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By the end of January, four poker pros will have played 120,000 hands against an A.I. superprogram called Libratus. According to Poker News Daily, Libratus is drubbing the players through the halfway point of the competition, up $471,600.

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The average American eats about 22 spoonfuls of sugar a day. No matter what Mary Poppins says, such excess is tied to troubling health stats. From glucose and sucrose to hidden sugars, let’s dig into the realities.

on the cover The latest federal dietary guidelines offer much stricter limits on sugar. (photo illustration)

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voices on social justice

The songs, dancers and speeches were not to applaud the advances of civil rights, but to call the community to keep battling for Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

Jh’Quari Williams, 9, dances on an Iota Phi Theta Fraternity float Jan. 16 during the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in downtown Las Vegas. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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Downtown restaurants have been finding ways to feature local produce, and Vegenation is doubling down on the mission of bringing fresh, healthy food to everyone. more life n Recipe for ricotta grilled cheese and tomato soup, P31 n Adoptable pets, P32 n Calendar of events, P40

marckell the rebel

As quarterback for Desert Pines High School, Marckell Grayson kept his teammates fired up and focused. And he’s been working that magic for UNLV, where he has verbally committed to play. He signs his name Feb. 1, but he’s already singing the Rebel gospel: “I was in everybody’s ear, ‘Just commit, bro. Come on.’ ”

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Entrepreneurship among college students is trending, and educational institutions here and across the country are responding with creative development programs. more VEGAS INC n Meet Wine and Canvas, where the sipping leads to inspired painting, P48 n Political etiquette, P49

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Competitors take part in the 15th Anniversary Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 during the World of Concrete convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Top masons from across North America, and one from England, competed to build the best brick wall in one hour. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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GAME TO PLAY UNLV received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-7 forward Anthony Smith of Feather River Community College. He is averaging 22.3 points and 8.4 rebounds a game this season.

JAN. 17

MUSIC MOVE The Academy of Country Music Awards announced it’s moving its annual show from the MGM Grand Garden Arena to TMobile Arena. The 52nd annual show will be April 2.

JAN. 19

RAIDERS LATEST The Oakland Raiders filed paperwork with the NFL to relocate to Las Vegas. The team still must secure approval of 24 of 32 owners in a vote expected this spring.

JAN. 20

NEVADA SHOWS Five of Nevada’s six members of Congress attended the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei watched with friends and constituents in Reno.

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FIVE DECADES UNLV’s Majorie Barrick Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 5 to 8 p.m. The first exhibitions of the year will open and plans for the rest of the year will be unveiled.

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Commutations to prisoner sentences granted by Barack Obama during his eight years in the White House, more than any other president in history.

On Jan. 18, the U.S. Department of Justice released a 50-page report on the reforms within the Metro Police Department since February 2012. That was when Metro kicked off its Collaborative Reform Initiative, mandated by a DOJ investigation into its use of deadly force. The latest report indicated that reforms resulted in “meaningful and sustained change.” In a news release, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said:

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Malachi Miles, a former Chaparral High School football player and a close friend of former Chaparral athlete Richard Nelson, holds a T-shirt following a memorial service for Nelson, who was killed Jan. 13. Money raised from T-shirt sales will be used for a scholarship in Nelson’s name, organizers said. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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Fans of Chick-fil-A can rejoice, as the fast-food chain is set to open two restaurants in Henderson. A third is slated to open in Las Vegas later this year.

A federal judge in Chicago approved a plan to reorganize a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corp., clearing the way for the operating unit to exit bankruptcy two years after filing for Chapter 11 protection with $18 billion in debt.

super bets on the super bowl Minutes after the Jan. 22 AFC championship game between Pittsburgh and New England concludes, Nevada sports books will post the betting number on this year’s Super Bowl. A record $132 million was wagered on last year’s game.

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Nevada’s unemployment rate at the end of 2016, the lowest in nine years. The jobless rate was down 1.2 percent in December, compared with the same month in 2015. (Transportation and utilities grew fastest in 2016, adding 9,000 jobs. Construction was up 10.4 percent.)

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HOW TO SPOT A LIAR

HOW TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH SOMEONE’S TRUTHFUL BASELINE The best way to tell if someone is lying is to determine how he or she acts when telling the truth. A normally fidgety person may come off as dishonest because of a nervous tick when in fact, that’s just his or her nature. If possible, determine a baseline for someone’s behavior before you try to test truthfulness: ■ Be sure the person feels comfortable. ■ Ask about subjects the person knows. Try simple questions about work or family to see how the person behaves when telling the truth. Does he speak fast or slow? Is her voice high or low? ■ Observe. Note any unusual mannerisms the person displays when answering simple questions, such as foot tapping, hair tossing or throat clearing. Once you know how the person behaves when being truthful, it will be easier to note changes in that behavior when he or she is lying.

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Everyone lies. We hope the deceptions are minor and few and far between, but it’s human nature to be dishonest, at least occasionally. In fact, researchers from the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that the capacity to deceive is the major factor that separates humans from other animals. Deception is socially adaptive for humans because it saves us from social and psychological chaos, the scientists said. But human beings are terrible liars. Our minds work faster than our bodies, and as a result, we give many subtle hints to our subterfuge. That can come in handy if you’re trying to tell whether someone is leveling with you. Here are some simple ways to decipher whether someone is lying.

BODY LANGUAGE Sometimes, watching a person’s body can be more telling than listening to his or her words.

NERVOUS MOVEMENT Fidgeting can be a sign of guilt and anxiety, especially when lying to someone you love.

FREEZING This is one of the most telling indicators of a lie. People who are being dishonest commonly freeze their upper body. It’s like a tortoise retreating into its shell.

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LYING BEHAVIORS

Delayed response

Indirect answers

Conversely, someone who has an elaborate explanation and excessive detail for every question you ask may be lying. Oversharing can be a sign of rehearsed answers and/or nervousness.

The first three to five seconds after a question is asked are essential to tell whether someone is lying. The person may pause, stumble, stutter or cough as his or her brain tries to create the lie. His or her face may flash an expression of surprise or distress.

Guilty people rarely answer questions directly. Rather, they’ll tell you to trust them, offer information about their good deeds or religious affiliations, or try to convince you of their honesty. If someone has nothing to hide, he or she will answer your questions without trying to distract.

A person who flies off the handle when asked a question could be trying to create a situation to ensure that he or she is never asked the question again. If someone is telling the truth, there’s generally no reason to become offended or angry.

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One lying behavior shouldn’t signal a red flag. But a cluster should. If you notice several of these reactions and they aren’t part of the person’s baseline, it’s likely the person is lying.

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Leniency This is a great tool to use with children, although it also works with adults. If some sort of wrongdoing has been committed, ask the suspect what he or she thinks the punishment should be. Innocent people tend to suggest appropriately harsh consequences, while guilty parties often favor leniency.

Too much proclaiming Impersonal language Another telltale sign of lying is avoiding the words “I” or “me.” People who are lying often speak in the third person or truncate sentences to try to separate psychologically from the deception.

Beware of someone who repeatedly uses phrases such as, “To tell the truth,” “To be perfectly honest,” or “As God is my witness.” Honest people simply state the truth; they don’t need to persuade you.

Eye movement Generally, upward eye movement to the left indicates a lie. Upward eye movement to the right indicates honesty.

Face touching People often cover their mouths or touch their lips when telling a lie. It’s the body’s subconscious attempt to create a barrier to communication. Liars often also touch their ears or nose. Spikes in anxiety cause the nervous system to drain blood from the face, which can create a sensation of cold or itchiness.

Staring Most people assume that liars look down or avoid eye contact. However, a hard stare without any shifts in eye movement also can indicate deception. It can be a sign that the person is trying too hard to convince you of honesty.

Head movement Look for subtle disconnects in body language, particularly a person’s head nodding or shaking when his or her speech indicates the opposite of the head motion. Also, when people are being honest, their head typically moves before they speak. Liars tend to speak first, then nod or shake their head second.

Pointing When caught in a lie, many people begin to point excessively, which is a sign of hostility and defensiveness. It’s their attempt to turn the tables on you.

Foot movement Feet can give away more information than faces. If a person’s feet suddenly start moving, it could indicate a triggering of the body’s natural flight mechanism. Similarly, when standing, a person whose feet are squared toward you is more likely to be telling the truth than someone whose feet are pointed away or toward an exit.

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sugar war too much sweet is eroding our health. L e a r n t o s p o t h i d d e n s u g a r a n d m a k e smart choices By The Sunday Staff

alk about bittersweet. Last fall, decades-old internal documents from the sugar industry surfaced, and the implications were grim. A researcher at the University of California, San Francisco dug into the past of the powerful Sugar Association, and findings “suggest that five decades of research into the role of nutrition and heart disease, including many of today’s dietary recommendations, may have been largely shaped by the sugar industry,” according to The New York Times. The message that has prevailed since the 1960s, when the sugar industry began using what a Mother Jones investigation dubbed “Big Tobacco-style tactics,” has been clear: Fat is the enemy. For a generation, health officials have steered consumers away from foods rich in saturated fat and cholesterol, sparking all kinds of low-fat products that made up for lost flavor with — you guessed it — sugar. Some experts point squarely at the latter when it comes to America’s obesity epidemic. Rates have skyrocketed since the 1970s. More than 36 percent of adults and 17 percent of youths are obese, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data show, putting them at high risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, reproductive issues and other ailments. Sugar, while essential to fueling the body, goes rogue when eaten in excess, turning from quick energy into stored fat. Scientists were looking into connections with heart disease in the ’50s, but the old

documents reveal sugar executives paid Harvard researchers to “debunk the anti-sugar studies.” Their work, which downplayed that link and vilified saturated fat, appeared in 1967 in the New England Journal of Medicine (which didn’t require funding disclosures until the ’80s). It also set a dangerous precedent. The UCSF study indicates that industry-backed research through the ’60s and ’70s “successfully cast doubts about the hazards of sucrose.” In response to the current-day bombshell, the Sugar Association said it should have been more transparent but defended its research and the role of industry-funded studies in informing scientific debate. Many scientists aren’t convinced, but the community continues to research and work toward the ever-elusive “consensus” on what’s best for the human diet. Jointly filed to the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, the 2015 update to federal guidelines indicates some of the key research areas that need attention, as well as food insecurity and low health-literacy contributing to bad choices. “Additional research is necessary to improve the scientific foundation for more effective guidelines on individual-level behavior change ... taking into account the social, economic and cultural environments in which they live,” the report reads. While we wait for definitive answers on the enemies of health, keep in mind that none is more powerful than our ignorance. So dig into this exploration of the whats, whys, hows and thoughtful embraces of sugar.

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“It’s not that there’s a direct link from sugar to chronic disease; it’s the overall picture. Are you eating so much sugar that it’s contributing to weight gain? It’s the obesity. It’s the unhealthy eating patterns. It’s the decrease in exercise. It’s not just one thing that causes this increased risk.” — Yasi Ansari, performance and wellness dietitian

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what does sugar do in your body?

A key energy source, sugar fuels your muscles and nervous system and vital processes like metabolism. That’s why the liver serves not only as a reservoir but also manufactures glucose when needed. What’s the problem with eating too much sugar? If your body doesn’t need all the energy from the food you’ve consumed, insulin triggers the liver to turn that extra sugar into blood fats known as triglycerides for storing. When you eat too much sugar too quickly, your body responds with even more insulin to lower your blood sugar. This is the dreaded “sugar crash,” also known as hypoglycemia. The more your body is put through this wringer, the more severe the spikes become and the greater the demand for insulin. If your body builds up a tolerance to insulin to the point of becoming resistant (which can lead to type 2 diabetes), that’s when organs and overall health are at risk.

1 Sugars and starches travel from your mouth to your digestive system, where they’re broken down into glucose and other molecules absorbed into the bloodstream.

2 Blood carries the glucose to cells in need of energy, and the excess is transformed into storable glycogen by insulin pumped by the pancreas. (Other hormones help keep blood sugar regulated, but insulin is the most important.)

Diseases linked to sugar “A sugar-laden diet may raise your risk of dying of heart disease, even if you aren’t overweight,” according to Harvard Medical School’s health blog, citing a 2014 study by scientists from Harvard, Emory University and the CDC. It found that most Americans eat an unhealthy amount of sugar, raising their risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A University of Minnesota study pointed out that there is no consensus on how much added sugar is OK to include in a healthy diet, with numbers from major health agencies ranging from a max of 25 percent (Institute of Medicine, 2002) of daily calories to less than 5 percent (World Health Organization, 2015).

Does cutting out sugar eliminate the health problems? Carbohydrates are broken down into sugar. Simple carbs are great for quick energy but can cause spikes in blood sugar, whereas complex carbs have fiber, vitamins and minerals that slow digestion. “I don’t want people to be scared of carbohydrates,” registered dietitian nutritionist Yasi Ansari said. “It’s the main fuel for mental and physical performance, and I try to make it very clear that not all sugars are created equal.”

117m Americans with one or more preventable chronic diseases related to poor dietary patterns and physical inactivity — about half of all adults.

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YOUR BRAIN REACTS TO SUGAR MUCH LIKE AN ADDICT’S BRAIN REACTS TO COCAINE

YOUR TEETH Sugar is the leading cause of cavities. Glycoproteins stick to teeth and attract bacteria hungry for fructose. Those same bacteria excrete lactic acid, which wears down tooth enamel.

Every human cell needs energy. And because the brain has so many nerve cells, it’s the biggest consumer of sugar in the body, demanding half of all that’s eaten. When glucose is in short supply, brain functions such as thinking, learning and memory can be affected due to a decrease in the production of neurotransmitters and an according breakdown in communication between neurons. And related bouts of hypoglycemia can wear down cognitive function and attention span. So your brain needs sugar, but overdoing it can have consequences. It has been compared to an addictive drug, but is that a fair comparison? Animal studies show that sugar consumption can produce symptoms consistent with substance abuse and dependence: craving, bingeing, tolerance and withdrawal.

