and be active.
TAKE YOUR TIME EATING, AND EAT WITH OTHERS It typically takes a few minutes for people’s brains to tell their bodies they’ve eaten enough, so stop eating before you feel full. Eating with friends and family can make you eat slower and help you recognize signals from your body.
McDonald’s Big Mac 530 calories, 27 grams of fat
EATING
Broccoli boiled, 5.5 ounces) ies, 0.6 grams of fat
MYTH: EATING CARBS MAKES YOU FAT A poor diet and lack of exercise make people fat, not a bowl of pasta here and there. Sugary, refined, highly processed carbohydrates — think Pop-Tarts and Corn Nuts — can trigger cravings and promote obesity, but carbohydrates alone are not the culprit for weight gain. Many carbohydrates can be part of a healthy diet, including sweet potatoes, quinoa, walnuts, chickpeas and whole wheat pasta.
FIVE FOOD GROUPS — FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PROTEINS, GRAINS AND DAIRY — FORM THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY DIET. BEFORE YOU EAT, THINK ABOUT WHAT GOES ON YOUR PLATE AND HOW MUCH OF IT YOU CONSUME.
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WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT
Sleep makes people more alert, more energetic, happier and better able to function. Scientists found that after 17 to 19 hours without sleep, people performed on tests as if they had a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent. After 20 hours, the level increased to 0.1 percent. Response speeds were up to 50 percent slower and accuracy levels were poor. ¶ A lack of sleep has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity. On the other hand, sufficient sleep can improve your sex life, lower your risk of injury, aid in pain relief and improve memory and cognition.
HOW TO SLEEP BETTER 1. Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Consistency reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle. 2. Get up if you are tossing and turning. If you don’t fall asleep within about 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing, then go back to bed when you are tired. If you agonize about falling asleep, it can make the task more difficult.
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3. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. Do the same each night to signal to your body it’s time to wind down. Take a bath or shower, read a book or listen to soothing music. 4. Exercise daily. Physical activity can promote better sleep. However, if you exercise too close to bedtime, you might find yourself too energized to sleep. If that’s the case, exercise earlier in the day. 5. Create a comfortable environment. Buy a mattress and pillows that feel right for you. Keep your room cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs and a fan. 6. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, particularly in the evening and at night. Stop drinking caffeinated beverages six hours before bedtime and alcohol three hours before bed. 7. Turn off electronics. Experts recommend powering down at least an hour before hitting the sack. That applies to computers, television, cellphones, tablets and other electronic devices.
MYTH: THE MORE YOU SWEAT, THE MORE WEIGHT YOU LOSE Sweat is your body’s way of cooling and plays no bearing on actual calories burned. Sitting in a sauna is not the same as braving a spin class. That said, you don’t need a marathon session at the gym to have an effective workout. Studies have shown workouts of about 10 minutes are enough to bolster cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure.
Why? Light promotes wakefulness. Photoreceptors in the retina sense light and dark, signaling a person’s brain about the status of the outside world and aligning his or her circadian rhythm to the day-night cycle. Light helps us be alert, dark helps us fall asleep. Studies have shown that even small electronic devices emit sufficient light to stimulate the brain and promote wakefulness.
SOURCES: NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION, MAYO CLINIC, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
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W H AT H A P P E N S W H E N YO U S L E E P Both quantity and quality are important when it comes to sleep. If sleep is cut short, the body doesn’t have time to complete all of the phases needed for muscle repair, memory consolidation and the release of hormones that regulate appetite and growth, even in adults. When you sleep, your body cycles between REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and non-REM sleep. The cycle typically repeats every 90 to 110 minutes. NonREM sleep, which starts when you begin to doze, accounts for about 75 percent of your sleep. There are four stages of sleep.
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Too much of a good thing — sleep, in this case — can be just as dangerous as not enough. Scientists have found that adults who sleep more than nine hours each night are at higher risk for depression, stroke, diabetes, heart problems, memory loss and mental impairment.
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HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU NEED?
Newborns Infants Toddlers (0-3 months) (4-11 months) (1-2 years) 14-17 hours 12-15 hours 11-14 hours
Preschoolers (3-5 years) 10-13 hours
School-age Teenagers Younger children (14-17) adults (18-25) (6-13) 8-10 hours 7-9 hours 9-11 hours
Adults (26-64) 7-9 hours
Seniors (65+) 7-8 hours
This is light sleep, when you drift in and out of sleep and can be awakened easily. Physiologically, your eyes begin to move slowly and muscle activity wanes. During this stage, many people experiencing a sensation of falling and have sudden muscle contractions in response — the feeling of jumping awake. People awakened during this stage may remember fragmented visual images or snippets of conversations.
Humans on average spend a third of their lives asleep.
STAGE 2
STAGE 3 This is the deep-sleep stage, which is the most restorative. It is harder to rouse you, and if someone did, you’d likely be disoriented for the first few minutes after awakening. During this stage, there is no eye movement or muscle activity; your body is fully relaxed. Blood pressure drops, breathing slows, and blood supply to your muscles increases. As a result, tissue, bone and muscle growth and repair occurs, the immune system is strengthened, and energy is restored. Also, hormones essential for growth and development are released.
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MYTH: SUGAR MAKES CHILDREN HYPER Sure, a bunch of 4-year-olds at a birthday party are probably going to act berserk. But it’s not the birthday cake causing it. Many major studies have shown no connection between sugar and hyperactivity, and most doctors maintain there is no known link. Sugar-rich foods certainly aren’t the best for children, but a lollipop or two won’t make them bounce off the walls.
The first REM sleep period typically occurs about 70 to 90 minutes after falling asleep. Subsequent REM cycles repeat throughout the night, getting longer through your slumber. REM sleep accounts for about 25 percent of a person’s total sleep. Muscles are turned off, meaning limbs temporarily are paralyzed, and the body becomes immobile and relaxed. But the brain is active, and dreams occur. When people awaken during REM sleep, they often describe bizarre and illogical dreams. Breathing becomes more rapid, irregular and shallow; eyes jerk rapidly in different directions; heart rate increases, and blood pressure rises. REM sleep helps provide energy to the brain and body, and supports daytime performance.
SLEEPING
This is the official onset of sleep. Eye movements stop, brain waves slow, breathing and heart rate regulate, and body temperature drops. You become disengaged from your surroundings as your body prepares for deep sleep.
TOO LITTLE, AND YOU FEEL LIKE A ZOMBIE. TOO MUCH, AND YOU END UP GROGGY. MOST PEOPLE KNOW A REGULAR SLEEP SCHEDULE IS IMPORTANT, BUT MANY FAIL TO MAKE IT A PRIORITY. WITH BUSY CALENDARS, DISTRACTING TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY DRINKS THAT CAN KEEP US AWAKE FOR HOURS, SLEEP QUICKLY CAN FALL TO THE WAYSIDE. BUT IT’S VITAL TO A PERSON’S OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
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HOW TO PERFORM ADULT CPR
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF CPR: full CPR, which combines mouth-to-mouth breathing with chest compressions; and hands-only CPR, which forgoes rescue breaths. Hands-only CPR was developed in the mid-2000s to eliminate the “ick” factor many potential rescuers associated with putting their mouths on a victim.
B E F O R E YO U S TA R T, D O T H E S E TA S K S Check for responsiveness by tapping the person’s shoulder and shouting, “Are you OK?” Call 911. Place the person face up, supporting his or her head, neck and back in a straight line. Check quickly — not more than 10 seconds — for breathing. Occasional gasps are not breathing. If the person is breathing, maintain his or her airway and monitor the person for any changes. If he or she is not breathing, begin CPR.
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POSITION THE VICTIM Unless there is an injury that prevents moving the victim, get them on their back and tilt the head back slightly.
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CHECK THE AIRWAY FOR OBSTRUCTION With the chin high, the airway is mostly open unless there is an obstruction. With a finger, sweep the mouth. But don’t go too deep or you could make the victim gag or reflexively bite down.
WHERE TO PLACE YOUR HANDS Find the nub (actually called the xiphoid process) at the bottom of the victim’s sternum. Two finger spaces above that nub is where you will place your palms for the compressions. Interlock your fingers, both palms facing down. The compressions to follow need to be forceful enough to push down the rib cage about 2 inches.
Ribs
Two fingers above bottom nub of sternum
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The compressions should be exerted straight down into the victim’s chest. Kneel close enough to get your shoulders above the center of their chest.
Interlock fingers, palms down
Pinch nose shut to make sure air enters lungs
ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHRIS MORRIS SOURCES: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN RED CROSS, B.E. CPR, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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MYTH: ANTIPERSPIRANT CAUSES BREAST CANCER Some people have warned that deodorant and antiperspirant cause breast cancer because chemicals seep into people’s bodies, but researchers at the National Cancer Institute and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have found no truth to the claim.
WILL IT BREAK RIBS? Possibly. CPR has been shown to cause rib or breastbone fractures in at least one-third of cases. However, the fractures rarely caused serious internal bleeding or death. On the other hand, the chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is near zero for victims who do not receive immediate chest compressions. GET EDUCATED CPR can be lifesaving, but it is most successful when performed by somebody with training. Accredited CPR courses are offered throughout the valley. The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts classroom and online courses almost weekly. Or download free digital course materials from redcross.org.
MYTH: CRACKING YOUR KNUCKLES CAUSES ARTHRITIS Cracking your knuckles may annoy the people around you, but it won’t raise your risk for arthritis. Studies have shown knuckle-crackers suffer no higher rate of hand arthritis than non-crackers.
FULL CPR
H A N D S - O N LY
Full CPR combines rescue breaths with chest compressions. It is best used in drowning situations, for people who collapse due to breathing problems and for people who have been found unconscious.
Hands-only CPR involves no mouth-to-mouth contact and is best used when someone suddenly collapses outside a medical setting. If you are untrained, provide hands-only CPR.
1. Give 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. Push hard and push fast in the middle of the person’s chest.
1. Place the heel of one hand on the center of the patient’s chest. Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand, lacing your fingers together.
Only full CPR is recommended for infants and young children who haven’t yet hit puberty.
2. Give two rescue breaths. Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Pinch the nose shut, then use your mouth to make a complete seal over the person’s mouth. Blow in for about one second, making sure the person’s chest clearly rises. Give the rescue breaths in quick succession, one after the other. 3. Don’t stop. Continue cycles of CPR until the person begins breathing, an automated external defibrillator is ready to use, trained medical personnel arrive, you become too exhausted to continue or the scene becomes unsafe.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed hands-only CPR was just as effective as full CPR in many cases involving adults.
2. Keeping your arms straight and your shoulders directly over your hands, give rapid, uninterrupted compressions, at least 100 per minute. Push hard and fast so the chest compresses at least 2 inches. Let the chest rise completely before pushing down again. 3. See Step 3 for Full CPR.
SIMPLY PUT, CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION SAVES LIVES — ABOUT 92,000 EACH YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES. THE KEY IS KNOWING WHEN IT IS NEEDED AND HOW IT IS DONE. ABOUT 92 PERCENT OF SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST VICTIMS DIE BEFORE THEY REACH THE HOSPITAL, BUT STATISTICS SHOW IMMEDIATE CPR CAN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE A PERSON’S CHANCE FOR SURVIVAL. CPR ALSO CAN BE ESSENTIAL FOR PROLONGING THE LIFE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE CHOKED, ALMOST DROWNED, OVERDOSED, BEEN SHOCKED, SUFFOCATED OR SUFFERED A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION. CPR ENABLES OXYGENATED BLOOD TO CIRCULATE TO VITAL ORGANS SUCH AS THE BRAIN AND HEART, AND CAN KEEP A PERSON ALIVE UNTIL MORE ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE CAN BE GIVEN.
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WATCH OUT FOR THESE INJURIES BY THE SUNDAY STAFF GRAPHIC BY WILLIAM NEFF
Sooner or later, most of us realize we aren’t professional athletes. The lightbulb often goes off when bones start cracking or muscles pulling. ¶ Acute injuries occur suddenly and typically are obvious to spot — say, a broken bone or bad sprain accompanied by extreme swelling and severe pain. Chronic injuries develop over time and are more nagging. Symptoms typically include mild swelling, tenderness, dull aches when you rest and pain when you play. ¶ Here are the most common weekend warrior complaints.
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KNEE INJURIES
A common injury for runners and speed walkers, shin splints cause pain in the front lower or inner leg near the shinbone.
The knee is a complicated and injury-prone joint. Ligaments, cartilage and the kneecap (patella) all can suffer damage.
Cause: Nobody’s exactly sure, but a lot of pounding with inadequate preparation and stretching can produce them. Collapsed arches from flat feet also can contribute.
Cause: Impact or twisting, overuse or even everyday use.
Prevention: Invest in well-padded, wellstructured footwear. Warm up before you exercise, and focus on stretching your legs. Treatment: Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory painkillers are the recommended course of action for temporary relief. Keep in mind, however, that other problems, including stress fractures, could cause similar symptoms, so visit your doctor if symptoms don’t get better.
Prevention: Stretching and better overall muscle tone may help, but some doctors consider knee wear and tear inevitable. Treatment: Ranges from simple rest for patellofemoral pain (”runner’s knee”) to major surgery for ligament or cartilage damage.
Heel pain, inflammation and swelling at the back of the ankle where the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel. Cause: The injury is common among new runners and middle-age people who play sports or engage in athletic activities only sporadically. Tendinitis is not the same as Achilles tendinosis, which is more chronic and results from muscle tears. Prevention: Because Achilles tendinitis can be caused by a lack of flexibility and flat feet, stretching and proper footwear are key to preventing injury. Treatment: Though severe cases of Achilles tendinitis can require surgery, most people recover by resting their ankles and using ice to reduce swelling. Using a heating pad in between icings also can improve tendon performance. More severe injuries could require a cast.
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HAMSTRING STRAIN Hamstrings include a group of three muscles which, when stretched, is prone to injury or tearing.
Cause: Lack of proper stretching technique, weak leg muscles and growth spurts all can lead to hamstring strains.
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Prevention: Proper stretching and warmup. And if you do feel a strain, give the muscles lots of time to recover. Treatment: Includes resting the leg, elevating it, icing it and compressing it. Surgery could be required if the injury is severe.
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HELP AND ADVICE It may have a tongue-twister name, but the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases also has a handy PDF you can download that’s loaded with information and advice concerning these and other common sports injuries. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health _Info/sports_Injuries/_ff.pdf
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ROTATOR CUFF TENDINITIS
Inflammation of (or small tears in) the muscles and tendons that attach and stabilize the shoulder bones and joints. Cause: Sports that require continual arm movements, such as tennis, baseball, swimming and weightlifting, can contribute, as can sleeping on the same arm every night. Symptoms include pain when lifting your arm up or down, pain in the shoulder region and discomfort above the elbow. Prevention: Avoid repetitive shoulder movements whenever possible. Strength training can help prevent injury. Treatment: Typically includes ice and anti-inflammatory painkillers. A torn rotator cuff, however, may require surgery.
