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For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah topped the annual list of top baby names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. The name Isis, which had been steady in the 500 range, dropped out of the top 1,000.
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on the cover Finger-pointing by candidates on the campaign trail has given rise to raised fists from followers.
Until Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich suspended their campaigns last week, it looked likely that the Republican National Convention would be contested. And the Democratic convention still could be. But what does that mean? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the subject.
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In 2010, Leroy Garrett lived for several months in Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel as part of the MTV series “Real World.” Las Vegas and MTV are still big parts of Garrett’s life. As a resident of the city and a regular on the long-running show “The Challenge,” Garrett lives his dream of competing athletically on national TV.
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Americans are angry. Presidential candidates’ rhetoric this election season has been especially pointed, and everyday political discourse has become more heated, both online and in person. We explore how religion, ethnic demographics, the threat of terrorism and the economy have fueled American angst.
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Restaurants are finding that to earn customer loyalty in the digital age, they need to update their technology. Diners today are increasingly basing their decisions on factors beyond the taste of their meal. Loyalty and rewards programs, free Wi-Fi, and online or mobile ordering are just some features customers consider.
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Owners of Tivoli Village announced that the property’s 300,000square-foot expansion would open in October.
Former presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush declined to endorse Republican front-runner Donald Trump for president, even after his last two opponents dropped out.
Michael Mays, 55, a prison inmate in North Las Vegas, was one of 58 people whose long sentences on drugrelated offenses are being commuted by President Barack Obama.
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the hopefuls and hopeless on the presidential scene The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the influential politicians fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.
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After Trump’s victory in Indiana, all that is left is figuring out what to call him at this point — the “apparent” Republican nominee or the “presumptive” nominee.
Trump’s win in Indiana allowed Reid to go into full attack-dog mode against him — a role he relishes. “Republicans want an anti-woman, anti-Hispanic, antiMuslim, anti-immigrant billionaire who inherited his wealth,” he said during a conference call with reporters.
Clinton lost in Indiana, but she’d already pivoted to the general election, and the margin of Bernie Sanders’ victory wasn’t enough to change her trajectory.
After getting hammered in Indiana, Cruz bowed out. Now, it’s presumably back to the Senate for Cruz, whose approval rating among his colleagues is even lower than his rating among GOP voters.
Weeks after people began wondering why he hadn’t done it already, Kasich pulled the plug on his campaign.
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Nevada conducted the first unmanned cloud-seeding flight with the Sandoval Silver State Seeder. Cloud seeding is a process in which substances are released to affect cloud condensation.
Licensed teachers in the Clark County School District as of the week of May 1-7: Teacher Appreciation Week.
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make good choices Nevada Republicans and Democrats will meet at their state conventions to select delegates to the national conventions and elect other party officials. Republicans will congregate at the Reno Convention Center, Democrats at Paris Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas native Bryce Harper signed a 10-year extension with Under Armour that is believed to be the largest endorsement deal in history for a baseball player, a source told ESPN. The terms of the Washington Nationals outfielder’s deal weren’t divulged, however. Harper originally signed with the apparel company in 2011.
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Number of homicides Metro Police had investigated through early May. Three men were arrested in connection with a fatal robbery at Lee’s Discount Liquor store last month. Ray Brown, 22; Lee Murry Sykes, 22; and Lee Dominic Sykes, 20, were booked on counts that included murder and kidnapping.
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In a simple world, the candidates with the most votes would win their party’s presidential nomination. But the political world isn’t so simple. Presidential nominees are selected by their respective parties, so the parties get to set the rules for how those candidates are chosen, and the process varies from state to state. Nevada has a caucus-convention system. California has a primary system. In Colorado, Republicans held elections at caucus meetings but didn’t cast a presidential preference poll, allowing delegates greater flexibility at the national convention. The most popular candidate generally wins the nomination, but not always. Talk of an open convention had plagued Republican front-runner Donald Trump for months as some in his party had hoped that one of the other two last candidates in the race — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz or Ohio Gov. John Kasich — would nab the nomination, or a candidate would enter the race during the convention. That talk essentially ended last week, when Cruz lost the Indiana primary to Trump and suspended his campaign. Kasich, who had won few delegates but maintained he would continue his fight in the hopes of an open convention, dropped out of the race the following day. Things are slightly less certain on the Democratic side, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders pledging to continue on in his race against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after winning Indiana. But Clinton maintains a sizable lead in the delegate count. Though the battles aren’t technically over, Trump is all but assured the nomination and Clinton has a significant advantage in the Democratic fight. But their paths to victory haven’t always seemed so clear, and the caucus and convention process in Nevada has been tinged with some chaos. In races where there’s a clear leader, that process matters less. But in a tight race, every step of the process counts. To simplify what has been a confusing few months, here’s a recap of how the caucus and convention process works in Nevada and how it got us to where we are today.
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CAUCUSes Satu r day, F e b . 2 0 On caucus day, Democratic voters attended precinct meetings, where they clustered in groups depending on their presidential preference, either for Hillary Clinton or Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Depending on how many people clustered for each candidate, a certain number of delegates was awarded to each candidate at each precinct. Clinton was awarded 6,440 delegates to county conventions statewide, compared with Sanders’ 5,785. Eight delegates were uncommitted. In Nevada, 23 of the state’s 43 delegates to the Democratic National Convention are apportioned based on the presidential preference of caucus attendees by congressional district. That means Clinton will receive 13 delegates and Sanders will receive 10.
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T u e s day, F e b . 2 3 Caucus attendees cast ballots in a presidential preference poll to determine the number of delegates the state would send to represent each candidate at the convention. Caucusgoers also elected delegates to their county conventions. delegates to national convention
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Sat urday, Apri l 2 The delegates who were elected at their caucuses attended their county conventions April 2. However, not all of the delegates showed up, allowing alternate delegates to take their seats. Because about 600 more Sanders supporters than Clinton supporters showed up, Sanders had a surprise victory at the Clark County convention. Statewide, Sanders received 2,124 delegates to the county convention compared with Clinton’s 1,722. Will that affect the outcome of the state convention? Maybe, but maybe not. The question now is how many of those delegates will turn out to the state convention.
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After Rubio and Carson dropped out of the race, they were given a choice on what to do with the delegates they had received during the caucuses. Carson released his delegates — meaning they can vote for anyone — while Rubio kept his, so they are bound to him through the first vote at the national convention. Cruz and Kasich had previously requested to keep their delegates, as well.
delegates to county conventions (1,623) in Clark County)
Sat urday, Apri l 9 Though about 3,200 delegates had been elected on caucus day in Clark County, only about 1,209 delegates showed up to the county convention. Up to 2,005 delegates were allowed to be sent from the county convention to the state convention, meaning essentially anyone who wants to participate at the state convention and selfnominated at the convention can do so. State convention delegates did not necessarily have to be delegates to the Clark County convention to be valid.
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s tat e c o n v e n t i o n Saturday, May 15 At the state convention, 12 delegates are allocated — seven at-large delegates and five others known as PLEO delegates (short for Party Leader and Elected Official). The seven at-large delegates are divvied up based on a party preference vote at the convention. The five PLEO delegates are elected by convention goers. That means that should the proportion of Sanders to Clinton delegates to the state convention remain the same, Sanders could expect to win four at-large delegates, while Clinton would win three. Of the five PLEO delegates, Sanders would be expected to receive three while Clinton would win two. Including the delegates assigned based on the caucus-level presidential preference, that would bring the delegate counts to:
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Rep. Dina Titus
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= 1,401 July 1 8 -21 At the national convention, Nevada’s 30 delegates will vote for their chosen candidates on the first ballot. Trump is essentially assured to win the Republican nomination and has already declared himself the party’s “presumptive nominee.” Still, he will have to accumulate delegates in the next few contests to reach the 1,237 threshold and officially secure the nomination. Trump currently has 1,053 delegates, and 514 are still up for grabs. Cruz had 565 and Kasich had 153 when they dropped out of the race. CURRENT COUNT (1,237 delegates needed to win the nomination)
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(2,383 delegates needed to win the nomination)
1,362 + 39
Saturday, May 14 Though the delegate allocation is set, the state convention is where the actual individuals who will represent the state at the national convention are chosen. That would have been particularly important in the event of a contested convention, which occurs if a candidate fails to reach the delegate threshold on the first round of voting: 1,237. Most delegates to the national convention are bound to vote for a particular candidate on the first ballot, but the majority become unbound if there is a the second ballot, meaning delegates are free to vote for whomever they like. State rules determine how many votes delegates are bound for, but in Nevada, all of the state’s 30 delegates to the national convention are bound only on the first ballot. (Technically someone could have gone in as a Cruz delegate but switched to Trump on the second ballot.) But with Cruz and Kasich out of the race, Trump is almost assured to reach the 1,237-vote threshold, thereby eliminating the chance of a contested convention.
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July 25 -28 Those 43 delegates from Nevada will attend the Democratic National Convention in July in Philadelphia. There, they will cast their vote for their chosen candidates. Unless her trajectory changes, Clinton is expected to clinch the number of delegates needed to win the nomination. Currently, she has 1,683 pledged delegates and 522 superdelegates for a total of 2,205 out of 2,383 delegates needed for the nomination. Sanders, meanwhile, has 1,362 pledged delegates and 39 superdelegates, for a total of 1,400. Sanders could concede before the convention, as Clinton did to Barack Obama in 2008, though he has indicated that he would not.
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ne positions himself as the leader of a revolution, the other as an outsider who’ll rescue the nation from a political establishment that has dragged it into despair. ¶ Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are very different candidates, but they have one strong common bond. They’ve both benefited from a wave of discontent among Americans, while also helping fuel it. ¶ Their ascension can’t be tied to a single policy. Trump, especially, has offered few details about his strategy other than his campaign-slogan promise to “Make America Great Again.” Sanders’ revolution is tied largely to reforming campaign financing laws to reduce the political influence of corporations and the superwealthy. ¶ But both candidates have succeeded by stirring a desire to do away with the status quo, which in turn has given rise to a campaign environment like none in recent memory. In many ways, they’re speaking to similar frustrations — with the economy, jobs growth and education — though they propose radically different solutions. ¶ Sanders has built up significant momentum over the course of his campaign, but he remains a significant degree behind Hillary Clinton in terms of delegate count. Not so for Trump, who has essentially secured the Republican nomination. ¶ A year ago, few people thought Trump had a real shot at the Republican nomination. Still, a wave of frustrations has swept him closer and closer to that reality. ¶ But that wave didn’t start with him — it was building, in Nevada and across the country, long before he launched his campaign.
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Why people like trump and his authoritarian appeal With Trump, the issues are often black and white. That’s one of the attributes his supporters say they like about him. They believe he will be a decisive leader who won’t linger in the gray areas. He’s taken bold stances on immigration, ISIS, international relations and more. “What they’re looking for is someone who simplifies the world, who creates black and white, good and bad categories, a mighty leader who is going to cut through all the problems that are out there,” said Marc Hetherington, a political science professor at Vanderbilt University. Hetherington studies authoritarianism and has recently linked it with the rise of Trump. Authoritarians tend to be wary of the outside world and uncomfortable with change. People may also have latent authoritarian tendencies that become activated by a threat, either direct and physical, or to societal norms. “When those threats are out there in the environment and you have someone who is harping on those threats, focusing on those threats, underscoring those threats, those are the combustible point where you can get authoritarian activation,” said Matthew MacWilliams, a doctoral candidate who studies authoritarianism at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Authoritarians don’t necessarily ascribe to any one political party, Hetherington said, though because social change has largely come from the Democratic Party in recent years, many authoritarians have migrated to the Republican Party. At
the same time, the Republican Party has alienated what Hetherington calls the “patrician country club, socially liberal types” who aren’t comfortable with the way the GOP talks about race and gender. It’s also more about Trump’s persona than his stance on the issues, Hetherington said. “It’s really like a style — that social dominance style, like the big, bad dad that Trump embodies — that appeals to people with a certain worldview,” Hetherington said. It also helps explain why Trump’s supporters don’t necessarily all agree with his comments but still support him, Hetherington added. This isn’t the first time, though, that someone who appeals to authoritarians has risen to prominence in the political sphere. Hetherington likens Trump to Alabama Gov. George Wallace or Sen. Joe McCarthy, who ascended during the civil rights movement and the Red Scare, respectively. Now, people have to contend with the looming threat of ISIS, societal changes and economic instability. “It’s actually a really human reaction to the world; it’s just some people have more sensitivity to it than others. And for certain people, the solution is some mighty leader who is going to wrap us all up in a blanket and keep us safe,” Hetherington said. And now that Trump has sparked this movement, experts say it’s unlikely to go away any time soon. “Once you let the genie out of the bottle, it’s really hard to get it back in,” MacWilliams said. “If you look at Trump’s supporters — Madisonian democracy, U.S. constitutional rights — they’re willing to throw all that stuff over the curb, off the cliff.”
make american great again Trump’s campaign is built around its slogan “Make America Great Again,” commonly seen embroidered on red hats sold by the campaign. Throughout his campaign, Trump has often been asked the question: When was it that America was last great? His responses have varied. Over the summer, Trump told NBC’s Chuck Todd that the country was last great during President Ronald Reagan’s administration. “You felt proud to be an American,” Trump said. “You felt really proud. I don’t think since then to any great extent, people were proud.” In March, he told The New York Times that the country was great during periods of industrial expansion at the beginning of the 20th century and in the years after World War II. “If you look back, it really was, there was a period of time when we were developing at the turn of the century, which was a pretty wild time for this country and pretty wild in terms of building that machine; that machine was really based on entrepreneurship, etc, etc.,” Trump said. He added that “during the 1940s and the late ’40s and ’50s,” the country was “not pushed around, we were respected by everybody, we had just won a war, we were pretty much doing what we had to do.” He backtracked slightly on his earlier praise for the Reagan administration, saying “I never felt on trade we did great.”
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ISIS & NATIONAL SECURITY
Republicans and Democrats are virtually alike in their feeling that ISIS is the biggest threat facing the United States in the Middle East, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. More than half of Americans believe the government should do whatever is necessary to defeat ISIS. ¶ Trump has used bold, no-nonsense language when talking about ISIS, and has called for ground troops to combat the terrorist organization. He has also said that he would “bomb the s—t” out of ISIS as well as kill the families of ISIS terrorists. ¶ Vanderbilt political science professor Marc Hetherington said Trump’s approach to ISIS could appeal to people who feel that the terrorist organization poses a real and immediate threat to the security of the United States. Critics, including a top U.S. general, have said that Trump’s strategy is shortsighted and doesn’t take into account the nuances of collaborating with other countries in the Middle East.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are vastly different. But experts see parallels between their campaigns: Trump points his finger at Mexico and China; Sanders points his at Wall Street. ¶ “There’s a really interesting similarity in the economic populism of Sanders and Trump,” said Matthew MacWilliams, a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “Trump plays up aversion to difference (in terms of race, religion, gender or nationality) whereas Sanders focuses on (how) we’re allowing Wall Street to take advantage of us.” ¶ Sanders uses the word “rigged” to describe the economy, and some of his momentum is an outgrowth of the Occupy Wall Street movement that was frustrated with big banks and economic inequality. ¶ Trump has echoed Sanders’ terminology, calling the GOP primary system “rigged.” Sanders has had the same complaint FATIGUE WITH about the Democratic side. ¶ “I’m not a fan of Bernie Sanders, RELIGION but it’s a rigged system. The Republican system is a rigged The “religious right,” that is, evangelisystem,” Trump said after losing to Ted Cruz in Colorado cal Christians with conservative stances on and Wyoming. ¶ Trump and Sanders couch themselves as social issues, has played a key role in the Republican Party in past election cycles, but Trump hasn’t political outsiders, and many of their supporters are new made religion — or conservative social issues — key to to politics. Trump and Sanders both decry the influence his campaign. Less than half of Republicans view Trump of lobbyists and special-interest groups. ¶ Sanders also as religious, according to a Pew Research poll from January. has sparked outcry from establishment Democrats, who ¶ Trump has also taken relatively liberal stances for a Republican on some social issues. ¶ Asked about North Carolina’s see his policies as too radical, though not to the extent transgender bathroom bill, Trump said the state made the that Trump has with the Republican establishment. But wrong decision. And though Trump opposes abortion, he for those worried about how a Trump or Sanders presibelieves in exceptions in the case of rape, incest or when the dency would affect the United States, experts say the health of the mother is in jeopardy. ¶ It’s not that Trump’s supporters aren’t religious — Trump has performed well political system has had to deal with extreme presidents with self-described evangelical voters in primaries and before. ¶ “With Ronald Reagan, many thought the sky caucuses across the country. But Trump tends to perwas falling, that he was uber-conservative,” said Fred form better with evangelical Republican voters who Lokken, professor of political science at Truckee attend church less than once a week, according to a recent Pew poll. That split represents a Meadows Community College. “They have safety shift in the Republican Party, between nets involved for a Donald Trump and Bernie Sandthe more religious and the less. ers that can only allow them to go so far.”