Research has shown that sugar is addictive because it releases dopamine and stimulates the pathways of the brain, much like an opioid. The sensation of pleasure reinforces frequent consumption. One study by French scientists showed addicted rats choosing sugar over cocaine.

“The average American has about 73 grams of sugar per day, and that translates to about 22 teaspoons. That’s a lot. ... The thing that I’ve learned that works the most is moderation, literally having a little bit of everything but being aware of what you’re having as well. Nutrition plays a huge role in preventing disease risk.” — Yasi Ansari, performance and wellness dietitian

A 2012 article in the journal Nature compared sugar with tobacco and alcohol: “It dampens the suppression of the hormone ghrelin, which signals hunger to the brain. It also interferes with the normal transport and signaling of the hormone leptin, which helps to produce the feeling of satiety.”

ARE SUGAR SUBSTITUTES A HEALTHY OPTION? Artificial sweeteners (Equal, Sweet’N Low, Splenda) Sweeter than regular sugar, these synthetic substitutes may come from naturally occurring substances, including herbs or sugar itself. They are popular because they add virtually no calories and don’t contribute to tooth decay. Possible links to cancer have been raised over the years, but the National Cancer Institute finds no conclusive evidence. Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol) These carbohydrates are found in certain fruits and vegetables, though they can be manufactured. While they contain calories, the numbers are far smaller than what you find in items made with sugar. If overeaten, they can have a laxative effect. Novel sweeteners (stevia) These combinations of various sweeteners have novel chemical structures, allowing them to impart sweetness without the carbohydrate load. While the FDA approved highly refined preparations, the jury is still out on whole-leaf and crude extracts. Natural sweeteners (agave nectar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, etc.) Don’t mistake the word “natural” to mean these products come raw from nature or are healthier than sugar. Many are processed and refined, high-calorie, and with comparable vitamin and mineral content. So it’s better to choose a natural sweetener based on taste.

The industry delivers about 21 million tons of sugar and other sweeteners every year, though sugar crops account for less than 1 percent of U.S. farmers’ agriculture income.

WHY DID SUGAR WAGE A WAR ON FAT?

The industry had a lot to lose. Extracted from sugarcane and sugar beets, sugar is a multibillion-dollar industry. The U.S. is among the world’s largest sugar producers, according to the USDA.

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How is it made? Beets are sliced and submerged in hot water to create a juice, which goes through filtration, purification and concentration until the sugars are isolated. It’s also boiled and sent through a centrifuge before being granulated.

How is it made? Stalks are pulverized and added to water and lime. The juice is boiled to crystallize the sugar, which is run through a centrifuge to separate syrup.

Production zones: Minnesota, Michigan, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California

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how much sugar is in your food?

Go back further than a few hundred years, and sugar isn’t really part of the human diet. Found in wild honey and berries, it was an energy source people likely craved even more for its rarity, which back then was a survival tool. ¶ Today, it’s a slippery slope. The New York Times reported that sugar was present in about 75 percent of all packaged food consumed in the U.S., with the average person taking down as much as half a pound a day. And refined sugars are super-potent, as they’ve been stripped of the water, fiber, minerals and vitamins in sources that naturally contain sugar. ¶ When picking fruits, vegetables and other carbohydrates, you should always look at the bigger nutrient picture, because some foods high in sugar also pack elements that promote health. l e a s t

Avocado 1 gram + healthy fat

Cranberries 4 grams + antioxidants

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White bread 1.4 grams

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Lemon 5 grams + vitamin C

Blackberries 7 grams + antioxidants

Apples 11 grams + vitamin C

Strawberries 7 grams + vitamin C

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Cucumber 2 grams + fiber

Spinach .1 gram + vitamin A

Quinoa 0 grams + protein, iron

Raspberries 5 grams + fiber

Broccoli 2.5 grams + fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A

Red cabbage 2.5 grams vitamin C, vitamin A

Red peppers 3.8 grams + vitamin C

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White rice .1 gram + high carbs

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Often called a food with “empty calories,” rice’s refining process strips away layers of nutrients and fiber so only the starchy center remains. So while the sugar count is low, it contains a high number of carbs that turn to sugar within the body.

Doughnut 15 grams

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The American Heart Association defines them as “any sugars or caloric sweeteners that are added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation.” Sources in the typical American diet range from soft drinks and candy to ice cream.

Rolled oats 1 grams + fiber, high carbs

Barley 1.5 grams + fiber, protein

Potato 2.7 grams + potassium

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Bagel 5.1 grams

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Brown rice .7 grams + fiber, high carbs

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Blueberry muffin 29.1 grams

Frosted corn flakes 15.2 grams

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Dried sweetened cranberries 32.6 grams

Cola 33.1 grams

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How do I spot them in my food?

Nutrition labels list “sugars,” but the stat includes both added and natural. So you’ll know if a product contains added sugar, but not how much. Look for these ingredients: n n n n n n n

Brown sugar Corn sweetener Corn syrup Fruit juice concentrates High-fructose corn syrup Honey Invert sugar

n Malt sugar n Molasses n Raw sugar n Sugar n Sugar molecules (dextrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, sucrose) n Syrup

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6 teaspoons (24 grams or 100 calories) American heart Association guideline for women on the daily limit of added sugars

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Grapes 15 grams + fiber and antioxidants

Grapefruit 16 grams + vitamin C

Zucchini 4.9 grams + potassium

Tomatoes 4.7 grams + vitamin C

Green beans 3.3 grams + fiber

High in fiber, plant-based protein, nutrients and antioxidants, beans are the exemplary starch.

Pizza Hut cheese pizza (2 slices) 4 grams

Black beans 3.9 grams + fiber, iron

Chipotle chicken burrito bowl 4-10 grams

Orange 17 grams + vitamin C

Banana 18 grams + potassium

Cherries 18 grams + fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C

Onion 5 grams + vitamin C

Sweet corn 5 grams + fiber, vitamin C

Subway 6â&#x20AC;? turkey sub 7 grams

Carrots 5 grams + vitamin A

Sweet potato 6 grams + fiber, many vitamins

In-N-Out double double 10 grams

Mango 23 grams + fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A

Peas 8 grams + fiber, vitamin C

Lychee 29 grams + calcium

Beets 9 grams + fiber and vitamin C

Remember that carbs turn to sugar in your body While some foods may appear to have low sugar content, if their carbohydrate counts are high, that ups your overall sugar intake. To consume carbs in a healthful manner, look for options that include other vital nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals and protein. These nutrients slow sugar absorption in the body. Starchy vegetables such as corn, peas and potatoes â&#x20AC;&#x2039;can increase blood sugar levels compared to their nonstarchy alternatives (such as broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms).

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5 Dates 20 grams (lots of sugar but also fat-free and fiber-packed)

White pasta (1 cup) 1 gram + high carbs

Zucchini noodles (1 cup) 2.8 grams + vitamin C, potassium

Small torilla 1 gram + high carbs

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks at a news conference on Dec. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/

In 2013, The Business Journals ranked Sandoval

27th

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among 45 governors with regard to business development.

States of the State By Glen A. Meek Special to The Sunday

Invoking both Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain, Gov. Brian Sandoval gave his final State of the State address Jan. 17, revealing highlights of his $8.1 billion budget for 2017. ¶ He also KEY harked back to his HIGH POINTS first such address LOW POINTS in 2011, when the INCONCLUSIVE newly elected Sandoval said, “If Nevada were a stock, I’d buy it.” ¶ Under his leadership, has Nevada performed like a blue-chip over the past six years? Here’s a snapshot of the Sandoval era.

HEALTH care

MARIJUANA

In 2012, Sandoval became the first Republican governor to embrace the expansion of Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act.

Sandoval’s stand on pot is mixed. In 2013, he signed a bill that legalized both the distribution and production of medical marijuana, but he opposes recreational use.

+187,000 more nevadans covered +$25M saved in the general fund Sandoval also shifted mental health spending to Medicaid. (In 2013, San Francisco sued Nevada for its since-reformed practice of busing discharged psychiatric patients out of the state unescorted.)

potential repeal of the ACA The bid to repeal the ACA by the new administration and Congress threatens that funding solution. Nevada’s total Medicaid budget is $6.3 billion, but only $1.1 billion currently comes from the state.

revenue proposal supporting education Last week, the governor proposed a 10 percent tax on retail sales of recreational pot. How much money that would raise is not yet clear, but under the governor’s plan, all of it would go to education. Sandoval also has asked the Legislature to come up with additional laws to keep marijuana out of the hands of children.

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THE ECONOMY In his 2013 State of the State, Sandoval called economic development his highest priority.

UNEMPLoYMENT

5.1

in 2011

today

The financial picture has improved dramatically since Sandoval took office. In 2011, in the depths of the recession, Nevada led the nation in foreclosures. Resale transactions are now trending toward nondistressed activity, with fewer homeowners dealing with negative equity.

tax incentives to attract new industries

+$89M For Apple in 2012

+$1.3B For tesla in 2014

It’s hard to say how much of the state’s economic improvement was because of Sandoval’s efforts, but he has certainly legitimized the influence of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, which played a major role in attracting new industries (and the jobs that come with them) to Nevada.

$216M For faraday future

Education

51 in the nation ST

(worse)

Education Week ranked Nevada 45th for public education when Sandoval took office.

graduation rates

in 2010

in 2016

The Clark County School District has improved from being the worst in the nation.

the nation for st infuture job growh

A November 2016 article in Forbes puts Nevada at the top of the list for future job growth, with a predicted 2.6 percent yearly increase through 2020.

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GUN RIGHTS Sandoval opposes universal background checks and vetoed a 2013 bill that would have expanded the scope of criminal history checks to include private sales at gun shows and between individuals.

no enforcement of ballot measure 1 A ballot measure passed last year aims to close private sale/gun show loopholes. However, state Attorney General Adam Laxalt says the law is unenforceable because it calls for the FBI to conduct the checks, and the FBI won’t perform them unless the state pays for it. Sandoval doesn’t appear inclined to seek the funding, but he does favor increasing the reporting requirements for mental health agencies to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.

creation of education savings accounts (benched by nevada supreme court)

Sandoval signed into law one of the most far-reaching school voucher programs in the U.S. — ESAs enabling parents to put state funding toward private or home school. Opponents argue that the law financially strips public education, and the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that money earmarked for public schools couldn’t be used for ESAs. In his final State of the State, Sandoval proposed a budget that includes $60 million for ESAs (without identifying the source).

in 2016

Sandoval didn’t mention Faraday in his final address. Industry watchdogs (and the state treasurer) have raised doubts about the ability of the company’s chief backer to finance the ambitious electric car factory and R&D facility in North Las Vegas.

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$1B tax increase for schools

(after major budget cuts) In 2015, Sandoval led a bipartisan push for the largest tax increase in Nevada history, the bulk going to fund public schools. It contrasted brutal budget cuts in the thick of the recession that reduced already low per-pupil spending, shifted revenue slated for teacher salaries and mandated local agencies take on about $100 million in previously state-funded programming.

federal lands

yucca mountain As Nevada attorney general, Sandoval waged a legal battle against a proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain. Now, with the idea of reviving the project floating in the Republican-controlled Congress, Sandoval said he would spend his remaining two years in office fighting any attempt to transport or store high-level nuclear waste at Yucca.

opposing federal regulations on mining Citing Nevada’s gold production and discovery of lithium deposits, Sandoval pledged Jan. 17 to oppose federal environmental regulations aimed at curbing the mining industry.

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Chasing the dream

Panel members join hands for a rendition of “We Shall Overcome” during an MLKfocused interfaith event Jan. 15 at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Community comes together to honor and drive the fight for MLK’s vision

Reflecting the next day, Rhodes said: “To get the youth involved, you can’t tell them to care about social justice. You give them a problem to solve.” He compared civil engagement to learning a foreign language — the earlier you get involved, the easier it is. He added that it starts at home, By Camalot Todd with parents exposing their children to different Staff Writer religious institutions and neighborhoods. Teaching about the intersection of religion, A rabbi, a bishop, a Muslim student and an science and moral arguments in the public space, agnostic professor walked into a North Las VeRhodes’ lectures are attended by college kids gas African Methodist Episcopal church on a across the spectrum of faith, and he takes them to Sunday night. churches and research labs alike. The point is to It may sound like the start of a joke (or the beprovide them real-world experiences and probginning of a brawl), but the occasion ended with lems to solve that affect their lives. hands stretching across the pews and bodies Students need the skills to orswaying to “We Shall Overcome.” ganize, Rhodes said. “You move They were gathered at the grains of sand first, and eventuFirst A.M.E. Church for “Peaceful Voices on Social Justice: A You’ve got to ally you move mountains.” Knudson Middle School stuCommunity Dialogue on Atlove yourself, dent Nakala Nadeau, 13, moved taining King’s Dream,” an interthe congregation with her readfaith discussion on how Martin and you’ve ing of King’s “I Have a Dream.” Luther King Jr.’s vision is being “I have a dream that one day nurtured in Las Vegas. got to love your on the red hills of Georgia, the It wasn’t a celebration. The neighbor. Lighting sons of former slaves and the songs, dancers and speeches sons of former slave owners were not to applaud the adtheir candle won’t will be able to sit down together vances of civil rights, but to call the community to keep battling put out your flame.” at the table of brotherhood,” Nadeau said as 22-year-old for King’s dream of a day when — Stretch Sanders, Stretch Sanders watched from people “will not be judged by minister the pews. the color of their skin, but by the The young minister set that content of their character.” table in Las Vegas in 2014 with All Shades United, One by one, the speakers illuminated issues described as a “revolutionary solidarity organiof social justice, such as the hatred inspired by zation.” Sanders invited youths of black, white, the presidential election, police violence, the Native American, Asian and Latino heritage to high incarceration rate of blacks and Latinos discuss the problems they face in the community. and prejudice facing Muslims. UNLV professor “You’ve got to love yourself,” he said, “and Joseph Rhodes rose to the podium and insisted you’ve got to love your neighbor. Lighting their these problems can only be solved by the youth. candle won’t put out your flame.” “Raise your hand if you’re under 35,” Rhodes Sanders passed out fliers that Sunday night at said. From the tightly packed room, a few meek the church, for All Shades United’s Reclaim MLK hands appeared.