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Seventy percent of the working population suffers from back pain, according to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. That’s a lot of hurting. Cause: Failing to warm up properly, too much twisting, heavy lifting and sudden movements can tear or stress delicate back muscles. Prevention: Proper warmup before exercise, as well as proper care when lifting heavy objects (use your knees, not your back). High heels also can place stress on the lower back. Treatment: See a doctor if aching persists for more than three days. A physician can perform an MRI or X-ray to determine the exact type of back injury you suffered.
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The name can be misleading since both tennis and golf players — as well as anyone who moves his or her arm repetitively while gripping an object — can suffer this injury. Cause: Overexertion of tissues and tendons near
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the bony part of the elbow. It frequently occurs in a person’s dominant arm but can affect either appendage. Prevention: Use proper equipment when exercising and loosen your grip.
Treatment: Physical therapy, forearm bracing, anti-inflammatory gels and cortisone shots. Though tennis elbow most often is treated at home, it’s important to see a doctor if your elbow begins to swell, can’t be moved normally or doesn’t improve within a couple of weeks.
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Local Motors, which produces five varieties of vehicles, is based in Phoenix but has a shop in downtown Las Vegas.
Race is on to make the best electric car BY DANIEL ROTHBERG | STAFF WRITER
Long before Tesla announced plans to build a $5 billion electric battery factory near Reno, a local group for years had been tracking the quiet rev of the electric car industry in and around the valley. ¶ On the website of the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association is a poster for Lectra Motors, a Las Vegas-based company that in 1981 tried to convert a fleet of Datsuns into all-electric vehicles. The poster features six Datsuns beneath a golden desert sunrise. “The dawn of a new era,” its tagline reads. ¶ “It lasted for all of about three months before the principal investor pulled his money out and went home,” said Lloyd Wayne Reece, president of the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association. ¶ Three decades later, electric vehicle sales, though growing, still represent a small fraction of total car sales in the United States. The new era Lectra Motors promised has not dawned. ¶ But in fits and starts, tinkerers, dreamers and entrepreneurs in the valley have retrofitted, manufactured and assembled electric batteries for the road, the skies, the military and medicine. ¶ These are a few of the valley’s power players in the electric car business.
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LOCAL MOTORS Phoenix-based Local Motors, which has a hub downtown, is pursuing an alternate manufacturing approach. The company offers a 3-D-printed car, the STRATI, which features an electric engine that can take it 62 miles on one charge. It takes 44 hours to print the car, Local Motors officials The Strati say, and the company plans to was created reduce production time to 24 with a 3-D hours. The goal is to have the printer — its car cleared for the road by 2016. chassis and The downtown Las Vegas mibody in one crofactory employs two full-time piece, and the staffers and additional employfenders ees during peak seasons. The location, which includes a retail separately. space, soon will house a largeThe engine, scale 3-D printer. seats, “Las Vegas is an important steering hub for the future of electric wheel and vehicles, and we’re glad to be other parts a part of it,” spokesman Adam were atKress said. tached later. Within the next 10 years, the (COURTESY) company hopes to open 100 microfactories around the globe.
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Xtreme Green Electric Vehicles Inc. runs a 50,000-square-foot factory in North Las Vegas specializing in rugged vehicles. The company has clients in the United States and internationally, in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and a number of South American countries. “We are rapidly working on expanding our overseas presence because they seem to really understand the value of our electric vehicles,” founder and CEO Neil Roth said. Roth started his company in the valley because he lives here. But Nevada is a good place to do business — the leasing conditions and tax incentives are beneficial, he says. Roth, who praised Gov. Brian Sandoval’s administration for its focus on creating jobs and diversifying the economy, will travel with the governor to Poland this summer on a trade mission. For now, XTreme focuses exclusively on manufacturing outdoor utility vehicles, ATVs and service vehicles for police departments, park services and universities. Not only are the vehicles electric and green, but keeping them running is cheaper than gasoline, he said. For every $1,000 spent on gas, Roth said, only about $10 is spent on electric. By producing ATVs and utility vehicles, Xtreme has carved out a steady niche for itself. But the company hasn’t reached the point of branching out into consumer products. “We need to expand and create the cash flow we need to go into that business,” Roth said.
MIMS MOTORS Talk to Eric Mims, CEO of Mims Motors, for five minutes, and he will present in detail his vision to market an electric car to the masses. Mims claims to have developed a two-seater prototype that can travel, on a single charge, more than three times the distance of the Tesla Model S, which achieves a range of 270 miles. Mims said recently his company was $2.1 million and 48 weeks away from being able to put cars on the road and up for sale. The company still is raising funds but is taking preorders on its website.
In Henderson, K2 Energy manufactures rechargeable lithium iron phosphate batteries, which K2 officials say are safer than the lithium-ion batteries favored by Tesla. Lithium-ion batteries can explode. “When you have troops involved, or in a medical situation, you want the safest batteries on the market,” marketing director Lysle Oliveros said. Nine years ago, K2 started with about four employees and a couple of card tables. It since has grown to include about 65 employees. K2 doesn’t specifically focus on cars, but Oliveros says the company’s batteries are in a lot of vehicles — including retrofitted older hybrids and many cars produced by high-end manufacturers. But it’s hard to justify breaking into the consumer market when many mainstream manufacturers get batteries at a discount, Oliveros said. “The margins on most cars are really, really low,” he said. “It’s hard to sustain that market, especially if the demand isn’t super high.” Currently, K2’s batteries are in major airline jets, power scooters and the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun, a projectile launcher. And the firm is open to expanding its portfolio. “We will always have an eye on electric vehicles,” he said. “Always. Right now, the dream is to be completely electric, but the lifestyle is not ready for that.”
HOBBYIST VEHICLES Then there are the Las Vegas Valley tinkerers. Bob Brandys, a member of the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association for five years, took a page from Christopher Lloyd’s character in “Back to the Future” and retrofitted a DeLorean with a lithiumion battery. Brandys said he chose the DeLorean for its fiberglass body and its “coolness factor.” (Tesla borrowed DeLorean’s vertical-opening doors for its Model X.) “If you make an electric vehicle, you want it to look futuristic,” Brandys said. For the past 20 years, Brandys has participated in the DeLorean Car Show, transporting his car as far as Gettysburg, Pa., to show it off. But even Brandys concedes that retrofitting a classic car like the DeLorean doesn’t make sense for most consumers. Unlike most drivers who turn to electric vehicles to save on gas, Brandys rebuilt his car as a hobby. He calls it a “grownup toy” and admits it isn’t very useful for driving long distances. “It’s not a real functional electric vehicle,” he said. If drivers plan their day well, they can
get around Las Vegas without needing to charge their vehicles, said Reece, of the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association. But longer distances remain a challenge. He said the primary challenge for electric vehicles over the past several years has been convincing the American public to give up their gas guzzlers. Larry Gareffa wants to play a role in raising awareness about electric cars. He brings his ’65 electric Mustang, nicknamed “Sparky,” to First Friday, where he said about 1,000 people swing by each month to chat about it. “My thing is to get the word out to the ordinary people who might want to convert one of their cars into electric or buy an electric car,” Gareffa said. Reece, who taught a class last month at the College of Southern Nevada about converting gas engines to electric engines, said the governor should work to offer credits to consumers for going electric, especially given the $1.3 billion tax abatement the state gave to Tesla. “We have very few, if any, concessions on purchasing an electric car,” Reece said. “Since we’re building the battery here, it would be nice to promote the industry.”
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BRANDYS’ DELOREAN
SPARKY PHOTOGRAPHED BY L.E. BASKOW, DELOREAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOB BRANDYS
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County-union impasse nearing end BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER
After two years of contentious contract negotiations, Clark County and the 5,000 members of its largest employee union, SEIU Local 1107, are headed toward a resolution, though not because the two sides finally agree. Ending the dispute, which has dragged on since June 2013, will require intervention from a third-party arbitrator, former law professor Ross Runkel, who heard arguments this month and is expected to issue a decision this fall. The two sides disagree on several issues, but the biggest point of contention is longevity pay, which offers employees with more than eight years of service guaranteed annual pay bumps. Local governments and employees are in flux. After years of layoffs and pay freezes, governments now are on sound-enough footing to begin giving raises again, and employees are eager to recoup earnings lost during the recession. But county and local governments still are keeping a close eye on the bottom line and are using negotiations to reshape how new employees are compensated. Tensions peaked when the county invoked a new state law to withhold raises for some employees and send union leaders back to their desk jobs. Here’s a look at the controversy and how it may be resolved.
LONGEVITY PAY IN CLARK COUNTY SINCE 2000 SERVICE EMPLOYEES INT’L UNION LOCAL 1107
CLARK COUNTY PARK POLICE ASSOC.
CLARK COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOC.
ROAD TO RESOLUTION Both sides presented contract offers to the arbitrator, and attorneys have until August to submit written arguments. Runkel will issue a binding ruling on the new contract, likely in September or October. Although the arbitrator can mix and match elements from both contracts, it’s more likely the entirety of either proposal will be adopted. What’s likely to happen to longevity pay? The county eliminated it for new hires in contracts with nine other unions. But those changes resulted from regular negotiations. In two recent cases settled in arbitration, SEIU employees working at University Medical Center and for the Regional Transportation Commission kept longevity pay.
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THE STICKING POINT Over the past two years, the union and county management have worked to find common ground on almost every issue but money. While the size of annual pay raises and the length of a new contract were major points of contention, the key to the whole deal has been longevity pay, which amounts to a 0.57 percent raise per year. Once considered a staple of the public-employee benefits package and a key retention tool, longevity pay now is seen by Clark County officials and others as an outdated form of compensation that does little to reward merit. No current employees would lose longevity pay under the county’s proposal — only new hires would be affected — but the SEIU rejected doing away with the perk for any employee. The union instead offered to increase the service time needed to receive longevity pay from eight years to 10 years, a proposal county officials rejected.
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WHAT EACH SIDE HAS OFFERED SEIU’S OFFER
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July 1, 2014*
2.5 percent pay increase
2.5 percent pay increase
July 1, 2015
2.5 percent pay increase
2 percent pay increase
July 1, 2016
2.5 percent pay increase
Re-open salary negotiations
Increase length of service to be eligible for longevity pay from eight to 10 years for new hires
Remove longevity pay benefit for all new hires
One-time $500 payment to employees
One-time $500 payment to employees
Longevity
*Both offers include pay increases retroactive to 2014
NEW LAW RAISES TENSIONS Animosity between Clark County and the SEIU boiled over last month over a new state law passed by the Republican majority in Carson City. Senate Bill 241 prevents raises for employees once a contract expires and ends the practice of paid union leave, in which the county pays union officials for time spent doing union work. Based on the law, the county suspended merit raises for workers, sparking outrage from the union, which accused the county of overreaching and playing political games with employees’ livelihoods. Union officials argue the measures shouldn’t be imposed because the previous contract was in effect before the law was passed. The county’s lawyer said measures from Senate Bill 241 are mandatory and must be imposed. The difference of opinion led SEIU members to file a complaint with the state Employee-Management Relations Board, the merits of which will be decided separately from the contract negotiations.
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Bettors stand in line to make wagers during the NCAA basketball tournament. A new law allows business entities to bet on sports, as well. (STAFF FILE)
Sports wagering evolving locally, across the nation BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER
Change is coming to Nevada sports books. At the state level, lawmakers recently approved a bill that allows groups of people to place wagers as a single entity. Meanwhile, the industry is preparing for an even bigger transformation at the national level: the spread of legal sports betting throughout the country. IN NEVADA Senate Bill 443, passed by the Legislature this spring and signed by Gov. Brian Sandoval in June, permits business entities to place wagers at sports books. The idea is business partners can come together and marshal their resources to place bets for the benefit of the group. The bill requires business entities to provide sports books with personal information for everyone who could profit, including proof that each bettor is at least 21 years old. Business entities also must submit formation documents, keep records of wagers and maintain a Nevada bank account — meaning groups of friends or family members can’t claim to be a “business entity” and place group bets. CG Technology, which runs eight sports books in the Las Vegas area, pushed for the measure to expand busi-
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ness options for sports books. Company Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Quinton Singleton called it an “untapped opportunity” for the sports-betting industry and compared it to the stock market. Singleton said he expects interest in such wagering to be significant, though he said he couldn’t predict how widely it would catch on. Other sports book operators also said they’re still figuring out how big of a deal entity wagering will become. “Right now, we’re looking to see how it evolves, but we’re taking a wait-and-see approach,” said Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US, which runs more than 100 sports-betting spots in Nevada. Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, is taking a similar approach. He wondered whether sports books would extend high betting limits to business entities — and was inclined to think they shouldn’t. “We’ll see what the rules are, what the parameters are, and we’ll go from there,” Kornegay said. Asher and Kornegay will get more clarity once state gaming regulators start receiving public input on the regulations. Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett said the process is moving forward. State lawmakers also decided this session to let Nevada sports books run operations in other jurisdictions.
NATIONALLY Someday, Nevada might not be the only state with a full-fledged sports betting industry. The question is: How quickly will that day arrive? Under current federal law, Nevada is the only state with full-fledged sports books. Sports betting exists in a handful of other states on a limited basis. New Jersey wants to change that, and if a federal appeals court allows the state to have sports-betting operations in racetracks and casinos, other states likely will try to follow suit. Even if the court denies New Jersey’s effort, sports betting likely will continue to expand — just at a slower pace, said attorney Daniel Wallach, an expert in sports law. “I’ve always maintained that the New Jersey decision is critical because it will indicate a long way toward determining when we have legal sports betting throughout the United States,” Wallach said. A decision in the New Jersey case is expected anytime but hadn’t been made as of press time. Asher isn’t concerned about losing business if sports betting gets off the ground outside Nevada. In fact, his company has a deal with Monmouth Park Racetrack to operate sports betting if the industry is legalized in New Jersey. Kornegay also was bullish about the possibility of sports betting growing beyond Nevada. He said he didn’t think other states would be able to offer the same experience as Las Vegas, giving people plenty of reasons to continue visiting. He also said residents of other states already bet on sports — illegally — and he expects sports betting to become legal throughout the country. “It’s just a matter of time,” he said.
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Scott Kreeger, president and chief operating officer of SLS Las Vegas, said the resort has an 18-month to two-year period to “ramp up.” (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/ STAFF)
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aving worked as an executive at MGM Resorts International and Station Casinos, Scott Kreeger understands the Las Vegas market. He also knows about struggling resorts, having taken over SLS Las Vegas after leaving the now-closed Revel in Atlantic City. SLS, which opened in August 2014, lost $35 million during the first quarter of this year. With financial support from majority owner Stockbridge Capital, hotel executives are working hard to try to turn a profit. Kreeger recently spoke with The Sunday about his plans, vision and challenges.
Every hotel in Las Vegas has a “ramp period” for success. What is the ramp period for SLS?
Well, it starts the day you open, and my sense is this is an 18-to-24-month ramp. It may be a little bit elongated compared with others, but every property has its ramp, and they generally are 12 to 18 months. Two years is not uncommon. The elongated timeline is so the neighborhood can build around you?