RAPID DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES Political observers say Trump’s campaign is, in many ways, a backlash against the changes of the past decade. The country elected its first black president. The Black Lives Matter movement has brought issues of racial inequality to the fore. The U.S. immigrant population is at an all-time high. ¶ To top it off, the demographics of the country are changing rapidly. In just a few decades, whites will no longer make up the majority of the U.S. population. ¶ Trump’s support spans demographic groups, but a significant portion of it comes from low-income whites, who feel increasingly sidelined. They’re suffering from the shift away from a manufacturing economy, from wage stagnation and from an opioid epidemic that has taken root specifically among that demographic. ¶ They see the country’s first black president addressing issues that disproportionately affect the black community, such as police brutality, mass incarceration and lack of access to opportunity. But they haven’t seen the same attention devoted to issues in the white community. ¶ “There’s a perception among folks who are hurting right now that things are being made for other people, and it’s being done at the expense of us. Trump is going to turn it around,” said Marc Hetherington. ¶ When Trump talks about bringing back jobs from overseas or building a wall to keep out immigrants, that resonates within the white community.
ECONOMIC INSECURITY The economy is at the heart of Trump’s message, and it’s one issue that most supporters will bring up when talking about why they like the candidate. They believe America has made bad deals and it will take someone like Trump to turn around the country’s fortunes because he portrays himself as a self-made man. ¶ “Self-made wealth is always respected in America and is deeply respected in Nevada,” Lokken said. “That’s our signature story with the casino industry and with other activities. We’re quick to identify with it.” ¶ Americans were hit hard during the Great Recession. People lost their jobs and their homes as the economy backpedaled, and even as the economy continues to recover, they aren’t feeling the effects. Studies show that even though unemployment has gone down, median income has stagnated. ¶ “Republicans and Democrats are living in two different worlds. Democrats think the country is doing great, and objectively by any economic measure, we’re so much better off than we were eight years ago,” Hetherington said. “But that’s not what matters, it’s how they perceive reality.”
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Go to a Trump rally, and you’ll find a lot of people who are new to politics. Inspired by Trump and his message, they have turned out to rally, caucus and participate in the convention process by the thousands. Some are lifelong Republicans. Others used to be Democrats. The common thread is that they say they’re finally hearing a commonsense message from Trump: no politics as usual, no special interest groups and no pandering. ¶ What his supporters largely share is a disillusionment with establishment politics. ¶ In 2010, the Tea Party sprung out of a similar kind of sentiment. Experts attribute Trump’s rise, at least in part, to the failure of the Tea Party to transform Republican policies in a meaningful way while at the same time creating a schism in the party. ¶ Many of his supporters say they agree with his policies 100 percent. Even if they don’t, his rhetoric strikes a chord with many disillusioned Republicans. ¶ “Trump has made the argument that the system is corrupt, and people find that appealing,” UNLV political science professor David Damore said.
TRUMP’S RESPONSE
What’s clear to many political observers is that the Trump phenomenon is rooted in a deep-seated pessimism — an underlying fear and anger among his supporters that America is in a bad place and it’s only getting worse. ¶ “There’s a half-dozen or a dozen things that Trump throws out there that I’ve been screaming at the TV about for 30 years,” said Christina Stimson, a doctor living in Las Vegas, at a Republican caucus in Nevada in February. “Health care, immigration — it’s a mess — the free trade with Mexico, companies are moving out of the country and taking decent-paying jobs.”
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Trump tells NBC News that he “would certainly implement” a mandatory database to track Muslims. He later says in a tweet that he didn’t suggest a database, but supports surveillance and a watch list to “defeat Islamic terrorism” and “protect America.”
Muslims, Hispanics and women have all found themselves, at one time or another, under Donald Trump’s wheels on his road to the White House. ¶ At least that’s how Trump’s opponents see it. To them, he’s a bully who scapegoats immigrants, a sexist who’s repeatedly disparaged women and brushed off the ensuing outrage, and an authoritarian who encourages violence against those who dare disrupt his rallies. ¶ Yet the Trump campaign continues to power ahead full-throttle, bolstered by a large, passionate group of supporters who either applaud Trump’s rhetoric or dismiss it as bluster designed for shock value — “just Donald being Donald” — and not representative of his true character.
Trump announces his bid for the presidency, offending a number of Mexican immigrants in his remarks: “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. … They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.”
Trump bristles at a question at the first Republican debate from Fox anchor Megyn Kelly about past remarks he has made about women. The next night, Trump says he doesn’t “respect” Kelly as a journalist, adding, “She starts asking me all sorts of ridiculous questions, and you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her … wherever. She was, in my opinion, she was off-base.”
Trump is asked at a New Hampshire town hall: “We got a problem in this country. It’s called Muslims. We know our current president is one. We know he’s not even an American. … But anyway. We have training camps brewing where they want to kill us. That’s my question. When can we get rid of them?” Trump did not correct the protester about Obama in his response, saying it wasn’t his place to do so.
Trump is quoted in a Rolling Stone article criticizing one of his thenRepublican opponents, Carly Fiorina, based on her looks: “ ‘Look at that face!’ he cries. ‘Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?!’ ”
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Two brothers are accused of urinating on and beating a sleeping homeless man they believe to be an immigrant. One says they were inspired by Trump.
TRUMP’S COMMENTS echo around THE WORLD
A protester chases and grabs a Trump security guard who had taken and ripped his sign. The security guard then turns and swings a punch at the man.
A Trump supporter rips up a sign held by an anti-Trump protester at a tailgate at the Iowa State-Iowa football game and says she is going to “vote for white supremacy.”
Secretary of State John Kerry was asked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” whether comments made by the Republican front-runner had traveled across the globe. “I hear about it everywhere,” Kerry told Kimmel. “I think next year, the White House will be sending out a lot less Christmas cards.” Several unnamed U.S. government officials told Reuters in March that they had heard countless questions and concerns from foreign diplomats from
across the world about Trump and the comments he has made. “The responses have ranged from amusement to befuddlement to curiosity,” one official told Reuters. “In some cases, we’ve heard expressions of alarm, but those have been more in response to the anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiment, as well as the general sense of xenophobia.” Here’s a sampling of some of the remarks that world leaders have publicly made about Trump during his presidential campaign:
A Black Lives Matter protester says he was punched, kicked and called racial slurs while at a Trump rally in Birmingham, Ala.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Trudeau took an oblique shot at Trump in an interview with “60 Minutes.” Talking about Syrian refugees, Trudeau said, “Ultimately, being open and respectful toward each other is much more powerful as a way to defuse hatred and anger than, you know, layering on, you know, big walls and oppressive policies.”
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On ABC’s “This Week,” Trump says he wants a database for Syrian refugees: “When the Syrian refugees are going to start pouring into this country, we don’t know if they’re ISIS, we don’t know if it’s a Trojan horse. And I definitely want a database and other checks and balances.”
Trump calls for a Black Lives Matter protester to be removed from a rally in Birmingham, Ala., saying, “Get him the hell out of here.” Later, on Fox News, he calls the protester “absolutely disgusting” and says “maybe he should have been roughed up.”
Trump calls for a “total and complete shutdown” of Muslims entering the United States.
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Trump says women who undergo abortions should face “some sort of punishment.” Several hours later, Trump clarifies his remarks, saying that women who have abortions are victims and that their doctors should be punished.
Trump says at a campaign rally in Iowa that he “could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK?”
Trump apparently mocks New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski, who is disabled. At a campaign rally in South Carolina, Trump bends his wrists and jerks his arms around saying, “You’ve got to see this guy.”
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Trump refuses to condemn the endorsement of prominent white supremacist and former KKK leader David Duke during a CNN interview with Jake Tapper, saying, “I don’t know anything about David Duke. I don’t know what you’re even talking about with white supremacy or white supremacist. I don’t know. I don’t know, did he endorse me, or what’s going on?” He later clarified that he did disavow Duke’s endorsement.
Trump’s campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is charged with simple assault by police after allegedly grabbing Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields by the arm earlier in March. Trump defends Lewandowski, calling him “a very decent man” and questions on Twitter whether he could press charges against Fields. A Florida prosecutor later announces on April 14 that he will not prosecute Lewandowski.
march 2016 february 2016 january 2016 december 2015 november 2015 After a black Trump protester makes an obscene gesture to the crowd on his way out of a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., one of the rally attendees elbows him in the face. The man is charged with assault as a result of videos capturing the incident. In an interview with “Inside Edition,” the man says the protester deserved it, adding, “The next time we see him, we might have to kill him.” At a Trump rally at the Westgate Las Vegas, people in the crowd reportedly yell “Shoot him!” “Kick his ass,” and “Light the motherf—r on fire!” as a man is dragged away. One man reportedly shouts the Nazi “Sieg heil!” salute as the protester was dragged away.
A Trump protester is arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault with injury at a Trump rally in Tucson, Ariz. The protester allegedly grabbed an anti-Trump protester’s sign out of his hand and then punched and kicked him.
A Muslim student and his Hispanic friend report being pushed and punched in Wichita, Kan., by a man who called the pair “brown trash” told them to “go home, Trump will win.”
A man attending a Trump rally in Wisconsin allegedly gropes a 15-year-old girl who is protesting Trump. Another man, video shows, pepper sprays the girl and a 19-year-old woman.
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Mexican President Enrique Peña-Nieto
United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron
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Nieto compared Trump to dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in an interview with the Mexican newspaper Excelsior. “There have been episodes in human history, unfortunately, where these expressions of this strident rhetoric have only led to very ominous situations in the history of humanity,” Peña-Nieto said. “That’s how Mussolini got in, that’s how Hitler got in. They took advantage of a situation, a problem perhaps, which humanity was going through at the time, after an economic crisis.” On the border wall, Peña-Nieto said there was “no scenario” under which Mexico would pay for it.
Cameron called Trump’s remarks “divisive, stupid and wrong,” adding that if Trump came to the UK, “he’d unite us all against him.” Cameron, however, did not support a proposal to bar Trump from entering the country following his call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States.
Valls said in a tweet that, “Mr. Trump, like others, stokes hatred and confusion: our ONLY enemy is radical Islamism.”
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HAS TRUMP INFLAMED HATE GROUPS? Trump has said he doesn’t want white supremacists’ votes. “I don’t like a group of hate; hate groups are not for me,” Trump said. Still, his campaign is being used as fodder for white supremacist groups and other racist groups across the country. Politico reported that Stormfront, a white supremacist website, had to upgrade its servers, partly because of a spike in traffic thanks to Trump’s campaign. A former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard, David Duke, has publicly advocated for Trump through his radio show. There’s no way to officially measure the effect Trump has had on existing hate groups. But the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization that tracks racist and other extremist organizations, has seen a noticeable spike in hate group activity over the past few months. “The political climate, such as it is, the extremist nature, extremist comments by Donald Trump and others, has — for the first time in recent memory, for the first time in a long time — given racial extremists the feeling that their positions and their arguments are being legitimized by the mainstreaming of the idea,” said the center’s Ryan Lenz. Lenz notes that some of the websites that the center tracks, such as Stormfront and the Neo-Nazi website the Daily Stormer, often publish Trump-related articles. “We haven’t seen anything like this,” Lenz said. The center identifies four hate groups in Nevada. More prominent in Nevada, Lenz said, are its anti-government groups, the rise of which were fueled by Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy. Still, Bundy’s anti-federal government attitude doesn’t map onto Trump’s views. In fact, Trump told The New York Times’ editorial board during the occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon that he thought the occupiers had been there “too long.” “You cannot let people take over federal property,” Trump told the editorial board. “You can’t, because once you do that, you don’t have a government anymore.”
Erik Lopez, dressed as “Captain Mexico,” joins protesters gathered April 29 outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump kicked off the California Republican Party Convention in Burlingame, Calif. (Michael Macor/Associated Press)
what does this mean for the future? As much as Donald Trump’s rise is a reaction to changes over the past decade, the question is: What happens next. How will the Republican Party change as a result? Will there be another Trump? What happens to all of his supporters? The changes that helped spark Trump’s rise aren’t going away anytime soon. “Everyone’s focused on 2016. It’s a bigger problem we’ve got,” said Matthew MacWilliams, a doctoral student who studies authoritarianism. “It’s driven by new data; the demographic change in this country is also a factor that is driving this. National polling, it scares people.” The Black Lives Matter movement has been effective in getting citizens involved in talking about police brutality. Police departments are making
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changes, too. Metro received a $250,000 grant last fall to deploy body cameras, and the Nevada Legislature passed a bill last session to equip Highway Patrol officers with body cameras. Immigration hangs in the balance, with the president’s executive actions on immigration before the U.S. Supreme Court. But experts note that it takes a particular kind of candidate to seize on those fears to the extent that Trump has. “It’s important to keep in mind that how authoritarian we are as a public, theoretically that shouldn’t change,” Vanderbilt political science professor Marc Hetherington said. “It gets activated, turned on, when people say certain things or parties take certain positions. It’s not that all of a sudden the country is more authoritarian.”
There are 505 delegates up for grabs on the Republican side. With Ted Cruz and John Kasich dropping out last week, Trump has a clear path to the nomination.
A number of states have yet to vote in the Republican nominating process. However, as Trump is the only candidate left in the race, he is the party’s likely nominee. On the Democratic side, Sanders has said he will continue in his race against Clinton, though she leads him by a sizable number of delegates, once superdelegates are included. It’s considered extremely unlikely, but if those superdelegates changed their votes, Sanders would have a path to the nomination.
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Title: President/CEO Agency address: 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-924-2100 Agency website: nevadapartners.org Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To volunteer: Programs include the Las Vegas My Brother’s Keeper initiative, the Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood Initiative, the Choice Neighborhood Initiative, an urban garden and more. Support could include mentoring a child, assisting in the career resource center or adopting a project. what is Good Works? In Good Works, an occasional series, we highlight nonprofit groups that are making a difference in our community. If you’d like to nominate an organization, email news@thesunday. com with details.
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No one who reaches for help should lose hope What does your organization do? We
provide programs and services designed to ensure that individuals reach their full potential through employment, education, housing and civic engagement. Who are your clients? Our clients include the community’s most vulnerable residents, as well as people seeking to alter, through homeownership and career development, their family’s trajectory. Among the people we serve are unemployed and underemployed adults, veterans, youths aging out of foster care, homeless youths, adjudicated youths, first-time homebuyers, prospective apprentices and anyone desiring a second chance through employment or education. When was your organization established? Nevada Partners was
established in 1992 with the aim of providing employment services. Over time, we have expanded our services in response to the needs of the community. What services do you offer that the community likely knows about? As a
result of our 20-plus-year history providing employment and training services, the community is aware of our reputation as a nationally recognized workforce development agency. What services do you offer that the community might not know about?
People may be less familiar with the emergency needs assistance and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers programs we offer. In addition, we provide free tax-preparation assistance, pre-apprenticeship training and free staffing services. Do you have any recent news you’d like to share? We recently were recognized by
the White House as a model workforcetraining program. We were one of just 30 organizations highlighted nationally and were the only agency recognized in Nevada. What has been your most exciting professional project to date? I’ll
highlight just a few: Nevada Partners was awarded a substantial capital grant to establish a regional workforce-
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development center. The center will offer training in emerging markets and areas of demand, including film production, commercial drone use, allied health professions and information technology. Also, Nevada Partners now serves as the northern affiliate one-stop career center for Workforce Connections, our local workforce-investment board. Moreover, Nevada Partners recently was recognized as the inaugural workforce-development champion by Workforce Connections. We are also serving as the neighborhood sector lead for the city of North Las Vegas Choice Neighborhood Planning Initiative, a crossagency effort to transform the community through employment, education, infrastructure improvements, housing and health. What can people do to help your organization and the causes you serve?
There are several opportunities, including supporting the Las Vegas My Brother’s Keeper initiative, the Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood Initiative, the Choice Neighborhood Initiative, our urban garden or any of our signature programs. Support could include mentoring a child, assisting in our career resource center or adopting one of our projects. What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general?
Beyond supporting our efforts, we encourage Southern Nevadans to join us in improving our community through advocacy, civic engagement and stakeholder engagement. We face a number of complex social issues, including homelessness, school dropout and human trafficking. These issues require Nevadans
to link arms, leverage resources and understand the nuances of these societal challenges. Whom do you admire and why? I admire every person who has faced challenges and/or lost hope yet builds up the strength to walk through our doors for assistance, allowing us to rebuild their life and ultimately living out our organizational mission of building a healthy, sustainable community where all residents achieve their full potential. How do you motivate people to get involved? By sharing the many stories
of the true change that is possible and by reminding people to live by my favorite Ghandi quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Where do you see your organization in five years? Five years from now, I envision
Nevada Partners continuing its ideals of collaboration, empowerment and advocacy while leading the way in ensuring that residents are gainfully employed, youths are prepared for success and communities are stabilized through homeownership. To this end, I see an organization characterized by a network of strong partnerships, recognized for national best practices and transforming the community through responsive programming. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? If
given the opportunity, I would encourage further investments in our infrastructure, particularly investments in education, the mental health system and alternatives to incarceration.