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March on inauguration day to honor and continue King’s fight against “hatred, racism, division” and for “love, unity, justice, freedom and equality.” As Nadeau finished King’s famous speech, her voice rose with force: “When we allow freedom to ring — when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, ‘Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, we are free at last.’ ” People joined hands.

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While distributing fliers, Sanders remarked that King’s dream is far from reality. Rhodes suggested three basic ways to make a dent: invest in community banks, support local newspapers and invite others to events that help them understand who you are. “We all need to be involved with the movement. I believe we all are leaders. ... Some aren’t the marching type, and that’s OK. Utilize your time 365 (days a year). ... Start with your community. The people have the power,” Sanders said. “Don’t talk about it,” state Sen. Pat Spearman said. “Be about it.”

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Ernie Acevedo of the Baha’i community

Speakers at the panel included: Bishop Dan Edwards of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada

Rabbi Sandford Askelrad of the Congregation Ner Tamid

State Sen. Pat Spearman

Pastor Welton T. Smith III of the Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church n

Akaisha Cook, NAACP president for the UNLV campus

Teji Malik, Sikh board member of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada

n Pastor Troy Martinez of the East Vegas Christian Center

Deacon Tim O’Callaghan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas

Naweed Yusufzai, a Muslim student at UNLV

Joseph Rhodes, assistant professor in residence at UNLV’s Honors College

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atrial fibrillation: you may have it and not know it Atrial fibrillation, also referred to as AF or A-fib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, or heart arrhythmia. The American Heart Association reports that there are 2.7 million Americans living with AF, though that number could be much higher, as people can have the condition unknowingly. ¶ “AF might not be bad on its own, but it keeps bad company. Many people tend not to realize that AF is one of the largest risk factors for major strokes, and it can cause congestive heart failure and other cardiac diseases,” said Gaston Vergara, MD, cardiologist at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. ¶ Understanding, recognizing and taking proactive measures against AF can potentially save your life. What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a heart disease that causes an irregular heartbeat and often a higher heart rate. While the causes of AF are unknown, it’s closely linked to many other cardiac diseases such as high blood pressure, heart valve disorders, coronary artery disease and heart failure. AF can present in tandem with other cardiac conditions, or it can present as a precursor to other associated diseases.

Atrial fibrillation can cause strokes AF is the second-leading cause of strokes in the U.S. Risk Factors and the American Heart Association reports that 15-20 As with many heart percent of all stroke patients have this heart condidiseases, the risk for atrial tion. The Harvard Medical School reports that AF fibrillation increases with age, increases the risk of stroke fivefold and doubles and usually presents in patients the risk of premature death. over age 50. “Further, the general “The stroke risk associated with AF is very seripopulation of people over 80 will ous. Not only do we know that AF causes stroke, likely have AF,” Vergara said. Genetsometimes without any other risk factors or warnics, other cardiac diseases, diabetes, ing signs, the strokes associated with AF tend to obesity, smoking, sleep apnea, lung be especially debilitating. This is because AF can disorders, hormonal disorders and cause multiple blood clots to reach the brain at excessive alcohol consumption once, damaging different control centers throughare all potential risk factors out the brain,” Vergara said. Because the risk of stroke as well. is so high for AF patients, it’s important that people recognize the danger in this common disease. People over the age of 55 and/or with qualifying risk factors need to talk with their doctor about AF and be screened for the disease regularly.

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How is af Diagnosed and treated? Diagnosing AF is usually a fairly simple process that includes a doctor’s exam and an electrocardiogram (EKG). If AF is detected, your doctor may want to do follow-up tests and blood work to ensure there are no other underlying diseases such as high blood pressure. While AF cannot be completely cured, there are many ways to treat and manage the disease. “Once AF is found, it will continue to be monitored throughout the patient’s lifetime. Typically, the problem needs to be tackled from two sides: one is to immediately limit the chances of a stroke by preventing blood clots. The other is dealing with the AF itself, which is to relieve any symptoms and/ or stop the development of other associated diseases,” Vergara said. Blood-thinning medication is a common treatment method for preventing blood clots caused by AF. There also is medication available to help slow, control and regulate the heart rate. Beyond medicine, there are treatments that may be used to restore the patient’s normal heart rhythm. This can be done using a low-voltage electrical shock or by surgically implanting catheters into the heart valves, which usually can be done using minimally invasive techniques. Depending on the patient’s medical history, AF treatment may require one or a combination of different methods. “We have many more tools to treat AF than ever before,” Vergara said.

Symptoms Part of what makes atrial fibrillation so dangerous is that many people with the disease may experience mild, negligible symptoms, or even none at all. Older patients, especially those with other conditions and higher risk factors, usually fall in this category. “Unfortunately, some patients don’t have any symptoms until they have a sudden stroke,” Vergara said. He also said that even in the absence of these symptoms, some patients may just feel as though “something is off.” While AF is less common in young, healthy people, they often have more noticeable symptoms.

When symptoms present, they can include:

A fluttering sensation in the chest

Rapid heart rate or palpitations

Fatigue and weakness

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Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Light-headedness, dizziness and/or confusion

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where

does your garden grow?

Downtown eateries get creative about bringing in fresh produce By Katie Visconti Special to The Sunday

When you think Las Vegas, farming and ecoconscious living are probably not the first two concepts that come to mind. In fact, they may not come to mind at all, unless you’ve heard the buzz about locals getting in on urban farming. Between the nightlife and the 24-hour life-

style, there is a community eager to change what it sees the city lacking: education about eco-living and access to fresh, healthy produce grown right here. In an area where many have poor access to grocery stores and affordable eats — downtown — a movement around delivering freshly grown fruits and veggies has blossomed. Restaurants such as PublicUs, Eat and Carson Kitchen incorporate farmto-table finds. Gardens are being integrated into the curriculum at neighborhood schools through Green Our Planet. Chef Donald Lemperle and creative director Kelly Bennett of Vegenation are partnering with Vegas Roots Community Garden and Create a Change School Garden to change the way food can

be served and enjoyed. The first thing you see at the vegan eatery on East Carson Avenue and 7th Street is a community garden box. Sage, cilantro and lavender are budding in a neatly kept box thanks to Vegas Roots. Tomatoes, purple kale, basil and fresh herbs can be found at various times. With other local partners, Vegenation grows mint and strawberries on the back patio, offers tea from local growers at Blooming Desert Earth Farms and brews coffee from Frankly Good in Boulder City. On Jan. 11, Vegenation was recognized by the Green Restaurant Association, becoming the first restaurant downtown to meet all the standards, including composting, sustainability and water and energy efficiency.

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A community garden is growing outside of Vegenation in downtown Las Vegas. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

■ WHY THE BIG PUSH

■ WHEN IT’S TOO HOT

■ HOW CAN YOU GET

FOR LOCAL PRODUCE?

TO FARM OUTSIDE …

YOUR GREEN FIX?

Bennett says being conscious about the environment and supportive of locals is in the “DNA of the restaurant.” Not only is food fresher when locally grown, but the optimal nutritional value is higher, she says. As soon as food is picked, key nutrients such as vitamins C, E and A begin to deteriorate. Exposure to air, artificial light and temperature change also can rapidly alter the value of food. In a desert, buying and eating local food also means preserving green, open space for the community. Bennett insists there is a connection to food when you can see exactly where it’s growing. In free nutrition and eco-life workshops held by Vegenation, participants may pick produce and herbs from the community garden box to create their own food, learning the process from start to finish.

Indoor farms are where it’s at when the temperatures rise with the demand for more local ingredients. Urban Seed is a new farming facility in the first of eight phases aimed at building a 3-acre greenhouse at 4770 Wynn Road. These indoor gardens provide unique harvests, and are dramatically conserving water and eliminating dangerous practices of factory farms. What is grown here will be shared at local farmers markets and grocers, with nonprofits such as Three Square Food Bank and Green Chips, and will be accessible to the entire community.

Organic produce is commonly thought to be prohibitively spendy. To break this stereotype, Vegas Roots is launching a Veggie Bag program. Bring a reusable bag to the garden, 715 Tonopah Ave., on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and you can fill it inexpensively with whatever the garden is growing. It opens Feb. 4, when the Veggie Buck Truck will be making its rounds, selling exclusively local produce and accepting EBT cards. Vegenation is beginning its Downtown Sustainability Council, and the restaurant will host workshops and provide education about greener living. Recent installments include Sprouting 101 and How to Start Growing Food.

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Learn which foods are in season and thriving in your region. If you are buying a fruit or vegetable that is difficult to grow or meant for spring and being sold in fall, chances are it is not local and went through a long process to get to your grocery store.

Check out a local farmers market and ask the person selling where his or her crop was grown and how it’s transported. Following farmers markets and community gardens on social media is a good way to stay in the know for upcoming events.

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Pay attention to stickers on fruits and veggies. If it starts with “8,” it’s been genetically modified, while “9” means it’s organic. Trying to buy organic is important, but if your food has to travel thousands of miles and be exposed to environmental hazards before reaching you, local food could be better overall for you and the environment.

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RICOTTA GRILLED CHEESE COURTESY OF CHEF DE CUISINE RONNIE RAINWATER AT EMERIL LAGASSE’S DELMONICO STEAKHOUSE

Other dynamic duos must bow down to grilled cheese and tomato soup. From the classic diner dish to foodie incarnations boasting honey and truffles, the sandwich is an excellent standalone comfort. But dunked in creamy bisque made from summer’s favorite un-fruit, it’s divine. This recipe has just the right balance of simple and upgraded, with buttery Parmesan coating ensuring the sourdough’s crunch will be as satisfying as its tomato-spiked flavor.

INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR SOUP

4 vine-ripened tomatoes

3 sprigs fresh thyme

3 whole shallots

1 /2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 bay leaves

5 garlic cloves Salt and pepper to taste

1. Mix tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, shallots, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. 2. Slow roast on sheet tray in 325-degree oven for 40-45 minutes, reserving liquid. 3. Remove herbs and place roasted vegetables in a blender. While blending on low to medium speed, slowly add reserved liquid. 4. Adjust seasoning and serve with grilled cheese.

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WITH TOMATO SOUP (makes 2 servings)

INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR SANDWICH 1. Mix soft butter and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Set aside to keep soft. 4 slices sourdough bread

1 /2 cup ricotta cheese

1 /4 cup mozzarella, grated

6 large basil leaves

1 /2 cup Parmesan, grated

Salt and pepper to taste /4 pound unsalted butter, softened

2. Mix ricotta, mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Divide mixture in half and spread on two slices of sourdough. Add whole basil leaves and cover with the other two slices of bread. 4. Spread butter-Parmesan mixture on the outsides of the sandwiches. 5. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and then add the sandwiches. Cook until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 5 minutes. 6. Cut in quarters and serve with tomato soup.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

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.

Splash (A935335)

Sierra (A934390)

Sylvester

Yukon

Age: 7-year-old male Breed: German short-haired pointer mix Description: Splash is an old soul, an extremely mellow dog who loves treats and walks great on a leash. Adoption fee: $200

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: A social cat who loves attention, Sierra is looking for the perfect home to give her endless ear scratches and daily love. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Dutch and American bunny Description: Sylvester loves jumping, running and exploring new rooms. Please use baby gates to keep him away from electrical cords and other potential household dangers. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Snowshoe cat Description: Yukon likes napping under blankets. When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for meals and treats, he is quick to remind you with meows of urgency. Adoption fee: $20

Jade (A929997)

Duke (A936258)

Doyle

Sage

Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull Description: Jade is outgoing, social, loving and very gentle, so she will require a home that can complement her relaxed demeanor. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 10-month-old male Breed: Miniature poodle mix Description: Duke is looking for his forever companion to give him the love and attention he has been waiting for. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Toy fox terrier mix Description: Doyle looks to people with hope for kindness. Your praise and acceptance is vitally important to him. Adoption fee: $60

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Jersey wooly bunny Description: Sage asks for a calm home environment. She needs to continue building confidence and self-esteem to reach her full loving potential. Adoption fee: $25

Rebel (A934679)

Bennett (A935601)

Roosevelt

Burton

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Short-haired rabbit Description: Rebel has been well socialized and would love to have oneon-one time with her future human. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Retriever mix Description: Bennett has lots of energy and would love the opportunity to practice his obedience and leash skills with his new owner. Adoption fee: $105

Age: 4-month-old neutered male Breed: Tabby kitten Description: Roosevelt loves to hide under or behind furniture, then dramatically spring out when least expected. Adoption fee: $70

Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Toy and terrier mix Description: Burton pleads for someone gentle to love. He asks only for kindness, compassion and a lifetime commitment. Adoption fee: $30

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‘

the kids follow him

’

Desert Pines QB selling the world on Las Vegas and UNLV By Ray Brewer | Staff writer

Marckell Grayson was lying on the sofa, his leg still swollen from surgery, trying to accept that his high school football career was over. A few days earlier, the Desert Pines senior quarterback had torn the ACL in his left knee in the first game of the season. Would the injury, he wondered, jeopardize his scholarship offer to play at UNLV? Then, he got a message from Rebels coach Tony Sanchez. “He wrote, ‘We have been family since you committed, we are family now. We are with you 100 percent of the way,’ ” Grayson said. “I read it with such a sigh of relief.” Grayson will sign with UNLV on Feb. 1. He’s considered a two-star recruit, but he could be one of most pivotal prospects in the signing class because he’s a native. Sanchez has embraced Las Vegas in marketing of the program, saying the best way to win here is to build with local talent. “I believe Sanchez. He has a blueprint and master plan that will work,” Grayson said. “We are going to reach a bowl game and lead the Mountain West.”