Yes. We don’t have the benefit of foot traffic that the center Strip does. We have great access through Paradise Road and the Monorail. But at the end of the day, we have a little bit tougher ramp
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than what you would have on center Strip. Why pull back the DJ programming at the nightclub Life and refocus your entertainment strategy at Foxtail?
and Umami are all great products. But what I want to do is create layers of experience. I want you to come and have a great meal, but I want you to be entertained, too. When we opened, it was basically restaurant- and nightlife-oriented. I want to diversify and be more flexible and talk to a larger audience.
Life originally was built JOHN as a theater. What I want to KATSILOMETES do is put nightclub events in there where we can bring in couches, electronic dance music DJs or the new openLocals love a good buffet, which Staforum, hip-hop DJs, but at the same tion Casinos has proven for decades. time, I want to go and do a live-music But you’ve closed the buffet at SLS. concert or comedy. It allows me more Is it coming back? options and flexibility to broaden whom It’s not one of my top priorities. The we speak to because the SLS brand is a business concept was that we needed behind-the-velvet-ropes type of a brand. the buffet to drive locals, which I would It was a little bit more exclusionary than have tended to agree with had I been at it was approachable. I’m trying to loosen the blueprint stage of the development. that up a bit, because Las Vegas is a But then when we programmed it, it was mass-market experience. $31 and we had five different kinds of curries. What we intended to do with it and the execution didn’t match. You are pleased with the performance of your restaurants? It was reported that SBE sold Cleo and Katsuya to the One Group, owners of STK at the Cosmopolitan, which is not expected to change the model at SLS Las Vegas.
Our food component on our property I would put against anybody in town. Bazaar Meat is one of the top restaurants in the country. Cleo, Katsuya
Are there any design plans to help improve business?
We’re right next to the Las Vegas Convention Center, and I’d like to have at least twice the banquet and convention space we have now, and we’re looking into that. We need the property to be a legitimate convention hotel. There is enough space to more than double
where we are now. Fred Segal Jewels recently closed. Are you assessing your partnership with that company?
Fred Segal is a phenomenal brand, and we’re happy to have them here. Would it be on the table to make changes in retail? Yeah. But there’s nothing that is off the table for us. And that’s a good thing because you’ve got to be nimble in this market and, especially in your first year, you’ve got to listen to your customers and what they want. So, you know, could we augment and are we looking to augment our retail? Yes, we are. How do you attract Las Vegans to come to SLS to gamble?
Give them a good value. You stay honest. There’s nothing more honest than a Las Vegas local gambler. So we’re giving people a really, truly, good value with their play time. Our new club program, from a play-to-point-redemption ratio, is more attractive than Station’s or Boyd’s. We undercut them both. Your chances to win a drawing for a car here are so much greater than they would be at the big local corporations. I think we’re set up to be a great locals casino. Do you feel like you’re under heavy scrutiny here at SLS?
I know people are watching us. Everybody is watching this property closely.
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WHEN TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL If the child has a gaping wound or any wound that looks deep enough that it might need stitches, he or she needs to go to the hospital immediately. Most wounds should be stitched within four to six hours of the injury. After 24 hours, they cannot be stitched at all. WHEN TO CALL 911 Call 911 for the following reasons: The child cannot breathe or is turning blue; he or she has been unconscious for any reason; the child is unresponsive; the child has a seizure that lasts three to five minutes; he or she has uncontrolled bleeding or a gaping wound; the child suffered a burn on his or her hands, feet or face; or if the child has a head, neck or spine injury.
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LIFE BEYOND THE POKER ROOM BY SAMANTHA REA | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
The World Series of Poker is the top event on the poker calendar, attracting about 90,000 poker players to Las Vegas for the summer. ¶ The series of tournaments, which began in May and will end for the summer July 14, takes place at the Rio, where players compete to win millions in prize money and the ultimate bit of bling — WSOP bracelets. It’s a hardcore schedule of 14-hour days, jumping from one tournament to the next. ¶ But there is life outside the WSOP. The Sunday spoke to seven players whose live poker earnings combined add to more than $13 million. They shared their thoughts on the best Las Vegas spots for eating, drinking, relaxing and, of course, playing poker.
THE PLAYERS
ASHER CONNIFF, of Brooklyn, won the World Poker Tour World Championship this year.
VALENTIN VORNICU, of San Diego, has won six WSOP Circuit rings and made the WSOP national championship three years in a row.
ANTON WIGG, of Sweden, has won eight European Poker Tours and a European Masters of Poker Main Event.
ANTHONY ZINNO, of Rhode Island, won his first WSOP bracelet this summer after four final tables. He has won three World Poker Tours and is the WPT Player of the Year.
DYLAN WILKERSON, of San Francisco, has won a World Poker Tour, a European Poker Tour and made two WSOP final tables.
ALLEN KESSLER, of Las Vegas, has three WSOP Circuit rings and has made several World Poker Tour and WSOP final tables.
SCOTT STEWART, of California, is a regular on the WSOP Circuit. He has won three circuit rings and made five more circuit final tables.
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FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS SS: When my friends and I have a day off, we buy steak, burgers, hot dogs and throw a barbecue. We make mudslides out of vodka, Baileys, Kahlua, milk and vanilla ice cream — it’s the perfect drink for outdoors. We do that every year. This year we rented a boat for the first time and went out on Lake Mead. That was really good fun. AC: Lounging by the pool, hanging out with my buddies and maybe having a few drinks. I try to fit activities in as much as I can, but R&R can really help with the WSOP. AZ: The best things about Vegas are free drinks, 24/7 action, good food and weather, and pools. I also like to walk the Strip, get some sun and listen to music. AW: Indoor skydiving at Vegas Indoor Skydiving. But bring clothes you can sweat in; it gets hot!
DW: I go hiking in Red Rock. There’s a great view of the city and the Strip. AK: I like to play slots and eat free casino food. VV: Eating out, clubbing, pool parties, playing with my dog and exploring the new downtown area.
FAVORITE BAR DW: The Gold Spike downtown. It has pool, shuffleboard, life-size Jenga and beer pong. SS: Carnival Court between Harrah’s and the Flamingo. It has live music and dancing. It’s really good fun. VV: Stoney’s — and it’s not even close. It’s always packed, fun, and they have tons of specials. AZ: I like O’Sheas because it has cheap beer, beer pong and laid-back people looking to have fun. Five-dollar blackjack is cool, too, to sit and chat and have free drinks.
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BEST PLACE TO TAKE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AW: I haven’t been to the Grand Canyon yet, but if my family visited, that’s where I’d take them. And the IMAX at the Palms, as we don’t have IMAX in Sweden. And Cirque!
DW: I’d take them bowling at the Gold Coast or rent a boat on Lake Mead.
FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY AZ: I stayed at the Rio for some of the summer, since that’s where the WSOP is. Now I’m at Vdara. I like it a lot because it’s close to the Rio, it’s smoke-free, and I have my own kitchen with a washer and dryer. AC: I’m renting a house with three friends. I’ve spent a lot of time traveling the live poker circuit, and I’ve learned I really don’t like extended stays in hotel rooms. It’s refreshing to walk outside, take a swim in the pool and get the hell out of the Rio.
VV: I mostly stay in hotels. The Rio’s really handy; it’s where all the WSOP events are, so being close to the action was a decisive factor. AW: If I came for the summer, I might rent a house, but I only come for the Main Event so I always stay in a hotel. This year I’m at the Palazzo, but next year I’m staying in a hotel that doesn’t have a casino.
AC: It’s so cliche, but there’s nothing better to do in Vegas than party with your close friends. You can’t do it in excess, but the occasional epic night here is a time to remember forever. Plus, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!
WHERE TO WORK OUT SS: Every year, my friends and I rent a house together. There are eight of us living all over the country, and the WSOP is like our annual get-together. The best house we rented was a two-story near the South Point with a swimming pool, a barbecue, a pool table and a pingpong table. DW: I rent a house in south Las Vegas with friends.
AC: My pool. When I can bring myself to do it, I do laps in the pool at my rental house. It’s so peaceful, plus it’s a good workout. AK: No running, and I don’t go to the gym. But I walk a lot through huge casinos. VV: It’s too hot to train outdoors. I use the gym at the Rio. It’s pretty decent if you avoid rush hours. AZ: I’m staying at Vdara, which has a nice gym. I wish I had more time to go.
AK: I live in Vegas, so I stay in my house!
FAVORITE RESTAURANT VV: Violette’s Vegan eatery is amazing, and it’s owned by Cyndy Violette, who’s a great poker player. Bar + Bistro in the Arts Factory is also really good. It has some great choices for vegans. AC: I absolutely love Yama Sushi — it’s all-youcan-eat sushi at a great price, served super-fast. Texas de Brazil is my favorite steakhouse, but they’re all so good. I also have to mention In-NOut Burger because it’s amazing. AW: Firefly. It has outdoor seating, the entire menu’s good, and it’s off the Strip.
SS: Whenever one of my friends wins more than $10,000 in a poker tournament, they treat everyone to a steak dinner. Whoever wins the money picks the steakhouse. They’ve got a lot of good steakhouses here. I don’t care where I go as long as I get my filet rare, but the steakhouse downtown at the Golden Nugget is a hidden gem.
DW: Chada Thai. It’s well priced, and it’s in Chinatown, so it’s close. And the chef is from Lotus of Siam, one of the best-known Thai restaurants. AK: Anthony’s Steakhouse at the M Resort. I know all the staff, and it’s great food. AZ: I like Tao. It has great sushi and roasted Buddha chicken, which is amazing. Jjanga, near the Rio, has phenomenal sushi, and it’s all-you-caneat. Grand Lux Café has a cool atmosphere, good prices and lots of variety. It’s like a smaller version of Cheesecake Factory.
WHERE TO PLAY POKER OUTSIDE THE WSOP AK: The Charity Series of Poker event at Planet Hollywood and the M Resort Hollywood Poker Open $2,500 main event. VV: I won a $500 6-max at Planet Hollywood a few days ago. That’s pretty much the only place I’ve played outside the Rio. AC: This summer, I’ve played the WPT500 event at Aria, a bunch of Planet Hollywood PHamous events, and I’ve played at the Venetian twice. They’ve all been great, but nothing matches the tournament I played at the Golden Nugget. Everything about it was so “old Las Vegas.” It was phenomenal.
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IT’S TIME FOR SUMMER LEAGUE The 10-day NBA Summer League runs through July 20 with games at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Most of the players selected in June’s NBA Draft, such as top pick Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota or No. 2 selection D’Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers, will make their professional debuts. Players use the summer league to become familiar with a new team’s system. Other athletes, such as Christian Wood of UNLV, who is playing with the Houston Rockets after not being drafted, hope to impress for a full-time gig.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T GET DRAFTED? BY TAYLOR BERN | STAFF WRITER
This isn’t what Christian Wood had in mind when he left the UNLV basketball program with two years of college eligibility remaining. ¶ After a breakout sophomore season in which he averaged 15.7 points and 10 rebounds per game, the long-limbed forward was projected as a late first-round prospect for June’s NBA Draft. At the draft combine, Wood measured 6-foot-10 with a 7-3 wingspan, desirable dimensions at the next level. But there were other numbers to consider, too —primarily Wood’s 14.7 percent body fat, second highest at the combine.
It added to questions about Wood’s work ethic that have persisted since he arrived in Southern Nevada fours years ago to play high school ball at Findlay Prep. Reports from closed-door workouts with NBA teams didn’t help Wood’s case, and he slid down draft boards until he was left with his head in his hands at his party at Caesars Palace, undrafted.
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Wood always figured to be a project, the type of player coaches would need to invest some years in to get their desired return. But his body and production seemed enough for a team to spend a pick on. Turns out it wasn’t. Instead, Wood signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Rockets and will try to carve a path to the NBA the same way as other recent
forwards who left college with eligibility remaining. James Michael McAdoo (Warriors), Jabari Brown (Lakers) and Tarik Black (Rockets) all made NBA rosters last season despite not being selected in 2014, giving Wood hope his journey will include reaching the sport’s top league. Meantime, some of his possible stops along the way include:
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Christian Wood left the UNLV basketball program after two years, averaging 15.7 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore. Despite his height, wingspan and collegiate success, he was not drafted by an NBA team. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTOS)
NBA SUMMER LEAGUE Once Wood started slipping through the second round, where contracts aren’t guaranteed, going undrafted became a decent outcome. It allowed Wood to field more offers and pick his destination. He eventually signed a free agent contract with the Rockets that included guaranteed money. Now, it’s time to start proving himself — and not just to Houston. The NBA Summer League is a chance for players to showcase themselves to all 24 teams in attendance. Last year, former Rebel Khem Birch played with the Washington Wizards during Summer League after not being drafted. Although the Wizards didn’t keep Birch, the Miami Heat liked what they saw and brought Birch into training camp on a contract with guaranteed money. Birch was one of the final cuts when the Heat trimmed their roster to 13 players. Now, he is heading to the NBA Development — or D-League to join former UNLV teammate Roscoe Smith, who also was not picked despite leaving UNLV with eligibility remaining.
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NBA D-LEAGUE HOW THE SUMMER LEAGUE DIFFERS FROM REGULAR SEASON PLAY n RULE CHANGES: Players are allowed 10 fouls before being disqualified. In regular NBA games, it’s six. And if a game goes into double overtime, it’s sudden death — the team that scores first wins. n GOOD IMPRESSION: Players aren’t the only ones performing for jobs next season. Referees hoping to break into the NBA or impress for work in a minor or foreign basketball league are, as well. And coaches usually are highly thought of assistants gaining game experience. For instance, the San Antonio Spurs will be coached by Becky Hammon, who last season was the first woman assistant coach in NBA history. n DO THE RESULTS MATTER? Most teams aren’t concerned with the final score and are satisfied giving prospects adequate playing time to start their development. But from 2010 to 2014, the Golden State Warriors set a summer league record with 16 straight summer league wins. Last month, the team won the NBA championship. Maybe the games matter, after all. — Ray Brewer
It’s not glamorous playing in cities such as Bakersfield, Calif., and Erie, Pa., in front of sparse crowds. But that’s likely the path ahead for Wood, who turns 20 in September. Smith and Birch made the most of their time in the NBA D-League in Los Angeles and Sioux Falls, S.D. Smith averaged 18.1 points and 11 rebounds per game, while Birch averaged 11.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 70.3 percent from the field. That didn’t earn them NBA callups, though; they’ll try to make rosters once again this summer. But there are plenty of success stories from the D-League, including Matt Barnes, Jeremy Lin and Bishop Gorman High grad C.J. Watson. When the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA championship in 2014, six players had spent time in the D-League, including Danny Green, Patty Mills and Findlay Prep product Cory Joseph. Players in the D-League make about $17,300 for the five-month season. But if they are called up to the NBA, a 10-day contract pays about $50,000.