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The Cannery Casino in North Las Vegas is part of a $230 million sale to Boyd Gaming Corp. (Mikayla whitmore/Staff)
Locals getting back in the game Recent moves by Boyd, Station demonstrate confidence in local economy By J.D. Morris Staff Writer
April was a big month for Boyd Gaming Corp. The Las Vegas-based casino operator, which came into the month owning nine casinos in the Las Vegas Valley, announced it would spend hundreds of millions of dollars to buy three more: the Aliante and Cannery in North Las Vegas, and the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway. In making those moves, Boyd placed a heavy bet on locals. Through its $380 million planned acquisition of Aliante and its $230 million intended purchase of the Cannery casinos, Boyd will significantly extend its presence in the locals gaming market. CEO Keith Smith has been optimistic about Southern Nevada’s economic outlook. “By almost every metric, the Las Vegas growth story is getting brighter,” he said on a conference call with analysts in late April. Smith elaborated by pointing to the valley’s fast growth rate, its increase in total employment, a more diversified job base and a rise in average weekly wages. He also cited a healthy number of businesses
created in the past year, the region’s record-breaking tourism levels, an “all-time high” in taxable retail sales, and billions of dollars in planned construction activity. Those trends were helping to “drive significant, broad-based growth throughout our locals business,” Smith said. Smith also referred to the valley as “one of the most robust growth markets in the country” and said his company was “confident that a strong growth will continue.” Those rosy feelings — and the planned expansion that comes with them — are a far cry from Boyd’s status amid the recession, when the company halted work on a multibillion-dollar Strip casino, Echelon. Boyd ended up selling the Echelon site to Genting Group, which intends to build the $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas there. Colliers International Las Vegas research analyst John Stater said he could understand why Boyd felt better about Las Vegas these days. “The numbers all appear to be good,” Stater said. “It looks like people are getting back to work; it looks like we’re seeing more development of various kinds in the valley.” But Boyd’s big casino acquisitions reflect more than just positive feelings about the Las Vegas economy in general. They also demonstrate a specific confidence in North Las Vegas; two of the three properties the company plans to purchase are in that city. Smith has described North Las Vegas as an area poised for substantial growth. He
said the city had a lot more room to grow and that economic development in store for Apex Industrial Park — the site chosen by electric-car builder Faraday Future for a manufacturing plant — could bring more customers to the area. Boyd previously had owned no property in North Las Vegas. Smith further justified his company’s entrance into the area by claiming that gaming in North Las Vegas has done well lately — and data from the Gaming Control Board indicate he’s right. So far this fiscal year in North Las Vegas, revenue generated by gambling has grown 2.6 percent, compared with an increase of 1.6 percent on the Boulder Strip and a slight decline on the Las Vegas Strip. Downtown Las Vegas, where Boyd owns three casinos, has outpaced them all with growth of 7.4 percent over the current fiscal year, which began July 1. “We’re seeing much stronger growth in the area in that portion of the locals market than we’re seeing in the locals market overall,” Smith has said of North Las Vegas. “So that’s what gets me excited about the opportunity.” Stater said North Las Vegas probably wouldn’t see explosive growth in the near future, but in the longer term — the next decade or so — it could develop a lot more. “If you think things are going to continue to grow in Las Vegas, then the question is, where are they going to grow?” Stater asked. “There’s a lot of room to expand up
in North Las Vegas, and the truth is, as the population continues to grow … some of it’s going to be moving up there.” Similarly, Union Gaming Group analyst John DeCree said the financial results of Boyd and Station Casinos showed that the locals gaming market had been healthy lately. Boyd just reported its strongest year-over-year revenue growth from its locals gaming segment in more than 10 years, and as of a few months ago, Station had reported 11 consecutive quarters of year-over-year net revenue increases. “From their reports, things look good in the locals market,” DeCree said. Like Boyd, Station recently sought to show its confidence in the local economy. Late last month, the company raised more than $531 million in its long-awaited initial public offering, and regulatory filings in advance of the IPO spoke highly of where Southern Nevada was headed. “We believe the Las Vegas regional market is one of the most attractive gaming markets in the United States due to favorable economic and market fundamentals, a number of which drive demand for our products,” Station’s IPO prospectus said. Station is publicly traded under the name Red Rock Resorts Inc., but its stock price was down on its first day of trading in April. DeCree said that may have occurred because there wasn’t a clear “growth story” in that IPO, and he noted that Boyd’s stock also fell in late April.
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Answer: There is a law called the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that details what the Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) must do when a person detects an inaccuracy in a credit report. The FCRA outlines the steps required of the CRA, including that they must be able to explain their process and prove how they’ve determined the information on your consumer credit report is actually correct. Generally speaking, this means the CRA must go back to the original creditor who put the line item on your report and verify the information. If there was a mistake, the CRA should correct it on your report. If they’re unable to find an error, your credit report will remain unchanged. The problem with this system is that the original creditor is likely responsible for the bad inforjudah mation on your report in the first place. Because of this, they can “verify” the zakalik, esq. inaccuracies using the faulty information and the errors will remain. If you’re sure the report is incorrect and the CRA has verified it anyway, it may be time to consider hiring an attorney, who will be able to file a complaint on your behalf without it costing you any money out-of-pocket. The FCRA mandates that the at-fault CRA is responsible for paying the consumer’s legal fees. In addition, if your lawyer proves inaccurate reporting, the court may award you up to $1,000, in actual damages or penalties, per error. However, the CRA is only financially responsible for legal fees once they’ve incorrectly verified a claim. It is not responsible if it is able to resolve the dispute prior to that.
When do line items fall off your credit report?
Paid tax liens can remain on your report for up to seven years from the date of payment.
Accounts placed for collection or “charged-off,” can remain on your report for seven years.
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still has that Old West swagger. But a new his is not our first rodeo. generation of Las Vegans and tourists had It is our 82nd. no idea what Helldorado — a reference to We speak of the annual tough times during Nevada’s early mining Helldorado Days rodeo, padays — was or what it meant. rade and festival staged each spring in Las “It was the wild, wild west, before casiVegas. In a city when any person, place or nos ever got here. When you understand thing dating to the 1930s requires special that heritage and history, you apprecicare and attention, Helldorado is dusting ate it,” Gleason said. “But itself off and moving to the I’ve met a lot of people in Strip. town who don’t know what Set for May 13-15, HelldoHelldorado is, let alone the rado Days is entering a new history dating to the 1930s.” era with a muscular new Tourism officials also partner — Professional Bull extol Helldorado’s civic and Riders — and a grand new historic relevance. stage — Las Vegas Village “For those who have across the Strip from Luxor lived in Las Vegas for many and Mandalay Bay. John years, there is a fondness for Standing tall in the saddle Katsilometes Helldorado. More recently, as the world’s premier bullthe event has provided riding organization, PBR has another way for Las Vegas made two bold moves to the to reacquaint with its western roots,” Las Strip in the past nine months. The organiVegas Events spokesman Michael Mack zation moved its PBR Finals to T-Mobile said in a statement. “The move to the Las Arena for its November competition after Vegas Village and the partnership with spending 16 years at the Thomas & Mack the PBR ... have provided a new energy to Center. the event.” Helldorado Days could certainly use Thus, PBR worked with Centennial the boost PBR supplies. The event had Committee and Elks Lodge to license the been largely out of mind, if not out of site Helldorado name and stage the event in (as it were), over the past two years as the this grandiose forum. A new name sponrodeo was at the open parking lot just east sor — Monster Energy drink — has been of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center recruited, but the country flair remains. for Brain Health. The annual Helldorado Days Parade reBy then, Helldorado Days had become turns to downtown, beginning at 10 a.m. something of a relic of a bygone time. Saturday and running along Fourth Street The event is certainly steeped in history. from Gass to Ogden avenues. The activity The rodeo, parade and beauty pageant at the Village is highlighted by the Last were launched in 1934 as a way to provide Cowboy Standing Rodeo, and the music entertainment and activities for the new lineup features Moe Bandy, T.G. Sheppard residents and visitors to Boulder City as a and Kelly Lang. Spread across the 15 acres result of the construction of Hoover Dam. of festival space are carnival-style games, After its first year, Elks Lodge No. 1468 a food court, a saloon, Native Amerifamously seized the event, joined by the can teepees and dance performances, a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the temporary saloon and tavern, all leading new businesses sprouting up in the valto the Helldorado Days Arena (for a full ley’s new growth, and ever since, Helldoschedule of events and ticket pricing, go rado Days has been a fun annual event for to elkshelldorado.com). locals. At age 82, the event still has room to “This has been going on in Las Vegrow. gas since 1934, and that reason alone is “I see us outgrowing this space; maybe enough to want to see it continue and we’ll end up on the (Las Vegas) Festival grow,” said Sean Gleason, CEO of PBR. Grounds or another location,” Gleason “But for me, it’s not just about the city of said. “Basically, we’re building this out of Las Vegas, it’s about the lifestyle in gena parking lot, so we can build it anywhere. eral. I see a lot of great, historic, western We’re hoping for a great response and, in celebrations — not about rodeo — that a year or two, moving it to a new location.” have been dying in the West and wherever It’s only fitting. If Helldorado has else they have had them.” proven to be anything, it is a beacon of Fueled by the PBR events and the anWestern expansion. nual National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas
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a mother’s guide to labor and delivery Pregnancy is a beautiful and special time in a mother’s life, but it also demands a lot of important considerations — including some crucial ones about labor and delivery. “Labor and delivery can be stressful. Being as prepared as you can be will help minimize that stress,” said Dr. Paul Chao, OB/GYN at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. Whether it’s choosing your delivery room, creating your birth plan or packing your hospital bag, here is a guide to help you prepare for what’s ahead.
Choosing a delivery room When choosing a delivery room, first and foremost you should find a hospital where you feel comfortable, respected and confident with the quality of care provided. From there, make sure your insurance covers your hospital of choice and that your doctor is able to deliver there. “This sounds silly, but it happens a lot. Doctors do not go to all the hospitals in the valley,” Chao said. Furthermore, your doctor may have a hospital preference that you may want to consider. It’s also good to find a hospital that has an in-house obstetrician-gynecologist who will be able to provide a higher level of care in the event that your doctor is unable to make it to your delivery. Chao recommends choosing a hospital that has a neonatal intensive care unit, in case something were to go wrong and especially if you have a high-risk pregnancy. “It will be unnerving if your baby has to be transferred to a different hospital from the one you’re at,” Chao said. Once you’ve decided, or have narrowed down, where you want to deliver, tour the facility well in advance of your due date. “You should go in and see the unit at least once so you won’t be surprised during labor. Being familiar with the place of delivery will be one less thing to worry about,” Chao said. This is especially important if it’s your first pregnancy, as you will likely be unfamiliar with how a delivery unit works and what to expect once you arrive.
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competitive hiking: Find a flag and win
What was the inspiration for setting up Kazoom? We enjoy hiking, so we thought it would be a fun way to get people outdoors, doing something healthy. We’re also an Internet marketing company, so we envisioned Kazoom being a cool and unique marketing channel.
How long does a flag hunt last? It lasts until the flag’s found, which could take a few hours to a few weeks. If no one’s found it after a week, we give a bonus clue. If another week goes by, we pretty much give it away.
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Blake and Flyn Cooley are the brothers behind Kazoom, the adventure company that sends its clientele on hiking missions with the chance to win up to $1,000 if they find a hidden flag. Hailing from Chicago, the Cooley brothers moved to Las Vegas in January 2015. Blake is the man behind the marketing and sales, and Flyn works on the creative side. They’re both big fans of hiking, although Blake admits, “I get afraid when there’s a big cliff to climb.” Flyn, who’s hoisted himself up sailboat masts, says, “I’m used to height, it doesn’t bother me.” Since the business launched in August, Kazoom has secured a loyal fan base and local sponsorship. The Sunday spoke to the men behind the brand. photos courtesy of kazoom
What makes Las Vegas a good place for hiking? There’s more to Vegas than people realize — Mount Charleston, Mummy Mountain, the Red Rock area, Lake Mead, which is really cool, and a whole bunch of parks.
How did you initially spread the word? The first thing we did was put it on Facebook and boosted the post. People started signing up almost instantly. We have Instagram and Twitter too, but we focus mainly on Facebook.
Is it just you two, or is anyone else on board? Right now it’s just us two. We have a third partner who helps with marketing, but we’re the ones doing hikes. Like any brothers, we’re at each other’s throats half the time, but something good always comes out of it — and because we’re family, we always get over it.
Is there a community spirit among flag hunters? Yeah, people meet each other while they’re out on the trail; they become friends and work together the next time. We had a booth at UNLV, and this guy who won a flag came by. He was talking to the students with so much passion, like: “When you see a little bit of orange flag, you go crazy!”
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How much are the prizes? The prizes vary depending on how difficult it is. Lately, we’ve made it easier, to get more people involved, but our goal is that every flag be a $500 prize, because we think that will bring more people out. For some people, it’s not about the money – one guy who won a flag said: “I want to give you the money back, so you can plant more flags!”
When it comes to finding a flag, what are the most important skills? Identifying the area; we give users picture clues to match up to the surroundings. The picture clues are in order, so if you look at the first clue and head in the wrong direction, the second clue won’t match up. Intuition is important — you have to think what spaces the flag could be hidden in. Fitness matters, but because we want everybody to try this, the fittest person won’t necessarily have an advantage.
Where do you see the business going? The goal is to expand into multiple cities and regions, and develop variations on the game — so, focusing on kids and families, and on the flip side of that, an elite competition for people who can do 20- to 30-mile hikes, camping out overnight.
Do you have to be super fit to take part? Anybody can do it; we want everyone to get off the couch and get out there. We say, “If you challenge yourself, you’ll impress yourself.” The hikes vary; some are super challenging, some are for kids and families. We rate the difficulty and say what’s difficult, like if there’s an incline, or if it’s going to get really hot.
How many people typically enter a competition? Anywhere from 100 to 150 is typical. We’ve had 200 and it’s growing every time we do a flag.
Will you aim for big brands or local businesses? The long-term goal is to work with big brands on quarterly and yearly competitions, but we also want to tie in local businesses, because there’s a value to having a local user base — say if someone owns a restaurant, and we have users nearby. The game is customizable, so say the sponsor was REI, we could wear their gear during the hike, and they could offer gear in addition to the prize money. Sponsors can also give away raffle prizes; we’ve given away a Bluetooth headset and a Nevada State pass, so the raffles are pretty cool.
How competitive is it? Some people camp out overnight, so they can start early the next morning. There’s a $1,000 prize for the person who wins the most flags at the end of the year, so that gets competitive. Last year, one guy used decoys to stop another guy from getting the flag. The winner posted a video on Facebook of a gold cup, a big fake check and all his flags wedged into a vase on top of his TV. A lot of users post pictures of flags to taunt the competition.
How did you first persuade companies to sponsor you? We’ve got three sponsors so far; one is Nevada State Parks. They approached us, and said they wanted to get involved. We’re not actively approaching sponsors yet; we’re working on growing our user base and making the experience awesome.