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The final minutes of the state championship game were ticking down when a teammate took off his pads and handed them to Grayson. Desert Pines led by five touchdowns, so the players concocted a plan to have the injured Grayson take the final knee. Administrators blocked the move because Grayson wasn’t medically cleared, and his participation would mean forfeiting the game, but the gesture spoke to Grayson’s impact on the team. “He really cares about his teammates, and the kids are drawn to that,” Desert Pines coach Tico Rodriguez said. “He understands how to build relationships. The kids follow him, and he keeps them focused.” Grayson’s sophomore season ended when Desert Pines blew a 20-point lead in the state championship game, losing in overtime. The Jaguars’ season was derailed the next year when they were forced to forfeit games for using an ineligible player. Through the conflicts, Grayson remained a consistent leader. “Dealing with those burdens made us all stronger,” he said. “In the end, it all worked out. We were champions.”

Some say UNLV recruited the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Grayson for his athleticism, and will ultimately change his position. He’s been labeled a work-in-progress passer whose mechanics need refining. But the quarterback improved a great deal prior to his senior season, his coaches said. Before the injury, in his only half of the season, he passed for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns. “This was his time,” Rodriguez said. “I have lost some guys, but this was the most gut-wrenching, hearthurting loss.” Grayson passed for 2,180 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior, and may not change positions after all. “He thinks on a different level,” said Jason Vaughan, a former UNLV quarterback who trains Grayson in his Rebel Camps program. “He’s so impressive, so unique in comparison to other 18-yearold kids.” Grayson will redshirt and have a chance to develop running the scout team. But if coaches ask him to help elsewhere, he’s game. “Of course, I’d be disappointed,” he said. “But I am one of those guys who will do whatever they ask of me.”

A handful of recruits were at Rebel Place apartments, at the end of a recruiting visit to the school, when Grayson gave his own pitch. He was long committed and determined to bring others with him. One by one, recruits started giving coaches verbal pledges. In Sanchez’s three years hosting recruits, it may have been the most commitments in one weekend. “I was in everybody’s ear, ‘Just commit, bro. Come on. There’s a reason why you are on this trip,’ ” Grayson said. “I felt like I had an impact, and my word meant something to them.” Grayson also aggressively sells UNLV at Desert Pines, which has more than 10 players expected to sign with major college programs, including USC and Arizona. But, in a testament to Grayson’s popularity, they listened — over and over again — to him talk about the Rebels. “He loves the city; he loves UNLV,” Rodriguez said of Grayson. “He wants his brothers with him. He recruited his guys hard because he believes in Coach Sanchez and wants them to be part of it.”

Grayson intends to study pre-medicine at UNLV with plans to become a kidney specialist. His younger sister, who has a kidney disorder, inspires him. Those closest to him, though, predict a future in public service. He has been an active member of the Kappa Leadership League since his freshman year, joining about 20 West Las Vegas teens in organizing clothing drives and feeding the homeless. “His peers really listen to him and respect him,” said Lawrence Weekly, the Clark County Commissioner who helps run the organization. “Marckell is just that kind of person. He has that personality. We have so much talent in our community, and that kid leads the way.” When he says he wants to win football games at UNLV, it’s not only for himself or his teammates. Like Sanchez, Grayson insists it’s for the greater good, to help bring Las Vegas together.

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Desert Pines quarterback Marckell Grayson continues to rehab a knee injury and on Feb. 1 will sign a letter of intent to play football at UNLV. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

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CASINO PROMOTIONS LUCKY DRAGON

Giveaways Date: January and February Information: Visit the players’ club for details. Receive a T-shirt on Jan. 31, a teapot on Feb. 1, a Chinese knot on Feb. 2 and a plaque commemorating the Year of the Rooster on Feb. 3. Point multiplier Date: Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 Information: Receive 8x points on slots. Dragon Club giveaway Date: Jan. 28-29 and Feb. 3-5 Time: 6 and 10 p.m. Information: Twenty names will be drawn to win $500 in play.

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Fortune cookie giveaway Date: Thursdays or Fridays in January Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points to participate. Football Snack Tray giveaway Date: Jan. 26 or 27 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points to receive a snack tray. Point multiplier Date: Jan. 22 Information: Receive 10x points on slot machines. $188,000 Cash Dragon Drawing Date: Saturdays in January Time: 8 p.m. Information: Players must earn 100 slot points to gain 10 drawing entries or 100 video poker points to gain one drawing entry. Guests who have an average bet of $25 for one hour on table games will receive one drawing entry. Double entries can be earned Mondays through Wednesdays. Five names will be drawn for a chance to win up to $188,000.

TUSCANY

Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Saturdays in January Information: Earn 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Winter Free Play Grab Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 500 points to play. Win up to $500 slot play. Limit four per player. Tuscany Treasures cash drawing Date: Fridays in January Time: 7 p.m.

Information: Five winners at each drawing. Top prize is $2,500. Senior Day Date: Thursdays in January and February Information: Players 50 and older get discounts and the chance to participate in a slot tournament. Gift giveaway Date: Sundays in January and select Sundays in February Information: Earn 300 same-day points for a gift. On Jan. 22, the gift is a MicroTouch trimmer. Choose from available gift inventory on Jan. 29. Two-for-One Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays in February Information: Earn 200 base points for a two-for-one coupon to Marilyn’s Cafe or Pub 365. Maximum of two per player, per day. Hot seat Date: Saturdays in February Time: Hourly from 4-9 p.m. Information: Five players selected each hour. Win up to $500.

WESTGATE

Lucky Rooster Pull Tabs Date: Jan. 28 Information: Earn up to $1,000 in slot play by drawing the lucky ticket.

BOYD PROPERTIES

Swipe and Win up to 1 million points Date: Ongoing Information: New members have a chance to win up to 1 million points.

DOWNTOWN GRAND Point multiplier Date: Sundays-Wednesdays through Feb. 1 Information: Multiplier is determined by tier level. Valid on slot machines and table games; does not apply to video poker, keno or multigame machines. 1957 Thunderbird Giveaway Date: Through March 25 Time: Drawing is at 10 p.m. March 25 Information: Earn entry multipliers Sundays through Wednesdays. Grand prize is a 1957 Thunderbird or $20,000. Win an All-inclusive Trip for Two Anywhere Along Route 66 Date: Through Jan. 28 Time: Drawing is at 10 p.m. Jan. 28 Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 base points earned on slots and table games.

Grand prize is an all-inclusive trip for two anywhere along Route 66 or $5,000 in play. $20,000 in Fueling Your Way to Winning Date: Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 28 Time: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: Hot seat game. One player chosen every 30 minutes. Win up to $100. E-sports tournaments Date: Fridays and Saturdays in January Time: Registration begins at 6 p.m. Information: Prize pools vary at each tournament.

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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.

points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a spin on the cash wheel. Receive 5x points, dining and bingo discounts. Pick Your Promotion Date: Fridays in January Time: 4-11:30 p.m. Information: Sixteen players will win cash. Cold Cash Hot Seat Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: One player chosen every 30 minutes will win $25. Fridays Wheel Frenzy Date: Fridays Time: Hourly, 4-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will spin the prize wheel. Win up to $1,000 in cash. Cash Slide Date: Thursdays Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One player each hour will win up to $100.

Saturday Early Rewards Date: Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Win $100 cash or $120 slot play.

Rolling for Dough Date: Mondays Time: Hourly, 12:30-7:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

Tuesday point multipliers Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 10x points on reels and 5x points on keno, multigame and video poker.

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$80,000 Cash Blizzard Date: Saturdays through Jan. 28 Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Receive a drawing entry for every 500 base points earned. Top prize at each drawing is $3,000. Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 300 base slot points for a gift. On Jan. 25, the gift is a bottle of Absolut. Winter Winnings Date: Thursdays in January Information: Earn 300 base slot points to play the kiosk game. Win up to $1,000.

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Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Slot card required. Earn 50 base

50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video-reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronicunit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. Best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. Top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round.

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Gift Day Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. On Jan. 25, the gift is a set of glass bowls. Play and Eat Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 250 points to receive a $5 food coupon. No limit on daily redemptions.

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Pick Your Multiplier Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Receive up to 15x points on reels and video reels.

Buffalo point multiplier Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo slots.

Big Wheel Bonus Spin Date: Thursdays-Sundays in January Information: Earn 100 points daily to spin the wheel. Win up to $100.

RED ROCK RESORT

Take a Chance on Cash Date: Fridays-Saturdays in January Time: Hourly, 4-8 p.m. Information: Earn 5 points for one drawing entry.

STATION CASINOS

Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, plus discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four more entries by earning 50 base points for each. $1.5 Million Balloon Zoom Date: Fridays-Sundays in January Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: Win slot play at kiosk game. Earn five points to participate. Zoomie Balloonie Spin & Win drawing Date: Through Jan. 29  Time: Drawing is 6:15 p.m. Jan. 29 Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: Earn 5x entries on Wednesdays. Swipe for 10 free entries every day. Win up to $10,000. The top two slot and top two video poker base point earners at each property will automatically win an additional place in the drawing.

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Point multiplier Date: Jan. 23 and 30 Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

BoULDER STATION

Point multiplier Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

$35,000 Money Maze Date: Tuesdays in January Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $5,000. Swipe every day for 25 free bonus entries, and earn 2x entries every Monday. Fifty base points equals one entry. Point multiplier Date: Jan. 23 and 30 Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

SANTA FE STATION

$80,000 Nothing But Cash giveaway Date and time: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays and 8:15 p.m. Fridays Information: Win a share of $10,000. Earn 5x entries on Wednesdays and Sundays, and swipe for 10 free entries Sunday through Thursday. Point multiplier Date: Jan. 23 and 30 Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

Fiesta Henderson

Top Dog Poker Kiosk Game Date: Fridays-Sundays through Jan. 31 Information: Kiosk game with chance to win up to 1 million points. Point multiplier Date: Jan. 23 and 30 Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

TEXAS STATION

Slot tournaments Date: Sundays in January Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win your share of $2,500 every week. The top 25 scores share cash prizes. The first entry is free. Earn up to four additional entries for only 50 base points each. Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

PALACE STATION

Point multiplier Date: Thursdays in January Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

WILDFIRE GAMING

MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Players 50 and older

earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

SUNSET STATION

Point multiplier Date: Jan. 23 and 30 Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

GREEN VALLEY RANCH

Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

SILVERTON

Reel and Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays Time: Noon Information: First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.

PLAZA

Spin2Win Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn drawing entries playing slot machines and blackjack. Win up to $1,000 in play. Jackpot bonus Date: Ongoing Information: Qualifying jackpots of $200 or more will receive a bonus, ranging from slot play, gift cards and more.

EL CORTEZ

Winter Wonder Wheel Date: Thursdays through March 30 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Win up to 500,000 points. Players earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week. Earn 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays in January Information: Receive 10x points on Buffalo machines. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays Information: Earn one ticket for every 200 points during the week. Ten Club Cortez members will be selected for the opportunity to win 100,000 points.

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Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Mondays to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, players can earn one entry ticket for each slotbase point earned, and be one of 10 winners to receive 50,000 points. Ice cream giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive a free ice cream bar with a jackpot of $25 or more.

HARD ROCK HOTEL

Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels. 45+ Classic Rockers and Bonus Points Date: Wednesdays Information: For players 45 years old and older. Earn 5x points on video poker and 15x points on reels. Earn 100 base points for chance to win 5,000 points. Receive point bonuses.

SOUTH POINT

50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-card members 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200. $500,000 Spin 2 Win Date: Sundays-Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 500 same-day points on slot machines or 2,000 same-day points on video poker machines to play. Win up to 100,000 points or $100. $600,000 Crazy Cupid’s Money Madness Date: Ongoing beginning Feb. 3 Information: Beginning 3 a.m. Feb. 1, players can win a super progressive bonus while playing slot machines. The bonus will begin at $10,000 and continue to grow until one slot club card carrier is chosen at random to win. The Super Progressive Cash Bonus will hit before it reaches $25,000, and when it does, any active Casino Club player will win $25 in free play. Once the bonus is hit, the bonus will reset at $10,000. There also will be a free play progressive bonus starting at $1,000 that must hit by the time it reaches $2,500. Point multipliers Date: Feb. 20 Information: Receive 2x points on video poker and 5x points on slot machines.

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Safety outweighs market forces when it comes to gun sales

he photos on this page are of products displayed during the 2017 SHOT Show, the massive firearms industry trade expo held this past week at the Sands Convention Center. One of the guns is a firearm, designed to inflict deadly force. Two are airguns that would cause an injury if fired at someone but would be highly unlikely to leave them dead. Can you tell which is which? Now, imagine being a 6-year-old and trying to tell the difference. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, at least 247 American children ages 17 and younger unintentionally

injured or killed someone last year with a firearm. Among younger children especially, a common factor was that the child thought the weapon was a toy. Meanwhile, gun manufacturers are increasingly making firearms in bright or designer colors that can make them appear more toy-like. This blurring of the lines between lethal and nonlethal weapons is unsafe. The gun lobby will argue that firearms manufacturers are responding to market forces — namely an upswing in gun buying among women, some of whom prefer weapons to come in colors besides black or silver. Likewise, airgun makers have found

a strong market among buyers who want look-alike guns. Those who oppose gun control legislation also would say that the biggest key to preventing unintentional shootings by young people is ensuring adult gun owners store their weapons securely at all times and educate their children about the dangers. The point about adult responsibility is fair. The one about market forces doesn’t hold water. Safety should be the overriding concern in all matters involving guns, and designing them in colors that would make them more enticing to children is a patently bad idea. At the SHOT Show, there were numer-

ous displays of products aimed at reducing gun accidents or violence, such as gun safes featuring biometric technology that trips the lock only if the owner scans his or her fingerprints into the system. It’s time for all manufacturers to adopt that same level of safety consciousness when designing their full range of products. If gun buyers don’t demand it, Congress and the Trump administration should. Oh, and if you picked Gun A — the blue and white pistol on the left — as the real firearm and identified B and C as toys, give yourself a pat on the back. But would you trust a child to make that distinction?