OVERSEAS While playing in the minor league keeps players one phone call away from their dream, there’s more money and often more opportunity abroad. Mike Moser once was in Wood’s shoes. Coming off a big sophomore season in which the forward averaged a double-double, Moser decided to return to UNLV instead of putting his name in the draft. But things didn’t work out as planned after an injury-plagued junior year with the Rebels and a senior season at Oregon. After graduating and not getting drafted, Moser decided to head abroad. Moser had interest from NBA teams after playing for the Boston Celtics’ Summer League team but instead signed a one-year contract with the Lithuanian club Lietuvos Rytas, which competes in the Eurocup, Europe’s second-tier league. Overseas contracts can start at $65,000 annually, and most teams pay for room and board for players.
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CASINO PROMOTIONS SLS $50,000 Codeplay Frenzy Date: Thursdays Times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members can win a share of $50,000 in free play. Gift giveaways Date: Fridays Information: Guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points, or have made a $10 advancedeposit wager or higher during the past 90 days, receive a gift. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays Information: Earn 2x points on video poker. Bonus drawing entries for the $1 Million Deal of a Lifetime Date: Mondays-Thursdays Information: Earn 2x entries for the $1 Million Deal of a Lifetime drawing that will take place in August. 10x slot points Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Guests who have made a $40 advance-deposit wager or higher can win up to 1,000 slot points.
EL CORTEZ Free Play Frenzy for Jackpot Winners Date: Throughout July Information: Loyalty card members can receive up to $100 in slot play on top of a jackpot, depending on the machine’s denomination. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays Information: Ten Club Cortez members will be selected for a chance to win 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Club Cortez members also can earn entry multipliers every day at kiosks with the Metal Horse Race. $25,000 Cash is King drawing Date: Aug. 15 Information: Receive an entry for every 5,000 points earned.
JOKERS WILD Hot seat giveaway Date: July 19 Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: One player will win $50 every hour.
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Gift giveaway Date: July 12 and 26 Information: Earn 200 points to get a gift. Jumpin’ Jokers cash giveaway Date: Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Information: Players selected every hour through drawings and hot seats can win up to $1,000 or $1,200 in slot play. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines. Rollin’ for dough Date: Fridays Time: 1-9 p.m. Information: Earn drawing entries for chance to roll the dice to earn 10x the amount.
ALIANTE 50+ Play Day kiosk game Date: Mondays Information: Earn 50 points to spin the wheel to win up to $500 in slot play. $10,000 mobile hot seat Date: Tuesdays in July Information: Players must accept the hot seat offer from the mobile app to qualify. From noon to 5 p.m., five people will win $50 in slot play. At 6 p.m., 10 people will win $100 in slot play. Winners will be announced over the intercom and must swipe at a kiosk to redeem their prize. Cruisin’ for Cash kiosk game Date: Through Aug. 1 Information: Choose a cruise director and “sail” through three ports of call or “cruise” through four days at sea. Each port is a guaranteed prize; allday sea prizes award drawing entries into weekly Cruisin’ for Cash drawings. Win up to $10,000. Other prizes include slot play, dining credits, resort credits, points and more. Earn 250 points for each swipe. $67,000 Cruisin’ for Cash drawings Date: Saturdays through Aug. 1 Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries by playing the Cruisin’ for Cash kiosk game. Win a share of more than $16,000 and slot play. 50+ $2,500 senior slot tournament Date: Monday Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Play in one 3-minute slot session. The top 25 places will share $2,500 in slot play.
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on all reels.
SILVERTON Senior Mondays Time: Drawings at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older also will receive dining discounts. $10,000 Reel & Win slot tournaments Date: Tuesday Time: 11 a.m. Information: The top 30 players will qualify for cash and slot play. The first-place player will win $1,000.
SUNCOAST Select your prize Date: Mondays and Thursdays Information: Earn 300 points in one day for a breakfast or lunch buffet, or earn an additional 600 points for a dinner buffet, brunch, $10 food credit for Café Siena or Coasta Cantina, or $10 in slot dollars. Point multipliers for senior players Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Information: For players 50 and older; earn up to 50x points.
ELDORADO $6,000 Giveaway Date: Saturdays Time: Hourly from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Information: One name will be drawn every hour to win up to $500 in cash and $500 in slot play. Point multipliers Date: July 12 and 26 Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on other reels and 7x points on video poker and keno machines.
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SAM’S TOWN Poker High Hands bonus Date: Through August Information: Players who get a royal flush, straight flush or four of a kind while playing seven-card stud and hold ’em will receive a bonus payout. Video Poker Showdown Date: Fridays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Earn 10 points for the first entry and 50 points for each additional entry in a video poker tournament at 8:15 p.m. Top prize is $1,000 in play. Win up to $500 Date: Saturdays and Sundays Time: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: Ten bingo players drawn at each session will win $50 with a chance to trade for an envelope with a mystery prize worth up to $500. Heat is Rising cash drawings Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 30 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries for cash drawing by playing slots and table games. Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Information: Earn 20x points on Buffalo machines, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.
GOLDEN GATE AND THE D Email Yourself a Million Date: Through Aug. 31 Information: Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for a chance to win $1 million, free play, comp dollars, food and more. A valid email address is required.
STATION CASINOS Gift days Date: July 19 Information: Earn 200 points and receive a gift. Free rainbow pack Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 300 points to receive a small rainbow bingo pack. Must be used on the same day earned. Rollin’ for dough Date: Fridays Time: 2-9 p.m. Information: Watch for the prize cart for chance to roll the dice. Earn 10x
MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty card holders age 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, and discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. The first entry is free; receive up to four additional entries by earning 50 additional base points for each. $1 Million Classic Summer Scratch & Win
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Date: Fridays and Saturdays Locations: All Station properties Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Cards will be mailed, or earn 300 points to get one. Card must be scratched off at any Station Casinos’ promotional area in front of an authorized team member. Win up to $1,000, dining credit, free rooms, free play or points. Summer Fun Cash drawings Date and time: 8:15 p.m. Fridays and 6:15 p.m. Sundays Locations: All Station properties Information: Ten players drawn; earn entries through play and by swiping loyalty card at kiosks. Earn 5x entries on Wednesdays. Win up to $5,000.
THE D Win Derek’s Hellcat Date: Through Aug. 29 Information: Earn tickets for monthly drawings that culminate with a chance to win a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
SOUTH POINT $600,000 July Money Madness Date: July Information: Loyalty card users have the opportunity to win a progressive bonus that will hit by $25,000. When it does, other players win $25 in play. Once the bonus is hit, the progressive bonus will reset at $10,000. There will be an additional $1,000 free play progressive bonus that will start at $1,000 and must hit by $2,500. This bonus will also restart immediately after hitting and will hit on average three times per day. Slot machine players will have the opportunity to win either bonus at any time just for being active players on the casino floor; there are no specific hand or reel combinations necessary to win the progressive bonus. All free play is valid for seven days. $10,000 Freeroll Texas Hold ’em poker tournament Date: July 14 Time: 6 p.m. Information: The top 50 poker players who play the most hours through July 12 will receive entry into the tournament. Each player starts with $5,000 in tournament chips and can receive an additional $2,000 in chips for $10. The first three places will win $5,000, second place gets $3,000 and third place is $2,000. All qualifiers receive $50 at the end of tournament play. 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to Club Card members 50 and older. The first entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; col-
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lect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.
members. Earn up to $1,000 back on all reel and video reel games. Requires a minimum loss of $50. The rebate will be split over three redemption periods to total 100 percent of the player’s loss.
FIESTA HENDERSON AND FIESTA RANCHO $250,000 Stars & Stripes pull tab giveaway Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Pull tabs will be mailed and must be uncovered at designated promotional area in front of an authorized team member. Win cash, points, free play and more. Cash drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $5,000. There will be 10 winners selected each week from both Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho. The top two basepoint earners from slot and video poker each week will automatically be among the 10 entered into that Saturday’s drawing. Winners must be present to play for up to $5,000 or have 24 hours to collect a $250 consolation prize. Earn 10 free drawing entries every day, and 5x entries on Wednesdays.
STRATOSPHERE Camaro Point Challenge Date: Through July 15 Information: The top three loyalty card users who collect Camaro points will win cash. The top 50 winners will earn entry into a slot tournament.
BOYD GAMING Young at Heart Date: Wednesdays Location: Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast or Sam’s Town Information: Loyalty card members can earn up to 50x points and receive dining and other discounts.
WESTGATE Rockin’ 777 slot tournament Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Free for loyalty club members. The top five winners will receive $100 in free slot play.
PLAZA $50,000 giveaway Date: Dec. 12 Information: Receive a ticket for the drawing with every 25,000 points earned. Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays and Fridays Information: Earn 10x points on slot machines. 50-plus slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m. Information: The best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000.
DOWNTOWN GRAND Cruisin’ for an Adventure Date: Fridays and Saturdays through July 25 Time: 8 p.m. Information: Four players will win free play both nights; one name will be drawn on Saturdays to win a cruise. Additional hot seat drawings are 9-11 p.m. Grand Thursdays Date: Thursdays Information: Loyalty card members 50 and older receive point multipliers, dining and gaming discounts, and entry into slot tournaments. Get a Grand from the Grand Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: For new loyalty card
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lowing month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.
WILDFIRE MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: For players 50 and older. Earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, receive discounts on bowling and dining.
MAX CASINO AT THE WESTIN Happy Hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: Select tables will offer $3 craps and 25-cent roulette.
BINION’S Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.
JERRY’S NUGGET RAMPART CASINO 50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video reel machine jackpots more than $1,200, a complimentary kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronic unit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a 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. Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit. $6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawing Date: Second Wednesday of the month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month can participate in the fol-
Up to 5x points Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Information: Rewards members who swipe their cards at a kiosk receive 3x points, 4x points or 5x points on slot and video poker games.
SILVER SEVENS Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: Earn entries with play. First prize is $1,000. Point multipliers Date: Thursdays and Saturdays Information: On Thursdays, earn 3x points on video poker and 7x points on reels. On Saturdays, earn 4x points on video poker and 10x points on reels.
CLUB FORTUNE Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win cash prizes.
GOLDEN NUGGET New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for a players card and spin to win up to $1,000 in free play.
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EDITORIAL
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Has UNLV distanced itself enough from Confederacy?
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ast month, 21-year-old Dylann Roof was welcomed into a church in Charleston, S.C., sat in on a Bible study, then allegedly murdered nine black congregants. Though at first some tried to ascribe an anti-religion motive to the massacre, it quickly became clear that race was the reason. The national reaction was visceral. Calls to remove the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina Capitol were immediate, as were arguments rebutting those appeals. It took less than a week for the issue to reach our state, when Nevada Sen. Harry Reid was asked about the mascot at UNLV, Hey Reb! “I believe that the Board of Regents should take that up and take a look at it,” Reid said. First interpreted as a call to action for the state to change the university mascot, a Reid spokeswoman soon clarified the senator meant only that it was a decision for regents to make, not him. The reaction in Southern Nevada to Reid’s comments, before and after
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clarification, was swift and angry. He’s got more important concerns of national interest, they said — though not so diplomatically. He doesn’t understand the history of UNLV’s association with the term “Rebels,” they chided. The name Rebels was originally chosen for UNLV to differentiate it from UNR. It was simple geography that dictated the name. It was picked, perhaps too flippantly, as a stab at UNR — the North. To their credit, UNLV students and administrators long ago tried to disassociate our Rebels from the Confederacy. Though the university held on to the name and kept gray as one of its school colors, it removed the Confederate flag from its football helmets and changed the mascot from Beauregard, the Confederate uniform-wearing wolf — UNR is the
Wolf Pack; get it? — to Hey Reb! UNLV, in defending Hey Reb!, issued a statement explaining that he was inspired by the Western trailblazers of the 1800s. Whatever happens — or doesn’t happen — with Hey Reb!, having the conversation is instructive, as Regent Cedric Crear noted. “The racial terrorism has really sparked up a lot of feelings within everyone, including myself,” said Crear, who is black. “I don’t think the dialogue about Hey Reb! is out of line. It’s probably a good time to have a conversation.” And as UNLV is a public university, it’s certainly within the purview of an elected public servant to be part of that conversation — even to start it. The word Rebels is not in and of itself offensive. It could refer to any person resisting authority. American revolutionaries of the 18th century were, in fact, rebels. So were Geronimo, Galileo and Amelia Earhardt. And Luke Skywalker (we see real potential there). It’s the imagery attached to the word that drives people’s feelings about it.
And while UNLV has made clear that Hey Reb! is intended to be a mountain man, the depiction of him is not all that different from the University of Mississippi’s old Colonel Reb. Both wear wide-brimmed hats over white hair and sport prominent mustaches. Following an Internet campaign to replace Colonel Reb with fictional “Star Wars” character Admiral Ackbar, a high-ranking member of the Rebel Alliance, Ole Miss eventually settled on a black bear as its official sporting mascot, though it retains ownership of the Colonel Reb trademark. Changing mascots is not unprecedented. UNR once was known as the Sagebrushers and Sage Hens, and UNLV already ditched Beauregard. Maybe it is time the university reinvent the Rebel as a bighorn sheep, scorpion or desert tortoise. We aren’t convinced Hey Reb! should be buried next to the Confederate wolf of UNLV’s past, but like Crear, we see no harm in engaging the community in a thoughtful, civil discourse about the pros and cons of doing so.
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USA BMX Las Vegas Nationals: Watch top amateur BMX racers sprint through jumps, backsides and deep turns to win the weekend title. Times vary, free, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111.
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Christmas in July: Celebrate Christmas in July with hula dancing and Polynesian music. Noon-2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459 Las Vegas Jazz Society: Michael Ray and Janet Tyler perform. 2-4 p.m., $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, vegasjazz.org.
INGREDIENTS
Vendetta in Vegas: The Professional Armwrestling League USA presents the top open-division competitors from more than 40 countries in categories ranging from bantamweight to super heavyweight. 3 p.m., $20-$50, Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel, 702-474-4000.
2 oz Bombay Sapphire East gin 4 oz Fever-Tree Tonic Water 1 scoop of Häagen-Dazs Zesty Lemon Sorbet Lemon slice for garnish Lime slice for garnish Orange peel for garnish Kaffir lime leaf for garnish
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Build the drink over ice in a stemless wine glass. Add a scoop of the sorbet, and grate the lemon and lime zest on top. Garnish with a lemon slice, lime slice, orange peel and kaffir lime leaf.
This gin and tonic has been upgraded in all the right ways. The peppery flavor of the Bombay Sapphire East compliments the sweetness of the sorbet, while the citrus garnishes keep the drink fresh.
Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, executive director of mixology and spirits education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
MONDAY, JULY 13 Ballet I & II intensive: Instructor Elizabeth Snyder will lead beginning and intermediate students in traditional, lyrical and contemporary styles. Dance attire required. Bring water and snacks. For ages 12-18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $60, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. *Also: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through July 24 Wet N’ Wild 4-H youth fundraiser: Take your family to Wet ’n Wild for the day and support the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H youth-development program. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., $25 prepurchased admission with promotional code “clarkcounty4h,” 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, wetnwildlasvegas.com Knee and hip pain seminar: Local orthopedic surgeons will discuss options for coping with pain, with a focus on procedures for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement. Registration required. 6 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive, 702-388-4888. Farm-to-table dinner: Enjoy a Greek-inspired menu of stuffed vine
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leaves, spanakopita, lemon and oregano potatoes, herb-roasted lamb and more. 6:30 p.m., $45 per person, Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-445-6100.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 Modern and contemporary dance intensive: Instructor Elizabeth Snyder will teach modern and contemporary dance technique. Dance attire required. Bring water and snacks. For ages 12-18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $40, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-2296383. *Also: Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 23 Jazz and hip-hop dance intensive: Instructor Lorenzo Shelley will lead students in jazz and hip hop techniques. Exercise or dance attire acceptable. For ages 12-18. Bring water and snacks. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $40, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-2296383. *Also: Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 23 Culinary camp series: Accomplished bakers and decorators will teach children how to create cupcakes, brownies and cookies during a three-day workshop. Reservations required. 1-3 p.m., $295, Wonderland Bakery, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, 702-363-3333. *Also: Through July 16 Breast cancer empowerment and support group: Guest speakers, resources and open discussion. RSVP required. 6-7:30 p.m., free, Breast Care Center, Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive, 702-233-7155.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Wock as One: The Jabbawockeez present a summer dance intensive to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada and Sunrise Children’s Hospital. There will be two days of training and a final performance day. Registration required. Times vary, $275 for intermediate dancers, $325 for advanced dancers, $30 for single-class passes, the Rock Center for Dance, 8210 S. Maryland Parkway, wockasone.com. *Also: Through July 17 LGBTQ career fair: Local corporations and small businesses will share information about their companies and available positions. Companies at the career fair have demonstrated ongoing support of the LGBTQ community and will provide a welcoming, equal workplace. 1-4 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, thecenterlv.org Speakeasy Cinema: Enjoy a screening of “711 Ocean Drive” from 1950. 6:30 p.m., free with museum admission, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., mobmuseum.org. Norman Foote concert: The award-winning Canadian entertainer will bring his stage show to Las Vegas with puppets, music and comedy for children and adults. 7 p.m., Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., artslasvegas.com. *Also: 10:30 a.m., Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
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FRIDAY, JULY 17 Healthier living workshop: Learn how to manage high blood pressure, anxiety and chronic pain with the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University. 10 a.m., free, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
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SATURDAY, JULY 18 Birdies and Beers disc golf tournament: Open to all levels of competitors, the top three players in the men’s and women’s pro open classes will win cash prizes. There also will be competitions such as longest throw and ring of fire. Volunteers from the Las Vegas Disc Golf Club will give pointers. Signups are 7:30 a.m.-noon, games are noon-5 p.m., $30 leisure class, $40 pro open class, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, 7501 Tule Springs Road, skilasvegas.com.
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Beat Poetics workshop: Clark County’s new poet laureate, Bruce Isaacson, will conduct a free workshop. Isaacson studied under Allen Ginsberg. 2 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. Xtreme Game Night: Teens ages 13-18 can play laser tag, dodge ball, video games and more. A live DJ will provide music, and refreshments will be served. 6-8:30 p.m., free, Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-4075. Summer Island Castaway concert: Las Vegas Hula will present native island hula and Fijian warrior dances before the Volcano Island Steel Drum Band takes the stage with calypso, island, luau, reggae and steel drum music. Bring low-back chairs or blankets to be comfortable on the lawn. Hawaiian shaved ice and other treats will be available for purchase. 7 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-3514.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada meeting: The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada will have its monthly meeting followed by a live webinar on research opportunities with MyHeritage.com and FamilySearch.com. 1 p.m., Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., jgssn.org.
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Michael Kent is a vice president and financial adviser at Select Wealth Advisers. Kent has more than a decade of experience in the banking and investment industry.
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Dr. Thomas Roben is the Humana regional medical director for senior products for Arizona and Nevada. He oversees clinical programs and ROBEN strategies with a focus on fiscal management and quality improvement. He previously served as the affiliate medical director for HealthCare Partners Nevada. Vinetta De La Cruz is a Bank of Nevada senior vice president and regional manager, overseeing the branch on Lake Mead Boulevard near Tenaya Way. Ken Mundt is a vice president and senior loan officer specializing in commercial and SBA lending in the bank’s branch at Durango Drive and Flamingo Road.
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rate events; Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Christy Woodhouse, sales director; Demi’s Gift Baskets Inc., Demi Hou, owner; Desert Pines Golf Club, Jeff Quintin and Matt Megin, director of sales and sales manager; Destination Services Association, Shelley Stepanek, president; Diamond Resorts International, Grace Takimoto, regional hotel marketing manager for the West; Dick’s Last Resort, Emily Hedlund, sales and marketing manager; Fogo de Chao, Ricci Shiplett, sales manager; Forever & Always Travel/Tours, Robert Brindle, owner; Grand Canyon West Express, Ted Quasula and Tony Dobbs, general manager and assistant general manager; Grey Line Las Vegas, Danielle Fioravante, sales representative; Intellitix, Jacinta Jose, business development; Ivory Start Productions, Renee Guglielmetti, director of public relations, marketing and sales; Jeff Civillico Inc., Jeff Civillico, CEO; JS Travel Consultants LLC, Jim Higgins, chief consultant; Kirvin Doak Communications, Terri Maruca and Brad Seidel, senior vice president of public relations and account director; Kordoban Supportive Services, Gene Kordoban, owner; Las Vegas Country Club, Shelley Sampson, director of catering; Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, Donald Contursi, president; MGM Grand, Melanie Hague, catering manager; Millenium Staffing Solutions, Sheila Marcello, director of business solutions; Partner Fusion, Margi Levy, market director; Peace of Mind Onsite Meeting Management, Laura Perlman, owner; Pillar Hotels & Resorts, Erin Gregory, director of sales; Showtime Tours, Jeff Reinwaid, sales manager; Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Patrick Vinson, group sales; Vegas Indoor Skydiving, Dave McMahan, business development; and Vik Chocan Photography, Vik Chocan, owner. Michael Thimmesch retired as director of customer engagement at Skyline Exhibits. He began his Skyline career in 1988 as a copywriter. Thimmesch helped generate more than $1 billion in retail sales and helped Skyline grow into the one of the largest exhibit companies in North America. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with Vegas PBS, recognized Nevada businesses at the 2015 SBA Nevada Small Business Awards. Honorees included: Chad and Kate McCullough, Elite Media, Inc., Henderson, small business persons of the year; Thomas and Lindsey Rojas, Iron House, Henderson, minority-owned business of the year; Debbie Banko, Link Technologies, Las Vegas, woman-owned business of the year; Shaundell Newsome and Tiara Flynn, Sumnu Marketing, Las Vegas, family-owned business of the year; Jason and Marie Griffin, Kids R Kids, Henderson, veteran-owned business of the year; Ronna Timpa, Workplace ESL Solutions, Henderson, microenterprise business of the year;
Ashley Ross, Rollasole, Las Vegas, young entrepreneur of the year; Bob Hart, retired Nevada State Bank vice president and SBA sales manager, small business lifetime advocate of the year. Nevada State Bank won the Lender of the Year Silver Award in 7(a) loan production and the Lender of the Year Bronze in third-party loan production. Myisha Williams of Mys Management represents the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Office of Traffic Safety in a partnership to coordinate and unify the Zero Fatalities Program with all of the Office of Traffic Safety’s behavior programs. D&R House of Diamonds, a jewelry store owned and operated by Dave Padgett and Richard Shaw, opened at One Summerlin tower. Gregory Gondek is brand sales manager at Cannon Safe Inc. Samantha Sato is an account coordinator at Trosper Communications. She will work in the agency’s public safety and business-to-business sectors. The Clark County Medical Society honored two students with its 2015 Student Rising Star Award: Lindsey Murphy of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and Robert Wills of Touro University Nevada College of Medicine. New members of the Cox Communications 2015 Community Advisory Board are: Dan Giraldo, senior vice president of enterprise business and community engagement, Bank of America; Michael Newman, managing director, CBRE; Debbie Roxarzade, principal, Rachel’s Kitchen; David Saltman, vice president and general counsel, the Vista Group; and Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations, Summerlin, the Howard Hughes Corporation. William Whatley is education director at Body Spa Salons. He has worked as an artistic educational director for several beauty industry manufacturers and has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Rachael Ray Show,” “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “Ambush Makeover”. Speedway Motorsports Inc. Executive Chairman O. Bruton Smith will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The company manages the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Raising Cane’s broke ground on its ninth Southern Nevada location, at Tropicana Avenue and Interstate 15. The Juice Standard opened at 2530 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. Aventura is the third Henderson park to open in Inspirada. It includes two connected heated swimming pools; three multiuse playing fields; two ballfields; tennis, basketball and volleyball
courts; a children’s water play area and a dog park. It was developed by Inspirada Builders LLC and built by Martin-Harris Construction. The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactation Consultant Association recognized Centennial Hills Hospital for excellence in lactation care. The hospital received an IBCLC Care Award because it staffs professionals who hold the IBCLC certification and provides a lactation program that is available 5-7 days a week. Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza opened at 10520 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson. The Eldorado Valley Regional Public Safety Training Facility opened at 15101 U.S. Highway 95 South, Boulder City. The facility, a joint project between Boulder City and Henderson, contains tactical and qualification firearms ranges with classrooms, an emergency vehicle operator course with classrooms and an explosives and demolition range. Shareholders of City National Corp., which owns City National Bank, approved a merger with Royal Bank of Canada that is set to close in the fourth quarter of this year. At a special meeting, 40.6 million shares were voted in favor of the merger. That represents 99.6 percent of shares voting and 73.1 percent of all City National shares outstanding. Towbin Automotive of Las Vegas has been the No. 1 Dodge, FIAT and Alfa Romeo dealership in the nation several times throughout the past two years. Numbers are based on findings from the 2013 Chrysler Sales Report, August 2014 FCA Sales Report and March 2015 FCA Sales Report. Las Vegas-based Houston Contracting Corp. was acquired by Response Team 1, a property restoration, disaster loss recovery and multifamily renovation company. Southern Nevada hospitals recently were ranked by Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score, which grades hospitals on the basics of medical care, such as handwashing, entering prescriptions in a computer and availability of nurses. Hospitals that received an “A” for spring 2015 are Dignity Health St. Rose DominicanRose de Lima campus, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center and Mountainview Hospital. Visit hospitalsafetyscore.org for the full list. Las Vegas Monorail is partnering with UFC to offer discounted monorail fares to UFC events. Amorino, which sells gelato, opened a second valley location, at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets.
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Listen, delegate ... and get your hands dirty Michelle Shriver knows what it takes to land a job — and keep one. After rising to the position of senior vice president of Ameristar Casinos, she became regional developer at Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting, which works with companies nationwide to find workers in the hospitality industry. She also is a Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee, so the success of her business is tied to her ability to hire employees who are as invested in the restaurant’s success as she is. How have you seen Las Vegas evolve in your 20 years of management experience? Whether it’s in the boutique hotels or opulent resorts, the creativity and eclectic food offerings and chefs, or the intense amount of talent in showrooms across the city, we no longer are known for cheap buffets and showgirls, although we still have some of those. People don’t start their careers here to be “discovered” and move on to places such as New York or Los Angeles. Instead, they strive to come here to be among the best in their respective businesses. You own multiple Tropical Michelle Shriver is a CEO, marketer, recruiter and even dishwasher at her Tropical Smoothie Cafés in Nevada and Smoothie Cafés. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF) Colorado. How do your busithat served me well in growing my caploy talented managers who are a nesses in the Las Vegas Valley reer, over time, I learned the value of great fit, and we also are providing differ from your businesses in being collaborative and surrounding opportunities for employees to grow Colorado? myself with people who frankly are their careers with strong, high-perHonestly, it’s easier to hire in Las smarter than me. I’m much better at forming companies. I employ dozens Vegas than in Colorado. We receive delegating now, and I work hard to use of people in businesses they can be far more applications, and since hosan individualized approach to manproud of and help them start their pitality is such a significant part of aging people. You have to understand own businesses. There is nothing the Las Vegas economy, we are more how your employees best receive informore rewarding than that. successful in finding terrific talent, mation and feedback, and provide it in whether for Patrice & Associates or a way that they can and will receive it, What are you reading right now? Tropical Smoothie Café. believe it and then act on it. “Tribal Leadership” by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright. What is the most challenging Where do you see yourself and I’ve read it before, and it’s definitely part of your job? your company in 10 years? worth a second read, particularly as I wear a lot of hats — CEO, marketer, I can see Patrice & Associates I am in growth mode with Patrice & recruiter, dishwasher — so it’s incredgrowing significantly in the next deAssociates and continuing to build, or ibly important to focus on the tasks cade within my territories — Las Vehelp others build, new cafés. that will make the biggest impact in gas, Utah and Colorado. We are workmy businesses and to be able to recoging diligently to ensure the franchise What do you do after work? nize what that is in any given moment. opportunity is awarded to motivated, What brings me the most joy in life It isn’t always the same. For example, hard-working candidates who want is my family. I am incredibly blessed when I’m visiting a café to check in on to take control of their own destinies. to be close to my sons, and I also get to the business and meet with employAs for myself, I thrive on being prospend time with my grandson often. ees, I’ve been known to jump in and ductive, and I’m achievement-orientstart doing dishes. If I did that all the ed. Even if I’m not actively running a Blackberry, iPhone or Android? time, obviously I wouldn’t be focusbusiness (or two), I want to be serving iPhone, iPad and Mac — I am all-in ing on what is most important. But, on a board and providing value to an with Apple. I love the connectivity through showing the employees I am organization and to people in general. between the devices, and I was ticked willing to do what they do and helping off when one of my sons went with them out when they really need it, I What is your dream job, outside an Android because I can’t iMessage create more goodwill and loyalty than of your current field? him when I’m on a plane with WiFi. I can in almost any other way. I always wanted to be a writer. As a child, I wrote plays and short stories. In Describe your management style. What has been the most rewardfact, I would make my cousins particiWhen I was a young manager, I ing part of your job? pate in my plays and try to force them thought I had to have all of the answers, With Patrice & Associates, I love to practice for weeks in advance before and I was also a perfectionist. While that we are helping companies em-
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performing them in front of our families. Maybe that’s what I’ll be doing in 10 years. I can see my cousins running in the opposite direction as we speak! Whom do you admire and why? My grandmother was an amazing woman. She was the first female manager of the Scheaffer Pen Company and was a driven but incredibly kind and generous woman. I spent hours with her every week while my parents were in choir practice at church. It truly was one of my favorite times of the week. She would tell me stories about her childhood, she encouraged my writing and my appetite for reading, and we played many a card game around her dining room table. She was the perfect example of a strong, accomplished woman leader with a big heart. I pray that I honor her memory as a woman and a grandma, and that I’ve made her proud. What is your biggest pet peeve? I hate to admit I have a number of pet peeves. Just ask my husband. Probably the biggest is when people don’t live up to the commitments they’ve made. What is something people might not know about you? I once competed nationally as a gymnast. I also had gymnastic “classes” in my front yard and even created a membership program and newsletter for it. It didn’t last long. I was too demanding of a coach, and the ground was too hard. Any final thoughts? I am a big believer that small businesses positively affect owners’ and customers’ lives. We can provide personalized, unique services while fulfilling our own goals in a genuine way. Franchising is a great way to achieve business ownership. For one thing, it means an entire company is behind you and committed to your success. I’ve also found it gives me the opportunity to network and discover alternate strategies for success. Never give up on your dreams; find a way to make them your reality.