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
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Age: 2-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Emmy is friendly and craves attention. She loves lounging around and doesn’t mind if you scratch her ears and rub her belly. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Bruce is a big boy with a big heart. He’s friendly and loves to play, and if you adopt him, he will be your loving and loyal companion. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 9-year-old spayed female, declawed by a previous owner Breed: Tabby Description: Annie Oakley gently headbutts your hand to ask you to pet her. If you rub her ears, she’ll melt in your arms. Adoption fee: $20
Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Rottweiler Description: Abraham likes to hear you say he’s a good boy. He is house-trained and compatible with cats, dogs and children. Adoption fee: $40
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Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Rocket is friendly and social, and he loves attention. Pet him and scratch his ears, and you will really get his tail wagging. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Dopi will grab your attention with his beautiful eyes, and keep it with his sweet personality. If you’re looking for a cuddly kitty, Dopi is your guy. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Pat relishes a leisurely lifestyle that includes plentiful petting, brushing and belly rubs. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 6-year-old neutered male Breed: Ferret Description: Ponderosa is fascinated by everyone and everything. He is young at heart and thrilled to play with ferrets and cats. Adoption fee: $40
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Age: 1-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Polly is social kitty who can’t wait to chat with you about her day. She’s outgoing and will come right up to you for affection. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Rocky may be 10 years old, but he still has a lot of love to give. He is the perfect fit for someone looking for a cuddly, easygoing pooch. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Starling likes other sweet dogs and hopes you will take thorough precautions in your home and yard for her safety due to her diminutive size. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 7-month-old neutered male Breed: Small Heinz 57 with terrier Description: Anthony craves gentle reassurance. He is cautious around strangers. Please puppy-proof your home and yard for his safety. Adoption fee: $100
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las vegan living his dream of competing on national TV By Case Keefer Staff Writer
In the shadow of the place where he turned into a reality television star more than five years ago, Leroy Garrett launches into a lap around the UNLV track after completing a circuit of cardio-centric exercises. The 31-year-old is in the middle of a workout routine devised to help prepare for arduous missions such as climbing a mountain in Argentina, kayaking a river in Norway or navigating a beach obstacle course in Thailand. Those are just a few of the competitions Garrett has faced as a recurring contestant on MTV’s longrunning reality game show, “The Challenge.” “People have no idea how hard we work before these challenges come,” Garrett said. “This is a year-round thing. It’s not like, ‘ “The Challenge” called me, so I’m going to start working out.’ We might not do another challenge until September, but you need to stay on it.” Garrett, who grew up in Detroit, was a cast member on the 25th season of “The Real World” that filmed at Hard Rock Hotel in late 2010. The reality series works as a feeder program to “The Challenge,” which puts 20 to 30 players through physical and mental competitions with weekly eliminations until a set of finalists remain. A final challenge that can last as long as two
days with minimal rest then determines who wins varying amounts of prize money that usually totals around $350,000. Most cast members appear on a couple of seasons of the show, but a few become staples. Garrett made his seventh appearance in five years with the new season which premiered May 4, “The Challenge: Rivals III.” “I always ask MTV, ‘Why do you guys keep bringing me back?,” Garrett said. “And they always say, ‘You tell us. What do you think?’ I don’t think I bring much substance to the show. I don’t know what it is, so now, I don’t even care.” Garrett tends to stray from the shouting matches and drunken debauchery that fill episodes’ run time in between the contests. He admits to having been promiscuous with a few female co-stars, but doesn’t think that’s a major factor in continually getting invited back. The show’s veteran host, local BMX legend T.J. Lavin, believes the audience is drawn to Garrett because of his competitive attitude and charming personality. Lavin was moved when Garrett, on “The Challenge: Battle of the Exes” in 2012, showed compassion uncharacteristic for the show toward a teammate who inhibited his chances of advancing. When they were eliminated, Garrett consoled her instead of berating her. “He’s one of my favorites,” Lavin said. “He’s
got a lot of heart, and I like to see people who are good sports and care about other people.” A friendship with Lavin influenced Garrett’s decision to move back to Las Vegas, where he’s now lived for the past four years. The city works for his lifestyle, as Garrett takes jobs on the Strip that allow for the six- to seven-week shooting schedule of “The Challenge.” “If a job told me I couldn’t go, more than likely I would leave the job to go film the show,” Garrett said. “I want to keep doing them. And why not? You always get people on social media who are like, ‘Aren’t you guys getting too old?’ No, I’m never too old for $100,000.” Many cast members treat filming as “a free vacation,” Garrett says. But his first priority is success, which starts in the offseason. He ramps up the intensity of his local workouts until two weeks before he departs. Then he retreats to Southern California to work with Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, whom Garrett calls, “Michael Jordan of ‘The Challenge.’ ” “You have to do that stuff,” Lavin said. “The show has evolved and these guys are not kidding anymore. They are dead serious about winning.” Devenanzio is the winningest contestant in the history of the show, with five championships to go with a pair of runner-up finishes. Garrett is seeking his first victory, but has second- and third-place finishes to earn $35,000 in addition to the base pay received for appearing. He feels no added pressure to win a title. “If I went on 20 challenges and never won, I would still go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the game,” Garrett said. “We can think of tons of professional point guards or quarterbacks who never won an NBA championship or Super Bowl, and they’re still considered one of the best. It happens like that sometimes.”
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Leroy Garrett trains at the UNLV track to keep in shape for his next appearance on MTV’s “The Challenge,” which pits contestants in physical and mental competitions. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Garrett doesn’t consider his second-place finish in “The Challenge: Battle of the Exes 2,” which took place in Panama and Norway, the top achievement of his career. It’s more what enabled him to finish second. Garrett had to defeat close friend and five-time champion Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio head-to-head twice during that 2014 season. First, Garrett won a race to knock out Devenanzio in which they had to shimmy across logs they were suspended underneath. Then, after Devenanzio advanced through the losers’ bracket to get back in the competition, Garrett wrestled away a metal “X” to score a second elimination. “For me, that was huge because he’s the best player ever in the game,” Garrett said. “It showed I can beat anybody.”
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video poker and 12x points on reels. $2,500 senior slot tournament Date: May 9 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Open to players 50 and older. Must have loyalty card. $50,000 Crack the Safe drawing Date: Through May 28 Time: Drawings 7:15 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn drawing tickets through slot play and by swiping loyalty card at kiosk. Twenty players will be selected each week, with a maximum prize of $3,000. Play for Prizes — Fill Your Tank Date: Through May 13 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Chevron. Points are used to determine prizes earned, but participants keep their points. Play for Prizes — Warehouse Blitz Date: May 16-27 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Costco and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Points are used to determine prizes earned, but participants keep their points. May Gifts Date: May 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 30 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker on Gift Day between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Swipe your card at any promotional kiosk and redeem your receipt: May 8 – gloves; May 14 – Palms polo; May 15 – hair care set; May 21 – barbecue fork thermometer; May 22 – Palms blanket; May 30 – Palms beach towel. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays and Sundays Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels and 2x points on video poker on Sundays. Earn 10x points on reels and video reels on Saturdays.
May car wash Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Terrible Herbst car wash.
SILVERTON
Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts. All About the Card drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for every 200 points, with bonuses available for gold, platinum and diamond members. Ten winners per drawing. Top prize $5,000. Mother’s Day: Card In, Cash Out Date: May 8 Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Two players will be chosen every hour for a chance to win a $50 Euphoria gift card. In addition, 8x points will be awarded to loyalty card members. Earn and win welcome mat Date: May 11-13 and 18-20 Information: Earn 2,500 points to receive one mat and one insert. Earn an additional 1,000 points to receive three additional inserts.
ALIANTE
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. Cruisin’ For Cash kiosk game Date: Through May 28 Information: Earn 20 points daily for a swipe and the chance to win up to $10,000.
$20,000 Spring swipe and win Date: May 17, 31 Time: 12:01 a.m.-9:59 p.m. Information: Earn 25 points on slots or 100 points on video poker for a swipe. Win up to $100 in slot play, food, gifts and more.
$57,000 Cruisin’ for Cash final drawing Date: May 30 Time: 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Guests will be entered into the drawing by earning entries throughout the week by swiping at the kiosk. Twenty-five winners at each drawing; top prize is a $2,000 cruise, given away at the 9:15 p.m. drawing.
May movie tickets Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Brenden Theatres movie ticket.
Summer Grillin’ table games giveaway Date: Through June 17 Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be an-
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nounced; top prize is $500. On June 17, the top prize winner will win a barbecue grill and a $150 Smith’s gift card.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Mug giveaway Date: May 8 Information: Loyalty card members can receive a Mother’s Day mug. Pick a Purse giveaway Date: May 8 Time: 1-5 p.m. Information: One person will be chosen at the top of the hour to select one of five designer purses. Each purse contains $50 in promotional play and a dining coupon. $10,000 Flower Power slot tournament Date: May 19-21 Information: $100 entry fee. Top prize is $10,000. Wet Your Whistle Date: Wednesdays Information: Players who earn 375 points will receive a bottle of Patrón Citrónge Tequila. Limit five per person per day. Two Grand in Your Hand Date: Friday and Saturday Information: Receive one entry ticket for every 25 base points earned. One player will be drawn every hour to enter the money machine for 30 seconds. Beach bag giveaway Date: Thursday Information: Earn 500 points to receive a beach bag.
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Win Derek’s Shelby GT Date: Sept. 17 Time: 6 p.m. Information: Loyalty card players can earn drawing entries by playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Contest began March 1, and 10 p.m. monthly qualifier drawings began March 26. Grand prize is a four-passenger 2016 Shelby GT sports car.
SOUTH POINT
Time: Noon-5 p.m. Information: Poker players will have the opportunity to win a baseball jersey through random seat drawings taking place every hour. Mother’s Day point multiplier Date: May 8 Information: Loyalty card members can earn 5x points on slots. Players who earn 1,000 base points on reel play receive $15. Earn 2x points on video poker machines. Players who earn 1,000 base points in video play will earn $6. Memorial Day point multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Earn 10x points on penny reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points in penny reel play receive $30. Earn 5x points on other slots and video reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points in other reel play receive $15. Earn 2x points on video poker. Players who receive 1,000 base points in video poker play receive $6.
Rampart Casino
$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 following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.
Silver sevens
Roaring Riches Date: 15th of every month Time: 7 and 8 p.m. Information: Twenty people are guaranteed to win cash or play. Top prize is $1,000 in free play. Contest conducted inside the Corona Cantina. Weekend Gizmo giveaway Date: 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays; 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn one entry for every 100 base points. Prizes include slot play, tablets and laptops.
SLS
Parini cast iron cookware giveaway Date: Thursdays and Fridays Information: Earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points to receive a cookware set.
$500,000 Swipe and Win Date: Mondays-Wednesdays Time: 3 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: Players who earn 300 same-day base slot points on any slot or video poker machine will be eligible to swipe and spin the wheel on the designated kiosk. Prizes include slot play, gift cards, bonus points, lunch buffets and more.
Mystery gift Date: May 19-20 Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points to receive one mystery gift.
Major League Baseball jersey giveaway Date: Tuesdays-Wednesdays
Point multiplier Date: Mondays Information: Receive 10x points on
slot machines. $250,000 Flower drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 8 p.m. Information: Win up to $50,000. Earn 100 slot points to receive five drawing entries or 100 video points for one drawing entry. Additionally, players who have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game receive one drawing entry for the week. Double entries can be earned Monday through Wednesday.
Jokers Wild
Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Play $5 and receive $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty card members who play $5 will have $5 added to their account. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 7x points on video poker and 11x points on reels. Earn points for cash Date: Sunday Information: Earn 500 base points and get $10.
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$320,000 Mega May giveaway Date: Through May 27 Information: Prizes include cash and bonus play. Earn 200 base points or establish $10 average table-games bet for one entry. Earn 10x entries on Mondays. Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for bonus entries. Point multipliers Date: Thursday Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker.
stratosphere
$15,000 blackjack tournament Date: May 20-21 Information: Entry fee is $99. Top prize is $8,000.
EMERALD ISLAND
Super bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Get a natural royal flush
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worth more than $1,000 on singlehand games to spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,100. Cash Back Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Redeem 700 base points for $10. Earn up to $20. Video reel double-double bonus Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Win $75 or more in the bonus round on a penny slot for a tournament spot. Win up to $200. Monthly Wheel of Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: Begins at 7 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half-hour to win up to $3,000. Graveyard high-jackpot competition Date: Mondays through Saturdays Time: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Information: Jackpot winners will earn up to three wheel spin certificates. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 200 base points and receive a gift.
Eldorado
Point multiplier Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesday Information: For players 50 and older. Receive dining and bingo discounts. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a wheel spin for cash. Earn 5x points all day. Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: 2-9:30 p.m. Information: Slot and keno players can get chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.
EL CORTEZ
Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” drawing Date: Saturdays Information: Receive drawing tickets by getting qualifying hands at table games. Win up to $500 in chips. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesday Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned from midnight Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ten players will receive 50,000 points.
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Why light rail trumps an elevated airport expressway
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f the Strip has a problem that needs to be fixed, it is traffic congestion. Sure, locals know how to avoid Strip congestion when heading for a parking garage, either by using certain cross streets or accessing back entrances off Koval Lane or Frank Sinatra Drive. But cars still pour onto the Strip — driven by locals who are showing off the sights to friends and relatives, or by tourists in their own cars or rentals, along with the crush of cabs and ride-share vehicles. And too often locals and visitors alike are pulling out their hair, sitting in gridlock. We can all agree on that much, right? There are two fixes under discussion. One, favored for now by Clark County commissioners, calls for construction of a two-lane expressway that would rise up 25 feet near the airport on Swenson Street, carrying traffic unchallenged by traffic lights toward the resort corridor. Motorists could take off-ramps (actually, down-ramps back to street level) to get to the Strip via Tropicana and Harmon avenues,
or Flamingo Road or, finally, return to street-level Paradise Road north of Flamingo. A second, one-way elevated expressway would take motorists back to the airport area in similar fashion. If this were a test in critical thinking skills, a high school student may say this sounds pretty cool, but aren’t there still as many vehicles as ever ending up on the Strip? So how does this help traffic? All it’s done is offer a quicker way to enter gridlock. The other fix — one that is being welcomingly received by many transportation experts but is getting the brush-off by county commissioners, would be the construction of a light-rail system that would connect the airport with downtown, by way of the Strip. This would clearly reduce vehicular traffic; anyone with a suitcase on wheels — most visitors – would have little problem getting to their resort, no worse for wear and enjoying the views along the way. Once in their hotels, tourists would use the light rail system — so popular in Europe and growing in popularity in this country — to get around, cheaply
and efficiently. Locals — whether going to work on the Strip or to a concert or sporting event — could access the Strip by parking at park-and-ride lots and getting on a light rail car. Light rail would reduce Strip traffic. The elevated airport expressway would not. It’s that simple. County commissioners acknowledge light rail has a future but wonder where the money to build it would come from. And the answer is simple: this system can be launched with the same $200 million that’s already in the bank, money that county commissioners want to spend on the elevated airport expressway. To pay for the entire light rail construction tab, another $200 million would be needed. No worries; the rider fares along the route would be so much greater than the cost of operating the train (that’s already the case with buses along the Strip corridor), that fare surplus could be leveraged for long-term bonds, producing another $100 million. And the Regional Transportation Commission has $100 million in its capital fund.
County commissioners still dismiss the idea, saying it would take too long to design and build, and something needs to be done now. But in fact, with funding coming from local sources, this project could be launched as quickly as the elevated expressway. The county only now is looking for a consultant to give a hard-nosed analysis of the expressway idea. (You’ve already heard ours, and it bears repeating: It will succeed, at a $200 million price tag, at more efficiently dumping cars onto the Strip, solving none of the congestion awaiting them.) A light rail system would do much more, including making Las Vegas all the more attractive to conventiongoers who, after a few days inside exhibit halls, want to enjoy all that we have to offer. They don’t want traffic congestion. They want what other smart cities offer: the convenience and efficiency of light rail. Clark County commissioners need to drop their defensiveness and give light rail a hard look before they commit to an inferior solution.
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the stoli hug
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, May 8 “La Périchole”: Sin City Opera performs Jacques Offenbach’s classic piece about two impoverished Peruvian street singers, too poor to afford a marriage license, who meet the terrible viceroy Don Andrés de Ribera. 2 p.m., $15, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. *Also: 7 p.m. May 13-14; 2 p.m. May 15 LV Craft Show: Over 90 vendors will showcase their products, including handbags, handmade soaps, paper crafts, wood kits, pet goods, community services and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Silverton, Veil Pavilion, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, lvcraftshows.com. San Gennaro Feast: The annual food and music festival that celebrates the spirit of San Gennaro will feature a carnival, craft booths and a flume ride. Noon-11 p.m., $10, Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, sangennarofeast.com.
Ingredients 1 oz. Stoli Vodka 1 oz. Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Liqueur 4 oz. Chandon Rosé Sparkling Wine Fresh mint for garnish
Method
In a mixing glass filled with ice, stir the liquors together, then strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Top with chilled sparkling rosé, stir gently, garnish and serve.
The Stoli Hug was created for Mother’s Day, and what better way to honor a great mom than a well-deserved cocktail. This drink is a melody of crisp vodka, sweet raspberry and peach liqueur and dry, summery rosé. While it’s perfect for Mother’s Day brunch, it can be sipped year-round whenever you need a delicate cocktail in-hand. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
Art Festival of Henderson: Dozens of booths with artwork and crafts available for purchase will line Water Street. There also will be a chalk art competition, live music and a children’s Imagination Station. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., 702-267-4050. Spring Jamboree: The event will include a classic hot-rod car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, a children’s carnival and a rock, gem and mineral show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Bicentennial Park, Wilbur Square, North and South Escalante Parks, 401 California Ave., Boulder City, springjamboree.com. Mother’s Day brunch: Treat Mom to Sunday brunch delicacies at the Divine Café and enjoy views of the floral gardens. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $34 for adults; $10 for children 5-10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships: This event will feature top amateur Arenacross riders from around the country. Noon, $19, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., orleansarena.com.