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787.

“Peter and the Starcatcher”: This Tony Award-winning play tells the story of how a young orphan became Peter Pan. 4 p.m., $6-$20, Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, 702-804-4400. *Also: 7 p.m. Jan. 27-28; 4 p.m. Jan. 29

Henderson Police Department Recruitment Information Night: Candidates interested in applying for the Henderson Police Department as a police or corrections officer are encouraged to attend. 6-8 p.m., free, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., 702-267-4509.

Hot Air Balloon Festival: More than 40 colorful hot air balloons will take flight for this annual festival. Visitors can enjoy culinary offerings, entertainment and up-close views of the balloons. The night will conclude with a concert by American Trilogy. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., free-$15, CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., casablancaresort.com.

Ingredients 1 1/2 Crown Royal Vanilla Whisky 3 oz. apple cider 2 dashes Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters Juice of one lemon wedge Crabapple (cored) Cinnamon bark and mint sprig for garnish

Method Build drink over ice in a tall glass and stir. Core a small crabapple and put the cinnamon bark and mint sprig in the core for garnish.

Crown Royal Vanilla is one of the newest additions to the Crown Royal family; it has a smooth, light finish with flavorful notes of creamy vanilla. When met with the sweet and comforting flavors of apple cider, a couple dashes of pimento bitters and a little lemon juice, you get a cocktail that truly feels richly, luxuriously royal.

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Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival: Highlights include a tribute to Kirk Douglas and a screening of the most popular film at Jewish film festivals this year, The Women’s Balcony. Times vary, $10-$50, Adelson Educational Campus (primary festival location), 9700 Hillpointe Road, lvjff.org. *Also: Through Jan. 29

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 Beat Poetry Workshop Series with Bruce Isaacson: The Clark County Poet Laureate will host workshops focusing on different aspects of Beat poetry. 6 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252. *Also: Mondays through March 13 Art in the Afternoon: This series fosters stimulating conversation and creative thinking within individuals experiencing cognitive impairment. The program is open to those with memory loss and their caregivers. RSVP is requested. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 Little Bits Family Challenge: Families with children ages 4-18 can participate in this workshop to build a machine with a throwing arm. Register in advance. 6 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-4260. “Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo”: This parody of a classical ballet features a cast of male dancers. 8 p.m., $25-$75, UNLV

20th Anniversary Film Screening: Watch “Donnie Brasco,” which examines the story of undercover FBI agent Joseph Pistone, who infiltrated the New York Mob in the 1970s. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3458. Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan Update: Residents can learn more about the plan by visiting stations on topics including healthy and livable communities, a resilient economy, transportation and more. 4-6 p.m., free, Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, hendersonstrong.org. *Also: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 25, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Let’s Get Growing — Sense-able Herbs: This youth garden series is designed for children ages 6-12. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon (for children 6-8) and 1-3 p.m. (for ages 9-12), $30, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Lunch & Learn Educational Series: The topic will be “Living Will Lockbox — Protecting Your End of Life Medical Wishes.” Bring a lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-4836055. Senior Legal Clinic: This 30-minute seminar covers health care directives and powers of attorney. Noon, free, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-207-4260. Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah field trip: Attendees 12 and older can enjoy a tour of Casa de Shenandoah, the visitor center, museum, private jet, car collections, Arabian horse showcase and more. Transportation and lunch are included; registration is required. 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., $60 with Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs

membership, $75 for nonmembers, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702. Soup Cook-off: Participants 50 and older can enter the contest or help judge the entries. Bread, salad and dessert will be included. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free to enter, $3 to judge, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. “The Future of Medicine”: Dr. Atul Gawande will share his vision for improving performance and safety in health care. Tickets are required to attend. 7:30 p.m., free, UNLV Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. Mecum Motorcycle Auction: Bid on more than 700 classic models. $25 per day for general admission, or $60 for a three-day pass. 8 a.m., $25-$60, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mecum.com. *Also: Jan. 26-28

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Chinese New Year — Year of the Rooster art exhibit: Join the artists behind this exhibit at a reception. The exhibit explores the cultural 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School Mayor’s Gallery, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-1012. *Also: Artwork on display through March 4 Oscar Dinner Series: Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will speak about “Scoundrel and Charmer—An Evening with the World’s Greatest Cheat and Thief.” RSVP and pre-payment is required to attend. 6:30 p.m., $150, Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 S. Main St., 702-386-7227. “A Voice from Mauthausen” screening: This short film is based on the true story of Jack Taylor, a Navy frogman who survived secret missions in World War II and became an important witness at Nuremberg and Dachau. 4 p.m., free, Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle, 702-507-3860.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 “One Night. Three Exhibitions. Fifty Years.”: Celebrate the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art’s 50th birthday with three art exhibit openings. 5-8 p.m., free, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381.

LIFE A Night of Expressions: Youth Talent Showcase: This event will showcase the talent of the community’s youth in recognition of Black History Month. 7 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989. Chinese New Year Celebration: To celebrate the Year of the Rooster, the LINQ Promenade hosts a four-day festival. 6-9 p.m., free, LINQ Promenade, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 800-634-6441. *Also: 1:30-9 p.m. Jan. 28-29, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 30 Public Art Talk and Reception with Cat Chiu Phillips: The artist behind the installation Entertain at Las Vegas City Hall will discuss her experiences working with temporary materials in the public sphere. Registration is recommended as space is limited. 5:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School Conference Room, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-6469. Distinguished Lecture Series: Thomas D. Barnes will present “The CIA at Area 51.” 6 p.m., free, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151. Home Improvement and Landscape Expo: The Ask a Master Gardener booth will feature displays on creating a monarch butterfly habitat, growing roses and tomatoes, sterilizing pruning tools, irrigation and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free-$5, Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, lvhomeshows.com.

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Dorm room as boardroom More and more college students are inspired to work for themselves, and that initiative is being nurtured By Julie Ann Formoso | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

Avetis Mazmanyan’s grandmother had a golden rule when it came to cooking: Always use fresh vegetables, never canned. She also took the time to skin garbanzo beans, a step she insisted made her meals more delicious. ¶ Today, college student Mazmanyan is the head of his own startup, Mezze Foods, for which he and his family make hummus, students, Continued on page 53

100K

Number of jobs Amazon intends to create over the next 18 months. The company plans to go on a hiring spree and grow its U.S. workforce to 280,000 people.

45%

Share of Americans who think the Affordable Care Act was a good idea, according to an NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll — the first time “good idea” eclipsed “bad idea” in the poll since 2009.

$398M The theoretical value of the White House, according to real estate listings firm Zillow. Renting the 132-room building would cost $2.1 million per month, the firm said.

5.1%

Nevada’s unemployment rate at the end of 2016, according to the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. It’s the lowest rate for Nevada in nine years.

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The CEO of Intelligent Technical Solutions, a Valley High graduate, talks about his devotion to Las Vegas, why he’s grateful for losing his job and why being tall isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. THE NOTES People on the move, P46

MEET WINE AND CANVAS

Ivan and Jennifer Phillips bought their paint-andsip franchise last year and have enjoyed running it so much, they are telling their friends in England to open similar businesses. TALKING POINTS Peaceful debates after the peaceful transfer of power, P49

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The Nevada State College Foundation named seven new trustees: Alfredo T. Alonso, principal, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, Reno; Tim Brooks, owner and general manager, Emerald Island Casino, Las Vegas; Thomas O. Cordy, founder and president, Global Nutritionals, Las Vegas and Atlanta; Elaine A. Hodgson, president and CEO, Incredible Technologies, Las Vegas and Vernon Hills, Ill.; Daline Januik, executive vice president and regional president, Bank of Nevada, Henderson; Marilyn Jentzen, principal, Innovative Impact Consulting, Las Vegas; Charles R. Rinehart, retired chairman and CEO, H.F. Ahmanson, Las Vegas and Irvine, Calif. Georgeann Pizzi was named partner at MassMedia Corporate Communications. Dawn Newburg is the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s major gifts officer. She is responsible for cultivating and managing donor programs and fundraising initiapizzi tives. Newburg was the chief development and operations officer for Opportunity Village. Erick Vidmar is the new administrative director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and Cleveland Clinic Urology, Las Vegas. Ronnie Schwartz was named 2016 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. Other GLVAR award winners for 2016 include: Krystal Sherry: Gene Nebeker Memorial Award for professionalism and service to the GLVAR and the community.

Forrest Barbee: Ronn Reiss Award for educational excellence and leadership.

n Heidi Kasama: Sala/Rubin Award recognizing long-term commitment to grassroots political action and to protecting private property rights. n Robert Hamrick: Jack Woodcock Distinguished Service Award.

Kolleen Kelley, Patrick Leibovici and Norma Jean Opatik: GLVAR Hall of Fame inductees

Carson Redford, a kindergarten student at Challenger-Silverado Campus in Henderson, won the Nevada Department of Transportation Stormwater Program’s Love NV Waters drawing contest. The contest helps raise awareness with children about the importance of stormwater pollution prevention.

CEO of HELP of Southern Nevada. Clark County promoted comptroller Jessica Colvin to serve as the chief financial officer. Colvin replaces Yolanda King, who was promoted to county manager following Don Burnette’s decision to resign. Drs. Vivek Narasimhan and Sandeep Sankineni received first place in Clinical Vignette for their poster and presentation titled, “Extramedullary Precursor B-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Rare Presentation and Opportunity?” Sankineni and Dr. Irum Sohail received third place for their poster and presentation titled, “Novel Von Willebrand Factor Gene Mutation Presenting as Purpura.” Dr. Behnaz Haddadi-Sahneh received first place in Resident Research for her poster and presentation titled, “Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease.” The BIBO Awards (Beauty In/Beauty Out) celebrate and honor women for personal achievement and commitment to giving back to others. Local honorees for 2016 were: Outstanding Entrepreneurship — Staci Alonso Columbo, Michele Rothstein, Kimberly BaileyTureaud, and Lynn Wexler

Outstanding 2016 BIBO Starlet Las Vegas — Lauren LaRay

Outstanding Community Cause Leadership — Carole Devon

Outstanding Political Community Leadership — Judge Karen Bennett-Haron

Outstanding Athletic Achievement — Melissa Aupperle

Outstanding Holistic Healing & Emotional Health — Tsikki Thau and Roberta Vande Voort

Outstanding Green Movement Leadership — Dr. Amy Moas

Golden Nugget Casinos offer slot machines themed after the CNBC show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” starring Tilman Fertitta, the company’s chairman and CEO. ER at the Lakes – A Department of Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center is open at 3325 S. Fort Apache Road. The facility includes 12 patient examination rooms, around-the-clock laboratory testing, X-ray, CT scanning and ultrasound and a separate pediatric patients’ entrance. Patients who require additional emergent care will be admitted to affiliated hospitals. Burkes Outlet is expanding to Las Vegas. Two outlets opened in October, at 3145 E. Tropicana Ave. in Las Vegas and 625 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. A third outlet, encompassing 17,068 square feet at 4700 W. Sahara Ave., is expected to open in spring 2017. Burkes was represented by Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in the real estate deal.

Michael Boychuck, of Color Salon at Caesars Palace, is an Intercoiffure member. Intercoiffure is an international, invitation-only, hairdressing organization.

Lyft Line launched in Las Vegas, the 15th city where the ride-hailing service is available. Uber launched UberPool, which allows people who are going to the same place at the same time to share the ride.

Rossi Ralenkotter, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, is chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure.

Camel Safari, a 176-acre ranch with 14 camels, is open in Mesquite.

Samuel Hazen is the Hospital Corp. of America’s president and chief operating officer. He served as COO since January 2015. Prior to that, he was president of operations, and from 2001-2011, he was president of HCA’s Western Group. Fuilala Riley is president and

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Nine small-business CEOs graduated from the Nevada Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders Program. Their businesses are Arcpoint, Desert Custom Publishing, Hightower Trucking Inc., Illusion Projects Inc., Integrity Partners Inc., Laughing Hyena Records, Menu Pros, Premiere Audio/Video Integration and See Us Now Staffing Inc. The Business Council of Canada and Nevada, dedicated to promoting bilateral trade and tourism between Nevada and Canada, launched in Henderson.

economic development and small business awards The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Henderson’s Economic Development & Tourism Department recognized businesses at the 17th annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards. The following won in their categories: HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Economic Development Project of the Year Award: Prologis n Expansion Project of the Year Award: Nevada State College n Redevelopment Project of the Year Award: Lovelady Brewing Co. n Private Sector Person of the Year Award: Cody Winterton, executive vice president of Raintree Investment Corp. n O’Callaghan Public Sector Person of the Year Award: Jeff Leake, retired economic development manager, Henderson Economic Development & Tourism Department n

HENDERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS All in the Family Award: BounceU Business on the Rise Award: School of Rock Green Valley n Customer Service Award: Trish Nash Signature Gallery of Homes n Green Award, presented by Republic Services: Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects n Innovation Award: LT Proactive Clinic – Dr. Ryon Parker n Outstanding Community Service Award: Galleria at Sunset n Outstanding Nonprofit Award: Miracle Flights n Noble Award, presented by Laird Noble Sanders: Stan Olsen of Olsen Strategic Group n Ambassador of the Year Award: Susan Smith of LegalShield n Board Member of the Year Award: Tim Brooks of Emerald Island Casino n n

Sunrise Health System is using Physio-Control’s Lifenet System, which provides faster treatment for patients who experience the most dangerous type of heart attack. Lifenet is a cloud-based data network that can help shorten the period between the patient’s arrival to the hospital and the start of life-saving medical care. EnerSys, which sells and supports batteries for industrial applications, opened a distribution, sales and service Center at 6160 N. Hollywood Blvd., Las Vegas. The Global Committee of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors was honored by the National Association of Realtors with a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award. The Redwood Steakhouse is open at the California. Seva opened its second Las Vegas-area spa, at 8060 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas. Graced By Grit, a women’s athletic apparel company, opened at 440 S. Rampart Blvd., in Tivoli Village. Mini Mart & Smoke Shop at 4705 S. Durango Drive, Suite 100, offers U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items, boxes and in-store pick-up for boxes.