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The Clark County School District’s deficit. The district plans to suspend pay increases for 40,000 employees to save $32 million.
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Bonus new teachers who agree to work in Clark County’s at-risk schools will receive. Current teachers decried the bonuses as unfair after finding out they likely wouldn’t receive pay raises next year.
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Share of Nevadans who live in economically distressed communities, the highest percentage in the nation, according to the Economic Innovation Group, a Washington, D.C., policy group.
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Number of Nevada’s 25 most economically distressed ZIP codes that are in Las Vegas or North Las Vegas.
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Number of women who participated in this year’s World Series of Poker’s Colossus event. Women accounted for 6 percent of the entries.
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Number of WSOP events scheduled this year.
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Number of days the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has to approve Switch’s petition to reconsider its request to leave NV Energy. The commission in June denied an application for the tech company to purchase and create power without NV Energy.
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Brenda Halvorson is president and CEO of Papillon Group, which operates a helicopter tour business and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Helicopter company has metamorphosized into tourism giant Describe your business.
Papillon (French for “butterfly”) is a helicopter tour company celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. What is your most popular excursion?
The Grand Canyon is a top destination for domestic and international visitors. We love being able to provide them with a breathtaking experience.
PAPILLON GROUP Address: 1265 Airport Road, Boulder City Phone: 702-736-7243 Website: papillon.com Hours and days of operation: Flights begin departures as early at 5 a.m. and conclude around sunset. Tours are available 364 days of the year (closed Christmas Day). Owned/operated by: The Halvorson family In business since: 1965
What sites do customers see on the helicopter tours?
We fly the entire Grand Canyon from Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk, to Grand Canyon National Park and up to Page and Lake Powell. Customers have more than 40 tours from which to choose. How do you handle customers who are afraid of heights?
Even those hesitant to fly are willing to put their trust in us and their fears aside to see the Grand Canyon from this perspective. Flying in a helicopter is a thrilling experience. We also offer motorcoach tours for those who prefer to see the Grand Canyon from the ground. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, by nature, is a transient city. With 400 of 600 employees based in Southern Nevada, attracting talent dedicated to this area can be a challenge. We are lucky to have so many loyal and long-term employees.
How has your business evolved since it began in 1965?
Our fleet has increased from two helicopters to more than 75 helicopters and airplanes. Our tours have become “bucket list” items for visitors. What is the best part about doing business here?
Las Vegas is an international destination, and we travel the world to attract new customers in addition to being ready to serve the existing 40 million annual visitors. We are fortunate to have wonderful partnerships with local organizations such as McCarran International Airport, Boulder City Airport, Clark County, the city of Las Vegas, Boulder City and the LVCVA. What obstacles has your business overcome?
We have successfully adapted to evolving environmental standards, such as implementing quiet technology. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
Lowering the sales tax rate and reducing registration fees would be a great start. Customers don’t always realize the amount products are taxed by the time they reach the market. What have you learned from the recession?
The recession validated our focus on international customers, who helped get us through those times. As the economy continues to rebound, we are seeing domestic visitation rise as people re-engage with the experiences we have to offer.
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GUEST COLUMN: o business can eliminate the n That adherence to the legal fiction of ALEXANDER LEVEQUE risk of exposure to a lawsuit. a separate entity would sanction fraud or The good news is that any busipromote manifest injustice ness can significantly reduce n That there is such unity of interest that its exposure with a risk mitigation strategy. the business and owner are inseparable Commonly, the focus of such a strategy is to minimize n That the business is influenced and governed by the owner. accidents and injuries to employees, customers and the This is known as “piercing the corporate veil.” Nevada business itself. But equally important is a plan for how to courts look at the totality of the circumstances when deciding address a judgment if your business gets sued and loses. whether a business’s veil ought to be pierced. Specific red The last thing any small-business owner wants is to pay flags Nevada courts search for are: whether business funds out of pocket for a judgment against his or her business. and personal funds were commingled; whether the business How you chose to form your business will fundamentally is undercapitalized; whether there have been unauthorized affect the degree of your personal exposure to a judgment. diversions of business funds for personal use; whether the All businesses should operate though a legal entity that owners treated business assets as their own personal assets; provides a shield from personal liability. Nevada law provides and whether the owners have observed corporate formalities a number of entity models that limit a business’s liabilities, such as holding regular meetings and following the terms of such as corporations, limited-liability companies, limitedthe business’s governing documents. liability partnerships and limited partnerships. The more an owner’s personal affairs are intertwined Avoid operating as a sole proprietorship or an with the business’s affairs, the more likely a court will hold unregistered general partnership. The owners of both can the owner liable for judgments against the business. be held personally liable for the liabilities of the business, Simple steps such as diligently keeping good books and including civil judgments. records for the business can protect a business owner. Perhaps more important for successful asset protection But the best practice is to consult with an accountant is keeping business affairs separate from personal affairs. A and business planning attorney who can help formulate creditor can seek collection of a judgment against a business practices and procedures to keep the business’s identity directly from its owners if the creditor can establish that separate and apart from the owner’s personal identity. the business is the “alter ego” of its owners. Alexander LeVeque is an attorney at Solomon Dwiggins & Under Nevada law, a business is considered the alter ego of Freer Ltd., practicing primarily in commercial and trust and its owner when a creditor can establish: estate litigation.
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Mike Smith is an award-winning editorial cartoonist who also draws for the Las Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate. See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.
On Kyle Roerink’s lasvegassun.com story “Switch appeals PUC decision on leaving NV Energy”: Oh, this is not good for the PUC. If they go back and approve Switch, they’ll set a precedent to let Wynn and MGM go. That obviously won’t make NV Energy happy. But if they deny Switch, I find it highly likely they will indeed opt for a judicial review and will take the appropriate legal action. That will pretty much be a legal colonoscopy up the PUC’s operations. — DieselJunkie
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Bought out of foreclosure, Searchlight airpark could be a draw for remote control enthusiasts BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER
During the housing bubble, a pair of investors set out to build suburbanstyle housing next to Searchlight’s airport, a planned subdivision of aviation geeks in a tiny town with double-wides and abandoned mines. They built roads and installed street signs and utilities but, during the recession, fought in court and lost the site to lenders before building any homes. Now, the site has been sold at a steep discount — but the new owners aren’t sure what to do with it all. Bill and Joan Turnbull of Seattle bought the roughly 40-acre property out of foreclosure for $400,000. The sale closed May 19, property records show. “It was a deal that we really couldn’t pass up,” Bill Turnbull said. They got a large chunk of land at a rock-bottom price — in a remote town with few sources of commerce. Still, the sale is part of a recent tally of deals in Searchlight and could spark new life for a long-abandoned property that fell into disrepair. The Turnbulls own RC Aerodyne in Kent, Wash., a company that sells remote-control helicopters and airplanes, some of which are 6 feet long and cost a few thousand dollars. Most customers are active or retired pilots. The couple, who visit Las Vegas often, had been looking in Southern Nevada’s outlying towns for a place to build a landing strip. Searchlight, an unincorporated outpost with about 500 residents, is a roughly 15-mile drive from Lake Mohave and 40 miles from
Shrubs grow from cracks in the Searchlight Airport runway. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)
Laughlin. They learned about the property after seeing an ad online by broker Fred Marik to buy the bulk of Searchlight’s commercial properties, including the Searchlight Nugget Casino, El Rey Motel and a residential building known as the bunkhouse, which houses casino workers and used to be a brothel. Marik, of Las Vegas Commercial & Business Sales, told them about another listing he had: the failed Searchlight airpark. The property had been listed for $795,000. The Turnbulls, who had never been to Searchlight, visited the site and made an offer by the next day. They don’t have “hard and fast plans” for the property but are thinking of staging product demonstrations or other events where remote-control enthusiasts can fly aircraft, Bill Turnbull says. He and his wife are considering
building a house for themselves at the site. Bill Turnbull also has considered developing the paved, house-less neighborhood, but added his wife wants to give home sites to relatives. “This isn’t a real organized plan we’ve got here,” he said. The Turnbulls’ purchase came as the Herbst family’s JETT Gaming reached a deal to buy the Nugget for an undisclosed amount and as Nevada Milling and Mining explores for gold in the Opal Mountains north of town, an effort that could revive the industry that made Searchlight boom in the early 1900s. Searchlight’s airport consists of a mile-long runway and some parking but no terminals or control tower. The airpark was developed by Taylor Emanuel, the airport’s former volunteer manager, and business partner Richard Jones.
Clark County commissioners in 2005 approved a zoning change for their project. Plans called for a 32-lot single-family housing subdivision, as well as 24 aircraft hangars ranging from about 1,500 to 4,000 square feet, county records show. Emanuel and Jones obtained a $3.16 million construction loan from the former Desert Community Bank, hired contractors, paved roads and installed electrical boxes and fire hydrants. But in March 2010, after the recession hit, Emanuel sued Jones in Clark County District Court, alleging they were “deadlocked” and behind on their mortgage and lease payments. Bank of Las Vegas foreclosed on the property in 2011. The site was valued at $370,000 at the time, according to court records. A year later, District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez ruled the bank was owed more than $2 million. Parts of the airpark fell into rough shape. By 2011, the airport runway was “in disrepair and deteriorating” because the developers were in default and facing foreclosure, according to county documents. Last year, visitors could see that street signs had been knocked down and the runway was cracked and sprouting shrubs. The Turnbulls’ property includes a small portion of the runway, the rest of which is owned by the U.S. government. Bill Turnbull said he would stay within his section and that work crews need to remove weeds and coat the runway. “It’s gonna be a big job just to get it back in shape again,” he said.
Home sales and prices rise, but so does number of ignored listings BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas’ resale housing market picked up the pace last month with rising sales and prices, although the number of ignored listings also kept climbing, a report shows. The median sales price of singlefamily homes in Southern Nevada in June was $220,000, up 4 percent from May and 10 percent from a year ago, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.
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Buyers picked up 3,056 single-family dwellings last month, up 11 percent from May and 14 percent from June 2014. Meanwhile, there were 7,432 single-family homes on the market but without offers by the end of June, up 4 percent from both May and last June. The GLVAR reports data from its listing service, which largely comprises previously owned homes. In a news release, GLVAR President
Keith Lynam said it’s good for local homeowners “when prices are appreciating at a healthy pace like this and more homes are selling.” And although there are “too many abandoned homes” in the area, “we see signs that banks may finally be doing more to address this issue,” he said. Lenders have been ramping up foreclosures in Southern Nevada, seizing homes that in many cases likely have been in default — and possibly empty
and in disrepair — for a long time. Creditors repossessed 677 homes in the Las Vegas area in May, the third consecutive month-to-month increase and the highest monthly tally in more than 2 1/2 years, according to RealtyTrac. Industry pros say banks are starting to clear the pipeline that filled during the recession, when new laws drastically slowed the foreclosure process on delinquent borrowers by requiring more paperwork from lenders.
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Gov. Sandoval forms group to boost tourism in Southern Nevada BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed an executive order this month that creates a committee devoted to tourism improvement projects in Southern Nevada. Sandoval’s order charges the 11-member committee with evaluating local convention and entertainment facilities and making recommendations for new COMMITTEE or improved ones. The MEMBERS order also directs the n Steve Hill, executive direccommittee to make rec- tor of the Governor’s Office ommendations about of Economic Development transportation infra- (committee chairman) structure and funding n UNLV President Len Jessup (committee vice chairman) for tourism projects. The committee is n Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman necessary to help Clark County stay ahead of n Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak other tourist destinan Las Vegas Chamber of tions and to continue Commerce President and boosting the number CEO Kristin McMillan of visitors to Las Ve- n Bill Noonan of Boyd Gamgas, the executive order ing says. n Tom Jenkin of Caesars En“There is no desti- tertainment nation in the world n George Markantonis of Las that can rival the ex- Vegas Sands perience that millions n Bill Hornbuckle of MGM travel to Nevada for an- Resorts International nually, and that means n Mike Sloan of Station Cathat we must strive sinos to push forward and n Kim Sinatra of Wynn Resorts continue to lead this international industry A nonvoting technical adviinto the next genera- sory committee will assist the tion of travel and tour- main committee. Its members ism,” Sandoval said in a include: statement. “We are for- n Las Vegas City Manager tunate to have many of Betsy Fretwell the brightest minds in n Clark County Manager Don gaming and hospitality, Burnette as well as experienced n Tina Quigley, general and capable commu- manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of nity leaders who are Southern Nevada ready to meet the chaln Rosemary Vassiliadis, dilenges of a changing rector of aviation at McCarran market and identify International Airport and embrace the po- n Rossi Ralenkotter, presitential within the in- dent and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors dustry.” Committee mem- Authority bers include represen- n “An expert in economic tatives from the state’s and financial analysis” whom the committee chairman will top casino companies, appoint as well as government officials and other local leaders. The committee is required to submit a report to the governor and the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee on or before July 31, 2016. Its first meeting will be no later than July 15, according to the order.
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In Nevada, the tax on a pack of cigarettes rose from 38th-highest nationally to 18th-highest. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)
Holy smokes: Cigarette tax increases $1 BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER
The tax on a pack of cigarettes in Nevada is $1 higher. The price bump, effective July 1, came by way of a tax increase passed by the Legislature that took the excise tariff on each pack of cigarettes from 80 cents to $1.80. The tax is expected to generate an additional $192 million in revenue over two years as part of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s recently approved $1.1 billion tax package to increase K-12 education funding. The tax hike makes Nevada’s cigarette excise tax the 18th-highest in the country, up from 38th, according to data from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Nevada’s is the largest of four cigarette tax increases that took effect July 1. Nevada’s $1.80 surcharge sits slightly higher than the national average of $1.58 a pack. The highest tax rate is in New York at
$4.35 a pack; the lowest is in Virginia at 30 cents a pack. Anti-smoking advocates expect the tax to do more than just boost Nevada’s finances. “It will drive down smoking and raise revenue. It’s the one tax in every state voters support overwhelmingly. It’s a winwin-win,” said John Schachter, director of state communications for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. According to the group, for every 10 percent increase in the cost of cigarettes, smoking rates decline by 3 to 5 percent. The effect is even greater among youths, with a decrease of 6 to 7 percent. The tax increase also will save the state money by decreasing medical costs associated with tobacco use, Schachter said. “You save millions, potentially hundreds of millions or billions in health care costs over time,” he said.