Monday, May 9 Art Explorations: Art Therapy:
This program is designed to help ease behaviors and improve quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis and multiple system atrophy. Preregistration is required. 4-5:30 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-4836055.
Tuesday, May 10 Embroidery workshop: People 50 and older can socialize and learn how to embroider. Advance registration is required. 10 a.m., $3, Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601. ‘Fantasy’ Military Appreciation Show: The first 50 active-duty military members to reserve their tickets will receive complimentary admission for themselves and a guest. Military members must reserve their tickets before May 9 by emailing fantasyvip1@wickedcreative.com. 10:30 p.m., free for military members; general admission $64, Luxor Theater, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-262-4000.
Wednesday, May 11 Bird Walk: Observe and learn about many species of birds. Bring binoculars. 8-10 a.m., free. Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
Thursday, May 12 Yoga at Lake Las Vegas: Enjoy yoga on the beach with views of the lake. Enjoy a free class anytime you bring a new friend. 8-9:15 a.m., $15 per class; $125 for a 10-class pass, Lake Las Vegas, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., mcbartrum@gmail.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26 Green Valley Ranch farmers market: Discover fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce and just-picked flowers. 4-8 p.m., free, the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, shopthedistrictgvr.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26 artLIVE!: Enjoy artistic presentations, silent and live auctions, fashion shows, music and dance performances, and food and beverages, as well as premiere art presentations created by several
local artists and designers. 5:308:30 p.m., $35-$150, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., artlivelv.com. Las Vegas Car Stars: Famous cars from movies and television will be on display, and their owners will raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. 6-9 p.m., free, Fremont Street Experience, lasvegascarstars.com. *Also: 1:30 p.m. May 13; 10 a.m. May 14 Safe Summer Nights: Enjoy music, children’s games, face painting and refreshments at this community health and resource fair. The LVMPD Mounted Police Unit will be in attendance with its horses. 5-7 p.m., free, Matt Kelly Elementary School, 1900 J St., 702-229-5406.
Friday, May 13 Helldorado Days: This countrywestern event will be headlined by PBR’s Last Cowboy Standing and the Helldorado Days Rodeo. 11 a.m.-midnight, $10-$250, Las Vegas Village, 3901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, elkshelldorado.com. *Also: 11 a.m.-midnight May 14; 2-10 p.m. May 15 Healthier Living workshop: This program is designed for those suffering from such chronic illnesses as diabetes, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis to help them set goals to enhance their well-being. RSVP requested. 12:30-3 p.m., free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702. *Also: May 20, May 27 Stamp Out Hunger food drive: To participate, leave such nonperishable food items as cereal, pasta, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and canned meats in a bag by, or in, your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick up the items and deliver them to a food pantry in need. All day, stampyourgood.com. Winefest: Events include wine seminars and a grand tasting. 8-10 p.m., $45, Golden Nugget, the Tank, 129 Fremont Street Experience, 866-946-5336. *Also: May 14, times and prices vary Taste of Town Square: Join 23 local restaurants for this foodie event. There will be music and
LIFE demonstrations accompanying the eats. 7-10 p.m., $75, Town Square Park, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com. *Also: noon-4 p.m. May 14, “Backyard BBQ,” $10-$35, the Green at Town Square; and 4-9 p.m. May 14, “Tour de Fork,” $15-$45, Town Square Park
Saturday, May 14 Fit Lives Here: Skye Canyon launches this series with the inaugural Skye Canyon 8K Trail Mix and 5K Road Race, or a 1-mile family fun run or walk. 8 a.m., $35-$50, Skye Canyon Community, U.S. Highway 95 and Skye Canyon Park Drive, desertskyadventures.com. Helldorado Parade: This countrywestern parade will run northbound on Fourth Street from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue. 10 a.m., free, Downtown Las Vegas, Fourth Street, elkshelldorado.com. Poetry Workshop and Readings: Poet Syd Stewart leads a workshop on the Nuyorican Poets who are named after the Nuyorican Poetry Café, a site for poetry in New York City since 1973. Noon, free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk: Raise awareness and funding to support the 1 in 200 Americans with these digestive conditions.
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There also will be live music, a food tent, children’s entertainment, a raffle and more. 10 a.m., free, Exploration Park in Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive, ccfa.org. Second Chance Prom: Relive your high school days with cheesy blue ruffled tuxes, poofy taffeta dresses, slow dancing and prom staged photo ops. 7:30-11:30 p.m., $35-$79, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., orleansarena.com. Bike Rodeo: MountainView Hospital celebrates 20 years with this community bicycling event, which includes a children’s bike course, bike-safety checks, a helmet giveaway, BMX demonstrations, a free bike raffle and more. Don’t forget to bring your ride. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, MountainView Hospital, South parking lot, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, mountainview-hospital.com. Teen animeFEST: Celebrate anime culture with workshops, cosplay contests, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, musical guests and food trucks. 10:30 a.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3644. Gardening in Small Places: Solving Garden Problems: Angela O’Callaghan will explain common garden problems, what causes them, how you can avoid them and what to do if they occur. 8 a.m.-noon, $25, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5573.
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Sisters play games on a tabletop electronic tablet at a Chili’s in New Jersey. Restaurants were late to the tech party, but some chains are using apps and tablets to improve food preparation, ordering and payment, and to entertain customers. (new york times file)
Good food is no longer enough Restaurants are finding that to earn customer loyalty, they need to update their technology By Howard Riell | special to vegas inc
Diners these days expect more from restaurants, and the proof is that digital amenities have gone from futuristic novelties to modern necessities in just a few short years. Âś Chicago-based market research firm Technomic Inc. reported in a recent white paper that several smartphone-enabled conveniences have become important to restaurant restaurant tec h nology, Continued on page 53
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Increase in occupancy rates for hotels and motels in Southern Nevada for March, compared with the same time last year.
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Number of Nevada families that have bought a home with the help of the program Home is Possible, which was introduced in 2014. The program provides money to low- and middle-income homebuyers in Clark and Washoe counties.
$922M Amount casinos won in March, a 3 percent decrease from 2015, despite big events to attract gamblers, such as Justin Bieber’s performance at the MGM Grand.
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Number of seats on twin-engine Boeing 787 jets that may fly nonstop from Las Vegas to China. Hainan, the fourthlargest Chinese air carrier, is considering offering the route.
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GROUP PUBLISHER Gordon Prouty ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Breen Nolan
EDITORIAL
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The president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada talks about the Finance Park, which teaches personal money-management skills, as well as the generosity she’s encountered in Las Vegas and her favorite teambuilding exercise. THE NOTES People on the move, P46
MEET: FRUITS & ROOTS
For Patricia Kaytia, business is personal. She developed her idea for healthy fast food when it became clear to her that the lack of such options affected her and her family. TALKING POINTS Corporate philanthropy: How and why companies give, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Hotels, P60
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James Rensvold is vice president and private banking officer at The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank. Kimberly Maxson-Rushton joined the Public Education Foundation board of directors. Maxson-Rushton is a partner at Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law.
event included Chef de Cuisine Scott Pajak of Lagasse’s Stadium; Executive Chef Marty Lopez of 35 Steaks + Martinis; and Chef Johnny Church of Artisanal Foods. The dinner featured harvested produce from the school’s edible desert garden.
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Andy Bischel is CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Diane Chase is UNLV’s executive vice president and provost. As UNLV’s chief academic officer, Chase will work with deans and faculty to develop, implebischel ment and promote educational and scholarship goals, and provide leadership. Thom Greco, owner of Greco Holdings Inc., is chairman of the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show Advisory Board. Michelle Beck is chief development officer and Larry Scott is chief financial officer of Three Square Food Bank.
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a location at 9540 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, where franchise owner Armen Yemenidjian raised money during the opening for Ober and Hayes elementary schools. Andy Maggi is the executive director of the Nevada Conservation League. Palm Medical Group, which specializes in diabetes, thyroid and other endocrine conditions, hired Dr. Omid Rad Pour, physician assistant-certified Adriana Ruiz and registered nurse Ellen Neylon. UPS Teleservices selected Donald Odell for specialty products support.
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Daniel Giraldo, Bank of America’s senior vice president of enterprise and community engagement in Southern Nevada; Chad Harris, co-founder of Las Vegas Billboards; and Tamar P. Hoapili, manager of community relations and video production at Cox Communications, Las Vegas, joined the Public Education Foundation board of directors. Ryan Paulos is vice president and general manager of Cannery Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas. Steve Arcana, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Golden Entertainment Inc., was appointed to the ALS Association Nevada chapter board of directors.
Mark Brown is CEO of Miracle Flights, which arranges free flights aboard commercial airlines for children with rare and life-threatening medical conditions so they can receive specialized, out-ofstate medical care.
WG Communications Group celebrated its 15th anniversary. Helmed by broadcast veterans Terri Weisbord and Tammy Graham, the advertising agency has developed media campaigns for clients including College of Southern Nevada, Tropical Smoothie Cafes, Southern Highlands and Shepherd Eye Center. Chiropractor Benjamin S. Lurie participated in the annual Part III Test Committee at the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Greeley, Colo. Serving as a representative of Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada, Lurie was one of eight participants chosen to analyze and select questions for the Part III Examination. Allstate Agency owner Ann Teeter received Allstate’s Affiliation award for celebrating five years as a Las Vegas business owner. Her office is at 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 11. BMM Testlabs promoted Kathryn Martini to director, client services.
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Jim Cunningham is senior vice president of marketing solutions for National Credit Center, a subsidiary of Sackett National Holdings. Kirk Homeyer, an associate in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s corporate departcunningham ment, joined the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation’s advisory board. The firm’s Christopher Humes, an associate in its litigation department, joined the board of Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Nevada State Bank reopened its Mountain’s Edge branch at 9305 S. Cimarron Road. Jacquelyn Trevena is the branch manager. Create A Change Now and the Reset Project enlisted some of Las Vegas’ top executive chefs to collaborate and cretrevena ate a specially designed prix fixe menu for its Inspire Challenge Engage Dinner at Booker Elementary. Chefs partnering in the
The Still, a restaurant and bar, opened at the Mirage. Maverick Helicopters received the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2015 Award of Excellence Diamond Award. The honor, which the company has received five consecutive years, recognizes dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety. Aristocrat was named “the clear winner” in the fourth-quarter 2015 Eilers-Fantini Quarterly Slot Survey, the gaming industry’s largest slot survey. Aristocrat won two of the top three spots for top performing casino-owned games. For top performing premium leased games, Aristocrat scored two of the three top 10 spots. Aristocrat also won five of the top 10 spots on the most anticipated premium leased games list. Towbin Dodge, 275 Auto Mall Drive, Henderson, was the No. 1 Dodge dealership in the country for 2015. Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 6520 Centennial Center Blvd., Las Vegas, was No. 1 in Chrysler brand sales in the West Business Center and No. 1 in domestic sales in Nevada for 2015. Libre Mexican Cantina opened at Red Rock Resort. Five Nevada restaurants earned AAA Five Diamond Awards and 27 restaurants earned Four Diamond Awards for 2016. The Five Diamond winners were Joel Robuchon, Le Cirque, Picasso, Restaurant Guy
Savoy and Twist. The Four Diamond winners were Alizé, Andre’s at the Monte Carlo, Atlantis Steakhouse, Aureole, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, B&B Ristorante, Bimini Steakhouse, Botero, Carnevino, Ciera Steak & Chop House, Craftsteak, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Jasmine, Lakeside, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Michael Mina, Michael’s Gourmet Room, Prime Steakhouse, Sage, Sensi, Shibuya, Spago, SW Steakhouse, Country Club – A New American Steakhouse and Wing Lei. Southern Hills Hospital earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Burns & Wilcox, a specialty insurance wholesaler, moved its Las Vegas office to a new space in the Howard Hughes Center. The office occupies more than 6,000 square feet, nearly triple the size of the firm’s previous location. Nevada Eye & Ear changed its name to Nevada Eye Physicians. Gaudin Porsche partnered with SpeedVegas, which opened April 15. The Evangelical Environmental Network and its 10,000 Nevada members joined the Bring Back Solar Alliance, advocating for the expansion of clean energy. Physicians and staff at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada took to social media and participated in the international “Talking Hands” campaign on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4. As part of the social initiative, participants wrote messages of hope on their hands, encouraging both personal and communal efforts to combat cancer. Tronox, a Henderson manufacturing plant, donated two compressed gas cylinders to the Henderson Fire Department for training. Members of the Nevada Highway Patrol toured Opportunity Village’s North Campus to discuss career opportunities and traffic safety. Clark County commissioners and representatives from the American Heart Association turned the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign red on Feb. 5 to kick off the Go Red for Women campaign on National Wear Red Day, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and stroke for women. Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is open at 11271 Eastern Ave., Henderson. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican broke ground on its first neighborhood hospital in North Las Vegas at 1550 West Craig Road. Darling Tennis Center chose Preferred Public Relations as its agency of record to handle public relations, special events and promotional efforts. America First Credit Union opened a branch at 10965 Lavender Hills Drive at Downtown Summerlin. Edmunds.com honored 12 Las Vegas-area car dealerships with its fourth annual Five Star Dealer Awards. The honorees are Audi Las Vegas, AutoNation Honda East Las Vegas, AutoNation Nissan Las Vegas, AutoNation Scion Las Vegas, AutoNation Volkswagen Las Vegas, BMW of Henderson, BMW of Las Vegas, Findlay Chevrolet, Fletcher Jones Imports, Ford Country, MercedesBenz of Henderson and Team Ford Lincoln. To be eligible, the dealer partner must have earned an overall sales rating of five stars generated by car shoppers on Edmunds.com — with a minimum of 20 reviews during the previous two years — as of Dec. 31, 2015.
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Giving children tools to achieve their dreams Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park teaches children how to manage finances within a budget, with the goal of preparing them to be fiscally responsible adults. The program is a favorite of Michelle Jackson, president of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Do you have any news you’d like to share? Almost 4,000 students participated in our recent Capital One/JA Finance Park mobile, which teaches personal money management skills. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I would want to change the pace we live our lives. Many of us are going so quickly we’ve lost the ability to connect with one another in meaningful ways. What has been your most exciting professional project to date? Working toward a permanent home for our Finance Park and BizTown Michelle Jackson is president of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. The programs. When you see how the organization hopes to have a permanent home for its Finance Park in 2017. programs are a game changer for stu- (christopher devargas/Staff) dents, it’s impossible not to be driven be as important to anyone else as it prising lessons you’ve learned to make it a reality for all of our kids to should be to you. working at Junior Achieveexperience. ment? What qualities are most esThe majority of parents don’t talk How does the Las Vegas comsential in a good employee or about household finances with their munity stack up in terms of phiworkplace? kids. Also, more than 30 percent of us lanthropy? A good employee must be a team do not have retirement savings and Las Vegas is a generous and carplayer who can see how each person, plan never to retire. ing community. However, we still are from the janitor to the manager, has young compared with other cities important responsibilities that allow What are the biggest financial when it comes to how we do philanothers to meet their goals. They also mistakes Las Vegans make? thropy. I believe this can be a positive recognize that the success of the busiDetermining the difference beproblem, though. We have the opporness rarely rests on the efforts of just tween our wants and needs. It makes tunity to learn from others’ mistakes. one person. me chuckle because in our kindergarWhat is most promising is that many A good workplace is supportive of ten programming, this is one of the groups in our community are addressemployees’ personal and professional main lessons we teach. ing the areas I would note as most goals. If students can understand that problematic, such as our community what they are learning in school today volunteers understanding the role and What is your favorite teamwill affect their future tomorrow and responsibilities of board members or building exercise? are given the life skills to make better how supporting a nonprofit’s overhead Having everyone list things they choices with the resources they have, costs can drive program expansion. have in common: traits, likes, dislikes, they can achieve their dreams. places traveled, etc. When people see What inspired you to work in they have similar experiences and cirWhat’s the most crucial piece the nonprofit field? cumstances, barriers come down and of advice you have for someone I joined nonprofit by accident. I was communication can happen. who wants to advance in an orraised to give back and help those in ganization? need, but nonprofit is really about Describe your management Don’t wait to be told what training you changing the world we live in. This style. need and don’t wait for the organizatruth and the variety I get to experiInclusive. Like most people, I’ve had tion to provide it. If you know you are ence is what inspired me to make this really great and really poor leadership lacking an important skill that could my field. over me during my career. I’ve always help you advance in your career, make been the “why” person, even as a kid. it a priority. Your future will never What have been the most sur-
I want to understand why it’s the best way to do something, and if it’s not, then let’s discuss how we can make it better. By listening to others’ insights, we can learn from their experiences and avoid pitfalls. At the end of the day, I may have to make a decision that doesn’t win favor with my team, but they know I considered their opinions and have all of our best interests in mind. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? To own an art-based business and be able to create artwork through my favorite mediums of painting and refinishing. It’s therapeutic, and you share a common soul string when someone loves what you’ve created. It’s like giving the person a piece of who you are. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? It would always be a choice of where my loved ones live. I can think of many places I’ve seen and loved the natural environment of, but without the people I care about most, it would never satisfy me. Whom do you admire and why? I admire the people who serve on our board of directors at Junior Achievement. I have never experienced such complete dedication from a group. They give up time with their families and friends to make our community a better place for everyone. What is your biggest pet peeve? Lack of consideration for others and not taking the time to consider how your choices will affect those around you. Where do you like to go for business lunches? My favorite spots are Khoury’s and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. What is something people might not know about you? I grew up in a small town in Northern Nevada with only 75 people in my high school graduating class, and I went to both UNR and UNLV.