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Q&A with tom andrulis

CEO of IT company: ‘Losing my job was the best thing that ever happened to me’ Nevada native Tom Andrulis is CEO of Intelligent Technical Solutions, an independent IT company that launched in 2003 and has consistently grown. A recent merger with Proactive Networks of Southern California expanded the company’s reach into Los Angeles. How did you transition your personal technical skills into starting your own business? I toyed with the idea of starting a business in my early 20s but was too content with my job to quit. For better or worse, the company I was working for closed its Las Vegas branch, and I had to move to California if I wanted to stay with the company, or take a severance. Like any Las Vegas native would do, I rolled the dice and opted for the severance package, even though I didn’t know what I was going to do. At the time, one of my friends was doing computer consulting for a handful of businesses. Although able Tom Andrulis, CEO of Intelligent Technical Solutions, said his company has grown to fix common problems, he struggled 159 percent over the past three years. He aims to double the size the next three to with more complex technical issues, five years. (L.E. Baskow/staff) and I decided to help him out while I failures to help other business owners dusty wind storms. figured out my future. is rewarding. I realized many businesses expeWhat’s the biggest issue facing rienced similar computer problems Whom do you admire? Southern Nevada? that I could easily fix. And soon it People who put in the effort to conFixing our education system is the dawned on me that this was my calltinually push themselves to improve. biggest challenge we have. I’m eager ing; I wanted to help business owners It could be anyone — a teenager in a to see the results that the Clark Counwith their technology. In hindsight, I low-income neighborhood or a fellow ty School District breakup will bring. can confidently say that losing my business owner. People who put in the job was the best thing that ever hapwork to move forward in life are an inWhat’s your favorite place to pened to me. spiration to me. have fun in Las Vegas? Driving exotic cars over 150 mph at What is the best business advice What is your biggest pet peeve? SpeedVegas is definitely at the top of you’ve received? Listening to people stuck in a vicmy list. Figure out my No. 1 goal and focus tim mindset. I think we all need to on it intensely. In a world of opportake responsibility for ourselves, Describe your management style. tunity, it’s easy to get distracted and no matter the situation, rather than I use a blend of coaching, transparstart working on things that won’t complaining and blaming others. ency and autonomy to lead my staff. I ultimately bring me any closer to the believe people want to work for somevision for my future. What is your biggest tech-relatone they can trust, and for somebody To stay on target, I need to coned pet peeve? who allows them to have a say on how stantly ask myself, “Is this the No. 1 It’s got to be Apple not allowing they get results. thing I should be working on right their watch to display the time withnow?” If my answer is no, I stop imout having to flick my wrist or tap What is your dream job outside mediately and refocus my energy on the screen. Sometimes I just want to of your current field? what matters. glance at the time without making a I love what I do, but if forced to production out of it. How can telling switch industries, I could see myself If you could change one thing the time be so limited on such a cutbeing a business consultant. That about Southern Nevada, what ting-edge watch? would allow me to continue using my would it be? problem-solving and coaching skills, It’s a toss-up between the wind and What is your funniest or most and through it, I could continue helpthe heat. Given a choice, I’d get rid of embarrassing work story? ing others build their businesses and the wind. I’d prefer summers without In my early 20s, while working at their future. Sharing my mistakes and the hair dryer feeling I get from our

Westwood Studios, I noticed a server with a broken fan. I got the bright idea to stick my magnetic office front door key through the slats of the power supply to see if I could turn the fan manually. Immediately, huge sparks flew all over the place, scaring the crap out of me, and the server shut down. Luckily, I wasn’t hurt, although I did have to explain to my boss why one of our servers went down and my office key melted. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Being a couple of inches shorter would sure help me find clothes and fit into cars a little better. Being super tall isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. What is something that people might not know about you? I won a car giving a speech to 700 people in a contest, despite being deathly afraid of public speaking. Stressed out, I got sick for two months leading up to the speech. I still shudder when I imagine myself standing on that stage. To what do you attribute your success? First, to our constant development and optimization of systems; and second, to hiring people who believe in continual improvement. When we find people who fit our organization, we place them in roles that match their natural skill sets and give them the autonomy to manage the complexity of an ever-growing business. Continual improvement is essential for anyone who wants to tackle the challenges of an evolving company. What are your opinions on encryption? As we store more and more of our lives in a digital format, encryption is a necessary tool to keep our information safe. Like any tool, we can use it for good or evil, but I think the net value outweighs the risks.

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$9.1 billion

Amount Mars Inc. is paying to acquire VCA Inc., a veterinary and pet day-care company. Mars, best known for candy, owns more than 1,000 veterinary clinics and hospitals.

$20 million

Amount Amazon is rumored to be paying to acquire cybersecurity startup harvest.ai. The company’s MACIE Analytics product determines who is accessing sensitive data and where the data is being moving in real time, which can help prevent cyberattacks.

60,000

Number of preorders for the Lily Camera drone, a quadcopter that would record high-definition video and take photos while actively and autonomously following the user. The company made about $34 million from these preorders and received $16 million from investors. But Lily’s co-creators announced they would refund customers and shut down their company.

104,000

Number of Chrysler vehicles sold in the U.S. that allegedly cheated emissions tests, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

$1 trillion

Revenue iPhones will have generated for Apple at some point this year, according to a report by Horace Dediu, an analyst at Asymco.

$109.99

Cost of a two-pack of Adrenaclick, CVS’ new generic version of Mylan’s EpiPen. The EpiPen has been a hot topic recently, with prices eclipsing $600 for two dispensers filled with the relatively inexpensive drug epinephrine.

400

Number of Wells Fargo branches that will close by the end of 2018, the bank announced.

Ivan Phillips owns Wine and Canvas, a paint-and-sip studio that encourages clients to relax, enjoy themselves and discover their inner artist. (l.E. baskow/staff)

In Vegas, every night is Saturday night Describe your business.

Wine and Canvas is a locally owned paint and sip studio that combines the love of creating a piece of art with a relaxing drink or two. Enthusiastic and local artists guide our guests step-by-step through a painting, in a fun, nopressure environment.

Wine and Canvas Address: 730 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Phone: 702-551-4251 Email: ivan@wineandcanvas.com Website: wineandcanvas.com Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Owned/operated by: Ivan and Jennifer Phillips In business since: 2015

a paint-and-sip business. When I first heard about the concept, I wasn’t even sure it would be something people would want to do. Once I did it myself and realized how much fun it is, I saw the huge potential, and have now been telling all my friends back in England to open their open paintand-sip studios.

What is the best part about doing business here?

Every night of the week in Vegas feels like a Saturday night. With people working different hours and days, compared with other cities, we don’t have to wait until the weekend to get people out of their homes and in front of an easel. You purchased Wine and Canvas last year; what motivated you to own this type of business?

This business combines everything I love: art appreciation, entertainment and an ever-changing, fun, challenging environment. No night is ever the same, and this is what keeps it such a fun business to run.

How often do people surprise you with their paintings?

Every single night. We often have people walk in who have not even picked up a paint brush since high school, and yet they surprise themselves, and us, with what they are able to produce. A lot of people have hidden art talents, and they don’t even realize it. Tell us your favorite story from Wine and Canvas since acquiring it.

What makes the combination of wine tasting and creating art so appealing? Why has this industry grown so rapidly?

The marriage proposals are my favorite — it’s not every day you can be involved in that kind of magic first-hand without buying the ring. We regularly have guests paint a special “Will you marry me?” painting. The cheers, happy tears and celebrating that follow make me realize what a huge privilege it is that Wine and Canvas can be involved in that special moment.

People enjoy that it’s a social environment that isn’t a bar, a restaurant or a movie theater. It’s perfect for a date night, girls’ night out, family event, or even to just come solo.

Have you ever received criticism from traditional fine artists? What would your response be to someone who’s hard on this type of art?

Being from England, did you have exposure to paint-and-sip companies? Or is this more of an American thing?

Before I came to America, I had never heard of or seen

No, I haven’t had that kind of criticism. I don’t believe I ever would, either; attending our events generally gives everyone a higher level of appreciation for art, which can lead them to wanting to purchase more art for their own homes.

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my opinion to myself. I appreciate your onald Trump was sworn in guest column: interest and wish you the best in 2017.” as the 45th president of the sharon schweitzer By acknowledging and thanking them for United States on Jan. 20. their interest, you defer a sticky political Rather than soothe the raw conversation and maintain privacy. partisanship that plagued the election and Try these phrases to end the conversation before it its aftermath, it seemed to stoke discord, from the boycott gets heated: by Democratic members of Congress to the massive protests near the White House and continued strife on social media. n “Thanks for sharing your views on the inauguration; it So, what is the best way to navigate those thorny, postcertainly gives me something to consider.” inauguration political discussions, especially when they n “I’m uncomfortable discussing politics at social events, happen at the office or a professional function? but I enjoyed visiting with you.” Engage in actual conversation: Expressing your beliefs n “Gotta get back to work. See you at our next lunch meeting.” can be done in a way not destined for a political brawl. For Or, consider a segue to a new topic: example, citing research and concrete reasons why your n “Mike, thanks for that post-inauguration update. Sally, views skew a certain way encourages intellectual discourse, you mentioned a best-selling book you were reading. Will as opposed to a war of opinions. Just as you want to express you share more, please?” your beliefs, be courteous and let others express theirs, even n “Post-inauguration 2017 will be interesting. Who has if you disagree. spring break travel plans?” Be civilized in presenting conflicting beliefs: It’s n “Has anyone seen the Golden Globe-winning movie inevitable that disagreements will arise. When they ‘Manchester by the Sea?’ ” do, handle them with respect. For example: “That’s an n “Who else has seen the new exhibit at the museum?” interesting viewpoint, and you raise some valid points. Above all else, be tactful, polite and remember that However, my research reveals ...” Never raise your voice, educated responses allow you to cordially engage, reveal anger, abruptly walk away or make it personal. or respectfully decline whenever these inevitable Exercise your right to privacy: Keeping your opinion to conversations cross your path. We all understand and yourself is professional, and privacy is indeed possible. Have recognize respect. a few authentic statements in your arsenal: “After such a Sharon Schweitzer is an international etiquette expert, contentious election and the inauguration, I’m keeping author and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide.

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State’s biggest casinos end string of losses By thomas moore Staff Writer

The state’s gaming industry is reaching pre-recession levels of income, according to the annual Nevada Gaming Abstract, a comprehensive review of the industry’s financial results. “We all know things (in the economy) are improving, and it’s kind of widespread across the state,” said Michael Lawton, a senior research analyst with the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Tax and License Division. “I was a bit surprised because I thought there might be one area that wouldn’t record net income, but they all did. And that hasn’t happened since 2006.” The biggest casinos (the 273 gaming venues that grossed $1 million or more in revenue in 2016) generated $979 million, compared with the 2015 fiscal year’s net loss of $662 million, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. “This ends a streak of seven straight losses,” Lawton said. “The last time we saw income was fiscal year 2008.”

revenue sources For casinos grossing $1 million or more: 2016 n Gaming, 42.6 percent n Rooms, 23.1 percent n Food, 15.3 percent n Beverage, 6.9 percent n Other, 12.1 percent 2015 n Gaming, 43.2 percent n Rooms, 22 percent n Food, 15.3 percent n Beverage, 7 percent

Statewide income or loss 2016

$983,683,389

2015

-$661,779,138

2014

-$743,688,008

2013

-$1,348,992,937

2012

-$1,212,990,361

2011

-$3,996,656,422

2010

-$3,432,514,103

2009

-$6,778,293,613

2008

$721,181,848

2007

$2,297,481,525

n Other, 12.5 percent

“Total revenue generated in all departments was $25.2 billion compared with 24.6 billion last year,” Lawton said. “That’s an increase of 2.6 percent, or a $643.5 million increase from the previous year.” Lawton said people are gambling more, but the positive numbers can be attributed in part to better results from nongaming sources.

“Gaming revenue has increased five of the past six years,” Lawton said. “But it still remains well below peak levels. In fact, it’s 13.8 percent below the peak levels recorded in fiscal year 2007, while room revenue is at an alltime high. We have recorded records for room revenue in three consecutive fiscal years.” More specifically, according to the abstract, gambling revenue made less for casinos in 2016 — 42.6 percent of

their overall revenue, compared with 43.2 percent the previous year. But money from hotel rooms added slightly more — 23.1 percent compared with 2015’s 22 percent — while the percentage of revenue from food sales remained the same, at 15.3 percent. And while casinos made more money, they also managed to reduce their costs. “On the expense side, total expenses decreased by 7.7 percent, or $831 million,” Lawton said. Some significant cuts made were in interest expenses, which decreased by 20 percent from 2015; general and administrative expenses, which decreased by 17.2 percent; and officer payrolls, which decreased by 21.9 percent. Because these 273 casinos did better, the state did better. Nevada made $822 million in gaming taxes and fees, or 7.6 percent of gaming revenue. In 2015, when there were 271 casinos grossing $1 million or more, Nevada made $810 million from gaming taxes.