Bitcoin poker site operator pleads guilty BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER
Bryan Micon, pursued by Nevada gaming officials for his involvement with an unlicensed gambling website, pleaded guilty to the charge against him. Micon appeared in District Court to enter a guilty plea to one felony count of operating an unlicensed interactive gaming system. His lawyer said the plea, which Micon said he would accept in Las Vegas Justice Court last month, would let him avoid jail time. If Micon successfully completes probation, he can instead plead to one gross mis-
demeanor count of conspiracy to operate unlicensed interactive gaming, according to the plea agreement. The length of his probation has yet to be determined. Micon also agreed to pay a $25,000 fine and surrender property seized during the case, including $900, 3.0996 Bitcoin and some electronic equipment. Bitcoin’s value fluctuates wildly, but one Bitcoin was worth $217.49 as of press time for this story. Micon became the target of Nevada gaming officials because of his connection to a website called Seals with Clubs, where players gambled with the alternative currency Bitcoin.
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Casinos improving efforts to fight money laundering BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER
The gaming industry’s fight against criminals who want to use casinos to disguise illegal money was front and center at a recent meeting at Paris Las Vegas. Industry leaders and government officials gathered there for a conference that addressed how casinos are handling their obligations under antimoney-laundering law. The verdict, according to one government official: Casinos have done a better job lately of reporting suspicious financial activity, but there’s still room for improvement. Last year, the director of the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — or FinCEN — spoke at this same Bank Secrecy Act The casino industry has made progress in its efforts to keep illegal money off conference and reminded the casino the casino floor, said Stephanie Brooker, director of the enforcement division of industry of how it needed to instill it- the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. (STAFF FILE) self with a “culture of compliance.” tion to admit the facts and the violaBrooker said. The casino industry was listening, tion of the law rather than being able Brooker assured the audience that apparently. to avoid admitting fault. It’s importhese reports “don’t just go into a Stephanie Brooker, director of Fintant that violators “truly accept” reblack hole” once casinos file them. She CEN’s enforcement division, said the sponsibility for Bank Secrecy Act viosaid the suspicious activity reports number of suspicious activity reports lations, she said. — which other financial institutions filed by casinos last year increased 69 Though she applauded the indussuch as banks also have to submit — percent. She used that as an example try’s work to keep illegal money off have provided important information of a “tremendous improvement” in the casino floor — a far cry from the to law enforcement. Those reports casinos’ willingness to comply with days when organized crime had a have identified previously unknown the law (and not, say, an indicator of a hand in many American gaming essuspects, exposed hidden financial huge uptick in casino crime). tablishments — Brooker indicated information and helped investigators “Because of your reporting, we’ve that casinos could go even further. confirm the location of suspects, acseen patrons using casinos and card “We are seeing some meaningful cording to Brooker. clubs to conceal narcotics transacimprovements in this industry, but She also said FinCEN changed the tions, to move money in support of there’s more work to be done,” Brookway it cracks down on violations of international fraud, to launder real er said. “I believe that it can be done, money-laundering laws, such that estate fraud proceeds and transfer but it’s going to take a real and sussettlements will require an institumoney for other illicit purposes,”
tained commitment across all areas of your institutions.” Anti-money-laundering efforts are important for casinos because they’re required by law to tell the government anytime someone spends more than $10,000 on their premises. Casinos also need to file “suspicious activity reports” when they think a transaction might be linked to crime. The government closely monitors how well casinos comply with these laws, and it keeps track of how vulnerable they are to the threat of money laundering. A recent Treasury Department report, for example, said the gaming industry’s spread to other countries raised new opportunities for criminals to try to move illicit funds. “The most significant money-laundering vulnerability at U.S. casinos is the potential for individuals to access foreign funds of questionable origin through U.S. casinos, and to use the money for gambling and other personal or entertainment expenses, and then withdraw or transfer the remaining funds either in the United States or elsewhere,” the report said. Failure to follow the government’s directions in this area can lead to big penalties for casino companies, as some of the Strip’s biggest players have learned. Las Vegas Sands agreed in 2013 to pay about $47 million to put a money-laundering investigation to bed. More recently, Caesars Palace revealed this year that it could face up to $20 million in fines in connection with a laundering-related investigation.
Switch appeals commission’s decision on leaving NV Energy BY KYLE ROERINK STAFF WRITER
Less than a month after regulators denied its application to create and purchase power without NV Energy, Las Vegas tech company Switch filed a petition asking the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to reconsider its request to leave the utility. The push by Switch is part of a large-scale effort by some of Nevada’s biggest companies that could reshape the state’s electricity market. The development is the latest in the company’s eight-month effort to cut ties with NV Energy, the state’s largest power company, and continues propelling debate about a 2001 state
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law that gives companies the ability to end agreements with power suppliers with PUC approval. Switch, a massive data center operation that works with an array of Fortune 1000 businesses, was the first company in more than a decade to apply to cut ties with NV Energy. Two mining companies — Barrick Goldstrike and Newmont Mining — hashed out deals to leave more than 10 years ago. Switch is one of the state’s largest private-sector energy users and the forerunner in a statewide effort by big businesses to break away from NV Energy. Since May, Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts International and
Wynn Resorts have followed suit in applying for an exit. Their combined exodus could mean a 10 percent reduction in the power company’s demand. That’s raising concerns about the effect on existing ratepayers and questions about a market dominated by NV Energy, a regulated monopoly that controls the majority of the state’s electricity supply. In their decision, regulators worried about allowing companies to leave the utility in light of NV Energy’s reliance on business from Switch and other large customers to help pay for costs of new infrastructure. Lawmakers passed the bill regulating exits under far different energy
market conditions, as a response to the 2000 energy crisis that sparked skyrocketing energy costs in Nevada. At the time, the power company generated less than half of its own energy supply and relied on the more-expensive spot market to buy power. In the petition, Switch general counsel Samuel Castor criticized the PUC’s decision, saying it relied on standards not outlined in statute. The PUC’s three regulators have a 40-day deadline from the time of the petition’s filing to approve the new request. If it were denied, Switch could seek a judicial review. The company already has signaled that it may take legal action.
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Create an emotional connection with customers Group, a global management consultancy based in Las Vegas. A brand is an emotional connection to a product, Nachwalter said. “It’s a feeling people get when associating with your product or employees,” he said. The secret to establishing a brand is creating an emotional connection to the audience, and one of the best ways to do that is through customer service. “Be organized and mindful,” Nachwalter said. “Make sure you understand the experience your customers are looking for, and make sure you are able to provide it to them. See your business through your customers’ eyes. If you can’t walk in their shoes, you will never be able to connect to or satisfy them.” At the same time, employees’ connections to a brand are just as important as the customers’. “The most effective way to get employees to provide better customer experience is continued education, developing an environment of ownership, and listening and adjusting to the needs of the customer and the employees,” Nachwalter said. “Ask yourself, have you taught your employees the simple techniques of learning to like the people they work with or for? The first thing I teach managers in my seminars and in the offices I consult with all over the world is to find something to love about everyone you deal with.” Dan Jablons, the principal of Retail Smart Guys, a consulting firm in Los Angeles, said: “The problems of training staff come from the first and most incorrect supposition, which is that we want all salespeople to operate the same way, to look the same, act the same. This creates salespeople who ask uninteresting questions such as, ‘Can I help you find anything today?’ Yawn. Heard it a million times.” The best sales techniques and training, Jablons has found, are those that invite salespeople to be what Jablons calls uniquely themselves. “That means that I don’t want to meet a salesperson who is like every other salesperson in every other store in every other mall in every other state,” he said. “I want to have a unique, fun, exciting experience. I want to tell my friends, ‘You gotta go to this store; their staff is so much fun to be with!’ ”
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n Follow up and be consistent. n Give the customer “such a good feeling that they go out of their way to compliment” employees. n Self-evaluate. “No one does everything right. If you think you do, get an honest friend to help you see how wrong you are.” n Role play. Have employees pretend to be customers of all types and see how they handle it. “Show them what you want and make sure they can do it. Make no assumptions with your success. Seize the day. The more you practice and teach, the better and more loyal your employees will be.”
A Dunkin Donuts employee gives out samples of coffee to customers. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)
Jablons recommends retail salespeople ask their families and friends, “What is it about me that you think is different?” “The answers are often things like, ‘You are funny,’ ‘You know more about music than anyone,’ ‘You have an ability to get close to people really quickly,’ ‘You always look great,’ ‘You really know how to put an outfit together,’” he said. Employees should take those elements “and kick them into super high gear. That’s what makes a unique experience for the customer and keeps them coming back,” he said. It also is “the exact reason why a customer shops in a boutique — for the unique experience,” Jablons said. “So the store should give it to them, full throttle.” FOCUSED TRAINING Training should focus on the positive — especially with difficult people, Nachwalter said. “When I encounter a very difficult person, I think, ‘Maybe they just ended a relationship and are having a bad day, maybe they are ill, maybe they are sad and lonely and don’t know how to connect,’” Nachwalter said. “Kill people with kindness and understanding; it will soften them and make them more likable.” Retailers need to teach employees
how to connect, Nachwalter said. One of the exercises he requires has salespeople go to stores where workers are underappreciated and, after making a small purchase, “they must make eye contact and say thank you,” he said. “A sincere thank you, with connection. I’m not looking for the run-of-the-mill thanks. I’m looking for a smile with their eyes and a true connection. You will see the connection in the other person’s eyes if you do it right. Employees must be taught to connect. They will start to do it automatically and often.” Employees must be taught the proper way to represent a brand “and must be coached and appreciated,” Nachwalter said. To develop employees who care about their brand and customers, Nachwalter said, retailers must: n Be clear on company goals. n Set strong guidelines for behavior. n Continue to teach store personnel. n Reward and notice the good employees do. n Correct and “create new paths for the stuff they do wrong.” n Give employees some ownership and openly communicate about issues. n “Train, train, train. And keep teaching.”
EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS “First rule of service: Hire people who fit your culture,” said Matthew Hudson, president and general manager of Rick Segel & Associates, a retail consulting firm in Kissimmee, Fla. “The issue is we hire people based on emotions, much like our dating life. We interview them, and if there is a connection, we schedule a second date and so on. We put all the emphasis on résumés and past work history and very little on cultural fit.” What Hudson called the “secret reality of people” is that “you can’t train nice. You cannot train an employee to be nice if they are not nice to begin with. You cannot train someone to smile if they do not naturally smile.” “If you want a service culture, you need to hire compassionate, magnanimous people,” Hudson said. “I do not care about product knowledge; that can be trained. Service, on the other hand, cannot. Sure, you can train someone for your ‘version’ of service, but the service heart has to be there to begin with.” Some in the industry, however, focus less on employees than on employers. “I’m not sure it’s the employees that are the problem,” said Fred Faulkner, sales and marketing director for Jaco Oil/Fastrip Food Stores Inc. in Bakersfield, Calif. “Very few companies provide the support and resources to make this happen and to make it happen over a long period of time.” Today’s employee “needs and wants more feedback than in past years,” Faulkner said. “They also want to be rewarded for basically doing their job, which isn’t a bad thing. It’s just that they are looking for more recognition.”
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Calendar of events MONDAY, JULY 13 Vegas Young Professionals Toastmasters meeting Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Email info@vegasyp.com Learn new speaking, presentation and leadership skills.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Todd Hutchison, of Barclaycard US Henderson, will discuss ways banks can protect themselves and their customers from fraudulent activity. House-flipping workshop Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Chamber of Commerce, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit flippingworkships.com Learn how to find, fix and flip houses. Workshop taught by Lloyd Segal, author of “Flipping Houses.” * Also: 6-8 p.m. July 15, Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas * Also: 5-7 p.m. July 16, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Small business lending forum Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: InNEVation Center, 6795 Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Email judith.hepburn@sba.gov Bankers, small-business owners, chamber of commerce officials and government agency representatives will explain how to use Nevada’s small-business loan programs and technical assistance programs.
Small Business Administration contracting workshop Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: Nevada District Office, 300 Fourth St., Suite 400, Las Vegas Information: Email christina.stace@sba.gov Michelle F. Kantor, who has more than 28 years of experience with federal and local government contracting, will discuss ways new federal laws will affect small businesses.
Location: Madrid Ballroom, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvlcc.com Members of the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus will discuss bills passed during this year’s legislative session and the effect they will have on Hispanic businesses and the community.
TUESDAY, JULY 21 Marketing Success seminar Time: 3-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Southwest Event Center, Hampton Inn Tropicana, 4957 S. Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com Members of Dex Media will discuss business building strategies. Local business leaders will give tips on on how to increase productivity at your business. The Social Register of Las Vegas business networking event Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free for members, $20 for nonmembers Location: House of Blues Foundation Room, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-256-0123 Expand your business network by meeting local executives and business owners. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win prizes.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 Rumsfeld’s Rules Time: 8-10 a.m. Cost: $100 Location: Emperor’s Ballroom, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email info@econclublv.org Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will share his experiences in business, politics and war. A breakfast buffet is included, and attendees will receive a signed copy of Rumsfeld’s book, “Rumsfeld’s Rules.” Latin Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers
RIMS educational session and meeting Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $27 for members with RSVP, $30 for nonmembers with RSVP, $32 for members without RSVP, $35 for nonmembers without RSVP Location: Lawry’s, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email RSVP@nvrims.org Michael P. Lowry, a shareholder at Thorndal Armstrong Delk Balkenbush & Eisinger, will discuss how to avoid being accused of tampering with evidence during an investigation.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Convention Services Association luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers Location: Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit conventionservicesassociationlasvegas.org Network with local professionals in the tradeshow and tourism industries. Money raised from a raffle will be donated to Baby’s Bounty.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 Public Relations Society of America Las Vegas Valley Chapter mid-year membership mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for PRSA members, $10 for nonmembers Location: Tapas By Alex Stratta, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., B-180, Las Vegas Information: Visit prsalasvegas.com Catch up with colleagues and friends, compare notes on market trends and connect with new business contacts.