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$45,854
Price of a luxury six-piece luggage set that RollsRoyce has debuted.
50 Percent
Number of respondents at the international CEO Summit who say the biggest concern of baby boomers is outliving their savings.
37 Percent
Percentage of car customers in Germany, the United States and China who say they value a car with access apps and media, according to a Business Insider Intelligence report. That is up from 20 percent in 2014.
60 Percent
Percentage of U.S. consumers, according to Business Insider, who say they have not completed an online purchase because of a negative service experience.
270
Number of pro-LGBT companies that have outperformed a global index by 3 percent annually over the past six years. This year, about 200 bills have been proposed that would limit or prohibit protection against LGBT discrimination. Dozens of companies have taken a stance against these bills.
$31
Cost of a 0.75-liter bottle of Trump Vodka. By comparison, the same size bottle of Absolut is $20; Grey Goose $28 and Ciroc $38.
7.6 Percent
Drop in the second quarter of AMC Entertainment Holdings stock, compared with last year. Stocks for Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark Holdings Inc. fell as well.
15
Number of NFL rookies who signed endorsement contracts lasting at least three years with Nike.
Patricia Kaytia owns Fruits & Roots, a cold-pressed juice bar and kitchen that offers a drive-thru. Its most popular drink, Kaytia says, is All Green Everything, which contains kale, spinach, cucumber, zucchini, cilantro, parsley, celery, romaine, dandelion, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Juice bar creating nutritious fast food Describe your business.
Fruits & Roots offers raw coldpressed juice, wellness shots, acai bowls, super-food smoothies, wellness bowls and wraps on the go. Our menu is organic and gluten free. Our packaging is ecofriendly and made from plants. What inspired you to create Fruits & Roots? Why Las Vegas?
Fruits & Roots Organic Juice Bar + Wellness Kitchen Address: 7885 W. Sunset Road, Suite 180, Las Vegas Phone: 702-202-0922 Email: juicecrew@fruitsnroots.com Website: fruitsnroots.com Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday Owned/operated by: Patricia Kaytia In business since: August 2015
The concept sprouted in 2010 after I had hit a wall trying to find healthy food options that were fast and convenient. It began to take root over the next few years with a compilation of recipes and notes that I scribbled as I cooked for family and friends, and random visions of design. In 2012, I had premature twins and my hobby turned into a fervent passion. My twins were born at 27 weeks with life-threatening complications. I read every book on health I could get my hands on, looking to ensure I gave my babies every chance at a healthy life. Outside of love, it became obvious that a nutritious diet was the best thing I could do for my babies to overcome any issues they may have due to their prematurity. When they began pre-K and I couldn’t take them anywhere for a healthy snack, I decided to take the concept from notes to reality. What is cold-pressed juice?
Cold-pressed juice is a process in which tons of pressure is applied to fresh fruits and veggies via a hydraulic press to extract their juice, without the application of nutrientkilling heat. You’re left with unprocessed, antioxidantrich, liquid goodness that hits you on a cellular level. What is your business philosophy?
We believe in the importance of fueling our bodies with real food, direct from Mother Nature. We make everything in house from scratch and without unnatural and unhealthy fillers. If it’s not nutritious, we won’t serve it. And contrary to some people’s opinion, healthy doesn’t have to be tasteless.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
It can be frustrating at times to compete in a market with businesses that aren’t transparent about the products they serve. It is difficult to bite your tongue knowing what others market as healthy is far from it. What is the best part about doing business here?
Las Vegans tend to support movements with passion. The food movement is just making way and the community is definitely embracing it. Being able to provide a nutritious option in fast food and seeing such a positive response is gratifying. We are opening our second location soon at Town Square and have no plans to stop there. Tell us about sponsoring the CH Decker Elementary School garden.
We donate 100 percent of our gratuities to Green Our Planet. Nutrition and good health in children start when they are young. The Green Our Planet program not only teaches children how to grow their own, but also teaches the fundamentals of farmers markets and garden labor. The children actually eat the food they grow, thus broadening their palate. Green Our Planet’s mission and ours come together and form a great chemistry.
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guest column: ow philanthropic is Nevada? and public affairs; 10.3 percent education; Julie Murray and It depends — on whom you 6.2 percent environment; 2.2 percent Brianna Lawrence ask, where you look and how community infrastructure; 1.3 percent you measure it. According to higher education; 0.2 percent disaster the Chronicle of Philanthropy, residents relief; 20.7 percent other or unknown. of the Silver State increased their giving The report is useful for corporate the most over every other state pre- and postrecession, funders and nonprofit organizations. For funders, it but individuals are only one piece of the philanthropy pie. provides an overview of how others give and provides a What about Nevada’s businesses? basis for comparison. For nonprofits, it provides an inside This question lacked an answer until recently. In 2013, look into the giving strategies of funders. the Nevada Corporate Giving Council, Moonridge Group Key lessons from a funder’s perspective include: Philanthropy Catalysts and Applied Analysis launched the n Relationship-building is key: Messages addressed “To first Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Survey to analyze whom it may concern” are less likely to receive a response. where, why and how companies invest in our community. Keep in mind, the philanthropy chair or authority The survey received responses from the leading industries represents the company, not their personal interests, including hospitality, mining, banking and food and when making investments in the community. beverage. The 2013 Nevada Corporate Philanthropy n The money pot is not bottomless: There are more Report was the first of its kind for the Silver State, but requests than there are corporations able to fulfill them. also one of the first reports of this nature for the entire Nevada companies are philanthropic but also selective and country. Applied Analysis recently shared findings from strategic in their giving. 2014: n Swim with the current, not upstream: Many funders give to specific sectors. Identify prospects that align with n Total estimated giving: $134.4M your mission. n Giving per employee: $487 (average amount employees Julie Murray is CEO and principal of the Moonridge donate of their own money) Group Philanthropy Catalysts. Brianna Lawrence, also of n Volunteer hours: 260,460 Moonridge, is the project manager for the Nevada Corporate n Where companies give: 34.1 percent health and social Giving Council. services; 12.8 percent arts and culture; 12.2 percent civic
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With new corporate name, Station Casinos IPO raises more than $531 million By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Shares of Red Rock Resorts Inc., the new corporate name of Station Casinos, began publicly trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market late last month after the company raised more than $531 million in its initial public offering. The Las Vegas-based company announced that it and existing shareholders had priced 27.25 million shares at $19.50 apiece, right in the middle of the expected range of $18 to $21. Red Rock’s shares, traded under the symbol RRR, were down 4.1 percent to $18.70 at the close of its first day on the market. In connection with the IPO, Red Rock has said it planned to buy Fertitta Entertainment, the Fertitta family company that has managed Station’s business, for $460 million, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CEO Frank Fertitta III and his brother Lorenzo, a director of the company, each will receive $113.5 million of those proceeds after debt is paid off, the filings said. Trusts for their six children will receive $106.8 million. Fertitta family entities are expected to hold about 87 percent of the voting power after the IPO. “We believe the owner-operator dynamic of the Fertitta family’s continued leadership, together with its significant ownership, results in a high degree of alignment with our shareholders,” the company said in SEC filings. This isn’t the first time Station has been a public company: It previously went public in 1993 but was taken private in a management-led buyout in 2007. Wounded by the recession, Station filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009 and completed a restructuring in 2011. Marc Falcone, Station’s chief financial officer, told state gaming regulators in January that the company had seen consistent revenue growth recently and that its operating margins had “improved dramatically.” Station significantly reduced its leverage and cut debt by more than $400 million, which gave the company “one of the best balance sheets in the gaming industry today,” he said. Station owns 19 large and small casinos in Southern Nevada, including its flagship Red Rock Resort in Summerlin, Green Valley Ranch in Henderson and the off-Strip Palace Station on Sahara Avenue. Despite its new corporate name, the company still will be known to customers as Station Casinos, officials have said. The IPO has been met with criticism from the Unite Here union, whose Las Vegas affiliates — the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and the Bartenders Union Local 165 — have long clashed with Station as they have attempted to organize there. A Unite Here gaming analyst said in a statement last month that there were “many red flags surrounding this pricey second-class IPO.” The union cited concerns about the Fertitta Entertainment transaction, the health of the Las Vegas locals gaming market and other issues. Station’s IPO follows another one the previous week from MGM Growth Properties LLC, the new real estate subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. MGM Growth Properties priced its IPO at $21 per share, the high end of its expectations, and raised more than $1 billion.
An expansion project at Tivoli Village is shown under construction in 2015. (mikayla whitmore/staff file)
Tivoli Village expansion set to open in October By eli segall Staff Writer
Owners of Tivoli Village have announced plans to open the Las Vegas property’s expansion, but their confirmed tenant lineup appears sparse. The expansion — part of Tivoli’s original plans last decade but shelved during the recession — would add roughly 300,000 square feet to the Mediterranean-themed retail and office project at Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive. The new portion is expected to open in October, according to a news release. Upscale home-furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware plans to open a store in the expansion site, and Canter’s Deli, a Jewish-style eatery from Los Angeles, plans to open a restaurant there, as well. The news release did not name any other tenants for the expansion, which is being built off Rampart, north of Tivoli’s existing buildings. But it unveiled a crop of real estate brokers who, in working to sign tenants, would use “their expertise to help fully realize the completed vision of Tivoli,” according to Noam Ziv, CEO of Tivoli owner IDB Group USA. The expansion has been a long time coming. Built during the boom years last decade, Tivoli was supposed to open in 2009 with about 500,000 square feet of retail and 200,000 square feet of offices, but the real estate bust and recession threw a wrench in those plans. Developers considered mothballing the project, as other investors did with partially built projects throughout the valley,
but chose to build in phases instead. The first portion opened in spring 2011. Management said in fall 2012 that the second and final phase — the current expansion — was expected to be completed in late 2013. But construction didn’t begin until fall 2013, and at that time, the developers expected to finish in spring 2015. Besides Restoration Hardware and Canter’s Deli, other tenants for the new portion have reportedly been in the works at one point or another. A real estate broker told VEGAS INC last summer that hotel group Kimpton — known for sleek designs, pet-friendly properties and, as the broker put it, “good people watching” — had been in talks to open a hotel there in late 2016 or early 2017. At the time, a Kimpton spokesperson said, “We don’t have any news to share. ... I look forward to talking with you down the road.” Also, New York brokerage firm the Carlton Group said in 2014 that discount clothing chain H&M had signed a lease for a 25,000-square-foot store at Tivoli’s expansion site. Carlton disclosed the news as part of the announcement that IDB, an Israeli conglomerate, had hired Carlton to sell a 50 percent stake in its Las Vegas real estate holdings, including Tivoli. H&M, however, announced in February that it planned to open a 20,000-squarefoot store this year at Downtown Summerlin, an open-air mall about 4 miles from Tivoli on Sahara Avenue at the 215 Beltway.
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Allegiant boss gets near-$3 million bonus By eli segall Staff Writer
Reaping a windfall from record profits, Allegiant Air boss Maurice “Maury” Gallagher booked a nearly $3 million bonus last year, far above his usual payout, the company disclosed. Gallagher, chairman and CEO of parent Allegiant Travel Co., doesn’t take a base salary but is the lowcost carrier’s largest shareholder. With 20.5 percent of its stock, his holdings were valued around $545 million. He also has received a bonus almost every year since 2007. It normally ranged between $100,000 and $200,000 until it bounced up to around $547,000 in 2014, securities filings show. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gallagher received a bonus of $2,926,633 last year. In the filing, Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the 66-year-old Gallagher “expects to continue to serve without a base salary into the future.” Allegiant’s compensation committee included him last year in the “cash bonus pool and also granted him stockbased awards to reward him for our company’s industry-leading profit margins,” the filing said. The filing also said Gallagher was expected to “participate in future equity grants and the annual
cash bonus” at the committee’s discretion, and the amount he received “will depend on our profitability in relation to our expectations and other relevant factors.” Allegiant, with low base fares and a bevy of addon fees, flies mostly from small, underserved cities to warm-weather vacation spots. The carrier booked $220 million in profit last year — more than 2 1/2 times above the nearly $87 million it earned in 2014. The soaring profits came amid plunging fuel costs. Allegiant consumed about 150 million gallons of jet fuel last year, up 16 percent from 2014, but overall it spent $278 million on fuel, down 28 percent. Its average cost per gallon last year was $1.86, down 38 percent from 2014. News of Gallagher’s bonus comes after Allegiant announced in March that he had sold 292,200 shares of Allegiant stock at a price of $163.50 apiece, generating a $47.8 million payday. Allegiant said Gallagher planned “to use the proceeds primarily to retire outstanding debt for existing personal ventures.” “I remain as committed to Allegiant as the day I started with the company,” Gallagher said in the news release announcing the sale. “The Allegiant business model has demonstrated its resiliency in any environment and is only getting stronger.”
Investors purchase 800 acres at auction By eli segall Staff Writer
After passing on hundreds of acres at government auctions last year, Las Vegas land investors scooped up almost everything offered last month and paid above the asking price. The Bureau of Land Management said it sold 818.66 acres at auction for $94.5 million combined. The federal agency offered 846.16 acres for no less than $85.4 million combined. All of the successful bidders have paid the required 20 percent of their purchase price, the BLM said. The remainder is due within 180 days, or by Oct. 24. The buyers included homebuilders American West Homes and D.R. Horton, commercial developer Lewis Group of Companies and apartment developer Nevada West Partners. In May 2015, investors bought almost 358 acres at auction for $19.2 million, passing on 240 acres. In November, about 260 acres sold for $32.6 million, leaving 365 acres on the table.
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Raiders owner says he is willing to spend $500 million to move NFL team to Las Vegas By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said recently he was serious about moving his team to Las Vegas and offered a half-billion-dollar pledge for a proposed $1.4 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium. Davis told an influential tourism committee gathered at UNLV that the Raiders would put up $500 million toward the stadium if Nevada legislators approved public funding for the project and other NFL owners allowed the team to relocate. Those significant obstacles would remain in the way of the stadium project, even after it’s been thoroughly vetted by the tourism panel. “We do want to be your partners. We’re not coming in looking for a free handout,” Davis said. “I want to tell you what I told Gov. Sandoval a few weeks ago: Together, we can turn the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.” Overall, the stadium would be paid for with $750 million in public money and $650 million in private funds, backers told the 11-member committee of leaders from Nevada’s public and private sectors. The public portion of the stadium cost could come from taxes on hotel rooms. Some $200 million of the Raiders’ contribution would come from an NFL loan. Davis appeared alongside soccer star David Beckham, as well as executives from casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Majestic Realty Co. and others, to make the case for the proposed stadium. Sands and Majestic would most likely build the facility on 42 acres owned by UNLV on Tropicana Avenue near Koval Lane. The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee could help them secure some public money for the project, though it does not have the final say. While the idea of the Raiders moving to Las Vegas has been met with some skepticism about whether NFL owners would allow a team in the U.S. gambling capital, Davis said he would make the league an “offer they can’t refuse.” He also said a move to Las Vegas would be a “lifetime commitment” for him. If built, the stadium would host UNLV football games and other large
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis leaves a meeting of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee on April 28 at UNLV. (steve marcus/staff)
events, but its most-discussed use would be for an NFL team — specifically the Raiders. Beckham, who has had a professional relationship with Sands in Asia, also addressed its potential to host big soccer matches. “To bring a great organization like the Raiders to somewhere like Vegas is incredible but ... it’s bigger than that. It’s a bigger idea. It’s about the MLS coming here; it’s about bringing the biggest European teams here,” Beckham said. Committee members — including elected officials and resort executives — pressed for more details on such areas as the project’s funding and the timeline for getting NFL approval to move the Raiders. Among the members, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and UNLV President Len Jessup appeared to be particularly enthusiastic supporters. Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, who chairs the committee, said he wanted to meet with stadium backers soon to develop a separate analysis that the panel could consider at a later meeting. That would resemble the approach the panel has taken to another big-ticket proposal — the expansion and renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The stadium proposal took a big step forward with Davis’ appearance at UNLV, but it is by no means a sure thing. Even if it receives a favorable recommendation from the infrastructure committee, the project likely
will require a special session of the Legislature to secure funding in a timely fashion. And a relocation of the Raiders would need approval from 24 of the NFL’s 32 team owners. Supporters were confident those hurdles could be overcome. Sands and Majestic have proposed the creation of a Clark County Stadium Authority that would be in charge of designing, financing, building and operating the new stadium. The authority would be made up of five members — two appointed by Sands and Majestic, two appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval and one appointed by the Clark County Commission. The companies would want a tax increment district in the area around the stadium. Details would still need to be ironed out, but Majestic executive Craig Cavileer said the district would help the stadium’s private backers get a return on their investment. “We invest $650 million, and in return we have a stadium that we operate. And we also have the tax district, which gives us a refund, if you will, on an annualized basis for whatever increment we create,” Cavileer said at a news conference. “We created the increment; we’d like to have that in order to create a revenue stream to fund the property,” he said. Even before Davis and Beckham came into the meeting, a contingent of Raider fans was on hand nearby to show support for bringing the team to Las Vegas. One of them, local resi-
dent Richard Cervera, 47, stood outside the meeting room holding a sign that showed the Raiders logo surrounded by the outline of Nevada in black. Cervera said the Raiders “would do a lot for Las Vegas,” including offering another attractive activity for tourists. But he wasn’t convinced the team would actually move here. “It’s a coin flip,” he said. “I’m hoping.” The stadium wasn’t the only item on the agenda for the infrastructure committee. The meeting began with a discussion about the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s $1.4 billion plan to expand and renovate its convention center. The authority wants to build a convention facility at the site of the shuttered Riviera and renovate its facility across Paradise Road. Hill introduced a proposal for funding that work. The proposal, as fleshed out further by Jeremy Aguero of Applied Analysis, involves a 0.5 percent to 0.6 percent increase in the room tax rate and capping the local government room tax collection allowance at $25 million annually. Backers of the convention center and stadium projects have clashed at times, as both have indicated they may need room tax money. MGM Resorts International has been a vocal supporter of the convention center, with CEO Jim Murren arguing forcefully against diverting room tax dollars from that project toward the stadium plan. A spokesman for MGM Resorts emailed a statement after the meeting saying the infrastructure committee had “unanimously signaled a consensus” that the convention center project should move forward. “We are as excited as everyone in having David Beckham and the leadership of the Raiders come to our town, but we are even more pleased and excited to witness the commitment to the convention and trade show industry that supports tens of thousands of jobs and opportunities for everyone in our community,” the statement said. The infrastructure committee can’t give final approval to either project, but it will send recommendations on those and other proposals to the governor in July.