Porn industry ‘on the upswing,’ but not moving to Las Vegas By chris kudialis Staff Writer

With almost 30,000 attendees from 35 countries and a record 800 industry participating, the annual AVN Adult Entertainment Expo was staged this month at the Hard Rock Hotel for the sixth consecutive year. The convention was among the first to use the Hard Rock’s additional 18,000 square feet of convention space built last year. AVN CEO Tony Rios spoke to VEGAS INC about new trends, products and stars at the show: Last year, we were told that porn is more Tony Rios, CEO of AVN, is bracing for the consepopular than ever but also more difficult quences of a Trump administration. (courtesy) to monetize because of piracy and free We’re building stronger working relationships with videos available on the internet. Has that all the major players, and they’re working on ways to changed? make sure everyone is able to monetize their content. Absolutely, as new people enter the industry, we’re We’ve got performers coming into the industry finding that higher-quality content is bringing buynow that have always had tube sites. And instead ers back. There was a point in the industry where all of us looking at them as the people who ruined the of the content started to look the same. It was all just industry, we’re looking at them as people who have very generic, and now it has forced everyone to step valuable ways to market their product. That’s the up their game from a content perspective. So you right approach. have sites that are now more mobile-friendly and have a higher-quality picture. It’s beautiful content. Tube sites, meaning their own streams? The best ways to combat the lower-quality videos A tube site is any sort of site that’s giving the conand piracy are to release more scenes with more fretent away for free. That has been the challenge for us quency and have better relationships with the comwith content creation. We’re spending the money to panies where the piracy problem originated from.

create the content, and we have to compete with free. How are we going recoup our costs? It’s very difficult. But the industry is on an upswing, and content production is on the rise. It’s a great time for the industry. When would you say the industry hit its low point? It really started to fall in 2008. It coincided with the financial crisis, the Great Recession. Everybody thought that porn wouldn’t get hit, because we didn’t think anyone was going to give up porn. But it did get hit. As the economy started to go back up, the piracy problem also started to go back up. It was just kind of like a perfect storm. The years 2008, 2009 and 2010 were difficult. We’ve heard a lot about virtual reality and saw at least five companies showing off VR porn products. We’re still waiting to see what becomes of it, how people start to monetize it and make it successful. It’s still in its infancy, but it’s definitely here to stay. Is there any reason to think there’s still going to be major industry growth in Las Vegas? Defeating Prop 60 is something that we’re very proud of as an industry. I spoke with many stars and S ee Porn, Page 52

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Goodman talks health care, education, transportation, security, sports and more in State of the City address By chris kudialis Staff Writer

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivered her sixth State of the City address this month to a full house of about 500 spectators and media members at City Hall, focusing on public safety, health care, reducing Las Vegas’ homeless population, improving education and attracting a major league sports franchise. “Safety has been a priority,” Goodman said during an hourlong speech after pledging to support law enforcement and work “proactively” for local fire and rescue teams. Goodman said that with the transition of presidential administrations on the federal level, the city must continue to receive funding from Homeland Security to remain a safe destination Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman gives the State of the City address at for tourists as well as locals. Las Vegas City Hall. (steve marcus/staff) “I will continue to be the loudest man said. ergy efficiency. voice to bring us Urban Area Security Last month, Las Vegas also became Two days prior to Goodman’s funding for terrorism and security the largest U.S. city to power its more speech, Las Vegas became the first preparedness,” she said, citing risks asthan 140 local government buildings American city to deploy a completely sociated with having 350,000 tourists and city-owned property — such as autonomous, fully electric shuttle on a on average each week. street lights, parks, community cenpublic roadway. The driverless 12-pasGoodman said she would continue ters and fire stations — with renewable senger “Arma” vehicle can travel up to to seek use for Cashman Center in energy sources. 27 mph. downtown Las Vegas as a site for maThe sustainable energy project, While Arma only rode up to 12 mph jor league sports. Beyond its use as the which began in 2008, will save the city on Fremont Street between Las Vegas home of the Las Vegas 51s, Goodman $5 million in annual energy expendiBoulevard and Eighth Street during said she wanted to enter a public-pritures, Goodman said, and offset the a trial period through Jan. 20 as devate partnership, incorporating funds cost for new solar energy and other exvelopers tested the vehicle, Las Vegas from UNLV’s new medical facility, to isting renewables. director of community development add UNLV’s soccer teams and a Major Amid the praise, the mayor also acJorge Cervantes said multiple driverLeague Soccer franchise. knowledged some shortcomings over less vehicles could hit city streets full“Cities bring major league sports the past year. time by late summer to early fall. into their core because they affect reGoodman cited health care in South“The city is totally immersed and development,” she said. “And Cashern Nevada as an area of “failure.” High committed to heavy participation in man presents the most compelling Medicare and insurance reimbursethe future and comprehensive planargument for us to use that.” ment rates in Nevada “bleed doctors” ning for transportation’s best in conGoodman also touched on recent and prevent Nevada health care from nectivity and mobility around,” Goodsuccesses in transportation and en-

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producers who were ready to move to Vegas because they had no choice — they have to be able to produce their content. They were ready to go, and there was shock when Prop 60 was defeated. The girls who were just like, “So we don’t have to move?” They were pleasantly surprised. The California industry is ramping up again; people are not moving. Does having all of the other conventions in town affect you, either for better or for worse? It’s definitely good for us. We love having people from other conventions take a little time off and en-

joy the show. They love it when they find out their convention is coinciding with our expo. They sneak away and they’re super excited. Is the industry holding its breath as Donald Trump takes office? It’s really hard to go beyond speculation with the Trump administration. He has always been a very good supporter of our industry. He loves porn stars, and there are tons and tons of pictures of him out with girls. He’s no stranger to the adult industry, so it’s certainly hypocritical to hear that he’s in support of anti-porn legislation.

competing with neighboring states, she said. The mayor called on the Legislature to help solve the problem. “We are failing here attracting and retaining the best,” Goodman said. “Our Legislature is responsible for setting Medicaid rates, and they have a chance to do so this session.” “If not, it’s ‘Where do you go for treatment? I go to the airport,’ ” she added, reiterating an old joke at the expense of the valley’s health care system. “It’s time we did something.” Goodman also criticized the “recycling” of mentally ill and homeless people who commit crimes, “are taken to a hospital or jail, medicated for 48 hours, and thrown back into society” without any plans for long-term care. She proposed transforming the former state prison in Jean into a medical and psychological training facility. Doing so would save taxpayer dollars currently used to arrest, house and treat such patients in Las Vegas hospitals and jails, Goodman said. “This is a growing, uphill battle,” she said. “There needs to be more done for the mentally ill, and it’s time to change direction.” The mayor said poor ratings for schools in Clark County and across the state were an “ongoing failure.” She said the current model that sets aside $5,200 per student in Nevada was “appalling,” and suggested an additional $7,000 per student would be needed to raise the state’s education to nationally competitive levels. “We need to have more AP and IB programs, we need more music, more art and more athletics,” Goodman said. “No company will come to Southern Nevada and find it an attractive place to do business unless we fix this.”

Based on who he has appointed to his cabinet, it has definitely been far right. We’re bracing for a rough four to eight years. It’s typical when we get Republicans in office there have been increases in obscenity prosecutions and just tighter reins on our industry. When we have a Democratic administration, we’re left alone and freedom of speech prevails, as it should. We’re just going to hunker down and see what happens. I’ll give Trump the benefit of the doubt. What if he’s an actually a good president? Everything we’ve seen thus far isn’t making it look that way, but I’m going to sit back and give him a fair chance.

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Schools embrace teaching entrepreneurship bean salad and other ethnic dishes to sell to Whole Foods. His grandmother’s culinary rule is a cornerstone of his 4-year-old business. “We take hours prepping vegetables all by hand,” he said. Mazmanyan, who graduated in May, started Mezze Foods as a UNLV freshman, part of a nationwide trend of students launching startups while in college. TechCrunch recently reflected on “the social revolution” of Google, Facebook and other giants starting in dorm rooms. “In the past decade, the proliferation of youth-centric startups prevails — and even flourishes,” the report says. “A constantly increasing 54 percent of millennials desire to start a business, according to the Kauffman Foundation, and the number of new business owners under 34 increases by more than 300,000 each month.” To accommodate this pattern, universities and colleges across the U.S. have added a significant number of entrepreneurship programs. Kauffman Foundation data show that in 1975, educational institutions offered about 100 majors, minors and certificates in entrepreneurship; by 2008, that number had exploded to 5,000 and is still growing. Nevada State College introduced a course, Entrepreneurial Preparation, in 2015. At UNLV, students can major or minor in the subject, a far cry from the single course offered in 1997. It also has a 10-year-old Center for Entrepreneurship, an administrative unit that aims to help students and staff interested in opening a company. BEHIND THE TREND Theories about students’ eagerness to launch businesses inevitably nod to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Zappos’ Tony Hsieh, who both started companies in their early 20s. Then there’s the classic reason: wanting to be your own boss. “Entrepreneurship puts you in the driver’s seat, so you don’t have to worry about a company downsizing or having to move away to follow your company,” said Janet Runge, who taught UNLV’s first class on entrepreneurship and now is associate director of the center. “You can take advantage of what’s out there, and you have the power to do whatever you want to do. I think that’s a powerful position to be in.” Millennial habits in the workforce aren’t just about the pursuit of inde-

UNLV students brainstorm about Startup Weekend in 2013 at the university’s Business Startup Center. (l.e. baskow/staff file)

“It’s great to learn about things while you’re in class, but to actually experience it and work through some of the problems described in a textbook is a valuable experience. It’s certainly been valuable for me.” — James Lutz, a UNLV student whose startup aims to help market and sell a pre-screening device for diabetics

pendence. Compared with previous generations, millennials are much more likely to change jobs a number of times rather than stay loyal to one company. Their mission is to make an impact, and oftentimes they are unwilling to compromise. “A lot of students today have a desire to pursue things that they enjoy, and a lot of those things are outside the corporate environment,” said Leith Martin, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Undergraduates and graduates in Las Vegas, he said, are more likely to take the risk of starting a business. After all, this is a gambling town. WHAT THIS MEANs FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA Local politicians and higher education officials have long pushed to diversify the economy, a talking point emphasized after the recession. As dependence on the hospitality industry has loosened, startups have taken advantage, including Dronesmith Technologies (formerly Skyworks Aerial Systems), founded by UNLV alumni. The drone market is one of many industries that could flourish in the

area, Martin said, pointing to developments in battery and water technology and e-sports. These possibilities and the expansion of entrepreneurship programs may convince students to invest in a future right where they are. Too often, talented graduates flock to competing states and other countries instead of investing in Las Vegas’ professional landscape. “There aren’t many cities that have as much potential,” Martin said. Local colleges have another unique characteristic that might motivate young entrepreneurs — hundreds of nontraditional students. The average age of students in UNLV’s Lee Business School is 26, according to Martin. “Individuals are older and have worked already,” he said. “That provides them with some initiative to do something different than a servicebased job (that could) provide them with a different lifestyle.” DRAWBACKS AND BENEFITS Of course, starting a business is no easy endeavor. First-timers are more likely to fail, and even if they stay afloat in the first year, owners often wait longer before paying themselves a salary.

For student entrepreneurs, the risks are even higher because of their inexperience. Young aspiring employers also are likely to have student loans, which could drain financial resources they’d otherwise put toward their companies. Nontraditional students, on the other hand, tend to come equipped with work experience and money to funnel into a business. “They’ve worked at places and know what’s going on,” said Nevada State College assistant professor of business John Laurie. “They see what’s needed in the market.” Still, there are work-arounds for younger business owners, thanks partly to technology. Runge said that while students may have loans, they could use crowdfunding websites to raise funds. And they should take advantage of free advice while they can. “Once you’re out in the world, a lot of advisers want a small piece of the company or access to the company,” said James Lutz, a UNLV student whose startup aims to help market and sell a pre-screening device for diabetics created by university professors. “It is a great resource because professors are willing to help students.” Stuart Davis, a business owner of Delta Video Production and a junior at NSC, said student entrepreneurs also can (and should) start networking early, which could help their business grow. “The best thing to do is to surround yourself with intelligent and experienced people,” Davis said. “School is a great way to find that.” Local students and professors agree that one of the biggest gains for student entrepreneurs is the chance to complement what they learn in the classroom with the experience and knowledge they develop as business owners. “It’s great to learn about things while you’re in class, but to actually experience it and work through some of the problems described in a textbook is a valuable experience,” Lutz said. “It’s certainly been valuable for me.” But perhaps the greatest benefit of all is a privilege that plenty of graduates nowadays don’t get to enjoy: having a job after college. “My business supports my family and me and supports our future,” Mazmanyan said. “I started this when I was a freshman. From the get-go I didn’t worry about having a job, and getting to pay my student loans was a blessing.”

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Calendar of events TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 Preview Las Vegas: Future. Forward Time: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for Metro Chamber members, $85 for nonmembers Location: Cox Pavilion, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3843 This annual forecasting and relationship-building event features national speakers, local economic experts and industry leaders. Clark County Medical Society presents Town Hall Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas City Hall, Council Chambers, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-739-9989 The Las Vegas Medical District and UNLV School of Medicine will share the vision, progress and economic impact they expect to have on Southern Nevada. Attendees can learn about opportunities for physicians and health care providers. Network After Work Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $15 for admission (up to $59 for various packages) Location: Blue Martini at Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Meet with executives and professionals to discover opportunities and expand your business network.