Conventions EXPECTED SHOW
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Cosmoprof North America 2015
Mandalay Bay
July 12-14
23,000
James Randi Educational Foundation: The Amazing Meeting 2015
Tropicana
July 16-20
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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES MONDAY, JULY 13 2 p.m. Mobile lifting system State of Nevada, 8354 Annette Morfin at amorfin@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. Traffic signal system at Lake Mead Boulevard and Sloan Lane State of Nevada, 603680 Ashley Blanco at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
TUESDAY, JULY 14 3 p.m. LED modernization fixtures for Las Vegas Boulevard Clark County, 603720 Ashley Blanco at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 2:15 p.m. Desert Breeze Recreation Center exterior and interior painting Clark County, 603613 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ ClarkCountyNV.gov
THURSDAY, JULY 16 2:00 p.m. Henke heavy duty patrol wing plows State of Nevada, 8356 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov
FRIDAY, JULY 17 3:00 p.m. ARC for janitorial services at Whitney Recreation and Senior Center Clark County, 603737 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $23,050,000 for units, residential 1700 Alta Drive, Las Vegas 89106 Seller: 1700 Alta LLC Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: FF Realty II Buyer agent: Devin Lee, Patrick J. Sauter and Art Carll of NAI Vegas $52,000,000 for 148,791 square feet, retail 6436-6592 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas 89131 Seller: Eagle Crossroads Center 2 LLC Seller agent: Jeff Mitchell and Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial and Michael Hackett, Vic Russell and Ryan Schubert of DTZ. Buyer: Cornerstone Capital Buyer agent: Did not disclose
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$6,250,000 for 64 units, multifamily 2780 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121 Seller: Snug Harbor Condominiums Seller agent: Michael Shaffner and Michael LaBar of Avison Young Buyer: Russ Western Plaza Buyer agent: Devin Lee of NAI Las Vegas $3,310,000 for 13,575 square feet, industrial 6430 S. Procyon St., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: 6430 S. Procyon LLC Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: TiRoe LLC Buyer agent: Ali Roesener of Gatski Commercial $2,500,000 for 23,272 square feet, industrial 5845, 5865 and 5885 Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Thomas and Judy Ford Trust Seller agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Buyer: Middlefork Holdings Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,901,786 for 5.39 acres, commercial 5800 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89119 Seller: Seifert Investments Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Eastern Russell 70 LLC Buyer agent: Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group $735,000 for 0.32 acres, investment retail 623 S. Fourth St. and 728 Garces Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Seller: Ada Gardner Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Downtown Sanchez LLC Buyer agent: Robert Torres and Scott Gragson $700,000 for 11,400 square feet, retail 2780 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121 Seller: Snug Harbor Condominiums Seller agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison Young Buyer: Russ Western Plaza Buyer agent: Devin Lee of NAI Las Vegas $662,644 for 4,600 square feet, retail 4741 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: 4741 Charleston Acquisition LLC Seller agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: H&J Goldman Properties LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $347,750 for 2675 square feet, office 1661 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite
201, Las Vegas 89012 Seller: Sunstone Horizon LLC Seller agent: Bridget Richards and Jason Lesley of Colliers International Buyer: Horizon Ridge Ventures LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose
LEASES $123,912 for 1,440 square feet, retail for 63 months 7240 Azure Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89130 Landlord: Tenaya Village LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: The Color Room Hair International Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial $563,640 for 10,675 square feet, day care for 66 months 720 Rancho del Norte, North Las Vegas 89031 Landlord: ZB & H Properties LLC Landlord agent: Matt Feustel and Jakke Farley of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Montessori Method Tenant agent: Matt Feustel and Jakke Farley of Virtus Commercial
BUSINESS LICENSES USA Towing Inc. License type: Towing Address: 2105 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Owner: USA Towing Inc. United Federal Realty Development Inc. License type: Business support services Address: 2000 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 1019, Las Vegas Owner: Jinghui Shi United Lock and Security Inc. License type: Locksmith and safe mechanic Address: 8170 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Steven B. Marquez Unlimited Concrete Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 5930 Autumn Harvest Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Valleywide Handyman Services LLC License type: Trucking Address: 7784 Lovely Squaw Court, Las Vegas Owner: Valleywide Handyman Services LLC Venta Financial Group Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 1290 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Felix Deherrera Vet Vend License type: Vending machine Address: 4935 Crystal Breeze
Re Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Enslow Brothers Vetvend.com License type: General retail Address: 4935 Crystal Breeze Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Enslow Brothers VMSN Inc. License type: Medical Address: 1240 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Florence N. Jameson White Glove Auto Spa License type: Automotive Address: 42 Gladewater Drive, Henderson Owner: Brandon Michael Wooden Wide Awake License type: Management/consulting service Address: 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111, Las Vegas Owner: MPR Witcco LLC License type: Contractor Address: 401 S. Frontage Road, Suite 2, Pahrump Owner: Witcco LLC Ysidro Barron License type: Architecture firm Address: 378 E. Country Club Drive, Henderson Owner: Ysidro Barron Zarmedia License type: Office Address: 3401 N. Walnut Road, Suite 18, Las Vegas Owner: Zachary Reinert A Touch of Serenity License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Serena Dorsett A.D. Mobile Detail License type: Automobile detailing Address: 3737 Casa Colorado Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Alberto J. Ortega-Lazcano ACME Moving Co. License type: Transfer or storage company Address: 5244 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas Owner: Astillita Productions Inc. AFD Executive Search License type: Management/consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Arlene Damele All About Pets License type: Personal services Address: Did not disclose Owner: All About Pets LLC
All Star Power Washing License type: Trucking Address: 3967 Silver Strike Court, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Thacker
Address Las Veg Owner: R
All-Pro Bail Bonds LLC License type: Bail bond broker Address: 710 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: All-Pro Bail Bonds LLC
Brown B and Jani License nance Address Owner: I
Alliance Calling Inc. License type: Management/consulting service Address: 6132 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: James P. Williams Jr.
Caldero Service License mainten Address Owner: F
Alterra Pest Control License type: Trucking Address: 5190 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Alterra LLC
Canvas a License nance Address Owner: D
American Legion Post 10 Inc. License type: Community services Address: 1905 H St., Las Vegas Owner: Earl Morgan
Carla Br License Address 7111, Las Owner: C
American Process Service License type: Business support service Address: 2101 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 3425 , Las Vegas Owner: Robin Linenschmidt
Chistine License Address Suite 120 Owner: C
Ann Taylor Factory Store, Suite 1202 License type: General retail Address: 755 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1439, Las Vegas Owner: Ann Taylor Retail Inc.
Comfort License Address Suite 20 Owner: C LLC
Annette Eccles License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2592 Chantemar St., Las Vegas Owner: Annette Eccles
Crepe St License Address Blvd., La Owner: W
Arauzing License type: General retail Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D5, Las Vegas Owner: Bradley M. Rau Ballard Enterprises LLC License type: Management/consulting service Address: 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Finley Ballard Barrick Gold North America License type: Office Address: 2270 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Barrick Gold of North America Inc. Behailu (Ben) D. Yirga License type: Real estate sales Address: 7942 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Behailu Yirga Bozarth Plumbing LLC License type: Contractor
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Records and Transactions Address: 2810 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Roger Dale Bozarth Brown Bear Commercial Cleaning and Janitorial Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Isaiah Brown Calderon Landscape and Pool Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Fabiola Juarez-Hernandez Canvas and Upholstery License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Diane Thompson Carla Brandao License type: Solicitor Address: 6350 S. Riley St., Suite 7111, Las Vegas Owner: Carla Brandao Chistine Ong License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Christine Ong Comfort Home Inspections LLC License type: Trucking Address: 2201 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 2088, Las Vegas Owner: Comfort Home Inspections LLC Crepe Station License type: Food services/cafe Address: 4664 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Wyet LLC
BUILDING PERMITS $29,875,000, office 300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas The Penta Building Group LLC $25,025,000, office 300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas The Penta Building Group LLC $6,000,000, tenant improvement 301 Fremont St., Las Vegas Tre Builders LLC $1,000,000, demolition 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of NV Inc. $816,446, water and sewer installation 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Reliant Construction LLC $759,500, office 2311 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas The Haworth Corporation
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$640,157, commercial - alteration 4700 Engineers Way, North Las Vegas LaFargo Builders $546,343, commercial - alteration 2203 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Gluck Development Company Inc. $402,013, residential - custom 2280 Coral Ridge Ave., Henderson Brock Krahenbuhl $335,000, commercial 8426 Farm Road, Las Vegas J.A. Tiberti Construction Co. $325,500, electrical 2301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas The Haworth Corporation $278,800, tenant improvement 2186 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Michigan Commercial Contractor $250,000, office 920 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas Affordable Concepts Inc. $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 501, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 538, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 572, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 575, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 577, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 587, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 591, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction $240,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 596, Las Vegas Shrader & Martinez Construction
Nevada $220,827, residential - new 6540 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $218,097, single-family residential - production 482 Rosina Vista St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $210,000, demolition 4740 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Roldan Demolition LLC $203,258, single-family residential - production 12125 Paseo Terraza Lane, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $203,258, single-family residential - production 478 Rosina Vista St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $203,258, single-family residential - production 12129 Hermesa Colina Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$178,060, residential - new 2402 Endearing Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $175,659, single-family residential - production 7301 Zonal Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $174,760, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1608 British Cup Drive, Las Vegas Bombard Electric LLC $173,935, residential - new 3008 Chiefs Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $171,070, single-family residential - production 9125 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $171,070, single-family residential - production 9137 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$201,616, residential - production 2880 Josephine Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$171,070, single-family residential - production 9132 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$199,940, commercial - remodel 2290 Corporate Circle, Henderson Burke Construction Group Inc.
$168,731, residential - new 6537 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$198,944, residential - new 6536 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $194,616, single-family residential - production 7330 Zonal Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $179,693, single-family residential - production 5631 Mackenzie Park Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $179,693, single-family residential - repeat 5626 Mackenzie Park Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$238,827, residential - new 6533 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$179,693, single-family residential - production 5602 Mackenzie Park Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$233,666, residential - production 2868 Josephine Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of
$178,771, residential - production 800 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$168,721, single-family residential - production 374 Port Reggio St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $163,189, residential - production 1125 Copper Grass St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $160,949, single-family residential - production 9131 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $160,949, single-family residential - production 9138 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $160,949, single-family residential - production 9126 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $158,479, residential - new 3725 Blissful Buff St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $158,479, residential - new 3740 Blissful Bluff St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$146,055, residential - production 804 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $143,616, residential - production 1117 Buckhorn Cove St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $135,000, commercial 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1690, Las Vegas Whiting Turner Contracting Company $129,039, residential - new 4021 Elegant Alley Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $125,317, residential - production 1050 Bobby Basin Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $125,000, tenant improvement 525 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3325, Las Vegas J.R. Lennen Construction Inc. $120,835, residential - new 4140 Seclusion Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $115,372, residential - new 123 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $115,303, residential - new 38 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $113,227, single-family residential - production 9144 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $112,009, residential - production 1054 Bobby Basin Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $112,000, electrical 4100 Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Olympic West Fire Protection Corp. $101,457, residential - new 5633 Pleasant Palms St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. $100,000, commercial 300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas The Penta Building Group LLC $100,000, tenant improvement 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1644, Las Vegas M O Construction LLC To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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CATEGORY: AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL SPACE (RANKED BY AVAILABLE SQUARE FEET) Available Sq. Ft.
Available Units
Sq. Ft. Breakdown
Sale or Lease
Blue Diamond Business Center Building 6 3930 W. Windmill Lane Las Vegas, NV 89139
430,000
1
100 percent industrial
Lease
2
The Lakes Campus 8725 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89163
324,972
Did not disclose
100 percent office
Sublease Bob Hawkins of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce
3
Tivoli Village 330 S. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
169,062
20
100 percent office
Lease
Brad Peterson and Randy Broadhead of CBRE Inc.
4
Charleston Plaza 1710-1866 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104
146,820
14
100 percent retail
Lease
Penny Mendlovic and Matt Bear of CBRE Inc.
5
Sahara Pavilion North 4624 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102
145,695
39
100 percent retail
Lease
Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
6
Rancho Sierra 4404-4530 N. Rancho Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130
130,059
4
100 percent retail
Lease
ROI Commercial Real Estate
7
Vegas Pointe Plaza 9151, 9155, 9175 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89074
121,905
43+
100 percent retail
Lease
C. Roger Jeffries III of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.
8
Warm Springs Promenade 1241 W. Warm Springs Road Henderson, NV 89014
106,344
15
100 percent retail
Lease
Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
9
Blue Diamond Business Center Building 3 4220 W. Windmill Lane Las Vegas, NV 89139
104,400
1
100 percent industrial
Lease
Dan Doherty and Dean Willmore of Colliers International
One Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135
101,166
15
100 percent office
Lease
Randy Broadhead, Darren Lemmon and Amy Lance of CBRE Inc.
Mojave Warehouse 1624 S. Mojave Road, 1601 Palm Street Las Vegas, NV 89104
100,096
4
100 percent industrial
Lease
Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group
12
Las Vegas Tech Center 2450, 2501 and 2700 Fire Mesa St. Las Vegas, NV 89128
92,838
4
100 percent office
Lease
Randy Broadhead of CBRE Inc.
13
Montecito Point 6605 Grand Montecito Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89149
87,700
3
100 percent office
Lease
Randy Broadhead and Darren Lemmon of CBRE Inc.
14
The Mall at Grand Canyon 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive Las Vegas, NV 89147
84,211
13
Lease 58 percent retail, 42 percent office
Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
15
Fiesta Plaza 2201 Civic Center Drive North Las Vegas , NV 89030
83,226
11
100 percent retail
Lease
Dan Adamson of ROI Commercial Real Estate
16
3101 E. Craig Road 3101 E. Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030
78,015
1
100 percent industrial
Sale
Cathy Jones of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.
17
Windmill Durango Office 8350 S. Durango Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113
74,149
1
100 percent office
Lease
Daniel Loera Jr. of Real Estate Asset Management (R.A.M.)
18
Red Rock Business Center 6140 and 6180 Brent Thurman Way Las Vegas, NV 89148
74,010
1
100 percent office
Sale
Cathy Jones of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.
19
Flamingo Grand Plaza 1050 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119
72,994
29
100 percent office
Lease
Chris Connell and Grant Traub of Colliers International
Craig Road and MLK Boulevard 1324 W. Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV 89032
71,588
1
100 percent retail
Sale
ROI Commercial Real Estate
Property
1
10 11
20
Leasing Agents Dan Doherty and Dean Willmore of Colliers International
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Plus tax. Coupon valid through 7/31/15. Must present coupon at time of service. Doesn’t apply to prior service. One coupon per guest, per visit. Not valid with any other offer. See dealer for full details.
*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 8/31/2015.
5385 W. SAHARA AVE. LAS VEGAS, NV. 89146
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*Must be 18+ to attend. Offer expires 07/15/15 at 8pm. No cash value. Available while supplies last and subject to venue capacity. Management reserves all rights.
HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S. LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
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3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
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FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE *Expires 7/31/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD. Settle to 1580.
HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD. S, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. LAS VEGAS, NV 89141
8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
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5 OFF per Carton* Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101 (702) 366-1101 Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124 (702) 645-2957 www.LVPaiuteSmokeShop.com
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$.99 for a Muffin
Use PLU#2601 if barcode fails to scan.
*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2014 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 8/1/2015
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Wine, well or domestic beer
*Expires 7/31/15. 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 1581.
*Expires 7/31/15. 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. Settle to 1581.
11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. LAS VEGAS, NV 89141
8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
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VALID SATURDAY 7AM–6PM
Any of the Following Factory Recommended Services 15,000 miles | 30,000 miles | 45,000 miles 60,000 miles | 75,000 miles | 90,000 miles
included when you bring in this coupon. *Expires 7/31/15.
*Valid for Hyundai owners through 7/31/15. See dealer for complete details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must present at time of service.
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6825 REDWOOD ST., LAS VEGAS, NV 89118 | I-215 & S. RAINBOW
6825 REDWOOD ST., LAS VEGAS, NV 89118 | I-215 & S. RAINBOW
(702) 475-3015 www.ABCHyundai.com
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