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Wi-Fi becoming a factor in dining decisions consumers. While digital pioneers like national pizza chains are recognized for well-integrated technology, relatively few consumers strongly agreed that a restaurant they recently visited used technology to improve their experience, indicating a big opportunity across the industry. “Technology-friendly service in restaurants has become important to consumers broadly, and to millennials and Generation Z customers, it’s essential,” says Colleen Rothman, manager of consumer insights for Technomic. “Consumers will continue to look to pizza chains and fastcasual brands for the latest and greatest digital platforms, but they also will expect all restaurants to integrate many technologies that have become At Eatsa, a quinoa restaurant in San Francisco, customers order, pay and receive a fact of daily life everywhere. Mobile their food and never interact with a person. (new york times file) apps for loyalty points and rewards, When it comes to rewards points, free Wi-Fi, and mobile ordering and Las Vegas. “Even though the restauSabouri and his colleagues “look at payment will grow more important in rant experience itself hasn’t changed it as a better version of a punch card the years ahead.” as quickly as technology, I think evon your phone. The value or the offer According to over 100,000 consumeryone has had to adjust the flow of hasn’t really changed. I do think comers polled by Technomic’s Consumer their operations to the speed of tech.” panies like Starbucks and others have Brand Metrics program, nearly 2 in 5 MTO Cafés accept online and mofigured out how to tier those points called loyalty and rewards programs bile orders in real time while servicin a successful model. By making me important or very important to their ing in-store customers. “We have had want to get that gold status for my decision to visit a restaurant. The to adjust to keep both those experirewards, it does make me think to go percentage was even greater among ences positive for the guest,” Sabouri there first.” millennial customers, 50 percent of explains. “You may have 20 to-go or whom called digital-loyalty offerings delivery orders and 20 customers important for limited-service restaudining in-house. You have to be reErasing Pain Points rants, and 53 percent for full-service ally aware that half your guests got in “Customers seem to be engaging restaurants. Millennials also attached a car and drove to have an experience in those elements that streamline greater importance than the overall at your place, and you need to keep their specific experience with the population to free Wi-Fi, online or them happy with short-ticket times brand, expedite and erase the typimobile ordering, and mobile payand great service. But you can’t let cal pain points with that brand, and ment, regardless of restaurant industhe pickup or delivery orders suffer.” help them consolidate/organize their try segment. The implication is clear. Those customers, he says, have the lives,” notes David Bloom, executive “Being too slow to adopt technology same expectation “in an even shorter vice president of business developcan be detrimental to the operator,” fashion because all they are doing is ment and strategy for Synergy Ressays Rachel Royster, Technomic’s sewaiting on a time that you promised taurant Consultants in Newport nior coordinator of editorial content. their food would be ready by.” Beach, Calif. “For those reasons, “Consumers are quickly responding Sabouri has found that “the evolubrands that rely heavily on delivery, to new technology and adding it to tion of technology is a struggle for any like Domino’s, have been highly suctheir everyday activities. To stay comrestaurant. We are often faced with cessful with the online ordering/orpetitive, restaurants should incorpothe question of how to make sure that der tracking approach.” Brands that rate some kind of technology. Even even with all these amazing tools that rely on a dine-in experience, such as simple initiatives like partnering with let us reach a broader audience, we Chili’s and Applebee’s, have been suca delivery service like Grub Hub can (can) give them the best experience cessful with table-top devices that make the difference in consumer perevery time, regardless.” The issue is give the consumer things to engage ception.” coming more to the fore, he adds, with with, like gaming, adding on to orders the growth of mobile ordering and reand expedited payment methods. wards systems. Brands like Starbucks and Panera Adjusting to the Flow “I’ve been watching our mobile orBread “that depend on frequent, “In the past few years, we’ve seen a dering grow by double digits over the loyal users have been very successlot of growth in all these areas,” says past few years,” Sabouri says, “to the ful with their focus on organizing Ben Sabouri, owner of Shift Hospipoint where we have had to change and streaming the rewards programs tality, which develops and manages systems twice in order to make the and payment systems,” Bloom says. restaurant and nightlife venues and process seamless for the guest.” “It amazes me to see some airports MTO Café, which has two locations in
charging for Wi-Fi knowing that their core customer, the frequent business traveler, expects 24-hour access to Wi-Fi.” On the other hand, other airports now have tablets throughout terminals from which customers can order food, check email, book another trip or browse the Internet at no cost. “Which airport do you think frequent travelers would prefer when given a choice?” Bloom and his colleagues work with many technology companies looking to invest in and enter the restaurant space, and he says they are “amazed at how rudimentary and un-user-friendly much of the current technology is in the restaurant space.” As more technology companies enter the restaurant arena, he believes, “we may see a dramatic acceleration in the speed at which different technologies are introduced, tested and deployed at scale.” A word of caution may be in order. Hard as it may be to believe today, not everyone is comfortable with technology in a dining-out setting. William V. Eaton, chairman of the board of Cini-Little International Inc., a Maryland-based restaurant consultancy, says he wants “as little visible IT as possible associated with my meal in a restaurant. I want the talent to experiment with the meal and make every one superior to the last while staying true to the principals of the original item. I do not want to order on a smartphone or at a kiosk. I don’t want a robot coming to the table and asking me and my guests, ‘Who ordered the fish?’ They can use as much technology in accounting, social media and for analyzing their results as they can, but don’t take the “culinary” out of dining.” Restaurants can use technologies most effectively by making sure to choose vendors “that put the emphasis on the guest experience and not the technology,” says Brandon Hull, founder of NextRestaurants, a marketing consultancy. “Too many online ordering platforms, for example, first require an online customer to provide their email address and select a location before ordering. Those are two things that don’t happen in the real world of the dining experience. Mimicking that experience is extremely important for the foreseeable future. It’s about speed and patron convenience.”
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Calendar of events MONDAY, MAY 9 MBA Programs Information Session Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Building WRI-C, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit unlv.edu/mba/infosessions Lisa Davis, associate director of the Lee Business School MBA program, will provide information about program’s curriculum, entrance requirements and application process. Vegas Young Professionals Toastmasters meeting Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for members and guests Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call Danica at 702-586-3834 Learn skills for speaking, presentation and leadership at this networking event.
TUESDAY, MAY 10 Budgeting and Accounting Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., also May 11-12 Cost: $1,090 Location: Ensemble Real Estate, 2020 Goldring Ave., Suite 201, Las Vegas Information: Visit bomanevada.org Learn to create building and facilities budgets in this three-day class. Attendees will follow the accounting process, learn how to interpret financial statements and more. This class applies to PAC and PMFP certificates and RPA designation. Pool Side VI 2016 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Linq pool, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email dannyvegas@cox.net Mingle with business owners and professionals poolside. The event is presented by Danny Vegas Live, a marketing company.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 National Association of Hispanic Real Estate
Professionals: Red Carpet Award Ceremony Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $65 Location: Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-851-3238 NAHREP Las Vegas honors the best in its industry for 2015. NAHREP’s mission is to increase the rate of sustainable Hispanic home ownership by empowering the real estate professionals who serve the community. Nevada Security Association May meeting Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free ($25 for dinner) Location: Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevadasecurityassociation.org Security from Southern Nevada Water Authority will speak at an event for security and life safety professionals and colleagues.
THURSDAY, MAY 12 Leadership Las Vegas recruitment mixer Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Vdara Hotel & Spa, 2600 W. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call Lisa at 702-586-3841 Leadership Las Vegas alumni, anyone who graduated in 2016 and potential Leadership Las Vegas candidates for the class of 2017 are invited to attend. RSVP is requested. National Association of Professional Women social event and meeting Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $7 Location: Angel Park Golf Club, 100 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call Rachel at 702-525-4509 Network and play miniature golf during a social night with a relaxed atmosphere. Couch Potato to Industry Leader Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Workforce Connections-One Stop Career Center, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas Information: Visit thinkhdi.com
Keynote speaker Eddie Vidal of Scripps Research Institute will talk about the advantage of taking risks, making mistakes and turning failure into a positive learning experience. Breakfast Briefing Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: Free for Houldsworth, Russo & Company clients; $35 for nonclients Location: Houldsworth, Russo & Company Office, 8675 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit trusthrc.com Learn why leaders and business professionals with great emotional intelligence are often more successful than those with only a high IQ. Explore options to develop your emotional intelligence to better relate to staff, clients, family and friends.
FRIDAY, MAY 13 Construction industry job fair and hiring event Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevadasubcontractors.com Employers in the construction hutchison industry can register to have a table at the event for $50. Admission is free for job seekers. Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison will speak.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 Señoras of Excellence / Señores of Distinction Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $350 Location: Wynn, Latour Ballroom, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call Sandy at 702-375-0173 Honorary Chairperson Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Foundation for Excellence and Distinction present this 11th annual gala to recognize outstanding and influential community members. The event will feature dinner and cocktails, dancing and an awards presentation.
Conventions
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Humane Society of the United States - Animal Care Expo
Rio
May 11-14
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American Towman ShowPlace
South Point
May 11-13
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International Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations
Westgate
May 11-13
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Las Vegas Numismatic Society The Vegas Coin and Jewelry Show
Westgate
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Records and Transactions Bid Opportunities TUESDAY, MAY 10 2:15 p.m. Clark Place Constable’s Office tenant improvements Clark County, 604055 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Wetlands Park heat pump relocation Clark County, 604066 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Bus turnout Sunset Road west of Eastern Avenue Clark County, 604065 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $4,600,000 for 148,070 square feet, office Address: 4101 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Gramercy Capital Corp. Seller agent: Tom Naseef and Jeff Naseef of Colliers International Buyer: Sunland Properties Inc. Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,550,000 for 16,888 square feet, industrial Address: 3934 Silvestri Lane, Las Vegas 89120 Seller: PFIILP – Silvestri Lane LLC Seller agent: Mike DeLew of Colliers International Buyer: Dog Island LLC Buyer agent: Greg Pancirov of Colliers International $985,000 for 11,604 square feet, industrial Address: 4855 Quality Court, Las Vegas 89103 Seller: Ben Millia, Chris Beets and Dave Wrzesinski of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: Knock Knock LLC Buyer agent: Jared Katz and Galit Kimlering of MDL Group $550,000 for 11,604 square feet, industrial Address: 2708 S. Highland Drive, Las Vegas 89109 Seller: Douglas R. and Emily J. Momary and George T. and Phyllis D. Bond Seller agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: Richilou LLC Buyer agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
LEASES $391,604 for 9,371 square feet for
36 months, office, NNN investment Address: 3920 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 202, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Somerset at Sahara LLC Landlord agent: Ben Millis, Chris Beets and Dave Wrzesinski of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: RMCC Cancer Center LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $67,400 for 1,614 square feet for 39 months, retail Address: 9002 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2F, Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Canyon Lakes Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Fones Gone Wild Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES Heartbreaker Guitars Limited LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Heartbreaker Guitars Limited LLC Hot Head Burritos License type: Restaurant Address: 725 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 150, Henderson 89052 Owner: HH Burritos NV Site 1 LLC HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator License type: Manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: 1922 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Xiaohui Luo I Love Yogurt License type: Restaurant Address: 6446 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: ILY Cent LLC I Love Your Pets Too License type: Sales/services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ebony Griffin Insight Nevada Health Services License type: Management or consulting service Address: 6600 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 121, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Insight Nevada Health Services LLC
Owner: Flow Massage Therapy LLC Jimmy’s Mobile Car Wash & Detail License type: Automobile services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jimmy J. Flores Hernandez JJ Business Enterprise License type: General retail sales Address: 3330 Sunrise Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Meiling Liu Joseph W. Smith License type: Solicitor Address: 2149 Cedar River Court, Henderson 89044 Owner: Did not disclose JR Sound Co. License type: Rental and leasing Address: 6145 Harrison Drive, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Synergy Resource Group Inc. Juli Austin License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Juli Austin KA Management LLC License type: Business support Address: 7800 W. Ann Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Karen J. Bratton Kabobalicious License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Kabobalicious LLC KD Development LLC License type: Contractor Address: 5895 S. Gateway Road, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Did not disclose Kichler Lighting License type: Sales/services Address: 4900 Engineers Way, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: The LD Kichler Co. Kitchen702 LLC License type: Restaurant Address: Did not disclose Owner: Caroline Kelliher
Ivy Reed Garner License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Ivy Reed Garner
Kitt Cook License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Kitt Cook
James Thomas License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: James R. Thomas
Kool Katz License type: General services Address: 11388 Buena Sera St., Las Vegas 89141 Owner: Norman S. Richardson
Jennifer Ty License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 8512 Stan Crest Drive, Las Vegas 89134
KS Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 9185 Drifting Bay St., Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Kisang Jin
Lab Express LLC License type: Laboratory Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Lab Express LLC Larson Training Centers License type: Community services Address: 450 Fremont St., Suite 283, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Charry Kennedy Las Vegas Oddities and Antiquities License type: General retail sales Address: 1228 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: The Collection Collector Inc. Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival License type: Multivendor Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Las Vegas Natural History Museum LeaderOne Financial Corp. License type: Loan agency Address: 11201 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: LeaderOne Financial Corp. Lipshutz & Wills Medical Group License type: Medical office Address: 1399 W. Galleria Drive, Suite 100A, Henderson 89014 Owner: Lipshutz & Wills Medical Group Liquid Courage License type: Event services Address: 401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jobo Enterprises Lirio Lugo License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2649 Donna St., Suite A, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Lirio Lugo Lisa Cheplak License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Lisa Cheplak Lovebug Baby License type: Baby clothing store Address: 9911 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140, Henderson 89183 Owner: Honey Bee Baby LLC Lowry’s Catering Inc. License type: Catering services Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Robert W. Lowry Luxury Event Center License type: Event services Address: 5001 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 138, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Luxury Event Center LLC Maintenance A-Z LLC License type: Maintenance services
Address: 2119 Carroll St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Maintenance A-Z LLC Marcy’s Inspections LLC License type: Professional services Address: 1703 Duarte Drive, Henderson 89014 Owner: Marcy’s Inspections LLC Mario Tree Service & Landscape License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mario Carrillo Marisol Sanchez License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Marisol Sanchez Massage By Colleen License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Colleen Bailey Mel’s Hair Bungalow License type: General retail sales Address: 7131 W. Craig Road 107, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Melony D. Goodhead Mesmerize Innovations LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 6102 Marvin St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Mesmerize Innovations LLC Michelle Lynn Kushner’s Massage License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Michelle L. Kushner Mike Hammer Shows License type: Professional promoter Address: 3188 Castle Canyon Ave., Las Vegas 89052 Owner: Hammerhead Entertainment Inc. Millenium Voyages USA License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 8020 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 245, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Bia LLC Misato Kanezaki License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 203, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Misato Kanezaki Miz Lola’s License type: Professional services Address: 2400 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Miz Lola’s Spirits & Gaming MK Mobile Inc. License type: Sales/services Address: 3131 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Owner: MK Mobile Inc.