Vegas Young Professionals Bigwig Lunch Time Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3834 or visit vegasyp.com The featured speaker is Patrick Hughes, president and CEO of Fremont Street Experience. This event is exclusive to VYP members, but membership is complimentary. IT Revolution: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $20 for students and interns, $30 for Association of IT Professionals members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Sierra Gold, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit aitp.lv Michael Sherwood, director of IT for Las Vegas, will discuss the advances the city has made in technology innovation and how the city is incorporating artificial intelligence.

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Henderson Chamber networking mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber members, $25 for nonmembers, $10 additional for walk-ins (RSVP by Jan. 25) Location: Vue at M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-565-8951 Connect with Henderson Chamber of Commerce members and local business professionals.

Barrick Lecture Series Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free, but tickets required Location: UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-2787 Dr. Atul Gawande will present “The Future of Medicine.”

North Las Vegas State of the City luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45 Location: Aliante Casino, 7300 N. Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas Information: Call 702-633-1005 Discover the achievements of 2016 and gain an

insider’s look into what is planned for this year.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Nevada Contractors Association Membership Luncheon: Cannabis Conflict Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $50 for Nevada Contractors Association members, $60 for nonmembers Location: SLS Las Vegas, Congo Ballroom, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit nvcontractors.org This luncheon will focus on Nevada’s new recreational marijuana law, how it affects hiring and firing, and what rights employers have. The Industrial Event Space Open House Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Industrial Event Space, 2330 S. Industrial Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-423-3946 This indoor and outdoor venue hosts an open house for party planners, destination management companies and event industry leaders. Summerlin business mixer and expo Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Cantina Laredo Summerlin at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-301-3663 Connect with business leaders and professionals in the Summerlin area. A limited number of attendees can register for two-for-one tickets. 702 Talks 2017 Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Join 100 of the more than 1,700 members of the LV Black Business Directory for a night of connection and inspiration. This event combines business networking with talks from thoughtprovoking guest speakers.

Conventions

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World Market Center

Jan. 22-26

50,000

Cottage Industry Miniaturists Trade Association, Inc. 2017 Dollhouse and Miniature Wholesale Trade Show

Orleans

Jan. 22-24

300

American Glass Expo

Alexis Park

Jan. 23-25

5,000

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine annual convention

Caesars Palace

Jan. 23-28

1,600

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Mirage

Jan. 23-26

1,800

Tobacco Plus Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

Jan. 25-26

4,000

Mecum Auctions - 2017 Motorcycle Auction

South Point

Jan. 25-28

7,500

International Franchise Association annual convention

Mandalay Bay

Jan. 29-Feb. 1

2,000

International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition

Las Vegas Convention Center

Jan. 30-Feb. 1

54,000

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8076 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Sahara Plaza Landlord agent: Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee, Jodi Gilbert and Dylan Weber of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: Holy Land Health Tenant agent: Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee, Jodi Gilbert and Dylan Weber of Sun Commercial Real Estate

January 25 2 p.m. Spring Valley Quick Care lobby remodel University Medical Center, 2016-17 Ashley Kordestani at ashley.kordestani@umcsn.com

January 27 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for sand, silt and decorative rocks Clark County, 604312 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $1,695,000 for 20,000 square feet, office/warehouse 3265 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas 89120 Landlord: Fern Adair Conservatory Properties Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Crocker LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $4,950,000 for 286,921 square feet, office 1700 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89012 Landlord: Corley LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: First Savings Bank Tenant agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate $2,365,000 for 27,584 square feet, office 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, Building 5, Henderson 89014 Landlord: SAL Holdings Landlord agent: Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee, Jodi Gilbert and Dylan Weber of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: LASR LLC Tenant agent: Joshua Michaely of International Realty

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Kris Williams License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Kris Williams

Jennifer Israel License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Israel

Land Mark Mechanical License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Michael J. Stanton

Jeremy Robinson License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Jeremy Robinson

Las Vegas Cleaning Pros License type: Property maintenance Address: 7420 W. Crystal Clear Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Glenda Castaneda

Jose A. Meraz License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Jose A. Meraz

Las Vegas CPA Professionals License type: Professional services Address: 732 S. Sixth St., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Tax Professionals

Joseph Gulino License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph Gulino

Legitimate Massage License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 7380 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Denise E. Bolanos

Joseph-Francis Pascual License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph-Francis Pascual Joy MacDaniels License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd.,

Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Linda Cauchon

Leslie Ann Sherman License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Leslie Sherman Linda Irene Cauchon License type: Real estate sales

License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Michelene Maio Mimi A. Dunn License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Mimi Adela Dunn Mojave Closet License type: Clothing store Address: 1305 Latigo Drive, Henderson Owner: Marshmallow Press Productions and Memory Montage Video Mojave Consulting Group License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shaun Kriedeman

Lulu’s Doggie Salon & Spaw License type: Pet grooming Address: 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 220, Henderson Owner: K-9 Kountry

Mundo Infantil L.V. Kids Clothing License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd. B3B, Las Vegas Owner: Josefina Cubas and Daniel Villegas

LV RMDL Maintenance and Repairs License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Not Displayed, Las Vegas Owner: Idealcreditrepairs

Nancy Kim Insurance Agency Inc. License type: Insurance agency Address: 2213 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Owner: Kenneth Kim and Nancy Kim

Lynn Schenker License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Lynn Schenker

Natalia Chaffin Creative License type: General services counter/office Address: Did not disclose Owner: Natalia Cortes-Chaffin

Marcos Perez License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Marcos Perez

Nationwide Construction and Repair Co. License type: Contractor Address: 1280 Liberty Way, Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: David S. Marabella

Jeremy Mauriello License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 138 Littlestone St., Henderson Owner: Jeremy Mauriello Meineke License type: Garage auto/truck garage serv Address: 5128 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas Owner: Rai Camino Melanie Vanburch License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Melanie Vanburch Mia Ad License type: Short-term residential rental PM Address: 516 Easy St., Las Vegas Owner: Asaf Hason and Dror Midany Michelene Maio

Nicholas Nick- Maio License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Nicholas Maio Nicklin Community Management Services License type: Management or consulting service Address: 375 N. Stephanie St., Suite 911B, Las Vegas Owner: Sandra Nicklin-Behar and Steven A. Nicklin Ninush License type: General retail sales Address: 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Snir Peretz Northy America Bus License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 4399 Stewart Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Jose G. Gomez Jr.

Oasis Cleaners LV License type: Laundry/linen services Address: 4444 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Oasis Cleaners LV On Point Exhibit License type: Manufacturing show exhibits Address: 1201 American Pacific Drive, Suite B, Henderson Owner: On Point Exhibit Orbita Appliances Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose Orduno Beltran OS National License type: Professional services Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Deidra Sorohan, Joe O’Kelley, Charles Chacko and Jamie Wunder Pacific Dental Services License type: Administrative support for dental offices Address: 2460 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 105, Henderson Owner: Pacific Dental Services Pebble Cove License type: Apartment house Address: 5101 Obannon Drive, Las Vegas Owner: 5101 Obannon Drive Apartments Phyllis R. Schwartz License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Phyllis Schwartz PMP Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 475 Wright Way, Henderson Owner: Pedro Parra Preferred Properties License type: Real estate firm Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: N. Cook Ltd. Preferred Window Products of Nevada License type: Contractor Address: 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 430, Las Vegas Owner: Sara Pierce Pressed for Juice License type: Restaurant Address: 2280 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Juicy Lucy David M. Prince License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 2729 Craigmillar St., Henderson

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CM Builders

Produce Brothers License type: Mail order/internet sales Address: 6609 Dome Rock St., North Las Vegas Owner: Produce Brothers

$580,112, commercial 4980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction

Property Maintenance Professionals License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 2289 Tulip Tree St., Las Vegas Owner: Martin McClain and Stephen D. Jones Quality One Pool Management License type: Property maintenance Address: 3217 W. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas Owner: GSK Industries Quickdry Response License type: Janitorial Service Address: 4560 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Quickdry Response

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$400,000, tenant improvement 2665 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada $309,577, residential - production 2264 Horizon Light Court, Henderson Chow Kim Man $282,795, residential - production 580 Patti Ann Woods Drive, Henderson DR Horton

$183,373, residential - production 917 Jasmine Star Court, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $179,693, single-family dwelling 5528 Powell Prairie Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $175,642, fence 6237 Supernova Hill St., North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry $175,090, single-family dwelling 8132 Bear Canyon St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

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$218,097, single-family dwelling 437 Beautiful Hill Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$169,622, residential - production 3216 Brescia Bank Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

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$169,012, residential - production 164 Brighton Hills Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada

$210,000, wall/fence 9945 Bright Angel Way, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry

$168,303, single-family dwelling 9701 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

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$148,699, single-family dwelling 470 Cabral Peak St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

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$147,497, residential - production 1323 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $146,944, single-family dwelling

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Category: labor unions Ranked by the number of members as of the latest available filing with the Department of Labor

Company

Members

Receipts

Employee/ officer disbursements

Carpenters Ind Conference 6801 Placid St. Las Vegas, NV 89119

95,370

$96,202

Did not disclose

AFL-CIO Leadership Council 1891 Whitney Mesa Drive Henderson, NV 89014

66,120

$133,560

Culinary Union Local 226 1630 S. Commerce St. Las Vegas, NV 89102

57,000

Service Employees Local 1107 3785 E. Sunset Road, Suite 1 Las Vegas, NV 89120

Administrative/ overhead expenses

Benefits paid

Total disbursements

Did not disclose

$188,479

$40,196

$36,925

$36,424

$128,275

$30,176,645

$7,794,200

$2,602,349

$1,923,697

$38,127,222

9,091

$5,100,068

$1,428,183

$604,934

$653,252

$5,001,283

Food & Commercial Workers Local 711 1201 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 116 Las Vegas, NV 89108

6,726

$4,412,204

$985,200

$380,073

$145,415

$3,819,236

Teamsters Local 631 700 N. Lamb Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89110

5,585

$5,168,084

$1,569,039

$812,929

$824,054

$4,841,441

Carpenters Local 1977 4245 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89118

3,976

$1,790,682

$725,479

$256,313

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$1,769,033

Unite Here Local 165 4825 W. Nevso Drive Las Vegas, NV 89126

3,679

$2,735,926

$1,110,164

$356,944

$173,357

$2,604,898

Electrical Workers AFL-CIO Local 357 808 N. Lamb Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89110

3,404

$4,898,215

$1,475,265

$1,111,027

$752,068

$4,912,472

Painters AFL-CIO District Council 1701 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 105 Henderson, NV 89014

2,702

$5,385,592

$2,162,046

$738,588

$1,011,716

$5,848,057

Laborers Local 872 2345 Red Rock St. Las Vegas, NV 89146

2,440

$6,246,189

$1,584,358

$133,401

$915,926

$6,263,893

Teamsters Local 14 1250 S. Burnham Ave., Second Floor Las Vegas, NV 89104

2,348

$2,092,638

$676,320

$464,854

$268,685

$2,156,353

National Council Of Security 6067 Black Gold St. North Las Vegas, NV 89031

2,239

$58,462

Did not disclose

$14,324

Plumbers AFL-CIO Local 525 760 N. Lamb Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89110

1,776

$4,169,552

$986,369

$848,514

$930,774

$4,542,349

Letter Carriers AFL-CIO Branch 2502 P.O. Box 97106, 2620 E. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89193

1,600

$685,872

$284,638

$95,479

$63,072

$636,049

Stage & Picture Operators AFL-CIO Local 720 3000 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102

1,521

$2,893,503

$1,315,588

$759,043

$337,374

$2,879,602

Machinists AFL-CIO Lodge 845 1057 Whitney Ranch Road, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89014

1,283

$355,632

$82,081

Did not disclose

$307,531

Government Employees AFGE AFL-CIO 5892 Losee Road, Suite 132-224 North Las Vegas, NV 89081

1,279

$266,336

$70,893

$5,344

Did not disclose

$222,651

Electrical Workers AFL-CIO Local 396 3520 Boulder Highway Las Vegas, NV 89121

1,176

$1,197,910

$592,814

$208,363

$104,217

$1,266,641

Postal Workers, American, AFL-CIO Po Box 19777 Las Vegas, NV 89132

1,130

$31,406

$17,538

$5,734

$24,746

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43 Take on, as the challenge 46 Name in low-carb dieting 48 “War is hell” general 50 Glossy fabric 51 P-U linkup 53 A.M. drinks 55 They beat deuces 57 Ship poles 58 Data for processing 59 Result in 60 Shapely leg, slangily 61 Old TV’s John-Boy and Erin 62 Alpaca kin 63 Rod of baseball 64 Quaffed 67 O’er and o’er 68 Chuckle 70 Person from Provo 72 Minty quaff 73 Lofty goals 74 Toon frame 77 Like sore muscles 79 Dreamy sleep phase 82 Luring smell 84 Resign, as a position 85 Like Joyce and Yeats 86 Mimicking a mad dog 87 Phone service providing aid 88 “How — you?” 90 Pat 91 Radio host Shapiro 92 Nation of West Africa 93 Repulsive 95 Actor Zac 97 Actress FitzGerald or Stasey 98 Basketballer Walker or painter Watteau 99 Positive vote 102 Pitcher Tom 104 Shutterbug’s equipment 107 Flunking grades 108 Medium-hot mustard 111 See 34-Across 112 Gymnast Strug 114 Zilch, to Juan 116 Mice, to owls 118 Netflix item 119 Dinghy thing 120 “Indeedy” 122 Some sporty autos 123 Gathered together 124 Flanders of Springfield

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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