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Records and Transactions MMK Creations License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1836 Golden Vista Drive, Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Marlene M. Knoll Nation Home Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 2881 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 4, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Nation Home Realty LLC Nayo Labs License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nayo Labs LLC Nevada Asset Preservation License type: Real estate sales Address: 8350 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 290, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Lisa Lucas Nevada Realtors Associates License type: Real estate sales Address: 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson 89014 Owner: Barbara Gene Kassler Nevada Innovative Solutions License type: Professional services Address: 6726 Gentle Harbor St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: DR&B Inc. New Amsterdam Holdings Inc. License type: Management or consulting service Address: 317 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Hee-Dong Kim New Auto Body License type: Automobile services Address: 3040 Contract Ave., Suites A and B, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jonathan O. Gudiel Onda Services License type: Janitorial services Address: 3304 Kidd St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Eduardo Reyes One Stop Candy Shoppe License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Booth C38, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Heart to Heart Transcription Inc. Ontrac License type: Express or delivery service Address: 551 Courier St., Las Vegas 89011 Owner: Express Messenger Systems Inc. Open Mind Meditation License type: Instruction services Address: 917 S. First St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Karishma Hossain Pal Humane Society License type: Community services
Address: 4155 N. Rancho Drive, Suites 150, 160, 170, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Pal Animal Sanctuary Parti-Pak Productions Inc. License type: Catering services Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2C, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Janeen M. Hinden PDQ Electric License type: Contractor Address: 3185 S. Highland Drive, Suite 15, Las Vegas 89109 Owner: PDQ Services LLC Pinnacle Architectural Studio License type: Professional services Address: 8020 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 260, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Pinnacle Architectural Studio Inc. Pkwy Rampart License type: Restaurant Address: 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Fine Entertainment Management LLC Polevixon.Com LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Susan Ziros Posare Salon License type: Salon Address: 8414 Farm Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas 89131 Owner: Farm Road Retail Salon LLC Precision Auto Lending LLC. License type: Automobile services Address: 2430 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 140, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: John Harp Prestige Home Cleaning LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 3809 S. El Parque Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Prestige Home Cleaning LLC Profile Licensing Consultants License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Daedalus & Job LLC Pure Tonic Concentrates LLC License type: Medical marijuana production facility Address: 130 Woodland Ave., Las Vegas 89523 Owner: Daniel W. Kappes Q Arts Academy License type: School Address: 3100 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: QM Enterprise LLC Quest Martial Arts License type: Martial arts instruction Address: 2223 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Quest Martial Arts LLC R & R Electric Inc.
License type: Contractor Address: 537 E. Brooks Ave., Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Did not disclose R&E Fasteners Inc. License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite B200, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: R&E Fasteners Inc. R&R Electric Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 537 E. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: R&R Electric Inc. Rachel’s Kitchen at the Ogden License type: Restaurant Address: 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 160, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: LMZ Restaurant Two LLC
Owner: Sham Sunder Santa Rosa Medical Centers Of Nevada License type: Medical office Address: 10521 Jeffreys St., Suite 220, Henderson 89052 Owner: Santa Rosa Medical Centers of Nevada Inc. Sawdust LV LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 5426 Jose Ernesto St., Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Jose Aguas Sen Water & Fire Restoration Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 791 Middlegate Road, Henderson 89011 Owner: Sen Water & Fire Restoration Inc.
RBM Services Inc. License type: Property maintenance Address: 6295 S. Pearl St., Suite 200, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: RBM Services Inc.
Senior Care Solutions Online LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Brandy L. Gregg
Redbox Automated Retail LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 1200 N. Town Center Drive and 3970 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Coinstar Inc.
Shaker Motors License type: Automobile services Address: 1431 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Shaker Motors LLC
Rey Gaitan License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Rey Gaitan Robert Kaiser License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 770 Lawrence Drive, Henderson 89015 Owner: Robert Kaiser Rodeo Raggz LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 1302 S. Third St., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Cynthia Sherman Royal Blue Pools LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 3125 W. Serene Ave., Las Vegas 89139 Owner: Royal Blue Pools LLC S&M Building Maintenance License type: Maintenance services Address: 2545 Chandler Ave., Suite 12, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: S&J Export Inc. Salazar’s Lawn Maintenance License type: Lawn maintenance Address: 1909 Hassell Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Magdaleno Salazar Sam Smoke Shop License type: Smoke shop Address: 10090 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson 89052
Sharp Handyman services License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nic Anemone
Southwest Property Consultants License type: Professional services Address: 9205 W. Russell Road, Suite 240, Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Southwest Property Consultants Inc. SRS Real Estate Partners LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: SRS Real Estate Partners LLC Stellar Insurance License type: Insurance agency Address: 1727 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Epicor Insurance Solutions LLC Steps by Faith Boutique License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite A10, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Joaquin Higuera Stratosphere Leasing LLC License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Stratosphere Holding LLC Sunlight of the Spirit Boutique License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H19, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Bill and Bob’s Place LLC
Silver State Demolition LLC License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Luis A. Gutierrez
Superior Event Services LLC License type: Event services Address: 1112 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Ray Esposito
SMC Landscaping License type: Property maintenance Address: 5440 Cedar Ave., Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Said Maca Cortes
Sweet Icing License type: General retail sales Address: 7980 Zuma Beach Court, Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Louvane Cruz
Snowie Las Vegas Shaved Ice License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4213 Fabulous Finches Ave., North Las Vegas 89084 Owner: American Vending Shaved Ice & More LLC
Sweet Sassafras License type: Sales/services Address: 5533 Roans Prairie St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Sweet Sassafras Ltd.
Solar Mechanical Works License type: Contractor Address: 3324 Lost Hills Drive, Las Vegas 89122 Owner: Shambhu D. Sachan Southern Nevada Couriers License type: Courier business Address: 6726 Gentle Harbor St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: DR&B Inc. Southern Nevada Janitorial Services License type: Janitorial services Address: 6726 Gentle Harbor St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: DR&B Inc.
BUILDING PERMITS $324,983, commercial - remodel 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1633, Henderson BPC Henderson LLC $285,000, commercial - remodel 543 N. Stephanie St., Henderson HIP Stephanie LLC $254,404, residential - production 1144 Sparta Crest St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $254,404, residential - production 1148 Sparta Crest St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
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Records and Transactions $253,240, residential - production 3158 Abetone Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $230,869, commercial - alteration 3155 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Boyd Martin Construction LLC $229,563, residential - production 1542 Yellow Birch Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $215,811, residential - production 3140 Tronzano Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $214,757, residential - production 1064 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $214,757, residential - production 1040 Via Magnolia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $196,015, residential 476 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $192,300, residential 474 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $186,256, residential - production 806 Via De Santa Maria, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $184,981, residential - production 1196 Scenic Edge St., Henderson PN II Inc. $183,095, residential - production 1546 Yellow Birch Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
2119 Emyvale Court, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $169,621, residential - production 701 Sea Cost Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $168,673, residential - new 6737 Dome Rock St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$158,404, residential - new 3545 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas SHALC GC Inc.
$120,835, residential - new 5816 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holding Corp.
$151,404, residential - new x2 3932 and 3937 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$120,326, residential - production 2490 Venarotta St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$149,881, residential - production 3218 San Maurizio Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $149,493, residential - production 810 Via De Santa Maria, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $147,347, commercial - remodel 300 E. Galleria Drive, Henderson City of Henderson $143,568, residential - new 3933 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$175,399, residential - new 4425 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$140,233, residential - production 3209 Porta Cesareo Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$175,399, residential - new 6241 Silver Bank St., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$139,734, residential - production 677 Tremaine Court, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC
$175,399, residential - new 4453 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$138,514, residential - production 1330 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$169,621, residential - production 941 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $169,621, residential - production
$124,318, residential - production 2499 Venarotta St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $124,318, residential - production 2434 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$181,820, residential - production 3214 San Maurizio Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$169,621, residential - production 3103 Ripe Peak Lane, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$124,998, residential - addition 17 Rue Mediterra Drive, Henderson Celine Dion
$161,809, residential - new x2 6732 and 6740 Dome Rock St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$143,336, residential - new x3 6733, 6736 and 6741 Dome Rock St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$173,935, residential - new 4004 Elegant Alley Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$125,535, residential - new x2 5685 and 5689 Colbert St., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes Inc.
$136,795, residential - production 802 Via De Santa Maria, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$117,276, residential - production 937 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $115,890, residential - production 2625 Via Firenze, Henderson Beazer-Inspirada LLC $112,640, commercial - remodel 661 Marks St., Suite D, Henderson Sunmark Property LLC $112,397, townhouse - production 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 20102, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $110,047, residential - new x2 6728 and 6729 Dome Rock St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $108,411, residential - new x2 5686 and 5698 Colbert St., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4457 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $104,911, townhouse - production 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 20103, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $104,858, sign 5637 I-15, North Las Vegas Jones Media LLC
$130,305, residential - new 3936 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$102,527, residential - production 945 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$129,143, residential - production 269 Punto Di Vista, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$102,527, residential - production 702 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$128,144, residential - production 132 Shear Peak Ave., Henderson PN II Inc.
$101,750, residential - production 1148 Aubrey Springs Ave., Henderson
D.R. Horton Inc. $100,742, residential - new 3708 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc GC Inc. $97,813, townhouse - production x2 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suites 20101 and 20104, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $97,536, residential - production 1043 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holding Corp. $92,823, residential - production 3148 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $91,215, residential - production 1045 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holding Corp. $86,557, residential - production x3 673, 675 and 682 Tremaine Court, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $82,897, residential - production 1039 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holding Corp. $78,800, commercial - remodel 980 American Pacific Drive, Suite 104, Henderson Jerry E. Polis-Gibson $74,968, residential - production 1041 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holding Corp.
$30,915, perimeter retaining wall 37 Vista Outlook St., Henderson William Lyon Homes Inc. $27,300, solar 2801 Spindel Ave., North Las Vegas Radiant Solar Solutions of Nevada $27,000, perimeter retaining wall 367 Con Brio Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $25,000, commercial - alteration 130 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas Spectrum Services Inc. dba Amal $24,952, residential - addition 1332 Enchanted River Drive, Henderson Pankey Revocable Trust $24,500, pool and/or spa 101 Beaver Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Blue Haven Pools $20,930, pool and/or spa 766 Lanni Court, Henderson Romano Family Trust 2014 $20,040, pool and/or spa 521 Agate Ridge Drive, North Las Vegas Alan Sheleheda $17,226, perimeter retaining wall 28 Vista Outlook St., Henderson William Lyon Homes Inc.
$62,453, commercial - alteration 3532 Valley Drive, North Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc.
$16,337, commercial 7360 Eastgate Road, Suite 100, Henderson Harsch Investment LLC
$51,732, perimeter retaining wall 2459 Calestand Ave., Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC
$15,876, retaining wall 2498 Silver Beach Drive, Henderson Sanchez Family Trust
$44,250, plumbing 4222 Losee Road, North Las Vegas E&E Fire Protection LLC
$15,433, pool and/or spa 421 Foxhall Road, Henderson Roger S. Ostendorf and Lori A. Ostendorf Trust
$43,200, pool and/or spa 3917 Cackling Goose Drive, North Las Vegas Lee C. Johnson and Deborah A. Johnson
$15,000, residential - garage 524 Glasgow St., Henderson Comstock Management LLC
$39,997, commercial - remodel 10001 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson St. Rose Dominican Hospital
$14,800, commercial - remodel 1401 Amador Lane, Henderson Endeavor Schools Henderson Propco LLC
$39,901, pool and/or spa 1213 Alamosa Ridge Court, North Las Vegas BYOP of Nevada LLC
$13,570, pool and/or spa 1111 Harwood Hills Court, Henderson David D. Boehrer
$36,447, pool and/or spa 5638 Breckenridge St., North Las Vegas Adams Pool Solutions
$13,340, pool and/or spa 892 McKinley View Ave., Henderson CSK Family Trust
$33,000, pool and/or spa 2004 Alamo Heights Ave., North Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools & Spas Inc.
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Category: hotels (Ranked by number of rooms as of april 30)
Hotel
Year built or renovated
Number of rooms
Convention square footage
Casino square footage
1
MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-891-1111 • mgmgrand.com
1993
5,044
602,000
170,000
2
Luxor 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-262-4000 • luxor.com
1993
4,400
20,000
120,000
3
The Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-414-1000 • venetian.com
1999
4,028
510,008
120,000
4
Aria 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89158 702-590-7111 • arialasvegas.com
2009
4,004
300,000
150,000
5
Excalibur 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-597-7777 • excalibur.com
1990
3,981
12,226
100,000
6
Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-731-7110 • caesarspalace.com
1966
3,960
300,000
129,000
7
Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7111 • bellagio.com
1998
3,933
200,000
100,000
8
Circus Circus 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-734-0410 • circuscircus.com
1968
3,767
21,400
101,286
9
Flamingo 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-733-3111 • flamingolasvegas.com
1949
3,460
73,000
76,763
10
Mandalay Bay 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-632-7777 • mandalaybay.com
1999
3,211
2,013,697
135,000
11
The Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-607-7777 • palazzo.com
2007
3,066
510,008
105,000
12
The Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-791-7111 • mirage.com
1989
3,044
171,959
100,000
13
The Cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
2010
3,041
200,000
100,000
14
Monte Carlo 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-730-7777 • montecarlo.com
1996
2,992
30,000
102,197
15
Westgate 1969 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 • westgatedestinations.com/nevada/lasvegas/westgate-las-vegas-hotel-casino/
2,950
200,000
97,500
Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC charts, omissions sometimes occur and some businesses do not respond. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to Julie Ann Formoso, research associate, VEGAS INC, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074.
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BUDGET BLINDS 6625 S. VALLEY VIEW BLVD, #122 LAS VEGAS, NV 89118
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104 Dernier — (latest thing) 106 Bad guy in “Othello” 107 Spine-chilling 108 Improv comic’s skill 113 Sail support 115 Clickable address 116 State of rage 117 Mattel man 118 “Emmy” has two 119 Had to repay 123 Element in antiseptics 125 Wish for getting better 129 Shells out 130 Australian sheepdogs 131 Skittish 132 Badger 133 Moment 134 Sculptures without limbs DOWN 1 Small eatery 2 Egg shape 3 See 124-Down 4 It accrues 5 Summa — laude 6 Dilapidated Kazakh river 7 8 State north of Kan. 9 The same, at the start? 10 May bloom Friends, in Florence 11 12 Have a home 13 Brit. military honor 14 Cures 15 Scheduled 16 Mel of the diamond 17 Austrian port 18 Borgnine with an Oscar 19 Totally alters 24 Coil deviser Nikola 29 Fable author 32 Invite to a movie, e.g. 33 Lawn tools 34 Not much, as of salt 35 DVD- — drive 36 Wrongdoer 37 “Mamma Mia” group 38 NFL receiver Carter 39 Zenith 41 Santa helper 45 Part of SSW 46 Bowl game gp. 47 Hair care products
49 — by Dana (perfume) 50 Old TV’s “— Three Lives” 53 Info to input 55 Like college juniors 56 With 87-Across, fishy hero 57 Little bits of work 60 Lover boy 62 Cubs great Sandberg 65 Straying from the subject 66 Diva Diana 68 Increases fraudulently 69 Sparkling wine city 70 Duck relative 72 TV-advertised music label 76 Veritable 77 It beats a 10 78 Slush Puppie company 79 Wheedle 80 Leg on which a cello rests 82 Wimpy type 83 Tapers off 86 Hip-hop headwear 89 Others, in Latin 90 Daly of “Cagney & Lacey” 92 Anne of “Wag the Dog” 94 Less than zero: Abbr. 96 Worry about 98 — Lanka 100 Amiens’ river 101 Slogging-in-mud sound 102 A moon of Jupiter 103 Less harsh 105 Bic buy 109 Sorts 110 Piece of hair 111 Boat spines 112 Like klutzes 114 Natty tie 118 In the past, in the past 120 Takes as a spouse 121 “And so ...” 122 Hides gray, in a way 124 With 3-Down, really disorderly 125 Schuss, say 126 Julio’s “day” 127 Strong wish 128 Lennon loved her
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without repeating. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)
The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
target numbers in the top-left corners. Freebies: Fill in singlebox cages with the number in the top-left corner
For answers to this week’s puzzles, go to Page 41
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